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Then Ralph’s doctor told him about a program called NDC Home Support Servic-es. Since June of last year, he has been receiving in-home support every Thursday with cleaning, laundry and other housekeeping tasks. “It has panned out pretty well and the woman who comes in to help, Courtney, has been a godsend,” Ralph says. “She has helped me sort through my belongings, starting with one cupboard

and drawer at a time. She helps me keep a clean home and it’s also nice to have company and someone to talk to every week. It has given me a breath of air to settle myself down and to have a clean house. I just can’t do it all on my own.”

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After Butler resident Ralph Cepec’s wife died last year, he felt overwhelmed by all of the housework that needed to be done, on top of sorting through his wife’s belongings. “I was stuck here with a lot to do,” he says. “I needed help go-ing through all of the clos-ets, getting rid of clothes and other things, and do-ing the ongoing cleaning, especially in the kitchen and bathroom.”

Ralph Cepec (and his dog, Rex) get a helping hand from home support supervisor Courtney Pallone.

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Community Builders Group helps Butler County seniors with needed home support services

with other nonprofit agencies, gov-ernment entities and area businesses to provide property management, construction services and accessibil-ity solutions for individuals and nonprofit organizations.

“Then four years later, NDC formed the Community Builders Group to provide the community with affordable com-mercial and residential construction, services and property maintenance,” says Doug Cannon, director of projects and facilities. “We recognized a need for in-home services among the senior population so we began working with the Butler County Area Agency on Ag-ing in June 2014.”

As a Butler County AoA service pro-vider, Community Builders Group provides Home Support Services to eligible adults ages 60 and older who reside in Butler County. To determine eligibility, individuals must contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging for an assessment of services. An Area Agency on Aging care manager works with each individual to determine the needed services then develops a care plan for how often the services will be provided. Community Builders Group does not charge seniors for these ser-vices; however, a co-payment through the AoA for some services may apply.

“Our Home Support Service workers assist seniors who need some help in keeping up with housekeeping,” explains Roxann Tyger, director of operations. Workers perform tasks like washing dishes, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing windows, laundry, grocery shopping and other general cleaning tasks in the home.

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This year, Community Builders Group again extended its service offerings to address other types of help that are greatly needed: snow shoveling, lawn care, and home modifications and re-pairs to ensure accessibility and safety.

The Community Builders Group also provides services to the general public on a private pay basis. These services include the home support services along with general construction and home repairs; demolition; remodeling, reno-vation and rehabilitation; and multi-unit

and residential property maintenance, repair and turnover services.

Community Builders Group is fully licensed and insured and is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm. It is a regis-tered contractor in Pennsylvania and the staff includes a licensed master plumber. To enroll in the Community Builders Group program, call the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282-3008 or (888) 367-2434. To learn more, visit www.ndcinfo.org or call (724) 431-3754.

Community Builders Group can help seniors with:

2 Home support services such as cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping

2 Snow shoveling, including clearing snow from sidewalks, steps and driveways

2 Lawn mowing

2 Home repairs and modifications for accessibility or safety, such as building ramps and installing grab bars

Courtney helps Ralph with in-home tasks like laundry.

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5Butler Ambulance Service • 106 First Street Butler, PA 16001 • (724) 283-4385

Serving the Community Since 1967

Care You Can Count OnAmbulance Service • Wheelchair Van Service

• Our wheelchair van service, Butler Assist Coach, currently operates 10 vans providing transport to and from hospitals, doctor’s appointments, nursing homes, and private events (i.e. funerals, weddings, birthdays, etc.)

• Our Assist Coach is available to individuals: with or without their own wheelchairs; with stairs or other obstacles at their residence; and those need-ing extra assistance in and out of their wheelchairs.

• BAS also provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance transports to sick and injured patients.

• We operate 10 ambulances from 3 stations, serving the community 24 hours a day.

• Reduced rates are available for members.

