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More than 300 people turned out for the third annual Pittsburgh Senior PROM on September 28 at the Hilton Doubletree in Green Tree. The event, hosted by Allen Place Com-munity Services, benefits stroke survivors and care-giver support group ac-tivities, as well as other

Third annual Pittsburgh Senior PROM has great turnout for a good cause

programs at Allen Place Senior Center.

“The PROM is rewarding for seniors of all ages,” com-ments co-founders Jerry Ann Allen and Dr. Milton Allen. “Most people come away with practical health tips they can implement, community resources, new and old friendships. We think it is essential for se-niors not to give up enjoying life and having fun.”

PROM is an acronym for “Partnerships Reaching Or-ganization Mission.” Allen Place Community Services’ mission is to provide health and wellness programs to Pittsburgh’s

North Side senior residents and for the social, emotional and educational needs of children and youth by en-

Jerry Ann Allen, Dr. Milton Allen, Greta Stone and Robert Stone.Photo provided by Jerry Ann Allen.

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Publisher’s Corner

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Editor Gina Mazza

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Sales Executive Wallace Webster

PhotographerChuck LeClaire

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It’s January, and for NFL Football fans, that means it’s Super Bowl month. That makes it a good time to relive the glory days of the Steelers’ “Immaculate Reception”; read the article on page 14 for a walk down memory lane. Then just for fun, take the Super Bowl history trivia quiz on page 4.

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Super Bowl history trivia answers:(Trivia questions are on page 4.)

1. “AFL-NFL World Championship Game”

2. NFL Green Bay Packers defeated AFL Kansas City Chiefs

3. Joe Namath of the AFL New York Jets vs. Baltimore Colts

4. For the 4th championship game in 1970 (the Roman numerals were added the following year)

5. Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers

6. Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers

7. “Vince Lombardi Trophy” in 1971

8. Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers

9. Franco Harris

10. Willie Parker

11. James Harrison

12. Chuck Noll

13. Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions

14. Buffalo Bills

15. John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens and Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers. PSN

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Can you identify them? The answers are on page 3.

1. The first Super Bowl took place on January 15, 1967. What was the original title of this game?

2. What two teams played this first championship game and who was the winner?

3. Prior to the third championship game, this quarterback from western Pennsylvania guaranteed a victory vs. its heavily favored opponent. Who was it?

4. When did this championship game take the title “Super Bowl”?

5. Which two teams have made the most appearances in a Super Bowl (eight)?

Super Bowl history trivia

6. The Pittsburgh Steelers have won the most Super Bowls (six). Which two teams have won five Super Bowls?

7. What is the official name of the Super Bowl trophy and when did it become official?

8. This quarterback from western Penn-sylvania won the most Most Valuable Player awards in Super Bowl history (three). Who is it?

9. This Steeler has the most Super Bowl career rushing attempts (101).

10. This Steeler has the Super Bowl record for the longest touchdown run from scrimmage (75 yards).

11. This Steeler has the Super Bowl re-cord for the longest interception return for a touchdown (100 yards).

12. Who has the most Super Bowl wins as head coach?

13. There are two cities with teams from the NFL prior to the AFL-NFL merger who have yet to appear in a Super Bowl game. What are they?

14. Only one team has appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls, all losses.

15. The head coaches of the two teams in Super Bowl XLVII are brothers. Who are they and what teams did they coach? PSN

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Baptist Manor celebrated its 35th anniversary of serving older adults at a grand opening reception on Decem-ber 12. The 100-unit Housing and Urban Development

(HUD) apartment complex is owned and managed by Baptist Homes Society. Since opening its doors in December of 1979, it has been fully occupied—often with a long waiting list.

Plans to build Baptist Manor began back in 1965 when the board of directors started exploring options for affordable housing for independent seniors. After holding many meetings to figure a way to finance such a large project, they decided to look into government financing. In 1976, the Baptist Homes Society became one of 70 projects around the country selected for a HUD direct loan program.

Prior to opening, more than 400 people expressed interest in moving into Baptist Manor. Residents began moving in on December 26, 1979 and by April of 1980, every apartment was occupied. Since then, the wait list averages to about 18 months. With little advertising, its popularity is due to word of mouth. Ten years later, in 1990, 41 of the original 100 tenants still lived at Baptist Manor. One of those tenants has now moved to Baptist Homes Nursing Center, which is conveniently located just a hallway away.

One of Baptist Manor’s unique attributes as a HUD hous-ing community is its affiliation with Baptist Homes Society. Residents can take advantage of several on-site programs and amenities, like the wellness center and dining hall.

Baptist Homes Society celebrates 35th year milestone

Leona Cimino and her husband moved to Baptist Manor in January 1980, shortly after it opened. After a fall, Leona went to rehabilitation therapy in Baptist Homes. “It was nice that I only had to go downstairs for therapy,” she says. After Leona’s husband passed away, she transitioned to the healthcare cen-ter at Baptist Homes. The campus also provides a gift shop, nondenominational church services, a beauty salon, a medical clinic and assigned parking.

In 1979, Lois Perry was hired as the first manager of the apart-ments. Having previously worked as secretary to the director of nursing, she believed so strongly in Baptist Homes Society’s mission that she went on to live in Baptist Manor after her retirement. PSN

Baptist Homes Society, Baptist Homes and Baptist Manor are located on Castle Shannon Boulevard in Mt. Lebanon. To learn more, call (412) 563-6550 or visit www.baptisthomessociety.org.Manor tenants wave from the balcony.

Baptist Manor resident Leona Cimino now lives in the Nursing Center.

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This free volunteer tax counseling and preparation service is available to people of all ages of middle and low income. Special attention is given to those who are ages 60 years and older. Sites include senior centers, libraries and malls. For those unable to visit a site, home visits are available. Electronic filing and online counseling are also available. Call (888) 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org to find a location.

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The IRS trains volunteers for two programs designed to assist and counsel individuals about tax information: VITA (Vol-unteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly). Volunteers help low-income, individuals ages 60 and older, and disabled or housebound taxpayers complete federal, state and local tax returns. Sessions are held in librar-ies, churches, senior centers and other community sites from mid-January through April 15. Free training is provided each year and volunteers are certified through testing.

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The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $53,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations.

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The TCE Program offers free tax help for all with priority assistance to people who are 60 years of age and older, spe-cializing in questions about pensions and retirement issues unique to seniors. IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

Call (800) 829-1040 or visit www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers.

