Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). Its 2023 theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes.
Join in the fun and help promote flexible thinking about aging, and how everyone benefits when older adults remain engaged, independent and included.
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month”, the prelude to “Older Americans Month.” It is a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the nation through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other activities.
Open House Schedule
Seniors can visit any of the centers, regardless of where they live. Contact your local senior center for more information on the following events.
Monday May 8
LifeSpan – Chartiers Area Resource Center
300 Lincoln Ave., Carnegie 15106
Contact: Claudette Biers | (412) 276-5056
10 a.m. – noon | Line Dancing, Euchre, Cornhole
Tuesday May 9
LifeSpan – Bethel Park Resource Center
5151 Park Ave., Bethel Park 15102
Contact: Sami Burnworth | (412) 831-7111
10 – 11 a.m. | Older Americans Month Picnic Activities/games
11 a.m. – noon | Lunch
Wednesday May 10
CitiParks – South Side Market House
12th and Bingham St., Pittsburgh 15203
Contact: Kristin Coyne | (412) 488-8404
10 – 10:30 a.m | Tour the center with staff
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Meet various city and county government officials, Access, Pittsburgh Rapid Transit, Pitt, Angels Are Us, and Pittsburgh Food Bank. Join the center members in an exercise class.
Thursday May 11
Allentown Senior Citizens Center/Hilltop Center
631 E. Warrington Ave., Pittsburgh 15210
Contact: Michelle Silliman | (412) 481-5484
10 a.m. – noon | Senior Resource Services: Property Tax and Rent Rebates, Birth and Death Certificate Replacement, PRT Connect Cards, Notary Services, AC Senior Services, Wills
Lutheran Service Society – PrimeTime Activity Center
440 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh 15202
Contact: Elisa Eyer | (412) 307-1782
Noon – 2 p.m. | Prime Time Palooza: Meet and greet at the center along with other local organizations
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Dance and Be Fit
Friday May 12
Elizabeth Seton Center – Brookline
1900 Pioneer Ave., Pittsburgh 15226
Contact: Blake Nieri | (412) 344-4777
10 a.m. – noon | Bingo with Prize Raffles and
Catered Lunch
Monday May 15
LifeSpan – Mon Valley Resource Center
4313 Walnut St., Ste. 370, McKeesport 15132
Contact: Marcy Wasilko | (412) 644-5434
10 a.m. – noon | S.A.I.L. Exercise Program, Bingo, Refreshments, Meet and Greet
CitiParks – Sheraden Senior Center
720 Sherwood Ave., Sheraden 15204
Contact: Crystal Witt | (412) 777-5012
11:30 a.m. | Lunch, Invited Health Fair Presenters: Pitt, All of Us, Sto-Rox Family Medical Center, Family Chiropractic
Noon | Welcome Reception – Cookies and Coffee, Distribution of Raffle Tickets
12:30 p.m. | Balance Workout with Wendy, First Door Prize Announcement
1 p.m. | Patriotic Bead Craft
2 p.m. | Entertainment: Hey Joe
2:30 p.m. | Second Door Prize Announcement
3 p.m. | Final Door Prize Announcement
Tuesday May 16
LifeSpan – Imperial Resource Center
540 Penn Lincoln Dr., Imperial 15126
Contact: Carole Weldon | (724) 218-1669
10 a.m. – noon | Refreshments and tours will be provided
Wednesday May 17
AgeWell at the JCC (Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
5738 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh 15217
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Tables staffed by AgeWell Pittsburgh partners providing services including blood pressure screenings, medication reviews, SilverSneakers information, gym tours, tech tutoring, transportation and more | Palm Court
10:30 a.m. | Circuit Exercise class | Levinson Hall B
11 a.m. | Work & Identity As We Age discussion| Room 202
11:15 a.m. | Arthritis/Balance exercise class | Levinson Hall B
11:30 a.m. Beginner’s Tai Chi demo class | Kaufmann Dance Studio
12:30 p.m. | Beginner Pickleball Lesson and Open Play | Kaufmann Gym
12:30 p.m. | Line Dancing with Roland Ford | Levinson Hall B
1 p.m. | Food Samples with our JCafe Chefs | Palm Court
1 p.m. | Movie Showing | Room 202
Questions about activities happening?
Contact Maddie Barnes at (412) 697-1186 or mbarnes@jccpgh.org.
Questions about transportation to the JCC?
Contact Darlene Cridlin at (412) 697-3517 ordcridlin@jccpgh.org.
Thursday May 18
Northern Area Multi-Service Center –
Sharpsburg Body and Soul Wellness Center
209 13th St., Pittsburgh 15215
Contact: Pegi Prycl | (412) 781-1175
10 – 11:30 a.m. | Bingo
10 a.m. – noon | Drop in Exercise/Yoga Classes
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Summer-Themed Quick Craft, Meet and Greet with Community Leaders
1 – 2 p.m. | Ice Cream Social
Friday May 19
Penn Hills Senior Center
147 Jefferson Rd., Penn Hills 15235
Contact: Phyllis Paciulli | (412) 244-3400
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
CitiParks – Greenfield Senior Center
745 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh 15217
Contact: Tom Horan | (412) 422-6551
1 – 1:30 p.m. | Meet the Staff and Senior Members, Tour the Center, Learn about Senior Center
1:30 –3 p.m. | Patriotic Craft Project, Tai Chi with Yao, Silver Sneakers Exercise Class, Pickleball Demonstration
Monday May 22
CitiParks – Homewood Senior Center
7321 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh 15208
Contact: Melinda McCormick | (412) 244-4190
1 – 3 p.m. | Featuring Pianist Howie Alexander from the African American Music Institute; Visit with Several Health and Wellness Organizations from Across Pittsburgh
Tuesday May 23
Eastern Area Adult Services – Turtle Creek
519 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek 15145
Contact: Jodi Trovato | (412) 824-6880
10 a.m. – noon | Exercise and Painting Class Demonstrations
Wednesday May 24
Vintage, Inc.
421 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh 15206
Contact: Tom Sturgill | (412) 361-5003
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Open House: Tours, Enhance Fitness Exercise, Lunch, Chair Exercise, Line Dancing
Thursday May 25
Plum Senior Community Center
499 Center New Texas Rd., Pittsburgh 15239
Contact: Diana Kelly | (412) 795-2330
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Tours of Community Center, Free Lunch & Learn (Fun Topic on Pittsburgh History), Sample Fitness Classes
*Register for Lunch at (412) 795-2330 by Monday, May 22
Friday May 26
Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center (FACE)
2114 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh 15219
Contact: Justin LeWinter | (412) 281-2573
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Food Tasting, Storytelling and African Drumming and Dance
Tuesday May 30
Northern Area Multi-Service Center – Highland Senior Center
704 E. Second Ave., Room 100B, Tarentum 15084
Contact: Shevawn Timko | (724) 244-1552
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Enjoy a Free Lunch, Free Bingo for Prizes, Blood Pressure Screening, Make a Greeting Card, SS Yoga Stretch, Create a Bracelet, Drawing/Painting, Make a Craft
Wednesday May 31
Catholic Youth Association – West Deer Senior Center
4834 Route 910, Pittsburgh 15101
Contact: Erin Schmidtt | (724) 443-8220
11 a.m. | Tour of Center, Lunch, Bingo
11:30 a.m. | Lunch
12:15 p.m. | Bingo