Caregiver Support Program celebrates the Roaring 20s at annual gala
By Gina Mazza
The Roaring 20s was the theme of the 20th annual Caregiver Appreciation event for the Beaver County Of ce on Aging’s Caregiver Support Program. The gala took place on June 26 at Monaca Turners. The hall was decked out in black and gold and featured a fun photo booth with props reminiscent of the 1920s.
The event provided an opportunity to recognize and honor caregivers, and for caregivers to meet and support each other. The goal of the CSP program is to provide nancial reimbursement, emotional and educational support to caregivers in the community so they can continue to care for their loved ones at home. Some of the caregivers in the program are car-
ing for or raising grandchildren. Others are caring for a spouse or parent. Either way, the program strives to support them.
Dr. Tod Marion, a psychologist, the keynote speaker, discussed ways to deal with caregiver stress. Each caregiver was recognized by their care manager and presented with a book on caregiving, gift cards to Eat ‘n Park and other items. Entertainment was provided by singer Tiffani Eckhart, who lit up the room with old-time songs that had attendees humming along. A buffet included baked chicken, rigatoni with meatballs, rolls, parsley potatoes, steamed vegetables, meat trays, perogies and cake from Kretchmar’s Bakery in Beaver. The day’s agenda
also included a “TV show songs” contest and raf es for gift baskets.
This year, BCOA added something new to its list of services for caregivers: an online educational library platform called Trualta, which offers caregiving education by providing articles, videos and support groups for any topic, disease or caregiving-related issues. Attendees were given a demonstration and an opportunity to sign up for free.
About CSP
If you’re a caregiver of an older adult, or grandparent (relative) 55 and older, as primary caregiver of children under the age of 18, you may qualify for this program. Call the Of ce on Aging to nd out if your caregiving expenses can be reimbursed. Financial reimbursement may be provided for out-of-pocket caregiving expenses, such as personal care services, supplies, assistive devices, school supplies, summer camp or home modifications. Total household income determines the speci c percentage of monthly reimbursement.
To learn more about the Caregiver Support Program, call the Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 or email csp@bcoa.us.
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For information and referral services, call the Beaver County Of ce on Aging at: (724) 847-2262 or (888) 548-2262 (long distance)
BCOA Care Managers celebrate CSP caregivers at Roaring 20s-themed event.
Publisher’s Corner
Happy autumn! Now is the season to start prepping your home for colder weather ahead; turn to page 9 for helpful tips.
Scammers are on the rise! Learn how to avoid being a victim on page 13.
Enjoy the fall weather by walking or riding to your nearest library branch. Beaver County libraries have much to offer; check out the activities on page. 17.
Social Security changes the way benefciaries sign into online services
By Katie Searight
Social
Security District Manager, Pittsburgh
For over 10 years, my Social Security has helped many people access our programs and services online. Soon, we will change the way you sign in to all our online services including my Social Security. You will no longer be able to sign into your personal my Social Security account using your username and password. Instead, you’ll need to use one of our credential service providers: Login.gov or ID.me. If you already have a Login. gov or ID.me account and can sign into our online services, please continue using that account.
If you only have a Social Security username, our screens will guide you through the process to transition your account to Login.gov. Login.gov provides enhanced online security, helps protect you from identity theft, and allows you to create an account that can be used across other agencies. It will only take a few minutes to create a new Login.gov account.
How to transition your Social Security username account to Login.gov
To transition your account, go to ssa.gov/myaccount and select “Sign In.” On the next page, select “Sign in with Social Security Username.” After you successfully sign in with your Social Security username and password, you will receive a prompt to create an account with Login.gov. You will then be taken to the Login.gov website.
Once you successfully link your Social Security username with your new Login.gov account, you will see a con rmation screen. You can start using your new Login.gov account to access our online services immediately. You will no longer be able to sign in with your personal my Social Security account using your Social Security username. Login.gov has 24/7 customer support
through phone and chat at www.login.gov/help to help you set up an account, if needed.
If you’re not receiving bene ts, you can use your personal my Social Security account to:
Request a replacement Social Security card.
Get estimates for future bene ts.
Get your Social Security Statement instantly.
Get proof that you do not receive bene ts.
Check your application status.
• If you’re receiving bene ts, you can use your personal my Social Security account to:
• Request a replacement Social Security card.
• Get an instant bene t veri cation letter.
• Start or change your direct deposit (Social Security beneciaries only).
• Change your address (Social Security bene ciaries only).
• Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S instantly for tax season.
• Opt out of mailed notices for those available online.
