Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

09/02/2026

Come on out to our annual Senior Fair on Friday, September 18th from 11am-2pm at the Steamtown Mall! Over 70 vendors will be there with information about resources and programs you may qualify for. It is sure to be a great day!

09/02/2026

Emergency preparedness starts with making a plan. Use this guide to help you take control in 1 -2 -3!

https://tinyurl.com/85srzze4

09/02/2026

Happening today! Stop by the new senior community center and check it out!

Join the Borough of Old Forge and UNC for the Grand Opening of the Old Forge Senior Community Center!

📅 Wednesday, September 2 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 310 South Main Street, Old Forge
🍴 Local food
🍹 Make-Your-Own Mocktails
🎡 Big Wheel & prizes
💙 Activities, resources & fun!

Come see the new center, meet new friends and celebrate with us!

Visit any of the Lackawanna County Senior Community Centers under the management of United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Programs are funded, in part, through a partnership with the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

09/02/2026

Medicare 101: What You Need to Know!

New to Medicare or just looking for a better understanding of your coverage? Join us for a free Medicare 101 session at The Gathering Place!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 The Gathering Place, Clarks Summit

This session is a great opportunity to learn more about Medicare, ask questions, and feel more confident navigating your options.

✨ The class is FREE, but registration is required!
📞 Call the United Way Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike Counties at
570-343-1267 ext. 313 to register.

Share with someone who could benefit from learning more about Medicare!

Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging
Pennsylvania Department of Aging

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Whether you’re voting by mail ballot or in person at the polls on Election Day, it’s important that you make your voice heard. Make note of these important dates:

🗓️ Oct. 19 – Last day to register to vote in the midterm election. vote.pa.gov/Register

🗓️ Oct. 27 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot. vote.pa.gov/MailBallot

🗓️ Nov. 3 – Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

09/01/2026

In PA, 1 in 7 people are facing hunger and household costs are forcing people to choose between paying for rent, medicine or groceries. Food banks and local pantries can help.

Learn what food programs exist and where to find them in your community by using your zip code to search: https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/hunger-relief-programs/senior-programs

08/31/2026

Area Agency on Aging leaders in the region touted a new evaluation tool as a way for agencies to improve their work serving older adults and their families.

08/31/2026

EBT chipped cards are coming!
Governor Shapiro’s budget includes $7 million for chip-enabled EBT cards to help Pennsylvanians protect their SNAP benefits.

EBT users should stay vigilant while this update takes place.
🔒 Lock your EBT card using ConnectEBT.
👀 Keep checking for skimmers.
#️⃣ Change your PIN monthly.

08/31/2026

I was asked to help spread the word that some eligible households will receive an additional $100 supplemental payment from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).