A nice place to hold events like todays for the dragon dance for Lunar New Year on 2-16-25…read more Parking is free but very hard to find when there's a big event bc it's just one lot on the ground street floor so it's best you find street parking a walk a bit which is not terrible and good exercise. It's nestled in a residential neighborhood. I love it that this center promotes culture and diversity and learning about each other ... and so many non Chinese Americans also attended this event. The Levinson room was packed w people outside the room. Thank you. I don't have any other experience w this center other than this event so I can't speak for everything else.

I got the premium membership…read more I have UPMC health insurance and can get an Active and Fit subscription with them to lower the cost of many gyms. I'll share because there is no place I could find out in advance of their pricing system. A premium membership allows use of their premium locker room, with a steam room, a sauna, and a whirlpool. It also includes all the classes, and the recovery room that holds various message implements. A very cool feature. A standard membership gives a basic locker room, and each class is paid for individually. Both memberships have access to weight and cardio rooms, indoor basketball court that turns into a pickleball court, and indoor pools. I believe that's how it goes. They run a Black Friday deal that removes the $149 enrollment fee. Along with 20% off for the first year. The standard individual membership is $67 per month. The premium individual membership is an additional $43 per month. The UPMC Active and Fit subscription is $28 per month. This gives a free standard membership at the JCC. The thing is, once you have the Active and Fit subscription, they increase the premium membership from $43 to $61 per month. So all in instead of pay the $96 per month (which includes the 20% off), for the premium individual membership, I pay $89 monthly. So the Active and Fit saves $7 per month. Not a lot. But, over a year, that is $84, so almost the cost of one month. Ok. It took all afternoon to sign up for the Active and Fit through UPMC. This type of pricing at the JCC felt like I was buying a used car that was about to become a lemon. It felt slimy and like I was signing up to get taken advantage of. Like a dreadful regret would soon be my companion. In addition, parking is $1.50 per hour, or there is some street parking that may be free. So that can add to the cost of a membership quickly. Which is unfortunate because the overall facility seems good. There are almost no windows that that look outside. The cardio, weights, exercise, recovery, and locker rooms have no windows. So it kind of feels like a series of basement rooms. That is not good. I imagine it is because it is an older building. Each room felt like it had weathered its share of hard use. The premium women's locker room entrance room is stocked with Starbucks coffee and a filtered water dispenser. This first room in the premium locker room is bland and needs to be improved. I appreciate the filtered water because I drink tons when I use the steam, sauna, and whirlpool. I was able to refill my bottle throughout my stay. There is no premium feel about this entrance room however. There are two tables, some nice magazines, and a kitchenette. Again, no windows, no plants, no comfy chairs, no luxe at all. No mirrors to shine light around to make it seem brighter than a basement. It is underwhelming. I heard the men's premium locker room has a pool table. It seemed messy and a bit dirty. There was a different woman on the floor each time I entered. I think they were stretching? Maybe they didn't want to stretch in a coed setting? It seemed unappealing to sit in there and read a magazine. Although, I did want to as they had an issue of The Sun, my favorite magazine. There are No Talking on Cell Phone signs all around the locker room and each time I went into this first room of the locker room, (6 times), women were talking on their cell phones. So, like most environments there are people that can claim the exception. I know I'm not one. I am a new member and was definitely made to feel like one. I said hi to every woman I crossed in the locker room. Only one said hi back. I must have walked past 25-30 women. It's Pittsburgh. And so it goes. The most highly insular place I've ever been to. I do actively look forward to getting in my time in that steam, sauna, whirlpool room, above all, this winter. Until I get my own steam, sauna and whirlpool at my home, I'll be there surviving this cold. Being that it is tied to a religious society though, I did expect it to be more welcoming.

I mean, this is one of those Goodwills that you have to dig through bins to find what you want. I…read moresuppose for some, that makes it exciting. I think you really have to have a treasure hunt mind set. I went on a Saturday. While someone said the regulars are rowdy, sitting near the cash register waiting for a cart, I saw a few families and pairs of people. No one seemed all that rushed or excitable. So, like I said, no cart. But while waiting for one, I saw two families check out with some pretty decent stuff they would probably get for less than $10. I think I would have rated it higher - but I really wasn't trying to dig through bins. (I mean if plus size stuff is hard to find at the regular stores, how much of it will someone find in a bin - and I really just wanted a winter coat.) Plus, hey, I was willing to, but didn't want to do that w/o a cart. I do agree with the reviewer who said it was clean. It was just as or even more clean than a regular Goodwill.

It is what it is - a treasure hunt! if you enjoy that type of thing, you'll love it, if not, stay…read moreaway. I, and others, spend hours there. new bins/tables are brought out periodically (not sure how often, 30 mins maybe?) and starts the hunt all over again. I have bought so much useful things, and very cheap. you pay by the pound, and if one of the items would weigh more, the max to pay for it is $6.99.

My MIL recently broke her hip and needed to have home care. She was assigned an O.T. who comes…read moretwice a week, a P.T. that comes three times a week, and a nurse that comes twice a week. The staff from the JAA have been amazing. They are patient and kind and really knowledgeable. They really listen to us and my MIL's needs and really take care of her. I can't recommend them enough.

From the owner: The Jewish Association on Aging (JAA) honors and enhances the lives of older adults through a…read morefull-service network of senior lifestyles and services consistent with Jewish values and traditions. With a person-centered approach that gives you easy-to-understand options for senior care, we help you navigate the senior living process. Our experts help you decide what you need and when, depending on your current situation or where you see yourself in the coming years. We are the only community of our kind in the urban center of Pittsburgh.

My one older sister lived here in a first floor room. She had her own dressers and a window sill…read morefor her nic naks, flower pots, picture frames. I enjoyed coming to visit her with our other sister. We always felt welcomed. We found the place to be always clean, the staff friendly and the activities enjoyable. They had a guy sing & play an accordion one time of "oldies but goodies" & it was in their activity room. And yes, we sang along!! So fun! At times, I'd bring us an "indoor picnic" (food from home) to a small dining room area for us to enjoy. My sister felt like we were visiting her in her home. I could tell that she was treated with respect and kindness. The Nursing staff & even the Welcoming Greeter Terri who has visitors sign in, knew my sister well. They make time for each resident to get to know them. I'd recommend anyone wanting their loved one needing skilled nursing care as a final residence to consider Halcyon Senior Living.

Wonderful! Mom has lived at Halcyon for 8 months and has thoroughly enjoyed it even though she was…read morereluctant to move at first. Each staff member knows more than her name. They can tell you what mom enjoys doing and talking about. Mom has made many friends. The staff and residents are warm and welcoming. The residence is small enough that it truly feels like home, not an institution. All of her needs are met while treating her with dignity and respect. Help arrives promptly when needed. The facility is spotless and the outdoor patio is second to none. A true gem!!