Tag Archives: Leadership Lackawanna

Leadership Lackawanna Celebrates 36th Program Year

Posted on by
Reply
Leadership Lackawanna copy

Front row, from left: Jaka Wescott, Jill Krolikowski, Lauren Rusen, Lisa M. Wesneski, Sherry A. Frable, Christine Healey, Stephanie Longo, Michelle McMaster, Erica Carrescia and Kristen Baigis DePietro. Middle row: Jennifer Mackey, Michele L. Lemoncelli, Justin Patchcoski, Alexandra Loder, Alexander Harris Bricker, Jennifer Thomas, Carmen A. Brutico III, Jeff Bonczek, Judith Delaney, Tracey Supple and Vincent Yates. Back row: Brian Spinelli, Neil Prisco, Jennie Davis, Gopu Kiron, C.J. Rinaldi, Kevin Morgan, Rachel Sweeney, Edmund T. Hunter III, Mark F. Williams and James Kuzmak. Frank J. Ohotnicky is also a member of this year’s class.

Leadership Lackawanna, the region’s premier community leadership and professional development organization, recently hosted its annual, end-of-year event, Celebration of Leadership, at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center.

In celebration of its 36th program year, this event paid tribute to Leadership Lackawanna’s history of visionary leadership success in northeastern Pennsylvania. It also highlighted achievements from the past year and honored the participants in the Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class of 2019 and their project showcases, which benefitted four local nonprofit organizations, including St. Joseph’s Center, The Ritz Theater, NEPA Youth Shelter and The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.

The Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class of 2019 is as follows: Jeff Bonczek, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP;  Alexander Harris Bricker, Procter & Gamble; Carmen A. Brutico III, Sordoni Construction Services, Inc.; Erica Carrescia, Tobyhanna Army Depot; Jennie Davis, TMG Health, A Cognizant Co.; Judith delaney, Prudential; Kristen Baigis DePietro, Classic Properties; Sherry A. Frable, Marywood University; Christine Healey, Penn State Scranton;

Edmund T. Hunter III, Online Labels; Gopu Kiron, Lackawanna College; Jill Krolikowski, Penn Foster.

Also, James Kuzmak, Sanofi Pasteur;  Michele L. Lemoncelli, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; Alexandra Loder,  Procter & Gamble; Stephanie Longo, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; Jennifer Mackey, St. Joseph’s Center; Michelle McMaster, Fidelity Bank; Kevin Francis Morgan, Montage Mountain Resorts; Frank J. Ohotnicky, Keystone College; Justin Patchcoski, PennWood Financial;  Neil Prisco, WVIA Public Media;

  1. J. Rinaldi, Community Bank, NA; Lauren Rusen, Benco Dental; Brian Spinelli, Prudential.

Also, Tracey Supple, Tobyhanna Army Depot; Rachel Sweeney, Geisinger Steele Institute for Health Care Innovation; Jennifer Thomas, Penn Foster; Jaka Wescott, Ronald McDonald House; Lisa M. Wesneski, Tobyhanna Army Depot; Mark F. Williams, Tobyhanna Army Depot;

Vincent Yates, FNCB Bank.

 

 

Working to Ensure “Fun For All” Kids at St. Joseph’s Center

Posted on by
Reply
St. Joseph's Center

“Fun for All” project team members are shown first row, from left: Sherry A. Frable, Marywood University; Michele Johnston, director of Trinity Childcare Center at St. Joseph’s Center; Michelle McMaster; Fidelity Bank, and Lisa M. Wesneski, Tobyhanna Army Depot. Second row, same order: Jill Krolikowski, Penn Foster; Ann Rink, administrator of community relations at St. Joseph’s Center/Trinity Day Center; Christy Healey, Penn State Scranton; Kevin Morgan, Montage Mountain Resorts; Carmen A. Brutico, Sordoni Construction Services Inc., and Jeff Bonczek, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP.

The Leadership Lackawanna Core Program 2019 project team, “Fun for All,” in coordination with St. Joseph’s Center’s Trinity Child Care Center, is working on several projects that will help the children at the Center play in a relaxed and fun environment.

