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August 2011
Volume 37 Number 8
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August 2011 Senior Times
SENIOR TIMES EDITORIAL
REVIEW BOARD
SAVE THE DATE
Pat Lemley, Chairman
Fayette County
Carolyn Capozza Agnes Harris
Joyce Drake Victoria Pennington
Mary Semonick Mildred Stith
GreeneCounty
Lillian Phillips Rev. James Cherry
MonValley
Larry Maraldo
WashingtonCounty
Rita Bates Bonnie Lunsford
Wilma Decker Anne Suhon
Rita Hritz Wilma Toth
Publisher: Southwestern PA Area
Agency on Aging, Inc., an affiliate of
Southwestern PA Human Services, Inc.
Editorial Staff: Leslie T. Grenfell
and Johnetta Dinio
Staff Writer: Johnetta Dinio
Advertising Director: Karen
Strickland
Advertising Staff: Kara Prentice
Technical Support Staff:
Marcia Westich-Hawk
Contributing Photographer:
Lindsay Kavka
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the Editor," or guest columns, are not necessarily
those of the editorial staff or the Senior Times, nor
does advertising in this publication constitute
endorsement by the Senior Times, or the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on
Aging, Inc.
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reproduced without prior permission from the
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Aging, Inc.
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Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
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SUBSCRIPTION
The Senior Times is a monthly publication
designed to bring you news about the people you
know and those you would like to meet,
activities you enjoy, and information on services
available to you.
If you would like to receive this
paper, at no charge, send your name
and address to:
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E-Mail: jdinio@swpa-aaa.org
Senior Action Council Picnic
August 10
The annual Senior Action
Council (SAC) picnic will be held
on Wednesday, August 10, at 11
a.m., at Ten Mile Creek Park,
Millsboro, Pa. (Located off
Route 88 south of Fredricktown
on Clarksville Road)
This year’s picnic is hosted
by the Greene County Senior
Action Council. For more information or directions, please contact the Southwestern PA Area
Agency on Aging at 724-8521510 or Greene County Senior
Action Council President Joann
Brower at 724-377-1551.
The purpose of the Senior Action Council is to advise the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Area
Agency on Aging, Inc., regarding issues and concerns which
affect older minority groups; and
to assure that service delivery
systems are designed to ensure
that the provision of services will
meet the diversified and unique
needs of all older minority adults
residing in Fayette, Greene and
Washington Counties.
Washington County
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
September 24
Please join in the Washington
County Walk to End Alzheimer’s
being held Saturday, September
24, at Peterswood Park, Venetia,
Pa. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
and the one-mile social walk will
start at 9 a.m. Participants are
invited to remain after the walk
to enjoy breakfast and entertainment.
23rd Annual Senior Expo
September 29
Don’t miss the 23rd Annual
Senior Expo on Thursday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
at Washington Crown Center,
Washington, Pa.
More than 100 organizations
and businesses will be available
to provide information and health
Thank you to our
generous contributors
Thank you to the following
generous Senior Times’ contributors for their support of our mission to provide quality information to older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The names of all contributors
are acknowledged in the Senior
Times unless anonymity is requested. Contributors that make
donations up to $25 are recognized as “DONORS.” Contributors that make donations from
$26 to $49 receive “PATRONS”
recognition. Contributors of donations that are $50 and over are
recognized as “SPONSORS” of
the Senior Times.
DONORS
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Donald Chapman
Harriet McCready
Donna M. Miles
Mary M. Zaiglin
HONORARIUM
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screenings, as well as address
questions and concerns about services and programs of special interest to older adults.
The event is hosted by Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, State Senator Timothy J.
Solobay, State Representatives
Jesse White and Brandon
Neuman, and the Washington
County Board of Commissioners
Larry Maggi, J. Bracken Burns,
Sr., and Diana Irey Vaughan.
Look for more information in
the September Senior Times,
which will include an agenda and
a list of special entertainment that
will be ongoing throughout the
day. For more information on the
2011 Senior Expo, contact Southwestern Pennsylvania Area
Agency on Aging Washington
County Supervisor Kathy
Costantino at 724-228-7080.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Board of
Directors will meet on the following dates in 2011:
Sep 6
Nov 17
Dec 6
The Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Advisory
Council will meet on the following dates in 2011:
Sep 1
Dec 1
Oct 6
For the location and time of the meetings, contact Leslie
Grenfell, Executive Director, Southwestern PA Area Agency
on Aging, Inc., at 1-888-300-2704, Ext. 4420.
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Agency on Aging, Inc., may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of
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1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Rita Hritz receives AAA Humanitarian Award
directly to positively influence the
lives of the older adult community, Ms. Hritz used the last 16
years as a tireless advocate by
expanding her volunteer role in
positions that could affect critical decisions related to services
and programs available for older
adults.
In selecting Rita Hritz, the
Board further recognized Ms.
Hritz’s commitment to the Washington County Sub-area Advisory
Council and the Southwestern PA
Area Agency on Aging Advisory
Council where she sits as the
Washington County Board of
Commissioners’ appointee.
During Ms. Hritz’s time on the
AAA Advisory Council, she has
served as a member of the Special Activities Committee, including in the capacity of chairman.
As an Advisory Council member,
Ms. Hritz also served on the Budget Legislative, Long-Term Care
and Nutrition Site Review subcommittees.
Ms. Hritz’s leadership abilities earned her a position on the
Area Agency on Aging Board of
Directors where she served from
2001 as a member and as President during the 2004-2005 fiscal
year, and where she is currently
serving a second term.
Ms. Hritz is well known
among her peer committee members for her leadership strategies.
She is an active member of
the Clarksville Christian Church
where she has served as Chairman of the Board, Trustee, Deacon, and president of the Christian Women’s Fellowship.
Ms. Hritz is a member and
past co-chairman of the East
Beth-Center Township High
School Alumni Association.
She has been associated with
the RSVP Advisory Committee
and served as chairman for several years.
Ms. Hritz has an Honorary
Life Membership with the PA
Congress of Parents and Teachers and is a former member and
president of the Beth Center
School Board.
Ms. Hritz served on the Mon
Valley Vocational School Board
and the East Bethlehem Township Comprehensive Planning
Committee, working toward developing a comprehensive plan
for funding for programs to bring
change into the area.
Ms. Hritz was an original
member of the Over the Hill Angels, who provided vocal entertainment and performed humorous skits which embraced the
lifestyles of older adults in senior
scenarios.
Ms. Hritz is the proud mother
of two and grandmother of four.
Congratulations!
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Victory Celebration
and Awards Banquet
at the DoubleTree by
Hilton, Meadowlands,
Washington, Pa., included James Brosick,
affiliated with Center
in the Woods; Joseph
Eckman, affiliated with
the Everson Senior
Citizens
and
Connellsville Senior
Center;
Clara
Delaney, Masontown
Senior Center; Rita
Hritz, Washington and
Freda Pyle, Jefferson.
After careful consideration, the AAA
Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging 2011 Humanitarian Award winner Rita Board of Directors seHritz, (center) displaying her crystal award, is congratulated by Aging Services lected Ms. Rita Hritz.
of Washington County Director Mary Lynn Spilak (left) and State Senator TimoMs. Hritz had an 18thy Solobay’s Chief of Staff Sharon Willison at the Senior Games Victory Celebration and Awards Banquet held June 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Meadow- year career with Aging Services of Washlands, Washington, Pa.
ington County where
Each year the Southwestern unteers in the Washington, she worked as a senior center coPennsylvania Area Agency on Fayette, and Greene County area ordinator at Beth Center Senior
Aging (AAA) seeks nominations who, by their generous daily Center. Ms. Hritz also has been
for the Humanitarian Award, deeds, improve the lives of those a caregiver for her mother. Afwhich honors one outstanding in- around them, and the task of se- ter retirement, Ms. Hritz’s desire
dividual for dedication and per- lecting one person to receive the to volunteer and serve added to
her occupational background
sonal commitment to causes en- prestigious award is daunting.
hancing the wellbeing of older
The five outstanding volunteer gave Ms. Hritz an understanding
adults in southwestern Pennsyl- finalists for the 2011 AAA Hu- of what programs and services
vania.
manitarian Award presented dur- are needed throughout the aging
There are thousands of vol- ing the June 23 Senior Games process. In addition to working
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Chronic Disease Self-Management workshops offered
Chronic diseases—such as
heart disease, cancer and diabetes—are the leading causes of
death and disability in the United
States. Chronic diseases account
for 70% of all deaths in the United
States, or 1.7 million individuals
each year. Chronic diseases also
cause major limitations in daily living for about 25 million people,
and chronic diseases are among
the most common, costly and preventable of all health problems in
the United States.
The good news is that area
workshops are being offered for
persons with chronic diseases
who want to learn how to better
manage their conditions and how
to take control of their lives and
health in order to maintain active
and fulfilling lives. The Chronic
Disease Self-Management Program, developed by Stanford University, consists of a workshop
offered once a week for six
weeks.
The subjects covered include
techniques to deal with problems
such as frustration, fatigue, pain
and isolation; staying physically
active; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and
health professionals; healthy eating; and making informed treat-
ment decisions.
There is no charge to attend
the workshops and each participant who completes the program
receives a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life
with Chronic Conditions, and
an audio relaxation tape entitled,
Time for Healing.
Classes are participative and
the program is highly effective,
in part because of the mutual support that builds the participants’
confidence in their ability to manage their health and to maintain
active and fulfilling lives.
In a five-year research
project, the Chronic Disease Self-
Management Program was
evaluated in a study involving
more than 1000 subjects. The
study found that people who took
the program, when compared to
people who did not take the program, improved their healthful
behaviors (exercise, cognitive
symptom management, coping,
and communications with physicians), improved their health status (self-reported health, fatigue,
disability, social/role activities, and
health distress), and decreased
their days in the hospital.
