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Pennsylvania State Games medalists Dee Stromberg, Rosemarie Wilczynski, Mary Ellen Purnell, Phyllis Haduch, James Boyle and Mary Szulborski.

Citiparks’ Healthy Active Living Senior Athletes exemplify what it means to live in the City of Champions Pittsburgh Citiparks was represented by 16 senior athletes at the Pennsylvania State Games held in Hershey on July 17 through 19. These athletes competed against other seniors from all over

the state in a variety of competitive sporting events.

Citiparks’ 16 athletes showed what it means to live in the City of Champions by bringing home a total of 101 gold, silver and

bronze medals. Every athlete from Citiparks earned multiple medals.

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Free bus trip for WWII and KW Veterans Thursday, October 9th is the date for the next free bus trip for WWII and KW Veterans to visit their Memorials in Washington DC. This is a one day trip leaving early and returning between 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Departure points are Beaver, North Hills, Greentree and Monroeville. Box lunch and dinners are provided as well as snacks and drinks. There is a registered nurse on each bus as well as a number of volunteers. Wheelchairs provided if needed. For more information or to make a reservation call (724) 709-3614. All donations are gratefully accepted so the trip can be free to the veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Bus Trip and mail to ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA. 15009 Attn: Paula. We regret that seating is reserved for Veterans only so we cannot accommodate family, friends or spouses. PSN

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Harmony Singers Launch New Season

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he Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills choral group, will launch its 2014-2015 season on Tuesday, September 2, at 7 p.m. with an ice cream social for returning and prospective members. The event will take place at the Brightwood Christian Church, 5044 West Library Rd., Bethel Park. Weekly rehearsals are held at the church during the concert year.

The Harmony Singers will perform songs from their recent show “The Eyes Have It” on Wednesday, September 10 at 7: 30 p.m. at the South Park Theatre.

Admission is $8. The theatre is located at the intersection of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road in South Park.

The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh

The Harmony Singers perform a wide variety of music such as Broadway, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic and pop tunes. The group is available to perform for civic, social, church, or business organizations.

New members are welcome to join the Harmony Singers. All voices are needed. Performance experience and the ability to read music are preferred but not required.

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Parkwood Presbyterian Church 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 18 Enjoy a light lunch of refreshments in the “Crafter’s Café” and take home some goodies from the bake sale. Over 50 artisans and crafters will display varied merchandise.

The church will also host community spaghetti dinners from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

September 17 and October 15. Take-out meals are available. Cost is $7 for adults; $4 for children ages five to 12; and free for children under four.

Call (412) 486-9220 or visit www.parkwoodchurch.org.

For information about the group or to reserve them for an event, call (412) 833-6341 or visit www.harmonysingers.org. PSN

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ARE YOU 60 OR OLDER?

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP

OR STAYING ASLEEP? OR ARE YOU A GOOD SLEEPER?

The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study of people who have trouble sleeping as well as healthy adults who sleep well to learn more about insomnia and how it is affected by a nonmedication treatment.

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To be eligible, you must be 60 or older and: • have difficulty falling or staying asleep or feel poorly rested after sleeping • or be a good sleeper at night and not feel sleepy during the daytime By sharing your time and participating, you may be able to help researchers find out more about improving sleep and quality of life in later years.

Participants will be compensated for their time.

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Raymond Christopher: A Southwestern Nursing Care Center success story

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aymond Christopher arrived at Southwestern Nursing Care Center on May 14 after a seven-day hospital stay for a fall that he had at home. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with Neuromuscular Conversion Disorder.

You may be wondering “what is that?” As defined in Wikipedia, Neuromuscular Conversion Disorder is “a condition causing a patient to suffer from neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis or fits without a definable organic cause. It is thought that symptoms arise in response to stressful situations affecting a patient’s mental health.”

Initially, Raymond was showing no movement in both his upper and lower extremities. This caused him to need complete assistance with all aspects of his care. After an evaluation

by Advantage Care Rehabilitation, the in-patient therapy department within Southwestern Nursing Care Center, Raymond was questioning if he would ever be able to walk or care for himself again. Although the outlook for his future was unknown at that time, the staff at Southwestern was hopeful. With dedication to his recovery and the motivation from everyone he encountered, Raymond slowly started to notice changes in his condition.

As Shelly Kostella, the Director of Rehabilitation at Southwestern, recalls, one Sunday she came in to work with some residents and Raymond was excited to receive an extra day of treatment. “I had him standing at a rail with the assistance from myself and another therapist. With some verbal cuing and relaxation techniques, his shaking almost stopped.”

Kostella went on to say “I was amazed. He tolerated 4 minutes of standing and he didn’t need much help to stand.”

As the weeks went on, Raymond continued to progress. He was able to stand with minimal assistance of 1 staff member. He was able to perform his own hygiene, transfers and independently propel his wheelchair. Raymond reported “I want to walk”. So that is what he did! With a wheeled walker in front of him, and 2 therapists by his side, Raymond stood up, grabbed ahold of the walker and took his first steps in over 2 months. He walked 5 feet the first day, 12 feet the next day and more was to follow with each day. He required

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Raymond Christopher is back to being healthy and independent. less and less assistance. When the therapist asked if he was ready to use a cane, his answer was a strong “of course!” So, they tried it. First with a quad cane, which he mastered in no time. Before long, and with the excitement of ALL the staff at Southwestern, his discharge date was set.

