Butler County Senior News
June 2018
Volume 12, Number 8
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Mike Shook, U.S. Air Force and Army Reserve Veteran gets help from a personal trainer at the Wellness Center in Butler.
Wellness Center in Butler provides personal trainer and free fitness classes for veterans VA Butler Healthcare’s Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program now offers veterans the opportunity to work one-onone with a personal trainer
in its Wellness Center at the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center. “I love motivating people to take charge of their
health by introducing them to exercise at the Wellness Center,” says Michelle Kovach, VA Butler’s personal Continued on page 4
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Healthy Steps for Older Adults is a free program that instructs seniors on fall prevention. It takes place at the Butler Library. Check it out! Wishing all dads a Happy Father’s Day!
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ary Gibbons Big Band will perform at Concordia in Cabot, 148 Marwood Rd., on the Haven 2 patio, at 6 p.m. June 3. The Gibbons Big Band specializes in swing music from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Listeners enjoy singing along according to the Gibbons and they love the nostalgia that the music creates. Concordia will also present the East Winds Symphonic Band at 6 p.m. July 22. Concerts are free and open to the public, compliments of Concordia Lutheran Ministries. If you cannot attend the concert on June 3, you can catch the Mary Gibbons Big Band on the following dates: June 12, at 6:30 p.m. Alameda Park, Odd Fellows Pavilion; August 2 at 7:30 p.m. Butler Intermediate High School; and September 8 at 12:30 p.m. Saxonburg Arts Festival.
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Wellness Center in Butler provides personal trainer and free fitness classes for veterans Continued from page 1 trainer for veterans. “Fitness is about so much more than exercise though. It is an impulse for positive change and it affects every aspect of your life. I encourage veterans to take a step into the Wellness Center. It just might be the most important decision they make.” Michelle is a certified personal trainer that works at VA Butler through a contract with the YMCA in Butler. She is available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Wellness Center. The center also offers full gym equipment and free weekly fitness classes such as cardio, yoga, martial arts and meditation.
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Harold “Mike” Shook, a US Air Force and Army Reserve veteran, uses the Wellness Center and personal trainer services regularly. “Without the personal trainer, I would have tried to develop my own workout, but I don’t understand how the exercises work my body or what exercises work well for me and Michelle helps me work my core, which I really need,” he says. “I am strengthening my abdominal muscles. I can now function at a much higher level.” John “Jack” Neudorfer, a Navy veteran who is visually impaired, appreciates the support and guidance Michelle provides. “Even though I can’t see, Michelle makes the sun shine every day! Without her, I wouldn’t be doing the core and balance exercises that are really helping me.” Army veteran Roderick “Rod” Claypoole has been utilizing the personal trainer services as well. “The Wellness Center is fantastic especially for us ‘old fellas’!” he says. “It does me good to come here. I have a membership to a gym, but I don’t go there because there is no one there to help me. I have a prosthetic leg and Michelle helps me a lot. She set me up with a workout routine.” Veterans must pre-register before participating at the Wellness Center or in the free fitness classes. For more information about the Wellness Center or personal trainer services, contact the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program manager at (878) 271-6484. BCSN
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Jack Neudorfer, Navy Veteran.
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Butler County Area Agency on Aging hosts free Healthy Steps for Older Adults fall prevention workshop By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News First, we’ll give you the facts … then some good news. Yes, it’s true that more than one-third of US adults age 65 and older suffer a fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury related emergency department visits for older adults and the major cause of hip fractures. Falls are responsible for more than half of all fatal head injuries and are the leading cause of injury deaths among seniors, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Okay, now the good news: Seniors in Butler County have access to a free educational program, called Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA), that can go a long way in helping to prevent falls. The workshop – which takes place Tuesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – is being hosted by the Area Agency on Aging. The venue is the Butler Library, located at N. McKean Street in Butler.
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“This popular program is making all the difference in motivating our county seniors to avoid falls and remain active,” says Brittany Buzzelli, Health and Wellness program coordinator with the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. “Falling is a very serious problem, which is why these workshops are so vital. We highly recommend that anyone age 50 or older come to the workshop and learn all they can.” The program covers fall prevention and staying active. Participants learn about risk indicators, including alcohol and tobacco use, medications, depression June 2018 • Butler County Senior News
and stress as well as shopping, cooking and eating habits. Seniors are also encouraged to talk to their doctors about problems such as dizziness, not being as steady on their feet and osteoporosis, which increases the chance of broken bones resulting from a fall. Other topics include bathroom and kitchen safety, safety on stairways, taking “wiggle breaks”, foot care and foot wear, balance basics, doing things safely and what to do if you have a fall. Participants are encouraged to stay for the entire workshop. A four-week, follow-up phone interview will take
place during the fourth week of July to gauge if participants have changed their habits or experienced any falls since the workshop. Each participant receives a comprehensive 64-page guide to take home after the workshop. So come on out to the Butler Library! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, including your balance. BCSN HSOA is free and open to first-time Butler County participants ages 50 and older. Preregistration is required. To register or learn more, call the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282-3008. Registration deadline is Friday, June 22.
