A New Way to Exercise
June 18, 2020 by Stefanie Small
We all know that exercise is vital to healthy aging. In this time of a global pandemic, it is…
Passover To Go!
March 6, 2020 by Stefanie Small
Giving It Forward Together is a wonderful grass roots organization. They work to bring joy into the lives of seniors.…
Game Changers – volunteers and volunteering
February 16, 2020
Our amazing volunteer coordinators, Amy Gold, and Ellen Leger, recently appeared on the podcast Game Changers. Game Changers highlights the…
The Benefits of the Great Outdoors
September 24, 2019 by Stefanie Small
Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors in Pittsburgh. The blazing heat of summer is behind us, and winter’s…
Square Dance Your Way to Good Health
July 8, 2019
Medical and scientific studies show that exercise can keep you healthy in many ways: increasing your strength, stamina, endurance, functional…
Our Checkmates Star!
February 26, 2019 by Stefanie Small
Being highlighted by the United Way of Southwestern PA is no small feat. But one of our Checkmates Volunteers made…
The Power of Nostalgia and Irving Berlin
February 4, 2019
A few weeks ago I had the best time. So much fun. Such a nostalgia trip. Just what the doctor…
What is Mindfulness and Why is it so Trendy?
October 15, 2018
Have you ever driven your car, gone on ‘autopilot,’ and arrived at your destination without remembering the journey or route…
Gardening as a Saving Grace!
June 18, 2018
There are certain times when I need to escape…not exactly hide but be in my own world. As soon as…
