May 26, 2019 10 min read

Impactful Women program

The South West Communities Chamber of Commerce is co-presents the Impactful Women forum alongside SCORE for the June quarterly installment.

“Impactful Women: Demanding Diversity” is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at Bella Sera in Cecil Township.

The event will feature comments from Bethel Park resident Kym Gable, director of Inspired Women Pittsburgh South and KDKA anchor-reporter, and Beth Shapiro, Texas resident and SCORE education chairwoman.

Impactful Women is a quarterly women’s event hosted by the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce focusing on women’s issues with a special focus on giving back to a charity of choice. Impactful Women also focuses including attendees with ways to help women in need in our region through volunteer and giveback opportunities.

For more information about the chamber of commerce, visit southwestcommunitieschamber.org.

Hard-to-recycle collection

A collection of hard-to-recycle materials is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at Bethel Park High School.

Some items are collected at no cost: cellular and home phones, compact fluorescent lamp bulbs, computer towers and peripheral equipment, expanded polystyrene packaging material, microwave ovens, stereo equipment, videocassette recorders, DVD players and cable boxes. Fees are charged for batteries, compact discs, DVDs, floppy disks, fluorescent tubes, printers, small freon appliances, tires, monitors and televisions. No chemicals will be collected.

The event is sponsored by Pennsylvania Resources Council in partnership with Colcom Foundation, Allegheny County Health Department, Duquesne Light Watt Choices, LANXESS, NewsRadio 1020 KDKA, NOVA Chemicals, Terrace Place at Vincentian, Municipality of Bethel Park, UPMC and 11 Cares.

For more information, visit prc.org.

Women’s Business Network meetings

The Women’s Business Network’s mission is to provide personal and professional resources to advance the presence of aspiring and successful businesswomen. Visit www.wbninc.com.

Local area meetings will be held as follows:

• The McMurray Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at the bowling alley at the Meadows, 210 Racetrack Road, North Strabane Township, on the first and third Wednesdays, June 5 and 19. Contact Sallie Dunn at 724-503-4500.

• The Washington Chapter meets at 8:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 108 Trinity Point Drive, South Strabane Township, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, June 12 and 26. Contact Vicki Pinkney at 412-997-1603.

• The Mt. Lebanon Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread, 1500 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon, on the second and fourth Tuesdays, June 11 and 25. Contact Marlene Will-Knapp at 412-833-9279.

• The South Hills Chapter meets at 8 a.m. at Sylvan Learning Center, 100 Siena Drive, Upper St Clair, on the first and third Thursdays, June 6 and 20. Contact Kim Spierto at 412-759-2080.

Rose Expo

The Pittsburgh Rose Society will stage a Rose Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd.

More than 100 different kinds of roses will be on display in an opportunity for new and experienced gardeners to see the vast variety of shapes and colors of roses available for successful growing in the northern climate.

Rose experts will be available to answer questions and offer tips on growing better roses. Table displays will offer information on “Insect and Pest Control,” “Earth-Kind Roses,” Rose-Rosette Disease,” “Rose and Plant Photography” and more.

For more information, visit www.pghrosesociety.org.

Peters Twp. Community Day

The 41st Annual Peters Township Community Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at Peterswood Park. Vendor applications will be sent out in March. To be added to the mailing list, email ltaylor@peterstownship.com.

Blessing of the Bikes

American Legion Riders of Post 760 in Bethel Park will hold their sixth annual Blessing of the Bikes charity run on June 2 at St. Valentine Church, 2710 Ohio St.

The event is rain or shine. Registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Dinner and an auction of prizes follows at the Legion, 2409 Bethel Church Road.

The cost is $20 per person with a T-shirt included, or $15 for dinner only. For more information, call John Lappe at 412-780-0419.

Divorce workshop

A divorce workshop for women will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 8 at Southminister Presbyterian Church, 799 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon.

The four-hour workshop will explore the legal, financial, and emotional issues of divorce to educate on what to expect and how to prepare. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of how to get through the divorce process with the least amount of cost, conflict and collateral damage.

Materials fee is $35 per person and pre-registration is necessary by June 6 to Donna at 724-493-9695.

Preschool openings

John McMillan Preschool in Bethel Park has limited space available in its Monday-Wednesday-Friday class for 4-year-olds.

Through hands-on learning activities, children will practice social, fine motor and self-help skills that are essential in today’s kindergarten classrooms. There is increased emphasis on pre-reading, math, science, writing and language skills

Each day will include free play and gross motor time. Afternoon enrichment classes will be offered throughout the school year to extend your child’s day.

Registration forms and more information are available at johnmcmillanpc.org. To arrange a tour, contact Lori Feldmann at 412-833-4704 or lori@johnmcmillanpc.org.

Bethel Woman’s Club

The Bethel Woman’s Club will celebrate the close of the 2018-19 year with a banquet at the South Hill Country Club June 6, during which elections for officers will be held.

Following installation of the new board is entertainment by ventriloquist Cindy Speck. All women will be invited to attend.

Educational support meeting

The Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program, a member of Trinity Health, serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, will a health ministry educational support meeting, “Spiritual Care of the Elderly with Dementia,” June 6 in Conference Room A105 of Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park. Enter church building door No. 2 under the portico.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the program runs from 6 to 8. It will focus on understanding dementia and the collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain.

