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A Helping Hand Aging in Place with Support from UPMC Senior Communities Life Enhancement Services

Community Connections

Spring/Summer 2016

Letter from the President Deborah Brodine

Dear Friends: The spring issue of Community Connections is full of wonderful stories about the residents of UPMC Senior Communities. From past Santa visits to music therapy, these stories bring to life the experiences that we are fortunate to share with over 3,000 seniors with whom we are engaged throughout the year. The UPMC Senior Communities Life Enhancement Services program, recently added to the array of services offered, is growing; over 100 seniors currently receive extra support with a variety of daily living needs. The addition of this program has enabled many of our seniors to continue aging-in-place. Read more about expansion plans for Life Enhancement Services, including new locations in 2016. Another exciting program recently introduced at UPMC Senior Communities gathered more than 200 future doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and physical therapists from the University of Pittsburgh who boarded buses last fall to meet nearly 250 residents of UPMC Senior Communities and learn more about their health and quality of life. Our seniors enjoyed working with the clinicians-in-training; they participated in surveys and screenings in order to provide a valuable educational experience before these students graduate and begin their own journeys in the medical profession.

Finally, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Bondi as the new President of UPMC Senior Communities. Mark has been the President of Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community in Cranberry Township, one of the UPMC Senior Communities campuses, for 15 years. Mark brings an entire career of related work, and I am delighted to welcome Mark to his new position. Mark will continue the communications with you moving forward. He has visited every UPMC Senior Community and is quickly getting to know our residents and families. “I am really excited about this new opportunity. Since I have been part of UPMC Senior Communities through Sherwood Oaks for many years, I feel right at home. I am looking forward to working with all our residents and their families over the next several years,” said Mark. Thank you for taking the time to read about these stories and much more in this edition of Community Connections. We remain grateful to the many seniors and their families who have chosen us for their care. Additionally, to the many donors that provide support monetarily or as volunteers, we appreciate your continued generosity and look forward to furthering our relationship during 2016. With warm regards,

Deborah Brodine President, UPMC Community Provider Services

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Benevolent Care Calendar Reunites Family

A Gift to Support the Healing Power of Music

Giving Takes Many Forms

A Helping Hand: Aging in Place with Support from Life Enhancement Services

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Honor Someone Special with a Donation to the Benevolent Care Fund A limited supply of 2016 UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Calendars are still available. Orders for 2017 calendars are being taken now. For more information, call 412-864-3524. Grace Sowash posing for a photo as The Flying Nun for the 2016 Benevolent Care calendar Honoring a loved one through a charitable gift is an especially meaningful way of paying tribute to someone special. When you would like to express condolences or congratulations, you may wish to consider a tribute gift to UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund. Gifts may commemorate a special occasion, such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or retirements. You can also express your sympathy and respect for a loved one when you give a memorial gift in remembrance. The family of the late Grace Sowash recently asked that gifts be made to the Benevolent Care Fund in memory

of their dear Aunt Grace. “Aunt Grace loved living at Beatty Pointe Village and we could not think of a more fitting way to honor her than to give back to the Benevolent Care Fund,” says her niece Virginia Ackerman. Grace was a fun, loving person and found great joy in participating in many of the activities at Beatty Pointe Village. One of the most memorable experiences was her photo shoot as The Flying Nun for the 2016 Benevolent Care calendar. Grace’s photo appears in the month of May. “Aunt Grace was very proud of her claim to fame and we couldn’t be more pleased to help a wonderful cause.”

All proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Fund, a fund dedicated to serving seniors who have outlived their financial resources.

To pay tribute to your loved one, please return the enclosed envelope with your contribution or contact Debra Panei, Director of Development, at [email protected] or phone 412-864-3524. Notification of your gifts will be sent to the person or family that you are honoring or memorializing.

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Benevolent Care Calendar Reunites Family The 2016 Benevolent Care Calendar was the most successful to date, and the making of the calendar created memorable and positive experiences for participating residents across UPMC Senior Communities. These are the goals entering into the calendar project every year, and meeting them is a testament to cooperation and enthusiasm. But the 2016 edition had another very special outcome, one that none involved in the production could have predicted. The theme for the 2016 calendar, “The Stars Among Us,” called for residents to dress as iconic characters from movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Gone with the Wind, Rocky and Some Like It Hot. Tony Iole, a resident at Lighthouse Pointe in O’Hara Township, did a star turn as Rocky Balboa and even went on the road in costume with Senior Communities staff to support sales. Tony, who had been a salesman in his professional life, autographed calendars as “Tony Balboa, Rocky’s brother,” and posed for commemorative photos with customers. Tony’s excitement for the calendar project never waned, which is why it was such a wonderful surprise when in flipping through his own copy, he came across a picture of someone he immediately recognized as a long-

Tony Iole

Orlando Iannotti

Dynamic Duos: Learning Together Residents at UPMC Senior Communities teamed up with tomorrow’s health care professionals for an impactful learning experience. More than 200 future doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and physical therapists from the University of Pittsburgh boarded buses last fall to meet nearly 300 residents of UPMC Senior Communities and learn more about their health and quality of life.

lost relative. Even though he was dressed as James Bond, it was unmistakably Tony’s cousin, Orlando Iannotti, a resident at Seneca Manor in Verona whom Tony had not seen for more than 30 years. Tony sought Orlando out and learned that he had just turned 99 years old. He went to work immediately, creating and circulating invitations with Orlando pictured as James Bond in celebration of his induction into the family “Hall of Fame.” With help from Seneca staff, a luncheon was organized in Orlando’s honor. “The response from family members was amazing,” Tony reports. Extended family “came from great distances, waving their invitations, so happy to see Orlando, whom they

hadn’t seen in years, sitting at the head of the table with a big smile on his face.” When the celebration concluded and all had said their good-byes, a nurse returned the beaming Orlando to his room. The next day, Tony was informed that Orlando had died peacefully in his sleep, still smiling. The 2017 Benevolent Care Calendar, “History with a Twist,” is in production now. Proceeds from the sale of the calendar benefit residents in UPMC Senior Communities who have exhausted their resources. Contact Debra Panei, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 412-864-3524, to pre-order your copies.

