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Staying in Touch
Staying in Touch events are now in person, in your community! Get information on your plan benefits, learn about health and wellness tips from health experts, receive free preventive screenings, and enjoy light refreshments and coffee. Join us to connect, chat, and get your questions answered. Learn more about this month’s event topic below.
Staying in Touch in-person events schedule
April Events
Learn more about your dental, vision, and hearing benefits!
April Events Schedule
Location |
Date/Time |
Logan Valley Mall
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 15502 |
Wednesday, April 6
10 a.m. to noon |
Monroeville Mall
252 Mall Circle Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146 |
Wednesday, April 13
10 a.m. to noon |
Capital City Mall
3506 Capital City Mall Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
|
Wednesday, April 20
10 a.m. to noon
Walk the mall for some light exercise before the event! |
Loyal Plaza
1875 E. 3rd St., #10
Williamsport, PA 17701 |
Wednesday, April 20
10 a.m. to noon |
Millcreek Mall
654 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16565 |
Wednesday, April 27
10 a.m. to noon |
May Events
Your SilverSneakers® fitness benefits make it easy to stay active! Join us to learn more about free gym memberships, live online, classes, and more.
May Events Schedule
Location |
Date/Time |
Logan Valley Mall
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 15502 |
Wednesday, May 4
10 a.m. to noon |
Monroeville Mall
252 Mall Circle Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146 |
Wednesday, May 11
10 a.m. to noon |
Capital City Mall
3506 Capital City Mall Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
|
Wednesday, May 18
10 a.m. to noon
Walk the mall for some light exercise before the event! |
Loyal Plaza
1875 E. 3rd St., #10
Williamsport, PA 17701 |
Wednesday, May 18
10 a.m. to noon |
June Events
Learn more about the free digital health care tools available to you and how to get hands-on training through our Digital Connections program.
June Events Schedule
Location |
Date/Time |
Logan Valley Mall
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 15502 |
Wednesday, June 1
10 a.m. to noon |
Monroeville Mall
252 Mall Circle Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146 |
Wednesday, June 8
10 a.m. to noon |
Capital City Mall
3506 Capital City Mall Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
|
Wednesday, June 15
10 a.m. to noon
Walk the mall for some light exercise before the event! |
Loyal Plaza
1875 E. 3rd St., #10
Williamsport, PA 17701 |
Wednesday, June 15
10 a.m. to noon |
Millcreek Mall
654 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16565 |
Wednesday, June 22
10 a.m. to noon |
The Mall at Robinson
100 Robinson Centre Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
Wednesday, June 29
10 a.m. to noon |
Virtual Staying in Touch Events
Can’t make it to an in-person event? Join one of our monthly virtual events online or by phone!
- Thursday, April 7
- Thursday, May 5
- Thursday, June 2
All events start at noon. To learn more about our virtual events go to upmchealthplan.com/intouch.
Williamsport Wellness Events
Join us at Loyal Plaza (Giant) shopping center on the dates below from 10 a.m. to noon. We want to help you stay healthy and active! We’ll be offering wellness tips, light exercise, activities to keep you moving, and information about the health care resources available in UPMC’s North Central PA region.
- April 13
- April 20
- April 27 (Strength and Cardio Class)
- May 11
- May 18
- June 8
- June 15
- June 22 (Chair Yoga)
- June 29
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Celebrate your health and wellness with us on Wednesday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UPMC for Life is proud to be the Pennsylvania state sponsor of National Senior Health & Fitness Day for the 15th year in a row! This is the largest annual health event for older adults in the U.S. All events will offer:
- Preventive health and blood pressure screenings
- A DJ and music
- Light refreshments
- A Health Care Concierge available to answer your questions
- Small giveaways including a t-shirt and hand sanitizer
- And more!
Find an event near you:
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
7370 Baker St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Enjoy a Zoo walk, SilverSneakers fitness demo, caricatures, and line dancing with Roland Ford! Free admission for all UPMC for Life members and anyone aged 60 and older. Bring your member ID card.
