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SENIOR TIMES EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD Older Americans Month 2012 Never Too Old to Play! Fayette County ����������������������� ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������� Carolyn Capozza Victoria Pennington �������������������������������� ������������������������������� ����������������������������- �������������������� Joyce Drake Sandy McGill Mary Semonick �������������������������������� ����������������������������� �����������������������������������- �������������������������- Greene County ����������������������������- ���������������������������������� ����������������������������������- ������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ����������������������������������� �������������������������������� Lillian Phillips ���������������������������� ������������������ ����������������������������������� ������������������������������� ��������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������������������� �����������������������������- Mon Valley ���������������������������������� ������������������������������ ����������������������������- ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������ ������������������������������ ������������������������- �������������������������������� ��������������������� Washington County ������������������������������� ��������������������������������� ��������������������������������- ������������ Robert Massey �������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������������������� ���������� Anne Suhon ������������������������� �������������������������� �������������������������������� Wilma Toth ����������������NeverNever TooToo ������������������������������� ��������������������������������� Publisher: Southwestern PA Area Old to Play!—���������������������������������������� �������������������������� ���������������������������������� Agency on Aging, Inc., an affiliate of �������������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������������������� Southwestern PA Human Services, Inc. ���������������������������������� ������������������������������� �������������������������������� Editorial Staff: Leslie T. Grenfell and Johnetta Dinio ������������������������������� ���������������������������������- ������������������������������������ Staff Writer: Johnetta Dinio ����������������������������� �������������������������������- Advertising Representative: John ������������������������������� ���������������������������������� NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Mollenauer �������������������������������� ���������������������������������� Advertising Director: Karen Strick- ��������������������������������������������������������� land ��������������������������������������������������� Technical Support Staff: Marcia Westich-Hawk Thank you to our ����� ������ Contributing Photographer: ����� ����� Patrick Gustine generous contributors ��������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� Opinions or ideas expressed through “Letters to generous Senior Times’ con- the Editor,” or guest columns, are not necessarily IN MEMORIAM those of the editorial staff or the Senior Times, ������������������������������� ����� ����� nor does advertising in this publication ������������������������������� Anna Maleta ����� ����� constitute endorsement by the Senior Times, In Memory of Husband, or the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency ������������������������������� on Aging, Inc. Michael J. Maleta ���������������������������������������������������������� Editorial and advertising copy cannot be ���������������������������� reproduced without prior permission from the ������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������� Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on ������������������������Senior Dominick Don Ritz ������������������������������������������ Aging, Inc. In Memory of Mother, The project is funded, in part , by the Times�����������������������- Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Rose Ritz ��������������������������������� Donation and New Subscriber Coupon southwestern pennsylvania �����������������������������- In Memory of Father, area agency on aging, inc. ����������������������������- Make your donation payable to: SWPAAA ��������������� John Ritz Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. ������������������������������ �������� 888-300-2704 OR 724-489-8080 Senior Times FAX No. 724-483-9360 ����������������������������� �������������������� In Memory of Brother, 305 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi PA 15022-1607 724-430-4603 ������������������������������ William Ritz ������������������� �������������������������������� AMOUNT OF DONATION 724-852-1510 ����������������������� ����������������������������� In Memory of Brother, 724-228-7080 of the Senior Times. John Ritz, Jr. Name______SUBSCRIPTION Address______The Senior Times is a monthly publication Robbie Spaziani designed to bring you news about the people DONORS ______Zip______you know and those you would like to meet, Dorothy L. Barton In Memory of May we print your name as a donor? ____Yes ____No activities you enjoy, and information on services Ethel Danilchak available to you. William Gould Are you a new subscriber? ____Yes ____No If you would like to receive this paper, at Helen Henderson ������������������������������������������������������� no charge, send your name and address to: John E. Lemmon Cora Straight Senior Times In Memory of Father, ��������������������������������������������������������� Southwestern Pennsylvania Mildred E. Smith Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Kenneth Straight ������������������������������������������������������� 305 Chamber Plaza Number ______��������� Charleroi, PA 15022-1607 In Memory of Mother, Circulation 36,000 households Fannie Straight ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ���������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������� May 2012 Senior Times Page 3

adno=5247537 Page 4 May 2012 Senior Times “Seniors Moving Mountains” The cover photo of Paul from Fayette, Greene or Wash- Although pre-registration ���������������������������� lunch, and maybe dinner, at any Pericho and Nina Gratson of ington County you are eligible ��������������������������������� remote radio broadcast, spon- of the several food vendors in Connellsville, expresses what to register for the Olympic-style only event that requires pre- sored by United Bank, at the the school’s cafeteria. older adults do everyday. They competitions. You are also eli- ���������������������������������� Senior Games. Joining Southwestern PA effect change; they inspire; they gible if you live outside of the registration forms may be picked You might win one of sev- Area Agency on Aging, Inc., “move mountains.” Paul and counties, but you are 50 plus up at senior centers in Fayette, eral prizes provided by vendors (AAA) in sponsoring this year’s Nina are active members of the and a member of a senior center Greene and Washington Coun- at the health fair or you might Senior Games are Albert Gall- Connellsville Senior Tigers. within the three counties. ties. You may also pre-register be handed one of the winning atin Human Services, Con- Both volunteers recently painted The public is invited and by contacting the administrative Pennsylvania Lottery Associa- nellsville Area Senior Tigers, and repaired the benches at the there is no admission fee to ���������������������������� tion scratch-off tickets given to Crosskeys Human Services, center’s bocce court to make the attend the Senior Games. The ������������������������������ spectators and participants. In and Fayette County Community seating comfortable for members Opening Ceremonies and Parade or by downloading registration addition, the Lottery is donating Action Agency, Inc. Major cor- practicing for the Senior Games ���������������������������������� forms and rules online at www. ������������������������������� porate sponsors include High- competition. Another member the school stadium. Senior cen- swpa-aaa.org. scratch-off pleasure. mark Blue Cross Blue Shield, of Connellsville Senior Tigers, ters and senior organizations are Whether you compete or PrimeTime Health Fair ven- Range Resources, Consol En- Sandy McGill, is responsible invited to take part in the parade whether you are at the Games dors will be offering informa- ergy, HealthAmerica Advantra, for the winning slogan and logo during the opening ceremonies. as a spectator, your day will be tion, health screenings and gifts and SeniorLIFE.� design for the Senior Games. Parade units and banners will be ���������������������������������� to individuals visiting their The slogan for the 2012 Se- ������������������������������� such as a PrimeTime Health tables. nior Games, “Seniors Moving second place awards for senior Fair, a Senior Variety Show, Check out the crafts, Super Mountains,” heralds the strength centers and first and second Super Bingo, and food and craft Bingo in the school library, and that seniors have for competing place awards for satellite centers booths. entertainment in the auditorium, ������������������������������ and senior organizations. Maybe you will be inter- before or after taking a break for around them and it highlights There are eleven compe- the surrounding Uniontown titions events including the Still time to nominate... mountains. 50-yard dash, basketball toss, You really don’t have to bocce, casting, horseshoes, 2012 AAA Humanitarian Award move a mountain to be a part of ������������������������������- Do you know a volunteer personal commitment and active �������������������������������� the Senior Games on Wednes- board, stationary bike, football who embodies the qualities of participation in efforts to initiate listed on page 2 of this publica- day, June 20, at Albert Gallatin and softball throws. Competi- a humanitarian? Is that volun- social change among the elderly tion, or by calling the corporate ��������������������������� tions continue throughout the teer 50 years-of-age or older, and to enhance the wellbeing of ����������������������������- Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401. If ��������������������������������� residing in Fayette, Greene or the older adult population. sion 4433. You may also down- you are 50 years of age or older, Gold, silver and bronze med- Washington Counties? There is All nominees will be rec- load a nomination form online at als are awarded to the winners at still time to recognize that vol- ognized at the Senior Games www.swpa-aaa.org. FREE DELIVERY the Senior Games. unteer by nominating him or her Victory Celebration and Awards The completed forms must PRESCRIPTION for the Southwestern PA Area Banquet, where the individual be received by Johnetta Dinio, PICK-UP WINDOW Agency on Aging Humanitar- selected will be presented with Southwestern PA Area Agency We match any competitor’s price. ian Award—no later than May the Humanitarian Award. on Aging, Inc., 305 Chamber WeMedicineaccept all insurance Stop plans. Shingles Vaccinations available. 21, 2012. Nomination forms are avail- Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022, by The award recognizes one able at your local senior center, May 21.� Sharps outstanding volunteer for their through the Senior Action Coun- Sharps Furniture Store, Inc. Save the dates May 3 �� ����� ����� ������ Room, First Floor, Waynesburg June 20 -� ����� ����� ������� Opportunities – 10 a.m. May 22 - Senior Golf Tournament Games Opening Ceremonies and W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y ����������������������������������� Parade of Athletes followed by Commissioners’ Older shot-gun start Chippewa Golf competitions at Albert Gallatin Downsizing? Americans Month Proclamation, ������������������������� ������������������������� Furniture Too Large? Courthouse Square, Rooms Bentleyville Township Drive, Uniontown Sharp’s Can Help! 103-104, 100 West Beau Street, May 23 ����������������������� June 28 – Senior Games ...We have dinettes, recliners, sofas, Washington County Spelling Championship, Victory Celebration and Awards and more to fit those small spaces. May 17 – 10 a.m. Greene Courthouse Square, Rooms Banquet, 4 p.m. Doors Open 609 NATIONAL PIKE EAST 360 Washington Rd., Route19 County Commissioners’ Older 103-104, 100 West Beau Street, – 5 p.m. Dinner, Summit Inn BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417 adno=5247475 Washington, PA 15301 47532 Americans Month Proclamation, Washington Resort, Farmington 724-785-7900 724-225-4160 adno=52 �������������������������������� May 2012 Senior Times Page 5

