Seniors: Week of Dec. 7
SENIOR LUNCHEON
Senior luncheons are held at the Community Recreation Center in Peterswood Park, Peters Township, from noon to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month (October through May). Entertainment, an interesting speaker or interactive activity is provided at each luncheon. Events are free, but guests are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share. On Dec. 14, a holiday celebration will include performances by Peters Township High School students. An optional $5 gift exchange will be held (wrap gifts). Call 724-942-5000.
Fitness classes
Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer the following for people ages 55 and older:
• Gentle Yoga Morning and Evening, from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 14, and from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 12.
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Mondays and 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 21. A fun-filled, low-impact course that helps most people with arthritis increase joint flexibility and find relief from arthritis pain.
• Strong Bones – Strong Bodies, 9 to 9:50 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 21. Exercise physiologist Anne Brucker presents a gentle, joint-friendly OsteoDynamic program that strengthens the spine, rebuilds bone, teaches balance and reduces fractures.
To register, call 412-835-6630.
Chanukah lunch
Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a Chanukah lunch for seniors at noon Dec. 28. The event will include Chanukah music and entertainment, hot latkes and a holiday game. Suggested donation is $5. The venue is wheelchair accessible. RSVP to Barb at 412-278-2658 or barb@chabadsh.com.
Chair exercises
Chair Exercises for Seniors takes place from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at Scott Township Library. Space is limited for the DVD-directed program. To register, call 412-429-5380.
Theatrical-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 ages 50 and older are needed. For more information, email jangary2@hotmail.com. There will also be a Christmas show, with performances beginning in November.
TOPS Weight loss
Have fun and enjoy contests and speakers while losing weight for $5 per month with TOPS (Take off Weight Sensibly) Chapter 475. The group meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Carnegie Retirement Residence, Railroad Avenue. To join or for more information, call Luella at 412-628-7228.