Butler County Senior News
June 2017
Volume 11, Number 9
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The Chicora Medical Center Team attend the 20th annual cook-off: Bev Serafine, Kim Klingensmith, Karen Buzzard and Cindy Sinkevich.
Quality Life Services hosts second annual cook-off in Wexford It was the perfect day for an elegant Spring Brunch at the 20th annual Quality Life Services Cook-Off on April 25 at the Chadwick in Wexford. All 10 Quality Life Services homes were in attendance, representing seven counties in western Pennsylvania spanning from Mercer to Fayette to
Cambria counties. Residents from each facility were also in attendance. This year’s judges were T.J. Sliwinksi of HPSI Purchasing Services, Lynn Webster of Butler County Senior News, and Kevin McDermott of Sysco. The event’s emcee was Emily George, assistant
administrator of Quality Life Services Apollo. Entertainment was provided by the NKC String Trio of Butler and “live painting” artist Kimberly Harvey. The winning entry was Quality Life Services Apollo’s Mixed Berry/Lemon Continued on page 3
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Quality Life Services hosts second annual cook-off in Wexford Continued from page 1 Cheesecake Crepes, prepared by dietary manager Carol Schnell and team. The dish won for best taste, plate appearance and theme, as well as this year’s new addition, the People’s Choice Award. In addition to bragging rights, Quality Life Services Apollo also receives the coveted Golden Rolling Pin for the second year in a row. BCSN
T.J. Sliwinksi of HPSI Purchasing Services, Lynn Webster of Butler County Senior News, and Kevin McDermott of Sysco serve as judges.
Attendees enjoy a spring brunch.
The NKC String Trio of Butler provides entertainment.
The Chadwick in Wexford.
Colorful and delicious goods. Photo provided by Erica Lorenz-Hays.
Artist Kimberly Harvey creates a “live painting.”
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Quality Life Services is located at 612 North Main Street in Butler. To learn more, call (724) 431-0770 or visit qualitylifeservices.com.
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Local author and blogger offers support for dementia patients and their caregivers
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t’s true that life changes dramatically for an entire family when the decision is made to move a loved one who has dementia from home to community care. Many questions and concerns arise, such as: How do I choose the best place for my loved one? What happens once they are living there and what should I say or do when I visit? How do I say good-bye when I leave from a visit? What if my loved one doesn’t recognize me? A local gerontologist and dementia care consultant tackles these questions and much more in her book, When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community: Words to Say and Things to Do [Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016]. The book guides readers through a challenging
loved one may experience. “Do not let anyone make you feel like you have taken the ‘easy way out’ by choosing a dementia care community,” Rachael writes. “You are still going to deal with a lot of challenging behaviors, concerns, and questions regarding your loved one’s care.”
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Author Rachael Wonderlin.
situation by helping them cope with the difficult behaviors, emotions and anxieties that both they and their
The author, who has a master ’s degree in gerontology from UNC Greensboro and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Mary Washington, writes from her own practical experience and includes research in gerontology and dementia. She explains the different kinds of dementia, details the wide range of care communities available for people who have dementia, and answers a wide variety of practical questions and concerns:
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pittsburghseniornews.com). She also designs dementia care interactive stations for care communities.
3 What can I find out by visiting a candidate memory-care community twice? 3 What do I do if my loved one asks about going home?
Her website, rachaelwonderlin.com, features a troubleshooting hotline for anyone experiencing challenges with caring for a loved one with dementia. For $25, she offers a one-hour, confidential consulting call by phone. The consult focuses on advice, suggestions and tips, and does not include medical advice or therapy.
3 How can I improve the quality of my visits? 3 What is the best way to handle conflict between residents, or between the resident and staff? 3 How can I cope with my loved one’s sundowning?
“This call really gave me the confidence I needed to move mom into a care community,” says one caller. “I wasn’t sure if I was doing the right thing, but Rachael really helped me work through my guilt.” BCSN
3 What do I do if my loved one starts a romantic relationship with another resident? The book is “a thorough, informative, and detailed discussion,” according to Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
looking for new ways to connect with caregivers.”