For more information on the
upcoming Chronic Disease SelfManagement Program work-
shops to be held on Wednesday
mornings in September and October at the Cameron Wellness
Center, Washington, Pa., contact
the Southwestern PA Area
Agency on Aging (AAA)
PrimeTime Health Coordinator
Patricia Mounts at 724-745-7327.
Workshops will also be offered on Tuesday mornings in
September and October at the
AAA administrative offices in
Charleroi. Contact AAA
PrimeTime Health Coordinator
Leslie Wright at 724-489-8080,
ext. 4411for further details.
•7 out of 10 deaths among Americans each year are from chronic
diseases.
•In 2005, 133 million Americans
had at least one chronic illness.
•Obesity is a major health concern. One in every three adults
is obese and almost one in five
youth between the ages of six
and 19 is obese (BMI - 95th percentile of the CDC growth chart).
•About one-fourth of people with
chronic conditions have one or
more daily activity limitations.
•Arthritis is the most common
cause of disability, with nearly 19
million Americans reporting activity limitations.
•Diabetes continues to be the
leading cause of kidney failure,
non-traumatic lower-extremity
amputations, and blindness
among adults, aged 20-74.
Four Common Causes of
Chronic Disease
Four modifiable health risk
behaviors—lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use,
and excessive alcohol consumption—are responsible for much of
the illness, suffering, and early
death related to chronic diseases.
•More than one-third of all adults
do not meet recommendations
for aerobic physical activity based
on the 2008 Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans.
•In 2007, only 24% of adults reported eating 5 or more servings
of fruits and vegetables per day.
•More than 43 million American
adults (approx 1 in 5) smoke.
•Lung cancer is the leading cause
of cancer death. Smoking causes
about 90% of lung cancer deaths
in men and almost 80% in
women. Smoking also causes
cancer of the voicebox (larynx),
mouth and throat, esophagus,
bladder, kidney, pancreas, cervix,
and stomach, and causes acute
myeloid leukemia.
· There is strong evidence that
drinking alcohol is a risk factor
for primary liver cancer and more
than 100 studies have found an
increased risk of breast cancer
with increasing alcohol intake.
There is also a reported link between alcohol consumption and
colorectal (colon) cancer.
—Adapted sources: http://
patienteducation.stanford.edu/
programs/cdsmp.html
h t t p : / / w w w. c d c . g o v /
chronicdisease/overview/
index.htm
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/
2010pres/03/20100330a.html
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Older adults need recommended
preventive services
Lunch is Served!
In this tight economy, people
over the age of 60 have an option that can help with the burden of rising costs and fixed incomes. When it comes to food
choices they have a very valuable resource—the meal program offered at senior centers.
Many people overlook the senior
center as an alternative of choice
because they mistakenly think
they are not eligible or they don’t
think of themselves as
ready…for a senior center.
Southwestern Pennsylvania
Area Agency on Aging has 24
centers where meals are served
Monday through Friday, and 14
are open fewer days of the week.
In each case, the service boasts
quality meals, with great variety
that could stretch food dollars immensely.
Eating a larger noontime meal
at a center gives a person the
freedom to eat lighter meals for
breakfast and supper, and snacks
at home. The result is that the
weekly food bill should be smaller
since the need to buy higher
priced proteins, fruits and vegetables is diminished.
If you are over the age of 60,
you and your spouse, regardless
of age, are welcome at the centers. Voluntary $2 donations for
the meals are encouraged, but not
required. (Guests and visitors
under the age of 60 are asked to
pay a reasonable fee).
If you don’t have the time,
the stamina, or the resources to
prepare nice meals for yourself,
eating at centers can fill that gap
for you. If you enjoy socializing,
chances are you will meet a number of people who share similar
interests and enjoy the company
of others. You may even see
friends, neighbors, family members you don’t get to see as often as you would like or classmates from years gone by.
Don’t think that you have to
be retired to enjoy a meal at one
of the many centers in Fayette,
Greene and Washington Counties. Most senior centers are as
convenient as any local restaurant and all senior centers are a
very real meal option for people
who are employed. Find out
which centers’ lunch times correspond with your work lunch
time and you will have found a
place for a hot, nutritious meal
planned by a registered dietitian.
Several senior centers have
their menus published in local
newspapers; some have their
own newsletters listing the menus
for the month, others have
websites on which you can locate
the menus for the month.
Plus, if you check the programming schedule and arrive
early, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities and educational
programs.
The Southwestern PA Area
Agency on Aging urges you to
consider this option and make it
a point to stop by the senior center nearest you.
Anyone interested in having
lunch at a senior center is requested to make a reservation by
calling the center of your choice
the day before you plan to be
there for a meal.
For more information, call the
Southwestern PA Area Agency
on Aging office nearest you listed
on page 2 of this publication or
call a senior center near you.
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According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services, there are critical gaps
between older Americans who
receive potentially lifesaving preventive services and those who
do not.
“Millions of Americans are
not getting proven clinical preventive services that we know can
prevent disease and improve
quality of life,” said Lynda
Anderson, Ph.D., director of the
Healthy Aging Program at the
Center for Disease Control and
Prevention, one of the primary
authors of a report published in
partnership with the Administration on Aging, Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality, and Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services. “The report
takes stock of current levels of
recommended services by older
adults, and it becomes obvious
that many of these services are
woefully underutilized.”
About 10,000 Americans turn
65 every day; by 2030, about 1 in
5 Americans will be 65 older.
“We know prevention is critical to healthy living and independence,” said Kathy Greenlee,
assistant secretary for aging. “It
is important that we continue our
efforts at the community level to
reach all older Americans. We
want to ensure that they are
aware of the preventive benefits
which are available to them, including those made possible by
the Affordable Care Act.”
To view the full report and
for more information about
CDC2 s health aging activities
visit http://www.cdc.gov/aging.
Preventive Services
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Screening - A one-time screening ultrasound for people at risk.
Bone Mass Measurement Helps to see if you are at risk for
broken bones. This service is
covered once every 24 months
(more often if medically necessary) for people who have certain medical conditions or meet
certain criteria.
Cardiovascular Screenings Helps detect conditions that may
lead to a heart attack or stroke.
This service is covered every 5
years to test your cholesterol, lipid,
and triglyceride levels.
Colon Cancer Screening
(Colorectal) - Medicare covers
colorectal screening tests to help
find pre-cancerous polyps
(growths in the colon) so they can
be removed before they turn into
cancer.
Diabetes Screenings - covered
if you have any of the following
risk factors: high blood pressure
(hypertension), history of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride
levels (dyslipidemia), obesity, or
a history of high blood sugar (glucose). Based on the results of
these tests, you may be eligible
for up to two diabetes screenings
every year.
Diabetes Self-Management
Training - Your doctor or other
health care provider must provide
a written order.
Continue Medicare page 7
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Banking Department Warns Consumers of Suspected Scam
An online financial scam is
using a similar name and the
former address of a legitimate,
licensed Pennsylvania company
to solicit money from consumers
under the guise of advance fees,
the Department of Banking
warned today.
The department has received
complaints regarding the socalled Central Lending Group,
which claims to offer low-interest, unsecured loans and solicits
advance fees from consumers.
However, there is no company by
this name licensed by the Department of Banking. Additionally, a
company of this name is not located at the Yardley mailing address provided on their website.
The department does license
a company called Central Lending Services, which was formerly
located in Yardley and is now located in Fairless Hills. Central
Lending Services is not accused
of any wrongdoing.
In all reported cases, consumers were asked to send
money otherwise known as advance fees to the illegitimate
lender prior to receiving a loan.
Advance fee loan scams typically target individuals with poor
credit histories using promises of
guaranteed approvals and no
credit checks. After being “approved,” the victim is asked to
pay a fee in order to receive their
loans. Ultimately, the scammer
pockets the fee and the victim
receives nothing.
The scammer’s website,
which is hosted in Canada, contains an electronic loan application that requires payment of an
application fee and requests personal information, including bank
account numbers, which can potentially be used to withdraw additional funds from a victim’s accounts.
Victims of these or any other
advance fee loan scams are
urged to notify the Pennsylvania
Department of Banking at 1-800PA-BANKS (1-800-722-2657).
The Department of Banking
urges consumers to “do their
homework” before entering into
business with any financial company. Consumers can learn about
companies licensed or chartered
by the Department of Banking at
www.banking.state.pa.us and 1800-PA-BANKS (1-800-7222657).
with Medicare who are pregnant
and people at increased risk for
the infection, including anyone
who asks for the test.
Mammogram - Medicare covers screening mammograms once
every 12 months for all women
with Medicare age 40 and older.
Medicare covers one baseline
mammogram for women between ages 35–39.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Services - Medicare may cover
medical nutrition therapy and cer-
tain related services if you have
diabetes or kidney disease, or you
have had a kidney transplant in
the last 36 months, and your doctor refers you for the service.
Pap Test and Pelvic Exam Medicare covers these screening tests once every 24 months,
or once every 12 months for
women at high risk, and for
women of child-bearing age who
have had an exam that indicated
Medicare from page 6
EKG Screening - Medicare covers a one-time screening EKG if
you get a referral for it as a result of your one-time “Welcome
to Medicare” Preventive Visit.
Flu Shots - Covered once a flu
season in the fall or winter.
Glaucoma Tests - Covered
once every 12 months for people
at high risk for glaucoma.
Hepatitis B Shots - This is covered for people at high or medium
risk for Hepatitis B. Your risk for
Hepatitis B increases if you have
hemophilia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or a condition that
increases your risk for infection.
Other factors may increase your
risk for Hepatitis B, so check with
your doctor. You pay 20% of the
Medicare-approved amount, and
the Part B deductible applies.
HIV Screening - Medicare covers HIV screening for people
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PA Department of Aging’s
APPRISE Program
Earns National Award
Pennsylvania’s APPRISE
program, which helps older Pennsylvanians and other Medicare
enrollees understand their benefits, has earned an innovation
award from the federal Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
“Pennsylvania’s APPRISE
program helps Medicare enrollees to make sound decisions
about issues that can sometimes
be confusing to figure out on your
own,” said Secretary of Aging
Brian Duke. “Its trained volunteer-counselors offer an invaluable service by providing meaningful and accurate information
to Medicare enrollees.”
