Good day for bingo at the Monessen Center for Active Adults
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March 17, 2026

Good day for bingo at the Monessen Center for Active Adults

Barbara Croushore of Rostraver Township marks numbers on her card Monday during afternoon bingo at the Monessen Center for Active Adults in the Knights of Columbus building. The center hosts bingo for seniors at 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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