Senior News & Events

September 28, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• Podiatry Appointments: Sept. 28, 1-2 p.m. Call the schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritz.
• Women’s Health: Oct. 6, noon. Presented by UH Geauga Medical Center for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about the importance of mammograms and how to be more aware of what’s going on with one’s breasts.

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

• Summit County Historical Society: Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. Relive the days of the traveling medicine man and old school medicine. Light refreshments will be served.
• Social Worker Assistance: Oct. 11. Call for information
• Flu Shot Clinic: Oct. 16. Hosted by the senior center and provided by CVS. Call the center to schedule a time slot. Bring ID and insurance cards.

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

• Women’s Health: Oct. 6, 11 a.m. Presented by UH Geauga Medical Center for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about the importance of mammograms and how to be more aware of what’s going on with one’s breasts.

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

• Fall Prevention Day: Sept. 22, 12-2 p.m. Sponsored by Hamlet Village, call to schedule a free balance screening.
• Brunch with Kelvis: Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. GDA is celebrating 40 years of service with brunch and an Elvis impersonator. Call the center for registration details.

Medicare Drug Plan Comparison

Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

Silvana Kostura, trained as an Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program counselor from the Geauga County Department on Aging, will be at the Chardon Library to explain how seniors can compare Medicare drug coverage options using the Medicare.gov website.

Geauga specific resources will be provided. The class does not cover basic Medicare concepts; it focuses solely on choosing the best drug plan.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP

Oct. 3, 1 p.m.

The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road.

Eric Noltkamper, a local accordionist who has performed all over Ohio and Pennsylvania, will provide the entertainment.

The group will hold a brief meeting following his performance regarding plans for next month and some facts that the government is working on for seniors.

Please bring in food, staples and paper products for the Food For Friends food pantry and dog food, blankets, hot dogs and other items for the Geauga Dog Shelter.

For more information, call Betty Franek, 440-543-4767.

Middlefield Senior Trash Pickup

Oct. 4 and 5

The Middlefield Township Trustees and Middlefield Road Department are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the 2017 Middlefield Township Senior Trash Pick-Up Days.

In order to be placed on the cleanup list, one must first be registered with the Geauga County Department on Aging by Sept. 29, be 60 years of age or older and live in the Middlefield Township.

There is a limit of 10 items per household and all items must come from the senior’s home. All items must be left by garage or driveway near residence; do not leave items by curbside. Items should be left outside by the evening of Oct. 3.

For more information, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Medicare Drug Coverage Options

0ct. 16 – Nov. 30

Ohio Department of Insurance trained Geauga County Department on Aging staff and volunteers offer one-on-one reviews at Geauga senior centers. Compare the 2018 Medicare Part D and Advantage plans.

Appointments are available Monday, Oct. 16 through Thursday, Nov. 30.

Call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment. Bring a current list of medicines to the appointment.

For those who would like to research and/or review options after Oct. 16, go online to Geauga HMO/PPOMedicare.gov: Part D plans.