Volume 44 Number 4 April 2018 SENIOR Times Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Est. 1974 Age Well, Live Long! providing senior services in Fayette, Greene & Washington Counties

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Call your local Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging for services and supports for seniors. Call toll free 1-800-734-9603 or visit www.swpa-aaa.org Page 2 April 2018 Senior Times AAA receives national accreditation SENIOR TIMES Southwestern Penn- centered care planning Grenfell, executive direc- REVIEW BOARD sylvania Area Agency and effective care transi- tor of the Southwestern ATTENTION Fayette County on Aging, Inc., (AAA) tions.” PA Area Agency on Ag- POLITICAL CANDIDATES: Dorothy Brown received accreditation for A nonprofit organiza- ing, Inc. DO YOUR CONSTITUENTS Carolyn Capozza Agnes Harris Care Management for tion dedicated to improv- Incorporated in 1985 Victoria Pennington as a private nonprofit cor- KNOW YOU? Greene County Long Term Services and ing health care quality, Supports (CM-LTSS), NCQA accredits and certi- poration, the mission of NAME RECOGNITION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A Rev. James Cherry Pat Lemley SUCCESSFUL POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Mon Valley formerly Aging Waiver, fies a wide range of health the AAA is to promote the Advertise in the Senior Times for the May 15, 2018, Spring Emma Jane Davis Sue Dunlop from the National Com- care organizations. well-being of older adults Primary. Spots available in the May edition. Washington County mittee for Quality Assur- It also recognizes cli- through a planned, coor- Call John Mollenauer at 724-454-3741 or Wilma Decker ance Review Oversight nicians and practices in dinated and collaborative Judi Robbins at 724-708-7328 to reserve space. Helen Gault Rita Hritz program of health and so- Gay Massey Mary Jane Stewart Committee. key areas of performance. The two-year accredi- “We’re pleased to re- cial services. The AAA is Publisher: Southwestern PA NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Area Agency on Aging, Inc., an tation period runs through ceive this national ac- an affiliate of Southwest- The Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., affiliate of SouthwesternA P December 2019. creditation in recognition ern Pennsylvania Human Board of Directors will meet on the following dates Human Services, Inc. According to NCQA of the high-quality perfor- Services, Inc. Editorial Staff: Leslie T. Gren- in 2018: fell, Johnetta Dinio and Robbie standards, CM-LTSS ac- mance of our staff serving For information on May 1 Nov 15 Spaziani creditation is granted to older adults in Fayette, aging services, contact the Jun 5 Dec 4 Advertising Representatives: agencies that “implement Greene and Washington AAA at 800-734-9603. Sep 4 John Mollenauer Judi Robbins The Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Technical Support Staff: best practices for person- counties,” said Leslie T. Marcia Westich-Hawk Advisory Council will meet on the following dates Contributing Photographer: National Senior Health & Fitness Day in 2018: Patrick Gustine Don’t miss Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 30 at the Washington Wild Jun 7 Oct 11 Opinions or ideas expressed through th “Letters to the Editor,” or guest columns, Things Stadium, Washington, Pa., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year marks the 25 Sep 6 Dec 6 are not necessarily those of the editorial staff or the Senior Times, nor does anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day®, held annually on the last For the location and time of the meetings, contact advertising in this publication constitute Wednesday in May—Older Americans Month. Leslie Grenfell, Executive Director, Southwestern endorsement by the Senior Times, or the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency The goals, as always, are to promote the importance of regular physical activity PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., at 1-888-300-2704, on Aging, Inc. and to showcase efforts to improve the health and fitness of older adults. Ext. 4420. Editorial and advertising copy cannot be reproduced without prior permission Individuals 65 and over who reside in Washington, Fayette, Greene, Westmore- from the Southwestern Pennsylvania land and Southern Allegheny Counties are invited to join in this event at no charge. Area Agency on Aging, Inc. The Senior Donation Coupon Times reserves the right not to accept To date, activities include an organized fitness walk, Zumba, health insurance *Please use this coupon to make personal dona- advertisements. counseling, a sampling of the Senior Games competitions and and Ballroom Danc- Southwestern Pennsylvania Area tions of support, for recognitions of birthdays or Agency on Aging, Inc. ing. See more information and a schedule of events in the May Senior Times. special honors and for offering memorial tributes. Corporate Office Make your donation payable to: SWPAAA 888-300-2704 OR 724-489-8080 Thank you to our FAX No. 724-483-9360 Mail to: Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Fayette County Office Senior Times 724-430-4603 generous contributors 305 Chamber Plaza Greene County Office 724-852-1510 Thank you to the fol- Charleroi PA 15022-1607 Washington County Office IN Memoriam lowing generous Senior IN Memoriam amount of donation 724-228-7080 Anna Maleta The project is funded, in part, by the Times’ contributors for In Memory of Pennsylvania Department of Aging. In Memory of their support of our mis- Father and Pap, Name______The Senior Times is a monthly Michael J. Maleta publication designed to bring you news sion to provide quality Carl Spaziani Address______about information on services available information to older adults ______Zip______to you, people you know and those you Dominick Don Ritz in southwestern Pennsyl- Cora Straight would like to meet, and activities you In Memory of Mother, May we print your name as a donor? enjoy. The publication is online at vania. In Memory of Father, www.swpa-aaa.org. If you would like Rose Ritz ____Yes ____No to receive it, at no charge, via email, Kenneth Straight, Sr. In Memory of Father, Are you a member of a senior center? send your contact information In Memory of Mother, to [email protected]. John Ritz ____ Yes ____No Write to: IN Memoriam Fannie Straight In Memory of Brother, Type of donation: ______Senior Times In Memory of Brother, Southwestern Pennsylvania In Memory of William Ritz Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Kenneth Straight, Jr. Email: ______THANK YOU Barbara Cochran In Memory of Brother, 305 Chamber Plaza In Memory of Friend, The official registration and financial information of the South- Charleroi, PA 15022-1607 John Ritz, Jr. western PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., may be obtained from the Circulation 40,000 Betty Durso In Memory of Friend, Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations www.swpa-aaa.org by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. 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32nd Annual Senior Games in Washington County ATTENTION available at senior centers no admission charge for the Fair coordinator, Patti are interested in joining 1000 Corporate Drive, POLITICAL CANDIDATES: and senior organizations spectators at the Senior Mounts, at 724-228-7080. in support of the Senior Canonsburg, Pa. Doors or by contacting an office Games. Competitions Super Bingo will be or- Games, please contact will open at 4 p.m. Dinner DO YOUR CONSTITUENTS of the Area Agency on Ag- continue throughout the ganized by Burgettstown Robin Youger at 724-489- will be served at 5 p.m. KNOW YOU? ing listed on page 2 of this day until approximately Senior Center. Bingo will 8080, ext. 4433. The ticket price for the NAME RECOGNITION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A publication. Readers may 3 p.m. be ongoing from 11 a.m. The Senior Games banquet is $20 per per- SUCCESSFUL POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Advertise in the Senior Times for the May 15, 2018, Spring also visit www.swpa-aaa. Aging Services of to 12 p.m. There will be a Victory Celebration and son. Look for more infor- Primary. Spots available in the May edition. Each year, the South- org for more information. Washington County, with lunch break at noon, then Awards Banquet will be mation about the Senior Call John Mollenauer at 724-454-3741 or western PA Area Agency To be eligible for a Bentleyville and Mc- Bingo will resume from 1 held on Tuesday, June 26, Games and the Banquet Judi Robbins at 724-708-7328 to reserve space. on Aging, Inc., (AAA) medal, a Senior Games Guffey Senior Centers to 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in upcoming issues of the Senior Games are held participant must be 50 assisting, will coordinate In order to maintain a Pittsburgh-Southpointe, Senior Times. in one of four districts years-of-age or older and morning refreshments at high-quality event of this within Washington, Fay- must reside in the South- the concession stand at magnitude, the Senior ette and Greene Coun- western Pennsylvania no cost. Games Task Force is con- ties. This year, the 32nd Area Agency on Aging, The event features a tinuing to seek corporate annual Senior Games are Inc., service area of Wash- wide variety of food at