The Golden Eagle. October VOLUME 35, No. 2. Inside this issue. VOLUME 37, No. 10. Page 2...Center News. Page 3...CCAC Classes/ Center News

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1 The Golden Eagle October 2014 VOLUME 35, No. 2 VOLUME 37, No. 10 PUBLISHED BY: Riverview Community Action Corp. P.O. Box Second Street Oakmont, PA FAX: Serving the Oakmont and Verona Communities since 1966 FUNDING Funding is provided by the Allegheny Area Agency on Aging, program and services fee, fundraisers, and the generous donations from the community. Inside this issue. Page 2...Center News Page 3...CCAC Classes/ Center News Page 4...Activity Calendar Page 5...Lunch Menu Page 6...Upcoming Classes Page 7 Upcoming Trips

2 Riverview Community Action Corp. Page 2 October 2014 Election Day November 4, 2014 from 7:00 AM 8:00 PM RCAC will again be a polling place for the upcoming elections. LUNCH AND ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD IN THE LARGE ACTIVITY ROOM (BINGO ROOM). FYI. We would like everyone to know that the actual cost of our meals from Metz is $3.98. We ask for a suggested donation of $1.25. A FEW THINGS Please leave a message!!. Our telephone system allows you to leave messages when all the lines are busy. Please leave a message instead of continuing to call back. This is very helpful in the morning as the phones are very busy with incoming calls for the bus. Also for safety reason our bus drivers are not allowed to help you get on and off the bus. This is for your safety and the safety of our drivers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Once again, it is necessary to reiterate: Groups often have to share room for their activity with another group. Please be courteous. Space is limited and we are continually adding new activities to meet the needs of our members. Verona s Farmer Market Verona s Farmers Market is every Thursday from 2:00 PM 6:00 PM You can use your vouchers and the RCAC bus is available at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and a return trip at 3:00 pm. The last market of the season is Thursday, October 9 New Hours for our Food Pantry Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Please call one day in advance if you are in need of food. Food Bank Items Needed: With the holidays approaching, please consider donating to the RCAC Food Bank, which serves the residents of Oakmont and Verona. We are in need of holiday food items such as canned yams, instant potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and monetary donations for turkeys. Please call Elaine at RCAC for more information. Volunteers Needed. We are in need of volunteers to help deliver meals and/or work in the dining room. If you are interested, please call Elaine at the Center. Have a group? Need a place to meet? Contact us for more information! Please Note: All advertisers and speakers are offered to you for information only and RCAC does not endorse any company or product.

3 Riverview Community Action Corp. Page 3 October 2014 CCAC Classes Line Dancing w/ Roz Friday, October 3 at 10:00 AM and continues through each Friday until November 7. Digital Photography w/ Mel Monday, October 6 at 1:00 PM and the last class is Monday, November 10. Bring your camera and instructions to class. CENTER NEWS Restoration and Relaxation Class Classes will be on Monday, November 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM There is a minimum of 7 people for CCAC Classes. **Since space is limited, some groups may have to share rooms. Please be considerate. Remember Staff Bingo Wednesday, October If you bring a new friend to Bingo, each of you will receive a $1.00 off. 2. If you bring a new unopened snack to Staff Bingo, you will get an extra surprise. Ceramic Pumpkin Class Tuesday, October 7 at 10:00 AM Ceramic teacher, Sara Hauck will provide the 6-7 inch ceramic pumpkins, paint and all materials needed to complete the project. The cost is dependent on the number of people in the class; we need a minimum of 10. (If there are 10 in the class, the cost will be $15/person; if there are 15 in the class, the cost will be $10/ person.) Elaine s Homemade Soup Soup will return on Tuesday, November 11, Watch the newsletter for more information. FLU SHOT CLINIC Walgreens will be giving flu shots at RCAC on Wednesday, November 5 9:00 am 1:00 pm More information to follow!