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Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate ProgramThe Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, available to quali-fied seniors and permanently disabled citizens, is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and administered by the Pennsyl-vania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate application forms and assistance are available at no cost from Department district offices, senior centers and state legislators’ offices. Call (888) PATAXES (728-2937) or visit www.revenue.state.pa.us.

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Renters with incomes between $0 and $8,000 now receive a $650 rebate; those with incomes between $8,001 and $15,000 receive a $500 rebate.

Half of Social Security income and now Social Security CO-LAs – are excluded.

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Call (888) 222-9190 or visit www.revenue.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/property_tax_rent_rebate to obtain a form. PSN

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couraging the healthy development of family relationships and enhanc-ing the cultural awareness in the broader community.

At the PROM event, four honorees were selected for recognition of their commitment, dedication and service hours for Allen Place’s senior cen-ter, stroke survivors and caregivers: Christopher Strothers, Alex Matthews, Rodney Brown, Sr. and Brenda Parks (read more about them, below).

Christopher also served as the PROM’s master of ceremonies. After an intro-duction by Dr. and Mrs. Allen, an invocation was given by Rev. Kenneth Jones of Cleveland, Ohio, then a deli-cious dinner was served.

After dinner, awards and other rec-ognitions were given, then attendees danced the night away to classic tunes from ‘60s and ‘70s tunes spun by Sly Jock Productions. The evening also in-cluded an auction and a fun dance les-son by professional ballroom dancers.


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PROM honorees:

Christopher Strothers

Chris works as an assistant funeral director at Odell Robinson Funeral Home and has established a record of leadership and skills in the funeral business. He continues to be a pillar in his community and serves people in need and in surrounding churches and organizations. With his exten-sive experience, education and his Christian origins, Chris continues to grow professionally, spiritually and as a respectable steward. Chris has a strong passion for serving individuals and sharing the gospel. Raised on the North Side, Chris currently serves as a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Hill District. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio and also at-tended the Pittsburgh School of Mor-tuary Sciences in Pittsburgh. Chris is a lifetime member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and St. Cyprian Alpha 13 Masonic order.

Mrs. Joy Maxberry –Woodruff leads the dance.

Ms. Opal Jackson and Mr. Alfredo Russell.

Mr. Jeff Kennior and Mrs. Margaret Kennior.

Ms. Brenda Shelton and guest.

Mr. Harry Manley and Mrs. Carol Manley.

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Honorees Rodney Brown, Alex Matthews, Brenda Parks and Christopher Strothers.

[Standing] Mrs. Cherene Davis and Robert Davis, [seated]Mildred Williams, Marlene Thornton, Mary Tolbert and Elaine Johnson.

Prom ballroom guests.

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Alex Matthews

Alex is employed with Highmark as a senior community specialist in the Office of Community Affairs, where he coordinates Highmark’s volunteer and employee engagement. He is also responsible for coordinating health screenings for the uninsured and underinsured. Working with people is Alex’s passion. It gives him great pleasure knowing that he has made a difference in the lives of those around him. Prior to working at Highmark, Alex did consulting work for nonprof-its. He founded Matthews Insurance Group, a full service insurance agency.

Alex’s passion for children led him to serve as an elected member of the Pitts-burgh Board of Education for 12 years and president of the board for three

years. He was also elected president of the Pennsylvania School Board As-sociation. Alex also taught leadership classes to students at Westinghouse High School.. He is a graduate of the Schenley High School and received his bachelor’s degree from California University of PA and a master’s degree from Duquesne University. Alex is an elder of Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church. He is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Alex is the proud father of three children: Alex Jr., Jonathan and Carlyton.

Rodney D. Brown, Sr.

Rodney has been the project director of Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Mature Workers Program (Senior Community Service Employment Pro-gram) September 2006. Rodney served

20-plus years in the United States Army and retired in 1999. He served as a Non-Morse Incept Operator, Ad-vanced Individual Training Instructor, and Administrative Sergeant. Rodney attended Southern University in New Orleans. A native of New Orleans, he came to Pittsburgh in 1994. Rodney’s contribution to building community partnerships for health equity expands in his long distinguished history for making a difference in the life of mature individuals. He has worked with participants who desire to work whether for financial or non-financial reasons and has helped many mature workers gain valuable skills to become financially self-sufficient.



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Brenda Parks

Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing with a combina-tion 20 years of outside sales and man-agement experience. She has received national recognition as Sales Executive of the Year seven times during her


Continued from page 11employment with OfficeMax, formally Boise Cascade Office Products where she managed $7 million in sales an-nually. In 2010, Brenda accepted the position of health equity director for the American Heart Association/

American Stroke Association for the Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets. She is responsible for inclusion, educa-tion, awareness, advocacy along with a message of prevention with respect to heart disease and stroke, primarily in the minority community. She has received the Excellence Award for Health Equity for the past three con-secutive years.

Ms. Carol Kiel and Elaine Wright.Rev. Aldrich Jenkins and Mrs. Elaine Jenkins.

Mary Daniels and Audrey Woods.

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Brenda became an ordained Deacon in 2003 and is Overseer of Singles In Christ Evangelism Ministry, a citywide singles ministry dedicated to encouraging the development and fellowship of singles ministries among local assemblies. She also serves as public relations chair for the Minority Health Alliance and is a member of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland Guild Committee. Brenda is a resident of Richmond Heights, Ohio; She’s a

widow, and a mother of two daughters and three granddaughters.

Allen Place Community Services, Inc. is located at 227 Bonvue Street in Pitts-burgh’s North Side. It offers programs that influence all age groups focusing

on prevention and health promotion for the entire community. Activities include healthy aging, low-impact exercise, care-giver support, art and music inspiration, basic computer classes, first aid and CPR classes. Additionally, Allen Place pro-vides workshops, health screenings, and opportunities for participants to identify and have better access to community resources and health services. To learn more, call (412) 231-1531 or visit www.Allenplacecenter.org. PSN

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In the 1963 football season, the Pitts-burgh Steelers pulled out a string of victories and ties as they headed

into the final game of the season. A vic-tory over the New York Giants would give the Steelers their first division title in franchise history.

The game was played in New York’s Yanakee Stadium on a bitterly cold day on December 15. Ed Brown was the Steeler quarterback. In the first half Pittsburgh looked flat. Halftime showed them behind, 16-3. Things changed for the better in the third quarter for the Steelers. Pittsburgh cut the deficit to 16-10 and the Steeler defense had stopped New York quar-terback Y.A. Tittle in the Giant’s first possession of the quarter. Then the roof caved in on the Steelers. Flushed out of the pocket by the Steeler pass rush, Tittle was forced to throw a low, errant pass in the vicinity of New York halfback Frank Gifford. Gifford made an incredible catch and stumbled to the ground for a 30 yard gain.

