Plum Community Center Newsletter - September 2014

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The Neighborhood News

Plum Community Center

SEPTEMBER 2014 Free--enjoy!

INSIDE OUR NEWSLETTER…

Nina’s Nook & Thanks You’s ….......…………....... Page 2

Trips ……….….……………………...………….......... Page 3

Community Announcements ……………….…... Page 4

Activities …………………………...…………........... Page 6

Health & Fitness ……...…………...………….......... Page 7

Calendar of Special Events ….………..……….... Page 8

Support & Volunteer Opportunities ….............. Page 10

Information & Resources …….…………............. Page 11

Nutrition Services ……………..…..…..………..…. Page 12

County Special of the Day Menu ……..…........ Page 13

Save the Date Upcoming Events ……..…........ Page 14

The Center is funded in part by the

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging, by the

Borough of Plum, the PA Department of Aging,

and the U.S. Administration of Aging. We also rely

on donations and support from the community.

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Plum Community Center

499 Center New Texas Road Plum PA 15239

412-795-2330

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday

9:00 am – 4:30 pm Fridays until 3:30 pm

Holiday Closures: The center will be closed in

observation of a holiday:

September 1st

Happy Labor Day!

Living Today for a

Better Tomorrow!

United Way

Number: 297

http://www.plumseniorcenter.org/

mailto:[email protected]


Nina’s Nook --A Message from the Director The Importance of Being

Earnest…About Checking In on

Copilot & Why It Matters!

We know, we really harp on everybody about

“did you check in” about a billion times a

week, but we swear we wouldn’t do it if there

wasn’t a really good reason behind it—in fact

there are many, so we will share…

The Top Ten Reasons To Check In

With Copilot: 10. We may get more funding if we can show

how many people use our Center

9. More funding means more classes and

things we can offer our seniors

8. United Way is funding some of our volunteer

efforts and needs to see volunteer hours

7. We need hours and names of volunteers so

they can be recognized for our Volunteer

Appreciation Celebration

6. We need to know who is in the building in

case of emergency

5. Knowing how many people attend different

classes and events helps us know which

programs etc. people are interested in more of

4. For the County, we must verify who ate each

“special lunch of the day” we order

3. It makes the Greeter’s job easier

2. It makes Nina happy!

1. When we achieve 100% of people checking

themselves in correctly we promise to stop

pestering you about it! : )

Honestly, we appreciate all your hard work

in assisting us in this matter.

ITEMS FOR SALE! On an unrelated note—thanks to Mary Rose &

others, we are cleaning & organizing the

center! So we have some stuff for sale as a

fundraiser for your Center—computer monitors,

fitness equipment, puzzles—you name it we

probably got it! So feel to ask about what we

have for sale when you stop by—thanks!

MANY THANKS TO… Michael Keaton for a donation in memory

of his mother Doris Keaton

Donation in memory of Thelma Wright

Mary Rose for helping us to clean and

organize!

American Legion for the TV donation.

Everyone who helped & participated with

our major events so far this year: Super

Bingo, Craft Show & the Volunteer

Appreciation Celebration, and throughout

the year--your continuing support helps us

to achieve our mission and increase our

community reach!

The organizations that visit our center; Dr

Sansone, Heritage Hospice, Interim, Randee

Rubin @ Golden Years Management,

Concordia, HealthSouth

The organizations that help support the PCC

newsletter through their advertising; Laurie

Rhoades, Heritage Hospice, Arden Court

Memory Care, and Bridges.

Jaykays Salon on Rt. 286 for selling the

Center’s cookbooks. It is so kind of them

and gives people another place to pick

one up for just $10!

Our yummy Birthday Party Day cake from

Holiday Park Shop ‘n Save @ 2362 Golden

Mile Hwy Pgh 15239

724-387-2261

Flowers in the Attic who give us flowers to

hand out for our monthly Birthday Party

Day! Visit them @ 7505 Saltsburg Rd Pgh

15235. 412-798-2200.

As most nonprofit organizations do, we rely heavily on the

generous donations from members of our community to

help our center, and appreciate you so much for giving!

Please keep these generous businesses in mind for their

thoughtfulness next time you are looking for services to do

business with.