On July 18, with a smile on his face, Raymond walked out the doors of Southwestern Nursing Care Center. As he got into the car, with a glimpse of sadness in his eyes, he said “I NEVER thought I would be going home. I couldn’t have done it without all of you.”

Raymond is now at home and doing well, which couldn’t make us happier. He has returned to his previous way of doing things and one can hardly tell that he ever suffered from this life-changing fall. A stronger, safer discharge home. A return to life as he knew it, before his fall. PSN For more information about Southwestern Nursing Care Center, call (412) 469-3330.

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At first, he started to regain some movement in his arms.

He was then able to start assisting with his own hygiene, transfers, and other small self-care tasks. Although, he was able to stand at a rail with a maximum assist from 2 staff members, he was very shaky and had very limited strength and endurance. He was only able to tolerate 10-20 seconds at a time. Day by day, week by week, Raymond continued to make small gains. This gave him hope for what was yet to come.

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Citiparks’ Healthy Active Living Senior Athletes exemplify what it means to live in the City of Champions Continued from page 1 The medalists are: Phyllis Haduch 10 gold, 1 silver James Boyle 7 gold, 3 silver Dee Stromberg 6 gold, 3 silver Rosemarie Wilczynski 5 gold, 3 silver Mary Ellen Purnell 1 gold, 6 silver Mary Szulborski 3 gold, 3 silver Virginia Turba gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze

Frank Rizzo 2 gold, 4 silver Elizabeth Callio 1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze Claudia Lawrence 5 gold Rosalie Nesbitt 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze Mary Sankey 2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze Dorcas Byrnes1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze Emmett Redding 3 gold, 1 silver Ben LeDonne 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze Margaret Erario 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze

2014 Citiparks senior athletes

James Boyle Dee Stromberg and Rosemarie Wilczynski

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Mary Ellen Purnell

PA State Gamer [left] and Emmett Redding.

Elizabeth Callio

Phyllis Haduch Photo credit: Donna Rengers

2014 State Games Sponsors Citiparks’ Healthy Active Living senior athletes would like to thank Kerm McIntosh and Donna Rengers, center directors from the Lawrenceville and Greenfield Healthy Active Living Centers, for their support and for once again making it possible for the athletes to participate in the Pennsylvania State Games. They would also like to recognize the following businesses and individuals. Without their financial support and sponsorship, the senior athletes would not have been able to attend the games:

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner Northside Healthy Active Living Center The Byrnes Family Lawrenceville Healthy Active Living Center Hazelwood Healthy Active Living Center The Szulborski Family Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home South Hills Retirement Residence Dorothy Pietro Tom, Ann, Mitch and Patrick Resignalo Marco Polo Global, LLC Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center Wm. Slater & Sons, Inc. Moon Honda Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center

Congressman Mike Doyle Brusco-Falvo Funeral Home Meinert Truck & Auto Tom, Ann, Mitch and Patrick Resignalo Eric, Amy, Henry and Jonah Pfeffer Max’s Tavern Representative Harry Readshaw Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith Sauer Bros. Heating and Cooling Lisa R. Orlando Kathryn Duncan Friedman, DDS

Bronze Sponsors

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Kazour’s Gourmet, Inc. (Subway) Anonymous: Good Luck, Betty Callio Janet O’Connor Mark, Roseanne, Nicole and Buck Mary Szulborski Nied’s Hotel Inkadinkadoo Tattoo Dorothy Higgins & Mary Lou Bayer Breaker’s Billiards and Lounge Dr. Richard Reilly, Jr. Wallace Floral Shoppe

Drive Line Service of Pittsburgh Be Organic Salon and Boutique Kevin Hershock Pitaland, Inc. Crafton Beverage Center Jeremy, Melanie, Leah and Lampert

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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back?

If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.

You must: • be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.

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PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.

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However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances.

This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis: 1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections 2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting 3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.

The 70’s come back to LIFE

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he cool cats at LIFE Pittsburgh brought back the 70’s at the Allegheny Center Green location on August 6th, 2014. LIFE Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Center is an adult day program offered to qualified individuals who are 55 years and older residing in the Western Portion of Allegheny County. The adult day center provides not only medical care, but recreational therapy which is especially important in the senior population because they often suffer from loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The center provides an avenue to renew interests, enjoy the company of others by forming new friendships or finding long lost ones, and taking part in fun activities using their cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. The goal is to enhance their overall health, and that it does.

A disco ball was spinning as participants boogied to the sounds of the 70’s. The chicken dance, YMCA, and the hokey pokey were some of the favorite dances of the day.

Participants were quizzed on 70’s trivia and had the opportunity to win some groovy prizes. The dietician, Shirley, always makes a delicious lunch, but on that day it was something special.

She made snacks from the 70’s which included Shake n’ Bake chicken, cheese fondue, Pringles, and Chex Mix.

