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Volume 38 Number 9 September 2012<br />
SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Non-Profit Organization<br />
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS<br />
The <strong>Southwestern</strong> PA <strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging, Inc., Board of<br />
Directors will meet on the following dates in 2012:<br />
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The <strong>Southwestern</strong> PA <strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging, Inc., Advisory<br />
Council will meet on the following dates in 2012:<br />
Oct 4<br />
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W i t h m a t u r i t y c o m e s<br />
a wealth of experience and<br />
knowledge balanced by physical<br />
changes and a need for services<br />
perhaps unnecessary in previous<br />
stages of life. The 24 th Annual<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Expo will be held at the<br />
Washington Crown <strong>Center</strong> on<br />
Thursday, September 27, from<br />
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to highlight<br />
mature life and to address those<br />
issues that come with aging.<br />
If you have questions and<br />
concerns about programs and<br />
services, including questions on<br />
the recently passed <strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br />
Voter ID law, plan to attend the<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Expo. More than 100<br />
local, state and federal agencies<br />
and area businesses will be at<br />
Washington Crown <strong>Center</strong> to<br />
provide information on products<br />
<br />
to older adults.<br />
The <strong>Southwestern</strong> <strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging,<br />
Inc., State Senator Timothy<br />
Solobay, State Representative<br />
Brandon Neuman, State Representative<br />
Jesse White, and the<br />
Washington County Board of<br />
400Thorpes<br />
Fourth Street • N. Charleroi, PA 15022<br />
Davies<br />
Commissioners Larry Maggi,<br />
Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan<br />
Shober will co-host the event,<br />
along with Washington Crown<br />
<strong>Center</strong>.<br />
“The <strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging<br />
mission is to promote the<br />
well-being of older persons.<br />
By offering individuals seeking<br />
<br />
the opportunity to address the<br />
specialists directly,” said Leslie<br />
Grenfell, executive director,<br />
<strong>Southwestern</strong> PA <strong>Area</strong> Agency<br />
on Aging, Inc., (AAA). “The<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Expo, which provides a<br />
very direct and personal means<br />
of reaching out to the mature<br />
adult population, supports our<br />
agency mission.”<br />
WJPA Radio Live Remote<br />
with radio personality Pete Povich,<br />
will begin broadcasting at<br />
10 a.m. near the food court and<br />
morning complimentary coffee<br />
and donuts, while they last.<br />
Each year, in addition to the<br />
vendors, the Washington <strong>Senior</strong><br />
Expo offers a varied menu from<br />
the stage. This year, at 10:45<br />
a.m., Veltri Fitness will give a<br />
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Senator Timothy Solobay<br />
has arranged a special presentation<br />
at 11:15 a.m. for individuals<br />
who have concerns about the<br />
new Voter ID law and voting on<br />
November 6.<br />
Bobby Shawn, a long-time<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Expo entertainer, will<br />
perform from the stage at 12 p.m.<br />
Followed by George Suhon, new<br />
to the <strong>Senior</strong> Expo, but not new<br />
to area seniors, who will perform<br />
at 1 p.m.<br />
At 2 p.m. <strong>Senior</strong> Expo vendors<br />
will award dozens of prize<br />
drawings, including two Harrisburg<br />
trips for two.<br />
For more information on<br />
the <strong>Senior</strong> Expo, call the AAA<br />
Washington County office at<br />
724-228-7080, Rep. Solobay’s<br />
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2114, Rep. White’s Cecil of-<br />
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724-743-7602.<br />
The following is a partial list<br />
of vendors:<br />
AARP <strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br />
Abbott Laboratories<br />
Acuity Specialty Hospital –Ohio<br />
Valley<br />
Advanced Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation<br />
Sharps<br />
Advanced Surgical Hospital<br />
Aging Services of Washington<br />
County<br />
AHEPA Apartments<br />
Ambulance & Chair<br />
American Heart Association<br />
American Red Cross<br />
Automated Security Alert<br />
AVIA Dental Plan<br />
Bureau of Blindness & Visual<br />
Services<br />
Bureau of Consumer Protection<br />
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Lifelong Learning<br />
Caring Mission Home Care/TCM<br />
Home Health<br />
<strong>Center</strong> in the Woods<br />
<strong>Center</strong>ville Clinics, Inc.<br />
Citizen’s Library<br />
Columbia Gas of PA & Maryland<br />
Com. College of Allegheny Co.<br />
-Washington County <strong>Center</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> Care, Inc.<br />
Cornerstone Care- Burgettstown<br />
Disabled American Veterans<br />
Department of Public Welfare<br />
Evergreen Personal Care Home<br />
Foster Grandparent Program<br />
Gateway Health Plan<br />
Hawthorne Woods<br />
Health America Advanta<br />
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Hear-N-Care Audiology and<br />
Hearing Aids<br />
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield<br />
Hornickel Chiropractic Clinic<br />
Humbert Lane Nursing and<br />
Rehabilitation <strong>Center</strong><br />
Hummell and Barnhill Funeral<br />
Home, Inc.<br />
Kade Health & Rehabilitation<br />
Kidney Care <strong>Center</strong> and Dialysis<br />
Clinics, Inc.<br />
LINK to Aging & Disability<br />
Resources<br />
McMurray Hills Manor<br />
Mid-Mon Valley Transit<br />
Authority<br />
Miracle-Ear<br />
Morgan Waldron Insurance<br />
Management LLC<br />
Odyssey Hospice<br />
PA Alliance For Retired<br />
Americans<br />
PA Department of Health<br />
PA Office of Consumer Advocate<br />
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Presbyterian <strong>Senior</strong> Care<br />
Redevelopment Authority of<br />
Washington County<br />
Rolling Meadows Nursing &<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
Senator Timothy Solobay<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Care Network<br />
<strong>Senior</strong>LIFE-Washington<br />
<strong>Senior</strong>s Helping <strong>Senior</strong>s<br />
SMP (<strong>Senior</strong> Medicare Patrol)<br />
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Social Security Administration<br />
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Southwest Regional Medical <strong>Center</strong><br />
<strong>Southwestern</strong> PA <strong>Area</strong> Agency<br />
on Aging, Inc.<br />
SPHS Aging Services/Diversified<br />
Human Services<br />
State Rep. Peter J. Daley<br />
State Rep. Brandon P. Neuman<br />
State Rep. Jesse White<br />
Stay in Your Home Accessible<br />
Solutions<br />
Strabane Trails/Strabane Woods<br />
Swift Audiology<br />
The Baltimore Life Companies<br />
The Meadows Racetrack &<br />
Casino<br />
Thomas Campbell Christian Ctr<br />
Tri Co. Patriots for Independent<br />
Living<br />
UPMC for Life<br />
UPMC for You<br />
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey<br />
Washington <strong>Area</strong> Humane Soc.<br />
Washington <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
Washington Cemetery<br />
Washington Co. Adult Day<br />
Services<br />
Washington Co. Health <strong>Center</strong><br />
Washington Co. Health Partners<br />
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Washington Ear, Nose & Throat<br />
Washington Financial Bank<br />
Washington-Greene Co. Blind Assn<br />
Washington Rides<br />
Washington Symphony Orchestra<br />
Weekly Recorder<br />
Westbrook Pharmacy & Surg. Sup.<br />
& The Mens Clinic<br />
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September 2012 <strong>Senior</strong> Times Page 5<br />
Greene County residents will<br />
be pleased with the announcement<br />
that Senator Tim Solobay,<br />
the Greene County Board of<br />
Commissioners, and the <strong>Southwestern</strong><br />
<strong>Pennsylvania</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
Agency on Aging will host the<br />
Greene County <strong>Senior</strong> Expo on<br />
Friday, October 5, from 9 a.m.<br />
to 2 p.m. at the Greene County<br />
Fairgrounds, located between<br />
Route 21 (Roy Furman Highway)<br />
and Route 188 (Jefferson<br />
Road) at 107 Fairgrounds Road,<br />
Waynesburg.<br />
“The Greene County <strong>Senior</strong><br />
Expo will be a one-stop shop<br />
for information that is pertinent<br />
to our older residents,” Senator<br />
Solobay said. “Today’s seniors<br />
<br />
Don’t forget to exercise your<br />
important right to vote in the<br />
upcoming general election on<br />
November 6, 2012. Poll hours<br />
are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you<br />
are not registered to vote, the<br />
last day to register is October 9.<br />
cation<br />
for voting purposes, you<br />
will need to visit a <strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br />
Department of Transportation<br />
Driver License <strong>Center</strong> with a<br />
completed Application for an<br />
<br />
form DL-54A (which can be<br />
accessed online), your Social<br />
Security Card, and one of the<br />
following:<br />
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Valid U.S. Passport<br />
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seal<br />
Plus:<br />
Two proofs of residency such as<br />
lease agreements, current utility<br />
bills, mortgage documents, W-2<br />
form, tax records<br />
Following are PennDOT<br />
photo and exam centers in the<br />
<strong>Southwestern</strong> PA <strong>Area</strong> Agency<br />
on Aging service area.<br />
Greene County <strong>Senior</strong> Expo slated for October 5th<br />
are healthier and more active<br />
than ever before, and there are<br />
many changes on the horizon at<br />
both the state and national levels<br />
of government. This expo<br />
will provide participants with<br />
resources geared toward their<br />
interests and needs,” Senator<br />
Solobay added. “The County<br />
Commissioners, the <strong>Southwestern</strong><br />
<strong>Pennsylvania</strong> <strong>Area</strong> Agency<br />
on Aging, and I welcome all area<br />
seniors to attend this informative<br />
event.”<br />
Senator Solobay noted his<br />
deep concern for the hundreds<br />
of thousands of eligible voters<br />
who could be turned away from<br />
the polls because they lack the<br />
<br />
Fayette County:<br />
North Gallatin Avenue Ext<br />
855 N Gallatin Ave<br />
Uniontown, PA 15401<br />
Open Tuesday through Saturday.<br />
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to<br />
