IN Penn Hills Winter 2017 | Page 10

WHAT’S NEWS IN PENN HILLS business and nonprofit communities each year, but we cannot meet the gift-giving needs of the children we serve without the kindness of individuals throughout the county,” said DHS Director Marc Cherna. ROSEDALE WOMEN’S CLUB IS LOOKING FOR YOU The Rosedale Women’s Club is a group of women from the local and surrounding area whose focus is community service. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month—September through May. Meet the members, enjoy an interesting program and learn more about the club. All women are invited to attend. Program Agenda Monday, Dec. 11 Monday, Jan. 8 Monday, Feb. 12 Monday, March 12 Monday, April 9 Pittsburgh Lace Group Craft Night Speaker from “The Blessing Board” Celtic Music Edible Flowers Presentation All meetings—with the exception of April—will be held at Trinity Tower United Methodist Church, 6729 Saltsburg Road, 15235. For more information call 412.719.7076. GIFT DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS FOR 2017 DHS HOLIDAY PROJECT The Allegheny County Department of Human Services Holiday Project is collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children and youth who receive services through the Department of Human Services Office of Children, Youth and Families. “The DHS Holiday Project benefits from the generosity of the region’s 8 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Penn Hills To request a child’s name and wish list and/or for more information about this process, please contact the Event and Donations Team at EventandDonationsTeam@ alleghenycounty.us or 412.350.3428. For additional information about the Holiday Project, drop-off locations and times, and for a list of gift ideas, visit: alleghenycounty.us/dhs/holidayproject. aspx. HEALTH DEPARTMENT INFLUENZA VACCINE CLINIC OPEN While all gift donations are appreciated, there is a special need for: • Warm winter wear for ages 0-18 (hats, gloves, mittens, scarves) • Board games for all ages – to be played individually, with siblings, or as a family • Puzzles for all ages • Dolls and action figures in a full range of skin tones • Basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, baseball gloves, and other sports equipment • Creative kits for school-age children • Gifts for children ages 0-2 Gift donations will be collected through December 1, and may be taken to any of the following drop-off locations: Crunch Fitness – Monroeville 4049 William Penn Highway Monroeville, PA 15146 Crunch Fitness at The Waterfront 340 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120 Monetary donations are also welcome. Checks should be made payable to “The DHS Donation Fund” with “Holiday Project” written in the memo line. Checks may be sent to Holiday Project Coordinator, Department of Human Services, One Smithfield Street, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Opportunities to receive and fulfill a child’s wish list are also available. The Allegheny County Health Department is offering seasonal flu and high-dose flu immunizations. The vaccines are available at the walk-in immunization clinic located at 425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219. Residents should enter the building via Cherry Way and proceed to the fourth floor. The immunization clinic will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for Wednesdays, when the hours will be 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Influenza is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that can cause mild to severe illness and is potentially fatal. Getting an annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. ACHD will again offer the high-dose influenza vaccine this year. The high-dose flu vaccine is four times more concentrated than the regular flu shot, and is available only for seniors 65 years of age and older. “Getting a flu shot is the first step to combating the flu,” said Health Department Director Dr. Karen Hacker. “The flu vaccination is also very important to not only your health, but the health of your loved ones.”