APPRISE is a free insurance-counseling program coordinated at the local level through
the Area Agencies on Aging, or
AAAs. Trained counselors volunteer to assist older Pennsylvanians with their questions about
Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid and
Long-Term Care Insurance.
APPRISE was chosen for
the award because it developed
an annual enrollment toolkit that
provides community education resources and support materials for
volunteer-counselors. It also includes information to prepare local AAA programs for the busy
enrollment period. Pennsylvania’s
APPRISE was one of five state
programs honored for its innovative achievements.
“We value our APPRISE volunteer-counselors because they
make an important difference in
the lives of others,” said Darlene
Sampson, statewide coordinator
of APPRISE. “Anyone is eligible
to become a volunteer-counselor,
and training is free.”
For more information on the
APPRISE program and volunteer training, contact 1-888-3002704, ext. 4438, or throughout the
State, contact 1-800-783-7067 or
visit the Internet website
www.aging.state.pa.us.
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August PrimeTime Health Schedule
GREENE COUNTY
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Carmichaels Act. Ctr.
Aug 18, 10:15 a.m.
Lose the Salt
Eldercare ADC
Aug 16, 12:15 p.m.
Blood Pressures by
Amedisys
Bobtown Satellite
Aug 2, 10 a.m.
Aug 4, 10 a.m.
Jefferson Satellite
Aug 3, 10 a.m.
Mt. Morris Sr. Ctr.
Aug 31, 10 a.m.
Waynesburg Com. Ctr.
Aug 19, 10 a.m.
West Greene Satellite
Aug 25, 10 a.m.
Greene County Veterans
Affairs
Jefferson Satellite
Aug 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mt. Morris Sr. Ctr.
Aug 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Health America Benefits
Check-Up
Bobtown Satellite
Aug 2, 11 a.m.
Aug 16, 10 a.m.
Jefferson Satellite
Aug 10, 10:45 a.m.
Mt. Morris Sr. Ctr.
Aug 12, 11 a.m.
Aug 18, 10:45 a.m.
West Greene Satellite
Aug 4, 10:45 a.m.
Healthy Steps in Motion
Eldercare
Daily
Tue/Thu, 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Jefferson Satellite
Tue/Thu, 9-10 a.m.
Tue/Thu, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
MON VALLEYAREA
Brownfield Satellite
Aug 3, 12 p.m.
Donora Sr. Ctr.
Aug 15, 11 a.m.
Riverside Place
Aug 24, 11 a.m.
Health Concerns
Center in the Woods
Aug 25, 10:30 a.m.
Monongahela Sr. Ctr.
Aug 18, 11 a.m.
Blood Pressures - Amedisys
Center in the Woods
Aug 2, 16, and 18, 11 a.m.
Center on the Hill
Aug 11, 11:30 a.m.
Hearing Screening
(Dr. Angelelli by appt.)
Center in the Woods
Aug 17, 2 p.m.
Center in the Woods
Tues/Thur, 11 a.m.
Perryopolis Sr. Ctr.
Mon/Thur, 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Bellmead Apts.
Aug 9, 2:30 p.m.
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FairChance in the Bank
Aug 12, 10:30 a.m.
Mt. Citizens Sr. Ctr.
Aug 11, 11 a.m.
Masontown Sr. Ctr.
Aug 9, 11:15 a.m.
Pt. Marion Satellite
Aug 2, 11 a.m.
Republic Sr. Ctr.
Aug 1, 11:15 a.m.
Bullskin Satellite
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
FairChance in the Bank
Fridays, 10 a.m.
Uniontown Sr. Ctr.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
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Jim Sokoloff, center, accompanied by his wife Violet, right,
accepts a retirement certificate from Southwest Regional Medical Center Auxillary president Mary Zollars at the Medical
Center’s annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on June 21.
Jim is retiring after more than 20 years of volunteering for the
Medical Center’s escort services, but his smiling presence will
still be there. A near-live-size cardboard cutout of Jim will still
be there to greet those who come through the front door of the
medical center. Jim is also a long-time Greene County Commissioner appointee to the Southwestern PA Area Agency on
Aging Advisory Council.
PrimeTime from page 8
Bentleyville Sr. Ctr.
Aug 11, 10:30 a.m.
Canon House Apts.
Aug 23, 1 p.m.
Cross Creek Sr. Ctr.
Aug 24, 10:40 a.m. (exercise)
Ellsworth Parkview Apts.
Aug 11, 12:15 p.m.
Haveloch Commons.
Aug 17, 10:30 a.m.
Heritage House of Houston
Aug 18, 12:30 p.m.
*Thomas Campbell Sr. Ctr.
Aug 9, 1 p.m.
Healthy Steps In Motion
Burgettstown Sr. Apts.
Tue, 10:30 a.m.
Burgettstown Sr. Ctr.
Tue, 9:30 a.m.
Thu, 10:30
Cross Creek Sr. Ctr.
Tue/Thu, 10:30 a.m.
McGuffey Sr. Ctr.
Mon/Fri, 10:40 a.m.
Masontown Senior Center Pride
The Masontown Dartball team is pictured displaying the area-wide and district first-place trophies
presented as part of the 2011 Senior Games competitions between Washington, Fayette, Greene,
and Mon Valley districts. Left to right - Center supervisor Kristin Dunham, Bucky Shaffer, George
Crosby, Ed Yocabet, Linda Getsie, Sam Mitchell, Bob Ahlgren, Jenny Ebner, George Vargo, Elsie
Ahlgren, and Tony Shultz.
Medicare from page 7
cancer or other abnormalities in
the past 3 years.
Thomas Campbell Sr. Ctr.
Preventive Visit - Medicare will
Mon/Fri, 3 p.m.
cover two types of preventive
Washington Arbors Apts.
visits—one when you’re new to
Sun, 5 p.m.
Medicare and one each year afWed, 2 p.m.
ter that.
*Includes Blood Pressure
Pneumococcal Shot - Most
Screening
Note: Schedule is subject to people only need this preventive
change. Please contact your se- shot once in their lifetime.
Prostate Cancer Screenings nior center for current plans.
Medicare covers a digital rectal
exam and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test once every 12
months for all men with Medicare
over age 50.
Smoking Cessation (counseling to stop smoking) - Medicare covers smoking cessation
counseling as a preventive service and you’ll pay nothing for the
counseling sessions.
For a detailed listing of Medicare covered preventive services
see the Medicare website: http:/
/www.medicare.gov/navigation/
manage-your-health/preventiveservices/abdominal-aorticaneurysm.aspx
SNAP EBT and
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Jim Sokoloff recognized for services to
Southwest Regional Medical Center
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It’s all good eating!
by Cindy Bartolotta
Ah, those lazy days of summer with a can of worms and the old
August is Catfish Month, but did you know that there are many more kinds of catfish than those
fishing pole by the creek while dreaming of deep sea fishing hoping
that
you and your grandfather used to catch and fry up on lazy summer afternoons? From 2003 to 2005
to hook the ‘big one.’ Net, hand, hook or can, it’s all good eating!
alone, more than 100 new species of catfish have been identified and named. Here’s a look at some of
W H A L E S U N F I S H I M
the more unusual members of this aquatic family:
M A C K E R E L H C R E P S
• The Wels Catfish, found in central, southern, and eastern Europe, can reach almost 10 feet in
U N O I S S O G A R S E I G
length and weigh hundreds of pounds. There have been reports of them attacking small children.
S U D M B U H S S A B L K N
• The Upside-Down Catfish swims belly-up. Ichthyologists explain that it’s a feeding strategy,
K T Y U N M S M O Y M S E I
enabling it to feed along the bottoms of submerged branches and logs.
E O H D M U I E C F H I T R
• Most catfish are harmless, but the Candiru, a small, wormlike South American specimen, is
L C E H U R F L T I S C O \R
considered dangerous because of the way it invades and paralyzes the human urethra. The Goonch
L R T U O R T T B S H A D E
Catfish of Thailand is reported to have attacked humans bathing in rivers.
U A N O M L A S S H A R K H
• The largest catfish ever caught was a Mekong Catfish, a 650-pound giant caught in Thailand in
N B A R R A C U D A A P D D
2005.
G N I L R A M A I P A L I T
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Tilapia
Trout
Tuna
Walleye
Whales
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Do you know your gold?
Gold: For some of us, it fills our dreams and our hopes, from our investments to our fantasies. It
symbolizes wealth, style, beauty, and power. But how much do you really know about gold? Here are
a few facts about the precious element that may surprise you:
• We pour more steel in one hour than the volume of gold poured in recorded history.
• Experts believe that as much as 80 percent of gold on Earth is still in the ground.
• About 75 percent of all gold ever produced has been extracted since 1910.
• Because it’s so pliable, one ounce of gold can be stretched into a thread 50 miles long.
• The biggest nugget of gold ever found was discovered just two inches below the ground in Australia
in 1869. It measured 10 by 25 inches, and yielded more than 2,000 ounces of pure gold.
• From 1933 to 1974, private ownership of gold was illegal in the United States.
• The chemical symbol for gold is Au. It comes from aurum, the Latin word for gold.
• An atom of gold has 79 protons and an equal number of electrons (of course), and 118 neutrons.
• The first documented discovery of gold in the United States was in Georgeville, NC, in 1803.
• Most of the gold mined in history is still in circulation.