Nina’s Nook & Thanks!



LAST CHANCE FOR NY CITY

TRIP! Just a few seats left on the bus to see the “Big

Apple” this fall October 10-13, 2014. Only $449

for 4 days & 3 nights!! That amazing price

includes: motor coach transportation to and

from NY, 3 nights lodging, 6 meals, two guided

tours of the city and more!

$449 price is per person based on double

occupancy. Hotel will be in New Jersey at

either a Holiday Inn, Comfort Suites or Fairfield

Inn.

For more info and to reserve your space which

is limited, contact us today

[email protected] , 412-744-4860 or

visit Plum Community Center ASAP!

OPT Reminders OPT provides door-to-door transportation service to

the Plum Community Center (PCC) for just a $1.10

each way, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-3:30

pm. Drivers will provide help getting on and off the

vehicle and down four or fewer steps.

To Schedule a Ride

- Call your local carrier before 3:00 pm, one

weekday before your trip. (Friday for a Monday trip)

and provide your information.

- Rides to PCC can be scheduled by calling the

center directly at 412-795-2330, or in person by

signing up in the transportation book at the

greeter’s desk by noon the day before. If the senior

is unable to sign themselves up for transportation,

Plum Community Center will make every effort to

sign them up; however it is the responsibility of a

family member or caretaker to make sure they are

signed up in order to receive transportation. Our

greeters will be happy to help you when you call in

each week to sign up your senior for transportation.

For trips to PCC activities outside the Center, the

programming department will schedule the

transportation from PCC to the destination and

from the destination back to PCC. It is up to each

individual to arrange for their own transportation to

PCC and back home after the trip. They can do

this by following the “To Schedule a Ride”

mentioned above.

In order to take advantage of OPT, you must be

registered and have funds in your "E-Purse"

account.

Notes about OPT Pick-ups

- Be ready to leave 10 minutes before your

scheduled pickup time as drivers will wait only five

minutes for you to come out.

- You do not have to wait outside

- Wait at least 20 minutes after scheduled pick-up or

30 minutes from "will call" before calling. After

waiting, call 412-562-5385 to verify vehicle's

whereabouts.

- In case of hazardous weather service may be

halted by the transportation company. Keep the

path between your door and the street clear of

snow and ice as drivers may not stop for you if the

path is not safe for you or them.

- If you need to cancel, call 412-562-5385 at least

one hour before your scheduled pick-up time to

cancel. "No-show" will be recorded if the vehicle

arrived but you were not there. Repeated "no-

shows" may result in loss of your OPT privileges by

the transportation company.

Trips

PCC Supporting Membership

Discount Card Available! It is easy to become a PCC supporting

member--not only do you receive a

discount at our center, but also at many

local restaurants etc. Contact the Center

for your Supporting Membership Discount

Card today! It is only $25 a year and you can enjoy

these discount member benefits:

NESBIT LANES, KINGS, LELULO’S PIZZA,

BILLS PHARMACY, GOLDEN GOBLET,

PUGLIANO’S ITALIAN GRILL, SOMMA

PIZZA and others…

Get yours & start saving today!




The following events etc. in the

Community Announcements section do

NOT take place at PCC, so please read

the ad carefully to find the correct

address & information—thanks!

Plum Family History Center 3rd Ward

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

710 New Texas Rd, Plum, PA 15239

Office: 724-325-1818

[email protected]

Facebook: Plum Family History Center

Director: Ed Snodgrass 412-798-2423

ANNOUNCEMENT

New Schedule Starting September 4th,

2014 Thursday's only 10 am – 9 pm ALL

DAY!!! The new schedule is designed to

accommodate any patron with a

maximum of 11 hours of family research at

one setting on Thursdays each week if

necessary.

Starting September 4th we will have 13

Volunteers and Consultants scheduled

over three shifts to give free help to

patrons from the Plum and surrounding

communities.

ST JANUARIUS PARISH PORK ROAST DINNER

September 14 1-6 pm

1450 Renton Rd

$10 adults $5 kids 12 and under

Raffle, bake sale, Chinese auction &

take-out available 412-793-9788

The American Legion Auxiliary is looking to form a

charter out of Post 980 Plum, PA. They need are 10

women interested in joining & can contact Betty

Bulik District President Allegheny County 412-466-

7926 [email protected] Eligibility for

membership: Mothers wives, daughters, sisters,

granddaughters, great-granddaughters and

grandmothers of members of the American Legion.

