Volume 43 Number 9 September 2017 SENIOR Times Southwestern Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Est. 1974 Age Well, Live Long! providing senior services in Fayette, Greene & Washington Counties Have a plan for Grandparents Day

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 September 2017 Senior Times “Healthy Steps for Older Adults” Library of Congress Free SENIOR TIMES REVIEW BOARD Falls Prevention Workshops offered WWI Webinar Series Falls are the number Fayette County and people don’t fall just The one-day, four- The Library of Congress is commemorating the Dorothy Brown one cause of fractures, because they get older. hour comprehensive 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into Carolyn Capozza Agnes Harris hospital admissions for Often, more than one un- Healthy Steps for Older Victoria Pennington The Great War with a new free, online webinar series Greene County trauma, loss of indepen- derlying cause or risk Adults workshops are highlighting some of the Library’s most remarkable Rev. James Cherry Pat Lemley dence, and injury deaths factor increases a person’s from 9:30 a.m. through World War I resources, including documents, photo- Mon Valley among older adults. chances of falling, such 2:30 p.m. , including graphs, maps, and personal stories collected through Emma Jane Davis Sue Dunlop According to the Cen- Ernest Miller Barbara Cochran as a physical condition, a a break for lunch. The the Veterans History Project. Washington County ters for Disease Control medical problem, medica- workshops are designed The five-part series of 40-minute talks presents Connie Clutter Wilma Decker and Prevention, fall in- tion or something in the to identify personal risks discussions on a variety of topics each month. The Helen Gault Rita Hritz juries are treated in an home or environment. through a risk assessment, series began on August 22 and will run through the Gay Massey Mary Jane Stewart emergency department ev- If you are 60 years to present ways to reduce end of the year. The online sessions are free and open Publisher: Southwestern PA ery 13 seconds and claim of age or older, you can falls in the home and out- Area Agency on Aging, Inc., an to the public. Pre-registration through the website at affiliate of SouthwesternA P a life every 20 minutes. learn how to help prevent side of the home and to https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-17-108/?loclr=ealn Human Services, Inc. Even those who have nev- falls by signing up for a raise awareness of falls. is required. After the series concludes, the Library Editorial Staff: Leslie T. Gren- er fallen often fear it. That Healthy Steps for Older Content offered addresses fell, Johnetta Dinio and Robbie will make recordings of all the sessions accessible Spaziani  fear of falling becomes Adults (HSOA) falls pre- environmental safety, bal- to the public on the Echoes of the Great War online Advertising Representatives: more common as people • vention workshop offered ance, strength, flexibility, exhibition website. John Mollenauer Judi Robbins age, often causing them to by the Southwestern PA and endurance exercises; Technical Support Staff: avoid activities that they Marcia Westich-Hawk Area Agency on Aging nutrition, foot health, side NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Contributing Photographer: might otherwise enjoy. Health & Wellness pro- effects of medication, vi- Patrick Gustine Hip fractures are one gram. Upcoming sched- sion/hearing, health status, The Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Opinions or ideas expressed through Board of Directors will meet on the following dates “Letters to the Editor,” or guest columns, of the most serious types uled workshops include: social connectedness, and are not necessarily those of the editorial of fall injury, which, in in 2017: Nov 16 Dec 5 staff or the Senior Times, nor does McGuffey Senior Center mental, as well as spiritual advertising in this publication constitute turn, causes a loss of in- 105 Green Street well-being. To register, or The Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., endorsement by the Senior Times, or the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency dependence among older Claysville for more information, call Advisory Council will meet on the following dates on Aging, Inc. adults. Fractures to the September 27 Patti Mounts at 724-228- in 2017: Oct 12 Dec 7 Editorial and advertising copy cannot be reproduced without prior permission pelvis, spine, arm, hand Beth Center Senior Center 7080 or toll free at 1-888- from the Southwestern Pennsylvania or ankle are also common. 316 Station Street 300-2704, ext. 4430. Area Agency on Aging, Inc. The Senior Donation Coupon Times reserves the right not to accept If you or an older per- Vestaburg ~~Sources http://www. *Please use this coupon to make personal dona- advertisements. son you know has fallen, October 18 cdc.gov/features/older- Southwestern Pennsylvania Area tions of support, for recognitions of birthdays or Agency on Aging, Inc. clearly, you are not alone. Center in the Woods adultfalls/index.html and special honors and for offering memorial tributes. Corporate Office More than one in three 130 Woodland Court http://nihseniorhealth. Make your donation payable to: SWPAAA 888-300-2704 OR 724-489-8080 people age 65 years or FAX No. 724-483-9360 Brownsville gov/falls/aboutfalls/01. Mail to: Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Fayette County Office older fall each year. But November 18 html  Senior Times 724-430-4603 falls don’t “just happen,” 305 Chamber Plaza Greene County Office 724-852-1510 Charleroi PA 15022-1607 Washington County Office 724-228-7080 Thank you to our amount of donation The project is funded, in part, by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. generous contributors Name______The Senior Times is a monthly publication designed to bring you news The following is a trib- Address______about information on services available ______Zip______to you, people you know and those you ute to the generous Senior IN Memoriam IN Memoriam would like to meet, and activities you Times’ contributors for May we print your name as a donor? enjoy. 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In Memory of Brother, In Memory of Brother, Email: ______THANK YOU 305 Chamber Plaza William Ritz Kenneth Straight, Jr. The official registration and financial information of the Southwestern Charleroi, PA 15022-1607 DONOR PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Circulation 40,000 In Memory of Brother, Carole Mae Parker Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations by calling www.swpa-aaa.org John Ritz, Jr. toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does E-Mail: [email protected] not imply endorsement. September 2017 Senior Times Page 3 Senior LIEE Keeps int co

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www.SeniorLifePA.com 1-877-998-LIFE (5433) WASHINGTON • GREENE UNIONTOWN Page 4 September 2017 Senior Times hosts... 29th Washington County Senior Expo

WILL Ride The 29th Annual Se- various free health screen- Bobby Shawn will per- nior Expo will be held ings and the flu shots be- form on the stage near the Thursday, September 21, ing administered this year former Macy’s from 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., by Cornerstone Care and a.m. until noon. at the Washington Crown Rite Aid. In addition, Ag- This year’s Expo will Campus Shuttle Center, 1500 West Chest- ing Services of Washing- feature a “Sponsor Spot- nut Street, Washington, ton County will distribute light,” during which time Pa. The event will host Farmers Market Nutrition State Senator Camera Bar- approximately 150 local, Vouchers to those who tolotta, State Representa- state and federal agencies, qualify. Ask to be directed tive Brandon Neuman, as well as businesses, all to the Farmers Market Columbia Gas, Washing- NOW AVAILABLE of which provide a range Voucher table to see if you ton County Commission- of programs and services are eligible for the $20 ers Larry Maggi, Diana for individuals 55 and over in vouchers redeemable Irey Vaughan and Harlan in mind. at area farmers’ markets. Shober, Jr.; and Civil Knox “One of the purposes Arrive during the morning will join Southwestern Monday - Friday of the Senior Expo is to and, while supplies last, Pennsylvania Area Agency provide a single venue for enjoy a cup of complimen- on Aging Executive Direc- 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. the dissemination of all of tary coffee with pastries. tor Leslie Grenfell on stage the information that must “We are so pleased to to be recognized. be interpreted by seniors again be a part of the An- A special prize draw- as a result of the ever- nual Senior Expo here at ing of a $100 Giant Ea- If you are interested in becoming a driver changing landscape of pro- Washington Crown Center gle gift card, donated by grams and services,” said – for the 29th year!,” said Evolution Energy, will or assistant or for more information, Leslie Grenfell, executive Civil Knox, Washington be awarded during the contact Uniontown Hospital director of the Southwest- Crown Center General Sponsor Spotlight. The ern PA Area Agency on Manager/Marketing Di- individual whose name is Volunteer Services at 724.430.5671. Aging. “Another element rector. “We look forward drawn must be present to of the Senior Expo that has to this event each year claim the prize. evolved over the years is as it is one of our largest After the Sponsor the ongoing celebration that focuses on our Senior Spotlight, Bobby Shawn of senior life that is shared community. The many will return to the stage to by everyone who attends.” agencies and the continu- continue his vocal enter- Vendor displays and ing community support tainment that has become experts on aging will be make it one of the best in a part of the Senior Expo available to discuss prod- our state.” history. The winning ucts and issues that affect WJPA will host a names of the more than 30 seniors. Participants can Live Remote with radio vendor door prize draw- take advantage of numer- personality Pete Povich ings will be announced ous opportunities offered broadcasting throughout from the stage at 2 p.m. to Helping Make A Healthy Difference at the Expo, such as the the event. Local vocalist See Expo page 5 September 2017 Senior Times Page 5