For more information, read the publication “my Social Security: How to Create an Online Account” at ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10540.pdf.
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20s at annual gala
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Gift baskets were presented to caregivers in honor of their assistance to keep their loved ones at home.
Dr. Tod Marion described how caregivers can best handle stress.
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Caregivers Patty DeFerrari and Mary
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Attendees enjoyed a Roaring 20s 20th anniversary cake.
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Entertainer Tiffani Eckhart sang old-time favorite songs.
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Lester Fraser attended the event.
The Caregiver Support Program poster boards refect on the 20th anniversary of recognizing caregivers.
Caregivers Rosemary and George Thomas enjoyed the event.
Caregiver Rachelle Newman was pre- sented with a gift basket.
BCOA Caregiver Management Supervisor Tesi Dye welcomed the caregivers.
Linda Ropon and Rhonda Ritchie from Anova Health Care were in attendance.
Caregivers Bruce and Michelle Keeler enjoyed the gathering.
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin
Q&
ABy Rebecca Barnes, PA MEDI coordinator
Beaver County Offce on Aging
Medicare Open Enrollment: Q&A
Question: When is Medicare Open Enrollment?
Answer: Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and ends on December 7. Coverage for your new plan begins January 1.
Question: What is Medicare Open Enrollment?
Answer: It is the time of year when Medicare bene ciaries can change their Medicare Advantage Plan or their Part D Plan. During Open Enrollment, a Medicare bene ciary can:
• Join, drop, or switch to another Medicare Advantage.
• Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan.
• Join a Medicare Part D Drug Plan if you’re in Original Medicare.
• Switch from one Medicare Part D Drug Plan to another if you’re in Original Medicare.
Question: What should I look for when comparing Medicare Advantage Plans?
Answer: Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan may seem intimidating, but Medicare bene ciaries should consider the following factors when comparing plans:
• Do the costs of the plan t in my budget? Costs include the plan premium, deductibles, co-pay and coinsurance amounts for services.
• Are my doctors and other providers in the Medicare Advantage Plan’s network? Remember, Medicare Advantage Plans have networks of providers that you may need to utilize, for the plan to pay service.
• Are my medications on the Medicare Advantage Plan’s formulary?
• Is my preferred pharmacy in the Medicare Advantage Plan’s network?
• Does the Medicare Advantage Plan provide additional bene ts like routine dental, routine vision or gym memberships?
Question: How do I compare Part D Plans?
Answer: Medicare Part D Plans have a drug formulary (a
list of prescription drugs that they will cover), and each plan has a premium. The Part D Plan may have a deductible as well as co-pays or co-insurance amounts for covered medications. When comparing Medicare Part D Plans, a Medicare bene ciary should consider the following factors:
• Do the costs of the Part D Plan t into my budget? Remember-cost includes the plan premium, the deductible and prescription co-pays or co-insurance amounts.
• Are my medications on the Part D Plan’s formulary?
• Is my preferred pharmacy in the Part D plan’s network?
Question: Is it necessary to renew my current plan if I do not want to change plans?
Answer: If you are already enrolled in a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan and don’t want to change plans, you don’t need to do anything during Open Enrollment. Your plan will automatically renew for the following year. If your plan is being discontinued or not being renewed, then you should receive a non-renewal notice from your plan. If this happens, you will need to choose a new plan.
Question: Does Open Enrollment affect those with Medigap Supplement Plans?
Answer: If you have a Medigap Supplement Plan, Open Enrollment does not affect your plan unless you want to leave the Medigap Plan and switch to a Medicare Advantage Plan; however, you may switch your Part D Plan during Open Enrollment.
Question: What online resources are available to help?
Answer: The Medicare Plan Finder is an online resource to help you view and compare all available Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D Plans. To nd and compare available plans in your area, visit the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov/ nd-a-plan. Search by your zip code or create a Medicare.gov account for information tailored to you.
Question: How can you learn more about PA MEDI?
Answer: The Beaver County PA MEDI Program can be reached at 724-847-2262, option 2. The of ce is in the Human Service Building, 1020 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls. We are also holding a Medicare 101 Lunch & Learn Program at the Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Unit 284, Monaca, September 30 from noon – 1 p.m. Please call our of ce to register.
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin Prepare your home for fall and winter
By Angela Gentile, Administrative Offcer II Beaver County Offce on Aging
Fall and winter are great times of the year with many fun, seasonal activities and holidays. With the changing of seasons, it is best to get your property ready for the cold and snowy weather. A bit of checking and property maintenance can keep you comfortable and safe throughout the rest of the year.
