Seniors: Week of Nov. 16
Seniors lunch
“A Taste of Shabbat” seniors lunch will be held at noon on Nov. 30 at Chabad of the South Hills, Mt. Lebanon. Bring along Shabbat memories to discuss. Hot matzo ball soup will be served. Suggested donation is $5. Wheelchair accessible. RSVP to barb@chabadsh.com or call 412-278-2658.
Fitness classes
Westminster Recreation and Outreach Center (WROC) at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will offer the following for seniors 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.
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. The group’s current show is “The Fabulous Fifties.” For more information, email jangary2@hotmail.com. There will also be a Christmas show, with performances beginning in November.
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.
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.