June 2013
Volume 20 Number 3
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Bobbie Guzzo, Reva Roberts and JoAnn Ricci are members of Sassy Seniors.
Sassy Seniors attest that “spunk, not age” defines the quality of one’s life By Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News It’s not the years in your life that count but rather the life in your years. That is the motto of a group of local older adults known as the Sassy Seniors, and they certainly live up to these words. Members of this “entertaining” group can be found singing, dancing, acting, performing comedy skits
a n d m u c h m o re e v e r y month of the year, except January and February. “We are similar to a vaudeville troupe and we welcome anyone with an interest in theatre who wants to help out behind the scenes or be on stage,” says Jan Wire of Oakdale, who serves as secretary for the troupe, in addition to performing. “I’m a frustrated Rockette, so I jumped at the opportunity to sing and tap dance,”
says Bobbie Guzzo of Moon Township. “The variety in our shows seems to have something for everyone.”
Lifespan hosts annual Spring Art Exhibit and Sale. See page 10.
Sassy Seniors can be found livening up the lives of others at a variety of venues around the Pittsburgh area, including senior residences, nursing homes, church socials and AARP meetings. “We love doing banquets,
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LifeSpan recently opened a new center. See page 8.