It was all part of hands-on health assessment fairs involving students from four of the University’s renowned Schools of the Health Sciences: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The project was led by Rollin Wright, MD, director of the geriatric track in the internal medicine residency program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. “Every internal medicine resident at the University of Pittsburgh is required to complete a geriatrics rotation,” explains Dr. Wright, who has a passion for this population. “But other students don’t have that

requirement; many told us that they wanted to spend more time working with older patients.” Dr. Wright designed the assessment fairs as part of the School of Medicine’s Geriatrics Week programming and partnered with UPMC Senior Communities to give students from a variety of health professions “the best opportunity to apply the clinical exam skills that benefit older patients the most.” The fairs were held at seven UPMC Senior Communities independent living settings as well as an assisted living residence. “UPMC Senior Communities was an amazing partner in this effort,” says Dr. Wright. “Our students felt very welcome and appreciated. They could tell in real time that their work was actually making a difference in the lives of many they met.”

Approximately 30 residents at each site participated in the health fairs. “This was time well-spent!” said Corrine Clendening of Seneca Hills Village. “I was delighted by the caliber of these students. Their earnestness was exceeded only by their kindness to us seniors.” “Going in, I didn’t know what to expect,” said Daniel Hedayati, a third-year medical student. “The participants I worked with were all wonderful. Not only did I have a chance to practice some very valuable clinical skills, I also got to see a diversity of older adults in their own surroundings — something we don’t experience in the clinical setting.”

Residents could choose to participate in assessments offered in such

Students from the University of Pittsburgh’s Schools of Health Sciences participated in health assessment fairs at eight Senior Communities facilities

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areas as fall risk, osteoporosis risk, caregiver stress, frailty, medications, end-of-life wishes, cognitive function and memory, and depression.

Students assessed for conditions such as fall risk, frailty and caregiver stress

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A Gift to Support the Healing Power of Music Teaching science may have been Al Hutter’s vocation — but music was his life’s passion. His family is honoring his legacy today through a five-year gift supporting music-related programming for Memory Care residents and others residing at UPMC Canterbury Place. needed at home,” says daughter Beth Hutter, a hospice and home health nurse from eastern Pennsylvania. “After visiting a number of facilities, we felt that the Memory Care Unit at Canterbury Place would be the best fit for our Dad’s needs.” The family was especially impressed with the range of music programs offered at Canterbury Place by Donnie Scruggs, director of activities, and his staff. “That programming was so comforting to Dad. He could understand the music when nothing else seemed to make sense,” says Beth. The Hutter family A popular science teacher at Shaler High School for 35 years, Al Hutter touched the lives of thousands of students. But when classes ended, it was music that stirred his heart and soul. From Berlioz to Billie Holiday, Al embraced music of all genres. And, as a member of the Glenshaw Players theatre troupe, he was a charismatic performer whose singing would bring down the house in such roles as

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Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. He continued his theatrical performances into his retirement. “We were always a musical family,” says Al’s wife, Carol. “It was central to our lives and a love he instilled in our four daughters.” About four years ago, Al was diagnosed with advanced vascular dementia. “It wasn’t long before our Mom couldn’t provide the care he

Every day, Carol would drive from their home in the North Hills to visit Al in Lawrenceville. “There were wonderful music shows that everyone at Canterbury Place could enjoy,” she recalls. Recognizing Al’s profound connection with music, Donnie and music therapist Megan Zulauf quickly encouraged the family’s involvement. Carol would play the piano for Al, daughters Robin, Beth and Sheree would play selections from his favorite recordings for him during their visits, and daughter Erin even played the violin for her dad and other residents.

“We saw firsthand how deeply other residents and their families connected to the music, too,” says Carol. According to the Alzheimer’s Association of America, there’s good science behind music’s power, which notes, “there’s growing evidence that listening to music can help stimulate seemingly lost memories and even help maintain some cognitive functioning.” Giving to touch other lives While Al Hutter passed away just four months after arriving at Canterbury Place, there was no doubting the positive impact music had during his stay there. Working with UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund, his family has made a five-year gift to support music programming for all Canterbury Place residents.

Unlocking Memories with Drumming One of the music activities that will benefit from the Hutter family’s gift will be drumming, a popular offering at Canterbury Place. “The rhythmic percussion and chanting are very good for memory care, because it creates an incredible community experience,” says Donnie Scruggs, director of activities. “It gives residents a wonderful way to participate, interact, and come alive.” Leading Canterbury’s drumming program for the past three years is Beatrice Y. Mitchell — affectionately known as Sister Bea — who joins residents in a wide circle. Together, they beat drums and chant to traditional West African songs as well as to such familiar favorites as “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” “I’m always so thrilled that residents are happy to see me, remembering their experiences,” says Sister Bea. “The beats start slow and low — and then becomes faster. Soon you’ll see feet moving and eyes open wide.”

“Donnie and his staff understood how important music was to Dad and made sure to integrate it into our Dad’s care,” says Beth. “We wanted to do something to make a difference in the quality of life for other residents and their families in honor of our Dad.” “My own mom passed away recently from dementia and I saw the powerful connection she had with music, too,” says Donnie. “It’s so amazing to witness the transformation that occurs when residents hear music.” If you would like to honor the legacy of a family member who has received care at UPMC Senior Communities — or a care provider — contact Director of Development Debra Panei at 412-864-3524 or [email protected] for information on tax-deductible charitable opportunities.