Free bus trip for World War II and Korean veteransA free bus trip to Washington, DC for World War II and Korean veter-ans will take place May 5. The trip will include a visit to the WWII, Korean and Iwo Jima Me-morials. The tour will also stop at Ar-lington Cemetery to view the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Meals are provided. Wheelchairs are available upon request; a nurse will be on each bus. Accomodations are only for veterans. Pick-up points are the Beaver County Parking Garage, Beaver; Ross Park Mall, North Hills; Parkway Center Mall, Greentree; and the Miracle Mile Shopping Cen-ter, Monroeville. For reservations or more details, call (724) 709-3614. BCSN

Representative Daryl Metcalfe hosts annual senior expoRepresentative Daryl Metcalfe’s annual senior expo will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 24 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cran-berry Township. The expo will feature the Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans’ Outreach Van. Accredited veterans service officers will be on hand to provide information and application assistance regarding existing services and benefits that are available to Pennsylvania’s veterans and their family members. There will also be more than 50 ex-hibitors providing a variety of free information, including health screenings (glucose testing will be available – for an accurate reading, participants should fast eight hours before test), nutrition assistance, recreation, manicures and much more. There will also be light refreshments and door prizes. BCSN

Italian dinner and flea marketCome out to St. Christopher at the Lake, 229 N. Franlkin St., Prospect, from 3 to 7 p.m. April 18 for an Italian dinner and flea market. Cost is $10 for adults; $5 for children ages six to 12; and free for children ages five and under. Call (724) 865-2430 for details. BCSN

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* Walk the trails at Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler, with one of the park’s naturalists. Hikes take place every Thursday (except holidays) year round at 9 a.m. and are free. Visit www.aswp.org/locations/succop/ for details.

* Celebrate CranFest from noon to 5 p.m. April 11 at the Cranberry Town-ship Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. The event combines hands-on displays of town-ship government operations, along with an intercultural folk and food festival featuring entertainment and cuisine from many nations. Admission is free. Call (724) 776-4806.

* Celebrate Butler County with the Butler County Symphony from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 11 at the Butler Inter-mediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill, Butler. Join Nanette Solomon

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and the Slippery Rock University Concert Choir as they celebrate But-ler County. Call (724) 283-1402 or visit http://butlersymphony.org/ for details.

* The Bartramian Audubon Society will hold their monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. April 13 at Jennings Environ-mental Education Center, 2961 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock. The meetings fea-ture a presentation on nature, wildlife and conservation. Refreshments are served after the program. There is no charge and you do not need to be a member to attend.

* The Unsinkable Women show at Succop Theater, BC3 Cultural Center Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler, will take place at 8 p.m. April 17. Based on actual diaries, letters and interviews, Unsinkable Women brings to life nine famous females, including Madeline

Astor and Margaret Tobin Brown, the Unsinkable Molly herself. Cost is $20. Call (724) 284-8505 or visit http://bc3.edu/theater/.

* The Cranberry Highlands Golf Course Tent Sale and Open House will take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 24 to 26 at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Township. The event features merchan-dise sales, new grill room offerings, job opportunities and an opportunity to meet the new members of the club-house staff. Call (724) 776-7372.

* Cranberry Highlands will host the Give a Pint Get a Round: The Central Blood Banks Community Blood Drive, from 1 to 7 p.m. April 27 at Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, 5601 Freshcorn Rd., Cranberry Township. All donors receive a 2-for-1 Green Fee certificate valid through the end of the 2015 season.

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Entertainment and EventsAppointments are recommended; call (724) 776-7372; walk-ins welcome.

* The Tornado Big Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 30 at Succop Theater, Beaver County Community College, 107 College Dr., Butler. The Tornado Big Band, in its seventh year of performing jazz, latin, rock and classic big band songs, is made up entirely of students in grades 7 though 12 from Butler Area School District. Cost is $10. Call (724) 284-8505.

* Slippery Rock Community Red Tulips in Bloom Chili Cook-off will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. May 2 at Gateway Park, Slippery Rock. Call (724) 406-0472.

* Come out for a Night at the Races from 6 to 10 p.m. May 12 at Adams Ridge Clubhouse, 100 Adams Ridge Blvd., Mars. Enjoy horse races, food, cash prizes, Chinese auction and 50/50

raffle. Tickets on sale now. All proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund. Bring your favorite beverage. Cost is $25 per person. Call (724) 934-9700.

* The third annual Butler County chainsaw carving invitational will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 15 and 16 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 at the Butler Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City Road, Butler. Call (724) 822-3349 or visit www.butlerchainsawcarv-ing.com/main/ for more information.

* The Butler County Master Gar-deners and Butler County Parks and Recreation Department present the 2015 Spring Garden Market and Home Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Rd., Oddfellow Circle, Butler. Area businesses will offer solutions

and ideas for your home and business including home improvement and landscaping, financial planning, per-sonal care and more. There will be spe-cialty food items, live entertainment, free children activities (including face painting, petting zoo and crafts), land-scaping materials, live plants and more available for purchase throughout the day. Call (724) 284-5383 for details.

