May 2019
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Sponsored in part by Beaver County Office on Aging Check out the new Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin on pages 5-11. Farmer’s Market distribution sites are on page 9. Readers can email pghseniornews@icloud.com or contact BCOA by calling (724) 847-2262 with comments and feedback.
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called Hosanna Industries is available to individuals in the Pittsburgh region who may need a helping hand, as well as to those who want to offer a hand to others. Officially started on Palm Sunday in 1990 during a worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, the nonprofit has steadily grown to include 13 buildings in two locations in Beaver and Allegheny counties, and has served an increasing number of community residents during that time.
Its expansion took a leap forward in 1998, when Hosanna Industries moved from Bakerstown to its current headquarters in Rochester/ New Sewickley Township, Beaver County (close to Cranberry Township, Butler County). “We call it a ‘Holy Hook-up’ as to how the Lord led us to this location,” explains Becky Hetzer, who has been a mission worker with Hosanna Industries since 1996. “We had outgrown our Bakerstown space and were looking to build a larger facility to accommodate our
growth. Through a friend of a friend, we were led to the Rinard Lane campus where we found exactly what we were looking for: a volunteer dormitory, chapel, an office, warehouse space, a maintenance garage and staff housing. It was a dream come true! We have worked hard to update each building, add new structures and make the facility functional and beautiful.” The Rochester campus is also the site for Hosanna Industries’ construction services and home repair Continued on page 3
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purchase it so we could expand our services to those in need.” The site of a former arts nonprofit, the Gibsonia facility concentrates on the aesthetic arts, such as wood working, ceramics, enameling and more. It hosts an eight-week, art-based children’s summer camp called the “Acorn Club.” The children learn about art and go on nature walks through the beautiful wooded trails on the campus. “The property has evolved into a wonderful place where creativity flourishes and individuals can discover spiritual peace and tranquility.”
program. Through this program, volunteers remodel existing low-income homes for needy families and build new homes for families in need. For qualifying households, volunteer staff turn around the construction of new homes in one week. These “Blitz Builds” are made possible not just with volunteer labor but also donated and discounted materials and goods, and a uniquely organized building method that compresses the build time into seven days. The Rochester location also has a Trade Skill Learning Center where individuals and groups can learn about the construction trades, and ready themselves for being part of a “Blitz Build” team. “We orient and teach volunteer groups the specific skills needed for the week ahead,” Becky notes. “We have also taught many at-risk youth from the City of Pittsburgh in this building, and we’ve taught smaller church groups who are planning mission trips and want to familiarize themselves with construction skills before they embark on their trip.” In 2015, Hosanna Industries expanded farther by purchasing eight acres in Gibsonia, Richland Township. “This was another blessing to the mission,” Becky comments. “We weren’t really looking to acquire another property, but our board president discovered the property for sale and felt led to
Hosanna Industries is always in need of volunteers of all ages and skill levels. “Last year, we led over 1,000 volunteers from all over the country,” Becky says. “Our summer months fill the volunteer dormitory with junior and senior high students who come to serve with their youth groups. During other months of the year, we lead business groups, retirees and many others who want to serve with us in our daily work at the mission.”
Hosanna Industries’ headquarters is located at 109 Rinard Lane in Rochester. To learn more, call (724) 770-0262 or visit hosannaindustries.org. Hosanna Industries’ Client Application Process If you are in need of home repairs or a new home or know someone who is, consider applying for help through Hosanna Industries. Follow these steps to do so: • Call (724) 770-0262 and ask for Amy or Ed. • You will be asked: number of persons living in household, whether or not you plan to stay in your home for the next five years, your needs, proof of income and proof of home ownership. • You will receive a phone call to set up an inspection of your property by the construction crew. • After the inspection is satisfactorily completed, you will be placed on the project list.
