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Aging Services, Inc.
Aging Services, Inc. is a vital organization, comprised of a compassionate staff, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of older adults in Indiana County by providing opportunities to enhance their social, physical and mental skills utilizing our various programs.
To contact Aging Services, Inc., call 724-349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016. You can visit our offices at 1055 Oak Street in Indiana.
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Two Lick Valley Social Center held a benefit Breakfast for Disabled Veterans on Thursday, November 10th as part of the Seniors Giving Back To The Community Fundraising Project. In addition to the breakfast, they sold chances on a Breakfast Basket, and collected monetary donations that will be put towards the purchase of a new handicapped van. |
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PEER Graduation
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Aging Services, Inc., announces The Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) is underway in Indiana County. The long term care facility beginning this new adventure is The Village House, the assisted living facility on the campus of St. Andrew’s Village. |
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PEER graduation brought some smiles and gifts of recognition and appreciation. Click the photos to see all the photos from graduation. Photo on the left: Pictured (L. to R.) Frank Fazio, Rita Johnson and Loretta Johnson Frank Fazio, Aging Services, Inc. Board President, congratulates Loretta Johnson, a resident of The Village House on her graduation from the Pennsylvania Empowered Educated Resident (PEER) program. Also in the picture is Mrs. Johnsons’s daughter, Rita Johnson. The PEER group is under the auspices of Aging Services, Inc. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.
Photo on the right: Pictured (L. to R.) First Row- Loretta Johnson (PEER), Eleanor Blair (PEER) and Maureen Ford (PEER). Second Row- Miriam Ross (PEER), Dorothy Mosabaugher (PEER), Dorrie Taylor (PA Dept. of Aging Regional Coordinator), Marilyn Adams (Staff PEER), Norma Malek (Administrator of the Village House), George Crook (PEER) and James McQuown (ASI Executive Director).
The PEER Group at The Village House were all smiles on their graduation day. They are now prepared to assist and be advocates in their home, The Village House. |
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BREAKFAST – TWO LICK VALLEY SOCIAL CENTER
Would you like Breakfast but don’t feel like heating up your kitchen? A hot tasty breakfast is being held on Wednesday, August 24th from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, Pa.$2.00 buys you an all you can eat French Toast Breakfast. For .50 cents per serving per side you can add bacon, sausage and toppings!
All ages are welcome and walk-ins are welcome, too! Bring a friend and come on out and enjoy breakfast with us.
For more information, call (724) 254-9820.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
A NEW monthly support group for Caregivers of persons 60 years of age and over. Are you giving care to someone and would benefit from learning new tips, exchanging ideas, providing your expertise to others, and giving emotional support to others? Then, this group may be for you.
The first meeting will be February 15 at 2 p.m. and will be held at the Aging Services Oak Place Building, 1055 Oak Street, Indiana. This meeting will be an attempt to organize and schedule future gatherings.
If you plan on attending, contact Charlotte McCullough at Aging Services, Inc. at (724) 349-4500 today!
TOWN MEETINGS
Aging Services, Inc. is in the process of developing its Four Year Plan. We will be having town meetings to seek information on the status of our services currently available to older adults and to solicit information from the population being served. The schedule is:
Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer: Wednesday, March 7th
Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville: Wednesday, March 21st
Oak Place, 1055 Oak Street, Indiana: Wednesday, March 28th
All times are 5:30 – 6:30 pm and light refreshments will be provided.
This is your opportunity to influence the decisions that may affect the services available to you or loved ones in the future.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Do you have some free time throughout the month to help Indiana County residents who are new to Medicare make the best healthcare choices?
If you do, then the APPRISE Program needs you! The APPRISE Program provides assistance with Medicare benefits, PACE/PACENET Applications, Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms as well as program that are available to people with limited incomes.
Join us at Aging Services APPRISE Program by contacting Lisa Gazda at 724-349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
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Aging Services, Inc. operates three one-day a week satellite sites in Armagh, Aultman and Homer City. All three sites are geared towards those persons 60 years of age or older and offer a noon meal, in addition to other various activities, and a place for area senior citizens to come together and meet.
The Armagh Site meets on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Armagh Fire Hall. In addition to crafts, educational speakers, monthly blood pressure screening, and a noon meal, this site offers Fitness Class from 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
On Wednesdays, the Aultman Site meets at the Aultman Fire Hall from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and features crafts, educational speakers, Fitness Class, monthly blood pressure screening and noon meal.
The Homer City Site normally operates Thursday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.at the Homer City Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Church and features educational speakers, weekly computer class, Fitness Class and noon meal.
If you would like to join any of the Satellite Sites, join a class or volunteer some time, call Aging Services, Inc. at (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
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The Armagh Site meets on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Armagh Fire Hall. In addition to crafts, educational speakers, monthly blood pressure screening, and a noon meal, this site offers Fitness Class from 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (See our photos above or click here!)
If you would like to join the Armagh group, join a class or volunteer some time, call Aging Services, Inc. at (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
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The Indiana Social Center located at 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, has a consignment shop full of great, inexpensive bargains. Stop by and see what kind of deals you can find.
Also, if you are cleaning out a closet and have some good usable items to get rid of, give the center at call at (724) 465-2697.
Shop hours are: 9:00 a.m. – Noon Open, CLOSED AT NOON – 1:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open
Wii LIKE TO BOWL – Mahoning Hills Social Center
The Wii has been a big hit at the center for some time, also. If you’ve never tried your hand at this, don’t even know what the Wii is or looks like, and would like to try something new, stop by the center. The regulars will give you a free demonstration and teach you how to play. Beware! It’s very addictive and also great exercise and fun!
If you’re interested in trying the Wii Game, please call the Mahoning Hills Center at (724) 286-3099. Why not plan to make a day of it, and call the center and reserve yourself a meal and join us for lunch.
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EVENING CENTERS
Chestnut Hills Evening Center - Blairsville
The Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Blairsville, is offering evening hours Mondays for those persons 55 years of age and older. Featured Monday at 2 p.m. will be computer class, at 3:30 p.m. Art Class for $2, billiards, Wii, cards, crafts, games and socialization and 50/50 drawing. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and costs only $2.50.
Plan to come and spend the evening with us and have a great meal, meet some new friends, and relax. Parties are held to celebrate holidays and other fun events! You must make your reservation Friday before noon by calling the center at 724-459-5251.
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Saltsburg Evening Center
The Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg is offering extended hours Wednesdays from 1 – 7 p.m. for those persons 55 years of age and older. Featured Wednesday Evenings, at 5 p.m. is a 50/50 drawing and Dinner at a cost of $2.50.
Bingo is held at 6 p.m.
Plan to come and spend the evening with us and have a good meal, meet some new friends, and relax. Parties and fun activities are held to celebrate holidays and other fun events. You must make your reservation Tuesday before noon by calling the center at (724) 639-9055.
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The Senior Employment Program of Aging Services, Inc. is a 'no-cost' employment service for county residents who are at least 55 years of age.
The Senior Employment Coordinator matches the job skills of applicants with the available job listings received from area employers.
For more information on these programs, please contact the Senior Employment Coordinator at (724) 349-4509 or toll free 1-800-442-8016.
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Do you have spare time and like to help other people?
Aging Services is looking for VOLUNTEERS for their long-term care Ombudsman Program. Volunteers receive free training so they may act as advocates on behalf of residents of homes, providing information, education and offer other valuable assistance. If you have spare time and like to help other people, contact Aging Services at 724-349-4518 or 1-800-442-8016 and ask for Charlotte or Tina. Help make a difference in someone's life! Call 724-349-4518 or 1-800-442-8016 today.
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