In brief: Dementia Friends information session, class reunion and more in the Shaler area

Dementia Friends

A campaign to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding around dementia is underway with the support of a Shaler North Hills Library employee.

Ingrid Kalchthaler, head of youth services at the library, is hosting a Dementia Friends information session at 6:30 p.m. June 28 at the library and is looking for local people to join in learning about dementia and helping people who are living with it in our community.

Dementia Friends is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way we think, talk and act about the disease. The Dementia Friends session helps you learn about dementia and the small ways you can help.

Registration is required as space is limited to assure participants get the most out of the session.

Anyone interested in attending the Dementia Friends Session can register at tinyurl.com/shalerfriends or by calling Shaler North Hills Library at 412-486-0211.

Shaler North Hills Library is located at 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd. in Glenshaw.

Class of 1975 reunion

The Shaler Area High School Class of 1975 will hold a 65th Birthday Reunion 6-11 p.m. June 4 at the Teutonia Mannerchor of Pittsburgh.

Tickets are $55 each and include a buffet dinner. A cash bar will be available, and entertainment will include music, a reunion-themed photo booth and karaoke.

Teutonia Mannechor is located at 857 Phineas St. on the North Side.

For more information, or to register, contact the Class Facebook page or email SAHSclass1975@gmail.com.

Great Gardens Tour

Delight your senses and come tour five spectacular gardens with the 14th Annual Shaler Great Gardens Tour.

The tour takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 10. Sponsored by the Shaler Garden Club, the tour benefits the Shaler North Hills Library.

Your ticket includes visits to five beautiful gardens with unique features such as raised bed flower gardens, wooded gardens and handsome hardscapes, as well as a chance to win a gift basket. The event is held rain or shine.

Tickets can be purchased at the library for $15 in advance and $18 the day of the tour. Tickets are also available online at shalerlibrary.org.

Dean’s List

David Rubel of Glenshaw was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2021 semester at Lawrence Technological University. He is majoring in mathematics/computer science.