Funding for the mission comes from many sources, including individuals, churches, businesses, foundations and fundraisers. The wait list for the mission’s home repair program is typically always longer than what their staff can accomplish in a year. Needy homeowners find the program through various referral agencies, such as the United Way, 411 Helpline, and local Area Agency on Aging. About half of the waiting list consists of seniors. “Our reputation has spread through word of mouth and the phone never stops ringing,” Becky comments. Still, Becky encourages anyone to apply. To do so, see the criteria on this page.
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Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin
Q& A By Joanne McDermitt, APPRISE Coordinator Beaver County Office on Aging
Question: When should I signup for Medicare? Answer: It is important not to confuse your age for Social Security benefits with the qualifying age for Medicare. In most cases, you can apply for Social Security Benefits at age 62; however, this is not the case for Medicare. Medicare benefits usually don’t start until age 65. The ideal time to signup for Medicare is during your initial enrollment period that is the three months before your 65th birthday, your birthday month and three months after your 65th birthday. Question: How do I signup for Medicare?
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Answer: Sign up through the Social Security Administration. Enroll online at socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly or call Social Security at (800) 772-1213 (TTY users 800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Another option is to visit your local Social Security office. If you are already collecting Social Security, you may be automatically signed up for Medicare. Question: What is APPRISE? Answer: The Beaver County APPRISE Program assists residents in understanding their Medicare benefits and helps them to make informed decisions about their health care options. APPRISE works individually and confidentially with clients to determine their individual
Beaver County Office on Aging answers questions about Medicare and APPRISE health care needs and preferences, compare health insurance options, plan ahead for long term living, and obtain Medicare and supplemental coverage that fits their lifestyle and their budget. All counseling is complementary and tailored to meet individual needs. APPRISE is located at 1020 Eighth Avenue in Beaver Falls. For appointments or to get answers to your Medicare questions, call (724) 847-2262.
are eligible for PACE or PACENET. To qualify for PACE, a single person cannot have countable income of more than $14,500 annually. A married couple cannot have a countable income of more than $17,700 annually. To qualify for PACENET, a single person cannot have a countable income of more than $27,500 annually. A married couple cannot have a countable income of more than $35,500 annually.
Question: What is Extra Help?
Question: What doesn’t Medicare cover?
Answer: Extra Help is a Medicare program that helps people with limited income and resources pay their Medicare drug costs. To qualify, a single person must have yearly income of less than $18,735 per year and resources of less than $14,390. For a married person living with a spouse and no other dependents, yearly income must be less that $25,365 and resources less than $28,720. APPRISE can help you determine if you qualify for Extra Help. Question: What drug assistance programs are available in Pennsylvania? Answer: Pennsylvania has passed new income guidelines for the PA C E / PA C E N E T P ro g r a m s . PACE/PACENET is the State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program in Pennsylvania, funded through the lottery. PACE/PACENET can significantly lower your prescription drug costs, should you qualify. If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, age 65 or older and having trouble paying for your prescription medications, the APPRISE Program may be able to assist you in seeing if you
Answer: Medicare does not cover most dental care, eye exams related to prescription glasses, cosmetic surgery, massage therapy, dentures, acupuncture, hearing aids and exams, long-term care and concierge care. However, some Medicare recipients may have limited coverage of dental, hearing, vision and other supplemental benefits if they are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan. Please watch our Q&A video on youtube at www.youtube/ beavercountyofficeonaging The APPRISE program at the Beaver County Office on Aging has been handling your Medicare and Medical Assistance questions for the past 26 years. The Pennsylvania Department on Aging started the APPRISE program in 1993, which is partially funded under the federal program State Health Insurance Program (SHIP).
Joanne McDermitt has been the APPRISE Coordinator for the Office on Aging since 2013. In 2015, she was the recipient of Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary’s Award, the most distinguished award for the APPRISE program.
