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April 2018

Volume 17, Number 11

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Center at the Mall’s Lunch and Learn series combines fun, helpful facts and food

By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News

“You’re never too old to learn.”

That’s a comment from one of many Beaver County seniors who attend and

enjoy the Lunch and Learn series at the Center at the Mall. For about the past two years, the center has been hosting the educational series, which incorporates socialization, learning and a delicious lunch.

“When we first started doing the series, the number of our members who would sign up for it was hit or miss. Maybe we had a dozen or so but within the last Continued on page 3

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Beaver County has a rich history and a variety of museums and other sites that capture it. If you haven’t been to any of the historical venues in the county, make this year your year to do it during Beaver County History Weekend. The 2018 celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Read our story on page 4 to learn more.

Wishing everyone a blessed Easter.

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Center at the Mall’s Lunch and Learn series combines fun, helpful facts and food Continued from page 1 six months, we’ve filled every one of them to capacity, which is 30,” says center coordinator Dallas Kerr. “The popularity of the program is definitely on the rise and we even have people on a waiting list now.”

Sarah Spanik, assistant center coordinator, serves a delicious hot meal during a Lunch and Learn series event.

The Lunch and Learn series is typically held from noon to 1 p.m. on a Monday. “It is not held every month; it varies, but it’s held most months,” Dallas explains. “The speaker gives the presentation while the attendees enjoy lunch. Topics have included health and wellness, nutrition, hoarding, declining vision, dehydration, Medicare plans and changes, insurance information, elder law and many others that are relevant to older adults. And since we’re a senior center for ages 50 and older, some of our members are still caring for aging parents so the topics are important for them to know as well.” As an added treat, a specially made dessert is part of the lunch series menu.

The next Lunch and Learn will take place on April 2. Information on estate planning will be presented by River Communities Fiduciary Services, Inc. and the Elder Law Offices of Olimpi & Kramer. On May 14, Center at the Mall’s exercise specialist Heather Spinelli will discuss nutritional planning.

Social connections are made during the Lunch and Learn series.

Every lunch features a speaker who is an expert on a topic relevant to seniors.

The series is for Center at the Mall members only. So if you’re not yet a member, join in the fun! BCSN Center at the Mall is located at Beaver Valley Mall Unit 284, Beaver Valley Mall Boulevard in Monaca. Due to the space limit of 30, pre-registration is required. Sign up at the center or call (724) 774-5654.

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Goldie Twyford, 74, of Aliquippa, an occasional volunteer at the center, has found value in the programs that she’s attended so far on the topics of fraud prevention and nutrition.

“They are very informative and you always learn something new,” she says. “The speakers are experts on their subjects and it’s not just a boring talk. They are interactive and very effective. For example, with the gentleman who spoke on fraud prevention, the way he did it was really neat. He had a bingo sheet only it was called a fraud sheet. He picked numbers and whomever had that number called out the step to take to prevent fraud, like ‘always check your bank statement.’

It was fun and we learned all the latest tips.”

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Beaver County History Weekend marks 100th anniversary of the end of World War I

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t’s time once more to take a journey through the history of our region.

The Beaver County History Weekend celebration will take place on May 5 and 6 at historical societies and museums throughout the county.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Thirty-six Beaver County residents were killed in battle, with 14 more dying later of their wounds.

I n f l u e n z a b ro u g h t b a c k from Europe by the soldiers ravaged both military and citizenry who died by the hundreds. During the war, Beaver County residents showed their support for our troops and our nation through parades, flag raising, demonstrations and enlistment drives. Sending food to our troops created shortages here back home, which civilians counteracted by observing meatless and wheatless days. The Garden Movement encouraged everyone to grow their own food.

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Here on Beaver County, our industries made very important contributions to the war effort. Our steel industries produced steel plating for ships. Excavators made by Keystone Drillers were sent overseas. Phoenix Glass made lenses for signal lights and lamps. Junction Park became a training ground and was later moved to Brady’s Run. Many county residents opened their purse strings and collected funds to provide for the soldiers.

Beaver County presented a united front, but we can never underestimate the sacrifices of our native sons and daughters who fought, died and altered their lives to ensure peace and prosperity. All of this and more will be honored during Beaver County History Weekend. The sites listed below will be offering free admission on these two days (with the exception Old Economy Village).

It’s a “timeless” opportunity to learn about our community’s history.

Beaver County History Weekend is being hosted by the Beaver County History Coalition. To learn more, visit the Beaver County Recreation and Tourism website at visitbeavercounty.com.

Air Heritage, Inc. Museum and Aircraft Restoration Facility, Beaver County Airport, 35 Piper St., Chippewa Township, Beaver.

View various aircraft at the museum, including World War I aircraft via models, photos and videos.

Participate in a game featuring World War I aircraft and battlefield locations that allows gamers to fly and fight different types of period aircraft.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regular Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Beaver County Industrial Museum, 801 Plumb Street, Darlington.

