Butler County Senior News
February 2017 Volume 11, Number 5
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Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available in Butler County According to the Alzheimer ’s Association, nearly 10 million people care for someone with the disease in the United State alone, with many more affected worldwide. There’s no question that caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can take a somber toll on the physical and emotional health of the caregiver. If you are providing care for a loved one a form of
dementia, you know first hand that it can be a challenging task. But doing so can be much easier for the caregiver with some physical and emotional support from others who are in the same situation. Research from New York University has shown that counseling and support are good for easing the stress caregivers can experience.
So if you are a caregiver to someone with this disease, reach out and take advantage of one or more of the following resources. Support Groups: Right here in Butler County, Lifesteps of Western Pennsylvania offers an Alzheimer ’s Caregivers 2016 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Did you know that Medicare pays for many preventive services that can keep you disease-free and feeling good? Turn to page 7 to learn how preventive services like exams, shots, lab tests, screenings and more can detect health problems early on, when treatment works best. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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The first thing to know, is that if the patient has had a three day hospital stay as an admitted patient prior to entering the nursing home, Medicare will pay for the stay and the rehabilitation, subject to limits. Here is how it works.
The first 20 days are paid 100%. The next 80 days are paid partially, but there is an expensive co-pay per day. For many people, their supplemental insurance covers that copay. What happens if you successfully rehab and go home, and end up back in the hospital a couple of months later? The 100 day clock will reset and you will get another 100 days if there has been a 60 day gap between leaving the nursing home and the subsequent hospital admission. This is not unlimited, as there is a lifetime limit, but that is rarely a limit that anyone reaches. Alternatively, what happens if you are unable to return home by the end of the 100 days? At this point, Medicare quits paying and the patient must pay privately for care. With the average cost of care exceeding $8,900 per month in Pennsylvania, many families have trouble making ends meet.
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Most families in this situation should consult with an elder law attorney to understand how Medicaid benefits can be accessed to pay for care. The Medicaid rules are complex and require considerable planning.
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Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available in Butler County * Learn about available services to assist with caregiving.
Continued from page 1 Support Group for families struggling with the challenges of caring for a loved one with the disease. The support group provides opportunities for education, social events and information sharing. Members are typically referred by the Visiting Nurses Association, local rehabilitation centers, local hospitals, and from other participants. The Lifesteps Alzheimer’s Care and Caregivers Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Lifesteps Adult Day Health Services center, located at their Butler County Program Center at 383 New Castle Road in Butler.
For more information on joining, call (800) 225-2010 or visit lifesteps.net. Alzheimer’s Support Groups The Alzheimer’s Association sponsors caregiver support groups where individuals can connect with other families and caregivers who are dealing with the disease. Meeting with a group reduces feelings of isolation, provides techniques that can help ease the physical and emotional burden for both the diagnosed person and caregiver, and offers a chance to share practical ideas and feelings in a compassionate setting.
The group’s purpose is to: * Share personal feelings and frustrations concerning caring for a person with Alzheimer’s that you may not feel comfortable sharing anywhere else.
Elmcroft of Saxonburg: (724) 352-2827 Lifesteps: (724) 283-1010
* Provide links to other caregivers and an opportunity to learn more about the disease with positive ways to cope.
Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant: (724) 352-1571
* Give family members a break from the responsibility of caregiving and allow them to ask questions and gain valuable feedback from fellow members.
Saxony Health Center: (724) 352-9445
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Other Alzheimer’s Support Groups in Butler County.
Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry: (724) 779-5020 Sherwood Oaks: (724) 742-4651
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Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association offers a wealth of information and resources on its website, alz.org. By clicking on the “In My Area” tab, you can learn about educational workshops, programs and other services available right in your local communities. Helpline: The association has a Helpline that takes calls 24/7: (800) 272-3900. It is toll-free, convenient and confidential. It is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides:
4 an outlet for you to express your feelings and concerns to someone who understands your situation and can offer practical tips for coping; 4 ongoing, unconditional support during the course of the disease; 4 insight into the effects the disease will have on the afflicted person and his or her family; and 4 information on assessment centers, legal and financial issues, home care, adult day services, personal care homes, nursing homes and other resources in your community. Medic Alert Safe Return Program: The Alzheimer’s Association has partnered with Medic Alert to offer expanded services for Safe Return. The program is a nationwide identification program that assists in the safe return of individuals who wander and become lost. The Safe Return Program:
• offers assistance 24 hours a day, every day;
2 information and resource lists;
• immediately faxes a lost individual’s information to local law enforcement;
2 follow up, as needed.
