Common Hand Conditions: Diagnosis, Treatment and Hand Therapy

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – 11 a.m.

Speakers: Trenton M. Gause II, MD, orthopedic hand, and upper extremity surgeon with Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers and Georgette A. Fogg, OTR/L, CHT, Occupational and Hand Therapy Department

Please join Dr. Gause II as he discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for common hand conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, and dequervain’s tenosynovitis. Georgette will discuss therapeutic treatment to help manage pains and strains associated with common hand and wrist conditions. 

Pittsburgh Inventions and Inventors

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 11 a.m.

Speaker: Gail Griffith, instructor with the Life Enrichment Program for seniors through CCAC

When you think of Pittsburgh, you may think of the city as being a hub of steel.  But the Steel City has also been a hub of non-steel innovation as well as many historical firsts and inventions over the years.  Learn about some of the most famous inventions and historically significant moments to come out of the region!

Highway to History – Route 19: Perry Highway

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – 11 a.m.

Speaker: Steve Cicero, former history instructor in the Butler Area School District

Beginning in West Virginia and heading almost 200 miles north to Erie, PA, Route 19 is connected to every period of U.S. History.  Join us for a visit to “Little” Washington, The Golden Triangle, Zelienople, Harmony, Moraine State Park, Fort LeBoeuf, and Erie, and hear many stories of famous people along the way.

Native Plants and Birds

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – 11 a.m.

Speaker:  Chris Kubiak, Director of Education at the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania

Discover the numerous benefits native plants provide our most beloved birds.  Uncover the amazing connections that plants have with birds to entice pollination, disperse seed, and control pests.  And learn how specific native plants that are found in Western Pennsylvania can enhance your yard and help attract different bird species. 

Right Sizing for Each Step of Life and Dissecting the Ever-Changing Real Estate Market

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 11 a.m.

Speakers: Howard W. “Hoddy” Hanna III, Chairman Howard Hanna Holdings Inc. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Kelly Hanna Riley, President, Global Relocation & Business Development, Hanna Holdings, Inc. President, Relocation Horizons, Inc.

Understanding Probate: What to do When a Loved One Passes Away

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 11 a.m.

Speaker: Christine Brown Murphy, Esquire Zacharia Brown PC

Please join attorney Christine Brown Murphy for an overview of the Estate Administration process in Pennsylvania and important information to have when dealing with the death of a loved one. We will explain the role an estate attorney plays in supporting an Executor or Administrator and review the timeline for opening an estate, filing required paperwork and closing the estate.