A special exhibit touches on how Beaver County industry impacted the war effort in World War I. Glance through photographs on the war and research your local ancestry who served in the war in a special book on display.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Regular Hours: Sundays, May through September, 1 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, 416 Sixth St., Monaca.

Watch HO scale steam locomotives running through the villages picking up World War I soldiers at the train stations. Docents will share the role that Beaver County railroads played during the war. Military train layouts will be on display.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.

Regular Hours: Open every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Beaver Falls Historical Society and Museum, 1301 Seventh Ave. Beaver Falls.

Enon Valley Community Historical Society, 1084 Main St., Enon Valley.

Little Beaver Historical Society Complex, 710 Market St., Darlington.

See World War I memorabilia on display. Docents will explain two “dough boy” uniforms and the personal items and medals that belonged to these “dough boys.” Two local enlistments books from 1918 and 1919 will be available for viewing.

Enon Valley sent 29 boys overseas during World War I. The society will highlight Earl Watt, the only casualty from Enon Valley. A heartfelt letter written by an American Red Cross nurse who visited Watt will be on display. In honor of Earl’s service, the Earl J. Watt American Legion Post was established in 1921. Displays will focus on the many efforts of local volunteers, the history of the American Red Cross and the Earl J. Watt American Legion.

World War I will be spotlighted at the Red Brick Museum with artifacts from the era, as well as biographies of local participants and anecdotes from the home front.

Regular Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment.

B.F. Jones Memorial Library, 663 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa.

Jones and Laughlin and P & LE Railroad photos taken during World War I will be on display, along with books from the early 1900s. Guided tours of the library will include the history of Woodlawn/Aliquippa and a narrated slide presentation of the Arcadia “Aliquippa” book throughout the day.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Regular Hours: By appointment only.

Fort McIntosh Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Formed in 1904, the chapter preserves history and historic sites, supports veterans and honors our forefathers.

An information table will be at the Air Heritage Museum.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 2 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Colonial Dames XVII Century, Beaver Town Chapter

Ladies Grand Army of the Republic, South Side Historical Village, Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 State Rt. 168, Hookstown.

Maintaining the principles of virtue, courage and patriotism that lead to the colonial independence, members of this organization have traced their lineage to an ancestor residing in America by 1701. An information table will be at the Air Heritage Museum.

The Ladies Grand Army of the Republic will provide information on the local endeavors and contributions of women that supported the cause during World War I. While visiting, look for a nurse of yesteryear wearing a Red Cross insignia.

Regular Hours: Sundays, May through September, 1 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Logs Town Associates Historical Society, Vicary Mansion, 1235 Third Ave., Freedom.

Efforts to recognize the Logs Town site were begun prior to World War I and ceased due to the worldwide conflict.

The history of Logs Town and the natives that inhabited this internationally known trading center will be shared, in addition to future plans to preserve the site’s footprint.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

McKinley School, McKinley Rd. and 37th St. Extension, Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls.

The effect of World War I on school children will be reviewed by looking into how it impacted their daily lives and education, and how youth organizations supported the war effort.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Regular Hours: By appointment only.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Merrick Art Gallery and Museum, 1100 Fifth Ave., New Brighton.

Ellwood City Area Historical Society Museum, 310 Fifth St., Ellwood City.

Larry Bruno Hall of Achievement, Carnegie Free Library, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls.

Exhibits will focus on “La Belle Epoque to World War One: The Golden Age Before the Tragedy.” The “Beautiful Era” was the period between 1871 and the start of World War I, considered to be an era of peace and prosperity. Take a treasure hunt through the gallery and learn about this golden era’s fashions, social norms and attitudes as depicted in art.

Learn how Ellwood City based companies such as National Tube, AetnaStandard, Ellwood Forge and Ellwood City Forge made products that were major contributions to the war effort.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

World War I had an impact on the sports and recreational schedules of area youth. Highlighted will be ways that students and youth organizations contributed to the war effort. Newspaper articles, medals, regiment books and photos will be on display.

Regular Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

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History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 2 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

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Rochester Area Heritage Society Museum and Model Railroad, 350 Adams St., Second Floor, Rochester

Monaca Hall of Fame, 1098 Pennsylvania Ave., Monaca.

While on the battlefront, World War I soldiers faced a terrifying enemy armed with mustard gas, machine guns and flamethrowers. In 1918, another foe crossed the world’s battle lines: The H1N1 pandemic of the Spanish flu (“La Grippe”) claimed more lives than the war itself (20 to 40 million). The museum will showcase information on medical care on the home front, with a special focus on Rochester General Hospital and the unique role that the museum’s building (at that time the town’s high school) played during the war and epidemic.

Photos, uniforms and records of the World War I servicemen from Monaca, Monaca Heights and Colona will be available. The names of five former residents of Monaca who lost their lives in the war are displayed at Monaca Plaza across from the Hall of Fame.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Regular Hours: By appointment only.

New Brighton Historical Society, New Brighton Public Library, 1021 Third Ave., New Brighton.

World War I memorabilia will be on display, including posters, registration and discharge papers, war bonds, a canteen and photos of soldiers, the end-of-war New Brighton Victory Parade, and Company “B” stationed at the Armory. Learn about “The General” whose ghost still haunts the Armory (the present day borough building).

