Seniors – June 5
The Jewish Association on Aging will present its annual Eight Over Eighty dinner at 6 p.m. June 6 at Beth Shalom in Squirrel Hill. Eight individuals over age 80 who have contributed in extraordinary and meaningful ways to the Pittsburgh community will be recognized. Honorees are Ed Berman, Rose Berman, Milt Fine, Edith Adler of Washington County, Dini Katz, Fritz Ottenheimer, Jack Meyers and Dr. Jerry Wolfson.
For more information, call Kathy Fuller at 412-521-2475.
AFSCME Retired Chapter 13 #8402 will meet at 1 p.m. June 11 at the Frank Sarris Public Library, Canonsburg. All state retired employees are welcome.
Collier Township Parks & Rec will host a senior lunch and movie at noon June 11.
Preregistration is required online at www.colliertownship.net/parks-recreation/ or at the office on Hilltop Road, Presto. For more information, call 412-279-2525.
Home Instead Senior Care Center, Bethel Park, will hold Alzheimer’s CARE training workshops at 6:30 p.m. June 18 and July 23. The program helps families to deal with the difficult behavioral changes that often are associated with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
To RSVP, call 412-595-7554.
Adult Interest Center, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, meets at 11 a.m. Fridays. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. for $6.
Old Time Radio Players will present a program on June 7.
For more information, call 412-343-8900.
Bethel Park, an independent retirement community, will hold special free events to celebrate fathers June 7-9.
• Let’s Talk Seniors – Nutrition & Hydration, 11 a.m. June 7
• Game Night, 2:30-5:30 p.m. June 8
• Classic Car Show, noon-3 p.m. June 9
To RSVP or to learn more, call Bethel Park at 412-833-3220 or visit www.bethel-park.net.
Self-Defense for Seniors presented by David Holzer, Master of Shugo, will be offered from 6-7 p.m. June 20 at the Carnegie Borough Municipal Building.
Learn simple steps to stay safe and out of harm’s way without lifting a finger, how to establish a presence and an aura of confidence that keeps attackers at bay and second-guessing their actions, and the secret Art of Deception and Disruption to fend off attackers.
The class is free. To register, call 412-341-2888, visit www.singlestepsstrategies.com or email info@singlestepsstrategies.com.
Vincentian Collaborative System will hold its Second Annual Rocking for Residents fundraiser at noon June 8 at Marian Manor in the South Hills. Similar to a walk-a-thon, participants solicit pledges from sponsors for time spent rocking in chairs. Enjoy music, refreshments, raffles, prizes and cake walk.
For more information, call 412-548-4056.
Dormont AARP #3016 will celebrate its 35-year anniversary at noon June 13 at United Presbyterian Church. There will be a Hawaiian luau-themed covered-dish luncheon, provided by members in attendance. New yearly board officers will be installed and the chapter has invited a special guest speaker to attend. Wear colorful attire to add to the Hawaiian theme.
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA provides training for health care providers on recognizing signs of elder abuse in patients.
For more information, call 724-223-5477.
Baptist Homes Society will hold its Community Day from noon-3 p.m. Sept. 21 at 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Castle Shannon.
Community organizations will be on hand, including The Mt. Lebanon Police and Fire, MRTS, Animal Friends, BRM document shredding and elected officials.
For more information, contact Sue Lauer at 412-350-9654.