Rachael has been working and volunteering in long-term care environments since 2005. “Dementia care is my passion,” she says. “I’m always
Rachael also reaches out to her audience through her popular dementia care blog, called Dementia By Day (which can be accessed on
The book retails for $16.95 and is available on Amazon.com for $12.71 (trade paperback) and $9.99 (Kindle version). Rachael can be reached by email at rachael@dementiabyday.com. To learn more or to schedule a consult call, visit rachaelwonderlin.com.
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Butler, Lawrence, Mercer Link: Your “No Wrong Door”
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utler, Lawrence, Mercer Link, and Aging and Disability Resource Center Program (ADRC) is a collaborative effort funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging to provide information and linkages to long-term services and supports for adults ages 60 and older, and persons between the ages of 18 to 59 with disabilities. The Butler, Lawrence, Mercer link Network consists of both core and collaborative partners.
The collaborative partners consist of agencies and organizations that work with housing issues, transportation, employment, county government, and agencies and organizations that serve people with other disabilities that overlap with the targeted populations. These partners will participate in meetings and cross training sessions, both as a participant and as a trainer to collaborate about available programs and services for the aging and disabled community. Goals of the Butler, Lawrence Mercer Link Network include: 3 Streamline access to long-term living services and supports to make access to such services easier for target populations; 3 Create consistent policies and protocols for such services; 3 Create a collaborative network in Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties that consists of those agencies that provide services and supports, either primary or ancillary to the target populations with the shared goal of having those individuals living as independently as possible for as long as possible;
3 Create a knowledgeable network of agencies that have a basic understanding of the long-term living system and services and supports available to the target populations, both private paying and public supported; 3 Implement consistent information and referral protocols so that individuals are linked to the services they need rather than left to navigate the long-term living system on their own; 3 Utilize common information and referral protocols to provide efficient and accurate consumer referrals 3 Link information and referral services through PersonCentered Counseling Person-Centered Counseling is a free service that connects Pennsylvanians to public benefits and private resources. Counselors can assist persons living with a disability, or adults 60 and older, identify long-term services and support options; guide decisions regarding securing services; and provide follow up. To speak with a Person-Centered Counselor near you, contact the Link at (800) 753-8827. Person-Centered Counseling is made available through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and PA Link Partners. BCSN For more information about the Butler, Lawrence, Mercer Link, or if your agency is interested in becoming a Link collaborative partner, please contact Brittany Buzzelli, local Link coordinator at (724) 282–3008, or email bbuzzell@co.butler.pa.us. June 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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The Link core partners, Butler County Area Agency on Aging, Challenges: Options in Aging (Lawrence County), Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Center for Community Resources, Butler County Human Services, Human Services Center (Lawrence County), and Supports Coordination Unlimited, Inc., work together to promote the understanding of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s service principles; provide information and assistance services to the target populations and both private pay and publicly funded individuals; promote the Link network; and foster a collaborative relationship with other agencies in Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties that provide supportive services to the target populations. These agencies will before Link Collaborative partners.
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Senior Farm Market Voucher Program
Butler County Seniors age 60 and older can apply for a $20 benefit, delivered in $5 checks. The Vouchers can be used to buy fresh fruit and vegetables from eligible farmers and farm markets. To participate, seniors with incomes less than $22,311 (single); $30,044 (married), must attend a distribution event, and provide proof of age, residency and verification of income. The program is administered by the Butler County Area Agency on Aging.