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BOWLING - MEN
Michael Ashmore, Washington
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Robert Margoni, Monongahela Senior Ctr
Carl W. Hoy, Waynesburg Senior Center
GOLF-MEN
George Cheplic, Monongahela
Gary Hajdu, Bentleyville
Rick Meneskie, UMWA H & R Funds
Robert Leeper, Uniontown
Jack Smaroff, Eighty Four
Glenn Yorko, Sr., Jefferson Satellite Ctr
8-BALLPOOLMEN
Joseph Forte, UMWA H & R Funds
Dave Morris, Connellsville Senior Center
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60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
90+
55-59
50-YARD DASH
Men
Gold – David A. Kucherawy, Washington
Silver – Bryan Elderkin, Burgettstown
Bronze – George Eckert, Center in the Woods
Gold – Rich Kuppelweiser, Center in the Woods
Silver – Rick Meneskie, UMWA H & R Funds
Bronze – Ed Zakis, Canonsburg
Gold – George Vargo, Masontown
Silver – Paul Barton, Center on the Hill
Bronze – John Williams Uniontown
Gold – Richard Heilman, Canonsburg
Gold – John Sturlese, Monongahela
Silver – Robert Smith, Uniontown
Bronze – Lorenzo Harris, Greene Co. SAC
Gold – John Kerestan, Center on the Hill
Women
Gold – JoDee Molish, Center in the Woods
Silver – Diane Kuppelweiser, Center in the Woods
Bronze – Kathleen Maloy, Washington
Gold – Risa Culp McCray, Clarksville
Gold – Carloda Miracle, Uniontown
Gold – Bernice Cutshall, Center in the Woods
Silver – Inez Bontrager, Connellsville
Gold – Margaret Banish, Canonsburg
Silver – Ruth Corrin, Riverside Place
Bronze – Loretta Newell, Brownfield
Gold – Elsie Adams, Connellsville
1 MILE WALK
Men
Gold – Joe Mancinelli, Monongahela
Silver – George Eckert, Center in the Woods
Bronze – Russell Peck, Fayette City
Gold – Charles Pannier, Finleyville
Bronze – William Feevey, Riverside Place
Gold – John Williams, Uniontown
Bronze – Archie Miracle, Uniontown
Gold – Robert Ahlgren, Masontown
Silver – Jerry Wilson, Jefferson
Bronze – Donald Bridge, Center on the Hill
Gold –Robert Smith, Uniontown
Silver – John Sturlese, Monongahela
Bronze – Albert Dami, Canonsburg
Women
Gold – Linda Loncaric Arico, Burgettstown
Bronze – JoDee Molish, Center in the Woods
Gold – Nila Rowe, UMWA H & R Funds
Silver – Risa Culp McCray, Clarksville
Bronze – Lorena Feevey, Riverside Place
Gold – Mabel Cross, Thomas Campbell
Gold – Juanita Prentice, Washington Co. SAC
Silver – Elsie Ahlgren, Masontown
Bronze – Carloda Miracle, Uniontown
Gold – Bernice Curshall, Center in the Woods
Silver – Mary Lou Mancini, Connellsville
Bronze – Mary Ellen Camp, Thomas Campbell
Gold – Margaret Banish, Canonsburg
Silver – Loretta Newell, Brownfield
Bronze – Ruth Corrin, Riverside Place
Gold – Carol Myers, Uniontown
BASKETBALL TOSS
Men
Gold – George Eckert, Center in the Woods
Gold – Joe Mancinelli, Monongahela
Silver – Russell Peck, Fayette City
Bronze – Terry Mellinger, Brownfield
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
85-89
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
55-59
Bronze – Donald Snow, McMurray
Gold – Thomas Kustron, Monongahela
Bronze – Richard Lorenzo, Monongahela
Gold – Murphy Mitchell, Republic
Silver – Jerry Wilson, Jefferson
Bronze – Robert Morgan, Carmichaels
Silver – Albert Dami, Canonsburg
Bronze – Paul Pericho, Connellsville
Gold – William Morris, Jr., Monongahela
Gold – Donald Romito, Riverside Place
Silver – John P. Eckenrode, Peters Twp.
Gold – George Hutchko, Monongahela
Women
Gold – Alberta Orndoff, UMWA H & R Funds
Silver – Susan Ballard, UMWA H & R Funds
Bronze – JoDee Molish, Center in the Woods
Gold – Linda Nichols, Jefferson
Silver – Barbara Bridge, Center on the Hill
Gold – Pat Lemley, Jefferson
Silver – Barbara Geisler, Connellsville
Bronze – Rita Bates, Center in the Woods
Gold – Ruth Corrin, Riverside Place
Silver – Marge Malinsky, Beth Center
Gold – Peggy Savadeck, Monongahela
FOOTBALL THROW
Men
Gold – David Hvizdos, McMurray
Silver – Bryan Elderkin, Burgettstown
Bronze – George Eckert, Center in the Woods
Gold – John Grimm, Burgettstown
Bronze – Wayne Hart, Waynesburg
Gold – Paul Barton, Center on the Hill
Silver – Otis (Bucky) Shaffer, Masontown
Bronze – J. Bracken Burns, Sr., Washington Co
Silver – Richard Heilman,Canonsburg
Bronze – Gene Narchus, Bentleyville
Gold – Albert Dami, Canonsburg
Silver – Robert Smith, Uniontown
Bronze – John Sturlese, Monongahela
Gold – William Morris, Jr.Monongahela
Silver –Joe Forte, UMWA H & R Funds
Bronze – Harry Folmer, Waynesburg
Gold – James Sokoloff, Waynesburg
Silver – George Hutchko, Monongahela
Bronze – Vincent Vaccaro, Monongahela
Women
Bronze – Susan Ballard, UMWA H & R Funds
Silver – Sandy McGill, Connellsville
Bronze –Nila Rowe, UMWA H & R Funds
Gold – Nina Gratson, Connellsville
Silver – Juanita Prentice, Washington Co. SAC
Bronze – Barbara Geisler, Connellsville
Gold – Mary Quarterman, Donora
Silver – Ina Stanton, Uniontown
Bronze – Shirley Nochese, Connellsville
Gold – Ruth Corrin, Riverside Place
Silver – Patricia Tannehill, Connellsville
HORSESHOES
Men
Gold – Terry Mellinger, Brownfield
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90+
50-69
70+
50-69
70+
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
Gold – John Grimm, Burgettstown
Gold – Donald Snow, McMurray
Silver – Rich Kuppelweiser, Center in the Woods
Bronze – Rick Meneskie, UMWA H & R Funds
Gold – Otis (Bucky) Shaffer, Masontown
Bronze – William Kiel, Waynesburg
Silver – Ed Yocabet, Masontown
Bronze – Jerry Wilson, Jefferson
Gold – George Crosby, Masontown
Silver – Paul Pericho, Connellsville
Bronze –Melvin Lemley, Jefferson
Silver – William Morris, Jr., Monongahela
Bronze – Jake Meldrum, McMurray
Gold – Kenneth Bolin, UMWA H & R Funds
Women
Silver – Susan Ballard, UMWA H & R Funds
Bronze – Diane Kuppelweiser, Center in the Woods
Silver – Sandy McGill, Connellsville
Bronze – Barbara Cochran, Riverside Place
Silver – Carol Hughes, Washington
Gold – Carloda Miracle, Uniontown
Bronze – Pat Lemley, Jefferson
Gold – M. Ruth Rose, Uniontown
Silver – Shirley Nochese, Connellsville
Bronze – Inez Bontrager, Connellsville
Gold – Patricia Tannehill, Connellsville
Gold –Rose Verna, Republic
Silver – Peggy Savadeck, Monongahela
Gold – Mary Semonick, Republic
PUTTING
Men
Silver – Joe Mancinelli, Monongahela
Bronze – Paul Barton, Center on the Hill
Gold – James Sokoloff, Waynesburg
Silver – Robert Morgan, Carmichaels
Bronze – John Clark, Waynesburg
Women
Gold –Linda Nichols, Jefferson
Silver – Nina Gratson, Connellsville
Bronze – Beatrice Livengood, Carmichaels
Gold – Dorothy Forte, UMWA H & R Funds
Silver – Margaret Celesky, Carmichaels
Bronze – Betty Wright, Center in the Woods
SHUFFLEBOARD
Gold – Marge Malinsky, Beth Center
Silver – Linda Nichols,Jefferson
Bronze – David Brecht,Center in the Woods
SOFTBALL THROW
Men
Gold – David Hvizdos, McMurray
Silver – Joe Mancinelli, Monongahela
Bronze – Russell Peck, Fayette City
Silver – John Grimm, Burgettstown
Bronze – Rich Meneskie, UMWA H & R Funds
Silver – Otis (Bucky) Shaffer, Masontown
Bronze – Thomas Kustron, Monongahela
Gold – Richard Heilman, Canonsburg
Silver – David Brecht, Center in the Woods
Bronze – Murphy Mitchell, Republic
Silver – Albert Dami, Canonsburg
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80-84
85-89
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
55-59
60-64
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70-74
75-79
80-84
Bronze – Robert Smith, Uniontown
Gold – William Morris, Jr., Monongahela
Silver – John Clark, Waynesburg
Bronze – Joseph Schneider, Canonsburg
Silver – Jim Sokoloff, Waynesburg
Bronze – Vincent Vaccaro, Monongahela
Women
Bronze – Kathleen Maloy, Washington
Silver – Risa Culp McCray, Clarksville
Bronze – Sandy McGill, Connellsville
Gold – Carol Hughes, Washington
Silver – Nina Gratson, Connellsville
Bronze – Mary Ann Dean, Riverside Place
Bronze – Juanita Prentice, Washington Co. SAC
Gold – Mary Quarterman, Donora
Silver – Ina Stanton, Uniontown
Bronze – Inez Bontrager, Connellsville
Gold – Marge Malinsky, Beth Center
Silver – Patricia Tannehill, Connellsville
Bronze – Ruth Corrin, Riverside Place
Silver – Rose Verna, Republic
STATIONARY BIKE
Men
Silver – Russell Peck, Fayette City
Bronze – Joe Mancinelli, Monongahela
Silver – George Rowe, UMWA H & R Funds
Bronze – John Grimm, Burgettstown
Silver – John Williams, Uniontown
Bronze – Otis (Bucky) Shaffer, Masontown
Gold – Joseph Krusec, Donora
Gold – Albert Dami, Canonsburg
Silver – John Sturlese, Monongahela
Bronze – Robert Smith, Uniontown
Gold – John Eckenrode, Peters Twp.
