Fall Happenings

Expos

Allegheny County Fall Senior Expo, 10 am-1 pm, Thurs., Nov. 5, South Hills Jewish Community Center, 345 Kane Blvd. For details, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/allegheny-county-fall-senior-expo-tickets.

North Allegheny County Senior Expo, 10 am-1 pm, Thurs., Oct. 1, UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University, Moon Twp. For info, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/north-allegheny-county-senior-expo-tickets.

Westmoreland County Senior Expo, 10 am-1 pm, Thurs., Oct. 15, Live! Casino at Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg. For details, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/westmoreland-county-senior-expo-tickets.

Networking / Social

Association of University People (AUP) welcomes singles 50+, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for various activities and to meet new friends. Events include happy hours, meals, meet-ups at live music venues and local wineries, book groups, day trips, and Scrabble. For further details email aupsingles@gmail.com.

Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets 1 pm the 2^nd Tuesday of the month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Members must be residents of Cranberry Township. The Club features activities, social opportunities, and visits to nearby points of interest. For info, contact Frank at (724) 316-5807.

Young at Heart 60+ Singles meet at various restaurants in Cranberry/North Hills areas at 1:30 pm on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month. To find out which restaurant and to reserve a seat, text or call (724) 831-0798 by Monday the week of the luncheon.

Fairs / Fests

Mars Applefest, 10 am-4 pm, Saturday, Oct. 3, downtown Grand Avenue in Mars. For info, visit

marsapplefest.com. 

Recreation

Monroeville Senior Center, 6000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville. Provides a variety of activities for seniors ages 50 and older from quilting to book clubs fitness, travel groups.  For details, visit monroeville.pa.us or (412) 856-7825.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline for individuals struggling with the disease, their families and caregivers. Visit alz.org/pa, or call (412) 261-5040 or (800) 272-3900.

Caregivers Support Groups are available throughout the month at various days, times and locations in Allegheny County. For a list of meetings, www.alleghenycounty.us/caregivers/support-groups.

Caregivers Support Groups are available through UPMC. For a list of programs, visit www.upmc.com/services/seniors/resources-for-caregivers/caregiver-resources-hub.

Memory Cafe @ the JCC (Jewish Community Center), 1st Mon. of each month from 1 pm, 5738 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill, and 3^rd Wed. of each month 2 pm, JCC in South Hills, 345 Kane Blvd, Scott Twp.  Registration is required. RSVP by contacting Hillary at hgreen@jccpgh.org or (412) 278-1787.

Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania offers various activities for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. For further info, visit https://pfwpa.org/.

Valley Care Foundation launched a grant initiative to support older adults in Sewickley, Ambridge, Aliquippa, and Coraopolis/Moon areas. To learn more, visit ValleyCareFoundation.org. 

Volunteering 

Hope Hospice, a non-profit organization in the North Hills, is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit patients at home or in facilities. Consider helping those in your community by reading, socializing, doing arts/crafts or merely offering your presence. Visit hopehospicepgh.org/ or call (412) 367-3685. 

Walkathon

Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark, Sunday, Oct. 4. The in-person 6.6K run (4.1 miles) begins at PPG Paints Arena. A 3.3K Family Walk (2.05 miles) is also offered to individuals and groups/families of four. A virtual option is available as well. To register or volunteer. visit www.mariolemieux.org.