Expo from page 4 sylvania & Maryland, Inc. Manor Care Health Ser- Pam Snyder Woods Center/Adult Day Care conclude the event. Concordia Hospice and vices State Senator Urban League of Greater Washington County Sher- For more information Donnell House McMurray Hills Manor Camera Bartolotta -SNAP Program iff’s Office on the Senior Expo, call Cornerstone Care-Burgett- Miracle Ear Southwestern PA Area U.S. Senator Pat Toomey Washington County Veter- the Southwestern PA Area stown (flu shots) OVR-Bureau of Blindness Agency on Aging Vitas Healthcare ans Affairs Agency on Aging, Inc. Cremation and Funeral Care and Visual Services APPRISE Washington Area Senior Washington Drug and Washington County office DaVita PA Department of Health Domiciliary Care Citizens Center, Inc. Alcohol Commission at 724-228-7080. Domestic Violence Ser- PA LINK to Aging and Legal Services for the Washington County As- (WDAC) The following list of vices of Southwestern PA Disability Resources Elderly sistance Office Washington-Greene Coun- Senior Expo vendors, reg- Don Services and Disabil- PA Office of Consumer Long Term Care Washington County Be- ty Blind Association istered to date. ity Options Network Advocate Senior Times havioral Health & Devel- Washington Health System American Automobile Eagle Medical Equipment PA Relay Senior Community Ser- opmental Services Washington Health Sys- Association-East Central Faith in Action Presbyterian SeniorCare vices Employment Pro- Washington County Board tem – Wilfred R. Cam- AARP Tax Aide Family Hospice & Pallia- Network gram of Elections eron Wellness Center Advanced Orthopaedics & tive Care R. W. Petruso Hearing & Protective Services Washington County Com- Washington Symphony Rehabilitation Farmers Market Nutrition Audiology Center The Grove at Washington missioner Larry Maggi Orchestra Advanced Surgical Hospital Vouchers Redevelopment Authority South Hills Rehabilitation Washington County Com- Waynesburg University Aging Services of Wash- Freedom at Home, LLC of the County of Wash and Wellness Center missioner Diana Irey Community Nursing Stu- ington County Freedom Transit ington Thomas Campbell Chris- Vaughan dents Ambulance & Chair Gallagher Home Health & Rite Aid (flu shots) tian Center Washington County Com- Western Pennsylvania Amedisys Hospice Hospice Rolling Meadows Nursing Transitional Paths to Inde- missioner Harlan G. Guide to Good Health Avia Dental Plan Gateway Hospice and Rehabilitation pendent Living (TRPIL) Shober, Jr. Western Pennsylvania Better Business Bureau Genesis Healthcare-Brid- SeniorCare Network UMWA Health and Retire- Washington County Dis- Kidney Support Group Better Hearing Solutions geville Rehab and Care SeniorLIFE Greene ment Funds trict Attorney-Gene Vit- WJPA Radio  Bridge Insurance Group, Inc. Center SeniorLIFE Washington UPMC Senior Commu- tone Canton Volunteer Food Greater Washington Coun- Southwestern Pennsylva- nities/Strabane Trails & Washington County Health Pantry ty Food Bank nia Environmental Health Caring Mission/TCM Greenery Center for Rehab Project Home Health & Nursing SPHS Aging Services, Di- Center for Advocacy for Health Benefit Services, versified Human Services Rights & Interests of the LLC STAAR Alert Elderly-CARIE Hear-N-Care State Representative Center in the Woods/Adult Home Instead Senior Care Bud Cook Day Center Hornickel Chiropractic State Representative Centerville Clinics Inc. Clinic Jason Ortitay )) �- rrf!7lte lcuo t� and can Columbia Gas of Penn Lincoln Heritage State Representative /Ju� /J � it.' Maffio Chiropractic Solu- Brandon Neuman tions State Representative Question: Why is "Elder Law" singled out from the general body of law? Answer: Because the law needed to allow for considered, unique assistance for the elderly, the weak, and, sometimes...the forgotten! Fast, Friendly & FREE Delivery! Roger J. Gaydos Attorney Washington & Canonsburg Areas www.gaydoselderlaw.com 400 Jefferson Avenue ~ Washington, PA [email protected] 724-745-4030 Call us today! 724-222-0900 ~ fax 724-222-3429 Page 6 September 2017 Senior Times Why get vaccinated against the flu? The Centers for Dis- healthy people, get the flu the viruses that are in the disease, kidney disease, influenza vaccine, or if you severe reaction, call your ease Control and Preven- every year and spread it to vaccine. lung disease, metabolic have a history of Guillain doctor or call 911. tion (CDC) reported that others. The flu, caused by the disease such as diabetes, Barré Syndrome (GBS). Flu shots scheduled— early data on influenza The CDC estimates influenza viruses, usually asthma, anemia and other If you are ill at the The following flu (flu) vaccines for the 2016- that flu-related hospitaliza- comes on more suddenly blood disorders; time the shot is scheduled, shot sites have been es- 2017 season indicated that tions since 2010 ranged than a cold and may in- • who have weakened you should also talk with tablished, to date, by the a vaccinated person’s risk from 140,000 to 710,000, clude a fever, headache, immune systems due to your doctor or nurse about indicated healthcare pro- of getting sick and having while flu-related deaths are cough, sore throat, nasal HIV/AIDS or other dis- whether to reschedule the viders in the Southwest- to go to the doctor because estimated to have ranged congestion, body aches, eases that affect the im- vaccination. ern Pennsylvania Area of the flu were reduced by from 12,000 to 56,000. and a feeling of being ill mune system, long-term After you have a flu Agency on Aging service about half (48%). During flu season, as early and without energy. treatment with drugs such shot, mild problems may area of Fayette, Greene The rate of effective- as October through as late Older people, young as steroids, cancer treat- occur such as soreness, and Washington Counties. ness is significant enough as May, flu viruses circu- children, and people with ment with x rays or drugs; redness, or swelling where For more information on to encourage many to late at higher levels in the chronic medical conditions • who are 6 months to the shot was given, fever, sites administering shots, get vaccinated against U.S. population. An an- are at higher risk for in- 18 years-of-age on long- and aches. If you are going call your local senior cen- the flu, but if you are not nual seasonal flu vaccine is fluenza-related complica- term aspirin treatment to experience problems, ter or the Area Agency on convinced, consider the believed to be the best way tions, which is why there is (who could develop Reye they will usually begin Aging nearest you listed risks. Influenza is a to reduce your risk of get- an annual push to promote Syndrome if they catch soon after the shot and last on page 2 of this publica- serious disease that can ting sick with seasonal flu flu shots for persons: influenza); 1-2 days. Although rare, tion. The sites published lead to hospitalization and and spreading it to others. • 50 years-of-age or • who are pregnant and a vaccine, like any medi- here are also listed on the sometimes even death. The vaccines cause older, residents of long- past the third month of cine, is capable of causing Agency website at www. Every flu season is dif- antibodies to develop in term care facilities hous- pregnancy during the flu serious problems, such as swpa-aaa.org. ferent, and, although the the body about two weeks ing persons with chronic season; and severe allergic reactions. Please note: Medicare influenza infection can after vaccination. These medical conditions; • who are physicians, If they do occur, it is within Part B covers the cost of affect people differently, antibodies provide protec- • who have a long-term nurses, family members, a few minutes to a few the influenza vaccine and millions of people, even tion against infection with health problem with heart or anyone else coming in hours after the shot. Signs its administration; how- close contact with people of a serious allergic reac- ever, participants must at risk of serious influenza. tion can include difficulty have their Red-White- Talk with your doctor breathing, hoarseness or and Blue cards with before getting a flu shot wheezing, hives, paleness, them. Fees for persons if you ever had a serious weakness, a fast heart beat without coverage vary allergic reaction to eggs or dizziness. If you or according to the provider. or to a previous dose of someone you know has a Fayette County CVS Pharmacy will administer the flu vaccine for the following sites: Masontown Sr Ctr WASHINGTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Wed, Sep 27, 10 – 11 am Come Ride With Us! Smithfield Satellite Ctr Thu, Sep 28, 10 – 11 am Providing Door-To-Door Service Rite Aid will adminis- Let us take care of your loved one To Persons Age 65 and Older ter the flu vaccine for the Non-Medieal In-Dome Care in Washington County. following sites: Schedule Your Ride Today Brownsville Sr Ctr Personal Care• Housekeeping Call: 724-223-8747 Wed, Oct 4, 10 am–12 pm Meal Preparation • Medicine Reminders www.freedom-transit.org Connellsville Sr Ctr Laundry• Errands Tue, Oct 10, 10 – 11 am 724-430-2444 Republic Senior Ctr www.yourcomfortingcare.com Wed, Sep 20, 11 am–12 pm Walgreens will admin- Because We Care For You ister the flu vaccine for: Bullskin Satellite Ctr. Fairchance in the Bank See Flu on page 7

