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
Sharpen your pencils and grab that lunch box! It’s time to go back to school, even if it’s been decades since your high school or college days. Over at Allegheny County Community College and at senior centers throughout the county, there is lots to learn—enough to keep you interested for the rest of your … Read more
LIFE Pittsburgh recently announced the opening of its McKees Rocks site and welcomed the public to an open house on June 30. This location will serve Allegheny County’s growing need for all-inclusive health and social support services for older adults. LIFE Pittsburgh’s Creekside and Riverside Centers, located at 130 Chartiers Avenue, represent the organization’s latest … Read more
Over seven decades since he last heard the sounds of battle, a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid West Mifflin was recently awarded France’s highest distinction to honor his military service. Flanked by family members and surrounded by fellow members of his community and young cadets, the 91-year-old former soldier stood … Read more
If you believe that having a library card and hanging out at the local library is only for boring bookworms, chances are you haven’t checked out Northland Library lately. Yes, patrons can get books, movies, music and more on loan, but the library offers so much beyond that in terms of special programming. In fact, … Read more