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March 2014

Volume 14, Number 1

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Center at the Mall’s program manager Maureen Morelli, State Rep. Jim Christiana, WPXI Channel 11 anchor Brittny McGraw, Center at the Mall’s Stacey Shearer, RSVP’s Valerie McElvy, Pirates host Joe Klimchak, singer Carla Bianco, and Beaver County Commissioner Joe Spanik.

Center at the Mall hosts elegant Black Tie Dinner and Fundraiser Center at the Mall (CATM) held its premier Black Tie Dinner and Bingo Fundraising Gala on Saturday, February 8 at The Fez in Hopewell. The evening began with a delicious meal and an elegant performance by musician Carla Bianco. Master of ceremonies Mark Peterson of WBVP & WMBA introduced the local celebrity guests as they each took the stage to call a game of bingo, awarding $100 in cash winnings for each game. Those

who volunteered to make the evening a success included WPXI Channel 11 anchor Brittny McGraw, Pittsburgh Pirates host Joe Klimchak, State Representative Jim Christiana, RSVP’s Valerie McElvy and Commissioner Joe Spanik. As these special guests entertained the audience, Valerie stole the title of most enthusiastic. She began by modeling her evening attire by Professional Outfitters,

one of many programs supported by RSVP that provides clothing, household items and other daily living essentials to men, women and children dealing with issues such as unemployment, underemployment or a crisis situation. Watching Val’s face light up as the bingo machine placed each of the balls in a slot for calling had the audience laughing during the entire game. Continued on page 6

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Elvis wooes the ladies at last month’s Day at the Mall. See more on page 10.

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After being postponed in January due to inclement weather, Day at the Mall’s “ultimate birthday bash” was quite a smash in February. Turn to page 10 for photos and more. This month, we welcome back RSVP as a regular contributor to Beaver County Senior News. Learn more about their upcoming activities on page 15. Could it be that spring is finally here? Yes, it is! Happy spring!

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Meals On Wheels offers service to “four-legged” recipients

hanks to a $2,500 grant from the Banfield Charitable Trust, Lutheran Service Society is piloting a new service line of its Meals On Wheels (MOW) program – helping Meals On Wheels clients to care for their pets as well as themselves. MOW clients who own pets will be offered complimentary pet food for their cats and dogs in exchange for responding to a brief questionnaire about their pets. The most immediate need the questionnaire looks to address is providing pet food. “We’ve learned that when forced to choose, seniors will feed their pets before themselves. Our goal is to prevent seniors from being faced with that decision,” comments Michele Taylor, Lutheran Service Society’s director of food and nutrition services.

Lutheran Service Society is looking to partner with businesses and organizations to hold pet food drives, so that the program can provide pet food to MOW clients on an ongoing basis. “Later down the line, we may seek monetary donations to cover pet immunizations and emergency boarding, as well,” Patty adds. If your group is interested in holding a pet food drive to benefit Meals On Wheels, call Patty at (412) 307-1797 or pdavidson@LSSWPA.org. BCSN

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“We are happy to help the pets that help our seniors,” notes Patty Davidson, chief development officer for Lutheran Service Society. “And as we assist with their pets’ nutrition, our seniors can turn their focus back to their own nutrition.”

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epatitis means “inflammation of the liver.” There are several causes of hepatitis, the majority of which are either alcohol related or virus related. Some viruses that attack the liver are preventable (types A and B) through immunizations. However, there is no immunization for hepatitis C. Viral hepatitis affects more than a half a billion persons worldwide, many of who are unaware they are infected. One million of those who are infected die each year, primarily from cirrhosis or liver cancer resulting from their hepatitis infections. Some persons have no symptoms. When symptoms first occur, they are much like those of the flu. Many of those who are chronically infected are unaware of their infection as the virus can go 20 to 30 years before the development of symptoms. Symptoms can include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), loss of appetite, dark urine and pale stools. The disease is the most common cause of cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer, and the leading reason for liver transplantation.