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You can use... New Beginnings at the Beaver County Senior Gardens By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor, Beaver County Office on Aging
Spring is here, and new
growth is popping out of the soil. New things are happening at the Beaver County Senior Gardens on Western Avenue in Brighton Township, too. There is a new sponsor for the gardens, Brighton First, Inc. The agency sponsors overseas mission trips to Russia and the Dominican Republic along with Native American projects. Locally, the agency is doing projects with the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Building, and rehabilitating a building on Brighton Avenue in Rochester for a community kitchen, community theater and space for outreach programs. Brighton First’s board of directors felt that sponsorship of the gardens would be a good fit for its organization.
Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Commissioners: Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman, Sandie Egley, Tony Amadio 1020 8th Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Website: beavercountypa.gov/Depts/OOA Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (724) 847-2262 (local) (888) 548-2262 (long distance) TDD (724) 728-5700 Protective Services for Older Adults (724) 775-1786 (to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation 24 hours)
optional cost to utilize water at the site. The Senior Gardens have built up throughout the years to be a vibrant, community garden. In addition to the gardens plots, there are several water sources, compost bins, benches, sheds, pavilions, portable toilets and parking.
The Beaver County Office on Aging helps out each year with some funds to cover the cost of tilling and for some projects to benefit the gardens. For 2019, the Senior Gardens Committee looks forward to creating a raised bed garden area. The raised beds would be 4 x 8 feet and are good for seniors who want to garden in a small area with little maintenance. The raised beds will be filled with top soil. Grass will be planted around the beds for easy movement and less weeds. Several raised beds will be available at the beginning of the gardening season. During mid-summer, the Summer Youth Corp of Job Training for Beaver County will help construct and paint more raised bed gardens.
Celebrating Older Americans Month in May Connect, Create, Contribute At Center at the Mall & Circle of Friends locations Senior Day at the Mall
May 8, 10 a.m. to noon Health and History Fair (Rural King Corridor, Beaver Valley Mall) June 12, 10 a.m. to noon LUAU (inside Center at the Mall, next to Hallmark, Beaver Valley Mall) F o r a v a i l a b i l i t y o f a r a i s e d b e d g a r d e n o r f o r f u r - Hosted by Beaver County Office on Aging and Center at the Mall ther information, contact Mike or Dolores Durham at Premiere sponsors: Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses (724) 728-0747.
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Ombudsman (724) 480-8589 (to report resident rights issues in nursing A committee of four senior gardeners, Mike and Dolores Durham, Patti Murray and Don Duchene, will oversee the homes, personal care homes and long-term care services) management of the gardens under the direction of Brighton ombudsman@bcoa.us First. Garden plots are available to Beaver County residents age 60 and over to grow vegetables and flowers. The Senior Services: * Information and Referral * Care Management Garden Committee’s mission is to provide senior gardeners * Benefits / APPRISE Counseling * Pre-admission Assessment with a gardening experience that enables them to grow veg- * Caregiver Support Program * Domiciliary Care etables and flowers, emphasizing their abilities and accom* Ombudsman * Adult Day Care * Home Delivered Meals modating their limitations as best as possible. * Homemaker * Personal Care * Legal Services There are gardening plots sized, 15 x 20 feet, 20 x 30 feet and 20 x 60 feet. There is no charge to have a plot, and there is an * Protective Services * Senior Centers * Transportation
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Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd. Monaca, PA 15061 Located inside the mall, Rural King Corridor centeratthemall.com facebook.com/centeratthemall
Annual Art Show
Lunch and Learn
May 20 - Stroke Awareness with Kristen Ronosky, MSN, RN of Heritage Valley Health System
Thursday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A “Meet the Artists Reception” will be held on Thursday, May 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Judges will award cash prizes in a variety of categories. All ages are welcome to submit art. Submission prices are $6/piece or $25/5 pieces.
