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Pittsburgh Citiparks was represented by 16 senior athletes at the Pennsylvania State Games held in Hershey on July 17 through 19. These athletes competed against other seniors from all over
Citiparks’ Healthy Active Living Senior Athletes exemplify what it means to live in the City of Champions
Photo credit: Donna Rengers
the state in a variety of com-petitive sporting events.
Ci t iparks ’ 16 a thle tes showed what it means to live in the City of Cham-pions by bringing home a total of 101 gold, silver and
bronze medals. Every ath-lete from Citiparks earned multiple medals.
Pennsylvania State Games medalists Dee Stromberg, Rosemarie Wilczynski, Mary Ellen Purnell, Phyllis Haduch, James Boyle and Mary Szulborski.
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Publisher’s Corner
Owner/Publisher Lynn Webster
Editor Gina MazzaArt Director
Shantessa BurnfieldSales Executive
Wallace WebsterPhotographerChuck LeClaire
Contributing WritersCaitlin Bartley Barbara Bush
Judy DoddGina Mazza
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Wishing everyone a relax-ing Labor Day.
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Upcoming recycling collectionsA collection of household chemical collections will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 13 at Settler’s Cabin Wave Pool parking lot. Accepted materials include aerosol cans, au-tomotive fluids, batteries, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent, bulbs, gasoline, kerosene, household cleaners, mercury, paint products, pesticides/herbicides, photo chemicals and pool chemicals. A hard to recycle collection will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 4 at the Mall at Robinson. Accepted materials include computers, keyboards, printers, cell phones, printer cartridges, compact fluorescent bulbs, alkaline batteries, tires and waste vegetable oil. Fees apply for all collections, cash only. Visit www.zerowastepgh.org for details. PSN
Free bus trip for WWII and KW VeteransThursday, October 9th is the date for the next free bus trip for WWII and KW Veterans to visit their Memorials in Wash-ington DC. This is a one day trip leaving early and returning between 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Departure points are Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Box lunch and dinners are provided as well as snacks and drinks. There is a registered nurse on each bus as well as a number of volunteers. Wheel-chairs provided if needed. For more information or to make a reservation call (724) 709-3614. All donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Bus Trip and mail to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA. 15009 Attn: Paula. We regret that seating is reserved for Veterans only so we cannot ac-commodate family, friends or spouses. PSN
Steelers kickoff history trivia answers
1. “Pirates,” who became “Steelers” in 1941.; 2. Byron “Whizzer” White; 3. Ernie Stautner;
4. Robert “Rocky” Bleier; 5. Joe Greene; 6. Terry Bradshaw; 7. John “Frenchy” Fuqua; 8. Franco Harris;
9. Myron Cope; 10. Joe Greene; 11. Jack Lambert; 12. Walter “Bubby” Brister; 13. Jerome “The Bus” Bettis;
14. Lynn Swann; 15. Mike Tomlin
Trivia questions on page 29.
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The Harmony Singers of Pitts-burgh, a South Hills choral group, will launch its 2014-2015
season on Tuesday, September 2, at 7 p.m. with an ice cream social for re-turning and prospective members. The event will take place at the Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Rd., Bethel Park. Weekly rehearsals are held at the church during the concert year.
The Harmony Singers will perform songs from their recent show “The Eyes Have It” on Wednesday, September 10 at 7: 30 p.m. at the South Park Theatre. Admission is $8. The theatre is located at the intersection of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road in South Park.
The Harmony Singers perform a wide variety of music such as Broad-way, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations.
Harmony Singers Launch New Season
New members are welcome to join the Harmony Singers. All voices are needed. Performance experi-ence and the ability to read mu-sic are preferred but not required.
For information about the group or to reserve them for an event, call (412) 833-6341 or visit www.harmonysing-ers.org. PSN
The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh
Photo provided by Mary Jane Smoley.
Join us for a Community
Craft Fair Parkwood Presbyterian Church
4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park9 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 18 Enjoy a light lunch of refreshments in the
“Crafter’s Café” and take home some goodies from the bake sale. Over 50 artisans and crafters will display varied merchandise.
The church will also host community spaghetti dinners from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
September 17 and October 15. Take-out meals are available. Cost is $7 for adults; $4
for children ages five to 12; and free for children under four.
Call (412) 486-9220 or visit www.parkwoodchurch.org.
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The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study of people who have trouble sleeping as well as healthy adults who sleep well to learn more about insomnia and how it is affected by a nonmedication treatment.To be eligible, you must be 60 or older and:• have difficulty falling or staying asleep or feel poorly rested after sleeping• or be a good sleeper at night and not feel sleepy during the daytimeBy sharing your time and participating, you may be able to help researchers find out more about improving sleep and quality of life in later years.
DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP
OR STAYING ASLEEP? OR ARE YOU A GOOD SLEEPER?
ARE YOU 60 OR OLDER?
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Raymond Christopher arrived at Southwestern Nurs-ing Care Center on May 14 after a seven-day hospital stay for a fall that he had at home. At the hospital, he
was diagnosed with Neuromuscular Conversion Disorder. You may be wondering “what is that?” As defined in Wiki-pedia, Neuromuscular Conversion Disorder is “a condition causing a patient to suffer from neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis or fits without a definable organic cause. It is thought that symptoms arise in response to stressful situations affecting a patient’s mental health.”
Initially, Raymond was showing no movement in both his up-per and lower extremities. This caused him to need complete assistance with all aspects of his care. After an evaluation by Advantage Care Rehabilitation, the in-patient therapy department within Southwestern Nursing Care Center, Raymond was questioning if he would ever be able to walk or care for himself again. Although the outlook for his future was unknown at that time, the staff at Southwestern was hopeful. With dedication to his recovery and the motivation from everyone he encountered, Raymond slowly started to notice changes in his condition.
At first, he started to regain some movement in his arms. He was then able to start assisting with his own hygiene, transfers, and other small self-care tasks. Although, he was able to stand at a rail with a maximum assist from 2 staff members, he was very shaky and had very limited strength and endurance. He was only able to tolerate 10-20 seconds at a time. Day by day, week by week, Raymond continued to make small gains. This gave him hope for what was yet to come.
As Shelly Kostella, the Director of Rehabilitation at South-western, recalls, one Sunday she came in to work with some residents and Raymond was excited to receive an extra day of treatment. “I had him standing at a rail with the assistance from myself and another therapist. With some verbal cuing and relaxation techniques, his shaking almost stopped.” Kostella went on to say “I was amazed. He tolerated 4 min-utes of standing and he didn’t need much help to stand.”