4:15 p.m.<br />
Greene County:<br />
Arbor Terrace<br />
1164 Willow Street<br />
Waynesburg, PA 15370<br />
Open Thursday and Saturday,<br />
8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.<br />
Washington County:<br />
250 Oak Spring Road<br />
Oak Spring <strong>Center</strong><br />
Washington, PA 15301<br />
Open Tuesday through Saturday,<br />
8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.<br />
Thursday hours extended until<br />
6 p.m.<br />
If you have any questions<br />
concerning the Driver License<br />
<strong>Center</strong>s, you may call 1-800-<br />
932-4600, or visit the online<br />
website for more information<br />
on voting and acceptable proof<br />
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vote in the upcoming November<br />
6 election.<br />
“My senatorial district represents<br />
a diverse population,<br />
including a large number of<br />
seniors. While we await the<br />
outcome of the State Supreme<br />
Court battle that could strike<br />
down the law, I am committed<br />
to helping ensure that the many<br />
senior constituents in my district<br />
who could be affected have the<br />
proper ID so that they can cast<br />
their ballots on Election Day.”<br />
In addition to dozens of<br />
vendors at the Greene County<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Expo who will provide<br />
health screenings and materials<br />
of interest to older adults,<br />
Senator Solobay is planning<br />
to include a featured Voter ID<br />
Seminar to explain the requirements.<br />
Chairman of the Greene<br />
County Board of Commissioners,<br />
Pam Snyder, expressed her<br />
enthusiasm and support for the<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Expo, noting that the<br />
county commissioners provided<br />
resources to help make the event<br />
possible.<br />
“Greene County Commissioners<br />
are very pleased to<br />
partner with Senator Solobay<br />
and the <strong>Southwestern</strong> PA <strong>Area</strong><br />
Agency on Aging on this very<br />
important event. We hope<br />
many senior citizens in Greene<br />
County take advantage of this<br />
opportunity,” Commissioner<br />
Snyder said.<br />
“Because of the rural nature<br />
of the county, this day offers<br />
access to important services,<br />
such as health screenings and<br />
<br />
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There is no charge to attend<br />
the Greene County <strong>Senior</strong><br />
Expo, which will include light<br />
refreshments.<br />
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Friday, October 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
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September 2012 <strong>Senior</strong> Times<br />
Workshops offered on managing chronic conditions<br />
Chronic diseases—such as<br />
heart disease, cancer and diabetes—are<br />
the leading causes<br />
of death and disability in the<br />
United States. The <strong>Center</strong>s for<br />
Disease Control and Prevention<br />
(CDC) offers extensive evidence<br />
and statistics on chronic diseases<br />
and why Americans should learn<br />
how to better manage their conditions<br />
and take control of their<br />
lives and health.<br />
According to the CDC—<br />
7 out of 10 deaths among<br />
Americans each year are from<br />
chronic diseases. Heart disease,<br />
cancer and stroke account for<br />
more than 50% of all deaths<br />
each year.<br />
In 2005, 133 million Americans<br />
– almost 1 out of every 2<br />
adults – had at least one chronic<br />
illness.<br />
About one-fourth of people<br />
with chronic conditions have<br />
one or more daily activity limitations.<br />
Arthritis is the most common<br />
cause of disability, with nearly<br />
19 million Americans reporting<br />
activity limitations.<br />
Diabetes continues to be the<br />
leading cause of kidney failure,<br />
nontraumatic lower-extremity<br />
amputations, and blindness<br />
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among adults, aged 20-74.<br />
The reality is that chronic diseases<br />
are among the most common,<br />
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all health problems in the United<br />
States. If you have a chronic<br />
condition, the <strong>Southwestern</strong> PA<br />
<strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging (AAA) is<br />
once again offering the Stanford<br />
University developed Chronic<br />
Disease Self-Management Program<br />
(CDSMP) workshops to<br />
help you to learn how to better<br />
manage your condition(s) and<br />
how to take control of your life<br />
and health in order to maintain<br />
<br />
workshops are held once a week<br />
for six weeks.<br />
The subjects covered include<br />
techniques to deal with problems<br />
such as frustration, fatigue, pain<br />
and isolation; staying physically<br />
active; appropriate use of<br />
medications; communicating<br />
effectively with family, friends,<br />
and health professionals; healthy<br />
eating; and making informed<br />
treatment decisions.<br />
There is no charge to attend<br />
the workshops; however, class<br />
size is limited to 14. Lunch<br />
is provided; each participant<br />
who completes the program<br />
receives a copy of the companion<br />
book, Living a Healthy Life<br />
with Chronic Conditions, and an<br />
audio relaxation tape entitled,<br />
Time for Healing, as well as a<br />
gift card.<br />
Classes are participative and<br />
the program is highly effective.<br />
Don’t miss the opportunity to<br />
get the most out of your life.<br />
Remember, space is limited. Call<br />
today for more information or to<br />
register to attend.<br />
Contact the AAA PrimeTime<br />
Health Coordinator Patricia<br />
Mounts at 724-745-7327, for<br />
information or to register for<br />
workshops being offered at Beth<br />
<strong>Center</strong> <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong>, 316 Station<br />
Street, Vestaburg. These<br />
workshops will be offered for<br />
six Thursdays, beginning October<br />
2, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.<br />
Contact the PrimeTime<br />
Health Coordinator Leslie<br />
Wright at 724-745-8080, ext.<br />
4411, for information or to register<br />
for fall workshops offered<br />
at the AAA administrative of-<br />
ference<br />
Room A, Charleroi, on<br />
Tuesdays, beginning September<br />
25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />
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Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment<br />
October 15 through December 7!<br />
Every year, persons with<br />
Medicare have an opportunity<br />
to explore new choices and pick<br />
health and drug plans that work<br />
best for them. If your coverage is<br />
working for you, there is no need<br />
to make any changes. However,<br />
if you want to compare Medicare<br />
health plans or to join, change<br />
or drop your insurance, Medicare’s<br />
Annual Open Enrollment<br />
period between October 15 and<br />
December 7 is the time to do it.<br />
Then, your plan materials and<br />
membership cards will be in<br />
hand on January 1, 2013, when<br />
new coverage starts. You may<br />
make your comparisons on the<br />
Internet at www.medicare.gov;<br />
call 1-800-633-4227; or call the<br />
<strong>Southwestern</strong> PA <strong>Area</strong> Agency<br />
on Aging APPRISE program<br />
for assistance at 724-489-8080.<br />
The October <strong>Senior</strong> Times will<br />
include the scheduled APPRISE<br />
<strong>Center</strong>s and Events where you<br />
may seek one-on-one assistance<br />
from October 15 through December<br />
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America is witnessing a dramatic growth in the number of<br />
<br />
Century. As the population ages, older Americans will play an<br />
increasingly important role in our economy and America’s leadership<br />
in the world marketplace. National Employ Older Workers<br />
<br />
in the workforce.<br />
The Committee on Economic Development indicates that employers<br />
rate older workers high on characteristics such as judgment,<br />
commitment to quality, attendance, and punctuality. Employ Older<br />
Workers Week aims to increase awareness of this labor segment<br />
and develop innovative strategies to tap it.<br />
Employ Older Workers Week also showcases the <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides<br />
on-the-job skills training to individuals 55 or older with limited<br />
<br />
one million older Americans enter the workforce.<br />
Fayette, Greene and<br />
Washington County Commissioners<br />
will issue their proclamations<br />
of Employ Older<br />
Workers Week as follows:<br />
Fayette County, September<br />
18 at 10 a.m., Public<br />
Meeting Room, Public Service<br />
Building, 22 East Main<br />
Street.<br />
Greene County Commissioners,<br />
September 20 at 10<br />
a.m., Commissioners Meeting<br />
Room, 93 East High Street,<br />
Waynesburg, Pa.<br />
Washington County Commissioners,<br />
September 20, 10<br />
a.m. in Public Meeting Rooms<br />
103-104, Courthouse Square,<br />
Washington, Pa.
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Flu usually comes on suddenly—Shots are scheduled<br />
<br />
from a cold, mainly because the<br />
symptoms and complications of<br />
the flu are different and more<br />
<br />
<br />
It usually comes on suddenly and<br />
may include a fever, headache,<br />
cough, sore throat, nasal congestion,<br />
body aches. and a feeling of<br />
being ill and without energy.<br />
<br />
<br />
and sometimes even death. Every<br />
-<br />
<br />
differently. Even healthy people<br />
<br />
and spread it to others. Over a<br />
period of 31 seasons between<br />
1976 and 2007, <br />
associated deaths in the United<br />
States range from a low of about<br />
3,000 to a high of about 49,000<br />
son,<br />
about 90 percent of deaths<br />
occur in people 65 years and<br />
<br />
in the United States can begin<br />
as early as October and last as<br />
late as May.<br />
Older people, young children,<br />
and people with chronic<br />
medical conditions are at higher<br />
cations,<br />
which is why there is an<br />
<br />
for persons:<br />
50 years-of-age or older, residents<br />
of long-term care facilities<br />
housing persons with chronic<br />
medical conditions;<br />
who have a long-term health<br />
problem with heart disease, kidney<br />
disease, lung disease, metabolic<br />
disease such as diabetes,<br />
asthma, anemia and other blood<br />
disorders;<br />
who have weakened immune<br />
systems due to HIV/AIDS or<br />
other diseases that affect the<br />
immune system, long term treatment<br />
with drugs such as steroids,<br />
cancer treatment with x rays or<br />
drugs;<br />
who are 6 months to 18 yearsof-age<br />
on long-term aspirin treatment<br />
(who could develop Reye<br />
Syndrome if they catch influ-<br />
<br />
who are a pregnant women past<br />
the third month of pregnancy dur-<br />
<br />
who are physicians, nurses,<br />