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In the United States the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates 150,000 new cases of hepatitis C diagnosed each year and a total of 3 million Americans who may have this disease in its chronic form. The CDC also recommends that all U.S. Baby Boomers, and others at risk get tested for hepatitis C. Chronic hepatitis C is a destructive unwanted guest. Infected persons typically do not know they are infected for years until they begin to show signs of liver damage and failure. At that point treatment options become limited. Some may need a liver transplant;

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however, livers are in high demand and short supply. In the U.S. there are 17,000 persons on liver transplant lists, yet only 6,000 livers become available every year. Up until recent years there were few treatments and effectiveness was not great. Now there are new and more effective treatments that can lead to cure. These drug treatments can have unpleasant side effects and can be expensive. Treatment for hepatitis C is a serious undertaking but one that can lead to cure and a longer healthier life for many persons. Getting checked is recommended if: you are a baby boomer (born 19451965), have a history of any injection or nasal street drug use, have had multiple sex partners, received a tattoo in an unregulated setting, have a diagnosis of HIV, were born to a parent with known hepatitis C, were ever incarcerated, was ever on hemodialysis or received a transfusion blood product prior to July 1992. If you or a loved one has never been checked and fall into one of the above categories, there has never been a better time to talk to your doctor about being checked. Do it for yourself, your children, your relatives and friends. Hepatitis C is not spread by kissing, hugging, sneezing, coughing, or sharing food, eating utensils or glasses. Since it can be transmitted through blood, it’s important to cover any wounds and clean all surfaces that come into contact with infected blood. And, don’t share razors, toothbrushes or nail clippers.

4 Blood clotting products before 1987 4 Long-term kidney dialysis treatment 4 Tattoos or body piercings 4 Injected illicit drugs, especially shared needles 4 Sex with partners who have other sexually transmitted diseases or, 4 You are a healthcare worker injured by a needle stick. Specific treatments for hepatitis C will be determined by your physician based on your age, medical history and the extent of your disease. If you need to be evaluated for a liver transplantation, you will be referred to a transplant hepatologist, who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases. You may undergo a battery of tests to determine the extent of your liver disease and placed on certain medicines to help keep your liver working until a transplanted organ becomes available. If it is determined that you are a candidate for liver transplantation, you will be placed on the national transplant registry (waiting list) and provided with instructions on what to do when the hospital calls you for surgery. The good news is, preventive care and testing can help you from developing serious complications from the disease. Successful treatments can save your life and newer medicines are even on the market today that eliminate the virus from the body. Take care of yourself and make an appointment with your primary care physician. We can all do our part to reduce the incidence of hepatitis C. BCSN

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Center at the Mall hosts elegant Black Tie Dinner and Fundraiser With more than 8,000 members, Center at the Mall is the largest adult community center in Beaver County. The center is managed by Lutheran Service Society and partially funded by the Beaver County Office on Aging, the Pennsylvania Lottery and donations. In addition, the center relies on several fundraising events throughout the year. Other upcoming fundraising events include an “Annual Art Expressions Show” to be held on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29; a Fun Fitness-Thon with Maureen Havranek on Saturday, April 12; and a One-Mile and 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 3 at Bradys Run Park. As with all of the center’s fundraisers, these events would not be possible without continued sponsorships. BCSN

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Joe entertained the crowd by relating his bingo calling to a sports level by each bingo number with a famous athlete. Carla could not have wrapped up bingo on a better note (literally) than by leading the audience in singing BI-N-G-O. The evening concluded with announcing the winners for baskets valued at $5,000 in Chinese and silent auction items, along with a 50/50 raffle. The event, of course, would not have been possible without generous community auction donors and corporate sponsors HealthSouth, UPMC, Andiamo Travel and First Commonwealth Bank in Monaca.

BCOA director Beverly Sullivan with her husband Tony Kofalt, BCOA deputy director Julie Finikiotis, Nick Finikiotis and Lee Cornelius.

State Rep. Christiana took every opportunity to congratulate Center at the Mall for the evening’s success. “The Senior Center at the Mall continues to amaze me,” he said. “Their staff and volunteers are a blessing from God for our senior population. I can’t thank them enough for all they do for Beaver County.” Dennis and Vicky Piispanen, Karen Stratton and Terri Wise are all Center at the Mall members.