As the weeks went on, Raymond continued to progress. He was able to stand with minimal assistance of 1 staff mem-ber. He was able to perform his own hygiene, transfers and independently propel his wheelchair. Raymond reported “I want to walk”. So that is what he did! With a wheeled walker in front of him, and 2 therapists by his side, Raymond stood up, grabbed ahold of the walker and took his first steps in over 2 months. He walked 5 feet the first day, 12 feet the next day and more was to follow with each day. He required
less and less assistance. When the therapist asked if he was ready to use a cane, his answer was a strong “of course!” So, they tried it. First with a quad cane, which he mastered in no time. Before long, and with the excitement of ALL the staff at Southwestern, his discharge date was set.
On July 18, with a smile on his face, Raymond walked out the doors of Southwestern Nursing Care Center. As he got into the car, with a glimpse of sadness in his eyes, he said “I NEVER thought I would be going home. I couldn’t have done it without all of you.”
Raymond is now at home and doing well, which couldn’t make us happier. He has returned to his previous way of do-ing things and one can hardly tell that he ever suffered from this life-changing fall. A stronger, safer discharge home. A return to life as he knew it, before his fall. PSN
Raymond Christopher: A Southwestern Nursing Care Center success story
Raymond Christopher is back to being healthy and independent.
Photo provided by Kathleen Frickanish
For more information about Southwestern Nursing Care Center, call (412) 469-3330.
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The medalists are:
Phyllis Haduch 10 gold, 1 silver James Boyle 7 gold, 3 silver Dee Stromberg 6 gold, 3 silver Rosemarie Wilczynski 5 gold, 3 silver Mary Ellen Purnell 1 gold, 6 silver Mary Szulborski 3 gold, 3 silver Virginia Turba gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
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Frank Rizzo 2 gold, 4 silver Elizabeth Callio 1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze Claudia Lawrence 5 gold Rosalie Nesbitt 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze Mary Sankey 2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze Dorcas Byrnes- 1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze Emmett Redding 3 gold, 1 silver Ben LeDonne 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze Margaret Erario 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
James Boyle
Dee Stromberg and Rosemarie Wilczynski
Mary Ellen Purnell
Elizabeth Callio Phyllis Haduch
PA State Gamer [left] and Emmett Redding.
Photo credit: Donna Rengers
2014 Citiparks senior athletes
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Platinum SponsorsLawrenceville Healthy Active Living Center
Mt. Washington Healthy Active Living Center Amalgamated Transit Union Local #88
Mt. Washington Children’s Center Southside Healthy Active Living Center
2014 State Games SponsorsCitiparks’ Healthy Active Living senior athletes would like to thank Kerm McIntosh and Donna Rengers, center directors from the Lawrenceville and Greenfield Healthy Active Living Centers, for their support and for once again making it possible for the athletes to participate in the Pennsylvania State Games. They would also like to recognize the following businesses and individuals. Without their financial support and sponsorship, the senior athletes would not have been able to attend the games:
Copper Sponsors
Drive Line Service of Pittsburgh Be Organic Salon and Boutique
Kevin Hershock Pitaland, Inc.
Crafton Beverage Center Jeremy, Melanie, Leah and Lampert
Bronze Sponsors
Kazour’s Gourmet, Inc. (Subway) Anonymous: Good Luck, Betty Callio
Janet O’Connor Mark, Roseanne, Nicole and Buck
Mary Szulborski Nied’s Hotel
Inkadinkadoo Tattoo Dorothy Higgins & Mary Lou Bayer
Breaker’s Billiards and Lounge Dr. Richard Reilly, Jr.
Wallace Floral Shoppe
Silver Sponsors
Congressman Mike Doyle Brusco-Falvo Funeral Home
Meinert Truck & Auto Tom, Ann, Mitch and Patrick Resignalo
Eric, Amy, Henry and Jonah Pfeffer Max’s Tavern
Representative Harry Readshaw Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith
Sauer Bros. Heating and Cooling Lisa R. Orlando
Kathryn Duncan Friedman, DDS
Gold Sponsors
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner Northside Healthy Active Living Center
The Byrnes Family Lawrenceville Healthy Active Living Center
Hazelwood Healthy Active Living Center The Szulborski Family
Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home South Hills Retirement Residence
Dorothy Pietro Tom, Ann, Mitch and Patrick Resignalo
Marco Polo Global, LLC Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center
Wm. Slater & Sons, Inc. Moon Honda
Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center
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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back?
For more information, please call 412-623-1714.
If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.
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You must:• be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.
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Participants will receive study treatment at no cost and may be compensated up to $230 for their time.
PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSISUniversity of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.
However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances. This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis:
1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections
2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting
3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors
If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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By Caitlin Bartley, CTRS For Pittsburgh Senior News
The cool cats at LIFE Pitts-burgh brought back the 70’s at the Allegheny Cen-
ter Green location on August 6th, 2014. LIFE Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Center is an adult day program offered to qualified individuals who are 55 years and older re-siding in the Western Portion of Allegheny County. The adult day center provides not only medical care, but recreational therapy which is especially important in the senior population because they often suffer from loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The cen-ter provides an avenue to renew interests, enjoy the company of others by forming new friend-ships or finding long lost ones, and taking part in fun activities using their cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. The goal is to enhance their overall health, and that it does.
A disco ball was spinning as par-ticipants boogied to the sounds of the 70’s. The chicken dance, YMCA, and the hokey pokey were some of the favorite dances of the day.
Participants were quizzed on 70’s trivia and had the opportunity to win some groovy prizes. The dietician, Shirley, always makes a delicious lunch, but on that day it was something special. She made snacks from the 70’s which included Shake n’ Bake chicken, cheese fondue, Pringles, and Chex Mix.
LIFE Pittsburgh hosted a local DJ ‘Little Larry Joe’ who really kept the party alive with his mu-sic and balloon animals. With a little help from the staff, partici-pants danced the day away. The center was full of life and if not dancing, heads were bopping and arms were swaying.
Walking into the center was like a blast from the past, as staff and participants sported fashionable headbands, bowties, and bell bottom jeans from the era. LIFE Pittsburgh participant Jude M said, “I really enjoyed it. Took me back to my days when I went dancing. I’d go every Saturday and even some Fridays. I could see it in my mind. The places I’d used to go to.”
LIFE Pittsburgh is an alterna-tive to traditional nursing or assisted l iving homes. The program provides care to par-ticipants so they can maintain their lives in the community by living on their own or with family members. The Allegh-eny Center location, along with three other LIFE Pitts-burgh locations, transports participants to the center so they can receive medical care and help they need with daily living activities that have be-come unmanageable. For more information about enrolling yourself or a loved one in LIFE Pittsburgh, please call (412) 388-8050. PSN
The 70’s come back to LIFE
Photos provided by Caitlin Bartley
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2 Lenzner Trolley Historic and Heri-tage Tours of Pittsburgh are offered from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. daily through September. Tours depart from Station Square, 125 West Station Square Dr. Other tours offered are the Morning Historic Tours at 9:45 a.m. which pro-vides the history of Pittsburgh from the Fort to the rise of steel and Afternoon Heritage Tours at 1:15 p.m. featuring Pittsburgh’s ethnic heritage. Cost is $25 per person. Call (800) 342-2349 or visit www.coachride.com.
