Butler County Senior News
May 2017
Volume 11, Number 8
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South East Senior Center manager Fran McEwen [middle] line dances with Flo Parker, Ed Stephens, Pat Linhart and Mary Roccki.
Butler County seniors encouraged to “Age Out Loud” during Older Americans Month By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News What it means to “age” has changed dramatically (and for the better!) in the past few years and decades. More than ever before, older adults are working longer, trying new things, being more social and volunteering more in their communities.
Yes, seniors are taking charge, striving for wellness, focusing on independence, and advocating for themselves and others. They expect to continue to live their lives to the fullest, and they’re insisting on changes that make that possible. The members of South East Senior Center in Cabot
(Winfield Township) are a strong example of seniors being active and living well. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., they gather at the center to partake in a variety of activities, including line dancing, chair volleyball and other low-impact exercise classes, Continued on page 3
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This month, older adults are being encouraged to “Age Out Loud!” Consider joining in the activities that are being held at local senior centers for Older Americans Month, and enjoy! Wishing all moms a Happy Mother’s
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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.
South East Senior Center members play chair volleyball. bingo playing, and much more. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. each day. (BART transportation is available.) This month, the center is hosting an all-county event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Tanglewood Building on Hanson Avenue in Butler in honor of Older Americans Month. The event is open to anyone ages 60 and older. Lunch will be served and raffles/door prizes will be available. Drummer Jim Donovan will perform live. Cost is $5 per person. Local seniors and those across the nation are encouraged to amplify their voices and share what “getting older” really looks like in the year 2017 during May, Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s OAM theme—“Age Out Loud”— is intended to give aging a new voice, one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say about aging. Continued on page 4 With BAYADA Home Health Care…
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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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Timothy Sechler Partner at Heritage Elder Law
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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Butler County seniors encouraged to “Age Out Loud” during Older Americans Month Continued from page 3 OAM events at Butler County senior centers Throughout May, Butler County senior centers will host special picnic lunches with traditional fare—hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni/potato salad, watermelon, chips and dessert. The Butler County Area Agency on Aging’s administrator Beth Herold will make an appearance to speak about Older Americans Month at each of the following centers: * Tuesday, May 30: Slippery Rock and Chicora * Wednesday, May 31: Evans City and Mars * Thursday, June 1: Butler and South East * Friday, June 2: Cranberry
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A brief history of OAM Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing, however. In April of 1963, President John F. Kennedy’s meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens served as a prelude to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month.” Thanks to President Jimmy Carter’s 1980 designation, what was once called Senior Citizens Month, is now called “Older Americans Month,” and has become a tradition. Every President since JFK has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Now, under the Administration on Aging, which is part of the Administration for Community Living, Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other such activities. BCSN
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ts growing season one again! Eligible Butler County residents age 60 and older may now receive their Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) vouchers. Individuals receive four $5 vouchers per season, and married couples receive eight $5 vouchers per season. SFMNP vouchers are distributed by the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. In order to qualify, a single individual must have an annual income less than $22,311 and a married couple must have an annual income of less than $30,044. All income must be tallied; for example, wages, Social Security, pensions, VA benefits, interest and withdrawals from annuities. Seniors residing in facilities such as nursing homes, personal care homes or domiciliary care homes where meals are prepared are not eligible to receive vouchers. Vouchers will be distributed beginning June 1 and will continue while supplies last. All eligible participants must show documentation of age and county residency; documentation of income is not needed. Vouchers will only be distributed at the community distribution sites listed in this issue of the Butler County Senior News. Vouchers cannot be mailed. Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., Lyndora. Thursday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cranberry Township Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. Friday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Butler Arbors Apartments, 200 Lincoln Ave., Butler. Monday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Lafayette Apartments, 302 S. Main St., Butler. Monday, June 5 from 2 to 3 p.m.
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Evans City Senior Center, Ritzert Hall, 426 E. Main St., Evans City. Tuesday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Chicora Senior Center, Moose Lodge Hall Basement, 117 W. Slippery Rock St., Chicora. Tuesday, June 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. Slippery Rock Senior Center, Slippery Rock Municipal Building, 52 Branchton Rd., Slippery Rock. Thursday, June 8 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. South East Senior Center, Winfield Township VFC, 200 Brose Rd., Cabot. Thursday, June 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. Gray Stone Manor Apartments, 204 E. Water St., Slippery Rock. Thursday, June 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. Saxonburg Fire Hall, 290 Horne Ave, Saxonburg. Friday, June 16 from noon to 2 p.m. May 2017 • Butler County Senior News
Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Drive, Mars. Tuesday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Church St., West Sunbury. Wednesday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to noon. Cliffside Apartments, 325 S. McKean St., Butler. Wednesday, June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Mt. Chestnut Senior Center, Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W. Old Route 422, Butler. Monday June 26, 10 a.m. to noon. East Butler Borough Building, 1105 Randolph Ave., East Butler. Monday, June 26 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Terrace Apartments, 111 S. Cliff St., Butler. Thursday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Rolling Road Regency, 100 Rolling Rd., Cranberry Township. Thursday, June 30 from 2 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Glade Run Church, Route 8 South, Valencia. Tuesday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. Park Manor Apartments, Alameda Rd., Butler. Tuesday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Ste. 101, Butler. In office distribution beginning Monday, July 3 through Friday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. While supplies last. BCSN Take advantage of this great program! For more information, contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 2823008 or visit the Area Agency on Aging office, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001.
