Sewickley Village Living - March, 2023

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ON-CAMPUS

Recreation Department: 3906

Barley Wellness Center: 3931

Village Living is published monthly. If you have any questions, comments or ideas on current or upcoming trips and programs, please call the Recreation Department at ext. 3906. Their office is located in the Clubhouse Lower Level.

To learn more about the Wellness Center’s amenities and programs, call the Barley Wellness Center at ext. 3931.

To view this publication electronically, please visit masonicvillagesewickley.org and select “Lifestyle.”

WELLNESS

Barley Wellness Center

412-741-1400, EXT. 3931

Classes (All classes are free to residents.)

Water Exercise

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Barley Wellness Center Pool

Improve your overall health with a combination of aerobic conditioning, resistance training and balance exercises, while enjoying the beautiful pool.

Fit for Life

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Assembly Room

Fit for Life focuses on balance, strength and flexibility to help increase your strength and stability for a better quality of life.

Senior Yoga

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

11:30 a.m. - Noon

Assembly Room

Our instructor, Claudia, will guide you through a gentle half-hour yoga session of seated and standing poses focused on strength, relaxation, balance and flexibility.

Open 24 hours, with staff available Mon. - Fri., 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pool hours: Mon. - Fri., 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Golden Aerobics

Tuesday & Thursday

9 - 9:45 a.m.

Assembly Room

Designed to work your entire body, this class will benefit individuals who are looking for an active cardiovascular workout with intervals of strength, flexibility and range-of-motion exercises.

Walking Group

Tuesday & Thursday 11 - 11:30 a.m.

Assembly Room

Our wellness staff will warm you up and cool you down with various exercises before and after a short walk. Join neighbors and friends for good music and conversation, all while contributing to a healthy, active lifestyle.

Stretching

Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Activity Room 6

The wellness team will guide you through gentle stretches to improve flexibility and balance and increase range of motion, making it easier to perform everyday tasks.

Located in the Star Points Building, the Barley Wellness Center offers state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes and an indoor pool and spa. Trained staff will help you develop a personalized fitness program.

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Travel Club

Tuesday, March 14

10 a.m.

Social Room

Finger Lakes? Eastern Pennsylvania? River Cruise? The traveling we have done in the past has been stellar, and we are ready to do more. Please come be a part of the discussion and decision making!

Photography Club

Tuesday, March 28

10 a.m.

Social Room

Did you know that your smartphone has a camera and can take excellent photos? Whether you are an experienced photographer or just have an interest in our beautiful world, all are welcome to join in the fun!

Tai Chi

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10 – 10:30 a.m.

Assembly Room

Tai Chi has been described as “meditation in motion, gentle flowing movement performed in a slow, focused manner.” Anyone can participate, as Tai Chi places minimal stress on muscles and joints. Therefore, it is especially suitable and beneficial for older adults. The benefits of Tai Chi include decreased stress, increased energy and improved flexibility and balance.

Afternoon Movie:

Goldie Hawn Film Festival:

“Snatched” (2017) Rated R

Thursday, March 2

2:30 p.m.

Social Room

In this action-comedy inspired by the screenwriter’s relationship with her mom, a mother-daughter trip goes terribly awry, turning their dream vacation into a holiday nightmare with hilarious consequences.

Cast: Goldie Hawn, Amy Schumer, Joan Cusack

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“Doctor Strange” (2016)

Friday, March. 3

7 p.m.

Channel 956

After an auto accident ends his career as a neurosurgeon, Stephen Strange embarks on a quest to heal himself. His path leads him to the Ancient One, a mysterious mentor who trains Strange to defend Earth by becoming the next Sorcerer Supreme. Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams

Saturday Night at the Movies:

“Oliver!” (1968)

Saturday, March 4

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Director Carol Reed’s lively musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale stars Mark Lester as the titular orphan who escapes the workhouse and is taken under the wing of wily pickpocket Fagin. Cast: Oliver Reed, Mark Lester, Ron Moody

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“Duma” (2005)

Sunday, March. 5

7 p.m.

Channel 956

When young Xan befriends an orphaned cheetah named Duma, he commits a pure act of selfless love and traverses the southern region of Africa just so he can help his pal return to his one true home – the wild. Although he may never see Duma again, Xan discovers that love lingers in spite of distance in this heartwarming family drama. Cast: Hope Davis, Campbell Scott, Eamonn Walker

Donna Groom and Rick Purcell

Bring You Ireland and More!

