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September means “back to school” . . . at any age By Gina Mazza For Butler County Senior News Sharpen your pencils and grab that lunch box! It’s time to go back to school, even if it’s been decades since your high school or college days. Over at Butler County Community College and at other locations throughout the county, there is lots to learn—enough to keep you interested for the rest of your life—through BC3’s its Lifelong Learning program. The college offers between
250 and 300 courses at each of their campus locations (Butler, Cranberry Township, Lawrence County, Mercer County and the Upper Alleghenies) and in a variety of community sites, such as public schools, churches, retail outlets and community centers. When polled, students cite that they love the courses because of the affordable tuition, quality instructors and wide variety of offerings and locations, according to
Paul Lucas, director of BC3’s Lifelong Learning program. “Our instructors are passionate about their subjects and love to share what they know with students of any age,” he says. “The variety of classes enjoyed by our Baby boomer population varies widely and several categories of courses are popular with our mature students. Most of them come to us to learn a skill that will solve a problem in their Continued on page 12
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Learning new things can be fun at any age. Have you considered going “back to school” this September? Check out our cover story for information on classes being offered right here in Butler County. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend, everyone!
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* The Zelienople-Harmony Farmers Market will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays through September at Zelienople Park, East Beaver St., Zelienople. The market features a variety of vendors from local farmers to small area businesses. Call (724) 473-0017.
Estate Planning Essentials When a senior loved one ends up in a nursing home for rehabilitation, the entire family is justifiably concerned about who will pay for that care, because cost of care can easily be $250 per day, and with rehabilitation services, much more.
* The 31st annual Saxonburg Festival of the Arts will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 10 and from noon to 5 p.m. September 11 at Roebling Park, 157 N Rebecca St., Saxonburg. Enjoy crafts, food, music, art demonstrations and more. Call (724) 352-1400, ext. 227 or visit saxonburgpa.com. * St. Joseph Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Rd., Cabot, will host its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 11. Enjoy barbecue chicken or ham dinner served family style with all the trimmings in an air-conditioned hall. Takeouts are available. Dinners are $12 for adults and children’s dinners (10 and under) are $5. Bring this notice with you as a coupon/refund of 50¢ off one adult dinner. Other activities include our BIG basket raffle, cash raffle, bingo, country store, food booth, children’s activities and more. * Evans City Oktoberfest will take place September 16 to 18 on Main St., Evans City. There will be a quilt show, crafts, food vendors, games, pancake breakfast, parade, kids tractor pull, fireworks, car cruise, live entertainment and more. Call (724) 538-8320 for details. * The Butler Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 17 on Main St., Butler, from Diamond Park to Brady St. This free family-oriented festival features regional crafters, children’s activities, food vendors and entertainment. Visit butlerfallfestival.com. * Harmony Museum antique show and sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 17 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 18 at the Harmony Museum Barn Annex, 303 Mercer Rd., Harmony. Browse a wide range of styles and items from glassware to furniture, something for everyone. Cost is $5 ages 18+; free for children ages six to 17. Call (724) 452-7341 or visit harmonymuseum.org. * The annual Penn’s Colony will take place September 17, 18, 24 and 25 at Penn’s Colony Festival Grounds, 365 Saxonburg Blvd., Saxonburg. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 185+ juried craftsmen will showcase a variety of quality, handmade contemporary and traditional works for the home and garden, seasonal decorations, gifts and personal accessories. Adults ages 16 to 59 are $8, seniors ages 60 and older are $6, children ages 8 to 15 are $5, and children ages 7 and younger are free. Call (724) 352-9922 or visit pennscolony.com. BCSN
Timothy Sechler Partner at Heritage Elder Law
The first thing to know, is that if the patient has had a three day hospital stay as an admitted patient prior to entering the nursing home, Medicare will pay for the stay and the rehabilitation, subject to limits. Here is how it works.