2 The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 1, 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28 at 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton. Rain or shine; free parking. Admission: $17.95 for adults; $8.00 for children ages 5-12; free admission for children under five. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in costume and costumes are available for rental. Costumes swords and daggers are permitted as long as they are properly sheathed and peace-tied. Present your-self to Safety Services Personnel at the Festival Main Gate. Call (724) 872-1670 or visit http://pittsburghrenfest.com.
2 The 24th annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival will be held September 5-7 at Riverplex at Sandcastle, 1000 Sand-castle Dr., West Homestead. Enjoy live entertainment, beverage tastings, Irish dog area, marketplace, demonstrations
Entertainment and Eventsand crafts and there will also be activi-ties for the kids. Cost is $14 for adults; $8 for seniors over the age of 60 and also for public safety/military (retired or active) with ID; and free for children ages 12 and under. Call (412) 422-1113 or visit http://www.pghirishfest.org.
2 The Rodef Shalom Biblical Botani-cal Garden, located at 4905 Fifth Ave. in Pittsburgh, presents its summer exhibit, Dining With Queen Esther: Food in Late Biblical Times, through September 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The exhibit is free of charge and is handicap-accessible. For more information, call (412) 621-6566 or visit Biblicalgardenpittsburgh.org.
2 High Holiday Senior Lunch and Concert will take place at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 16 at the South Hills JCC Scott Township. Enjoy lunch, musical entertainment, High Holiday themed program, raffle prizes, and great company. $5 suggested donation. Wheelchair accessible. Pre registration is required. Call Barb at (412) 278-2658 or [email protected].
2 Lessons for modern western square dancing will begin at 7:15 p.m. Septem-ber 18 at Southminister Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Rd., Mt. Leba-non. The first lesson is free. Call (412) 221-1192 or (412) 563-0559 for details.
2 The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon September 18 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presby-terian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills.Karen Howell, an artist from Elizabeth Township who has been painting watercolors of scenes along the Mon Yough Trail (MYT) since 1997, will share her views of the MYT with the group. Last year, Karen Howell and historian Bob Cupp published “River Reflections: Watercolors of the Yough River Trail”. Cost for the lunch is $7. Call (412) 655-2000 by September 12 to be included in the lunch order.
2 The fifth annual Firemen Appre-ciation Day for Penn Hills and Verona Volunteer Fire Departments will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 20 at the Rapp Funeral Home, 10940 Frankstown Rd. There will be free food and drinks, a DJ, raffle, fire trucks and more. Call (412) 241-5415 for details.
2 Penn’s Colony Festival is set to take place September 20-21 and 27-28 at Penn’s Colony Village, 365 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg. Cost is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors ages 60 and older; and $5 for children ages 8 to 15. Admission includes the artisan marketplace and demonstrations, the entertainment, living history presentations, battle re-enactments and tours through the
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Entertainment and Eventsliving history encampments. Parking is free. The festival takes place rain or shine. Pets are not allowed inside the festival. Call (724) 352-9922 or visit http://pennscolony.com.
2 LifeSpan’s Chartiers Senior Resource Center will host a Casino Hop Septem-ber 21 to 22. Bus departs Chartiers Se-nior Center located at 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie, at 8:30 a.m. The first stop will be The Rivers Casino where you will get a $15 free play and a $5 food credit. One night stay at Mountaineer Park where you will receive a $20 free play and a $20 food credit. The next stop is the Meadows Casino where you will receive a $15 free play and a $5 food voucher. And finally, a stop at Sarris Candy for a sundae of your choice. Cost for the trip is $112 per person/double occupancy. Single rate slightly higher. Call Karen or Dorothy at (412) 276-5056 to register.
2 State Representative Mike Tuzai will hold his annual senior health fair/flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Sep-tember 26 at the Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus, 8701 Perry Highway, McCandless. Call (412) 369-2230 for more information.
2 The 37th running of the Richard S. Calliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race will take place September 28. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. at the corner of Fifth Ave. and Atwood St. in Oakland and the 10K at 9:30 a.m. by the corner of Beechwood Blvd. and S. Dallas Ave. in Frick Park. Shuttle service is available to those who wish to park downtown by the finish line and ride to the 5K and 10K start lines. Shuttles will leave from Stanwix St. between Penn Ave. and Liberty Ave. (in front of Fifth Avenue Place) from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. for 5K runners and from 7:15
to 8:45 a.m. for 10K runners. Regis-tration is $33 per person, there is no fee to ride the shuttles for registered runners, simply show your bib when you board. The Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Great Race Expo, packet pick-up will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 26 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 27 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Call (412) 255-2493 or visit www.rungreatrace.com.
2 LifeSpan’s Chartiers Senior Re-source Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie, will host a spaghetti dinner, basket raffle and bake sale from noon to 5 p.m. September 28. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Cost includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Get tick-ets in advance by calling the center at (412) 276-5056.
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Entertainment and Events2 The January and June 1954 graduat-ing class from Allegheny High School will hold their 60th and final class reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Septem-ber 28 at the Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Dr., Mars. Call (412) 766-4280 or (412) 322-3779 for details.
2 State Representative Dan Deasy will host his sixth annual senior citizen health expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oc-tober 3 at Guardian Angel Church, 1030 Logue St. Call (412) 928-9514 for details.
2 Morningside Senior Center, 6944 President Way, will hold their annual bingo fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 3. Cost is $6 per person in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets include one bingo board of three cards and a chance to win door prizes. Ad-ditional cards and specials will be available for purchase. There will also be a bake sale, Chinese auction, money
raffle and door prizes.Call (412) 665-4342 for details.
2 The Christ Child Society of Pitts-burgh will hold a benefit, Red Wagon Fare, on Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. at Pittsburgh Field Club, Fox Chapel. The day will include lunch, auctions, raffles and other events, all of which support the goal of CCS that “Noth-ing is ever too much to do for a child.” Projects include providing “My Stuff” bags for children brought to domestic abuse shelters, supplying new winter coats to children and providing hospi-tals with layettes for under-privileged newborns. Each layette contains, among other necessary items, blankets lovingly hand-made by area senior citizens. Tickets are $35 per person; for reservations, call (412) 682-4102.
2 Looking for a short getaway before the holidays? Join LifeSpan’s Chartiers Community Resource Center on a trip to
New York City to see the world famous Rockettes November 19 to 20. Cost is $299 per person/ double occupancy. Price includes round trip motor coach transportation, one overnight accom-modation just outside the city, one great breakfast and one dinner. Also included is a visit to Bryant Park for the annual Winter Village Transformation and a guided tour of NYC as well as reserved seating for the Rockettes Spectacular. Sign up early as this trip is very popu-lar. Call LifeSpan’s Chartiers Center in Carnegie at (412) 276-5056 for further information or for reservations.