LIFE Pittsburgh hosted a local DJ ‘Little Larry Joe’ who really kept the party alive with his music and balloon animals. With a little help from the staff, participants danced the day away. The center was full of life and if not dancing, heads were bopping and arms were swaying.

Walking into the center was like a blast from the past, as staff and participants sported fashionable headbands, bowties, and bell bottom jeans from the era. LIFE Pittsburgh participant Jude M said, “I really enjoyed it. Took me back to my days when I went dancing. I’d go every Saturday and even some Fridays. I could see it in my mind. The places I’d used to go to.”

LIFE Pittsburgh is an alternative to traditional nursing or assisted living homes. The program provides care to participants so they can maintain their lives in the community by living on their own or with family members. The Allegheny Center location, along with three other LIFE Pittsburgh locations, transports participants to the center so they can receive medical care and help they need with daily living activities that have become unmanageable. For more information about enrolling yourself or a loved one in LIFE Pittsburgh, please call (412) 388-8050. PSN Photos provided by Caitlin Bartley

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Entertainment and Events 2 Lenzner Trolley Historic and Heritage Tours of Pittsburgh are offered from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. daily through September. Tours depart from Station Square, 125 West Station Square Dr. Other tours offered are the Morning Historic Tours at 9:45 a.m. which provides the history of Pittsburgh from the Fort to the rise of steel and Afternoon Heritage Tours at 1:15 p.m. featuring Pittsburgh’s ethnic heritage. Cost is $25 per person. Call (800) 342-2349 or visit www.coachride.com.

2 The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. September 1, 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28 at 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton. Rain or shine; free parking.

Admission: $17.95 for adults; $8.00 for children ages 5-12; free admission for children under five. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in costume and costumes are available for rental.

Costumes swords and daggers are permitted as long as they are properly sheathed and peace-tied. Present yourself to Safety Services Personnel at the Festival Main Gate. Call (724) 872-1670 or visit http://pittsburghrenfest.com.

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2 The 24th annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival will be held September 5-7 at Riverplex at Sandcastle, 1000 Sandcastle Dr., West Homestead. Enjoy live entertainment, beverage tastings, Irish dog area, marketplace, demonstrations

and crafts and there will also be activities for the kids. Cost is $14 for adults; $8 for seniors over the age of 60 and also for public safety/military (retired or active) with ID; and free for children ages 12 and under. Call (412) 422-1113 or visit http://www.pghirishfest.org.

2 The Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden, located at 4905 Fifth Ave. in Pittsburgh, presents its summer exhibit, Dining With Queen Esther: Food in Late Biblical Times, through September 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The exhibit is free of charge and is handicap-accessible. For more information, call (412) 621-6566 or visit Biblicalgardenpittsburgh.org.

2 High Holiday Senior Lunch and Concert will take place at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 16 at the South Hills JCC Scott Township. Enjoy lunch, musical entertainment, High Holiday themed program, raffle prizes, and great company. $5 suggested donation.

Wheelchair accessible. Pre registration is required. Call Barb at (412) 278-2658 or barb@chabadsh.com.

2 Lessons for modern western square dancing will begin at 7:15 p.m. September 18 at Southminister Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon. The first lesson is free. Call (412) 221-1192 or (412) 563-0559 for details.

2 The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon September 18 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills.Karen Howell, an artist from Elizabeth Township who has been painting watercolors of scenes along the Mon Yough Trail (MYT) since 1997, will share her views of the MYT with the group. Last year, Karen Howell and historian Bob Cupp published “River Reflections: Watercolors of the Yough River Trail”. Cost for the lunch is $7.

Call (412) 655-2000 by September 12 to be included in the lunch order.

2 The fifth annual Firemen Appreciation Day for Penn Hills and Verona Volunteer Fire Departments will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 20 at the Rapp Funeral Home, 10940 Frankstown Rd. There will be free food and drinks, a DJ, raffle, fire trucks and more. Call (412) 241-5415 for details.

2 Penn’s Colony Festival is set to take place September 20-21 and 27-28 at Penn’s Colony Village, 365 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg. Cost is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors ages 60 and older; and $5 for children ages 8 to 15. Admission includes the artisan marketplace and demonstrations, the entertainment, living history presentations, battle re-enactments and tours through the

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2 LifeSpan’s Chartiers Senior Resource Center will host a Casino Hop September 21 to 22. Bus departs Chartiers Senior Center located at 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie, at 8:30 a.m. The first stop will be The Rivers Casino where you will get a $15 free play and a $5 food credit.

One night stay at Mountaineer Park where you will receive a $20 free play and a $20 food credit. The next stop is the Meadows Casino where you will receive a $15 free play and a $5 food voucher. And finally, a stop at Sarris Candy for a sundae of your choice. Cost for the trip is $112 per person/double occupancy. Single rate slightly higher.

Call Karen or Dorothy at (412) 276-5056 to register.

2 State Representative Mike Tuzai will hold his annual senior health fair/ flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to noon September 26 at the Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus, 8701 Perry Highway, McCandless. Call (412) 369-2230 for more information.