The Giants took advantage of this play and quickly scored a touchdown. The Steelers could never regroup. The final score was New York 33, Pittsburgh 17.

I remember my father’s reaction after the game. He was devevasted. My dad, the press and Steeler head coach Buddy Parker all gave much of the

“Immaculate Reception” launches Steeler Dynasty

credit for New York’s victory to Gif-ford’s miracle catch. It would take another long nine years before the Steelers would be in position to lay claim to a title.

In the final game of the 1972 regular season the Steelers defeated the San Diego Chargers, 24-2, to claim the AFC Central Division title. It was their first title in 40 years of play.

Their opponent in the opening round of the playoffs were the Oakland Raid-ers. The game was held in Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium on December 23. With 1:13 left to play in the game the Raiders scored a touchdown and kicked the point after to take a 7-6 lead. The Steelers needed a miracle.

Every diehard Steeler fan knows that this miracle transpired. With 4th down

and the ball on their 40 yard line with 22 seconds left, quarterback Terry Bradshaw took the snap, scrambled out of the way of the pass rush, looked for intended receiver Barry Pearson, saw he was covered, spotted running back John Fuqua at the Raider 35 yard line and let go a pass. Raider safety Jack Tatum was the closest defender to Fuqua.

Tatum, Fuqua and the ball arrived at the same time. There was a collision and the ball squirted away only to be scooped out of the air by Steeler running back Franco Harris. Harris rumbled down the sideline for the winning touchdown.

There was some question as to wheth-er Fuqua had touched the ball which would have negated the touchdown. However, the touchdown stood, and the Steelers won the game, 13-7.

I listened to this game on the radio with the rest of my family. It was an exciting moment. With this one catch, forever known as the “Immaculate Reception,” four decades of losing had come to an end. My father was so happy after the game winning catch. This victory more than made up for all the disappointments he had known as a long time fan, including that one game held in Yankee Stadium almost a decade earlier. PSN

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Carrier Alert program serves as a lifeline for help, should you need itBy Gina Mazza For Pittsburgh Senior News

Michael, a letter carrier in the neighborhood of Brighton Heights, was recently deliv-

ering mail to one of his stops when he noticed the mail piling up. Mi-chael was aware that the resident of this particular house, Marion, 82, was living alone; and he knew that she was registered with the Carrier Alert program. Concerned about Marion’s safety, Michael in-formed his postal supervisor, who then called the next of kin listed on Marion’s Alert Registration Form. As it turns out, Marion had fallen that morning in her home and was seriously injured. Michael’s consci-entious deed could have possibly saved Marion’s life.

If you are living alone and this worries you, Carrier Alert can serve as a lifeline to help . . . and it’s as close as your mailbox. This free program offers the comfort of knowing that someone who visits your home regularly can call for help if you need it. The program was developed especially for older adults, the homebound and the disabled—people who may have difficulty reaching vital services because of an accident or sud-den illness. Carrier Alert started when the US Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers—recognizing their unique presence in America’s neighbor-hoods and further recognizing the needs of a special segment of postal customers—encouraged

joint support to local community social service agencies to carry out such a program.

Here’s how it works: Any inter-ested postal patron can register to participate at a local senior center or through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine (see sidebar, below, for locations and contact information). DHS/AAA then notifies the local post office of customers who wish to participate. Your friendly letter car-rier, in performing his daily rounds, will be alert to an accumulation of mail or any other signs of distress that might signify that something is amiss at your home. In turn, if the carrier chooses to volunteer in this program, the carrier will report this to the postal supervisor, who will then notify DHS/AAA for appropri-ate follow-up, which may include AAA contacting you by phone. If you cannot be reached, agency

personnel will try to contact a friend or relative whom you have desig-nated. If these individuals cannot be reached, AAA will then contact 911 to check on you.

“Carrier Alert is a natural extension of the care that individual letter carriers traditionally have exhibited for their customers—not just in delivery of their mail but in genuine concern for their well being,” says Don Grant, supervisor of Protective Services with DHS/AAA. “It has been customary for letter carriers to show particular consideration for customers on their routes whose health or advanced age require a little extra special attention.”

Carrier Alert is available to any Al-legheny County resident age 60 or older. Participating in the program is easy. Simply sign up at your local senior center or by calling Senior-Line at (412) 350-5460.


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The following AAA Senior Community Centers and other facilities can help you fill out an Alert Registra-tion Form for the Carrier Alert program. LifeSpan, Inc. Homestead (412) 464-1300Lutheran Services Society (412) 734-9330Municipality of Penn Hills (412) 244-3407Northern Area Multiservice Center (412) 781-1175Plum Boro Senior Center (412) 795-2330Riverview Community Action Center (412) 828-1062Seton Senior Center (412) 344-4777Ursuline Services, Inc. (412) 683-0400Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5220Catholic Youth Association (Stephen Foster Center) (412) 621-3342Citiparks (412) 422-6570Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center (412) 782-4457Eastern Area Adult Services (412) 824-5610Elder-ado, Inc. (412) 381-6900Hill House Association (412) 392-4450Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010LifeSpan, Inc. Chartiers Senior Center (412) 276-5056

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Following is a list of resources that are relevant to issues effecting seniors. We are providing this as an easy refer-ence for information that you may need now or in the future.

AARP: www.aarp.org. The National site for AARP (for-merly known as the American Association of Retired Per-sons), a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people, ages 50 years and older. Call (888) 687-2277.

Alzheimer’s Association: www.alzpa.org. Programs and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. Call (800) 272-3900.

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging: www.al-leghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa. Gives detailed information on aging programs. Call SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460; Toll Free – (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727

Benefits Checkup: www.benefitscheckup.org. An on-line questionnaire to help search for a list of all state and federal benefits.

COMPASS (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Applica-tion for Social Services): www.compass.state.pa.us. Enables Pennsylvania citizens to apply for social services programs online. Call (800) 692-7462.

Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov. Contains information on the complete array of services and pro-grams of interest for older adults. Call (800) 677-1116.

Government Benefits: www.GovBenefits.gov. The official benefits website of the government that connects people in need to government assistance programs. Call (800) 333-4636.