Participants will explore the roles of faith community nurses and health ministers as they offer spiritual care to parishioners/congregation members with dementia and their family caregivers.

The meeting is free for those who do not wish to receive continuing education credits and $10 for registered nurses who want the educational credits. A check or cash is acceptable at the door. Light refreshments will be provided.

For more information or to register, contact the Pittsburgh Mercy Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program at 412-232-5815 or ParishNurse@pittsburghmercy.org.

Family Fun Night

Spencer Family YMCA in Bethel Park will host a family fun night open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 21. Guests are invited to swim, try some fitness challenges or enjoy a workout on the wellness floor. The event is free and open to the public. Participation requires signing a waiver at the welcome center. For more information, call 412-347-6565.

YMCA summer day camps

Spencer Family YMCA summer day camps for kids and teens, held at Silent Brook Barn in South Park and at Spencer Y in Bethel Park, provide a safe and enriching environment for campers to participate in healthy, developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences.

The camps focus on having fun while learning and building self-esteem and social skills through new activities. Weekly themes keep campers engaged and provide a basis for kids to learn about themselves and the world around them.

Camps begin June 10 and run through Aug. 23. Visit ycamps.org for more information and to register online.

Summer Dance Camps

Spencer Family Y, Bethel Park, will offer the following dance camps:

n Prince and Princess Dance Camp for children ages 3-5 includes a dance class, craft and time for a snack from home, plus a creative play. Session I runs June 17 and 24; Session II runs July 11 and 18. Both sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to noon and are $30 per session.

n Swan Lake Camp for ages 6-12 will teach students ballet, jazz and character dances. A craft of tutu construction will also be part of this camp. Session I runs June 20 and 27; Session II runs July 11 and 18. Both sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are $40 per session. Space is limited. To register, call 412-347-6565 or visit thedapcoopzumba@hotmail.com.

Senior health and wellness

Active at Any Age senior health and wellness sessions are from 1 to 2 p.m. Fridays at the Spencer Family YMCA in Bethel Park.

June 7: meet and greet, light refreshments and coffee

June 14: cards and games

June 21: cards and games

June 28: lunch and learn

Along with social sessions the Y offers Active at Any Age aqua exercise, chair yoga, tai chi, cardio, strength, stretching and toning classes. For more information contact JoAnn Guilfoil, healthy living director, at 412-347-6565 or JGuilfoil@ymcapgh.org.

Senior cookout

Mt. Lebanon Recreation will host a senior cookout at 11 a.m. June 4 in Room A, second floor, Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center.

Senior adults and their adult guests are invited. Mt. Lebanon residency is not required.

The event starts with bingo games and prizes. The cookout is at noon, and entertainment by Peggy and Jack is from 1 to 2 p.m.

The cookout is sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living and Gallagher Home Health Services.

Please preregister. Walk-ins are not encouraged and will be accepted only if space permits. A late fee is charged.

Fee is $7, due the Friday before the luncheon. Call 412-343-3409 for more information.

Dinner for a dollar

Community of Christ, 3472 South Park Road, Bethel Park, will host dinner for a dollar from 5 to 7 p.m. June 13.

On the menu are spaghetti, bread and rolls, salad and dessert. Suggested donation is $1 per person or $3 per family. No reservations are needed, and no takeout is available.

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer to help set up for the dinner on June 12 or help serve dinner the following day, call Janet at 412.831.0458

Dinners for a dollar are held the second Thursday of each month, except in July and December.

Horses with Hope

The Horses with Hope Fundraiser will be held at 4:30 p.m. June 8 during the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes Event at South Hills Country Club. Cocktails, appetizers and dinner will be provided at a cost of $125 a Person or $1,000 for a table of 10. For more information, visit horseswithhope.org or email hwhkristin@gmail.com.

Strawberry festival

Peters Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church invites the community to its Strawberry Festival from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 14 at 905 E. McMurray Road, Peters Township (St. David’s Episcopal Parish Hall).

On the menu are fried chicken, roast beef, sides and strawberry shortcake with ice cream. Featured are children’s crafts, the Bounce House Jazz Band and a theme basket raffle. Call the church office at 724-941-6210 for tickets. Adult are $10; children 12 and under, $5; and senior citizens, $8. Dessert only is $4. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit church missions.

Country line dancing

Country line dancing is held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at VFW Post 764, 460 Valley Brook Road, Peters Township. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call Bonnie at 724-746-1222.

Evening of chamber music

Temple Emanuel in Mt. Lebanon presents an evening of chamber music on June 20.

The concert, sponsored by the Diskin Music Fund and Temple Emanuel, starts at 7:30 and features musicians from the Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival: Nurit Pacht, violin; Aron Zelkowicz, cello; Rodrigo Ojeda, piano.

The performance will include the music of Joachim Stutschewsky and Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets can be purchased at www.templeemanuelpgh.org/event/concert.

Concordia open house

Concordia of the South Hills will host an education session and open house from 1 to 3 p.m. June 23 and 24 at the retirement community’s campus, 1300 Bower Hill Road, Mt. Lebanon.

A brief education session on “Finding Value in Retirement Living” will be followed by tours of apartments and common areas. Refreshments will be served in the Harmony Room on the ground floor of the community.

For more information online, visit the Coming Events section of www.ConcordiaLM.org. To register or to schedule a private tour by phone, call Christie Wahlen at 412-294-1351.