Saturday Single Dances
Join the fun July 10, at the West View VFW Admission cost is $11 Doors open at 7 P.M. Dance 8 P.M.
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Senior Fit Classes
Sponsored by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy The number one way to improve health, increase longevity, reduce pain, and sleep better – exercise! This class is ideal for older adults as movements are taught for every ability level allowing anyone to improve week after week! Bring a water bottle and get ready to start your day right … Read more
94 Year Old Veteran Enjoys USO Remembers Show
A friend of mine, Denise Ellenberger Sheets, shared this post and I wanted to share it with Senior News readers.Last night I received an invitation to go to a local show at the old Strand Theater in Zelienople with my lifelong friend and her 94 year old veteran father, a true gentleman and the definition … Read more
Top Smartphones for Tech-Shy Seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good smartphones for older seniors? I would like to get my 78-year-old mother to upgrade to a smartphone but want something that’s easy for her to see and use. Shopping Around Dear Shopping, There are actually several smartphones I can recommend that will provide your mother a simpler, … Read more
How to Pick the Best Place to Retire
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I will both be retiring in a few years and are interested in relocating to a warmer climate but could use some help. What resources can you recommend for locating and researching good places to retire in the U.S.? Retiring at 65 Dear Retiring, If you’re interested in relocating … Read more
Senior discounts offer an “advantage” to being older
By Mary Bach Before I turned 55 years ago, a retail store cashier gave me their senior discount without my age. I took her assumption as an affront to my vanity. These days, I am miffed when I’m not offered a discount. Any active senior shopper should be aware of all the benefits available to … Read more
It’s time to walk now that sedentary season is over
By Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program MonitorBeaver County Office on Aging I visited my primary care physician for an annual physical a few months ago, and after checking my chart, he congratulated me for not gaining weight during the pandemic. Now that the pandemic is going into its second year, many people realized that they … Read more
Free resources available to seniors through
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
As an unbiased provider of resources, research and education, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) continues to offer virtual assistance, online programs, and other remote learning services to help seniors navigate their way through an endless sea of information during the pandemic. From eResource tutorial videos to online classes and workshops, CLP is determined to create … Read more