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Flu from page 6 Mountain Citz Action Grp Thu, Oct 26, 9:30–10:30 am Thu, Oct 5, 9:30 – 11 am The American Health Employ Older Workers Week Uniontown Adult Rec Ctr West Greene Satellite Ctr Thomas Campbell Sr Ctr Care Group will admin- Governor Tom Wolf recently recognized the im- Dates and times were not Thu, Oct 26, 11:30 am– Mon, Sep 25, 1:30–3:30 pm ister the vaccine in Peters portant role that older Pennsylvanians play when he available at the time of 12:30 pm Washington Sr Ctr Twp. Satellite Ctr proclaimed September 24-30, 2017, as Employ Older print. Contact the center Cornerstone Care Tue, Sep 26, 12:30–2:30 pm Call 724-942-5000 by appt Workers Week. Noting that nearly half of today’s re- for information. will administer the flu vac- Cornerstone Care Thu, Sep 28, 11 am–2 pm tirees report that they have worked or plan to work in *See Fayette County cine at the Greene Coun- and Rite Aid will admin- SPHS Primary Care retirement, the governor acknowledged the talents of sites located in the Mon ty Senior Fair, Greene ister the flu vaccine at will administer the vaccine older workers and added that the state unemployment Valley area listed with County Fairgrounds the Washington County for the following sites: rate for those 55 and older stands at 3.6% compared Mon Valley sites. Fri, Oct 6, 10 am– 2 pm Senior Expo, Washington *Mon Valley Area with a 6.3% unemployment rate for the total popula- Greene County Washington County Crown Center Brownfield Satellite Ctr tion. Giant Eagle will ad- Cornerstone Care Thu, Sep 21, 10 am – 2 pm Wed, Sep 20, 9–11:30 am Fayette, Greene and Washington County commis- minister the flu vaccine for will administer the flu vac- *See Washington Center on the Hill sioners are joining the governor by continuing their tra- the following sites: cine at the following sites: County sites located in Fri, Sep 29, 9–11:30 am dition of acknowledging the value of older Americans Bobtown Satellite Ctr Bellemead Apartments the Mon Valley area listed Donora Senior Center in the workforce and offering county proclamations of Tue, Oct 24, 10:30–11:30 am (Residents only) with Mon Valley sites. Tue, Sep 26, 9–11:30 am Employ Older Workers Week as follows. Carmichaels Activity Ctr Mon, Sep 25, 10 am–12 pm Rite Aid will adminis- Finleyville Senior Center The Washington County Commissioners’ procla- Thu, Oct 19, 10–11 am Burgettstown Sr Ctr ter the flu vaccine at: Tue, Sep 12, 10–11:30 am mation is on September 7 at 10 a.m. in Public Meeting Clarksville Lion’s Club Wed, Sep 20, 10 am–12 pm Bentleyville Sr Ctr Monongahela Sr Center Rooms 103-104, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa. Wed, Oct 25, 11:30 am– Tue, Sep 26, 9:30–10:30 am Thu, Sep 14, 9–11:30 am Canonsburg Sr Ctr The Greene County Commissioners’ proclamation 12:30 pm Tue, Sept 26, 9–11 am Beth Center Sr Ctr Perryopolis Sr Center of Employ Older Workers Week is on September 20 Jefferson Satellite Ctr Cross Creek Sr Ctr Wed, Oct 11, 10:30–11:30 am Mon, Sep 11, 9–11:30 am at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 93 Wed, Oct 25, 9:30–11 am Fri, Sep 15, 12:30–2:30 pm Center in the Woods Riverside Place East High Street, Waynesburg. Mon Township Com Ctr McDonald-Cecil Sr Ctr Wed, Sep 27, 10 am–12 pm Thu, Sep 28, 9–11:30 am The Fayette County Commissioners’ proclama- Thu, Oct 19, 12–1 pm Tue, Sep 19, 10 am–12 pm Chartiers Houston Com Ctr ~~Source of statistics tion is on September 21 at 10 a.m. in the Public Meet- Mt. Morris Senior Ctr McGuffey Senior Center Tue, Sep 19, 10:30 am– 12 pm https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ ing Room at the Public Service Building, 22 East Main Wed, Oct 18, 11 am–12 pm Mon, Sep 18, 10 am–12 pm Tue, Oct 17, 10:30 am– 12 pm about/disease/2015-16. Street, Uniontown.  Waynesburg Com Ctr Midway VFD Tue, Nov 14, 10:30 am– 12 pm htm 

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Diabetes Education and Management Services • Life Skills Classes - including nutrition and diet planning, exercise, medication management and diabetes self management skills • Needs Assessment - individual assessment of patient’s educational needs, medication management and treatment plan coordinated with referring physician • Meal Planning/Nutritional Counseling • Gestational Nutritional Counseling • Insulin Management & Diabetes Therapies • Medical Nutritional Therapies including: • Diabetes, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome • Cardiovascular disease • Kidney disease • Gastrointestinal disorders (celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, fatty liver) • Gastric bypass - presurgical counseling • Gestational diabetes

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Greene County Senior Fair—October 6 Greene County salutes Washington being sponsored by Con- Vietnam Veterans sol Energy, and prepared Area Senior by the culinary students at Citizens Center the Greene County Career and Technology Center. Congratulations! In addition to infor- The administration, mation and screenings, staff and Board of Direc- each vendor will provide tors of the Southwest- a door prize. Fair at- ern Pennsylvania Area tendees will receive two Agency on Aging, Inc., A participant at last year’s Greene County Senior Fair is pictured having his annual flu shot administered. free tickets each to enter extend a sincere Con- into a drawing that will gratulations to the Wash- The Greene County services, including free include all of the prizes, ington Area Senior Citi- Senior Fair will be held health screenings and plus a grand prize of a zens Center on their 40th on Friday, October 6, flu shots, which will be flat-screened television Anniversary Celebration. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., administered by Corner- donated by the Waynes- Your commitment at the Greene County stone Care. burg Walmart. and dedication to serv- Fairgrounds located be- Fair participants can Look for more on the ing older adults in the tween Route 21—the Roy also look forward to a Greene County Senior Washington community, Furman Highway—and V.F.W. Post 4793, in conjunction with the Greene number of additional Fair in the October is- with quality, care and Route 188 at 107 Fair- County Veteran’s Council recently announced that the special features. Light sue of the Senior Times, compassion, is to be grounds Road, Waynes- Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall® will be coming morning refreshments including a list of the commended. burg. to the Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg, from will be available and a vendors registered to take Happy Anniversary! September 28 through October 2—24-hours-a-day.! State Representative complimentary lunch, is part in the event. The Traveling Wall is a 3/5 scale replica of the Pam Snyder, State Sena- Vietnam Memorial in Washington D. C., which sym- tor Camera Bartolotta, the bolizes America’s honor and recognition of the men Greene County Board of and women who served and sacrificed their lives in Commissioners—Blair the Vietnam War. Zimmerman, Dave Coder, The Traveling wall stands 6 feet tall at the cen- and Archie Trader—and ter and covers approximately 300 feet in length! the Southwestern Penn- Inscribed on the black walls are the names of more sylvania Area Agency on than 58,000 American men and women who gave Aging are sponsoring this their lives or remain missing. special annual event for The exhibit is intended to benefit area veterans, older adults. as well as the entire community including the sur- Vendors will have po- rounding southwestern Pennsylvania and northern sitions throughout the regions, by providing an opportunity Fairgrounds where they to view the Wall and experience history. will be providing infor- This memorial was made for the purpose of help- mation on programs and ing to heal those who served and continue to carry the painful memories in their hearts and in their minds, as well as their families who struggle to help them. Happy It is meant to help to rekindle friendships for visi- Grandparents tors and to stand as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. Finally, it provides Day an important opportunity for people to pay tribute to Grandparents make veterans both past and present, without traveling to the world... Washington DC. Planners have been seeking volunteers for several a little softer, positions. For further information or to ask if you a little kinder, still have time to volunteer, contact Rick Black 724- a little warmer. 998-0598 or Donnie Martin 724-350-7841. Page 10 September 2017 Senior Times Finleyville’s Forever Young Winners...Still smiling! opens their new location Pictured with the Burgettstown Senior Center 1st Place Senior Games banner displayed behind them are the women who created it: (l to r) Darlene Barnes, Betty Lou Zelenko, Sue Bender, and Nancy Diaz. (Nancy Pienkosky is missing from the photo.) Congratu- lations, Burgettstown. Well done! “Forever Young” members are pleased to be in their new home in the Fin- leyville Community Center at South Park Mobile Estates, located off Route 88 at 120 Hidden Valley Drive, Finleyville. Pictured (l-r) at the new location during the August 15 Finleyville Community Center Forever Young meeting are the special guest speaker for the day, Caitlyn Taking the islands to Jefferson Driscoll, public relations director, Better Business Bureau; Kathy Costantino, Washington County Supervisor, Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging; Alice Grimes, senior center specialist, DHS Aging Services; and Forever Young Trea- surer Shirley Polacek, President Mary Kotula, and Secretary Ellen Andrewson. The group meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to lunch, Forever Young hosts a variety of activities such as bingo, crafts and educational speakers. If you are interested in joining the Forever Young, please call Alice Grimes, senior center specialist, at 724-258-9511.

