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April Lottery Raffle
Benefitting
Riverview Community Action Corporation
Drawing based on first official drawing at 7:00pm
PA Daily Lottery Pick 3
First number only
1 Ticket for $5.00
3 Tickets for $10.00
PAYS: $25 each day
Except
Monday, April 15th
pays $250
All Other Mondays –pays $50
Everyday pays $10 for the number in reverse
Example:
If the number on April 7th was 405, exact number pays $25,
504 would pay $10
Tickets on sale STARTING FRIDAY,
MARCH 1st at RCAC FRONT DESK
All unsold tickets become the property of
Riverview Community Action Corporation
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FIT FOR BOXING
Presentation
Thursday, March 14
1:00 pm
We are Rock Steady Pittsburgh, and we fight back against Parkinson’s Disease. Rock Steady Boxing is a rigorous and emotional exercise program designed to not only help improve symptoms of Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders, but to help curve and slow progression of such and similar diseases. We also offer non contact fitness boxing classes for diverse groups including seniors ages 60+, adults, and children. The boxing workout is Fit 4 EveryBODY, and sure to be a challenging but doable workout to help improve quality of life through healthy weight loss, coordinative training, and balance improvement.
RSVP by March 8
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UPMC Presentation
Palliative Care
Friday, March 15, 12:00 pm
Learn what Palliative Care is, symptoms commonly treated, advance care planning, code status and goals of care presented by Lia M. Gallagher, CRNP. After the presentation, Becky Rudy, LCSW will be available for questions or concerns related to hospice or other social work questions. Lia and Becky are from UPMC St. Margaret and the Palliative & Supportive Institute.
RSVP for lunch and presentation by March 8
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Lunch & a Movie
“Back to the Future”
Thursday, March 28
Lunch 12:00 pm – Petite Tenderloins
Movie 12:30
RSVP by March 25
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RCAC FOOD PANTRY
RCAC has a Food Pantry that assists people with food insufficiency. Call to make an appointment and staff will gather food items that may be picked up. Paperwork needs to be completed during the initial visit. People may visit the Food Pantry twice a month.
We continuously accept donations for the Food Pantry. Non perishable, unexpired food items are welcome. Frequently requested items: pasta, pasta sauce, fun cereal for kids, cans of ravioli, SpaghettiOs’s, Tuna, beans, canned fruit, jelly, mac n’ cheese, applesauce, crackers, cookies, soup. Frozen veggies, frozen pizza, paper towels, pet food and whatever else you would like to donate.
Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
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TAX INFORMATION
Free Income Tax Preparation (VITA) provides free tax filing for households with incomes of $57000 or less. Trained volunteers assist to file federal and state taxes. If you do not qualify for VITA, another filing option is MyFreeTaxes.com
Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 2 1 1 (or 1-888-553-5778). Or you can visit PA 211’s website and get a listing of a VITA location near you.
RCAC does not offer any tax services.
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RENT REBATES
Mondays February 5 – April 29
(No February 19)
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Fridays February 9 – April 26
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Bring the following items with you:
¨ Income Verification, if other than Social Security
¨ Rent Certificate or property tax receipts
¨ Checking information for Direct Deposit
Please call RCAC for an appointment
412-828-1062
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Additional SILVERSNEAKERS
Stability & Balance Class
Due to the popularity and varying skill sets of the participants there
will be 2 different SilverSneakers
Stability & Balance Classes
Wednesday 9:30-10:15 Advanced
Wednesday 10:30 –11:15 Intermediate
Please talk with Karen for guidance on which class to attend
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RCAC HISTORY PROJECT
RCAC will be 60 years old in 2026.
It has quite a rich history that has been captured in photographs and news articles.
Currently, there are several binders of materials, but this makes the information fairly inaccessible. Maria Piantanida is looking for several people to help go through the binders and create a more user friendly book. If you are interested in helping please call or text Maria at
412-337-0832
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HELP the University of Pittsburgh
Pharmacy Students by participating in the Silver Scripts program
March 29
10 am-12 noon
It’s a FREE medication review by the School of Pharmacy Students
Please register and bring a list of your current medications
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CCAC Healthy Cooking
Thursday, March 21
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us as a new CCAC instructor will teach how to prepare favorite foods in ways that
improve nutrition and keep the flavor. This class will help increase your “nutrition IQ” as you learn how to prepare food in more healthy ways for 1-2 people. Learn how to read food labels and shop for foods wisely. A cooking demo and tasting is included.
Reservations are due by March 15
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Riverview High School Musical Presents…
JOSEPH and THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Saturday, March 9
2:00 pm
10th Street School Auditorium
A lively and colorful journey through Ancient Egypt, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the rags to riches story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors
Tickets for senior 62+ $10
Payment and reservations due by March 4
No transportation provided
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Pot Luck
Thursday, March 14
12:00 PM
Join RCAC as we celebrate the
“Luck of the Irish”
RCAC will provide ham for the main course.
There will be music, games and prizes.
Please make reservations by Thursday, March 8 and let us know what you will be bringing.
Stay for the Fit 4 Boxing presentation following lunch
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Wednesday Crafts at 10:00 AM
March 6 – Pot of Gold Hanging Mobile
March 13 – Leprechaun Gnome
March 20 – Wash Cloth Bunny
March 27 – Easter Decoration
**NEW: Registration required
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SONG SHOP CONCERT , Saturday, April 13, at noon
Bus leaves RCAC at 11am
Must have OPT/Access
Pittsburgh Opera’s popular Brown Bag concerts have a new name for 2023-24 to honor the Bitz Opera Factory’s industrial heritage – Pittsburgh Opera’s Song Shop concerts. The free, informal Song Shops feature the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. These one-hour performances are free, fun, and open to everyone.
