WHAT’S NEWS IN PINE-RICHLAND
ROSE YMCA BLOOD
PRESSURE MONITORING
PROGRAM
The Million Hearts campaign was launched
in 2012 by the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services with the goal of preventing
one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
As part of this effort to prevent
cardiovascular disease, the Y-USA designed
a program to reduce participants’ blood
pressure based on the successful “Check It,
Change It” research study. The YMCA’s Blood
Pressure Self-Monitoring Program supports
adults with high blood pressure in developing
the habit of self-monitoring blood pressure
and understanding the role nutrition plays in
pressure management through personalized
support.
The BPSM evidence-based program is a
four-month program designed to help adults
with high blood pressure develop the habit
of routine blood pressure monitoring.
The goals of the program are:
1) Reduce blood pressure.
2) Develop new skills for managing blood
pressure.
3) Gain the ability to identify and control
triggers that raise blood pressure.
4) Increase confidence in adopting healthier
eating habits.
Heart Healthy ambassadors from the
YMCA will take participants’ blood pressure
during face-to-face meetings and will train
participants to take their own blood pressure
accurately using the American Heart
Association ABCD protocol.
In addition, the YMCA will offer a nutrition
education seminar each month.
For more information, email the Healthy
Living Director at the Rose Family
YMCA in Cranberry Township at
[email protected].
RING PITTSBURGH
AUDITIONS
Ring Pittsburgh—an auditioned handbell
performance group—will be holding open
auditions at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at St.
Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at
1965 Ferguson Road in Allison Park.
Ring Pittsburgh formed during the
summer of 2016 under the direction of
Jim Rossetti with 13 experienced ringers.
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During its inaugural year, eight concerts were
held at various sites in the area including
The Benedum Center (a pre-“Nutcracker”
performance), the Grand Lobby of Heinz Hall
and Northland Library, in addition to area
churches and nursing homes.
Rehearsals for the 2017-2018 year start
in late August at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at St.
Paul’s United Methodist Church. Anyone
who has experience ringing handbells and
is interested in playing with a community
handbell ensemble is encouraged to contact
Jim Rossetti at [email protected]
for more information.
ELANA SANGUIGNI
HONORED WITH HIGHEST
AWARD IN
GIRL SCOUTING
Girl Scouting’s highest awards—the Bronze,
Silver and Gold Awards—are a girl’s chance to
make a lasting difference in the world.
For Elana Sanguigni from Pine-Richland
High School and Gibsonia, “going gold”
means earning the highest achievement in Girl
Scouting—the Gold Award.
This award, presented to Elana by Girl
Scouts Western Pennsylvania, recognizes girls
in grades nine through 12 who demonstrate
extraordinary leadership through sustainable
and measurable Take Action projects that
address important community needs.
Elana will be a senior at Pine-Richland High
School and has served as Student Government
Junior Class Secretary, Spanish Club President
Elect, and is a member of National Honor
Society, Forensics Team, Future Business
Leaders of America, Key Club, Pine-Richland
High School Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble,
Wind Ensemble and Musical Orchestra.
A Girl Scout member for 10 years, Elana is
a Girl Scout Senior of Troop 50442. She was
supported in her Gold Award effort by Kelly
and Robert Sanguigni, and Allison Cooper of
the St. Barnabas Health System, along with
family and friends. Her Gold Award project
began in July 2016 and was completed in
February 2017.
Elana’s Gold Award project was entitled
“The Gift of Music Therapy.” Its aim was
to reflect on fond memories, alleviate pain
and stress, and relax nursing home residents
during this stage of life. Elana regularly visited
the St. Barnabas Health Care System, where
she played piano and flute music of different
genres for the
residents.
On occasion she
led the group in
sing-a-longs of many
older memorable
tunes. Elana assisted
in transporting
the residents to
and from the facility’s chapel, as she enjoyed
spending time with them.
Each visit, Elana wrote an original themed
poem, which she presented to the residents at
the end of each session. She also researched
history on the music she played, and shared
this information with the residents. Elana
produced and presented to the residents a
memorable CD for them to enjoy, titled “The
Gift of Music,” that includes soothing piano
selections.
She plans to continue “The Gift of Music
Therapy” as it is a rewarding time for both the
residents and herself as she shares her musical
talent and enjoys their happiness in return.
Elana’s project was inspired by her love of
music and her passion for sharing her gifts.
Elana Sanguigni is currently exploring many
STEM-related careers and universities for her
future academic endeavors. She also plans to
continue her musical pursuits.
SISTERS OF DIVINE
PROVIDENCE 2017
SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES
The Sisters of Divine Providence are
in the midst of the 2017 Sisters’ Summer
Sweepstakes. It offers the chance to win
cash prizes; $2,000, $500 and $100 will be
given away.
To enter the Sisters’ Summer Sweepstakes,
visit cdpsisters.org/SummerSweeps. Proceeds
benefit the ministries and mission of the
Sisters of Divine Providence. No purchase is
necessary to enter, and the winner need not be
present to win. Sweepstakes ends Sept. 1. n