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Seniors show their love of the game by ushering for the Pittsburgh Pirates

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News Take me out to the ball game . . . and show me to my seat.

This article profiles five older adults who step up to the plate every baseball season to show their love for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their patrons by faithfully working as ushers.

No fare weather fans, here!

These seniors can be counted on game after game, year after year, decade after decade.

Phil Coyne: Section 26/27 (near third base) At the young age of 99, Phil Coyne says that he “gets more hugs and kisses now” than he ever has in his life.

He’s not only old enough to remember when Babe

Ruth hit his last home run at Forbes Field—he was actually one of the kids who ran after the ball that day.

Phil grew up just a few blocks from Forbes Field in Oakland and used to play ball with his siblings (he’s the oldest of eight) and friends in the Schenley Oval.

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Seniors show their love of the game by ushering for the Pittsburgh Pirates Continued from page 1

Tony Grieco: Section 16/17 (behind home plate)

“Every Saturday was kid’s day at Forbes Field, which meant we could get in for free,” he recalls. “I started ushering when I turned 18. I just kept it up and I’ve kept on living!

“Back in those days, you had to take a streetcar to get to the field and there was no parking,” he continues. “At Forbes Field, you could see the players and talk to them. Their families sat right behind home plate, not in the boxes like they do now. Most of the players took streetcars back and forth to work. Some of them married girls from Oakland. We were a close family and a close neighborhood. Today, you only see the players on the field because now they can just get in their cars and drive off. But PNC Park is nice and open, and a lot less congested. It’s easy to get to the park, and there’s plenty of parking and the T, which is a blessing.”

Phil’s lifetime run as an usher has gotten interrupted by only one thing: World War II. Prior to being drafted, he began working fulltime in 1940 at Westinghouse Air Break Company in Wilmerding, ushering only on weekends. In May 1941, he went into the US Army and served as a machinist in Italy until 1945. Once home, he resumed work at both Westinghouse and with the Pirates.

“When I retired in 1980, I started working all the games. I went over with them to Three Rivers then PNC Park.”

That means that Phil has seen a whole lot of plays—and players—over the years. When asked about his favorites, his answer is not surprising: “The biggest Pirates story of all is Mazeroski’s game-winning home run in game seven of the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees.”

While Phil says he has “no favorite players because I root for the whole team, he adds: “I enjoyed watching Ralph Kiner back in the late ‘40s and early ‘50s. He was quite a home run hitter. If he was going up to bat in the 8th or 9th inning, nobody—I mean nobody—left until he batted.” Kiner also played for the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians in his career, then became an announcer for the New York Mets.

What keeps Phil coming back after an incredible 81 years of ushering games? “It’s the people,” he smiles.

That love and admiration goes both ways. In fact, Phil has become somewhat of a local celebrity with his very own fan base.

On Memorial Day of this year, a film crew from CBS in New York traveled to Pittsburgh to film Phil working at one of the games.

“Since that Sunday morning show aired nationally, people are now coming from all over just to take my picture. I’m not sure why they’d want that but I’m more than happy to do it.”

Over his years a Pirates usher, Tony Greico, 80, of Hampton Township has done more than watch players steal home. He also stole the heart of a pretty young lady whom he met at Three Rivers Stadium.

“Joann was working for the Pirates at the time, calling employees to find out if they were coming to work, including the ushers,” he explains. “I was friendly and nice to her. She had a radio and knew where I was working in the ball park, so she would come down and socialize. She knew I worked at Kaufmann’s Department Store. So one day she came in the store and I sold her a pair of shoes.” (Tony talks about his career, below.) “Now we are happily married and she goes to almost every game.”

Tony has one of the best spots in the house: behind home plate, also known as the “celebrity section.” Which celebrity has stayed most in his memory? “The nicest and greatest person I’ve ever met down there is a man named Arnie Palmer,” he says slowly and with emphasis. “He would sit in my section and when they would flash him on the big screen, everyone would come down and line up for his autograph.

Everyone loved him.

“So one day I said to him, ‘Mr. Palmer, if you want me to stop them from hounding you so you can enjoy the game, I will.’ He said, ‘No, no, let them come.’ He even carried his own black marker in his pocket for autographs. He was such a joy to be around. He was a true gentleman’s gentleman.”

Like Phil, Tony started ushering at Forbes Field at the age of 18 (encouraged by his older brother) and also cites Maz’s Continued on page 4

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The most senior member of the Pirates usher brigade, Phil still gets to and from the city on his own. He takes a bus to downtown from Craig Street, hops off at Wood Street then takes the T to PNC Park.

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Tony Greico ushers in section 17.

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Seniors show their love of the game by ushering for the Pittsburgh Pirates Continued from page 3 homerun as his all-time favorite play of the game. “Another ball player that I highly respected was Roberto Clemente,” he says. “He was so colorful and fun to watch. I was there when he had his 3,000th hit.”

Tony enjoyed a 55-year career at Kaufmann’s Department Store, starting in the warehouse on Forbes Avenue right out of high school—then a stock clerk in the downtown store, then selling women’s shoes—and eventually promoted all the way up to assistant buyer then buyer. All the while, he ushered at Three Rivers Stadium and PNC Park, working the games around his schedule.

“After I retired in 2001, I started working every game at Three Rivers, including many double headers. I enjoy baseball and being on the field. I also usher at the Steelers games, and at music concerts at Heinz Field. My aim in life then is my aim now: I love people. I enjoy making them comfortable and happy. I talk with them, joke with them. I meet so many wonderful people and it keeps me out of trouble.”

“I guess you could say we’re a baseball family. William played baseball for Pitt and had coached high school baseball for about two years at Baldwin High School. We had two girls and a boy and we took them to Pirates games. My son played Little League growing up and high school ball.”

Their love of the game extends down to her eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, as well. “All the grandsons played Little League and my youngest grandson played baseball at Chatham College.

McCutchen is Shirley’s current favorite player and says that the good memories of working the games are too many to count.

“I’ve met so many nice people. They’re great fans and I enjoy talking with each and every one of them. It’s been so much fun.”

Donna Mangold: Section 20/21 (behind the dugout)

Shirley Lewis: Section 8/9 (near first base)

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Donna Mangold tosses a ball in the dugout.

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Shirley Lewis wipes each patron’s seat.

When Shirley Lewis’ late husband, William, retired from his career as a financial analyst at Westinghouse after 35 years and applied for a job as a Pirates usher, she said to him: “Well, if you can do it, I can do it.”

“We were both retired,” says Shirley, 83, of Whitehall. “I had a secretarial service and had sold my business, and it just made sense. So we both became ushers at Three Rivers Stadium. That was 26 years ago, and now I’m at PNC Park.”

(William passed away three years ago.)

Donna Mangold, 68, of Bloomfield-Friendship comes from a family of Pirates ushers. “My father, two uncles and a cousin were ushers at Forbes Field and Three Rivers Stadium,” she shares. “Growing up, I played Little League softball and later women’s softball.”

Her parents took her to her first Pirates game when she was 12 years old. “I’ve always enjoyed baseball. It’s still my favorite sport, although I’m a Steelers and Pens fans, of course. I went to many Pirates games while growing up. Hall of Famer Stan Musial [from Donora, PA] of the St. Louis Cardinals was my first autograph.”

So one day, she asked her father why there were no female ushers at Three Rivers Stadium. “A few days later, he brought me an application and I signed up. That was July 1983.”

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Donna made the move to PNC Park when it opened in 2001.