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities or becoming a sponsor, contact fundraising manager Stacie Shearer at (724) 774-5654. To keep updated on all CATM activities and events, visit www. centeratthemall.com and like their page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CenterattheMall.

The Fez provided an elegant atmosphere for the black tie event. Attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner.

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Dining with Diabetes classes are a valuable resource for those with diabetes

earning that you have diabetes can be overwhelming at first. There are many new things to learn and it can be difficult to know where to start. Dining with Diabetes is a program offered by Penn State Cooperative Extension in partnership with Joslin Diabetes Center. It will help you to understand some of the most important things you need to know about how to manage your diabetes. Registered dietician Rick Kralj will lead the discussion addressing important medical numbers you need to know to manage your diabetes, planning healthy meals and healthy food preparation, and physical activity. Classes are offered weekly for three weeks, beginning April 1, 8 and 15, with a three-month follow-up

class. Classes are held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Penn State Extension, 1000 Third Street in Beaver. Each class offers food demonstrations and tastings, physical activity and ideas to take home. Lab tests will be offered to measure A1c. In addition to class handouts and test results, participants will also receive a variety of resources, including a complete collection of Dining with Diabetes recipes. If you have been told that you have Type 2 diabetes, you will want to attend this class. Class size limited to 10 participants. The program fee is $40 per individual and $55 per family. Scholarships are available, and all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries receive free registration. To register, call (724) 774-3003. BCSN

Beaver County support groups * Alzheimer Association caregiver support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month April through September at Fenchel Law Offices, 2242 A Darlington Rd., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 847-4723. Meetings are also held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of each month October through March at Elmcroft of Chippewa, 104 Pappan Business Dr., Beaver Falls. Call (724) 891-3333. * Panic and Anxiety Support Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at Friendship Ridge, first floor, Brighton Twp. Call Mary at (412) 720-2317. BCSN

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Angela in front of the former location of JCPenney, which is now a road leading to the new Walmart in Economy. By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News * It started being built in the 1960s. * There were lots of shops. * It was a vibrant area for many decades. * It was busy, especially during the holidays. * It was not as busy in the 1990s and beyond. * It may start getting busier later this year. What place are we talking about? Why, it’s Northern Lights Shopping Center, the once grand shopping plaza of Beaver County for decades. The plaza started being built in the late 1950s and was opened in the early 1960s. It was a powerhouse of shopping for decades in Beaver Valley. The plaza was full of a variety of tenants. If one business left, there always seemed to be another to take its place. Eventually, the steel industry collapsed in the 1980s and the shopping center started its downward spiral. In 1998, the main anchor JCPenney left and Ames closed by 2002.

“SENIOR DAY” goes on TOUR! First Stop - Center at the Mall! The event that has been called Senior Day at the Mall for 40 years will now travel throughout the community in 2014! “Senior Day” will be integrated with our community centers: Circle of Friends (COF) Baden, COF New Brighton, COF Aliquippa and Center at the Mall. On March 12, “Senior Day” will be held INSIDE the Center at the Mall from 10 a.m. to noon. Our vendors are traveling with us! They will all be there to greet you. Refreshments and entertainment will be available while you have the opportunity to socialize and talk to the vendors one-on-one for valuable information. Beaver County Office on Aging (BCOA) will continue to offer its big health fair on May 14 and housing options event on September 10 in the Sears corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall. The full calendar of Senior Day locations will be in the April edition of the Senior News. Times seem to be changing for the plaza, but let’s reminisce. As a child, I remember driving with my family to Northern Lights on Route 65 South when it went through the main street of Freedom. The traffic would often back up in Freedom because everyone was going to the same place. There were always so many cars in the parking lot of 1,000 spaces. Every August, my parents would take my sister and me to JCPenney for school clothes. Every November and December, we went to the plaza for Christmas shopping. In between, there were plenty of trips to the variety of retail stores and restaurants. After college, my family would discuss where to go shopping. Often the decision was, “Let’s go to Northern Lights.” It was not unusual for people to spend hours at the plaza. I have a wonderful opportunity to write historical information for the Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation’s Facebook page. In January, I wrote a brief synopsis of Northern Lights. Well, the post went viral, with 2,000 people reading it, and more than 35 people commenting about it. They spoke of their fond memories of stores and restaurants, including