Tuesday, March 7

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Donna and Rick have brought us many genres, but they’re super excited to share their Irish repertoire. They are both quite accomplished and well-known in the country. You do not want to miss this treat!

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Irish Myths and Legends” (2003)

Saturday, March 11 7 p.m. Assembly Room

Take a guided tour and witness the grand history of the Emerald Isle as you explore some of its most renowned sites and legends. Stops include Blarney Castle (where you’ll learn the legend of the Blarney Stone), Tara and Ballintubber Abbey.

RLA Board Of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, March 8 10 a.m.

Social Room

All residents are always welcome to observe the Retirement Living Association board meetings. If you want to add to the agenda, contact Donna Billings (412-418-8738) at least two weeks before the meeting date. However, if you only want to speak about an agenda item, just let Donna know before the meeting.

Afternoon Movie: Goldie

Hawn Film Festival: “Private

Benjamin” (1980) Rated R

Thursday, March 9 2:30 p.m.

Social Room

After her husband drops dead on their wedding night, spoiled society girl Judy Benjamin decides to join the Army. This classic comedy is about Judy’s inspiring search for identity and independence. Cast: Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “She’s the Man” (2006)

Friday, March 10

7 p.m.

Channel 956

Adding a splash of adolescent angst to Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” this charming romantic comedy follows the efforts of the teenage Viola to convince the students at her twin brother’s boarding school that she’s actually her brother. Cast: Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Ever After: A Cinderella Story” (1998)

Sunday, March 12

7 p.m.

Channel 956

Orphaned as a child, Danielle is treated like a servant by her wicked stepmother and two stepsisters. When Danielle stumbles into Prince Henry, who’s fleeing an arranged marriage, the two inspire each other to resolve their respective troubles. Cast: Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Writers’ Club

Monday, March 13

10 a.m.

Social Room

Do you have a desire to write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors as they take turns reading from their creations.

Allegheny Health Network

Lecture with Doctor Coppola: Can Lack of Physical Activity Cause Disease?

Thursday, March 16

1 p.m.

Assembly Room

This topic is something everyone needs to learn more about. You may think you have the answers, but Dr. Coppola will bring new facts to the discussion.

Afternoon Movie: Goldie

Hawn Film Festival: “Overboard” (1987)

Thursday, March 16

2:30 p.m.

Social Room

Heiress Joanna Stayton hires carpenter Dean Proffitt to build a closet on her yacht, then refuses to pay him for the project when it’s done. But after Joanna accidentally falls overboard and loses her memory, Dean sees an opportunity to get even. Cast: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann

Steven Vance and John

Garrick:

Country Club Irish!

Thursday, March 16

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

“Danny Boy,” “Irish Eyes,” “Wild Irish Rose” and so many other tunes brought to you by the area’s best violinist and our dear friend, along with the very talented pianist John Garrick. It promises to be a night to remember. If we are “lucky,” Steve may sing a song or two.

Friday Evening Classics

Friday, March 17

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Come listen to an hour of recorded classical music in high quality audio. Eleanor Howe presents this series of programs that feature a theme with a variety of composers, styles, moods, genres and instruments, with an introduction to each piece. We celebrate holidays and seasons with appropriate music. Feel free to bring friends and an optional beverage.

Saturday Night at the Movies: “Absolutely Irish” (2008)

Saturday, March 18

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

Three generations of musicians converge on New York City’s Irish Arts Center for a blarney-filled evening of Irish music, from the most beloved of old jigs to rockin’ contemporary takes on traditional favorites. The talent includes whistle player Joanie Madden; fiddlers Liz Carroll, Eileen Ivers and Athena Tergis; flute and banjo player Seamus Egan; guitarist John Doyle; singers Karan Casey, Robbie O’Connell and Susan McKeown; and many more.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Free Willy” (1993)

Sunday, March 19

7 p.m.

Channel 956

Ordered to clean up the graffiti he painted at a Marine theme park, troubled young Jesse unexpectedly bonds with a killer whale on exhibit. When the park owner threatens to kill the orca, Jesse must hatch a plan to rescue his aquatic friend. Cast: Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson

Book Discussion Group

Monday, March 20

1 p.m.

Activity Room 2

We will be reviewing “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb. This is a riveting mystery about a classical musician on the rise, until a theft sends him on a desperate search for his family’s heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious competition in the world.