Check your heating system/change the filter regularly. Schedule an appointment with your HVAC professional to inspect and clean your furnace to make sure it is working well. Change the furnace lter regularly to ensure good air ow.
Inspect and clean the dryer vents. As the temperature drops, we use launder more blankets and thick clothing which increases the dryer usage, resulting in more lint. If the dryer vent gets clogged with lint, it affects the air ow and the dryer must worker harder.
Change batteries and test smoke detectors and carbon dioxide detectors. These detectors should be tested at least twice a year to make sure they are working properly. A fall check is good because we are heating the home, using space heaters, cooking more for holidays, lighting candles and using electric decorative lights—any
of which can start a re.
Light the way. With less daylight, make sure all your outdoor lighting is operational so you can see where you are walking. You may consider hanging additional Christmas lights or adding some battery-operated solar lights to illuminate porches and walkways.
Clean the gutters/check the roof. Clear gutters of leaf and other debris to allow for good drainage and to prevent ice buildup. Check the roof for cracked, bending or missing shingles. Hire a professional if needed. Consider hiring a chimney professional to clean soot buildup and to check the ue for a tight seal when it is closed.
Drain and shut off water sources. Drain and shut off outdoor water sources and disconnect hoses to prevent freezing and damage.
Seal gaps around doors and windows. Block cold air by adding weather stripping to door and caulking any gaps around windows.
Protect a wood deck. Sweep the deck of leaves and dirt. Apply a coat of sealer. Lay a tarp down to protect the wood throughout winter.
Bring in outdoor furniture, grills, plants. Clean and bring in the garage or shed mowers, furniture, grills or plants which need to be indoors over winter. This will keep everything in better working order and these items will not blow around in winter winds.
Utilize window treatments. Close window blinds and curtains at night for your home to retain its heat. The window treatments act as a buffer to keep out the cold air.
Repair cracks in the driveway, sidewalks and steps. Fixing cracks with a sealant prevents water from getting in. When water freezes in the cracks, it expands which can turn small cracks into big ones.
Be prepared. Consider stocking up on some deicing salt for inclement weather. If the power goes out, have a readiness kit of items on hand such as a rst aid kit, ashlights and batteries, battery-operated radio, bottled water, not perishable food items and a hand crank can opener to open canned food.
Angela purchases supplies to get her home ready for cooler weather.
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin SPOTLIGHT on Senior Concerns
Adding fber to your diet doesn’t have to be “rough”
By Mary Alice Gettings, Registered Dietician Penn State Extension, Beaver County
According to the US Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate, a healthy eating pattern can promote good health and lead to a longer, healthier life. If you knew that there was a type of food that could improve heart and colon health, help maintain a healthy weight, help manage diabetes and prevent chronic disease, wouldn’t you be interested?
Look no further than ber, something you likely include already in your everyday meals. Are you consuming enough? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020–2025, most adults should consume approximately 22 to 34 grams of ber per day. So, what exactly does that mean for your eating habits and meal preparation? For the salad-averse, ber can be more than spinach and other roughage. Here’s what kinds of ber you should include and how you can meet or exceed these numbers.
Whole or Minimally Processed Foods
Plant-based foods in their whole form are the best sources of ber and are naturally rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. For example, edible seeds and the skin of fruits and vegetables provide ber. Peeled, juiced or seeded fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, provide less nutritional bene t.
Refined grains—such as white bread, white pasta, white rice and sugary cereals—are extremely low in ber. While milling gives these grains a ner texture, it removes ber and nutrients, lowering their content of both.
Shopping for High-Fiber Foods
When shopping for high- ber foods, read the Nutrition Facts label to compare the ber content of foods. Stick to whole or minimally processed plant foods.
• For fruits and vegetables:
• Buy only as much fresh produce as you can use before it spoils.
• Keep a variety of frozen vegetables, without sauces and butter, and fruits, without added sugars, in your freezer.
• Remember that canned fruits and vegetables, including pineapple and tomatoes, last longer than fresh and are a quick and low-cost addition to meals.
For protein:
• Beans, peas and lentils cost less than a similar amount of other protein foods. Each of these is available in various forms including dried, canned and frozen.
• Keep your pantry stocked with a variety of nuts and seeds to add to your meals and snacks.
For whole grains:
• Look for bread that lists 100 percent whole wheat on the package or whole-wheat our or another whole grain as the rst ingredient on the ingredient list.
• Choose whole-grain pasta instead of pasta made with white our.
• Instead of white rice, select brown rice or try different grains like quinoa, bulgur, farro and barley to add variety to your meals.
