Are you 55 or older and looking for a worthwhile and satisfying volunteer experience? Would you be able to commit 15 hours per week of your time to help older adults who could benefit from a friendly visitor? If so, the Senior Companion Program of Allegheny County could be a good fit for you, and … Read more
Sister Ann Carville, PhD, a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, recently received the Father Matthew Jankola Lifetime Commitment to Servant Leadership Award from the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville, Pennsylvania. Sister Ann, who earned a doctorate degree in philosophy, human and organizational development from The Fielding Institute in Santa … Read more
AARP would like you to meet Jen Blatz, the new (since last September) Associate State Director for Community Outreach for Western Pennsylvania. Jen began her tenure by joining her new team with a community service project with World Vision, and will be leading various advocacy and educational projects in our area. Jen plans to partner … Read more
The Hazelwood Healthy Active Living Senior Center recently had a Christmas visit from 48 local children, who were brought to the center by the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (COTRAIC) for a small holiday event. The children and their chaperones, along with the senior center’s staff, participated in singing songs and dancing. “This was … Read more
This new Cirque show is a Broadway musical and family Christmas spectacular all in one, with 20 acts and 30 artists. Enjoy watching snowmen, penguins, angels, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men, ornaments and Santa—all with soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, elaborate production numbers, imaginative costumes, illusions and more. The show celebrates the season with singers, … Read more
Wondering what to give your loved one this holiday season? Gift buying for someone who “doesn’t need or want anything” can be a challenge, so we thought we’d help you out with a roundup of our Senior News staff’s best picks. Lynn’s picks: Our publisher, Lynn Webster, recommends visiting FirstStreetOnline.com, where you’ll find lots of … Read more
A local nonprofit organization called the Mrs. Claus Club is bringing both tangible and intangible gifts to men and women who’ve been diagnosed with cancer. “We are a ministry that offers hope and encouragement by gifting cancer patients with comfort baskets and personal visits,” says North Hills president Jeana Watenpool of Ross Township. “When someone is … Read more
By Jennifer Hogan For Pittsburgh Senior News Do you use Facebook to keep in touch with family and friends? If you don’t, consider that besides staying connected with friends and family, Facebook has other exciting things to offer. Did you know there are a variety of history pages on Facebook, including many local ones? They … Read more
More than 275 Allegheny County and City of Pittsburgh residents ranging in age from 50 to 96 recently participated in the 2016 Senior Games, sponsored by the CitiParks Healthy Active Living Program. A total of 191 females participated, with the oldest being 91; and 86 males joined in, the oldest being 96. Congratulations to the … Read more
The Senior Companion Program of Allegheny County celebrated its 42nd year with an annual recognition luncheon at the Edgewood Country Club on Friday, June 24. The event recognized and celebrated the valuable service that Senior Companions provide in brightening the days and lifting the spirits of older adults throughout Allegheny County. Senior Companions are adult … Read more