Youth Connect to Again Focus on Underage Drinking Issues

On Wednesday, May 30, Youth Connect will host an informal discussion that continues the group's on-going conversation about the dangers, ramifications, and consequences of underage drinking.

Entitled "Let's Talk," the event will be moderated by Youth Connects leaders, Joan Murdoch and Susan Kaminski. Murdoch and Kaminski founded Youth Connect, a group of concerned adults and students from schools and organizations in the Sewickley area, working to provide the information, resources, and support young people need to avoid risky behaviors. The group has been active in the community for over five years, offering a full slate of events each school year that help educate parents, professionals, and students.

At "Let's Talk" on May 30th, the pair will discuss the latest facts about the effects of alcohol on the brains of adolescents, current realities of drinking in the teen years, and research proven practical parenting ideas for preventing risky behaviors.

The event runs from 10 am until noon at the Sewickley Valley Y Community Center, located near the Paddle Tennis courts off Blackburn Road. There is no cost, and the presentation is open to the public. For more information on this important upcoming event, or to find out more about Youth Connect, email youthconnect@hotmail.com or check out www.youthconnectnews.blogspot.com.

SENIOR GAMES

The Sewickley Valley YMCA would like to thank everyone who participated in the Senior Games on Wednesday, May 16th. Over 25 seniors took part in competing in games such as Wii bowling, bingo, billiards, garbage can golf, corn toss, free throw competitions, treadmill dash, bike blast, and lap lovers. Health America, Heritage Valley Health System, and Greater Pittsburgh Orthopedic Associates made Senior Games possible.