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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

Meadowcroft to Offer Free Admission on July 20-21

-Thanks to the generous support of Range Resources, visitors of all ages can enjoy free admission to Meadowcroft as part of two Community Days this month – Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, part of the Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center museum system, will offer FREE admission on July 20-21 during extended hours of 10 … 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

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