2 Morningside Senior Center, 6944 President Way, will hold a flea mar-ket from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 8. Vendor tables are available for $10 per table, set-up is at 7 a.m. Sale items include food and baked goods. There will also be a money raffle. To reserve a table, call (412) 665-4342. PSN
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By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News
Western Pennsylvania is traditionally known for its consistent climate with
four defined seasons: rainy springs, temperate summers, delightful falls and, yes, harsh winters. Yet as we’ve seen in the past few years alone, our region can also be del-uged with flooding, heat waves, fires, tornados and other natural disasters that we may be less ac-customed to.
With September being National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s a good idea to revisit the sub-ject of emergency preparedness. Because emergencies happen with little or no warning, the key is to take some simple steps to prepare in advance so that you will be ready when one occurs. The following programs and resources can help you do so.
PaVOAD
The Pennsylvania Voluntary Orga-nizations Active in Disasters—or, PaVOAD—consists of member organizations like the Salvation Army that come together to pro-vide a variety of relief and recovery assistance to the residents of the Commonwealth when a disaster strikes. Examples of services in-clude food and water, shelter ser-vices, blankets, psychological first aid, and assistance with long-term recovery in affected communities. “If you need, for example, help mucking out your basement after a flood, you can reach out to them for
assistance,” says Lucille Under-wood, assistant disaster coordina-tor with the Allegheny County De-partment of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health. PaVOAD is currently pulling together a directory of pertinent information on member organizations; look for it soon at https://pavoad.communityos.org/cms/home.
Yellow Dot
Pennsylvania’s Yellow Dot Program was created to assist those who have been in a traffic accident and aren’t able to communicate their emergency care needs by them-selves. “I do all the driving because my husband Rich has health con-cerns related to strokes, so if we were together in the car and an accident should happen and I was injured, Rich wouldn’t be able to ex-plain to the EMS what they’d need
to know,” says Lucille. “With Yellow Dot, I have a better feeling knowing that if something would happen, my husband would get better care because we are prepared.”
Here’s how the program works: Participants complete a personal information form, which includes their name and photo, contact information, emergency contact information, medical history and medications, allergies and their doctors’ names. The form goes into the person’s glove compartment. A yellow dot is placed in the vehicle’s rear window to alert first respond-ers to check the glove compartment for vital information to ensure the individuals receive the medical attention they need. “Every day you hear about car accidents and I realized that a lot of people didn’t
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know about Yellow Dot, so I started passing out information at senior programs around town,” Lucille shares. “It’s gotten a great response and I’m absolutely thrilled with it.”
The program is a cooperative effort among the Pennsylvania Depart-ments of Transportation, Health and Aging; Pennsylvania State Police; Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and First Responders and local law enforcement. To learn more, visit www.yellowdot.pa.gov.
Emotional Support Line
The Office of Behavioral Health opens an Emotional Support Line that anyone can call during a di-saster. This phone number is only turned on during a disaster; other-wise, the number is not in service. When a disaster strikes, you will see the number for this support line scrolled across the bottom of your local TV channels.
211
For additional information on where to turn to get help during an emer-gency, dial 211.
“Facing a disaster can take an emo-tional toll on anyone, and not being prepared heightens your stress levels even more,” Lucille confirms. “The first thing I tell anyone in a disaster is, ‘You’re having a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.’ It’s really important to stay as calm as you can during an emergency, and if you have a plan and are ready, your stress goes down.” PSN
Information and help are only a few clicks away
The following websites are useful to keep on hand in order to learn about emergency preparedness or for getting help in case of an emergency.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
Institute for Business and Home Safety: www.ibhs.org
National Weather Service: www.nws.noaa.gov
Ready PA: www.readyPA.org
US Department of Health and Human Services: www.hhs.gov/disasters
US Federal Emergency Management Administration: www.fema.gov
Need emergency transportation?
Sometimes all we need in an emergency is a lift to get us where we need to go. DHS/AAA provides transportation services through ACCESS for emergency situations on an individual case basis. ACCESS can provide rides on short notice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including to temporary shelters or medical facilities. ACCESS can be reached at (412) 562-5353 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at (412) 381-7320 after hours.
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Your Personal InformationName _______________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
S.S.# ________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________________
In Case of Emergency, Call ______________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Primary Health Insurance Company _______________________ Phone ________________________________________
Primary Physician _____________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Pharmacy Name ______________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Medications and Dosage ________________________________________________________________________ ____
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Medical Conditions and allergies_______________________________________________________________________
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Ambulance Company __________________________________ Phone_________________________________________
Hospital _____________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Bank _______________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Life Insurance Company ________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Insurance Agent ____________________________________________________________________________________
Lawyer ______________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Transportation ________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Advance Directive? _____Yes _____No If so, where is it kept? _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Does anyone have power of attorney for you?_____Yes _____No If yes, which kind? ____Durable ____ Health ____ Both
Name of Person with POA ___________________________________________ Phone ____________________________
Religious Affiliation _____________________ House of Worship_____________________________________________
Pastor/Rabbi _________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________
Other people to notify in an emergency: __________________________________________________________________
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Additional Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Area Agency on AgingBirmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County ExecutiveWilliam McKain, Allegheny County Manager
Marc Cherna, DirectorMildred E. Morrison, Administrator
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460;
Toll Free – 1 (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.
SOCIAL SERVICESInformation and ReferralCare ManagementAdult Day ServicesAdult Foster CareHome Delivered MealsHome Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support ServicesProtective ServicesLong Term Living CounselingHealth Insurance CounselingFamily Caregiver SupportCompanions for HomeboundNursing Home Resident Advocacy
Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers
Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342Citiparks (412) 422-6570Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300
Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003
SENIOR CENTER SERVICESEducation ProgramsExercise and FitnessVolunteer OpportunitiesSocial and Recreational ProgramsCongregate MealsLegal ServicesAssistance in Applying for Benefit ProgramsHealth Insurance Counseling
Monday, September 1, Labor Day: Closed.
Tuesday, September 2: Creole chicken, spinach, brown rice, pineapple tidbits, chocolate chip cookies.
Wednesday, September 3: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, wax beans, nectarine.
Thursday, September 4: Turkey and cheese sandwich, pasta primavera, marinated cucumbers, cantaloupe cuts.
Friday, September 5: Pork with gravy, lemon potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cherry gelatin.
Monday, September 8: Baked round steak, mixed vegetables, glazed yams, fruit cocktail.
Tuesday, September 9: Italian seasoned chicken, spinach salad, macaroni salad, apple.
Wednesday, September 10: Baked cod, white bean salsa, Italian green beans, sliced peaches.
