On the afternoons of Jan. 29 and 31, the Women’s Choice Network hosted the grand opening of a new office located within the confines of The Hosanna House. The community service center, recognizing the needs of such a program within the neighborhood, is excited to house the organization that will make an impact on the lives of the residents of Wilkinsburg and surrounding areas.

RIBBON CUTTING—Ellan Szalay, Marilyn Reed, John Ensor, Cheryl Allen, Kym Burke, Amy Scheuring, Jayonna Burke, Jozely Burke and Rev. William Glaze help out in the cutting of the ribbon for the new nursery at the new Women’s Center in the Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg.

Servicing the physical and emotional needs of both teen and adult moms, the Network’s mission empowers abortion-vulnerable women to choose the gift of life by providing “caring, confidential and trusted answers.” One seeking comfort is able to find a solution within the strategically located centers, which are currently located in Oakland, Monroeville, Wexford, and the urban area of Wilkinsburg.

Here is something for the homeowners. Tag your water line, gas lines and power boxes. If this is the house you have lived in for years or you just moved in this is a great idea.

Find a friend who knows their way around a house. No not the way to your kitchen, but someone who knows the difference between a gas line and a water line. Have this friend or better yet you might want to hire a trusted professional to do the job.

Your mission is to have them show you what is what. So in the event of an emergency you know what to turn off and sometimes you can simply correct very minor issues. For instance if the pilot goes out in your furnace, do you know how to restart it? It’s very simple if you follow the instructions inside of the furnace.

Fellowship tea

FEB. 13—The Women of Antioch Baptist Church, 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley, will host a Fellowship Tea at 11 a.m. The theme is “love.” Guest speakers include Emma Thorton and Rev. Sharon Dennard. There will be songs, games, giveaways, a tea sandwich luncheon and tea service. There will also be a collection taken for the American Red Cross to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit www.antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org.

More than 300 ladies were all-in for the annual Delta Sigma Theta Card Party Jan. 23 at the Rivers Club in Oxford Center. The gathering got off to a great start at 11 a.m. as the large group took stock of the Chinese auction items. The day was full of laughter, gifts and a lot of joyous noise. Event co-chair, Chris White Taylor, encouraged everyone to look at the person next to them and say, “Girl, you look good.” During the luncheon 50/50 raffle tickets and chances on the box of money were available.

THEY DEALT THE WINNING HAND— Curtistine Walker (president), Chris White Taylor and Anita Walker.

The sunny afternoon was a great opportunity for those who had been snowed in to thaw out and recover from cabin fever. A comfort food menu consisting of turkey, cornbread stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes was tasty and well received.