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August 17, 2024

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Charleroi Class of '57 meeting for lunch

The McKeesport Al-Anon group will meet noon Tuesday at Beulah Park United Methodist Church on Grandview Avenue.

Al-Anon is a support and educational group for relatives and friends of problem drinkers. The group meets on Tuesdays unless otherwise noted.

Charleroi High School Class of 1957 will meet for lunch at noon Wednesday at the River House in Charleroi.

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