by Stefanie Small | Mar 19, 2020 | Food, Health
During the suspension of regular services at the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, AgeWell at the JCC is pleased to offer Lunch Meals to Go for participants who are already registered in our Senior Center program.* Meal pickups will be drive-through only, between 11...
by Anthony Pollino | Mar 15, 2020 | Aging in Place
Coronavirus Information for Seniors Wash Your Hands Often and Avoid Touching Your Face The first and most important step is being diligent about washing your hands and touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth. This applies to all age groups. While out...
by Stefanie Small | Mar 6, 2020 | Activities, Aging in Place, Food
Giving It Forward Together is a wonderful grass roots organization. They work to bring joy into the lives of seniors. For instance, their project, Passover To Go, brings everything needed for a home Passover seder to the senior! If you would like more...
by Anthony Pollino | Feb 22, 2020 | Transportation
ACCESS Home – Transportation ACCESS ACCESS is a door-to-door, advance reservation, shared-ride transportation service provided throughout the Port Authority Transit’s service area primarily serving senior citizens. For More InformationTo learn more about...
by Stefanie Small | Feb 16, 2020 | Activities, Aging in Place, Information, Volunteers
Our amazing volunteer coordinators, Amy Gold, and Ellen Leger, recently appeared on the podcast Game Changers. Game Changers highlights the various charities around the Western PA area that are doing great work. We are super proud of them and are happy to share them...
by Stefanie Small | Jan 8, 2020 | Aging in Place, Drinks, Food, Health
Check out 4 tips to continue to nourish your body, even with the chill in the air, as we embark on the New Year! #1 EAT SEASONAL PRODUCE Seasonal foods not only taste better, but they are kinder to your wallet, and because they endure less travel from farm to...
by Stefanie Small | Sep 27, 2019 | Aging in Place
A group of AgeWell at the JCC members from both the South Hills and Squirrel Hill went to see the Vietnam War exhibit at the Heinz History Center. One of the South Hill members, Rose Gantner, donated some of her personal items to the exhibit. Rose served two...
by Stefanie Small | Sep 24, 2019 | Activities, Health
Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors in Pittsburgh. The blazing heat of summer is behind us, and winter’s chill has yet to arrive. Plus, spending some time hiking in the woods or taking in one of our great local parks is good for your physical health and your...
by Stefanie Small | Sep 12, 2019 | Information
Herman Snyder was larger than life and was one of those men that everyone knew, even if you didn’t realize that you did. He sadly passed away this week. We will dearly miss him. The link below connects to his biography – please, read about him. Let...
by Stefanie Small | Aug 21, 2019 | Food, Health
One of my favorite summer time activities is to peruse the local farmers’ market. There are plenty of locations in Allegheny County, but my favorite has to be the one in Squirrel Hill. After a quick workout at the JCC this past Sunday morning, I walked over to...
