Take me out to the ball game . . . and show me to my seat. This article profiles five older adults who step up to the plate every baseball season to show their love for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their patrons by faithfully working as ushers. No fare weather fans, here! These seniors can … Read more
From as far away as China, and all compass points in Allegheny County, more than 535 older adults turned out for the “Senior Lives Matters” Justice and Wellness Expo on May 10, making it the most well attended local event during last month’s national celebration of Older Americans Month. The free public expo took place … Read more
This article is the first in a three-part series about United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s initiatives to expand services for older adults, as well as their children and other loved ones who serve in caregiving roles on their behalf. North Hills resident Mary Anne Yost, 90, has been a trailblazer most of her adult life. … Read more
The fastest growing sport in the country is now becoming known as an effective way to help fight Parkinson’s disease (PD). If you haven’t heard of it by now, it’s called Pickleball—a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong that’s played on a regulation court (either indoor or outdoor) with specially designed paddles and balls. … Read more
Although I am a sports fan, I have not generally followed the NBA. For most of my life I have followed college basketball. The reason is that Pittsburgh, my birth city is not a basketball town, it is a hockey town. The NBA has never had a team in Pittsburgh. During the 1960s, however, Pittsburgh … Read more
I have been a Pittsburgh Pirate fan since 1958. This year the Pirates have been inconsistent. The last two nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) however, have been interesting. Because of injuries the Bucs have brought up several young players from the minor leagues. The interesting part of the story is that two of those players are … Read more
Were you born before 1958? If so, consider this question: What matters most to you? You can possibly find your answers all in one place at the “Senior Lives Matters” Justice and Wellness Expo, to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10 at the IBEW Circuit Center, Five Hot Metal Street … Read more
Now that spring is here and the impulse is to get out and do something fun is strong, here’s something interesting to add to your list of places to spend a leisurely morning or afternoon. Head over to the North Side and check out two unique shops that have plenty of playful, and even nostalgic, … Read more
You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s never too late to learn something new.” Well, it’s true, and doing so is easier and more fun than ever in Allegheny County. At Community College of Allegheny County, there’s a lot to learn, all at very reasonable tuition rates, or even for free through the college’s non-credit Community … Read more
So it’s a new year and the time when tradition says we need to set resolutions to put us on track for a healthier lifestyle. Rather than the “same old” of eat less, eat healthier, exercise more and relax, let’s take the challenge for a different attitude. For many of us, the teen-age years were … Read more