Medicare: www.medicare.gov. The official govern-ment site for Medicare consumer information. Call (800) 633-4227.

Pennsylvania Long-Term Care: www.helpinpa.state.pa.us. Provides long-term care information on avail-able service options, including home care, public and private financing of those options, and other issues. Call (866) 286-3636.

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Do you remind your husband to take his medica-tions? Schedule appointments for your mom? Drop off groceries for your aunt? Drive your wife

to bingo and her hair appointments? You may be a care-giver. A caregiver is anyone responsible for looking after another person, or helping them manage the activities of daily life. As you may be experiencing, caregiving can be time-intensive, stressful and isolating. Having support can make a world of difference.

If you fill this very important role, you may qualify for a unique new free program offered by Familylinks called the Caregivers First Initiative, or CFI, which is funded by the United Way of Allegheny County. The CFI is available for adult caregivers who provide care to an older adult (ages 60 and older) in Allegheny County and who are experiencing stress, looking for resources and/or struggling to balance care-giving with other respon-sibilities, such as work, family and finances. The care recipient must meet level-of care-criteria and should not currently reside in an assisted living facility or other in-stitutional setting. The caregiver does not need to reside in Allegheny County. There are no income restrictions for this program, which serves up to 40 caregivers at one time.

“The Caregiver First Initiative is a time-limited thera-peutic and educational service that assists the family caregivers of older adults to maintain physical and emotional health,” explains Lisa Evans, senior pro-gram manager for Familylinks’ CFI and Options Care Management. “The desired outcome of this program is to decrease the physical and emotional burden on family caregivers, thus enabling them to stay healthy and continue providing care for their loved one.”

As a result of participation in this program, care-givers will:

2 discover their strengths and how to best use them.

2 be equipped with new tools and resources.

2 learn techniques to help them balance everyday life with caregiving.

2 develop stress management and problem-solving skills.

2 be connected with other caregivers.

Here’s how the program works:

1) Caregivers are screened for eligibility. 2) If CFI ser-vices are appropriate, a Care Coach will meet with the caregiver to complete a comprehensive assessment and identify what the caregiver and care recipient need. 3) The caregiver and coach will work together to establish goals aimed at the individual’s health, well being and safety. Going forward, participants will meet with their Care Coach 12 times over a six-month period in the participant’s home (or wherever convenient) and over the phone to provide emotional support and work towards meeting these goals.

If you are a caregiver, you don’t have to shoulder the burden all on your own—especially when there are ac-cessible, helpful programs available right in Allegheny County, such as CFI. PSN

Familylinks is one of 3 agencies that provide Care Management services for the ACDHS/Area Agency on Aging. For more information on programs and services call Seniorline at (412) 350-5460. To learn more or to participate in the Familylinks CFI program, call (412) 924-0400.

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Serving the older adults of Allegheny County Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County ExecutiveWilliam McKain, Allegheny County Manager

Marc Cherna, DirectorMildred E. Morrison, Administrator

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January Menu

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contact Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging’s SeniorLine at (412) 350-5460;

Toll Free – 1 (800) 344-4319; TDD – (412) 350-2727 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.

SOCIAL SERVICESInformation and AssistanceCare ManagementAdult Day ServicesAdult Foster CareHome Delivered MealsHome Health Services Personal Care/ Home Support ServicesProtective ServicesLong Term Living CounselingHealth Insurance CounselingFamily Caregiver SupportCompanions for HomeboundNursing Home Resident Advocacy

Information and Assistance Service Partner Agencies At Senior Community Centers

Allentown Senior Center (412) 481-5484Catholic Youth Association (412) 621-3342Citiparks (412) 422-6570Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. (412) 829-9250Hill House Association Senior Services (412) 392-4450Jewish Community Center (412) 521-8010LifeSpan, Inc. (412) 464-1300

Lutheran Service Society (412) 734-9330Northern Area Multi-Service Center (412) 781-1176Penn Hills Senior Center (412) 244-3400Plum Senior Community Center (412) 795-2330Riverview Community Action Corp. (412) 828-1062Seton Center, Inc. (412) 344-4777Vintage, Inc. (412) 361-5003

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Thursday, January 1, New Year’s Day: Closed

Friday, January 2: Turkey divan, brown rice, fruit cocktail.

Monday, January 5: Chicken leg and thigh, oven browned potatoes, green beans, pineapple tidbits.

Tuesday, January 6: Boneless pork, parsley potatoes, sugar snap medley, apple.

Wednesday, January 7: Turkey, Brussels sprouts, whipped yams, oatmeal-raisin cookies.

Thursday, January 8: Rigatoni, tossed salad, banana.

Friday, January 9: Stuffed cabbage, garlic whipped potatoes, carrot coins, peach cuts.

Monday, January 12: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, broccoli florets, creamy applesauce pudding.

Tuesday, January 13: Baked cod, au gratin potatoes, tomatoes and zucchini, strawberry gelatin.

Wednesday, January 14: Sweet and sour pork, spinach salad, brown rice , sliced peaches.

Thursday, January 15: Cider beef stew, noodles, orange.

Friday, January 16: Chicken breast, gourmet potatoes, Italian green beans, fruit cocktail.

Monday, January 19, Martin Luther King Day: Turkey burger, Spanish rice, carrot coins, apple.

Tuesday, January 20: Pepper steak au jus, parsley potatoes, oatmeal-raisin cookies.

Wednesday, January 21: Chicken leg and thigh, whipped potatoes, vegetable medley, banana.

Thursday, January 22: Boneless pork chop, mashed butternut squash, cauliflower florets, fruit cocktail.

Friday, January 23: Beef meatballs, mixed vegetables, penne in sauce, pineapple tidbits

Monday, January 26: Roast beef, parsley potatoes, carrot coins, orange.

Tuesday, January 27: Turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, rye bread, peach cuts.

Wednesday, January 28, Birthday menu: Boneless chicken breast, O’Brien potatoes, broccoli:

Thursday, January 29: Cod with lemon pepper seasoning, macaroni and cheese, Italian green beans, pineapple tidbits.

Friday, January 30: Meatloaf, baked yam, sweet and sour coleslaw, banana.

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Plum Community Center events Springdale library eventsSpringdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., Springdale,offers the following programs:

• Come play cards at Springdale Library, bring your card club here, meet new friends and enjoy refreshments. Card club is held at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. There are a few seats open for people who like to play 500 bid.

• Gentle Reads is held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. What book would you recommend to read for relaxation?