• provides a toll-free number for citizens or law officials to call if an individual is found; and • offers registration for a fee, which includes an engraved identification bracelet or other I.D. jewelry. Call for fees. Care Consultation This service assists persons with Alzheimer’s or related dementias and their families in planning for and dealing with all aspects of the illness. Components of Care Consultation include: 2 assessment of needs; 2 assistance with planning and problem solving;
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Care Consultation is not case management, care management, counseling, crisis intervention or case advocacy, but part of it may identify the need for and refer families to appropriate agencies or persons that provide these services. Care coordinators are not trained to provide crisis intervention. Families with ongoing or extremely critical needs will be linked with resources in the community that are best able to support them. BCSN The Butler County Senior Resource Guide, published by Pittsburgh Senior News, includes an abundance of healthcare resources, including Alzheimer’s support. The guide can be accessed at pittsburghseniornews.com, right from the home page. Please note: The support group listing in the guide has been updated, the correct contact numbers are included on page 4.
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AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call 1 (888) 687-2277. County of Butler Area Agency on Aging: www.co.butler. pa.us/butler/. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 282-3008 or 1 (888) 367-2434. Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call 1 (800) 272-3900. Benefits Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org. An online questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits. COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.
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Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116.
– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more. Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it. 231 W. Diamond Street Butler, PA 16001
724-287-LIFE (5433) Call 711 for TTY Relay Services www.lutheranseniorlife.org/LIFE A Partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and Butler Health System
Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636. Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227. Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.longtermcare.state. pa.us. Provides long-term care information on available service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call 1 (866) 286-3636. BCSN
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Medicare’s “preventative services” can help you monitor your health and stay healthy By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News
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ou’ve probably heard it said a number of times, and it’s true: The best way to stay healthy is to lead a healthy lifestyle by exercising, eating well, not smoking and keeping your weight in check. Easier said than done? Well, did you know that Medicare can help you achieve this? Yes, Medicare pays for many preventive services that can keep you disease-free and feeling good. Preventive services— such as exams, shots, lab tests, screenings, counseling and education—can detect health problems early on, when treatment works best. These services can also help you monitor your health on an ongoing basis, and even keep you from getting certain diseases. Perhaps the best news of all is that many of these preventive tests, screenings and counseling sessions are free to Medicare recipients, with no copays or deductibles. What “preventative services” are covered?
* Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
* Glaucoma test
* Alcohol misuse screening
* Hepatitis B shots
* Annual wellness visit
* Hepatitis C screening
* Bone mass measurement
* HIV screening
* Breast cancer screening/mammogram
* Laboratory services
* Cardiovascular heart disease screening
* Lung cancer screening
* Cervical and vaginal cancer screening
* Medical nutrition therapy
* Colon colorectal cancer screening
* Obesity screening and counseling
* Depression screening
* Pneumonia shots
* Diabetes screening
* Prostate cancer screening
* EKG heart screening
* Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI) screening and counseling
* Flu shot
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Medicare provides preventive care to specifically stave off many of the diseases that can affect older adults. Services include:
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Medicare’s “preventative services” can help you monitor your health and stay healthy How to access your preventative health information
Continued from page 7 Start with a “Welcome to Medicare” or “Wellness” visit
It’s a good idea to register online at MyMedicare.gov. This will give you direct access to your preventive health information—24 hours a day, every day. You can track your preventive services, get a two-year calendar of the Medicare-covered tests and screenings you’re eligible for, and print a personalized “on-the-go” report to take to your next doctor’s appointment.
During the first 12 months that you have Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), Medicare will cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit. The visit is a great way to get current on important screenings and shots, and talk with your doctor about your family history. During this visit, your doctor will: 4 Record your medical and social history (alcohol or tobacco use, diet and activity level). 4 Check your height, weight and blood pressure. 4 Calculate your body mass index (BMI). 4 Give you a simple vision test. 4 Review your potential risk for depression and your level of safety. 4 Offer to talk with you about creating advance directives, legal documents that allow you to put in writing what kind of healthcare you would want if you were too ill to speak for yourself.
