Zoo Walks
UPMC for Life members and one guest of any age can receive free admission to the zoo on the dates listed here.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
To receive free admission, please arrive between 8 and 10 a.m. and be ready to show your UPMC for Life member ID card at the admission gates. You do not need to RSVP.
Walk Dates
- April 5
- April 19
- May 3
- May 17
- June 14
- June 28
- July 12
- July 26
- Aug. 9
- Aug. 23
- Sept. 6
- Sept. 20
- Oct. 4
- Oct. 18
Erie Zoo
To receive free admission, please arrive between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and be ready to show your UPMC for Life member ID card at the admission gates. You do not need to RSVP.
Walk Dates
- April 12
- April 26
- May 10
- May 24
- June 7
- June 21
- July 5
- July 19
- Aug. 16
- Aug. 30
- Sept. 13
- Sept. 27
- Oct. 11
- Oct. 25
New for 2023! Keystone Safari
Keystone Safari is a 144-acre, interactive animal and adventure park located in Grove City. UPMC for Life members and one guest of any age can receive FREE admission to the park on the dates listed here. To receive free admission, please arrive between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and be ready to show your UPMC for Life member ID card at the admission gates. You do not need to RSVP.
- April 3
- April 17
- May 1
- May 15
- May 29
- June 12
- June 26
- July 10
- July 24
- Aug. 7
- Aug. 21
UPMC Health Plan staff will be available from 10 a.m. to noon at the Erie Zoo and Keystone Safari locations to answer questions and provide bottled water.
Check Your Fit First Fridays
Join us for our Check Your Fit First Fridays events taking place on the first Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a Connect Center near you. Health educators will be on-site to address health-related questions and distribute literature. Plus, free preventive screenings will be available for members.
Save the date! National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Celebrate your health and wellness with us on Wednesday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Friendship Branch YMCA!
National Senior Health & Fitness Day is focused on helping older Americans stay healthy and active! This is the largest annual health event for older adults in the U.S. UPMC for Life is proud to be the Pennsylvania state sponsor for the 16th year in a row!
Locations:
Erie Zoo
423 W 38th St.
Erie, PA 16508
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
7370 Baker St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Lakemont Park
700 Park Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602
Williamsport Branch YMCA
641 Walnut St.
Williamsport, PA 17701
Friendship Branch YMCA
5000 Commons Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Veteran Celebration at Hershey Tanger Outlets
Stop by the UPMC Health Plan mobile unit to celebrate our veterans and the community! You can talk to a Health Care Concierge, ask questions, and get preventive screenings. Plus, we’ll be launching Hershey Tanger Outlets as another participating location for the Walk for Wellness program!
Veteran Celebration Event
Location |
Date/Time |
Hershey Tanger Outlets
46 Outlet Square
Hershey, PA 17033 |
Saturday, May 20
Noon to 3 p.m. |
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join our online series of Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes from home
Two experienced class leaders will walk you through interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming sessions that will help you build the skills you need to thrive as a caregiver. Classes are held once a week for six weeks. You only need a valid email address and a computer with a camera and microphone to join.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Dates |
Days |
Time |
RSVP by |
April 6 – May 11 |
Thursdays |
1 – 2:30 p.m. |
March 31 |
April 11 – May 16 |
Tuesdays |
10 – 11:30 a.m. |
March 31 |
To sign up for an upcoming online caregiver class, call the phone number on the back of your member ID card. Space for each class is limited! Please make sure you can commit to attending all six sessions.
Silver Circle
Register for an upcoming UPMC Silver Circle event to learn more about health and wellness and get preventive screenings.
To register, please contact Nicolas McCandless at 717-215-3185 or duncannd@upmc.edu. Registration is required. Space is limited to 25 registrants.
SilverSneakers® fitness benefits
Location |
Date/Topic |
UPMC Outpatient Center
1251 E. Main St.
Annville, PA 17003 |
April 26—Fall Prevention
May 24—Cardio |
UPMC for Life is not responsible for in-person event locations’ policies and procedures regarding COVID-19. By attending, you agree to follow the safety measures in place, acknowledge the risks of COVID-19, and release UPMC Health Plan and its affiliates from liabilities of any kind related to COVID-19 at these events.
Paid actor portrayal. Event details are subject to change. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-877-539-3080 (TTY: 711) seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Paid actor portrayal. Event details are subject to change. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-800-606-8648 (TTY: 711) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.