NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 401 NEW KENSINGTON PA 15068 the Center insider THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE AVONMORE, EAST VANDERGRIFT, AND NEW KENSINGTON CENTERS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS OCTOBER 2018 Bonnie Dudek, Director Avonmore Center (page 10) 458 Railroad Ave. - P O Box 153 Avonmore, PA 15618 (724) 697-4014 Karen Stonebraker, Manager East Vandergrift Center (page 12) 400 McKinley Ave. - P O Box 446 East Vandergrift, PA 15629 (724) 568-2692 Dominica Wilson, Manager New Kensington Center (page 14) 1039 Third Ave. New Kensington, PA 15068 (724) 335-8597 Tara Kazmer, Manager Promoting health and wellness in active adults. IN THIS ISSUE Weekly Calendar HEALTH & WELNESS Lunch Menu Center Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30-4:00 Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays No d Center Closures Center Closings Closings for any reason will be announced on WTAE. Please watch for the center name (Avonmore, East Vandergrift, or New Kensington). Closing announcements will scroll across the bottom of your TV screen. You can also find closings at www.wtae.com.
WEEKLY CALENDAR - ALL CENTERS NEW KENSINGTON CENTER AVONMORE EAST VANDERGRIFT NEW KENSINGTON MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 12:30 Puzzle/ 1:00 Crafts 12:30 Scat 12:30 Mah- Jongg 9:00 Crafts 9:30-11:30 1:00 Bible Discussion 9:30 Puzzle/ 12:30 Penny Bingo 2:30 Snack 9:00 Scat 12:30-3:30 Cards (500) 9:00 Crafts 10:30-12:30 12:30 Public Bingo 11:00 Speaker (if available) 12:30 Puzzle/ 9:00 Scat 1:00 Bingo 9:30-11:30 Center Membership: Open to person s age 50+. $24.00 for a full 12 months. 12:30 Puzzle/ 9:00 Scat 12:30 MahJongg 9:30-12:00 12:30-2:30 Crochet Class 1:30 Silver Chords 9:30 Puzzle/ 12:30 25-Cent Bingo 2:30 Snack 9:00 Scat 9:30-11:30 12:30-3:00 Cards (500) JOIN US FOR LUNCH, WIN A PRIZE!!!!! For our luncheon guests age 60 and older. Order your meal in advance and come in to enjoy lunch on any day in October to be entered into a FREE raffle for a neat prize on display at the center. This fun way to enhance your dining experience is being offered to encourage you to take advantage of a healthy, balanced meal and enjoy the company of others. The more you Dine, the more chances you have of winning!! MORE CHANCES TO WIN: Order lunch for a friend and bring them to dine with you. Each of you will receive 2 chances on that day to win the October prize! August 2018 Winner: Marsha Bianco SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER October 2- American Senior Benefits October 5- Hoagie money due October 5- Gateway Health October 9- Flu shots October 15- Hoagie delivery October 16- Alle-Kiski Health Foundation October 27- Pizza Party Bingo October 30- Senior Health 1 October 31- Halloween Gathering/ Birthday Luncheon Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Member Larry Rowe has offered to meet with those who could benefit by training on the use of technology. If you are interested in learning the basics of technology, or interested in volunteering with Mr. Rowe please come to the center and ask for Tara. Birthday Luncheon: October 31 @ 12:00 Celebrate your October birthday while enjoying lunch and a gift for members who sign up by October 24 th. Not your birthday month? Sign up for lunch and help celebrate anyway! As always, the Cake & Ice Cream will be provided and served. Help us Stock the Pantry!! Many of you have asked us to let you know when we are in need of coffee, creamer and other coffee serving supplies. We are grateful for all of your donations to our cause of serving a great cup of coffee here at the center. The need at this time is for regular coffee, sugar and sweet & low sweetener. Wednesday October 31 st please come to the center dressed in your favorite Halloween costume or outfit and enjoy some treats and crafts. If you are interested in a lunch that day please sign up by October 24 th. 2 WEEKLY CALENDAR - ALL CENTERS NEW KENSINGTON CENTER 15