• Let your grandchildren find out about your childhood by writing about your memoirs. Write Your Memoirs, a fun class for beginners, will show you how to begin. Classes are held the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1 to 2 p.m.

• The Golden Years held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. Discuss the pro’s and con’s of aging.

• History buffs, join the History Book Club the first Wednes-day of each month at 1:30 p.m.

• Free advanced computer classes held each Thursday with Dan at 6 and 7 p.m.

All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Call to register at (724) 274-9729, ask for Dee. PSN


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AARP jointly worked on the grass roots level in Penn-sylvania to designate the issues closest to the needs and hearts of its members. The goal was to help people realize their dreams and the real possibilities for them and their families.

AARP recaps 2014 and looks ahead to 2015AARP of Pennsylvania re-cently shared its significant 2014 legislative highlights:

Preserved a $50 million increase in spending for home and community based services for older adults in the state budget and even won another $21 million in new funding.

Won approval of legislation requiring hospital notice of patient observation status.

Once again successfully fought back efforts that would have allowed payday lenders to set up shop in Pennsylvania.

Helped shape the final plans for the governor’s Healthy PA plan, our state’s ver-sion of Medicaid expan-sion that will make health

insurance available to more than 500,000 hard-working Pennsylvanians.

Defeated legislation that would have auctioned elec-tricity customers off to the highest bidder with the state keeping the proceeds.

One of the topics that re-mains viable for 2015, as well as being at the headline of goals for 2014, is the care-giver’s dilemma. The thrust of AARP’s efforts in 2015 will be to support seniors and their family caregivers through the advocacy of the Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act to best support family caregivers as they safely help seniors stay in their homes. If you ask older Americans where they would prefer to live, they would choose to live independently at home. Volunteers will be recruited to visit their legislators to ensure that they are aware of this act and how it would benefit their constituents.

Utilities are another serious area that will require educa-tion and advocacy for pro-tective legislation. You will be invited to forums where

you can listen to the experts explain how you can control some of the costs by con-serving energy. You may be asked to support a bill that will be presented to protect us at a near future date.

Finally, it behooves us to take good care of ourselves. At a recent southwestern Pennsylvania annual meet-ing, a presenter gave us common sense rules to keep healthy. In our goal to keep healthy, we should eat well, keep active, get plenty of sleep, and have a regular check-up to under-stand your medical condi-tion. Most importantly, ask questions if your physician speaks in doctor’s language. Most important is to keep a good frame of mind by keeping up the good work that you do. Whether it is volunteering, knitting or woodworking, we must keep our minds active.

We welcome you to come to AARP team meetings to keep abreast of local op-portunities for advocacy and volunteering events. A most happy and prosperous New Year is wished for you all! PSN

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Bauerstown AARP #2490 meets at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bauerstown Fire Hall, 15 Wible Run Rd., entrance in rear. All area seniors are welcome to visit and consider becoming a member.

Dormont AARP #3016 will hold its next several meetings at Advent Episcopal Church, AKA Church of the Advent, 3010 Pioneer Ave., Brookline. The January meeting will take place at noon January 8.The church is next to St. Pius Catholic Church, parking shared by both churches. This change is due to scheduled renovation to take several months at St. Catherine’s church hall.

Kennedy AARP Chapter #2203 would like to invite seniors 55 and older to join meetings held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Kennedy Township Fire Hall, Pine Hollow Road. The meeting is followed by refreshments and bingo. Every other month there is entertainment. Call (412) 771-5183.

Moon Area AARP #3451 will meet at 1 p.m. January 22 at Sharon Presby-terian Church, 522 Carnot Rd., Moon Township. The program will be fun and games for members – “A New Year’s Party.” Coffee and pastries will be served after the program.

Perrymont AARP Chapter #2991 locat-ed in Northmont Church at the corner of Perrymont Road and Route 19 in the North Hills holds meetings at 11:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month from September through May. A light lunch is served. Call (412) 389-2369.

Whitehall AARP Chapter #2050 holds monthly meetings at noon on the first Thursday of each month. Bring lunch, coffee, tea and doughnuts are served for a donation. Entertainment is provided every month. All are welcome. Dues are $7 per year plus a membership with the National AARP Group (www.aarp.org or 888-our-aarp). Call Christine Lakomy (412) 881-1726. PSN

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By Judy Dodd, MS, RDN, LDN For Pittsburgh Senior News

So is this month’s column going to be another “start

the new year out right” kind of message? Well, yes! There is something about a new year that brings out a combi-nation of gratitude and guilt when it comes to health. We are grateful that we’ve made it through another year but may be feeling guilty when we think about our progress on last year’s resolutions to eat healthy and exercise more.

Now, it’s a new year, a time to get set and actually mak-ing some progress on the “go” part of our health reso-lutions. Here are some re-alistic ideas that may work for you.

• Do a makeover on the food-related contents your cabinets and refrigerator. This requires some label reading. Remove outdated products and, at the same time, locate at least three items you can either elimi-nate or replace with a more health-conscious choice.

• Find a friend to help you keep a goal of activity at least one more time a week than you do now. The mall

is a warm inside place for a 30-minute walk. Buy a head-set and listen to your favorite kind of music as you walk.

• Chart your standing and sitting time, and aim to de-crease the latter. Make it a habit to stand rather than sit when watching TV or talking on the phone. Take a quick stretch and walk break from puzzles, computer and read-ing time. Moving in place counts for activity. If you are physically unable to stand, take the time to stretch and move in place. Set a timer for every hour to signal a 10-minute break from the seat or couch.

• Stock up on beverages that hydrate you without a sugar buzz: water, soda without added sugar (add some lemon, lime or juice for flavor), and even decaf coffee and tea. Make it a habit to sip and stay hydrated, especially since you are going to be moving more.

• Join a group class, such as reading, crafts, exercise, dance or a Bible study. Vol-unteering at the local food bank or meals program gives you a chance to interact with others. The point is to mingle, learn, stretch your brain and share your wisdom. It should be something that makes you happy. Socialization is a part of being health-wise.

• Of course, no new year’s resolution page would be complete without the rein-forcement of aiming for food choices that meet your health needs and your budget.

Happy 2015, everyone! PSN

Ready, set, go: January is a good time to reinforce healthy habits

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Caring for the Caregiver

Q: How was Gallagher Home Health Services founded?