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• Butler Sr. Ctr.; 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora; June 1—9 a.m.—12 p.m. • Cranberry Sr. Ctr.; 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp ; June 2—9 a.m.—12 p.m. • Butler Arbors Apt; 200 Lincoln Ave., Butler; June 5—10 a.m.—12 p.m. • Lafayette Apt; 302 S Main, Butler; June 5—2 p.m.—3 p.m. • Evans City Sr. Ctr.; 426 S. Main, Evans City; June 6—10 a.m.—12 p.m. • Chicora Sr. Ctr. ; 117 W. Slippery Rock St., Chicora; June 6—1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. • Slippery Rock Sr. Ctr.; 52 Branchton Rd., SR; June 8—12:45 p.m.—2 p.m. • South East Sr. Ctr.; 200 Brose Rd., Cabot; June 15—10 a.m.—11 a.m. • Gray Stone Manor Apt; 204 E Water St., Slippery Rock; June 15—1 p.m.—2 p.m. • Saxonburg Fire Hall; 290 Horne Ave, Saxonburg; June 16—12 p.m.—2 p.m. • Mars Sr. Ctr. Penn Mar Plaza, Mars; June 20—10 a.m.—12 p.m. • Maple Court Apt; 214 S. High St., Zelienople; June 20—2 p.m.—3:30 p.m. • West Sunbury Presby.; 215 E. Church St., W. Sunbury; June 21—11 a.m.—12 p.m. • Cliffside Apt; 325 S. McKean St., Butler; June 21—2 p.m.—4 p.m. • Mt. Chestnut Sr. Ctr.; 272 W Old Rt. 422, Butler; June 26—10 a.m.—12 p.m. • East Butler Boro Bldg;1105 Randolph Ave., E. Butler June 26—1:30 p.m.—3 p.m. • Terrace Apt; 111 S. Cliff St., Butler; June 29—10 a.m.—12 p.m. • Rolling Road Apt; 100 Rolling Rd., Cranberry Twp; June 29—2 p.m.—3:30 p.m. • Glade Run Church; Rt. 8 South, Valencia; July 11—10 a.m.—12 p.m. • Park Manor Apt; Alameda Rd., Butler; July 25—10 a.m.—12 p.m. • Butler Co. Area Agency on Aging; 111 Sunnyview Circle, Building 3, Butler; Office Distribution July 3—September 29 (Monday—Friday, 10AM—3PM)
For more information on the Senior Farm Market Voucher Program, including Proxy information, contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282—3008 or www.co.butler.pa.us
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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Farmers Market voucher distribution from 9 a.m. to noon and a picnic at 11:30 a.m. June 1; 500 card party at noon June 7, cost is $2.50; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. and birthday party June 8; movie day from noon to 3 p.m. June 13; Mind Matters series at 10 a.m. and Flag Day celebration June 14; 5 wishes program at 11:30 a.m. June 15; Father’s Day picnic on the patio at 11:30 a.m. June 19; evening 500 card party from 4:30 to 8 p.m. June 21, cost is $5 each; spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. June 23, cost is $7; root beer floats from noon to 2 p.m. June 26; and wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. June 28. Call (724) 285-5392.
_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Blind Association program at 1 p.m. June 1; movie day at 1 p.m. June 6; making squares for the community quilt at 1:30 p.m. June 7; senior health at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration June 8; Klondike Bars at 1:30 p.m. June 12, cost is $1; blood pressure at 10:45 a.m. June 15; Father’s Day party at noon June 16; Farmers Market voucher distribution from 10 a.m. to noon June 20; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. June 22; wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. June 28; strawberry treat at 1 p.m. June 29; and Mind Matters series at 1 p.m. June 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466.
_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: Centers for Rehab with UPMC at 11 a.m. and Farmers Market voucher distribution from 2 to 3 p.m. June 6; bingo at 10 a.m. and birthday celebration June 8; stroke support group at 10 a.m. and blood pressure at 10:30 a.m. June 13; Mind Matters series at 10:30 a.m. June 14; bingo at 10 a.m. and Father’s Day celebration June 15; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. June 20; community resources explaining 2-1-1 at 11 a.m. June 27; and wellness breakfast at 10 a.m. June 28. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.
_ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. June 1; a picnic at 11:45 a.m. June 5; birthday celebration June 8; leadership council meeting at 12:45 p.m. June 12; program by Carnegie Museum of Natural History at 10:15 a.m. June 19; wellness breakfast at 10 a.m. and Farmers Market voucher distribution from 10 a.m. to noon June 26; and Mind Matters series at 12:30 p.m. June 29. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006.