June 10 - Discover Non-Surgical Solutions for Chronic Neck or Back Pain Caused by Spinal Stenosis, Bulging, Herniated, or Protruding Discs with Dr. Michele Askar Lunch and Learns are at noon and include lunch with a special dessert. $3 suggested donation for ages 60+ $6 charge for ages 59 and under
Fitness Classes Member exercise classes are SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, and Punch Pass eligible. Chair Volleyball Class (No Charge) Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m. Yoga (sitting/standing only; no floor activities) Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. SilverSneakers Circuit Thursday at 9 a.m.
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Cardio Sculpt Monday and Friday at 10 a.m. Belly Buster Wednesday at 10 a.m. Mix-It Up Cardio Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Upcoming Casino Bus Trips Cost is $30/person Wheeling Island Casino - May 20 at 8:30 a.m. Meadows Casino - June 24 at 9 a.m. Must pre-register and pre-pay at the Center.
Forever Young 5K/1Mile Walk/Run Saturday, June 29 Irvine Park Gazebo, Downtown Beaver
Early registration fee (before June 1): $15 Registration to begin at 9:30 a.m. 5K to begin at 10 a.m., 1Mile to begin at 10:05 a.m. www.runsignup.com/Race/PA/BEAVER/CATMForeverYoung1Mile5KWalkRun
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin Circle of Friends activities Baden Circle of Friends H May 3: Healthy Steps program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. Sign up for door prizes. Registration required. H May 8 and 22: Pinochle tournament. 9:30 a.m.. Registration required. H May 14: : Mother’s Day bingo. Dinner served at 4 p.m.; bingo immediately following. $7 per person. H May 21: : Seniors for Safe Driving class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Register by May 16. H May 24: : Continental breakfast and bingo. Breakfast served at 9 a.m.; bingo begins at 10 a.m. H May 31: : Card party. Begins at noon; $6/person includes meal and table prize. Register by May 24. New Brighton Circle of Friends H May 6: Trip to Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. $25/person includes $20 in free play and $5 food voucher. H May 7:: Mother’s Day party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. H May 10: Healthy Steps program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served. Sign up for door prizes. Registration required.
Baden Community Center Circle of Friends St. John’s Baptist School 371 Linmore Ave. Baden (724) 869-4224 cofbeaver.com
Midland Satellite Center Circle of Friends Knights of Columbus 838 Midland Ave. Midland (724) 869-4224 cofbeaver.com
New Brighton Community Center Circle of Friends 1851 Third Ave. (Madonna Hall at Holy Family) New Brighton (724) 846-1959 cofbeaver.com
Aliquippa Satellite Center Circle of Friends St. Titus Church 952 Franklin Ave. Aliquippa (724) 857-9989 cofbeaver.com
For more information or hours, visit cofbeaver.com or call (724) 869-4224 or (724) 846-1959.
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H May 13: Card party. Begins at noon; $6/person includes meal and table prize. Register by May 8.
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SPOTLIGHT on Senior Concerns
Beaver County Sports Shorts:
Physical therapy can help ease shoulder pain By Dale Reckless PT
Shoulder pain can be caused by
a variety of problems. Some of the common causes are rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). In fact, research shows that physical therapy should be your first stop when having shoulder pain or problems relating to your shoulder and in many cases can prevent the need for surgery, narcotics or injections.
MRS Physical Therapy designs a specialized treatment program to correct the underlying problem so you are no longer in pain and are able to return the activity that you were doing without any pain. The exercises will focus on increasing flexibility in certain muscles and improving strength in specific muscles. Your rotator cuff is complex and the problems typically do not just go away on their own. Treatment usually requires physical therapy 2-3 times a week for 3-4 weeks depending on each individual’s needs.
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Judy Hult Howe of Beaver was on the six-member 1956 US Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team competing in Melbourne, Australia.
Visit mrsphysicaltherapy.com for evidence-based information. Call today for an appointment: (724) 728-7550.
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The rotator cuff is a complex group of muscles in your shoulder that allows a great amount of mobility so that you can reach high and low, carry and lift, push and pull and even to throw a ball. Some people will wake up with the pain and not have an event that specifically caused their shoulder pain while others can relate their current pain to an old or new injury.