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Your doctor will also give you a written plan (or, checklist) for the screenings, shots and other preventive services you may need. When you make your appointment, let your doctor’s office know that you’d like to schedule your “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit. You pay nothing for this visit if your doctor or other healthcare provider accepts “assignment.” (Assignment is an agreement by your doctor, provider or supplier to be paid directly by Medicare, to accept the payment amount Medicare approves for the service, and not to bill you for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.) February 2017 • Butler County Senior News
If you’ve had Medicare Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get a yearly “Wellness” visit to develop or update a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and risk factors. This visit may include: 2 A health risk assessment and review of your medical and family history. 2 Developing or updating a list of current providers and prescriptions. 2 Height, weight, blood pressure, and other routine measurements. 2 Detection of any cognitive impairment. 2 Personalized health advice. 2 A list of risk factors and treatment options. 2 A screening checklist for appropriate preventive services. When you make your appointment, let your doctor’s office know that you’d like to schedule your yearly “Wellness” visit. Again, you pay nothing for this visit if your doctor accepts assignment.
For more information about Medicare preventive services, call (800) MEDICARE—(800) 633-4227—or visit Medicare.gov. TTY users can call (877) 486-2048. BCSN Tried and true ways to help prevent illness To stay healthy and help delay or prevent many diseases, take time to do the following. • Exercise. Do any physical activity that you enjoy for 20 to 30 minutes, five or six days a week. Talk to your doctor about the right exercise program for you. • Eat well. Eat a healthy diet of different foods, like fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains. Limit the amount of saturated fat you eat. • Keep a healthy weight. Watch your portions balance the number of calories you eat with the number you burn by exercising. • Don’t smoke. If you smoke, talk with your doctor about getting help to quit. • Get preventive services. Delay or lessen the effects of diseases by getting preventive services and shots.
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Senior Center events
_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: blood pressure at 10:30 a.m. February 7; mind matters series at 10:30 a.m. February 8; bingo at 10 a.m. and birthday celebration February 9; stroke support group and Valentines Day party February 14; bingo at 10 a.m. and last day for painting class February 16; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. February 21; bingo at 10 a.m. February 23; and Fat Tuesday Doughnut Day at 10 a.m. February 28. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: birthday celebration February 9; sweetheart bingo from 1 to 2 p.m. and Valentines Day party February 14; how to improve balance at 11 a.m. February 16; mind matters series at 10:30 a.m. and super marketing February 17; wellness Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. February 22; game day from 2 to 5 p.m. February 21, cost is $3; and leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. February 23. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.
program at 1 p.m. February 13; Valentines Day party at noon February 14; blood pressure screening at 11:15 a.m. February 16; med check at 1 p.m. February 20; wellness Wednesday breakfast club at 9 a.m. and $1 root beer floats at 12:30 p.m. February 22; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. February 23; mind matter series at 1 p.m. February 27; and winter blues party at noon February 28, cost is $5. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. February 2; leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. February 6; birthday celebration February 9; Wii bowling February 13; medication tune-up at 12:45 p.m. 16; wellness Monday breakfast club at 10 a.m. and book club at 10 a.m. February 20; mind matters series at 12:30 p.m. February 27. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: Groundhog Day celebration at 12:30 p.m. February 2; birthday party at 12:30 p.m. February 9; Valentines Day celebration at 10:30 a.m. February 14; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. February 16; wellness Wednesday breakfast club at 9 a.m. February 22; and Fat Tuesday Doughnut Day at 9 a.m. and mind matter series at 12:30 p.m. February 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440.
_ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: coffee and doughnut chat from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. February 7; blood pressure at 10 a.m., leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration February 9; Valentines Day party at 1 p.m. February 14; ice cream social at 12:30 p.m. and incontinence program at 1 p.m. February 15; wellness Wednesday breakfast club at 10 a.m. and mind matters series at 1 p.m. February 22. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414.
_ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: deep breathing yoga from 10 to 10:15 a.m. February 7; birthday celebration at 11:30 a.m. February 9; send a card to a friend day February 13; walk and talk from 9 to 9:15 a.m. and Valentines Day party February 14; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. February 16; chair volleyball from 10 to 10:15 a.m. February 21; blood pressure screening at 10 a.m. and winter blues party February 23; wellness Wednesday breakfast club at 9 a.m. and mind matters series at 10 a.m. February 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036.
_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: white afghan raffle starts February 1, cost is 3 for $1; breakfast waffles from 9 to 10 a.m. February 8; birthday celebration February 9; grief loss
_ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN February 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: 500 card party at 11:45 a.m. February 1; vision screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 7; birthday celebration and leadership council meeting at 11:30 a.m. February 9; Wheel of Fortune at 11:30 a.m. February 13; Valentines Day party at 11:30 a.m. February 14; mind matter series at 10 a.m. February 15; evening 500 card party from 5:30 to 9 p.m. February 21; wellness Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. February 22; and Mardi Gras party at 11:30 a.m. February 28, bring a shirt to tye-dye. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392.