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Following “Dementia Conversations” The Butler County Area Agency on Aging will be presenting information on The Family Caregiver Support Program and Area Agency on Aging General Services and VNA presenting on Caregiver Programs
When: Wednesday, May 10th at 11:00 A.M. Where: Tanglewood: Coleman Hall. 10 Austin Avenue, Lyndora, PA 16045 For more information contact the Area Agency on Aging at 724-282-3008
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Senior Center events Please note: All centers are closed May 19 for an all county Older American’s Month celebration and May 29 for Memorial Day. _ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: 500 card party at noon May 3, cost is $2.50; Seniors for Safe Driving from noon to 4 p.m. May 9 and 10. Call (800) 559-4880 to register; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. and birthday party May 11; Mother’s Day tea at 11:30 a.m. May 15; Mind Matter series at 10 a.m. May 17; bring a shirt to tie dye at noon May 18; 500 bid card party from 5:30 to 9 p.m. May 23, cost is $5; and blood pressure from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. May 25. Call (724) 285-5392. _ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: Cinco De Mayo celebration May 4; stroke support group at 10 a.m. May 9; Mind Matters series at 10:30 a.m. May 10; bingo at 10 a.m. and birthday party celebration May 11; leadership meeting at 10 a.m., closed caption phone presentation at 11 a.m., and Mother’s Day celebration May 16; bingo at 10 a.m. May 18 and 25; and Memorial Day indoor picnic May 30. The AAoA will sponsor a picnic May 30, call for details. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551.
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_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: make a Kentucky Derby hat at 12:30 p.m. May 2; Kentucky Derby party May 3; senior expo from 9 a.m. to noon and senior conversational group from 10 a.m. May 4; Cinco De Mayo party May 5; Mind Matters series at 10:30 a.m. May 10; program with New York Life at 11 a.m. and birthday/Mother’s Day celebrations May 11; center closed for Election Day May 16, there will be a bus trip to Meadows Casino; information on exercise program at 9:30 a.m. May 22; game night from 4 to 7 p.m. May 23, cost is $5; and leadership council meeting at 10:30 a.m. and Memorial Day party May 25. 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: trip to Science Center and Aviary at 10 a.m. May 2, cost is $25; coffee and doughnut chat from 10 to 11 a.m. May 9; drum circle at 1 p.m. May 10; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration May 11; exercise for arthritis at 12:30 p.m. May 17; Mind Matters series at 1 p.m. May 24; and Memorial day picnic May 25. The AAoA will
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sponsor a picnic May 31, call for details. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414. _ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: root beer floats at 12:30 p.m. May 4, cost is $1; Older Americans Month facts and history at 12:30 p.m. May 9; stroke awareness program at 1 p.m. and birthday party May 11; Mother’s Day party at 12:30 p.m. May 12; nails with Butler Vo-tech at 10:45 a.m. May 16; treats at 12:30 p.m. May 23; Memorial Day party at noon and leadership meeting at 1 p.m. May 25; Mind Matters series at 12:30 p.m. May 30; and cake and beverage at 12:30 p.m. May 31. The AAoA will sponsor a picnic May 31, call for details. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: leadership meeting at 12:45 p.m. May 1; exercise program at 12:30 p.m. May 8; birthday celebration May 11; Touch Art at 10:30 a.m. May 15, cost is $15 and registration is required by May 8; and book club at 10 a.m. and Mind Matters series at 12:30 p.m. May 22. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: Kentucky Derby party at 10:30 a.m. May 4; Mother’s Day party at 10:30 a.m. and birthday party at 12:30 p.m. May 11; exercise program at 12:30 p.m. May 17; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. May 18; Mind Matters series 10 a.m. and Memorial Day celebration at 10:30 a.m. May 30; and wellness Wednesday breakfast at 9 a.m. May 31. The AAoA will sponsor a picnic May 30, call for details. 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: Senior Saints exercise at 10 a.m. May 4 and 9; birthday celebration and National Hostess Cupcake Day May 11; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. May 18; National Taffy Day May 23; and chair volleyball at 10 a.m. and blood pressure at 11 a.m. May 25. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. BCSN
Butler County Area Agency on Aging May Menu for senior centers
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Serving you:
Monday, May 1: Kielbasa, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, corn, brownie. Tuesday, May 2: Southwestern chicken wrap, vegetable barley soup, fruit salad. Wednesday, May 3: Spaghetti and meatballs, pasta, tossed salad, pears. Thursday, May 4, Favorite Meal Day: Pepperoni pizza, mixed greens, applesauce. Friday, May 5: Breaded lemon pepper pollock, baked potato, coleslaw, fruit. Monday, May 8: Beef burrito, Spanish rice, corn and black bean salad, apricots. Tuesday, May 9: Barbecue chicken, baked potato, lima beans, fruit. Wednesday, May 10: Baked ham slice, mashed potatoes, beet salad, pudding. Thursday, May 11, Birthday menu: Chicken marsala, orzo, carrots, cupcake.