This eligibility includes step-relatives. These ladies

will be, working on behalf of the betterment of the

Legion and for all our Veterans.

Attention All Puzzle Lovers-FREE PUZZLES!

If you love puzzles, we have extra!

So come to the Center and we’ll

give you a free gently used jigsaw

puzzle for your enjoyment!

PCC 499 Center New Texas Rd 15239

Bills Hometown

Pharmacy Celebrations! 313 Unity center road will be celebrating it's

15 year anniversary on Saturday, October

11th 2014 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We will have

sponsor free hot dogs, drinks, Cake, door

prizes, funnel cake truck, Spangles the

clown (11:30 - 1:30 pm), T-shirts and much

more. Please join us for this milestone

celebration!!

Hometown Pharmacy Inside Shop N Save

2362 Route 286 will be celebrating it's 10

year anniversary on Saturday, October

18th 2014 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. We will

sponsor free hot dogs, drinks, door prizes,

Spangles the clown (10:30 - 12:30 PM),

cake, T-shirts and much more. Please join

us for this milestone celebration!

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS




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Games

BINGO 12:30 pm Mondays & Thursdays

Dominos Tuesdays at 12:30 pm

Poker & 500 etc. Tuesdays at 12:45 pm

Euchre Wednesdays at 12:45 pm

Scrabble come in any day to play

Scrabble on our deluxe board!

Game Day! Friday is Game Day @ PCC!

Join us every Friday @ 12:30 pm to play

card & board games! Bring your

favorite, or play one of ours!

Ping Pong! We have a brand new ping

pong table and Nina is always willing to

play a game—if we’re not keeping her

super busy working of course : )

Come early to eat a yummy lunch in our Café.

Country-Western Band Wednesdays @

12:30 pm 50/50 raffle too

Music Therapy with Sara Kiley from

Heritage Hospice first Wed of every

month @ 10:30 am. Enjoy singing and

clapping along to old-time favorites.

Leave with a happy heart and a smile

on your face! Circle of Pickers PCC is looking for

individuals who have a love for music

(country, blues, oldies, modern & more) to

put together a group of beginners and

advanced (stringed instrument) players to

get together. This is a good time to learn,

share and play different styles of music

together. All ages welcome! And so are

donations : ) Call for more info.

Arts

Poetry Café –If you have an interest in

poetry and would like to learn more about

the different styles and poets, this is a great

group for you. You can sit back and listen

or join in with sharing your own work. Bring

out your inner Poet! 1st and 3rd Monday of

each month @ 1 pm.

Crafts – bring your projects and work on

them with other like-minded crafters.

Wednesdays @ 9:00 am

Special Arts and Crafts Class—3 weeks

only! Friday 9/12-9/26 12-2 pm Explore

mixed media projects representing the

fiber arts, paper crafts, traditional arts, and

painting. A voluntary $3 fee will be

collected. Come early and have lunch

first before you get your craft on : )

Book Club

The Book Club meets at the Center on the

fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm.

ACTIVITIES

We kindly ask for your help to support

your local Community Center with a

$1.00 donation when attending

an event or activity.

The donation box/ bank “Senior-ita Pig”

is located at the Greeter’s Desk. Thank you

for your support of your Community Center!



. Fitness Exercise Classes

Low-impact Aerobics Mon & Fri 9:15 am

SilverSneakers Cardio Wednesday 9:15 am

SilverSneakers Sit-down Exercise Monday,

Wednesday & Friday 10:30 am

Line Dancing Thursdays 10:00-11:30 am only

$2! Free introductory beginner’s class @ 9:30

am. Come early and learn the moves! Get

more than exercise--improve your dance

skills, maintain balance & coordination!

Moves you learn here are used in other

dances like the Cha Cha, Lindy Waltz, and

Rhumba & Lindy Mambo. Call Judy for

more information 724-325-3010.