The first 20 days are paid 100%. The next 80 days are paid partially, but there is an expensive co-pay per day. For many people, their supplemental insurance covers that copay. What happens if you successfully rehab and go home, and end up back in the hospital a couple of months later? The 100 day clock will reset and you will get another 100 days if there has been a 60 day gap between leaving the nursing home and the subsequent hospital admission. This is not unlimited, as there is a lifetime limit, but that is rarely a limit that anyone reaches. Alternatively, what happens if you are unable to return home by the end of the 100 days? At this point, Medicare quits paying and the patient must pay privately for care. With the average cost of care exceeding $8,900 per month in Pennsylvania, many families have trouble making ends meet. Most families in this situation should consult with an elder law attorney to understand how Medicaid benefits can be accessed to pay for care. The Medicaid rules are complex and require considerable planning. To find out more about this topic and other legal issues affecting seniors, attend a FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP at the Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLO, Mars Office on September 14 at 6 p.m. or at the Butler M aOffice y 1 8 September a t 6 p .m.7 at 6 p.m. or September 28 at 2M p.m. a yTo5 RSVP at or to6 find out about other upcoming workshops, call p . m. (724) 841-0024 or visit HeritageElderLaw.com. BE-1300922
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Butler County APPRISE Program now scheduling appointments for Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period By Brittany Buzzelli Community Liaison/APPRISE Coordinator Butler County Area Agency on Aging For Butler County Senior News Your health needs change from year to year, and your health plan may change its benefits and costs each year, too. That is why it is important to review your Medicare choices each fall during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 through December 7. Open Enrollment is the one time of year when all Medicare beneficiaries can browse new benefit options for the coming year, and make changes to their Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Drug (Part D) coverage.
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It is worth it to take time to review and compare your Medicare coverage options, but you do not have to do it alone. In Butler County, the APPRISE Program is available to help. APPRISE is Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program. It is a free service from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging that assists Medicare beneficiaries with benefit options, plan comparisons, Medicare fraud and appeals and application assistance for benefit programs such as Medicare Saving’s Programs, Medicaid, Extra Help and PACE/PACENET. Get one-on-one help from the Butler County APPRISE Program by calling the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282–3008. The Butler County APPRISE Program will be holding Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period plan comparison appointments at their Butler Office, located at 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 in Butler, as well as satellite appointments at the Cranberry Township Senior Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township.
Appointments are necessary and must be scheduled in advance; walk-ins will not be accepted. To schedule your plan comparison appointment for Medicare’s Fall Annual Open Enrollment Period, contact the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282–3008. Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: Five things you need to do Routines help keep us focused, organized and healthy; however, if your health routine does not include preparing for Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period, now is the time to kick start a new healthy habit. If you have Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) or a Medicare Drug Plan (Part D), the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Period is the time you can make changes to your coverage. Even if you are happy with your current coverage, you may find coverage options that are a better fit for your budget or health needs. In most cases if you choose not to make changes to your
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coverage during Medicare’s Annual Fall Open Enrollment Period, you will most likely have to wait a full year before you can make changes to your plan. Here are five important things that every Medicare beneficiary can do to get into the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period routine. 1. Review your plan notice. Be sure to read any notices from your Medicare plan about changes for your 2017 coverage, especially your “Annual Notice of Change” letter. Look at your plan’s information to make sure your prescription medications are still covered and that your preferred doctors and specialists are still within the plan’s network. 2. Think about what matters most to you. Medicare health and prescription drug plans change each year and so can your health needs. Do you need a new primary care doctor? Does your network include the specialist you want for an upcoming surgery? Is your new medication covered by your current
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prescription drug plan? Does another plan offer the same benefits at a lower cost? Take stock of your health status and determine if you need to make a change. 3. Find out if you qualify for help paying for your Medicare premiums. Learn about programs in Pennsylvania that help with the cost of Medicare premiums, Medicare Part A and Part B coinsurance, deductibles, copayments and Medicare prescription drug coverage costs. For more information on whether you may qualify for a Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, Social Security’s Extra Help with Prescription Drugs Program or Pennsylvania’s PACE/PACENET programs, contact the Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282–3008 for a benefit screening. 4. Shop for plans that meet your needs and fit your budget. Beginning October 1, you can use Medicare’s plan finder tool on Medicare.gov/find-a-plan to see what other plans are offered in Butler County. 5. Check your plan’s start rating before you enroll. Medicare’s Plan Finder Tool has been updated with 2017 Star Ratings for Medicare health and prescription drug plans. Plans are given an overall quality rating on a 1- to 5-star scale, with one representing poor performance and five representing excellent performance. Use the Star Ratings to compare the quality of health and drug plans being offered. It is important to note that there are currently no 5-star plans in Pennsylvania. These are a few easy ways to get a jump on your benefit options for Medicare’s Annual Fall Open Enrollment Period. For more information, contact APPRISE locally at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging at (724) 282–3008 or call Medicare directly at (800) 633-4227. BCSN The Butler County APPRISE Program will be conducting Medicare Open Enrollment Period Plan Comparison Appointments from October 14 through December 7 at the Butler County Area Agency on Aging offices, located at 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 in Butler, and will also be holding satellite appointments on specific days/times at the Cranberry Township Senior Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township. Plan reviews for both location are by appointment only and must be made in advance by calling (724) 282–3008 or by email request to bbuzzell@co.butler.pa.us.