Renovated patient rooms now available at all four locations

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2015 Celebrating Senior Champions The seventh annual Celebrating Senior Champions dinner and silent auction was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. Presented by UPMC Senior Services and the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh, this annual event celebrates individuals and groups who contribute significant time and energy to serving seniors throughout Western Pennsylvania. Three well-deserving Champions were celebrated for their efforts: Grand Champion Charles F. Reynolds, III, MD, UPMC Endowed Professor in Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Giving Takes Many Forms father’s eventual passing; he deemed the care givers “earth angels.”

Community Champion Maxwell King, President and CEO, on behalf of The Pittsburgh Foundation Caregiver Champion Brian Catale, Operation Veteran Benefits, a service of Brian Catale and Associates A heartfelt thank you goes out to the more than 450 individuals and businesses that donated their time and resources to the celebration. Proceeds totaled $210,000 and will support UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund, a fund which provides financial assistance and support services to eligible seniors residing within one of 19 UPMC Senior Living Communities.

Dr. Charles Reynolds, Brian Catale, and Maxwell King with Deborah Brodine, President, UPMC Community Provider Services

Volunteer Bruce Fanelli assists with distribution of donated gifts at Canterbury Place

Pittsburgh Pirates memorabilia from the silent auction

8th Annual

Creating a Better Life for Seniors Save the Date • Wednesday, October 26, 2016 • Omni William Penn Hotel Grand Champion Neil M. Resnick, MD

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Community Champion Dr. Jim Withers and Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net

Caregiver Champion Elaine H. Berkowitz, DMD

In his role as an engineer, Bruce Fanelli deals in precision. “It either fits or it needs to be molded to make it fit. The course of action is pretty black and white,” says Bruce of the work he’s been engaged in for more than 40 years. This past holiday season, however, Bruce introduced a splash of red when he donned a Santa Claus suit and visited several UPMC Senior Communities campuses to the delight of hundreds of residents and guests. Bruce has a long association with Senior Communities professionally and philanthropically, but a recent personal experience left him wanting to become involved in a different way. As his father was living out his life in a Florida skilled nursing residence last year, Bruce witnessed a generosity of spirit without expectation of return extended by the staff to his father and his family. That sense of caring left an imprint on him, as did his

In his grief, Bruce realized he had a choice to make. “I could have withdrawn, but it seemed service and giving to others was more of a healing option for me.” His 91-year-old Aunt Marie had already coerced him into appearing as Santa at her community’s holiday party. With the red suit purchased, he contacted Deborah Brodine, president of UPMC Senior Services, with whom he collaborated over the years professionally, and made himself available for additional guest appearances at Senior Communities campuses. One such appearance was at Canterbury Place in Lawrenceville in conjunction with an annual visit by staff from UPMC Health Plan. For the third consecutive year, Health Plan staff held a gift drive on behalf of Canterbury residents and filled a room with beautifully wrapped wishes fulfilled on the Friday before Christmas. Santa Bruce was the perfect ambassador for the distribution of gifts and accompanied Health Plan staff throughout the campus as packages were presented to residents. Having grown up in a multigenerational home in East Liberty, Bruce learned respect for the elderly at an early age, and it was wellapplied in this opportunity as he made his way from one community to the next. Some residents were apprehensive, some met him with outstretched arms, and some shed

grateful tears, as did Santa. One resident even tugged on Bruce’s beard and was certain she knew him from somewhere else; when she asked his name, without missing a beat Bruce replied, “You’ve known me your whole life— my name is Nicholas!” “What surprised me the most was the compassion of the residents who still have so much love to give, regardless of age or illness,” observed Bruce. “These experiences allow us to better understand their world and their personal histories, which are very different from what we may have witnessed in our lifetimes. Take every opportunity to grab hold of these precious encounters, lest the opportunities be lost.” For information about how to volunteer, donate or include the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund in your will, contact Debra Panei, Director of Development, at [email protected] or 412-864-3524.

A resident showing off her holiday manicure

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A Helping Hand

Aging in Place with Support from Life Enhancement Services What a difference a helping hand can make! Life Enhancement Services of UPMC Senior Communities provides care, assistance, companionship, and peace of mind for older residents who want to continue living independently — and it’s changing lives every day. Caring Assistance Margie Sloan loves her one-bedroom apartment in Lighthouse Pointe Village. A resident there since 2007, she enjoys her independence and her beautiful view overlooking the Allegheny River. But as she edged closer to the century mark, she realized she needed help. “It was just getting too difficult to stand and move things from the washer to the dryer,” says Margie. Now, she looks forward to her visits with Emily Kompare, a caregiver with Life Enhancement Services of UPMC Senior Communities, who spends two hours each Wednesday helping with various tasks, laundry, and shopping. “She’s very gracious, very helpful, and she always looks for a bargain,” says Margie, 98. “We get along very well. Of course, we both are proud Westminster grads,” she adds with a laugh. It was during Emily’s second visit that she recognized a picture of Old Main from the Westminster College campus. Emily, a 2012 graduate, and Margie, a 1938 graduate, exchanged stories and realized they also shared the bond of being sorority members.

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advisor is one of the original residents at Cumberland Woods Village, which opened in 2010. She has lived alone in her spacious two-bedroom apartment since her husband’s death three years ago. While she enjoys independent living, ongoing health issues have made it difficult for her to get around. Mary Fran appreciates the daily assistance she receives from a Life Enhancement Services caregiver, who helps get her going in the mornings with a light breakfast and a walk down the hallway — and makes sure she takes her medicines. The caregiver sometimes helps with the laundry or cleans up dishes. “I’m always glad to see them in the morning,” says Mary Fran. “They’re a big help, but what I really enjoy is sitting and chatting with them.”