family members, or anyone else<br />
coming in close contact with<br />
<br />
Talk with your doctor before<br />
<br />
a serious allergic reaction to eggs<br />
<br />
vaccine, or if you have a history<br />
of Guillain Barré Syndrome<br />
(GBS).<br />
If you are ill at the time the<br />
shot is scheduled, you should also<br />
talk with your doctor or nurse<br />
about whether to reschedule the<br />
vaccination.<br />
After you have a flu shot,<br />
mild problems may occur such<br />
as soreness, redness, or swelling<br />
where the shot was given, fever,<br />
and aches. If you are going to<br />
experience problems, they will<br />
usually begin soon after the shot<br />
and last 1-2 days. Although rare,<br />
a vaccine, like any medicine, is<br />
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capable of causing serious problems,<br />
such as severe allergic reactions.<br />
If they do occur, it is within<br />
a few minutes to a few hours after<br />
the shot. Signs of<br />
a serious allergic<br />
reaction can include<br />
difficulty<br />
breathing, hoarse-<br />
<br />
hives, paleness,<br />
weakness, a fast<br />
-<br />
<br />
or someone you<br />
know has a severe<br />
reaction, call your<br />
doctor or call 911.<br />
Flu shots scheduled—<br />
<br />
have been established, to date, by<br />
the indicated healthcare providers<br />
in the <strong>Southwestern</strong> <strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br />
<strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging service<br />
area. For more information on<br />
sites administering shots, call<br />
your local senior center, the <strong>Area</strong><br />
Agency on Aging nearest you<br />
listed on page 2 of this publication,<br />
or look at the Department of<br />
Health Flu Shot Locator online at<br />
www.health.state.pa.us.<br />
Please note: Medicare Part<br />
B will cover the cost of the<br />
istration;<br />
however, participants<br />
must have their Red-White-and<br />
Blue cards with them. Fees for<br />
persons without coverage vary<br />
according to the provider.<br />
Advantra is not accepted at<br />
the Cornerstone clinic sites, however,<br />
you may pay upfront and the<br />
insurance company will provide<br />
SNAP and EBT<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Farmers Market<br />
Nutrition vouchers<br />
accepted.<br />
Market<br />
Downtown Washington,<br />
Near Wheeling and S. Main Streets<br />
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Mid May through October<br />
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reimbursement.<br />
Fayette County—<br />
<strong>Center</strong>ville Clinic Sites:<br />
Brownsville Sr. Ctr.<br />
Wed, Oct 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.<br />
Bullskin Sr. Ctr.<br />
Thur, Oct 11, 1 - 2 p.m.<br />
Connellsville Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon, Oct 29, 9:30-10:30 a.m.<br />
FairChance Ctr in the Bank<br />
Fri, Oct 12, 9 - 9:30 a.m.<br />
Masontown Sr. Ctr.<br />
Tue, Oct 23, 9-10 a.m.<br />
Mountain Citizens Sr. Ctr.<br />
Thur, Oct 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m.<br />
Point Marion<br />
Tue, Oct 23, 10:30-11 a.m.<br />
Republic Sr. Ctr.<br />
Wed, Oct 17, 9-10 a.m.<br />
<br />
Thu, Oct 25, 10 - 11 a.m.<br />
Uniontown Adult Recreation<br />
Fri, Oct 12, 10-11 a.m.<br />
Greene County—<br />
<strong>Center</strong>ville Clinic Sites:<br />
Bobtown Sr. Ctr.<br />
Tue, Oct 2, 9 - 10 a.m.<br />
Carmichaels Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon, Oct 1, 9–10 a.m.<br />
Clarksville Lions Club & <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong><br />
Tue, Oct 2, 2 - 2:30 p.m.<br />
Eldercare Adult Day Care<br />
Wed, Oct 3, 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.<br />
Jefferson Sr. Ctr.<br />
Wed, Oct 3, 9-10 a.m.<br />
Mt. Morris Sr. Ctr.<br />
Tue, Oct 2, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.<br />
Waynesburg <strong>Community</strong> Ctr.<br />
Wed, Oct 3, 10:45- 11:30 a.m.<br />
West Greene Sr. Ctr.<br />
Thu, Oct 4, 9-10 a.m.<br />
Washington County—<br />
<strong>Center</strong>ville Clinic Sites:<br />
Bentleyville Sr. Ctr.<br />
Wed, Oct 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m.<br />
Beth <strong>Center</strong> Sr. Ctr.<br />
Tue, Oct 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m.<br />
Cornerstone Care Sites:<br />
Burgettstown Sr. Ctr.<br />
Fri, Sep 7, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.<br />
Canonsburg Sr. Ctr.<br />
Wed, Sep 19, 9-11:30 a.m.<br />
Cross Creek Sr. Ctr.<br />
Thur, Sep 13, 1:30-3 p.m.<br />
McDonald/Cecil Sr. Ctr.<br />
Thur, Sep 20, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.<br />
McGuffey Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon, Sep 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.<br />
Midway Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon, Sep 10, 9-11:30 a.m.<br />
Washington Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon, Sep 17, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.<br />
American Health:<br />
Peters Township<br />
Mon, Oct 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />
Mon Valley <strong>Area</strong>—<br />
<strong>Center</strong>ville Clinic Site:<br />
<strong>Center</strong> in the Woods<br />
Mon, Sep 17, 9-11 a.m.<br />
Primary Care:<br />
Riverside Place (Charleroi)<br />
Thur, Sep 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.<br />
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I once sat down and calculated<br />
how many meals my Mom<br />
had made for her husband and 6<br />
kids during her lifetime. You<br />
know, three meals a day seven<br />
days a week with rarely a meal<br />
eaten out or someone missing<br />
from the table. That rough calculation<br />
was about 240,000!<br />
That’s right almost a quarter<br />
of a million meals served up with<br />
love and never a complaint and,<br />
now that I think about it, rarely<br />
a thank you from the hungry<br />
recipients.<br />
How many loads of dirty<br />
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laundry, baskets of wet clothes<br />
hung on a line in the back yard,<br />
shirts ironed, pants ironed and<br />
folded, socks matched and<br />
rolled, rooms cleaned, shelves<br />
dusted, wounds healed, broken<br />
hearts mended, bits of advice<br />
shared over those many years of<br />
being “Mom” to so many?<br />
<br />
one to realize that “housewives”<br />
have been under-appreciated. If<br />
I hadn’t been forced to watch<br />
this wonderful, caring, lovely<br />
lady waste away in her final<br />
years I may have never appreciated<br />
her contributions. There’s<br />
something about watching each<br />
and every aspect of her—her<br />
very essence—being stripped<br />
away that leaves you very, very<br />
sad.<br />
You probably guessed by<br />
now that Mom had Alzheimer’s<br />
Disease. Good guess, she actually<br />
had Dementia one of Alzheimer’s<br />
ugly sisters.<br />
In addition to being beautiful<br />
and talented (isn’t everybody’s<br />
Mom) Jane Burns was the ultimate<br />
judge of what was “proper.”<br />
She cared passionately<br />
about things like manners and<br />
respect! How ironic it was when<br />
this most proper lady began to<br />
converse with total strangers and<br />
say totally inappropriate things<br />
to friends and family.<br />
One could only wish that<br />
the decline would have stopped<br />
at socially inappropriate! Over<br />
time she lost everything; her<br />
memory, her dignity, her good<br />
health, her concern for personal<br />
appearance, her appetite, she<br />
even had her wedding and birthstone<br />
rings stolen from her to<br />
complete the bizarre disappearing<br />
act that played out before her<br />
bewildered friends and family.<br />
I have worn an angel on my<br />
lapel daily for the past 16 years.<br />
When I was handed an Alzheimer’s<br />
bracelet 10 years ago,<br />
I put it on and have worn it ever<br />
since. The angel was among<br />
the possessions my Mom left<br />
and I wear it in her honor. The<br />
bracelet is a constant reminder of<br />
how much I want to “get even”<br />
with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.<br />
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Mom—the motivation to “get even” with Alzheimer’s<br />
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Mary Lynn Spilak, Washington<br />
County’s Aging Services<br />
Director, asked me to chair the<br />
“Memory Walk,” now known as<br />
the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s,”<br />
several years ago and it has been<br />
an honor to do that each year.<br />
It’s not walking a mile in a park<br />
that makes me feel good, it’s<br />
knowing that we’ve put another<br />
$50,000 on the table to beat this<br />
dreaded disease.<br />
This year we will walk again<br />
on September 22nd, from Stone<br />
Pavilion at Washington Park,<br />
at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited.<br />
If you have lost someone to<br />
Alzheimer’s or Dementia I can<br />
assure you that the walk and the<br />
knowledge that you are making<br />
a difference will help.<br />
For information about the<br />
walk, making a donation, forming<br />
a team, caring for a loved<br />
one, or just about anything else,<br />
you can call Mary Lynn at 724-<br />
228-6856.
September 2012 <strong>Senior</strong> Times Page 11<br />
September<br />
PrimeTime Health Schedule<br />
FAYETTE COUNTY<br />
Managing Chronic<br />
Conditions<br />
Brownsville Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 12, 11 a.m.<br />
FairChance Ctr in the Bank<br />
Satellite<br />
Sep 7, 11 a.m.<br />
Masontown Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 11, 10:30 a.m.<br />
Republic Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 5, 11 a.m.<br />
<br />
Sep 13, 11 a.m.<br />
Healthy Steps in Motion<br />
Masontown Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon/Wed, 9 – 10 a.m.<br />
GREENE COUNTY<br />
Managing Chronic<br />
Conditions<br />
Bobtown Satellite<br />
Sep 11, 11 a.m.<br />
Jefferson Satellite<br />
Sep 5, 10:45 a.m.<br />
Mt. Morris Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 19, 11 a.m.<br />
West Greene Satellite<br />
Sep 13, 10 a.m.<br />
Blood Pressures by Amedisys<br />
Carmichaels Act. Ctr.<br />
Sep 19, 10 a.m.<br />
Jefferson Satellite<br />
Sep 5, 10 a.m.<br />
Waynesburg Com. Ctr.<br />
Sep 5, 10 a.m.<br />
Veteran’s Affairs<br />
Jefferson Satellite<br />
Sep 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.<br />
Mt. Morris Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.<br />
Waynesburg University<br />
Nursing Students Program<br />
Carmichaels Act. Ctr.<br />
Sep 17, 24, 10 a.m.<br />
Mt. Morris Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 7, 14, 10 a.m.<br />
Waynesburg Com. Ctr.<br />
Sep 7, 14, 10 a.m.<br />
Healthy Steps in Motion<br />
Eldercare<br />
Daily<br />
Carmichaels Act. Ctr.<br />
Tue/Thu, 9:30-10:45 a.m.<br />
Jefferson Satellite<br />
Tue/Thu, 9-10 a.m.<br />
Waynesburg Com. Ctr.<br />
Tue/Thu, 8:30-9:15 a.m.<br />
MON VALLEY AREA<br />
Managing Chronic<br />
Conditions<br />