Sears, Pappan’s, VIP Lounge, Book End, Piece Goods, Minnesota Fabrics and Joann Fabric, Hills, Altmeyer’s and Calahan’s Restaurant, with TVs at the booths and arcade games. It seems as though the plaza was special to many Beaver County residents. Today, the plaza has a few tenants with a grocery store as the anchor, three dollar stores, a bank, small pharmacy, a dialysis clinic, two restaurants, a liquor store and a few other businesses. This may be changing soon. In a few months, WalMart will open on the property located up the hill from where the former JCPenney building used to be; that building was torn down in 2006. A new road has been built in the center of the plaza that goes up the hill. Some people are happy that Walmart is coming while others are not. Regardless, customers will shop there. It is likely that other businesses will want to locate at Northern Lights with the increased traffic flowing through the plaza. It will be interesting to see what businesses set up shop. I look forward to the day when I can say to friends and family, “Let’s go to Northern Lights.” I’ll bet a lot of you are hoping for the same, too. BCSN

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Day at the Mall celebrates 40 years with “ultimate birthday bash”

he recent snow and sub-zero temperatures didn’t stop more than 300 people from turning out for last month’s Day at the Mall. In honor of the event’s 40th anniversary, an Ultimate Birthday Bash was held on February 12 at Beaver Valley Mall in the Sears corridor. The office of Senator Elder Vogel presented a 47th Senatorial District Certificate of Recognition to the Beaver County Office on Aging to commemorate the anniversary.

Elvis impersonator Jim Felix not only entertained guests but also passed out carnations to attendees. The Chick-filA prize wheel was spinning for prizes and attendees also had chances to win door prizes.

Volunteers Shirley Gollyer, Dee DiGiovine and Ann Baljak pose with Elvis.

WBVP-WMBA radio did a live broadcast of the John Nuzzo Show during the event. More than 30 people, including Day at the Mall participants and vendors, as well as staff and volunteers from the Beaver County Office on Aging were interviewed on air.

Hot coffee was served and 29 vendors distributed lots of great information on exercising, healthy eating and getting back on the right track—after the Birthday Bash, that is. BCSN Day at the Mall is a terrific resource in Beaver County for personal, on-the-spot consultation and information for seniors, all in one convenient location. It is sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging, along with premier sponsors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark. Donations are welcome and are used to support the program.

The ever popular doughnut table.

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Amelia Boser enjoys a treat with grandparents Bill and Winnie Boser.

Rod Baer of Medic Rescue checks Mary Buchanan’s blood pressure.

Old friends Angelo Manleras, Rich Lebec and Ed Matuga meet up at Day at the Mall.

BCOA’s Angela Gentile is interviewed live on WBVP radio.

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WBVP radio personality Mark Peterson at the prize wheel with Mary Forte.

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Apprise Program The Apprise Program of the Beaver County Office on Aging can help you determine whether you qualify for Medicare Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs. Extra Help can help lower prescription co-pays and premiums and cover the cost of the “donut hole” coverage gap. To be considered a single individual must have a total monthly income of less than $1459 and less than $13,440 in resources. If married, total monthly income must be less than $1966 and less than $26,860 in resources. The Medicare Savings Program can help with payment of the Part B premium and possibly with payment of Medicare Part A and Part B cost-sharing. To be considered, a single individual must have a total monthly income between $958 and $1293, and less than $7080 in resources. If married, total monthly income must be between $1293 and $1745, and less than $10,620 in resources.