Thursday, September 11: Cold roast beef sandwich, coleslaw with a twist, beet slices, apricot halves, oatmeal-raisin cookie.
Friday, September 12, Birthday menu: Turkey teriyaki meat-balls, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, fudge brownie.
Monday, September 15: Swiss steak, potatoes, carrots, plum.
Tuesday, September 16: Turkey sandwich, shell salad, sweet and sour cucumbers, orange, graham crackers.
Wednesday, September 17: Bow ties with meat sauce, green and wax beans, tossed salad, watermelon cubes.
Thursday, September 18: Chicken breast, potato salad, white corn and pea salad, apple.
Friday, September 19: Pork loin with apple glaze, vegetable medley, brown rice, sliced peaches.
Monday, September 22: Turkey, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, chocolate chip cookie, nectarine.
Tuesday, September 23: Chef’s salad bowl, corn and black bean salad, watermelon cuts.
Wednesday, September 24: Stuffed cabbage, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot slices, mandarin oranges.
Thursday, September 25: Baked cod, cheese tortellini with marinara sauce, Italian green beans, banana.
Friday, September 26: Tuna salad, potato salad, chilled veg-etable salad, orange.
Monday, September 29: Pepper steak, potatoes, fruit cocktail.
Tuesday, September 30: Chicken breast, broccoli florets, brown rice pilaf, sliced pears. PSN
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Lawrenceville Now accepting applications for 1-bedroom apartments.Eligibility: 62 years or older.
• HUD subsidized rent based on income
• Equipped kitchen, w/w carpet, air conditioning,
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420 Dinwiddie Street, Pgh, PA. 15219 62 Years or Older or Mobility Impaired
• 1 Bedroom Apartments • W/W Carpet • Balcony
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• Utilities Included • Equipped Kitchen
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Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200 (412) 391-9465
East Liberty - Pennley Commons
Senior ApartmentAccepting ApplicationsOne bedroom, full appliances,W/W, A/C, off street parking
Income limits applyCall (412) 362-2040 or stop by the
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Tiffany Apartments925 California Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202Lovely updated units. 1BR $590-620+e includes central AC & heat. Elevator, laundry, social room. Parking garage available.
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Lynn Williams Apartments
3710 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
• Affordable housing for seniors
62 years of age and older.
• HUD subsidized rent
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• Income limitations apply.
Come see all that we have to offer!
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West LakeAPARTMENTS
1015 Crucible St. West End, PA 15220
RENT-ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER
1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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1005 Herron Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 683-5850
62 years of age and older Each unit features • wall-to-wall carpet
• individually controlled heat and AC • large storage areas • pantry
• linen closet • an intercom system • emergency pull cord devices in every
bedroom and bathroom • secured doors with spring locks
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John Paul Plaza
Brinton Towers Apartments• One Bedroom and Large Efficiency Apartments
• Wall to Wall Carpeting • Public Transportation at Door
• Equipped Kitchen ‑ Frost‑free Refrigerator
• Community Room ‑ Lounge Areas ‑ Billiard Room
• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning
• Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System
• Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking
• Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income
• 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon
• Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped
Hours: Mon‑Fri. 8 a.m.‑5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.‑1 p.m.
Don’t wait, call today! (412) 824-9000
3000 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Lloyd McBride Court614 Lincoln Ave.
Millvale, PA 15209
• Affordable housing for seniors
62 years of age and older.
• HUD subsidized rent
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• Income limitations apply.
Come see all that we have to offer!
Call (412) 821-4474
Milliones Manor
Apartments 2827 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for one and two bedroom units
• All household members
must be 62 years of age or older.
• Income restrictions apply.
• Section 8 vouchers and
certifications accepted. For more details call (412) 681-6350
Wood Towers Apartments
810 Wood St., Wilkinsburg
• One bedroom • Section 8 Certified Housing • 62 Years of Age or if disabled must be mobility or sensory impaired • On-site
management • Central air and heat • Laundry facility • Balcony • Intercom
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ORMSBY MANORAPARTMENTS
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RENT-ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER
1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C
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493 Castle Shannon Blvd.Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired
HUD subsidized one- bedroom apartments
Call 412-563-6566 or visit www.baptisthomes.org
Steelworkers TowerElderly Hi-Rise
2639 Perrysville Avenue • Now accepting applications
for efficiency and onebedroom apartments
• Eligibility: 62 years old or in need of features of an accessible unit
• Section 8 certified• Equipped kitchen, W/W carpet,
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• Equal Housing Opportunity
Call (412) 321-2460 [email protected]
Forest Hills Senior Apartments
2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
RENT ASSISTED HOUSINGPERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER
1 BEDROOM APARTMENTSEquipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting,
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Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower
Income Limits Apply
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Housing for Seniors (62 or older)
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1 Bedroom Apartments Now Accepting Applications
• Elevator Building • On-Site Parking
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Caring for the Caregiver
Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?
A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like fam-ily.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employ-ees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.
Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?
A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physi-cal therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide
visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medi-cal condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provid-ed in hours, visits or shifts in the home.
Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?
A: Home Health Services must be or-dered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipi-ent must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most long-term care insurance policies.
Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?
A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregiv-ers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN
For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 279-7800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.
A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services
A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services Home Care Services
For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:
Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development
We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom
Our Home HealthDivision can provide you with Skilled Servicesordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include:
• Skilled Nursing • Mental Health Nursing • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Social Work • Home Health Aides
Do you have questions?
Call us at
412-279-7800Or visit us at
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Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation
Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care
• Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services
• Companions • Medication Management
• Homemaking • Private Duty Nursing or
Home Health Aides • PDA and VA Services • Long Term Care Insurances • Worker’s Compensation
Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or Non-Medical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.
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By Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News
Nutrition has been in the news all summer. This is the year that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are likely to show some changes, especially when it comes to guidance on pro-tein, fat and carbohydrates.
At the same time, new labels are being released with some adjustments in portion sizes and appearance, as well as the nutrients that will be included. Next month’s column will focus on these changes with more depth, but here is a preview and some ways to make it work for you.
* Fat, especially saturated fat, is getting another look. That doesn’t mean you should go out and load on the bacon and beef fat, or pile on butter; but it does
What to believe when it comes to nutrition newsmean it’s okay to enjoy these things in moderation. This column has always put a focus on the fact that fat is a major source of calories but at the same time is essential to nutrition. Some nutrients are absorbed and utilized or stored more efficiently when there is fat. Vitamins A, D, and E are considered fat-soluble, as is lycopene. Because of the concentration of calories, fat gives satiety. since the body takes longer to use it. That’s why a salad or veggie meal fills you up but you are hungry a few hours later. Those wings are likely to be adding more fat than you need, since the skin of the chicken is a source of fat along with the deep-fry-ing. Bottom line: Know your calorie and health needs and be reasonable in the amount of fat you consume. Anyone for skinless chicken tenders oven-fried with a dipping sauce?