<br />
Satellite<br />
Sep 19, 12:15 p.m.<br />
Finleyville Satellite<br />
Sep 18, 10:45 a.m.<br />
Blood Pressures - Amedisys<br />
<strong>Center</strong> in the Woods<br />
Sep 11, 20, 25, 11 a.m.<br />
<strong>Center</strong> on the Hill<br />
Sep 13, 11:30 a.m.<br />
Blood Pressures -<br />
Brownsville Pharmacy<br />
<strong>Center</strong> in the Woods<br />
Sep 13, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.<br />
Hearing Screening<br />
(Dr. Angelelli by appt.)<br />
<strong>Center</strong> in the Woods<br />
Sep 19, 2 p.m.<br />
Healthy Steps in Motion<br />
<strong>Center</strong> in the Woods<br />
Tues/Thur, 11 a.m.<br />
Perryopolis Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon/Thur, 10 a.m.<br />
WASHINGTON COUNTY<br />
Managing Chronic<br />
Conditions<br />
Canonsburg Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 12, 10 a.m.<br />
Ellsworth Parkview Apts.<br />
Sep 18, 12:15 p.m.<br />
Haveloch Commons<br />
Sep 11, 1:30 p.m.<br />
Heritage House<br />
Sep 6, 12:30 p.m.<br />
*Thomas Campbell Sr. Ctr.<br />
Sep 18, 1 p.m.<br />
Washington Arbors Apt.<br />
Sep 12, 1 p.m.<br />
Healthy Steps In Motion<br />
Burgettstown Sr. Apts.<br />
Tue, 10:30 a.m.<br />
Song and Artist Word Search by Cindy Bartolotta<br />
Besides back to school and Labor Day, September always<br />
makes me think of the song, “See You in September,” recorded<br />
by The Tempos, a local Pittsburgh group. Find all of the<br />
MONTHLY songs and their artists. Note: The August artist is<br />
in two parts: before and after the “---”. Have fun!<br />
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Burgettstown Sr. Ctr.<br />
Tue, 9:30 a.m.<br />
Thu, 10:30 a.m.<br />
Cross Creek Sr. Ctr.<br />
Tue/Thu, 10:30 a.m.<br />
McGuffey Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon/Fri, 10:40 a.m.<br />
Thomas Campbell Sr. Ctr.<br />
Mon/Fri, 3 p.m.<br />
Washington Arbors Apts.<br />
Sun, 5 p.m.<br />
Wed, 2 p.m.<br />
*Includes Blood Pressure<br />
Screening<br />
Note: Schedule is subject to<br />
change. Please contact your<br />
senior center for current plans.<br />
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FAYETTE COUNTY<br />
BROWNFIELD<br />
291 Banning Road<br />
Dawson, PA 15428<br />
724-529-2530<br />
-Loretta Newell<br />
… Our activities are as follows:<br />
Wednesday – cards at 8 a.m.,<br />
dartball at 10 a.m. and lunch at<br />
12 p.m. We hold our business<br />
<br />
of the month. We enjoy an SPHS<br />
Aging Services catered lunch<br />
on the first, second and third<br />
Wednesday of the month and<br />
we have a covered dish lunch<br />
on the fourth Wednesday… We<br />
play dartball on Thursday at 7<br />
p.m. More players are needed,<br />
so please consider joining us…<br />
We would like to thank Representative<br />
Deberah Kula and<br />
staff for all that they do at our<br />
center… We attended <strong>Senior</strong>’s<br />
Day at the Fayette County Fair.<br />
Members participated in many<br />
contests and won more blue ribbons!<br />
Loretta Newell <br />
in the ‘best legs’ category. Carl<br />
Ansell was crowned King for a<br />
<br />
legs’ contest. Members from our<br />
center placed second in the Scavenger<br />
Hunt. A good time was had<br />
by all… Happy September birthdays<br />
to Evelyn Claycomb, Dora<br />
Ganoe, Mary Lois McKnight,<br />
Bob Puchyr, Rosann Puchyr,<br />
Welene Gibbons, Jeanie Lohr,<br />
Olive Mellinger, Mary Keffer<br />
and Sis Stillwagon…<br />
BROWNSVILLE<br />
CROSSKEYS<br />
302 Shaffner Ave<br />
Brownsville, PA 15417<br />
724-785-6180<br />
-Alice Atzeni<br />
… It is hard to believe that the<br />
months are going by so quickly.<br />
Hopefully, our winter will be a<br />
short one!... On Aug. 8, Amanda<br />
Gates, from Abby Health Care,<br />
presented a program on health<br />
issues… On Aug. 14, we held<br />
our annual picnic on the front<br />
porch with lots of good food and<br />
desserts. A good time was had by<br />
all… On Sept. 3, our fundraiser<br />
raffle will be drawn… Happy<br />
September birthdays to Gerri<br />
Fedutes, Beverly Crable and<br />
Louise Hicks… On Sept. 26, the<br />
Wellness Walk and Picnic will be<br />
held at Sampey Park in Perryopolis.<br />
Registration forms are available<br />
at all Fayette County senior<br />
centers. Wellness Walk shirts will<br />
be available for purchase. Hope<br />
to see you all there!...<br />
BULLSKIN<br />
52 Medsger Road<br />
Connellsville, PA 15425<br />
724-887-0655<br />
-Sandy Shipley<br />
… In July, we enjoyed a patriotic<br />
program narrated by Gaynell<br />
Hixson, accompanied by organist,<br />
Jane Wienman<br />
Thursday of each month from<br />
September through December,<br />
come and enjoy wonderful music<br />
by Foot of the Mountain…<br />
We had a very nice turnout for<br />
the Peach Festival… We welcomed<br />
two new members this<br />
past month: Flo Hostoffer and<br />
Imogene Rega… We always<br />
welcome new members to our<br />
center. If you are interested or<br />
have questions, please call us at<br />
724-887-0655 for more information…<br />
A rummage sale is held<br />
on Mondays, Wednesdays and<br />
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Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.<br />
We have something for everyone…<br />
Blood pressure readings<br />
day<br />
of the month from 10 to 11:<br />
30 a.m. by Fayette EMS; every<br />
second Tuesday from 10 to 11:30<br />
a.m. by Albert Gallatin Home<br />
Care/Amedisys; and every third<br />
Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.<br />
by Carol Hall… Bingo is played<br />
every Wednesday. Early Bird is<br />
at 12:45 p.m. and regular bingo<br />
begins at 1 p.m. Food is available<br />
from the kitchen… Our lunches<br />
are at 11:30 a.m. every Monday<br />
and Thursday and every second<br />
Tuesday. Be sure to come and<br />
enjoy the fun… Fall will be upon<br />
us soon and the leaves will be<br />
changing into beautiful colors…<br />
CENTER ON THE HILL<br />
100 Summit Road<br />
Belle Vernon, PA 15012<br />
724-930-8512<br />
-Pat Beneccio<br />
… Are you looking for something<br />
new and interesting to do<br />
now that summer is almost over?<br />
Consider getting involved at<br />
the <strong>Center</strong> on the Hill, whether<br />
delivering meals-on-wheels, volunteering<br />
at the <strong>Center</strong> or simply<br />
joining us for our activities. We<br />
are always striving to create new<br />
activities and programs… Our<br />
national Wii bowlers are enjoying<br />
an exciting season and need<br />
the cheering audience as they<br />
bowl every Tuesday morning…<br />
The craft club meets on Tuesday<br />
from 1 to 3 p.m. They are plan-<br />
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mission… Mark your calendar for<br />
these important events. On Sept.<br />
5, LinnCare will provide valuable<br />
information regarding self-care<br />
with Coumadin therapy during a<br />
lunch and learn session at 12:15<br />
p.m… On Sept. 8, come browse<br />
the items at the Flea Market/Bake<br />
Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m… On<br />
Sept. 13, staff from Representative<br />
Pete Daley’s <br />
here to complete Property Tax/<br />
Rent Rebate Applications… On<br />
Sept. 13. Amedisys Home Care<br />
will conduct blood pressure<br />
screenings at 11:30 a.m… On<br />
Sept. 21, join our travel along via<br />
video as we travel to the Grand<br />
Canyon… On Sept. 26, join the<br />
fun with a health and wellness<br />
walk, activities, and picnic lunch<br />
at Sampey Park in Perryopolis<br />
from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m… On<br />
Sept. 28, we will hold an Apple<br />
Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. $5 tickets<br />
include a delicious buffet of<br />
apple desserts, activities, entertainment<br />
and door prizes… Looking<br />
for a new hair style? Roxi’s<br />
Beauty Salon is open Thursdays<br />
and Fridays by appointment. Call<br />
Roxi at 724-812-2560 to schedule<br />
your appointment… Please<br />
remember that a current photo<br />
ID is needed for the upcoming<br />
November election. We will be<br />
happy to assist with the form and<br />
to make sure a photo is taken, but<br />
your prompt attention to this matter<br />
is needed…<br />
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100 E. Fayette Street<br />
Connellsville, PA 15425<br />
724-626-1515<br />
-Sandy McGill<br />
… What a wonderful summer this<br />
has been! We have accomplished<br />
so much this year, from picnics,<br />
parties and just plain having fun<br />
to the challenge of the <strong>Senior</strong><br />
Games. It certainly has been a<br />
summer we will not forget for<br />
some time to come. The Grand<br />
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YES, we are proud. We held a<br />
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by the Bargain Boutique… Our<br />
outdoor activities will continue<br />
as long as the weather permits…<br />
The SilverSneakers exercise class<br />
and the Beauty Salon, both still<br />
attracting many seniors, add to<br />
our activities. There is something<br />
for everyone!... The Site Council<br />
elections were held recently.<br />
We are anxious to see what the<br />
<br />
New seniors will be greeted and<br />
introduced by a member of our<br />
Welcome Committee. New committee<br />
members include Betty<br />
Nicholson, Elsie Adams and<br />
Mary Elaine Maust… A very<br />
special thank you to our outgoing<br />
Site Council President Nina<br />
Gratson and Vice-President<br />
Linda Brown. Kudos to both<br />
of you for all of your efforts in<br />
helping to make the <strong>Center</strong> so<br />
successful. Go Tigers…Grrr!...<br />
EVERSON<br />
Everson VFW Graff Street<br />
Everson, PA 15631<br />
-Katherine L. Taylor<br />
… Everson <strong>Senior</strong> Citizens<br />
met on July 18 at the Everson<br />
V.F.W. Chaplain Bob Harshman<br />
opened the meeting and led members<br />
in the Pledge of Allegiance,<br />
a prayer and singing of “God<br />
Bless America.” Bob welcomed<br />
and introduced our new member<br />
Mary Ann Vinzani. Our guest,<br />
Patti Pritts, Connellsville <strong>Area</strong><br />
<strong>Senior</strong> Tigers Director, reported<br />
on the success of the 2012 <strong>Senior</strong><br />
Games and the medals and awards<br />
won by Fayette County centers<br />
and satellite centers. Patti extended<br />
an invitation for members<br />
to visit the Connellsville <strong>Senior</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong> any day for lunch and to<br />
join in the activities. Our center<br />
is a satellite of the Connellsville<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong>… The meeting was<br />
adjourned. Bingo was played<br />
following the meeting with Veronica<br />
Lesnowski as the caller…<br />
On Aug. 5, we held our annual<br />
picnic at the Everson V.F.W… On<br />
Aug. 8, members enjoyed a trip<br />
to the Seneca Casino… On Sept.<br />
15, a trip to the Rivers Casino is<br />
scheduled…<br />
FAIRCHANCE CENTER<br />
IN THE BANK<br />
63 West Church Street<br />