NEW KENSINGTON CENTER HEALTH & WELLNESS - ALL CENTERS Hoagie Sale Don t forget to order your hoagie by Friday, October 5 th and they will be ready for pick up on October 15 th after 1:00 pm! American Senior Benefits October 2 @ 10:00pm Denise Kintigh, Retirement Specialist from American Senior Benefit will return to our Center to help with choosing the right Medicare Plan for you! As a Retirement Specialist, Denise wants to make sure that you are getting the benefits that you deserve and are entitled to. Gateway Health- October 5 @ 10am-12pm Ron Moore from Gateway Health Plan will visit our Center and have a table set up for anyone who has question regarding copay or prescription costs. He will also be able to talk to you or see if you qualify for help. Bring all your Medicare questions. Flu Shots - October 9 @ 9am-1pm Lisa, Pharmacy Manager at Kmart Pharmacy Will be at the Center giving Flu Shots. Flu shot participants must bring the following: Medicare Card, Supplement Card (ex. UPMC For Life), Access Medical Card, and Photo ID. Alle-Kiski Health Foundation - October 16 @ 10:30am Sue, Register Nurse from the Alle-Kiski Health Foundation will return back to the center to discuss Medications and Immunizations. Sue will talk about medication safely and how to dispose unused medications and also the types of immunizations and when to get them. The Alle-Kiski Health Foundation is an independent charitable organization. Pizza Party Bingo October 27 @ 2:00pm Open to the public. Please join us for some Pizza and Play Bingo. Sign up at the New Kensington Center. The doors will open at 1:00 PM. Price is $20.00 for complete bingo package and pizza. Senior Health 1 October 30 @ 10:30 am Jeffrey Albert from Senior Health 1 will be at our center to answer any questions pertaining to new changes taking place for Medicare recipients, answering any questions on the changes that will affect many that are insured either through UPMC or Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare advantage plans as to how their split may affect you and the options you have. Please bring new updated PACE applications and he will also see if you are eligible. If you have any questions in general that pertain to your existing plan he should be able to answer them, and can explain any new changes in benefits or prices. AVONMORE EAST VANDERGRIFT NEW KENSINGTON Tuesday - Senior Yoga (9:00), Evening Walk (6:00) Thursday - Blood Pressure Screenings (12:00) Coloring every day at 10:00 Monday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (9:30), Indoor Walking (10:15), Line Dancing (11:00) Tuesday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (9:30), YMCA Exercise (10:15) Wednesday - Yoga (10:00) Thursday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (9:30), Indoor Walking (10:00) Friday - Indoor Walking (10:00) Coloring every day at 10:30 Monday - Yoga (10:00), Color & Conversation (10:00-12:00), Indoor Walking (1:00), Tai Ji Quan: MBB (1:00) Tuesday - Brain Games (10:00), MahJongg (12:00) Wednesday - Nutrition Education (10:30), Indoor Walking (1:00), Tai Ji Quan: MBB (1:00) Thursday - Tai Ji Quan: MBB (10:00), Advanced Line Dancing (12:30) Friday - Blood Pressure Readings (9:00-11:00), Indoor Walking available all day 14 NEW KENSINGTON CENTER HEALTH & WELLNESS - ALL CENTERS 3
NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS Advisory Council Meetings Avonmore: Thursday, October 18 @ 12:30 p.m. East Vandergrift: Thursday, October 25 @ 8:30 a.m. New Kensington: Monday, October 8 @ 1:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, October 23 @ 12:00 p.m. in Avonmore BINGO Avonmore: Penny Bingo, Tuesdays @ 12:30 25 Cent Bingo, Fridays @ 12:30 Evening Bingo, October 15 @ 6:30 p.m. East Vandergrift: Public Bingo, Wednesdays @ 1:00 Payouts are $10 for regular games, $15 for specials New Kensington: Public Bingo, Tuesdays @ 12:30 Payouts are $10 for regular games, $15 for specials COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS Computer classes will be scheduled at the request of the individual Centers. Why is my mailing label yellow? If the mailing label on your newsletter is highlighted, please renew your membership by October 31 in order to continue receiving your newsletter at home. 4 NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER BINGO Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. 18 Regular games 5 Specials games 2 Jackpots 1 Quickie AT A GREAT PRICE!!!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Now paying $10.00 payout on regular games and $15.00 for every third game. October Birthdays Special Bingos and Events THERE WILL BE NO BEL AIR BINGO UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. October 11th - Picnic bingo at 1:00 p.m. (Quarter, Dime & Nickel) October 17th - Leslie & Jillian at 11:00 a.m. from Joe Petrarca s office will give information out on things for seniors October 23rd - Jeff Albert at 11:00 a.m. Important Information on CHANGES to PACE and Medicare SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER Oct 1st Hoagie Orders Due Oct 4th Spaghetti Dinner @ 5 Oct 10th Hoagie Pick Up Oct 11th Craft @ 11 Bingo @ 1 Oct 12th Cards @ 12:45 Oct 17th Speaker @ 11 Oct 18th Casino @ 9 Oct 22nd Birthday Lunch @ 12 Oct 23rd Speaker @ 11 Oct 