* Harmony Museum’s annual Quilt in a Day program will take place from 10 a.m. to noon May 26 at Harmony Museum, Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. The program will be present-ed by Patricia Knoechel and is based on newest publications and patterns by Knoechel and her sister, Quilt in a Day founder and syndicated television quilter Eleanor Burns. Reservations are recommended. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org. BCSN

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Senior Express

By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator Butler County Area Agency on Aging For Butler County Senior News

Application forms for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available for eligible residents to begin claiming

on property taxes or rent paid in 2014.

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanian’s age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older and disabled persons over the age of 18. The income limit for the program is $35,000 annually for homeowners and up to $15,000 annually for renters, with half of Social Security income excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying home owners can boost rebates to $975.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Income Eligibility:

Homeowners: Income Maximum Standard Rebate

$0 to $8,000 $650

$8,001 to $15,000 $500

$15,001 to $18,000 $300

$18,001 to $35,000 $250

Renters: $0 to $8,000 $650

$8,001 to $15,000 $500

Each resident who prepared and filed a paper application last year, and did not utilize computer software to do so, should have received a 2014 application form by February 30. Renters who prepared claims last year using computer software rather than the PA-1000 booklet received letters by mail reminding the resident to apply for a 2014 rebate, and providing them with two copies of the PA-1000 Rent Certifi-cate and Rent Rebate application.

Pennsylvania property tax/rent rebate program applications now available

Applications are also available online at www.revenue.state.pa.us or by calling (888) 222-9190.

Older adults must reapply for rebates every year because rebates are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid each year.

It costs nothing to apply for a rebate. Application forms and assistance are available at no cost from the Department of Revenue district officers, state legislators’ offices and locally through the Butler County Area Agency on Aging (Butler County AoA).

The Butler County AoA will be hosting mobile application sites at various county senior centers, as well as in-office at their main location at 111 Sunnyview Circle in Butler.

It is recommended that interested applicants make an ap-pointment ahead of time by calling Butler County AoA at (724) 282-3008.

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The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2014 is June 30, 2015. Rebates will be distributed beginning on July 1, as specified by law.

More than $297 million in property tax and rent rebates have been sent to more than 587,000 homeowners and renters across the state for taxes and rent paid in 2013.

The department wants all eligible Pennsylvanian’s to apply for and receive rebates through this program, but cautions that fraudulent or falsified rebate claims will result in a denial of rebate.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery and revenue from slots gaming. Since the program’s 1971 inception, older adults and adults with disabilities have received $5.4 billion in property tax and rent rebates.

Applying for Property Tax/Rent Rebate is easy. Call (888) 222-9190 or visit www.revenue.state.pa.us Pick up an ap-plication at one of the following locations: your local leg-islator’s office, senior center or at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001. BCSN

Mobile Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Centers:

Slippery Rock Senior Center on Wednesday, April 1 from 9 to 11 a.m.

North Central Senior Center on Wednesday, April 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mt. Chestnut Senior Center on Thursday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mars Senior Center on Monday April 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Evans City Senior Center on Monday, April 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Chicora Senior Center on Tuesday, April 7 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Butler Senior Center on Tuesday, April 7 from noon to 2 p.m.

Cranberry Township Senior Center on Friday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tangle-wood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Seniors for Safe Driving at noon, Property Tax and Rent Rebate from noon to 2 p.m. and gambling program at 5 p.m. April 7; book club at 4 p.m. April 8; leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. and birthday celebration April 9; Pinochle at noon April 13 and 27; weather safety at 5 p.m. April 14 and at 10:45 a.m. April 29; Pokeno at noon April 15 and 29; ceramic class at 12:30 p.m. April 16, cost is $10; game night at 5 p.m. April 21; and bingo with Julia April 24. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392.

_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: Property Tax and Rent Rebate from 9 to 11 a.m. April 7; bingo with Dot at 10:15 a.m. and birthday celebration April 9; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 13; Women of the Moose presentation at 7:30 p.m. April 14; spaghetti fundraiser from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 17, cost is $7; health chat and blood pressure screening at 10:30 a.m. April 21; bingo fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. April 26, cost is $.50 per card; and hoagie sale at 12:30 p.m. April 28, cost is $5 each. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 445-2551.

_ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: understanding your medica-tions at 11 a.m. and birthday celebration April 9; Property Tax and Rent Rebate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 10; Cranberry Township building open house from noon to 3 p.m. April 11; specialized medication packaging at 11 a.m. April 16; 500 card party at 12:30 p.m. April 21; hoagie orders due April 22; table sale at 9 a.m. and leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 23; Representative Metcalfe expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24; pick-up hoagies April 29; and healthy bingo at 12:30 p.m. April 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086.

_ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: Property Tax and Rent Rebate at 11:30 a.m. and bring a friend to breakfast for $1 April 6; crafts at 9:30 a.m. April 7; leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. April 8; birthday cel-ebration April 9; brown bag medication management at 12:30 p.m. April 13; drum circle at 1 p.m. April 14; chess club at 12:30 p.m. April 15; crafts at 9:30 a.m. April 21; pierogie/kielbasa/chilli dinner from noon to 3 p.m. April 22, cost is $5; and sup-per club from 4 to 8 p.m. April 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 538-9414.

_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: Property Tax and Rent Rebate at 11:15 a.m. April 6; movie matinee with popcorn and candy sale at 1 p.m. April 7; high blood pressure at 11:15 a.m. and card

games at 1 p.m. April 14; depression program at 11:15 a.m. and leadership meeting at 1 p.m. April 16; Karaoke/game day at 1 p.m. April 17; breakfast at the center from 9 to 10 p.m. April 21; and Finish the Phrase game at 1 p.m. April 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466.

_ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: Bible study at 10:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 11:45 a.m. April 6; Premier Designs Jewelry fundraiser from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 7; Wendy’s fundraiser night at the New Castle Road location from 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 8; birthday celebration April 9; Bible study at 10:30 a.m. April 20; The Eastern Bluebird at 12:45 p.m. April 23; and book club at 10:30 a.m. April 27. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006.

_ North Central Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, will offer the following events: birthday celebration April 10; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. April 15; leadership council meeting at 1 p.m. April 17; and Bible study at 11 a.m. April 22. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call (724) 637-2959.

_ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: birthday cel-ebration April 9; Earth Day April 22; blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. April 23; leadership meeting at noon April 27; and spelling bee at 11:30 a.m. April 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 794-6440.

_ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: chair volley ball at 10 a.m. April 7; birthday celebration April 9; wake up exercise at 10 a.m. April 14; bake sale at 11 a.m. April 16; cookie bingo at 10:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. April 21; trivia day at 10 a.m. April 23; and chair yoga at 10 a.m. April 27. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036.

_ Zelienople Senior Center, 700 S. Green Lane, Zelienople, offers the following upcoming events: cheeseburger day at 11 a.m. April 10; nail painting at 9 a.m. April 15; T-shirt day April 17; game night with pizza and doughnuts ($3 per person) from 4 to 7 p.m. April 18; leadership meeting at noon April 20; ice cream floats at 12:15 p.m. April 24, $1 each; bagels/English muffins at 9:30 a.m. April 27, $1 each; and Medicare fraud program at 10 a.m. April 30. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 452-5292. BCSN

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April 2015 • Butler County Senior News

April Menu for senior centers

For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex

111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (724) 282-3008 (888) 367-2434 Website: www.co.butler.pa.us/butler

Email: [email protected]

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging

Serving you:

Butler County Commissioners William L. McCarrier A. Dale Pinkerton

James Eckstein

Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA

About the Area Agency on Aging

The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home.

How may we help you?

• Community Services for Older Adults and their families

• Home and Community Based Services

• PDA Waiver Services

Access to Services

• Information and Referral

• Assessment

• Care Management

Wednesday, April 1, Easter lunch: Baked ham slice, scalloped potatoes, broccoli/cauliflower medley, cake.

Thursday, April 2: Meatloaf, redskin potatoes, carrots, fruit.

Friday, April 3, Happy Easter: Closed.

Monday, April 6: Pepper steak, parsley noodles, lima beans, fruit salad.

Tuesday, April 7: Italian hoagie, French onion soup, coleslaw, pears.

Wednesday, April 8: Baked chicken breast, whipped potatoes, mixed bean medley, pumpkin custard.

Thursday, April 9, Birthday menu: Vegetable lasagna, mixed greens, applesauce, cupcake and ice cream.

Friday, April 10: Potato crusted fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, fruit.

Monday, April 13: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, applesauce.

Tuesday, April 14: Chef salad, noodle soup, peach cobbler.

Wednesday, April 15: Stuffed pepper cup, whipped potatoes, corn, gelatin.

Thursday, April 16: Salisbury steak, oven browned potatoes, sweet peas, banana pudding.

Friday, April 17: Grilled chicken sandwich, creamy potato soup, pineapple tidbits, fruit.