_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: Farmers Market voucher distribution from 9 a.m. to noon and a picnic at noon June 2; mystery dinner theater from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6, cost is $10; birthday celebration June 8; Flag Day celebration June 14; program presented by Officer Ron Pulgini and his K9 at 11 a.m. June 15; Mind Matters series at 10:30 a.m. June 16; first day of summer party at 10 a.m. June 21; leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 22; wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. and AARP program at 1 p.m. June 28; and healthy cooking and diabetes at 11 a.m. June 29. 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: Farmers Market voucher distribution from 10 a.m. to noon June 6; pontoon boat ride and picnic at Moraine-McDaniel’s Launch at 1 p.m. June 7; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration June 8; Carnegie Science Center program from 1 to 2 p.m. June 13; drum circle at 1 p.m. June 14; Father’s Day celebration June 15; Vascular Health of Pittsburgh program at 12:30 p.m. June 21; and wellness breakfast at 10 a.m. and Mind Matters series at 1 p.m. June 28. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414. June 2017 • Butler County Senior News
_ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: crafts at 9:30 a.m. June 6; birthday party at 12:30 p.m. and Farmers Market distribution from 12:45 to 2 p.m. June 8; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. June 13; Father’s Day celebration at 10:30 a.m. June 15; Mind Matters series at 10 a.m. June 27; and wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. June 28. 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: a picnic at noon June 1; Senior Saints exercise at 10 a.m. June 6 and 15; birthday celebration June 8; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. and Farmers Market distribution from 10 to 11 a.m. June 15; tasting party 10 a.m. and chair volleyball at 10 a.m. June 20; and wellness breakfast at 9 a.m. and Mind Matters series at 10 a.m. June 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. BCSN _ 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
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Thursday, June 1: Crab cake, noodles, Italian beans, pears. Friday, June 2: Club sandwich, cauliflower soup, fruit. Monday, June 5: Barbecue ribbette, sweet potato bites, mixed vegetables, brownie. Tuesday, June 6: Meatball sandwich, redskin potatoes, mixed bean medley, fruit. Wednesday, June 7: Chef salad, wedding soup, pears. Thursday, June 8, Birthday celebration: Chicken parmesan, rotini pasta, tossed salad, peaches, cupcake. Friday, June 9: Baked lemon pepper chicken, rice, Brussel Sprouts, apricots. Monday, June 12: Hot roast beef dinner, whipped potoatoes, mixed vegetables, applesauce. Tuesday, June 13: Hot dog, mashed potatoes, baked beans, brownie. Wednesday, June 14: Salisbury steak, baked potato, coleslaw, mixed fruit salad. Thursday, June 15: Baked sweet sausage, seasoned redskins, green beans, cookie. Friday, June 16: Tuscan chicken, penne pasta, tossed salad, peaches. Monday, June 19: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, sherbet. Tuesday, June 20: Southwestern chicken wrap, vegetable barley soup, apricots. Wednesday, June 21: Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, pears. Thursday, June 22: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. Friday, June 23: Breaded lemon pepper pollock, baked potato, sweet and sour coleslaw, fruit. Monday, June 26: Barbecue chicken, baked potato, lima beans, fruit. Tuesday, June 27: Baked ham slice, mashed potatoes, beet salad, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, June 28: Cheeseburger, potato soup, fruit. Thursday, June 29: Chicken marala, orzo, carrots, pineapple delight.