To her, there is no comparison between the two stadiums. “It’s like night and day. PNC Park is just a beautiful facility. The view from home plate to the outfield is magical, especially at dusk, with the city skyline; and the visibility is fantastic.

There really is not a bad seat in the park, and it’s much more comfortable.”

As Donna looks back on her decades of ushering, she concludes that the Pirates have had their ups and downs. “The seasons have run the gamut from good teams, not so good teams, good teams, not so good teams, and trying to work our way into the top of the division.”

She mentions Andrew McCutchen and Iván Nova as being at the top of their game now but one of her favorites over the years is Andy Van Slyke. “I was a real fan of Andy’s when he was playing,” she recalls. “He was quite a character. He wasn’t the most sociable to the fans but if he was working with a charitable organization or other public event, he was fabulous. I also respected him because he would tell things like they were. And I do like McCutchen. He’s a class act.”

Never one to sit on the bench, Donna has also volunteered for the Pittsburgh Gold Club, which helped the team sell tickets, and in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, “I got to participate in special events and got to interact with the players.”

All in all, Donna loves working for the Pirates organization.

“Everybody who works at the ball park—not matter what capacity you are, from ticket seller to security or selling hot dogs—everybody is just so good to one another. We all really care for one another and know that we’ve got each other’s backs. It’s a nice organization to work for and I like that we get training every year to see what’s new at the park.”

Keeping it all in the family, Donna and her husband, Darrell Lewis, are full-season ticket holders and have taken their four daughters to games over the years. “One of our daughters is a real baseball fan. She goes to about 10 games a year. Of course, she sits in my section.”

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Joe O’Toole on the top level of PNC Park.

Joe O’Toole, 77, of Bon Air is another lifelong Pirates devotee. At the age of 13, he started working in the clubhouse then shortly after became a bat boy for about four years at Forbes Field, making $4.50 per game. “I wasn’t old enough for a work permit—you had to be 14—so I used my older brother’s name for a while,” he grins. “By 1960, I had gotten on the [ushers] list.”

The first game he worked was the 1959 All Star Game.

Joe worked with Giant Eagle for nine years then went onto sales positions for Canada Dry and 7-Up. “I ushered when I could around my full-time work,” he says. Joe retired in 2009 as a manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

Growing up in south Oakland, Joe’s father ushered the games. Now Joe is president of Pittsburgh Stadium Independent Employees Union (PSIEU), which represents all game day employees who work as ushers, ticket takers and ticket sellers at PNC Park and Heinz Field. He has served in this position since 1998, and previously was secretary/ treasurer.

Joe ushered at Three Rivers Stadium from when it opened until it closed. “At Three Rivers, we worked for the management team that owned the ball park,” he explains. “When the Pirates and the Steelers got their own stadiums, no one had their arms open to bring in the union. That was considered a management failure; but we ended up getting into both parks. The Pirates accepted us right away; the Steelers took a little while but we got in.”

Currently, there are approximately 450 people in the union, including 150 ushers at PNC Park and 150 at Heinz Field.

Of the total ushers, Joe estimates that 60 to 70 percent are ages 55 and older. “Your senior workers show up every day.

They are the most reliable employees and do a consistently terrific job.”

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Donna feels blessed to be ushering in the section right behind the Pirates dugout. She’s got a few celebrity stories to tell, as well. “Michael Keaton [of Batman movie fame] and David Conrad [of the TV series Ghost Whisperer] have both sat in my section; but a big part of the last few years working in that section has been to help the kids get baseballs after the players throw them up into the stands. That was before they put the net up.”

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Seniors show their love of the game by ushering for the Pittsburgh Pirates Continued from page 5 Over the years, Joe has accumulated a number of favorite players. “Willie Mays was a super guy.” He tells the story of how he almost ended up on the cover of Look Magazine with Mays: “In 1955, a photographer came to me and asked me to do the cover shoot, but in the end, they decided to go with a photo of Willie by himself. I should have been there with him,” Joe shakes his head. “That would have been a moment of pride for me.”

Joe and his wife, Diane, have three daughters and one son, and they went to a lot of games over the years as a family. Even though Joe was ushering

at some of the most infamous games in Pittsburgh sports history, he actually missed seeing a few of the most important plays.

“In 1960, when Maz hit his home run, I was called into work at Giant Eagle in Hazelwood. I’d gone across the street to get a cup of coffee and heard the play on the radio. So I missed seeing that, but it gets worse than that! When Franco caught the Immaculate Reception, I was working at Three Rivers but couldn’t see that part of the field because of the line of sight.

“So how about that? All those games I worked at, and I was right there—but when Franco caught it and ran in for a touchdown, I never saw it.” PSN

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A total of 111 older adults vie for medals in the 2017 Senior Games

By Noreen O’Malley Senior Games Coordinator Citiparks Healthy Active Living Program For Pittsburgh Senior News

Greenfield Center; basketball and darts at the South Side Market House Center; miniature golf at the Brighton Heights Center; bocce and horseshoes at the West End Center, and Wii bowling at all the Healthy Active Living Centers. Citiparks also partnered with Venture Outdoors who provided the training and equipment for kayaking at Moore Pool and bicycling at the Bud Harris Cycling Track.

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ore than 100 Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh residents ranging in age from 52 to 91 years old participated in the 2017 Senior Games sponsored by the Citiparks Healthy Active Living Program. The two oldest female competitors are 91 and the oldest male competitor is 90.

There were 111 medal winners overall, representing 11 Citiparks Healthy Active Living Centers and nine other Allegheny County centers. A special medal was crafted for this year’s games, which features the new Citiparks logo. An awards ceremony was held at Riverview Park on June 21. All games participants were invited to attend a fun-filled day of lawn games, darts, music and socialization. The menu included a picnic lunch of hot dogs, potato salad, and baked beans. Seniors were treated to special celebratory cupcakes for dessert. Following dessert, Citiparks Director Jim Griffin was on hand to congratulate each senior as he distributed the commemorative medals to the winners.

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Congratulations to the top medal winners Jim Boyle from the South Side Center and Dolores Stromberg from Mt. Washington.

Jim earned 14 medals including six gold, six silver and two bronze. Dolores earned 13 medals, including six gold, one silver, and six bronze.

The Senior Games sponsor 17 events over a three week period at various sites around the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Events include bowling at Princess Lanes, billiards at Breaker’s Pool Hall, and Frisbee toss, walk-a-thon, and softball throw at the Schenley Park Oval SportsPlex. Citiparks Healthy Active Living Center venues include archery, table tennis, shuffleboard and kooshball at the

Charlie Rini of Morningside tosses a bocce ball.

Carleen Matthews kayaks at Moore Pool.

Five seniors earned 10 or more medals including Charlie Seay (Homewood) with 13, Bob Baker (South Side) with 12, Phyllis Haduch (South Side) and Oscar Coffman (Sheraden) with 11, and Christel Krausse (Morningside) with 10.

Barbara Coffman (Sheraden), Andrew Davis (Homewood), Joan Eisenbarth (South Side) and Tom Tominac (Northside) each earned nine medals. Bill Carey (Greenfield), James Haduch (South Side), Carleen Matthews (Homewood) and John Werthman (South Side) each earned eight. Winning seven medals were Rosemary Arnold (West End) and Robert Yee (Penn Hills). Seven seniors earned six medals: Charlotte Bogner (Brighton Heights), Frank Grassel (West End), Joanne Haduch (South Side), Donna Schuckman (Allentown), Kathryn Schutz (Lawrenceville), Ted Szoch (Brighton Heights) and George Williams (Hazelwood). Quintuple medal winners include Joanne Boring (Morningside), Eileen Cane (Morningside), Elizabeth Chambers (Hazelwood), Dora Jackson (South Side), Rich Ritter (South Hills), Sandra Williams (Homewood) and Elaine Wright (Brighton Heights).