Lighthouse Pointe resident Margie Sloan and Life Enhancement Services caregiver Emily Kompare “It was really cool to make that connection,” says Emily, who has worked as a caregiver for more than three years. Emily, who handles a wide variety of duties for more than a dozen residents, became familiar with the service when her own grandfather resided at Hampton Fields Village and needed help with his medicines. “I saw how much it meant to my parents knowing he was getting his

medications correctly,” she says. “Now, I’m helping families. It’s very rewarding. “I enjoy spending time with older people and helping them out. I’m making a difference in their lives and that makes me feel really good,” adds Emily. Peace of Mind At age 85, Mary Fran Lerch is quick-witted and sharp. The former Duquesne University academic

“It gives us peace of mind,” says her daughter, Jeannie Wattras, who drives regularly from Ohio Township to check on her mom. One of seven children, she and a brother are the only two still living in the immediate Pittsburgh area. “It’s comforting to know someone is coming in the morning to help Mom out,” she says. “For us, it helps reduce some of the pressure of getting some of the things Mom needs done — and it also provides an added measure of safety and reliability.” Jeannie praised the caregivers her mother has had over the years. Current caregiver, Jacqueline “Jackie” Kubican, treats Mary Fran “like her own mother,” she says. “She’s so kind to Mom, and she’s very good company.”

Jackie, who wears two hats as a caregiver and care supervisor for Life Enhancement Services, describes her work as “a pinch-your-cheek job — I love it so much.”

competency training and testing annually. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a homecare agency, the program is fully bonded and insured.

“I love working with older adults. I get so much back from them,” adds Jackie. “They’re like having a family of one hundred grandmothers and grandfathers.”

The most frequently requested services include medicine reminders and assistance with personal hygiene and dressing. Other popular services include help with laundry, shopping and other errands, escorts to medical appointments and activities, and even dog walking and changing cat litter boxes. Services can be customized in as little as 15-minute increments to fit individual needs and schedules.

A Needed Service Life Enhancement Services, which became part of UPMC Senior Communities in July 2015, currently serves nearly 100 residents at seven independent living facilities and two assisted living facilities. The program provides the extra support residents need as they “age in place” so they can remain close to their spouses, families, and friends. Jackie oversees a staff of nine caregivers, who must go through a thorough criminal background check, TB and drug screening during the hiring process, and undergo

“What we do is really needed,” says Jackie. “This is their home and our goal is to help them stay there as long as possible.” Jackie meets with interested residents and family members to review needs and design a personalized plan of care. With a plan in place, the caregiver has the flexibility to vary tasks from one visit to another. For example, a resident may need an escort to the doctor’s office one day, or help with laundry on another. Another resident may need extra help after spending time in the hospital. “Whatever they need, we’re there for them,” says Jackie. “We give and take a lot, and we always treat them with dignity and respect.” To learn more about using Life Enhancement Services, call Jacqueline Kubican at 412-689-0394.

Life Enhancement care supervisor Jacqueline Kubican

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Community Highlights Holiday Quilt Beatty Pointe Village Monroeville

Residents at Beatty Pointe Village completed a quilting project that took an entire year to complete. Beginning in November 2014, talented ladies gathered weekly to work on the hand-made quilt that was finished just in time for the 2015 holiday season. The beautiful quilt was proudly displayed in the front lobby for all to enjoy! Bishop’s Annual Visit Canterbury Place Lawrenceville The Most Reverend Robert W. Duncan visited Canterbury Place on Ash Wednesday. Residents, family members and staff were invited to attend the worship and communion service. The annual tradition of a Bishop visiting Canterbury started in the days when it was the Episcopal Church Home in 1859!

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Pets on Parade Cranberry Place Cranberry Township

The Cranberry Women’s Club sponsored a Pet Parade at Cranberry Place on October 25, 2015. Employees, families and friends dressed their pets and paraded through the halls, much to the delight of the residents! Love is in the Air Cumberland Crossing Manor Allison Park A candle-lit dinner on Valentine’s Day was enjoyed by residents and families at Cumberland Crossing Manor. The extravagant dinner with music by Tom Arillotta made for a special evening. Light Up Celebration Cumberland Woods Village Allison Park The spirit of the holiday was overflowing at Cumberland Woods Village as residents held their first annual Light Up and Christmas Sing-Along. Luminaries and Christmas lights sparkled brightly throughout the community and everyone enjoyed singing their favorite carols along with students

at UPMC Senior Communities

from Seneca Valley Intermediate High School. Valentine’s Day Tea Hampton Fields Village Allison Park

My Secret Valentine Lighthouse Pointe Village Fox Chapel Secret Valentine friends were all the talk at Lighthouse Pointe Village. Doors were secretly decorated, greeting cards mysteriously sent and anonymous gifts received. Finally on Valentine’s Day the secret was revealed. Veterans Day Celebration Seneca Hills Village Verona

To welcome the newest residents at Hampton Fields Village, a special themed tea party was held. Guests shared special memories of past Valentine’s Days as everyone got to know each other. Sweet treats were enjoyed with a favorite cup of tea! A Holiday Tradition Heritage Place Squirrel Hill

The Kovac family has made it a tradition to spend time with residents at Heritage Place during the holidays. Since 2012, the family has been brightening the holidays by visiting and distributing gifts during the annual party.

Veterans Day was very special at Seneca Hills Village. The members of the Penn Hills High School ROTC provided a saber arch and announced each Veteran as they entered the celebration. Resident Leo Garzotto, a WWII Purple Heart recipient, proudly wore his medal. Going on a Sleigh Ride Seneca Place/Seneca Manor Verona The “Resident Sleigh Ride” was enjoyed by all on the Seneca campus. Now in its fifth year, the residents look forward to enjoying the magic of a horse-drawn sleigh tour around the Seneca campus.

