Senior Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130. Low Vision Support Group: Nov. 10, 10 a.m. Chair Zumba: Nov. 6 and 13, 10:3011:15…
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Low Vision Support Group: Nov. 10, 10 a.m.
Chair Zumba: Nov. 6 and 13, 10:3011:15 a.m.
Podiatrist Appointments: Nov. 12, 1 p.m. Call 440-279-2131 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Quercioli. Dr. Ritz will not be at the center until Dec. 11 at 1 p.m.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Chair Exercises: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercises open to anyone.
Blood Pressure: Nov. 12, 12:30 p.m. Compliments of Burton Healthcare.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester, 440-729-2782.
Medicare Update: Nov 6, 11 a.m. Kathy Petrella from the Department on Aging will speak about the updates in Medicare for 2015.
Breakfast and Speaker: Nov. 7, 9 a.m. Nurse Mary will speak at 9:15 a.m. about the importance of health care screenings.
Book Discussion: Nov. 10, 1 p.m. Join the discussion of “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford in the Gilson Room at Geauga West Library.
Medicare Appointments: Nov. 13. Trained staff will assist seniors with finding the best options for their 2015 plans. Call 440-279-2130 for an appointment!
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
Knowing Your Numbers: Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to noon. UH Medical Center will present the free program.
Thompson Senior Center, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, 440-298-3822.
Chair Exercises: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercise class led by a certified instructor.
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ, 17751 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township. The meeting is at a different location because town hall is closed because of Veterans Day. All veterans are asked to wear their military hats and to announce their branch of service at the meeting.
The program is Thanksgiving Bingo, which will be followed by a brief meeting to let everyone know what is happening for the rest of the year.
The holiday party will be held Dec. 2 at the Sun Valley Party Center, 10000 Edwards Lane in Auburn Township. Tickets are $18 for members and $20 for guests and will be on sale at the November meeting or by calling Betty Scholz at 440-338-8321. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 18.
Members and guests are asked to bring items for the Food For Friends food pantry. Especially needed are items for Thanksgiving including canned pumpkin, pie crust mix, bagged stuffing, cranberry sauce and canned green beans.
For more information, call Betty Franek at 440-543-4767.
Understanding Medicare
Geauga Department on Aging has five OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information) certified staff trained by the Ohio Department of Insurance. The program can help seniors get accurate and impartial information about Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D drug plans.
Seniors can have one-on-one review appointments with GDA staff through Dec. 5. Call 440-279-2130 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available from Monday through Friday.
The Geauga Department on Aging staff will conduct Medicare 101 at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Bainbridge Public Library. The presentation will cover the basic facts about understanding Medicare.