Fairchance, PA 15436<br />
724-564-0600<br />
-Janet Provance<br />
… We would like to welcome<br />
our newest members Gloria<br />
McGhee, Dolores Petty, Janet<br />
Bierer and Patty Barnhart. Our<br />
center started out very small with<br />
only 8 members and has grown<br />
to 23 members. We welcome<br />
anyone who wants to come and<br />
join us. We are open every Friday<br />
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m… Margaret<br />
Kaputa makes us a good “home<br />
cooked” meal every Friday and<br />
we would like to say “Thanks”<br />
for the very delicious meals…<br />
Just a reminder, we will be selling<br />
<br />
Oct. 19 through Nov. 16…<br />
MASONTOWN<br />
22 S. Main Street<br />
Masontown, PA 15461<br />
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-Clara Delaney<br />
… Did you enjoy the hot days of<br />
summer? Now it’s starting to feel<br />
like fall… On July 26, a group of<br />
us visited the site of the Quecreek<br />
Mine. It’s amazing what those<br />
rescuers did and the danger they<br />
endured. We really enjoyed the<br />
<br />
will have a great August! Each<br />
day is like an adventure or another<br />
chapter in our “Book of Life”.<br />
It’s hard to settle down now that<br />
the <strong>Senior</strong> Games are over!... We<br />
play bingo and cards every day.<br />
On Mondays, at 11:15 a.m., a<br />
cover all, winner take all bingo<br />
is played… On Aug. 9, we held<br />
a hoagie sale fundraiser… We<br />
have exercise classes on Mondays<br />
and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m... Free<br />
blood pressure readings are con-<br />
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Wednesdays of every month,<br />
provided by Fayette Health Care<br />
and Amedisys nurses… We are<br />
looking forward to our “Back to<br />
School Party”… This month, we<br />
<br />
switchboard woman operator,<br />
Emma Nut… Our around the<br />
world trip to Egypt was exciting<br />
and informative!... A good time<br />
was had by all at the Luau held<br />
in Aug… On Sept. 11, Leslie<br />
Wright, SWPA <strong>Area</strong> Agency on<br />
Aging PrimeTime Health Coordinator,<br />
will present a program<br />
entitled, “Managing Chronic<br />
Conditions”… On Sept. 13, a <strong>Senior</strong>s<br />
for Safe Driving Refresher<br />
Course will be held from 4 to 8<br />
p.m. Call 1-800-559-4880 or the<br />
<strong>Center</strong> for more information or to<br />
register... On Sept. 19, Amedisys<br />
will conduct a blood pressure<br />
clinic… On Sept. 26, members<br />
will participate in the Sampey<br />
Park Walk and Picnic… Our dartball<br />
season is going to get started,<br />
and we will also have another<br />
in-house Wii competition… On<br />
Sept. 27, we are looking forward<br />
to attending the Buckwheat<br />
Festival in Kingwood… Every<br />
Wednesday, a <strong>Community</strong> Breakfast<br />
is held from 8 to 10 a.m…<br />
Various fundraising projects are<br />
held throughout the month. Call<br />
for more information... Come<br />
visit us soon!...<br />
MOUNTAIN CITIZENS<br />
Box 105<br />
Farmington, PA 15437<br />
724-329-4260<br />
-Eleanor Burnworth<br />
… Birthday Recognition Day and<br />
food distribution day are held on<br />
<br />
This makes for a busy few hours.<br />
Sister O’Connell, from Amedisys,<br />
conducts blood pressure<br />
readings. Happy belated July<br />
birthday wishes to Susie Myers,<br />
Ida Wable, Flora Mae Humbert<br />
and Duane Weltz. The table was<br />
beautifully decorated thanks to<br />
Lois Mattay. The birthday cake<br />
was donated by First National<br />
Bank and was greatly appreciated...<br />
The cookbooks arrived<br />
earlier than expected and sales<br />
are going well…<br />
We<br />
miss our regular members who<br />
are unable to attend because of<br />
health reasons and wish for them<br />
to be back soon… It is nice to<br />
have our van driver, Bob Davis,<br />
return after his accident. We are<br />
grateful to Maxine Anderson for<br />
keeping the wheels rolling in his<br />
absence… On July 27, Lynne<br />
Bailey, from Somerset Trust<br />
Bank, presented a very informational<br />
program… We held our<br />
indoor yard sale/bake sale/cook-<br />
<br />
in August… Friday night bingo,<br />
with Joanne Weltz in charge, is<br />
doing well thanks to our many<br />
regular volunteers …<br />
PERRYOPOLIS<br />
P.O. Box 562<br />
Perryopolis, PA 15473<br />
724-736-2250<br />
-Arleen Barth<br />
… Gardens were hard to maintain<br />
this past summer so we would<br />
like to offer our thanks to all<br />
who shared their fresh veggies<br />
with us!... We continue to stay<br />
limber with Healthy Steps in<br />
Motion exercises on Mondays<br />
and Thursdays at 10 a.m. led<br />
by Shirley and Phyllis… Our<br />
daily schedule starts with the<br />
assembling of jigsaw puzzles.<br />
On Mondays, cards are played at<br />
9:30 a.m. and again in the afternoon…<br />
If you play an instrument<br />
or like to sing or enjoy listening,<br />
please come on Tuesdays from<br />
1 to 4 p.m. and enjoy a fun time<br />
with Pickin’ N Grinnin’ led by<br />
George Stewart… Our regular<br />
bingos are on Wednesdays and<br />
Fridays, beginning at 9:30 a.m…<br />
Retired nurse, Virginia Barnes,<br />
<br />
Thursday of the month… We<br />
also have ceramics every Thursday…<br />
Jaynee King’s hair salon<br />
is open on Wednesday, Thursday<br />
and Friday. Please call for an appointment...<br />
The Site Committee<br />
<br />
month and Golden Agers meet<br />
on the second Tuesday… We<br />
invite everyone to come to our<br />
Super Bingos on Wednesday,<br />
Sept. 5 and 19, starting at 9 a.m…<br />
Come and enjoy a movie on<br />
Fridays at 1 p.m… Please check<br />
the September <strong>Senior</strong> Moments<br />
publication for more activities<br />
and the monthly bulletin for any<br />
workshops… We wish all of our<br />
August and September birthday<br />
friends a very Happy Birthday…<br />
School is now open, so please<br />
watch out for all of the excited<br />
children who may not be paying
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POINT MARION<br />
Railroad Street<br />
Point Marion, PA 15474<br />
724-725-3680<br />
-Elsie Ahlgren<br />
… On July 3, the Golden Pointers<br />
held their site council meeting.<br />
It was announced that our center<br />
will host the joint annual Ma-<br />
<br />
Marion <strong>Center</strong>s’ picnic on Sept.<br />
18. We will need a lot of input<br />
from members… On July 10,<br />
we held our birthday celebration<br />
with our entertainers, Vern Eberhart,<br />
Jr., Vern Eberhart, Sr.<br />
and Elmer Duesenbery, visiting<br />
from Florida. Vern, Sr., had his<br />
fiddle again, which everyone<br />
enjoyed. Our birthday celebrants<br />
were Barbara Benedict and Jim<br />
Howell… Bob and Elsie Ahlgren<br />
and Violet Sines attended<br />
the Fayette Advisory Council on<br />
Aging picnic at Connellsville <strong>Senior</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong>… Bob and Elsie attended<br />
the brunch at Masontown<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong> honoring Betty<br />
Shaffer and George Crosby…<br />
On July 26, Bob and Elsie enjoyed<br />
the Mystery Trip with the<br />
Masontown <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong>… On<br />
July 31, we played left, right,<br />
center at our meeting… Every<br />
Tuesday, we play several bingo<br />
games, including 50/50, regular<br />
games, four special games, two<br />
quickies, U pick ‘em, and an<br />
all-nighter. Bob won four of the<br />
50/50s...<br />
UNIONTOWN<br />
137 N. Beeson Avenue<br />
Uniontown, PA 15401<br />
724-437-6050<br />
-Carol Myers<br />
…July started off with a bang,<br />
with all kinds of storms and<br />
power outages… We welcome<br />
our new members James Bierer,<br />
Carol Michins, Richard Crum,<br />
Shirley Lewis, Lonnie Lewis<br />
and June Kraynak… Pacers of<br />
the month were Gail Miracle,<br />
40 miles; Carol Myers, 6.5<br />
miles; and Helen Sandusky, 6<br />
miles… On July 9, we enjoyed<br />
a bingo party sponsored by <strong>Senior</strong>LIFE.<br />
June Barkley won<br />
the overall... We have a singalong<br />
every Thursday from 10<br />
to 11 a.m. with Sylvia Vignali<br />
at the piano… On July 13 and<br />
16, Farmers Market Nutrition<br />
Vouchers were distributed…<br />
The June Volunteer of the Month<br />
was Darlene Goldsmith… Our<br />
birthday celebrants were Julius<br />
Franks and John Lever… We<br />
held a Hawaiian party complete<br />
with guests wearing leis, eating<br />
coconut candy, drinking Hawaiian<br />
punch and listening to Don<br />
Ho singing his favorite songs…<br />
On Aug. 1, members attended the<br />
Fayette County Fair… On Aug.<br />
24, we held our annual picnic at<br />
Hutchinson Park...<br />
GREENE COUNTY<br />
CARMICHAELS<br />
100 Nemacolin Road<br />
Carmichaels, PA 15320<br />
724-966-2290<br />
-Mary Yoney<br />
… On July 3, we celebrated<br />
Independence Day with a picnic<br />
lunch… On July 26, Susan Ballard,<br />
from UMWA Health and<br />
Retirement Funds, presented a<br />
program entitled, “Music and<br />
Memories”… We enjoy many activities<br />
at the <strong>Center</strong>. Wii bowling<br />
is played every Tuesday morning…<br />
On Oct. 7, we will hold a<br />
Confer Vista<br />
ATTENTION SENIORS!<br />
Confer Vista<br />
Apartments<br />
62 and older or disabled<br />
1 Bedroom Units<br />
Income Based - Section 8<br />
On Site Resident Services<br />
Elevator Buildings<br />
On Site Laundry<br />
724-437-8659<br />
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401<br />
adno=5360206<br />
EVERY TUESDAY<br />
HOPWOOD VFD<br />
Bob Bowland, Chairman, Bingo<br />
REDSTONE FURNACE RD.<br />
Hopwood PAPER BINGO<br />
Early Birds 7 PM ($3 Per Set)<br />
Regular 7:30 PM<br />
Top Dollar Paid:<br />
• 21 GAMES<br />
• COVERALL<br />
• LETTER T<br />
• LETTER X<br />
• WILD DOUBLE<br />
• CONSOLATION<br />
WINNER TAKE HALF<br />
(Not Included in Pack)<br />
LUCKY LETTER #1 - ?<br />
LUCKY LETTER #2 - ?<br />
BOTTOM STRAIGHT LINE - ?<br />
ADMISSION PACKAGES<br />
$15 1st Pack • 2nd Pack $5 each<br />
3rd Pack and more $3 each<br />
CALL FOR DETAILS ON PRIZE PAYOUTS<br />
724-437-5415<br />
adno=5357284<br />
Steelers Cash Bash. Tickets are<br />
on sale… We invite you to come<br />
and join our <strong>Center</strong>. Line dancing<br />
is held on Mondays and we hold<br />
dances every Friday night… We<br />
welcome our newest member,<br />
Louis Diluca… Birthdays for<br />
July were William Haney, Carolyn<br />
Masters, Richard Bayard,<br />
Reagan Fike, Robbin Howes,<br />
Hilda Huey, Donald Mitchell,<br />
Joyce McCombs, Elizabeth<br />
Brendle, Mary Frances Bystry,<br />
Julia Pascuzzo, Charles<br />
Sowden III, Billy Bebber, Donald<br />
Corwin, Angeline Cvetan,<br />
Ann Kolick, Dixie McKahan,<br />
Julia Lapkowicz, Robert Morgan,<br />
Opal Moon, Karen Berish,<br />
Paul Crawford, Betty Riggen,<br />
Gene Vrabel, Judith Hall, Scott<br />
Wesley, George Davis, Helen<br />
Butalla, Richard Krause, Rose<br />
Asenath, Anne Allum, Margaret<br />
Conard, Ruby Walters,<br />