Honoring Veteran Residents Sherwood Oaks Cranberry Township

Reading with Friends Strabane Woods Washington

This past Veterans Day, residents of Sherwood Oaks attended a ceremony to honor and thank Veterans. Organized by resident Harriet Burress and a committee of ten other residents, the event is in its third year. A wreath for each branch of the military was presented to honor deceased Sherwood Oaks Veterans.

During a recent visit to Trinity Elementary School, residents from Strabane Woods helped to sharpen the skills of first grade students. “Reading with Friends” is a monthly program that allows young students to practice reading with the help of a friend. Reading friends from Strabane Woods help sound out words or give a pat on the back for a job well done!

Blessings of Marriage Strabane Trails Village Washington A Blessings of Marriage ceremony was held at Strabane Trails Village to honor married couples. During the special service couples renewed their love to one another or held the hand of a friend and remembered their love for those that have passed. Evelyn and Jay McCarrell, who have been married 74 years, had the honor of cutting the first slice of wedding cake.

Hunter’s Breakfast Sugar Creek Station Franklin Fond memories of years gone by were relived as the men of Sugar Creek Station enjoyed a special breakfast on the opening day of hunting season. It was a wonderful opportunity to reminisce about past hunting and outdoor adventures. Mitten Tree Vanadium Woods Village Bridgeville The Salvation Army truly appreciated the kindness of the residents at Vanadium Woods Village. More than 100 sets of warm gloves, mittens, hats and scarves were donated to children in need through collections on a Mitten Tree. This is the fifth year for the collections and the generosity of the residents was tree-mendous!

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What’s Happening

Check out these events at UPMC Senior Communities

All events are free and open to the public! For a complete listing of events, visit UPMCSeniorCommunities.com. BEATTY POINTE VILLAGE Monroeville, 412-374-9000

May 4, 2:30 p.m. Cahal Dunne May 18, 2:30 p.m. Collin Stover Magic & Mentalism June 1, 2:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Doo Wop Band June 15, 2:30 p.m. The Pittsburgh Department Store July 13, 2:30 p.m. Kennywood, A Century of Change July 27, 2:30 p.m. Elvis Tribute HAMPTON FIELDS VILLAGE Allison Park, 412-492-8448

May 11, 2:30 p.m. Cahal Dunne May 26, 2:30 p.m. Hollywood and the Bad Guys June 16, 2:30 p.m. Banjo Club June 30, 2:30 p.m. Pigeon Heroes July 14, 2:30 p.m. El Rey’s Duo July 29, 2:30 p.m. Elvis Tribute August 11, 2:30 p.m. Etta Cox LIGHTHOUSE POINTE VILLAGE AT CHAPEL HARBOR Fox Chapel, 412-781-2707

May 3, 2:30 p.m. Cahal Dunne May 17, 2:30 p.m. Hollywood and the Bad Guys

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June 7, 2:30 p.m. Banjo Club June 28, 2:30 p.m. Pigeon Heroes July 12, 2:30 p.m. El Rey’s Duo July 28, 2:30 p.m. Elvis Tribute August 9, 2:30 p.m. Etta Cox SENECA HILLS VILLAGE Penn Hills, 412-793-1700

May 5, 3:00 p.m. Cahal Dunne May 19, 3:00 p.m. Stroke Awareness Seminar June 9, 3:00 p.m. Judy Figel and David Crisci Duo June 30, 3:00 p.m. Etta Cox July 18, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Car Cruise July 28, 7:00 p.m. Elvis Tribute August 4, 3:00 p.m. Music of Darryl and Kim SHERWOOD OAKS Cranberry Township, 724-776-8100

May 10, 2:00 p.m. Cahal Dunne May 19 & 20, 1:00 p.m. AARP Driver Safety Class June 10, 11:00 a.m. Lunch and Learn June 21, 2:00 p.m. Banjo Club

July 19, 2:00 p.m. “Who Killed Jon Bonet” by Cyril Wecht July 25, 2:00 p.m. Elvis Tribute August 9, 11:30 a.m. Four-course Conversation STRABANE TRAILS VILLAGE Washington, 724-225-4100

May 6, 2:30 p.m. Cahal Dunne May 17, 2:30 p.m. Gettysburg: The Address June 17, 2:30 p.m. Neil Diamond Tribute performed by Chris Denem June 28, 2:30 p.m. Antique Appraisal July 12, 2:30 p.m. VA Benefits Program July 26, 7:00 p.m. Elvis Tribute August 5, 2:30 p.m. Etta Cox VANADIUM WOODS VILLAGE Bridgeville, 412-221-2900

May 26, 2:30 p.m. VA Benefits Program June 3, 2:30 p.m. Silver Sky Duo June 28, 2:30 p.m. Kennywood, A Century of Change July 7, 2:30 p.m. Taming of the Tomato July 26, 2:30 p.m. Elvis Tribute August 4, 2:30 p.m. Etta Cox

Our Champions A special thank you to the many generous donors who have made charitable gifts between January 1 and December 31, 2015. The following individuals and groups have supported seniors in need by contributing to the Benevolent Care Fund, Interfaith Pastoral Care Fund, Life Enrichment Program, Living-at-Home Program and Legacy Loyalist Program. Your gifts are greatly appreciated. LEGACY CHAMPIONS Charles N. Morgan Charitable Trust Clara Shea Charitable Trust David Henry Charitable Trust Emeline E. Metcalf Charitable Trust Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh John K. Saxman Jr. Charitable Trust Julia M. Singer Charitable Trust Miriam D. Moyer Trust

MBM Contracting, Inc. Northern Connection and Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus Magazines Trib Total Media University of Pittsburgh Virgin Carpets, Inc.

