june 2016 newsletter - Penn Hills Chamber of Commerce

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Volume 6 — Issue 15
JUNE, 2016
MARRIOTT'S OF MONROEVILLE
June 2016
Come check out the newly renovated sleeping
rooms at the Courtyard Pittsburgh Monroeville.
The Courtyard has recently undergone a
million-dollar renovation and is more beautiful
than ever. All rooms have been rejuvenated
with a fresh coat of paint, wall vinyl, artwork
carpeting, new lighting and new furniture.
The rooms have a beautiful modern look and
the comfort of your home away from home.
The lobby provides an inviting space for work
and pleasure with free Wi-Fi, and access to the
latest news, weather and airport information
via the GoBoard. You can also enjoy a variety
of food and beverage selections for breakfast
and dinner at The Bistro. The Courtyard also
offers various sized meeting spaces to fit your
business or social function needs. Need food
and refreshments at your meeting or
gathering? No problem! The possibilities are
endless when you choose from our catering
menus.
Located conveniently off of Interstate 376
and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the
SpringHill Suites offers stylish modern
studio suites with 25 percent more space
than a standard hotel room. Each suite
comes with a mini-fridge and microwave,
coffee maker and flat screen TV. If you
are in for work you can enjoy a desk and
comfy ergonomic chair provided in each
room for the perfect work space in the
privacy of your own suite. Be sure to join
us each morning for our complimentary hot
breakfast before you start your day.
If you are traveling for business and love
having all of the amenities of your own
home, the Residence Inn is the place for
you. It features contemporary rooms
ranging from studios to one and twobedroom suites. These suites have fully
equipped kitchens as well as sofa beds,
desks, free Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs. Other
amenities include on-site washer and dryers,
complimentary breakfast, a pool, a business
and fitness center, grocery delivery services
and parking.
SPONSORED BY:
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LUNCHEON
June 29, 2016
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of
Monroeville
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AD RATES FOR 2016
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12013 Frankstown Road
Penn Hills, PA 15235
412-795-8741
412-795-7993 FAX
Web Address:
www.pennhillschamber.org
Sara Werner
s.werner@pennhillschamber.org
Ray Luncher
r.luncher@pennhillschamber.org
This newsletter is being designed by chamber member
Leo Priore of Priore Graphics and reviewed by
members of the executive board. Any comments about
anything in the newsletter should be directed to
Leo Priore by faxing to
412-704-5135,
email to: leopriore@verizon.net or by
phone: 412-798-0462.
If any article is written by another person, they will be
acknowledged in the article.
Permission is on file for all
copyrighted articles.
Deadline for the newsletter articles/ads is the
15th of each month.
REQUEST FOR
ARTICLES OR ADS
A call to ALL MEMBERS of the Penn Hills
Chamber of Commerce,
a need for
ARTICLES OR ADS for the
JULY Issue.
The deadline is JUNE 15, 2016
We have a large number of members but a small
amount of responders. Please help me fill YOUR
newsletter with fantastic articles. I’m looking forward
to hearing from you soon, any questions
please call the
The Penn Hills Chamber Office.
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Rosedale Women’s Club
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROSEDALE WOMEN’S CLUB
picture from the left: Dawna Kaufman, Barbie Gifford,
Jeannette Matthews, Mary Mikrut, Linda Himes,
Lynn Nelis, Pat Zvaleny
The Rosedale Women’s Club celebrated
their 91 year anniversary on
April 2, 2016.
Their club meets the second Monday of the
month form May thru September. They held
their annual fashion Show/charity luncheon
at the
Green Oaks Country Club.
Anyone who might be interested in joining
the club should contact
Marie Weir at 412-795-4099.
Thanks To All The Members Who Contributed
To Our
Administrative Assistant Day
Ad Specialties, Monroeville
Anywhere Travel
Community Market
Comfort Inn, Rodi Road
Della Salla’s Pizza
Double Tree, Monroeville
Eastwood Hardware
Ellis, State Farm, Penn Hills
Erskine Sanker Financial
Fedele Insurance Services
Frankstown Gardens
Freedom Diner, Verona
Green Oaks Country Club
Giant Eagle, Frankstown Road
J&M Printing
Salem Media
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Mohan’s Restaurant
Maiello, Brungo, Maiello
Molyneaux Tile Contracting, Inc.
