By Melissa Murray Thank you to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for allowing Pittsburgh Senior News to reprint this article Tucked away in the kitchen of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, you’ll find Debbie Coleman. She spends her days there in the summer, Monday through Friday, making sure the children in her community … Read more
Aug 18, 2019 9:30 am–2:00 pm Carnegie Museum of Art $40 (Members: $32, Students: $25) Treat yourself to a full day of self-care at the museum. We’ll be activating our inspiring spaces for mindfulness and movement opportunities. Event Schedule 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.: Self-led meditation in the museum. 10–10:45 a.m.: Generate Indoor Stationary Cycling with The Wheel … Read more
What is Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh? The signature program of a Call to Care, Inc., Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh, is a free, two-day dental clinic for under-served people living in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area, many of whom are from working families who do not have access to dental work or cannot afford dental insurance. … Read more
Sites visited are WWII & Korean Memorials, The Wall,Arlington Cemetery for the Changing of the Guardat the Tomb of the Unknowns, and the Marine Corps Memorial. Food & beverages provided. RN and several volunteers on trip. Wheelchairs provided as needed. Three pick up sites:Beaver, Greentree & Monroeville. Early departure times: 5:30 a.m., 6:15 a.m. & … Read more
JULY 11, 7-8 p.m. Thursday Yoga at CMOA Carnegie Museum of Art · Pittsburgh. This week is Chair Yoga. $10 Members $8, Students $5. Bring a mat. (412) 622-3131. You like Carnegie Museum of Art
Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh and its Transportation Work Group partners are pleased to announce the launch of A to B, an online concierge tool to help riders find transportation options based on their needs, preferences and abilities. A to B provides users with a comprehensive list of transportation options. The tool currently includes 28 options from 20 transportation … Read more
On June 14, 2019, the Foster Grandparent Program held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe. Almost 200 people attended the event, where 100 Foster Grandparent volunteers were honored for their service and dedication to their communities. Melissa Sipusic of UnitedHealthcare emceed the luncheon while volunteers, guests, and staff enjoyed the … Read more
Above: 5 years of service: Pat Turney, Monica Wayne, Norma Jean Milner, Catherine Warner, Marge Saban, Betty Hallman, Verdell Jones. On June 14, the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS/AAA) hosted its Senior Companion Program Recognition Luncheon at the Edgewood Country Club in Churchill. The annual event recognizes and honors … Read more
Above: Starfish awardee Peta Harrigan Cole. The Wilkinsburg School District board of directors recently approved implementation of the Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring program in the district. This program, which is offered locally by Literacy Pittsburgh, pairs tutors ages 50 and older with students needing extra support in grades kindergarten through fourth grade for weekly, in-school sessions. … Read more
July 4th brings family and friends together, as well as neighbors, to celebrate that we’re all part of a community. Everyone pitches in, combining their resources — great food, music, and displays — to lift our spirits. Social Security has been helping people maintain their independence for over 80 years. In that time, we’ve made … Read more