Week of Oct. 1
Adult Interest Center
The Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, offers entertainment, information, fellowship and a meal for older adults in the greater South Hills community. Programs, held Fridays, September-June, begin at 11 a.m. and are free and open to the public. Lunch is served at noon at a cost of $6. Reservations are not required.
On Oct. 3, local historian Todd DePastino will discuss how the Mt. Lebanon community responded to World War II. And on Oct. 10, Craig Zinger will tickle the ivories and funny bones with his keyboard and comedic talents.
For more information, call Carla Campbell at 412-343-8900.
Hilltoppers meet
The Hilltoppers of Scott Township will hold its monthly meeting Oct. 8 at Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 11 a.m. for fellowship. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat at noon. Dessert is provided and beverages are available. After lunch and a brief business meeting, magician Eddie Ace will entertain. Visitors welcome. New members needed. For more information, call 412-341-8640.
• Day trip, “A Town Crier Christmas,” Nov. 20. Cost of $99 includes bus transportation to a Dickens Victorian Christmas in Cambridge, Ohio, Dickens souvenir tote bag filled with holiday goodies, Dickens welcome center, riding tour, early evening Christmas dinner at Colonel Taylor Inn, a stop at the Courthouse for a music and light show, and all tips. Sign up as soon as possible with a $25 reservation deposit. Full payment due by Nov. 5. For more information, call 412-279-0406.
Bus trip
A free WWII & Korean War Veteran’s Bus Trip to the National Memorials is planned for Oct. 9.
Bus departs from Green Tree at 6 a.m. and returns at approximately 9 p.m. Boxed lunches, dinners and beverages are provided. Wheelchairs available by request. Nurse and helpers on-board. Seating is reserved for veterans only. Family, friends or spouses cannot be accommodated. Donations are accepted, which enables this trip to be provided at no charge to veterans. Make checks payable to WWII Memorial Vets Trip and mail to: ESB Bank, 701 Corporation St., Beaver, PA 15009, Attn: Paula.
Living Younger Festival
The second annual Living Younger Information Festival for Caregivers and Seniors will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11 at The Bible Chapel, McMurray.
For more information, or to become an exhibitor at the event, contact Jennifer Rogers at 412-779-2198 or Jennifer@jrmediallc.com.
AFSCME meet
AFSCME Retired Chapter 13 sub-chapter #8402 will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Frank Sarris Public Library, North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg. All state retired employees welcome.
Seniors in the Sukkah
Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will present Seniors in the Sukkah at noon on Oct. 14. Musical entertainment, sandwiches, shake the lulav and etrog, and raffle prizes. Suggested donation is $5. Wheelchair accessible.
Preregistration required by contacting Barb at 412-278-2658 or barb@chabadsh.com.
Fitness classes
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer the following Senior Fitness Classes:
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 21. Cost is $35.
• Tai Chi, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 21. Cost is $35.
• Gentle Yoga, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 20. Cost is $63.
For more information, call Kathy at 412-835-6630 ext. 200 or visit www.westminster-church.org.