Call RCAC for reservations by April 5
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Mental Aerobics/ Boost Your Brain
Tuesday, March 26
1:00 –2:30 pm
Did you know that keeping your brain mentally fit is important to healthy aging? Enjoy fun games and activities that help improve memory, increase attention and broaden thinking skills.
RSVP by March 20
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RIVERS CASINO TRIP
Thursday, March 21
Bus leaves RCAC at 11am and returns at 2:30pm
Play, have fun and win a jackpot in the poker room or at one of the exciting slots or live-action table games!
Must have OPT/Access
Reservations due by march 14
Must have 4 people or trip will be cancelled.
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Volunteers Needed
RCAC is looking for volunteers to help serve lunch during the week. Only an hour and a half of your time, a couple times a month.
Volunteers are also needed to help check people in before exercise classes. If you are able to arrive 15 minutes before class and assist people we could use your help.
Please talk with LuAnne, Julie or Mary Margaret if you are able to help.
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Monthly Shopping: Walmart at the Mills
March 4, 2024, 11:00 am –2:00 pm
Bus will pick people up at their homes then proceed to the the Mills. Return trip will pick up at Waterworks at 1:30 and drop people off at homes.
Maximum 6 people
Call to reserve a space.
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Lunch with Friends
Freedom Diner
Friday, March 8, 12:00 pm
Please call the Center if you are planning on attending by March 4 , so that we may make reservations.
Bus leaves RCAC at 11:30 am.
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CONGREGATE MEALS
NEW MENUS for the congregate meals! Come and try out the new menu, the cost is only $1.25 The menu can be found on page 7 of the newsletter.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance by NOON. We only order as many lunches as are signed up.
Reminder if you are unable to attend, please let us know.
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Game Day
Tuesdays 1:00
Bring your friends and enjoy playing cards, board games or coloring. A fun a relaxing time at RCAC.
All supplies are available at the center
No reservations necessary
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Not sure you are signed up for OPT/Access?
Call the Center at 412-828-1062, so we can check for you.
If you sign up for an trip, please write it down. If you have to cancel, please call the center to cancel. We have had several people not show up for trips. We can not call you to remind you. If you can not go on a trip call RCAC Mon-Fri .
ON WEEKENDS, PLEASE CALL OPT DIRECTLY.
YOU MUST BE REGISTERED WITH OPT/ACCESS TO GO ON THESE TRIPS
Times are subject to change. Please call the center to verify times. We can not call each person. Also, if you need to cancel a trip, please call RCAC and let us know. If after business hours or a weekend, call OPT directly.
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Center Council Meeting – A meeting for EVERYONE
Thursday, March 7, 12:30pm
If you have an idea for a program, activity, trip or issues to make the center better, please come to the meetings. Meetings are open to everyone
Suggested donation for lunch is $1.25.
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Book Club
March 18 at 11:30am
Love to read? Join Marsha and your friends to select books to read and discuss.
February’s book is Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
Book Club meets every month.
Call to reserve your spot.
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Somatics Class
Thursdays at 10:30 am
Most chronic pain, joint degeneration, and recurring injuries are caused by the way we use our bodies – the way we sit, stand, and move throughout our lives. And our nervous system is responsible for telling us how to use our bodies. Our nervous system tells us which muscles to contract, when to release them, and how to hold our bodies when we’re just sitting or standing still. Clinical Somatics engages the nervous system in an active learning process that consists of very slow, focused, conscious movements. The movement techniques used in Clinical Somatics teaches the nervous system how to release chronic muscle tension and stand and move in natural, efficient ways so that you aren’t putting yourself in pain or doing damage to your body.
**This class requires a yoga matt and the ability to get up and down from the floor without assistance.
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FITNESS CLASSES AT THE CENTER
Chair Yoga
Every Monday 10:30 am—11:15 am
This class involves moving through both seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance, and range of motion.
Proper breathing & relaxation techniques will also be shared.
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Tai Chi with Alice
Every Monday at 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $3.00
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Walk 15
Every Tuesday 9:30am—10:15 am
45 minute indoor cardio workout set to fun, upbeat music. Based on beats per minute
Modifications shown throughout session.
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SilverSneakers Circuit
Exercise Classes
Tuesdays 10:30 am
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (starts Jan 3)
Fridays 11:15 am
Experience standing, low-impact choreography alternated with standing upper-body strength work. This class is suitable for nearly every
fitness level, and your instructor can adapt the
exercises depending on your skill.
You do NOT have to be a SilverSneakers member to attend.
EVERYONE WELCOME
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Cost: $3.00 per class or Purchase a Fitness Pass for $60 for 25 classes.
*Reservations are required these classes. Please call 412-828-1062
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LINE DANCE CLASS
Line Dancing
Fridays at 10:00 am
Cost $1.00
in Activity Room at RCAC
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FITNESS ROOM
Our fitness room is ready to use. We have purchased a treadmill and exercise bike.
There are also weights and dvd’s.
Before your first time using the equipment you must sign a Riverview Community Action Corporation Fitness Waiver and Release. Once this is on file you are free to use the equipment during our daily operating hours.
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