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
Friday, May 12: Cheeseburger, potato soup, fruit. Monday, May 15: Sausage scramble, breakfast potatoes, fruit. Tuesday, May 16: Chicken salad sandwich, pasta Florentine soup, peaches. Wednesday, May 17: Honey mustard pork loin, mashed potatoes, cabbage, lemon cake. Thursday, May 18: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, sherbet. Friday, May 19: Baked salmon, baked potato, broccoli, pears. Monday, May 22: Stuffed cabbage roll, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit crisp. Tuesday, May 23: Turkey sausage minestrone over noodles, green beans, fruit. Wednesday, May 24: Chicken cobb salad, beef noodle soup, pineapple. Thursday, May 25: Mushroom Swiss burger, hot German potato salad, baked beans, brownie. Friday, May 26: Pepper steak, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetable medley, cookie. Monday, May 29, Memorial Day: Closed. Tuesday, May 30: Beef brasciole, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, cookie.
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Entertainments and Events • Volunteer part-time office support is needed at Butler County Catholic Charities Outreach. Primary function is to provide administrative support to the daily operations of Catholic Charities programs, including reception of clients and phone calls, general clerical, sending out thanks you letters and taking care of donations. Volunteers are also needed in Lawrence, Beaver and Washington Counties. Contact Bonnie at (412) 4566696 or email brolis@ccpgh.org. • Old Stone House, 2865 William Flynn Hwy., Slippery Rock, will offer an Open Hearth Cooking Class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6. Come, prepare, and enjoy ice creams of the past as historic recipes are used to create these American treats. Cost is $15. Call (724) 738-4964 or visit oldstonehousepa.org/foodways. • The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band concert, a tribute to the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s will take place at 6:30 p.m. May 20 at the
Butler Intermediate High School Auditorium, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. Cost is $20 per person. There will also be gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Call (412) 519-4321 or visit penntheaterbutler.com. • The Spring Garden Market and Home Show will take place rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 at Alameda Park, Odd Fellow Circle, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler. There will be over 80 vendors including craft, merchandisers and food. Enjoy live entertainment from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Parking and admission is free. Call (724) 284-5383 or visit co.butler.pa.us/Parks_Special_Events. • The Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas-up will take place May 20 and 21 at the Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., Portersville. Gates open at 9 a.m. both days. Enjoy a large variety of activities for the whole family including a vintage village, saw
mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractor pulls and a steam building. Cost is $5 for adults, free for children 11 and under. Call (724) 285-7038 or visit portersvillesteamshow.org. • Harmony Museum’s annual “Quilt in a Day” program will take place from 10 a.m. to noon May 30 at Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. Reservations are suggested. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org. • 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. BCSN
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Our Solar System Answer the following questions correctly for a chance to win $30 cash. 1. What is the nearest planet to the Sun? A. Mars; B. Venus; C. Mercury; D. Earth
6. What is the sixth planet from the Sun? A. Io; B. Uranus; C. Saturn; D. Jupiter
2. What is the second planet from the Sun? A. Mars; B. Mercury; C. Venus; D. Earth
7. What is the seventh planet from the Sun? A. Uranus; B. Io; C. Pluto; D. Neptune
3. What is the third planet from the Sun? A. Venus; B. Earth; C. Mars; D. Mercury
8. What is the eighth planet from the Sun? A. Neptune; B. Mercury; C. Earth; D. Saturn
4. What is the fourth planet from the Sun? A. Earth; B. Mars; C. Venus; D. Mercury
9. Which of these was once considered an asteroid? A. Jupiter; B. Pluto; C. Neptune; D. Mars
5. What planet is between Mars and Saturn? A. Neptune; B. Uranus; C. Earth; D. Jupiter
10. What is the sun? A. A meteorite; B. planet; C. star; A comet
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.
Name________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone____________________________Age________________
Congratulations to Eugene Michaels who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. (A) Bridges; 2. (C) Phoenix; 3. (C) Madison; 4. (C) Carson; 5. (C) Key; 6. (A) Hudson; 7. (D) King; 8. (C) Cleveland; 9. (A) Dakota; 10. (D) Denver.
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Conveniently located the Sunnyview Complex. Aginginand Physical/Intellectual 121 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 131 Disability Service Coordination Butler, PA 16001
724-431-3748 www.ccrinfo.org
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Center for Community Resources can provide the support, resources and individualized care coordination for you or your loved one at HOME? Helping you stay in your HOME is our mission.
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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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