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Senior Center Flu shots available to Butler County seniors, age 60 and older. Clinic sponsored by St. Barnabas Health System. Mt. Chestnut Senior Center Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church Monday, September 19th 11 A.M.—12 P.M. Slippery Rock Senior Center Slippery Rock Twp. Building Tuesday, September 27th 11 A.M.—12 P.M. Mars Senior Center Penn—Mar Plaza Monday, October 3rd 10 A.M.—12 P.M. Cranberry Twp Senior Center Cranberry Twp Municipal Building Tuesday, October 4 10 A.M.—12 P.M. Evans City Senior Center Ritzert Hall Thursday, October 6th 11 A.M—12 P.M.
Butler Senior Center Tanglewood Friday, October 7th 10 A.M.—12 P.M. Chicora Senior Center Chicora Moose Lodge Basement Tuesday, October 11th 11 A.M.—12 P.M. West Sunbury Senior Center West Sunbury Presbyterian Church Friday, October 21st 11 A.M.—12 P.M.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Leslie A. OF Osche, Chairman BOARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kimberly D. Geyer, Vice Chairman Leslie A. Osche, Chairman Kevin E. Boozel, Secretary Kimberly D. Geyer, Vice Chairman Kevin E. Boozel, Secretary
Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA Administrator Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA Administrator
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Butler County Area Agency on Aging Butler County Area for Agency on Aging Seeking Nominations Advisory Board Seeking Nominations for Advisory Board
The Butler County Area Agency on Aging is currently seeking nominations for several The Butleron County Area Agency onBoard. Aging This is currently seekingposition nominations for several positions the Agency Advisory is a volunteer involving two to five positions on the Agency Advisory Board. This is a volunteer position involving two toOffice, five hours per month. Meetings are held monthly, September through June in the Agency hours Meetings are heldinmonthly, locatedper at month. the Sunnyview Complex Butler. September through June in the Agency Office, located at the Sunnyview Complex in Butler. Candidates must be county residents. Candidates who are 60 years of age and older are Candidates preferred. must be county residents. Candidates who are 60 years of age and older are preferred.
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Board member duties include advising the Agency on all matters relating to planning and Board member duties advising the Agency all matters relating to planning operations; review andinclude evaluate the needs of olderon citizen’s in terms of services; and and operations; review and evaluate the needs of older citizen’s in terms of services; and actively educate the public and potential consumers about the agency and available actively services.educate the public and potential consumers about the agency and available services.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest which contains a brief Interested applicants should a letter of interest which a brief personal background as well submit as the attached candidate contactcontains information form. personal background as well as the attached candidate contact information form. Letters may be submitted to the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Letters may 101, be submitted to16001; the Butler CountyJudy AreaThompson Agency on Aging, 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite Butler, PA Attention: Circle, Suite 101, Butler, PA 16001; Attention: Judy Thompson Candidate Contact Information: Candidate Contact Information: Name: Name:
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Senior Center events
_ Chicora Senior Center, lower level of Moose Hall, 117 West Slippery Rock St., offers the following events: paining with Joan from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., leadership meeting at 10 a.m. and Mary, Joseph and Baby from noon to 2 p.m. September 7; birthday celebration September 8; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. and celebrate Grandparents Day September 13, bring pictures of your grandchildren; preparation day to make soup September 20; vegetable soup sale September 22; and good neighbor day September 27. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 445-2551. _ Cranberry Senior Center, Municipal Building, Rochester Rd., offers the following events: Labor Day party September 1; birthday celebration September 8; mystery dinner theater from 4 to 7 p.m. September 13, cost is $8; elder abuse program at 11 a.m. September 15; leadership meeting at 10:30 a.m. September 22; game night from 4 to 7 p.m. September 27, cost is $5; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club with bagels and bingo at 8:30 a.m. September 28. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 772-6086. _ Evans City Senior Center, 426 East Main St., offers the following events: Lyme disease program at 1 p.m. September 7; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. and birthday celebration September 8; doughnuts, coffee and chat from 10 to 11 a.m. and white elephant bingo at 1 p.m. September 12; goodies bingo at 1 p.m. September 19 and 26; Elk View trip September 27; and wellness Wednesday breakfast with bagels and bingo at 10 a.m. September 28. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Call (724) 538-9414.