Mother joined the Navy Monongahela Valley Hospital there. My mother recalls that was the tremors. One minute everywhere she and her fellow everything was peaceful; the offers free skin cancer screenings Waves went they marched. They ������������������������������ We’re all eager to be out- munity Center���������������� marched to the mess hall. They off the shelves. She never did doors soaking up the sunshine �������������������������������� marched to class. They marched get used to them. but it’s also a good time to �������������������������������� for physical training. One day one of her fel- ������������������������������ MVH’s Dermatologist Paul After basic training my low Waves casually mentioned affected our skin. According to J. Ruschak, M.D., along with mother and some of the other that she was treating a young the National Cancer Institute, staff from MVH’s walk-in graduates were sent to San Di- Coast Guardsman who was just each year, about one million health care site Healthy Direc- ego, California, via train. All in brought in. Evidently, the cutter Americans develop skin can- tions at Giant Eagle, will screen all, my mother would take four he was serving on was hit by a cer, the most common type of for all types of skin cancer. The train rides across the country big wave and he lost his bal- cancer in the U.S. staff will also provide informa- while serving. Each ride was an ance, had a bad fall, and broke Monongahela Valley Hospi- tion on preventing skin cancer �������������������������������� his foot. The Wave mentioned tal’s medical staff will provide and on treatment options. that she most remembers. The him to my mother because they free skin cancer screenings For more information on by Henry Gribbin Waves were kept together, and had something in common. He ���������������������������� skin cancer, visit www.cancer. My mother, the former Ange- when they would reach a sta- was from Pittsburgh. My mother 3 p.m. at the Finleyville Com- gov/cancertopics/types/skin. line Krotec, served in the United tion they would march en mass and the Coast Guardsman were States Navy during World War to the Howard Johnson’s so introduced, and they hit it off AARP Driving Safety Programs set ll. She was in the W.A.V.E.S. they could eat. When they were and they would attend movies The American Association of Cameron Wellness Center, (Women Accepted for Volunteer done they would march back together on the hospital cam- Retired Persons (AARP) is of- ������������������������ Emergency Service), and she to the train. She remembers the pus. But eventually he was dis- fering Driving Safety Programs Peters Twp. Park and Recre- ����������������������������� servicemen leaning out of the charged, and my mother thought for motorists age 50 and older. ����������������������������� ������������� windows and tossing fruit at she would never see him again. Completion of the program Center on the Hill, Belle Vernon, There were several reasons them to catch their attention. A Finally, the war ended. My qualifies participants—with ������������ for my mother to enlist in the quick smile and a kind gesture mother was discharged from good driving records—for an Mon Valley Hospital, Mononga- service. Patriotism was one from the Waves seemed to give �������������������������������� auto insurance discount of at ������������������ reason. She had two brothers the soldiers the courage to face When she came back home to ����������������������������������� Center in the Woods, Browns- in the service, and she wanted what was ahead for them. Pittsburgh, she started work- The two-day beginners class ������������������� to do her part. She, like many In San Diego my mother ing at Kaufmann’s Department includes instruction of four- ��������������������������� young people, was also looking received her specialized training Store. After work one day, she hours each. Class size is lim- �������� for a sense of adventure. But in Physio-Therapy at the San was waiting at a street corner ited. Refresher courses are also ���������������������������� one other reason was that she Diego Naval Hospital. After her in downtown Pittsburgh for the offered. Check the following ���� just went through a nasty break training was complete, she was light to change. She felt a tap on �������������������������������� For information on promo- up with her boyfriend. He lived stationed at the U.S. Naval Hos- her shoulder. When she turned ������������������������ tions for teachers and veterans in the neighborhood and she pital in Long Beach, California. around, she saw it was the young �������������� ��������������������� wanted distance from him. For My mother loved Southern Coast Guardsman that she had whatever reasons, on a cold California. She loved the sun, met in Long Beach. Well, one winter’s morning she left for she loved the ocean and she thing led to another and she her lunch break at The Medical loved the good friends that she married Henry Gribbin on New Building where she worked as a made. Some of these friendships ��������������������������������� medical secretary in the Oakland remained for many years. likes to say, “This Wave met her Humbert Lane section of Pittsburgh, and she The one thing she did not husband because of a wave.”� joined the Navy. like about Southern California She did get her distance ������������������������������ she knew it, she was on a train “FREE” ���������������������������� Davies York. Hunter College owned STATE INSPECTION ��������������������������������� Good for a full year, Any Make or Model April 2012 thru March 2013 (With this coupon) U.S. Navy leased and used for 430 246 o=5

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7 to change. In its continuing �����������������������������- 4 2 5 Hospice Services = ������������������������������� ty Area Agency on Aging and ������������������������������ adno �������������������������������� Southwestern PA Area Agency ������������������������������� �������������������������� �����������������������������- increasing access to community HOME HEALTH ���������������������������� ����������������������������� ��������������������������������� Western Pennsylvania Com- �������������������������������- ����������������������������� HOSPICE munity Care Transitions Pro- ������������������������������� ��������������������������������� gram (WPA CCTP)���������� ������������������������������ �������������������������������� joining 29 other organizations in �����������������������������- ������������������������������- ��������������������������������� ����������������������������� �������������������������������� ViaQuestHomeHealth.com l ViaQuestHospice.com Community Care Transitions �������������������������������� �������.� May 2012 Senior Times ������

���������������������������������������� Veterans ��������������� ���������������������- �������������� ������������������������������ ������������������������� Information Day ���������������������������������� ���������������������������� ��������� ��������������������������������� ����������������������������- ������������������������ ����������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ��������������������������- ��������������������������� ��������������������������� western PA Area Agency on ��������������������������� ����� ��� ���� ������� ��� ���� ��������������������������� �������������������������������� ������ ���� ������� ������ ��������������������������������� ����������������������������- ������ �������� ��� �������� �������������������������������� ������������������������������ ��������������������������� �������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ������ ���������� �������� institute change within senior ������������������������������� ������������ ������ ���� ������������������������������ ������������������������������ Zacharia & Brown, P.C., (left to right) David Brecht, Betty Lou Zelenko, Norman Smith, ������������������������������- �������������������������� ����� ������ ���������������� Rennie Cohen, and Nancy Piencosky were among a number of ����������������������������� ����������������������������- ��������� ����� ��� ���� ���� teams brainstorming to identify the “formative years” of the ������������������������������- �����������������������������- & Attendance Program Baby Boomer Generation. ��������������������������������� ������������������� ���� ���������� �������� ������������������������������ ���� �������� ���� �������� ���������� ����������� �� ���������������������� ���������� ��������� ����� Ah, summer! Whether ���������������������������� ����������������������������� ��������� �������� ������ �������������������������������� ������������������������������ ������������������� ��������� � ���� ������� ��������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ����������������������� Memorial Day ���������� ��� �������� ������������������������������� ������������������������������� ������������������������������ ��������� ��� ����� ���������� ����������������������������� ������������������������������ swim or sweat. May 28, 2012 ��������������������������� ������������������������������- if you notice: ���������������������������- �������� ��� ��������� ����������������������������������- �����������������������- �������������������������������� ���� ���� �������� ���������� �������������������������������� ���������������������������� ��������������������������������� �������� ��� ��������� ��������������������������������� ������������������������������ shirts. ���� ����� �������� ��� ��� �������������������������������� �������������������������� �������������������������������� ������ �������� �������� ������������������������������� �������������������������������� ���������������������������- �������� ���� ���������� ������������������������������ ������������������������������� ������������������������������ �������������������������� damage. Years under the sun ����������������������������� �������������������������������� ������������������. ������������������������������� �������������������������������� to come. ������������������������������ D = Diameter. Any growth ���� ����� ������������ ������������������������������� ����������������������������� ��� ����� ���� �������� ������ ������������������������������ �������������������������� ���������������������������� WASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSING ����������������������������� ��������������������������� ���������������������� AUTHORITY ������������������������������� ������������������������������� —Source National Insti- Apartments for Residents aged 50 and over or disabled ���������������������������� ������������������������������� tute on Aging “Skin Care and (age 62 for John Lignelli Manor). ������������������������������- ��������������������������������� Aging”� Choice of Rental Payment: 30% of Family income or Flat Rent. ����������������������������� ����������������� http://www.nia.nih.gov/ Rent includes Heat, Water, Sewage, Hot Water, and Appliances. ��������������� ������������������������������� ������������������������������ Health Information/Publica- Bentley Tower, Bentleyville ���������������������������� ������������������������������ tions/skin htm . California Manor, California ��������������������������� ������������ ������������������������������� ������������������������������ John Lignelli Manor, New Eagle ������������������������������ ������������������������������ Nathan Goff, Jr. Apartments, North Charleroi

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The Fayette County Brain retired speech Games, featuring the annual p a t h o l o g i s t . Spelling Championship, P r o n o u n c e r were held April 20 at the was Dr. Evelyn ������������������������������ Hovanec, retired Senior Center in Dawson. P e n n s y l v a n i a ������ ����� ����������� State University Brownsville, Center on p r o f e s s o r . the Hill, Connellsville, The spelling Masontown, Republic, competition went ����������� ���� ���� ������� eight rounds with Action Council of Fayette words such as County competed in a number “concomitant,” Pictured (l to r) after the Fayette County Spelling Championship are judges Constance Kik- of word games. The scores “zigzaggedness,” ta and Nikki Dantzler; Center on the Hill Senior Center Specialist Pat Beneccio, Spelling Champi- of each team were tallied and “lugubrious.” on Enid Gantner, Center on the Hill; Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging Fayette County Supervi- to determine the winner. Enid Gantner, ���� ���������� ��������� ��������� ���������� ������ ������ ����������� ���� ����������� ���� ������� �������� The county Spelling r e p r e s e n t i n g Championship, with 19 Center on the Hill, “of business subjects” at the contestants, followed the Belle Vernon, was former Douglas School of Brain Games. Competitors ���� ����� ��������� Business in Monessen. “I included Yvonne Galasso, C h a m p i o n told Pat (Beneccio, senior Sandy McGill, Nina Gratson, after spelling center specialist) ‘I am going Ruth Herilla, Beverly Keill, “ s u p p l i c a t e , ” to try it.’ I really enjoyed Elsie Ahlgren, Patti Dawson, correctly when it. And, everyone on our Enid Gantner, Dolly Wright, Runner-up, Paula team, “Kool Katz on the Sharon Hill, Laverne Hart, representing Hill,” is glad that we also Christner, Barb Rozycki, B r o w n f i e l d , ����� ��� ����� ��� ���� ������ Ellen Gency, Gene Knox, m i s s p e l l e d Games.” Congratulations Wilda Keffer, Paula Hart, “woebegone.” to Spelling Champion Enid Mary Free, David Free and ����������������� Gantner, to Runner-up Center on the Hill’s “Kool Katz” emerge winners of the 2012 Fayette County time in a spelling Paula Hart, and to Center Betty Ford. Judges were ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Nikki Dantzler, attorney, ������������������������������������������������������ bee,” said Enid ��� ���� ������ ���� ����������� and Constance Kikta, Gantner, a former winners of this year’s Fayette teacher, primarily County Brain Games.� Brain Games Make Non-Medical In-Home Care You Think & Smile “Because We Care For You” ��������������������������� it last; boys never had it; girls have it but once; Miss Polly had it twice in the same place, but when she married Peter Jones she never had it again. What is it? Our friendly caregivers are fully bonded and insured. Let us help you with personal care, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, Answer: The letter L. and medication reminders. Can you read the following? 724-430-2444 Yy u r yy u b I c u r yy 4 me. 160 West South Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 Answer: Too wise you are, too www.yourcomfortingcare.com wise you be, I see you are too adno=5247593 wise for me. May 2012 Senior Times Page 9 May PrimeTime Health Schedule McCullough receives MIPPA Award for Exceptional Achievement FAYETTE COUNTY May 24, 10:30 a.m. Tue, 9:30 a.m. Get Smart about Antibiotics! Your Thoughts Thu, 10:30 a.m. Terry McCullough, Mountain Citizens Act. Grp. Donora Sr. Ctr. Cross Creek Sr. Ctr. Southwestern PA Area May 17, 11:30 a.m. May 21, 11 a.m. Tue/Thu, 10:30 a.m. Agency on Aging AP- Normalville Sr. Mtn. Lions Riverside Place McGuffey Sr. Ctr. PRISE Coordinator, is May 16, 11:30 a.m. May 9, 11 a.m. Mon/Fri, 10:40 a.m. pictured with Darlene Pt. Marion Golden Pointers Blood Pressures – Thomas Campbell Sr. Ctr. Sampson, Department May 22, 11 a.m. Brownsville Pharmacy Mon/Fri, 3 p.m. of Aging Statewide AP- Let’s Reminisce (Includes Health Washington Arbors Apts. PRISE Coordinator. Ms. Connellsville Sr. Ctr. Information) Sun, 5 p.m. Sampson presented the May 15, 10:30 a.m. Center in the Woods Wed, 2 p.m. 2011 Medicare Improve- Uniontown Adult Rec. Ctr. May 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Includes Blood Pressure ments for Patients and May 7, 10:45 a.m. Blood Pressures - Amedisys Screening Providers Act Award Your Thoughts Center in the Woods Note: Schedule is subject to (MIPPA) for Exception- Masontown Sr. Ctr. May 8, 17 and 22, 11 a.m. change. Please contact your al Achievement to Ms. May 8, 11 a.m. Center on the Hill senior center for current plans. McCullough for com- ����������������������� May 10, 11:30 a.m. pleting 671% of the 2011 Masontown Sr. Ctr. Hearing Screening MIPPA goal for Fayette, Mon/Wed, 9 – 10 a.m. (Dr. Angelelli by appt.) Congratulations! Greene and Washington GREENE COUNTY Center in the Woods Counties. Get Smart About Antibiotics May 16, 2 p.m. West Greene Satellite ����������������������� May 17, 10:45 a.m. Center in the Woods �������������������� Tues/Thur, 11 a.m. Updates Perryopolis Sr. Ctr. Carmichaels Act. Ctr. Mon/Thur, 10 a.m. May 22, 10:15 a.m. WASHINGTON COUNTY Waynesburg Com. Ctr. Healthy Steps for Older May 24, 10:45 a.m. Adults Workshops Greene County Registration Required Transportation Updates Canonsburg Sr. Ctr. Bobtown Satellite May 8, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 22, 11 a.m. �������������������� Greene County Veteran’s Updates Affairs Bellmead Apts. Bobtown Satellite May 15, 2:30 p.m. May 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bentleyville Sr. Ctr. Jefferson Satellite May 10, 10:15 a.m. May 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Beth Center Sr. Ctr. ����������������������� May 9, 10:30 a.m. Eldercare Burgettstown Sr. Ctr. Daily May 10, 12:05 p.m. Carmichaels Act. Ctr. Canon House Apts. Tue/Thu, 9:30-10:45 a.m. May 22, 1 p.m. Jefferson Satellite Cross Creek Sr. Ctr. Tue/Thu, 9-10 a.m. May 30, 12 p.m. Waynesburg Com. Ctr. *Thomas Campbell Sr. Ctr. Tue/Thu, 8:30-9:15 a.m. May 15, 1 p.m. ��������������������� Washington Arbors

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Fayette County Commissioners proclaim Serving wounded warriors and May Older Americans Month the survivors of our fallen heroes By Nicholas Tichnell Appreciation Month? Even Social Security District more reason to let members Manager in Rostraver, PA of our military know how It’s an American tradi- much we value what they do tion to pay tribute to the men for us and our nation. and women of the Armed To learn more about the Forces each Memorial Day ���������������������������� — especially honoring those those who have served in the who have made the ultimate military, read the publication, sacrifice while serving our “Military Service and Social country. Security.” You can find it If you are a military online at www.socialsecu- service member who was rity.gov/pubs/10017.html, wounded and needs to ap- or send an email to OPI. ply for disability benefits, [email protected], or call it’s important to know that us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY you will receive expedited 1-800-325-0778) to ask for a processing. Our wounded free copy to be mailed to you. warriors initiative is for mili- Memorial Day also is a tary service members who good time to remind families become disabled while on of fallen military heroes that Fayette County Commissioners gave their proclamation of May as Older Americans active duty on or after Oc- Social Security may be able Month at their April 17 meeting. Recognizing that Fayette County includes 33,656 tober 1, 2001, regardless of to pay survivors benefits. citizens age 60 and older, the Commissioners offered their commitment to help all where the disability occurs. If the person you depended individuals maintain their health and independence in later life. The Commissioners Depending on the situation, on for income has died, you further highlighted the role older adults have as they enrich the lives of family, friends some family members of should apply for survivors and neighbors by sharing knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the history of their military personnel, includ- �������������������������� communities. Pictured left to right, after the proclamation, are Southwestern PA Area ing dependent children and, Social Security survivors Agency on Aging (AAA) Fayette County Supervisor Gwendolyn Ridgley, Commissioner in some cases, spouses, may �������������������������- Vince Zapotosky, Chairman; Carolyn Capozza, Commissioner Appointee to the AAA ���������������������������� rity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm. Advisory Council; Commissioner Al Ambrosini and Commissioner Angela M. Zimmerlink. Learn more about it at www. The men and women of socialsecurity.gov/wounded- the Armed Forces serve us warriors. each and every day. At Social On Ethics & Life Did you know that May Security, we’re here to serve TOM & JERRY’S Remember: Always take also is National Military them too.� HOME MEDICAL SERVICE the high road. It will be Tom & Jerry’s much less crowded.

