Welcome Letter from Karen & Linda:
Welcome to 2026. Another year has passed and a New Year has begun. Linda and I wish everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
During this time of unusually cold weather we pray that everyone is staying warm and healthy. Our sympathies go out to our dear friends and family we lost this past year. We had a very small attendance for December due to our winter weather. We missed all of you who were unable to attend. We appreciate the Keenagers who braved the storm and were able to attend. I will be bringing the gifts we handed out in March so you will be able to receive yours.
We wish to thank our crew of volunteers that come out every month to help prepare meals, serve, set up and tear down or whatever else we need. Thank you for your generous Christmas gift. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you for the donation to the Food Pantry, Promise of Life and CEF. Through your donations we were able to send Food Pantry $113.00, Promise of Life $58.00, and CEF $50.00.
To our traveling friends, I look forward to another year of traveling with you. You will find me in the back with a smile to sign you up. We will need volunteers to table decorations. I appreciate all the volunteers that decorated last year. Thank you.
Have a blessed year. Love and best wishes.
Karen and Linda
Keenagers Schedule 2026 – Our 47th Year
Noon Luncheon | 1:00 Program
Please bring your own table setting. Meals are all provided except the May picnic. Rolls, Butter, and Beverages are always provided. A $6 donation is suggested per person (more $ is acceptable).
Meeting at: The Presbyterian Church of Portersville | 1297 Perry Highway | 724-368-8050
Leaders: Karen Roth – 724-556-1416 | Linda Plunkard – 724-714-5156
| Date | Program | Menu |
| Mar 25 | Old favorites with Linda Kristophel and Beth Nickles | Ham Loaf, Scalloped potatoes, Cole slaw, and Brownies |
| Apr 22 | Polly Shaw: Historic look at Lawrence County, PA | Chicken from Cal’s store, baked potato, Fruit blend, and Birthday cake |
| May 27 | Picnic at Betsy’s Barn. Dan Schall: Sharing our favorite Gospel Songs | Hot Dogs & Fixins’ Provided (bring dessert, fruit, side, or salad) |
| June 24 | Barry & Debbie Wiles: Singing Gospel Songs | Salisbury Steak, mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, and Ice Cream |
| July 22 | Vintage Debbie & Davey’s: Musical Memories | Chicken casserole, Green beans, Melon blend, and cake |
| Aug 26 | Historic Hobo, Stephan Cicero: “America’s Everyman” – Jimmy Stewart |
Sloppy Joes, Corn on the cob, Potato Salad, and Ice Cream sandwiches
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| Sept 23 | Buzz & Eleda Swank: A sweet talk about bees | Meatloaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, and Apple Cake |
| Oct 28 | Ron & Mary Gordon: Singing folk music with Mary playing the flute | Italian Dinner and Pie |
| Nov 11 | Dee Rucker: Pastel Presentation | Pork Roast, Sauerkraut, Mashed potatoes, applesauce, and cake |
| Dec 9 | Z Praise – Gary & Donna Zock: Singing our favorite Christmas songs | Baked ham, parsley potatoes, salad, and Ice Cream Sandwiches |
Keenagers Travel 2026 – Classic Heritage Tours
NEW POLICY FOR 2026: A deposit of $50.00 per person is required for ALL trips when making a reservation(s), EXCEPT for the Annual Mystery Trip, which must be paid in FULL.
| Date | Day | Trip |
| May 19 & 20 | Tues – Wed |
LANCASTER – TWO NEW SHOWS! – $490.00
Tour Includes: Motorcoach transportation, one overnight, one breakfast, two lunches, one dinner, two shows; JOSHUA and NED & NANCY, Bird-In-Hand Bake Shop, Emma’s Gourmet Popcorn and more! Tour Departs: 7:00 am North Main / 7:30 am Portersville / 8:00 am Northgate |
| June 18 | Thurs |
HARTVILLE THEATRE – ELVIS TRIBUTE – $175.00
Tour Includes: Motor coach transportation, Hartville Marketplace, lunch at Hartville Kitchen (choice of menu) and ELVIS TRIBUTE! and Bakery Goodies…Of Course! Tour Departs: 7:00 am North Main / 7:30 am Portersville / 8:00 am Northgate |
| Aug 5 | Wed | ANNUAL MYSTERY TRIP – $150.00 Tour Includes: Motor coach transportation, ???, lunch ???, ???, and a ??? at ??? Tour Departs: 7:00 am North Main / 7:30 am Portersville / 8:00 am Northgate |
| Oct 1 | Thurs |
ROUTE 30 EXPERIENCE – $160.00
Tour Includes: Motor coach transportation, Flight #93, Lincoln Highway Experience, Lunch – Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse, Compass Museum, and Laughlintown Pie Shop Tour Departs: 7:00 am North Main / 7:30 am Portersville / 8:00 am Northgate |
| Nov / Dec | TBA | OGLEBAY DINNER SHOW AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS |
All of the above departure times are TENTATIVE and SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Anyone wishing to have a brochure on any of the above trips above, may be picked up at any Keenagers meeting OR please send a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to KAREN ROTH, 168 Beaus Dr., Portersville, PA 16051 requesting your selected choice of tours.
FORWARD ALL PAYMENTS TO: KAREN ROTH, 168 Beaus Dr., Portersville, PA 16051
THANK YOU for traveling via KEENAGERS and CLASSIC HERITAGE TOURS