Seniors earning four medals include Marian Allen (Homewood), Michael Brown (Homewood), Dorothy Cleis (Sheraden), John Kopay (Hazelwood), Barbara Robinson (Hazelwood), Jenny Thompson (Homewood), Patricia Toney (South Side), Jim Weaver (Sheraden), and Marlene Zemler

Jenny Thompson of Homewood.

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The Walk-a-Thon took place at Schenley Park.

Cyclers at the Bud Harris Cycling Track.

Catherine Jackson of Homewood tosses Frisbee.

Elizabeth Chambers of Hazelwood.

Jim Boyle of South Side.

Tim McCarthy gives it his all.

Mariene Zemler throws a softball.

Tom Tominac of North Side tosses his horseshoe.

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Rosemary Arnold of West End Center kayaks for the first time.

Karin Robas of South Side.

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A total of 111 older adults vie for medals in the 2017 Senior Games Continued from page 9 (Lawrenceville). Triple Medal winners are Fannie Bates (Homewood), Gretchen Bryant (Homewood), Helen Dennis (Hazelwood), Emma Dimoff (Sheraden), Stacey Dorsey (Brighton Heights), Rita Ernharth (Sheraden), John Gallagher (Sheraden), Charles Gilbert (Hazelwood), Ben LeDonne (Sheraden), Janet McConaha (South Side), Sam Pugliano (Elderberry Junction) and Yvonne Smith (Sheraden).

Rudy Bocchicchio (Lawrenceville), Robert Boring (Morningside), Rose Eleazor (Elderberry Junction), Shirley Jackson (Homewood), David Kampert (Greenfield), Mary Ann Koett (South Side), Paul Mancarella (Greenfield), Tim McCarthy (South Side), Mary Ann Merville (Sheraden), Mae Norris (Hazelwood), Tom Paganelli (South Side), Darice Pelmon (Homewood), Walt Peterson (South Side), Betty Rall (Lawrenceville), Mary Reith (Morningside), Cenythia Strothers (Hazelwood), Lois Walsh (South Side), Loretta Wasson (Northside), and Eileen Werthman (South Side) were all double medal winners.

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Jimmy Goldman competes in cycling.

ingside), Dee Bickel (Sheraden), Cecil Broadus (Vintage), James Bruce (Mon Valley), Frank Crosby (Elderberry Junction), Edith Dent (Homewood), Joyce Edwards (South Side), Bill Ernharth (Sheraden), Jimmy Goldman (Greenfield), Beverly Guyton (West End), Catherine Jackson (Homewood), Mimi Johnson (South Side), Evelyn Jungling (Crafton), Sue Kocyan (Sheraden), Georgeann Lingenfelter (Hazelwood), Mary Lococo (Hazelwood), Carolyn Malock (South Side), Marion Martin (Mon Valley), Claudette McPherson (Homewood), Helen Mehler (Sheraden), Timothy Mooney (Beechview), Helen Nelson (Mon Valley), Anna Marie O’Brien (Lawrenceville), Anean Pesante (Mon Valley), Paul Pfeuffer (Mt. Washington), Gail Phillips (Elderberry Junction), Mary Pickett (Brighton Heights), Mary Lou Reynolds (Sheraden), Karin Robas (South Side), Susan Schindler (South Side), Phyllis Shirey (West End), Kathy Sloan (Mon Valley), Robert Voelker (Mt. Washington), Mary Jane Waymire (South Hills), Donald Weaver (Sheraden), Colleen Wilson (South Hills), Gary Young (South Hills) and Cheryl Younger (Greenfield). PSN

Single medal winners include Karen Anick (Brighton Heights), Arthur Bartrug (Carnegie), Betty Berillo (Morn-

Dee Stromburg of Mt. Washington.

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Lois Walsh of South Side plays Rita Ernharth of Sheraden.

Charlie Seay photographs all the action.

Oscar Coffman of Sheraden with Bob Baker.

Citiparks Senior Games coordinator Noreen O’Malley explains proper scoring technique.

Michael Brown of Homewood throws a frisbee.

Rich Rittter vies for a medal in cycling.

Joan Eisenbarth competes in bocce.

Jim Haduch of South Side.

Bob Baker looks for a ringer.

Joanne Boring of Morningside throws a softball.

Karin Robas competes in the Frisbee toss.

Marlene Zemler of Lawrenceville.

Photos by Chuck LeClaire for Pittsburgh Senior News

Joan Eisenbarth competes in kayaking.

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Robert Yee in the Walk-a-Thon.

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AARP sponsors conversation concerning the future of healthcare

By Barb Bush For Pittsburgh Senior News

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cross the nation, there is much discussion and debate about where our country’s healthcare system is headed. What is the future of healthcare? Should 13 individuals decide what is best for the citizens of our nation? Shouldn’t our legislature be listening to the community healthcare experts prior to drafting legislation that affects us all?

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“We the people” have loads of questions. That is why AARP is sponsoring a panel of health experts to discuss federal- and statelevel concerns. A number of co-sponsors oppose the American Health Care Act (AHCA). Various aspects of

the proposed bill are cause for apprehension—particularly, the potential demise of Medicare and Medicaid, disallowing pre-existing conditions and adding high-risk pools. In Pennsylvania, 2.6 million get affordable healthcare coverage through Medicaid. Most are children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Research on AHCA has revealed that there will be a dramatic increase in costs for older Americans.

An age tax could leave us paying an increase of up to five times our present healthcare costs. Cuts to benefits by the use of vouchers would weaken Medicare and, of course, we all could have some type of preexisting condition that we may not even be aware of, such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes.

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The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22 at Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Park Avenue in Bethel Park. The panel will begin at 7 p.m. and will run 90 minutes. This will not be a debate but rather a discussion in which you can ask questions to ascertain how you might be affected by the AHCA. AARP State President Joanne Grossi will moderate the

program. Joanne brings more than 30 years of experience in public health, public policy and legislative affairs to her position. Most recently, she served as regional director for the US Department of Health and Human Services. Elected officials are welcome; however, they will not have a speaking role. They, too, will have the opportunity to learn about this topic. PSN To learn more or to RSVP, contact Pennsylvania Associate State Director, Jen Blatz at (412) 508-7304 or jblatz@ aarp.org.

AARP News Churchill AARP #1411 meets on the third Tuesday of each month at John Fisher Church, 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. The Woodland Hills Senior High Choir will entertain. Call Shirley at (412) 798-3961.

Clairton Area AARP #1612 will not hold a meeting in August. A three-day scenic bus tour is planned to Ithaca, New York followed by several future trips through December. Call Mary at (412) 233-9028 or Marge at (724) 872-1165.

Dormont AARP #3016 will hold their annual picnic August 15 at Scott Park.

Call (412) 563-3961.

East End AARP #4542 will meet at 1 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Social Room Annex at St. James A.M.E. Church 444 Lincoln Ave., Sumpter Hall. Come early and bring a lunch. Call (412) 242-0330.

and Lakesto Roads, Penn Hills. Social hour will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

Call Cathy Fisher at (412) 795-7708.