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Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge.

The names of the men from Ambridge who served in World War I will be on display at the Visitor Center. The “Hands on History” Day will feature blacksmithing, historic food, silk reeling, spinning, weaving and woodworking.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Regular Hours: April to December: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission $10/adults (12 to 64); $9 for seniors 65 and older; $6 ages three to 11.

Ohio Valley Lines Model Railroad, Library and Museum, 1225 Merchant St., Ambridge.

Richmond Little Red School House, 245 Park Rd., Brighton Township, Beaver.

Watch the steam engines that transported the troops to the training camps during World War I.

Experience the one-room schoolhouse and some of the activities that students participated in during the early 1900s.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Regular Hours: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend: Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

Sons of the American Revolution; Sons of Confederate Veterans; Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War These national organizations consist of male descendants of Patriots who served during the American Revolution and American Civil War. Each organization is a nonprofit, non-political, non-secret organization dedicated to patriotic, historical and educational objectives.

Information for these groups will be available at the Air Heritage Museum.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

South Side Historical Village, Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 State Rt. 168, Hookstown.

The village will feature a World War I Hero Hunt. Each building will display a local veteran who served in World War I or a war artifact. Learn about these local heroes as each question is answered. Prizes will be awarded at the General Store.

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Regular Hours: April to October: Second Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Book group to discuss All Quiet on the Western Front

I The GCU St. Nicholas Chapel was built as a monument to the organization’s founders. The majority of its early membership immigrated to the United States from 1880 through the early 1900s.

The unrest and economic uncertainty in Europe prior to the outbreak of World War I caused many to leave their homes on the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains and come to America. Following the war’s end, the Byzantine Church in America established parishes across the northeastern United States. St. Nicholas Chapel represents the wooden churches from those Carpathian Mountains, many of which were destroyed by the Nazis during World War II and the Communist government of the Soviet Union.

History Weekend Hours: Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Divine liturgy celebrated Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

During April, county libraries will host open discussions of the novel led by Heather Metheny, manager at Chippewa Branch Library and Outreach Services. The discussions will take place at the following locations: • April 5, 11 a.m., Center Express Library Outlet, 109 Pleasant Dr., Center Township • April 16, 2 p.m., Monaca Public Library, 998 Indiana Ave., Monaca • April 17, 1:15 p.m. CCBC; 6 p.m., Carnegie Library, 61 Ninth St., Midland • April 19, 5:30 p.m., Baden Memorial Library, 385 State St., Baden

Vicary Mansion, 1235 Third Ave., Freedom.

• April 20, noon, Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Ave., Beaver

Explore the front lines and the Beaver County home front of World War I. Injuries suffered by soldiers will be explored, as well as medical advances that developed during the war in response to the new weaponry being used. Soldier food rationing will be on display, along with military uniforms and civilian garments of the era.

• April 24, 6:30 p.m., Chippewa Branch Library, 2811 Darlington Rd., Chippewa Township

History Weekend Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Regular Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment.

• April 25, 10:30 a.m., Carnegie Free Library, 1301 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls; 11 a.m., B.F. Jones Memorial Library, 663 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa; 6 p.m., Rochester Public Library, 252 Adams St., Rochester • April 26, 6 p.m., New Brighton Public Library, 1021 Third Ave., New Brighton • April 28, 10 a.m., Laughlin Memorial Library, 99 11th St., Ambridge

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Saint Nicholas Chapel, 5400 Tuscarawas Rd., Beaver (Brighton Township).

n commemoration of the 100 th anniversary of World War I and prior to the Beaver County History Coalition’s History Weekend celebration on May 5 and 6, the Beaver County Library System is launching Beaver County Reads, a reading program designed to create a countywide discussion of this time period.

Residents are encouraged to read and discuss a book written by Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front, a World War I novel centering on a young soldier’s story.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Beaver County Office on Aging

Better to be safe than sorry when it comes to potential scams

By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

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here is not a week that goes by when people of any age receive a piece of mail, telephone call or an email wanting some information from you. Many times, it is a scam and the sender’s goal is to acquire your money. Often they seek information such as your bank account numbers, birth date, Social Security number, credit card numbers in order access money illegally for themselves. Sometimes, they may try to trick you into wiring money, asking for money to be sent in the mail, or asking you to purchase gift cards and then provide them the card numbers.

Sometimes, the mail, email or phone calls you receive are not a scam, but you have to be very careful before acting. If you receive these unsolicited requests, think it through before you make any decision or agree to anything. It does not hurt to call your family or our information specialists at the Office on Aging on recommendations about the situation.

More recently, I received a phone message from a man at my bank asking me to call him, and a cell phone number was left to return the call. It did not sound right, so I deleted the message. I got the same message again the next day.

