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The National Aviary
Monday, May 13
Cost $18
The National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo. It is the home to more than 500 birds representing more than 150 species from around the world, many of them threatened or endangered in the wild
The National aviary’s large walk-through habitats create and experience unlike any other – an intimate,
up-close interaction between visitors and free flying birds, including opportunities to hand-fee and meet many species rarely found in zoos anywhere else in the world.
Reservations and payment due by May 6
Bus leaves RCAC at 9:45am
Must have OPT/Access
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150th Running of the Kentucky Derby, $5 million purse!!
Celebrate with us and cheer on your horse in our mock horse race.
Friday, May 3
12 noon
Wear your Derby attire, hats, top hats and ascots!
Cost $6
Ham & cheese sliders, Pimento cheese sandwiches, deviled eggs, Crudité, Ice cream with pecans and caramel sauce, Mint lemonade and Iced tea
Reservation due by May 1
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RCAC WILL BE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024
In Observance of Memorial day
NO BUS SERVICE
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CCAC TECH TUTORING
You asked and we responded with
more tutoring!!
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, May 23
Thursday, May 30
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Have questions about how to use any of your
electronic devises such as an i-phone, tablet or
computer, etc.?
Make an appointment to get assistance
Call 412-828-1062
4 half hour appointments available for each day
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
If you are celebrating a birthday in May, join us as we celebrate on
Tuesday, May 21 make a reservation by Thursday, May 16
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BOWLING at ZONE 28
Thursday, May 30
1:00 pm
Bring your friends and enjoy an hour of bowling.
Cost will depend on the number of people and will range from $5-$10 per person.
Must have OPT/Access
Sign up by May 20,
4 people are required or the trip will be cancelled
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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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Rivers Casino Trip
Thursday, May 9
Bus leaves RCAC at 11am
Play, have fun, and win a jackpot in the poker room or at one of the exciting slots or live-action table games! They have a wide selection of the exciting table games and the hottest slots, everything from penny games up to the big bills.
Must have OPT/Access
Reservations due by May 6
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Legacy Lineup at Cumberland Woods
Saturday, June 22
2:00pm
This is Tom Jones
Dave LaFame’s Tom Jones tribute show perfectly captures the glamour, excitement, and sizzle of one of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars.
Cost $28 per person
Reservations and payment due by May 3
Saturday, July 20
2:00 pm
The Sonny and Cher Show
Feel thrown back in time when bellbottoms and peace signs were all the rage. Kara Chandler and Marty Stelnick will amaze you with their authentic recreation of the “Sony & Cher Comedy Hour.”
6 tickets available
Cost $28
Reservations and payment due by May 31
MUST HAVE OPT/ACCESS
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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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BUNCO!
May 21
12:30 pm
Cost $3
Cash Prizes
Bunco is a fun easy dice game with 12 players, divided into groups of four, trying to score points while taking turns rolling 3 dice. Bunco is achieved when a person rolls 3 of a kind.
No experience necessary.
Sign up and make new friends by May 14.
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Aging in Place
Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Memory Care, and Hospice: Fact or Fiction?
Thursday, May 16
1:00 pm
Presented by Noralynn L. Mayer R.N, M.SN. and Gary P. Goerk will address misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and Memory Care.
Despite the growing acceptance of hospice care, the increased understanding of Alzheimer’s and its dementia symptoms, and the availability of memory care support in senior healthcare settings,
there are still popular myths surrounding these options. Noralynn and Gary will share informative insights and poignant stories based on their
interactions with patients and questions often raised by families. The presentation will conclude with a Q&A session.
Register by May 13
Sign up for the Chicken Cordon Blue lunch before the presentation
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UPMC PRESENTS……..
Fall Risk Assessments
Friday, May 17
12 noon
Join UPMC St. Margaret’s Rehab Services who will provide fall risk assessments, home safety education, and use of adaptive equipment to increase ease with activities of daily living.
Register by May 14
Join us for lunch too!
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Wednesday Crafts at 10:00 AM
May 1 – Clothespin Dragonfly
May 8 – Golf Ball Worm
May 15 – Tie-dyed
May 23 – Popsicle Stick wall Hanging
May 29 – Flower Spoons
**NEW: Registration required
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SONG SHOP CONCERT , Saturday, May 11, 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 May 6
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Mental Aerobics/ Boost Your Brain
Thursday, May 23
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 May 17
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PEARL VISION
EYE GLASS CHECK
Thursday, May 9
1:00 pm
Pearl Vision is coming to the center to adjust,
tighten screws, clean your glasses and answer
any insurance questions you may have
Register by May 6
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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
May 6, 2024, 11:00 am –2:00 pm
Bus will pick people up at their homes then proceed to 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
Dick’s Diner in Murrysville
Friday, May 24, 12:00 pm
Please call the Center if you are planning on attending by May 16, 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, May 2, 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. come talk and enjoy lunch with us.
Suggested donation for lunch is $1.25.
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Book Club
May 19 at 11:30am
Love to read? Join Marsha and your friends to select books to read and discuss.
May’s book is The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
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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RCAC WALKING CLUB IS BACK!!
Wednesday’s at 10:30am
Riverside Park
3rd Street, Oakmont, PA
Join us for exercise, camaraderie, and fresh air as we walk around the track. Walk at your own pace as long as you want.
Look for the bright blue tee shirts, meet new friends and keep moving!
(walk will be cancelled if rain or inclement weather)
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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
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.
SILVER SNEAKERS STABILITY & BALANCE
Wednesday 9:30 – Advanced
Wednesday 10:30 – Intermediate
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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