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APRIL 2014
COVER STORY:
Convenient, Same-Day Care — Outpatient Services at UPMC Passavant
Imagine going into the hospital for a gallbladder operation in the morning, and experiencing relief from your chronic pain at home that night. Or spending an hour undergoing a colonoscopy, and going home with the peace of mind that accompanies a clean bill of health.
Baierl YMCA Herb Garden Promotes Healthy Living
By Shelly Rushe
From the day she started at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park, Healthy Living Director Linda May Conner had a vision for an unused...
Children’s International Summer Village Promotes Peace through Friendship
By Jill Cueni-Cohen
World peace begins at home when children strike up friendships with people from different countries. That’s the premise behind Children’s International Summer Village (CISV), a 60-year-old organization...
Students Explore Artistic Sides at Summer Creative Camps
By Shelly Rushe
For some, summer camp provokes thoughts of campfires, mosquito bites and time in the hot sun. For others, it means painting, acting...
Summer Camps Welcome Those with Special Needs
By Veronica Davidson Tucker
Roasting s’mores by the fire. Riding a horse. Sleeping in a cabin. Every child looks forward to these classic camp experiences, and several camps in the area are making great efforts to ensure that...
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BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS
Harmony Museum Out of the Archives
Apr. 4-13, Stewart Hall, 218 Mercer St. Antique collections rarely or not previously displayed. Proceeds benefit museum operations. 724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org.
Northmont U.P. Church Flea Market and Bake Sale
Sat., Apr. 5, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. (bag sale noon-1 p.m.), 8169 Perry Hwy. Proceeds go to local, national and international missions. 412-364-0105.
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SENIORS
Sherwood Oaks Presents International Button Box Club
Tues., Apr. 22, 2 p.m., 100 Norman Dr., Cranberry. Free event for seniors. Register at 1-800-642-2217. Tours of Sherwood Oaks also available. www.sherwood-oaks.com.
Hampton Fields Village Presents The Best of Donna
Wed., Apr. 23, 2:30 p.m., 4480 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park. Donna Groom, lead singer of The Skyliners, to perform. Free event for seniors. Register at 412-492-8448; Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tours of Hampton Fields Village also available. UPMCSeniorCommunities.com.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
North Hills Chorale Concert
Sat., Apr. 26, 7 p.m., and Sun., Apr. 27, 3 p.m., Visitation Chapel at Kearns Spirituality Center, 9000 Babcock Blvd. Titled Going to the Movies. Free-will offerings accepted. www.nhchorale.com.
NHCO’s 13th Annual Mini-Masters Mini Golf Tournament
Thurs., May 15, 5 p.m., RMU’s Island Sports Complex, Neville Island. Round of mini-golf, buffet dinner, silent auction and prizes. Registration and payment due by April 25. Contact Pam at pjlindenberger@nhco.org, call 412-307-0069, or visit www.nhco.org.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
NAMI Pittsburgh North
Mental health support group for family members. Meets first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. 724-443-4422.
New Journey Christian Cancer Support Group
Meets first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Stoneridge Church, 811 Dressel Rd. Free. 412-486-7778, www.stoneridgecc.org.
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BUSINESS & CAREERS
Geneva College MSOL/Serving Leader
Conference 2014Thurs., Apr. 10, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive. Speaker is Dr. Cloud. Register at www.community.geneva.edu/msol-conference-registration.
Business Leader Wellness Series
Tues., April 22, noon-1 p.m., Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry, 800 McKnight Park Dr., Suite 802. Networking, light lunch and wellness presentation. $15 donation requested. Online registration required at www.anchorpointcounselingministry.org.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Seniors Seeking Yard Help
Volunteers are needed in all neighborhoods of Allegheny County to help with light yard work. Register at 412-307-0071 or email allegheny@openyourhearttoasenior.org.
Safety for Seniors Volunteers Orientation & Service Sessions
Apr. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Family Services of WPA, 6401 Penn Ave., 2nd Floor. Pair-up with another volunteer to visit the homes of seniors and check for common fall and fire hazards. Contact Jeffrey Holmes at 412-661-1670 x 613 or holmesj@fswp.org.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Goodwill Internship Program to Help Autistic Students Transition from School
to Work
By Hilary Daninhirsch
Transitioning from college to the ‘real world’ is scary enough for any college graduate, but when the student happens to be on the autism spectrum, it can lead to even greater challenges.
Therapy Dog Spreads Happiness, Healing in Hospitals and the Workplace
By Clare Heekin Lynch
It’s not a common, everyday sight. A 3-foot tall, statuesque Great Dane dog jaunting down a white, sterile hall amidst the beeping sounds of hospital machines.
Understanding the Options for Long-Term Care
By Veronica Davidson Tucker
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people in the United States needing long-term care is expected to increase to 27 million by 2050. For this reason, it is...