• Consume at least half of all grains as whole grains which is about three ounces.
Meal Preparation
For breakfast, consider whole-grain options for cereal and bread that contain three or more grams of ber per serving. Look at the ingredient list to be sure the whole grain, such as whole wheat, whole oats and whole corn, is rst on the list. Add a few tablespoons of wheat bran or chopped walnuts or almonds to your favorite cereal for an added boost.
At lunch, top your salad with toasted nuts or seeds instead of croutons.
For snacks, concentrate on eating high- ber foods. Fresh fruits, raw vegetables, popcorn and whole-grain crackers are good options. Nuts, seeds or dried fruits are healthy, high- ber options, but are higher in calories.
For dinner, beans, peas and lentils in soups, stews, chili and salads offer meatless protein choices that add ber to your diet. Consider adding vegetables to these meals or any other entree. Add frozen mixed vegetables, fresh spinach or canned tomatoes to a pasta or rice dish.
And finally, eat fruits and vegetables which are rich in ber and loaded with vitamins and minerals. The current daily recommendation from MyPlate is to eat about 4.5 cups of vegetables and fruits each day. Set a goal of lling half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal.
Just remember, easy does it. If your ber intake has been low, gradually add dietary ber to avoid discomfort. This allows the natural bacteria in your digestive system to adjust to the change. Enjoy all of the possibilities that ber provides.
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin
PEER groups formed at two local facilities
The Beaver County Of ce on Aging Ombudsman Unit trained and graduated two new PEER groups at local longcare facilities. MJM Personal Care Home in Ambridge had its graduation June 11. The 10 graduates are planning to welcome new residents to the facility. Beaver Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Aliquippa had ve graduates at its July 10 celebration. They will be starting a resident store offering toiletries to snacks for residents who cannot get out to go shopping.
PEER means Pennsylvania’s Empowered Expert Residents, who are trained to self-advocate and empower
YOU CAN USE
• Be sure to use your Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers by November 30 at local farmer’s markets and farm stands for Pennsylvania-grown fruit and vegetables.
• Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 3. We will turn our clocks back one hour
their fellow residents to improve their quality of life and care in long-term care facilities. The PEER program is a partnership between residents, facility staff and the local Ombudsman. Ombudsmen Dawna Bott, Teresa Helbling and Jean Dobay conducted ve resident and one staff trainings. At their graduation ceremony, each PEER received a certi cate, badge, shirt and poster for their door.
Also, a PEER group has been at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph nursing home in Baden since 2023. They assist with the facility’s new hire orientation.
MJM Personal Care Home residents serving as PEERs are [frst row] Bob Hoffman, Martie Lee [second row] Michael Quinlisk, Mike Mussman, Marge Doughty, Lester Daugherty, Sandra Eder, Bill Smith, Lori Eckerle and Mimi McMichael.
The goal is to have a PEER program in all the personal care homes and nursing homes in the county. Contact the Ombudsman Unit at (724) 480-8589 or email Ombudsman@bcoa.us for information on the programs.
at 2 a.m. on November 3 to resume Standard Time. Sunrise and sunset will be one hour earlier that day. There will be more light in the morning and less light in the evening.
• Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024 will begin October 15 through December 7. This gives everyone with Medicare the opportunity to make changes to their prescription drug plans or health plans for coverage beginning January 1, 2025.
Enjoying their PEER graduation celebrations from Beaver Healthcare and Rehabilitation are [from left] Sandra Rishel, Elaine Ondilla, Ombudsman Dawna Bott, Trudi White, Lena Merscher and Cathy Koerner.
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin
Trualta: A guide to help you on your caregiver journey
The Beaver County Of ce on Aging Caregiver Support Program has acquired a membership in Trualta, a no-cost online educational platform to help caregivers. The goal is to help caregivers have access to training and resources to help you build skills and con dence to provide care at home for your aging loved ones.
Sometimes, caregivers can feel isolated or do not have others to reach out to for advice. Trualta is easy to use. You need either a computer, tablet or smartphone. Once you are registered, you have unlimited access to hundreds of articles, videos and scenario presentations from the Learning Library giving tips about caring for your loved one. These range from two minutes to two hours, which enables you to t this caregiver training when it works for you. You can read the article on your own or you can click an audio button to have the article read out loud for you.