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www.tjscrubsanduniforms.com a ELDER LAW - ONE CALL 724-745-4030 Do Yo ? Q: Why do I care if gas beneath my land is wet or dry? A: Wet gas is now more marketable due to its many and varied non-domestic uses; the demand for dry gas (as used in your home) is now low due to Roger J. Gaydos current higher temperatures in North America. Attorney • OIL/G LEA NG • E RNEY CONTRACTS REAL ESTATE [email protected] www.gaydoslegal.com adno=5247424 Page 12 May 2012 Senior Times �������������������� Initiative to Maximize Funding Over 1 million Americans about their sexual history and by the Pennsylvania Lottery are living with HIV and the num- �������������������������������� Governor Tom Corbett an- ����������������������������� �������������������������������� ber is growing. According to the with their doctors at all. 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of the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County for a three year demonstration pperiod.eriod. a May 2012 Senior Times Page 13 Senior Community Center Notes FAYETTE COUNTY us… On March 23, Crosskeys We had our St. Patrick’s Day Belle Vernon, PA 15012 tree leaves are available for 50¢ BROWNFIELD Human Services Executive Di- Party and everyone had a great 724-930-8512 each. Please remember a veteran 291 Banning Road rector Sister James Ann and time. As Dave Dahl began to -Pat Beneccio ������������������������������� Dawson, PA 15428 Senior Service Director LuAnn sing, the smiles started to appear. … Spring has sprung! It’s time freedom… Roxi’s Beauty Salon 724-529-2530 McDonald, Vicki Pennington As couples got up to dance, ev- to see new people join us for is open on Thursdays and Fridays -Loretta Newell and Georgetta Frye attended the eryone cheered them on. Several our regular activities and spe- by appointment. Call Roxi at … Our activities are as follows: ����������������������������������� ladies were line dancing and it cial events as we continue to 724-812-2560 to schedule a re- Wednesday – cards at 8 a.m., center training entitled, “Tools of was very enjoyable to see them grow… On May 1, we danced freshing new look for Spring… dartball at 10 a.m. and lunch at the Trade,” designed for senior having such a good time. It was to the sound of the Jerry Bor- Have a safe holiday weekend. 12 p.m. We hold our business center leaders… On March 29, a great to see everyone enjoying rello Band… On May 3, a Take care… ������������������������������ Healthy Steps for Older Adults each other’s company!… We are Healthy Steps for Older Adults CONNELLSVILLE of the month. We enjoy an SPHS workshop was held at the Center. happy to welcome new members: Workshop was held at the Mon 100 E. Fayette Street Aging Services catered lunch We had our largest attendance Anna Vance, Barbara Whit- Valley YMCA… On May 4, an Connellsville, PA 15425 on the first, second and third ever for this helpful and interest- taker, Donald Taylor, Patricia AARP sponsored Driver Safety 724-626-1515 Wednesday of the month and we ing workshop… Happy belated Overly, Mary Murdock and Refresher Course was held at the -Sandy McGill have a covered dish lunch on the April birthdays to LuAnn Mc- Wayne Etling. We always en- Center… On May 10, staff from … Summer is on the way and we fourth Wednesday… We play Donald and Marie Pierro… We joy having more people join the Representative Pete Daley’s of- are looking forward to the Senior dartball on Thursday at 7 p.m. are sponsoring a spaghetti dinner Center. If you are interested in ������������������������������� Games! We wish all participants Please join us… We are mak- on Tuesday, May 15, at Hugo’s joining or have questions, please Rent Rebate Applications from the best of luck and extend an ing plans for our Mother’s Day Restaurant from 4 to 7 p.m. Or- call the Center… A rummage sale 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Amedisys invitation to our fellow seniors luncheon. Everyone is welcome. ders can be placed by calling the is held on Mondays, Wednesdays Home Health Care will conduct from other centers, satellites For more information call Emma Center at 724-785-6180, ext. 11 and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 blood pressure readings at 11:30 or senior organizations, to stop Jane Davis at 724-524-2530 or or 12. Cost is $7 per person… a.m. We have something for a.m. The Belle Fayette Golden in and practice for the Games 724-524-2930… We will be plan- Our thanks and appreciation to everyone… Blood pressure read- Agers will meet after lunch… On with us… On Mondays, Sil- ning more trips; however, now Julia Frazier, who has been ������������������������������� May 12, a Flea Market and Bake verSneakers exercises begin at we are getting ready for Senior an active member of our center, Thursday of the month from 10 Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and cards are played Games!... Happy May birthdays since 1984. Julie is very dedi- to 11: 30 a.m. by Fayette EMS; 1 p.m… On May 15, Center on after lunch… On Tuesdays and to Ken Ansell, Louise Cochran, cated, has volunteered for many every second Tuesday from 10 the Hill is proud to host the Mon Thursdays, we enjoy Wii bowl- Emma Jane Davis, Alice Nis- years and has delivered meals to 11:30 a.m. by Albert Gallatin Valley District 500 Bid Card ing, dart baseball and horseshoes. wonger, Charles Niswonger, to our home bound at Mulligan Home Care/Amedisys; and every Tournament… On May 18, join Bingo, open to the public, is Don Porter, Doris Waters, Manor. It takes a special person third Thursday from 10 to 11:30 us as we travel along via video played in the afternoons… On Fanchon Pringle and Bernice to be so dedicated. We are so a.m. by Alice McCoy… Bingo is on big screen to Mexico. Wear Wednesdays and Fridays, we Molek… Happy Mother’s Day! grateful for her. May God bless played every Wednesday. Early your sombrero and come enjoy play shuffleboard and Rum- BROWNSVILLE Julie with many more years of Bird is at 12:45 p.m. and regular Mexican food!... On May 25, mikub…In between all of these CROSSKEYS good health and volunteering… bingo begins at 1 p.m. Food is please join us for a Memorial ��������������������������������� 302 Shaffner Ave BULLSKIN available from the kitchen… Our Day Recognition Program with musical entertainment, holiday Brownsville, PA 15417 52 Medsger Road lunches are at 11:30 a.m. every Gateway Hospice. Memorial parties, free bingo sponsored by 724-785-6180 Connellsville, PA 15425 Monday and Thursday and every -Alice Atzeni 724-887-0655 second Tuesday… Be sure to … We had a very successful -Sandy Shipley come and enjoy the fun… hoagie fundraiser sale. Thank … Spring and the tulips came CENTER ON THE HILL you to everyone who supported early due to the nice weather… 100 Summit Road “THE FACILITY OF CHOICE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY” golden Golden Living living center - South Hills CONGRATULATIONS to all the staff at Golden Living South Hills for a deficiency free survey from the Department of Health. 4

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Amber House (on Fridays), the a prayer and the singing of “God Happy Easter… winner with the highest score re- Ken Fike, Alice Hager, Helen Bargain Boutique (formerly Ike’s Bless America.” Our guests were MASONTOWN ceived a special prize!... On April Maust, Landis Livengood and Flea Market) and our Site Council Gwendolyn Ridgley, SWPA 22 S. Main Street 20, the Fayette County Brain Wade Fike, who at 96 is our meetings. Some members play Area Agency on Aging Fayette Masontown, PA 15461 Games were held at the Brown- oldest attending member. Lois pool daily… The April Apprecia- County Supervisor, and Leslie 724-583-7822 �������������������������������� Mattay decorated the birthday tion Award was presented to Ike Wright, SWPA Area Agency on -Clara Delaney held an Opening Day Baseball table… On March 8, Virginia Bontrager for being such an as- Aging PrimeTime Health Coordi- … March came in like a lamb! Celebration with free bingo!... Newton presented an informative set to our center… On April 13, nator, who presented a program Perfect weather to visit the Center Upcoming events include: May program about the health of our State Representative Deberah entitled, “Get Smart About An- and enjoy a delicious noon lunch 4, new exercise classes begin; teeth and after the presentation Kula sponsored a senior driving tibiotics.” The Secretary’s and among friends old and new and May 11, Mother’s Day Program conducted a question and answer workshop at the Center… Every Treasurer’s reports were read and take advantage of all of the great and Luncheon, 10:30 a.m.; May session. She also brought along year, the Morrell Volunteer