East Liberty AARP #2612 will meet at 12:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday each month, in the cafeteria at Vintage Senior Center, 401 North Highland Ave. New members are welcome as well as visitors. Call Vintage at (412) 361-5003.

Perrymont AARP #2991 located in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.

Several trips are offered, call (412) 327-4181 or (412) 366-0677. A trip to Cape Cod will be offered September 11 to 15. Cost is $600 per person based on double occupancy.

Gateway North AARP #3586 holds monthly meetings on the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. in the West View Banquet Hall, 398 Perry Hwy., West View. Entertainment is provided.

Kennedy AARP #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. Call (412) 771-5183.

Whitehall AARP #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month at the Whitehall Presbyterian Church, 4935 Willock Ave. Bring lunch; coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided every meeting. Call (412) 881-1726. PSN

Penn Hills AARP #2600 meets at 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Hebron United Presbyterian Church, Barclay Building, Frankstown

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Entertainments and Events • Come have fun and meet new people with the Association of University People/AUP. The group is looking for single, college graduates over 50 to join their monthly dinners, meet at various social spots and summer gatherings. Call (412) 734-8445 or visit aupsinglespittsburgh.org.

• LifeSpan’s Bethel Park Center will take a trip to Maine September 10 to 16.

Cost is $910 based on double occupancy.

Cost includes six nights accomations, six breakfasts, three dinners, a tour of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor and much more. $100 deposit to hold reservation.

Call (412) 831-7111 for reservations.

• Northland Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., McCandless, presents The Pittsburgh Bucket List: Beth Geisler author visit at 7 p.m. August 10. Want to learn about the best Pittsburgh has to offer?

Meet Beth Geisler, author of the recently published 100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die. Beth will host an interactive discussion about the book and all the wonderful things yinz can do in the ‘Burgh. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing for $17 (cash & check accepted). Registration is required. Call (412) 366-8100, ext. 103.

Visit northlandlibrary.org to learn about other programs offerd by the library.

• Join the LifeSpan Mon Valley Center for their annual car cruise from noon to 4 p.m. September 16, rain date is September 17, at the Olympia Shopping Center, 4313 Walnut St., McKeesport. Pre-registration will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Car/truck entry fee is $5. There will be a live DJ, food and beverages, dash plaques, trophies will be awarded, basket raffles, 50/50, bake sale and more. Participants receive a complimentary lunch coupon for the Center - good weekdays only. Call Jerry at (412) 310-4656 or Michelle or Marcy at (412) 664-5434.

Looking toward the horizon, how do you want to be remembered?

• Join the LifeSpan Chartiers Senior Community Center on a Seneca Niagara Casino trip September 24 to 25. Cost is $209 per person/double occupancy and includes transportation, one night at the Seneca Niagara Casino with $50 free play and $20 food voucher baggage handling, taxes and gratuities. Photo ID required. Call Dorothy or Karen for reservations at (412) 276-5056.

• LifeSpan Chartiers Senior Community Center offers a Fabulous 50’s Weekend October 13 to 15 in Wildwood, NJ. Cost is $360 (per person/double occupancy) and includes roundtrip transportation, two nights’ deluxe accommodations in Wildwood, NJ, two full breakfasts, two dinners, two concerts and more. All taxes and dinners gratuities are included. Call Dorothy at (412) 276-3485 for reservations and more detailed information. PSN

Senior Lifestyle Connections will be handing out Allegheny County Senior Resource Guides and other senior information at the 57th annual International Village Festival from 3 to 10 p.m. August 15 to 17 at Eden Park Blvd. and University Dr., McKeesport.

Enjoy this three-day celebration of shared traditions and heritage, including food, music, dancing, traditional clothing and crafts.

Senior Lifestyle Connections will be raffling off prizes to seniors including a grand prize of a 32 inch large screen TV donated by The Palms At O’Neil personal care home in White Oak.

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A $2 donation is requested at the gate.

Call Stan at (724) 787-7030 or visit internationalvillage.info/ for more information.

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Explore how you can create a legacy for future generations to enjoy.

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Allegheny County seniors have the benefit of easy, convenient and cost-effective transportation options

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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The services listed below can be used singularly or in combination to get where you need to go. “We are very fortunate in Allegheny County to have a comprehensive transportation system that operates seven days a week and meets the needs of older adults in both rural and urban sections of Allegheny County,” says Jennifer Georgulis, SeniorLine supervisor for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA).

“All older adults should explore eligibility for all transportation programs.

You can get almost anywhere you want to go, when you want to go, at a low cost.”

Begin taking advantage of available transportation by placing a call to SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460, ACCESS at (412) 562-5353 or your local senior center to determine which programs you may be eligible for. “Each program may have different eligibility requirements,”

Jennifer explains. “Some programs are based on age, your ability to ride Port Authority, and medical needs, as well as being specific to the service area you live in.”

You may be eligible for more than one program and should register for all the programs for which you are eligible, Jennifer advises. “An example is if you live in Squirrel Hill, you can register to ride Elder Express. This same person may want to ride Port Authority to shop in downtown Pittsburgh, travel on OPT to their senior center, use 65+ or ADA to visit family,

and for medical trips they may be eligible for on either OPT, ACCESS 65+ or Medical Assistance Transportation [MATP].”

ACCESS is a share-ride program.

This means that regardless of the program you ride under, all vehicles are shared. “You may be riding under the 65+ program to visit your daughter and sitting next to someone riding under MATP going to a medical appointment,” Jennifer explains.

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etting where you need to go—when you need to go there—is an important part of maintaining your independence.

Here in Allegheny County, older adults are lucky to have a variety of easy, affordable and reliable transportation options. Knowing what they are, which ones you may be eligible for and how to register are essential details that you will want to understand so that you can get around town when you need to.

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Allegheny County seniors have the benefit of easy, convenient and cost-effective transportation options Continued from page 15

In addition to OPT and ACCESS, Allegheny County seniors can take advantage of a free transit system with Port Authority. “Get your Pennsylvania Senior Citizen ID Card from Port Authority as soon as you turn 65,” Jennifer suggests.

Older Persons Transportation (OPT) Available: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Cost: Based on type or purpose of trip and age. Fares are paid electronically (E-Purse) so there is no need to handle cash or tickets.

As of last month (July), one-way medical individual trips for those ages 65 and over have a co-pay of $2.20; ages 60-64 have a co-pay of $5.25. Trips to and from—and group trips from—a senior center or group shopping have a co-pay of $1.20, regardless of age.

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Contact: SeniorLine at (412) 3505460, inquire at your local senior center or the OPT office at ACCESS at (412) 562-5385.

OPT is a low-cost, door-to-door alternative sponsored by DHS/AAA and the Pennsylvania Lottery. If you are a county resident age 60 or older, you can use OPT for grocery shopping trips, limited medical and other health-related appointments, and trips to senior centers. A vehicle is provided by ACCESS Transportation Systems (a transportation system serving both the OPT and ACCESS programs) that comes

right to your home. Call one day in advance prior to 3 p.m. before your planned trip to arrange service.

OPT also offers group trips that originate from senior centers; outings include the theater and other cultural events, shopping malls, lunch trips and day trips.

ACCESS 65+ Available: 6 a.m. to midnight every day Cost: The fare, paid electronically, is based on trip length. You can travel to any destination within Allegheny County and destinations in adjoining counties up to 1.5 miles from the Allegheny County line.

One-way minimum fare: $3.15; maximum fare: $5.25.

Contact: (412) 562-5353 or inquire at your senior center.