The lessons include but are not limited to mobility and injury prevention, medication management, hospital to home, caregiver wellness, documents and decision making, personal care, communication changes, meaningful activities, dementia and Alzheimer’s, developmental disabilities, stroke, Parkinson’s, diabetes, heart health, lung health, care for children, depression, mental illness, end-of-life care and
Address: 1020 Eighth Ave.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (724) 847-2262 (local)
(888) 548-2262 (long distance)
TDD (724) 728-5700
Website: beavercountypa.gov/departments/of ce-on-aging
Beaver County Commissioners
Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman
Jack Manning
Tony Amadio
Protective Services for Older Adults
(724) 775-1786
(TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION - 24 HOURS)
healing caregiver burnout.
You can request to participate with a Trualta Care Coach, who will help you with one-on-one communication through video calls or email. The coach will help you develop plans as your needs change, teach you new skills and give support when you feel unsure.
Participants can connect with other caregivers through webinars where you can choose to participate and chat or to just listen. You may have your electronic device camera and microphone off during the sessions if you want privacy. Webinars are set on regular schedules and include Care and Share Show, Drop-In Caregiver Support Group, Anonymous Talk, Hope and Empowerment, Relax and Recharge, Dementia Caregiver Support Group, Anonymous Caregiver Support Group, Caring for Parents Support Group, Dementia Caregiving 101, and LGBTQ+Caregivers Support Group.
Local Beaver County resource information is loaded into the Trualta system. Caregivers in the BCOA Caregiver Support Program are eligible to participate. The Of ce on Aging will consider others who may bene t from using this platform. Contact the Caregiver Support Program Unit by email at csp@ bcoa.us or call (724) 847-2262 and ask for Teresa.
Ombudsman
(724) 480-8589
ombudsman@bcoa.us
(to report resident rights issues in nursing homes, personal care homes and long-term care services)
Services
• Information and Referral
• Care Management
• Bene ts / PA MEDI – Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight
• Pre-admission Assessment
• Caregiver Support Program
• Domiciliary Care
• Ombudsman
• Adult Day Care
• Home Delivered Meals
• Homemaker
• Personal Care
• Legal Services
• Protective Services
• Senior Centers
• Transportation
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin
Why do so many people continue to get scammed?
Each week, the Beaver County Of ce on Aging continues to be alerted that older adults have been scammed of their funds. Please stop and think before you give up your money to others.
• Scammers will use emotional tactics to exploit victims, fostering feelings of trust, friendship or love. They will do this by talking to you on the telephone or electronically through email or text messages.
• Scammers will say the situation is urgent and make someone feel unsafe or in danger. Then they will offer you a solution or a way to get to safety. This can cause you to make an impulsive decision. Scammers will make up a situation—like a bank account is at risk for closure, or you owe money for some unusual tax—and threaten that you will face legal trouble.
• Scammers may start with small requests to get a commitment from you. Then you may agree to larger demands to act consistently.
• Scammers will engage in a lot of casual, friendly conversation with to gain a lot of information about you. They will use this to get your commitment to their scheme. After staying on the line for long periods of time, the victim also becomes cognitively fatigued. This can make
the victim more open to suggestions of giving up passwords to accounts or giving access to your computer. This also can isolate people from friends or family who might recognize and counteract the scam.
Keep in mind that these people are not your friends or true love interests. They just are seeking funds from you.
Watch out for pressure tactics. If the conversation is moving too fast, remember that someone else’s problem is not yours to solve. Stop and run the problem past a colleague or family member for advice. Legitimate businesses have no problem with you doing this. If you are not sure about even the slightest detail, hang up the telephone call or do not respond to an email to text.
Are you interested in volunteering for the Beaver County Offce on Aging?
We have different opportunities available. For information, contact Jason Chalupiak at 724-847-2262.
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Circle of Friends
Senior Community Centers
Circle of Friends hosts fun activities and events!
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS CONWAY UPCOMING EVENTS
Daily Activities
• Monthly Blood Pressure Check: third Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m.
• Make It Take It Monday Crafts: every Monday of month, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
• Healthy Steps in Motion: every Monday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Bingo: every Monday, noon to 2 p.m. and every Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon.
• Crafts with Nicole: First Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.to noon.
• Green Thumb Gardening: Third Tuesday. 9:30 a.m. to noon
• Craft Class: Second and fourth Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon; variety of crafting at all skill levels
• Diamond Dot Crafts class: Second and fourth Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon
• Pinochle Tournament: First and third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Bowling with Seniors: Second Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
• Pokeno with donuts and muf ns: Fourth Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon
• Diamond Art Class and Holiday Crafts: Friday, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
• Healthy Steps in Motion: every Friday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Summer Events
• Lunch and Learn: September 16, 12:30 p.m., AmeriHealth will discuss Dental Health; November 18, 12:30 p.m., AmeriHealth will discuss Weight Management.
