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Agewell at the JCC South Hills

AgeWell at the JCC South Hills offers a variety of social, educational, health, and nutrition activities. Individuals ages 60 and older can register to participate. AgeWell at the JCC South Hills operates Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Offerings include:

  • Kosher style congregate meals each weekday
  • Information and referral services
  • Wellness programs, including blood pressure screenings and vaccination clinics
  • Evidence-based and evidence-informed programs
  • Educational opportunities, including guest speakers and educational workshops
  • Clubs, social programs, and discussion groups
  • Volunteer opportunities
 
Sign up to receive the AgeWell at the JCC South Hills weekly newsletter HERE
Contact:
Hayley Maher Krebs
Department Director, AgeWell at the JCC South Hills
[email protected]
412-697-3552

Registration and Contact

Appointments are preferred for new registrations. For more information, contact by phone or email.

Older adults enjoying a meal together
Older men embracing and laughing

AgeWell South Hills: Programs and Activities

Older adults getting off of a bus

ACCESS

ACCESS is a shared-ride paratransit service, which has been providing door-to-door, advanced reservation transportation in Allegheny County since 1979. If you have questions about how to use ACCESS to get to and from any of the locations served by Elder Express on other days or at other times, please contact the ACCESS program office at 412-562-5353. Any trip taken on Elder Express is also available from ACCESS, seven days per week between the hours of 6 AM and midnight.  Anyone aged 65 and over is eligible. Seniors can register for ACCESS transportation in either Squirrel Hill or the South Hills AgeWell at the JCC offices. Call to make an appointment.

OPT

“Older Persons Transportation” known commonly as OPT, is another transportation option through ACCESS that you can register for in our JCC offices. This service offers an additional discount for trips to medical appointments, grocery shopping trips and to Age Well at the JCC.

Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP)

For individuals who have medical assistance for their health insurance, free rides on ACCESS are available to eligible medical appointments. Call for information.

AgeWell Rides

AgeWell Rides is a volunteer-based transportation system for people ages 60 or over who do not drive and provides a way for seniors to get to medical appointments, go grocery shopping, do some volunteer work, or attend social events in the community while at the same time making a friendly new acquaintance. Call for more information.

PRT ConnectCard

Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) offers The Senior Citizen ConnectCard which allows seniors age 65+ to ride Pittsburgh buses and other public transit vehicles for free across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Call to find your most convenient location for registering.

A to B Transportation Options

The purpose of the A to B Transportation Planner is to assist Allegheny County residents in identifying possible transportation options tailored to their specific needs, preferences, and abilities. A to B is a project of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh—an initiative working to make Allegheny County more inclusive and respectful of all ages. Visit www.atoballegheny.com to use this interactive tool.
We appreciate your understanding and are working to find suitable options to meet the needs of the community.

Getting lunch at the J Cafe

The J Cafe at JCC South Hills

Kosher style lunches are available for registered South Hills AgeWell members from 12:30 to 1:30 on Monday through Friday. Meals are offered at a suggested donation of $3, made via cash, check, or card.

 

Reservations must be made by 12 pm on the business day before the meal by using the JCC Pittsburgh app or calling (412) 446-4776. Reservations can be placed as early as Friday for any of the days in the following week. 

Older adults reading

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