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 • PDA Waiver Services 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 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
Friday, June 30: Taco salad, tossed salad, corn and black bean salad, apricots. June 2017 • Butler County Senior News
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Entertainments and Events • Associated Artists of Butler County, 344 S. Main St., Butler, presents its annual spring art show through June 17. All works may be viewed Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Call (724) 283-6922 or visit butlerartcenter. org/index.html. • The North Hills Historic Auto Club will be sponsoring its 45th annual Antique and Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 at the Mars Area High School, Rt. 228, Mars. Admission is $1 per person. Children under 12 are free. The event includes a flea market, car corral and refreshments. Call (412) 443-0359 for details. • The seventh annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will take place June 9 to 11 at Cooper’s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. The annual festival features on-sight and off-site trails, Jeep history exhibit, Jeep
Playground, Babes of Bantam Trail Ride, Jeep Team Challenge, Jeeps on the Rock Trail Ride, Mystery Road Rally, Moraine Trail Ride, Historic Travels Tour, Best of Bantam, Ruff’n Tuff, Glacial Interpretive Driving Tour, Jeep Invasion and more. Back by popular demand, the Bantam Night Ops Mission #2017 will offer an opportunity to drive the trails in the dark. Jeep enthusiasts can also enjoy all-you-caneat wingfest, breakfast buffet, Jeep Sale Corral, Bantam Jeep Muddy 5K Race and a variety of popular vendors. Call (724) 256-4050 or visit bantamjeepfestival.com for details. • SpringFest, Herb and Garden Fair and Harmony Business Association’s Fleatique will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10 in Historic Harmony, Main St. and Mercer Rd., Harmony. There will be a plant exchange and sale, live music, vendors, flea market, food,
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antiques and vintage items, shopping, art show and more. Call (724) 452-7341 for details. • The Musicians’ Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27 and August 3 at Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. Come and enjoy listening to the talented performers. Cost is $5 per person. Visit musiciansconcertband.com. • The annual Pittsburgh Parts-ARama will take place from 8 a.m. until dusk June 16 through 18 at Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. Parts flea market,collector toys, vehicle sale corral and more. All type vehicles and parts are welcome. Camping by permit only and no pets allowed. Admission is $9, free for children under 12. Call (412) 366-7154 or visit pittsburghparts-a-rama.com.
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Looking for Senior Resources? Visit our website at pittsburghseniornews.com View current and past issues of Butler County Senior News. Call (412) 760-5914 or visit www.pittsburghseniornews.com for more information.
– 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
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Entertainments and Events • The Summer Wine Walk in Historic Harmony will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. June 17. Check-in will begin at 2 p.m. at the Opera Hall located at the Center of Harmony, above Wunderbar. Enjoy an evening of tastings from local wineries, distilleries and breweries while strolling through Historic Harmony Borough. There will also be live music, food and tastings at local businesses. Cost is $25 per person. Call (724) 452-9330 or visit bottlebrushgallery.com. • The bi-annual Whispering Pines Festival in the Woods will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 at Whispering Pines Farm, 201 Winsome Lane, Cabot. The event features outstanding antique dealers, talented artisans, and many passionate vendors that take pride in their products. Call (724) 568-7463 or visit whisperingpinesfarmpa.com. • Bring out the grandkids to enjoy a movie in the park, at 8:30 p.m. June 20 Community Park at the Rotary Amphitheater, 111 Ernie Mashuda Dr., Cranberry Township. The film “The Secret Life of Pets” will be played, bring a blanket or lawn chair. Come hungry and support the Rotary, as hot dogs, burgers, etc will be for sale. This movie is rated PG. Call (724) 779-4386 for further questions.
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Join Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center as we travel on an epic journey with The Hunchback of Notre Dame, celebrate America’s history with River City Brass, and dance along to the musical stylings of Latin band Azucar!
• Cruise-a-Palooza will take place from 11 a.m. to dusk June 24 at Butler Farm Show Grounds, 627 Evans City Rd., Butler. There will be a DJ, dash plaques, live entertainment, raffles, 50/50, strip tickets, food, vendors, craft display, Chinese auction , local fire department demonstrations, and more. Rain date would be June 25. Call (724) 352-5043 or visit therodfathers.com.
• Come out for Animal Tracks, an educational, interactive and entertaining experience, at 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Carousel Shelter, Butler. Everyone will get the opportunity at the end of the show to touch one of the animals. Call (724) 284-5383. BCSN
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• The Big Butler Fair is set to take place June 30 through July 8 at Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. Come out and enjoy fireworks, the midway, games, demolition derbies, concerts and truck pulls. Call (724) 865-2400 or visit bigbutlerfair.com.