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Not all income and resources count in deciding who is eligible. If you are close to meeting the income and asset limits mentioned, call an Apprise counselor to help determine your eligibility. To speak to an Apprise counselor for no cost, confidential information and assistance, call the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 (local calls) and (888) 548-2262 (long distance). BCSN

4 March is a good month to purchase chocolate, frozen foods, golf clubs and luggage. 4 Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 9. Turn your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday. 4 St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated March 17, and Spring begins March 20. BCSN

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elcome to the Katera’s Kove Family. We are dedicated to providing personal care for individuals who are no longer able to live alone. We treat every resident as a member of our family in our beautiful 79 bed community filled with all the comforts of home!

Activities • Crafts / Bingo / Card Games • Family Picnics & Special Dinners • Resident Council Meetings • Resident Education • Day Trips & More!

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• State-of-the-Art Movie Theater • Spacious Bedrooms with wall-to-wall carpeting • Community Rooms with Widescreen TVs • Enclosed Courtyard • Beauty Salon, Chapel & More

H Penny bingo at 10 a.m. March 13. H Line dance with George Petrella at 10:15 March 17. H Pinochle tournament at 9:30 a.m. March 26. H Welcome Spring dinner and dance with Freddie Kelleher at 5 p.m. March 27. Ballroom dance classes are offered every Wednesday at 11 and 12:30; penny bingo Thursdays; line dance Mondays beginning March 10. Call (724) 869-4224 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

New Brighton Circle of Friends Circle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events:

H Mardi Gras party March 4. Cost is $5 per person. H St. Patrick’s Day party and bingo March 17.

Secured Dementia Community With our recent expansion, Katera’s Kove now has the largest secured dementia unit in Beaver County for assisted living residents. We specialize in continuous staff training on dementia care and are a member of the Alzheimer’s Association. Our beautiful new addition with 29 secure beds will give your loved one a sense of calmness and the best quality of life possible while in our care.

. . . all in a cozy home-like atmosphere!

Katera’s Kove is family owned and operated is family owned operated by sisters,of byKatera’s Lynn Kove Katekovich, RN. and Many employees Lynn Katekovich, andLynn’s Betty Butera. Lynnwhich and Katera’s Kove areR.N. from family, promotes a special bond between Betty encourage family involvement for all their staff resia nd They Kove. include he r ch ildentsresident who reside s. at Katera’s Many employees of dren, brother, daughter-in-law and sisKatera’s Kove are from Lynn and Betty’s families ter-in-law. Her brother Jim Maccaglia, is which promotes a special bond between staff and resiAssistant Administrator and is personally dents. Because Kove is family and op-to involved with Katera’s each resident from owned admission erated, theBecause residentsKatera’s are treatedKove like Lynn and Betty’s discharge. is family owned andfamily. operated, are treated like at family. Lynnthe andresidents Betty’s parents also reside the Lynn encourages family under involvement for allcare. who Katera’s Kove community their daughters’ reside at Katera’s Kove.

If you would like more information or to arrange a tour, please call us. 599 Norwood Drive Big Beaver Boro, Wampum, PA

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Katera’s Kove Assisted Living and Dementia Care Community Lighthouse Motto As Sailors have depended on the lighthouse for safety and guidance, so can you depend on Katera’s Kove for the safety and guidance of your loved ones in need. Here at Katera’s Kove, our staff is considered the beacon of light that shines love, compassion, and safety to all who reside here. So, from your safe harbor to ours, you can rest assured and know that your loved one will be treated with the utmost respect, love and dignity for as long as they reside here at our Kove.

H Trip to Tara Plantation, Daffin Candies and Kranyaks March 24.

H Trip to Presque Isle Casino March 31. Cost is $25 per person. Get $35 back in free play.

