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Join us for a Fun Summer Splash
Join us for a festive Summer Splash on Thursday, June 19th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Enjoy a fun-filled day with great food, lively music, and good spirit. Our delicious lunch menu consists of cheeseburgers, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, and dessert. We'll have music, dancing, a 50/50 raffle, and more. RSVP by Tuesday, June 17th to secure your spot. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for guests.
Enter our Raffle for Your Chance to Win an Apple IPad
To enter, you can purchase tickets over the phone, by stopping in Our Place on Tuesday - Thursday, or by making a donation on our website. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Only 150 tickets will be sold and all proceeds support Our Place of Jefferson County Inc. Special thanks to The Jefferson County Health Department for donating the IPad.
Hannah's Heroes: Steubenville woman creates haven for seniors to connect and thrive
For many older adults, staying social and active can be a challenge. But in Steubenville, one woman has created a place that brings people together in a way that’s changing lives.
Boxing program to help Parkinson’s symptoms, build community
Research suggests that exercise can be beneficial for individuals who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease, a degenerative disorder of the nervous system that can affect a person’s movement and balance.
According to the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, recent studies emphasize the need for regular exercise in managing Parkinson’s symptoms.
Local Parkinson’s disease group learns about evolving brain therapy
Members of the Our Place Parkinson’s support group learned about a newly approved therapy offering more consistent symptom relief. A progressive neurological disorder, Parkinson’s occurs when brain cells that create the chemical dopamine stop working. Dopamine is integral to coordinating the body’s movement, and a deficiency can cause various movement-related symptoms, such as tremor, stiffness and trouble walking or balancing.
