OLDER & WISER WILKINSBURG: SENIORS DAY KICK-OFF | May 14, 2024 | Borough Building Auditorium
We held our first Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day earlier this week, and while I am clearly biased, I thought it was absolutely tremendous. Made possible by the Wilkinsburg Library, Hosanna House, and Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, Tuesday’s event featured Germaine Patterson of Wellness Withn kicking things off and leading our small but very enthusiastic group in some relaxing, light chair yoga that everyone seemed to enjoy. Next up, Jody Guy with Center for Civic Arts presented an overview of artist Tina William Brewer’s Wilkinsburg Untold Stories Quilt Project.
Following the presentation, volunteer Barbara Cooley-Thaw hosted an arts & crafts segment where everyone made colorful yarn pieces, weaving on a cardboard loom with the idea of making a mug rug; the conversations throughout were equally as engaging! After crafting and a delicious lunch, Wilkinsburg’s Mayor Dontae Comans and his wife, Ashley, spoke to our group. And even as someone who believes themselves to be plugged in to the community, I was unaware of just how many exciting things are taking place in our community. Thanks to the Mayor for providing us all with so much insight and positivity; he and Ashley are two of my favorite speakers as they are both so enthusiastic about Wilkinsburg.
We held our first Older & Wiser Wilkinsburg: Seniors Day earlier this week, and while I am clearly biased, I thought it was absolutely tremendous. Made possible by the Wilkinsburg Library, Hosanna House, and Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, Tuesday’s event featured Germaine Patterson of Wellness Withn kicking things off and leading our small but very enthusiastic group in some relaxing, light chair yoga that everyone seemed to enjoy. Next up, Jody Guy with Center for Civic Arts presented an overview of artist Tina William Brewer’s Wilkinsburg Untold Stories Quilt Project.
Following the presentation, volunteer Barbara Cooley-Thaw hosted an arts & crafts segment where everyone made colorful yarn pieces, weaving on a cardboard loom with the idea of making a mug rug; the conversations throughout were equally as engaging! After crafting and a delicious lunch, Wilkinsburg’s Mayor Dontae Comans and his wife, Ashley, spoke to our group. And even as someone who believes themselves to be plugged in to the community, I was unaware of just how many exciting things are taking place in our community. Thanks to the Mayor for providing us all with so much insight and positivity; he and Ashley are two of my favorite speakers as they are both so enthusiastic about Wilkinsburg.
ARTS IN THE PARK | July 15, 2023 | Harold Young St. Parklet
Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh had a booth at Wilkinsburg's Arts in the Park festival. We had free merch, a raffle for local merchant gift certificates, and a community art project. The following Wilkinsburg businesses each generously donated a $25 gift certificate for our raffle as a match to our purchase. Many thanks to -- Veez Decadent Brownies, Lovett Sundries, Salvatore's Pizza House, James Flower & Gift Shoppe & Nancy's Revival.
Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh had a booth at Wilkinsburg's Arts in the Park festival. We had free merch, a raffle for local merchant gift certificates, and a community art project. The following Wilkinsburg businesses each generously donated a $25 gift certificate for our raffle as a match to our purchase. Many thanks to -- Veez Decadent Brownies, Lovett Sundries, Salvatore's Pizza House, James Flower & Gift Shoppe & Nancy's Revival.