* Sodium, the ingredient in sodium chloride (table salt) has been under attack for several years. Yet at the same time, sodium is an es-sential nutrient that helps control blood pressure. The label guideline for sodium
is 2,400 milligrams (about the same amount as a tea-spoon of salt). Some medi-cal groups are calling for 1,500 milligrams (check out a serving of canned soup). Processed foods are an is-sue, not necessarily because of salt but because of addi-tives containing sodium. Research continues to show that age, gender, genetics and health are factors to consider when determin-ing what amount is best for you. So taste before you add salt, read labels and know what you are putting in your mouth. Check with your MD and RD (registered dietitian) before you follow the lemmings on sodium.
* Protein and carbohy-drate needs are individual,
not regulated by the popu-lar diet of the day. These nutrients, like fat, are the calories in our diet. Carbs are digested quickly and the better choices are from fruits, vegetables, whole grains and milk or yogurt. Protein is the building block for all cells, and is essen-tial at any age. It comes in animal and vegetable forms but extra protein ends up as extra calories. There is a balance that is again related to your age, gender, activ-ity level, medications and general health. Research is leaning toward the fact that older adults may need more protein than the last dietary guidelines. So stay tuned and know that the trick is to enjoy nutrition as food! PSN
Bellefield DwellingsHistoric building located in the Oakland Civic Center
1 & 2 bedroom apartments availableLocated on a bus line, convenient to shopping,
cultural activities and health care facilities. Building with on-site laundry and roof garden.
Income-based rent, Section 8 with utilities included.Applications accepted daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
4400 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
*MUST BE 62 YEARS OR OLDER OR DISABLED* (412) 621-1132
Available UnitsEva P. Mitchell Residence
1621 Lincoln Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15206Now accepting Housing Applications. Age 62 and older or Mobility Impaired.
Section 8 assistance available to those who qualify. Rent reduced to 30% of tenant income.
Income Limits Will Apply• Newly renovated spacious efficiencies and 1 bedroom apartments • Carpet and central air conditioning • Controlled building entry • Emergency call systems in units • On-site service coordinator
• Community room/planned activities • On-site laundry facilities
For information on placing an application, call
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Pat’s Landscaping and Tree Service
Call Patrick Bolen at (412) 327-9899.
Elliott Heights1110 Steuben St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220
62 and Older
Alia Carter, Senior Manager(412) 920-7181
Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.
➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance
➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator
If you are a widow or widower, a divorced spouse or single, as well as over the age of 50 and a university
graduate, you may find the Association of University People (AUP) a fun group with which to socialize. Now in its 31st year, AUP is a very active social group with 114 current members that partici-pate in at least 15 scheduled activities per month.
While the group is for single older adults, it is not a dating service. Its purpose is to provide social activities for its members so they can meet new people, enjoy activities together and make new friends. If one of them de-velops into a romantic interest, that is icing on the cake.
Events include something for ev-eryone’s taste, such as regular “out and about” dinners and happy hours at local eateries, gatherings with educational speakers on topics like preventing identity theft and getting rid of clutter, dance lessons, Satur-day walks in the park, Super Bowl parties in January and house parties with potluck dinners. For those who enjoy getting gussied up every once in a while, AUP hosts special events such as elegant dinner dances at area country clubs—especially during the holiday season.
AUP outings that are always popu-lar with the members are going out to a ball game at PNC Park, trips to the Carnegie Science Center, Phipps Botanical Gardens and Conservatory, the National Aviary, the Senator John Heinz Regional History Center and the variety of cultural arts performances downtown—theatre, music, dance, opera and more. During the warmer summer and fall months, members love to enjoy music at the First Friday at Frick concerts. At other times, mem-bers like to gather together inside for
intellectual pursuits; for example, the Thought Exchange Group is always stimulating; members meet monthly to discuss and exchange views on deeper philosophical life issues. And of course, no social group is complete without a book discussion group; AUP members take turns hosting this group in their homes and the reading list ranges from modern novels and the classics to biog-raphies, humor and self-help.
See the following page for a sample AUP excursion happening this month:
Older single adults enjoy fun outings and make new friends at AUP social club
Members of the Association of University People make a toast to summertime at one of three annual holiday picnics held by the group.
Photo provided by John Lenkey
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Murder mystery on the Titusville Rail-road: The Stromboli Family Reunion, Saturday, September 20. Travel with AUP friends on this Lenzner bus trip to join Mama Filomena Stromboli and her raucous Italian family in celebrating her 80th birthday complete with a murder-ous twist. Solve the mystery while enjoy-ing dinner aboard the train. The bus trip departs Pittsburgh between 1 and 2 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel. A buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at the Perry Street Station in Titusville, followed by a half-hour train ride on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad. Dessert will be served upon return to the Perry Street Station. Dress is casual. The cost is $127 and includes Price includes transportation, dinner, train ride, entertainment, meal, gratuity and taxes. To reserve your spot, email [email protected]. PSN
All AUP events are open to the public. An-nual dues are $24; additional costs apply to some events. To inquire about joining, call (412) 734-8445 or club president Bill Bur-gunder at (412) 657-7485. For a listing of events, visit www.pittsburghsinglesaup.org.
A sampling of AUP events for September:September 4: “Day at the Races” at The Meadows
September 8: Monthly meeting at the Friends Meeting House, Shadyside.
Speaker Walter Patton who will discuss his experiences as a high school
and college coach and referee, some involving well-known players of
today.
September 11: Southern Comfort performance at South Park Summer
Theatre
September 12 and 22: Scrabble at the Galleria
September 13: Wine tasting group featuring merlot varieties
Saturday, September 20: Murder mystery on the Titusville Railroad
September 21: Thought Exchange Group
September 22: Book Discussion Group
September 23: Bridge at the Galleria
September 27: Movie Discussion group
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The autumn months are a wonderful time of year to get away for a couple of days and enjoy the still-temperate weather. But taking a day trip—or even a cruise, for
that matter—doesn’t mean that you have to do the driving or even plan out all the details.
Butler Motor Tours in Butler has been serving local communi-ties for 70 years with deluxe motor coach tours and charter services for individuals and groups of all sizes. They do all the driving and take care of all the details, including book-ings at comfortable hotels, delicious restaurants and a wide assortment of exciting destinations. Their vacation packages are designed to suit anyone’s budget—from one-day excur-sions to trips of up to several weeks long.
“Our deluxe motor coaches do have some of the most modern amenities available on the road today, which makes traveling very pleasant in every way,” says Tracy Chiprean of Butler Motor Tours. “Our experienced drivers and escorts are well trained and always make sure everyone has a great time on any trip you choose. We pride ourselves on that.”
At their main office in Butler, an experienced staff is available to help you plan your next vacation or private charter. “We handle all the details so that our customers have a worry-free trip,” Tracy comments. The company also offers a Gold Card program where customers can earn $100 in free travel.