Fire accepted. Bob shared a funny activities… The Wii competi- 17, annual Older Americans Lun- a great display… Our board Department and the Connells- story on answering machine tions continued through March cheon at the Uniontown Adult meeting was held with the fol- ville Senior Center join forces messages. A delicious dinner was with 16 members participating Recreation Center, 11 a.m.; May �������������������������Delores and sponsor, “A Night at the served by our great kitchen staff. and competing for the “World’s 25, Memorial Day Program and Ferguson, President; James Races” fundraiser. This year was Welcome back Joe and Rea. Greatest Bowler” title. The win- Indoor Picnic; and May 30, Me- ‘Sonny’ Glisan, vice-president; no exception and the event was March birthdays and anniversa- ner will be announced in the morial Day Program with enter- Traci Hixon, treasurer; Shirley very successful!... On April 25, ries were recognized. Bonnie next issue. Thanks to all who tainment by Dave Townsend… Schumm and Pat Lin, represen- a Healthy Steps for Older Adults Raygor reported on get-well and took part in this fun event… We There are numerous volunteer tatives to the Fayette Advisory workshop was held at the Cen- sympathy cards which were sent enjoyed a wonderful St. Patrick’s positions available at the Center. Council on Aging, which meets ter… Leslie Wright, SWPA Area to members… Please call Joe Day Program with readings by Please consider taking one. If every two months; and Eleanor Agency on Aging PrimeTime Eckman to register for lunch… Josephine Putila, Jenny Eb- interested, please talk to Kristin Burnworth, social secretary… Health Coordinator, presented Friends are always welcome… ner, Betty Colebank ((whowho aalsolso Dunham, center director, or On March 15, members were information on arthritis, which FAIRCHANCE CENTER baked the delicious cookies we Michelle Patterson, secretary… entertained with a hilarious knee- we found very helpful… We’re IN THE BANK enjoyed) and Kay Navasky. Why not bring a friend to lunch slappin’ comedy show, “Hill Billy moving mountains!... 63 West Church Street Lisa Schubert called bingo and this month? Great lunches are Band.” The list of characters EVERSON Fairchance, PA 15436 many great prizes were award- offered each day. Don‘t forget included: Maxine Anderson as Everson VFW Graff Street 724-564-0600 ed. A big thank you to Carrie the Community Breakfast from Minnie Pearl and our Emcee; Everson, PA 15631 -Janet Provance Hotsinpiller for coordinating the 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. On Faye Bettencourt, on the jug; -Katherine L. Taylor … Congratulations to Darla festive event!... A big thank you Thursdays, alternative $4 carry- Terri Brachna, on the bass … On March 21, Everson Senior Swenglish, the winner of the to Esther Diamond for offering out lunches are available… Hope ���������������������������������� Citizens met at the Everson VFW. $500 gas card!... Plans are being free tax services at the Center to see you soon!... Bob Davis, on guitar and vocals; President Joe Eckman called ������������������������������ through the VITA program this MOUNTAIN CITIZENS Sonny Glisan, on guitar; Lois the meeting to order. Chaplain basket soon. Tickets will be $1 year… On April 4, we held our Box 105 Mattay, on the drums (large Bob Harshman led members in each. More information to fol- Easter Celebration and a success- Farmington, PA 15437 pan with wooden spoon); John reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, low… Hope everyone had a ful Easter Bake Sale fundraiser… 724-329-4260 McGuire, on guitar; and Char- On April 11 and 18, we played -Eleanor Burnworth lene Wineman, operating the balloon darts – our favorite!... … Spring has arrived in all of karaoke machine. Everyone is ATTENTION SENIORS! On April 12, Leslie Wright, its glory!... On March 7, several looking forward to another great SWPA Area Agency on Aging members enjoyed a shopping trip production in the near future… PrimeTime Health Coordinator, to Uniontown Mall and surround- Blood pressure readings were ThomasTh Campbellomas Campbell conducted the Healthy Steps for ing stores, along with lunch at the conducted by Tammy Angelo, Apartments and Older Adults Fall Risk Reduction Golden Corral and dessert at the from Amedisys… We welcomed workshop… On April 17, we held Dairy Queen… March birthdays John and Betty Connor, visiting Thomas Campbell North a Wii Bowling Marathon. The were celebrated by Bob Davis, from … Thanks to Studio Units Faye Bettencourt and Glenna Savage for the Easter decora- Efficiency Units adno=5247561 Thorpe’s Personal Care LLC 400 Fourth Street • N. Charleroi, PA 15022 tions… On March 21, a trip to 1 Bedroom Units Thorpes the Memorial Chapel in Somerset 2 Bedroom Units was enjoyed by Eleanor Burn- Utilities Included 724-483-5818 worth Dorothy Durschlag, Lois On Site Resident Services Fax 724-483-5820 Mattay, Helen Maust, Minnie Elevator Buildings Mitchell, Susie Myers, Shirley On Site Laundry and Mini Store “Our Care Schumm and our driver, Maxine Section 8 Vouchers Accepted Anderson. Lois Fitzpatrick 724-225-2290 or 724-228-2855 Touches Lives” adno=5251842 met the group for lunch at Eat

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‘n Park… Lora Thresher, from pressure readings are held on On March 15, we enjoyed a St. register receipts. We continue to good old rock ‘n roll. A grand Fayette County Community Ac- the second Wednesday of each Patrick’s Day Program. The high- ‘clip’ coupons and are looking time was had by all… Congratu- tion Agency, visited the Center month… light was Andrew “Pins” and for a source for mailing these lations to Norma Sherlock, our and served very tasty individuals SMITHFIELD COLONIALS Lillian Sedlock’s singing two coupons to our armed forces. If volunteer of the month… On portions of Tuna Quesadille… 14 Main Street Irish favorites, “When Irish Eyes anyone can help us, please call March 19, Brenda Collins, from Maxine Anderson baked and �������������������� are Smiling” and “My Wild Irish Phyllis at 724-569-4432… We Anova Home Health, presented donated a delicious Shamrock 724-569-2895 Rose.” Members joined in song, are excitedly gearing up for the a program on Diabetes… Larry ������������������������������� -Phyllis Smith spiritual renewal, toasts and Senior Games in Fayette County Blosser, from the Fayette County March 22, we were entertained … We hope that the nice weather competition for the table decora- at our own Albert Gallatin High Elections Bureau, visited the by the always welcomed Dave did not encourage anyone to plant tions… Members enjoy compet- School… We wish everyone a Center to show us how to use Townsend… On March 29, items in the garden too early!... ing for Connie’s �������������� blessed Easter… the County’s voting machines… Attorney Gary Frankhouser, ������������������������������ each Thursday… Shirley Baird UNIONTOWN We are now playing a progres- from Davis & Davis, spoke to us ������������������������������ keeps our bones moving with 137 N. Beeson Avenue ���������������������������������� about the importance of making with the Site Council meeting exercises at least twice monthly Uniontown, PA 15401 of bingo at the Center. Bernie end-of-life decisions… Many followed by our birthday cel- and we truly enjoy Joe’s Nickel 724-437-6050 Eagleson was our first lucky thanks once again to Sharon ebration. Happy belated March Bingo… The last Thursday of -Carol Myers winner… Please remember to Jenkins for making chocolate birthday greetings to Mary Ann each month is Fun Day. The Cen- … We welcome our newest pay your monthly dues… Easter eggs for the fundraiser sale David, Delbert Yutzy, Betty ter recently received a gift of a members Mary Stanish, James GREENE COUNTY ����������������������� Ross, Freda Metz and Martha Wii gaming system and members Hooper and Mary Jackson… CARMICHAELS POINT MARION Morrison who could be seen are enjoying learning the differ- Pacers of the month were Car- 100 Nemacolin Road Railroad Street wearing the “birthday crowns”… ent competitive games, such as loda (Gail) Miracle, 68 miles; Carmichaels, PA 15320 Point Marion, PA 15474 Reports were given by our trea- bowling. Our program commit- Sil Poli, 15 miles; and Carol 724-966-2290 724-725-3680 surer, Joan Gans, and our re- tee, Patty Smith, Shirley Baird, Myers, 2 miles… Happy belated -Mary Yoney -Elsie Ahlgren cording secretary, Jean Ken- Mary Ann Mrowca, and George March birthday wishes to Betty … On March 16, we had a St. ���������������������������- nedy… Debbie Byble, from Se- and Nila Rowe, continues to Durso, Bernard Eagleson, Ray Patrick’s Day Party. The Center ers and trees bloomed so early niorLIFE, visited the Center and exercise our mental