ACCESS 65+ is the most versatile of all the transportation options for adults 65 and older; there are no restrictions on the purpose or number of trips taken. Funded in part by the Pennsylvania Lottery, it offers door-to-door service; riders are required to share their vehicle with others traveling in the same direction at the same time. Trip orders must be placed one day in advance.

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trip within Allegheny County. One-way minimum fare: $3.15; maximum fare: $5.25.

Contact: (412) 562-5353 or Relay 711.

This door-to-door, shared-ride service is for individuals whose disability prevents them from independently using a Port Authority bus either all the time or under certain conditions. Eligibility is based on functional ability to get to and from the bus and travel on the Port Authority system. ACCESS/ADA is sponsored by Port Authority of Allegheny County and operates throughout their service area. Reservations are required one day in advance.

Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Available: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day

Contact: (888) 547-6287 MATP can only be used for medical appointments.

Medical Assistance insurance is required for eligibility.

Port Authority of Allegheny County Available: Check with Port Authority for scheduled times Cost: Free with Pennsylvania Senior Citizen ID Card Contact: (412) 442-2000, visit PortAuthority.org or ask for an application at your senior center.

The Port Authority is the most recognizable mode of local public transportation, and it’s free for seniors ages 65 and older. Its bus, light rail transit and inclines provide daily fixed-route mass transit throughout Allegheny County.

To ride for free on a Port Authority bus, simply present a Pennsylvania Senior Citizen Identification Card (blue for men, yellow for women) at the time of fare payment. If you don’t have this ID card, inquire at your senior center or visit Port Authority’s Downtown Service Center at 534 Smithfield Street and Mellon Square. Complete a simple form, present proof of age and the card will be mailed directly to your home.

There is a Port Authority half-fare program for those under 65 who have an eligible disability. An application

can be obtained by calling (412) 442-4000 or stopping by the Port Authority Service Center at 534 Smithfield Street, downtown. The application must be completed by a doctor and returned to Port Authority for a determination.

The 25-mile T has five routes: Castle Shannon via Beechview, South Hills Village via Beechview, Library, South Hills Village via Overbrook and Allentown; and three subway stations downtown at Steel Plaza, Wood Street and Gateway Center. The T is free for anyone (of any age) anytime within the Golden Triangle (between Gateway Center, Wood Street, Steel Plaza, Penn Station, First Avenue and the North Shore using the North Shore Connector. To figure out how to get where you need to go on Port Authority, consult their printed schedule or use their online trip planner.

When you need to get somewhere around town, consider these transportation options. In addition, private transportation is available in certain municipalities and, of course, you always have the option of calling a cab, if needed. Wheelchair accessible taxi service is available. You can also call ACCESS if you need assistance finding other local services that you could us. PSN More information on transportation is available in the 2017 Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide, published

by Pittsburgh Senior News; or call DHS/AAA’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460 / TTY (412) 350-2727, ACCESS at (412) 562-5353 or Relay 711.

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August Menu Tuesday, August 1: Barbecue pork, au gratin potatoes, peas and carrots, nectarine.

Wednesday, August 2: Chicken breast, broccoli florets, brown rice pilaf, apple.

Thursday, August 3: Gemelli pasta with meat sauce, mixed green salad, banana.

Friday, August 4: Baked cod with dill sauce, gourmet potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, cantaloupe cuts.

Monday, August 7: Barbecue ribs, potatoes with parsley and chives, green beans and wax beans, orange.

Tuesday, August 8: Chili beef hot dog, peas with red pepper, apple, graham crackers.

Wednesday, August 9: Open face meatloaf sandwich with gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, watermelon.

Thursday, August 10: Chicken paprika, brown rice, broccoli florets, nectarine.

Friday, August 11: Turkey sandwich with red onion and lettuce, zippy ‘maters, confetti pasta salad, plum.

Monday, August 14: Pork loin, paprika potatoes, cabbage and tomatoes, apricot halves.

Tuesday, August 15: Spiral pasta with meat sauce, broccoli florets, spinach salad, nectarine.

Wednesday, August 16: Cider beef stew, brown rice, beet slices, orange.

Thursday, August 17, Birthday menu: Snow white turkey salad, corn and black bean salad, tomatoes and cucumbers, cocoa crème cake.

Friday, August 18: Chicken Alfredo, Brussels sprouts, apple.

Monday, August 21: Turkey meatball sandwich, scalloped potatoes, broccoli florets, pineapple cuts.

Tuesday, August 22: Tuna patty, quinoa, Italian green beans, nectarine.

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Wednesday, August 23: Baked cod, savory potatoes, peas and carrots, orange.

Thursday, August 24: Mandarin chicken salad, potato salad, cucumbers with sour cream, apple.

Friday, August 25: Stuffed cabbage roll, whipped potatoes, yellow and green zucchini coins, fruit cocktail.

Monday, August 28: Beef hamburger, baked beans, green and yellow zucchini, cantaloupe cuts.

Tuesday, August 29: Creole chicken, rice, carrots, orange.

Wednesday, August 30: Pork, lemon potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits.

Thursday, August 31: Turkey and provolone cheese sandwich, potato salad, zippy ‘maters, nectarine.

This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.

Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Area Agency on Aging

Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton St., Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Patricia Valentine, Acting Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

or visit alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Assistance Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp.

(412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling

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Dial 2-1-1 on your phone and get the help you need—24 hours a day, seven days a week This article is the final in a three-part series about United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s initiatives to expand services for older adults, as well as their children and other loved ones who serve in caregiving roles on their behalf.

Allegheny County resident Elizabeth, 73, never imagined that she’d be starting over at her age raising a teenager.

Yet that’s the situation she found herself in. Elizabeth made a commitment to raise her great-nephew after his father abandoned him; his mother had died when he was a child.

“I had nowhere to go,” she recalled, so she knocked on a neighbor’s door. “I asked if I could sleep on her porch.”

The neighbor was kind to Elizabeth and took her in for eight months, also helping her secure public housing.

The case manager from the agency that helps Elizabeth access kinship care services for her nephew called United Way’s PA 2-1-1 Southwest, a one-stop contact for finding resources such as health insurance, free tax preparation, care for a child or aging parent, or utility assistance. “My case manager explained that me and my great-nephew had no clothes, furniture or household basics.”

Four days later, with assistance from United Way’s Emergency Basic Needs Fund, Elizabeth took delivery of new living and bedroom furniture and essential items provided through other resource referrals. “Elizabeth’s always worked hard,” her case manager says.

“She never imagined that her life would change so dramatically in such

a short time, and now she is raising a child in her 70s. She’s up for the challenge, but she’s also glad to know that she can rely on PA 2-1-1 Southwest so she doesn’t have to do it alone.”

The easy-to-remember numbers 2-1-1 help individuals cut through what can be a confusing and overwhelming maze of information and resources.

In the past year, PA 2-1-1 Southwest assisted more than 80,000 people in getting the information and referrals they needed to gain financial stability, remain in their homes, keep the heat on and fulfill other critical needs. Once you dial 2-1-1, a Trained Resource Navigator will help you assess your needs and link you directly to resources and information that could change your circumstances for the better.

Local seniors Jim and Dorothy are another good example of how PA 2-1-1 Southwest can come to the rescue. Like many other seniors, Jim and Dorothy are retired and live on a modest fixed income, which sometimes doesn’t stretch as far as they need it to.

“We had a big emergency repair that needed to be done at our home, and

it was too much for us,” Jim recounts.

“We had heard about PA 2-1-1 Southwest, so we texted them two days after our furnace stopped working.”

