Seniors: Week of Sept. 12
Exercise Is Medicine
Exercise is Medicine, a free, informative two-credit continuing education class, will be offered at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12, in the chapel at Baptist Homes, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd. Nicole Bidolli, Providence Point fitness coordinator, will compare physical activity and exercise and discuss the benefits of both. To RSVP, call 412-350-9654.
Senior fair
State Rep. Dan Miller, in collaboration with U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, will hold a free annual senior fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 13, at the Salvation Army, 1060 McNeilly Road, Mt. Lebanon. The event will include information on federal resources by a number of vendors, free flu shots for those with a Medicare or insurance card, free medical screenings, the chance to win door prizes, and a complimentary Smiley Cookie. For more information, call Miller’s Mt. Lebanon office at 412-343-3870.
Lunch/movie
Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center will hold a senior luncheon and movie matinee on Sept. 18, at the Rec Center, for seniors and their adult guests (Mt. Lebanon residency not required). Check-in at 10:30 a.m. in the Rec office. A presentation, “Senior Living,” and an activity will begin at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at noon, a 50/50 raffle and movie on the big screen. Cost is $7 per person if preregistered by noon on Sept. 14. After that date, the price increases to $9. For more information, call 412-343-3409.
Health/wellness fair
Baptist Homes Society Senior Health & Wellness Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18, at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. This free event will offer more than 80 exhibitors plus entertainment, flu shots and other health screenings. For more information, call 412-350-9654.
Retired Men meet
The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group will meet at noon on Sept. 20, at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church, 199 Old Clairton Road. Musician Dan Dunkin will play the trumpet and be accompanied by a pianist. He will also have instruments on display and speak about each of them. Cost of lunch his $8, payable at the door. To reserve lunch, call the church office at 412-655-2000 ext. 0.
Informational session
Artis Senior Living, Bethel Park, will host an informational session on “Veteran’s Benefits When Diagnosed with Dementia” at 6 p.m. Sept. 20. Esquire Colleen Bratkovich from Zacharia Brown Elder Law Attorneys will be presenting. Learn more about the monetary benefits available for Wartime Veterans or their surviving spouses to help pay for care. Seating is limited. RSVP to Artis Senior Living at 412-595-8917.
Fitness classes
WROC at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, offers fitness for people ages 55-plus. Classes include: Arthritis Foundation Exercise, 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Mondays and 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 29; Gentle Yoga Morning & Evening Classes, 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 31; Strong Bodies – Strong Bones, 9 to 9:50 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12; Tai Chi, 11:15 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Dec. 12. To sign up, visit wroc.westminster-church.org or call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200.
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.
Driving course
Seniors for Safe Driving, a mature driver improvement course for drivers 55 and older, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26, at Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park. To register, call 724-283-0245 or visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com.
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 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.