_ Mars Senior Center, Penn Mar Plaza, Gilkey Dr., offers the following activities: snack bingo at 1 p.m. September 6; birthday celebration at noon September 8; vaccinations program at 11 a.m. September 13; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. and low vision at 11:30 a.m. September 15; root beer floats at 12:30 p.m. September 19, cost is $1; snack bingo at 1 p.m. September 20; leadership meeting at 1 p.m. September 23; and wellness Wednesday breakfast at 9 a.m. September 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 625-4466. _ Mount Chestnut Senior Center, Presbyterian Church, 727 Old Route 422, will offer the following events: blood pressure screening at 11:30 a.m. and exercise for seniors at 12:15 p.m. September 1; birthday celebration September 8; Bible study at 10:15 a.m. and leadership council manager at 12:30 p.m. September 12; flu shot clinic from 11 a.m. to noon and Wii bowling September 19; wellness Wednesday breakfast club with bagels and bingo at 10 a.m. and book club at 10:15 a.m. September 26. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Call (724) 282-6006. _ Slippery Rock Senior Center, Township Building, 155 Branchton Rd., will offer the following events: leadership council meeting at 11 a.m. September 1; Grandparent Day appreciation celebration at 10:30 a.m. and birthday celebration at 12:30 p.m. September 8; Steelers party at 10:30 a.m. and leadership meeting at 12:30 p.m. September 15; flu shot clinic from 11 a.m. to noon September 27; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club with bagels and bingo at 9 a.m. September 28. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call (724) 794-6440. _ Southeast Senior Center, Winfield Township Firehall, Brose Rd., offers the following upcoming events: nickel bingo at 10:30 a.m. September 1, 13 and 15; leadership meeting at 10 a.m. September 6; chair yoga at 10 a.m. September 10; Po-Ke-No at 10:30 a.m. September 6, 8, 20 and 22; birthday celebration September 8; ball toss at 10 a.m. September 20; blood pressure screening at 11 a.m. September 22; and wellness Wednesday breakfast club with bagels and bingo at 9 a.m. September 27. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (724) 352-2036. _ West Sunbury Senior Center, West Sunbury Presbyterian Church, hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Lunches are provided. Call (724) 637-2959. BCSN September 2016 • Butler County Senior News
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_ Butler Senior Center, 10 Austin Ave., (located in Tanglewood Senior Center), Lyndora, offers the following events: Labor Day party at 11:30 a.m. September 2; hoagie sale September 6-13, cost is $7; lunch at 11 a.m. and 500 card party at noon September 7; birthday celebration September 8; Spectacular Seniors celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 19; 500 card party with snacks at 5:30 p.m. September 20, cost is $5; hoagie pick-up at 10 a.m. September 21; welcome fall party at 11:30 a.m. September 22; wellness Wednesday breakfast club with bagels and bingo at 9 a.m. and crazy scarecrow hat contest at 11:30 a.m. September 28; and leadership meeting at 11:30 a.m. September 29. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (724) 285-5392.
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September Menu for senior centers
Thursday, September 1, Labor Day party: Hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, melon. Friday, September 2: Baked pollock fillet, baked potato, peas, banana pudding. Monday, September 5, Labor Day: Closed. Tuesday, September 6: Roast chicken breast, creamed red potatoes, peas, carrots, pineapple and oranges. Wednesday, September 7: Chef salad, pears. Thursday, September 8, Birthday menu: Stuffed steak, whipped potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, cupcake. Friday, September 9: Breaded pork chop, whipped potatoes, succotash, cookie. Monday, September 12: Chicken, peas and carrots, Italian vegetable medley, applesauce, cookie. Tuesday, September 13: Turkey salad sandwich, pasta salad, three bean salad, fruit.