The weather was turning colder and they couldn’t afford to have the furnace repaired. “PA 2-1-1 Southwest told us where to turn for help,” Dorothy says.

The Resource Navigator made sure that the couple was safe and not too uncomfortable. Then he referred them to the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging, which connected them to resources for older adults, even though they were over the income limit for certain utility assistance programs.

“We were so thankful,” Jim expresses, adding that their furnace was repaired and running again in a few days.

Whether a person is seeking essential services or looking for volunteer opportunities in the community, 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via phone, text or and chat. Need help or know someone who does? Dial 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211, or contact them via chat on pa211sw. org. PSN

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In the midst of all of this, a trusted family member took financial advantage of Elizabeth while she was recovering from heart surgery. With her money gone and having lost everything, she was evicted from her apartment for not being able to pay the rent.

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Community LIFE expands McKeesport facility, hosts open house

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ommunity LIFE program is expanding! The McKeesport location hosted an open house for the community, along with families and friends, on June 29 at its new center at 4201 Walnut Street in McKeesport. A similar event was held on June 28 at a new center in Lower Burrell, as well.

“The McKeesport center is taking the place of our first center in McKeesport, which opened in 2000 with just five participants,” says Danielle Bodnar, BSN, outreach manager for Community LIFE/Pittsburgh Care Partnership. (The previous center was on Fifth Avenue in McKeesport.) “The new center is double in size and has the ability for Community LIFE to grow and assist more than twice as many individuals to remain safely in the community.”

Employees of Community LIFE McKeesport Center.

Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for older adults that enables them to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life.

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“There are many reasons to appreciate the services of Community LIFE” comments State Senator Jim Brewster.

“On a personal note, I will always be grateful for how much they did for my own mother. Community LIFE is not just an organization enabling seniors to live their lives as independently as possible, but it also gives the family a sense of comfort knowing that their loved ones are getting the services they need during the day by people that care for them just as much as their loved ones. With a growing senior population in our state of Pennsylvania, it is crucial to have these services available and I am proud to have Community LIFE open not only one, but two new facilities recently in my district.”

Therapy aide Lori Abdul Rabb demonstrates the equipment.

A wide variety of equipment available for use.

The new center features the following amenities: * An industrial kitchen with a chef serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and snacks. (Meals were previously prepared off the premises.) * A LIFE Café area for individuals who are interested in independent programming * A Loving Hearts Unit, a secure area specializing in memory care services * A medical suite with five exam rooms * Expanded shower rooms

Dr. Susan Hoppe with Jeffrey Sweitzer, Day Center Supervisor.

Ashley Snyder, Day Center Aide, Mary Lou Dow, Secretary, and Andrew Rockenstein, Activities Director, in the LIFE Café.

“The atmosphere of the facility was very welcoming and comforting” says Jodi Trovato with Eastern Area Adult Services, MOWs Program.

“We have been receiving very positive feedback from our participants with the change in location,” Danielle notes.

“When you walk through the doors of the new facility, a sense of community welcomes you” says Alison Piccolino, District Director for State Senator Jim Brewster. “To see the wide variety of services available for all levels of care, shows that Community LIFE has truly stepped up the game in making sure seniors are taken care of while still feeling independent and having fun along the way.”

Its range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, including medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and more. The McKeesport center has roughly 75 employees, including physicians, nurses, social workers, dieticians, therapists, recreational staff, personal care assistants and others.

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Community LIFE provides older adults with worry-free, fully integrated and coordinated health and social services.

It has five locations in the Pittsburgh area. To learn more, call (866) 419-1693 or visit Commlife.org. PSN Photos by Lynn Webster for Pittsburgh Senior News

Beechtree Commons II 6560 Leechburg Rd, Verona PA 15147 62 and Older ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance ➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator

Alia Carter, Senior Manager

Office (412) 793-8693 Fax (412) 798-3210 Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Elliott Heights

1110 Steuben St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 62 and Older ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Utility Allowance ➻ Elevator ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ On-Site Laundry Facility ➻ Service Coordinator

Alia Carter, Senior Manager (412) 920-7181 Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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Community LIFE currently assists more than 575 residents throughout its five day centers, with about 150 at the McKeesport site. On average, 80 participants enjoy the center daily. It has the capacity to serve about 200 participants daily.

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Answers to two of the most-asked “eating for health” questions How the body uses sugar varies. Consulting you medical doctor is the first goal to identify your risk.

By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News

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ftentimes, eating with health in mind is described as choosing “healthy foods” or minding your “nutrition.” Both descriptions are what a registered dietitian like me would see as good ideas but the definitions are slightly distorted.

The term “healthy” food for label purposes continues to be debated with the goal of an evidence-based definition.

Add to the mix marketing, advertising and promotion of products and foods, and knowing who and what to trust becomes more difficult. So, what are some questions about eating for health?

Here are two that are asked frequently: Does eating sugar cause diabetes?

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No. Picking the wrong parents is more likely a cause! A family history of diabetes is a leading indicator but not necessarily a predictor. Maintaining a safe weight and exercising is the goal.

A registered dietitian (RD) is the next person to sort out the lifestyle facts for you. A person with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes (prediabetes) should be cautious of the amount and type of sugar to control the amount released into the blood. This includes limiting all calorie-carrying sweeteners (brown, white, natural sugars and honey) and balancing intake over a day. All of the usual sweeteners provide calories with limited benefit of other nutrients.

Naturally occurring sugar in fruit, vegetables and dairy foods need to be considered in the total calories but have nutrients that contribute to health or slow down how sugar is released (fiber in fruits and veggies). Like many eating for health issues, choosing how much you eat of anything becomes more of an issue. Non-calorie sweeteners are available for the sugar lover but you might try to gradually cut the urge to sweeten by adding less over time rather than replacing it without the calories.

Do I have to eat vegetables?

Okay, so veggies are the least loved food group. My Plate guidelines (choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate) aim for

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half of your plate as fruits and veggies.

Depending on age, gender and weight, that comes down to between three to four cups a day. Yes, you can do more fruits than veggies (like that glass of orange juice, a banana or strawberries); just remember that fruits bring calories (because of the naturally occurring fructose) while some veggies have the benefit of low calories (allowing for that higher-calorie dip or sauce to make it more acceptable).

Try celery or carrots with hummus (another vegetable with some protein) or salsa (tomatoes are technically a fruit but they count here). Grilled or roasted cauliflower or Brussels sprouts, broccoli sprinkled with grated cheese are good. Veggies on your pizza or sandwich are acceptable; what about portabella mushrooms? Green salads with grated carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers all add fiber and a variety of nutrients with limited calories (go easy on the dressing). Zucchini cut into noodles and served with pasta sauce is another option. These are available in produce departments or do them on you home spiralizer cutter. And yes, potatoes and corn count although both tend to carry more calories. Veggies have nutrition power at a low-calorie cost, and add color and variety to meals and snacks. Do you have to eat them?

Well, why wouldn’t you? PSN

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1500 Brighton Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Historic building located in the Oakland Civic Center

RENT ASSISTED HOUSING FOR PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS EQUIPPED KITCHEN, W/W CARPETING, A/C, WINDOW COVERINGS, COMMUNITY, COMPUTER ROOM & LAUNDRY FACILITY, SECURE INTERCOM ACCESS, PUBLIC TRANS $22,050/yr. 2 Persons…$23,150/yr $25,200/yr.