PNC Bank, Rodi Road
Pasqualino’s Pizza & Pasta
Penn Hills Lawn and Garden
Penn Hills YMCA
Pittsburgh Pirates
Priore Graphics
Rapp Funeral Home
SAM’S Club
S&T Bank, Saltsburg Road
UPMC East
Verona Village Inn
Visiting Angels
William F. Gross Funeral Home
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Redeemer Lutheran School
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June2016News
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Improvement Tips
Your Kitchen Is The Most Important Room In Your House!
When you’re at home, where do you hang out? If you said, “the kitchen,”
When you’re at home, where do you hang
out? If you said, “the kitchen,” then you’re
part of a growing trend. That’s the message
from home design experts who say, today’s
new homes are more “kitchen-centric” than
ever before. In fact, a
new home builder’s
survey shows that the
average kitchen size has
grown to a whopping 300
square feet - which is a
record high.
Why do we want bigger
kitchens? Experts say
one reason is that more
of us are cooking at
home today – either to save money, eat
healthier, or just because it’s fun. Cooking
itself has been elevated from chore to hobby
– even to an expression of skill. So, we want
kitchens where we have room to stretch out
while we cook.
But get this: That’s also why a growing
number of new kitchens may not look like
kitchens. Many home builders say they’re
getting requests to have appliances hidden
behind cupboards or, to
have the actual cooking
and cleaning done in a
second, smaller kitchen!
That way, you can hang
out with guests in the
main kitchen, and not
worry about them seeing
dirty dishes.
So, what if your home
doesn’t have a supersize
kitchen? Is it worth
paying for a remodel? Experts say if you’re
planning to sell your home, a kitchen remodel
can definitely add value, and help it sell
faster. Just don’t go overboard because in
today’s market, homeowners typically only
make back 60 percent of the cost.
Also, experts say the bigger kitchen trend
is a sign that we’re spending more time
entertaining in the kitchen. In fact, surveys
show that some families now spend up to
90 percent of their waking time at home
in the kitchen area. So, we want room to
install seating areas, flat screen TVs, or even
fireplaces! More of us are preparing food as if
we have our own cooking show, and we want
plenty of room for our family and friends to
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Penn Hills Golf Outing
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JUNE 13, 2016
GREEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
FATHER’S DAY
HUMOR
Dead Sea Gull
A father was at the beach with his children when
his four-year-old son Bob ran up to him, grabbed
his hand, and led him to the shore, where a
seagull lay dead in the sand.
“Daddy, what happened to him?” Bob asked. “He
died and went to Heaven,” the dad replied.
Bob thought a moment and then said, “Did God
throw him back down?”
Poor Preacher
After the church service a little boy told the
pastor, “When I grow up, I’m going to give you
some money.”
“Well, thank you,” the pastor replied, “but why?”
“Because my daddy says you’re one of the
poorest preachers we’ve ever had.”
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Adult Day Services for Dementia Care
At our specialized
Alzheimer’s and
dementia personal
care community,
we help older adults
celebrate every
precious moment of
cognition.
For optimal quality
of life and safety,
consider whether our
full or half-day, adult
day program at our
Oakmont campus
can help make life
better.
For details, contact
Angela Skubel at
412-826-6104.
WOODSIDE PLACE
www.SrCare.org
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How To Avoid Impulse Buys
Find out what most people regret buying and how to stop splurging on things
you just don’t need.
Do you find yourself snagging last-minute
buys, especially at the checkout stand like candy, mini-flashlights, or DVDs - then
wondering later why on earth you bought
them? You’re not alone. According to the
National Endowment for Financial Education,
2-out-of-3 people regularly kick themselves
for spur-of-the-moment purchases.
What do people most regret buying? Clothes
and shoes. Women are more likely than men
to splurge on those. But guess what? When
you factor in categories like gadgets and
food, men spend 50% more than women on
unplanned purchases. So, here are three
ways to protect your pocketbook:
• Avoid your triggers. Nearly half of
shoppers say that special offers and sales
make them much more likely to spend. And
another 10% say they shop when they’re
stressed, or hit the mall to celebrate a
windfall, like a bonus or tax refund. The fix?
Use a shopping list, and stick with it! It may
sound simple – but it’s incredibly effective.
• Stop browsing! Studies show that walking
every aisle in the grocery store adds an
average of 10% to your total bill. Why?