John Kluver, Carlyn Lister,<br />
Wayne Reynolds, Bill Descutner,<br />
Mary Prodan, John Miller,<br />
Barbara Le Masters, Betty<br />
Grove, Ernest Lint and Jenny<br />
Robinson…<br />
JEFFERSON<br />
190 Washington Street<br />
Jefferson, PA 15344<br />
-Colleen Valosen<br />
… We were happy to learn that<br />
our center passed the state inspection<br />
with flying colors…<br />
On July 18, we welcomed Barb<br />
Kelly, Sara McKinney, Ron<br />
Schmidt and Cathy Henderson.<br />
We missed all of you and are so<br />
glad to have you with us again.<br />
We also welcomed two guests<br />
for lunch that day - Ruth Ann<br />
Cowell’s granddaughter, Ally,<br />
who was the lucky winner of the<br />
50/50 drawing, and Hazel Muscavitch’s<br />
daughter, Marlee. It is<br />
always nice to meet the families<br />
of our members. Come back<br />
soon!... Get well wishes go out to<br />
Don Broadwater, Betty Cogar,<br />
Gloria Roberts and Pauline<br />
Lint… On July 25, Samantha,<br />
from Southern Care, treated us to<br />
snow cones to help keep us cool.<br />
What a nice treat. Thank you so<br />
much! Another treat for us that<br />
day was meeting the new minister<br />
of the Methodist Church and his<br />
wife, Rich and Deb Bowser. We<br />
hope their stay in our community<br />
is a long and enjoyable one... On<br />
July 28, an Open House was held<br />
at our center to celebrate George<br />
Pyle’s 90 th birthday. His family<br />
and many friends enjoyed celebrating<br />
with him. We wish him<br />
many more healthy and happy<br />
years… There is no reason for<br />
any of us to miss any Steeler’s<br />
games this season since our<br />
thoughtful volunteer site supervisor,<br />
Pat Lemley, was able to obtain<br />
schedules from Washington<br />
County Commissioner Larry<br />
Maggi. Greene County residents<br />
thank him… Pat also distributed<br />
gasoline cards to members who<br />
help with the meals-on-wheels,<br />
thanks to a group from Jefferson-<br />
Morgan High School who donated<br />
the proceeds from their talent<br />
show to our center. Thank you<br />
for remembering us!... Thanks<br />
to everyone who helped with the<br />
“Stuff the Bus” project. Because<br />
of your generosity, some needy<br />
children will begin this school<br />
year well supplied… Pat shared<br />
some information on the opportunity<br />
to become foster grandparents.<br />
Pauline Lint suggested we<br />
take advantage of this because her<br />
experience as a foster grandparent<br />
was so worthwhile and rewarding…<br />
In closing, thanks to Pat<br />
for all she does. Also, thanks to<br />
Bill Bebber for setting the tables<br />
every week; to Monnaruth Tennant<br />
for all of the paperwork she<br />
does; and to Lois Cottle for her<br />
many duties as secretary. Your<br />
efforts do not go unnoticed. Our<br />
volunteers rock!...<br />
WAYNESBURG<br />
341 N. Richhill Street<br />
Waynesburg, PA 15370<br />
724-627-6366<br />
-Betty Grove<br />
RON KING<br />
RKP SINGER Intl<br />
ENTERTAINER<br />
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Available For<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong>s, Nursing<br />
& Retirement Homes,<br />
Dinners, Banquets,<br />
Churches, Fairs &<br />
All Family Friendly Events<br />
724-225-2030<br />
ronking3@verizon.net<br />
adno=5357424
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September 2012 <strong>Senior</strong> Times<br />
… During the month of July,<br />
we had a Celebrity Week for<br />
Meals-on-Wheels. Our regular<br />
meals-on-wheels volunteers who<br />
deliver Monday through Thursday<br />
include Joe Cook, Carol<br />
and Dan Corwin, Helen King,<br />
Jim and Norma Bosworth, Tom<br />
Waters, Wayne and Connie<br />
Hart, Ken and Barb Stewart,<br />
Jim Faber, Robin Throckmorton,<br />
Mary Sue Crayne, Helen<br />
Stickles, Diane Younken, Ed<br />
and Beverly Winslow, David<br />
Voigt and Pete Rameas. On Fridays,<br />
the following individuals<br />
from St. Ann’s Catholic Church<br />
rotate in delivering the meals:<br />
Linda Nalitz, Debbie Zinn,<br />
Francis Li, Jim and Judy Milinovich,<br />
Joann McLaughlin,<br />
Nancy Sahey, Kathy Coss,<br />
Lois Espenshade, Janice Cario,<br />
Ken Morosky, Linda Madlock,<br />
Donna Morosky, Betty Krutko,<br />
Galla Spires and Jeannette<br />
Trader. Without these volunteers,<br />
there would be many who would<br />
not get a good hot meal at least<br />
once a day. These volunteers<br />
deliver in all kinds of weather<br />
and they are very important to<br />
our center. We appreciate them<br />
so much. The following local<br />
businessmen and women each<br />
volunteered their services for a<br />
day to help deliver meals: Pharmacist<br />
Jeff McCracken, Mayor<br />
Blair Zimmerman, Commissioner<br />
Pam Snyder, District<br />
Attorney Marge Fox, County<br />
Treasurer Cory Grandel, First<br />
Federal President and CEO Judi<br />
Goodwin Tanner, First National<br />
Bank Manager Shelia Stewart,<br />
Fox Ford co-owner David Fox,<br />
Chamber of Commerce Melody<br />
Longstreth, Dr. Cathleen Lizza<br />
and her vision assistant, Dee<br />
Kisner. These celebrities found<br />
<br />
volunteers do all week. Most said<br />
they would like to help out again<br />
and they expressed how much<br />
they enjoyed meeting our homebound.<br />
We hope to do this again<br />
next year… On Aug. 18, we began<br />
a monthly Bingo open to the<br />
public. Packets are $20 and there<br />
are 50/50 drawings available.<br />
Please, come play bingo with<br />
us… Plans are underway for the<br />
annual Cash Bash sponsored with<br />
the Carmichaels Activity <strong>Center</strong>.<br />
More information to follow…<br />
Our quilters have been working<br />
-<br />
<br />
we are offering a king-sized Lone<br />
Star quilt which is absolutely<br />
beautiful. Tickets, containing two<br />
numbers each, are available for $2<br />
each and the winning ticket will<br />
be based on the Nov. 10, 7 p.m. PA<br />
Lottery number. If you would like<br />
to purchase tickets, please contact<br />
the <strong>Center</strong>… Until the next time,<br />
God bless!...<br />
WASHINGTON COUNTY<br />
BETH CENTER<br />
PO Box 151, 316 Station St<br />
Vestaburg, PA 15368<br />
724-377-0000<br />
-Elsie Pataski<br />
<br />
<strong>Center</strong> to celebrate Independence<br />
Day. It always looks so nice when<br />
<br />
displayed, waving in the breeze!...<br />
On July 3, members ventured<br />
to the Wheeling Island Casino.<br />
Not too many happy faces on<br />
the trip back home. As they say,<br />
better luck next time! A trip to<br />
the Rivers Casino is planned for<br />
September... If you visit our center<br />
on Wednesday mornings, you<br />
<br />
of hymns, accompanied by Ruth<br />
Dykstra or Tom Gayman on<br />
the piano. We are blessed to have<br />
many great singers and musicians<br />
who add such a wonderful “aire”<br />
to the <strong>Center</strong> with their music…<br />
Our oil painting class has been rescheduled<br />
to Wednesday evenings<br />
from 7 to 9 p.m. You can choose<br />
any medium you like, from oils<br />
to water colors to sketching and<br />
our instructor, Claric Munk, can<br />
help you. Each painting is $20,<br />
whether it takes one week or one<br />
<br />
are currently being accepted. The<br />
dues are $10 per year, for July 1,<br />
2012 through June 30, 2013. Remember<br />
your dues help to defray<br />
bills incurred at the <strong>Center</strong>. Many<br />
thanks! If you cannot pay in person,<br />
please remember to enclose a<br />
self-addressed, stamped envelope<br />
for return of your membership<br />
card… Farmers Market Nutrition<br />
Vouchers were distributed to<br />
a record number of older adults<br />
this summer. If you have not yet<br />
received yours, please call Aging<br />
Services of Washington County<br />
at 724-228-6856 to see if there<br />
are still vouchers available… On<br />
Sunday, Sept. 9, the Vestaburg<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Group is holding a<br />
<br />
<br />
TOM & JERRY’S<br />
HOME MEDICAL SERVICE<br />
Tom & Jerry<br />
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Hours:<br />
9:00 A.M. to<br />
5:30 P.M.<br />
Mon. thru Sat.<br />
• Physician Supplies<br />
• Ostomy Supplies<br />
• Mastectomy Supplies<br />
• Surgical Supplies<br />
• Fitted Braces & Stockings<br />
• Hospital Beds<br />
• Wheelchairs<br />
• Walkers<br />
• Seat Lift Chairs<br />
• Oxygen Concentrators<br />
• Liquid Oxygen<br />
• Incontinent Supplies<br />
• Uniforms, Scrubs & Shoes<br />
www.tjscrubsanduniforms.com
September 2012 <strong>Senior</strong> Times Page 17<br />
<strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>Notes</strong><br />
from the <strong>Center</strong>. In conjunc-<br />
<br />
market in our basement, which<br />
is handicapped accessible. Anyone<br />
wishing to clean out their<br />
basements and attics and donate<br />
lightly used items for the flea<br />
market can call Jerie Drupp,<br />
our center coordinator, to make<br />
arrangements for drop off… We<br />
are accepting donations of paper<br />
products for our annual basket<br />
that we are preparing for the Chinese<br />
Auction at the Walk to End<br />
Alzheimer’s on Sept. 22. Tickets<br />
for the basket are available at the<br />
<strong>Center</strong>… Alzheimer’s forget-menots<br />
are $1 each. The name of a<br />
friend or relative may be written<br />
<br />
on the walls of our dining room to<br />
honor and remember loved ones.<br />
All proceeds from the forget-menots<br />
and the Chinese Auction<br />
will be donated to Alzheimer’s<br />
research…<br />
BURGETTSTOWN<br />
200 <strong>Senior</strong> Way<br />
Burgettstown, PA 15021<br />
724-947-9524<br />
-Donna Strapazzan<br />
… Highlights from July included<br />
entertainment by the Pioneer<br />
Cloggers, lead by Patti Mounts.<br />
We all wish we could move our<br />
feet that fast!... Christine Barnhart,<br />
Ombudsman Care Manager<br />
with Aging Services of Washington<br />
County, presented a program<br />
entitled, “Rights from Abuse for<br />
Elder Citizens”… SilverSneakers<br />
exercises are held three times per<br />
week for all… Everyone’s help is<br />
needed to keep our center running<br />
<br />
adno=5357418<br />
Mid Mon Valley<br />
that seem so small, like counting<br />
napkins, putting out butter and<br />
salt and pepper, all help. There is<br />
something each one of us could<br />
do to help everyday…<br />
CANONSBURG<br />
30 E. Pike Street<br />
Canonsburg, PA 15317<br />
724-745-5443<br />
-Sylvia Shaw<br />
… A name change for the Canonsburg<br />
<strong>Center</strong> is in the works. Members<br />
are encouraged to submit<br />
their suggested names in the box<br />
designated for the entries. A $50<br />
<br />
the one who submits the winning<br />
entry… Celebrating birthdays<br />
in August were Josephine Battistone,<br />
Mary Bushmire, Anna<br />
Mary Czadankiewicz, Vince<br />
DiPiazza, Fred Hython, Mary<br />
Kostelich, Gay Massey, Grace<br />
Matyuf, Jeanette McKenzie,<br />
Mary Jane Molinaro, Stella<br />
Ozelsky, Connie Patterson,<br />
Jenny Raspet, Sandy Rush,<br />