Through fundraisers, donations, and the generous support of Matt McGloin, in conjunction with the Matt McGloin Foundation, Leadership’s “Fun for All” team will equip the Trinity Child Care Center’s Multi-Purpose and Therapy Room, and the outside playground area.

The Trinity Child Care Center was specifically initiated for children who are medically fragile or technology dependent. This service can be utilized as an alternative or a supplement to in-home nursing care. Designed to serve children who require medical care throughout the day, St. Joseph’s Center at Trinity meets an existing community need for parents who are working or attending school, who have had difficulty finding appropriate day care services.

Leadership Lackawanna’s Core Program is a 10-month leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills building program. Participants gain an understanding of the issues relevant to the Greater Scranton area, through monthly sessions. Areas of focus include: community development, economic development, government, health care, law, education, quality of life, sustainability, history and media, with sessions featuring widely recognized specialists. Members of the class devote a large portion of their time to develop and implement community projects.

For additional information about Leadership’s “Fun for All” project team, visit www.facebook.com/LeadershipFun4All, or www.leadershiplackawanna.com/core.

For additional information about the St. Joseph’s Center at Trinity, please visit  www.stjosephscenter.org/outpatienttherapy/indextcccmus.html.

Calendar of Events: March 2019

Posted on by
Reply

beehiveCrimson Company Presents “BEEHIVE: The 60’s Musical”

The 1960’s come alive on stage as the Dunmore High School Crimson Company Drama Club presents “BEEHIVE: The 60’s Musical.”

Performances will be on March 28, 29, and 30, as well as April 3, 4 5 and 6. The curtain will rise at 7:00 each evening at the Dunmore High School Auditorium. The cast and crew will also take the stage for a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 31.

See accompanying story in this month’s edition of the Dunmorean for ticket information.

Spring Yard Sale

Camp Ladore will again be the venue for the Early Spring Yard Sale, on Saturday, March  9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted annually by The Salvation Army in the Performing Arts & Recreation Center (PARC) at its 287 Owego Turnpike location, the indoor venue promises to have something for everyone, no matter the weather. Barb Korteling is director of sales for Ladore. More than 70 vendors will be on hand to help chase the winter blues away. For more information, call Camp Ladore at (570) 488-6129.

AARP Pasta Dinner

A pasta dinner and basket raffle will be hosted by AARP Chapter 3731 of North East Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 7, at Dunmore Senior Center from 1 to 3 p.m. with take outs at noon. Cost is $10 for adults; $6 for children. Guests are encouraged to wear green for this chapter fundraiser.

UNICO Membership Drive

Keystone Chapter UNICO will host a March Madness Membership Drive featuring a great evening at Arcaro & Genell’s, Old Forge, featuring entertainment by Frankie Gervasi, pizza, salads and dessert, door prizes and much more. If you or your spouse is of Italian descent, you are welcome to attend. To reserve your seat as our guest contact Mary Ann Coviello at #570-344-3737 or maryanncoviello@verizon.net.

dunmore schoolDHS 1969 Class Reunion

The Dunmore High School Class of 1969 is in the process planning its 50th reunion with details to follow. We have been reaching out to all members, but have not yet been able to locate several members.  

If anyone from the class has not been contacted, call Kathy McNamara Hughes 570-801-6131, or Maggie Bewick Ferraro 570-814-5756.

Choral Competition

Keystone Chapter UNICO is Presenting a Lackawanna County High School Choral Competition on March 24th at Lackawanna College.  All county high schools have been invited to participate. The cost for admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children five and under are free.  Tickets can be obtained by calling Toni DiVizio at 570-344-2388 or by asking any Keystone UNICO member.

Trivia/Happy Hour

The Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class Team “Puttin’ on the Ritz” will host a Trivia/Happy Hour to benefit their class project of installing the Poli Historic Gallery at the Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton. The event will be held on Sunday, March 31, beginning at 1 p.m. at Cooper’s Seafood House, 701. N. Washington Ave. Tickets are $30 and include free select drinks and appetizers, trivia play, access to raffles and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Stephanie Longo at 570-815-7401 or email puttinontheritz2019@gmail.com.

little sistersLittle Sisters Sale

The Little Sisters of the Poor will extend its “This, That, and the Other Thing” sale through Saturday, April 27, at Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Avenue in Scranton.

Sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The sale includes small furniture, desks, beds, lockers, decorations and much more. There will be different items every week. All remaining items from the convent must go.

All items must be taken on the day they are purchased. Delivery is not available. For more information, please call 570-343-4065.

Vendor/Craft Fair

The Riverside Promoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience (PROSPER) team is hosting a Spring vendor and craft fair on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Riverside Elementary East School. Vendor space is available for $30 for a single space, and all exhibitors are asked to provide a door prize.

Proceeds will benefit PROmoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience (PROSPER) drug and alcohol prevention programs at Riverside Elementary East School.

For more information or a vendor application, please call the Penn State Extension at 570-963-6842.

Rummage Sale

Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church, Olyphant, will hold a special first time-spring cleaning “Freeze” rummage sale as a fundraiser on Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 5:30  p.m. at St Cyril’s School gym,133 River Street Olyphant.

Special prices will be applied and the “spring cleaning” sale will include half off all furniture currently in the school gym, and 25 cents on all other items such as holidays decorations, dishes, glasses, household items, handbags, with a few exceptions.

Dress warm, as the gym is chilling. Hot chocolate will be available.  For information, contact the St. Cyril’s Rectory at 570-291-4451.

green fairNEPA Green Fair

On Saturday, April 27th, the NEPA Green Fair & 5K Run / Walk will be held at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, on Saturday, April 27, celebrating all things “green.” This all-day, family-friendly festival will feature educational programs and demonstrations, children’s activities, earth friendly vendors, live music, hiking, free yoga classes, and delicious healthy food vendors.

Sponsors and vendors can participate by e-mailing nepagreenfair@gmail.com or calling Allison Petryk at 973-271-8535 . Follow NEPA Green Fair on Facebook or at www.nepagreenfair.com for updates.

The NEPA Green Fair is co-produced by The Greenhouse Project of Scranton and SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support).

Migration Art Exhibit at Marywood

Marywood University’s Art Galleries is hosting an exhibit, “MIGRATION,” by Betsy Kleinsasser, bachelor of fine arts student, through Friday, March 8, in the Suraci Gallery.   “MIGRATION” is an installation of more than 300 ceramic birds in steel trees. For information about the exhibit, contact the Art Galleries at Marywood University, at (570) 348-6278, or email gallery@marywood.edu.

lackawanna collegeLackawanna College Financial Aid Days

Lackawanna College’s Office of Financial Aid will hold free financial aid days on Feb. 27, Mar. 27 and Apr. 24 in room 209 of Angeli Hall, 501 Vine St., from 1-3 p.m. Parents, guardians and students seeking to attend any college or university are invited to attend.

Participants attending the event will have an opportunity to work with representatives from the Lackawanna College Office of Financial Aid to get assistance with completing the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Attendees should arrive at the event prepared with a 2017 completed tax return and any documents that show income for 2017. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (570) 961-7859.

Catholic Choral Society’s Lenten Concert Series

In a 69-year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present its annual Lenten Concerts in Scranton and Harford.

The first concert on Sunday, March 24, will be held at 3 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church,1403 Jackson St., Scranton.The Chapel Singera, under the direction of Sheila O’Brien, will be guest performers. Pastor is Rev. Richard E Fox and senior priest is Rev. John C Ruth.

The second concert will be held on Sunday, March 31stat 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Harford, UCC. The Mountainview Chimettes, under the direction of Molly Love-Birosak, will be guest performers. Pastor is Will Hagenbuch.

The concerts are open to the public free of charge. There will be a goodwill offering. Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse and Brenda Grunza are co-presidents of the Catholic Choral Society. Ann Manganiello is music director, while Jean Shields is accompanist.

The group, marking its 69thseason, is composed of 50 members from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne,Susquehanna and Wyoming counties who will perform inspirational music in the Lenten tradition at the March concerts.

Further information may be obtained by calling 570-575-1040 and also at www.catholicchoralsociety.org.