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Join us for a Halloween Celebration

Join us on Thursday, October 30 from 10 AM to 1 PM for a festive Halloween celebration! Members pay just $5 and guests $7, with RSVPs due by Tuesday, October 28. Enjoy live music by Rich Grimm, door prizes, an auction table, and a 50/50 raffle. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and there will be two prizes awarded for the best costumes. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with great food, music, and community!

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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.

Hannah's Heroes cheering woman

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.

Two women pretending to box in front of a banner for Our Place & First West Activity & Resource Center

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.

Robert Marsh giving a speech
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