Exercise classes are offered daily, ballroom dance classes are held Mondays and Fridays and Retired persons club weekly meeting are held at noon Thursdays. Call (724) 846-1959 or visit www.circleoffriendsbeaver.com for a complete schedule. BCSN

Center at the Mall Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities: 2 Bunco from 2 to 5 p.m. March 11. Cost is $8 and includes dinner and cash payouts. 2 Birthday lunch and entertainment by Johnny from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 13. Cost is $3 for ages 60 and older and $6 for ages 59 and under. 2 Card party from 2 to 6 p.m. March 17. Cost is $6 and includes dinner and $2 table prizes. 2 Rivers Casino day trip March 31. Cost is $25/pp. 2 Safe Driving for Seniors class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1. Cost is $16, must register by March 21. 2 Forever Young 1 mile and 5K family walk/run at 9 a.m. May 3 at Bradys Run Park. Cost is $15 for early registration before March 30. Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fitness center hours and class schedule. Call (724)7281422 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook. com/CenterattheMall BCSN

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Professional Care

Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events:

Entertainment and Events * A smart gardening workshop for adults only will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 8 at Community College of Beaver County, Learning Center, One Campus Dr., Monaca. This annual event features speakers presenting programs on a variety of topics to help gardeners achieve the gardens of their dreams. Cost is $45 pre-registration; $55 day of workshop. Continental breakfast, lunch, informational packet and silent auction included. Call (724) 774-3003 or visit www.extension.psu.edu/beaver. * Come out for the Quilt and Coverlet Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8 and from noon to 4 p.m. March 9 at Historic Harmony Museum’s Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. Heritage quilts and coverlets from museum and private collections will be displayed. Artisans and museum quilters demonstrate with many works available for purchase. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org for more information.

* A free maple sugaring program takes place at 11 a.m. March 8 at Bradys Run Park, 121 Bradys Run Rd., Maple Camp (behind the Lodge), Brighton Township. This instructional program aims to teach people how maple trees are tapped and the sugar water is transformed into maple syrup. Call (724) 378-1701 or visit www.beavercountyconservationdistrict.org. * A free seasonal star party will take place at dusk March 22 at Bradys Run Park Baseball Complex, Achortown Road, Brighton Township. View planets, double stars, galaxies and nebula through telescopes set up by members of the astronomy group. Call (724) 601-2898. * The 37th annual Maple Syrup Festival takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 5 and 6 at Bradys Run Park Lodge, Brighton Township. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buttermilk and/or buckwheat pancake breakfast served with 100% pure maple syrup made in

Bradys Run Park. Festival features Civil War encampments, handmade crafts, pony-rides, entertainment on two stages, stoneground flour and more. All are welcome. Cost for breakfast is $8 for adults; $4 for children 12 and under. Call (724) 378-1701 or visit www. beavercountyconservationdistrict.org. * A Beaver/Lawrence spring art and craft show will take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 5 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6 at the Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca. The event features many local vendors with a variety of products. Call (724) 730-7402. * The Hookstown American Legion Post 952, 1265 SR 168, Georgetown, will host a spring craft show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5. The show will feature various crafts from local people in the tri-state area, including décor for the home, Easter candy, candles, jewelry and much more. The kitchen will be open for lunch. Call (412) 897-0100. BCSN

RANCISCAN M ANOR S ENIOR L IVING

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A CHARMED LIF E AWA I T S YO U !

F 71 Darlington Road Patterson Township Beaver Falls, PA 15010

ranciscan Manor is Beaver County’s premier senior living community, reminiscent of the charm and character of a bygone era. Nestled in an area known for its innovation, our community maintains a fresh approach to senior living care.

Franciscan Manor offers: • 24-hour Nursing Care • Rehabilitation Services • Programmed Activities

• Nutritious Chef-Prepared Meals • Housekeeping Services

Critical needs of communities are met by mobilizing tens of thousands of hours of volunteer service. Projects such as meal deliveries, nursing home visitations, mentoring projects for all ages and many more are all made possible through volunteerism.

By Valerie McElvy, RSVP Director For Beaver County Senior News

he Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Beaver County will now be a regular contributor to Beaver County Senior News. Yes, we took a bit of a hiatus, for reasons that you certainly don’t need to be bored with, but now you will be able to find out everything that’s happening with your hub for volunteer opportunities in Beaver County. To refresh your memory The RSVP office is located at the Franklin Center, 524 Franklin Avenue in Aliquippa. RSVP has been addressing the needs of the Beaver County community through volunteerism for the past 29 years. Services offered include the following. Life-changing opportunities for volunteers ages 55 and older are made available throughout the Beaver County area. Each potential volunteer is introduced to a wide variety of opportunities and activities that engage seniors in ways that they will enjoy and be valued as contributors.