25th Advisory Meeting @ 8:30 Painting @ 10:30 Oct 26th Evening Cards @ 2 Nov 1st After Halloween Party @ 10 Patty Andring Mary Beck Laura Carnahan Carla Chruscik Marge Deiseroth Iris Kiebler Dianne LeSueur David Majercik Patty Posney Anyone who has an October birthday and comes to the birthday celebration lunch gets a cupcake on us. Please call the center to make your reservation by Wednesday of the previous week. BIKING Our biking group meets at the Roaring Run Trail parking lot on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Please check the web page at akvaac.org/ev.htm for last minute changes and go/no go decisions. If you have any questions, please call the center at 724-5682692, and someone will get back to you. EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER 13
EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER Painting Class Painting with be October 25th at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up no later than October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. so that we may have all supplies needed for that day. There is a $2.00 fee for member and a $5.00 fee for non-members so that we may get the supplies needed to keep the class going. Crafts with Sandy Rollinger Thursday October 11th at 11:00 a.m. Crafts with Sandy Rollinger. Please sign up no later than Monday, October 8th. CARDS... CARDS... CARDS Tuesdays - 500 Bid @ 12:45 Friday, October 12-500 Bid afternoon card party @ 12:45 p.m. Please bring some friends and enjoy the fun. Friday evening 500 Card Party @ 2:00 p.m. October 26 **NEW TIME**. Crocheting with Lanna Crocheting with Lanna at 9:30 a.m. on every Friday until further notice. Come on down and have a crocheting social! UPCOMING EVENTS and SPECIALS October 4th - MEMBERS SPAGHETTI DINNER @ 5 pm November 15th - Day Trip to Phipps Conservatory East Vandergrift is now starting a GOAL PLAN for lunches served! Our goal for lunches served in October will be 300. Everyone that participates in the lunch program in the month of October will be eligible to come to our FREE make your own Sundae Bar as a thank you for helping us reach our goal. We are planning on doing this monthly with a new goal every month. This event will be on the 1st Thursday in November after lunch and will be followed by a picnic bingo. We are encouraging everyone to sign up for lunch and the Sundae Bar is a great reward! Please call the Center today and sign up for a lunch! MEMBERS SPAGHETTI DINNER It is beginning to be that time of the year again for our annual Members Spaghetti Dinner. Call into the Center and sign up today! Spots are limited to 72 people and it fills up fast. After all members that wish to come have signed up for this event if there is room you may bring a guest for $5.00. Our volunteers here at the center really work hard all day to make sure that this event goes nice and smooth. So, Sign up today & don't delay! Satellite Luncheon Dates: October 3: Arnold Towers NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS October 4: Cloverleaf Estates (Delmont) October 8: Export (Italian American Club) October 9: McMurty Towers (Vandergrift) October 11: Lower Burrell Manor October 15: Murrysville Village of Clover Ridge October 16: Slickville Civic Organization October 17: Allegheny Township Community Building As a reminder, the meal ordering guidelines and meal donation procedures are the same at our satellite sites as they are at our 3 main centers. All meals are served at 12:00 PM. Stop by one of the above locations on the date listed and meet our Outreach Supervisor, Mary Steere. She will show you were the meal reservation sheets are located thru out the month so she can have your meal ready for you the following month. State Senior Assistance Programs October 31 @ 11:00 a.m. State Representative Joe Petrarca s office staff will be at the Avonmore Center to discuss programs and discounts the state offers to seniors. Free Notary PennDot Discounts Energy Assistance Everyone is welcome. 12 EAST VANDERGRIFT CENTER NEWS FOR ALL CENTERS 5
