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You're Never Too Old to Play!
In honor of "Older Americans Month," special events for seniors will be held throughout Allegheny County.
May is “Older Americans Month” in Allegheny County, and six special events to celebrate and show appreciation for older adults in our community will be held throughout the area—the first is in Brookline!
“Older Americans Month was first proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, and we are proud to continue the tradition of acknowledging and honoring the contributions of older adults in Allegheny County,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. “The theme for Older Americans Month 2012 is ‘Never Too Old to Play,’ and we have a number of fun and engaging events planned for our older residents.”
The following events are free and open to all older adults:
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Salute to the Oldies—Sunday, May 6, from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Musical entertainment featuring Cher, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra impersonators
- Location: Brookline Senior Center, 1900 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh
- Sponsoring Agency: Seton Center Inc.
- Event Contact: Julie Jedlick, 412-344-4777
Picnic at the Lodge—Wednesday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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- Healthy aging expo, demonstrations, information booths, presentations
- Location: Forest Hills/Westinghouse Lodge, 799 Barclay Avenue, Forest Hills
- Sponsoring Agency: Eastern Area Adult Services
- Events Contact: Donna McLaughlin, 412-829-9250
Senior Games Hot Dog Roast—Friday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Senior games and activities and hot dog roast
- Schenley Park Skating Rink, Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh
- Sponsoring Agency: Citiparks
- Event Contact: Ray Fisher, 412-422-6405
Spring Fling—Saturday, May 19, from 7 to 11 p.m.
- Dinner dance with entertainment
- Location: Hill House Association Auditorium, 1835 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh
- Sponsoring Agency: Hill House Association Senior Services
- Event Contact: Dawn Owens, 412-392-4492
Playing in the Park—Thursday, May 24, fro 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Picnic with fun, food, entertainment and prizes
- Location: Renzie Park Blue Pavilion, McKeesport
- Sponsoring Agency: LifeSpan Inc.
- Event Contact: Kim Rollinson, 412-464-1300
Senior Day at Highland Park—Wednesday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Senior community day and old-fashioned picnic
- Location: Highland Park Rhododendron Pavilion, Pittsburgh
- Sponsoring Agency: Lemington Community Services
- Event Contact: Grace Kizzie, 412-362-7301
In addition, many senior community centers through Allegheny County are holding special events in celebration of Older Americans Month. For information on these events, visit the Department of Human Services Senior Community Centers website at www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/seniorcenters.aspx.
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