News From the Plum Senior Center

OPT Riders – Notice of Fare Adjustment

Those who use Older Persons Transportation (OPT) will notice a fare increase beginning July 1. OPT is transportation sponsored by the Allegheny County Department of Aging for those who are age 60 and older. 

Because of cost increases, the OPT trip will increase by one ticket—25 cents—each way.  The adjustment will allow the OPT program to continue providing the least expensive shared-ride service for the senior community.  For more information, call 412-350-5460 or visit the Area Agency on Aging website.  Fliers and additional information also is available at the Plum Community Senior Center. 

Plum Community Senior Center takes a “Paws” to enjoy Intergenerational Pet Parade and Pet Show

The Plum Community Senior Center will host a pet parade and pet show for people of all ages on Friday.

The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. registreation will be from 1 to 1:30. At 1:30, the Rev. Brenda Barnes from the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek will conduct a  Blessing of the Animals. A pet parade immediately will follow.

Judging will be on the following categories:  Best in Show, Most Exotic Pet, Best Pet Trick, Most Unusual Pet, Look-A-Like, Largest Pet, Smallest Pet, Best Costume and Pet Kisses.

There will also be an opportunity for those who have hermit crabs to bring them for Hermit Crab Races. 

People must bring bags to clean up after their pets. There will be Rescue Leagues at the event, face painting, pet vendors, prizes, food available for purchase and informational tables. 

The event will be held rain or shine.  There is no cost, but a $5 donation for the Plum Community Center Renovation Project is suggested. For more information or for registration forms, contact center Coordinator Melanie Parente at 412-795-2330 or see the senior center website.  

 Zumba Fitness

Zumba fitness classes are offered at the senior center on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music.

Oldies Dance with Disc Jockey Tom Silver at Plum Community Senior Center

The center will host an oldies dance on july 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the senior center.  The cost is $10. There is a $2 discount for Center Discount Card holders. 

Food, mixers and refreshments will be available for purchase. Those in attendance can bring their own beer, but large coolers are not allowed. The first fifty people to purchase a ticket in advance will be entered in a special raffle for a wine and cheese basket. Tickets must be purchased by July 5 to be entered. Call 412-795-2330 for more information.