PARTNER CIRCLE CHAMPIONS

Lamar Advertising St. Margaret Foundation UPMC for Life UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

Cura Hospitality The Fine Foundation, In Honor of Maxwell King Friends of Strabane Woods JML Landscape Management Passavant Hospital Foundation Presbyterian SeniorCare Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

ADVOCATE CIRCLE CHAMPIONS

MENTOR CIRCLE CHAMPIONS

Brian Catale & Associates Comcast Spotlight Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Romoff United Way of Allegheny County

Aesynt Arnett Carbis Toothman - PA Asbury Heights BAF Consulting Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Mr. and Mrs. G. Nicholas Beckwith III The Benedictine Society Blackburn’s Physicians Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cartwright Champ Printing Co. Inc. Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

BENEFACTOR CIRCLE CHAMPIONS

GUARDIAN CIRCLE CHAMPIONS Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brodine Eat ‘n Park Hospitality Group Gumpher, Inc. KDKA-TV

Citizens Bank Clayton Kendall, Inc Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corp. Comfort Keepers Eleanor D. Merrick Foundation Joyce R. Fairman, In Memory of Ed Ritenour Franklin Interiors, Inc. Garrison Hughes Inc. The Gateway Engineers, Inc. Kimberlee Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Grant HealthMEDX Henry L. Hillman Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Hernandez Image Associates, Inc. Independence Excavating, Inc. Jefferson Regional Home Health Edward T. Karlovich Lenzner Tour & Travel Dr. David A. Nace and Dr. Ericka L. Hoffman Radelet McCarthy Polletta, Inc. Dr. Neil M. Resnick and Dr. Susan Lynn Greenspan Dr. Loren H. Roth and Dr. Ellen Ascherman Roth Mary Ann Sander Seeders & Weeders Garden Club Karen L. Shaffer-Platt Sherwood Oaks Pittsburgh Lifetime Care

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Community Connections

Sysco Pittsburgh, LLC UPMC Rehabilitation Institute Dean E. Walters Washington Health System

PATRON CIRCLE CHAMPIONS Allegheny Valley Bank of Pittsburgh Michael Augustine and Nanci Case Bochek Auto Body Inc. Brabender Mascetta Clark, LLC Broudy Printing Inc. Eva Cardella, In Memory of John Cardella Easley & Rivers, Inc. Fahringer, McCarty, Grey, Inc. Federated Investors Incorporated Financial Independence Group, Inc. Friends of Weatherwood Manor Grunau Company John D. Houston II Barbara Ivanko Jackson Lewis P.C. Jewish Healthcare Foundation JV Electronics Suzanne Karlovich Kennedy, P.C. Law Offices David McKamish Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McKamish Medcare Equipment Company LLC North Hills Community Outreach, Inc. Kathleen M. Patrick Phillip Rogers Saint Elizabeths Anglican Mission Jerome T. Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. David N. Stahl Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Tri-State Flooring, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Y. Van Horn Western Pennsylvania Electrical Labor Management Cooperation

FRIENDS CIRCLE CHAMPIONS David R. Acquaviva Mary E. Adams

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Spring/Summer 2016

Stefan M. Ahlers Julie C. Alakson Tonya J. Alcorn Allegheny Valley Cemetery Services LLC Louis A. Allshouse Jr. American Discount Uniform, Inc. Anonymous Carole A. Arbuckle Dr. Robert M. Arnold and Dr. Nancy Levine-Arnold Auto Club Enterprises Kristen Bevacqua Azzarello Linda Ballard Benjamin J. Barnes Walter Bauer Peter J. Baumhardt, In Memory of Bernard Charapp Mr. and Mrs. John G. Bechtold Jeffrey Bees The Benevity Community Impact Fund Mr. Scott M. Bicherl Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bogosta Sharon L. Bozicevic, In Memory of Essie M. Scruggs Revels Brain Health Center, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Brennan Alexander Brewton Malerie J. Brosey Carmen A. Bruno Patricia A. Burke, In Memory of Essie M. Scruggs Revels Clyde T. Burkett Bruce R. Burris Nancy M. Burris Mr. and Mrs. David R. Capan Jr. Cheryl S. Carlson Kathleen Carson Greta Ceranic Eugene D. Cherok Michael J. Chiappetta Mary E. Ciccone Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cicero, In Memory of Helen Michalak Cigna Rachel Clontz

Pearl Cohen Melissa Colchagie James T. Collie Jr. and Ellen Stone Parkes Linda Collins Samantha Jo Collins Nello J. Contich Kelly Covone-Henning Eleanor D. Crago Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crouse Jr. CS Art Services LLC Roger Davis Davis-Fetch Corp of PA Anthony D. Deaton Deborah Diano Janet E. Diehl Eleanor S. Dip Richard A. Ditommaso Jolinda M. Donalies Ronald S. Dornin Edward F. Dudek Robert M. Dyga Rita D. Edelman-Emling Mr. and Mrs. Mark T. Ehalt, In Memory of Larry D. Platt Dr. Rafael J. Engel and Ms. Sandra Budd Kelly M. Evangelista Richard P. Evans Nicole Fedeli-Turiano Cheryl A. Fester First National Bank - Private Banking Group, In Memory of Rhonda Canady Deborah A. Fiumara Terry B. Foley Jessica Forster Mr. and Mrs. John A. Freyer, In Memory of Mary Brown and In Honor of Robert Bown and Al and Mary Freyer Friends of Beatty Pointe Village Friends of Canterbury Place Friends of Cumberland Woods Village Friends of Hampton Fields Friends of Heritage Place Friends of Lighthouse Pointe Friends of Seneca Manor Friends of Seneca Place