The history of Healthy Steps Healthy Steps for Older Adults (HSOA) was developed in 2005 through a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the University of California at Berkeley. In Butler County, PDA subcontracts with the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, which works with senior provider agencies to deliver HSOA programs throughout the county. The award-winning statewide program offers resources, tips and demonstrations on how to create a safer home, an awareness of movements to prevent falls that can lead to serious medical problems, simple easy balancing and strength building exercises, and other techniques that can keep adults ages 50 and older “more fit and fine” for years to come. The main goals of the program are to: * Assess an individual’s risk of falling. * Reduce the risk of falling. * Learn new exercises. * Build strength, especially in the lower body. * Increase flexibility to improve movement. * Improve overall balance. * Provide a follow-up assessment at the end of the program.
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Healthy Steps for Older Adults Fall Prevention Program
Presented by the Butler County Area Agency on Aging Tuesday, June 26 from 10:00AM.—2:00 P.M.
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steps that you can take to diminish your risk of a fall, 218 N McKean St, Butler, PA 16001 and conduct individual “Fall Risk” assessments At this informative and interactive workshop, we will discuss To register, contact the Area Agency on Aging steps that you can take to diminish your risk of a fall, 724-282-3008 and conduct individual “Fall Risk” assessments
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Farmers Market Voucher distribution sites and schedule Butler Senior Center 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora. Friday June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Saxonburg Fire Hall 290 Horne Ave., Saxonburg Friday, June 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Cranberry Township Senior Center Cranberry Township Municipal Building 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township Monday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lafayette Apartments 302 S. Main St., Butler Monday, June 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Evans City Senior Center Ritzert Hall 426 E. Main Street, Evans City Tuesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Butler Arbors Apartments 200 Lincoln Ave., Butler Tuesday, June 5 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Slippery Rock Senior Center Slippery Rock Municipal Building 52 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock Wednesday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Chicora Senior Center Moose Lodge Hall Basement 117 W. Slippery Rock St., Chicora Wednesday, June 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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Mt. Chestnut Senior Center Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church 727 W. Old Route 422, Butler Monday June 11, 10 a.m. to noon.
Gray Stone Manor Apartments 204 E. Water St., Slippery Rock Monday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to noon Cliffside Apartments 325 S. McKean St., Butler Monday, June 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Mars Senior Center Penn Mar Plaza Gilkey Dr., Mars Tuesday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to noon Maple Court Apartments 214 S. High St., Zelienople Tuesday, June 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. South East Senior Center Winfield Township VFC 200 Brose Rd., Cabot Thursday, June 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Rolling Road Regency 100 Rolling Rd., Cranberry Township Thursday, June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Terrace Apartments 111 S. Cliff St., Butler Monday, June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Park Manor Apartments Alameda Rd., Butler. Thursday June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Glade Run Church Route 8 South, Valencia Tuesday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Butler County Area Agency on Aging 111 Sunnyview Circle, Ste., 101, Butler In office distribution from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 1 through September 28. While supplies last (Note: Agency closed June 14, July 4 and September 3).
East Butler Borough Building 1105 Randolph Ave., East Butler Tuesday, June 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 2018 • Butler County Senior News
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Senior Center events
_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Farmer’s Market Voucher from 9 a.m. to noon June 1; Yard Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2; Father’s Day Celebration with Health America at 10:30 a.m., Leadership Meeting at 11:45 a.m. and Birthday Party June 14; Summer Celebration with United Health Care from 11 a.m. to noon and Evening Card Party from 5 to 8 p.m. June 19, (cost for card party is $5); and Author Isabelle Stephens will talk about surviving the 1958 tornado in Eldorado, KS. at noon June 22. Call for daily activities. The center hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: Cheese Day June 5; Farmer’s Market Voucher from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 6; Peanut Butter Cookie Day June 12; Bingo with Wayne at 10 a.m., Birthday Party Celebration and Father’s Day Recognition June 14; Leadership Meeting at 10 a.m. and Ice Cream Soda Day from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. June 19; Bingo with United Health Care from 10 to 11 a.m. June 21; and Bingo with Wayne at 10 a.m. June 28. Call for daily activities. The center hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.