• Seniors for Safe Driving: October 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-register; fee is $17. For more information, call (724) 869-4224.
Conway Circle of Friends, located at 305 11th St., Lower Level, Conway, offers a variety of activities and events every Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (724) 869-4224.
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS NEW BRIGHTON UPCOMING EVENTS
Daily Activities
• Mondays and Fridays, Exercise with Connie, 9 a.m.
• Tuesdays, Bingo, 10 a.m.; Beginner Exercise, 11 a.m.; Left/Right/Center, 12:30 p.m.
• First and third Wednesdays, Breakfast, 9 a.m.; Po-Ke-No, 10 a.m.; Bible Study, 10 a.m.
• Second Wednesdays, Card Party, 10 a.m., $5
• Thursdays, Chair Yoga, 10 a.m.; Line Dance, 10:30 a.m.
• Fridays, Diamond Art, 11 a.m.
• September 10, Picnic and Music at Bradys Run Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• September 3, Lunch and Learn with Aetna, 11:30 a.m.
• September 24, Fall Bingo, 10 a.m., $5
• October 29, Halloween Party, 10 a.m., $5
• November 26, Thanksgiving Bingo, 10 a.m., $5
• Exercise room available daily
• Pool table available daily
Circle of Friends New Brighton 1851 Third Ave.
New Brighton PA 15066 Call or text (724) 846-1959
Unit 284
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin
570 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd
Rural King Corridor
Inside the Mall
Monaca, PA 15061
724-774-5654
Center Hours
Mon - Thurs 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Check out our website www.centeratthemall.net or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/centeratthemall
Exercise Classes
Member exercise classes are SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and Punch Pass eligible.
Chair Volleyball
Tuesday & Thursday at 11 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 1 p.m.
SilverSneakers Classic
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 11 a.m.
Yoga
(sitting/standing only; no floor activities)
Tuesday & Thursday at 10 a.m.
SilverSneakers Circuit
Thursday at 9 a.m.
Cardio Sculpt
Monday & Friday at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.
Belly Buster
Wednesday at 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.
Mix-It Up Cardio
Tuesday at 9 a.m.
30 Minutes of Strength
Tuesday at 8:15 a.m.
Clubs, Groups, & Amenities
Art Club
Use provided materials or bring your own projects. Meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bible Study
First and third Thursday of each month from 10 - 11 a.m.
Bingo
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. Cards are 25¢ each, payouts relative to number of players.
Café Area (always available)
Coffee, tea, and water. Donation of $1 is appreciated.
Caregiver Support Group
Meets the last Friday of each month from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Allows caregivers to share in a supportive environment.
Bus Trips
Overnight and day trips to various destinations. You must pre -register/pre-pay.
Computer Lab & Library (always available)
Computers with internet access. Computer and iPhone classes available throughout the year ($). Honor system library.
Crochet and Knitting Club
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fitness Center
Complete gym with staff on hand to provide instruction. Complimentary to SilverSneakers or Renew Active members. Self-pay options available for others.
Game Day
Every Wednesday 2 - 4 p.m. Games provided Genealogy Club
Meets first Tuesday of each month from 2 - 3 p.m. Discuss and exchange resources for discovering your family tree.
Mah-Jongg
Meets every Thursday from 12:30 - 3 p.m.
Line Dancing
Class meets Friday 10 - 11 a.m. ($)
Lunch
Nutritional lunches every day from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $3 donation for ages 60+; $6 fee for ages 50 -59. Must preregister one business day in advance.
Organ Club
Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. Note: this club is not for beginners, must have some experience. ($)
Pinochle Club
Every Thursday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pool Tables (always available)
The Center has two 8ft tables, all skill levels welcome. Shuffleboard Club
Tabletop version, meets every Tuesday from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
with Vintage Debbie Walking Down Memory Lane
By Debbie Smith Wagner
Classic cars are so popular because they’re like taking a sweet ride into the past with vintage wheels. The many fabulous car shows in our local communities allow us to indulge in remembrances of former eras when we cruised in true style. Let’s step back in time with these classic beauties and enjoy reading some fun memories from our readers.
What are your memories of cruising around in your car as a young person? What make/ model of car was it? Where did you go? What songs did you play while cruising?
“I bought my rst car in 1977, a red Dodge Colt with a 5-speed manual transmission. Not a muscle car by any means, but I loved to beat guys at a light when they thought I was ‘just a girl.’ Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was constantly blasting from the speakers.”
-Holly Mathias, Beaver County
“I grew up on what seemed like endless miles of backroads. I took a Chrysler Cirrus down most of them, blasting Skid Row or the rst three Metallica cassettes most of the time.”