I checked the telephone book and this number was not listed for any branches of the bank. I checked the branch phone number on the bank’s website, and again it did not match. The next business day, I called the bank to report the name of the person calling, the cell phone number left and asked if it was a scam. The employee confirmed that the man is a banker at the branch and that he was calling customers to make them aware of products and

services which are available. During my next visit to the bank, I met the banker as he introduced himself and said that he called. I asked about the cell phone number which was left on my answering machine. He explained that it was a company cell phone, and provided me his bank business card with the business cell listed as one way to reach him.

Again, check things out first. Be safe. Do not lose your hard-earned money. BCSN Here is some great information from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s publication, Safety Tips for Seniors for at Home and Out and About: * Law enforcement agencies will not contact you and demand that you make a payment of fines over the phone or Internet. * No one can win a lottery from a country they’ve never visited or a sweepstakes they didn’t enter. “You have to play to win.” * No offer to share millions of dollars, recover wealth, or provide large sums of money for you to distribute to charity will require you to provide “front money.” * Beware of healthcare scams. Never release information to any health service provider that you did not contact directly. * Never deal with a contractor who shows up unsolicited or with “leftover materials.” Always use a contractor that is registered with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. To check if a contractor is registered, visit attorneygeneral.gov. If you do not recognize the telephone number, let the answering machine pick up the call. * Examine your mail. If the postmark is from outside the United States, it most likely is mail fraud. * Beware of anyone demanding payment in gift cards or prepaid credit cards.

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Angela reviews Pennsylvania Attorney General’s pamphlet outlining safety tips for seniors.

I personally have to think things through, too. Last year, I received a message on my telephone answering machine that I owed the IRS money. Well, that is a scam as the IRS does not call you; the agency sends you a letter. I deleted the message. A while ago, I received an email from my cell phone carrier asking me to click in the email and set up a passcode.

Something bothered me about the look and location of the company’s logo in the email, and I deleted it. Well about a year ago, I missed getting my payment mailed in on time, and the bill was due in one day. So I went to the mall where the company has a store front. I asked to make a one-time check withdrawal to pay the bill. The worker helped me with this and asked me to enter my passcode as part of the process. I asked what that was. She said there was an email sent asking customers to set up a code to use when transacting business such as I was requesting to do. I told her I deleted the email since it did not look right to me.

Actually, it was a legitimate email, but there was no harm in my not responding to it. The employee helped me get a code set up, and my bill got paid in time.

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PEER groups distribute care bags to older adult residents of local personal care homes themselves and other residents in their facility. There are PEER groups in facilities throughout Pennsylvania. The PEER group continues to learn and participate through special projects, statewide conference calls, trainings and more. The Beaver Meadows PEER group has been writing letters to active servicemen. The PEER members attend regular ongoing meetings and receive support from staff and volunteer ombudsmen.

By Tracey Weyman, Ombudsman For Beaver County Senior News

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he Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) groups from Beaver Meadows, Elmcroft and Franciscan Manor recently gathered to assemble welcome bags for new residents, hosted

by PEER coordinators Sandy Barrow at Elmcroft in Chippewa and myself. Two PEER members from Beaver Meadows, one from Franciscan Manor and five from Elmcroft participated, and they were assisted by volunteer Ombudsmen Jean Dobay and Richard Wasco.

This new project gives the PEERs an opportunity to interact with the new residents, allows the resident to be introduced to the PEER program and lets them know how to contact an ombudsman if they have a question or problem.

The bag includes personal care including a comb and tissue, in addition to contact information for the local ombudsman, personal care home resident rights booklet and information about how the facility works. In each facility, a PEER will be in charge of the bags and to oversee

PEER participants assemble welcome bags for new residents. distribution to new residents. The meeting ended with the PEERS talking and sharing some similar experiences.

The PEERs are a volunteer group of long-term residents who have attended an extensive empowerment training, which included five training sessions and a graduation luncheon. Staff training about PEER was also provided at each facility. After the training is completed, the PEERs can use their voice to advocate for

Volunteer ombudsman live in the community and work with their local Ombudsman Department. They advocate for residents by conducting facility visits, sharing information on resident rights and providing training for staff, residents, family members and community organizations. Ongoing support and training are provided to staff and volunteer Ombudsmen.

If you or someone you know is interested in having a PEER group at a local long-term care facility or becoming an ombudsman volunteer, contact Beaver County Office on Aging ombudsman supervisor Tesi Dye at (724) 847-2262. BCSN

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Learn how to prevent falls plus stay healthy and active by signing up for the Healthy Steps for Older Adult program, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for adults ages 55 and older. Trained staff and volunteers will provide information on preventing falls and injuries, moving and staying active, making your home safer, managing your medications, talking with your doctor, securing proper foot care and footwear, knowing what to do if you fall, learning good nutrition and locating fitness programs.

location, and lunch will be served at the Circle of Friends sites. There are several forms to complete for the program, and it is best to do this ahead of time.