SilverSneakers Yoga Fridays @ 11:30 am

darkened room, peaceful, relaxing &

healthy stretching.

Evening Classes TAI CHI EVENINGS IS BACK starting September

3rd! every Wednesday. Tai Chi is slow rhythmic

movements coupled with deep breathing to

circulate energy throughout the body. Come

to decrease pain and increase mobility!

Everyone welcome ages 18+. Call Jim 412-798-

2937. $40 for 8-week classes.

6:30 pm for Advanced & Intermediate

7:30-8:30 pm for Beginner 1 & 2 classes.

“Here’s to your Health” Gary Schadle, RN

from Interim Healthcare will speak about

health related topics the fourth Thursdays of

every month @ 10:30 am

Stroke Support Group 2nd & 4th Thurs for

discussion, guest speakers, trips & spending

time with others. This group is led by Jeff

Pope, PCC Board Member, volunteer &

stroke survivor. For info 412-795-2330 or Jeff

@ 412-607-4312. This group is open to the

public & all ages are welcome to attend.

Caregivers Support Group FYI Evening

Caregivers Support Group on hiatus through

the summer. See you again in September!

Third Thursday of every month @ 6:30 pm.

Call Earlene to RSVP 412-795-2330.

Prayer Service w/ Reverend Trenga Non-

Denominational Bible Study. Reverend

Trenga from Heritage Hospice leads this

dynamic and faith based group the 3rd

Monday @ 10:30 am.

Foot care w/ Dr. Larsen monthly. Come see

the doctor for minor foot work such as nail

trimmings etc. FYI there must be 61 days

between nail trimmings. Please bring your

insurance card and any co-pay necessary. Remaining 2014 dates: Sept 16, Oct 14, Nov

18, Dec15

FITNESS & FUN!

Come try out our new Ping-Pong table

courtesy of a generous donation by the Sons of

the American Legion. Bring a friend—or 3 or 4!

We could even begin league play. Our

Executive Director Nina is anxious to play a

game but needs some competitors—so stop

by and challenge her to a game!

Daytime Fitness Class Pass! Did you know that depending on your health insurance

plan you might be able to attend SilverSneakers classes

for free or at a discount!?! If your plan does not,

anybody of any age can attend SilverSneakers day

classes for only $3 a class. Or get our Fitness Class Pass

discount card for more savings!

For only $25 you can attend ten $3 classes @ $2.50!

Good for your health & wallet!

Health & Fitness



EVERY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY

9:15 low-impact aerobics

10:30 Silversneakers msrom

11:30 daily lunch

12:30 pm bingo

11:30 daily lunch

12:30 pm dominos

12:45 pm cards: poker

12:45 pm cards: 500

9:00 crafts

9:15 Silversneakers cardio


11:30 daily lunch

12:30 band

12:45 cards: euchre

6:30 tai chi evening

9:30 beginner line dancing

10:00 line dancing

11:30 daily lunch

12:30 bingo

9:15 low impact aerobics


11:30 Silversneakers yoga

11:30 daily lunch

12:30 game day

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

2

3

10:30 am- Music Therapy

Sara Kiley @Heritage Hospice

1st Wed monthly

6:30 Tai Chi Evenings is back!

4

5

8

11 am NLS Second Monday

of the month 11-12 pm.

Help with legal issues.

Appts 412-795-2330 x4703

9

10:30 Advisory Council

10

11 9/11 Remembrance Day

11:30 am Stroke Support

Group

12:30 Documentary on 9/11

12

12-2 pm Special Arts &Crafts

Class—3 weeks only! 9/12-

9/26 Explore mixed media

projects. Voluntary $3

15

10:30 am Reverend Trenga

nondenominational prayer

service third Mon of month

1 pm poetry café

16

12:30 Foot care w/ Dr.

Larsen

17

12 pm Birthday Party Day

18

19


Class—3 weeks only! 9/12-

9/26 Explore mixed media

projects. Voluntary $3

22

23 National Falls Prevention Day!

10 am Checkers Tournament

for National Checkers Day

24

ZOUNDS Hearing Screenings

starts at 9:30 a.m. Call to

reserve a time for your

screening (takes 45 minutes

approximately)

25

10:30 Gary from Interim


Group

6:30 pm BOOK CLUB Come

see what we’re reading

26

12 pm Member Mixer enjoy

lunch & desserts & get to know

members You may not know

because you come to the

center on different days!


final Class 29 30

SPECIAL

EVENTS



MONDAY 1st

CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

WEDNESDAY 3rd

Music Therapy with Sara

Kiley from Heritage

Hospice first Wed of every

month 10:30 am.

