Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Old Economy Village
270 Sixteenth Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
Tel: (724) 266-4500   Fax:  (724) 266-3010
www.oldeconomyvillage.org

Old Economy Village in Ambridge will conduct a free drop spindle and introduction to spinning class on Saturday, November 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Diane Yorkshire, the instructor, is an accomplished spinner, who demonstrates at Old Economy Village and other venues. In this hands-on class, participants will learn how to card fiber from a raw fleece and spin yarn on a drop spindle. The spinning wheel will be also be discussed and participants will be given a chance to try a spinning wheel. Space is limited to 6 participants so please register before November 13. 
 
To register for this free class or if you have any questions please contact David Miller at davmiller@pa.gov or (724) 266-4500 x 110. 
 
 
Drop Spindle and Introduction to Spinning Class at Old Economy Village
Saturday, November 16, 2019 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Contact David Miller davmiller@pa.gov or (724) 266-4500 x 110

Old Economy Village is a gemstone site of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Old Economy Village interprets the history of the Harmony Society, a highly successful nineteenth century religious communal society, and preserves and interprets the unique material culture of the Society during its period of residence in Beaver County, Pennsylvania for citizens of and visitors to the Commonwealth.  Old Economy Village was the heart of the Harmony Society’s home from 1824 until the commune was dissolved in 1905.  Old Economy Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in partnership with the Friends of Old Economy Village.  It is part of Ambridge’s Old Economy National Historic District and is among the region’s most important historic sites. 

SURPRISES FOR SHUT-INS

The 33rd annual Surprises for Shut-ins is a Christmas program of the Beaver County Office on Aging.

Gifts will be delivered in December 2019 to sickly and lonely shut-ins age 60 and over who live in the community and are identified by the Beaver County Office on Aging as needing some special attention during the Christmas season.

Through December 2, 2019, the Office on Aging asks participants of senior centers, community service, civic and church groups as well as the public to donate new gifts or cash donations to cover the cost of gift wrap and supplies. If writing a check, make it payable to Angela Gentile, and a receipt will be issued.

Wrapped gifts will be appreciated, but it is not absolutely necessary to wrap them. If you wrap the gift, please put a post it note or a gift tag on the item stating what is inside. No bows, please. They get crushed in the gift bags.

Items can be brought to:

• Beaver County Office on Aging, 1020 8^th Ave., Beaver Falls, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays except holidays

• Center at the Mall, located in the corridor next to Hallmark, Monday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Angela Gentile with the Office on Aging is the project coordinator. Call 724-847-2262 or 888-548-2262 for more information; or email at agentile@bcoa.us.

EXAMPLES OF GIFTS AND SUPPLIES:

new gift wrap rolls of Scotch tape toothbrush

magnets slippers soap calendar lap robe box of Kleenex

body wash note pads stamps

sun catcher perfume cards

socks pens playing cards

lotion knick knacks mugs

puzzle books aftershave jewelry

shampoo tea towels shaving cream

razors toiletry items

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When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Check In: 8:00am – 9:15am
Where: Grove Cemetery, New Brighton Race / Walk Starts: 9:30am
REGISTRATION FEES
NB Student Discount
5K Race Fun Walk 5K Race Fun Walk
Early Bird (Before September 10) $15.00 $10.00 $10.00 $5.00
Normal (September 10 to October 10) $20.00 $10.00 $10.00 $5.00
*Late (On or After October 11) $20.00 $10.00 $10.00 $5.00
*Late Registrants will not receive a T-Shirt.
Refreshments provided after the event.
Race Medals will be awarded in each age category and overall.
Age Groups: Male and Female
Overall / 12 and under / 13-19 / 20-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60 and over
Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome for the Fun Walk, but don’t forget to bring waste bags.
Costumes are encouraged! (Make sure you can breathe and run freely)
Name: Email:
Address: Phone #:
Age: Gender:
T-Shirt Size (Circle One): Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large
Please make checks payable to: New Brighton Area Recreation Commission
610 Third Avenue
New Brighton, PA 15066
I understand the risks that are involved in participation in this athletic event and I assume the same. I am physically able to compete. I
will follow all traffic laws while on public roads as a runner. I release the New Brighton Area Recreation Commission, all entities which
make up the Commission, and sponsors/volunteers of any liability in the event of any accident, injury or death.
Date:
Signature:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
(For those under 18 years of age)
How did you hear about the race?
NEW BRIGHTON AREA
RECREATION COMMISSION
HALLOWEEN 5K
AND
FUN WALK

Unlimited is a special needs ministry at Pathway Church in Beaver Falls. The mission of Unlimited is to support children with special needs and their families so that they can fully participate in the church. Unlimited provides services with specialized childcare during Pathway’s church services on Thursday night at 7pm and Sunday morning at 10:45. The ministry also hosts special needs respite nights where parents can drop off all of their kids (those with and without special needs) at the church and enjoy a night out while their children enjoy specialized childcare and fun activities. Interested in finding out more? Visit lifeatpathway.com/specialneeds.

The Beaver Area Memorial Library’s annual fall event will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at 6:30 PM.  This year’s theme is “Traditions”.  Open displays, theme baskets and silent auction items will be featured.  A team of local artists will create original pieces to enhance anyone’s home.  The featured items include paintings, wooden pieces, holiday decorations, sports memorabilia and much more.

Tickets are now available at the Beaver Library for $12 each or they can be purchased at the door for $15 each.  The price of the ticket includes a delectable variety of hot and cold appetizers and a coffee bar provided by Cafe Kolache.

For more information, please call the library at 724-775-1132.

Path of Hope Adoption Ministry exists to

• educate families interested in adoption and fostering.

• Provide in-process and post-placement support.

• Connect adoptive families

• Support and enable friendships for adopted children

• Broaden understanding of the global orphan crisis.

Whether you simply want to get information, or you are actively interested in adoption or fostering then you are invited to attend Path of Hope Adoption Ministry at Pathway Church every third Friday of every month from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.

The location is 239 Braun Road in Chippewa.

Path of Hope is for anyone in the community.

Questions? Email Michelle or Erin at

pathofhope724@gmail.com

Join us at this exciting new seminar dedicated to educating
our senior population on the many ways to protect
themselves against various scams and how to protect
their computers and phones from being compromised.
PRESENTED BY
SPONSORED BY
Friday, September 27, 2019 • 9:00 – 11:30 AM
UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University
6001 University Blvd., Moon Township, PA 15108
If you have questions, please call Mark Piccirilli at 724-495-1600
or email MPiccirilli@StBarnabasHealthSystem.com
Scott Brady – United States Attorney, Western District of PA
Mary Bach – AARP
Patrick Kennedy, Special Agent – FBI
Welcome
Chris Heck, President, Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
Moderator
James Roddey, St. Barnabas Health System
To register, go to StBarnabasHealthSystem.com
There is limited seating available so don’t wait to register!
9:00 – 11:30 AM Protecting Seniors Presentations