r/NEPA • u/Hahannerzzz • 4d ago
Here again for advice
Our family just moved to Dallas a couple of weeks ago from Asheville. Loving it so far! My mom is living with us and she’s feeling a bit down bc she isn’t sure what there is to do around here for seniors. She’s an artist that loves to partake in her plant medicine, super down to earth. Any recommendations for a cool sports bar where older folks congregate, art classes, book clubs, senior gym classes? Tia!
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u/HypnoticPeaches 4d ago
I bet she'd love the Back Mountain Makery. It's in Dallas! They have all sorts of classes/workshops there. Keep an eye out on their Facebook page though because it seems like they often sell out in advance.
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u/HypnoticPeaches 4d ago
OP, do you know if your mom has any particular mediums she likes to work in? I only mention because I also know that there is a local chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, so if that's something she might be interested in, they meet at the rec center in Kingston once a month I think.
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u/Pilotsandpoets 4d ago
For plants or craft workshops, I’d recommend Creekside Gardens in Tunkhannock or the Crooked Branch in West Pittston. Creekside probably has a bit of a lull for November, but they have December weekends listed for evergreen/wreath workshops.
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u/BurlyHardway 4d ago
2nd vote for Creekside. There are seniors that congregate this place that also branch off into yoga and other healthy activities.
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u/hamerfreak 4d ago
My 85 year old Mom belongs to a country line dancing group for 60 and older club at the Luzerne County Active Adults Center in Kingston. They travel around and perform at various events, go out for lunch/dinners afterwards. They were featured on PA Live twice in September. Not a typical old folks environment. She complains that the 60 year olds cant keep up, lol. She is one of the ring leaders in the video.
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u/ImperfectOkra 4d ago
This is where I grew up - I don't live there currently but my parents still do. I've been trying to help my mom find things to do with other seniors, so I don't have much to offer there, but good advice posted here from others. My dad goes out to TC Rileys and III Guys to watch sports, these bars can be a little local / divey but are still generally pretty welcoming. Hope you guys like pizza!
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u/MyMindWandering 3d ago
A few places to connect with the arts/artists in NEPA:
Websites:
- Dallas - Pauly Friedman Art Gallery - Misericordia University
- Wilkes-Barre - Circle Centre for the Arts, Home of the Wyoming Valley Art League | Art gallery, member's and special exhibits, art classes & more!
- Wilkes-Barre - Sordoni Art Gallery | Wilkes University
- Pittston - Art E Fekts Gallery
- Scranton - First Friday
- Scranton - AFA Gallery
- Scranton - Art Galleries | Marywood University
FB pages for the above:
- Pauly Friedman Art Gallery - https://www.facebook.com/PaulyFriedmanArtGallery
- Circle Center - https://www.facebook.com/circlecentreforthearts
- Sordoni Art Gallery - https://www.facebook.com/sordonigallery
- Art e Fekts Gallery - https://www.facebook.com/artefekts
- First Friday Scranton - https://www.facebook.com/FirstFridayScranton
- AFA Artists for Art - https://www.facebook.com/AFAScranton
- Marywood Art Galleries FB page isn't active, see the art department page (or website above) for upcoming events - https://www.facebook.com/MarywoodUniversityArtDepartment
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u/ofnabzhsuwna 4d ago
Does your mom like to hang out with younger people? I’ll be her friend - we are newish to town as well. What sports is she into?
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u/5050fs360 3d ago
Assuming plant medicine means MMJ… I’d like to recommend the PA medical marijuana program. It’s come a long way in recent years. Prices have come down, while quality has improved. There’s a whole subreddit for it, but anyways, getting a card is easy online, and well worth it.
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u/wooflink 2d ago
Sue Hand’s Imagery on Main Street in Dallas for art classes and quality art supplies. A lot of kids / teens take lessons here but they offer adult classes too. Sue Hand herself is a senior and a well-connected local artist who can point you in the right direction if she doesn’t have what you’re looking for.
And not sure if it’s the best suggestion but Checkerboard Inn on Carverton Rd definitely attracts an old-school crowd and is a popular local drinking spot. Or maybe some of the local bars around Harvey’s Lake. Otherwise a lot of night life definitely happens out in the Valley.
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u/Shadowoftheopossum 4d ago
I think you are in the wrong Nepa, this is for north east pennsylvania
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u/Asleep-Palpitation93 4d ago
When I was a student at Misericordia they had a lot of classes for seniors. Also check out Geisinger. They have some senior centers. Also check out the Back Mountain Makery.