-Tell Vickers, Beaver County
“A 1973 Plymouth Fury 3, 318 with glass packs, baby-blue convertible. Oh, it was clean. Wish I had it back.”
-Al Mazuch, Butler County
“My favorite was the white 1971 standard Corvette convertible that we bought when I rst got my driver’s license. It had a hard ragtop with blue seats.”
- Sabina Simpkins, Florida (formerly from Beaver County)
“A year after graduating from high school (1971) and saving as much as I could, I bought an AMC Javelin, sky blue with white racing stripes and white interior. I loved that car.”
-Kathy Royer, Ohio
“I dated a guy whose father owned a 1969 Camaro. He gutted it, built his own custom chassis/roll cage and installed a blower that ran on ethanol. I got to help him build parts
of it and learn how to properly pack his parachute. We went to drag strip loads of times and it was so much fun!”
-Jessie Faust, Butler County
“I learned how to drive in my parent’s 1993 Cadillac and my aunt’s Buick Century. I listened to local radio stations that played a variety of rock from the ’50s through the ’90s.”
-Alice Shaffer Bloom, Pittsburgh
“A powder-blue mustang convertible to Ault Park with WEBN blaring.”
-Marie Fritz, Cincinnati
“Cruising around south Florida in a 1960 Chevy Impala.”
-Ross Jennings, Pittsburgh
“I owned a 1960s Camaro in the 1980s. When I was a teenager, I used to cruise in my mother’s station wagon or my boyfriend’s El Dorado. I listened to a lot of disco, and in the 1980s, I loved all the songs that were popular of that time. Great memories!”
-Debbie Wagner, Beaver County
“Never drove but never had trouble getting a ride. My mate went from a ‘57 Chevy to a Harley Davidson XLCH Sportster to riding double in motocross until deemed too dangerous.”
-Judith Bridge, Ohio
“I drove our family’s station wagon, cruising up and down main street with my girlfriends packed in the car. That was the early ‘80s, so we were listening to Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi, for sure!”
-Lynn Mandel, Pittsburgh
Nettie Doutt Chaffee of Beaver County with her car, Herbie the Love Bug.
Library events
Upcoming Library Programs and Events
Beaver Area Memorial Library
Game Night for Adults
Monthly on the rst Saturday 1 P.M. Come play some games at the library and enjoy some laughs with new and old friends. Games provided by the library, or you can bring your own!
Knitting CLass
Every Thursday from 6-7:30 P.M. Open to everyone.
Chess Club
First and Third Thursday of each month 6 P.M
B.F. Jones Memorial Library Social Worker Office Hours
Weekly on Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
Our onsite social worker, Jennifer, is available to answer your questions & provide support when you need it most. Walk-ins welcome!
Chippewa Branch Library Book Club
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 P.M.
Enjoy discussing interesting titles. No reservations required. Call (724) 847-1450 for the book titles to be discussed.
Carnegie Free Library Beaver Falls Social Worker Wednesdays Wednesdays from 12-2 P.M.
Jessi specializes in Social Security, Medicare, government forms, and resume writing
Laughlin Memorial Library
Laugh-Learn-Quilt
First and third Mondays of each month, 11:30 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Work independently on your quilting projects and also teach others how to quilt. Adults only. Contact library for more details, as meeting times may vary.
Needlecrafters
Every Tuesday, 4 to 6 P.M.
Work independently on your needlecraft projects and also teach younger generations how to knit, crochet and do other needlework. All ages welcome
Tech2Evaluate
June 5, noon to 4 P.M.
Get instruction and assistance from technology specialists
at Tech2Elevate for using smartphones, laptops, tablets, as well internet searches and various software (using the library’s computer lab). All ages welcome
Writers and Poets
Second Thursday of each month, 4:30 to 6 P.M.
Bring your writing to work on and to be critiqued.
Monaca Public Library
Acrylic Painting for Adults
Second Wednesday of each month, 5 P.M.
Local artist Sabrina Carter leads free acrylic painting classes for adults.
Common Threads
Second Saturday of each month, 11 A.M.
Bring your needlepoint, crochet or knitting project. Share your tips and learn crafts from others. For adults and teens.
Monday Senior Movie Classics
Fourth Monday of each month, 2:30 P.M.
Enjoy an afternoon matinee of a classic movie geared toward seniors. Light refreshments provided.
Chess Club
Every 2 weeks on Saturday from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M.
Open chess play, all ages. Bring your own board or use one of the Library’s!