Veterans of the 15th District are invited to attend a Breakfast honoring their service. RSVP required. Call PA State Rep Josh Kail office at (724) 728-7655 Friday May 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. Center at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Center Township
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Joe Tonti of Midland was known as a professional strongman. During the 1930s and 1940s, he was known as the Upside Down Man for tricks performed whille standing on his hands, including pulling an 11,500 pound truck, walking down 143 flights of steps and balancing an 175-pound weight on the back of his neck.
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin 2019 Senior Farmers Market Distribution Schedule • For eligible Beaver County residents ages 60 and older • Eligibility is based on income. Income limits will be forthcoming. • Receive four $5 vouchers for a total of $20 per eligible individual. One set of vouchers is permitted per person per season. • Vouchers are distributed on a first come, first serve basis while supply lasts at each site. Sign up for your vouchers and shop on the spot at the farmers markets. • Beaver County Office on Aging staff will be at the sites to answer questions and provide information. Community Sites
Farmers Market Sites
Monday, June 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Midland Health and Wellness Center 901 Midland Ave. Midland, PA 15059 (Beside Rite Aid)
Tuesday, June 18, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Chippewa Farmers Market Chippewa United Methodist Church parking lot Intersection of Shenango & Darlington Rds. Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Monday, June 17, 1 to 3 p.m. Hanover Twp. Fire Department Rt. 18 Station, 2697 St. Rt. 18 Hookstown, PA 15050
Wednesday, June 19, 2 to 7 p.m. Center At The Mall 284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Monaca, PA 15061 (Next to Rural King)
Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beaver Farmers Market Courthouse Parking Lot Beaver, PA 15009 New Location
New Location
Friday, June 21, 1 to 3 p.m. St. Titus Roman Catholic Church Titan Hall, 952 Franklin Ave. Aliquippa, PA 15001
Learn how to can, freeze, dry and preserve any fruit or vegetable at home online at PickYourOwn.org, which gives a list of resources and recipes. Visit your local library, book store or check your local community college or senior centers for canning classes!
Monday, June 24, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Beaver Falls Farmers Market Brodhead Apartments Parking Lot, 712 12 St., Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Wednesday, June 26, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aliquippa Farmers Market United Methodist Church Parking Lot, Brodhead/Chapel Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001 Tuesday, July 9, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. New Brighton Farmers Market Parking lot at 5th Ave. and 12th St. New Brighton, PA 15066 Thursday, July 11, 4 to 7 p.m. Ambridge Farmers Market Park Rd. (use 8th St. to Park Rd.) Ambridge, PA 15003
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Tuesday, June 18, 12 to 4 p.m. Baden Circle of Friends St. John the Baptist Church, 371 Linmore Ave. Baden, PA 15005 (Behind Baden Bowl)
It’s easy and convenient when you sign up and shop on the spot at the Farmers Market!
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SENIOR DAY AT THE BEAVER VALLEY MALL Presents Health & Wellness Fair Wednesday May 8, 2019 10 am to 12 noon ♥ Doughnuts / Coffee/Ice Cream Bar Cart ♥ WBVP/WMBA Live Broadcast
Health and Welllness professionals: Physical Therapist Apprise Health Insurance counselors Chiropractor Fitness Demos *Subject to change
District Attorney David Lozier will have the Drug Take Back Box available to collect old and unused medications. Over 50 vendors providing information about various senior resources, on the spot consultations, blood pressure , diabetic and health screenings. For information, contact Erin at the Beaver County Office on Aging, 724-847-2262
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Bonanza Gift Card Drawing
CAFE SEATING WITH COMPLIMENTARY SNACKS!
Let us entertain you! Sveti Nikola, a Croatian singing ensemble, will perform inside the Center of the Mall starting at noon.
Visit the Center at the Mall’s fitness center: Talk to a staff member to find the fitness program that is right for you.