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Serving you: About the Area Agency on Aging The Butler County Area Agency on Aging (AAoA) is a community service agency for older adults and has operated in Butler County since 1984. The Area Agency on Aging administers programs and manages services for Butler County residents who are 60 years of age or older. Agency programs and services are designed to serve approximately 38,000 older consumers who call Butler County home. Butler County Commissioners Leslie Osche, Republican Kimberly Geyer, Republican Kevin Boozel, Democrat Area Agency on Aging Administrator: Beth A. Herold, RN, BSN, MBA
Wednesday, September 14: Baked Swiss steak, whipped potates, green beans, vanilla pudding.
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Friday, September 16: Lasangna, tossed salad, applesauce.
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Monday, September 19: Sweet sausage sandwich, buttered potatoes, carrots, vanilla ice cream.
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Tuesday, September 20: Stuffed chicken breast, whipped potatoes, green beans, fruit.
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Thursday, September 15: Barbecue pulled pork sandwich, redskin potatoes, coleslaw, fruit.
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Wednesday, September 21, Last summer fling: Hamburger, macaroni salad, pickled beans, fruit.
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Thursday, September 22: Sliced roast pork loin, scalloped potatoes, California blend, cookie.
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Friday, September 23: Baked pepperoni pizza, mixed greans, sliced peaches. Monday, September 26: Meatloaf, parsley potatoes, mixed vegetable blend, applesauce. Tuesday, September 27: Ham and Swiss sandwich, broccoli salad, melon, gelatin. Wednesday, September 28: Turkey and gravy over noodles, carrots, brownie. Thursday, September 29: Tuna salad sandwich, tomato soup, cottage cheese, fruit. Friday, September 30: Barbecue chicken breast, baked potato, corn, Mandarin salad. BCSN September 2016 • Butler County Senior News
For more information, call or visit our office at Sunnyview Complex 111 Sunnyview Circle, Suite 101 Butler, PA 16001 Office Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Beatlemania, COPD and the Rise of Stem Cell Therapy By Cameron Kennerly For Butler County Senior News In 1963, Walter Cronkite of CBS News was looking for something positive to report after the assassination of JFK. He chose to rerun a report on “Beatlemania” in the U.K. After the broadcast, a 15-year old girl named Marsha Albert immediately requested her local DJ play the band’s album. Inciting a chain reaction in what would become the beginning of Beatlemania in the US, this event marked the tipping point of the British Invasion. Almost overnight, The Beatles changed the American music scene.
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Although not as quickly as The Beatles, stem cell therapy and its rise to prominence within the medical community has also fundamentally changed the medical landscape. With origins stemming from 1956 when stem cell therapy was called a “bone marrow transplant,” the science has continued to develop in relative isolation until a discovery in 2012 placed stem cell therapy and its potential widespread application on center stage. One such application was in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a relentlessly degenerative lung disease with no known cure. Although stem cell therapy is not a cure for lung diseases such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or emphysema, when compared to traditional treatment options such as medication, oxygen and inhalers—which only work to mitigate disease symptoms—stem cell therapy is uniquely distinct.
One clinic in particular, the Lung Institute (lunginstitute.com), currently specializes in this form of treatment and has been in operation for over three years, effectively increasing the quality of life for over 2,500 patients and boasting an 82 percent success rate. With a belief in “pushing the status quo” clinics like the Lung Institute offer hope to those who may have otherwise given up. Within six years of coming to America, The Beatles had revolutionized not only music but American culture as a whole. Similarly, stem cell therapy seems to be entering its moment, and with it, creating an opportunity to dramatically influence the lives of Americans for generations to come. To the benefit of our future, as Walter Cronkite would often say, “That’s the way it is.” BCSN If you or a loved one suffer from a chronic lung disease, the specialists at the Lung Institute may be able to help. You can contact the Lung Institute at (855) 978-5767 or visit lunginstitute.com/ SeniorNews to find out if you qualify for these new treatments.
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Addressing the progression of the disease itself, stem cell therapy takes the naturally occurring stem cells generated within blood or bone marrow, and reintroduces them back into the lungs where they can promote healing and reduce inflammation from within.
