Seniors: Week of Feb. 24
AIC
The Adult Interest Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, offers entertainment, information, fellowship and a meal for active, older adults in the South Hills. 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. Take a “Trip to Bountiful” Feb. 26 with movie expert Elaine Wertheim. Enjoy the show, a great discussion and popcorn. For more information, call AIC Director Carla Campbell at 412-343-8900.
Hilltoppers meet
The Hilltoppers of Scott Township will hold its monthly meeting March 9 at Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church. Doors open at 11 a.m. for fellowship. Bring a brown bag lunch to eat at noon; dessert will be provided and beverages will be available. After lunch and a brief business meeting, Asbury Heights Hillbilly Band will perform. Visitors welcome; new members needed. For more information, call 412-341-8640.
Safe driving class
Seniors for Safe Driving will offer a mature driver improvement course for drivers age 55 and older 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 9 at Paramont Senior Living, Bethel Park. The course will help drivers understand how aging affects driving abilities and provide insight about driving on today’s roadways. PennDOT approved. Participants who complete the course receive a minimum 5 percent discount on auto insurance for three years. To register, visit www.seniorsforsafedriving.com, or call 1-800-559-4880.
Aging seminar
“Looking Out for Our Loved Ones,” a seminar addressing legal and emotional concerns about aging, will be offered 9 a.m.-noon March 12 at Unitarian Universalist Church, Mt. Lebanon. Experts will speak on available resources, housing options and how to discuss challenging matters such as Living Wills and Powers of Attorney. A fee of $5/person will cover a continental breakfast and materials. To register, call 412-561-6277.
Pre-Purim lunch
Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon, will hold a Pre-Purim Seniors Lunch at noon March 22, featuring hamentashen and a special Purim program. Suggested donation is $5. Wheelchair accessible. To register, call Barb at 412-278-2658.
Weight loss
Take the Weight off Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter #475 meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Carnegie Retirement Residence, located on Railroad Avenue. Have fun, and enjoy contests and speakers while losing weight at a reasonable price. Cost is $5/month. 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. A DVD-directed program to promote flexibility, strength and balance. Space is limited. Preregister online or by phone at www.scottlibrary.org or 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
• Strong Bodies – Strong Bones, 10-10:50 a.m. Mondays, through Feb. 29. Exercise physiologist Anne Brucker will present a gentle, joint-friendly OsteoDynamic program that strengthens the spine, rebuilds bone, teaches balance and reduces fractures.
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise, 11:15-noon Tuesdays, through March 1
• Tai Chi, 12:15-1 p.m. Tuesdays, through March 1
For more information or to register, visit wroc.westminster-church.org.