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Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kent Tekulve is pictured Volunteer Appreciation Day included a special thanks to the Homerun Club members (l to r) Marge Hatalsky, Ruby RBaker,e Davids iBrecht,sts De- during Center in the Woods laine Edwards, Doris Encapera, Norma Golembiewski, Dolores Kozis, Ruth Levy, Sharon Ray, Emily Roth, Kathleen Venetian, and Pat Zahand. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Center in the Woods room full of people who ciation to the volunteers Homerun Club,e thev meme- rtoy Doristh Moffitt,ing who. .has. bTheu Volunteert Appre- held its Volunteer Appre- do just that—help others. and talked about the value bers of which volunteered been volunteering for 28 ciation Dinner closed with ciation Dinner on July 25. The people that you serve of teamwork and what it 200 hours and more dur- years. participants singing “Take The baseball theme was can’t do it without the takes to be a volunteer. ing the past year (see them eEveryonemo inr attenie-sme! out to the Center” to skillfully played out and work of the volunteers. Ruby Baker gave the photo). The highlight dance was invited to sign the tune of “Take me out speakers expressed the This is as important as invocation before the of the volunteer recog- the banner that won the to the Ballgame.” importance of volunteers what you do for your- dinner, provided by the nition came when John 2017 First Place Parade of as team players. self—being a volunteer Southwestern PA Area Childs presented the Hall Athletes Banner Award at John Childs, Center and helping others enjoy Agency on Aging, was of Fame Legacy Award the Senior Games. in the Woods Chief Ex- their time.” Tekulve fur- served. ecutive Officer, welcomed ther acknowledged the in- Staff members Mary the volunteers and those credible number of hours Beth Barreca, Adult ...The only name needed...besides yours: who had come to cel- that volunteers commit, Day Center Direc- ebrate, noting that he was every day, all day long, tor, Bob Dunn, Center “humbled by the generos- and said that they should in the Woods, Building ity and spirit of the volun- “never lose sight of (the and Grounds Technician; teers who help to make importance of) what you Tami Sealy, OAKS Ser- the Center run smoothly.” do for others.” vice Coordinator and Na- Pianist Emily Behm Brownsville Mayor nette Andre, Center in the led the Pledge of Alle- Lester Ward offered a Woods Office Manager/ giance and played the community proclamation Finance took part in the National Anthem, before that declared the day as recognition of Adult Day Childs introduced special Center in the Woods Vol- Center and the Center in guest Kent Tekulve. unteer Day. The mayor the Woods volunteers. Tekulve, the former also conveyed his appre- Andre then announced the Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher known best for leading 407 Oak Spring Road the Pirate pitching staff in the 1979 World Series win Canonsburg, PA 15317 over Baltimore, talked ~ Helping To Make Your World Sound Better~ about looking back on his Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. career and how the “suc- Bernie Russel BC-HIS Lisa Renko Evenings and Saturdays by Appointment cess felt good, but helping Offi ce Manager his teammates be suc- cessful felt even better.” 724-470-9998 1200 724-745-4413 Tekulve said that he was Washington Road, Suite 2 proud to be “standing in a Washington, PA 15301 www.gaydosmonument.com Page 12 September 2017 Senior Times Fayette Senior Action Council hosts annual picnic August 16 was a beau- president; Mae V. Thom- traveled the farthest to at- tiful day at East Park in as, recording secretary; tend the picnic. Connellsville, the site for Claudette Hatcher, cor- A warm round of ap- the Senior Action Coun- responding secretary; Pa- plause and a “Thank You” cils’ (SAC) combined tricia Davison, treasurer; was extended to the 2017 annual picnic. Carolyn Eileen Burton, chaplain; Picnic Committee. Rev. Capozza, president of the and Kathaleen Walker, Ridgley concluded the hosting Fayette Coun- treasurer emeritus. The picnic with a prayer. ty SAC, welcomed the presidents of the sister The purpose of the Se- members and announced SAC councils were also nior Action Councils is to the Fayette County of- recognized including Hil- advise the Southwestern ficers Agnes Harris, vice da Lewis with Mon Valley PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., regarding issues and problems affecting older minority groups, and to Pictured in the foreground at the recent Senior Action Council (SAC) annual picnic Living Better assure that the service are SAC presidents (l to r) Clyde Smith, Greene County; Hilda Lewis, Mon Valley district; and Carolyn Capozza, Fayette County. (Missing from the picture is Prestine delivery systems are de- With Robinson, Washington County.) signed to insure that the provision of services meets Chronic Conditions SAC, Clyde Smith with the ley, Jr., pastor of Wright Following lunch, the diversified and unique Greene County SAC, and Memorial A.M.E. Zion several door prizes were needs of all older minority Prestine Robinson with the Church, Washington, pre- awarded and members en- adults residing in Fayette, Washington County SAC. sented the invocation and joyed bingo and “Sharing Greene and Washington Southwestern Pennsylvania Southwestern PA Area Blessing of the Food. the Wealth.” Area Agency on Aging Counties and the Mon Agency on Aging (AAA) The picnic lunch in- Additional contest win- Valley area. For more in- Fayette County Supervi- cluded grilled hotdogs, ners included Mary Lytton, formation about SAC or to MON VALLEY YMCA sor Gwendolyn Ridgley hamburgers and fried a member of the Mon become a member, contact also welcomed guests and chicken, Calico Beans, Valley SAC, who has the 101 Taylor Run Road, Monongahela, PA 15063 the Area Agency on Aging introduced the AAA staff corn on the cob, watermel- longest tenure as a member Six Tuesdays beginning nearest you listed on page on hand to assist with the on wedges, and Creamy of SAC. Kevin Willis was September 19 through October 24, 2017 2 of this publication. event. Italian Lemon Cream the youngest SAC member 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Louis Ridg- Cake, and beverages. present and Earline Keith

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And, to over $1 trillion by 2050. the 2-mile walk begins at one who is currently sup- Walk day. almost two out of three For these reasons and 9 a.m. with an opening porting or caring for some- For additional infor- Americans with Alzheim- for so many more personal ceremony at 9:45. The one with Alzheimer’s. mation on either of the er’s are women. and touching motives, walk begins at 10:15 a.m. Orange is for everyone Walks, contact Brittany With more than 5 mil- the Alzheimer’s Associa- The Washington who supports the cause Coulter via telephone at According to the Al- lion Americans living tion continues to mobilize County Walk will take and vision of a world with- 412-261-5040 or via email zheimer’s Association, of with• Alzheimer’s and with millions of Americans to place on Saturday, Octo- out Alzheimer’s. at [email protected]. To the top ten leading causes millions of aging baby take part in the Walk to ber 7, at the Wild Things Every registered par- learn more about the Al- of death in the U.S., Al- boomers, the numbers are End Alzheimer’s. There Park, One Washington ticipant achieving the zheimer’s Association, zheimer’s disease, the expected to escalate to 16 is no registration fee to Federal Way, Washing- fundraising minimum of you may also visit alz. sixth leading cause, is million by 2050. enter the Walk. However, ton, Pa. This course is $100 will receive a T-shirt org® or call 800-272- the only one that cannot In addition to those each walker is asked to also 2 miles with reg- available for pick up on 3900. be prevented, cured or who are diagnosed with make a personal donation istration beginning at slowed. It is a terminal, Alzheimer’s disease, there and to commit to raising 8:30 a.m., an opening progressive brain disor- are families and caregivers funds in the fight against ceremony at 9:30 a.m., der that slowly robs its and associated health- Alzheimer’s. and the walk beginning victims of their minds, care costs, the numbers of If you are not already at 10 a.m. leading to memory loss, which are astounding. involved, you can be a On Walk day, at regis- confusion, impaired judg- More than 15.9 million part of the movement to tration, you will receive a ment, personality changes, caregivers of individuals reclaim the future for mil- wristband and a Promise disorientation, the inabil- in• the United States with lions by participating in Garden flower in a color ity to communicate, and, Alzheimer’s and other one or more of the Al- that best represents your eventually death. dementias provided an es- zheimer’s Association’s connection to the disease. The statistics are timated 18.2 billion hours Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Blue represents someone alarming: of unpaid care valued at The Greene County with Alzheimer’s or de- Someone in the U.S. $230.1 billion. Walk to End Alzheimer’s mentia develops Alzheimer’s dis- In 2017, Alzheimer’s is will take place on Sat- Purple is for someone ease• every 66 seconds. expected to cost