“It is never too soon to organize your tour or charter,” Tracy recommends. “There are some times during the year when we are extremely busy, so it’s good to book early. Weekends are usually the busiest with weddings, football games, holi-day shopping and other things, so don’t hesitate to book even a year in advance.”
Having said that, Tracy gives assurance that plenty of seats are available on trips happening over the next few months. Following is a sampling of offerings. Pick one and enjoy the beautiful fall months ahead to the fullest!
BRANSON SHOW TOUR DELUXE - September 7 to 14. Branson has some of the country’s most fantastic entertain-ment in one area, including beautiful theaters, each with their own personality. On this tour, you can experience everything on stage from country to many other new and favorite shows.
VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORFOLK NAVAL BASE - September 8 to 12. This vacation includes oceanfront accommodations and sightseeing, along with adequate free time to do as you please. Includes a tour of Norfolk Naval Base Cruise, the Nauticus Museum, Battleship Wisconsin, MacArthur Memorial and much more, with plenty of free time to enjoy the beach and boardwalk.
Butler Motor Tours offers great fall getaways throughout the northeast and beyond
“MOSES” AT THE MILLENNIUM THEATER - September 12 and 13. The greatest Biblical epic of the Old Testament comes to life on stage by the talented folks at Sight and Sound Millennium Theater.
RIDE THE RAILS MAINE TRAIN TOUR - September 14 to 20. New England at its finest. Visit Kennebunkport, Aca-dia National Park, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Take a Boston Harbor cruise, spend time at seaside villages and take train excursions throughout the New England states. Enjoy natural wonders with perfect mountain views against the Atlantic, complete with free time at the waterfront area of downtown Bar Harbor.
LUXURIES OF LONG ISLAND - September 16 to 19. Get a personal tour of the Long Island area, filled with ritzy homes and estates owned by movie stars. You never know who you might see while visiting the Hamptons
LAKE GEORGE BALLOON FESTIVAL - September 17 to 21. Check out the largest balloon festival on the East Coast and see some beautiful balloon views, including touring through Saratoga Springs and Lake George.
ATLANTIC CITY - September 21-24. Includes three nights at Bally’s Casino, conveniently located right on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, with bonus of $45 in slots / $25 food credit.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN TOUR - September 21 to 26. Spend time in the Smoky Mountains, with accommodations in Pi-geon Forge and a tour guide leading the way through beau-tiful mountain sights. Eight fabulous shows are included, along with Dollywood Park.
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NASHVILLE SHOW TOUR - September 21 to 27. Have the complete Nashville experience on this trip overflowing with shows and entertainment, fabulous meals, deluxe touring and all of Nashville’s main attractions.
NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE - October 4 to 11. Discover the beauty of the Northeast coast and the bril-liant fall foliage colors on a voyage to Boston, Portland, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The planned ports of call on this cruise are Boston, Portland, St. John (New Brunswick) and Halifax (Nova Scotia). No need to fly – our included motorcoach transportation will take you to New York Harbor to board your cruise.
HAWAII IN THE HIGHLANDS AND FALL FOLIAGE FROLICING - October 7 to 8. See the Laurel Highlands at the peak of fall color complete with attractions, shops, Fallingwater tour, Hawaiian dinner and entertainment and delicious meals.
MANSIONS IN THE HUDSON - October 7 to 9. Tour the Hudson Valley area of New York where some of the wealthi-est people in the world live, including politicians, statesmen, aristocrats and self-made millionaires.
AUTUMN MAGIC AND TRAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA – October 17 to 19. Enjoy this fall trip filled with fabulous scen-ery on three different trains as you travel through New River Gorge, National Scenic River and the Allegheny Mountains.
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Each year, AARP sets aside a special day to
honor and fete active volun-teers who have participated in ongoing projects during this previous year. This Vol-unteer Recognition Day is to acknowledge these dedi-cated workers. Considering that there is only 13 staff throughout the state, along with about 600 volunteers, it is evident how important volunteers are to keep up the active involvement with the many great agencies that partner and grow through AARP’s participation. Vol-unteers give their all—skills, talents, heart and soul—to their chosen organizations. AARP considers important issues such as community involvement, consumer issues and education as
Look ahead to October for AARP’s Volunteer Recognition Day eventsissues in which to involve their volunteers.
On Thursday, October 16, the venue for the Volun-teer Recognition Day lun-cheon will be the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel. In addition, AARP staff is presently planning a tour at a yet-to-be-announced location for interested attendees. A tour bus will be available for transporting volunteers from western Pennsylva-nia to Harrisburg. Local pickup stops are yet-to-be-announced; however, the final Harrisburg stop will be at the beautiful Hilton Hotel. Bus pick-up loca-tions will be announced at the September Allegheny County team meeting by the county co-coordinators.
Reminiscing on prior vol-unteer outings, attendees enjoyed the Gettysburg so-journ last year. It was ex-ceptional! Volunteers from western Pennsylvania like to recall the experiences they shared while touring the Battlefields of Gettysburg and attending the recognition luncheon, which was held
prior to their traveling back to western Pennsylvania. At the luncheon, the Pennsylva-nia Volunteer of the Year for Community Service will be announced and will therefore become the recipient of the 2014 Andrus Award. This award represents fellowship and the integrity of a volun-teer who improves their com-munity, and demonstrates their social impact or en-hances the lives of others. The award is summarized best by AARP’s Ethel Percy Andrus, who coined the motto, “To Serve, Not to Be Served.”
Special kudos to all of our western Pennsylvania
volunteers, including both active and episodic mem-bers. Thank you all for a job well done! PSN
Through education, advocacy and service, AARP volunteers and staff work together to enhance the quality of life for Pennsylvanians of all ages. Getting started is easy. Email [email protected] or call (866) 389-5654. If you prefer to work at your own pace, AARP’s Create the Good program helps people make a difference in the lives of others, whether you have a few hours or a few days to volunteer. Learn more at CreateTheGood.org.
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AARP NewsBirmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. July 23 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. There will be bingo after the meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors welcome.
Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Every other month there is entertain-ment. Call (412) 771-5183.
Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. Sep-t e m b e r 2 5 a t S h a ro n
Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Town-ship. The program will be Sue Gorton with Hand Bells. Coffee and pastries will be served after the program.
Pittsburgh-West AARP #638 will meet at 1 p.m. September 15 at the In-gram Borough Building, 40 West Prospect Ave., In-gram. Light refreshments wil l be provided. Call (412) 331-2669.