ability with Finfrock, Darlene Goldsmith, was beautifully decorated with this year with the warmer tem- played bingo, awarding winners �������������������������������- Vera Jennings, Dorothy Kus- shamrocks and leprechauns. peratures… On March 6, our Site with many useful gifts… During fully these will help our members tron, Carloda (Gail) Miracle, Thanks to all who helped… On Council met and made plans to the second meeting of the month, to win the gold on April 20 at the Barbara Pasque, Dorothy Per- March 19, Jessica Pierce and have a yard sale fundraiser in the Patty Clemmer conducted blood Fayette County Brain Games at rine, Barbara Rose, Ruth Rose, Kathlyn Koctnz, Waynesburg near future… On March 13, we pressure screenings and Nila ������������������������������- Ted Shutoh, Joseph Simkonin University students, were at the held our birthday celebration and Rowe recorded the readings son… Table blessings for March and Dolly Mae Watson… On Center to talk about leg cramps… St. Patrick’s Day party. As usual, for members. Leslie Wright, were offered by Marilyn Miller, March 15, we had a large turnout On March 27, Patti Mounts, we enjoyed great entertainment SWPA Area Agency on Aging Arlene Linderman, Dorothy for our St. Patrick’s Day Party. SWPA Area Agency on Aging by Jim Howell, Vern Eberhart PrimeTime Health Coordinator, Hileman, Mary Ann Mrowca A disc jockey provided music PrimeTime Health Coordinator, Jr. and Vern Eberhart Sr… On presented a program entitled, and Karen Reckard… Food for dancing to the polka, electric presented a program entitled, April 3, we held our Easter Party “Get Smart about Antibiotics,” transportation was provided by slide, chicken dance and some “Exercise and Arthritis”… On and many showed up wearing and offered much information Mary Ann David, Bill Brown, their Easter bonnets!... to help keep us healthy… Mary Paul and Patty Ann Burchard TThehe WWaasshingtonhington CCountyounty HHealthealth CCenterenter REPUBLIC CROSSKEYS Ann David, Chinese Auction and Joe and Ann Hetz… We North & Fairgarden Streets chairperson, had a variety of collect canceled postage stamps Wash Co Health Republic, PA 15475 items available for our bidding for the Grange and we support • Short term rehabilitation 724-246-7740 fun. Proceeds from the auction our local Albert Gallatin School • Skilled Nursing Services -Johanna Swetz go toward our catered Christmas PTO by collecting Campbell’s • Specialty Alzheimer’s … On March 5, a representative dinner. Thanks, Mary Ann… labels and Shop ‘n Save cash and dementia Care from SeniorLIFE Uniontown was 724-223-71857 24- at the Center to play Bingo and 223 presented each member with a Mid Mon Valley Transit -71 gift… We welcome our newest 85 Call (724) 489.0880 and let the member, Claudia Pendergast of A 5 or 6 day-a-week therapy Republic… On May 7, the 500 Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority program designed to Card Fayette District Tournament provide service for your daily commute! optimize the level of each will be held at our center… On

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March 28, Mary Ann Chury, nated a delicious looking 3-layer High School on June 20. Get Here is wishing all the moms is gone, please consider taking a from Amedisys Hospice Care, ������������������������������������ ready, everyone!... The meeting and those who are mom-like, a young mother out for lunch and came with information on the Everyone was hoping to be the came to a close with many of beautiful Mother’s Day. Please to show her how special she is!... services their organization can one who’d take it home, but us sharing “new additions” to know how much you are loved The Nashville Trip scheduled for provide… If you are looking Lonnetta Pitcock wwasas thethe luckylucky our families. The smiles on the and appreciated. The world is a June 3 – 9 is at full capacity. We for a place to go or something winner. What a yummy way faces of those sharing the news better place with you in it!... are all looking forward to a good to do, remember that dances are to raise some money! Thanks, let us know how truly blessed WAYNESBURG time and doing a lot of sight see- held at the Center every Friday Sarah… We got our wheels in we are. Congratulations to all of 341 N. Richhill Street ing!... God Bless... night. Come and join our senior motion as we discussed the dan- you!... A donation in memory of Waynesburg, PA 15370 WASHINGTON COUNTY center, too. We have a lot of gers of letting strangers into our Vito Virgili will be made to his 724-627-6366 BETH CENTER activities and 4 new pieces of homes… We advocated via the church… We welcomed a visit by -Betty Grove PO Box 151, 316 Station St exercise equipment for use… AARP toll free phone number Janet Matteucci and her guest, … We settled into our beautiful Vestaburg, PA 15368 March birthday celebrants were to let our governor know that we George Mischer, who joined us new center with our new tables 724-377-0000 Janice Tekavec, James Se- did not agree with the inclusion for lunch. George won the 50/50 and chairs and bright spring -Elsie Pataski bek, Alice Campbell, John of the Aging Waiver Program in drawing and donated it to our green walls. We enjoy having a … On March 25, we held a very Bair, Shirley Huffman, Ronna Act 22. It is our hope to always group. Thanks for being with us ���������������������������������� successful Calendar Party at- Stewart, Virginia Wainwright, have the opportunity of stay at and for your generosity!... Thanks purpose room, quilter’s room and tended by 147 people. This was Anna Monica, Norman Hig- home and receive needed services also to Bill Wilson for the chips exercise room. Members are a wonderful joint endeavor with gins, Charles Sowden, Alennia rather than go to a nursing home. he donated for our enjoyment… using the new computer room the Fredericktown Area Public Davis, Jerry Wilson, Tammy There is power in seniors helping We hear that Sara McKinney with 5 new computers. On May Library and we hope to work Mundell, John Antonacci, Re- seniors!... Our friends at Family will be joining us again soon!... 3, we held a formal open house with them again next Spring!… becca Ryan, Sandra Russell, Dollar in Dry Tavern surprised us On March 21, several members for local dignitaries… Members We appreciate having the op- Leonard Cool, Teresa Bellish, yet again with a supply of calen- donated their time arranging are enjoying some new games at portunity to host another practi- Mary Ann Bolas, Drema Hurst, dars. There is no reason for any of daffodils for the American Can- the Center. A downsized version cum student from California Mae Boster, Betty Putila and us to miss our weekly fun now… cer Society’s Daffodil Days. ������������������������������� University of Pennsylvania this Esther Neroni… On March 14, members of the Special thanks to Monnaruth a table top, is very popular and semester. Abbey Wolf, gerontolgerontol- JEFFERSON Greene County Council on Aging Tennant, Shirley Stockdale, played every day. We are also ogy major, comes to the Center 190 Washington Street joined us for lunch. It was nice to Pat Lawrence, Marge Broad- practicing for the upcoming Se- every Tuesday and Thursday to Jefferson, PA 15344 see all of them again… We were water, Mary Jane Semonick, nior Games tournaments… Our learn all of the different facets of -Colleen Valosen reminded of members who need and Margaret Cipcic for their quilters are in need of volunteers working at a senior center. She … The beauty of Spring sur- us to keep them in our prayers… time and talents… Pat Lemley to help them quilt. They would be is doing a good job!... On April rounds us as we enter the month On a happy note, we welcomed had some important information happy to teach you how to quilt 4, we enjoyed a delicious Easter of May. What a wondrous sight!... back Mary Gacek… Pat Lem- to share with us, such as absentee if you do not know how. Due to Dinner, made by our cook Darla On March 7, we welcomed Lib- ley, our volunteer site supervisor, ballot forms that are available for some health issues, it is becom- Mayton. We loved the delicious by Church, Linda Nichols announced that “Seniors Moving voting in the elections and the ing quite a chore for them to keep pork chops and orange cake. and Lucy Stickovich back. We Mountains” (Senior Games 2012) Cooks’ In-Service held at Nema- up with the demands for their Fifty people were in attendance missed them… Sarah Bane do- will take place at Albert Gallatin colin Country Club on April 13… services and a few new hands and stayed to play Bingo after Beginning April 1, a $3 dues do- would be a great help. This lunch… On April 5, we had cake AFFORDABLE HOUSING! nation is being collected at each group has quilted some of the and ice cream for Jane Bastian, meeting… Congratulations to the most beautiful quilts that I have to celebrate her last day of work. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Jefferson Methodist Church dart ever seen. Please call the Center if Jane has worked at the Center Uniontown Elm Street ball team, the Greene County you are interested in joining this �������������������������������� Uniontown Elm St church champs. Several members great group… We hope all of you the past two years. She has been Senior Housing of the team are also our members. will take the time to honor your ������������������������������- Senior Games, here we come!!!... mother on Mother’s Day. If she ties and meals-on-wheels. Many Newly Constructed thanks, Jane. We wish you the We’ll Help You Up and Down Stairs best of luck in your retirement… One & Two Bedroom Units • Straight and Curve Stairlifts On April 9, the winner of our • New and Used models ����������������������������� - Elderly 55 and Older Access • Free estimates Call or Write for Free Brochure the 7 p.m. PA Lottery drawing. Applications Available at: Many thanks to all who pitched 275 Curry Hollow Road Uniontown Family Homes Office Pittsburgh, Pa. 15236 in to buy or sell tickets for this 114 N. Gallatin Avenue, important fundraiser… On April (412) 653-6450 • 1-800-288-5625 Uniontown, PA 15401 adno=5246424 26, Patti Mounts, SWPA Area Please Call – 724-550-4143 BARRIER FREE STAIRLIFTS Agency on Aging PrimeTime adno=5247568 Health Coordinator, assisted by May 2012 Senior Times Page 17 Senior Community Center Notes staff from Aging Services of 724-947-9524 program on their services and Bonanza fundraiser… Billiard of one hour lessons for the very Washington County, conducted -Edith Cassidy program eligibility… Louise lessons are held each Tuesday basic beginner to the intermedi- the Healthy Steps for Older … What wonderful weather we Race made the lovely Easter ������������������������- ate player offered each Wednes- Adults Fall Risk Prevention Pro- have been enjoying… Frank table decorations that adorned ELFriends will sponsor a trip to day at 1 p.m. For additional gram. This important program Haber������������������������� our tables in April… The $2 Wheeling Island. Cost is $20 per information and costs, please call ��������������������������������- the vacancy left by Ed Bittner tickets for the fund drive have person… On May 9 and 23, join 724-366-5746… Piano lessons ly… Leona Meadows and Jane on the board of directors. Frank been distributed. The winner us for Movie Day at 1:15 p.m. with Judy Hess, weekly 30-min- Bastian are to be acknowledged has been a very active member will be determined by the June The cost includes a movie and ute sessions offered Mondays at 9 for their hard work putting to- of the Center since he joined… 7 Lottery drawing… Thanks to a snack… On May 16, Center a.m. Call Judy at 724-785-6959 gether a beautiful afghan that was Patti Mounts, SWPA Area Sophie Lonick for contacting all in the Woods will host the Mon for more information… Health ������������������������������� Agency on Aging PrimeTime members for a donation to help �������������������������������- clinic schedule: May 8, 10, 17 dinner… Several new donations Health Coordinator, presented a our center… Enjoy the blossoms ment from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A card and 22, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., blood ������������������������������� very good program on exercise ���������������������������� party will be held at 1:15 p.m. pressure screenings; foot screen- market table. They sold shortly and arthritis… Our tables were could make such beauty… Cost is $5 per person… On May ings appointments on June 5 with after they were priced for sale. If beautifully decorated by Louise CENTER IN THE WOODS 23, we will hold the May Birth- Dr. Perozzi, call 724-483-1003; you have any lightly used or new Bischoff, who also provided 130 Woodland Court day Celebration at 12 p.m. If you hearing screening by appoint- items you would like to donate, cookies for St. Patrick’s Day… Brownsville PA 15417 or a senior you know is celebrat- ment with Dr. Angelelli, call please call the Center to speak An interesting program detailing 724-938-3554 ing a birthday this month, join 412-466-5550 for appointment; with Jerie Drupp, our coordina- �������������������������������� -Diane Kuppelweiser us for lunch and a free Lottery lab services Mondays, Tuesdays tor, who will make arrangements by Melanie… James and Ruth … On May 2, Leslie Wright, scratch off ticket. Be sure to call and Thursdays, 8 to 11 a.m.; and to pick up the donations if you do Ann Sentipal recently celebrated SWPA Area Agency on Aging in your lunch reservation before EKG services, Mondays, 8 to 11 not drive. Please remember, no their 50th wedding anniversary. PrimeTime Health Coordinator, Wednesday… On May 24, Leslie a.m… clothing is accepted… They are at the Center everyday, presented a Healthy Steps for Wright, will return to present a CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP BURGETTSTOWN both helping with anything that Older Adults Fall Risk Preven- program entitled, “Tips on Nutri- 2 Buccaneer Drive 200 Senior Way needs done. Congratulations to tion workshop… On May 5, we tion”… Learn to play the banjo Houston, PA 15342 Burgettstown, PA 15021 both!... SeniorLIFE presented a held a very successful Bingo with Harry Fisher. Four weeks 724-745-8703 ADVERTISEMENT 1 2 5 7 4 2 5 = o n d a Page 18 May 2012 Senior Times Senior Community Center Notes

-June Freno April 17, the Cross Creek Valley contact the Center… Volunteers 3547 Marion Avenue the monthly business meeting… … Our meetings are held at 11 Rosies met at the Center… On are needed to prepare the senior Finleyville, PA 15332 Hope everyone had a happy and a.m. on the third Tuesday of each April 18, we held a Welcome center park for planting. If you 724-258-9511 healthy Easter… month. A catered lunch ($7.75) is Spring party. George Suhon are able to help, please contact -Mary Kotula MONONGAHELA served and bingo is played after provided musical entertainment Monica, our center specialist… … After the weather we enjoyed 102 W. Main Street the meeting. The card room is for our enjoyment… On April Always remember to whistle a in April, can May be any nicer?... Monongahela, PA 15063 also open… April birthdays were 25, Sharon, from The Caring happy tune!... Please, remember Mom on May 724-258-9511 celebrated by Irene Koterman- Mission, presented a program DONORA 13, and all year through… For- -Alice Grimes ski and Sophie Hrabchak… The entitled, “Get Up and Move”… 701 Meldon Avenue ever Young meets every Tuesday. … We are looking forward to annual picnic will be held in July April birthdays were celebrated Donora, PA 15033 Doors open at 10 a.m. A DHS May and much warmer weather. at the Center… Please note that by Marge King, Bill Eakin, 724-379-6446 catered lunch is served at 12 We also are looking forward to the November meeting will be Josephine Midler, Margaret -Joan Reis �������������������������������� some upcoming events at the held on the second Tuesday of Ortitay and Julia Kowcheck… … On Mondays and Wednesdays, of the month… On May 8, we Center… On May 8, Carrie Tay- the month (November 13) due to On May 2, the Older Americans line dancing is enjoyed at 10 a.m. will hold a Grocery Bingo… On lor, from Healthworx, will be at the holiday… Our guest speaker Day luncheon was held. and bingo is played from 1 to 3 May 22, we will have a covered the Center to discuss neuropathy for March was Larry Spahr, di- Musical entertainment was p.m…. On the second Tuesday of dish dinner, organized by Rose- at 11 a.m… On May 10, Leslie rector of the Washington County provided by George Suhon… each month, we have an outing marie Zrimsek… Happy May Wright, SWPA Area Agency Voter Registration and Election On May 3, several members to The Meadows. The bus leaves birthdays to Jim Roithner, Judy on Aging PrimeTime Health ������� attended the Washington the Center at 9 a.m. and departs Trypus, Esther Meisner and Coordinator, will present a pro- CROSS CREEK VALLEY County Commissioners’ from the casino at 4:30 p.m. Call Beverly Henry… Remember, gram entitled, “A Good Night’s 28 Clark Avenue Older Americans Month ���������������������������������� for every minute that you stay Sleep,” at 11 a.m… On May 11, Avella, PA 15312 Proclamation. We presented information… Pastor Charles angry; you lose 60 seconds of we will pay tribute to all moth- 724-587-5755 each commissioner with a tin of Hill conducts Bible study at 6:30 happiness… ers with a special program at 11 -Rosemerie Parker our famous homemade peanut p.m. on Thursdays… Colleen MCGUFFEY a.m. Joyce