sponsors, including indi- being hosted in Washing- ington, Fayette or Greene booths operated as fund- vidual event sponsors, to Southwestern Pennsylvania ton County on Tuesday, Counties. Note that indi- raisers by various senior help defray the costs of the Area Agency on Aging June 19, at Peters Town- viduals living within the centers and senior orga- Senior Games. The fol- ship High School, 264 E. three-county area are nizations. lowing are the corporate McMurray Road, McMur- not required to be mem- Entertainment by sponsorships confirmed, Living Better With ray, Pa. The AAA Senior bers of any senior center. Bruce Puckett is being to date: UPMC for Life, Chronic Conditions Games co-sponsor is Ag- In addition, persons living sponsored by the Twilight Evolution Energy, OS- ing Services of Wash- outside of the specified Wish Foundation. Puckett PTA, Coventry Health CANONSBURG HOSPITAL ington County, with the area, who are members will entertain from 12 to Care, an Aetna Compa- McNary Conference Center support of the Washington of a senior center within 1:30 p.m. near the school ny; Serenity Farms, the 100 Medical Blvd., Canonsburg, PA 15317 County Board of Commis- the area, are eligible to cafeteria. PA Lottery, Slovenian Six Tuesdays beginning sioners. compete and win. The Health & Well- Savings and Loan, and April 17 through May 22, 2018 The official Opening The competitive sport- ness Fair will be ongoing Washington SeniorLIFE. Ceremonies and the Pa- ing events begin imme- throughout the day. Health Printscape Arena at South- 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. rade of Athletes begin at diately after the opening care providers and ven- pointe is sponsoring the 9:30 a.m., with parade ceremonies. All athletes, dors will offer various free Pickball tournament to be Lemoyne Community Center lineup at 9 a.m. For 2018, especially those taking demonstrations, health held at the Arena at 114 200 N. Forrest Ave., Washington, PA 15301 parade units are being part in the 50-yard dash screenings, information, Southpointe Boulevard, Six Thursdays beginning asked to create a flag. and the 1-mile walk, and healthcare gifts. Win- Canonsburg, on May 31. April 19 through May 24, 2018 Both the Parade Flags are encouraged to take ners of the door prizes Additional event spon- and the Parade Marching advantage of the op- provided by the various sorships to date include 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Units will be judged, with portunity to participate vendors will be drawn IAT, sponsoring the Corn For information or to register, please call: and awarded at 2 p.m. in first and second place tro- in the morning warm- Bag Toss; Home Instead 724-228-7080, 724-852-1510 phy winners for both at the up exercises sponsored the school auditorium. Senior Care, sponsoring or Toll-free 1-888-300-2704, Ext. 4430 senior center and satellite by Cameron Wellness Vendors interested in par- Horseshoes; and Washing- center/senior organiza- Center. ticipating in the Health & ton Financial Bank, spon- Here's what a past participant had to say about the program: tion levels. In addition, In addition to the 50- Wellness Fair may contact soring Basketball. 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There is REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ~ SPACE IS LIMITED Page 4 April 2018 Senior Times It’s time... Plant a tree Nominations being sought Trees provide food, editor, and later secretary mental concerns, such as If you are planning to and take your time. You elderly; able to articu- energy and income, help- of the Nebraska Terri- plastic, gas guzzlers and nominate a person, who might want to interview late concerns and act as a ing us to achieve long- tory, advocated planting automobile emissions. Al- fills the description of hu- your candidate to be sure spokesperson; advocating term economic and envi- trees in what was then a though Earth Day history manitarian, for the annual that you have included on behalf of causes that ronmental sustainability. dusty and treeless prai- records that April 22 was Southwestern PA Area every quality that makes benefit all ages; display- Trees also filter the air rie. Morton proposed selected as the date when Agency on Aging (AAA) that person the most com- ing compassion and com- and help reverse the im- that Nebraska citizens set college students would Humanitarian Award, you mendable. mitment to volunteerism; pacts of climate change. aside April 10 as a day to be able to protest about have until Tuesday, May To qualify for the and volunteering in work In just one year, a mature plant trees. It is said that what man was doing to the 15. This year, the criteria award, in addition to being related to elderly needs leafy tree produces as Nebraskans planted about environment—between has changed to include a Washington County resi- and concerns. much oxygen as 10 people one million trees on that Spring Break and Final nominees who reside in dent, the nominee must be The names of all the inhale! first Arbor Day. In 1882, Exams—Arbor Day his- the Senior Games host 55 years-of-age or older. nominees will be recog- Arbor Day and Earth Nebraska declared Arbor tory indicates that it was county—Washington— Additional service criteria nized at the Senior Games Day both fall in April. Day as a legal holiday; not by coincidence that the only. Nomination forms listed on the nomination Victory Celebration and Arbor Day (from the the date was changed to first Earth Day was sched- are available at local se- form includes consider- Awards Banquet on Tues- Latin arbor, meaning tree) Morton’s birthday, April uled for Arbor Day, April nior centers, Senior Action ation that the nominee day, June 26, at the Hilton is a holiday during which 22, and Arbor Day grew 22, 1970, which is also J. Councils, AAA county and should be dedicated to Garden Inn Pittsburgh- individuals and groups are to become a national ob- Sterling Morton’s birth corporate offices listed on causes which enhance the Southpointe, Canonsburg. encouraged to plant trees. servance. Now, observed date. Today, both holidays page 2 of this publication, well-being of the older Completed nomina- The first documented ar- on the last Friday of April, continue the practice of as well as online at www. adult population; active tions must be received by bor plantation festival was Arbor Day dates can vary planting trees. swpa-aaa.org. in efforts to initiate social Robin Youger, Southwest- held in the Spanish village depending on when spring ~~https://www.earth- Choosing that one change among the elderly; ern PA Area Agency on of Mondonedo in 1594. arrives. day.org/about/the-histo- person who exemplifies sensitive toward older Aging, Inc., 305 Cham- In the United States, In 1970, there was a ry-of-earth-day/; https:// the perfect candidate is adults in need; involved ber Plaza, Charleroi, PA it was not until 1872 that growing consciousness en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ sometimes difficult, but as a leader and devoted to 15022—no later than J. Sterling Morton, a Ne- about the seriousness of Arbor_Day; https://www. don’t put off writing your improvements in delivery Tuesday, May 15.  braska pioneer, writer and the numerous environ- arborday.org/  nomination. Start now of human services to the

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Managing medications ers are welcome. enue, Washington, Pa., on Aging reports that 91% Chronic Disease Self- Discover nutrition, How to communicate The Chronic Disease will host sessions begin- of older adults have at Management (CDSM) exercise and treatment •more effectively with your Self-Management Pro- ning Thursday, April 19 least one chronic condi- Workshops designed by choices by attending one •family, friends, and health gram is being offered at through Thursday, May tion, while 73% have at Stanford University can 2 ½ hour workshop per professionals two locations this spring. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 least two. help you. week for 6 weeks. Healthy eating Canonsburg Hospital, p.m. If you are 60 years of The Southwestern PA The workshop topics Set your own goals and McNary Conference Cen- For more information age or older and living Area Agency on Aging include: make• a step-by-step plan ter, 100 Medical Blvd., or to register, call 724- with an ongoing health Health & Wellness pro- How to deal with your to improve your health Canonsburg, Pa., will host 228-7080, 724-852-1510 condition such as diabe- gram helps individuals frustration, fatigue, pain, and your life. Individuals sessions beginning on or Toll Free at 1-888-300- • who complete the course Tuesday, April 17, through 2704, Ext. 4430.  Importance of good will receive the book, nutrition for older adults ~~~Don’t forget to vote!