The Comm is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to offering educational, recreational and cultural opportunities to individuals and families in the region and beyond! Our facilities and programs are open to the public. Please stop by for a visit!
Learn MoreFor over a 100 years, the Waverly Community House, affectionately known as The Comm, has been the social and cultural center of the local community. Throughout the decades, The Comm has changed and developed, yet continues to serve the community, connect neighbors, and provide a haven for families and individuals.
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The Board of Trustees of the Waverly Community House is pleased to announce the appointment of Gia Tugend as Interim Executive Director, following the departure of Michelle Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton, […]
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WAVERLY TWP. — New materials from the heyday of the Scranton Lace Co. complete a collection detailing the history of what was once a major employer in the city. The […]
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Tune in live to PA Live on Monday, June 2nd, at 3 PM as we chat with Chris and Rachel about Destination Freedom Program and our ribbon-cutting ceremony at the […]
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
It's cold outside! Come inside the Comm and enjoy our Gym! Lots of room to run around and play! Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00-10:00AM Make new friends! Bring your own play […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm's website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours are 5-8 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
It's cold outside! Come inside the Comm and enjoy our Gym! Lots of room to run around and play! Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00-10:00AM Make new friends! Bring your own play […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Waverly Small Works GalleryMusic and light refreshments. Renée Emanuel, a native of Northeast Pennsylvania, earned her MFA in Painting from Marywood University. Her vibrant works—created in acrylic, watercolor, and casein—reflect […]
Designer goodies, apparel, trinkets, household decor, accessories and so much more – there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm’s website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours are 5-8 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Open Gym may be […]
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
It's cold outside! Come inside the Comm and enjoy our Gym! Lots of room to run around and play! Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00-10:00AM Make new friends! Bring your own play […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm's website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours are 5-8 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
It's cold outside! Come inside the Comm and enjoy our Gym! Lots of room to run around and play! Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00-10:00AM Make new friends! Bring your own play […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Designer goodies, apparel, trinkets, household decor, accessories and so much more – there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm’s website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours are 5-8 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Open Gym may be […]
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Featuring:— The unveiling of our new Historic Marker— Brief remarks by Program Manager EJ Murphy— Free Destination Freedom Walking Tour Comm Front Lawn
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm's website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours: Open Gym may be cancelled or changed due to a private event or […]
Designer goodies, apparel, trinkets, household decor, accessories and so much more – there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm’s website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours are 5-8 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Open Gym may be […]
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm's website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours: Open Gym may be cancelled or changed due to a private event or […]
Designer goodies, apparel, trinkets, household decor, accessories and so much more – there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm’s website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours are 5-8 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Open Gym may be […]
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Introducing a Comprehensive Total Body Workout tailored for the Over 50s by Pat Barnes, ACE Certified Trainer. Join us for a unique class that is specifically designed for the over […]
Designer goods, apparel, trinkets, household décor, accessories and so much more — there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm's website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours: Open Gym may be cancelled or changed due to a private event or […]
Designer goodies, apparel, trinkets, household decor, accessories and so much more – there’s a treasure for everyone! Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
Be sure to check the Comm’s website or Facebook page for Open Gym schedule. Open Gym hours are 5-8 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Open Gym may be […]
Thank you SO much to all who donated to the Comm during NEPA Gives. We are incredibly grateful! 💚
Thank you so much for joining us for Renée Emanuel’s opening reception of In Praise of the Ordinary! What a great evening!
We are excited to announce this year’s Summer Concert Series lineup! Join us for two evenings of live music:
QBall: Thursday, June 26th at 6PM
East Coast: Thursday, July 17th at 6PM
All concerts are free and open to the public—bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends!
A special thank you to this year’s sponsor, Perez Design/Build/Remodel!
A very big congratulations to all of our winners today!
What a fun event! Thank you to our volunteers, to all who came out to run with us, and of course to our 2025 sponsors: Anders P. Nelson, M.D., Toyota of Scranton, Everything Natural, Caravia Fresh Foods, Constantino’s Catering & Events, G.R. Noto Electrical Construction, Karam Orthodontics, Lehigh Valley Hospital Dickson City, MMQ, P.C., ProActive Family Chiropractic, State Street Grill, Waverly General Store, Crunch Fitness, HOM Interiors, Pediatric Dental Specialists, and Weis Markets.
Until next year!!!
We had another great historic walking tour yesterday with our Destination Freedom Program Coordinator, Adriane! For more information on our program or to schedule a tour, please call us at (570) 586-8191.
You can also visit our website at waverlywalkingtours.com.
Remembering the life and legacy of Gretchen Dow Simpson. Her talent, creativity, and connection to our community will always be cherished. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/arts/gretchen-dow-simpson-dead.html
We have SO much fun in store for Comm Camp this year!😄
Today, we received the rest of the Scranton Lace archival materials from The Lackawanna Historical Society. We are so excited to have the entire collection together. Our Archive Coordinator, Delayne is diving right in!
Opening Reception: Friday, June 6th, 5-7 PM
Waverly Small Works Gallery
Free and open to the public
Music and light refreshments
Renée Emanuel, a native of Northeast Pennsylvania, earned her MFA in Painting from Marywood University. Her vibrant works—created in acrylic, watercolor, and casein—reflect a deep connection to the natural world and to still life compositions that suggest an intimate, interior landscape. Renée has received numerous accolades, including recognition in The Best of America: Watercolor Artists and Artisans, and is a signature member of both the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic and the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society. Her artwork has been featured in the publications Watercolor Expressions and The Best of Acrylic Painting, and highlighted in Country Living Magazine in an article titled “Cherished Objects.” She has received honors in The Best of Pennsylvania Artists and Artisans and was featured in the “Small Works, North America” exhibition in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Renée has exhibited in numerous group shows, including City Light at the Melberger Art Center in Scranton, PA, and An Intimate Landscape at the Butternut Gallery in Montrose, PA. Her work has also been selected for the Art of the Land and Flocks and Feathers exhibitions at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. In 2025, she was invited to serve on the jury of selection for the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic.
For six years, Renée served as co-director of ArtWorks Gallery and Studio alongside her husband, artist Bill Teitsworth. Together with director Gloria Lance and coordinator Nicole Sawicki, they developed the gallery’s physical space, educational programming, and exhibition calendar. Now a full-time artist, Renée teaches year-round watercolor and acrylic classes at their studio in Moscow, Pennsylvania, and co-leads plein-air workshops in Rockland, Maine with Bill. Due to the growing popularity of these programs, they have been invited to lead additional workshops in western Pennsylvania and Florida.
The Gallery is open for viewing Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by appointment.
Last Friday, our Destination Freedom Program Coordinator, Adriane Heine, delivered an outstanding lecture at Abington Heights Middle School. Well done, Adriane! To learn more about the Destination Freedom Program, please contact the Comm at (570) 586-8191.
We're Hiring: Executive Director
The Waverly Community House is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as our next Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to guide a historic nonprofit organization with a deep legacy of community service, cultural programming, and educational initiatives.
If you’re passionate about making a lasting impact and leading a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
Click HERE for job description.
Please send resume and cover letter to: joinus@waverlycomm.org