Todd DePastino: “World War I, The Great War”

Tuesday, March 21

7 p.m. Assembly Room

Todd DePastino continues his program on World War I, a war that turned farmers’ fields into blasted battlescapes in 1916. Americans looked on in horror even as President Woodrow Wilson planned to send two million U.S. troops overseas. Before 1917 ended, the first American would die in battle in Europe: Private Thomas Enright, 1st Infantry Division, from the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Library of Accessible Media of Pennsylvania (LAMP) Presentation

Tuesday, March 21

1 p.m.

Assembly Room

Did you know that free public library services are available to eligible Pennsylvania residents who have difficulty reading standard print due to a visual, physical or reading disability? Audio books, magazines, large print books and so much can be right at your fingertips. Zandy Dudiak, communications manager for LAMP, will be here to share what services are available to you.

Sight and Sound Theaters Production of “Jesus”

Wednesday, March 22

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

From the streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, Jesus befriends outcasts and heals the hurting. He challenges social norms and confronts hypocrisy. He sets sail with fishermen and reasons with religious scholars. The Sight and Sounds live production was recorded and will be shown right here in your home.

Afternoon Movie: Goldie

Hawn Film Festival: “Seems

Like Old Times” (1980)

Thursday, March 23

2:30 p.m.

Social Room

When writer Nick Gardenia is abducted from his home and forced to rob a bank, his quiet life is thrown into chaos. Now a felon and a fugitive, Nick seeks help from an unlikely source: his ex-wife, a public defender who is married to a prosecutor. Cast: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin

Poetry Group

Friday, March 24

1:30 p.m.

Art Studio

“… art begets art. Painting feeds the eye just as poetry feeds the ear, which is to say that both feed the soul,” said Susan Vreeland. The poetry group will listen to the poetry that you bring, discuss it and imagine what the group can look like. All are welcome, even just to observe and enjoy.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Iron Man” (2008)

Friday, March 24

7 p.m.

Channel 956

After escaping from kidnappers using makeshift power armor, a wealthy inventor and weapons maker turns his creation into a force for good by using it to fight crime. But his skills are stretched to the limit when he must face the evil Iron Monger.

CALENDAR KEY

10

1

7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Oliver!” (AR) 8

10 a.m. RLA Board Of Directors Meeting (SR)

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)

11 a.m. Fit For Life (A6)

11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (A6)

2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)

9

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)

9:50 a.m.

16

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village

Senior Yoga (AR)

10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)

17

9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)

11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR)

18

10 a.m. Puttering With Paper Making (AS)

1 p.m. PLARN (SR)

1 p.m. Bible Study (AR)

2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)

4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

10 a.m. Mahjong (CR)

11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)

11 a.m. Mass (SR)

1 p.m. Next Level Watercolor (AS)

1 p.m. AHN Lecture (AR)

1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

2:30 p.m. Movie: “Overboard” (SR)

7 p.m. Country Club Irish with Steven Vance

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)

11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR)

11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)

1 p.m. Bible Study (AR)

11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)

12:45 p.m. Carnegie Science Center Rangos: Ireland!

1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR)

7 p.m. Tripoly (SR, RR, CR)

7 p.m. Friday Evening Classics (AR)

7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Absolutely Irish” (AR) 22

1

2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)

4:15 p.m. Masonic

7 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies: “Wonder” (AR) 29

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)

11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR)

11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)

1 p.m. Bible Study (AR)

2 p.m. Ping Pong (A6)

4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers (SR)

5 p.m. Rick Gallagher Tickles the Ivories! (GR)

30

9 a.m. Golden Aerobics (AR)

9:50 a.m. Quaker Village

10 a.m. Tai Chi (AR)

10 a.m. Mahjong Lessons (A5)

11 a.m. Walking Group (AR)

11 a.m. Mass (SR)

1 p.m. Next Level Watercolor (AS)

1:30 p.m. Stretching (A6)

2:30 p.m. Afternoon Movie: “Death

Becomes Her” (SR)

31

9:30 a.m. Village of Sewickley

9:45 a.m. The Meadows: Quilt Show & Hollywood Casino

10 a.m. Water Exercise (Pool)

11 a.m. Fit For Life (AR)

11:30 a.m. Senior Yoga (AR)

1:15 p.m. Skip Bo (SR)

6:30 p.m. River City Brass

7 p.m. Tripoly (AR)

7 p.m. Channel 956 Theater: “Bernie”

7 p.m. Jazz Ma Tazz (A2)

PROGRAMS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday Night at the Movies:

“Wonder” (2017)

Saturday, March 25

7 p.m.

