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Bible Study
Faith Bible Chapel, 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville, invites ladies from all denominations to a nine-week ladies' Bible study. The topic will be "Couples of the Old Testament." The informal discussion group will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 18 to Nov. 13.
For more details, call Faith Bible Chapel at 610-593-6333 and leave a message for Shirley.
Senior's Group
The Strasburg Senior Citizens will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. Salads and desserts will be served at noon. The meeting will feature entertainment by Glenn's One Man Band.
The Strasburg Senior Citizens group welcomes new members age 55 and up from Strasburg and surrounding areas. The club offers fellowship, musical entertainment, an annual picnic, a Christmas banquet, bus tours, bingo, refreshments, and more. Visitors are always welcome.
For more information, call Bill at 717-687-9072.
Retirement Program
"Time Matters: A Women's Retirement Outlook" will be presented on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 9:30 a.m. at the Parkesburg Library.
The program is specifically tailored for women who are getting ready for or have recently transitioned to retirement. Attendees will learn retirement income strategies, including perspectives around Social Security and making retirement savings last.
The Parkesburg Library is located at 105 West St., Parkesburg. For more information and to register, visit http://www.parkesburglibrary.org or call 610-857-5165.
Reunion
The Upper Oxford One-Room School Biennial Reunion will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Manor Presbyterian Church, 505 Street Road, Cochranville. Those who attended any of the five Upper Oxford one-room schools before 1954 are welcome to attend the luncheon. To make a reservation, call Kathryn Steele at 610-869-0718.
The program will be "Memories of One-Room School Days." Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and any memorabilia to share. The history room will be open after lunch.
Crab Feast
The Oxford Rotary Foundation will host an all-you-can-eat crab feast at The Wellwood, 523 Water St., Charlestown, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost per person will include all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, Maryland crab soup, fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw, cookies, and brownies.
Tickets will be discounted when purchased in advance and full price at the door. Tickets will also be discounted for youths age 12 and under. Tickets are available at http://www.oxfordrotaryfoundation.com. For details, call Jim McLeod at 610-256-5794. Proceeds will benefit Rotary service projects.
American Legion
Local veterans are invited to attend meetings of American Legion Charles F. Moran Post 475, which meets on the fourth Monday of every month at 11 a.m. at Freedom Village at Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville. The next scheduled meeting will be on Sept. 23. A free buffet lunch will follow the meeting. Donations will be accepted.
Membership is open to veterans of various conflicts, including World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War and the Gulf War, as well as those currently serving in the War on Terror.
For more information about the American Legion, including details on membership, contact Chuck Wimer, chapter adjutant, at post475amlegion@gmail.com or 484-645-2369.
TOPS Meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight-loss support group, will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Oxford Senior Center, 12 Locust St., Oxford.
Weigh-in will be at 6 p.m.; the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. For more information, contact Joyce at 410-375-5629.
Senior Fellowship
The Over 60's Senior Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church, 23 Green St., Christiana. The September program will feature Liz Fry, president and founder of Beyond the Fork in the Road, a Denver-based company that specializes in helping folks, often seniors, downsize.
The topic of Fry's talk in will be "Hoarding." She will discuss what hoarders do cannot only be dangerous to themselves, but to others. Seniors who are struggling to let go of years of accumulation are encouraged to attend.
A light lunch will follow the program. Free blood pressure checks will be offered. For more information, contact the church at 610-593-5467.
GriefShare
GriefShare, a support group for those who have lost a loved one, will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg. Meetings will be held every Tuesday through Oct. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m.
GriefShare is a nondenominational group that features biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics. The topic for the meeting on Sept. 24 will be "Complicating Factors." Participants will learn how to deal with problems that complicate grief.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.gcwired.com/griefshare or email griefshare@gatewayonechurch.com.
Breakfast
The Oxford United Methodist Church (UMC), 18 Addison St., Oxford, will host its monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 7 to 10 a.m. The breakfast will include French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, oven-roasted potatoes, specialty breads, and chipped beef and sausage gravy on alternating months.
Separate costs have been set for adults and for children ages 3 to 10. Tickets may be purchased at the church office in advance or at the door.
All proceeds will benefit the church's general fund. Individuals whose birthday is in September may show identification for a free breakfast ticket.
For more information, call 610-932-9698 or visit http://www.oxford1851.org.
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