the U. S. urday, September 30, at who has lost a loved one One in three seniors $259• billion, an amount Wana B Park in Carmi- to the disease. dies with Alzheimer’s or which is expected to rise chaels. Registration for Yellow represents some- • Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers available If you qualify, but you that may be redeemed for pick up and use the vouch- deemed after November have not had the opportu- locally grown fruits and ers as long as the ben- 30, 2017. nity to go to a distribution vegetables at participating efits ultimately reach the For more information site for the Senior Farmers “PA Preferred” farmers eligible participant. Proxy on how you might be able Market Nutrition Program markets published in the statements are available at to take advantage of this Vouchers (FMNPV) val- June issue of the Senior local senior centers, AAA free voucher program, Vince Ripepi, DO ued at $20, there is still Times. offices and online at www. call the Southwestern PA 100 Stoops Drive, Ground Floor Medical Director Patrick Garman, MHA time. Distributors have The 2017 household swpa-aaa.org. Note that Area Agency on Aging Monongahela, PA 15063 Administrator reported that there are proxies must be completed (AAA) in Fayette County www.spartansurg.com Patricia Monaghan, RN income eligibility is: 724-483-2760 office Director of Nursing nutrition vouchers remain- 1 person - $22,311 prior to picking up the at 724-430-4603, Greene 724-483-2762 fax ing for Fayette, Greene 2 people - $30,044 vouchers. County at 724-852-1510 MEDICAL STAFF and Washington County 3 people - $37,777 The remaining vouch- or Washington County at Ophthalmology residents who have not Income includes inter- ers will be issued on a 724-228-7080. Patrick Danaher, Md Podiatry: Even Dreyer, MD received the vouchers, to est, Social security, wages, “first-come, first-served” Vouchers will also be Charles Irvin, DPM Rinku Dutti, MD Orthopedic Surgery: Paula Raugellis, DPM Lawrence Gipson, MD date. etc. basis. The last day vouch- distributed at the Wash- Armando Avolio, MD Alan Sally, DPM James Mondzelewski, MD Mallory Boscan, PA-C Michael Rom, MD Seniors who are 60 Individuals living in ers will be issued is Sep- ington Senior Expo on Mark Gendlesberger, PA-C Gastroenterology: Aaron Wang, MD Kristen Hopes-Knerr, PA-C Deepti Dhavaleshwar, MD years-of-age or over dur- nursing home facilities, tember 29, 2017. Vouch- Thursday, September 21, Courtney Hutchins, PA-C Jennifer Hadam, MD General Surgery: Kevin Monaghan, PA-C Prakorb Isariyawongse, MD ing the program year that convents and residential ers should be redeemed as at Washington Crown Ari Pressman, MD Oral & Maxillofacial Pain Management: Vincent Ripepi, DO Surgery: Center. Arif Rafi, MD ends December 31, 2017, facilities where meals are soon as possible because Michael Scheel, MD A.R. Khan, ODS, MD Jose Ramirez-Del Toro, MD Alan Tissenbaum, MD must meet the income re- provided are not eligible. some of the farmers’ mar- Ear, Nose, Throat David Welker, MD Colon/Rectal: Justin Zenner, MD Louis Felder, MD quirements to be eligible An eligible individual kets close in October. Steven Esser, MD for the four $5 vouchers may authorize a proxy to Vouchers may not be re- Page 14 September 2017 Senior Times September means back to school by Cindy Bartolotta Labor Day is the last hurrah. It’s the official end to summer vacation. Most Algebra English History Science kids hate it; while most parents love it, because September means back to school Art French Home Economics Social Studies and to classes such as those listed on the right and hidden in the word search Biology Geography Literature Spanish below. But, school is not just for kids. Seniors have educational opportunities, Calculus Geology Math Spelling too. Many colleges have special programs and benefits that offer these same Chemistry Geometry Music Trigonometry courses for older adults. If you want to know what is available, call a college Civics German Physical Education Wood Shop near you and ask. September could mean back to school for you, too. Creative Writing Grammar Physics See Answers on page 20 H O M E E C O N O M I C S A N A T E G Driver’s Ed Health Reading I C U O D R I V E R S E D Y M O S N N Fayette senior centers look forward to S R S C H E M I S T R Y G O L O E G I T A I M I M H S E R U T A R E T I L T Wellness Walk & Fitness Event at Sampey Park A Wellness Walk & Fitness Event will be held on Wednesday, September 13, O F C B I O L O G Y H E R S O M D I I from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sampey Park in Perryopolis. Fayette County individuals R S T G G E O M E T R Y I H C U U S R interested in joining in the Walk should contact their local senior center to register Y G P E N Y R T E M O N O G I R T H W or call Amy Mastowski at 724-430-4603 for Fayette Area Coordinated Transporta- A Y O R I H U E C N E I C S R T S I E tion to the park. The registration fee for the 3K Walk is $3. In addition to the walk, R H H M D Y H T A M R E U V E S L S V participants will enjoy a continental breakfast, bingo, Sit & Fit exercise, and lunch. B C S A A D A Y H E A L T H A N A C I E N D N E S A R T E U O D T I D I I T Grandparents Day is September 10 G E O G R A P H Y C L S C I V I C S A 7.3 million - The number of grandparents whose grandchildren under age 18 were L R O N T G N I L L E P S I K E O Y E living with them in 2015. A F W R A M M A R G I S P A N I S H R 5.9 million - The number of children under age 18 living with a grandparent house- M N O I T A C U D E L A C I S Y H P C holder in 2015. Nearly half or 2.6 million were under age 6. ~~https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2017/grandparents-day.html 2015 American Community Survey

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Fall is just around the Early Bird is at 12:45 p.m. 11 a.m. and Euchre, 1 My first day at school, my first sweetheart … Hello… Congratula- corner… Happy birthday and regular bingo begins p.m.; Tuesdays, Euchre, Life doesn’t get much better than this tions to Georgetta Frye and happy anniversary to at 1 p.m. Food is available 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Mistakes I made while achieving my grade who placed third in the all of our September cel- from the kitchen… We Bible Study, 10 a.m. and To graduate 4.0 would be bliss Senior Games Bocce tour- ebrants… On Aug. 8, we play 20 games of Nickel Jam Session, 1 p.m.; Off to college I proudly go nament. Also, congratula- held our annual members Bingo every Thursday af- Thursdays, Wii bowling, With vacations that last all through summer tions to all of the seniors picnic. It was a time of ter lunch. Come and enjoy 9 a.m., Bingo, 10 a.m., 4.0 seems too tough and if that’s not enough who participated in the good food and fellow- the fun… Blood pressure and Pinochle, 12:45 p.m.; I now have to work, what a bummer various games. It was a ship… On Aug. 19, we screenings are conducted Fridays, 500 Bid cards, Ah the joys of making good money great day for all and it was held our annual Peach by Amedisys/Albert Galla- 12:45 p.m… On Sept. 5 In the evenings I try to relax enjoyed by everyone who Festival and had a very tin Home Care every sec- and 19, join us for bingo Cleaning house, paying bills are adult types of thrills attended… Our Café on the nice turn out… The Kidney ond Tuesday… We thank starting at 1 p.m. Packets And oh yes, don’t forget Income tax Porch took off with a great Smart Class and senior bul- all of our volunteers for are $7 each and include 12 Now at 39 l’m getting closer ask your folks they seem start. Our “faithfuls” came lying seminar were very their help. Without them, regular games. Additional to know it with a mortgage two kids and a Lexus back, plus we gained a lot informative. Mary Lou, we would not be a suc- packets are $3… On Sept. Forget how you feel, you show it of new friends. We will be from Amedisys, was also cess… If you are interested 6, Lisa Fisher, from With no hair on your head and a middle age spread open every Monday and here to provide important in joining, call the Center. OSPTA, will conduct And bifocals that make things look clearer Wednesday from 8 to 11:30 information… On Sept. We will be happy to help blood pressure screenings You’re not moving as fast as you did in the past a.m. We were very happy 12, we will observe Big you in any way… at 11:45 a.m… On Sept. Thank goodness 40 is nearer to meet the seniors from Tuesday… On Monday CENTER ON THE HILL 17, the Board of Directors Well l’m 80 now, let me tell you the McGuffey Senior Cen- afternoons, we have Bingo. 100 Summit Road will sponsor a Spaghetti Turning 40 wasn’t that bad ter who came for breakfast Joy, from SeniorLIFE, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Dinner from 11 a.m. to My mortgage is gone, some friends have passed on on Wednesday, July 12. hosts bingo on the third 724-930-8512 5 p.m. The cost is $8 for But it’s great to hear voices call me grandad We welcome all centers or Monday of the even-num- -Lynda Billy adults, $4 for children 6 Maybe life does begin at 40 groups to our Café on the bered months and Jackie, … Daily, the stationary to 12 and children 5 and But for me I can honestly say Porch. Please call our cen- from Harmon House/Am- bike and elliptical machine under will be free. 