Because you’re bound to find something
that catches your eye. And be especially
careful when you shop online. Because some
experts say that impulse buys account for
40% of internet sales. It’s just too easy to
click “buy” – especially if the site already has
your credit card info. It’s practically painless!
Don’t touch anything! Research shows that
we form an emotional
connection with products
that we touch – whether
it’s a silky scarf, or a
coffee mug. And we
actually start to consider
them “ours” within 30
seconds! That, of course,
makes us more likely to
buy them. Which is why
salespeople encourage
us to handle the
merchandise, and try everything on.
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June Hockey Trivia
The Trivia game is back!!! Answer all the questions correctly, and send them in to the Chamber office, by FAX
The Chamber’s Fax number can be found on page 2.
(First one enters wins a prize.)
1. Who was the last Canadian franchise to
win the Stanley Cup?
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2. Who holds the record for playing in the
most playoff games in NHL history?
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3. What Hall of Fame goalie has the record
for most Stanley Cup playoff losses?
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4. What NHL franchise, currently, has the
longest Stanley Cup drought?
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8. What “bird-loving” goalie hold the record
for most consecutive wins in one playoff
season?
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9. What Jean-Claude Van Damme movie
takes place during Game 7 of the Stanley
cup Finals between the Penquins and
Blackhawks?
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10. What American NHL franchise has the
mark for most Stanley Cup Finals game
wins?
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5. What NHL Hall of Famer holds the record
for the highest goals per game average in the
playoffs?
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6. What NHL franchise hold the record
for most consecutive Stanley Cup Playoff
appearances?
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7. The future Hall of Fame center has the
most overtime playoff goals with 8. Who is
he?
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Classes will begin Sunday, June 5th @ 9:30am in
the Sanctuary.
New Vision Community Church
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
SCHOOL CLASS
SCHOOL CLASS
A new Sunday School Class is starting!
If you are 19—29 years of age, out of high school,
single, married, with or without children, then you are
considered
Young Adult
and this
classis
is starting!
for you.
A new aSunday
School
Class
If you are 19—29 years of age, out of high school,
single, married, with
or without
children, then you are
New Vision
Community Church
Rev. Jerry Craig, Pastor
considered
a Young
Adult
this class
is for
you.
1620
Randolphand
Lane
Classes
will begin
Sunday,
June
5th @
9:30am
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 241-6160
www.newvisioncommunitychurch.com
the Sanctuary.
in
New Vision Community Church
Rev. Jerry Craig, Pastor
1620 RandolphChurch
Lane
New Vision Community
Verona, PA 15147
Rev. Jerry Craig,
Pastor
(412) 241-6160
1620
Randolph Lane
www.newvisioncommunitychurch.com
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 241-6160
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Presbyterian Senior Care
PresbyterianSeniorCare
Joinusforourannual4thofJulyCelebration!
Bang!Boom!“Ahh!”ThesesoundsarealwaysheardhighatopHultonRoadasthefireworkdisplaylights
uptheskyinOakmontfromthegroundsoftheOakmontCountryClub.
TheteamatPresbyterianSeniorCareinvitesyoutoourannual4thofJulyCelebration–comeshareinall
ofthesightsandsoundsoftheholidaywithus!We’rerightnextdoor-we’vegotthebestlocationin
towntoviewthefireworks!
Bringyourfriendsandfamily!Stopbybeforethefireworksandenjoymunchiesandlive
entertainment!
When:Monday,July4,2016
Beginningat6:30p.m.–10:00p.m.:
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Hotsandwiches,snacks,sweettreatsandmoreavailableforpurchase
8:00p.m.–9:30p.m.
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EnjoytheswingingsoundsoftheDr.ZootBandcourtesyofPresbyterianSeniorCare
9:30p.m.
•
FireworksdisplaybytheOakmontCountryClub
Where:
PresbyterianSeniorCare:1215HultonRoad,Oakmont,PA15139
Backparkinglot(pleaseenteratthe“deliveries”entrance)
Parkingislimited.IfyouareabletoparkinthetownofOakmontandsafelywalktothePresbyterian
SeniorCarecampus,itisencouraged.Seatingisalsolimited–feelfreetobringyourownchair!
NoRSVPrequired.Questions?ContactMargeLewandowskiatmlewandowski@srcare.orgor412-8266018.
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