Whitehall AARP Chap-ter #2050 holds monthly meetings. All are welcome. Dues are $7 per year plus a membership with the Na-tional AARP Group (www.aarp.org or 888-our-aarp). Call Christine Lakomy (412) 881-1726 PSN
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Traveling wallA traveling wall titled “The Wall That Heals” will be on display September 24 to 26 at Quay Park, Beaver. See a half-scale replica of the Viet-nam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, along with a mobile museum. An opening ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on September 24, with displays and vintage military vehicles. The Roch-ester VFW will host a POW/MIA ìRide to the Wallî to honor all POW/MIA’s of all wars on Saturday, September 27. Riders are asked to meet and register at the Rochester VFW from noon to 2 p.m. Bikes will depart at 3 p.m., travel throughout Beaver County for approximately two hours and end at “The Wall.” Call (724) 843-6828 or visit www.vva862.org. PSN
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All potential dancers are invited to take part in these upcoming events. No ex-perience needed. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Minimal or no cost. Light refreshments will be pro-vided and casual dress is encouraged.
September 5 at TeaCups - Western night with Steve Staub calling. Fun evening of square, round and line dancing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Mt. Nazareth Center Auditorium, 285 Bellevue Rd., Pitts-burgh, PA 15229 (West view area). $5 per person. Info about free lessons will be announced. Call Barb at (412) 629-7079.
September 7 at Friendly Squares – Free fun night of introduction to West-ern square dancing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 107 Carol Drive, McMurray, PA 15317. Lessons start Tuesday, September 16 from 7 to 9: p.m. at same location with Brad teach-ing. Call Renee and Bob (724) 267-4655.
September 8 and 15, Mondays at Franklin Squares - Come out to try
square dancing for free both nights. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St Mark’s Lutheran Church. 324 Fairmont Ave., Traf-ford, PA 15085. Lessons will continue on Monday evenings. Call Brad at (724) 309-8270.
September 9 at North Hills - Free buddy night of dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Lessons start Tuesday, Septem-
ber 16 at 7 p.m. Call Bob and Donna at (412) 487-2325.
September 12 at Happy Go Lucky – Free buddy night from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Dravosburg Fire Hall #2, 1219 Lus-combe Lane, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Lessons start Thursday, September 18 at same location from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. weekly. Call Jean at (724) 872-1509.
September 18 at Peanut Squares - Free square dance night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228 (South Hills). Lessons to start Thursday, September 25 from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. same location. Call Ruth at (412) 221-1192.
September 25 at Y-Knots - Free intro-duction night for new dancers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. with Jim Yoest at North Hills Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Rd., North Hills, PA 15237. Details about lessons to be announced. Call Jeanne at (412) 364-8874. PSN
What’s happening in our area? Have you tried Square Dancing?
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Drummer problems
A musical director was having a lot of trouble with one drummer. He talked and talked with the drummer, but his performance simply didn’t improve.
Finally, before the whole orchestra, he said, “When a musi-cian just can’t handle his instrument and doesn’t improve when given help, they take away the instrument and give him two sticks and make him a drummer.”
A stage whisper was heard from the percussion section: “And if he can’t handle even that, they take away one of his sticks and make him a conductor.”
Must help the wife
Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. “Boss,” he says, “we’re doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff.”
“We’re short-handed, Smith” the boss replies. “I can’t give you the day off.”
“Thanks, boss,” says Smith “I knew I could count on you!”
Steelers kickoff history triviaSubmitted by Ronald Zembruski for Pittsburgh Senior news
Can you identify them? The answers are on page 3.
1. When the Pittsburgh National Football League Club was founded in 1933, what was the original team nick-name?
2. This halfback who led the league in rushing in 1938, was appointed Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1962.
3. Until 2014 this Steeler was the only one to have his jersey number officially retired by the team.
4. After his 1968 rookie season he was drafted into the U.S. Army, was wounded in Vietnam, and overcame serious injuries to become a key player for four Super Bowl Champions.
5. He was Coach Chuck Noll’s 1st draft pick, 4th overall, in 1969.
6. He was drafted in 1970 after the Steelers won a coin-flip tiebreaker with the Chicago Bears for the overall #1 pick.
7. He was the intended receiver during a broken pass play that resulted in the “Immaculate Reception” in a 1972 playoff game vs. the Oakland Raiders.
8. He scooped up the deflected pass and ran for the game-winning touchdown in the famous “Immaculate Reception” play.
9. During the 1975 playoffs this Steelers broadcaster created the popular “Terrible Towel” for which sales proceeds benefit the Allegheny Valley School for mentally and physically disabled persons.
10. His “Hey Kid, Catch!” Coca-Cola commercial in 1979 is considered to be the best TV commercial of all time.
11. After his retirement in 1984 this fierce linebacker be-came a deputy game warden in Armstrong County, PA.
12. Drafted by the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club in 1981 and by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1986, he is the only man to have played for Jim Leyland (in the minors) and Chuck Noll.
13. After leading the Steelers to a Super Bowl Champi-onship in his native Detroit he declared “This is my last stop.”
14. A Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, he was a candidate for Governor of PA in 2006.
15. He is the youngest head coach ever to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory.
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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 6000577.Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group. Email: [email protected]. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today.Laughter Yoga, laugh your socks off without jokes. Call (412) 271-7660, email [email protected] or visit www.compassionatelaughter.net.Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412)-608-8429. Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites. Bob (412) 487-3134.Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 4692299.Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or [email protected] Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com.Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093. Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.Speakers Available:Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack 1 (800) 756-9161.
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Broadway Musical CharactersCircle the correct musical for each list of characters for a chance to win $30 cash.
To enter, mail your answers to Pittsburgh Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Pittsburgh Senior News.
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11. Ostrich; 12. Leopard; 13. Snake; 14. Cheetah; 15. Llama; 16. Bear; 17. Kangaroo; 18. Gorilla; 19. Reindeer; 20. Tiger; 21. Owl.
1. Tanya and Sam are two characters from which musical? A. Wicked; B. Mamma Mia!; C. Touch of Poet; D. Rent
2. Elphaba, Glinda, and the Wizard are all from which musical? A. In my Life; B. Rent; C. Wicked; D. The Phantom of the Opera
3. Christine Daae, Raoul, and Meg Giry are all from which musical? A. Rent; B. In my Life; C. The Wizard of Oz; D. The Phantom of the Opera
4. Cosette, Javert, and Eponine are all from which musi-cal? A. Rent; B. 42nd Street; C. The Phantom of the Opera; D. Les Miserables
5. Seaweed, Penny, and Tracy are all characters from which mu-sical? A. Wicked; B. All Shook up; C. In my Life; D. Hairspray
6. Kate, Rod, and Trekkie Monster are all puppets in which musical? A. Hairspray; B. Wicked; C. Avenue Q; D. Phantom of the Opera
7. Frankie, Tommy, Bob, and Nick are all from which musical? A. Wicked; B. Jersey Boys; C. Touch of Poet; D. The Color Purple
8. Velma Kelly, Roxie Hart, and Billy Flynn are some char-acters from which musical? A. Well; B. Wicked; C. Chicago; D. The Phantom of the Opera
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