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6 Riverview Community Action Corp. Page 6 October 2014 UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS Sit & Sew / UFO Class Mondays, 1 pm 3 pm. Bring your own projects to work on or help us make lap quilts for the local nursing homes. Sewing machines are available for use any day except Wednesdays. Zumba Mondays at 6:30 pm Zumba returns to RCAC on Monday, October 6 at 6:30 pm. Contact Celeste for more information. Pinochle Tuesdays at 12:30 pm Players are needed. Sit & Knit Wednesdays, 9:30am 11:30 am This group is in need of monetary and/or yarn donations. Donations can be dropped off at the Center. The lap afghans that they make are sent to the VA Hospitals. BINGO Wednesdays at 1:00 PM Fitness Class Tuesday and Thursday at 8:45 AM Cost is $1.00 Blood Pressures Thursdays at 10:00 AM Line Dancing Fridays at 10:00 AM Beginners Class begins at 9:30 AM Art Class Fridays at 10:00 AM 12 Months of Christmas Craft Classes Monday, October 20 at 1:00 PM Cost of class is $5.00 and materials will be supplied. Limit 8 S&T Bank presents Credit vs. Debit Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 10:30 AM They will discuss the difference between the two, when using one is better and other related topics. Please register in advance. Neighborhood Legal Services Thursday, October 23 from 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Call the Center for an appointment. Thanksgiving Day Craft Monday, October 27 at 1:00 PM Cost is $5/person. All materials will be provided and we will be using the sewing machines. Class limited to 8 people. Gallagher Home Health Services present. Flu Prevention Tuesday, October 28 at 1:00 PM Participants of the class will enjoy refreshments afterwards. Senior Advisory Meeting November 2014 Time and date will be announced. We will be discussing plans for the upcoming holidays. Please RSVP for the following classes and programs: Informational Table Congressman Mike Doyle s Office Wednesday, October 15 at 10:00 am Table can be found in the dining room to explain services/programs that are offered via the Congressman s office.

7 Riverview Community Action Corp. Page 7 October 2014 UPCOMING OPT TRIPS OPT Trips Make sure you have set up your e-purse account. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes before scheduled departure time. If you are unable to go on the trip, please call and let us know so we can notify the carrier. If it is the weekend, please call the transit company. They need to know to adjust their routes. Please be considerate Deadline to sign up for trips is 2 days before. No one can be added on the day of the trip Times of trips are subject to change; call the Center to confirm. If you sign up, please make a note of it; we have had a problem recently of people signing up for trips and then not showing up. When there is a large group, OPT may have to use several vans; there is a possibility that you may be seated on a different vehicle from your friend. This is beyond our control and the driver s control; please just board the van. You will all reach the same destination. Seniors 65+ who live outside Allegheny County may go on group trips from RCAC provided they are registered with ACCESS 65+ and have set up an e-purse account. You will be charged at the ACCESS rate, not the OPT rate of $1.10 Questions? Call us at Waterworks Wal-Mart Thursday, Oct. 9 9:30 AM 1:30 PM. Columbus Day Parade Bloomfield Saturday, Oct :00 AM 4:00 PM The parade begins at 11:00 AM. Please RSVP ASAP. Pittsburgh Symphony Music 101 featuring Bass is Beautiful Heinz Hall Thursday, Oct :30 AM 1:30 PM This is a one hour program. Admission is $2/person and you can bring your own brown bag lunch. Please RSVP by Monday, Oct. 13. Pierogi Festival at Stage AE Saturday, Oct :00 PM 4:00 PM Admission is $10/person. Food, music and entertainment. RSVP by Monday, October 13. Dinner Trip Hofbrauhaus House, Southside Thursday, Oct. 23 4:00 PM 6:30 PM RSVP by Friday, October 17 as we need to make reservations. Pat Catan s Friday, October 24 9:30 AM 1:30 PM Ross Park Mall Thursday, Oct. 30 9:30 AM 1:30 PM Allegheny Regional Assets Days RADical Days RAD Days opened on September 24th with free admission for tours of PNC Park, and conclude November 9th at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. In between their will be 18 more days of free admissions and programs at 35 other locations. A list of venues can be found at We also have a list at the Center. A minimum of 4 people are needed for any OPT Trip.

8 PUBLISHED BY RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION 501 SECOND ST., P.O. BOX 437 OAKMONT, PA PHONE: (412) TTY: (412) Fax: (412) Website Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Verona, PA Permit No. 16 Return Service Requested HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 4:00 MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY October 2014