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Nutrition Sites
Armagh Fire Hall 724-349-4500
Directions: From Indiana take south 6th street extension to Budner’s Ice Cream store.
Turn left onto route 56 east. In Armagh at stop sign go straight. Firehall is on the Left.
Aultman Fire Hall 724-349-4500
Directions: From Indiana take Rt 286 West to Aultman. Shortly after passing Hoff
Chiropractric clinic there is a sign for Aultman. Turn right proceed 1/2 mile. The road
divides, bear to the left. The fire hall is a large yellow building on the left.
Homer City Center
Each center is unique in its blend of social activities and interests. To find out
what is happening at each center, locate the activities listing on this website or
subscribe to our newsletter, “ Spotlight.” By mail send ASI your address and a
check for $3.00, you will receive an annual subscription of “Spotlight”
The congregate meal is served at Noon. The suggested donation is $1.50 per
meal. Reservations must be made by Noon the day before you intend to attend
the center for lunch. ASI offers a modified meal for those with special dietary
needs. Each center holds a monthly party and special menu to honor the group
of participants celebrating their birthday and anniversaries.
Some of the other services offered are arts & crafts, recreation, computer
education, intergenerational activities, musical entertainment, preventative health
screenings & education, group fitness instruction, and a variety of social and
volunteer opportunities.
An Apprise Counselor visits each center to assist participants with complexities
of health insurance, insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, claims filing,
consumer protection, and other current issues.
Transportation is available to and from each center through Indigo
(724-465-2140). We offer scheduled shopping trips and provide transportation
to medical/therapy appointments.
Prime Time Health
Health programs are presented by health care professionals on the following
topics: alcoholism, medication management, chronic conditions, exercise,
nutrition, injury prevention, mental health, and end-of-life issues. Three of our
most active programs are mall walking Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the
Indiana Mall from 8:30 am to 10:00 am; swimnastics Thursday at the Indiana
YMCA (instructional contribution $3.00); and fitness classes lead by a certified
instructor. See activities pages for exact days and times.
Agency annual events include: Tax Aide Program – February and March –
Clinics where AARP Tax Aide volunteers complete income tax forms (held at
each center); Volunteer Recognition Luncheon – an April event held to extend
ASI’s appreciation to the many volunteers who donate hours of service to
centers (held at all centers); Senior Extravaganza – a May event to honor our
senior population (held at the Oak Place Community Center); Prime Time
Health Fair – a June event where area vendors, health agencies, medical
professionals, and educators exhibit their services and provided screenings
(held at the Oak Place Community Center); Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program
– a summer program that provides persons over the age of 60 with $20.00
vouchers to be used at participating farmer’s markets throughout the state
(income eligibility guidelines apply – call ASI for details; Senior Picnic – a
September event full of food, prizes, bingo, and entertainment; Flu Clinics – an
annual Fall event – flu shots are administered by VNA registered nurses and
IUP nursing students (held at each center). Those holding an ASI membership
card will receive a discount on ticket costs. Annual membership fees are $5.00.
Of all the programs and services ASI extends to the community, it is the
opportunity to meet with professionals, peers, and pals that continues to be the
most popular reason to visit our centers. These partnerships enhance our
ability to practice our motto “People Helping People”
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