Don Sekura, Paul Small, Martha<br />
Templeton and Irma Wasky.<br />
Congratulations and may you<br />
enjoy many more “Happy Birthdays”…<br />
Do you have any items<br />
suitable for inclusion in the baskets<br />
we are putting together for<br />
the Chinese Auction at the Walk<br />
to End Alzheimer’s? If so, please<br />
bring the items to the <strong>Center</strong>. Our<br />
coordinator, Jerri Dire, will assemble<br />
baskets… Members are<br />
asked to participate in the Walk<br />
to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday,<br />
Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. at the Washington<br />
Park Stone Pavilion in<br />
Washington, Pa. Please check the<br />
bulletin board at the <strong>Center</strong> for<br />
Call (724) 489.0880 and let the<br />
Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority<br />
provide service for your daily commute!<br />
Riders 65 or older ride FREE!<br />
Communters, Job Seekers, <strong>Senior</strong> Citizens, Shoppers,<br />
Students & Persons with Disabilities<br />
more information...<br />
CENTER IN THE WOODS<br />
130 Woodland Court<br />
Brownsville PA 15417<br />
724-938-3554<br />
-Diane Kuppelweiser<br />
... TRAVELFRIENDS trips this<br />
month are Sept. 4, Meadows<br />
Casino, $18 per person; Sept.<br />
12, Wheeling Island Casino, $20<br />
per person; and Sept. 24, Rivers<br />
Casino, $18 per person... On<br />
Sept. 5, we will hold our Game<br />
Day Party at 1:15 p.m. The $2<br />
cost includes light snacks. Bring<br />
a friend and come enjoy the many<br />
board and card games available…<br />
<br />
and Flea Market will be held<br />
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast<br />
will be served from 8 to 11 a.m.<br />
<br />
sausage or an egg and sausage.<br />
Then browse the many treasures<br />
ket.<br />
Lunch menu will be available<br />
beginning at noon. A full day of<br />
activities is being planned including<br />
a bake sale, kid’s activities,<br />
afternoon bingo, entertainment<br />
and much more. Please join us<br />
and spend the day at the <strong>Center</strong><br />
for this exciting event… On<br />
Sept. 13, Over the Garden Gate<br />
will be here from 10:30 a.m. to<br />
12:30 p.m. with farm fresh produce<br />
from the area. The Farmers<br />
Market Nutrition Vouchers can be<br />
used for purchases… On Sept. 15,<br />
Sound of Country returns for an<br />
evening dance from 6 to 10 p.m.<br />
The $7 admission price includes<br />
Golden Living<br />
beverages and light snacks. Additional<br />
food items will be available<br />
for purchase… On Sept.<br />
19, the monthly card party will<br />
be held from 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.<br />
The cost is $5 per person, dessert<br />
included... On Sept. 26, we will<br />
hold our birthday party. If you<br />
are celebrating your birthday this<br />
month, join us for lunch and a<br />
free scratch-off lottery ticket. Be<br />
sure to call for reservations one<br />
day in advance… Piano lessons<br />
are held each Monday at 10 a.m.<br />
Contact Judy at 724-785-6959 to<br />
schedule… Billiard lessons are<br />
held each Tuesday at 9 a.m… The<br />
Health Clinic schedule is as follows:<br />
blood pressure screenings,<br />
Sept. 11, 13, 20 and 25, 10 a.m. to<br />
12 p.m.; foot appointments with<br />
Dr. Perozzi, Sept. 4 and Oct.<br />
9, please call 724-483-1003 to<br />
schedule; hearing screenings, call<br />
Dr. Angelelli at 412-466-5550<br />
to schedule; lab services, Mondays,<br />
Tuesdays and Thursdays,<br />
8 to 11 a.m.; and EKG services,<br />
Mondays, 8 to 11 a.m., please call<br />
724-938-3554, ext. 108 to verify<br />
staff availability…<br />
CROSS CREEK VALLEY<br />
28 Clark Avenue<br />
Avella, PA 15312<br />
724-587-5755<br />
-Rosemerie Parker<br />
… Happy Fall!... On Aug. 1, 15<br />
and 19, we enjoyed the wonderful<br />
produce available at the Farmers<br />
Markets… On Aug. 1, the $2<br />
Gift Game, hosted by Rosemary<br />
Wolf and Clarice Dohanich,<br />
was enjoyed by all… The newly<br />
elected officers for the 2012-<br />
2013 term are: Harlan Wright,<br />
President; Margery Perrin, First<br />
Vice-President; Wilma Decker,<br />
Second Vice-President; Charlotte<br />
McCreanor, Secretary;<br />
and Cecile Canales, Treasurer…<br />
On Aug. 8, the monthly business<br />
meeting was held… On<br />
Aug. 15, Chuck Monticello<br />
and Catherine Vorhes provided<br />
good old-time country music<br />
for Country Music Day… On<br />
Aug. 18, the Cross Creek Valley<br />
Rosies held their monthly meeting…<br />
On Aug. 22, Christine<br />
Barnhart, Ombudsman Care<br />
Manager with Aging Services of<br />
Washington County, presented a<br />
program on the rights of residents<br />
in nursing homes and personal<br />
care homes… On Aug. 29, The<br />
Alliance for <strong>Senior</strong>s presented a<br />
program for members… We are<br />
currently accepting donations of<br />
fall perennials for the <strong>Center</strong>’s<br />
park. For more information,<br />
please call the <strong>Center</strong>… The following<br />
members celebrated August<br />
birthdays: Mary Jo Brown,<br />
Mildred Ostop, Joseph Farrell<br />
and Edith Cassidy… Upcoming<br />
events include: Sept. 5, ‘Good<br />
Old School Days’ (bring a childhood<br />
picture in to share); Sept. 11,<br />
Patriot Day Program conducted<br />
by the American Legion Post 643;<br />
and Sept. 19, Country Music Day<br />
II with Chuck Monticello and<br />
Catherine Vorhes… Always<br />
remember to whistle a happy<br />
“THE FACILITY OF CHOICE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY”<br />
golden<br />
living center - South Hills<br />
CONGRATULATIONS to all the staff at Golden Living South Hills<br />
for a deficiency free survey from the Department of Health.<br />
Please contact Matt @ 724-746-1300<br />
or just stop by and tour 201 Village Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317<br />
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DONORA<br />
701 Meldon Avenue<br />
Donora, PA 15033<br />
724-379-6446<br />
-Joan Reis<br />
… We have Line Dancing on<br />
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10<br />
a.m… Bingo is played on Mondays<br />
and Wednesdays from 1 to<br />
3 p.m… On the second Tuesday<br />
of each month, we enjoy a trip to<br />
the Meadows. The bus leaves at<br />
9 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m.<br />
Call Harry Haught, senior center<br />
specialist, for more information…<br />
On Tuesdays, Pokeno and Euchre<br />
are played. Euchre is played again<br />
on Thursday… Bible Study with<br />
Pastor Charles Hill is every<br />
Thursday at 6:30 p.m…<br />
FINLEYVILLE<br />
COMMUNITY CENTER<br />
3547 Marion Avenue<br />
Finleyville, PA 15332<br />
724-258-9511<br />
-Mary Kotula<br />
… On Aug. 28, Forever Young<br />
held their annual indoor picnic<br />
and it was better than ever…<br />
Happy September birthdays to<br />
Marabelle Connor and Nora<br />
Smolic… Our catered lunches<br />
will be held on Sept. 4, 11 and<br />
18… Regular bingo is played every<br />
week with Early Bird starting<br />
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at 10:30 a.m… On Sept. 11, we<br />
will hold a grocery bingo… On<br />
Sept. 25, Rosemarie Zrimsek<br />
will chair a covered dish luncheon…<br />
You may be only one<br />
person in the world, but you may<br />
be the world to one person…<br />
McDONALD/CECIL<br />
Cecil Twp Municipal Bldg<br />
3599 Millers Run Road<br />
Cecil, PA 15321<br />
724-743-1827<br />
-Thelma Gall<br />
… Finally, the rains came. After<br />
this steamy summer, everyone<br />
may be looking forward to Fall...<br />
On July 10, Vince, from Caring<br />
Hospice Services, provided<br />
helpful information on hospice<br />
services available to help the<br />
elderly in their homes… On July<br />
17, we had a very successful<br />
bake sale at our center. We did<br />
not know that we had so many<br />
excellent bakers at our <strong>Center</strong>.<br />
Thanks to all of those who baked<br />
and helped with the sale. We<br />
also thank those who bought<br />
and enjoyed the items. Farmers<br />
Market Nutrition Vouchers were<br />
also distributed… On Aug. 9, we<br />
enjoyed a Luau Lunch with excellent<br />
food, door prizes and Calypso<br />
music… On Sept. 22, members<br />
plan to attend the Walk to End<br />
Alzheimer’s at Washington Park.<br />
Hope to see many people there!..<br />
A new fixed route bus<br />
service running from<br />
McDonald to Washington.<br />
Serving local shopping<br />
centers & Meadows Casino<br />
Monday through Friday<br />
7AM to 7PM.<br />
On Sept. 27, we will hold a Harvest<br />
Bingo. Tickets are available<br />
for $10. Ice cream sundaes will<br />
be available for $1. Come join us<br />
for a wonderful afternoon… We<br />
hope everyone had a wonderful<br />
summer! ...<br />
MCGUFFEY<br />
105 Green Street<br />
Claysville, PA 15323<br />
724-663-4202<br />
-Brenda Wacker<br />
…On July 3, we had visitors from<br />
the Bentleyville <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
challenge us at Wii Bowling.<br />
Little did we know when issuing<br />
the invitation that the “Bentworth<br />
Bowlers” are the reigning<br />
champions of Wii Bowling at<br />
the <strong>Senior</strong> Games for two years<br />
running! Guess who won? But<br />
we did not give up! On Aug. 16,<br />
we traveled to Bentleyville for<br />
a rematch!... On July 10, Farmers<br />
Market Nutrition Vouchers<br />
were distributed with the help<br />
of Debbie DeStefano, Assistant<br />
Director of Aging Services of<br />
Washington County. We used this<br />
opportunity to market our center<br />
by displaying a photo collage of<br />
our events and by having our own<br />
“cheerleader”, Arlene Ludwin,<br />
welcome everyone at the door…<br />
We have weekly activities such as<br />
Musical Mondays, Nature Walkers<br />
on Monday and Friday, Bible<br />
This project<br />
is funded by the <strong>Pennsylvania</strong> Department of Transportation<br />
and the Local Share Account<br />
of the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County for a three year demonstration period.<br />
McDonald<br />
Cecil<br />
Canonsburg<br />
Houston<br />
Meadowlands<br />
Washington<br />
$1.50 Fare,<br />
<strong>Senior</strong>s ride free<br />
and Persons with Disabilities ride for half fare with state ID cards.<br />
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Study on Tuesday, and Bingo<br />
on Thursday and Friday. Future<br />
activities will include Tech Talk<br />
Tuesday and Crochet Circle on<br />
Friday. We have entertainment on<br />
the last Thursday of each month...<br />
On July 26, we enjoyed a “Christmas<br />
in July” party with Ferris<br />
and Jim Davis providing entertainment.<br />
We even had a surprise<br />
visit from Santa, dressed in his<br />
Bermuda gear with gifts for everyone!...<br />
On Aug. 7, we enjoyed<br />
a Crazy Hat Day. Some very<br />
creative and odd hats appeared<br />
at the center that day, with prizes<br />
for the prettiest, ugliest, and most<br />
creative as voted by members…<br />
