Sen. Robinson sponsors Senior Health Fair in Bethel Park PA State Senator Devlin J. Robinson [37th District] invites area older adults and their families to a Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, September 15 at Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Park Avenue in Bethel Park. The event will offer … Read more
Something magical happens every day at your neighborhood library. You can be transported to the past, wonder in the present, and even travel into the future. Kids can connect to their wildest imaginations, and teens can meet, eat and retreat. Sure, libraries are beautiful cathedrals filled with amazing books. There are also work hubs, meeting … Read more
Elaine Riberich volunteers as a garden steward with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, tending gardens at the busy intersections of Beechwood, Saline and Hazelwood avenues and at Forbes Avenue in Oakland, next to Dippy the dinosaur. Her dedication to stewarding community flower gardens is so great that she even convinced a city councilwoman to refurbish nearby … Read more
With Elder Abuse Awareness Day being recognized on June 15, we reflect on how the last two years have been particularly devastating to older adults in Allegheny County. Conditions created by the pandemic health crisis have killed more seniors than any other age group. Additionally, it created an environment in which people have often felt … Read more
DHS is happy to welcome Dr. Tharp Gilliam, a behavioral scientist and long-time leader in the county’s non-profit sector, as the new head of the Area Agency on Aging. Prior to joining DHS, Tharp Gilliam served in several non-profit senior leadership roles, including most recently as a director of research and evaluation for the Homewood … Read more
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet has many health benefits. They provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of the body (such as potassium, dietary fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A and C) and are likely to reduce the risk of some chronic diseases. Another … Read more
The unconditional love of a pet can add joy, fun and a sense of comfort to anyone of any age. Older adults sometimes have fewer opportunities to socialize and get out of the house, and the companionship of a pet can fill that void in the most delightful ways. In fact, research shows that owning … Read more
This is no April Fools’ Day joke! Our Care and Support programs are back in-person. We also have virtual options available. Make a commitment this month to nurture your understanding of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia as early detection is critical. Register at https://bit.ly/3JVw1UQ or call 800.272.3900. r PA Chapter
The group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Beaver library. We do have a few needles and yarn available. Folks may want to bring their own needle, we suggest #8 or 9 size straight needles. If folks are beginners, the group has people who can assist them. About 10 … Read more
West Hills Symphonic Band “Spring Pops Concert!” Montour High School, Clever Road, Robinson Township This WHSB “Spring Pops Concert” features, in a once in a lifetime opportunity for both the band AND the audience, two bona fide, SUPERSTAR soloists!! Direct from her stunning, critically acclaimed Pittsburgh Opera performance as Micaela in Bizet’s “Carmen,” is a … Read more