Senior Events

March 16, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.

• Safety Presentation: March 20, 10:30 a.m. Got Critters?
• Geauga Library Lobby Stop: March 22, 12:30-2 p.m.
• Podiatry Appointments: March 23, 1-2 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritz.

Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.

• Solid Waste Management: March 22, 10:30 a.m. Learn about recycling in Geauga County, including locations, prescription take back, document destruction and more. Make an organic cleaner to take home.
• Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday starting at 9:30 a.m.

West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782.

• Senior Strength Building: Fridays, 11 a.m. Join with Mary Kay Simone and help bone density, increase stamina, build muscle and more.

Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.

• UHHS Health: March 16, 11 a.m. University Hospitals presents “Benefits of Exercise on Arthritis.” Call to RSVP.
• Chair Yoga: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

“Little Shop of Horrors”

March 23, 8-10 p.m.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre and Geauga Department on Aging will present a free viewing of the final dress rehearsal of CVLT’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” before it begins its official run. Space is limited.

Call 440-729-2782 no later than March 22. A suggested $5 donation to CVLT is appreciated.

The theater is located at 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls.

Caring for the Caregiver

March 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, Bella Hospice, Sound Inspirations and the Geauga Department on Aging will present “Caring for the Caregiver” at West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, in Chester Township.

This program will identify the symptoms of caregiver stress and discuss the physical, personal and emotional indicators of stress. Tips and techniques to support the caregiver will also be included. Learn how to use music to de-stress. Then stay and enjoy lunch.

The program is free and open to the community.

Call the West Geauga Senior Center to RSVP at 440-729-2782 to register.

Home Delivered Meals

Geauga County Department on Aging is expanding the Home Delivered Meals program to service all of Geauga County, including areas in South Russell, Auburn and Bainbridge townships, as of April 2017.

The program provides qualifying seniors a nutritionally balanced lunch up to five days a week free of charge, although donations are greatly appreciated. Therapeutic meals, such as diabetic and renal (low sodium), are available as needed.

The Geauga County Department on Aging is also in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers due to the meal delivery expansion. Meals are delivered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Area agencies, organizations, church and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license may volunteer. Training includes filing volunteer paperwork and a short orientation about the program. Volunteers can deliver meals on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed/substitute basis.

For more information, to apply for Home Delivered Meals or to volunteer to drive, call Kristen Bibby at 440-279-2138 or email kbibby@co.geauga.oh.us.

Strings Concert

March 28, 1 p.m.

The dulcimer group Geauga SweetStrings will present a program at the Chardon Senior Center featuring many favorite love songs as well as other songs.

Middlefield Speaker Series

March 29, 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Margaret Lynch, executive director of the Irish American Archives Society, will present “A History of Irish Immigration into Cleveland, Ohio” at the Middlefield Senior Center.

Light refreshments will be served. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Call 440-632-0611 to register.