Be Careful of Scammers

By Tom Winschel. Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA Scammers have become more aggressive and sophisticated in the digital age. With millions of people relying on Social Security and Medicare, scammers target audiences who are looking for legitimate program and benefit information. Scammers sometimes try to scare people into giving out their personal information. … Read more

The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group

The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group invites retirees to our Thursday, September 19th luncheon with event speaker David Lopus who is with the federal government census bureau. He will speak about the purpose of taking the census and job opportunities that the census provides. Lunch is at noon. The cost for lunch is $8.00 payable at … Read more

SSA & Allegheny Link Lunch and Learn Event

Date and Time Thursday – September 19, 2019 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location Human Services Building 1 Smithfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 SSA & Allegheny Link Lunch and Learn Event Elaine Cole from the Social Security Administration will share important information about enrolling in social security benefits. You’ll become more familiar with how the … Read more

Senior-Focused Program on the Port Authority

Learn all about the programs and services that the Port Authority offers Allegheny County seniors. Have questions? Being them with you too!  Date: Tuesday, September 24 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Location: UPMC McKeesport 1500 5th Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132 Room: D-Mansfield Patient Education Conference Room (Near valet parking and outpatient registration) To RSVP for this … Read more

10th Annual Bocce Tournament & Festival

Aug 10, 2019 – Aug 10, 2019 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Parking lot under the Veterans Bridge Overpass (13th and Smallman Street) PA EVENT WEBSITE The Heinz History Center’s 10th annual Bocce Tournament & Festival is an annual fundraiser that supports the museum’s Italian American Program. Founded in 1990, the Italian American Program at … Read more

Citiparks Senior Games

Senior Games Dates:  August 29 & September 11 – 26, 2019 For More Information: 412.422.6401  Head out to the court, the course or the park for some enjoyable competition. If you are 60 years or older – and a resident of Allegheny County – you are welcome to take part in Citiparks Senior Games. Senior Games … Read more

Senior Citizen ConnectCard

Editor’s note: An article that appeared in the July issue contained incomplete and inaccurate information about Port Authority’s Senior Citizen ConnectCard. Seniors throughout the Pittsburgh region can now apply for Port Authority’s Senior Citizen ConnectCard in several local communities, and the agency has plans to expand that network even farther over the next few months. … Read more