85-89
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65-69
70-74
75-79
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90+
55-59
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65-69
70-74
Silver – Joe Forte, UMWA H & R Funds
Bronze – Alfred Michael, Canonsburg
Silver – Vincent Vaccaro, Monongahela
Women
Gold – Diane Kuppelweiser, Center in the Woods
Silver – JoDee Molish, Center in the Woods
Bronze –Elaine Maust, Connellsville
Gold – Risa Culp McCray, Clarksville
Silver – Nila Rowe, UMWA H & R Funds
Bronze – Barbara Cochran, Riverside Place
Silver – Mary Ann Dean, Riverside Place
Bronze – Nancy Lessman, Riverside Place
Gold – Barbars Geisler, Connellsville
Silver – Connie Umble, Connellsville
Bronze – Mary Yoney, Carmichaels
Gold – Sara Lundy, Center in the Woods
Bronze – Mae Thomas, Uniontown
Gold – Margaret Eckenrode, Peters Twp.
Silver – Ruth Corrin, Riverside Place
Bronze – Helen Sadusky, Uniontown
Gold – Mary Semonick, Republic
BOCCE
Men
Gold – John Clark, Waynesburg
Silver – John Keresten, Waynesburg
Bronze – Kenneth Bolin, UMWA H & R Funds
Women
Bronze – Patricia Tannehill, Connellsville
CASTING
Men
Gold – George Eckert,
Center in the Woods
Silver – John Grimm, Burgettstown
Gold – Otis (Bucky) Shaffer,Masontown
Silver – Archie Miracle, Uniontown
Silver – John Williams, Uniontown
Gold – Donald Bridge, Center on the Hill
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Gold – Melvin Lemley, Jefferson
Silver – George Crosby, Masontown
Gold – William Artis, Center on the Hill
Women
Gold – Diane Kuppelweiser, Center in the Woods
Gold – Alberta Orndoff, UMWA H & R Funds
Gold – Sandy McGill, Connellsville
Gold – June DeVaughn Hython, Canonsburg
Silver – Betty Speck, Center in the Woods
Bronze – Pat Lemley, Jefferson
Gold – Elsie Pataski, Beth Center
Good Sports!
Margaret and John Eckenrode, Peters Township, are pictured at
the Senior Games Awards Banquet. Margaret and John participated
in the local Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging Senior Games on
June 14. Both won gold medals in the Stationary Bike competition.
Then, a few days later, they went to Houston, Texas, where the
National Senior Games began June 16. This photo was taken only
days after Margaret, attempting to finish the 40K cycling road race at
the Nationals, fell exhausted, from her bicycle. She had serious brush
burns, bruises and stitches, but returned to Peters Township in time
for the Senior Games Awards
Banquet where she and John
celebrated with more than 400
local senior participants and
friends. Margaret and John have
been active bicyclers for only nine
years, which proves, once again,
that it is never too late to take on
new challenges both mental and
physical.
Both Margaret and John
placed in the 20K race with
Margaret coming in second in her
age group to win a medal. John
also placed in the 40K race;
however, as previously mentioned,
Margaret’s accident left her unable
to finish the 40K race, but still able
to dance only a few days later.
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Dial 2-1-1 for human and community
service connections
At your service
The United Way announced the launch of 2-1-1 in southwestern Pennsylvania. It is similar to 9-1-1, however, 2-1-1 quickly and
effectively connects people in need with resources to human and
community services tailored to meet the caller’s needs.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of United Ways across the
state and region, the PA 2-1-1 Board, the Pennsylvania Association
of Information and Referral Specialists (AIRS), and many other
partners, 2-1-1 is rolling out across the Commonwealth this summer.
United Way of Allegheny County will manage the delivery of
services, in partnership with neighboring United Ways in the Southwestern region. The United Ways of Westmoreland, Butler, and
Allegheny worked together to launch PA 2-1-1 SW. Collaborative
efforts will also support the launch in Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler,
Fayette and Westmoreland Counties, and outreach is underway to
extend the service to Beaver, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer
and Washington Counties by 2013.
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his compassion, caring and thoughtfully
unique way of delivering Meals on
Wheels. Vince delivers meals to the
homebound for Beth
Center Senior Center.
Every
Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, he hops onto his
bright blue Kawasaki
motorcycle and heads down Route 88 to the Center. His meal delivery begins at the Center at
approximately 9:30 a.m. when the hot meals are packed up in the carrier attached to the motorcycle
and taken to 12 homebound Clarksville area residents.
“Our Meals-on-Wheels volunteers are amazing. Without the 48 volunteers that we have, the
meal program would not be the success that it is,” says Jerie Drupp, senior center coordinator at
Beth Center Senior Center. “Our volunteers who deliver meals each day use their time and fuel,
plus the wear and tear on their vehicles, to make sure our homebound population is served a nutritious, hot meal daily.” When the winter months return, Vince, who has been volunteering for four
years, will start using his car again. But, for now, Vince cannot help but be recognized as one
creative volunteer delivering meals and saving gas by rigging his motorcycle for fast home delivery.
If you are interested in volunteering for Beth Center Senior Center, please call 724-377-0000.
Contact your local senior centers or the Area Agency on Aging nearest you listed on page 2 of
this publication to ask how you can help with the home-delivered meals program.
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Dr. Seuss
Quote about Life?
“How did it get so late so
soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before
it’s June. My goodness how the
time has flewn. How did it get
so late so soon?”
—Dr. Theodor “Seuss” Geisel
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Gambling—When the Stakes Turn Toxic
Gambling is any game of
chance in which money changes
hands. Anyone who has bought
a lottery ticket or played bingo
has gambled. It’s common in
most cultures around the world.
Many people enjoy gambling as
recreation without causing harm
to themselves or others. Yet some
people can’t control their impulse
to gamble, even when it takes a
terrible toll on their lives.
For these gamblers and their
families, researchers have been
making progress in several areas.
Scientists are learning why
people have problems with gambling: how common it is, what
goes on inside the gambler’s
brain, who is at risk and what
kinds of treatment can help.
Problem gambling is defined
by some researchers as gambling
that causes harm to the gambler
or someone else, in spite of a
desire to stop. Between 2% and
4% of Americans struggle with
this condition. Problem gambling
can progress to a recognized psychiatric diagnosis called pathological (compulsively motivated)
gambling.
Pathological gambling may
affect from 0.4% to 2% of
Americans. “Pathological gambling comes with a constellation
of problems that contribute to
chaos,” says Dr. Donald Black
of the University of Iowa. “It’s
associated with worse physical
health, excessive smoking, excessive drinking, not exercising,
not seeing primary care doctors
and worse dental care. It also
fuels depression, family dysfunction, crime, bankruptcy and suicide.”
Together, pathological and
problem gambling may affect up
to 5% of Americans. That num-
ber may rise, though. Laws in
many states are creating more
options for legal gambling, and
internet gambling is becoming
more common.
Still, gambling is often done
in family settings, condoned or
encouraged by parents. And the
younger you start, the more likely
you are to get into trouble later
on. From 3% to 8% of adolescents have a problem with gambling.
Dr. John Welte of the University of Buffalo has found that,
across the lifespan, gambling
problems are even more common than alcohol dependence.
They are also much more common in males, in young people,
and in people who live in relatively poor neighborhoods.
“That’s not true of the prevalence
of alcoholism,” says Welte. “Alcoholism is much more democratic. So think about motives for
gambling. People are hoping that
winning will improve their lot.
That makes them more vulnerable to developing a gambling
problem.”
But why is gambling irresistible to some folks and not others? Using advanced imaging
techniques, Dr. Alexander
Neumeister of Mount Sinai
School of Medicine looked at the
brains of people with gambling
problems and alcohol problems.
He measured the number of special receptors involved in regulating impulse control and other
factors.
“A key feature of addiction
is impaired impulse control,” says
Neumeister. “Abnormal function
of the forebrain leads to reduced
tolerance to waiting.” The resulting impatience may cause people
to act without considering the
consequences. “Our imaging
clearly points toward the importance of impaired forebrain function in addiction.”
Pinpointing areas in the
brain’s
reward
center,
Neumeister’s team found that
people with alcohol addiction and
gambling problems show different functioning of these special
receptors compared to healthy
people. The differences were
related to the severity of addiction. Other researchers are trying to develop drugs that could
treat the affected areas.
Talk therapy can also help.
Dr. Nancy Petry at the University of Connecticut Health Center works with pathological gamblers and people seeking treatment for drug use disorders. Gambling problems arise in about 10%
to 20% of substance abusers.
Petry compared the use of different types of talk therapy, including very brief interventions
and cognitive-behavioral therapy
(CBT). CBT teaches people how
to think differently about problems and then act on that knowledge.
Anybody can have a gambling problem, and no one should
feel ashamed or be afraid to seek
treatment. “Pathological gambling is a medical disorder,” says
Dr. Carlos Blanco of Columbia
University and the New York
State Psychiatric Institute. What
counts most is a strong drive or
desire to take action. “There is
no stereotype. The main predictor of outcome is really motivation.”
If you have concerns about
your gambling, ask for help. Your
health provider can work with
you to find the treatment that’s
best for you.
Signs of Problem
Gambling
Are you troubled by gambling? Seek help if:
• you always think about gambling.
• you gamble with money you
need for other things.
• you keep gambling even
though you may feel bad afterward.
• you get nervous when you
try to quit.
• you need to gamble with increasing amounts of money to get
the same buzz.
• you lose money, but you return to “chase” losses by gambling even more.
• you spend work, school or
family time gambling.
• you tell lies to hide your
gambling.
• you lose a job, educational
opportunity or relationship because of gambling.
• you find that no matter how
hard you try, you can’t stop.
—Adapted from the National
Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human
Services, May 2011 issue,
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Senior Community Center Notes
FAYETTE COUNTY
BROWNFIELD
291 Banning Road
Dawson, PA 15428
724-529-2530
-Loretta Newell
… Activities include cards on
Wednesdays at 8 a.m., dartball
at 10 a.m. and lunch at 12 noon.
