January 2016 - Riverview Community Action Corporation

The Golden Eagle
January 2016
PUBLISHED BY:
Riverview Community Action Corp.
P.O. Box 437
501 Second Street
Oakmont, PA 15139
412-828-1062
FAX: 412-828-6985
www.rcacorp.org
Serving the Oakmont and Verona
Communities since 1966
FUNDING
Funding is partially provided by the
Allegheny Area Agency on Aging,. The
rest of our funding is through program
and services fee, fundraisers, and the
generous donations from the
community.
Inside this issue….
Page 2...Center News
Page 3… Center News
Page 4...Activity Calendar
Page 5...Lunch Menu
Page 6...Upcoming Classes
Page 7… Upcoming Trips
VOLUME 35, No. 2
VOLUME 39, No. 1
Riverview Community Action Corp.
January 2016
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From the Desk of the Director….
Welcome 2016! This is going to be a big
year for Riverview Community Action
Corporation, as we celebrate our 50th
Anniversary. If you are interested we will
be looking for people to help us plan our
celebrations throughout the year or
provide us with history on RCAC.
Center Closures
RCAC will be closed Monday,
Jan 18 in observance of Martin
Luther King Day. There will be no
congregate or home delivered meals
and NO RCAC bus.
Here are a few updates and reminders:
1. Our Annual Mail Appeal letters are out
and we want to thank everyone who
has donated to RCAC. If you have
not made a donation please consider
doing so. Remember all monies donated are used for programs and services at the Center.
2. Save the date for our Annual Dinner
Dance on Friday, April1st. This event
will begin the celebration of our 50th
Anniversary.
3. Our renovations are close to being
finished. It is our hope that everything
will be complete by the end of January.
Last but definitely most important the
staff of Riverview Community Action
Corporation would like to give a big thank
you to all of our volunteers! Without you
we would not be able to run the Center!!!!
Sincerely,
Stefanie
FYI….
We would like everyone to know that the
actual cost of our meals from Metz is $4.10.
SAVE THE DATE
7TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
HARMAR HOUSE
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE
IN FEBRUARY AT THE
CENTER, BY MAIL OR ONLINE
THROUGH PAYPAL @
www.rcacorp.org
CLOSURE POLICY
The winter months are here, so tune
into KDKA TV for RCAC
closings/delays. If Pittsburgh Public
Schools are closed, OPT/ACCESS does
not run.
COLD AND FLU SEASON
With cold and flu season upon us, please take
an extra minute to use the hand
Please Note:
sanitizer at the front desk or before entering
All advertisers and speakers are offered to you
the dining room. Also, if you have a cold or
for information only and RCAC does not endorse
any company or product.
are sick, please stay home.
Riverview Community Action Corp.
HELP PLAN OUR 50TH YEAR
Center Council Meeting
Monday, January 11 1pm
In order to help us plan new
activities/trips/programs, we are asking
each ‘group’ at the center to send a
representative to the center council
meeting.
‘500 BID’
Anyone interested in learning or playing?
Come to the center Tuesday, Jan 12
1:00 pm for an informational meeting.
POTLUCK DINNER
Thurs., January 14 at 4:30 pm
Everyone attending is to bring a
casserole dish to share. Sign up at the
Center & include the item you will be
bringing.
NEW FOOD PANTRY HOURS
during construction
Tuesday & Thursday ONLY
1:00 pm—3:00
PM
.
*Please call one day in advance if you
are in need of food.
**Please do not leave food
outside when we are closed.
Visit our website:
www.rcacorp.org
And like us on Facebook!
You can now pay for
trips/programs/activities via
PayPal on our website.
January 2016
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MOVE UP
MOBILITY & VITALITY
LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF
PITTSBURGH
DO YOU HAVE THESE GOALS?
LOSE WEIGHT & MOVE EASIER?
IF SO, YOU MANY WANT TO JOIN THIS
RESEARCH STUDY AIMED TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, FUNCTION &
LIFESTYLE.