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• The Allegheny Brass Band will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. June 29 at Harmony Square, Main St. and Mercer Rd., Harmony. Bring your own seat for Pittsburgh area’s finest amateur brass band play their versions of favorite jazz and big band tunes, Broadway melodies, marches and light classics. There will be fireworks at approximately at 9:30 p.m. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org
Senior Resources
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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.
• No stitch, no patch cataract surgery at adjacent surgical center • Laser surgery for secondary cataracts, diabetes and glaucoma • Facial rejuvenation treatments, including Botox®, dermal fillers and eyelash enhancement • Complex retinal care with Drs. Hoffman, Rosenberg, and Kondapalli • Eye Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Randall Beatty
C.A. Balouris, M.D.
Comprehensive Retinal Services are available at Balouris Eye Center, PC. Drs. Hoffman, Rosenberg, and Kondapalli of Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association provide complex retinal care in our office. They treat all conditions affecting the retina including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and advanced diabetic retinopathy.
Melissa A. DeRenzo, M.D.
102 Technology Dr.•Butler•724-482-0090•www.BalourisEyeCenter.com
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. 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.
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Spring Training Word Scramble The following answers are from April’s contest. 1. Glove; 2. Pitcher; 3. Fielder; 4. Umpire; 5. Catcher; 6. Average; 7. Bases; 8. Bunt; 9. Foul; 10. Grounder; 11. Inning; 12. Helmet; 13. Strike; 14. Plate; 15. Shortstop; 16. Spikes; 17. Grandslam; 18. Homerun; 19. Fastball; 20. Flyball; 21. Curveball.
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
Short, Funny Jokes 1. I told my girlfriend she drew her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised. 2. What’s the difference between in-laws and outlaws? Outlaws are wanted. 3. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot? A carrot. 4. Why did the man fall in the well? Because he couldn’t see that well. 5. I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting larger. Then it hit me. 6. Before your criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you do criticize them, you’re a mile away and have their shoes. 7. Have you heard about those new corduroy pillows? They’re making headlines. 8. What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One is really heavy, and the other is a little lighter. SAND SEAGULL SUNSCREEN SURFBOARD
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Where in the World? Name the correct country each landmark is located for a chance to win $30 cash. The Leaning Tower of Pisa ________________________
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Colosseum ________________________
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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 Donna Harcher who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. (C) Mercury; 2. (C) Venus; 3. (B) Earth; 4. (B) Mars; 5. (D) Jupiter; 6. (C) Saturn; 7. (A) Uranus; 8. (A) Neptune; 9. (B) Pluto; 10. (C) star.
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Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC In our law practice, one of the most common questions is “Can I gift $14,000 to each of my children without a problem?” It is true that this gift would not result in any taxes, but the more important consideration is the impact of the gift on Nursing Home Medicaid.
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not coordinate with tax law. The government’s left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. If a person gives away $14,000, and becomes sick and needs Nursing Home Medicaid (Medical Assistance) within 5 years of the gift, the Medicaid rules will disqualify him for a length of time called a penalty period. The length of the penalty period depends on the amount of the gift. What this means is that if you give away your assets and then need the nursing home in the next 5 years, you may not be able to pay the nursing home. In Pennsylvania, this can even lead to adult children being sued by the nursing home under the Filial Support Law. This is risky business. If the cost of long-term care is a concern in your family, you should know that there are alternatives to outright gifting. It is possible to protect assets from long term care costs with a comprehensive estate plan. Estate planning is complicated and readers are urged to seek legal advice before taking action. To find out more, consider attending a FREE educational workshop presented by Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC. Call (724) 841-0004 or visit our website at HeritageElderLaw.com for Workshop dates, times, locations or to RSVP.
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While it is true that the Federal gift tax laws allow a person to give away $14,000 per year to anyone, Medicaid law does not. Medicaid has its own rules, and they do
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