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We 55 or older to join us at our “Shutsy” Reynolds to the 724-736-2250 hold a Chinese Auction. are looking forward to our would also like to thank center... Our meetings are Center. At the tender age of -Arleen Barth Baskets will be on display annual picnic with lots Patty Hresko, Donna Re- held on Fridays from 10 19 she traveled to Avenger … Getting ready for fall the entire week to give of good food and a nice agor, Nancy Wood and a.m. to 2 p.m. We pledge Field to train to be a WASP cleaning? Come and lim- everyone an opportunity time… Bocce is winding Sue Wiesenberger for allegiance to the flag, pray pilot. Please join us to hear ber up with Healthy Steps to purchase tickets. The down and we are planning donating the prizes. Patty the Lord’s Prayer, sing a her fascinating story… We in Motion exercises led winners will be drawn on our end-of-season party filled sand buckets with song and some weeks, we are planning to attend the by Shirley and Phyllis on Sept. 29 at 1 p.m… On at the Connellsville Can- all kinds of goodies. Also, have a speaker… Jamie Buckwheat Festival… Stop Mondays and Thursdays at Sept. 29, we will also teen… We play 500 Bid thanks to Bonnie, Cindy Minucci, chronic kidney in and get our calendar of 10 a.m… On Mondays, we celebrate our September cards on Monday after- and Kurt Raygor, Cath- disease nurse educator, upcoming events!... Don’t play cards at 9:30 a.m. and birthdays with cake at 11 noons and we are looking erine Cavanaugh and Ann visited the Center and pre- forget to get your flu shot… again in the afternoon... a.m… for some new players… Vance for helping with sented a program on kidney Call the Center for more If you or a friend play CONNELLSVILLE On the last Friday of the the decorating and prizes. disease and how to keep details… an instrument or like to 100 E. Fayette Street month, we have our free Bingo was called at the our kidneys healthy… On MOUNTAIN sing or just enjoy listen- Connellsville, PA 15425 bingo, sponsored by the end of the picnic. Everyone Aug. 23, we held our picnic CITIZENS ing, join us on Tuesdays 724-626-1515 flea market table, with Ike enjoyed the day!... at Hutchinson Park. We Box 105 at 1 p.m. for Pickin N’ -Janet Hiltabidel in charge… Hope everyone FAIRCHANCE CEN- enjoyed delicious food and Farmington, PA 15437 Grinnin… Weekly bingos … Birthday greetings to had a wonderful summer… TER IN THE BANK played bingo. A good time 724-329-4260 are on Wednesdays and Danny Baluch, Esther EVERSON 67 West Church Street was had by all… We wel- -Cathy Krakau Fridays beginning at 9 Leichter, Midge Berger, Everson VFW Graff St Fairchance, PA 15436 come new members Elva … Our July birthday table a.m… Come and help us Joe Eckman, John Groh, Everson, PA 15631 724-564-0600 Kelley, Dorothy Bowlen was decorated by Terri assemble jigsaw puzzles… -Marie Jones and Sally Doutt to our cen- Brachna in a patriotic Jaynee King’s hair salon ter… Join us for good food, stars-and-stripes theme is open on Wednesdays, ging is fellowship and bingo… using thistles she painted Thursdays and Fridays, by on A curre God bless… red, white and blue. The appointment… Everyone ncy ntly ge lo HAYDENTOWN birthday cake was provided is welcome at our Super a A o re ki 236 Haydentown Hill by First National Bank of Bingos on the first and A ng e Dom Care providers in fo Road Chalk Hill… The Tuesday third Wednesday of each h r T Fayette, Greene & Washington Counties Smithfield, PA 15478 crafters are working on month… We play Bunco 724-569-2378 Steeler lighthouses made on the second and fourth -Tammy Rhodes from flower pots painted Wednesday of the month … On Aug. 9, we were gold and black… We had at 12:30 p.m… We wish a entertained by Dave a very successful Mountain happy birthday to all of our Townsend… On Aug. Pies fundraiser… On July September celebrants… 16, blood pressure screen- 16, we hosted a covered- We are looking for some- ings were conducted… On dish dinner for all seniors one to give us a refresher Aug. 23, we played Crazy who attended a one or two course on Backgammon. Bingo… On Aug. 30, we room schoolhouse… On If you can help, please call held our annual Luau… July 20, Jackie Teets enter- our center… We welcome Our annual flea market was tained us with lovely gos- everyone with a big hello Open your heart and your home to individuals who need care. Domiciliary Care providers receive $979.00 per month per person. held on Sept. 2… Looking pel music… We have plans and a smile... forward to Western Day in for more entertainment and UNIONTOWN October… speakers. Also, we will be 137 N. Beeson Avenue MASONTOWN getting a karaoke machine Uniontown, PA 15401 22 S. Main Street in the near future… We 724-437-6050 Masontown, PA 15461 have a gift card drawing on -Catherine Sabia/ 724-583-7822 the first Thursday of each Margaret Mari Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc. -Clara Delaney month and Dime Bingo is … We would like to wish a … Make it stop raining!... called every Thursday after happy birthday to all of our FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Well we haven’t let the lunch… Blood pressure September celebrants… 724-489-8083, Ext. 4614 weather get us down… screenings are conducted On Aug. 2, we went to the Bands, musical talent, trivia on the first and third Thurs- Fayette County Fair. Carol TOLL FREE 1-800-411-5655, Ext. 4617 and indoor games kept our day of each month… Myers won first place for September 2017 Senior Times Page 17 Senior Community Center Notes being the oldest senior 3, Kimberly Barkley, B Park in Carmichaels… Waynesburg Rehab visited Also on Sept. 6, Bridget age and dessert. Please at the fair and our center from Amedisys, conducted The Greene County Se- our center… On Aug. 7, Borelli, from SeniorLIFE, join us for this worthwhile came in second for best blood pressure screen- nior Fair is scheduled for we made burlap wreaths… will host Grocery Bingo at cause. Call for more infor- attendance… On Aug. 11, ings… The Greene County Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 On Aug. 8, we welcomed 10:30 a.m… On Sept. 8, mation… On Sept. 19 at we went to Lady Luck Ca- Senior Fair will be held on p.m. at the Greene County SeniorLIFE… On Aug. 15, join us for Big Bingo at 1 10:30 a.m., John Crum- sino… On Aug. 16, the Site Friday, Oct. 6 at the Greene Fairgrounds. Hope to see we had a program on opiate p.m. The cost is $6 for the rine, owner of Bentleyville Council hosted an appreci- County Fair Grounds…. you there… One of our addiction… On Aug. 17, first pack of bingo cards Medicine Shoppe, will ation dinner for the seniors. On Oct. 14, we will hold favorite projects of the we held a game night… On and $3 for each additional conduct blood pressure It was catered by Meloni’s our Cash Bash. Doors will year is the “Stuff the Bus” Aug. 18, Phil Little, with pack. Refreshments will be screenings and answer Italian Restaurant. We also open at 1 p.m., drawings, campaign. As in previ- the Attorney General’s of- available for purchase, so health and medication- had carnival games and re- beginning at 2 p.m., will ous years, our crew has fice, presented a program bring your appetite!... On related questions… Check freshments. Everyone had take place every 20 min- donated backpacks, filled entitled, “Senior Crime Sept. 11, Amanda, from our Facebook Page, Bent- a great time… On Aug. 23, utes. We will also have with notebooks, pencils, Prevention”… On Aug. 21 Amedysis Hospice, will leyville Senior Center, to we held our annual picnic a Chinese Auction and crayons, markers and other and 24, a Cornerstone Care host a Red Carpet Event at find current lunch menus, at Hutchinson Park… On 50/50. Tickets are $20… necessary school supplies doctor visited our center… our center starting at 10:30 a list of daily activities and Aug. 30, we celebrated We have dances on Friday for students who may not On Aug. 22, we had a visit a.m. There will be favors a calendar of events. Don’t our August birthdays with nights… We welcome new have them otherwise… from Rolling Meadows… and a grand prize draw- forget to like us!... music provided by Willy members Kathleen Reid Proving that we are never On Aug. 25, Amedisys ing… On Sept. 14, from 4 BETH CENTER Kapacko… In August, the and Eileen Hillhouse… too old to learn, George visited our center… In to 6:30 p.m., please join us PO Box 151 Canine Partners for Life Happy belated July birth- Ifill, with Gateway Health, addition to our regular ac- as we host a Spaghetti Din- 316 Station St Service Dogs and their days… We welcome all presented a program on tivities, we now have Yoga ner fundraiser to benefit Vestaburg, PA 15368 trainers visited the Center. who would like to come high blood pressure and every other Wednesday the Bentworth Community 724-377-0000 The Crime Victims Center out and join us… strokes… Healthy Steps and Friday starting at 12:15 Building Fund. Once re- -Wilda Dickey presented a program on JEFFERSON in Motion exercise classes, p.m. Call for the dates… modeled, the building will … Our hoagie sale was a senior bullying… Our 190 Washington Street designed especially for Hope you all have a great house our senior center as great big success. Thank doors are always open for Jefferson, PA 15344 seniors, are offered on September… It won’t be well as the Bentleyville you to all who bought and new members… -Colleen Valosen Tuesday and Thursday at 9 long before all the holidays