Normally, rebates are mailed out beginning July 1 and continue to be mailed out. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the commonwealth has chosen to send out rebates starting six weeks early. A total of 110,000 rebates were mailed May 19, and then another 60,000 rebates will be mailed out each week. People who already have applied, … Read more…
Recently, our Facebook page reached 5000 likes. Thank you to all our friends that made this possible This year will mark our 27 years of publishing. We are working on our June Pittsburgh Senior News, our 2020-2021 Beaver County Senior Resource Guide and a July Beaver County Senior News, print issue. As soon as deliveries … Read more…
Share Your Stories Stories build community and connect us even when we can’t be physically together. Recalling adventures with childhood friends, that family weekend at the beach, a teacher who helped guide your life, or how you learned you would become a grandparent—all of those stories connect you with your past and the people who … Read more…
National Volunteer Caregiving Network · It’s National Volunteer Week. Please show extra appreciation for all our volunteer caregivers this week! They show kindness and compassion for our loved ones and we should do the same for them. This week take the time to tell a volunteer how much you appreciate them. #volunteercaregiving #faithinactionvolunteers #nationalvolunteercaregivers #localvolunteercaregiving … Read more…
FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH, A PERFECT TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE By Tom Winschel Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA April is Financial Literacy Month, a month focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan, and we have … Read more…
Pictured above: Todd DePastino Breakfast club gives local veterans a forum for sharing their stories By Gina MazzaFor Pittsburgh Senior News Storytelling is ingrained in the very fabric of our humanity. The act of sharing our stories can identify our commonalities and connect us in ways that inspire, educate, catalyze action and even heal hearts. … Read more…
The Department of Human Services has launched a statewide Support and Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. Call 1-855-284-2494 … Read more…
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services March 31 at 11 a.m. · Taking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think clearly and heal. 💙 Practice self care this week by completing a few squares on our self care board. More on coping strategies from the CDC: bit.ly/2JrnDhY
Cranberry Township 55+ Club It is the mission of the Cranberry Township 55+ Club to create and preserve an environment attractive to senior members to ensure openness, friendliness, understanding and respect for all. Members must be residents of Cranberry Township. The club’s focus is unity and friendship: entertainment, education and socializing — meeting new seniors … Read more…