Friends of Strabane Trails Village Carol Downey Fuller Mr. and Mrs. David S. Fuller David P. Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Gibney, In Memory of Chad Brown Sandra Lee Gilmore Mark Glotfelty Gray Elder Law, LLC Greater Pittsburgh Assisted Living Services, Inc. Maria Anne Greaves Maureen Gritz Beverly P. Gyles Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Haag Terri Hall Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Handler Karen and Greg Hartley Mr. and Mrs. John Hatfield Jennifer L. Howard Matthew J. Innocenti Integrity Retirement & Advisors Mr. and Mrs. James B. Johnson Margaret P. Joy, Esquire Theodore T. Joyce Ms. Taafoi S. Kamara Sherry Karafa Knepper Press Pamela J. Koppes Kevin Kratt Mr. and Mrs. Jim Krzywiecki, In Memory of Clara Krzywiecki Mara Kudrick Adele C. Lang Ryan R. Larson Doug R. Lauffer Carrie R. Leana Holly Lorenz Kristin A. Luckhaupt Jean M. Lumley, In Memory of Beatrice Stevens Raymond B. Lutz Jr. Christine Machen Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Madden Dawn C. Maioli

Management Science Associates, Inc. Kerrie J. Marchitello Robert P. Marlin Raymond J. Mauro Louis A. Mayle Mr. and Mrs. John H. McClellan, In Memory of Clara Krzywiecki Jacqueline Eve McConnell McFoely’s Gourmet Chocolate Elizabeth McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. McKibben Colleen M. McMahon Charlene J. Menegaz Nassim Merabet Christie Messenger, In Memory of Bonnie Stevens Janice M. Messmer Robert Meyers Catherine A. Miceli Jason J. Michaels Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Milanovich Ms. Christine Miller and Dr. Richard Weinberg Kathy B. Miller Richard Karl Morycz, Ph.D. Moving Forward LLC Elsie M. B. Murray, In Memory of Mrs. Elsie Marie Carter Joseph J. Naret Kelli L. Newmaster William A. Nigro John M. Nolan Peggy Northrop Michelle M. Olive Mr. Craig D. Olson, In Memory of Beatrice Stevens Debra D. Panei Allisyn R. Pascaralla Estate of Ruth Patton Patricia L. Perlic Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival and Creative Arts Festival Mr. and Mrs. Peter Piotrowski Marianne Pohl Estate of Ruth Putton

Gerald A. Radaker Destiny L. Reber Paul G. Regan Margaret E. Reidy, M.D. Stacy L. Reynolds Chandrika D. Rice Mr. Sean Riley, In Memory of Rhonda Canady John P. Rizzo David W. Roberts Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Robinson, In Honor of Maxwell King and Charles Reynolds, M.D Elsa A. Robson Holly L. Rolt Fred H. Rubin, M.D. RUK Properties LLC Lisa M. Saylor Kathleen A. Schneider Janice Scott, In Memory of Louise Bobrzynski Donnie L. Scruggs Pamela Seasoltz Erin Shaffer Larry Shelestek, In Memory of Helen Michalak Rebecca B. Siddle Mark B. Skelly Norma J. Skillings Mildred E. Smith Lindsey M. Smithley Richard E. Sobehart Janetta L. Sobinsky Melissa J. Sovak Mr. and Mrs. George P. Spila Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sposato Jr., In Memory of Stephen A. Katz St. Andrew’s Church John Sterling Jr. Maria Stewart Jessica L. Stinelli Keith Stonebraker Robert K. Stonebraker Sara Stout Gina C. Straight

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Community Connections

Daniel R. Sullivan, M.D. Bryan Tait The Teagle Foundation Inc. Brittany N. Thomas Deanne L. Thomas Mr. Yiannis Kaloyeropoulos and Ms. Gayle Louise Tissue Karen C. Tomasetta Trans Associates Engineering Consultants, Inc. Turner Dairy Farms, Inc. Suzanne R. Uzar Mr. and Mrs. Russell Robert VanHorn, In Memory of Elsie Scruggs Revels Linda Varga, In Memory of Chad Brown Amanda Vertullo Julie Lee Vogel Fortunata Walker Waste Management, Inc. Shirley A. Wendler What’s Hot Sales Whitaker Volunteer Fire Company, In Memory of Frank Hilligsberg Ellen M. Whyte, M.D. Colette Wilkins, In Honor of Donald Wilkins and In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Jenkins Kelly A. Williams Cynthia L. Wilson Stephen Winowich Lynn Woshner-O’Donnell Jane A. Yost Stan Zajdel and Family, In Memory of Connie Carter Seth J. Zimmerman Victoria L. Zombek

GIFTS IN-KIND AAA Travel Acosta Foodservice Advertising Specialties Alliance Al’s Café Altius Andy Warhol Museum Arnold Palmer Enterprises

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ARS Asylum Entertainment Beatty Pointe Village Best Buy Uniforms and Promos Bistro 19 The Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park Cammuso’s Salon Canterbury Place Capital Genealogy Carabella Care Management Department at UPMC St. Margaret Caring Mission Home Care Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh City Theatre Company Claddagh Irish Pub Clayton Kendall Inc. Comcast Spotlight Comfort Inn Conference Center Community LIFE Concept Foods Collin Stover, Mentalist Costco Cranberry Place CS Art Services Cumberland Crossing Manor Cumberland Woods Village Cura Hospitality Curran-Taylor, Inc. Dave & Buster’s of Pittsburgh Ralph DeStefano & Jean Wagner Donald D. Wolff, Jr. Center for Quality, Safety & Innovation Donegal Highlands Golf Joyce Duffy Excela Health Care Family Hospice and Palliative Care Family Bowlaway Fun Centers The Flower Studio Franco’s Trattoria Franklin Interiors Friends Committee Fun Fore All

