Senior News & Events
January 18, 2018 by Staff Report

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A six-week self-management class that focuses on diabetes will be held Wednesdays, Jan. 24 through Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive.

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Senior Center Events

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

  • Geauga Parks: Jan. 18, 1 p.m. Geauga Park District presents “Wildlife in Winter” at The West Woods Nature Center. Learn what is happening in the woods and wetlands and about the constant struggle to survive through the Ohio winter.
  • Geauga Mobile Library Stop: Jan. 24, 12:30-2 p.m.
  • Podiatry Appointments: Jan. 25, 1-2 p.m. Call the center for an appointment with Dr. Ritz.

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

  • Podiatry Appointments: Jan. 19. Call the center for an appointment.
  • Pay It Forward Project: Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m. Help spread cheer during the winter months and create compliment cards cards that are to be handed out to random people to brighten their day.

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

  • Single Sociable Seniors Club: Jan. 23, noon. The SSSC meets for lunch at Mangia! Mangia! in Newbury. Get to know some single seniors in the county. Cost of lunch is on your own. Call to RSVP by Jan. 23.
  • Eat This, Not That: Jan. 26, 1 p.m. Presented by Carol from Heinen’s Wellness, make healthier food choices while still enjoying what you’re eating. Come with questions.

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

  • Book Club: Jan. 22, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Geauga County Library hosts book club at the senior center. Join a discussion of “Alice’s Tulips” by Sandra Dallas.
  • Gluten Free Living: Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bainbridge Heinen’s wellness consultant Carol Siska will share helpful hints, recipes and delicious food options. Come prepared to have questions answered, taste some great samples and have fun.

Diabetes Self Management Class

A six-week self-management class that focuses on diabetes will be held Wednesdays, Jan. 24 through Feb. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. During each two and one-hour class, seniors will get support, find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and sugar control, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to communicate with doctors and family about one’s health.

The class is free to all registered Geauga County seniors, but preregistration is required by calling the senior center at 440-247-2131. Lunch and transit are available.

Matter Of Balance

Hospice of the Western Reserve, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and Geauga Department on Aging are offering Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and in preventing falls.

Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays, Feb. 2-26, at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. The four-week session meets twice a week from 12-2 p.m.

Seniors will learn to manage concerns about falls as well as set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance and learn how to identify and control the fear of falling.

To register, call 440-214-3180. Class is free for registered seniors. Space is limited.