2 The 37th running of the Richard S. Calliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race will take place September 28.

The 5K starts at 8 a.m. at the corner of Fifth Ave. and Atwood St. in Oakland and the 10K at 9:30 a.m. by the corner of Beechwood Blvd. and S. Dallas Ave. in Frick Park. Shuttle service is available to those who wish to park downtown by the finish line and ride to the 5K and 10K start lines. Shuttles will leave from Stanwix St. between Penn Ave. and Liberty Ave. (in front of Fifth Avenue Place) from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. for 5K runners and from 7:15

to 8:45 a.m. for 10K runners. Registration is $33 per person, there is no fee to ride the shuttles for registered runners, simply show your bib when you board. The Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Great Race Expo, packet pick-up will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 26 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 27 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. Call (412) 2552493 or visit www.rungreatrace.com.

2 LifeSpan’s Chartiers Senior Resource Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie, will host a spaghetti dinner, basket raffle and bake sale from noon to 5 p.m. September 28. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Cost includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Get tickets in advance by calling the center at (412) 276-5056.

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Entertainment and Events 2 The January and June 1954 graduating class from Allegheny High School will hold their 60th and final class reunion from noon to 4 p.m. September 28 at the Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Dr., Mars. Call (412) 766-4280 or (412) 3223779 for details.

2 State Representative Dan Deasy will host his sixth annual senior citizen health expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 3 at Guardian Angel Church, 1030 Logue St. Call (412) 928-9514 for details.

2 Morningside Senior Center, 6944 President Way, will hold their annual bingo fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 3. Cost is $6 per person in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets include one bingo board of three cards and a chance to win door prizes. Additional cards and specials will be available for purchase. There will also be a bake sale, Chinese auction, money

raffle and door prizes.Call (412) 6654342 for details.

2 The Christ Child Society of Pittsburgh will hold a benefit, Red Wagon Fare, on Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. at Pittsburgh Field Club, Fox Chapel.

The day will include lunch, auctions, raffles and other events, all of which support the goal of CCS that “Nothing is ever too much to do for a child.”

Projects include providing “My Stuff” bags for children brought to domestic abuse shelters, supplying new winter coats to children and providing hospitals with layettes for under-privileged newborns. Each layette contains, among other necessary items, blankets lovingly hand-made by area senior citizens. Tickets are $35 per person; for reservations, call (412) 682-4102.

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2 Morningside Senior Center, 6944 President Way, will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 8. Vendor tables are available for $10 per table, set-up is at 7 a.m. Sale items include food and baked goods. There will also be a money raffle. To reserve a table, call (412) 665-4342. PSN

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PaVOAD The Pennsylvania Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters—or, PaVOAD—consists of member organizations like the Salvation Army that come together to provide a variety of relief and recovery assistance to the residents of the Commonwealth when a disaster strikes. Examples of services include food and water, shelter services, blankets, psychological first aid, and assistance with long-term recovery in affected communities.

“If you need, for example, help mucking out your basement after a flood, you can reach out to them for

assistance,” says Lucille Underwood, assistant disaster coordinator with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Behavioral Health. PaVOAD is currently pulling together a directory of pertinent information on member organizations; look for it soon at https://pavoad.communityos.org/ cms/home.

Yellow Dot Pennsylvania’s Yellow Dot Program was created to assist those who have been in a traffic accident and aren’t able to communicate their emergency care needs by themselves. “I do all the driving because my husband Rich has health concerns related to strokes, so if we were together in the car and an accident should happen and I was injured, Rich wouldn’t be able to explain to the EMS what they’d need

to know,” says Lucille. “With Yellow Dot, I have a better feeling knowing that if something would happen, my husband would get better care because we are prepared.”

Here’s how the program works: Participants complete a personal information form, which includes their name and photo, contact information, emergency contact information, medical history and medications, allergies and their doctors’ names. The form goes into the person’s glove compartment. A yellow dot is placed in the vehicle’s rear window to alert first responders to check the glove compartment for vital information to ensure the individuals receive the medical attention they need. “Every day you hear about car accidents and I realized that a lot of people didn’t Continued on page 16 Volume 5, Issue 11

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With September being National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s a good idea to revisit the subject of emergency preparedness.

Because emergencies happen with little or no warning, the key is to take some simple steps to prepare in advance so that you will be ready when one occurs. The following programs and resources can help you do so.

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Preparing for the unexpected: Programs and information to help you be ready in case of an emergency Continued from page 15

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know about Yellow Dot, so I started passing out information at senior programs around town,” Lucille shares. “It’s gotten a great response and I’m absolutely thrilled with it.”

The program is a cooperative effort among the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Health and Aging; Pennsylvania State Police; Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and First Responders and local law enforcement. To learn more, visit www.yellowdot.pa.gov.

Emotional Support Line The Office of Behavioral Health opens an Emotional Support Line that anyone can call during a disaster. This phone number is only turned on during a disaster; otherwise, the number is not in service.

When a disaster strikes, you will see the number for this support line scrolled across the bottom of your local TV channels.

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211 For additional information on where to turn to get help during an emergency, dial 211.