Erie Zoo
423 W 38th St.
Erie, PA 16508
Enjoy a zoo walk, animal meet and greets, SilverSneakers fitness demo and presentation, and caricatures! Free admission for all UPMC for Life members anyone aged 60 and older. Bring your member ID card.
Lakemont Park
700 Park Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Enjoy a self-guided walk on the park trails, Thai Chi for arthritis, and Zumba Gold by Groove Fitness!
Messiah Lifeways
100 Mt. Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Messiah Lifeways kindly asks that you register in advance of attending. RSVP to Messiah Lifeways National Senior Health & Fitness Day.
Enjoy a fitness demo by Messiah Lifeways, a SilverSneakers fitness demo, and caricatures!
River Valley Regional – Williamsport Branch YMCA
641 Walnut St.
Williamsport, PA 17701
This event is in partnership with UPMC’s Age Well program in North Central PA. Enjoy fitness classes, a SilverSneakers fitness demo, and tour the YMCA facilities!
Zoo Walks
Zoo Walks at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Join us for Zoo Walks at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium on the dates listed below. UPMC for Life members and one guest can receive FREE admission on the following dates.
Walk Dates
- April 6
- April 20
- May 4
- May 18
- June 1
- June 15
- June 29
- July 13
- July 27
- Aug. 10
- Aug. 24
- Sept. 7
- Sept. 21
- Oct. 5
- Oct. 19
Here are just some of the health and safety measures the Pittsburgh Zoo will have in place:
- Guests who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are not required to wear masks, but it is recommended in crowded areas and indoor settings. Guests who have not yet been vaccinated or are partially vaccinated are required to wear a mask.
- Mobile food ordering is available. To place a food order in advance, visit jambogrill.myncrsilver.com.
Safari Walks at Erie Zoo
Enjoy Safari Walks and special activities at the Erie Zoo on the dates listed below. UPMC for Life members and one guest can receive free admission on the dates listed below. Arrive between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and show your member ID Card at the admission gates.
Walk Dates
- April 13
- April 27
- May 11
- June 8
- June 22
- July 6
- July 20
- Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Aug. 17
- Aug. 31
- Sept. 14
- Sept. 28
- Oct. 12
- Oct. 26
Here are just some of the health and safety measures the Erie Zoo will have in place:
- The zoo recommends all guests to wear a face mask, but it is not required.
- Physical distancing markers will be in place around the zoo anywhere people gather. Keep a distance of 6 feet away from others. Some indoor exhibits may be modified or closed.
- UPMC for Life will give out FREE contactless bottled water to all participants.
Digital Connections
Get hands-on training for how to use the free digital health care tools available to you.
Here’s what we’ll offer at each event:
- An overview of the UPMC Health Plan mobile app, MyHealth OnLine, UPMC AnywhereCare, MyUPMC, and RxWell
- Personal assistance with setting up a customized digital experience on your device based on your needs
- Instructions for accessing test results, scheduling appointments, messaging your providers or Health Care Concierge team, finding plan benefit information, and keeping your health on track
- A quick guide to help you use these tools anytime after the event
To RSVP for an upcoming event, call us at 1-833-475-8221 (TTY: 711) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week.
Digital Connections upcoming events schedule
Location |
Date/Time |
Lititz Public Library
651 Kissel Hill Rd.
Lititz, PA 17543 |
April 5
1:30–3:30 p.m.
RSVP by March 22 |
Erie Operations Center
380 E Bayfront Pkwy.
Erie, PA 16507 |
April 12
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
RSVP by March 29 |
Logan Valley Mall
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 15502 |
April 1
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
RSVP by April 5 |
Are you caring for a family member or loved one? Join our online series of Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes from the safety of your home. Two experienced class leaders will walk you through interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming sessions that will equip you with the skills you need to thrive as a caregiver. Classes are held once a week for six weeks. All you need is a valid email address and a computer with a camera and microphone.
To sign up for an upcoming online caregiver class series, click the RSVP link above or call the phone number on the back of your member ID card. UPMC for Life members can enroll at no cost.
Join us at a participating fitness facility for an upcoming SilverSneakers® event! We'll go over your SilverSneakers® fitness benefits and you can take a tour of the facility.
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