A: In 2004, Diane Karcz, RN and her brother, Gary J. Gallagher, created this agency in honor of their mother, Iva R. Gallagher. They wanted to follow in her footsteps and “treat everyone like fam-ily.” Using this motto to guide them, the business has grown from three employ-ees to 103, and one patient to an average daily census over 600. Gallagher Home Health Services has been named to the “Home Care Elite” every year since its inception, with top scores in improving patient outcomes and our community set us apart from our competitors.

Q: What is the difference between Home Health Services and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services include skilled care such as skilled nursing, physi-cal therapy, occupational and speech therapy, social services, home health aide

visits and mental health nursing (these are intermittent skilled visits provided in patients’ homes to help them recover from an illness, surgery or other medi-cal condition). Home Care Services are typically non-medical services to help patients stay in their home safely, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, companion, homemaking, medication reminder and more. Care can be provid-ed in hours, visits or shifts in the home.

Q: Who typically pays for both Home Health and Home Care Services?

A: Home Health Services must be or-dered by a physician and are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and a variety of commercial insurances. The recipi-ent must meet certain criteria that may include homebound status to qualify for services. Home Care Services can be paid for through private pay, PDA Waiver, VA Services and most long-term care insurance policies.

Q: When looking for Home Health or Home Care Services, what are some important questions patients and their families should ask?

A: Is the provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health? Are caregivers bonded and insured? What type of screening process does the agency require? How does the provider select and train their caregiv-ers? Does the agency provide nurses to oversee the care clients are receiving in their homes? How does the agency compare to its competitors? Does the agency have a patient advocate to serve its clients? Does the agency provide a free nursing assessment to its potential clients? PSN

For more information on Gallagher Home Health Services, call (412) 279-7800; to learn more about Gallagher Home Care Services, call (412) 279-2257 or visit www.gallagherhhs.com.

A Q&A with Gallagher Home Health Services

A Division of Gallagher Home Health Services Home Care Services

For information on Gallagher Home Care Services contact:

Katie Poeschel, Director of Home Care Development

[email protected]

We’ll take care of you like family . . . because those are the values instilled in us by our Mom

Our Home HealthDivision can provide you with Skilled Servicesordered by your physician and generally paid for by your insurance company. This may include:

• Skilled Nursing • Mental Health Nursing • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Social Work • Home Health Aides

Do you have questions?

Call us at

412-279-7800Or visit us at

www.Gallagherhhs.com

Iva Gallagher Our Mom, Our Motivation

Care can be Provided in Hours, Visits or Shifts • Personal Care

• Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting • May include Companion & Homemaking Services

• Companions • Medication Management

• Homemaking • Private Duty Nursing or

Home Health Aides • PDA and VA Services • Long Term Care Insurances • Worker’s Compensation

Gallagher Home Care can provide you with the Medical or Non-Medical services you need to stay in your home safely. Over 5,000 people have trusted us to provide their care and you can too.

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The boards of directors of two nonprofit agencies recently voted to authorize the affiliation

of Familylinks and Vintage, Inc. The affiliation is part of the two agencies’ plans to expand Familylinks’ overall senior ancillary services, as well as grow Vintage’s programs and services.

This progressive move will not have any effect on current programs, service locations or staffing of any Vintage senior center programs and activities serving the East End neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, or Familylinks programs. In fact, it will ensure the continuation of Vintage programs in the years ahead, and add to Familylinks’ senior services.

The strategic alliance is a result of future planning by both organizations that share similar missions, cultures, services and operational support that will benefit programming for seniors in the region. As a subsidiary, Vintage will maintain its board of directors, including some representation on the Familylinks board. This affiliation must also be approved by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office and is ex-pected to take effect on July 1, 2015.

Formed in 2000 as the result of the merger of The Whale’s Tale and Parent & Child Guidance Center, Familylinks and its predecessor organizations have served southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 50 years, bringing vital sup-port services to the most vulnerable children, adults and families. Family-links is managed by Chief Executive Officer Fred Massey, and supported by a staff of 340 people.

“Vintage is a perfect strategic fit with our organization as we share a history of success when it comes to leading the region in developing and providing high quality community-based pro-grams that promote the health, well-ness and independence of individuals and families,” Massey comments. “Our plan is to grow Familylinks senior ser-vices and to continue to nurture and

Familylinks and Vintage, Inc. join forces to create a stronger future for senior services

grow Vintage and its programs. We are very pleased that Vintage’s entire team will be joining our organization.”

Vintage, founded in 1973 with the mis-sion to promote health and wellness for older adults, will continue to operate under its same name with the same pro-grams, facilities and services for older adults. The senior-based organization will benefit from being part of the larg-er Familylinks organization, in which scale and efficiencies will improve its operating infrastructure and ability to sustain and develop senior programs. The Vintage staff of 11 people will all retain their jobs and become employees of Familylinks. Ann Truxell, executive director of Vintage, Inc., will become part of the Familylinks leadership team and play an important role in continu-ing and growing the Vintage programs.

In addition to Vintage bringing an established senior services agency to this affiliation, Familylinks is explor-ing an expansion of its senior services due to growing demand for support of this population.

Recently, Familylinks was licensed to become a regional provider for a Medic-aid mobile therapy program. It was also selected through an RFP process in 2012 by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging to be awarded a contract to provide OP-TIONS Care Management services for older adults in Allegheny County.

“We are planning for the future of our senior programs through this strategic alliance and we are thrilled to become a part of Familylinks because we share similar missions focused on the health, well being and independence of the populations we serve, says Truxell. “Our board believes we have found the right partner with the same commit-ment to service excellence, similar core values and organizational cultures. This is a perfect match and good news for seniors in Pittsburgh and south-western Pennsylvania.”

As the parent organization, Familylinks will also benefit through increased facil-ity capacity by renovating a building in East Liberty currently owned by Vintage, which is not being fully utilized. The building to be renovated is a 160-year-old mansion on N. Highland Avenue, located adjacent to the current Vintage facility which will remain in operation.

Familylinks serves nearly 8,000 people annually through its service locations throughout southwestern Pennsylva-nia. Recently, Familylinks received the Employer Award from the nonprofit advocacy agency called Standing Firm, which focuses on integrating ways of ad-dressing partner violence that keep the workplace safe for staff and clients. To learn more, visit www.familylinks.org.

