Seniors: Week of Aug. 22
Jewish event
A Pre High Holiday Senior Lunch will be held at noon on Sept. 4 at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Following lunch there will be a presentation by Asti’s pharmacist. Suggested donation is $5; wheelchair accessible. To register, call 412-278-2658.
Sukkah lunch
Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a Seniors in the Sukkah lunch at noon on Sept. 26, featuring lunch, a musical holiday program and a chance to shake the Luluv and Etrog. Suggested donation is $5; wheelchair accessible. To preregister, call 412-278-2658.
Outer Banks trip
LifeSpan Bethel Park Center is accepting reservations for a trip to the Outer Banks Sept. 10-13. For details, call 412-831-7111.
Chair dance class
Senior chair dance classes are offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays at the Peters Township Recreation Center for those age 60 and over. Cost is $60 for members and $90 for non-members. For information, visit www.peterstownship.com.
Pickleball
The Community & Recreation Center at Boyce Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair, offers beginner pickleball play from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, and intermediate/advanced pickleball play from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more, call 412-221-1099.
TOPS
Enjoy contests and speakers while losing weight for $5 per month with TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 475. The group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Carnegie Retirement Residence, Railroad Avenue. Weigh-ins at 6 p.m. For more information, call Francis at 412-818-7489.
Chair exercises
Chair Exercises for Seniors takes place from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Scott Township Library. To register, call 412-429-5380.
Theater-minded seniors
Better Than Ever Independents, also known as the Sassy Seniors, is a theatrical group that performs vaudeville-type shows at nursing homes, AARP meetings and more. New members age 50 and older are needed. For more information, email jangary2@hotmail.com.
Dormont AARP
Dormont AARP #3016 meets the second Thursday of each month throughout the year at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road. All seniors age 55 and older and new members are welcome. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A meeting follows at noon. Light refreshments are provided. Activities include entertainment, speakers, pancake brunch, covered dish dinner, annual picnic, fundraisers and travel opportunities. On Sept. 13 there will be a covered dish dinner. A pancake brunch will be held in October and a Christmas party in December. For more information, call Beverly at 412-563-3961.