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February Menu for senior centers
Wednesday, February 1: Barbecue pulled pork, rice and black beans, coleslaw, fruit. Thursday, February 2: Grilled chicken Caesar salad, navy bean soup, pears. Friday, February 3: Ham and scalloped potato casserole, braised cabbage, green beans, strawberry ice cream. Monday, February 6: Roast turkey, stuffing, baby carrots, applesauce. Tuesday, February 7: Spaghetti and meatballs, mixed greens, peaches. Wednesday, February 8: Cheeseburger, cauliflower soup, fruit. Thursday, February 9, Birthday menu: Baked vegetable lasagna, mixed green, cupcake. Friday, February 10: Baked pollock, baked potato, beets, fruit salad. Monday, February 13: Sloppy Joe sandwich, cheesy potato soup, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, February 14: Chicken, Lyonnaise potatoes, broccoli, cheesecake.
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Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging
Serving you: About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home. Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA How may we help you? • Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services
Wednesday, February 15: Shepherd’s pie, peas and carrots, coleslaw, pears.
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Thursday, February 16: Sweet sausage, redskin potatoes, green beans, sausage roll, ice cream.
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Friday, February 17: Lasagna, mixed greens, applesauce. Monday, February 20: Baked swiss steak, creamed potatoes, vegetable medley, butterscotch pudding. Tuesday, February 21: Turkey pot pie, coleslaw, fruit salad. Wednesday, February 22: Stuffed steak bricole, whipped potatoes, carrots, gelatin. Thursday, February 23, Breakfast for lunch: Omelet, sausage, potatoes, fruit. Friday, February 24: Breaded fish sandwich, cheesy bacon and chive potatoes, green beans, pineapple and oranges. Monday, February 27: Pepper steak, parsley noodles, baby carrots, pears. Tuesday, February 28: Beef stew, mixed greens, applesauce. February 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: co.butler.pa.us/butler Email: aaainfo@co.butler.pa.us
Create special memory with the grandchildren at one of these local performances
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re you looking to do something fun, budget-friendly and local with your grandchildren, something that will create a special memory for years to come? Consider checking out one of the many performances being offered right here in Beaver County at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland. The shows are both kid-friendly and truly enjoyable for adults of all ages. Upcoming performances include: Shrek, The Musical, March 31 to April 2, and April 7 to 9 Peter Pan, April 28 to 30 and May 5 to 7 The Hunchback of Notre Dam, June 16 to 18, and June 23 to 25 American Celebration, July 1 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is located minutes from downtown Beaver, Beaver Valley Mall and I-376 West. Special accommodations can be made for groups, including reserved lounge areas, bus/van parking, and thank you gifts for all attendees. To arrange a group, call Judy at (724)
576-4644, ext. 1496. . To learn more about the performances or to purchase tickets, call (724) 576-4644, ext. 2 or visit lincolnparkarts.org.
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February 10, 2017 7:30 PM | MainStage Theater | Tickets $20-$45
Your eyes and ears will be amazed by the unbelievable Bo Wagner in his Frank Sinatra tribute performance. Bring your favorite Sinatra fans for an unforgettable evening. Bo will entertain you with that same smooth, heartwarming, and confident presence inspired by Old Blue Eyes himself.
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Entertainments and Events • Looking to surprise your sweetheart for Valentines Day? For $50 your someone special will receive 2 songs by the Greater Harmony Chorus ensemble at the location of your choice, a long stemmed rose and a chocolate sampler. To schedule, call Leslie at (412) 606-7963. • The Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Great Romantics at 7:30 p.m. February 4 at Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit butlersymphony.org. • The 7th annual Winterfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 4 at Moraine State Park Moraine State Park, South Shore, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville. Call (724) 368-9185 or visit morainepreservationfund.org. • The Butler AM Rotary will present the second annual Butler Carved in Ice and chili cook-off from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 11 at Diamond Park,
Main St., Butler. Blocks of ice will be transformed into one-of-a-kind works of art to be displayed in Diamond Park until winter’s end. Call (724) 496-1472 or visit butleramrotary.com. • Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, presents Home Sweet Home: Backyard Maple Sugaring from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. February 11. Here’s an opportunity for adults who want to try making their own tasty maple syrup. This workshop is designed to inspire and enable participants to do just that. An optional tour of Jennings’ sugar bush will follow from 1 to 2 p.m. The program is free, with equipment available to purchase. Registration is required by February 4, and space is limited. Call (724) 794-6011 or visit events.dcnr.pa.gov. • Susan Walker Art, 1263 Perry Highway, Portersville, offers the following classes: Watercolor Backgrounds from 10:30 a.m.