Tai Chi Evenings starts

again IS BACK starting

September 3rd every

Wednesday. Tai Chi is slow

rhythmic movements

coupled with deep

breathing to circulate

energy throughout the

body. Come to decrease

pain and increase

mobility! Everyone

welcome ages 18+. Call

Jim 412-798-2937. $40 for

8 weeks

6:30 pm Advanced &

Intermediate

7:30-8:30 pm for Beginner 1

& 2 classes.

MONDAY 8th

11 am Neighborhood Legal

Services (NLS) Second

Monday 11-12 pm. Help

with legal issues. Appts

412-795-2330 x4703

TUESDAY 9th

10:30 am Advisory Council

Meeting Dynamic group

making changes and

helping seniors in your area

& open to everyone second

Tuesday every month.

THURSDAY 11th


Group 2nd & 4th Thurs each

month at PCC. Join us for

discussion, guest speakers,

trips, and spending time

with others. For more info

call 412-795-2330 or Jeff @

412-607-4312. This group is

open to the public & all

ages are welcome to

attend.

12:30 9/11 Remembrance

Day Documentary on

9/11

FRIDAY 12th

Special Arts & Crafts Class—

3 weeks only! Friday 9/12-

9/26 12-2 pm Explore mixed

media projects representing

the fiber arts, paper crafts,

traditional arts, & painting. A

voluntary $3 materials fee

will be collected by CCAC.

Come early and have

lunch! MONDAY 15th

10:30 am Reverend Trenga

from Heritage Hospice for

a nondenominational

prayer service the third

Monday of every month.

MONDAY 15th continued… 1 pm Poetry Café – Come

read, write or just listen to

poetry. First & third

Monday 1 pm

TUESDAY 16th

12:30 pm Foot care w/ Dr. Larsen

Come see the doctor for

minor foot work such as nail

trimmings etc. Please bring

your insurance card and

any co-pay necessary.

WEDNESDAY 17th

11:30 am Birthday Party!

The 3rd Wednesday of each

month. People 60+ should

call 412-795-2330 before

noon the day prior if they

plan on eating the special

meal.

FRIDAY 19th

Special Arts and Crafts

Class—3 weeks only! Friday

9/12-9/26 12-2 pm Explore

mixed media projects

representing the fiber arts,

paper crafts, traditional arts,

and painting. A voluntary $3

fee

TUESDAY 23rd

10 am Checkers

Tournament at PCC for

National Checkers Day

WEDNESDAY 24th

ZOUNDS Hearing Screenings

starts at 9:30 a.m. Call to

reserve a time for your

screening (takes 45 minutes

approximately)

THURSDAY 25th

10:30 am “Here’s to your

Health” Gary Schadle, RN

with Interim Healthcare will

speak about health

related topics.


Group 2nd & 4th Thursday

@ 11:30 am. For more info,

call Jeff Pope @ 412-607-

4312

6:30 pm BOOK CLUB Fourth

Thursday of the month @

6:30 pm.

FRIDAY 26th

12 pm Quarterly member meet &

greet Come and enjoy

lunch and yummy desserts

and get to know members

that you may not know

because you come to the

center on different days!

Free but please RSVP by

Sept 24th to

[email protected]

or 412-795-2330 so we can

have enough for all.

Special Arts and Crafts last

class 12-2 pm

SATURDAY 27th

Fall Bingo Doors open at 11

Fundraiser for PCC! Early

birds, regular games,

specials, Chinese Auction,

door prizes, raffles and $500

jackpot! $25 tickets. Buy

early & get free dauber!

Don’t forget, when you’re planning to attend an activity

@ PCC we have a hot lunch here every day!

So come early/ stay late from your

activity and enjoy lunch!

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS!




