Spring Happenings

Concerts

Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic, 8-10 pm, Apr. 8, Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh. For details, visit

www.eventbrite.com/e/carnegie-mellon-philharmonic-tickets.

Expos

Pittsburgh Senior Expo, 10 am-1 pm, March 26, Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center, 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh. For info, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/pittsburgh-senior-expo-tickets.

Networking / Social

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.

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, and travel groups.  For details, visit monroeville.pa.us or (412) 856-7825.

Sports

Senior Softball for Northern Allegheny County Senior Softball League NACSSL. Competitive, slow pitch Senior Softball league comprised of 20 teams, 280 members, three age divisions 50+,62+,71+. Tryouts held March/April. Games are played May/August primarily at the North Park Senior Softball Complex at the Lodge in North Park. Sign up at www.NACSSL.com, or email danharri811@yahoo.com.

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, visit 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 Monday of each month from 1-2:30 pm, 5738 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Meeting Apr. 6, May 4, & June 1. Registration is required. Please 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/.

Tours

Homefront to Warfront Troop Train Rides, noon, 1:30 pm, 3 pm, or 4 pm, June 20, Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Dennison, Ohio. For info, visit www.eventbrite.com.