Income Limits Apply: 1 Person…$20,250/yr;

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1 & 2 bedroom apartments available Located 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

Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services 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 family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees 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, physical 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 medical 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 provided 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 ordered by a physician and are paid for

by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient 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 longterm care insurance policies.

Home Care

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 caregivers? 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) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit gallagherhhs.com.

Services

A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services

We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

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

For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development

(412) 279-2257 412-279-2257

Kpoeschel@gallagherhhs.com

Our Home Health Division can provide you with Skilled Services ordered 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

412-279-7800 Or visit us at

www.Gallagherhhs.com

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Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

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Mental Health First Aid for Older Adult Trainings

Discover The Juniper Village Difference!

Choose only one date for this 8-hour class • Mental Health Disorders prevalence and signs • Action plans for intervening in a crisis with Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Psychosis, Substance Abuse Disorders, Self- injury and other mental health disorders.

Senior Living, Personal Care, and Wellspring Memory Impairment Care

• Warning signs for suicide

Spacious Studios, Suites and One-Bedroom Apartments Available. On-Site Nursing Staff and 24 Hour Assistance with Daily Care Needs. Structured Activities and Programs Seven Days a Week. Delicious Meals and Snacks Daily.

Housekeeping and Laundry Services

• De-escalating aggressive behavior August 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults September 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults

For More Information or to Schedule Your Personal Tour, Contact Juniper Village at (412) 244-9901 Today!

October 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults November 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) This is a six-week class. Participants should plan to attend all sessions • Session 1 Taking Care of You

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December 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults

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CROWN Antiques

• Session 2 Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress

We Buy!

• Session 3 Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns • Session 4 Communicating in Challenging Situations • Session 5 Learning from Our Emotions • Session 6 Mastering Caregiving Decisions

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October 3 from 10 a.m. to noon: PTC (Session 1) October 10 from 10 a.m. to noon: PTC (Session 2) October 17 from 10 a.m. to noon: PTC (Session 3)

and collectibles

One Piece, or the Entire House!

• Art

• Comics

• Books

• Coins

• Photographs

• Magazines

• Stamps

• Military Items

• Postcards

• Sports Memorabilla

• Old Watches

• Jewelry

• Gold

• Political Buttons

• Silver

• Fountain Pens

• Autographs

October 24 from 10 a.m. to noon: PTC (Session 4) October 31 from 10 a.m. to noon: PTC (Session 5) November 7 from 10 a.m. to noon: PTC (Session 6) Location: Area Agency on Aging, 2100 Wharton Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Classes are free. Registration is required. Email or call Brenda Slagle at Brenda.Slagle@ alleghenycounty.us or (412) 350-4996.

We Sell Over 4 Million Items 5 Floors of Eclectic Collectibles 1018 5th Ave., Pittsburgh PA

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The annual Arthritis Expo will take place from noon to 4 p.m. September 29 at the Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr., Allison Park. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. The purpose of the Arthritis Expo program is to provide a free opportunity for people with arthritis, caregivers and the general population to access the latest education and resources for treating and managing arthritis and related diseases. The expo is free to attend and lunch is included. Call (412) 250-3348. PSN

Bereavement support group Anchorpoint Bereavement Support Groups for widows/widowers over 50 meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and are hosted

by St. Sebastian Church in Haber Hall, 311 Siebert Rd., Ross Township. Meetings are facilitated by an Anchorpoint grief counselor. To register, call (412) 366-1300. Visit anchorpointcounselingministry.org for more information. PSN

Weight loss intervention program North Hills Community Outreach’s Millvale office, 416 Lincoln Ave., is hosting MOVE UP, a no-cost behavioral weight loss intervention program for qualifed older adults ages 60 to 75. Sessions will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Mondays beginning in August or September, contingent on number of enrollees. The study is limited to 15 participants and there is no cost for those who qualify. To enroll or learn more, call (412) 383-1306. PSN

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh announces 2017-2018 season

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he Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills choral group, will launch its 2017-2018 season at 7 p.m. September 5 with an open house and ice cream social for returning and prospective members, at the Brightwood Christian Church Social Hall, 5044 West Library Rd., Bethel Park.

Weekly rehearsals are held at the church during the concert year.

The group is available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations. New members are welcome to join the Harmony Singers.

All voices are needed. Performance experience and the ability to read music are preferred but not required.

For information about the group or to reserve them for an event, call 412279-2323 or visit harmonysingers. org. PSN

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Arthritis Expo

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Local company encourages “hope to grow” by combining gardening and caregiver support

By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

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s a young girl, Moon Township native Lisa Story was always drawn to nature exploring and, as an adult, became an avid flower gardener. Now she’s found a way to combine her love of the natural world with a heart to help others who are caregivers to loved ones.

After caregiving her father before he passed away in 2015, Lisa Story realized two things: that others who care for loved ones in the Pittsburgh community need more support and care themselves, and the restorative power of gardening.

“I needed to heal my mind, body, and soul after my dad passed, so I planted my first vegetable garden,” shares Lisa, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Thanatologist and has worked in hospice care and grief counseling.

With a master’s of science in counseling psychology from Chatham University, a certificate in addictions counseling from Waynesburg University, and a certificate in horticultural therapy from the Horticultural Therapy Institute in Denver, Colorado, her educational background serves as the perfect complement to her professional training and her vision for combining gardening and caregiver support.

“I couldn’t help but notice the positive changes to my physical, psychological and spiritual stress associated with the loss.

My belief in the restorative power of planting in addition to divine intervention through a dream from my late father led me to found Hope Grows in 2010.” She presently serves as executive director.

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The company’s mission is to inspire hope through nature while empowering caregivers to seek mind-body-soul wellness. “Our staff, network of volunteers, and our board of directors seek to put an end to caregiver death and be the organization that caregivers trust and turn to receive personalized assistance, therapeutic services, and resources at any point in their journey—regardless of their financial means.

“Hope Grows’ programs are designed to provide options and solutions for the caregiver,” Lisa explains. “Our staff is certified to provide counseling in both one-on-one or group settings. Our garden serves as a place of respite for caregivers who are dedicating much of their time to support those who need them.”

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Lisa Story, founder of Hope Grows.

Hope Grows focuses its support and services into the following three areas: • Counseling and Support – through mental health counseling, support groups and psycho-education to caregivers and their families. This support encourages caregivers to process their stress in a healthy way and enhances the skills they need to most effectively care for their loved ones.

• Therapeutic Respite – therapeutic activities through which caregivers can rest, rejuvenate and focus on self-care, including respite through restorative gardening and connecting with nature.

• Education and Training - professional education and training to enhance the one’s knowledge of the professional healthcare community as it relates to the family caregiver.

By participating in the Hope Grows therapeutic model, Lisa says that caregivers can begin to relieve stress, restore energy and gain balance. “We attend to the caregiver’s individual needs, drawing on all three of these focus areas.”

For those who have access to a phone and/or the Internet, Hope Grows offers a virtual program, called “Think Caregiver”, which connects caregivers to personalized support and community support across a vast national network.

This program can be accessed by calling (412) 369-4673 or

Chuck LeClaire/Pittsburgh Senior News

Chuck LeClaire/Pittsburgh Senior News

hopegrows.net. On this website, caregivers can also sign up for Care Call Check-ins, or calls at regular intervals to check on the caregiver and offer emotional support and resources.

Into the future, Lisa has plans to open a respite house so caregivers can break away from their responsibilities on a temporary basis overnight, if even for a few hours, and participate in counseling and support, as needed.

