Posted 5/22/202
AVS Night at the Pirates-Game
It was a fantastic evening as Merakey AVS individuals, employees, friends, and supporters gathered at the Skull Bar in PNC Park to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Colorado Rockies. Guests enjoyed a classic ballpark buffet, caught up with friends, and took in all the excitement of the game. Even the chilly weather couldn’t keep this group from having a great time together!
Thank you to our underwriters:
World Series Underwriters:
- Blackburn’s/Har-Kel
- Life Tree Pharmacy
- The Pollon Family
Grand Slam Underwriters
- Climatech, Inc.
- Dan Taylor Interiors, Inc.
- Flagstar Nursing
- Guardian Protection
- Kathy and Joe Martz
- Mongiovi & Son
Join us June 7–13 for IDD Miles for Wellness! This fun fitness event is a great opportunity to participate in your favorite physical activities and track your movement as we work together to see how far we can go as a group.
Adventure Aquarium
The Chestnut Road gentleman took a leisurely trip to Adventure Aquarium over the weekend, setting out prepared for a relaxed and enjoyable visit. Inside, they spent time exploring the exhibits at an easy pace, observing colorful fish displays, and taking in the interactive experiences the aquarium is known for.
Dinosaurs Exhibit
The Ewings Mill ladies recently enjoyed a fun-filled trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium to experience the exciting Dinosaurs exhibit.
Everyone had a great time learning fun facts about dinosaurs and watching the animatronic dinosaurs move, especially the giant T-Rex. Anna was especially excited to see the dinosaur with bat-like wings since she loves the bat exhibit.
The group also enjoyed fun photo opportunities in a dinosaur egg and butterfly seat, along with visiting all the animal exhibits. One favorite moment was watching a monkey playfully swing from a rope.
Nurses Week
During Nurses Week, we celebrated our incredible Hummelstown nursing crew and nursing support staff. To all nursing staff: thank you for the compassion, dedication, and exceptional care you provide each day. Your hard work and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support, and we are so grateful for everything you do.
Niagara Falls
Malcolm and the Ewings Mill 2 ladies recently enjoyed a fun girl's trip to Niagara Falls. The group had a wonderful time taking in the beautiful views, exploring the area, and making special memories together
Mix Candle Company
The Green Garden ladies enjoyed a creative and hands-on outing at Mix Candle Company in Pittsburgh’s South Side. They had a great time making their own candles, choosing scents, and learning about the candle-making process.
Wellness Event
The Merakey AVS IDD Waiver groups recently hosted a wonderful Wellness event featuring a variety of relaxing and engaging activities. Participants enjoyed sugar scrub making by local business Sugar, Sugar along with crafts, massages, photo opportunities, and more. It was a great way to stay focused on wellness, self-care, and community connection.
Oregon Road Happenings
The ladies at the Oregon Road SFR near Slippery Rock have been busy. Now that spring is here and the weather is more pleasant, the ladies have been doing Community Participation outings and hosting other houses for themed parties. The ladies have traveled to Erie and visited White House Farms. They loved seeing the lighthouse at Erie and playing in the sand. They enjoyed strolling through the orchards at White House Farms and having a picnic lunch. They even hosted a spa day party with the ladies from Centreville Pike and New Castle Street. Everyone enjoyed being pampered and enjoying treats. Each lady received a small goody bag of self-care items. The ladies also hosted the gentlemen from Route 173 for a fishing party. Some enjoyed trying to catch fish in a small pool on the deck while others made a fish craft and enjoyed some fishing themed goodies. The parties at Oregon are always a popular way for individuals to have fun with their peers.
Trip to Phipps
Slippery Rock Program Center Instructor Cindy Solman recently took her area to Phipps Conservatory. It was a gorgeous day full of sunshine. Everyone enjoyed seeing the beautiful displays. The colors were vibrant, and the fragrances from the plants were intoxicating. Halfway through their visit, they enjoyed a picnic lunch then finished seeing the displays. They always enjoy seeing how the gardens change from previous visits
Keystone Safari
Program Instructor Christie Roxberry from the Slippery Rock Program Center took a few of her folks to the Keystone Safari near Grove City, PA. Everyone enjoyed seeing the animals. Some liked the lions, while others liked the pretty birds. A few even posed like a bird. All of them enjoyed feeding the rambunctious goats. After the visit to Keystone Safari, they stopped at a nearby park for a picnic. It was a great day.
Phun in Philly
Dennis and John from Schuylkill Mountain Center IDD program went to Philadelphia and enjoyed a day on the town. Thanks to staff Anya and Alivia for taking them to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. Dennis and John both said they would like to go on another trip together soon.