PROGRAM WILL BE HELD AT RCAC
START DATE:
JAN. 8, 2016 12:30PM-1:30PM
AGES 60-75
CALL TODAY TO SEE IF YOU ARE
ELIGIBLE
PROGRAM IS FREE IF YOU QUALIFY
PITT RESEARCH STAFF
412-383-1303
ELAINE PRUITT (RCAC)
412-828-1062
Riverview Community Action Corp.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Pinochle
Tuesdays at 12:30 pm
Sit & Knit
Wednesdays, 9:30am—11:30 am
Donations of yarn are always
appreciated
BINGO
Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
Fitness Class
Tuesday and Thursday 9 am
***Please note time change
United Healthcare Program
Wed. Jan. 13— 10 am
Do You Qualify for both
Medicare & Medicaid?
Wills & Trusts—Are You
Prepared?
Wednesday, Jan 20 10 am
Presented by Attorney Meg Burkardt
Preregister at Center
Neighborhood Legal Services
Thursday, January 21
3:00 PM—4:00 PM
Call the Center for an appointment
Blood Pressures
Thursdays at 10:00 AM
Staff Bingo
Wednesday, January 27 1pm
Line Dancing
Fridays, 10:00 AM
Tuesday, Feb 2 10 am
Hearing Wellness Program
Art Class
Fridays at 10:00 AM
Info regarding basic hearing loss,
common myths, and free hearing
screenings and door prizes
Quilting class
Continues on Monday, January 4,
Monday, January 11 and Monday,
January 25 at 10 am
Spanish Class
8 Week Spanish class begins
Wed., Jan 6 @ 10 am.
Cost is $30; due at first class.
Minimum of 12 people; class limit 15
Snowman Craft Class
Thursday, Jan 7— 10 am
Cost—$5 Limit 8
Spring CCAC classes
Coming this Spring will be Line Dancing,
Spanish, Tai Chi and Bring your own Tech
Device; classes will begin in
late February/early March
Riverview Community Action Corp.
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January 2016
UPCOMING OPT TRIPS
OPT TRIPS
If you sign up for a trip, please
write it down. If you have to
cancel, please call the center. We
have had several people not show
up for trips. We can not call you to
remind you.
Pittsburgh Opera
January Brown Bag Concert
Saturday, Jan 9—11am—1:30pm
Bring your own lunch
Dinner Trip to Somma’s
Thursday, Jan. 28 4 pm
Pittsburgh Opera
February Brown Bag Concert
Saturday, Feb 6 11am-1:30pm
Bring your own lunch
Times are subject to change.
Please call the center to verify
times. We can not call each
person. Also, if you need to cancel
a trip, please call RCAC and let us
know. If after business hours or a
weekend, call OPT
directly.
Gambling Trip to The Meadows
Friday, January 29
Cost: $25.00 per person, payable when
you sign up at front desk.
Payment by CHECK ONLY.
Bus leaves RCAC at 9:00 AM and will
depart The Meadows at 4:00 PM
Deadline to sign up for this trip is
Friday, January 22. LIMIT 28
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED
UNLESS THE TRIP IS
CANCELLED
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PUBLISHED BY
RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
501 SECOND ST., P.O. Box 437
OAKMONT, PA 15139
Phone:
(412) 828-1062
TTY:
(412) 828-5109
Fax:
(412) 828-6985
Email
mail@rcacorp.org
Website
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Verona, PA 15147
Permit No. 16
Return Service Requested
www.rcacorp.org
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 – 4:00
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
January 2016
Elaine’s Homemade Soup
Cost— $3/bowl
Jan 5—Beef Barley
Jan 12—Cabbage Soup
Jan 19—Clam Chowder
Jan 26– Spicy Peanut Soup
You must pre-order soup by the Friday before, so Elaine is able to buy the
necessary ingredients.
Take-out is available but must be picked up on Tuesday.