The program will be held at the following sites: April 19, Center at the Mall, 284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Monaca, next to Hallmark, (724) 728-1422 May 4, Circle of Friends Baden, St. John the Baptist Church, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, (724) 869-4224

The no cost program starts at 9 a.m. at each location. A deluxe May 18, Circle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, continental breakfast will be served at the Center at the Mall 1851 Third Ave., New Brighton, (724) 846-1959. BCSN

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News You Can Use This month we observe: * April 1, Easter and April Fool’s Day * April 8, Eastern Orthodox Easter * April 22, Earth Day * April 25, Administrative Professionals Day. BCSN

Wear your baseball cap to this month’s Senior Day

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e sure to wear your baseball hats and shirts to the “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Senior Day at the Mall from 10 a.m. to noon April 11 inside Center at the Mall in the Beaver Valley Mall, next to Hallmark. Entertainment will be provided by balloon artist CoCo the Clown, and music will be

by Mr. Les. Visit all the vendors to learn about services and program available to older adults, and you can get your blood pressure checked. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut during the event.

The event, sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier sponsors Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses, is the number one resource in Beaver County for personal, on the spot consultation and information for older adults all in one convenient location. BCSN

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Take another “healthy step” towards wellness with HSIM exercise classes Participants of the Healthy Steps for Older Adults program may want to consider participating in the exercise portion of the program. A Healthy Steps in Motion (HSIM) class will be offered beginning May 2 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Center at the Mall at Beaver Valley Mall. The class will run on Mondays and Wednesdays for eight weeks.

HSIM includes education and exercises and is taught by a certified instructor.

The group learns the right way to do certain exercises as they are guided through them together. The group also learns an exercise routine: a 10-minute warm up, followed by balance and strength exercises (and/or aerobics) and ending with a cool-down and stretching.

HSIM participants will: 2 Reduce the risk of falling.

2 Learn new exercises.

2 Learn the parts of an exercise routine.

2 Build strength, especially in the lower body.

2 Increase flexibility to improve movement.

2 Improve balance.

Heat broth and water in large skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add linguine. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes until linguine is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in Alfredo sauce, basil, garlic powder, pepper and drained tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes more or until hot. BCSN

Senior center menus Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa (724) 857-9989; Baden (724) 869-4224; Center at the Mall (724) 728-1422; New Brighton (724) 846-1959; Midland (724) 869-4224. BCSN

To register, call Center at the Mall at (724) 728-1422.

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Keen-Age News . . . For Beaver County’s Active Seniors Pennsylvania extends REAL ID enforcement through October

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he REAL ID Act, passed by the US Congress in 2005, requires changes to state standards, procedures and requirements for the issuance of driver’s licenses and identification cards, if they are to be accepted as identity documents by the federal government.

Pennsylvania is under a REAL ID enforcement extension until October 10, 2018, which means that Pennsylvania residents will not face access issues when boarding commercial aircraft or entering federal facilities through at least that date. PennDOT will continue to request extensions from the US Department of Homeland Security until REAL ID products are available for residents.

PennDOT estimates REAL ID-compliant driver licenses and identification cards will be available at the customer’s option in 2019. This will allow ample time for customers who want a REAL ID product to obtain one before the final DHS effective date of October 1, 2020. You DO NOT need a REAL ID to drive, vote, access hospitals, visit the post office, access federal courts, or apply for and receive federal benefits. BCSN

The Beaver County Office on Aging

Serving you: • “Surprises for Shut-ins” • Information and Referral • Ombudsman Service • PDA Waiver Program • Domiciliary Care • Care Management • Benefits Counseling • Senior Day • Pre-admission Assessment • Family Caregiver Support Program • APPRISE Program • PrimeTime Health Program • Nursing Home Transition Beaver County Commissioners Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman Sandie Egley Tony Amadio Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Office on Aging

Services provided through subcontractors: • Adult Day Care • Attendant Care • Chore Service • Home Companion • Home Delivered Meals • Homemaker • Home Safe Home

• Legal Services • Personal Care • Protective Services • Respite Care • Senior Centers • Transportation

For more information, call or visit our office at 1020 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Your financial gift allows the Beaver County Office on

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Your financial giftin-home allows the BeavertoCounty Office on Aging Aging to offer services frail older adults in their to offer in-home services to frail older adults in their home—because home is where they want to stay. home– because home is where they want to stay. Your donation in anyYour amount increases abilityincreases to help care for ourtoolder donation in anyour amount our ability help adults need. careinfor our older adults in need.

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Please send in your name and address along with your donaDonation Form tion and if you would like to dedicate your donation in honor of someone or in memory of someone. Also please indicate Name:____________________________ if you would like your donation/dedication printed or to be anonymous.

Address:__________________________ Make your donation payable to: Beaver County Office on City/State/Zip:_____________________ Aging and mail to Beaver County Office on Aging, Attention: Planning Department, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

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Phone: (724) 847-2262 (Local)

(888) 548-2262 (Long Distance)

TDD (724) 728-5700 Website: beavercountypa.gov/Depts/OOA

Senior Day-Travel With Us The #1 Resource in Beaver County for personal, “on the spot” consultation and service for older adults all at one convenient location!