On the first Wednesday of the
month, we have our business
meeting. On the first, second and
third Wednesday, SPHS Aging
Services provides the lunch, and
on the fourth Wednesday, we
have a covered dish lunch. We
play dartball on Wednesdays at
10 a.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m.
and we still would like more players!... On June 14, our center
sponsored an ice cream booth at
the Senior Games and did very
well. Our marching unit and our
parade banner both took second
place in the Parade of Athletes!
Terry Mellinger won a gold
medal in horseshoes and a bronze
medal in the basketball toss.
Loretta Newell won a silver
medal in the 1-mile walk and a
bronze medal in the 50-yard
dash… Happy August birthday to
Frank Ansell, John R.
Fleming and Charles Stroyer...
Happy anniversary to Bob and
Roseann Puchyr, Paul and
Lucinda Vinoski, and Monk
and Jeanie Lohr… Have a
wonderful summer!...
BROWNSVILLE
CROSSKEYS
302 Shaffner Ave
Brownsville, PA 15417
724-785-6180
-Alice B. Atzeni
… Greetings! The months are
really flying by too fast… On
June 29, we enjoyed a cookout
on our front porch with a beautiful view. It was very enjoyable.
The food was very good and everyone had a good time. We
would like to do this more often…
On July 6, Leslie Wright,
SWPA Area Agency on Aging
PrimeTime Health Coordinator,
visited the Center to speak about
cholesterol… We are sorry to
announce that one of our devoted
meals on wheels volunteers, Sister Karen Flaherty, will be leaving. She is going to South Africa
for two years. Sister Flaherty
came to this region in 2010 to
minister with the sisters at Rendu
Services in Dunbar. She has
worked with the Literacy in
Prison program, managed after
school programs, volunteered
with the food pantries at the
Calvin Church and Rendu Services, and many other programs
too numerous to mention. She will
be sadly missed and we wish her
a safe trip. Our prayers go out to
her and wish her the best and
may God watch over her… We
will have numerous fundraisers
this month, which will be announced in the newsletter…
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-Sandy Shipley
… On June 14, we had our Big
Tuesday. We celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and this year,
the gentlemen received a gold
dollar for Father’s Day. Everyone played bingo and seemed to
enjoy themselves… Our Rummage Sale and Strawberry Festival was a huge success!... We
welcomed the following new
members: Ira Crosby, Nancy
Suter, Esther Tlumac, Cyrus
Meyers, Ethel Coffman, Robert Lape, Joann Shultz, Peggy
Shultz and Ruth Noss. We
would enjoy having more people
join the Center. If you are interested in joining or if you have any
questions, please call us at 724887-0655 for more information…
Bingo is played every Wednesday, Early Bird at 12:45 p.m. and
regular Bingo at 1 p.m… Our
lunches are on Mondays and
Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and every second Tuesday of the month
at 11:30 a.m. Be sure to come
and enjoy the fun… Our Annual
Picnic will be held on Aug. 9 at
our Pavilion at the Center, beginning at 11:30 a.m…
CENTER ON THE HILL
100 Summit Road
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-930-8512
-Pat Beneccio
…The hottest days of Summer
have arrived, so we need to keep
cool, relax and enjoy the rest of
the season. It is the perfect opportunity to start joining us at
Center on the Hill where you can
meet new people and rekindle old
friendships. We offer a variety of
activities and serve a well-balanced lunch at noon ($2 donation.)… The Fall National Wii
Bowling season began the week
of August 1. Our Fairhope Superstars team consists of Pat
Morigi, Lil “Tootsie” Kepsel,
Bill Artis, Rick Swaney, Dorothy Wilson and Warner
Wisyanski. We are looking forward to a great season!... Our
regular activities include a variety of card games - Canasta and
Euchre on Monday afternoons,
Euchre on Tuesday evenings, Pinochle on Thursday afternoons
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and 500 Bid on Friday afternoons… The craft club is
partnering with the American
Sewing Guild to sew dolls for
children facing surgery or medical procedures. These dolls can
be written on to provide comfort
and to ease anxiety… Our talented Country Jam Session provides hours of pleasure each
Wednesday afternoon… On Aug.
11, staff from Representative
Pete Daley’s office will be at
the Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12
p.m. to complete Property Tax/
Rent Rebate Applications.
Amedisys Home Health Care
staff will conduct blood pressure
readings at 11:30 a.m… On Aug.
16, AARP will present a Driver
Safety Program from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. The fee is $12 for AARP
members; $14 for non-members… On Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.,
our “travel along” via video on
big screen will take us to Canada.
Come enjoy the sights and
themed foods… Roxi’s Salon is
open on Fridays by appointment
only. Call Roxi today at 724-8122560… Looking forward to seeing you at our air-conditioned
center…
CONNELLSVILLE
100 E. Fayette Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
724-626-1515
-Elsie Adams
… On June 14, the 2011 Senior
Games were held at Peters
Township High School. The
Connellsville Senior Tigers won
second place for our parade banner and for marching unit of
twenty-two members. This is the
first time our center has placed
for our banner. Sandy McGill
is to be complimented on designing and making the banner… On
June 16, we celebrated Father’s
Day. All of the men were given
a bottle of Dad’s Root Beer,
passed out by children who were
guests… On June 22, Farmers
Market Nutrition Vouchers were
distributed… On June 27, John
Kamler, Gateway Health Plan,
was at the Center to explain their
plan… On June 28, Leslie
Wright, SWPA Area Agency on
Aging PrimeTime Health Coordinator, came to give advice on
how to deal with urinary problems… On June 28, the Site
Council was installed by
Gwendolyn Ridgley, SWPA
Area Agency on Aging Fayette
County Supervisor. The officers
are Nina Gratson, President,
Mary Lou Mancini, Vice-President, Janet Hiltabidel, Secretary, Sandy McGill, Treasurer,
and Fayette Advisory Council on
Aging (FACA) member, and
Elsie Adams, FACA member.
After the swearing in ceremony,
the members of the Site Council
went outside to have their picture
taken. Also, the entire marching
group, complete with their outfits
and medals, assembled for a photograph… On June 23, members
attended the Senior Games Banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton
Meadowlands. All medal winners were recognized…
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Everson, PA 15631
-Katherine L. Taylor
… The Everson Senior Citizens
met on June 15 at the Everson
VFW. President Joe Eckman
opened the meeting. Chaplain
Bob Harshman led members in
reciting the Pledge of Allegiance,
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a prayer and in singing “God Bless
America.” President Eckman
introduced the guest speakers,
Patti Pritts, Director of the
Connellsville Area Senior Tigers,
and Leslie Wright, SWPA Area
Agency on Aging PrimeTime
Health Coordinator. Ms. Pritts
spoke about the Senior Games
recently held in Washington
County. She was pleased with the
participation from our centers and
how well the participants did. She
invited members to visit the
Connellsville Senior Center for
lunch and games and asked that
reservations be called in the day
before the planned visit. A delicious lunch was served and the
business meeting was held after
lunch. Our second guest speaker,
Leslie Wright, presented a program about talking to your doctor and she distributed a booklet
which contained a lot of good information… A trip to the Rivers
Casino on July 13 was announced. The Secretary’s and
Treasurer’s reports were given
and approved. Bonnie Raygor
reported on correspondence. After the meeting, Veronica
Lesnaski was the caller for
bingo… We welcome more
friends…
MASONTOWN
22 S. Main Street
Masontown, PA 15461
724-583-7822
-Clara Delaney
… June was a full month… We
participated in the district-wide
tournaments for Senior Games…
Thanks to Amedisys for the
Blood Pressure Clinic and to
SeniorLIFE for Bingo and an Ice
Cream Social. We appreciate
their contributions to our center… The Father’s Day Program
was held and we had a very good
attendance. The program was
very interesting and included
many stories involving Dad and
families… A Dining with Diabetes follow-up was presented…
Everyone appreciated the distribution of the Farmers Market
Nutrition Vouchers at the
Masontown Center, the
Smithfield Satellite and at the
Point Marion Satellite… Members attended the Senior Games
on June 14 and the Senior
Awards Banquet on June 23…
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Thanks also to Carolyn
Capozza and Colleen Nelson
for the RSVP program, “Making
Volunteer Hours Count”… We
have blood pressure screenings
conducted twice a month… We
play balloon darts twice a month
and we play cards daily… For
fundraisers, we play bingo daily
and have a monthly ticket sale and
tip boards… On Aug. 1, those 62
years and older enjoyed free admission to Seniors Day at the
Fayette County Fair… Coming
up on Aug. 9, Leslie Wright,
will educate us about cholesterol… On Aug. 18, a Senior’s
for Safe Driving refresher course
will be held from 8 a.m. to 12
p.m. Call 1-800-559-4880 to
make your reservation… Join
our center on Wednesdays from
8 to 10 a.m. for a $3.50 breakfast or Monday through Friday at
11:45 a.m. for lunch. Call the
Center one day in advance to
make lunch reservations…
POINT MARION
Railroad Street
Point Marion, PA 15474
724-725-3680
-Elsie Ahlgren
… June was a busy month for
the Golden Pointers. On June 7,
we held our Site Council meeting and our birthday celebration
complete with birthday cake, ice
cream and wonderful entertainment. Happy birthday wishes
were offered to Gwen Grimm,
Mary Kisner and Elsie
Ahlgren, the only celebrant
present… On June 14, Bob and
Elsie Ahlgren participated in the
2011 Senior Games, winning a
first place gold medal and a second place silver medal, respectively, in the 1-mile walk. Bob
and Ed Yocabet carried the
Masontown Senior Center banner, which earned a second place
trophy… On June 21, the Golden
Pointers celebrated its 25th anniversary at a covered dish dinner
with a lot of delicious food. We
enjoyed the great entertainment
provided by our local celebrity,
Dave Townsend, and the lady
who got him started, “West
Virginia’s Minnie Pearl,” Granny
Blosser and her sister, Lorina.
