In brief: Thanksgiving reunion luncheon, psychic fair and more in Penn Hills, Verona

Women’s Business Network

WBN offers numerous opportunities to network and partner with like-minded business, ongoing professional education and leadership development opportunities. Find out more at www.wbninc.com.

Allegheny Valley Chapter meets at 8 a.m. Nov. 1 and 15 at 817 Main St., in Sharpsburg. For more information contact Kelly Motter at 717-659-0323.

The Monroeville Chapter meets 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 9 and 23 at Panera Bread, 400 Penn Center Blvd., Wilkins Township. For more information, contact Debie Remaley at 412-374-0900.

East Chapter meets at 8 a.m. Nov. 1 and 15 at Drew’s Family Restaurant, 2060 Ardmore Blvd, Forest Hills. For more information, contact Denise Murrin- Coburn at 412-260-7780.

Virtual Chapter holds meetings via Zoom at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 16. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale at 412-908-1663.

PALS

For their Ladies Day Out, PALS members will be making candles at the Oakmont Candle Works beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 12. Further info and sign-up was offered at the Nov. 2 meeting.

PALS is a service/social club open to women from Plum, Penn Hills, Monroeville, and surrounding areas. Newcomers are welcome at monthly meetings, always held at 6:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, September through April. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

Thanksgiving reunion luncheon

Kerr Presbyterian Church, located at 157 Bridge St. in Verona, will hold a Thanksgiving homecoming/reunion luncheon on Nov. 13. Service begins at 11 a.m., followed by the luncheon. RSVP at 412-793-5508 or kerrchurch.com by Nov. 4.

Psychic fair

3 Rivers Psychic Fair, the newest psychic fair in Pittsburgh, will be held at the Comfort Inn, 699 Rodi Road in Penn Hills. The first event date is Nov. 5, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free workshops will be happening from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., on topics ranging from meditation to being yourself.

The fairs offer psychic, intuitive, and medium readings, Reiki healers, energy healers, holistic, and various products. The mission of the fair is to connect, heal and educate. Admission is $5.

To learn more, visit 3riverspf.com.

Toy drive

Lower Valley Athletic Foundation Christmas Toy Drive runs through the first week of December.

There are donation boxes at Inner Groove Brewing and the Verona borough building, both along East Railroad Avenue. Organizers are looking for new, unopened toys for children of all ages. Toy distribution is expected a week before Christmas. The foundation will reach out to local schools and churches to find families in need. More information is available on the Lower Valley Athletic Foundation’s Facebook page.

Association of University People meetings

The Association of University People’s club for single college graduates will host four dinners in November:

• Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. at Pusadee’s Garden, 5319 Butler St., Lawrenceville

• Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. at Nakama, 1611 East Carson St., South Side

• Nov. 18, 5-7 p.m. at Primanti Bros., 1539 Washington Ave., Mt. Lebanon

• Nov. 24, 2 p.m., Thanksgiving dinner at the Lamplighter, 6566 William Penn Highway, Salem

The club invites four-year college graduates, age 50 and older, to join them for fun events and to meet new people. RSVP to any of the dinners by calling 412-862-7861 or emailing nl.hokaj@gmail.com.

AARP

Plum AARP will hold its monthly meeting Nov. 8 at Unity Community Church, beginning at noon. The day’s program will be a presentation by Plum High School’s JROTC of a flag-folding ceremony and a tribute to MIAs/POWs. Contributions will be accepted for veterans, to be presented at Christmas.

Tickets may be purchased for $30 for the Christmas Party, which will be held Dec.13 at Pugliano’s.

Plum AARP meets on the second Tuesday of the month, September through June. Newcomers are always welcome at the meetings. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724-327-8265.