~~~ For people with certain ed to take care of yourself nutrition by itself or with 2018 Important Dates May 8 – Last day to ap- receive voted civilian chronic conditions, proper Alert your health care other medical care to im- April 16 – Last day to ply for a civilian absentee absentee ballots nutrition is more than just professional if you have prove your health. Thera- register before the Pri- ballot May 15 – General Pri- a good idea. It’s an es- any of the warning signs peutic nutrition works by mary May 11 – Last day to mary sential part of managing of poor nutrition: making sure your body many health problems like Eating poorly gets the right balance of diabetes, heart disease, Chewing and swallow- nutrients needed to fight high blood pressure, os- ing• difficulties an ongoing health prob- "Estates; Elder Law; Land; teoporosis, and more. • Taking multiple medi- lem. It cannot prevent Older adults with cines health problems, but it chronic illnesses are es- • Unplanned weight loss may reduce complica- Oil, Gas, Minerals" pecially at risk for poor When you’re sick, tions, hospital stays, and Q: Is it true that my "mineral estate" nutrition, which can hap- your• body needs extra the need for more expen- is the dominant estate and my pen because of bad eating nutrition as fuel. If you sive medical care. Thera- surface estate is my subordinate habits, loss of appetite, don’t have enough fuel, peutic nutrition provides estate? If so, what's that mean? and decreased access to your body might break fuel to help keep your healthy foods because of down the protein in your muscles strong and help A: The "mineral" estate is in fact "superior" limited mobility, money, muscles and use that as you recover more quickly. to the "surface" estate: So, if there's no or time. fuel. This can leave you ~~Source: https:// writing in a current deed (nor in the Poor nutrition increas- feeling weak and less able www.ncoa.org/healthy- chain of deeds), showing surface es your risk for serious to fight infection. aging/chronic-disease/ operations cannot occur, then a health problems. For those Your doctor or a regis- chronic-disease-self-man- presumption exists that surface living with chronic ill- tered dietitian may recom- agement-programs/  operations can occur - but not on small nesses, it can result in the mend using therapeutic tracts and not in built-up areas. loss of muscle and other tissue, which can: Early Bird Special ROGER J. GAYDOS, ATTORNEY Make it harder to recover hAIRCUT $12.00 from surgery and disease • Make it more difficult to Seniors 55 & Over heal wounds Fridays 8 AM - 12 PM www.marcellusexpert.com • Increase risk for infec- 105 W. Main Street www.gaydoselderlaw.com email: tion Monongahela • Increase risk for falls & Supply 724-258-4845 [email protected] 724.745.4030 Decrease strength need- • EST. 2017 • Page 6 April 2018 Senior Times Getting a good night’s sleep Whether you are a you make the following (over 30 minutes) in the at night. Being overly caregiver or you are just a tips a priority when you late afternoon or evening. tired can increase late- person who is not getting are working toward better Managing sleep prob- afternoon and nighttime enough sleep, it can affect health. lems for a person with restlessness. all areas of your life and • Aim for 7-9 hours of Alzheimer’s • Plan activities that cause health problems. sleep each night. Alzheimer’s disease use more energy early in An ongoing lack of • Go to bed and wake often affects a person’s the day. For example, try sleep and poor-quality up at the same time every sleeping habits. It may bathing in the morning or sleep increases your risk day, even on weekends. be hard to get the person having the largest family of health problems, such • Find ways to re- to go to bed and stay meal in the middle of the as cardiovascular dis- lax before bedtime each there. Someone with Al- day. ease, high blood pressure, night. zheimer’s may sleep a lot • Set a quiet, peace- Alzheimer’s Association alzheimers- and https:// diabetes, depression and • Avoid distractions or not enough, and may ful mood in the evening 1-800-272-3900 www.nia.nih.gov/health/ obesity. It is also linked such as cell phones, com- wake up many times dur- to help the person relax. ~~Source: https://www. infographics/getting- to memory problems, for- puters, and televisions in ing the night. Keep the lights low, try nia.nih.gov/health/6-tips- good-nights-sleep?utm_  getfulness, and more falls your bedroom. Here are some tips to reduce the noise levels, managing-sleep-problems- source=sleep or accidents. • Don’t eat large that may help caregivers and play soothing music if As you age, it is im- meals, or drink caffeine manage sleep problems in he or she enjoys it. What is sundowning? portant to learn how to or alcohol late in the day. people with Alzheimer’s • Try to have the per- Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease develop healthy habits at • Exercise at regular disease: son go to bed at the same and other forms of dementia. It’s also known as “late- day confusion.” If someone you care for has dementia, bedtime to help you get a times each day, but not • Help the person get time each night. A bed- their confusion and agitation may get worse in the late good night’s sleep. within 3 hours of your exercise each day, limit time routine, such as read- afternoon and evening. In comparison, their symptoms The National Insti- bedtime. naps, and make sure the ing out loud, also may may be less pronounced earlier in the day. tutes for Health suggest • Avoid long naps person gets enough rest help. ~~https://www.healthline.com/health/dementia- • Limit caffeine. sundowning#track-behavior • Use nightlights in Q: Why is granite so impervious to the routine the bedroom, hall, and bathroom. Save the dates... intrusions of daily life? Washington County Commissioners’ For more information May 3: Proclamation of Older Americans Month at Court- A: Old Age! ...about 2 billion years old! about managing sleep house Square, in Rooms 103-104, 100 West Beau problems in Alzheimer’s, Street, Washington, Pa. At 9:30 a.m., photo opportuni- contact the Alzheimer’s ties, 10 a.m. Commissioners’ Proclamation. Dementias Education and May 17: 10 a.m., Fayette County Commission- Referral (ADEAR) Center ers’ Proclamation of Older Americans Month at the 1-800-438-4380 (toll-free) Fayette County Courthouse, 61 East Main Street, [email protected] Uniontown, Pa.

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Make sure it’s one ally do work! week every three months. that you normally don’t The Nickel Builder: Don’t buy anything you use and for which you Begin saving 5 cents on couldn’t afford then, and don’t have an ATM card, OUTPATIENT the first day, and increase don’t use credit cards. so that pulling money out the amount you set aside Seek out free entertain- won’t be so easy. by a nickel each day: a ment; eat ramen noodles The Money Trans- CARDIAC dime, then 15 cents and and simple salads. Put fer: Tech-savvy savers so on for a year. The away the money you save. can boost savings with most you will put aside The Coupon Coup: “Acorns,” an app that is $18.25 on day 365. By Each time you use cou- connects to your debit and REHABILITATION then your pot will have pons, put the amount you credit cards. When you grown to $3,339.75. save in the bank. Don’t make purchases, Acorns The Lincoln Logger: like using coupons? You rounds the price up to the Set aside every $5 bill can do the same thing if nearest dollar and invests you receive as change in you belong to a super- the extra change in a port- an envelope stashed away market’s loyalty program. folio of stocks and bonds at home. Raye Scott, a When you get a tally at – for a $1 monthly fee. real estate agent in San the register of how much Diego, says she saves you saved, set aside that Cents and Sensibility The Office of Long- ey map, how to expand ment on April 13, 2018 Term Living (OLTL) is income (and learn about 1:00 PM EDT go to: offering a financial educa- Social Security’s work https://attendee. tion webinar: “Cents and incentives), safe ways to gotowebinar.com/regis- Sensibility” on Friday, save, protecting against ter/391642032976968962 April 13 at 1:00 p.m. identity theft, and more. After registering, you Everyone needs finan- It’s important to provide will receive a confirma- cial skills to make smart financial education op- tion email containing in- from decisions about money. portunities to individuals formation about joining When you begin to man- with disabilities as the the webinar. age your money there are state promotes initiatives If you have questions, some important things such as “Employment please contact Edward UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL’S you should know in or- First” and a “Home on M. Butler, OLTL, at 717- der to live independently. Your Own.” Please join 214-3718 or edbutler@ AWARD-WINNING This webinar will review Ms. Susan Tachau, Chief pa.gov.  the financial education Executive Officer of the CARDIAC TEAM curriculum from “Cents Pennsylvania Assistive It’s April ~ Laugh and Sensibility: A Guide Technology Foundation, and save money to Money Management” who will conduct the we- For more information, please call 724-430-5486. Topic areas include: how binar. Always laugh when to begin the conversa- To register for Cents you can. It is cheap medi- tion between wants and and Sensibility: A Guide cine. To Learn More visit uniontownhospital.com/cardiac-care needs, developing a mon- to Money Manage- ~~Lord Byron April 2018 Senior Times Page 9 2018 Black History Celebration—Hold on to a Dream The Mon Valley chap- The Senior Action ter of the Southwestern Council (SAC) of the PA Area Agency on Ag- Southwestern Pennsyl- ing, Inc., Senior Action vania Area Agency on Council (SAC) hosted Aging (AAA) is a group the 2018 Black History of dedicated individuals Celebration on February committed to helping to 22 at Riverside Place in insure the provision of Charleroi. services meets the diver- Dorothy Byrd, Mon sified and unique needs of Valley