“Facing a disaster can take an emotional toll on anyone, and not being prepared heightens your stress levels even more,” Lucille confirms.

“The first thing I tell anyone in a disaster is, ‘You’re having a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.’

It’s really important to stay as calm as you can during an emergency, and if you have a plan and are ready, your stress goes down.” PSN

The following websites are useful to keep on hand in order to learn about emergency preparedness or for getting help in case of an emergency.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov Institute for Business and Home Safety: www.ibhs.org National Weather Service: www.nws.noaa.gov Ready PA: www.readyPA.org US Department of Health and Human Services: www.hhs.gov/disasters US Federal Emergency Management Administration: www.fema.gov Need emergency transportation?

Sometimes all we need in an emergency is a lift to get us where we need to go. DHS/AAA provides transportation services through ACCESS for emergency situations on an individual case basis. ACCESS can provide rides on short notice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including to temporary shelters or medical facilities. ACCESS can be reached at (412) 562-5353 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at (412) 381-7320 after hours.

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September Menu Monday, September 1, Labor Day: Closed.

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Tuesday, September 2: Creole chicken, spinach, brown rice, pineapple tidbits, chocolate chip cookies.

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Wednesday, September 3: Meatloaf, whipped potatoes, wax beans, nectarine.

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Thursday, September 4: Turkey and cheese sandwich, pasta primavera, marinated cucumbers, cantaloupe cuts.

Friday, September 5: Pork with gravy, lemon potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cherry gelatin.

Monday, September 8: Baked round steak, mixed vegetables, glazed yams, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, September 9: Italian seasoned chicken, spinach salad, macaroni salad, apple.

Wednesday, September 10: Baked cod, white bean salsa, Italian green beans, sliced peaches.

Thursday, September 11: Cold roast beef sandwich, coleslaw with a twist, beet slices, apricot halves, oatmeal-raisin cookie.

Friday, September 12, Birthday menu: Turkey teriyaki meatballs, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, fudge brownie.

Monday, September 15: Swiss steak, potatoes, carrots, plum.

Tuesday, September 16: Turkey sandwich, shell salad, sweet and sour cucumbers, orange, graham crackers.

Wednesday, September 17: Bow ties with meat sauce, green and wax beans, tossed salad, watermelon cubes.

Thursday, September 18: Chicken breast, potato salad, white corn and pea salad, apple.

Friday, September 19: Pork loin with apple glaze, vegetable medley, brown rice, sliced peaches.

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Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Monday, September 22: Turkey, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes and zucchini, chocolate chip cookie, nectarine.

Tuesday, September 23: Chef’s salad bowl, corn and black bean salad, watermelon cuts.

Wednesday, September 24: Stuffed cabbage, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot slices, mandarin oranges.

Thursday, September 25: Baked cod, cheese tortellini with marinara sauce, Italian green beans, banana.

Friday, September 26: Tuna salad, potato salad, chilled vegetable salad, orange.

Monday, September 29: Pepper steak, potatoes, fruit cocktail.

Tuesday, September 30: Chicken breast, broccoli florets, brown rice pilaf, sliced pears. PSN This menu is for senior centers and home-delivered meals funded in part by the DHS AAA. Centers are open Monday through Friday. Call (412) 350-5460.

Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive William McKain, Allegheny County Manager Marc Cherna, Director Mildred E. Morrison, Administrator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – 1 (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484 Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342 Citiparks (412) 422-6570 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250 Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450 Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010 LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

SOCIAL SERVICES Information and Referral Care Management Adult Day Services Adult Foster Care Home Delivered Meals Home Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support Services Protective Services Long Term Living Counseling Health Insurance Counseling Family Caregiver Support Companions for Homebound Nursing Home Resident Advocacy

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330 Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176 Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400 Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330 Riverview Community Action Corp.

(412) 828-1062 Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777 Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

SENIOR CENTER SERVICES Education Programs Exercise and Fitness Volunteer Opportunities Social and Recreational Programs Congregate Meals Legal Services Assistance in Applying for Benefit Programs Health Insurance Counseling

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Caring for the Caregiver A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like family.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medical condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provided in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be ordered by a physician and are paid for

by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipient must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most longterm care insurance policies.

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Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health?

Are caregivers bonded and insured?

What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregivers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 2797800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

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because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or NonMedical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

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By Judy Dodd, MS, RD, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News Nutrition has been in the news all summer. This is the year that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are likely to show some changes, especially when it comes to guidance on protein, fat and carbohydrates.

At the same time, new labels are being released with some adjustments in portion sizes and appearance, as well as the nutrients that will be included. Next month’s column will focus on these changes with more depth, but here is a preview and some ways to make it work for you. * Fat, especially saturated fat, is getting another look.

That doesn’t mean you should go out and load on the bacon and beef fat, or pile on butter; but it does

mean it’s okay to enjoy these things in moderation. This column has always put a focus on the fact that fat is a major source of calories but at the same time is essential to nutrition. Some nutrients are absorbed and utilized or stored more efficiently when there is fat. Vitamins A, D, and E are considered fat-soluble, as is lycopene.