On Aug. 23, we hosted Wallace<br />
Frawley, an entertainer who sings<br />
Johnny Cash songs… As the dog<br />
days of summer wind down, we<br />
are looking forward to fall activities<br />
and fundraising events… We<br />
are planning a crazy hair day this<br />
<br />
attend the Walk to End Alzheimer’s<br />
and <strong>Senior</strong> Expo… On Sept.<br />
11, we will begin Movie Days for<br />
<br />
“What We Saw,” which is a tribute<br />
to the sad events of 9/11… We are<br />
planning an Anniversary Party<br />
Gala on Oct. 12 to celebrate 41<br />
years the <strong>Center</strong> has been in existence...<br />
So, with new events on<br />
the horizon, come check us out!<br />
PETERS TOWNSHIP<br />
700 Meredith Drive<br />
Venetia, PA 15367<br />
724-942-5000<br />
-Lisa Whittaker<br />
… With the summer winding<br />
down, don’t think all the fun is<br />
over! We have some great events<br />
coming up… On Sept. 12, the<br />
last outdoor picnic of the year,<br />
sponsored in conjunction with the<br />
SWPA <strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging,<br />
will be held at Shelter 4 from 4 to<br />
6 p.m. Hotdogs and hamburgers<br />
will be provided. Please bring a<br />
covered dish to share. In the event<br />
of inclement weather, it will be<br />
moved to the Recreation <strong>Center</strong>…<br />
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Programs for ages 50+ will be<br />
held at the <strong>Center</strong>. The classes<br />
review rules of the road, accident<br />
prevention and overcoming the<br />
effects of aging on driving performance.<br />
The 8 hour beginner<br />
course will be offered on Sept. 22<br />
and 23, from 12 to 4 p.m. Cost is<br />
$12 for AARP members; $14 for<br />
non-members. A refresher course<br />
will be held on Oct. 20 from 4 to<br />
6 p.m. You must show proof that<br />
you have completed the previous<br />
8 hour course. Call the <strong>Center</strong> for<br />
more information or to register<br />
… On Oct. 10, the senior luncheons<br />
will resume at the Recreation<br />
<strong>Center</strong>. Luncheons are<br />
held on the second Wednesday<br />
of the month from 12 to 2 p.m.<br />
We ask that you bring a covered<br />
dish to share with others… On<br />
Oct. 17, a representative from<br />
AARP will present a program<br />
on fraud and consumer issues<br />
and play a game of security fraud<br />
bingo beginning at 11 a.m… On<br />
Monday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to<br />
<br />
will be available at no charge if<br />
you present your Medicare Part<br />
B health insurance card at time<br />
of vaccination. There is a $28<br />
<br />
pneumonia shots for those not<br />
enrolled in Medicare… On Oct.<br />
24, join us for a Murder Mystery<br />
in Ligonier bus trip. We will<br />
depart from the <strong>Center</strong> at 9:15<br />
a.m., returning at 6 p.m. The cost<br />
is $85 per person. The deadline<br />
to sign-up is Sept. 24. Call the<br />
<strong>Center</strong> for more information…<br />
RIVERSIDE PLACE<br />
303 Chamber Plaza<br />
Charleroi, PA 15022<br />
724-483-5800<br />
-Missy Georgagis<br />
… On Sep. 7, Ronald King will<br />
provide oldies music for your<br />
enjoyment… On Sep. 10, we will<br />
hold a ham BBQ sandwich sale<br />
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets<br />
are $5 and include a ham BBQ<br />
sandwich, chips, cake and pop…<br />
On Sep. 13, join us for an Ice<br />
Cream Sundae Party at 1 p.m.<br />
Tickets are $2… On Sep. 14,<br />
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., come<br />
and listen to Bobby Shawn sing<br />
our favorites “oldies”… On<br />
Sep. 14 and 28, we will hold<br />
a pizza ($1/plain, $1.25 pepperoni)<br />
and pizzaburger ($5)<br />
sale… September trips include:<br />
Sep. 17, Meadows Casino, $15,<br />
bus leaves the <strong>Center</strong> at 9 a.m.<br />
and returns at 5 p.m. and Sep.<br />
20, Uniontown Mall, $10, bus<br />
leaves the <strong>Center</strong> at 9 a.m. and<br />
returns at 3 p.m… On Sep. 18,<br />
join us for a cookout from 11:30<br />
a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and<br />
include choice of hamburger or<br />
hot dog, French fries or baked<br />
beans, chips and dessert… On<br />
Sep. 20, travel along to Greece<br />
on the big screen. Join us at 1<br />
p.m. to learn about this country<br />
and enjoy traditional Greek<br />
food… On Sep. 21, come and listen<br />
to Jack sing the oldies at 11<br />
a.m… On Sep. 28, Kenny and<br />
Chip will provide oldies music<br />
for your enjoyment at 11 a.m…<br />
On Sep. 29, we will hold a Flea<br />
Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call<br />
the <strong>Center</strong> for more information<br />
or to reserve a table… Zumba<br />
Exercises are held on Mondays<br />
and Wednesdays from 4:45 to<br />
5:45 p.m… Every Wednesday,<br />
Gallo<br />
Bingo is played at 1 p.m…. Wii<br />
Bowling and Euchre are played<br />
every Friday at 1 p.m. and every<br />
Saturday at 6 p.m…<br />
THOMAS CAMPBELL<br />
850 Beech Street<br />
Washington, Pa 15301<br />
724-225-2290<br />
-Lucile Brown<br />
… Our Relay for Life project has<br />
ended. Members from Thomas<br />
Campbell donated over $5,600<br />
for the American Cancer Society…<br />
Farmers Market Nutrition<br />
Vouchers were distributed… On<br />
July 10, we played a game in<br />
which we tried to name the titles<br />
of songs from the 40’s, 50’s and<br />
60’s. It was great fun… Healthy<br />
Steps in Motion exercises are<br />
held on Mondays and Fridays at<br />
3 p.m… On July 30, cold lemonade<br />
was served on the Highrise<br />
front porch… On Aug. 15, we<br />
enjoyed one of our favorite summer<br />
treats, S’mores! We cannot<br />
let summer pass without this<br />
treat of graham crackers, roasted<br />
marshmallows and chocolate...<br />
We are blessed to have Dr.<br />
William Ainsley come to the<br />
<strong>Center</strong> to provide foot care…<br />
Drive by and see our Hens and<br />
Chickens…<br />
VENETIA COMMUNITY<br />
CENTER<br />
800 Venetia Road<br />
Venetia, PA 15367<br />
724-941-6956<br />
-Esther Meissonier<br />
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS<br />
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Eye Physician and Surgeon<br />
649 Cherry Tree Lane<br />
Uniontown, PA<br />
SENIOR EYE CARE SPECIALIST<br />
CATARACT/LASER SURGEON<br />
UNIONTOWN AND HIGHLANDS HOSPITALS<br />
724-430-2020<br />
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…The seasons come and go and<br />
we are bidding adieu to one of the<br />
hottest summers that I remember…<br />
This month the luncheons<br />
will be held on Sept. 13 and 27 at<br />
12 p.m. Our luncheons are sponsored<br />
by the SWPA <strong>Area</strong> Agency<br />
on Aging and are prepared by<br />
the capable hands of the kitchen<br />
staff of the Canonsburg <strong>Senior</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong>. They are delivered to our<br />
<strong>Center</strong> by the senior volunteers<br />
from our own community center.<br />
Kudos to these guys for the dedication!<br />
And also to our senior<br />
volunteers who work behind the<br />
scenes to help keep things running<br />
smoothly. Please call Erma<br />
at 724-941-6956 to make lunch<br />
reservations… On Sept. 13, our<br />
entertainment will be provided<br />
by Carmen LoPresti, a senior at<br />
Thomas Jefferson High School,<br />
who is also studying music and<br />
theatre at Duquesne University.<br />
We eagerly look forward to his<br />
performance… On Sept. 27,<br />
members from the Peters Township<br />
Fire Department will visit<br />
the <strong>Center</strong> to remind us of the<br />
<br />
homes and to explain their role<br />
in the community. It is always an<br />
interesting program… On Sept.<br />
<br />
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have<br />
any treasures you would like to<br />
donate, please call Esther Meissonier<br />
at 724-348-6504 or Erma<br />
Grego at 724-941-6956 to make<br />
arrangements for drop off… September<br />
birthday celebrants are<br />
Barbara Cushey, Janet Keyser,<br />
Clayton Sphar, and our newest<br />
member, Gary Sillaman. Happy<br />
Birthday to all and have a great<br />
year!… Best to all…<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
69 W. Maiden Street<br />
Washington, PA 15301<br />
724-222-8566<br />
-Cheri Randall<br />
…Members blowing out birthday<br />
candles this month are Lee<br />
Chipps, Homer Miller, Chuck<br />
Tomich, Frances Johnson,<br />
Beverly Bell, Lorraine Mazza,<br />
and Shareen Ludwin… Over<br />
150 people came out to enjoy the<br />
picnic at the American Legion...<br />
On Sept. 8 and 22, come to the<br />
<strong>Center</strong> for our <strong>Center</strong> in the City<br />
Program… Put on your dancing<br />
shoes and join us on Sept. 20 for a<br />
new season of fun and music with<br />
our band <strong>Senior</strong> Moments... On<br />
Sept. 27, a variety of information<br />
will be available at the <strong>Senior</strong><br />
Expo at the Washington Crown<br />
<strong>Center</strong> Mall. Stop by our booth<br />
and check us out!... Looking to<br />
clean out your cupboards and<br />
don’t know what to do with the<br />
extra stuff? Or maybe you are<br />
sure.<br />
Plan to attend our Fall Flea<br />
Market and Bake Sale on Nov. 3<br />
and Nov. 5 through 9…<br />
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WASHINGTON COUNTY<br />
SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL<br />
John Wesley United<br />
Methodist Church<br />
35 Central Avenue<br />
Washington, PA 15301<br />
-Jane Holden<br />
…Our S.A.C. meeting was held<br />
on June 19. The newly elected of-<br />
Zella Howard;<br />
Vice President, Jean Anderson;<br />
Secretary, Jane Holden;<br />
and Treasurer, Lucille Brown. In<br />
the coming months, we will be<br />
participating in organizing new<br />
programs for the membership…<br />
On July 13, a retirement luncheon<br />
was held for Terry McCullough,<br />
SWPA <strong>Area</strong> Agency on Aging<br />
APPRISE Coordinator, honoring<br />
her loyalty, thoughtfulness and<br />
encouraging attitude. Several<br />
members attended to show their<br />
support and they enjoyed the<br />
delicious luncheon... Birthday<br />
greetings go out to Mildred Ivery…<br />
The secretary distributed<br />
flyers to members concerning<br />
medication management and<br />
where to get assistance. We also<br />
raised awareness for the minority<br />
elderly… The <strong>Senior</strong> Action<br />
Council annual picnic, hosted<br />
this year by the Washington<br />
County S.A.C., was held on Aug.<br />
8 at Billy Bell Park... Remember<br />
the way to increase happiness is<br />
to pass it on…<br />
FARMER’S ALMANAC<br />
OCTOBER 2012<br />
Temp. 53° (3° below<br />
avg.); precip. 3” (0.5”<br />
above avg.) 1-5 Rain,<br />
then sunny, warm. 10-16<br />
Rain, then sunny, cool. 17-<br />
22 A few showers, cool.<br />
23-27 Rainy, mild. 28-<br />
31 Snow showers, cold.<br />
Now<br />
Serving<br />
Greene<br />
County
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