Summer Happenings

Books / Novels

Penguin Bookshop and Sewickley United Methodist Church welcome best-selling authors Marie Benedict Victoria Christopher Murray, 7 pm, Saturday, June 27, at Sewickley United Methodist Church, 337 Broad St in Sewickley. For tickets, www.penguinbookshop.com. Ticket includes a copy of A Pair of Aces. Book signing. For info, contact Susan Hans O’Connor at shansoconnor@penguinbookshop.com (412) 741-3838 or (646) 668-0214.

Concerts

Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch, 10:30 am-noon, Sundays: June 21-July 26 (no concert July 5), Mellon Park, Fifth Avenue and Shady Avenue, Point Breeze/Squirrel Hill. Visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Events/Concerts.

Jam at Grandview, 7-8:30 pm, Saturdays: August 1-29, Grandview Park Bandstand; Bailey Ave., Mt. Washington. For info, visit Jam at Grandview. Visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Events/Concerts.

McCandless Crossing Summer Concert Series, 6-8 pm, every Monday & Thursday, June 1-August 27, located between Old Navy and Ethan Allen. For concert list visit, www.mccandlesscrossing.com. 

Reservoir of Jazz, 5-7 pm, Sundays: Aug. 2-30, Highland Park | Highland Ave. & Reservoir Dr. For details, visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Events/Concerts.

Expos

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

Fundraiser

Cornhole Golf Outing Benefits Myasthenia Gravis Association, registration/check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at the Cornhole Golf Course in Mars. For information or to register, email mgaoffice@mgawpa.org or call (412) 566-1545.

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 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.

Parades

The Zelienople Fourth of July Parade will be held 11 am, on Saturday, July 4 with a special salute to America’s 250^th Birthday. After the parade, head over to Zelienople Community Park for acelebration. Events include live music, food trucks, raffles, and free swimming. Fireworks at dusk. Questions can be sent to zelienoplerotary@gmail.com.         

Presentations

Discover Medicare, 6:30 pm, June 30, Avalon Public Library, 317 South Home Ave. Free event. For info, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-medicare-tickets.

Medicare: Putting the Pieces Together, 6 pm, Monday, June 29, at Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Rd., McCandless Twp. Jack Miner from Clearview Group Advisors explains the Medicare system and how enrollment The talk clarifies how supplemental, Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug insurance options work with Medicare. Visit northlandlibrary.org or call (412) 366-8100.

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/.