▪What’s for lunch? Stuffed Cabbage or alternative cold lunch “To Go” ▪Reservations and lunch selections must be made 24 hours in advance by stopping at Center at the Mall or by calling 724-774-5654.
Special Thanks to
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin Center at the Mall hosts successful Black Tie Event C
enter at the Mall held its sixth annual Black Tie Event on February 9 at the Fez in Hopewell, Beaver County, and it was a great success. The evening celebration included an elegant dinner, local celebrity guests, live entertainment performed by Casanova, dancing and beautiful raffle basket prizes. Corporate sponsors for the event included Beaver Auto Mall, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley, UPMC, The Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, Gallagher Home Health and Ohio River Salvage, Inc. Proceeds will help to support ongoing exercise classes, wellness programs, meals and activities for the senior center. Special thanks to all attendees, including Mark Peterson, Joe Klimchak, Scott Tady, Mike Romigh and Edwin Becker.
Center members Jim and Christine Paladina and David and Nancy Domago.
To learn more about Center at the Mall, call (724) 774-5654 or visit centeratthemall.com. Photos provided by Center at the Mall staff.
Beaver County District Attorney David Lozier and his wife Beth.
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Stacie Shearer with special guests Eddie Becker and Mike Romigh.
Center members Richard and Rita Janicki.
Special guest Joe Klimchak and his wife Jennifer.
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Beaver Events May and June
Darlington Township Recreation Board 2nd Annual Car Cruise
May 4, 1 to 4 p.m. Darlington Township Municipal Building 3590 Darlington Rd. Darlington Free event. (724) 827-8738
Annual Beaver County History Celebration Weekend May 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 5, noon to 4 p.m. If you would like to find out more about the evolution of our tastes in food, please plan to visit any or all of our 17 Beaver County historical sites. Visit visitbeavercounty.com for more details.
BCG&HC Guest Speaker Program
B.F. Jones Memorial Library
May 22, 7 p.m. Beaver County Genealogy and History Center, 250 East End Avenue, Beaver. Genealogist Mark H. Welchley discusses “Latest Advancements in DNA Research and Genealogy.” Free.
The B.F. Jones Memorial Library invites you to tell your story. Check out our media lab and let us record your thoughts on your school, your hopes, your dreams or just thoughts on living in Beaver County. This event is for all ages. 663 Franklin Ave. Aliquippa (724) 375-2900
43rd Annual Aliquippa Greek Food Festival
Couch Potato Jam Version 1.0
May 22, noon to 8 p.m. daily Please join us for the 43rd annual Greek Food Festival, hosted by the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church of Aliquippa.Delicious food and pastries will be served. Open to the public. Major credit cards accepted .
June 12, 7 p.m. Hopewell Community Park Bring your instruments to Pavilion #1 for this first of three, informal nights of musical talent. Performers and spectators are welcome. No registration necessary. Dust off your instrument, and have fun with people who love music. Concessions available. Free. (724) 378-1460
Beaver Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
May 27, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Third St. Beaver, PA 15009 For additional information, please contact Charles Snitger at (724) 728-3783.
INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES
Beaver Elder Care and
Rehabilitation Center A GUARDIAN ELDER CARE FACILITY 616 Golf Course Road Aliquippa, PA 15001 Phone: (724) 375-0345
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Now offering Outpatient Therapy along with Short-Term Rehabilitation.
