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Center at the MallCenter at the Mall, Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca, will offer the following activities:2 Pinochle Club February 5, 12, 19 and 26.2 Card party luncheon from noon to 3 p.m. February 9.2 Bunco league will play from 2 to 4 p.m. February 10. $5 pp.2 Senior Day from 10 a.m. to noon February11.

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Visit www.centeratthemall.com for all programs, events and fit-ness center hours and class schedule. Call (724)728-1422 to make reservations for upcoming events and programs. Follow the center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CenterattheMall. BCSN

Baden Circle of FriendsCircle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave., Baden, will offer the following events:

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New Brighton Circle of FriendsCircle of Friends New Brighton, Holy Family Parish, will offer the following events:H Birthday recognition February 12.H Valentine prize bingo at 10 a.m. February 13.H Trip to Rivers Casino at 9 a.m. February 16.

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Volunteering is good for your health and well beingBy Valerie McElvy RSVP Director For Beaver County Senior News

Whether or not you are still in the work force, finding time to volunteer is often difficult. But did you know that volunteering can actual-ly help to keep you healthy?

Volunteering helps fight depression

A key risk factor for seniors is depression and social iso-lation. Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others, which can help you develop a solid support system that can be very ben-eficial when going through challenging times. Working with pets and other animals has also been shown to improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety.

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Limited mobility does not have to stand in the way of volunteering

Whether it is due to a lack of transportation, a disabil-ity or other reasons, many people prefer to volunteer via phone, computer or some other project that can be done from home. Do you like to knit or crochet? Perhaps making phone calls to the sick or homebound would appeal to you. Are you a writer or graphic designer? There are many organizations that could use your help. These are just a few examples of volunteer projects that can be done from home.

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2 Behind the Scenes Wine and Cheese event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. February 4 at Old Economy Village Visitor Center, 270 16th St., Ambridge. Docents will lead guests through collection storage areas upstairs at the Visitor Cen-ter then explore the locked doors in buildings at the Village. Tour begins promptly at 6 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served from 8 to 9 p.m. Reservations required. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call (724) 266-4500 or visit www.oldeconomyvillage.org.

2 A Black Tie Bingo and Fundraising Gala will take place at 5 p.m. February 7 at The Fez, 2312 Brodhead Rd., Hopewell. The event benefits the Center at the Mall. It will include a Dean Martin performance by Bob Morelli, dinner buffet, basket raffles and live auction. Local celebrity guests include WPXI’s Brittny McGraw, musician Christian Beck, KDKA’s Rob Pratte, WBVP’s Mark Peterson and State Representa-tive Jim Christiana. Tickets must be pre-purchased at the center no later than February 1. Cost is $30 for individu-als and $50 for couples. Call (724) 774-5654 or visit www.centeratthemall.com.

2 The Concert That Never Happened, a tribute to Sinatra and Streisand, will take place at 7:30 p.m. February 7 at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland. Frank Sinatra and Barbara Streisand will be honored in this concert. Accompanied by a 15-piece orchestra, performers capture the sound, style and mannerisms of these well-loved singers. Tickets range from $15 to $20. Call (724) 576-4644 or visit www.lppacenter.org.

2 Vanport Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 435 Jef-ferson Ave., Vanport, will hold their annual chili cook-off from noon to 4 p.m. February 15. You are the judge in the largest chili cook-off in Beaver County. Restaurants, caterers and individuals compete to see who makes the best chili. Prize money and trophies awarded to winners of both the best chili and best display. Cost is $5. Children under five are free. Call (724) 601-9953 for details. BCSN

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Wear red to Senior Day festivities for FebruaryIt’s a new year, and it’s time to cel-ebrate. Join us from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, February 11 for the “Love Will Keep Us Together” Senior Day inside Center at the Mall, located next to Hallmark in the Beaver Valley Mall.