SAC, welcomed all older minority adults more than 100 people Ingrid Macklin, narrator, Jonathan Barry, Martin L. Scientists and Inventors Soloist Terri McIntyre residing in the AAA’s gathered for the event, King, Jr., Impersonator planning and service area entitled, “Hold on to a inventors. Featured were of Madam C.J. Walker were recognized, includ- Central Kitchen in Do- of Fayette, Greene and Dream.” Hilda Lewis, the refrigerator invented (Sarah Breedlove) was ing Hilda Lewis, Mon nora, Kathy Costantino, Washington Counties and Mon Valley SAC presi- by Frederick McKinley also included. Presented Valley; Carolyn Capozza, Southwestern PA Area the Mon Valley district. dent, and Mary Mariani, Jones presented by So- by Bertha Dixon, Monon- Fayette County; Clyde Agency on Aging (AAA) For more information or Community Services Su- phia Sparks, Pittsburgh; gahela, Madam Walker Smith, Greene County, Washington County Su- to join the Senior Action pervisor with Diversified the mailbox invented is recognized as the first and Prestine Robinson, pervisor; and Dawn Mor- Council, please contact Human Services (DHS), by Philip Downing pre- self-made African-Ameri- Washington County. Spe- rell, AAA Registered Di- the Southwestern PA Area expressed gratitude for sented by Kenny How- can millionairess, and she cial thanks and recogni- etician, for helping to Agency on Aging office the many who attended ell, Monongahela; the is credited with develop- tion went to Riverside ensure the success of the nearest you listed on page the annual celebration. comb invented by Walter ing hair products and Place the hosting senior outstanding event. 2 of this publication.  Shelma Lee, a member Sammons presented by straightening formulas. center; Mary Mariani, the of the Mon Valley SAC, Adraine Howell, Monon- Deacon Burney of- served as the Mistress of gahela; the traffic light fered the blessing for the Ceremonies and led the invented by Garrett Mor- luncheon and those in at- group in singing, “Lift gan presented by Mary tendance enjoyed the pot Every Voice and Sing.” Ann Hall, Charleroi; the roast entree with mashed You have capably managed your financial affairs your whole life. Deacon Henry Burney, air conditioner invented potatoes, vegetable med- Now is the time to align yourself with a trusted advisor who can First Baptist Church of by Frederic Jones pre- ley, tossed salad, and help you manage finances that have become complicated, over- Donora, gave the invoca- sented by Iva Jones, Coal rolls. White chocolate whelming, or simply a burden. Our Trust Officers can provide: tion before soloist Terri Center; the ironing board • Insurance analysis, monitoring Raspberry Crème Layer • Monthly bill payment McIntyre, from Donora, invented by Sarah Boone, Cake was the perfect des- and premium payment was introduced to share • Coordination of personal presented by Hilda Lewis, sert. income tax preparation and • Careful review of unsolicited offers her vocal talents. Monessen; and the meth- Following lunch, Jon- payment of estimates • Investment consultation Following Ms. Mc- od to process and store athan Barry gave a heart- Intyre’s entertainment, blood plasma in blood felt impersonation of Dr. Contact your local Trust Representative to see how we can help. Crystal Bates, from Do- banks developed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s nora, an actor at August Charles Drew present- iconic speech, “I Have a Wilson Center in Pitts- ed by Jeremiah James, Dream.” burgh, read a poem that Finleyville. The story The SAC presidents she composed. The audience also en- joyed the stories of Afri- Pento can-American “Scientists Homecare Agency and Inventors,” narrated Affordable In-Home Personal Care by Ingrid Macklin, Do- 68 Lebanon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401 nora. SAC members dis- played the featured inven- 724-322-1683 tions while Ms. Macklin [email protected] Visit our website at narrated the stories of www.PentoHomecareAgency.com the inventions and the Page 10 April 2018 Senior Times Elder financial abuse reported. One for further action. APS particularly vulnerable state and federal pro- ing Committee Chairman study found employees receive reports to financial exploitation grams. One of the provi- Susan Collins and former that, for every of alleged abuse, inves- because financial deci- sions of the Elder Justice Ranking Member Claire case of finan- tigate these allegations, sion-making ability can Act of 2009, which was McCaskill have intro- cial fraud that determine whether or not decrease with age. One enacted in 2010, seeks duced the Senior$afe Act, is reported, as the alleged abuse can be study found that women to improve the federal a bipartisan bill cospon- many as 14 substantiated, and arrange are almost twice as likely response to this issue. sored by Ranking Mem- go unreport- for services to ensure to be victims of financial The law formed the ber Robert P. Casey Jr. ed. A 2011 victims’ well-being. A abuse. Most victims are Elder Justice Coordinat- and others, which would Government PS can also refer cases to between the ages of 80 ing Council, which first provide certain individu- Financial exploita- Accountability Office law enforcement agencies and 89, live alone, and convened on October als with immunity for dis- tion of older Americans (GAO) study found that or district attorneys for require support with daily 11, 2012, and is tasked closing suspected finan- is the illegal or improper approximately 14.1 per- criminal investigation and activities. Perpetrators with increasing coopera- cial exploitation of senior use of an older adult’s cent of adults age 60 and prosecution. APS work- include family members; tion among federal agen- citizens. The Financial funds, property, or assets. older experienced physi- ers ideally coordinate paid home care work- cies. Experts agree that Industry Regulatory Au- According to MetLife’s cal, psychological, or with local law enforce- ers; those with fiduciary multidisciplinary teams thority is simultaneously Mature Market Institute, sexual abuse; potential ment and prosecutors to responsibilities, such as that bring together pro- pursuing rulemaking that in 2010 seniors lost an neglect; or financial ex- take legal action, but the financial advisors or legal fessionals from various would empower financial estimated $2.9 billion be- ploitation in the past year. effectiveness of this rela- guardians; or strangers fields such as social work, professionals to protect cause of financial exploi- The Fraud Hotline docu- tionship can vary signifi- who defraud older adults medicine, law, nursing, their senior clients from tation, $300 million more ments complaints of elder cantly from state to state. through mail, telephone, and the financial industry financial abuse. than the year before, al- abuse and refers callers to As of 2015, every state or Internet scams. can expedite and resolve To report a need for though these numbers are local jurisdiction’s Adult has an elder abuse stat- Victims whose assets complex cases, identify Protective Services in likely substantially under- Protective Services (APS) ute. Older Americans are were taken by family systemic problems, and Fayette, Greene or Wash- members typically do not raise awareness about ington County, please want their relatives to be emerging scams. call: 1-800-537-2424. criminally prosecuted, While some states ~~Source: https:// leaving civil action as the have laws that require www.fbi.gov/news/news_ only mechanism to re- financial professionals blog/2014-ic3-annual- cover stolen assets. Few to report suspected fi- report https://www.aging. civil attorneys, however, nancial exploitation of senate.gov/imo/media/ are trained in issues re- seniors to the appropriate doc/Fraud%20Book%20 lated to older victims and local or state authori- 2017.pdf Article from the financial exploitation. ties, there currently is U. S. Senate Special Com- Money that is stolen no federal requirement mittee on Aging Fight- is rarely recovered, which to do so. 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Healthy Steps for Older Adults Seton Hill students attend AAA orientation

Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging

FREE Falls Prevention Workshop Wednesday, April 18th 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Carmichaels Activity Center 100 Nemacolin Rd., Carmichaels, PA 15320

Students in Seton Hill University’s Nutrition Education and Health Promotion class attended a South- western Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc., (AAA) orientation on February 27 as part of their field experience. Pictured from left to right are AAA Registered Dietitian Dawn Morrell, RD, LDN; Seton Hill student dietitians Miranda Keyser, Elizabeth Kealey, Aleksandr Gavrilov, Taylor Vagnoni, Rachel Allison, and Lauren Tronolone; AAA Washington County Supervisor, Kathy Costantino, MSA; Seton Hill instructor Karen Harouse-Bell, MS, RD, CDE, LDN; and AAA Nutrition Services Technician Kim Syrko. Are you at risk of falling? Do you have trouble with balance or with getting around? Have you fallen in the last year? Are you afraid of falling? It’s April - National Our falls-prevention program can help. Humor Month Sign up for a FREE Healthy Steps for Older Adults Workshop! Enroll in a Hokey Pokey Clinic and turn For more information or to register yourself around! for the workshop, contact: ~~Unknown Patti Mounts, Health & Wellness Coordinator Fast, Friendly & FREE Delivery! We are all here for a 724-228-7080 or 1-888-300-2704, ext. 4430 Washington & Canonsburg Areas spell. Get all the good [email protected] laughs you can. SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 400 Jefferson Avenue ~ Washington, PA ~~ Will Rogers Call us today! 724-222-0900 ~ fax 724-222-3429 April 2018 Senior Times Page 13