Proudly brought to you by ~ The Beaver County Office on Aging and Premier Sponsors: Medic Rescue ~ Concordia Visiting Nurses The next Senior Day will be from 10 a.m. to noon April 11 inside Center at the Mall in the Beaver Valley Mall, next to Hallmark.

Read Beaver County Senior News for more information.

Call (724) 847-2262 for information.

Center at the Mall activities Center at the Mall (CATM), Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, offers: 2 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at 5 p.m. April 4.

2 Blood Pressure Screenings at 10 a.m. April 6, 12, 19 and 27.

LINCOLN PARK PRESENTS

2 Bunco League at 2 p.m. April 10 and 24.

2 Senior Day at the Mall at 10 a.m. April 11.

2 Birthday Lunch Celebration at 11 a.m. April 12.

2 DCI Massage Therapy at 9 a.m. April 19.

2 Healthy Steps for Older Adults at 8 a.m. April 19.

2 Karaoke Night at 4 p.m. March 21.

2 Seniors for Safe Driving (renewal course) at 9 a.m. April 23.

2 Hometown Pharmacy Information at 10:30 a.m. April 24.

2 6th Annual Juried Art Exhibition April 26, 27 and 28.

2 Hard Rock Casino Day at 8 a.m. April 30.

2 CPR Class at 1 p.m. May 9.

Visit centeratthemall.com for more information or call (724) 774-5654 to make reservations. Follow the center on Facebook at facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

Circle of Friends Baden Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following: H April Showers Bingo at 4 p.m. April 10. Cost is $6.

H Pinochle Tournament at 9:30 a.m. April 11 and 25.

H Breakfast Club Card Party at 9:30 a.m. April 18. Cost is $5 and includes continental breakfast and table prize.

H Annual Ladies Tea and Fashion Show at 11:30 a.m. April 21.

H Kick Off to Exercise at 1 p.m. Fridays.

Call (724) 869-4224 or visit cofbeaver.com.

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New Brighton Circle of Friends, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following: H Spring Gift Bingo at 12:30 p.m. April 5. Cost is $5.

H Chair Yoga at 12:30 p.m. April 10 and 24.

H Birthday Recognition April 12.

H Card Party from noon to 4 p.m. April 16. Cost is $6.

H Breakfast Card Party at 9:30 a.m. April 27. Cost is $5 and includes breakfast, table prize and lunch.

H Trip to Meadows Casino April 30.

Call (724) 846-1959 or visit cofbeaver.com. BCSN

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2 Tournament of Roses Trip Presentation at 2 p.m. May 1.

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Entertainments and Events • The 41st annual Maple Syrup Festival will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 7 and 8 at Bradys Run Park Lodge, Beaver Falls. Enjoy allyou-can-eat buttermilk or buckwheat pancake breakfast served with pure maple syrup made in Bradys Run Park. Festival features entertainment on two stages, Civil War re-enactors, handmade crafts, pony rides, stoneground flour and more. Admission and parking are free. Cost for breakfast. is $9 adults; $5 children 12 and under. Call (724) 378-1701 or visit beavercountyconservationdistrict.org.

• Opening day at South Side Historical Village will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14 at Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown. Volunteers will be welcoming visitors to the Village. Children will enjoy the first ever “Flags Are Fun” workshop at 1 p.m. The children can learn about the flags of the world and

design one of their own. Donations appreciated. Call (724) 573-4569 or visit sshva.wordpress.com.

• The Beaver County Lighthouse, 720 3rd Ave., New Brighton, will host a spring craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14. Show is free and features various jewelry vendors and handmade jewelry crafts, 31 Products, Pampered Chef, crochet works, bath bombs, handmade wreaths, pet items and much much more. Light refreshments will be available. Call (724) 846-1111..

• Beaver County March For Babies Walk will take place at 9 a.m. April 14 at CCBC Dome, One Campus Dr., Monaca. Lace up your sneakers, get your friends and family on your team and join over 400 residents who will walk three-miles throughout the campus for stronger, healthier babies. Register at marchforbabies.org/event/beaverpa. Call (412) 506-8612 for details.

• A Chocolate Sunday will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. April 15 at Seven Oaks Country Club, 132 Lisbon Rd., Beaver.

Enjoy sweet and savory samples from 30 vendors, extensive basket auction, door prizes, artwork and decorative items for purchase. Benefits McGuire Memorial. Cost is $25 per person. Call (724) 728-3716.

• Tea For Tails will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 15 at the Center Township Fire Hall, 3385 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa, sponsored by Beaver County Humane Society. Dress up in your finest and enjoy tea sandwiches, dessert, raffles, 50/50 and more. Special guests will be the shelter animals.

Participate in the best hat contest and win prizes. Reservations must be made in advance, as the event sells out fast. Cost is $25 per person. Call (724) 775-5801 or visit beavercountyhumanesociety.org.

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RANCISCAN M ANOR S ENIOR L IVING

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A CHARMED LIF E AWA I T S YO U !