Adult Coloring Club
Monthly on the rst Wednesday from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
The library provides all coloring supplies. Its a relaxing time and always great conversation
New Brighton Public Library
Mystery Book Club
Every third Thursday 1 P.M.
Explore the thrilling world of mysteries with us at the Mystery Book Club! Whether you’re a passionate mystery enthusiast or someone who loves to unravel the twists and turns of a good detective story, our Mystery Book Club is the perfect t for you. Call the library to discover this month’s intriguing Book selection and join us for an enthralling literary journey! (724) 846-7991
Twisted Stitchers
Weekly on Tuesday 1 P.M.
Bring your crochet or knitting project. All ages welcome
Books that Cook
Every third Tuesday at 5:00 P.M.
Join us every third Tuesday at 5:00 P.M. for our monthly book club meeting. We’ll be discussing the book of the month and enjoying a delightful spread of food made from recipes found in the book. If you’re interested, please call the library to nd out which book we’ll be discussing (724) 846-7991. We’d love to have you join us for a cozy and enriching evening of literature and good food!
Now accepting applications for residency at Green Diamond Place!
Apartment A menities:
Spacious, one bedroom apartments
Rent is based on income
Fully equipped kitchen
Most utilities included in rent
24-hour emergency maintenance
Small pets welcome
Call or visit Green Diamond Place today!
Address: 379 Mellon Avenue Baden, 15005
Phone: 724-869-2080
Designed to meet the needs of adults 62 years of age and older.
Professionally managed by SeniorCare Network www.SrCareNetwork.org
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.
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Across
1. Off-kilter
5. Attraction near Orlando
10. Pre x meaning “ten”
14. Lecturer’s platform
15. ___ Triomphe, Paris
16. Yale grads
17. Broadcasts
19. Agents from D.C.
20. Southern African mammal that stands sentry
21. Assumed premise
22. Colorless, ammable gas
26. Cliched
30. Pillow ller
34. L’____ cosmetics
35. First word of Massachussetts’ motto
36. Airline watchdog org.
37. Southwestern gulch
39. Titan orbits it
42. Good, in Hebrew
43. Deer ____
47. Prospect
48. Splenda, e.g.
51. Make ___ of: botch
52. Pappardelle alternative
54. Offers a mortgage
57. Grows fungus
62. “Of wrath,” in a hymn
63. Envoy’s superior
66. Grouchy
67. About
68. Actress Sorvino
69. Pooh’s honey containers
70. City in the Ruhr Valley
71. Members of Cong.
Down
1. West of “Batman”
2. Roe v. ____
3. Fracture
4. River in France and Belgium
5. Corrode
6. Please, to the Bard
7. Injection units, for short
8. Words of praise
9. Parisian pronoun
10. Bucked
11. Continental Divide sign stat.
12. Suf x with fungi
13. Org.
18. “I Believe I Can Fly” singer 21.“ChineseDemocracy”band,tofans 23. Half of an eternal balance
24. Mormon group, for short
25. Shoes for wide feet
26. Gondolas and dories
27. Archer’s missile
28. Courage
29. Eye doctors’ org.
31. Not just decorative
32. Blemishes
33. Baby spoilers, often
38. Plow team
40. Takes advantage (of)
41. “Tiny” ukulele player
44. Gerund’s ending
45. Opposite of alt, in Hamburg
46. McDonaldland shake lover
49. Berry sources
50. Carol contraction
53. Jewish calendar month
54. Struggle with esses
55. Ending for switch
56. Maritime: Abbr.
58. River barriers
59. “What I Am” singer Brickell
60. Dog-eared
61. Madrid ladies: Abbr.
63. Bandage brand
64. Sue Grafton’s “___ for Malice”
65. Real estate ad abbr.
Beaver Valley Community Concert Association 2024-2025 Season
Concerts held at the Beaver Falls Middle School Auditorium
For more information contact Peggy McCullough 724-846-3203
Please visit our website www.bvcommunityconcert.org
Season Membership (all four concerts) Adults $70 Students $10
Tickets also sold at the door: Adults $25 Students $5 Cash or Check only
BEAVER FALLS PLAZA
1008 Seventh Ave., Beaver Falls (724) 843-4822
Two BR Vacancies Immediate Occupancy
• 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:
• 1 Person hh...$17,850 • 2 Persons hh...$20,400
Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $47,500; 2 Persons $54,300
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: $25,450 one person; $29,050 two persons
Francis A. Farmer Apartments
274 Friendship Circle, Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009
Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older
Accessible 1 bedroom apartments with equipped kitchens, A/C, balconies, 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:
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