April—good for a laugh, mystery, Washington Area Senior Center to host intrigue, and sleight-of-hand by Cindy Bartolotta Spring Vendor & Craft Show April makes me think of pranks, jokes, and Tom-foolery. Not always The public is invited to attend the Washington Area Senior Center’s Spring fun, but good for a laugh. On the opposite end, we have mystery, intrigue, Vendor & Craft Show on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Center and sleight-of-hand. Find these famous magicians—guaranteed to wow you! is located at 69 W. Maiden Street, Washington, Pa. Vendors to date will offer Note: look for names in caps only. handmade jewelry, candy, Origami owls, Terra Oils, and more. There will also C O P P E R F I E L D S T E V E be a chance auction and food. A L E X A N D E R I D I V A D A Vendors interested in participating in the show should contact the Center at R L N U Y R R A H Y R A G V E T 724-222-8566 or by email at [email protected] to reserve a space. D E D O U G N O M A N Y D E N R I G R L C H E N Y I D N A R O E N N A M R R E H O W A R D N T B I A G A H A R E C N A L Z O S O MOVIE MEMORIES N C O R N E H O C H E U T N K R The Movie Memories challenge is being discontinued. The answers for March I R N K O N O S L I W A R W C H are as follows: (1) Moulin Rouge, Jose Ferrer (2) Steve McQueen, The Great D I S B U R T O N N E P U O A O Escape, Le Mans (3) Smiley Burnette, Petticoat Junction (4) Tony Curtis, Jack U S E M A J Y R A L L E K R L U Lemmon, Natalie Wood (5) Name 4: Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Richard O S I A D E R R E N I A L B B D Widmark, Marlene Dietrich, Maximilian Schell, Judy Garland, Montgomery H E N N I N G N O S R E D N A I Clift. No submissions for March were 100% correct, resulting in no March Movie J I L L E T T E L L E R S Y L N Buff. Thank you to all of those who participated in this thought provoking, yet, S L E I N A D E I R F G E I S A sometimes, subjective amusement. We hope that you enjoyed Movie Memories P C S O R C A R T H U R S T O N as much as J. Reckless Medley enjoyed bringing them to you. ALEXANDER HERRMANN GARY KURTZ MARK WILSON Smile until you laugh! CARDINI HARRY ANDERSON P C SORCAR The old man laughed loud and joyously, shook CRISS ANGEL Harry BLACKSTONE (Jr & Sr) PAUL DANIELS up the details of his anatomy from head to foot, and DAI VERNON Harry HOUDINI PENN (JILLETTE) & TELLER ended by saying that such a laugh was money in a DAVID BLAINE Harry KELLAR ROBERT HOUDIN man’s pocket, because it cut down the doctor’s bills David COPPERFIELD HOWARD THURSTON SIEGFRIED & ROY like everything. DERREN BROWN JAMES RANDI STEVE COHEN ~~“Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain DOUG HENNING LANCE BURTON The PENDRAGONS DYNAMO LU CHEN Answers on page 14 Magician Trivia ATTENTION SENIORS! 1921 - P.T. Selbit per- M. Massey invented the formed the first “Sawing finger chopper which be- Sheryl R. Heid, in half,” something that is, came many magicians’ Thomas Campbell today, synonymous with first trick. ~~Wikipedia Apartments and Attorney at Law the art of stage magic. Family Matters 1874 - Year of birth FARMER’S Thomas Campbell North of Harry Houdini, famed ALMANAC escapologist, A.K.A. King MAY 2018 Studio Un its of Cards and King of Temp. 61° (2° Wills • Estates • Trusts Handcuffs. His real name Effi cien cy Un its below avg.); precip. 1 Bedroom Un its Powers of Attorney • Custody Issues was Ehrich Weiss. On 4” (.5” above avg.) October 31, 1926, All 1-4 Rainy periods, 2 Bedroom Un its At two convenient locations: Hallows Eve, at 1:26 pm, mild. 5-11 Showers, Utilities In cluded adno=6232840 155 Constitution Street, Perryopolis Harry Houdini died in cool. 12-18 Rainy On Site ResidentServices 4 N. 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Paint the lowest step one third of all persons in day, April 18, from 9:30 are less likely to fall. Plus, spiritual well-being. Rugs. Don’t leave white, especially for stairs this age category who fall a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Car- if you exercise and you do Please note that space loose rugs or carpets on leading into dark base- each year. If you have michaels Activity Center. fall, you are less likely to is limited and pre-regis- the landings. Either fasten ments. This will make problems with balance The program is a one day, be hurt. tration is required. them securely to the floor seeing the final step easier. or walking, it could be a 4 ½ hour workshop. It To find out more about To register, or for more or get rid of them. HSOA was developed side effect or interaction is designed to raise par- how you can take an ac- information, call Patti Steps. Make sure that by the Fall Prevention Ini- from medications; it could ticipants’ fall prevention tive role in reducing your Mounts at 724-228-7080 they are n o t s l i p p e ry. tiative of the Pennsylvania be that you have vision knowledge and awareness, risk of falling, take part in or 1-888-300-2704, ext. Put non-stick treads on Department of Aging.  problems, poor lighting, to introduce steps that Healthy Steps for Older 4430. (See the ad on page each step. loose footwear or rugs, they can take to reduce Adults (HSOA), an evi- 12 and make the call Obstacles. Keep stairs steps, slopes or slippery falls and to improve their dence-based falls preven- today.) clear of books, toys, and ~~~~~~ floors that are increasing health and well-being, as tion program for individu- In the meantime, note clutter the path. Just laugh your risk of falling. well as provide referrals als ages 60 and older. these basic tips for pre- Gates. Gates are a A smile starts on the Be proactive and make and resources. This comprehensive, venting stairway accidents must if you have small lips, a grin spreads to the what changes you can in Research shows that one-day workshop screens in your home: children around. eyes, a chuckle comes your life to decrease your you can prevent or, at individuals, addresses en- Handrails. Railings Packages. Don’t over- from the belly; but a good risk of falling. Register to least, reduce your chances vironmental safety, bal- should extend the full load yourself when car- laugh bursts forth from take part in Southwestern of falling by getting regu- ance, strength, flexibility, length of the staircase, on rying items up and down the soul, overflows, and PA Area Agency on Ag- lar health screenings and and endurance exercises; both sides. the stairs. Be sure you can bubbles all around. ing’s Health & Wellness follow-up care; making nutrition, foot health, side Lights. 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The treasurer’s Lindsey… Happy belated games and prizes. Bring Weltz… The March birth- … On Wednesdays at 10 prevention… On March report was given by Dina March birthdays to Mable your own ants!... On April day table was decorated a.m., our activities include 13, we held Big Tuesday. Harshman… Thank you Brownfield, Mary Anne 19, Nancy Farrier will with a St. Patrick’s Day dartball, jigsaw puzzles We had a great turn-out to Pat Hreshko for be- David, Bonnie Hickle present a flower making theme. Our birthday cel- and Wii bowling… On and an exciting time!... On ing so diligent in sending and Betty Salisbury… craft at 10 a.m… The Wii ebrants were Ken Fike, the first Wednesday of March 15, we held a St. cards to our members… Happy April birthday to bowling tournament will Phyllis Glisan, Mary each month, we hold Patrick’s Day party and Bob Harshman motioned Grace Chipps… Come be held on April 25, so Hawk, Billie Livengood, our business meeting… enjoyed delicious snacks to adjourn the meeting and join us… God bless we are practicing in hopes Landis Livengood, Wil- On the first, second and brought in by our mem- and Butch Sirianni sec- everyone… of sending a team… On liam Livengood, Helen third Wednesday of each bers… Happy belated onded the motion… New MASONTOWN April 30, the Site Council Maust, Ricky Teets and month, we enjoy lunches birthday and anniversary members are always wel- 22 S. Main Street meeting will be held at Bill Williams… We held provided by SWPA Area to our March celebrants… come… Masontown, PA 15461 10:30 a.m… We invite several raffles last month Agency on Aging and We want to thank all of FAIRCHANCE CEN- 724-583-7822 you to join us and have as small fundraisers for SPHS Aging Services. our volunteers for their TER IN THE BANK -Nancy Farrier fun at the Center… the entertainment fund. On the fourth and fifth help. Without them, we 67 West Church Street … March came in like a MOUNTAIN We will be doing more Wednesday, we hold a would not be a success… Fairchance, PA 15436 lion, but the Center was CITIZENS throughout the year… covered-dish lunch… On If you are interested in 724-564-0600 prepared with a lot of Box 105 We also have a gift card Thursdays, we assemble joining, call the Center. -Geraldine Bricker activities. We had a triv- Farmington, PA 15437 raffle on the first Thursday jigsaw puzzles and dart- We will be happy to help … Greetings… Spring ia game and competed 724-329-4260 of