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_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: Farmer’s Market Voucher from 9 a.m. to noon June 4; Baby Boomer Recognition Day June 5; Estate Planning with New York Life at 11 a.m. June 7; Brain Health with UPMC at 11 a.m., Birthday Celebration and Father’s Day Celebration June 14; Open House at 10:30 a.m. June 20; Adult Day and Benefits with Lutheran Senior Services at 10:30 a.m. June 21; Wellness Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. June 27; and Leadership Council Meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 28. Call for daily activities. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: Farmer’s Market Voucher from 10 a.m. to noon and Doughnut Chat from 10 to 11 a.m. June 5; Ice Cream Social with United Health Care from 12:30 to 1:30 a.m. June 13; Leadership Meeting at 1 p.m. and Birthday Celebration June 14; and Nautical Nature Evening Boat Ride with Steak Dinner June 30. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414. June 2018 • Butler County Senior News
Senior Express _ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Snack Bingo at 1 p.m. June 5; Hand Fan Craft at 1 p.m. June 7; Movie Day at 1 p.m. June 12; Monthly Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. June 13, cost is $5; Birthday Party at noon June 14; Gift Card Bingo at 1 p.m. and Farmer’s Market Vouchers June 19; Summer Celebration at 11:45 a.m. June 21; Movie Day at 1 p.m. June 25; Leadership Council Meeting at noon and Ice Cream Social with United Health Care June 28. 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: Leadership Council Meeting at 12:30 p.m. and United Health Care Ice Cream Social at 12:30 p.m. June 4; Blood Pressure Screenings at 11 a.m. June 7; Farmer’s Market Voucher from 10 a.m. to noon June 11; Birthday Celebration and Father’s Day Celebration June 14; Bible Study at 12:30 p.m. June 18; and AARP Fraud Bingo at 10:15 a.m. June 25. Daily activities include bingo and cards at 10 a.m. Mondays; and games and 50/50 raffle Thursdays. 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: Farmer’s Market Voucher from 10 a.m. to noon June 6; Blood Pressure Screenings at 11 a.m. June 7; Birthday Celebration and Father’s Day Celebration June 14; and Leadership Council Meeting at noon June 21. Daily activities include: Exercise at 10 a.m.; Mahjong at 9 a.m.; and Bingo at 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursday. Pranayama is offered at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Art Club is offered at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: Leadership Meeting at 10 a.m. June 5; Birthday Celebration at 11:30 a.m. June 14; Farmer’s Market Vouchers from 10 to 11 a.m. June 21; Wellness Tuesday Breakfast at 9 a.m. June 26; and Open House June 26; appetizers at 9 a.m. and entertainment by Mr. Sixties from 10 a.m. to noon, RSVP by June 21. Daily activities include Nickel Bingo at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and Cards from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. BCSN
Butler County Area Agency on Aging June Menu for senior centers
Senior Express The Butler County Area Agency on Aging
Serving you:
Friday, June 1: Spaghetti and meatballs, Italian green beans, peaches. Monday, June 4: Roasted pork loin, stuffing, whipped potatoes, green beans, cookie. Tuesday, June 5: Egg omelet, sausage patty, banana. Wednesday, June 6: Veal marsala, bowties, broccoli and carrots, pears. Thursday, June 7, Fan Favorite Day: Baked crab cake, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fruit. Friday, June 8: Antipasto salad, wedding soup, peaches.
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.
Monday, June 11: Pineapple glazed ham, whipped sweet potatoes, coleslaw, chocolate pudding.
Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat
Tuesday, June 12: Beef stroganoff, bowties, mixed vegetables, fruit. Wednesday, June 13: Chicken Caesar salad, mixed greens, minestrone soup, peaches.
Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA
Thursday, June 14, Birthday menu: Stuffed pepper, whipped potatoes, carrots, strawberry cake. Friday, June 15: Club sandwich, cream of broccoli soup, applesauce. Monday, June 18: Pork carnita taco, rice, corn, melon.
How may we help you? • Community Services for Older Adults and their families • Home and Community Based Services • PDA Waiver Services
Tuesday, June 19: Sweet and sour meatballs, noodles, Hawaiian coleslaw, pears. Wednesday, June 20: Chicken, spinach and cranberry salad, mixed greens, pickled beets, cookie. Thursday, June 21, Father’s Day special: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, green beans, apple pie. Friday, June 22: Steak sandwich, ranch seasoned potatoes, fruit. Monday, June 25: Salisbury steak, cheesy whipped potatoes, peas, brownie.