Nonprofit and civic minded organizations and agencies are able to provide the services the community needs because of the help from volunteers. Staff is often limited at these types of organizations. Without the volunteers, they would never be able to reach as many people as they do. The staff of RSVP loves to talk about their work! Do you belong to an organization or church that needs speakers? RSVP can help. Volunteerism is our favorite topic but there are a variety of others that can be offered. Give us a call. The service is free, but we won’t turn away a donation. Please look for us here in Beaver County Senior News to keep updated on all the events and volunteer opportunities at RSVP. Don’t forget, you can always get more information by calling (724) 378-7545. If your preference is to do some research online, visit http://beavercountyrsvp.org/. If communication via email is your preference, the director Valerie McElvy can be reached at vmcelvy@franklincenter. org. The email for Susan Smith, field coordinator, is ssmith@franklincenter.org. BCSN

Seniors for Safe Driving If you are age 55 or older and have successfully completed a senior driving education program in the past, you only have to attend a one-day refresher course to renew your insurance discount. If you have never participated in a Senior Driver Improvement Program, you must attend a two-day seminar to earn your automobile insurance discount. The insurance discount is five percent of the total premium for a period of three years. Cost for the course is $15 per person. Here is the upcoming schedule: • March 11; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton. • March 25; Noon to 4 p.m. at Healthsouth-Sewickley, 303 Camp Meeting Rd., Sewickley. • April 1; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center at the Mall, Monaca Senior Center, Beaver Mall Unit 284, Monaca. • April 8; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beaver County YMCA, 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton. For a complete list of classes, go to www.sfsd-pa.com. Online courses are now available. To register, call (724) 283-0245 or (800) 559-4880. Space is limited so register early. BCSN

Pinney Street Apartments 420 Pinney Street, Rochester, PA 15074

PRV Manor Apartments 1626 Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older Or Disabled or Handicapped There is an admission priority for very low income persons whose incomes are

• 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700 For an application or assistance call (724) 770-5000 Pinney and PRV Associates PO Box 1567, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Blackhawk Area Meals on Wheels Serving: Chippewa, Darlington, Darlington Twp., Enon Valley, New Galilee, South Beaver, Big Beaver Borough, Patterson Heights, Patterson Twp.

For more information, call (724) 843-6646 or (724) 843-1022

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RSVP is thrilled to be part of Beaver County Senior News again!

Healthy Steps for Older Adults

Beaver Valley Community Concert Association to stage third concert in series

Are you at risk for a fall or injury? There is a lot you can do to prevent a fall. The Healthy Steps for Older Adults program will help you understand your risk of falling and learn how to prevent it. The program will be offered on March 4 at Center at the Mall in Beaver Valley Mall.

n Wednesday, March 19, Bach to the Future comes to Beaver Falls as part of the Beaver Valley Community Concert Association’s music series. The event will take place at Beaver Falls Middle School auditorium; doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the concert will start at 7:30 p.m. Bach to the Future is a quartet of musicians that perform exciting arrangements of classical favorites, with jazz and world music influences. They have received rave reviews across the country. Each musician is a renowned artist in his own right. Michael Silverman is an Emmy Award winning composer who has written music for hundreds of film and television productions on CNN, ABC and A&E. Rob Silverman is the author of the bestselling Drumset 101. Andrew Driscoll is a Berklee College of Music graduate and has performed with Luciano Pavarotti and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. And it was Matt Bollinger’s interest in arranging Bach’s cello suites for six-string electric bass that was the inspiration for this unique quartet.