Ways to Help the Center It is through the generous support of individuals

like you that help keep the center running. We

have many ways that you can donate. Thank

you for your generous support!

PayPal: donate to our PayPal account

directly on our website plumseniorcenter.org

United Way: UW contributor number 297

Cookbook: We have this yummy

cookbook available for

purchase! The perfect gift or for

anybody that loves Plum! 350

hometown recipes for only $10!

Rada Cutlery: We sell Rada Cutlery products

which are 100% made in the USA. A

complete line of kitchen knives, utensils and

cutlery sets as well as stoneware, cookbooks,

soy wax candles and quick mixes.

Gift shop: We have lovely items for sale in our

gift shop. Your purchase helps to support

local senior crafters, plus 15% of consignment

items benefit your Center!

Second Chance Shop: Gently used items sold

with 100% of the money going to programs

for seniors!

Center for Rent Planning a Party? Bingo Fundraiser?

We have five rooms available for your next

get-together or celebration.

We’d like to be your host! Please call for

more information at 412-795-2330.

FYI: Alcohol permitted for parties with signed

room rental agreement for an additional fee.

VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED! The Plum Community Center is always on the

lookout for a few good volunteers! As a not-

for-profit organization, we would not be able

to provide as many services to our local seniors

without volunteers!

Contact us about the following exciting

volunteer opportunities! We have several days

and time slots available between 9 am-4:30

pm Monday-Friday. ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS comprised primarily

of persons 55+, is to review and comment on all

programs affecting the elderly at the community

level.

GREETERS are often the first person that new visitors

to the center meet. Tasks include: answering

phones and giving out information requested or

directing calls to the appropriate personnel, greet

and register visitors and advise appropriate

personnel of visitor’s arrival or direct visitor to

correct activity. Other duties may include making

calls, filing, as well as other duties assigned by staff

as needed. Show gift shop items, track sales,

make change. Update bulletin board, make

flyers, online announcements, contact churches,

make weekly activity list.

DELIVER MEALS TO SENIORS who are unable to get

out and grocery shop and otherwise prepare

meals for themselves. The meals are already

prepared and packaged, we just need people to

deliver & give a friendly hello to our seniors.

We are looking for dynamic individuals: dedicated to making changes and helping

seniors in our area

Upbeat, organized and able to multi-task

Professional demeanor and outstanding people

skills with the desire to help others.

a GO-GETTER with a smiling face to join our family

If you are motivated, want to be part of a great

cause and are ready to INSPIRE others, then

please contact [email protected]

PCC is a proud partner of

Support



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Information & Referrals

Benefits Counseling, Information & Help!

Taxes Medicare Transportation

Meals-on-Wheels and more!

Earlene is available every day for all your

Information & Referral needs, so please visit

with her to make sure you are getting all

your correct benefits. She is available

Monday – Thursday from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

And Fridays until 3:30 pm. While drop-ins

are always welcome, to make sure your

wait time is minimal, it is best to set up an

appointment with Earlene at 412-795-

2330 x4703.

Resources at Plum Community Center: Neighborhood Legal Services

Second Monday of the month the NLS

comes from 11 am-12 pm to help with

some legal issues. Appointments are

needed call Earlene at 412-795-2330.

TURNING 65? See our APPRISE Insurance specialists to

help you make your Medicare Choices.

OPT

If you have old OPT tickets or old ACCESS

tickets call 412-562-5385 and they will let you

know to mail them back for credit.

News You Can Use

Help for Your Home In Service to Seniors offer services including

Home Safety Inspections and Equipment

Installation. They can send a trained

volunteer to conduct a home safety

check, provide free smoke detectors,

nightlights, bath mats, and flashlights,

recommended safety modifications, such

as grab bar installations etc. All work is

performed free by a professional

contractor. Requirements is to be 60+ and

live in Allegheny County. Income is not a

factor. Olderadults.fswp.org or 412-345-

7420

Still Time for Property Tax Rebate! Deadline has been extended to

December 31st, so make sure you apply—if

you need help, see Earlene and make sure

you get it done. 412-795-2330

Caregiver Support Trainings The Allegheny County Aging Service

Bureau is offering a series of helpful sessions

for caregivers. Topics include assisting with

personal care and positioning, and helping

your loved one move, healthy eating, and

caring for the caregiver, legal and

financial issues, and caring for a loved one

with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Reservations are required, so please call

Earlene @ 412-795-2330 x4703 for more

information.