Because of the concentration of calories, fat gives satiety. since the body takes longer to use it. That’s why a salad or veggie meal fills you up but you are hungry a few hours later. Those wings are likely to be adding more fat than you need, since the skin of the chicken is a source of fat along with the deep-frying. Bottom line: Know your calorie and health needs and be reasonable in the amount of fat you consume.

Anyone for skinless chicken tenders oven-fried with a dipping sauce? * Sodium, the ingredient in sodium chloride (table salt) has been under attack for several years. Yet at the same time, sodium is an essential nutrient that helps control blood pressure. The label guideline for sodium

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Processed foods are an issue, not necessarily because of salt but because of additives containing sodium.

Research continues to show that age, gender, genetics and health are factors to consider when determining what amount is best for you. So taste before you add salt, read labels and know what you are putting in your mouth. Check with your MD and RD (registered dietitian) before you follow the lemmings on sodium. * Protein and carbohydrate needs are individual,

not regulated by the popular diet of the day. These nutrients, like fat, are the calories in our diet. Carbs are digested quickly and the better choices are from fruits, vegetables, whole grains and milk or yogurt.

Protein is the building block for all cells, and is essential at any age. It comes in animal and vegetable forms but extra protein ends up as extra calories. There is a balance that is again related to your age, gender, activity level, medications and general health. Research is leaning toward the fact that older adults may need more protein than the last dietary guidelines. So stay tuned and know that the trick is to enjoy nutrition as food! PSN

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Older single adults enjoy fun outings and make new friends at AUP social club

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While the group is for single older adults, it is not a dating service. Its purpose is to provide social activities for its members so they can meet new people, enjoy activities together and make new friends. If one of them develops into a romantic interest, that is icing on the cake.

Members of the Association of University People make a toast to summertime at one of three annual holiday picnics held by the group.

Events include something for everyone’s taste, such as regular “out and about” dinners and happy hours at local eateries, gatherings with educational speakers on topics like preventing identity theft and getting rid of clutter, dance lessons, Saturday walks in the park, Super Bowl parties in January and house parties with potluck dinners. For those who enjoy getting gussied up every once in a while, AUP hosts special events such as elegant dinner dances at area country clubs—especially during the holiday season.

AUP outings that are always popular with the members are going out to a ball game at PNC Park, trips to the Carnegie Science Center, Phipps Botanical Gardens and Conservatory, the National Aviary, the Senator John Heinz Regional History Center and the variety of cultural arts performances downtown—theatre, music, dance, opera and more. During the warmer summer and fall months, members love to enjoy music at the First Friday at Frick concerts. At other times, members like to gather together inside for

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A sampling of AUP events for September: September 4: “Day at the Races” at The Meadows September 8: Monthly meeting at the Friends Meeting House, Shadyside.

Speaker Walter Patton who will discuss his experiences as a high school and college coach and referee, some involving well-known players of today.

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September 11: Southern Comfort performance at South Park Summer Theatre

September 12 and 22: Scrabble at the Galleria

September 13: Wine tasting group featuring merlot varieties Saturday, September 20: Murder mystery on the Titusville Railroad September 21: Thought Exchange Group

September 22: Book Discussion Group All AUP events are open to the public. Anur library, Move-in to September 23: Bridge at the Galleria nual dues are $24; additional costs apply to some events. To inquire about joining, call (412) 734-8445 or club president Bill BurSeptember 27: Movie Discussion group gunder at (412) 657-7485. For a listing of events, visit www.pittsburghsinglesaup.org.

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Murder mystery on the Titusville Railroad: The Stromboli Family Reunion, Saturday, September 20. Travel with AUP friends on this Lenzner bus trip to join Mama Filomena Stromboli and her raucous Italian family in celebrating her 80th birthday complete with a murderous twist. Solve the mystery while enjoying dinner aboard the train. The bus trip departs Pittsburgh between 1 and 2 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel. A buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at the Perry Street Station in Titusville, followed by a half-hour train ride on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad. Dessert will be served upon return to the Perry Street Station.

Dress is casual. The cost is $127 and includes Price includes transportation, dinner, train ride, entertainment, meal, gratuity and taxes. To reserve your spot, email kryszina227@yahoo.com. PSN

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Butler Motor Tours offers great fall getaways throughout the northeast and beyond

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he autumn months are a wonderful time of year to get away for a couple of days and enjoy the still-temperate weather. But taking a day trip—or even a cruise, for that matter—doesn’t mean that you have to do the driving or even plan out all the details.

Butler Motor Tours in Butler has been serving local communities for 70 years with deluxe motor coach tours and charter services for individuals and groups of all sizes. They do all the driving and take care of all the details, including bookings at comfortable hotels, delicious restaurants and a wide assortment of exciting destinations. Their vacation packages are designed to suit anyone’s budget—from one-day excursions to trips of up to several weeks long.

“Our deluxe motor coaches do have some of the most modern amenities available on the road today, which makes traveling very pleasant in every way,” says Tracy Chiprean of Butler Motor Tours. “Our experienced drivers and escorts are well trained and always make sure everyone has a great time on any trip you choose. We pride ourselves on that.”