Vintage plays an important role in the lives of older adults by offering an ar-ray of activities focused on pro-active health and wellness, such as yoga, tai chi, dance, art classes, travel to muse-ums and live performances, computer classes, health screenings and daily meals. Vintage is a licensed provider of Stanford University’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, where adults can learn management strategies for heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, cancer and more. It is provided in part-nership with the Community College of Allegheny County. For details, visit www.vintageseniorservices.org. PSN

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Do you have Spinal Stenosis in your lower back?

For more information, please call 412-623-1714.

If you do, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pittsburgh research study on Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, or arthritis of the spine.

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You must:• be 60+ years of age, • have been diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis confirmed by imaging (CT or MRI), • currently have difficulty walking but can walk at least 50 feet without a cane or walker, and • be able to participate in mild exercise.

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Participants will receive study treatment at no cost and may be compensated up to $230 for their time.

PITT RESEARCH TO STUDY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSISUniversity of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Michael Schneider has obtained one the first research grants from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study non-surgical treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis—known by patients as “arthritis of the spine”—is a condition that is very common; found in about 30% of older adults. It is the most common reason for people of Medicare age to have back surgery.

However, a large number of patients with stenosis may not need back surgery and can be treated with other methods, such as physical therapy, chiropractic, exercise, and medication. But we just don’t have enough good research to tell us which treatment works best for which patient and under which circumstances. This research study hopes to provide more information about the effectiveness of three common non-surgical choices for managing stenosis:

1) Medical care that involves prescription medications and/or spinal injections

2) Group exercise in supervised classes given in a community center setting

3) Hands-on (manual) therapy and rehabilitative exercises given in a clinic setting by physical therapists and chiropractors

If you, a friend, or family member would like more information about participating in this study, please call the stenosis research phone line at (412) 623-1714.

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2 Open Your Heart to a Senior needs volunteers year round to help seniors remain independent and stay safe in their homes. Volunteers can deliver meals, take seniors to appointments or the grocery store, help at senior center and much more. Many upcoming infor-mation sessions will be held to find out more. Upcoming sessions include the following: January 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Lighthouse Pointe, 500 Chapel Harbor Dr., Aspinwall; January 22 at 3 p.m. at North Hills Community Outreach, 1975 Ferguson Rd., Allison Park; February 10 at 9 a.m. at NHCO North Boroughs, 100 S. Jackson Ave., in the cafeteria, Bellevue; and February 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Eat N Park Waterworks Mall, 848 Freeport Rd., Fox Chapel. Visit oyhs.org for more ses-sions countywide, as they will be posted as they are scheduled. To register for an upcoming sessions, call (412) 307-0071, email [email protected] or visit www.oyhs.org.

2 The Retired Men’s Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills will meet at noon January 15 in the Fellowship Hall of the Pleasant Hills Community Presby-terian Church, located at the corner of Old Clairton Road and Audrey Drive in Pleasant Hills. Jay Cincinnati of Home Instead will discuss how to cope with Alzheimer’s and is effects, and possible ways to prevent it or minimize the ef-fects. The cost of lunch is $7. For addi-tional information, call (412) 655-2000.

2 Extend your holiday celebration beyond New Year’s Day to include Pittsburgh Restaurant Week Winter 2015 from January 12-18. The weeklong culi-nary celebration focuses on highlighting Pittsburgh food and dining across the region as restaurants offer weeklong special menus, including three-course fixed-price meals or $20.15 specialty items. Visit http://pittsburghrestau-rantweek.com for a list of restaurants or call 412-586-4727 for more information.

2 Come out to the Monroeville Conven-tion Center, 101 Mall Blvd., Monroeville, February 14 and 15, for the Greensberg’s Train and Toy Show. Show features free shuttle service available from surround-ing lots, hundreds of tables of trains for sale, exhibitors from across the country and operating model train displays. There will also be free workshops and demonstration, hourly door prize give-aways plus much more. Cost is $8 for adults (good for both days) and free for children under the age of 12. Call (412) 373-7300 for details.

2 Mark your calendar for the 11th annual Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet festival set to take place March 27 to 29 at the Westin Convention Center, 1000 Penn Ave. The event offers classes, spe-cial events and an exhibitor marketplace for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. Headliners this year include Stephen West, Steven Berg, Drew Emborsky and Charles Gandy. Call (412) 963-7030. PSN

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sews, and designs the wigs according to her clients desires.

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For residents 62 years of age or older

Open House/Luncheon every Wednesday. Call to RSVP.

HARRISON HI RISE Senior Apartments

2006 Broadview Blvd., Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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Harrison Hi Rise is a Secure Apartment building conveniently located near shopping and public transportation.

Amenities Include:

All Utilities Community Room

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Individual Balcony Community Life Services

Laundry Facilities Fitness Room

Call (724) 224-4571 for more information.

Fun with NumbersFigure out the numbers involved in each question, then do the addition required.

Circle the correct answer for a chance to win $30 cash.

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

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Congratulations to Rose Ruskie who won last month’s contest. The answers were: 1. 10; 2. 11; 3. 18; 4. 3; 5. 14; 6. 8; 7. 12; 8. 6; 9. 9; 10. 7; 11. 15; 12. 5.

1. What is the sum of: the number of little pigs + the number of blind mice + the number of Peter Rabbit’s brothers and sisters? A. 9; B. 10; C. 8; D. 7.

2. What is the sum of: the number of commandments + num-ber of Roman Catholic sacraments + number of deadly sins + number of entities in Holy Trinity? A. 30; B. 26; C. 27; D. 28.

3. What is the sum of: days in a week + months in a year + hours in a day? A. 41; B 44; C. 43; D. 42.

4. What is the sum of: days in week, according to a Beatles song + ‘the loneliest number’ + how many it takes to tango? A. 13; B. 10; C. 11; D. 12.

5. What is the sum of: number of ways to leave your lover + days of Christmas? A. 63; B. 60; C. 62. D. 61.

6. What is the sum of: sides of a square + sides of a hexagon + sides of an octogon? A. 19; B. 21; C. 18; D. 20.

7. What is the sum of: legs on a tripod + wheels on a bicycle + number of wheels on a set of roller skates? A. 11; B. 15; C. 13; D. 12.

8. What is the sum of: number of inches in a foot + number of quarts in a gallon + number of ounces in a pound? A. 32; B. 23; C. 30; D. 34.


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Gable Ridge

8000 Beacon Hill Dr., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

62 and Older

u Community/Game Room u Controlled Access

u Elevator u Emergency Call System

u Library u One-Bedroom Floor Plan u On-Site Laundry Facility

u Service Coordinator u Utility Allowance

(412) 241-9474Alia Carter, Senior ManagerRent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

Taken from www.ahajokes.com.