DIRECTOR S CORNER October 2018 By Bonnie Dudek Fire Prevention Week: October 7-13, 2018 Each year the National Fire Protection Association designates a week in October to raise awareness on fire prevention. According to the association vice president of Outreach and Advocacy, people take safety for granted and are not aware of the risk of fire. At our New Kensington center, we are fortunate to have Jeff Stiffey, Accountability Officer for the Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Department to help give our participants tips on fire safety at home and while out in the community. While discussing fire safety with Jeff, it came to our minds that our participants at our other centers and satellites could benefit from his knowledge as well. The following tips are being offered by Jeff Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas Test your smoke alarms every month. If they are battery operated, change the batteries annually Talk with family members about a fire escape plan and practice it twice a year If a fire does occur, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 911 In addition, the NFPA recommends we pay attention to our surroundings while away from home by looking for available exits and taking the sound of an alarm seriously if we should hear one. This year s NSPA fire prevention theme Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware fire can happen anywhere reminds us that fires can and still do happen at home, as well as other locations. For more information from our volunteer resource, please stop by the New Kensington center and visit with Jeff. He would be more than happy to share his fire prevention knowledge with you! In addition, please check the New Kensington Section of this newsletter for information on a proposal made by center Volunteer Larry Rowe for developing a technology class at the center. More information about Larry s proposal will be forth coming as the plan is developed. AVONMORE CENTER The Annual RSVP Used Coat/New Sock Drive will be going on during the months of October and November. Please drop your donations off at the Senior Center between the hours of 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your generosity. Card Sharks We play every Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. Call or stop in at the Center for the time and place. Everyone is welcome! Please join us and have some fun. Future Events Bakeless Bake Sale (October/November) Annual RSVP Used Coat/New Sock Drive (October/November) Hunter s Breakfast (November 26) Pizza Party Bingo (December 1) Chinese Auction (December 17-31) New Year s Eve Party (December 31) Please look for other events in the upcoming newsletters and stop in the Center for the details and sign ups. We appreciate all of your support. SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER October 3rd @ 11:15 a.m. Senior Helpers Presentation/Speaker October 5th@ 9:30 a.m. Flu Shot Clinic October 15th @ 11:15 a.m. Retirement Seminar Presentation/Speaker October 15th @ 6:30 p.m. Monthly Evening Bingo October 18th @ 12:30 p.m. Advisory Meeting October 20th @ 11:00 a.m. Chili Cook Off & Amigo Bingo October 23rd @ 12:00 p.m. - Annual Board of Director s Meeting hosted by Avonmore October 24th @ 10:00 a.m. Book Club October 26th @ 11:30 a.m. - Birthday Luncheon October 31st @ 12:30 p.m. Halloween Bingo/Party October Birthdays Eugene Appleby Walter (Bob) Bowman Marie Christy Karen Cypher Jim Davison Jennifer Frain Louise Johnson Jackie Lentz Minnie McKay Margaret Pistininzi Patricia (Carol) Shoupe Ruth Smith Karen Stonebraker Frank Tandaric Mary Lou Waynar Birthday Luncheon is Oct 26 sign up by Oct 17 6 DIRECTOR S CORNER AVONMORE CENTER 11
AVONMORE CENTER Senior Center Membership It is time to renew your membership dues for 2018! Please support the Center with your dues and attendance. Reminder labels have been added. Thank you for your support. Monthly Evening Bingo Monthly Evening Bingo is scheduled for October 15 at 6:30 p.m. It will be a Special bingo this month with extra games and prizes! Evening Walk With Arleen Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. The Avonmore Free Public Library Book Club The Avonmore Free Public Library Book Club will be meeting at the Senior Center on October 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Call the Senior Center @ 724-697-4014 for details. The SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Program continues in October. We will be meeting three (3) days a week through the end of November. The usual days will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday for one hour. Since, occasionally there is a conflict, please call the Senior Center to check the date and time. Flu Shot Clinic October 5 th from 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Bakeless Bake Sale Please send in or drop off your donation for our Annual Bakeless Bake Sale during the months of October and November. An envelope is enclosed in your newsletter. Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you. The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Guardian Unit Secret Santa Gifts Please help one of your lonely neighbors celebrate the season by providing a gift this holiday. Visit your Center in October and November to see the list and pick the gift you would like to provide. If you would like additional details about the program, you can call the Center @ 724-697-4014 and talk to Karen. You may also make a monetary donation towards the purchase of a gift. Thank you. Halloween Party/Bingo Come in for lunch on October 31 (sign up by October 24) and join us for a Halloween Party and Bingo. You must attend lunch in order to play bingo. October Monthly Raffle Every time you come in for lunch in October, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 VISA gift card. Drawing will be held on October 31. BULLETIN BOARD EAST VANDERGRIFT CASINO TRIP to Meadows Casino When: Thursday, October 18th Cost: $25.00 You will get $20.00 in slot play & $5.00 off your meal Departure Time: 9:00 a.m. Est. Return Time: 5:00 p.m. We will depart from the parking lot between the Vandergrift Fire Hall and St. Gertrude Church promptly at 9:00 a.m. please be there by 8:45 a.m. so that the bus may leave on time. All monies for trip are due when signing up. Your name will not go on the list unless you pay at that time. Date: December 1 Doors Open at 4:30 p.m. Pizza at 5:30 p.m. Bingo Starts at 6:30 p.m. AVONMORE Pizza Party Bingo $20 for 6 cards of all games except Jackpot (3-card), pizza, salad, beverage, snacks, door prizes. We ll also have a 50/50 raffle, instant tickets and additional door prizes (tickets $1). Additional cards are $5.00 and extra Jackpots are $2.00. Minimum payout is $10 for regular and $20 for specials. Payouts will increase based on the number of players present. If you pre-register you will receive 1 (3-card) Jackpot free. Registration deadline is November 29th.. 10 AVONMORE CENTER BULLETIN BOARD 77
October MENU Additional Meal Information Please order your Regular lunch program meal by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday of the preceding week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Birthday Celebrations 1. Turkey, Bacon, Cheese Club Jr, Broccoli Soup, Sandwich Roll, Applesauce 2. Roast Beef BBQ, Tater Tots, Carrots, Multi-Grain Bun, Plum 3. Chicken Primavera, Tossed Salad w/cucum- Egg, Garlic Bread- bers & Hardboiled stick, Penne, Pears 4. Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Vegetable Medley, White Bread, Rice Pilaf, Cantaloupe 5. Pork Roast, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Dinner Roll, German Chocolate Cake October Meal Donations Age 60+ Lunch : $2.00 8. Meatball Sandwich, Mixed Green Salad, Peas & Carrots, Semi-Hard Bun, Sugar Cookie 9. Chicken Waldorf w/ Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato & Cucumber, Salad, Pickled Beets, Wheat Roll, Orange 10. Pizza w/ Pepperoni, Pep- & pers, Onions Mushrooms, Tossed Salad, Cantaloupe 11. Beef Stroganoff, Whipped Potatoes, Broccoli, 12-Grain Bread, Yellow Cake w/white Icing Tuscan Chicken w/ Sundried Tomatoes & Spinach, Carrots, Bread Stick, Penne, Pineapple New Kensington Birthday celebration Oct 31 Sign up by Oct 24 Age 50-59 Lunch: $3.33 15. Pork Roast w/ Gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Capri Blend Vegetables 9-Grain Bread, Applesauce 16. Salisbury Steak w/gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Cake 17. Potatoo Crusted Pollock, Macaroni & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, White Bread, Orange 18. Chicken Filet, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, White Bun, Apple 19. Roast Beef & Cheese Sandwich, Cauliflower Soup, Pickled Beets, Rye Bread, Peaches Avonmore Birthday celebration Oct 26 Sign up by Oct 17 Daily Regular Lunch includes a bread selection and your choice of 2%, chocolate, skim or buttermilk 22. Stuffed Pepper, Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, White Bread, Sugar Cookies 23. Beef Ribbette w/sauce, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Multi-Grain Bun, Pineapple Tidbits 24. Baked Chicken Breast, Baked Sweet Potato, Spin- Bun, ach, Wheat Vanilla Pudding 25. Pizza w/ Pepperoni, Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms, Mixed Green Salad, Fresh Apple 26. Beef Stew, Mixed Green Salad, Brown Rice, Pumpkin Crumble East Vandergrift Birthday celebration Oct 22 Sign up by Oct 17 29. Pork Carnita Taco, Corn, Sweet & Sour Coleslaw, Rice w/chives, Mellon 30. Chili Con Carne w/turkey, Mixed Green Salad, Wheat Bread, Brown Rice, Brownie 31. Turkey Salad, Vegetarian Vegetable Soup, 7-Grain Bread, Pineapple & Mandarinn Oranges 1. Ziti w/meatballs, Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Sugar Cookie 2. Teriyaki Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Diced Carrots, Wheat Bread, Fresh Apple