At their main office in Butler, an experienced staff is available to help you plan your next vacation or private charter. “We handle all the details so that our customers have a worryfree trip,” Tracy comments. The company also offers a Gold Card program where customers can earn $100 in free travel.

“It is never too soon to organize your tour or charter,” Tracy recommends. “There are some times during the year when we are extremely busy, so it’s good to book early. Weekends are usually the busiest with weddings, football games, holiday shopping and other things, so don’t hesitate to book even a year in advance.”

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Having said that, Tracy gives assurance that plenty of seats are available on trips happening over the next few months.

Following is a sampling of offerings. Pick one and enjoy the beautiful fall months ahead to the fullest!

BRANSON SHOW TOUR DELUXE - September 7 to 14.

Branson has some of the country’s most fantastic entertainment in one area, including beautiful theaters, each with their own personality. On this tour, you can experience everything on stage from country to many other new and favorite shows.

VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORFOLK NAVAL BASE - September 8 to 12. This vacation includes oceanfront accommodations and sightseeing, along with adequate free time to do as you please. Includes a tour of Norfolk Naval Base Cruise, the Nauticus Museum, Battleship Wisconsin, MacArthur Memorial and much more, with plenty of free time to enjoy the beach and boardwalk.

“MOSES” AT THE MILLENNIUM THEATER - September 12 and 13. The greatest Biblical epic of the Old Testament comes to life on stage by the talented folks at Sight and Sound Millennium Theater.

RIDE THE RAILS MAINE TRAIN TOUR - September 14 to 20. New England at its finest. Visit Kennebunkport, Acadia National Park, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Take a Boston Harbor cruise, spend time at seaside villages and take train excursions throughout the New England states. Enjoy natural wonders with perfect mountain views against the Atlantic, complete with free time at the waterfront area of downtown Bar Harbor.

LUXURIES OF LONG ISLAND - September 16 to 19. Get a personal tour of the Long Island area, filled with ritzy homes and estates owned by movie stars. You never know who you might see while visiting the Hamptons LAKE GEORGE BALLOON FESTIVAL - September 17 to 21. Check out the largest balloon festival on the East Coast and see some beautiful balloon views, including touring through Saratoga Springs and Lake George.

ATLANTIC CITY - September 21-24. Includes three nights at Bally’s Casino, conveniently located right on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, with bonus of $45 in slots / $25 food credit.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN TOUR - September 21 to 26. Spend time in the Smoky Mountains, with accommodations in Pigeon Forge and a tour guide leading the way through beautiful mountain sights. Eight fabulous shows are included, along with Dollywood Park.

NASHVILLE SHOW TOUR - September 21 to 27. Have the complete Nashville experience on this trip overflowing with shows and entertainment, fabulous meals, deluxe touring and all of Nashville’s main attractions.

NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE - October 4 to 11. Discover the beauty of the Northeast coast and the brilliant fall foliage colors on a voyage to Boston, Portland, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. The planned ports of call on this cruise are Boston, Portland, St. John (New Brunswick) and Halifax (Nova Scotia). No need to fly – our included motorcoach transportation will take you to New York Harbor to board your cruise.

HAWAII IN THE HIGHLANDS AND FALL FOLIAGE FROLICING - October 7 to 8. See the Laurel Highlands at the peak of fall color complete with attractions, shops, Fallingwater tour, Hawaiian dinner and entertainment and delicious meals.

AUTUMN MAGIC AND TRAINS OF WEST VIRGINIA – October 17 to 19. Enjoy this fall trip filled with fabulous scenery on three different trains as you travel through New River Gorge, National Scenic River and the Allegheny Mountains.

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MANSIONS IN THE HUDSON - October 7 to 9. Tour the Hudson Valley area of New York where some of the wealthiest people in the world live, including politicians, statesmen, aristocrats and self-made millionaires.

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On Thursday, October 16, the venue for the Volunteer Recognition Day luncheon will be the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel. In addition, AARP staff is presently planning a tour at a yetto-be-announced location for interested attendees. A tour bus will be available for transporting volunteers from western Pennsylvania to Harrisburg. Local pickup stops are yet-to-beannounced; however, the final Harrisburg stop will be at the beautiful Hilton Hotel. Bus pick-up locations will be announced at the September Allegheny County team meeting by the county co-coordinators.

ach year, AARP sets aside a special day to honor and fete active volunteers who have participated in ongoing projects during this previous year. This Volunteer Recognition Day is to acknowledge these dedicated workers. Considering that there is only 13 staff throughout the state, along with about 600 volunteers, it is evident how important volunteers are to keep up the active involvement with Reminiscing on prior volEquipped Kunteer itchens outings, attendees the many great agencies that enjoyed the Gettysburg soMini blinds partner and grow through journ last year. It was exAARP’s participation.Laundry Vol- facilities ceptional!

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prior to their traveling back to western Pennsylvania. At the luncheon, the Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Year for Community Service will be announced and will therefore become the recipient of the 2014 Andrus Award. This award represents fellowship and the integrity of a volunteer who improves their community, and demonstrates their social impact or enhances the lives of others. The award is summarized best by AARP’s Ethel Percy Andrus, who coined the motto, “To Serve, Not to Be Served.”