Where is this place?

A man and his wife were driving their Recreational Vehicle across the country and were nearing a town spelled Kissimee. They noted the strange spelling and tried to figure how to pronounce it - KISS-a-me; kis-A-me; kis-a-ME. They grew more perplexed as they drove into the town.

Since they were hungry, they pulled into a place to get some-thing to eat. At the counter, the man said to the waitress:

“My wife and I can’t seem to be able to figure out how to pronounce this place. Will you tell me where we are and say it very slowly so that I can understand.”

The waitress looked at him and said: “Buuurrrgerrr Kiiiinnnng.”

Run over the rooster

A man was driving down a quiet country lane when out into the road strayed a rooster. Whack! The rooster disappeared under the car. A cloud of feathers.

Shaken, the man pulled over at the farmhouse, rang the door bell. A farmer appeared. The man, somewhat nervously said, “I think I killed your rooster, please allow me to replace him.”

“Suit yourself,” the farmer replied, “you can go join the other chickens that are around the back.”

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Crossword Puzzle answer on page 2

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275 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236

(412) 653-6450 • (800) 288-5625

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• Straight and curve stairlifts

• New and used models

• Large selection of used stairglides

available

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20 years installing residential stairlifts

We Sell Over 4 Million Items5 Floors of Eclectic Collectibles

• Coins

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• Autographs

• Comics

CROWN Antiques and collectibles

We Buy!One Piece, or the Entire House!

• Photographs

• Military Items

• Old Watches

• Gold

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1018 5th Ave., Pittsburgh PA

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Great songs sweetly sung-musical theater, big band, ethnic and folk, oldies, operetta and opera. Catherine Bomstein (412) 6000577.Entertainment: Christmas (Mrs. Claus), St. Patrick’s (Leprechaun), Patriotic, Hawaiian Luau, Ethnic (Italian, Mexican, etc.) Strolling Mandolin, Sing-a-Long, Affordable! (412) 731-1322.Frank Sinatra Tribute: Singing perfomance by Bobby Avella featuring the Best of Sinatra’s songs. (412) 487-3134.Always fun! John Cigna’s favorite entertainer, Jimmy Sapienza, and his gifted blind pianist, Keith Stebler, are ready to perform for your group. Email: [email protected]. Call Jimmy (412) 916-6055. Don’t delay. Reserve your date today.Pianist Craig Zinger. Knockout Victor Borge-style show: Boogie, hilarious parodies (Pierogi Polka), toe-tapping singalongs. (412)-608-8429. Sings 50’s and 60’s love songs for seniors. Call Brian (724) 205-1429.Singer-Songs of Love by Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton and other all time favorites. Bob (412) 487-3134.Frankie Capri presents The Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tribute Variety Show. (412) 4692299.Comedy Magician Al Mazing (412) 600-4903 or almazing.com.Sue Gartland: Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist; Folk and Country Music (724) 889-6986.Singing for AARP, Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, featuring Dean, Elvis, Frank, Oldies. Bob (412) 487-3134.Ventriloquist Cindy Speck. Seniors are my favorite audience. (724) 452-5889.Everything Old Is New Again, a lighthearted musical comedy by Sheila Cartiff. Entertainer available for day or evening performances. Contact Sheila (412) 856-1259 or [email protected] Ryan. Solo ragtime piano and dance trio. (412) 331-8368.Dennis Smalley sings Inspirational Songs and Military Tributes (412) 901-6327.Joe Marotta: Singer/Showman. (724) 836-3362.Patty Hahn, Vocalist. Featuring the “Hits of Rosemary Clooney” and songs from the 40’s and 50’s. (412) 793-2637.Master Magician Chuck Caputo. Live bunnies/birds. Reasonable. (412) 825-0822.Bobby Shawn. Singer-entertainer. (724) 745-3064; www.bobbyshawn.com.Dean, Rock and Roll and A Little Blue-Eyed Soul. (412) 605-9536.Popular Broadway Songs from South Pacific, Carousel, Camelot, Sound of Music, Showboat and King and I. Bob (412) 487-3134.Patti Eberle. Comedy, variety and musical fun. (412) 561-7161.Sassy Seniors (formerly BTEI) Musical Theatre Troupe, songs, dancing, comedy skits. (412) 367-3093. Edwardo, Accordionist, One-Man Band. (412) 687-6416; www.edwardomusic.com.Eddie Ace: Magician and Comedian. Guaranteed Fun Show. (412) 462-1557.Speakers Available:Senior Lifestyle Connections. Exploring senior living options. Stan (724) 787-7030Pittsburgh Computer Help. Tech lectures and instruction. Amy (412) 589-9573.Crime Prevention presentations by Deputy Sheriff S. Jason Tarap. (412) 350-6374.Vector Security has speakers available for your group. Jack 1 (800) 756-9161.

Entertainers

The Rapp Funeral Home, Inc.10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235

(412) 241‑5415

Fax: (412) 241‑0312

Bernadette L. Rose, Supervisor

BRIGHTWOOD PLAZA

• Huge floor plans with sunken living rooms, large bay windows • Controlled access buildings with intercom and door cameras • Easy Access showers available in two bedroom units • Convenient to bus and trolley

All utilities are included!

Brightwood Plaza Apartments 4940 Brightwood Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102 Office (412) 831-9454; Fax (412) 831-5733

Email [email protected]

$950 1 Bedroom

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Beechtree Commons6460 Leechburg Rd. Verona, PA 15147

62 and Older

➻ Central Air ➻ Community/Game Room

➻ Controlled Access ➻ Elevator

➻ Emergency Call System ➻ Library

➻ One-Bedroom Floor Plan➻ All Utilities Included

(412) 798-5589Alia Carter, Senior ManagerRent is based on income. HUD subsidized.

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Participants will be compensated for their time.

For more information, please call toll free, 1-866-647-8283 or e-mail [email protected].

The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study of people who have trouble sleeping as well as healthy adults who sleep well to learn more about insomnia and how it is affected by a nonmedication treatment.To be eligible, you must be 60 or older and:• have difficulty falling or staying asleep or feel poorly rested after sleeping• or be a good sleeper at night and not feel sleepy during the daytimeBy sharing your time and participating, you may be able to help researchers find out more about improving sleep and quality of life in later years.

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP

OR STAYING ASLEEP? OR ARE YOU A GOOD SLEEPER?

ARE YOU 60 OR OLDER?

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