each month courtesy ball is played at 7 p.m… you in any way… is finally here. We are all in corn bag toss… Teri -Cathy Krakau of Somerset Bank… On Happy belated March CONNELLSVILLE looking forward to warm Schuessler held a feath- … We hope everyone April 5, we will enjoy birthdays to Corrine 100 E. Fayette Street days after the long, cold ered friends scavenger had a Happy Easter… On the lovely piano music McKnight, Carl Ansell Connellsville, PA winter… All seniors are hunt… We were enter- Feb. 15, we held a special of Gail Carlings… We and Linda Cottom… 15425 invited to join us on Fri- tained with music by the election of officers. The are looking forward to Happy April birthday to 724-626-1515 days from 10 a.m. until 2 Eberhart’s… Everyone new officers are President, warmer weather and for Jack Murtland… -Janet Hiltabidel p.m… We begin our meet- shared their interesting Janet Horr; Vice Presi- our kitchen remodeling BULLSKIN … In February, we en- ings with the Pledge of Al- memories of the past dur- dent, Maxine Anderson; job to begin soon… 52 Medsger Road joyed a Valentine’s Day legiance led by our presi- ing the “Do you Remem- Treasurer, L.J. Savage; PERRYOPOLIS Connellsville, PA party with snacks, drinks dent, Mary Ann David, ber?” talk… We searched 15425 and a lot of bingo prizes… the Lord’s Prayer, singing for four-leaf clovers and ging is y on A curre 724-887-0655 songs, and, sometimes, a enc ntly We are now playing Wii the pot-o-gold. Every- Ag loo ea ki -Mary Rhodes and getting ready for the few exercises… We also one wore green to our St. r ng A Dom Care providers in f he o … Hello again… March Senior Games… Bocce have educational or infor- Patrick’s Day party. We T Fayette, Greene & Washington Counties r came in like a lion and out will be starting soon. We mative programs followed enjoyed snacks, green like a lamb… Our lunch- are looking for some play- by Nickel Bingo… After punch, a shamrock toss es are served at 11:30 ers… We play shuffle- bingo is called, a deli- game and Irish jokes. We a.m. every Monday and board, ring toss and other cious and nutritious lunch, want to thank the kitchen Thursday, as well as every games every morning prepared by our cook, staff for providing Sham- second Tuesday… We until lunch is served at Margaret Kaputa, is rock cookies… Our cre- play Nickel Bingo every 11:30 a.m… Site Council, served. Our members take ative members modeled Monday and Thursday headed by president, Paul turns serving and clean- Easter bonnets in a parade Open your heart and your home to individuals who need care. Domiciliary Care providers receive $989.00 per person. after lunch. Come and en- Pericho, decorated the ing up after lunch… In and decorated Easter eggs joy the fun… On the third Center for St. Patrick’s January, Brooke Tibbe, at our Easter party. We Monday of each month, Day… We are looking with United Healthcare, also had fun playing Po- Joy, with SeniorLIFE, forward to our Easter par- Community State Divi- keno and Bunco… On hosts bingo… Bingo is ty with prizes for the best sion, presented a program April 5, Pam Dubell will Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc. called every Wednesday Easter bonnet… on the benefits they of- have a trivia game… On FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: and is open to the public. EVERSON fer… On Feb. 24, Mi- April 9, we will warm up 724-489-8083, Ext. 4612 Early Bird is at 12:45 p.m. Everson VFW chelle Rockwell, with for Brain Games in the TOLL FREE 1-800-411-5655, Ext. 4617 Page 16 April 2018 Senior Times Senior Community Center Notes P.O. Box 562 and again in the afternoon. by appointment… On the B&O Railroad. We are GREENE COUNTY nie Fabery. They each Perryopolis, PA 15473 Come and let the ladies Wednesdays and Fridays looking forward to an in- BOBTOWN received a box of candy, 724-736-2250 teach you the new tile at 9 a.m., we hold our teresting and informative Box 46 a monetary gift and were -Arleen Barth game of Rummikub... If weekly bingo games... Ev- program… On April 26, Bobtown, PA 15315 served dinner… On Feb. … Get rid of the extra you or a friend play an eryone is welcome at our we will hold Fun Day. Join 724-839-7289 15, Michelle Hopkins, Easter calories by joining instrument or like to sing Super Bingos on the first us for games, activities -Kitty Friend Physician Liaison, and Healthy Steps in Motion or just enjoy listening, join and third Wednesday of and conversation... Grab … Judy Robinson start- Karen Campbell, nurse exercises led by Shir- us on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. each month… Lisa Fish- your friends and enjoy the ed beaded crosses as the practitioner, from the Pri- ley and Phyllis on Mon- for Pickin N’ Grinnin… er, from OSPTA, conducts beauty of spring… new craft… We held a mary Care Clinic, present- days and Thursdays at 10 Jaynee King’s hair salon blood pressure screenings UNIONTOWN Valentine’s Day party. ed a program on over-the- a.m… On Mondays, we is open on Wednesdays, on the first Thursday of 137 N. Beeson Avenue Judy and Neil Phillips counter pain killers, uses, play cards at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, each month… Come and Uniontown, PA 15401 were crowned King and and side effects… On Feb. help us assemble jigsaw 724-437-6050 Queen, respectively, by 16, Joanne Barlamas puzzles…On April 26 at -Catherine Sabia/ Kitty Friend. They were and Marian Chearney, Attention Men: Trust 1 p.m., join us to enjoy Margaret Mari also presented with a box Waynesburg University an afternoon of fun at our … On March 13, Mary of candy provided by the nursing students, pre- Mon Valley Urology annual Friendship Tea and Ann, from Amedisys, Site Council… Vauda sented a program on the Auction. Cost is $2 for a presented a program on Wiley won the Valentine opioid crisis… On Feb. to treat conditions that light lunch and a chance to fall prevention… On raffle… Happy belated 19, Tayler McCracken, win door prizes... We wish March 16, we held our St. February birthday to Judy Waynesburg University affect your urinary tract. a happy birthday to all of Patrick’s Day dance and Robinson… nursing student, presented Injections are not always the only treatment our April celebrants… bingo. We danced to the CARMICHAELS a program on breast health Greet everyone with a big tunes of … On and explained how to do option for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Dave Dall 100 Nemacolin Road smile and hello… March 17, we attended the Carmichaels, PA 15320 self-breast exams. Also Learn about all of your options. Contact SMITHFIELD 15th Annual St. Patrick’s 724-966-2290 on Feb. 16, Chelsea Tessi- Mon Valley Urology to see Dr. Joel F. Rach, COLONIALS Day Stride with Pride at -Mary Yoney tore, Waynesburg Univer- a urologist who specializes in treating condi- 14 Water Street Uniontown Mall… On … On Feb. 5, Waynes- sity nursing student, spoke tions affecting the urinary tract, such as ED Smithfield, PA 15478 March 18, the 26th An- burg University nursing about healthy living and and BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.) 724-564-2934 nual 5K Run-Walk was students, Emily Sheetz eating… Happy belated -Janice Woods held at Uniontown Mall… and Michelle Crispin, March birthdays… Come Hormone Substance Imbalance … Happy springtime!... On March 19 and 21, presented a program on visit our center to see all Abuse 6% It’s hard to believe that we held a cornbag toss hearing aids and den- the activities we have… 7% Causes of Vascular winter is finally over… tournament… On March ture care… On Feb. 8, JEFFERSON Medication Disease Physical 8% 33% After a wonderful Eas- 20, Audra, from United Waynesburg University 190 Washington Street Impotence ter celebration, we are Healthcare visited the nursing students, Marian Jefferson, PA 15344 Cancer Diabetes ready for April birthdays Center… On March 27, Chearney and Joanne -Colleen Valosen Surgery 25% 10% and anniversaries. Happy Pat Mowen, from Crime Barlamas, presented a … Hope everyone en- } Neurological Source: Disorders birthday and anniversary Victims Center visited our program on ways to pre- joyed a joyous Easter. 