Irving Rice, a songwriter from
Nashville, was also present… On
June 23, Bob and Elsie Ahlgren
attended the Senior Games Banquet… Farmers Market Nutrition
Vouchers were distributed by
Kristin Dunham, Albert Gallatin
Human Services CEO… Hope
next month is as fun!
REPUBLIC CROSSKEYS
North & Fairgarden Streets
Republic, PA 15475
724-246-7740
-Johanna Swetz
… On June 9, Farmers Market
Nutrition Vouchers were distributed… Food share is distributed
and blood pressure screenings are
conducted on the second
Wednesday of each month… On
June 13, Renee Donofrio,
SeniorLIFE Uniontown, visited
the Center to present a program
on their services, played bingo
and awarded several prizes… On
June 20, a speaker from
Amedisys Hospice was at the
Center to talk about in-home services… Happy August birthday
to our site coordinator, Janet
McCoy…
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Uniontown, PA 15401
724-437-6050
-Carol Myers
… Pacer of the month was
Carloda (Gail) Miracle who
walked 80 miles. Archie
Miracle walked 23.5 miles and
Mary Brown walked 5 miles…
Carol Sucevic donated a homemade quilt for our raffle, which
was won by Doralyn
Oldland… On June 14, several
members attended and participated in the Senior Games. John
Williams, Carloda Miracle and
Carol Myers won medals in the
1-mile walk. John Williams and
Carloda Miracle won medals in
the 50-yard dash. Ina Stanton
won medals in the football throw
and softball throw. Archie
Miracle won a medal in the casting event… Birthday celebrants
were Leonard Gibson,
Kathleen McLaughlin, Corina
Walters, June Barkley, Janet
Breakiron and Violet Shipley,
who was presented with red
roses by Doris Wagner for being in her 90’s. I was also presented with a red rose for being
92… On June 18, a few of our
members attended the Fun Fest
at the fairgrounds. John
Buchanan did a good job of entertaining the young kids… On
June 23, the Senior Games Victory Celebration was held at the
DoubleTree by Hilton Meadowlands. There was a huge crowd.
The dinner was excellent and the
dessert was out of this world…
Elections were held recently at
our center and Charles Mattay
was elected vice-president, replacing Paul Blycheck… On
Aug. 17, we will hold our annual
picnic at Hutchison Park…
GREENE COUNTY
CARMICHAELS
100 Nemacolin Road
Carmichaels, PA 15320
724-966-2290
-Mary Yoney
… On June 2, Patti Mounts,
presented a program update.
Richelle, from Amedisys, conducted blood pressure readings… On June 6, Melanie
Becker, SNAP Coordinator for
Greene County, conducted a
question and answer session
about the food bank… On June
7, the Cumberland Township
Farm Women met at the Center… On June 14, many attended
the 2011 Senior Games at Peters
Township High School… On June
23, Dave Santoro, from
Advantra, came to talk about
their program... On June 23, the
Awards Banquet was held at the
DoubleTree by Hilton Meadowlands and attendees enjoyed a
delicious meal and a good time.
Robert Morgan won a trophy
for the 8-ball pool tournament and
Mary Varner won a trophy for
the bowling tournament. Robert
Morgan won a silver medal in
putting and a bronze in the basketball toss. Marge Celesky
won a silver medal in putting and
Beatrice Livengood won a
bronze medal in putting. The
Carmichael’s 500 Bid card players won a trophy for first place
in Greene County. Congratulations to all of the winners!...
Birthdays for June were celebrated by George Walton,
Bob Willison, Mary Ann
Hillsman, Pearl Ross, Doris
Cecchine, Lois Jones, Betty
Haligowski, Shirley Sebek,
Ruth Minerd, Margie Shaffer,
Hele Berezansky, Ruth
Blaker, Lynne Kluver, Terry
Pecjak, Chester Simmons,
Mary Hager, Beatrice
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Livengood, Sandra Davis,
Wilma E. Riess, Margaret
Cipcic, Anne Hill, John Lund,
Kim Barbetta, Lois Huha,
Andy Menhart and Debbie
Cyr. Happy birthday!...
WASHINGTON COUNTY
BETH CENTER
PO Box 151, 316 Station St
Vestaburg, PA 15368
724-377-0000
-Elsie Pataski
…Our dartball team traveled to
the Canonsburg Center for the
District Championship. They
competed against 3 teams and
Center in the Woods emerged as
the District Champs. Congratulations to our team for winning
the county dartball tournament…
On June 14, Senior Games were
held at Peters Township High
School. Our center had a very
small group of marchers. Elsie
Pataski competed in shuffleboard and casting, coming out
with a gold in casting. Marge
Malinsky won gold in shuffleboard and softball throw and a
silver medal in the basketball
toss. Vera Santee also completed in shuffleboard. Congratulations to our athletes for representing our center… Thank you
to Mike Giles for his donation
of fruit which was used for the
fruit cup sale at the Games. Our
members appreciate the support
shown by so many of our local
businesses. The fruit cups went
like “hot cakes.” We also had a
successful craft table with many
hand-made items on display made
by Donna Mowl, Jane Bastian,
Kitty Romanus and Sue Lepo.
Many thanks to all of our members for a job well done!... Our
Father’s Day lunch was attended
by many of the male members
of our center. Each man was presented with a lunch coupon for
the dinner and was recognized by
our coordinator, Jerie Drupp…
Farmers Market Nutrition
Vouchers were distributed by
Rose Moore, Aging Services of
Washington County, and assisted
by out-going president, Elsie
Pataski… On June 24, we held
our monthly card party. The
Ways & Means Committee
served strawberry shortcake and
a variety of beverages… The
Bakeless Bake Sale is winding
down and we would like to thank
all members and friends who
have generously donated to this
“no bake” fundraiser… Membership dues are currently being collected. If you are able to come
to the Center to pay, we would
love to see you! If not, please
make your $10 check payable to
BCSC and mail to the Center
with a self-addressed stamped
envelope to return your membership card… We are currently collecting donations of paper products for two different baskets.
One basket will be raffled at the
Center during the month of August. The second basket is for the
annual Alzheimer’s Memory
Walk at Peterswood Park in September. All profits generated
from the Chinese Auction at the
Memory Walk go directly to
Alzheimer’s research. Suggestions for the baskets include:
stamps, envelopes, paper tablets,
post-it notes, napkins, paper tow-
els, toilet paper, Kleenex, paper
plates, paper cups, etc… We also
appreciate donations of coffee,
tea bags, envelopes and air fresheners on a regular basis for the
Center…
CANONSBURG
30 E. Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
724-745-5443
-Sylvia Shaw
… The Canonsburg Senior Center spent a busy month of June
preparing and competing in the
Senior Games held at Peters
Township High School. The winners and supporters gathered at
the Awards Banquet at the
DoubleTree by Hilton Meadowlands on June 23. Members had
good representation among the
winners. Margaret Banish won
two gold medals – one for the 50yard dash and one for the 1-mile
walk. Ed Zakis won a bronze
medal for the 50-yard dash. Ed
Heilman won a gold medal in the
50-yard dash and a silver medal
in the football throw. Albert
Dami won a gold medal for stationary bike, a silver medal for
softball throw and a bronze medal
in the 1-mile walk. June
DeVaughn won a gold medal in
casting. Joe Schneider was
awarded a bronze medal for softball throw. Alfred Michael won
bronze for stationary bike. The
Canonsburg Center won first
place for the parade banner – a
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many loving fingers… There was
much rejoicing at the Wii game
at the Center when Rozella
Beegle “rolled” a 300 – a perfect game. Congratulations
Rozella… With all of this good
news, we can’t forget the July
birthday celebrants. They are
Eleanor Baughman, James
Boulis, Camilla Dobbs,
Glenna Jox, Blanche Kurnal,
Irene Lilly, Ruth Miller,
Jeanne Oest, Lottie Page,
Alice Patterson, Sandy
Petrich, Grace Scears, Bob
Spiller, Anna Taucher, Irene
Taylor, Theresa Timan and
Concetta Turner. Hope you are
all blessed with many more happy
birthdays…
CENTER IN THE WOODS
130 Woodland Court
Brownsville PA 15417
724-938-3554
-Diane Kuppelweiser
… TRAVELFriends trips for the
month include: Aug. 2, Meadows
Casino, $18, depart 9:30 a.m.;
Aug. 10, Wheeling Island, $ 20,
depart 8:30 a.m.; and Aug. 22,
Rivers Casino, $18, depart 9:30
a.m… On Aug. 10, a Tastefully
Simple Party will be held at 1
p.m. Come sample a variety of
delicious dips, seasonings and
more. For reservations, call the
Center, ext. 110… On Aug. 13,
an evening dance, with music by
Outpost, will be held from 6 to
10 p.m. Call the Center or stop
at the front desk to register… On
Aug. 11, the Advisory Board will
meet at 9:30 a.m… On Aug. 11,
Big Brother, Big Sister Program
of Washington County will hold
an informative meeting at 11:30
a.m. If interested, please attend
this short program to learn more
about becoming a volunteer…
On Aug. 12, a Steelers Pep Rally
is tentatively scheduled for 11:30
a.m. Let’s show our team spirit
and colors as the Steelers kickoff the preseason… On Aug. 17,
a card party will be held at 1:15
p.m. Cost is $5 per person and
includes refreshments… On
Aug. 18, staff and therapists from
Orthopaedic and Sports Physical
Therapy Associates, Inc.