Public Library and Bent- to those who solicited or- GREENE COUNTY … Our Site Council has put a.m.. Give it a try!... Many will be rushing upon us… leyville Historical Society. ders… On July 17, Bridget BOBTOWN together plans that have all thanks to the volunteers God Bless… Tickets are $8 for adults Borelli, with SeniorLIFE, Box 46 of us excited… On Sept. at our site for all that you WASHINGTON COUNTY and $5 for children. Din- sponsored Grocery Bin- Bobtown, PA 15315 6, we will celebrate Teddy do for our continuing suc- BENTLEYVILLE ner includes spaghetti and go… We had a Christmas 724-839-7289 Bear Day. Find those teddy cess… Happy Labor Day 208 Abromaitis Street meatballs, tossed salad, in July theme for our flea -Kitty Friend bears from long ago (or to everyone… Bentleyville, PA 15314 bread and butter, bever- market table. There were … Bobtown Satellite mem- borrow one), dance with WAYNESBURG 724-239-5887 bers made a donation to us to “Me and my Teddy 1505 Morris Street -Beth Navrat the Back-to-School Picnic Bear.” Also, enjoy a deli- Waynesburg, PA 15370 … On Sept. 5, the monthly WASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSING on Aug. 20… Our annual cious dip with teddy graha- 724-627-6366 business meeting will be AUTHORITY summer picnic was held on ms… On Sept. 13, we will -Betty Grove held following lunch at Apartments for Residents aged 50 Aug. 22 at the Center… We observe Johnny Appleseed … Well summer is almost 12:30 p.m. Please come and over or disabled are happy to welcome new Day. Rumor has it that over. Hope everyone had a and hear what is happen- Monongahela Manor members, Eadie Wiltrout our members have a lot of great time… Our new deck ing at the Center. New Choice of Rental Payment: and Carol Sabatula… recipes that include apples, had a canopy installed over members are always wel- 30% of Family Income or Flat Rent. Rent CARMICHAELS so our refreshment table it, which makes it very come… On Sept. 6, we includes all Utilities and Appliances. Secure 100 Nemacolin Road should be jam-packed… nice to sit on when the will celebrate Septem- building with balconies, Laundry Room, and Carmichaels, PA 15320 On Sept. 20, we will have sun is out… On Aug. 4, ber birthdays with cake… Community Room 724-966-2290 an old-fashioned Pie So- Monongahela Manor -Mary Yoney cial… On Sept. 27, we will 401 West Main Street … On July 6, Joelle Mec- celebrate all September MAIN STREET Monongahela, PA 15063 syo, from Amedisys, con- birthdays with a cake and Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00 Rain or Shine ducted blood pressure make an effort to focus on APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT LOCATION screenings… On July 25, National Fight Procrastina- OR CALL 1-800-224-0034, EXT. 111 Sheena Buskirk, a resi- tion Day (if we get around dent at the Mt. Morris Clin- to it)!... On Sept. 30 at 9 EQUAL HOUSING AUTHORITY ic, accompanied Clarence a.m., the Greene County 100 Crumrine Tower, Franklin St. on his home-delivered Walk to End Alzheimer’s Washington, PA 15301 meals route… On Aug. will take place at Wana- Page 18 September 2017 Senior Times Senior Community Center Notes a lot of pretty things to Maggi, Aging Services of shall Hanna and Ron Please try to attend… On bag toss at 1 p.m… On soon!... choose from… On Sept. Washington County nurse, Maltony… We also want Sept. 15, 16 and 17, the Thursdays, chair dance at CHARTIERS 11 and 25, Bridget Borel- will conduct blood pres- to thank the women who Oktoberfest will be held 9:30 a.m.; enjoy Healthy TOWNSHIP li, with SeniorLIFE, will sure screenings… Join us worked on our banner that in Canonsburg. The Center Steps at 11 a.m.; or play 2013 Community again host Grocery Bin- at our center for a great won first place: Darlene will host a paper bingo, bingo at 1 p.m… Also on Center Drive gos at 10:30 a.m… Also meal, socialization and a Barnes, Nancy Diaz, Sue chances on a lottery tree, Thursdays, a Jam Session Houston, PA 15342 on Sept. 11, we will host chance to volunteer your Bender, Nancy Pienkosky Big 6 Wheel, etc. Call the is held at 1 p.m … Wii 724-485-2126 our Picnic in the Park at talents… and Betty Lou Zelenko. Center for more informa- bowling is played at 9:30 724-745-8703 Ten Mile Creek Park at 5 BURGETTSTOWN Thanks again for the great tion… On Sept. 21, the a.m. on Fridays and we -Mary Jane Stewart p.m. Please bring a cov- 200 Senior Way job… Come join us; share Senior Expo will be at the play Euchre at 1 p.m… On … On Aug. 15, we revived ered dish. Activities will Burgettstown, PA 15021 your talent; enjoy delicious Crown Center Mall from Sept. 11, you won’t want our “Meet a Member” pro- include bingo and horse 724-947-9524 lunches and plenty of ac- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please to miss the Half the Take, gram featuring John Mar- races… On Sept. 14, we -Rosemarie Taylor tivities. Meet new friends sign-up early for trans- Pay as you Play, Bingo cischak, Chartiers Town- will hold a Soup Night at 5 … On Aug. 4, Washington and see old ones… portation… On Sept 28, at 2 p.m. Early bird will ship Supervisor, and well- p.m. All are welcome… On Blind Association present- CANONSBURG Michelle, with Townview, start at 1:30 p.m. Every known musician… The Sept. 20, Lisa, from OS- ed a program on nutrition 30 E. Pike Street will host Horseraces… As fifth game is a winner take monthly business luncheon PTA, will conduct blood and the eye… On Aug. 7, Canonsburg, PA 15317 always, welcome to our all… On Sept. 13, Antiques will be held on Sept. 19 at pressure screenings at 11 Caring Mission conducted 724-745-5443 Center and bring a friend… and Appraisal Show, with 11 a.m. This is a catered a.m… On Sept. 21, we will blood pressure screen- -Carolyn Dunklin CENTER IN THE KDKA’s Kurt Shaw, will lunch and we will be serv- hold a Prayer Breakfast at ings… On Aug. 9, Aging … On Sept 5, we are open- WOODS be at the Center. Apprais- ing penne pasta with meat- 10 a.m… On Sept. 21, the Services of Washington ing our doors to you. Come 130 Woodland Court als start at 6 p.m. Enjoy balls. Cost for the catered Senior Expo will be held County explained pro- visit our center for our Brownsville PA 15417 dinner before or during the lunch is $8. Reservations at the Washington Crown grams for seniors… Also Open House from 11 a.m. 724-938-3554 show beginning at 3 p.m. are needed… Our Lunch Center. All those inter- on Aug. 9, SeniorLIFE to 1 p.m. Come check us -Maria Fetock Benefits California His- and Learn Program will ested in attending, please hosted Grocery Bingo… out!... On Sept 7, we will … Looking for something torical Society… On Sept. resume Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. notify Kathy Watkins, On Aug. 10, we had a black hold the Volunteer Ap- to do as summer comes 16, “Twin” is the word at We will be serving baked Center Coordinator, so and gold Steelers party preciation Luncheon at to an end? Visit Center in the Sadie Hawkins Dance pork chops with peach that transportation can be with entertainment provid- our center beginning at 11 the Woods daily from 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is glaze, prepared by the arranged… On Sept. 27 we ed by Jack Giacomel… a.m. In addition, this will a.m. to 4 p.m… Enjoy a $8 per person. Food will Canonsburg Senior Cen- will hold our Volunteer Ap- On Aug. 30, SeniorLIFE be your chance to get your nutritious lunch at noon, be available for purchase. ter. A $2 donation is sug- preciation dinner to honor hosted our birthday cel- photo taken with Glamour and a variety of fun ac- Bring your “twin,” dance gested… Come and join us all of our wonderful vol- ebration… Congratula- Shots by Bobbie, courtesy tivities and informational the night away and win for daily activities, which unteers. Without them and tions to our members who of Gateway Hospice. We programs throughout the prizes… On Sept 19 and include: Midline Momen- their valuable service and were medal winners at will enjoy donuts from day… On Mondays, paint 20, we will have AARP tum, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.; time, we would not be able the Senior Games: Dar- Marie, with Transitions, with watercolors at 10 a.m. Beginner’s Driving Course Yoga, Tuesdays, 10:15 to reach all of our seniors lene Barnes, Patty Tom- in honor of our volun- or play cards at 1 p.m… On from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost a.m., and Wednesdays, who need our help… Also lin, Betty Lou Zelenko, teers… On Sept 14, we will Tuesdays, shoot pool at 9 is $15 for AARP members 10:30 a.m.; Bingo, Tues- on Sept. 27, Mary Jean Robert Barnhart, Mar- hold our monthly meeting. a.m.; chair dance at 9:30 or $20 for non-members. days and Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; enjoy Healthy Steps Cash or check only. You a.m.; Zumba, Tuesdays, at 11 a.m.; play dartball must attends both days. For 11:45 a.m., Wednesdays, or bingo at 1 p.m… On more information, please 9:30 a.m., and Thursdays, Wednesdays, oil paint at call the Center… Come 5:30 p.m.; Line Dancing, 10 a.m.; Bible study at visit the Center, we will be Wednesdays, 6 p.m, cost is 10:30 a.m.; or play corn expecting you!... See you $30; Knitting and Crochet Class, Thursdays, 1 p.m.; and Duplicate Bridge, Fri- days, 10:30 a.m… For more information, call the Center or Mary Jane Stewart, President, at 724- 745-8703… Value...Integrity...Community CROSS CREEK 815 Schoonmaker Ave. 100 Sara Way (Inside Wal Mart) VALLEY Monessen Belle Vernon 28 Clark Avenue www.valley1st.org Avella, PA 15312