Entertainment will include the “lovely” sounds of Mr. Les. Wear red in support of the American Heart Association’s campaign for heart health. As always, there will be a small gift provided at registration, while supplies last. Cof-fee and doughnuts will be available. Visit our vendors, who will provide information on a wide array of senior programs and services. Blood pressure screening will be available.

The event is brought to you by the Beaver County Office on Aging and premier spon-sors Medic Rescue, Concordia Visiting Nurses and Highmark. For more informa-tion, contact Angela at the Beaver County Office on Aging at (724) 847-2262 local or (888) 548-2262 long-distance. BCSN

Angela opens the faucet and cabinet door to protect pipes during the extreme cold.

Protect yourself in your home during cold weatherBy Angela Gentile, Planning Unit Program Monitor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

As I am writing this article, it is 2 degrees outside. Even if your furnace is working, some

parts of your home may not be as warm as others. Some of your interior pipes may be prone to freezing since they are located along a perimeter wall. It is not only important to protect the people in your home but to safeguard your home to prevent damage and expensive repairs. Here are some tips to keep in mind to protect yourself in your home during the cold. It is important to stay warm enough to prevent hypothermia or confusion due to prolonged expo-sure to cold.

News You Can Use4 February is a good month for sales on the following items: cell phones, HDTVs and home the-aters, mattresses and winter coats.

4 February 2: Groundhog Day. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?

4 February 14: Valentine’s Day

4 February 16: President’s Day

4 February 18: Ash Wednesday

4 February 19: Chinese New Year BCSN

• Make sure you have enough blankets, clothing, food and beverages.

• If you use a portable space heater, keep it at least one foot away from people, pets and flammable objects. Do not leave them on when no one is home. Unplug electric heaters when not in use.

• If there is a power outage, use candles only when attended.

• Have a fire extinguisher available in case something happens with the heat-ers or candles.

• If water pipes are prone to freezing, keep cabinet doors open near the pipes to allow warm air from the home to eas-ily reach them. Open water faucets far enough to let water slowly drip from them, and they are less likely to freeze if water continuously flows through them. Wrap pipes with insulation.

For more information on winter weath-er preparedness, visit http://emer-gency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter. BCSN

Surprises for Shut-ins wraps up another successful seasonIt was another successful year for the 28th annual Surprises for Shut-ins pro-gram of the Beaver County Office on Aging. A total of 434 older adults were surprised with a friendly visit and a bag of gifts during the Christmas holiday; this included 127 males and 307 females. Numerous individuals and groups donated gifts and money to support the program. A total of 78 volunteers wrapped gifts, arranged the gift bags and helped our staff to deliver these gifts throughout Beaver County. Since the inception of the program, a total of 9,276 gift bags have been delivered. BCSN

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Spring is right around the corner. It’s the time of year when we are shaking off the cold winter blues and thinking more about new spring styles, bright col-

ors, walking outside and maybe even traveling. To keep moving ahead this spring, we must be steady on our feet! As we become older, it is important to be aware that our balance may not be as good as it used to be. If we are not steady on our feet, we may fall and sustain serious injuries.

We are all at risk of falling; however, there is a difference if we fall at an older age. As we age, there is a higher risk that falls can result in hip, spine or forearm fractures. The recovery time is also much longer. Falling is NOT a normal part of aging and many falls can be prevented. In order to be proactive so a fall does not spoil your ability to enjoy the outdoors year, please join us at Healthy Steps for Older Adults program.

Trained staff and volunteers have already educated ap-proximately 750 people in Beaver County through the Healthy Steps program. Some of their responses have been: “I learned something I didn’t know before and had fun”, “The time went so fast” and “I enjoyed meeting other people, and appreciated the breakfast and nutri-tional lunch.” Through a brief assessment, you will receive specific information about the changes you can make to increase your balance and strength and lead a productive and active life.

Put your best foot forward this spring

The program is sponsored by the Beaver County Office on Aging and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for anyone age 55 or older. Listed below are four locations hosting the program this spring. It is held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at each location, and continental breakfast and lunch are included. Call or stop by your preferred loca-tion to register. There is no charge for this class, however, seating is limited so don’t wait to make your reservation.