Access to Services • Information and Referral • Assessment • Care Management
For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001
Tuesday, June 26: Chicken primavera, pasta, tossed salad, pears.
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 27: Orange glazed pork loin, vegetable rice pilaf, cauliflower, applesauce.
(724) 282-3008 Phone: (888) 367-2434
Thursday, June 28: Sausage pizza, tossed salad, peaches.
Website: co.butler.pa.us/butler
Friday, June 29: Creamy chicken salad croissant, tomato soup, fruit.
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Entertainments and Events • The Cranberry Township 55+ Club (formerly known as the Cranberry Township Senior Citizens Club) celebrated its 47th anniversary last month with a day of special programs, which included fellowship and light refreshments. The club is open to all adults ages 55 and older in the Cranberry Township area. It meets regularly at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of most months at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, when not on away outings. Members enjoy a variety of social and educational experiences with other older adults, include day trips to points of interest around the area, luncheons, picnics and more. Please note that the club is separate from the Cranberry Senior Center. To learn more about the club, call Bill Shaner at (724) 776-1933. • Keenagers meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except for November and December when adjustments are made for the holidays).
Meetings are held at noon for a luncheon, the program begins at 1 p.m. Meals are provided for all meetings except for the June picnic. Rolls, butter and decaf coffee are always provided. Bring your own table setting. A $5 donation per person is requested. Meetings are held at Portersville Presbyterian Church, 1297 Perry Hwy., Portersville. For information on meals and programs, call Joan Courtney at (724) 865-2845; for travel information, call Peg Stickel at (724) 368-3225. To reach the church, call (724) 368-8050. • The Zen Meditation Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Historic 1875 Opera Hall at the Center of Harmony, 253 Mercer St., Harmony. All are welcome to attend; everything is provided. No experience required. Donations are appreciated, suggested donation is $20. Call (724) 400-6044 or visit thecenterofharmony.com.
• The Keystone Button Club of Western PA will sponsor the annual Button Bonanza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 at Bakerstown United Methodist Church, 5760 william Flynn Hwy., Gibsonia. Come shop, study and learn about your buttons. Admission is free; lunch is available to purchase. Table rental is $10. Call (724) 335-2435 or visit keystonebuttonclub.com. • The Seven Fields ninth annual Community Days Carnival will take place June 7, 8 and 9 at Seven Fields Town Park, 380 Castle Creek Dr., Seven Fields. Enjoy live music by Velveeta on Friday and Dancing Queen on Saturday. There will also be fireworks on Saturday provided by Pyrotecnico. Visit sevenfields.org. • The Zelienople Area Public Library presents the Summer Wine Walk in Harmony from 5 to 9 p.m. June 9 on Mercer St., Harmony. Enjoy sampling
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– A Partnership in Caring – LIFE offers comprehensive medical care, adult day services and homecare to help older adults, age 55 and older, live at home. Services include all medical care, prescription coverage, physical therapy, transportation and more. Contact us for assistance in determining your eligibility for the program. You may qualify and not even realize it. 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
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Entertainments and Events wines and other beverages while strolling through Historic Harmony. Cost is $25 per person. Contact the library at (724) 452-9330 for more information.
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• St. Richard Church, 3841 Dickey Rd., off 910, Gibsonia, will host an Indoor Rummage sale of quality, gently-used merchandise from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 and from 9 a.m. to noon June 9. Most of the merchandise will be half priced all day on Saturday. Donations include furniture, collectibles, home décor, kitchenware, holiday décor, wall art, books, toys, jewelry and accessories, tools, electronics, sports, pet supplies and much more. Proceeds will benefit parish-wide initiatives including youth ministry programs. For details, call (724) 4441971 or visit saintrichardparish.org.
