PITTSBURGH NORTH HILLS AARP CHAPTER #595

WEBSITE:  aarp-595.mailchimpsites.com

Hampton Presbyterian Church; 2942 E Hardies Road, Gibsonia, PA  15044 Phone 724.443.3201

General Meeting:  Tuesday, May 5, 2026 @ 12:30 p.m.  

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – JANET RUSHMORE

We sure had our share of showers this Spring! I’m looking forward to lots of pretty colorful flowers for the next few months. The grass is green and the dandelions are reminding us that summer is on the way... finally! Our next meeting is on the 5^th of May so wear a sombrero or bring your maracas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with entertainer, Cathy Zang. A special guest, Rebecca Hetzer from Hosanna Industries, will return to tell us how important our Glove Drive is to their efforts of building and repairing homes for the less fortunate. We hope to collect at least another $400 as in the past, plus apply for the AARP National Grant to benefit this worthwhile non-profit organization. The official vote for next year’s officers and board members takes place at our next meeting. We continue to welcome someone with accounting and computer experience to step up and consider the office of Treasurer. We need to replace the Nominating chairperson so please volunteer as an individual or group to help with recruiting for next year. I truly feel blessed to have so many supportive members who make our Chapter so successful. Please don’t sit back and assume someone else with stand up. Just “do it” and become part of something that has its own rewards. You’ll be glad you did.

MEMBERSHIP/WEBMASTER – BILL RUSHMORE

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GENERAL MEETING – LINDA ERJAVAC

Janet Rushmore, President opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and God Bless America.  The treasurer's report shows the balance of today is $9,799.89.  We have 269 paid members.  The “All Hands-on Deck” trip went well and there are still openings for the remaining trips.  Janet announced donations for community service project Hosanna Industries were being accepted today and through the month of May.  Candidates for the Board and committee chairs were announced.  Janet reported nominations are still being accepted and members were encouraged to consider serving on the board or chairing on a committee. The next luncheon will be June 6 with the installation of officers.  The deadline for reservations is May 16 with forms available at the check-in table and included in the newsletter.  The next meeting is May 5 Cinco De Mayo with singer Cathy Zang performing.  Motions were made and the meeting was adjourned.  Members were entertained by N.H. Harmony Line Barbershop Quartet today.  

SPECIAL EVENTS – CAROL SCHREIBER AND BEVERLY KLINEFELTER

Our next luncheon will be June 2, 2026 with the installation of officers.  The menu and registration form are included in this newsletter.  It is very important that if you plan to attend, that you get your registration in as early as possible as we are limited to 200.  Deadline is May 16, 2026.  If you need to cancel your reservation, May 16 is the last date to do so.  Remember checks are deposited a week or so before the luncheon

ENTERTAINMENT – JUDI PAVLECIC

Well, I truly hope everyone enjoyed the entertainment by the “Pittsburgh North Hills Harmony Line Chorus”.  Besides the songs they chose to take us back in time, their cute interactions made their performance remarkable. May will bring Cinco de Mayo to our meeting…so if you have a sombrero, please feel free to wear it. Cathy Zang will be our entertainment and will incorporate some Cinco de Mayo songs. I truly look forward to seeing you in May… if you have any suggestions for me, I will be the one holding the Tequila bottle….ha, ha, ha.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE – MARILYN RITZ

Let Marilyn Ritz know of anyone who needs a little sunshine in their life. Please contact her by phone 412-487-8698 or email ritzmarilyn16@gmail.com. She will send a card and include their name in the newsletter. Thinking of you card to Judy Kowaleski who recently broke her wrist.            

NEWSLETTER MAILING

A few newsletter email recipients will also receive a typed newsletter to help meet our postal obligation. We didn’t make a mistake!

TRAVEL – HERMAN & ELAINE BOEHMIG

Attention:  Please include registration form with payment.  Pay with separate checks for multiple trips. When mailing payment to us, only one envelope is necessary.  Thankyou!  All flyers and registration forms are available on the AARP website.

“ALL HANDS-ON DECK”

Thank you to all travelers for sharing rides due to the limited parking spaces in the lower lot and for being on time. Janet and Bill Rushmore also deserve recognition for a great job directing traffic and parking at the church.

JOSHUA (AUGUST 12-14, 2026) For this trip to go, we need 13 more travelers

An original, brand-new live performance of Joshua! Includes 2 nights lodging and 2 breakfasts at the Hampton Inn – Mt. Joy/2 dinners including a smorgasbord dinner and meal at an Amish home/Performance of Joshua at the Sight & Sound Theatre/Performance at Magic & Wonder Theatre (Imaginarium)/Guided horse and buggy ride in Amish country Luggage handling/taxes and meal gratuities/motorcoach transportation.

Cost:  $660 ppdo or $859 so Deposit of $300 per person due by March 24, 2026 with signed registration form.  Balance due by May 5, 2026.

THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL AIR SHOW (LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026)

Travel to Cleveland, OH and board the Lady Caroline to take a cruise on the Cuyahoga River. Highlights include lunch, DJ Entertainment, Cleveland National Air Show (Navy Blue Angels or the Air Force Thunderbirds)

Cost: $212  

ELK COUNTRY (OCTOBER 19, 2026) There are 8 spaces left

Travel to Benezette, PA to visit Elk Country, home to the largest elk herd in the northeastern United States. Highlights include the Elk Country Visitor Center, horse drawn wagon ride to view the elk and catered dinner.

COST: $175 Due now

COMMUNITY SERVICE – LESLIE MOLYNEAUX

Donations for the “Glove Drive” will continue thru June.  A guest from Hosanna Industries will speak briefly at our May meeting to explain the importance of providing gloves to the volunteers who help with construction projects for those who are less fortunate. We thank you for your generous donations.

HOSPITALITY – ANNA AND MARK SEIFERT, DARLENE BRYLKA

The following members have volunteered to provide 2 dozen cookies for our May 5, 2026 meeting:  B.J. Morrison, Judy Hutcheson, Marilyn Ritz, Val Thiel, Elaine Skerlong, Bonnie Chambers and Peggie Gacesa.  

BOARD MEMBERS – 2025/2026

President:  Janet Rushmore 412-486-7465                                          Membership: Bill Rushmore 412-486-7465

Vice President:  Jack Myers 724-444-5635                                          Reservations: Carol Schreiber 412-486-6879

Treasurer:  Beverly Klinefelter 724-316-3628                                              Travel: Herman & Elaine Boehmig 724-586-9638

Secretary:  Linda Erjavac 814-590-3300                                                    Newsletter Editor:  Nancy Jackson 724-443-7526

COMMITTEES

Entertainment:  Judi Pavlecic 412-427-6909                                        Hospitality: Darlene Brylka 412-215-2121

Sunshine:  Marilyn Ritz 412-487-8698                                                    Anna& Mark Seifert 412-364-1644

Special Events:  Carol Shreiber 412-486-6879                                     Community Service/Greeter: Leslie Molyneaux

Beverly Klinefelter 724-316-3628                                                                                                          412-610-2257

Auditor:  Jim Smith 412-486-9593                                                        Nominating:Mary Lee Steinmetz 412-487-5654

Give & Take Table:  Sharon Smarto 412-335-0041                               Assistant Treasurer: Ray Murawski 412-487-4265

Webmaster:Bill Rushmore 412-486-7465