GET ALERTS FOR CENTER WEATHER CLOSINGS Go to KDKA’s website and then put in your

cell phone number and “Plum Senior

Center” and if we’re closed, KDKA will text

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Lunches at the Plum Center Special lunch of the day available to anyone

60+ from 11:30 am-12:15 pm. $3 suggested

donation. Call 412-795-2330 by 12 pm the

business day before to reserve your lunch.

CAFÉ PLUM For those under 60 or those who would like to

eat something different, our Café cooks up

yummy food Tuesday-Friday 11-2 pm.

Monthly Birthday Party Our birthday lunches are held on the 3rd

Wednesday of each month. People 60+ that

plan on eating the special meal of the day

should call 412-795-2330 before noon the day

prior to reserve their lunch. Thanks to Holiday

Park Shop ‘n Save who donates the birthday

cakes & Flowers in the Attic who provide

carnations!

Home Delivered Meals

Have a meal delivered to your home!

More than just delivering meals—we stop in

and check on you to make sure you are ok!

PCC is a proud partner of

You can even get the meal delivered for just a

week or two if you are recuperating from a

hospital stay or illness. The only requirements

are: you must be age 60 or above, live in

Plum, and need assistance. Call 412-795-2330

for Toni Franco.

For your

convenience

we now accept

credit cards!

Café Plum Menu LUNCH: Monday-Friday 11 am–2 pm

SANDWICHES: Chicken Salad, Fish,

Crispy or Grilled Chicken,

Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Grilled

cheese.

FRESH SALADS: Garden salads, Grilled

or crispy chicken salads or Steak

salad.

HOAGIES: Philly cheese steak or

Crispy Chicken, fish

OTHER DELICIOUS ITEMS: Crispy

Chicken Strip Basket W/Fries

SIDES: French Fries, Onion Rings, Sweet

Potato Fries & ice cream treats!

BREAKFAST Enjoy breakfast anytime from 11 am-2 pm!

2 Eggs, Bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast,

coffee or those with a sweet tooth:

pancakes or French Toast is only $5!

Drinks & more also available.

For faster service, please call ahead @ 412-795-2330

For our complete menu, check out our website:

www.PlumSeniorCenter.org

Nutrition Services NUTRITION SERVICES




EVERY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY

9:15 low-impact aerobics


11:30 daily lunch

12:30 pm bingo

11:30 daily lunch

12:30 pm dominos

12:45 pm poker & 500

9:00 crafts

9:15 Silversneakers cardio


11:30 Rest & Relaxation Yoga

11:30 daily lunch

12:30 band

12:45 euchre

6:30 tai chi evening

9:30 beginning line dancing

10:00 line dancing

12:30 bingo

9:15 low impact aerobics


11:30 Silversneakers yoga

12:30 game day

9/1/14 CLOSED FOR THE

HOLIDAY

9/2/14

Creole Chicken

Leaf Spinach Whole

Wheat Bread Brown Rice

Pineapple Tidbits

Chocolate Chip Cookies

9/3/14

Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy

Whipped Potatoes Wax

Beans Whole Wheat Bread

Nectarine

9/4/14

Turkey & Provolone Cheese

Sandwich Pasta Primavera

Marinated Cucumbers

Honey Wheat Bread

Cantaloupe Cuts

9/5/14

Pork with Gravy Lemon

Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes

Rye Bread Cherry Gelatin

9/8/14

Baked Round Steak

with Gravy Mixed

Vegetables Glazed Yams

Honey Wheat Bread

Fruit Cocktail

9/9/14

Italian Seasoned Chicken

Fresh Spinach Salad

Macaroni Salad Dinner

Roll Red Delicious Apple

9/10/14

Baked Cod with Paprika

White Bean Salsa

Italian Green Beans

Honey Wheat Bread

Sliced Peaches

9/11/14

Cold Roast Beef Sandwich

with Swiss Cheese Coleslaw

with a Twist Beet Slices &

Chives Rye Bread Apricot

Halves Oatmeal-Raisin

9/12/14

Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs

with Teriyaki Sauce

Whipped Potatoes Broccoli

Florets Whole Wheat Bread

Fudge Brownie

9/15/14

Swiss Steak with Gravy

Whipped Potatoes Carrot

Coins Rye Bread Fresh Plum

9/16/14

Turkey Sandwich Shell

Salad Sweet & Sour

Cucumbers Whole Wheat

Bun Orange

Graham Crackers

9/17/14

Bow Ties with Meat Sauce

Green & Wax Beans

Tossed Salad

Italian Bread

Watermelon Cubes

9/18/14

Chicken Breast

Potato Salad

White Corn & Pea

Salad Multi-Grain Bread

Red Delicious Apple

9/19/14

Pork Loin with Apple

Glaze Vegetable Medley

Whole Wheat Bread

Brown Rice

Sliced Peaches

9/22/14

Turkey with Gravy

Scalloped Potatoes Stewed

Tomatoes & Zucchini

Rye Bread Nectarine

Chocolate Chip Cookies

9/23/14

Chef’s Salad Bowl

Corn & Black Bean

Salad

Dinner Rolls

Watermelon Cuts

9/24/14

Stuffed Cabbage Garlic

Whipped Potatoes

Carrot Slices

Whole Wheat Bread

Mandarin Oranges

9/25/14

Baked Cod with Lemon

Wedge Cheese Tortellini

with Marinara Sauce Italian

Green Beans Honey Wheat

Bread Banana

9/26/14

Tuna Salad Potato Salad

Chilled Vegetable

Salad Whole Wheat Bun

Orange

9/29/14

Pepper Steak with Gravy

Garlic Whipped Potatoes

Multi-Grain Bread

Fruit Cocktail

9/30/14

Chicken Breast with Gravy

Broccoli Florets Honey

Wheat Bread Brown Rice

Pilaf Sliced Pears

Special lunch of the day

available to 60+ from 11:30

am-12:15 pm. Call 412-795-

2330 by 12 pm the business

day before to reserve your

lunch.

A donation of only $3

a day helps offset the

cost of supplies used

to serve the meal!

SPECIAL OF THE DAY! SEPTEMBER

COUNTY LUNCH MENU



SEPTEMBER CLOSED SEPTEMBER 1st for LABOR DAY

Sept 3rd Evening Tai Chi is back! Summer

vacation is over, now it is time to get back to

Tai Chi Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm : )

Quarterly member meet & greet September

26th 12-2 pm

Come and enjoy lunch and yummy desserts

and get to know members that you may not

know because you come to the center on

different days! Free but please RSVP by

September 24th to [email protected]

or 412-795-2330 so we can have enough for

everybody.

Fall Bingo September 27th Fundraiser for

PCC! Early birds, regular games, specials,

Chinese Auction, door prizes, raffles and

$500 jackpot! $25 tickets. Buy early & get

free dauber!

OCTOBER

10th – 13th NYC TRIP! Take pics for us! 15th – OPEN HOUSE! Come see what PCC has

to offer! We will have live performances of

music, poets, tai chi, as well as info about

OYHS, refreshments, and a presentation

“What to do with an empty nest?” Topics discussed to include: Downsizing - selling the

family home, Moving - what do you do, Senior

Living Communities, What to do with a house, after

the death of a loved one? by Laurie Rhoades,

Realtor, RE/MAX Select Realty

CRAFT SHOW One day only Saturday October

25th 10-3 pm

Come out and buy some beautiful hand-

made crafts. They make great gifts!

Space is still available if you would like to

rent a table to sell your craft items. For an

application call Judy @ 724-327-1952

NOVEMBER Quarterly Volunteer Training: Kitchen,

HDM, Greeters, Money Counters

CLOSED 27th & 28th for THANKSGIVING

Happy Holiday!

DECEMBER 2nd - Giving Tuesday

Sugar Plum Days

Quarterly meet & greet-date to be

announced

CLOSED DECEMBER 25th & 26th for CHRISTMAS

Happy Holidays!

Updated last 8.26.14 @ 10 am

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Plum Community Center Newsletter - September 2014