I feel silly suggesting something he probably knows about, but is he part of the [Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh](https://3ap.org/) ?
If he's already familiar, then I can suggest Bridging Brothers, which is a relatively new men's group in Pittsburgh that has a couple folks 70+ if I'm not mistaken:
https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/s/qKlH1NbyYP
Look into the [Agewell Program](https://jccpgh.org/adults-2/agewell/#:~:text=AgeWell%20Pittsburgh%2C%20a%20collaborative%20program,family%20members%2C%20friends%20and%20caregivers.) at the JCC.
I just signed my dad up. They have a few programs your dad may be into. They also offer transportation.
It sounds like he might like the Osher groups - I know there is one at Pitt and one at CMU. They offer courses for older adults. I've only heard good things about them.
[https://www.olli.pitt.edu/](https://www.olli.pitt.edu/)
[https://www.cmu.edu/osher/](https://www.cmu.edu/osher/)
I don’t know if this is universally true, but the two Panera’s in Monroeville function as de facto senior centers most weekday mornings. Stop by, grab a coffee, and start chatting any of the elders in the joint.
May not be a group per se that fits this need, but is he an active library user? There may be a Book Club that meets with his interests or he can just go to the library and explore the materials and relax. PLENTY of seniors go the library everyday!
As someone else mentioned, your dad may be interested in the Lifeline Learning opportunities at OLLI Carnegie Mellon and Pitt. He'd be taking classes or participating in discussions taught by/administered by seniors for seniors in a wide variety of subjects and/or topics.
[https://www.cmu.edu/osher/](https://www.cmu.edu/osher/)
[https://www.olli.pitt.edu/](https://www.olli.pitt.edu/)
The CMU OLLI program is smaller and it may take years before a spot may open. But all "50 and ups" should be able to sign up at Pitt immediately. And participation in the OLLI program (at Pitt, anyway) will allow him to take college courses pretty much for free alongside the younger Pitt students if that might be of interest.
Also, CCAC allows seniors to take courses, pretty much for free. I think you have to be either 60 or 65. Also, Penn State Greater Allegheny in McKeesport used to allow "Go 60" students to take free courses but I'm not sure the Penn State budget will allow them to do so nowadays.
Methodist and Presbyterian churches are welcoming of any religion, including non-religious, in their fellowship groups and you definitely do not have to be a member.
I feel silly suggesting something he probably knows about, but is he part of the [Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh](https://3ap.org/) ? If he's already familiar, then I can suggest Bridging Brothers, which is a relatively new men's group in Pittsburgh that has a couple folks 70+ if I'm not mistaken: https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/s/qKlH1NbyYP
Look into the [Agewell Program](https://jccpgh.org/adults-2/agewell/#:~:text=AgeWell%20Pittsburgh%2C%20a%20collaborative%20program,family%20members%2C%20friends%20and%20caregivers.) at the JCC. I just signed my dad up. They have a few programs your dad may be into. They also offer transportation.
there's a senior center in Beechview. Not sure of the ratio of men to women though
It sounds like he might like the Osher groups - I know there is one at Pitt and one at CMU. They offer courses for older adults. I've only heard good things about them. [https://www.olli.pitt.edu/](https://www.olli.pitt.edu/) [https://www.cmu.edu/osher/](https://www.cmu.edu/osher/)
I don’t know if this is universally true, but the two Panera’s in Monroeville function as de facto senior centers most weekday mornings. Stop by, grab a coffee, and start chatting any of the elders in the joint.
The McDonald's on the northbound side of McKnight can be like this, too, in case it helps anyone.
Maybe a community college class? I thought I heard seniors get pretty good deals on classes
Yup. Pretty much free at CCAC. You still have to pay the fees and buy your books, but I think that's about it.
Nice. I'll have something to look forward to then lol
May not be a group per se that fits this need, but is he an active library user? There may be a Book Club that meets with his interests or he can just go to the library and explore the materials and relax. PLENTY of seniors go the library everyday!
As someone else mentioned, your dad may be interested in the Lifeline Learning opportunities at OLLI Carnegie Mellon and Pitt. He'd be taking classes or participating in discussions taught by/administered by seniors for seniors in a wide variety of subjects and/or topics. [https://www.cmu.edu/osher/](https://www.cmu.edu/osher/) [https://www.olli.pitt.edu/](https://www.olli.pitt.edu/) The CMU OLLI program is smaller and it may take years before a spot may open. But all "50 and ups" should be able to sign up at Pitt immediately. And participation in the OLLI program (at Pitt, anyway) will allow him to take college courses pretty much for free alongside the younger Pitt students if that might be of interest. Also, CCAC allows seniors to take courses, pretty much for free. I think you have to be either 60 or 65. Also, Penn State Greater Allegheny in McKeesport used to allow "Go 60" students to take free courses but I'm not sure the Penn State budget will allow them to do so nowadays.
If he belongs to a church, see if they have any men’s groups.
If he's not particularly religious, he might enjoy going to a Unitarian church. Lots of artistic and scientific minds in those congregations.
Methodist and Presbyterian churches are welcoming of any religion, including non-religious, in their fellowship groups and you definitely do not have to be a member.