Assembly Room

While his facial deformity has previously kept him from attending regular schools, Auggie is determined to make his classmates see beyond his face. Cast: Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay

Mindful Discussion

Round Table

Sunday, March 26

1:30 p.m.

Activity Room 2

The MDR meets on the last Sunday of each month for friendly conversation, pro and con, on a variety of subjects.

Channel 956 Movie Theater:

“Pitch Perfect” (2012)

Sunday, March 26

7 p.m.

Channel 956

This music-steeped comedy draws on the world of a cappella groups to tell the story of an intense competition among three ensembles. Cast: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow

Writers’ Club

Monday, March 27

10 a.m.

Social Room

Do you have a desire to write essays, short stories or memoirs? Join your friends and neighbors as they take turns reading from their creations.

Scooter Clinic

Tuesday, March 28 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Activity Room 6

A representative from Blackburn’s will be on campus to make repairs and check on your lift chairs and electric mobility devices. For your convenience and to eliminate waiting, please call ext. 3100 to make an appointment.

Rick Gallagher

Tickles the Ivories!

Wednesday, March 29

5 p.m.

Great Room

Rick has visited our community many times, but on this day, he will serenade you in the Great Room on your way in and out of dinner, or if you just want to sit and enjoy his gift.

Afternoon Movie: Goldie

Hawn Film Festival: “Death

Becomes Her” (1992)

Thursday, March 30

2:30 p.m.

Social Room

“Frenemies” run wild in this comedy that mixes rapier wit with cutting-edge special effects. Insufferably vain, two women discover the secret of eternal youth and find that it has a few unadvertised drawbacks. Cast: Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis

Jazz Ma Tazz

Friday, March 31

7 p.m.

Activity Room 2

Do you enjoy listening to jazz? Come and relax with your friends and neighbors while appreciating some fine music.

Channel 956 Movie Theater: “Bernie” (2011)

Friday, March 31

7 p.m.

Channel 956

In this fun comedy inspired by a true story, affable Texas mortician Bernie befriends the small town’s wealthiest widow and then kills her. Despite the suspicious nature of her death, no one wants to think anything but the best of Bernie. Cast: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey

Art

Curl Up with a Book, Make Your Own Book

Saturday, March 4 10 a.m. – Noon

Art Studio

Learn how to make your own book.

Puttering with Paper Making

Saturdays, March 18 & 25 10 a.m. - Noon

Art Studio

You will be introduced to the process of making hand-made paper using the pour method with mold and deckle. We will explore various creative techniques, such as embedding inclusions (adding bits of colored paper, botanicals, etc.) directly onto the pulp while it is still in the deckle. Instructor: Karen Campbell. Please register with Karen Hammond.

Next Level

Watercolor

Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23

1 – 3 p.m.

Art Studio

We will focus on two skills important for an effective watercolor painting: color and value. You will then work on a project of your choosing.

Instructor: Donna Billings

Drip It, Pour It, Just Don’t Drink It: Pour Acrylics

Tuesday, March 28

1 – 3 p.m.

Art Studio

Instructor: Susan Bikowski

Open Studio Schedule

Art Studio open hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 10 a.m. –Noon and from 1 – 3 p.m. Open Mondays and Fridays by request. During open hours, resident artists are available to help you with your interest in all art mediums or assist in your progress as a follow up on classes and workshops.

Have fun while learning new skills. For questions about our classes, workshops and/or open hours, please contact Donna Billings at 412-418-8738. To register for all classes, see Karen Hammond.

DINING 3912

MARCH MONTHLY DRINK SPECIAL

IRISH CLOVER CREAM SODA

2 oz. Bailey’s cream

4 oz. Club soda

Splash of vanilla syrup

Serve in rocks glass with ice.

Weekly Drink Specials BLACK RUSSIAN

March 1 - 7

2 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Kahlua

Build in rocks glass with ice.

WHISKEY SOUR

March 8 - 14

2 oz. Whiskey

4 oz. Sours mix

Build in rocks glass with orange and garnish with cherry.

SHAMROCK MANHATTAN

March 15 – 21

½ oz. Sweet Manhattan

3 dashes of bitters

½ oz. Green Crème De Menthe

1.5 oz. of Makers Mark

Build in rocks glass with ice and garnish with lemon.