The four-hour workshop will help older adults make their homes safe, manage their medicines, learn how to improve their strength and balance, and discover other resources to help prevent falls. To pre-register for the program, call Center at the Mall at (724) 728-1422. The program also will be held this spring at the following locations: April 25, Circle of Friends, New Brighton, (724) 846-1959; May 2, Circle of Friends, Aliquippa, (724) 857-9989; and May 9, Circle of Friends, Baden, (724) 869-4224. FNL Beaver Senior News ad BCSN 10/22/08 9:12 AM Page

Concert season tickets can still be purchased in advance for $35. At the door, tickets are priced at $20 for adults, $5 for students. To obtain season tickets, mail a check or money order to Membership Chair Peg Denhart, 604 Sixth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. To learn more, visit www.bvcommunityconcert.org. BCSN 1

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LIVE to Love. Comprehensive, Coordinated Services at No Cost for Qualified Older Adults… A Partnership with Families Caring for their Older Loved Ones. CenterPlace 131 Pleasant Drive, Suite 1 Aliquippa, PA 15001

724-378-5400

www.lutheranseniorlife.org A partnership of Lutheran SeniorLife and Heritage Valley Health System

616 Golf Course Road Aliquippa, PA 15001 Phone: (724) 375-0345 Now offering Outpatient Therapy along with Short-Term Rehabilitation.

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Free Delivery We deliver to: Aliquippa Ambridge Hopewell Center • Utility bill payments accepted • PA Lottery tickets • Western Union

536 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa

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INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES An Office of Sewickley Valley Medical Group 1155 Merchant St., Ambridge, PA 15003 100 Hazel Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143

Phone: (412) 749-6821

Accepting New Patients Richard G. Cassoff, M.D. Stephanie L. Perry, M.D. George B. Cheponis, M.D. Hans J. Fuchs, M.D. Sarah Miller, PA-C

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To enter, mail your answers to Beaver 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 Beaver County Senior News.

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Leetsdale Manor

27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, limited off-street parking and Secure intercom system.

1 (800) 238-7555 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Spacious One and Two Bedroom Apartments • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • On-site Management and Maintenance • Carpet/Blinds on All Windows • Individually Controlled Heat & Air Conditioning • Generous Closet Space • Potential Rapid Occupancy • No Application Fee • All Utilities Included in Rent • Income Limits Apply • 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700

Francis A. Farmer Apartments 274 Friendship Circle Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facilities, parking lots and Secure Intercom System. Newly renovated accessible apartments with roll in showers also available. There is an admission priority for very low income persons whose incomes are

• 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $36,500; 2 Persons $41,700 For an application or assistance call (724) 775-1220 or visit Housing Authority of the County of Beaver 300 State Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

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HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less. Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$13,800 • 2 Persons hh...$15,800 Maximum • 1 Person hh...$23,000 • 2 Persons hh...$26,250

We could have been here sooner An elderly couple were killed in an accident and found themselves being given a tour of heaven by Saint Peter. “Here is your oceanside condo, over there are the tennis courts, swimming pool, and two golf courses. If you need any refreshments, just stop by any of the many bars located throughout the area.” “Heck, Gloria,” the old man hissed when Saint Peter walked off, “we could have been here ten years ago if you hadn’t heard about all that stupid oat bran, wheat germ, and low-fat diets!” Are caterpillars good to eat? Johnny: Daddy, are caterpillars good to eat? Father: Have I not told you never to mention such things during meals! Mother: Why did you say that, Junior? Why did you ask the question? Johnny: It’s because I saw one on daddy’s lettuce, but now it’s gone. Taken from www.ahajokes.com.

There’s no place like…Beaver Meadows

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•A Premier Senior Care Community in Beaver County  The Premier Community in Beaver County • Prices Starting at $92/day  Prices Starting at $89/day (724) 495-1600 www.beavermeadows.org

A Premier Senior Care Community

5130 Tuscarawas Road Beaver, PA 15009

Robert A. Banks Attorney at Law

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Wills • Estate Planning • Senior Citizen Law Powers of Attorney • Living Wills Attorney Robert Banks has provided legal counsel to over 5,100 clients since his admission to the Bar in October 1978. During his 32 years of legal counseling Attorney Banks has obtained experience in many fields:

• elder law • estate planning • estate administration • family law “My goal is to provide area residents with the best possible legal service at a fair and reasonable price.”

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