Senior briefs: Week of April 13
Senior lunch/movie
Register by April 15 for Mt. Lebanon Recreation’s Senior Luncheon and Movie Matinee set for April 19 at the Rec Center, 2nd floor (Room A) for all seniors and their adult guests (Mt. Lebanon residency is not required). Check-in is at 10:30 a.m. in the Rec office. At 11, a speaker from Allegheny Health Network will discuss Eating for Energy. A hot lunch buffet will be offered at noon followed by a movie on the big screen. Preregister. Cost is $6/person, due by the April 15; the fee after will increase to $8. To register, call 412-343-3409.
Open house
RSVP by April 15 for Consulate Retirement Village of North Strabane’s open house event, set for 5-7 p.m. April 20 and featuring a wine tasting and food pairing presentation. The building is located on Tandem Village Road, Canonsburg. To RSVP, contact Christine McGuire at 724-746-0600 or christine.mcguire@consulatehc.com. For more information, visit consulatehealthcare.com.
Arthritis exercise
Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program for seniors, 11:15 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, April 26-May 31. This fun-filled, low-impact course helps increase joint flexibility and offers relief from arthritis pain and features gentle, joint-safe movements that can be adapted for various fitness levels. Class can be taken either sitting or standing. For more information, call Kathy Long at 412-835-6630 ext. 200 or visit wroc.westminster-church.org.
TOPS
Have fun and enjoy contests and speakers while losing weight at a reasonable price of $5/month with TOPS (Take off Weight Sensibly) Chapter #475. The group meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Carnegie Retirement Residence, located on Railroad Avenue. To join or for more information, call Luella at 412-628-7228.
Chair exercises
Chair Exercises for Seniors takes place at Scott Township Library 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Space is limited for the DVD-directed program promoting flexibility, strength and balance. Preregister by calling 412-429-5380.
Fitness classes
Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center, Upper St. Clair, will offer the following fitness classes for seniors age 55+:
• Pilates Flow, 8-9 a.m. Mondays, through April 25.
• Cardio Strength Fusion, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, through April 27.
• Gentle Yoga Evening Class, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, through May 23.
• Gentle Yoga Morning Class, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through May 25.
For more information or to register, visit wroc.westminster-church.org.
AIC
The Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, offers entertainment, information, fellowship and a meal for active, older adults. Programs are held at 11 a.m. Fridays through June, and are free and open to all. Lunch is served at noon for $6. No reservations are necessary.
Upcoming events include: Get Organized for Good, April 15; set up for the AIC Rummage and Bake Sale Fundraiser will take place April 22 (No AIC on this date); Rummage and Bake Sale Fundraiser, April 23; Sandy Lusco Huffman will play her 12-string guitar and sing on April 29.
For more information, call 412-343-8900.