Gianna Via’s Restaurant & Bar Sandra Lee Gilmore Glengarry Golf Links Randy Grossman / Wealth Management Strategies, Inc. Hampton Fields Village Hampton Inn & Suites Waterfront Heritage Place Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Home Instead Senior Care Hospital Elder Life Program, UPMC Shadyside J & J Novelties James Gallery Jim O’Brein Publishing Johnny Angel and the Halos / Johnny Angel Ginchy Stuff Johno’s Art Studio Julian Gray Associates Juniper Grill – Cranberry KDKA-TV Key Impact Sales and Systems Knepper Press Knowledge in a Nutshell, Inc. Henry Koerner LA Fitness Lamar Advertising Laurel Caverns LeMont Restaurant The Legacy Theatre Lifespan Lighthouse Pointe at Chapel Harbor Living Treasures Animal Park Lowe’s Home Improvement Washington PA Madia Photography Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Mandi Foods Inc. Mario Lemieux Foundation Maroadi Transfer & Storage Inc. Massage Envy Spa South Park Mattress Firm Waterfront Suzanne Mauro MBM Contracting, Inc. McDonald’s

Miller’s Quality Meats Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop Mongolian Grille Morgan Stanley Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort The Nace Family National Aviary Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Northern Connection and Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus Magazines OK Grocery Company Omni William Penn Hotel One Brilliant Boutique Operation Veteran Benefits a Community Service of Brian Catale & Associates PA Rebellion Women’s Prof. Fastpitch Softball Penn Fixture & Supply Co. Pete Piotrowski State Farm Agent Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh Improv Pittsburgh International Children’s Theatre Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival and Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival Pittsburgh Magazine Pittsburgh Marriott North Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Playhouse of Point Park University Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh Steak House Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Premier Placement Services of Pittsburgh Quaker Steak & Lube Gerald Raubaugh Renaissance Hotel The Rivers Casino Roberta’s Skin Care Robison Acres Plant Sanctuary LLC Drs. Ellen and Loren Roth Donna and Elliott Sanft Senator John Heinz History Center Seneca Hills Village Seneca Manor Seneca Place Seven Springs Mountain Resort Sherwood Oaks The Skin Center Daniel Smyers South Hills Country Club Denise Stahl Standard Textile Company Steven Sadvary Strabane Trails Village Strabane Woods Manor Sugar Creek Station Sysco Pittsburgh Family of Donald Szabo Robert Taylor

Spring/Summer 2016 TEDDICO Tennis Village Tortorice Limousine TRIMark Two Men and A Truck University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics University of Pittsburgh Panthers UPMC Centers for Rehab Services UPMC Community Provider Services UPMC East UPMC Horizon UPMC McKeesport UPMC Mercy UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute UPMC Passavant UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Ladies Hospital Aid Society UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Volunteer & Community Services UPMC St. Margaret Upper Crust Vanadium Woods Village Verve 360 Wellness Vessel Glass Studio Virgin Carpets Washington Health System Washington Wild Things Weatherwood Manor Cyril Wecht, MD, JD Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC Wildwood Highlands

Need help finding community resources for seniors or caregivers? Call the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the University of Pittsburgh free referral line at 1-866-430-8742 or visit Aging.UPMC.com. Omissions or errors – We are grateful for the ongoing support given by our contributors and make every effort to report giving information accurately. If you discover an error or omission, please accept our sincere apology and contact Debra Panei, Director of Development, at 412-864-3524 or [email protected].

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THE LEGACY LINEUP Pure Gold Saturday, April 30, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $32 in advance - $37 at the door

Cahal Dunne Saturday, October 15, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $21 in advance - $26 at the door

Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band Saturday, May 14, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $26 in advance - $31 at the door

Bo Wagner’s Tribute to Frank Sinatra Saturday, November 5, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $32 in advance - $37 at the door

Jimmy Beaumont and The Skyliners Saturday, June 11, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $33 in advance - $38 at the door The Ultimate Johnny Cash with Terry Lee Goffee Saturday, June 25, 2016 , 7:30 p.m. $34 in advance - $39 at the door The Fabulous Hubcaps Saturday, July 23, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $34 in advance - $39 at the door Johnny Angel and the Halos Saturday, August 6, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $32 in advance - $37 at the door Beatlemania Magic a Tribute to the Beatles Saturday, August 20, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $32 in advance - $37 at the door The Vogues Saturday, September 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $33 in advance - $38 at the door

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Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band Christmas Show Friday, December 2, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $21 in advance – $26 at the door Christmas Memories Featuring The Latshaw Pops Orchestra Sunday, December 11, 2016, 2 p.m. $32 in advance - $37 at the door Johnny Angel and the Halos Christmas Show Saturday, December 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m. $32 in advance - $37 at the door

To order tickets call Ticketfly at 1-877-987-6487 Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST Tickets also available online at TheLegacyLineup.com

FREE MATINEE MOVIES Every Monday at 2:00 p.m.

FREE SEMINARS

Every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. A special thank you to our generous Legacy Lineup Loyalists: UPMC for Life, Coldwell Banker, Brian Catale & Associates, Operation Veteran Benefits, Trib Total Media, Eat’n Park, Lamar, Virgin Carpets, Inc., Coach USA, Northern Connection Magazine, Pittsburgh Fifty-Five Plus Magazine. Proceeds benefit the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund.

Brain Health Retreat, Thursday, April 28, 2016, 1 – 5 p.m. Speaker: Dr. Paul Nussbaum, PH.D., ABPP, President and Founder: Brain Health Center Back by popular demand, spend an interactive afternoon with Dr. Nussbaum and his Brain Health Center staff learning about the importance of nutrition, yoga and meditation. Dr. Nussbaum will also discuss the latest in promoting the Brain Health Lifestyle®. RSVP is required to 412-635-8080. This seminar fills up very early so please call soon.

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