April 10 at Aliquippa Circle of Friends St. Titus Church School Hall 107 Sycamore St., Aliquippa (724) 857-9989

April 14 at Center at the Mall, next to Hallmark Beaver Valley Mall (724) 774-5654

April 24 at New Brighton Circle of Friends 1851 Third Ave., New Brighton (724) 846-1959

May 1 at Baden Circle of Friends St. John the Baptist Church 371 Linmore Ave., Baden (724) 869-4224

Topics included in the training session are:

• preventing falls and injuries and knowing what to do if you do fall.

• moving and staying active and making your home safer.

• securing proper foot care and footwear.

• learning the importance of good nutrition.

• gaining information about the locations of fitness programs in Beaver County.

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Call the following senior centers for menu information and reservations: Aliquippa: (724) 857-9989 Baden: (724) 869-4224: Beaver Falls: (724) 846-1959: Center at the Mall: (724) 728-1422: Midland (724) 869-4224.

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By Tesi Dye Care Management Supervisor Beaver County Office on Aging For Beaver County Senior News

The Beaver County Office on Aging has funds available to help support

local caregivers through education, benefits counseling, monthly reimburse-ment and an annual caregiver recogni-tion luncheon. Here is an example of how the program can assist caregivers.

Jake is the primary unpaid caregiver for his wife, June, who has had dementia for several years. He provides most of the daily hands-on care for June. He does private pay for some added assistance. Jake hires his neighbor, Jill, to sit with June every Thursday evening so he can go to his church meeting. He also hires an aide from a local home care agency to come three times a week to help June get into the shower. Jake purchases adult diapers, as June has started to have daily bladder accidents.

Working with his care manager, he re-cently had a ramp installed. At the end of each month, Jake submits receipts show-ing the amount he had paid his neighbor and the care agency for their work. He also submits receipts showing the cost of

Seniors on the Web• www.aging.pa.gov is the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s new website, which includes aging services information on caregiver support, employment, health and wellness, housing, insurance, meals, prescriptions and protection and rights. You can find local resources, including contact information for all the Area Agencies on Aging statewide in addition to adult day center and senior community centers. Publica-tions are also available on the website, such as the Benefits and Rights Handbook.

• www.nihseniorhealth.gov provides health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. The site features health topics from A to Z, exercise stories featuring older adults and the diverse activities they enjoy, short health videos on current medical information, tips for healthy living, and in-spiring stories of older adults who are coping with diseases or conditions of aging.

Funds are available to support local caregiversthe incontinence supplies he purchased. The following month he receives a check reimbursing him for 90 percent of his costs up to $500. He was able to get reimbursement for $1,800 of the $2,000 he spent to have the ramp built. Jake has read several of the caregiver books pro-vided by the care manager. He attended the annual recognition luncheon in May and enjoyed the lunch, educational speakers and gift bags. He is able to call his care manager when he has questions or needs more information.

Caregivers cannot receive payment of any kind for the care they provide to the individual. Sometimes applicants think that the Caregiver program will pay them for the work they do. This is not possible. The program reimburses the primary unpaid caregiver for the cost they expend to purchase approved ser-vices and supplies for the care receiver. Verification of income and assets is part of the assessment and help to determine the amount of reimbursement.

If you are a caregiver and think you might benefit from this program, call the Information and Referral Department at (724) 847-2262. Let them know that you would like to be evaluated for the Family Caregiver Program. BCSN

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For more information, call or visit our office at 1020 Eighth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

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Working with children has been a cor-nerstone of Roberts’ life work. She has received international recognition for her landmark therapy with children and adults suffering from emotional disorders. Her unique methods were established while working with a group of Navajos on an Indian reser-vation, and focused on building up individuals’ self-esteem by emphasiz-ing their abilities rather than their dis-abilities. She furthered her impression on the field of psychiatry by pursuing a master’s degree in education at Antioch University late into her 50’s. Expand-ing her knowledge and education on the subject led her to applying her techniques to individuals in hospitals across the East Coast. The attention her work received led her to present at the International Congress of Child Psychi-atry, where doctors from Scandinavia invited her to demonstrate her methods in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austra-lia and areas across the United States. A documentary was made to illustrate the implication of her work and the outstanding progress.