LIFELONG LEARNING

IRISH COFFEE

March 22 - 28

2 oz. Johnnie Walker Red

Build in glass coffee mug.

Garnish with whipped cream and Crème De Menthe.

Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour

Programs held Mondays at 4 p.m., in the Assembly Room.

March 6

National Tragedy – Maine, Pearl Harbor, 9/11

We will learn about three tragedies, from the sinking of the Maine in 1898, to the sinking of the Oklahoma in 1941 and the destruction of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.

Women Making History

Women have struggled for centuries in American society. We will examine women’s suffrage, Helen Keller’s story of being deaf and blind while overcoming obstacles, Amelia Earhart’s tragic career in the air and Julia Child’s accomplishments in television as a pioneer and icon.

March 13

The Power of Portraits

The Smithsonian has an extensive collection of portraits from the years, including Pocahontas, Frederick Douglass and Rosie the Riveter.

Two Centuries of American Style

America has many style makers that we associate with certain personalities. Here we will explore Benjamin Franklin’s cane and memorabilia from Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, Louis Armstrong and Jackie Kennedy.

March 20

Hollywood – The American Myth Machines

From Judy Garland’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to the robots from “Star Wars”, the

Smithsonian has amassed quite a collection of Hollywood artifacts. The Hope Diamond –America’s Crown Jewel

Learn about the career of the jewel and its curse.

March 27

Sing Out for Justice –American Music

With a blending of politics and song, we will trace the rise of three great voices: Marian Anderson, Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. Exploring the Land,

Exploring the Universe

We will travel the continent with Lewis and Clark, then jump into space with the various shuttles and see how the Smithsonian scientists continue to explore the universe with the giant Magellan telescope.

MEETINGS AND CLUBS

Mondays 1:30 p.m. Project Linus Work Group Card Room

Wednesdays 4:15 p.m. Masonic Ringers Social Room

Saturdays 1 p.m. PLARN Social Room

Last Sunday 1:30 p.m. Mindful Discussion Roundtable Activity Room 2

Second & Fourth Mondays 10 a.m.

Writers’ Group Social Room

Third Monday 1 p.m. Book Discussion Activity Room 2

First Tuesday of Every Other Month 10 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

Second Wednesday 10 a.m.

Committee for Sustainable Living Activity Room 2

BYOB Social Exercise Club Social Room

RLA Board of Directors Meeting Social Room

Fourth Friday 1:30 p.m. Poetry Group Activity Room 5

Last Friday 7 p.m. Jazz Ma Tazz Activity Room 2

GAMES AND CARD GROUPS

Sundays 1:30 p.m. Dominoes Social Room

Mondays 1:30 p.m. Corn Hole Activity Room 6

Mondays 7 p.m. Master Masons Bingo Assembly Room

Tuesdays 9 a.m. Hand & Foot Game Card Room

Tuesdays 1 p.m. Mahjong Card Room

Wednesdays 1 p.m. Bridge for All Card Room

Wednesdays 2 p.m. Ping Pong Activity Room 6

Wednesdays 7 p.m. Swipe Card Game Card Room

Thursdays 10 a.m. Mahjong Card Room

Thursdays 1 p.m. Pinochle Card Room

Thursdays 7 p.m. Sequence Card Room

Fridays 1 p.m. 500 Puzzle Room

Fridays 1:15 p.m. Skip-Bo Social Room

Fridays 7 p.m. Tripoly Assembly Room

First & Third Fridays 1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Card Room

Spiritual Gatherings

Sundays 11 a.m.

Worship Service, Assembly Room

Led by Rev. Tim Reichard

Wednesdays 1 p.m. Bible Study, Assembly Room Led by Rev. Tim Reichard

Thursdays 11 a.m. Mass, Social Room

Led by Father Matthew

EXCURSIONS REGISTRATION LINE 3901

You may register for the excursions and programs by calling 412-741-1400, ext. 3901. Leave a message stating what you are registering for. This line is only for leaving messages; there will be no call back.

Lunch at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle

Wednesday, March 1

11 a.m.

Cost: Your meal

The Heart of Ireland in the Heart of the Strip –Pittsburgh’s most authentic Irish Pub since 1992. Best food, best service, best location. How could you want more? The Shepherd’s Pie is off the charts.

River City Brass: Celtic Connections

Friday, March 3

6:30 p.m.