www.beavereldercare.com
An Office of Heritage Valley Medical Group 1155 Merchant St., Ambridge, PA 15003 100 Hazel Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143
Hoffman’s Drug Store Emanuel N. Panos Pharmacist
Free Delivery We deliver to: Aliquippa Ambridge Hopewell Center
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. Richard A. Schollaert, M.D. Sarah Miller, PA-C Karah Peters, CRNP
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By Dave Aitken, President, NAMI Beaver County For Beaver County Senior News
Approximately one in five adults in the United States
experience a mental illness. This health issue touches almost every family in every neighborhood across the country. The grey building at 1229 Third Ave., Beaver is home to a nonprofit that his helping to battle this health crisis: NAMI Beaver County, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to providing advocacy, education and support to those suffering the effects of mental illness. Education and fighting stigma are two of NAMI’s goals. Beaver County NAMI was founded in the early 1990s by three dynamic and dedicated Beaver County women: Ann Bau, Marge Kern, and Connie Roman. This affiliate focuses on the needs of consumers and family members. It is not uncommon to see aging parents with an older child who has a serious mental illness, or parents with a child or teenager who is showing signs of mental illness.
Direct Cremation $790 This charge for direct cremation without any attendant rights or ceremonies includes:
• Removing the deceased person from any place of death within Allegheny County and transporting the deceased person to the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd. (Slight additional fee for other areas & home deaths.) • Consulting with the appropriate family member(s) or legal guardian at the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd. to acquire necessary vital statistics and authorizations. • Sheltering the remains for a 24 hour period (required by law) prior to performing the cremation. • Performing the cremation on site. (Additional fee for obesity) • Placing the cremated remains in a simple container. • Presenting the cremated remains to the appropriate family member(s) or legal guardian at the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd. The concerns of a family requesting direct cremation are simple-the cremation should be performed in a timely and dignified manner, under the supervision of a professional funeral director, and at a fair cost. The Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd. is committed to satisfying these concerns, and we welcome the opportunity to be of service. Call us if you have any questions or wish to make arrangements.
Family and cultural dynamics often determine how family and friends react to mental illness. NAMI’s Family to Family program is offered without charge in the spring and fall. Trained instructors teach one lesson a week for 12 weeks to help family members cope with this issue. Parents, siblings, spouses, adult sons and daughters, partners and significant others are all welcome to participate. The nonprofit also hosts the Peer to Peer program, a free eightweek class that focuses on navigating life with a mental illness. This program is typically held in September. Beaver County NAMI also sponsors a support group called NAMI Connections. Meetings take place every Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. and a light lunch is served. Other regular support group meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, and at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of every month (for partners of people with Borderline Personality Disorder). To learn more about NAMI Beaver County’s Family to Family or Peer to Peer classes, call (724) 888-6877 or email rmattia@namibeavercounty.org. If you have an emergency related to mental illness, call 911.
(412) 828-5700 30 Center Avenue. Blawnox, PA 15238 Should this information reach your home at a time of illness or sorrow, please accept our sincere apology.
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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. 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...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income eligibility• 1 Person...$24,350 • 2 Persons ...$27,800
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Francis A. Farmer Apartments 274 Friendship Circle, Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older Accessible 1 bedroom apartments with 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...$16,600 • 2 Persons hh...$18,250 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $42,000; 2 Persons $48,650 Application or assistance available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, 300 State Ave., Beaver, PA 15009
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Or call (724) 775-1220 for additional information www.beavercountyhousing.org
Koppel Terrace Senior Apartments Maintenance Free, Garden Style Apartments For persons 55 years of age and older Corner of 1st Avenue and Richard Street in Koppel 19 spacious, fully carpeted 1 and 2 bedroom apartments One Bedroom $400 Two Bedrooms $500 plus electric Water, sewage and garbage included. Fully equipped with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. On-site laundry facilities are also available.
For additional information and application packet, call (724) 775-4535. Income restrictions apply. Annual income must not exceed: $25,450 one person; $29,050 two persons
Home Sweet Home
These are friendly words from years ago - but today, you think twice before opening your door to strangers. Will you be comfortable allowing strangers from an unfamiliar home care service into your parents’ home? St. Barnabas Home Care is the answer. For decades, we have provided home care services to people just like you, right in your own home. We are not a franchise service, and every one of our employees passes a background check and drug test. Rest assured, we take caring for your family seriously. Contact 724-495-1600 today.
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