Porter, will lead us … Happy Spring!... On April 4 butter fudge… Happy birthday Gibson’s Beauty Shop is open 105 Green Street in line dancing at 1:15 p.m. Wear and 11, blood pressure screenings wishes to Kate Sporka, by appointment… On April 2, we Claysville, PA 15323 comfortable clothes and shoes… were conducted… On April 10, who will be 101 on May 5… had an Easter Bonnet Parade and 724-663-4202 On May 24 at 10:45 a.m., Brian Patti Mounts, SWPA Area Agen- Upcoming events include on enjoyed pizza and refreshments -Connie Clutter Palton will discuss managing cy on Aging PrimeTime Health May 16, a performance by the afterward… Our Easter Candy … Happy belated April birthdays ������������������������������� Coordinator, presented a fall Kitchen Band, and on May 23, sale was very successful… Vir- to Ann Sheedy, Robert Richey, activities include cards at 9 a.m., risk seminar entitled, “Healthy the Memorial Day Program ginia Ondrako coordinated an Martha DeGarmo, Linda Sea- bingo at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12 Steps for Older Adults.” We sponsored by the American Easter Bingo. Soda pop, chips man, Hilda Danley, Edward p.m. (Please call lunch reserva- thank those who participated… Legion Post 643… Substitute and candy were donated for Walter and Twila Knotts… On tions in one day in advance.) Wii On April 14 and 18, the Farm- meals-on-wheels drivers are snacks. We wish to thank every- April 11, we enjoyed musical bowling and puzzles… Saturday ers Market was held… On April urgently needed for Fridays. A one who donated… entertainment by Theresa and Bingo begins at 11 a.m… On 14, we enjoyed the monthly gas stipend is paid for mileage. FINLEYVILLE the Trumpeter… On April 12, May 26, our monthly dance from shopping trip to WalMart… On For more information, please COMMUNITY CENTER many items were discussed at 7 to 10 p.m. will feature “Sound of Country”EVER YwithTUESDA Ed Ford. Y The cost is $7 per person… We are Annalisa’s A Touch of Home still hopingHOPWOOD to gatherVFD interested “Personal Care with Affordability and Style” individualsBob Bowlan whod, Chairwouldman, likeBingo to be a part ofREDSTONE a craft FURNACEgroup. RD. Anyone PAPER BINGO interested,Early callBirds the7 PM Center…($3 Per Set) Until 414 Perry Road | Perryopolis, PA 15473 | 724-736-4100 Regular 7:30 PM next month;Top Dollar take Paid:care and we All Rooms Offer: hope to see• 21 youGAME atS the Center… • Delicious Wholesome Meals planned and • COVERALL PETERS• LETTE TOWNSHIPR T reviewvieweded by a Dietician 700• MeredithLETTER X Drive • Spacious Closets • Linen Service • WILD DOUBLE • An Armoire and Bureau • Telephone Line Access Venetia,• CONSOLA PATION 15367 724-942-5000WINNER TAKE HALF Two Different Suites to suit individual • Ample Storage • Recreational Activities (Not Included in Pack) needs of our Residents. • Cable Television • Housekeeping Services LUCKY LETTER-Lisa#1 Whittaker- ? • 49 Bed Facility • Semi Private … SeniorLUCKY luncheonsLETTER #2 - ?are held BOTTOM STRAIGHT LINE - ? • 24 Hours assistance of • Nurse on premises Rates start at at the RecreationADMISSION PACenterCKAGES on the Personal Carere Services • Medication second $15Wednesday1st Pack • 2nd ofPack each$5 each month • Private Administration $1,800 a month! 3rd Pack and more $3 each

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cost, only smiles are required. 24 =5 no GRANDGRAND OPENINGOPENING SPECIALSPECIAL - PurchasePurchase 2 MonthsMonths andand GetGet 1 MonthMonth FREEFREE! Please bring a covered dish to ad May 2012 Senior Times Page 19 Senior Community Center Notes share. After lunch, we provide pizza ($1/plain, $1.25 pepperoni) … On March 28, thirty-two introduced and welcomed Diana Iris and Doc Watkins… God either an informative program and pizzaburger ($5) sale… On members and friends gathered Burke, his daughter visiting from bless one and all… or entertainment for your enjoy- May 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Windy Gap Church Social California... Connie Clutter ment… On May 9, our guest come enjoy one hour of delight- Hall for a noon luncheon on ������������������������������� speaker will be a representative ful comedy and nostalgia with a very “windy” spring after- for the one-day Amish Country FARMER’S ALMANAC from Visiting Angels… The June “Mae West”… On May 18, noon and were welcomed by Trip on July 14... Audrey Sheller JUNE 2012 luncheon will be changed to a come and listen to Jack sing to Orville Kreger, Helen Hunt announced plans for a one-day picnic at Shelter 4 from 4 to 6 the at 11 a.m… May trips and ������������, the March trip, in conjunction with the Temp. 74° (4° above p.m. The date and more informa- include: May 21, The Meadows, hosts... President Ken Clutter Friendship Community Church, avg.); precip. 2.5” (1.5” tion will be announced in the near $14, bus leaves the Center at 9 introduced and welcomed Scott on Sept. 20, to see “Jonah” at below avg.) 1-13 T-storms, future… All aboard for a “Vegas a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. and Stewart, our newest member. the Sight & Sound Theater in then sunny, hot. 14- Getaway” on the Three Rivers May 24, Ross Park Mall, $10, bus We are a combined group from Lancaster. Call Audrey at 724- 20 Scattered t-storms, on June 11!. Join us for a 2-hour leaves the Center at 9 a.m. and the McGuffey Senior Center 223-0173 for reservations or cooler. 21-30 A few cruise on the Gateway Clipper returns at 3 p.m… On May 25, and the West Finley Friendship more information… All seniors t-storms; warm, then cool. featuring a luncheon buffet and Kenny and Chip will provide Club… Shirley Plants extended are welcome to our next lun- Bo Wagner’s “Frank and Dean oldies music for your musical an invitation to all from Brenda cheon on April 25 at the Windy Revue.” After the cruise, we are enjoyment at 11 a.m… Wacker, center specialist, to Gap Church Social Hall. Please off to the Rivers Casino for some VENETIA COMMUNITY attend the McGuffey Senior bring a covered dish and a small time to unwind, returning to the CENTER Center any day for lunch and ac- wrapped bingo prize. Hosts will Center at approximately 6:30 800 Venetia Road tivities... Chaplain Paul Sheller be Audrey and Paul Sheller and p.m. The cost is $87 per person. Venetia, PA 15367 Deadline for registrations is May 724-941-6956 21… For any questions or more -Erma Grego information on our activities, … Here we are in May with beau- SAVE GAS, ENERGY, AND TIME please contact Lisa… tiful sunny days ahead. Spring, RIVERSIDE PLACE with all things coming back to 303 Chamber Plaza life for us to enjoy, is my favorite Charleroi, PA 15022 time of the year… On May 10, You Don’t Have To Leave Town For 724-483-5800 Nancy Meyer, from Mt. Vernon Gallo -Missy Georgagis of South Park, will present, “Ten …Zumba classes are held on Steps to Healthy Aging.” Join Excellence In Cataract Surgery! Mondays and Wednesdays from us for a pleasant afternoon and 4:45 to 5:45 p.m… bingo is bring a friend. Please call Erma played every Wednesday from 1 to make lunch reservations… On to 3 p.m… Euchre is played on May 24, our guest speaker will be Fridays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays Shandra from Caring Mission GALLO EYE at 6 p.m... Lunch is served daily Home Health, who will pres- at 12 noon. Please call one day ent, “May Flowers and Summer ahead for reservations… Staff Safety.” Blood pressure readings from Representative Peter J. will be conducted from 11 a.m. to Daley’s office will be at the 12 p.m… Happy May birthdays SURGICAL ��������������������������������� to Nora Hendrie, Bill Kas- month to assist with completion ten, Esther Meissonier, James CELEBRATING 25 YEARS of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Ap- Roithiner and Charles Telban... SERVING AREA SENIORS plications… On May 2 at 10:45 All seniors are welcome to at- a.m., Dr. Jack Taylor will pres- tend our luncheons. Hope to see 649 Cherry Tree Lane ent a program on Neuropathy… you soon… A Chinese proverb, James P. Gallo, M.D. On May 4, join us from 10 a.m. “The person who says it cannot Eye Physician and Surgeon Uniontown, PA to 12 p.m. for a Grocery Bingo be done should not interrupt the sponsored by Havencrest Nurs- person doing it.”… SENIOR EYE CARE SPECIALIST ing Facility… On May 9, Leslie WEST FINLEY Wright, SWPA Area Agency on FRIENDSHIP CLUB CATARACT/LASER SURGEON Aging PrimeTime Health Coor- West Finley Social Hall UNIONTOWN AND HIGHLANDS HOSPITALS dinator, will present a program Burnsville, PA entitled, “Your Thoughts”… On 724-223-0173 adno=5247414 May 11 and 25, we will hold a -Iris Watkins 724-430-2020 Page 20 May 2012 Senior Times Senior Community Center Notes

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