to noon February 18. Susan will guide you in watercolor techniques you will be able to use in your sketchbooks. Cost is $18; Connecting with Greeting Cards you Draw from 10:30 a.m to noon February 25. Use simple line and pattern techniques to draw nature themed images and accent a note card. Cost is $10; and Page Layouts and Designs Journals from 10:30 a.m. to noon March 18. Explore page design for sketchbooks and journals to ‘change it up’ at times. Adding more variety and design elements to your art journals, planners and sketchbooks. Cost is $18. Call (724) 2722146 or visit susanwalkerart.wordpress. com/classes/. • The Strand Theater Initiative, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople, presents Queens of Pure Country February 18 with showtimes at 2 and 8 p.m. Josie ‘Patsy Cline’ Waverly pays tribute, not to one, but to eight legendary voices, including Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and
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Tammy Wynette. Tickets are $20 or $25. Call (724) 742-0400 or viist thestrandtheater.org.
Greetings! We’d like to introduce our company, Urso Bus, LLC, a family-owned company based in Shaler Township. Our business was founded on the motto that we wanted to provide safe and reliable transportation at a reasonable price. Throughout our 15 years of service, we are proud to have served the senior community by taking them on day trips to places such as Rivers Casino, Wheeling, The Meadows and more. Older adults are our niche but we serve everyone. Call us to schedule an individual or group trip.
• The Cherry Pie Hike will take place at 8:45 a.m. February 25 at Jennings Environmental Center, Route 528, Slippery Rock. The annual hike commemorats George Washington’s birthday with history and cherry pie. Nature walks will be led by Jennings staff and are scheduled for 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1pm and last 45 minutes. History walks will be led by Washington Trail volunteers and are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. and last 30 minutes. These walks include re-enactments of Washington 1753 attempted musket shot. Donations appreciated, reservations suggested. Call (724) 738-4964 or visit washingtonstrail.org.
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• Eddie Manion’s 65th Birthday Bash will take place at 7 p.m. February 25 at The Strand Theater Initiative, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. Eddie and special guest Joe Grushecky will present an all-new show to celebrate Eddie’s birthday milestone. Cost is $30. Call (724) 742-0400 or visit thestrandtheater.org.
• The 9th annual Shamrock Shuffle will take place March 18 in downtown Harmony, German Street. Race Registration will be held at Grace Church of Harmony, 538 Main St., Harmony. Race options include; half marathon at 7:30 a.m.; 5K at 10 a.m.; one mile at 10:45 a.m. Post race party, food and awards at 11:30 a.m. Call (724) 321-4265 or visit getfitfamilies. com. BCSN
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free bus trip is planned for WWII and Korean War Veterans to visit their Memorials in Washington, DC. May 18. This one day trip departs early and returns between 9 and 10 p.m. Departure points are Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Box lunch and dinners are provided as well as snacks and drinks. There is a registered nurse on each bus. Wheelchairs provided upon request. For more information or to make a reservation, call (724) 7093614. All donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Bus Trip and mail to Wesbanco Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, Pa. 15009, Attn: Heather N. Seating is reserved for veterans only. BCSN
10 good reasons to travel with Urso Bus (besides going on a Casino day-trip for free!) • You get back at least what you pay in free play! • Groups of 20+: we pick up at your location! • Our CDL-certified drivers are so friendly! • You will have fun! • Even if you don’t gamble, it’s a beautiful day to get out for the day, especially in winter! • It’s so fun to people-watch! • Seniors are our specialty—so many satisfied customers! • You sit and chat and we will drive • Buses are NEW, comfortable and clean. • It is a good day for a good day!
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• Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony Idol will take place at 7:30 p.m. March 4 at the Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. Enjoy popular music performed by TV sensations Matt Giraud, LaKisha Jones and Haley Scarnato from Fox’s “American Idol.” Cost is $20. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit butlersymphony.org.
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6. Who has hosted the award show the most times? __________________________________________________
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To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Butler County Senior News.
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Congratulations to Bob Chess who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Six; 2. Appalachian; 3. Hershey; 4. Kane; 5. Forbes Field; 6. Susquehanna; 7. Philadelphia; 8. Joe Montana; 9. Williamsport; 10. Mount Davis
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• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 14 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)
Serving the Community Since 1967
• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those needing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs. • BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients. • We operate 11 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day. • Reduced rates are available for members.
Butler Ambulance Service • 106 First Street Butler, PA 16001 • (724) 283-4385
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