• Come out to Alameda Park House, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler, for Painting in the Park from 6 to 8 p.m. June 20. Have you always wanted to paint, but never learned how or weren’t that good? You don’t have to be, instructor Sandra Maxwell will help you paint a wonderful masterpiece step-by-step. Cost is $30 per person. Call (724) 284-5383. • The 24th annual Cruise-a-Palooza will be held from 11 a.m. to dusk June 23 at Butler Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. Join the Rodfathers of Butler for the biggest car cruise of the year. DJs, dash plaques, vendors, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, special entertainment and more. Visit therodfathers.com. • The Big Butler Fair will take place June 29 through July 7 at Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. Come out to enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. Daily activities include a petting zoo, camel rides, butterfly exhibit, shooting on horseback exhibition, tiger show, clowns, blacksmith show, Dennis Beach Chainsaw carving and much more. Call (724) 865-2400 or visit bigbutlerfair.com. • Zelienople’s Community Day will take place July 4 at Zelienople Community Park, 402 East Beaver St., Zelienople. Start the day by participating in the Firecracker 5K. For the 11 a.m. parade down Main Street, position your chair along the parade route and cheer on your favorite float. There will be plenty of activities for the whole family. The night will conclude with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Call (724) 452-0231 or visit myzeliepark.org. BCSN
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DOWN 1 “Funny!” 2 Love god 3 Friend 4 Holmes’ creator 5 Deviation 6 “You’ve got mail” co. 7 Void 8 “Frasier,” to “Cheers” 9 Mountainous area of Afghanistan 10 Landed 11 Schnozz 16 Gloom 20 Disney deer 23 Lawyers’ org. 24 Designer Claiborne 25 Time near a deadline 27 Russian jet 29 Eg. and Syr., once 30 Caustic cleaner 32 Turns on the charm 34 Tidy type 37 Nev. neighbor 39 Actress Helgenberger 42 Maestro Zubin — 44 Increased 45 Japanese soup 46 Muscat’s land 48 Cast a ballot 49 — uproar 50 Literary reps 53 Crew tool
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• Whispering Pines Festival in the Woods will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17 at Whispering Pines Farm, 201 Winsome Lane, Cabot. This bi-annual festival features antique dealers, artisans and many vendors that take pride in their products. Call (724) 568-7463 or visit whisperingpinesfarmpa.com.
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Senior Resources
Begin with “SW”
Begin with the letters “SW”; add them to the beginning of the word suggested by the clue to form a new word. Answer each one correctly for a chance to win $30 cash. Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues affecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy reference for information that you may need now or in the future. AARP: 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. Alzheimer’s Association: 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 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): compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call 1 (800) 692-7462.
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1. SW + consume = perspire. __________________________________ 2. SW + confuse = wrap an infant in cloth. __________________________________ 3. SW + permit = ingest food. __________________________________ 4. SW + hearing organ = use profanity. __________________________________ 5. SW + chemical symbol for silver = loot, plunder. __________________________________ 6. SW + upper appendage = huge group of bees. __________________________________ 7. SW + preposition used to indicate where or when = hit with a quick, sharp blow. __________________________________ 8. SW + abbreviation for stomach muscles = mops the deck. __________________________________ 9. SW + building addition = become larger. __________________________________
County of Butler Area Agency on Aging: co.butler. pa.us/butler/. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call (724) 282-3008 or 1 (888) 367-2434.
10. SW + device that increases volume of sound (abbrev) = marsh, bog. __________________________________
Eldercare Locator: eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and programs of interest for older adults. Call 1 (800) 677-1116.
To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, 8280 Tanglewood Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our drawing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Butler County Senior News.
Government Benefits: GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call 1 (800) 333-4636. Medicare: medicare.gov. The official government site for Medicare consumer information. Call 1 (800) 633-4227. Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: 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
Name_____________________________________________ Address___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age_____________ Congratulations to Donna Miller who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. Robin; 2. Crow; 3. Finch; 4. Eagle; 5. Vulture; 6. Flamingo; 7. Duck; 8. Crane; 9. Cardinal; 10. Hummingbird; 11. Hawk; 12. Heron; 13. Loon; 14. Swan; 15. Woodpecker; 16. Owl; 17. Sparrow; 18. Pelican; 19. Goose; 20. Chicken; 21. Parrot.
How many?? Four men are in the hospital waiting room because their wives are having babies. A nurse approaches the first guy and says, “Congratulations! You’re the father of twins.” “That’s odd,” answers the man. “I work for the Minnesota Twins!” A nurse then yells the second man, “Congratulations! You’re the father of triplets!” “That’s weird,” answers the second man. “I work for the 3M company!” A nurse goes up to the third man saying, “Congratulations! You’re the father of quadruplets.” “That’s strange,” he answers. “I work for the Four Seasons hotel!” The last man begins groaning and banging his head against the wall. “What’s wrong?” the others ask. “I work for 7 Up!” Dream a little dream A woman was taking an afternoon nap. When she woke up, she told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace. What do you think it means?” “You’ll know tonight,” he said. That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it to find a book entitled “The Meaning of Dreams.”
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