F 71 Darlington Road Patterson Township Beaver Falls, PA 15010

724-891-1150 www.fivestarseniorliving.com ©2011 Five Star Quality Care, Inc.

ranciscan Manor is Beaver County’s premier senior living community, reminiscent of the charm and character of a bygone era. Nestled in an area known for its innovation, our community maintains a fresh approach to senior living care.

Franciscan Manor offers: • 24-hour Nursing Care • Rehabilitation Services • Programmed Activities

• Nutritious Chef-Prepared Meals • Housekeeping Services

Entertainments and Events • Colonial Tavern Night will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. April 20 at Vicary Mansion, 1235 Third Ave., Freedom.

Step back in time and enjoy an evening of music, games, libations, wenches and tavern fare. An “open house” atmosphere. Adults only. Cost is $15 per person or $25 a couple. Call (724) 775-1848 or visit bchrlf.org.

• Come out to Bradys Run Park Baseball Fields, Achortown Rd., Beaver Falls, for a Star Party starting at dusk April 21. Weather permitting. The event is sponsored by the Beaver County Amateur Astronomers. Bring telescope or binoculars or some will be available to borrow. Call (724) 601-2898 for more information.

• Grandparents gather up the grandkids and come out to enjoy a relaxing day together at the 18th annual Jack Wilson Fishing Derby sponsored by The Little Beaver Lions Club from

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21 along the Little Beaver tributary in Darlington.

Entrance fee is $4 per person or $10 per family. Prizes awarded to all age brackets. For more information or to register, call (724) 462-4288 or email mlseiber@comcast.net.

• Ambridge Community Spring Home and Garden Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28 at Ambridge Do It Best Home Center, 500 Ohio River Blvd., Ambridge. Come out to meet with local contractors and suppliers. Enjoy presentations, great food and children’s activities. Call (724) 266-3040 or visit ambridgeregionalchamber.org.

• The Ambridge International Wine and Food Walk will take place from to 1 to 5 p.m. May 5 on Merchant St., Ambridge. Stroll down Merchant Street, sip fine wines from around the world, sample great appetizers, meet local merchants and enter many

raffles. Cost is $25 per person. Ages 21 and older. Call (724) 266-3040 or visit ambridgeregionalchamber.org.

• Hookstown Fair Grounds, 1198 State Route 168, Hookstown, will hold a spring social from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 5. There will be food, music, activities for young and old, or just take a leisurely walk through ”The Village” and learn from the volunteers and artisans. Donations appreciated. Call (724) 573-4569 or visit sshva.wordpress.com.

• The seventh annual Old Economy Village Garden Mart will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 12 at Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Heirloom vegetables and other plants from Old Economy’s greenhouse will be available for purchase. The gardens will be filled with vendors selling plants and garden related items. Free garden admission. Call (724) 266-4500 or visit oldeconomyvillage.org. BCSN

BEAVER FALLS PLAZA

1008 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls (724) 843-4822

• 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $38,950; 2 Persons $44,500

Koppel Terrace Senior Apartments Maintenance Free, Garden Style Apartments For persons 55 years of age and older Corner of 1st Avenue and Richard Street in Koppel 19 spacious, fully carpeted 1 and 2 bedroom apartments One Bedroom $400 Two Bedrooms $500 plus electric Water, sewage and garbage included.

Fully equipped with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. On-site laundry facilities are also available.

For additional information and application packet, call (724) 775-4535.

Income restrictions apply. Annual income must not exceed: $29,220 one person; $33,360 two persons

Leetsdale Manor

27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, limited off-street parking and Secure intercom system.

HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less.

Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income eligibility• 1 Person...$24,350 • 2 Persons ...$27,800

(800) 238-7555 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Spacious One and Two Bedroom Apartments • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • On-site Management and Maintenance • Carpet/Blinds on All Windows • Individually Controlled Heat & Air Conditioning • Generous Closet Space • Potential Rapid Occupancy • No Application Fee • All Utilities Included in Rent • Income Limits Apply

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Faith in Action provides rides at no cost to Beaver County residents who need transportation to medical appointments

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eed a ride to a medical appointment in Beaver County? One option for getting there is Faith in Action of Beaver County. The interfaith ministry taps religious volunteers to provide rides for adults ages 60 and older who need to get to the doctor and to medical appointments. The ride service has been up and running for about a year now. There is no cost for the rides.

To arrange a ride, simply call (800) 207-6701, identify the zone you are in by pressing the corresponding extension number, and leave a message requesting a ride on a specific date. How do you know which zone you’re in? Follow this guide: Zone 1: Beaver, Brighton Township, Midland, western Beaver Zone 2: Ambridge, Baden, Conway, Freedom Zone 3: Beaver Falls, Big Beaver, Chippewa, Darlington, New Brighton, Patterson, Rochester Zone 4: Aliquippa, Center, Hopewell, Monaca, Raccoon Please be aware that you must give two weeks prior notice for a ride. BCSN To volunteer to be a driver, email Carla McKrell at cmckrell3@gmail.com. To learn more about Faith in Action of Beaver County, visit fpcbeaver.com.