11% New England Research Institute. to all April celebrants… center… On March 23, we vent falls in your home… We love seeing the wel- On April 12, join us for had our monthly movie On Feb. 8, George Ifill, coming signs of spring… Joe’s bingo, Harold’s matinee. March’s movie from Gateway Health, Warmer weather trans- 50/50 and Elaine’s Chi- was, “The River Wild”… spoke about the services lates into higher atten- MVU nese auction. A big thank On March 29, we enjoyed they offer… On Feb. 14, dance, so hopefully our Mon Valley Urology you to these guys for pro- an Easter egg hunt with we held our Valentine’s April themes will have viding some of our favor- special prizes… We enjoy Day party. The Site Coun- something that appeals to To Learn More ite activities… On April a monthly birthday party cil gave out candy bars and all… On April 4, we will 17, we will attend Brain with musical entertain- bingo markers. Congratu- celebrate Easter, so keep Call 724-258-8866 Games at Center on the ment… On April 8, our lations to our new King, those bonnets (and caps) JOEL F. RACH, M.D. Hill in Belle Vernon. Join Empty Bowls event will Clarence Brewer who handy for our contest. We Practice Limited to Urology us for the competition and be held… In May, we will was crowned by our 2017 will also have Bunny Hop Hours by Appointment spelling bee… On April have our Back to Summer King, Fred Clark and to and some fun games… 900 West Main Street 19, Jim Leckemby will Dance Party… Happy be- our new Queen, Kathleen We had so much fun with Monongahela, PA 15063 be our guest speaker. He lated birthday to all of our Reid, who was crowned our “Take Me Out to the FAX 724-258-7595 will present a program on March celebrants… by our 2017 Queen, Con- Ballgame” event last year April 2018 Senior Times Page 17 Senior Community Center Notes that we will observe it Waynesburg, PA 15370 lunch… On Mondays, our Valentine’s Day party. friend… On April 12, we 5, Amanda Hart, from again this year on April 724-627-6366 we participate in Manic Thank you to Tina Ra- will celebrate April birth- The Caring Mission, con- 11. Wear your Pirate shirt -Betty Grove Monday activities and ber, center supervisor, days with cake… Also on ducted blood pressure and sporty shoes because … Spring is in the air and crafts… On Tuesdays, Waynesburg Community April 12 and 18, Bridget screenings… On March we will be running the daffodils are blooming… we play trivia games and Center, for helping with Borelli, from SeniorLIFE, 14 and 19, Sarah Patel, bases! We will also have In Feb., we crowned a new practice line dancing… the party while our presi- will host a Grocery Bingo from SeniorLIFE, host- hull-less popcorn for ev- King and Queen for Val- On Wednesdays, we enjoy dent, Janet Robinson, at 10:30 a.m… On April ed Grocery Bingo… On eryone to enjoy… On entine’s Day. Congratula- Wacky Word Wednes- was on vacation. A good 19 at 10:30 a.m., Tiffany March 28, the Pennsyl- April 18, we will hold a tions to Butch Winguard day activities and Silver time was had by all… On Saurich, LPN, from Fam- vania Utility Commission “Poem in your Pocket” and Wanda Bunch… On Sneakers® or Yoga on March 1, Teresa Gilbert ily Home Health, will host visited the Center for a fun event, so bring along your March 1, we held, Gam- alternating weeks… On and Morgan Miller, rep- a fun activity and conduct and informative game of favorite poem or bring bling Away the Golden Thursdays, our activities resentatives from Anova, blood pressure screenings. “Family Feud”… Also on one that you have writ- Years event… On March include Thrifty Thursday presented information on Come and see what fun March 28, we celebrated ten… On April 25, we 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26, events and Bible study… home health and hospice game or activity she has our March birthdays… On will enjoy Pretzel Day. Waynesburg University On Fridays, we have care… Also on March planned for us… On April March 29, we welcomed We invite anyone who can nursing students visited Freaky Friday activities, 1, Jay Cincinnati, with 26 at 10:30 a.m., Aman- spring with a Welcome bring in pretzels in any the Center to present edu- Silver Sneakers®, or yoga Compati Home Care, vis- da, from Amedysis Hos- Spring Party. We enjoyed form, whether they are cational programs… On on alternating weeks… ited the Center… Thank pice, will host a Spring entertainment provided by alongside a dip or inside Monday, Wednesday and On May 11, our quilters you to all who visited… Fling party to celebrate Country Duo. A good time a dessert. Yum!... Don’t Friday from 8:10 a.m. to will be raffling off a beau- We would like to thank the first day of spring. Join was had by all. Parties at be an April fool, visit a 12 p.m., AARP Tax Pre- tiful Williamsburg queen Richard Blouir, Harry us and wear your favorite Burgettstown are a lot of senior center and enjoy parers’ visited the Center size quilt with matching Blouir, Dorthy Cheek, spring colors. Amanda fun!... Swing on in and all it has to offer… Here’s and will continue through shams, all quilted by hand Vicky Cumberledge, Al- will also discuss healthy grab a schedule or follow wishing lots of luck to April 16… On March by our quilters. The cost is len Headley and Jeanne food options… Check us on Facebook. Don’t our teams in the Greene 13, Waynesburg Reha- $2 per ticket. If you would Jackson for all they do for our Facebook Page, Bent- forget to give us a “like” County Brian Games, bilitation and SeniorLIFE like to purchase a ticket, our center… Our thoughts leyville Senior Center, to rating… Lunch is served dartball and Wii bowling visited the Center… On please contact the Cen- are with the family of Ja- find current lunch menus, Monday through Friday at competitions… Congrat- March 15, we held a game ter… Until next month, net Frye… a list of daily activities 11:30 a.m. Please call for ulation to our Mardi Gras night… Also on March 15, enjoy the spring weather. WASHINGTON and a calendar of events. reservations by 10 a.m… winners: Sandy Whetsell Anova visited the Cen- God bless… COUNTY Don’t forget to like us!... Visitors are always wel- (mask), Monnaruth Ten- ter… On March 27, Roll- WEST GREENE BENTLEYVILLE BURGETTSTOWN come… See you soon!... nant (beads) and Agatha ing Meadows visited the Harvey’s Grange, 208 Abromaitis Street 200 Senior Way CANONSBURG Virgin (baby)… Also Center… We held a Put- R.D. 1 Bentleyville, PA 15314 Burgettstown, PA 30 E. Pike Street congratulations to our ting on the Green St. Pat- Graysville, PA 15337 724-239-5887 15021 Canonsburg, PA 15317 Valentine’s Day King and rick’s Day party. Everyone 724-428-3853 -Beth Navrat 724-947-9524 724-745-5443 Queen, John and Sandy wore green and we en- -Jean Wise … On April 2, the month- -Michelle Prevost -Carolyn Dunklin Hanna… We would like joyed entertainment and a … On Feb. 8, Jennifer, ly business meeting will … Hello Spring!... On … April showers bring to welcome our newest Chinese auction… Daily, from SeniorLIFE, visited be held at 12:30 p.m., March 10, we welcomed May flowers, along with member, Virginia Bat- we enjoy cards, dartball, the Center and brought following lunch. Please back our Big Bingo held April Fools’ Day… We tistoni… Welcome to puzzles, Wii bowling, donuts… On Feb. 15, come and hear what is on the second Saturday would like to thank the wonderful Wednesdays!... fitness center, computer Bob Rice and Pansy Six happening at the Center. of the month, open to McDonald/Cecil mem- WAYNESBURG lab, iPads, bingo, quilting, were crowned King and New members are al- the public… On March bers for their hospitality 1505 Morris Street and, of course, a delicious Queen, respectively, at ways welcome and bring a

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Washington, PA 15301 adno=6232796 Page 18 April 2018 Senior Times Senior Community Center Notes shown while our roof was support the Frank Sarris ern Area Career and Tech- the Center or Mary Jane happy tune… … Finally, it is not dark at under construction… On Public Library program nology Center, will offer Stewart, President, at DONORA 5 p.m. and it has stopped April 5 at 10:30 a.m., for Earth Day by walking Technology 101 at 12 p.m. 724-745-8703… 701 Meldon Avenue raining every day!... On Sam, from SeniorLIFE, from the Center to the li- Bring your devices and CROSS CREEK Donora, PA 15033 April 3, Bob MacGregor will be our Easter Bunny brary… TNT is dynamite! questions. We plan to have VALLEY 724-379-6446 will present a program on and bring surprises… On Our pool table is newly lunch first, so have a light 28 Clark Avenue - Mary Ann Wentz Medicare fraud preven- April 12, we will have our recovered and the team is breakfast. The lunch will Avella, PA 15312 … Susan Badzik, center tion at 10:30 a.m… On business meeting at 10:30 ready to roll in the Wash- be provided by the Can- 724-587-5755 specialist, would like to April 2, we will hold our a.m. Stay to join us for ington County 8-Ball Pool onsburg Senior Center. A -Monica Parker-Farrell thank everyone who made Easter dinner. Please call lunch and dancing with Tournament hosted on donation of $2 is recom- … On March 5, Senior- her transition easy. She is to make reservations… John Bigler from 12:30 to April 26 at 10 a.m. There mended. Come for lunch, LIFE hosted a Pokeno looking forward to Spring On April 16, we will host 2:30 p.m… On April 16, might be an explosion!... the presentation or both… and pizza party… On and having more activities the Washington County the 500 Bid card tourna- Come and get your nails On April 10 and 11, AARP March 7, we held a very and meeting more par- 500 Bid Card Tournament. ment will be held at the done by Barb or a facial will offer a Smart Driver special birthday party to ticipants… We are open to It is always a fun time McDonald/Cecil Senior by Phyllis… As always, class from 9 to 11 a.m. celebrate the 95th birthday suggestions at all times… and we enjoy hosting the Center at 10 a.m. We have bring a friend… This is a two-day class and of Jean Karika and the Happy April birthdays to event… On April 26, we to maintain our number CHARTIERS the cost is $15 for AARP 103rd birthday of Mary Joanne Hackinson and are hosting a Big Bingo one position… We want to TOWNSHIP members and $20 for non- Kuzyck. They were each Kathy Mongelluzzo… at 12 p.m. Tickets are thank Timmi, Brian and 2013 Community AARP members. Bring presented citations from Are you recently retired $20. Please call the Cen- Leann, from the Green- Center Drive you AARP card. Please the Pennsylvania House or interested in serving ter in you are interested ery, for all of the support Houston, PA 15342 contact Jessica at 724- of Representatives, the your community? We are in attending… We hope that they have shown us 