(OSPTA) will offer a program at
10:30 a.m. and will explain physical therapy and the benefits for
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you… On Aug. 20, join us at the
Center for a Summertime Bingo
Bonanza. The doors will open at
11 a.m. and Bingo begins at 12
noon. Tickets are $25 and there
are only a limited number available… The Center is available for
rental for a celebration you will
remember for a lifetime. For
more information on costs or to
arrange a tour, please call the
Center, ext. 103… Lab services
from the Monongahela Valley
Hospital are available at the Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Thursdays. EKG services are
available on Mondays from 8 to
11 a.m…
CHARTIERS TOWNSHIP
2 Buccaneer Drive
Houston, PA 15342
724-745-8866
-June Freno
…Our meetings are held on the
third Tuesday of each month at
11 a.m. in the Chartiers Township Building. We have a catered
lunch and the cost is $8.75…
Vouchers were distributed in
June… June birthday celebrants
were Doris Volen, Priscilla
Bernard, June Freno, Marge
Schultz, Rita Dietrich and
Mary Alice Cimino… On July
19, we held our annual picnic…
July birthday celebrants were
Blanche Kurnal, Sam
Manfredi, Mafalda Fetter,
Ann Supik, Gerry Checonsky,
Carol Cox, Evelyn Braun and
Blanche Reck… August birthday celebrants are Marie
Kouche, Eleanor Manfredi,
Helen Mavrich and Anna
Mary Czadankewicz… New
members are welcome…
CROSS CREEK VALLEY
28 Clark Avenue
Avella, PA 15312
724-587-5755
-Rosemerie Parker
… July was a busy month at the
Center… On July 6, we celebrated Christmas in July. The
dining room was beautifully decorated in a Christmas theme by
Ruth, Charlotte and Monica.
We welcomed new nurses from
Kade who conducted blood pressure screenings at 10 a.m. A special luncheon was served at 11:30
a.m. The Farmer’s Market was
set up in the conference room and
George Suhon entertained at
12:15 p.m... On July 9, we en-
joyed a shopping trip to
WalMart… On July 13, the
monthly business meeting was
held and new officers were
elected for 2011-2012… On July
15, Sit and Be Fit Exercise Class
was sponsored by Manor Care.
Vouchers were distributed at the
Center in the afternoon and a picnic basket raffle was held… On
July 20, the Caring Mission presented a program overview and
served fruit smoothies to those in
attendance… On July 26, the
Cross Creek Valley Rosies met
at the Center… On July 27, Patti
Mounts, SWPA Area Agency
on Aging PrimeTime Health Coordinator, conducted exercises
and spoke about cholesterol…
We thank Monica for all of her
hard work in the Center Park and
for donating the flowers. It has
been a most difficult year with
all of the rain and bad weather…
Members celebrating birthdays in
July were Margaret Perrin,
Nello Mungai, Larry Adams,
Bob Eckels and Rosemary
Wolf… Upcoming events in August include: Aug. 3, Country
Music Day with Chuck &
Catherine; Aug. 17, the annual
Ice Cream Social; Aug. 24, the
Kitchen Band performance; and
Aug. 31, the Attorney General’s
Crime Prevention Program…
Always remember to whistle a
happy tune and stay cool!...
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-Mary Kotula
… Here we are again at Forever
Young. We survived July nicely
and are looking forward to our
annual indoor picnic on Aug. 23.
We will have hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, pop and a variety of side dishes and desserts.
Our day will begin at 10:30 a.m.
with a free bingo plus a “good
neighbor prize.” Door prizes and
a penny jar will also be awarded;
fun for all our seniors. Thanks to
all who will help to make this a
successful day… The first three
Tuesdays in August we enjoy a
DHS catered lunch… Happy
August birthdays to Jean Gaul
and Rosemarie Zrimsek…
Remember: Old is good for
something – old songs – old movies and, best of all, old friends…
MONONGAHELA
102 W. Main Street
Monongahela, PA 15063
724-258-9511
-Alice Grimes
…The folks at Monongahela Senior Center wish to send congratulations to the Center in the
Woods for winning the Grand
Trophy for the 2011 Senior
Games. Thanks to all of our seniors who participated in the
games this year. Also, our thanks
to Lois Phillips for her time and
creativity in designing another
beautiful banner for the parade…
On Aug. 18, an ice cream social
will be held at 1 p.m… On Aug.
21, an indoor catered picnic will
be held at 1:30 p.m. Please call
the Center for reservations and
cost… We are always trying new
crafts and will be starting a
wreath/craft group on Wednesday afternoons this month… Our
Saturday Bingo group is growing
in popularity and we welcome
you to join the fun every Satur-
day from noon to 3 p.m… Showboat practices are held Monday
and Tuesday evenings at the Center. This year will be the 25th anniversary production. Anyone
who may be interested in being
part of the show or who is willing to help is urged to call the
Center… Our regular daily activities include cards at 9 a.m.,
bingo at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12
p.m. (by reservation), dominos,
puzzles and Wii bowling… The
beauty shop, Hair by Laurel, is
open Tuesday through Friday by
appointment… On Aug. 13, our
monthly dance, featuring The
Sound of Country with Ed Ford,
starts at 7 p.m. The cost is only
$6 per person. This is a wonderful event. Come on in and see
what all the fun is about. We
would love to have you!... Till next
time, take care and have a great
month…
PETERS TOWNSHIP
700 Meredith Drive
Venetia, PA 15367
724-942-5000
-Lisa Whittaker
… On June 8, we enjoyed our
first outside picnic at Shelter 4.
It was hot out, but we kept cool
with tunes by Mr. George
Suhon. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day… All picnics are held
on the second Wednesday of the
month at Shelter 4 from 4 to 6
p.m. There is no cost, but we do
ask that you bring a covered dish
to share… Upcoming dates and
programs are July 13 – D & M
Chiropractic and Aug. 10 – Griz
“Aftershock” (a one-man
band)… On Aug. 30, an AARP
Driver’s Safety Course will be
offered from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This is a refresher class and
should only be taken if you have
already taken the full 8-hour
class. The cost is $12 for AARP
members; $14 for non-members.
Call the Center for more information or to register… On Sept.
21, a trip to visit the Flight 93
Memorial is scheduled. This
memorial overlooks the crash site
which honors those who lost their
lives on September 11, 2001. The
trip will include a visit to the Flight
93 Memorial Chapel and the
Quecreek Mine Rescue Site. A
buffet luncheon will be served at
the Oakhurst Tea Room and then
a tour and wine-tasting at Glades
Pike Winery will be enjoyed. The
cost is $75 per person and in-
cludes transportation, meal and
guide gratuities (does not include
driver tip). Call the Center for
more information or registrations…
RIVERSIDE PLACE
303 Chamber Plaza
Charleroi, PA 15022
724-483-5800
-Missy Georgagis
… Friday entertainment for the
month includes: Aug. 5, a Neil
Diamond impersonator; Aug. 12,
Jack, performing songs for older
generation; and Aug. 26, Kenny
and Chip… On Aug. 16, a trip
to The Meadows is planned. The
cost is $15 per person… On Aug.
17, Carl Stopperich will be here
to talk about “Gambling to Recovery.”… On Aug. 18, a shopping trip to the Uniontown Mall
is scheduled. The cost is $10 per
person and departure time is 9
a.m… On Aug. 24, Leslie
Wright, SWPA Area Agency on
Aging PrimeTime Health Coordinator, will present a program on
understanding cholesterol…
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-Lucille Brown
… July found us thankful for
many things. We are thankful for
our freedom, first of all! We are
also thankful to resident Sally
Stevens who coordinated a wonderful July 4 picnic on the
Highrise front porch. It was a lot
of fun!... Now that we have received our Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers, Andi is taking
us to the Main Street Farmers
Market on Thursdays. We really
appreciate her!... We are blessed
at Thomas Campbell to have so
many services on site. Our favorite podiatrist, Dr. Bill Ainsley,
comes to our apartments when
we need foot care, which is so
convenient. We also have a
beauty shop, grocery store and
food pantry right here at the
apartments. We have our own
van, so we venture all over the
area. For example, in July and
August, Andi is taking us to Penn
Alps, Adam’s Pine Creek, the
Washington County Fair, TGI Fridays and all of our favorite shopping spots. We are very fortunate!... Our Hospitality Group
helped us “Say Hello to Summer”
with a dinner on the front porch.
The group will also host an all you
care to eat Watermelon Social in
August. This small group works
really hard for all of the residents
and guests of Thomas
Campbell… Stop by and see us
some time! You will be glad that
you did…
VENETIA COMMUNITY
CENTER
Now
Ser vinge
Green
County
800 Venetia Road
Venetia, PA 15367
724-941-6956
-Erma Grego
… Welcome to August; the
month of summer fun, cookouts,
corn on the cob, fresh vegetables
and fruit! Have a great summer
of fun and relaxation… On Aug.
11, our speaker will be Rachelle
Robich, community relations director from Broadmore Senior
Living. A great lunch will be
served by volunteers, prepared by
the Canonsburg Senior Center,
and delivered by several faithful
volunteers to the Venetia Community Center. Call Erma Grego
one week prior for reservations.
Everyone is welcome… On Aug.
25, join us for lunch and stay to
enjoy the program by our guest
speaker, Harry Funk from the
Observer-Reporter, who will
share some very interesting topics… We had a very nice day for
our Open House. Former students came to see the changes
which have been made to their
old school. A good time was had
by all… Also, we spent a wonderful day at Peterswood Park
for Community Day… Members
from our satellite marched in the
Parade of Athletes at the Senior
Games and had a great time. We
also received a great surprise; our
satellite was awarded first place
for our parade banner. Congratulations to all who participated!...
Birthday greetings to Virginia
Gaul, Tawny Patterson, Edna
Russell and Rosemarie
Zrimsek… Happy anniversary
to Ice and Bill Collar… A few
words of wisdom from Mother
Teresa: See how nature – trees,
flowers, grass – grows in silence;
see the stars, the moon and the
sun, how they move in silence.
We need silence to be able to
touch souls…
FARMER’S ALMANAC
SEPTEMBER 2011
Temp. 63º (4º below avg.);
precip. 3" (avg.). 1-5
Sunny, pleasant. 6-11 Rain,
then sunny, cool. 12-17
Rain, then sunny, cool. 1824 Rainy periods, cool. 2530 Sunny, cool.

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