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.
Garden Walks at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
UPMC for Life members and one guest can walk through the botanical garden once a month at no cost! Visit the garden 9 to 11 a.m. every second Tuesday starting June 13th through Oct. 10th. Make sure to bring your member ID card to show to the UPMC staff at check-in. You do not need to RSVP.
Walk Dates
- June 13
- July 11
- Aug. 8
- Sept. 12
- Oct. 10
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
- 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
- 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.
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.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Are you a caregiver? RSVP for one of our upcoming Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes. Two experienced class leaders will walk you through lessons, discussions, and brainstorming sessions that will help you build the skills you need to thrive. Classes are held once a week for six weeks. For the online classes all you need are a valid email address and a computer with a camera and microphone.
Virtual Events
Dates |
Days |
Time |
RSVP by |
June 20 – Aug. 1 |
Tuesdays |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
June 14 |
June 22 – July 27 |
Thursdays |
1 - 2:30 p.m. |
June 14 |
In-Person Events
Locations |
Dates |
Days |
Time |
RSVP by |
North Park Church
Room 111
600 Ingomar Road
Wexford,PA 15090 |
June 29 – Aug. 3 |
Thursdays |
1 - 2:30 p.m. |
June 16 |
Buhl Park
1st floor conference room
715 Hazen Road
Hermitage PA 16148 |
July 18 – Aug. 22 |
Tuesdays |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
July 7 |
To sign up for one of the upcoming caregiver classes above, call the phone number on 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 |
June 28 – Increase Physical Activity
July 26 – Increase Flexibility |
Wellness Parties at Lancaster Tanger Outlets
Make your health a priority this year! Join us at our upcoming wellness events to take advantage of free preventive screenings and learn about important health and wellness topics. Bring your family and friends to join the fun. All are welcome!
Location |
Event Dates |
Times |
Event Theme |
Lancaster Tanger Outlets
311 Stanley K. Tanger Drive
Lancaster, PA 17602 |
June 29
July 26 |
10 a.m. to noon
1 to 3 p.m. |
Walking for your health
Cardio health |
Healthy You Block Party
A wellness bash for the whole family
Come together for community, fun, and free health screenings! Get healthy tips about how your family can get or stay on the path to wellness. During this exciting, educational event you can chat one-on-one with professionals about health questions concerning you or a loved one.
Have some fun while you take steps toward a healthier lifestyle!
- Enter to win prizes.
- Enjoy giveaways and light refreshments.
- Enjoy balloon art and having a caricature portrait of you or your family made.
Location |
Date/Time |
The Mall at Robinson
100 Robinson Centre Drive,
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 |
Saturday, June 3
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Capital City Mall
3506 Capital City Mall Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Located near Macy’s |
Saturday, June 17
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Monroeville Mall
252 Mall Circle Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146 |
Saturday, July 1
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Millcreek Mall
654 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16565 |
Saturday, July 15
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Logan Valley Mall
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 15502 |
Friday, Aug. 11
1 to 5 p.m. |
Loyal Plaza
1925 E. 3rd St., #10
Williamsport, PA 17701 |
Saturday, Aug. 12
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Ross Park Mall
1000 Ross Park Mall Dr.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237 |
Saturday, Sept. 9
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
South Hills Village
301 S Hills Village,
Pittsburgh, PA 15241 |
Saturday, Sept. 23
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 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.