CRANBERRY TWP - The mental health symposium, "Meeting the Mental Health Needs of the Elderly," will be held May 20 at the Marriott North on Route 228.

Sponsored by the Butler Health System's Department of Behavioral Health, a group of national speakers will discuss therapies and medical and social models for nursing home, assisted living and personal care home administrators, staff and medical staff members.

For information, call 724-284-4093 by Tuesday. Cost is $45 or $65 for those requesting educational credits.

LYNDORA - The Butler Area Arthritis Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Tanglewood Senior Center to discuss how to control arthritis pain with Frank Pinto, physical therapist with Butler Physical Therapy.Registration is required by calling 866-874-7483.

GIBSONIA - May's "Docs Talks" series at St. Barnabas Medical Center will focus on "What to Do When Your Medication is Taken Off the Market?"Dr. Stanley Curler will talk to seniors at 1:30 May 16 at the Village at St. Barnabas, 5850 Meridian Road, about drugs such as Vioxx and Baycol that have been removed from pharmacies.For information, call 724-443-0700, ext. 242.