PAXINOS - The Northumberland Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) recently held its annual spring meeting at Masser's Restaurant in Paxinos. Almost 30 members attended.
Guest speaker was Jeanne Shaffer, director of the Northumberland County Council for the Arts and the Humanities. She talked about the group's activities, especially Shamokin's 10th annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts.
Shaffer also spoke about the Kallaway House along Lincoln Street in Shamokin. She told members how the house was acquired and about ongoing activities there. She invited all to visit the house and participate in the activities.
President Peggy Morris conducted the meeting, which included a mini-food drive to benefit the local pantry and solicitation of officers and members' volunteer hour forms. Carole Hepner conducted a memorial service for recently deceased members.
The next meeting of the Northumberland Chapter of PASR will be in October. New members and potential officers are welcome. For further details, contact Morris at 570-648-2808.