Monday, April 20, Patriot Day: Cheeseburger, O’Brien potatoes, baked beans, sherbet.

Tuesday, April 21: Garlic pepper chicken, pasta, vegetables, cookie.

Wednesday, April 22: Country fried steak, cheesy potatoes, zucchini, pineapple tidbits.

Thursday, April 23: Ham and cheese sandwich, vegetable soup, peaches, fruit.

Friday, April 24: Lasagna, tossed salad, Mandarin oranges.

Monday, April 27: Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, carrots, lemon fluff.

Tuesday, April 28: Barbecue pork rib sandwich, corn chowder, applesauce, fruit.

Wednesday, April 29: Hot roast beef sandwich, O’Brien potatoes, peas, cake.

Thursday, April 30: Chicken pot pie, vegetables and potatoes, vegetable medley, confetti coleslaw, fruit salad. BCSN

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Butler County Area Agency on Aging 111 Sunnyview Cr, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001

Senior Center Interest and

Satisfaction Survey

We need your feedback! Please take a moment to complete our Senior Center Survey. Even if you are not a regular user of senior center services in Butler County, we would appreciate your feedback. Please return the completed survey to the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. Attention: Brittany Buzzelli 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001.

1. Which age range best describes you? □ Under 60 60-65 □ 65-70 70-75

□ 75-80 80-85

□ 85 and older

2. Have you ever been to the Senior Center? (If no, please continue to question 6)

□ No, I have never been there □ I’ve been there a few times □ I go to the center regularly

3. If you do attend, how do

you get to the Senior Center?

□ Drive myself

□ I am driven

□ BART

□ Public Transportation

□ Walk

4. For those who attend regularly, what are the reasons that you

visit the center? (You may check more than one) □ To volunteer

□ To take exercise class

□ To be with people/socialize

□ To play cards, bingo or other game

□ Enjoy classes and programs

□ Congregate Meals

5. For those who attend, is your current Senior Center accessible to your needs and sufficient for all activities?

□ Yes

□ No

6. If you do visit the Senior

Center regularly, what center do you attend? (Please answer, then continue to question 7)

□ Butler

□ Mt. Chestnut

□ Chicora

□ Slippery Rock

□ North Central

□ South East

□ Mars

□ Evans City

□ Zelienople

□ Cranberry Township

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7. For those who do not visit a Senior

Center regularly, what are the reasons that you do not visit the center? (You may check more than one)

□ I don’t know much about it

□ I do not know where it is

□ I do not have transportation

□ I do not know anyone else that goes there

□ I am too busy

□ Activities are during daytime hours, and I work full time

□ I do not feel that I am old enough

□ I have had the perception that the center is for older people with nothing better to do

8. Would you be more likely to attend

the Senior Center if it were in a setting with easy access to stores, restaurants, and indoor walking area?

□ Yes

□ No

9. If the center held expanded hours (Until 8 P.M.) would you be more likely to attend?

□ Yes

□ No

10. How many miles would you be willing to travel to the center?

□ 0-5 miles

□ 5-10 miles

□ 10-15 miles

11. What activities would you like to see at the center? (You may check more than one)

□ Health and Wellness workshops

□ Expanded exercise classes (Tai Chi, Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, Silver Sneakers/Silver and Fit)

□ Computer area

□ Cultural activities

□ Financial, retirement, and planning seminars

□ Expanded educational programs

□ Increased volunteer activities

□ Meal variety 12. We feel that labeling the center a

“Senior Center” is outdated. Please select the name in which you feel best reflects the goals and ideals of the center. If you have any original suggestions, please include that name.

□ Active Adult

□ Aging Innovations

□ The Seniority

□ Senior Source

□ Modern Aging

□ Center for Healthy Aging

□ Primetime Place

□ Classics

□ Other _______________________________

Thank you for completing our survey. We appreciate your feedback! Please return the survey to the Butler County Area Agency on Aging. Attention: Brittany Buzzelli. 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001

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Before and AfterFill in the blank with a word that makes sense with both the word before and after for a chance to win $30 cash.

To enter, mail your answers to Butler County Senior News Contest, P.O. Box 11126, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. One entry per person. Correct entries will be eligible for our draw-ing. One winner will be drawn. Entries must be received by the 15th of this month. Answers will be published in the next edition of Butler County Senior News.

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Congratulations to Peggy Dean who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. B; 2. A; 3. A; 4. A; 5. A; 6. C; 7. A; 8. D.

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