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Volunteer Gives Back to Her Troy Hill Community Through Summer Food Service Program
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
Self-Care at the Museum
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
Mission Of Mercy Pittsburgh Free, two-day dental clinic
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
Free Bus trip to Washington DC October 3rd for WWII/Korean ERA Veterans and all with service prior to May15, 1975.
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
Yoga at Carnegie Museum of Art
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
Launch of “A to B,” an Online Tool to Find Transportation Options
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
Foster Grandparent Program Honors Volunteers at Annual Luncheon
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
Motown at the Merrick September 21
Featuring “STREETCORNER” direct from Detroit. Performing Oldies and Motown live. Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Veterans honored during Flag Day Ceremony
Above: Marine JROTC cadets fold the American flag. The Elks keep their promise that as long as there are veterans, they will never be forgotten. The B.P.O.E. #283 in Rochester honored our veterans from Rochester Manor & Villa during their recent annual Flag Day ceremony. Local veterans were invited to dinner prior to the ceremony. … Read more