Join a naturalist at the Frick Environmental Center for a relaxed hike through the woods. Take an hour out of your Friday to visit your park! This hike is designed for park pals ages 50+. It's not designed to be strenuous, but Pittsburgh is a hilly place so there will be some ups and downs. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.
UPMC Health Plan is participating in in Earth Day activities in Pittsburgh's Market Square during the city-wide celebration on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Just look for the big purple mobile van. 412 Food Rescue will be at the UPMC Health Plan booth from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday whipping up fresh, healthy snacks for you to sample. Attendees can chat with knowledgeable staff about high-quality health insurance plans and services, and pick up recipes, giveaways, and health and wellness resources. Learn more about 2019 Pittsburgh Earth Day.
Join us for a free yoga class every Saturday with instructor Lauren Stoner. This therapeutic based session uses movement and meditation to heal mind, body and spirit. Once a month we will also offer art or dance therapy sessions provided by Fine Art Miracles. The location of this class is one one flight of stairs. Please be mindful of this if you have mobility issues. Space is limited and open to 10 people per session. Register through Facebook messenger or by email: info@brooklineteenoutreach.org
Our wellness gurus, meditation and yoga instructors will be back at it again this year with an even bigger schedule of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. We know that we ignite our inner vitality, joy, and peace when we slow down, connect with our breath, and enter nature. Bring your mat or towel and flow with us. Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation will be located at Allegheny Commons Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Address: Brighton Rd & Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Summer Yoga in the Park Series Lauren will lead an instructional yoga flow will start the series off with a vinyasa […]
UPMC Health Plan members will get 50 percent off* the cost of up to four general admission tickets to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on Saturday, April 27! Get a sneak peek at Phipps’ beautiful Summer Flower Show: Van Gogh in the Gardens, plus enjoy these fun activities:** Purchase used spring flower bulbs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tour the Phipps Nature Lab and Observational Beehive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participate in a Native Spring Perennials demonstration in the Palm Circle from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Make healthy smoothies at Phipps’ newly renovated Botany Hall Kitchen from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Snap a […]
Join us for a free yoga class every Saturday with instructor Lauren Stoner. This therapeutic based session uses movement and meditation to heal mind, body and spirit. Once a month we will also offer art or dance therapy sessions provided by Fine Art Miracles. The location of this class is one one flight of stairs. Please be mindful of this if you have mobility issues. Space is limited and open to 10 people per session. Register through Facebook messenger or by email: info@brooklineteenoutreach.org
Reservations appreciated: marylu@phlf.org; 412-471-5808, ext. 527 Tour the northern end of the Grant Street area on this free guided walking tour with PHLF, from Sixth Avenue to Liberty and back to the U.S. Steel Plaza (across from the Omni William Penn Hotel). You’ll see corporate skyscrapers––originally designed for Gulf Oil, Koppers, and U. S. Steel––plus a new hotel in a historic building; a sensational railroad headquarters building that now houses apartments, offices, and Amtrak; the massive Federal Courthouse; and the enduring First Lutheran Church, serving downtown since 1888. Meeting location: Grant Street near Sixth Avenue, at the Omni William Penn […]
There is much to admire on this relatively short walk along Penn and Liberty avenues between Ninth and Tenth streets in Downtown Pittsburgh, including the August Wilson Cultural Center, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, and Pennsylvanian (formerly, Union Station). You’ll hear about the unique role of Liberty Avenue in the City’s Downtown street grid and about the importance of the railroad. You’ll see how commercial architecture evolved in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and how contemporary sculpture and public art enliven the area now. Many of the historic commercial buildings have been repurposed for new restaurants, schools, apartments, […]
Saturday, May 4, 2019 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Join us as we take a walk back in time and into the future of Sharpsburg, a riverfront community that was home, at various times, to Seneca Indians, sturdy pioneers, and immigrants who labored on the Pennsylvania Canal and railroads and in the mills and factories. The Borough famously is the birthplace of the H. J. Heinz Company. Mayor Matthew V. Rudzki will accompany our group and will discuss the Borough’s plans for revitalization. You’ll see a wonderful collection of historic buildings that give character and distinction to this resilient community that […]
The UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon has been a runner favorite since it's inception in 2009. Run over Pittsburgh's three rivers, across bridges with amazing views of the city skyline, and travel through unique neighborhoods lined with spectators and entertainment that showcases Pittsburgh's history and diversity.