Special kudos to all of our western Pennsylvania

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Birmingham AARP #2757 will meet at 12:30 p.m. July 23 at Birmingham United Church of Christ, 25 Carrick Ave. There will be bingo after the meeting. Coffee, tea and pastries will be served for a donation. Visitors welcome.

Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. September 25 at Sharon

Presbyterian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township. The program will be Sue Gorton with Hand Bells.

Coffee and pastries will be served after the program.

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Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings. All are welcome.

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What’s happening in our area? Have you tried Square Dancing? ber 16 at 7 p.m. Call Bob and Donna at (412) 487-2325.

All potential dancers are invited to take part in these upcoming events. No experience needed. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Minimal or no cost. Light refreshments will be provided and casual dress is encouraged.

September 5 at TeaCups - Western night with Steve Staub calling. Fun evening of square, round and line dancing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Mt. Nazareth Center Auditorium, 285 Bellevue Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (West view area). $5 per person. Info about free lessons will be announced. Call Barb at (412) 629-7079.

September 7 at Friendly Squares – Free fun night of introduction to Western square dancing from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 107 Carol Drive, McMurray, PA 15317. Lessons start Tuesday, September 16 from 7 to 9: p.m. at same location with Brad teaching. Call Renee and Bob (724) 267-4655.

September 8 and 15, Mondays at Franklin Squares - Come out to try

September 12 at Happy Go Lucky – Free buddy night from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Dravosburg Fire Hall #2, 1219 Luscombe Lane, Dravosburg, PA 15034.

Lessons start Thursday, September 18 at same location from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. weekly. Call Jean at (724) 872-1509.

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September 9 at North Hills - Free buddy night of dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park, PA 15101. Lessons start Tuesday, Septem-

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September 18 at Peanut Squares - Free square dance night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228 (South Hills). Lessons to start Thursday, September 25 from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. same location. Call Ruth at (412) 221-1192.

September 25 at Y-Knots - Free introduction night for new dancers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. with Jim Yoest at North Hills Baptist Church, 7801 Thompson Run Rd., North Hills, PA 15237. Details about lessons to be announced. Call Jeanne at (412) 364-8874. PSN

Steelers kickoff history trivia Submitted by Ronald Zembruski for Pittsburgh Senior news Can you identify them? The answers are on page 3.

1. When the Pittsburgh National Football League Club was founded in 1933, what was the original team nickname?

2. This halfback who led the league in rushing in 1938, was appointed Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1962.

3. Until 2014 this Steeler was the only one to have his jersey number officially retired by the team.

4. After his 1968 rookie season he was drafted into the U.S. Army, was wounded in Vietnam, and overcame serious injuries to become a key player for four Super Bowl Champions.

5. He was Coach Chuck Noll’s 1st draft pick, 4th overall, in 1969.

6. He was drafted in 1970 after the Steelers won a coin-flip tiebreaker with the Chicago Bears for the overall #1 pick.

7. He was the intended receiver during a broken pass play that resulted in the “Immaculate Reception” in a 1972 playoff game vs. the Oakland Raiders.

9. During the 1975 playoffs this Steelers broadcaster created the popular “Terrible Towel” for which sales proceeds benefit the Allegheny Valley School for mentally and physically disabled persons.

10. His “Hey Kid, Catch!” Coca-Cola commercial in 1979 is considered to be the best TV commercial of all time.

11. After his retirement in 1984 this fierce linebacker became a deputy game warden in Armstrong County, PA. 12. Drafted by the Detroit Tigers Baseball Club in 1981 and by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1986, he is the only man to have played for Jim Leyland (in the minors) and Chuck Noll.

13. After leading the Steelers to a Super Bowl Championship in his native Detroit he declared “This is my last stop.”

14. A Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, he was a candidate for Governor of PA in 2006.

15. He is the youngest head coach ever to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory.

Drummer problems A musical director was having a lot of trouble with one drummer. He talked and talked with the drummer, but his performance simply didn’t improve.

Finally, before the whole orchestra, he said, “When a musician just can’t handle his instrument and doesn’t improve when given help, they take away the instrument and give him two sticks and make him a drummer.”

A stage whisper was heard from the percussion section: “And if he can’t handle even that, they take away one of his sticks and make him a conductor.”

Must help the wife Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. “Boss,” he says, “we’re doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff.”

“We’re short-handed, Smith” the boss replies. “I can’t give you the day off.”

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8. He scooped up the deflected pass and ran for the game-winning touchdown in the famous “Immaculate Reception” play.

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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 600-0577.

Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-aLong, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.

Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.

Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group.

Email: jimmy.sapienza@verizon.net. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today.

Laughter Yoga, laugh your socks off without jokes. Call (412) 271-7660, email dmdixierussell@aol.com or visit www.compassionatelaughter.net.

Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412)-608-8429.

Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.

Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites.

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Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 469-2299.

Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.

Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.

Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.

Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.

Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or lesshe403@verizon.net.

Ray Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.

Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.

Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.

Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.

Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.

Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com.

Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.

Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.

Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.

Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093.

Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.

Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.

Speakers Available: Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030.

Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.

Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack 1 (800) 756-9161.

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