“Whether you find yourself in a caregiver role for the first time, have spent years being a caregiver, or have already lost the person you were caring for, we understand the unique challenges that you face,” Lisa conveys. As our name implies, we strive to plant hope, one seed at a time. All this requires seasons of cultivating and tending to the needs of each caregiver, and that’s our goal. PSN Hope Grows is located at 183 Shafter Road in Moon Township. To learn more, call (412) 369-4673 or email info@ hopegrows.net.

Looking for Senior Resources?

Visit our website at pittsburghseniornews.com View current and past issues of Pittsburgh Senior News.

Call (412) 760-5914 or visit www.pittsburghseniornews.com for more information.

Cyndy Glynn, Lisa Story, Linda Ransom and Robin Martin [seated].

Free caregiver event Celebrating You, a free caregiver gathering for mind, body, and spirit, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 11 at the Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens, 799 Pinkerton Run Rd., Oakdale. Breakfast and lunch provided. RSVP via website at hopegrows.net or call to register (412) 369-4673.

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...Stairlift specialists • Straight and curve stairlifts • New and used models • Large selection of used stairglides available • Free estimates

20 years installing residential stairlifts

275 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 (412) 653-6450 • (800) 288-5625

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The Hope Grows garden provides therapeutic respite for caregivers.

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IW Abel Place

614 Lincoln Ave. Millvale, PA 15209

Lawrenceville

2639 Perrysville Avenue

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, laundry facilities, and community room.

• Newly Renovated • Now accepting applications for studio and one-bedroom apartments • Eligibility: 62 years old or in need of features of an accessible unit • Section 8 certified • Equipped kitchen, W/W carpet, A/C, FREE laundry facilities, lounge area, community room and balconies.

• Equal Housing Opportunity

Call 412-687-7120 iwabel@ehdoc.org

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• Affordable housing for seniors 62 years of age and older.

• HUD subsidized rent based on income • Income limitations apply.

Come see all that we have to offer!

Call (412) 821-4474

1 bedroom and efficiency units.

• Sweetbriar Place is designed for adults 62+ years old and mobility impaired persons 18+ years old.

• HUD guidelines apply.

• Rent based on income.

• Priority is given to extremely low income households.

• Beautiful view.

• Spacious apartments on bus line.

Call or stop by for a tour today.

Sweetbriar Place 211 Sweetbriar Street Pittsburgh, PA 15211 srcare.org/sweetbriar-place

(412) 431-0211

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

493 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Affordable housing for seniors age 62 and older or mobility impaired HUD subsidized onebedroom apartments

Call 412-563-6566 or visit www.baptisthomes.org

Lynn Williams Apartments 3710 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15212

• Card Entry Access ‑ Intercom System

• Affordable housing for seniors

• Lunch Program Available • Off Street Parking

62 years of age and older.

• 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service • Hair Salon • Residents 55 plus or Disabled/Handicapped

• HUD subsidized rent based on income

Don’t wait,

• Income limitations apply.

call today! (412) 824-9000

Come see all that we have to offer!

3000 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221

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Hours: Mon-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Alexis Manor, Inc. Housing for Seniors (62 or older) or Mobility Impaired (18 or older)

HUD subsidized rent based on income 1 Bedroom Apartments Now Accepting Applications • Elevator Building • On-Site Parking • On-Site Management 10100 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

(724) 935-7411

Call (412) 321-2460

Pennley Commons

• Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • Air Conditioning

• Affordable Living ‑ Rent Based on Income

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Lloyd McBride Court

Call (412) 734-4229

ORMSBY MANOR APARTMENTS (Mt. Oliver)

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS PLEASE CALL: (412) 829-3910 or (800) 238-7555

Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Senior Apartment Accepting Applications One bedroom, full appliances, W/W, A/C, off street parking Income limits apply Call (412) 362-2040 or stop by the Management office at 5601 Penn Avenue Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Forest Hills Senior Apartments 2111 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 RENT ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGED 62 OR OLDER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Equipped Kitchen, W/W Carpeting, A/C, Window Coverings, Community Room, Laundry Facility, Secure Intercom Access, Public Transportation, Walk-In Shower

Income Limits Apply 1 (800) 238-7555

Equal Housing Opportunity

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.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

For more details call (412) 681-6350

Uptown Ebenezer Tower Apartments

Arch Court Apartments

420 Dinwiddie Street, Pgh, PA. 15219 62 Years or Older or Mobility Impaired • 1 Bedroom Apartments • W/W Carpet • Balcony • Card Entry Access Intercom TV System • Central Air and Heat • Utilities Included • Equipped Kitchen • Laundry Facilities on Each Floor • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Public Transportation at Corner

Income Limits Apply 1 Person: $22,050 2 Persons: $25,200

(412) 391-9465

West Lake APARTMENTS

1310 Arch St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Senior Subsidized Apartments Must be 62 Years or older Accepting Applications • 1 Bedroom • Equipped Kitchens • Carpeting • A/C • Laundry Facilities • Community Room • Security Building • Outdoor Courtyard Close to Transportation

Call (412) 231-4121

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1015 Crucible St. West End, PA 15220

RENT-ASSISTED HOUSING PERSONS AGE 62 or OLDER 1 bedroom apartments • equipped kitchen • A/C • community room • laundry room • and much more!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS CALL: (412) 829-3910 Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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Animal Friends welcomes guests from senior communities to our Resource Center for an

Animal Afternoon.

You can enjoy the companionship and one-onone interaction with our lovable therapy animals, light refreshments and a guided tour of our facility.

To schedule a visit contact us at 412.847.7081.

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Gable Ridge

8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 62 and Older ➻ Central

Air ➻ Community/Game Room ➻ Controlled Access ➻ Elevator ➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Library ➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan ➻ All Utilities Included (412) 798-5589 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

u Community/Game Room u Controlled Access u Elevator u Emergency Call System u Library u One-Bedroom Floor Plan u On-Site Laundry Facility u Service Coordinator u Utility Allowance

(412) 241-9474 Alia Carter, Senior Manager Rent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Entertainers and Speakers Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.

Eddie Ace Magician Fun Magic Affordable 412-462-1557.

Jimmy’ Sapienza’s fun musical duo, “Two Guys Named Moe” deliver a lively and fun 50 minute show made just for seniors! Email jimmy. sapienza@verizon.net or call (412) 916-6055.

Sing-along fun: piano, flute, vocals. holiday themed shows: Valentines, St. Patricks, patriotic and Christmas. Includes song books. Cara (412) 901-2007.

Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.

Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.

Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable.

(412) 825-0822.

Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; bobbyshawn.com.

Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.

Speakers Available: FLASHLIGHT B:4.125” HAMMOCK T:3.625” HIKING S:3.125” MOSQUITOES

SMORES TENT TREES WOODS

Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573.

Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack (800) 756-9161.

SHARING YOUR LIFETIME EXPERIENCE CAN BE AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME.

Pennsylvania

Fax: (412) 241-0312

Bernadette L. Rose, Supervisor B:5.375”

Find out how you can join our Pittsburgh volunteer team by visiting aarp.org/PA

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If you’re looking for a place to share your lifetime of experience, AARP can help.

10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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AARP is here to help you to realize the American dream. We tackle issues that are most important to you and your family in the Pittsburgh area, from health and nancial security to caregiving and community improvements.

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Riverview Manor

1500 LeTort St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 • (412) 734-0741 Dave Carlton • (Property Manager)

Affordable, Comfortable Retirement Living Rent is based on income.

Age 62 or Mobility Impaired An affiliate of National Church Residences

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Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.

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