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Jewish Healthcare Foundation hosts a series of listening sessions about Community HealthChoices Are you a consumer or a caregiver for a consumer who is enrolled in Community Health Choices? The Jewish Healthcare Foundation and community partners want to learn more about how the Community HealthChoices rollout has affected you and your care.

Come listen to other consumer ’s stories and share your own from 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 11 at Sisters of St. Joseph, 1020 State St., Baden. RSVP’s are helpful, but not necessary.

Contact Erin Ninehouser of the Pennsylvania Health Access Network for questions or to RSVP: (412) 863-1047 or erin@pahealthaccess.org. BCSN

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An older gentleman in his car driving home from work gets a call from his wife on his cell phone.

Rehabilitation Center A GUARDIAN ELDER CARE FACILITY 616 Golf Course Road Aliquippa, PA 15001 Phone: (724) 375-0345

“Honey,” she says in a worried voice, “please be careful.

There was a bit on the news just now, some lunatic is driving the wrong way down the highway.”

“Oh it’s worse than that,” he replies, “there are hundreds of them!”

Now offering Outpatient Therapy along with Short-Term Rehabilitation.

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Francis A. Farmer Apartments

Life goals Man to his wife: “Do you know what our 6 year old son wants to be once he’s big?”

Wife: “No.”

274 Friendship Circle, Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older

Man: “A garbage man. And you know why?”

Accessible 1 bedroom apartments with equipped kitchens, A/C, balconies,

Wife: “No, why?”

community room, laundry facilities, parking lots and Secure Intercom System.

Newly renovated accessible apartments with roll in showers also available.

There is an admission priority for very low income persons whose incomes are

• 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $38,950; 2 Persons $44,500 Application or assistance available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, 300 State Ave., Beaver, PA 15009

Or call (724) 775-1220 for additional information www.beavercountyhousing.org

Man: “Because he thinks they only work on Tuesdays.”

Listen to the voices When I look at chocolate, I hear two voices in my head.

The first one says: “You need to eat that chocolate.”

The other voice goes: “You heard. Eat the chocolate.”

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Before and After

Fill in the blanks to make two song titles in each question - the ending of one song title is the beginning of the next. Answer correctly for a chance to win $30 cash.

1. ‘Glad All (____________) You’

6. ‘Some Kind of (____________) World’

2. ‘Name (____________) of Love’

7. ‘Everyone’s Gone to the (____________) River’

3. ‘Easy to Be (____________) Day’s Night’

8. ‘Candy (____________), You’ll Be a Woman Soon’

4. ‘Love is (____________) Velvet’

9. ‘Rhythm of (______ ________), the Park and Other Things’

5. ‘Cry Like a (____________) I need Your Lovin’

10. ‘Down (____________) Without Pity’

Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________

To enter, mail your answers to Beaver County Senior News Contest, 8280 Tanglewood Rd., 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 Beaver County Senior News.

Congratulations to Beth Stiffler who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Michelangelo; 2. Grant Wood; 3. Leonardo da Vinci; 4. Vincent van Gogh; 5. Leonardo da Vinci; 6. Edvard Munch; 7. Michelangelo; 8. Alexandros of Antioch; 9. Michelangelo; 10. Andy Warhol; 11. Claude Monet; 12. Johannes Vermeer; 13. Pablo Picasso; 14. Auguste Rodin.

Live LIFE…At Home

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– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more.

Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it.

CenterPlace 131 Pleasant Drive, Suite 1 Aliquippa, PA 15001 724-378-5400 Call 711 for TTY Relay Services www.lutheranseniorlife.org/LIFE

A Partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and Heritage Valley Health System

Is owning a house overwhelming?

Not ready for a personal care facility or nursing home?

You or your loved one can live in a completely furnished beautiful home in Beaver County with loving support. Housing includes homemade meals, medication assistance and transportation to medical appointments and other activities.

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Robert A. Banks Attorney at Law

Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen Law Powers of Attorney • Living Wills Attorney Robert Banks has provided legal counsel to over 7,200 clients since his admission to the Bar in October 1978. During his 36 years of legal counseling Attorney Banks has obtained experience in many fields:

• elder law • estate planning • estate administration • family law “My goal is to provide area residents with the best possible legal service at a fair and reasonable price.”

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650 Corporation Street, Suite 300, Buchanan Building, Beaver, PA 15009 www.rabanksesq.com

Office: (724) 775-1500 Fax: (724) 774-3560

Brighton Rehab & Wellness Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 246 Friendship Circle, Beaver (724) 775-7100 • Admissions: (724) 773-5209

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Free Delivery We deliver to: Aliquippa Ambridge Hopewell Center • Utility bill payments accepted • PA Lottery tickets • Western Union

536 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa

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INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES An Office of Heritage Valley Medical Group 1155 Merchant St., Ambridge, PA 15003 100 Hazel Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143

Phone: (412) 749-6821

Accepting New Patients Richard G. Cassoff, M.D. Stephanie L. Perry, M.D. George B. Cheponis, M.D. Hans J. Fuchs, M.D. Richard A. Schollaert, M.D. Sarah Miller, PA-C Karah Peters, CRNP

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