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September means “back to school” . . . at any age Continued from page 1 lives or enrich their lives in some way—whether it’s improving their computer skills for better employment or investigating a hobby like painting, ham radios, or kayaking. Technology classes
learn exactly what you want about your specific mobile device. It’s really practical and personalized.”
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Technology classes are always popular, especially with older adults, and BC3’s instructors are well equipped to help students get up to speed with the today’s ever-evolving computers and mobile devices. “One of our most popular classes is Smart Phones for Everyone,” Paul comments. “You bring your phone to class and are able to have a group discussion with the instructor and five other students. You also complete a questionnaire listing what you would like to be able to accomplish with your cell phone; then you have a three-hour private tutoring session with the instructor so you can
This fall, BC3 is offering two new “One and Done” courses, which are designed to introduce and investigate a technology topic in one evening. This semester, the topics will be “Facebook: One and Done” and “Pinterest: One and Done.” In these courses, students can quickly become familiar with the basics of these social media sites then dig into lesser-known features all in a few hours of class. Other often-requested technology classes include include learning how to use software applications like Excel and QuickBooks.
Sewing, cooking and hands-on classes New this semester will be a series of sewing classes on BC3’s Main campus in Butler. “Beginning Hand Sewing” teaches sewing basics then students can move onto “Hand Sewing: Quilting Squares.” If hand sewing isn’t for you, try “Machine Sewing: Rag Quilt”, which is being offered during daytime hours Culinary classes are also a perennial favorite with adult students. BC3 offers cooking classes in its Culinary Kitchen on the Main Campus in Butler and at the Home Economics kitchen at Seneca Valley Middle School in Harmony. Two new classes this semester at Main campus are
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Other hands-on classes include “ “Quiet Water Kayaking”, “Bonsai Journey”, “Outdoor Cooking”, “Introduction to Fly Fishing” and “Backyard Beekeeping.” “These are great courses to engage with nature and investigate new hobbies without investing too much money,” Paul comments. Other popular classes Other BC3 courses that appeal to seniors are “Savvy Social Security and Elder Law: What You Need to Know”, which discusses how to make retirement more fulfilling and financially sound through estate planning, knowing your Social Security benefits and more. Exercise classes are always very popular, as well. “We have a large population of
students who like to get in shape and stay in shape with courses like yoga, Zumba or cardio intervals,” Paul points out, “not to mention our ever-popular Ballroom dance classes that are the cornerstone of any adult education program.” Languages are also an important part of BC3’s Lifelong Learning curriculum. “Beginning American Sign Language” and “American Sign Language 1” are two of the most requested, along with Italian, Spanish and French classes for those who want to brush up on a language before traveling abroad. Other offerings beyond BC3 classes In addition to course offerings through the Lifelong Learning Department, BC3 has other opportunities for senior community members and their families. The main campus includes the popular Shaffer Walking Trail, a paved, one-mile trail for walking or running. The trail is free and open to the public from dawn to dusk. BC3’s newly remodeled library located in Heaton Learning Commons on the Main campus in Butler offers 24
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open computer stations, wireless Internet access and quiet areas, as well as a deluxe café serving breakfast, sandwiches and specialty coffees. If you have a library card for any of the libraries in the community, bring it to Heaton Learning Commons in order to have access books, Internet resources and periodicals at the BC3 Library. For more information about Heaton Learning Commons or the Shaffer Walking Trail, call Jessica Matonak at (724) 287-8711, ext. 8822. Finally, seniors receive a discount on tickets and admission to BC3’s Succop Theater. To learn more about upcoming shows, call Larry Stock at (724) 287-8711, ext. 8425 or visit bc3.edu/campus/butler/succop-theater/index.html. BCSN Classes have starts date ranging from August to November. Registration is open up through the start date of each class. To sign up for classes, call (724) 287-8711, ext. 8504 or go to https://bc3. augusoft.net. To learn more about Lifelong Learning programs, call Paul Lucas at (724) 287-8711, ext. 8504 or by email at paul.lucas@bc3.edu, or visit bc3.edu.
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“Authentic Apple Strudel” and “Savory Pierogis.” At SVHS, the new “Enticing the Curious Palate” course promises to be an interesting culinary class. In addition to these courses, BC3 typically offers classes on healthy cooking and nutrition to support the mind and memory.
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