Roberts has also devoted much of her time to her acting career. For more than 50 years, she could be found perform-ing in theaters across the eastern United States. At age 75, she decided to step away from the stage to pursue her love for acting in an entirely different way. Her passion to help others and her adoration for theater cultivated into the Suzanne Roberts Cultural Development Fund. The fund offers an incredible amount of financial support and op-portunity to more than 40 Philadelphia area theater and dance companies.

Roberts created a television program in an attempt to fill the gap in program-ming that she identified for people over the age of 45. As the creator and host of “Seeking Solutions with Suzanne”, a nationally syndicated information and entertainment show targeted to the old-

er generations, Roberts is a role model who provides seniors with information to enrich their lives and broaden their medical knowledge. The show can be seen regularly on Reinventing Your Life TV in markets throughout the United States. The show covers topics ranging from Alzheimer’s to Pilates, same-sex marriage and the latest fads in diet and nutrition. Fearless and forthright, Rob-erts has demonstrated everything from belly dancing to performing with the Opera Company of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Ballet, ridden a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and even filmed her own cataract removal surgery. To date, she has received more than 21 awards. It is no wonder why the Wom-en’s Image Network honored Roberts for her extraordinary accomplish-ments with one of the most prestigious awards in the television industry: The Lifetime Achievement Award.

Roberts’ passion for helping others goes well beyond her contributions to the performing arts and television. She

is particularly proud of her family’s ef-forts to support cutting edge medical research. Among which is their dona-tion to The Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which made possible the acquisition of five proton therapy machines offering critically ill patients the most innovative form of cancer treatment available today. This past fall, Roberts gave a $2 million gift to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore that will be used to establish the Suzanne Roberts Native American Dream Fund at the school’s Center for American Indian Health. The fund will focus on helping Johns Hopkins Center take measureable steps in demonstrating, packaging and scaling public health interventions to improve the health, education and economic status of American Indian youth, their families and communities.

Another achievement that Suzanne can boast about is her successful 73-year marriage to husband Ralph. The

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Suzanne with her husband of 73 years, Ralph.Photo provided by Alex Styer

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two can point to many reasons their union has thrived for so long, and chief among them is their continual interest in learning new things. Suzanne says, “After 73 years, we have learned by lots of experience that marriage is all about the give and take and compromise. You can’t always have things your way. Having a sense of humor helps too and not taking life too seriously. If you have an argument, and they are inevitable in any relationship, don’t try to solve it while you’re emotionally charged. You must wait until you have both calmed down so you can talk rationally when trying to figure out a compromise.”

Together the Roberts’ have raised five children and consider among their proudest achievements that fact that each of them has pursued his or her pas-sion in life while never losing sight of the importance of giving back. Their desire to expose and educate their children about different cultures sparked travel to some unconventional locales. One summer the entire family volunteered on the Navajo reservation, which pro-

foundly impacted each member of the Roberts clan in a special way. Suzanne’s desire to instill her children with curios-ity, empathy, appreciation and respect for others has marked her own storied life, and inspires her still today.

Seeking Solutions with Suzanne can be seen weekly on Reinventing Your Life TV

on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. The show’s upcoming season will profile Cooking for One, Macular Degeneration, Antiques and Everyday Treasures, Senior Sports, Green Roofing, Weight Lifting with Seniors, and New York City’s Raiders of Concrete at Union Square street dance crew. BCSN

Photo provided by Alex StyerOn the set of “Seeking Solutions with Suzanne.”

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