To foster the intellectual interest of seniors, Healthy Active Living offers a variety of classes in conjunction with Community College of Allegheny County.

Class topics include Computers, English as a Second Language, Exercise, the Arts, Tai Chi, Healthy Cooking, etc.

To address the financial needs of seniors, the Information and Referral program can assist with rent rebates, PACE (pharmaceutical assistance), ACCESS and OPT (transportation arrangements), LIHEAP (energy assistance), etc.

Recognizing that health and wellness is key to the quality of life of our seniors, Healthy Active Living offers a variety of exciting physical activities and sports programs.

Please join us for bicycling, tennis, horseshoe pitching, shuffleboard, bocce, etc. at our community centers. To enhance healthy,active living, Healthy Active Living offers the winter and summer games for people 60+ and the statewide competition in the Senior Games.

Recognizing the diverse nature of our community, Healthy Active Living has developed numerous cultural experiences recognizing the vast contributions of the African American, Asian and Latino communities.

Guided by a professional African Drum Master, students explore the spirited drumming, dancing and singing of Africa's rich musical heritage. Because of its popularity, this group also performs throughout the Pittsburgh area.

Mondays
10 - 11 a.m.
South Side Senior Community Center
For information: 412-488-8404

Healthy Active Living—in collaboration with the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)—has developed an innovative program to serve seniors from the Chinese American community.

Monthly activities take place throughout the year at the Greenfield Senior Community Center and feature topics such as health and wellness, nutrition, information and referral, socialization and recreation. The center also offers "English as a Second Language" (ESL) classes.

To better serve Chinese American seniors and facilitate communication, the Greenfield Senior Community Center includes a full-time staff member who speaks Mandarin.

The program, which is partially funded by the Area Agency on Aging, meets throughout the year. For more information on this program, call 412-422-6551.

Citiparks wants to have lunch with you!

Monday through Friday, at 15 senior centers throughout the City, those ages 60+ can enjoy a FREE, nutritious and satisfying meal with Citiparks. The meals are provided through a partnership with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services/Area Agency on Aging. In order to have lunch at the senior centers, please pre-register by noon the day before going to the center. Lunches are usually served at noon (see table below), but please contact your center directly for more information.

• March 2010 Lunch Menu

The Senior Community Centers are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during winter months, except for major holidays. To find out information about specific programs and centers, call the one nearest you or call our information line at (412) 422-6401.

* These centers open Mondays - Fridays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (closed major holidays).