Celebration Villa plans events
Celebration Villa of Altoona, 170 Red Fox Drive, Duncansville, is offering several events this month that are open to the community. An Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11. It is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania and meets on the second Thursday of each month. A backyard barbecue open house will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Entertainment will be provided by Phil McCauley. An Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser basket bingo will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Participants can ...
Health calendar
The Central PA Ostomy Society support group suggests you call Leslie Wilson at 814-695-2407 and leave a message for support. Other resources include: United Ostomy Association of America at www.ostomy.org, Ostomy101com and MeetAnOstoMate.org. Four in-person meetings are in planning phase for 2026 by ASG #005 Central PA Hope Support Group, family members and friends who have been adversely affected by the addiction of our loved ones who are here to seek guidance and support. Meetings are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships, 3001 Fairway ...
Yesteryear-Cathedral cornerstone
This postcard shows the laying of the cornerstone for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona. The photo was posted on Facebook by Terence Campbell. Ground for the present cathedral was broken on Sept. 17, 1924, and the cornerstone was laid on May 30, 1926. That date was the 25th ...
Horoscope — Sunday, June 7
Time with a loved one feels better than anything else you could be doing. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today’s thriving requires less certainty and more communication. A few honest words restore trust, clear confusion, prevent resentment or inspire action. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Pets, plants and ambitious projects ask for fuel, money, patience and daily attendance. In return, they organize your days around meaning. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Cameras don’t take beautiful pictures, photographers do. You have the eye –– for novelty, beauty and the pictures that will inspire and ...
On this date: June 5
Local history 50 years ago — June 5, 1976 Altoona Area High School, Walter Betar principal and John A. Dillen class president, held its 100th annual graduation ceremonies that year at the Jaffa Mosque. 25 years ago — June 5, 2001 The Keith Junior High School Band, Jon Yon director, won 11 awards at the Music in the Park Festival in Darien Lake Park, N.Y., and dedicated the wins to percussion coach Jeff Osmolinski, killed in a recent auto accident. 10 years ago — June 5, 2016 Melvin L “Mel” Ellis, 82, Altoona, a two-time Altoona City Councilman, died June 3. He was ...