724-485-2126 485-2126 by April 4… On Pennsylvania Senate and in need of drivers and run- everyone had a happy and with the different events 724-745-8703 April 17, we will hold our the Washington County ners for the home-deliv- healthy Easter… and activities that they -Mary Jane Stewart business luncheon at 11 Commissioners. Special ered meals program. They MCGUFFEY provide. We look forward … On March 20, we held a.m. Lunch is catered and thanks to their families are delivered Monday 105 Green Street to your visit on April 18 at our monthly business lun- the cost is $8…On April for all of their help and through Friday mornings. Claysville, PA 15323 10:30 a.m… On April 19, cheon at 11 a.m. We also 24, the community center for the delicious birthday Please call Susan Badzik, 724-663-4202 we will do our best to keep celebrated St. Patrick’s is offering its first Tai Chi cakes. A big thank you center specialist, for more -Tammy Thompson our number one position Day… On April 5, we will classes at 6 p.m. They will to all who attended and details… Join us on Mon- … We are ready for in the Washington County have our Lunch and Learn also be offering a ballroom helped to make the day days and Wednesdays at spring… In March, Dan, Dartball Tournament at at 11 a.m. The Chartiers dancing class soon, so if memorable… On March 11:30 a.m. for Coverall from Home Instead, vis- Burgettstown Senior Cen- Houston Library, in col- you are interested give the 14, SeniorLIFE sponsored Bingo, a hot lunch, regular ited the Center… On Fri- ter… On April 23, we will laboration with the West- Center of call… Come and Grocery Bingo… Also bingo and specials, and days, The Caring Mis- join us for daily activities, on March 14, we held a cookies at break time. sion visits the Center… which include: Tuesdays, St. Patrick’s Day party Remember to call a day Chandra has started chair Midline Momentum, 9 and John Koval provid- ahead for lunch reserva- exercises at the Center. 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WASHINGTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY a.m. and Yoga, 10:15 ed the entertainment… tions… Joe, Dave, Faus- helps exercise our minds a.m.; Bingo, Tuesdays On March 20, we held a tina, Connie and Kathy and bodies while having a Come Ride With Us! and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; homemade Wedding Soup take turns calling bingo… lot of fun… At the end of Zumba, Tuesdays, 11:45 fundraiser. A big thank On Thursdays, we have each month, SeniorLIFE Providing Door-To-Door Service a.m., Wednesdays, 9:30 you to all who donated Bible study at 1 p.m. af- sponsors a Grocery Bingo To Persons Age 65 and Older a.m., and Thursdays, 5:30 food items for the event... ter lunch. See Marilyn, and our birthday cake… in Washington County. p.m.; Yoga, Wednesdays, On March 27, the Cross Phyllis or Connie. Bring Spring is here… Schedule Your Ride Today 10:30 a.m.; Line Danc- Creek Valley Rosies held a friend… Though April MIDWAY Call: 724-223-8747 ing, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., their monthly social… showers may come your 99 St. John Street www.freedom-transit.org cost is $30; Knitting and On March 28, Transitions way, they bring the flow- Midway, PA 15060 Crochet Class, Thursdays, Healthcare sponsored a ers that bloom in May… 724-796-6628 12:30 p.m.; and Duplicate Grocery Bingo… Happy McDONALD/CECIL -Rev. Brian Kilbert Bridge, Fridays, 10:30 April birthdays to Bill Cecil Twp Municipal … On March 1, the Mid- a.m… On the second Fri- Eakin, Josephine Midler, Bldg way Seniors met at the day of each month, Se- Margaret Ortitay, Rose- 3599 Millers Run Road Midway Volunteer Fire niorLIFE hosts Grocery mary Kirschner and Ju- Cecil, PA 15321 Department. Becky Mi- Bingo at 10:30 a.m… For lia Kowcheck… Always 724-743-1827 chalka led our meeting more information, call remember to whistle a -Thelma Gall in President Jean Baird’s April 2018 Senior Times Page 19 Senior Community Center Notes absence… Rev. Brian Senator Camera Bar- Charleroi, PA 15022 are welcome to join us. October through Febru- are $8 for a large baked Kilbert shared a devo- tolotta’s office will as- 724-483-5800 Please call Carolyn Dagg ary. Congratulations to potato, choice of toppings, tional on hearing God’s sist with Property Tax/ -Missy Georgagis at 412-833-7111 to make the winner of the gift card, salad, dessert, and coffee/ voice… The upcoming Rent Rebate Application … On April 6, Bobby a reservation. There is a Bob Hall… In March, tea. We will also have travel trip to see “Jesus,” forms from 10:30 a.m. to Shawn will perform at suggested donation of $2 John, with TRPIL, pre- a Chinese Auction and at the Millennium Theater 12 p.m… On April 12 at 11 a.m… On April 11 at per lunch… On April 12, sented information on entertainment provided in Lancaster is scheduled 10:45 a.m., a representa- 10:30 a.m., Karen will Sam, from SeniorLIFE, Adaptive Technology… by Cathi Rhodes will for June 26 and 27. The tive from OSPTA will be at the Center to pres- will sponsor a Grocery On March 6, we cele- begin at 5:30 p.m. This cost will be $330 and present a “Health Chat” ent a program on hearing Bingo… On April 26, we brated National Cookie event is open to the pub- includes an extra show, and will conduct blood aids… Our pizza sale will will have a speaker from Day with Oreos… On lic. We hope to see many meals, hotel, travel and pressure screenings… On be held on April 13. The the Ambulance Corps of March 13, Barb hosted of you there. Be sure to tip. Contact Marcia Bish April 19, a representative cost is $1.25 for plain Peters Township… Happy nail day…. On March 14, invite a friend… On July at 412-997-5935 to re- from Mid Mon Valley pizza, $1.50 for pepperoni April birthdays to Doris we had pie to celebrate 26, a trip to attend the serve your seat. Money is Transit Authority will pizza, and $5 for a pizza Butterworth, Martha National Pie Day… On CLO Cabaret at Theater due by May 1… Tax filing discuss the valley bus burger... A trip to The Fecher and Don Hen- April 4, Barb will host Square to see “Perfect assistance may still be routes and important in- Meadows is scheduled for derson… May God bless. another nail day… Cen- Wedding” in Pittsburgh available through Terry formation effecting the April 16. Departure time Happy Easter to all!... ter in the City will return is being planned. The cost Copechal (Jean Baird’s transportation system… is 9 a.m. We will return at WASHINGTON April 14 and 28… We still is $75 and includes the daughter)… Becky Mi- On April 18, we will have 5 p.m. The cost is $15… 69 W. Maiden Street have spaces available for show, lunch, round trip chalka shared some good our monthly trip to the A trip to The Mall at Rob- Washington, PA 15301 our Vendor Show on April bus transportation, taxes jokes and stories… Our Meadows. Cost is $12 and inson is scheduled for 724-222-8566 21… On April 30, we will and tip. Reservations can guest was Tony Lavor- seating is limited. Please April 19. Departure time -Cheri Randall have a presentation on be made at the office… gne, co-author of “Haunt- call to reserve your spot!... is 9 a.m. We will return at … We had a membership postal scams… On May ed Roads of Western Our delicious lunch is 3 p.m. The cost is $10… promotion drawing at the 16 from 4 to 7 p.m., we Pennsylvania”… In April, served Monday through On April 27, join us at 11 end of February for any- will have a new fundrais- we will have musician Friday at noon. Please be a.m. to hear Kenny and one who registered from er, Spud Night. Tickets John Koval as our en- sure to call one day in ad- Chip perform… Weekly tertainment… We remind vance for reservations… activities include Zum- our friends to bring a food Activities include Bible ba exercises, Mondays SAVE GAS, ENERGY,AND TIME item for the McDonald study on Tuesdays at 9:30 and Wednesdays, 4:45 to Food Bank… We invite a.m… On Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m.; chair exercises, any other seniors of the we have Sit-n-Be Fit exer- Tuesdays and Thursdays, Yo uDon’t Ha ve To LeaveTownFor area to join us. We are a cises at 1 p.m. and Inspira- 10 to 10:45 a.m.; bingo, casual, fun-loving group tion hour at 2 p.m… Lau- Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; and Excelle nceIn Ca ta ra ctSurg ery! that normally meets on rel’s Beauty Shop is open Euchre, Fridays at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of the from Wednesday through and Saturdays at 6 p.m… month at 11 a.m. for ac- Friday, appointments are VENETIA COMMU- tivities, lunch and social- recommended but not NITY CENTER GALLO EYE izing. If you have any required… On Thursdays, 800 Venetia Road questions, call 724-796- bingo is called at 1 p.m. Venetia, PA 15367 6628… Please join us and all are welcome… On 724-223-0955 and make our group even Fridays, our craft group -Erma Grego SURGICAL better… meets at 1 p.m. Call for ... Our senior luncheon, MONONGAHELA more information… If provided by SWPA Area CELEBRATING 25 YEARS 102 W. Main Street anyone is interested in any Agency on Aging and Ag- SERVING AREA SENIORS Monongahela, PA activities or volunteer- ing Services of Washing- 15063 ing at the Center, please ton County, will be served James P. Gallo, M.D. 649 Cherry Tree Lane 724-258-9511 contact Alice Grimes, at 12 p.m. on April 12 and Eye Physicianand Surgeon Uniontown, PA -Alice Grimes center specialist, at 724- 26. 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