Seniors: Week of Dec. 16
Research study
Are you age 60 or up, overweight or obese, and been told that you may have pre-diabetes? Do you want a structured program to help you lose weight and become more physically active? If so, you may be able to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study called ‘Sustain-DPP’ to help find out how two long-term weight management programs may impact your type 2 diabetes risk and overall health. The study will last two years. Compensation will be provided. The study will be conducted in senior and community centers in the Pittsburgh area; the South Hills location is the Jewish Community Center on Kane Boulevard. In-person screenings will be conducted mid to late January at the JCC. For more information or to see if you are eligible, call 412-647-1845.
Dormont AARP
Dormont AARP #3016 meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month, year round, at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Light refreshments are provided. Activities include entertainment, speakers, pancake brunch, covered dish dinner, annual picnic and Christmas party, fundraisers and travel opportunities. For more information, call Beverly at 412-563-3961.
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 ages 60 and older. 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 at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Carnegie Retirement Residence, Railroad Avenue. Weigh-ins at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call Francis at 412-818-7489.
Theater-minded seniors
Better Than Ever Independents, also known as 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.
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.