724-684-8875 724-929-6002 adno=6232804 September 2017 Senior Times Page 19 Senior Community Center Notes 724-587-5755 3599 Millers Run Road $97… Rev. Brian Kilbert Hospital, will present a Friday at noon, please sales will be held on Sept. -Monica Parker-Farrell Cecil, PA 15321 shared a devotional on how program on stroke aware- be sure to call one day 8 and 22. The cost is $1.25 … August was a fun month 724-743-1827 love doesn’t give up… ness at 11 a.m… On Sept. in advance for lunch res- for plain pizza, $1.50 for as we said farewell to -Thelma Gall Jean Baird and Becky 8, we will have a pizza ervations… Everyone is pepperoni pizza, and $5 for summer… On Aug. 2, … On Aug. 24, we had Michalka shared jokes party. The cost is $3 and welcome… Looking for a a pizza burger... A sub sale Monica Parker-Farrell, a very successful Health and funny illustrations… includes pizza, pop and way to help out? We need will be held on Sept., 15. Center Coordinator, pre- Fair at our center hosted Phyllis Nagy had special dessert… On Sept. 15, we volunteers. Please contact Cost is $5… A trip to The sented a program about by Jill, from Renaissance arrangements made again will have a “Swing Back Alice, Center Specialist, Meadows is scheduled for food safety… On Aug. Home Care… On Sept. for prizes… After our meal to the 50s” day from 2 to for more information on Sept. 18. Departure time 7, SeniorLIFE hosted a 21, the Senior Expo will we enjoyed Brown Bag 4 p.m. The cost is $2 and how you can help… Till is 9 a.m. We will return at Pokeno and pizza party… be held at Washington Bingo… John Bigler will includes light snacks, root next time, take care and 5 p.m. The cost is $15… On Aug. 9, blood pressure Crown Center Mall from provide entertainment for beer floats, word games may God bless… A trip to the Washington screenings were conducted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We en- September… We plan to and prizes. Poodle skirts RIVERSIDE PLACE County Senior Expo is by The Caring Mission courage everyone to come have flu shots available at are welcome!... Daily ac- 303 Chamber Plaza scheduled for Sept. 21. De- staff… Also on Aug. 9, we out and attend… On Oct. the Oct. 5 meeting from 9 tivities include cards at 9 Charleroi, PA 15022 parture time is 9 a.m. You held our monthly business 7, we are looking forward to 11:30 a.m.… All seniors a.m. and bingo at 11:30 724-483-5800 must have a Washington meeting with the following to the annual Walk to End are invited to join us. We a.m… On Tuesdays, we -Missy Georgagis County transportation card new officers in attendance: Alzheimer’s event. The are a casual, fun-loving have Bible Study and dis- … On Sept. 1, Bobby and sign up by Sept. 14… Wilma Decker, President; walk will start at 9 a.m. group that normally meets cussion at 9:30 a.m… On Shawn will perform at 11 On Sept. 29, join us at 11 Mary Ann Dhayer, First at the Washington Wild the first Thursday of the Wednesdays, we have Sit- a.m… On Sept. 8, Dave a.m. to hear Kenny and Vice-President; Shirley Things stadium. Please month at 11 a.m. for activi- n-Be Fit exercises at 1 p.m. Townsend will perform Chip perform… Weekly Eakin, Second Vice-Pres- bring in your donations ties, lunch and socializing. followed by inspirational/ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m… activities include Zumba ident; Pearl Powers, Trea- for our household basket If you have any ques- fellowship hour at 2 p.m… On Sept. 14, a trip to the exercises, Mondays and surer; and Ruth Georget- for the Chinese auction so tions, call 724-796-6628… Laurel’s Beauty Shop is Strip District is scheduled Wednesdays, 4:45 to 5:45 ti, Secretary… On Aug. that we can contribute to Please join us and make open Wednesday through to leave at 9 a.m. and will p.m.; Chair exercises, 14, Representative Jim this very worthy cause… our group even better… Friday, by appointment… return around 3 p.m. The Tuesdays and Thursdays, Christiana’s staff operat- Good luck to the Steelers MONONGAHELA Lunch is Monday through cost is $10… Our pizza 10 to 10:45 a.m.; bingo, ed their field office here… on the upcoming season!... 102 W. Main Street On Aug. 14, we held our MIDWAY Monongahela, PA Volunteer Appreciation 99 St. John Street 15063 SAVE GAS, ENERGY,AND TIME Luncheon… On Aug. 16, Midway, PA 15060 724-258-9511 Transitions Healthcare 724-796-6628 -Alice Grimes hosted Hawaiian Grocery -Rev. Brian Kilbert … On Sept. 7, Maggi Yo uDon’t Ha ve To LeaveTownFor Bingo… On Aug. 22, we … On Aug. 3, the Midway Timko, from Mon Valley held a pasta salad fun- Seniors met at the Midway Excelle nceIn Ca ta ra ctSurg ery! draiser… On Aug. 29, Volunteer Fire Depart- the Cross Creek Valley ment. Moderator, Jean Rosies held their monthly Baird, led our meeting… meeting… On Aug. 30, Se- We celebrated three birth- th GALLO EYE niorLIFE sponsored a Gro- days and the 54 wedding cery Bingo... September is anniversary of Nancy and apple dumpling month. Be Dan Hillberry... Upcom- sure to place your orders ing travel shows are: Texas SURGICAL early… Happy September Tenors on Sept. 11., leav- birthdays to Pete Pleska, ing from Midway Fire De- CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Gaylord Meloy, Sherry partment at 9:15 a.m. The BETSY & BILL WEST SERVING AREA SENIORS Grounds. Jean Pleska, Christmas “Phantasy” is 724-222-6550 Ext. 6206 Janet Kubacka, John on Nov. 30, leaving at 1:15 James P. Gallo, M.D. 649 Cherry Tree Lane Dohanich and Marlene p.m. The cost will be $90 Cell: 724-747-9703 Eye Physicianand Surgeon Uniontown, PA Strho… Always remem- and we will view and learn [email protected] ber to whistle a happy about some of Pittsburgh’s SENIOR EYECARE SPECIALIST tune… churches. Another possible CATARACT/LASERSURGEON McDONALD/CECIL trip will be The Vogues – UNIONTOWN AND HIGHLANDSHOSPITALS Cecil Twp Municipal Sounds of the 50s & 60s, adno=6111091 Bldg on Nov. 18. The cost will be adno=6232802 adno=6233765 724-430-2020 Page 20 September 2017 Senior Times Senior Community Center Notes FARMER’S ALMANAC Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; and Please call Carolyn Dagg Washington, PA 15301 be Nov. 1 and 2. $1 for a OCTOBER 2017 Euchre, Fridays at 1 p.m. at 412-833-7111 to make 724-222-8566 bag and $5 for a box, what- Temp. 55° (2° below and Saturdays at 6 p.m… a reservation. There is a -Cheri Randall ever you can fit is yours… September 4 avg.); precip. 4” (1.5” VENETIA COMMU- suggested donation of $2 … We would like to thank The home-delivered meals above avg.) 1-3 Sunny, “All labor that uplifts NITY CENTER per lunch… On Sept. 14, everyone who helped, program is looking for cool. 4-11 A few showers; humanity has dignity and 800 Venetia Road Elizabeth Jeffries will en- bought tickets and attend- drivers to deliver meals. warm, then cool. 12-14 Contact Amy in the kitch- importance and should be Venetia, PA 15367 tertain us on the piano and ed our annual card party. Sunny, cold. 15-24 A This is one of our biggest en at 724-222-9321 for undertaken with painstak- 412-217-6806 lead group singing… On few showers, cool. 25- -Erma Grego Sept. 28, a guest speaker fundraisers… On Aug. more details… ing excellence.” 29 T-storms, then sunny, … Where did the time go? from Mt. Vernon of South 16, we had an ice cream ~Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy the last days of sum- Park will entertain us with social for members and Answers for page 14 cool. 30-31 Rainy, mild. mer, soon the leaves will a game of prize bingo. their families. What a great H O M E E C O N O M I C S A N A T E G be turning to the beautiful Come and see what you way to send kids back to I C U O D R I V E R S E D Y M O S N N days of autumn... Senior can win… Also on Sept. school and enjoy making S R S C H E M I S T R Y G O L O E G I luncheons, provided by 28, we will celebrate all sundaes… On Sept. 9 and T A I M I M H S E R U T A R E T I L T SWPA Area Agency on September birthdays and 23, we will have our Center O F C B I O L O G Y H E R S O M D I I Aging and Aging Services anniversaries… Happy in the City program… The R S T G G E O M E T R Y I H C U U S R of Washington County, September birthdays to Wine, Cheese and Choco- Y G P E N Y R T E M O N O G I R T H W will be served at 12 p.m. Sue Goodson, Irene Gor- late trip will be on Sept. A Y O R I H U E C N E I C S R T S I E on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28. don, Joyce Stricker and 19… The Senior Expo will R H H M D Y H T A M R E U V E S L S V These delicious meals are Alan Stricker… Happy be on Sept. 21… On Sept prepared by the kitchen Anniversary to Carolyn 23, we will have the 40/47 B C S A A D A Y H E A L T H A N A C I staff at Canonsburg Senior and Ron Dagg, Judy and Anniversary Party…On E N D N E S A R T E U O D T I D I I T Center and transported to Ron Heaps and Shirley Oct. 28 and Oct. 30 thru G E O G R A P H Y C L S C I V I C S A our center by our faithful and Ray Olenak… Nov. 2, we will have the L R O N T G N I L L E P S I K E O Y E volunteers. All seniors WASHINGTON flea market and bake sale. A F W R A M M A R G I S P A N I S H R are welcome to join us. 69 W. Maiden Street The bag and box sale will M N O I T A C U D E L A C I S Y H P C The Quality CHOICE for Compassionate Care

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