Cost: Your Ticket

Celtic roots have become widely popular with River City Brass audiences and are back again by popular demand. Performances will include music from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and more. World champion piper Andrew Carlisle and the Pipes and Drums of Carnegie Mellon University will also join us. Call 412-434-7222 for tickets, then call the registration line to reserve your seat on the coach.

Tour of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

Wednesday, March 8

12:45 p.m.

Cost: $15

The marble tiled floors of Soldiers & Sailors lead you on a pathway of discovery where you walk a timeline of themed displays ranging from the Civil War through our most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. View artifacts and learn about objects ranging from uniforms, medals, firearms, artwork and equipment. Their goal is to expose guests to artifacts that interpret the experiences of, and honor, American service personnel. Led by a museum docent, this 90 minute experience will include all public viewing areas of the museum.

Pittsburgh Symphony

Emanuel Ax Plays Chopin: Romantic Melodies meets Medieval Trickster

Franz Schmidt: Symphony No. 4

Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2

Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks

Sunday, March 12

1:30 p.m.

Cost: Your ticket

Nineteen-year-old Chopin was just like any other young man. While the composer was in music school in Warsaw, he met and fell in love with a fellow student, acting as his muse for the utterly romantic Piano Concerto you’ll hear played by world-renowned Emanuel Ax. This piece complements Schmidt’s heartwrenching symphony written in light of his daughter’s early passing. Also, prepare to be tricked in Strauss’ interpretation of the medieval jokester, Till Eulenspiegel. Listen as he dances around the orchestra poking fun at conventional society, with the composer’s intent to “give the people in the concert hall a good laugh for once.” For tickets, call James Guzman at 412-392-8801.

MacGillivray Freeman’s “Ireland” 3D Movie in the Rangos Giant Cinema

Friday, March 17

12:45 p.m. departure

Cost: $7

Narrated by Liam Neeson, experience the Emerald Isle without leaving the Steel City! From seeing the Book of Kells at Trinity College Library to soaring over the Giant’s Causeway, you’ll develop a whole new appreciation for the city’s rich cultural heritage. This Ireland movie follows four teens as they explore their own heritage and genealogy. Also, tour with Manchán Magan, a famous writer and podcast host of “The Almanac of Ireland”, as he highlights all that Ireland has to offer. From illuminations in a famed medieval manuscript to the rolling hills and seas of the landscape, see the details in 4K crystal-clear clarity on the only certified giant screen in Pittsburgh.

Fellowship Breakfast

Saturday, March 25 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $9

Travel to the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center for a delicious breakfast. All are welcome! Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, French toast and so much more. The meal will be served by and benefits members of local Pennsylvania Rainbow Assemblies and DeMolay Chapters. Sign up by calling the registration line by Feb. 23.

Pittsburgh Symphony Pops: Women Rock!

Sunday, March 26

1:30 p.m.

Cost: Your ticket

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this production highlighting the music of Carole King, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar and Heart. Women Rock! honors these powerful female singers and songwriters who changed pop and rock ‘n’ roll forever. Featured songs include: “Feel The Earth Move,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Freeway of Love,” “Proud Mary,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Dancing in the Street,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” and “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman.” Call Erin at 412-392-3324 for tickets, and then call the registration line to reserve your seat on the coach.

STANDARD TRIPS

There is no need to pre-register for any of the standard trips.

Trip to Quilt Show and Hollywood Casino at The Meadows

Friday, March 31

9:30 a.m.

Cost: $7 for Quilt Show; Casino on your own

The Three Rivers Quilters present the 2023 Quilt Show, with stunning quilts, vendors, demos, raffles, dream baskets and more. Try your luck at the casino, spy on the horses or just people watch. You will depart from The Meadows to return home at 1:30 p.m.

River City Brass: Way Down Yonder in New

Orleans

Friday, March 31

6:30 p.m.

Cost: Your Ticket

This spectacular concert will explore the roots of brass playing in America, featuring early jazz and ragtime masters such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton and Sidney Bechel. Songs will include “What A Wonderful World,” Alexander’s “Ragtime Band” and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans.” It’s a spectacular Mardi Gras parade! Call 412-434-7222 for tickets, then call the registration line to reserve your seat on the coach.

Monday, March 6 Ross Park Mall

Monday, March 13 Aldi at Northway

Monday, March 20 Super-Walmart, Moon

Monday, March 27 Mall at Robinson

ENJOY LIFE YOUR WAY

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