Senior News & Events
The fourth annual veterans recognition lunch and pinning ceremony will be held in the banquet hall of St. Mary Church, 401 North St. in Chardon.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
- Blood Pressure Screenings: Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free screenings provided by Geauga Health Department.
- Caregiver Panel Discussion: Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. Caregivers are invited for lunch at UH Geauga Medical Center and to hear the panel answer questions regarding caregiving. Free. RSVP to the Chardon Center.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
- Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday at 9:15-10 a.m.Class, combines stretching, cardio and resistance bands.
- MyoFit Clinic: Nov. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Learn some great techniques for safe walking in the snow and ice from the MyoFit experts.
West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.
- Video Travel the World Series: Nov. 2, 12:30-2 p.m. Visit the Czech Republic on the big screen. Popcorn and refreshments will be served.
- Free Hearing Screenings: Nov. 6, 9-11:30 a.m. Holly’s Hearing Aide Center will offer free hearing assessments/screenings. Call the center for an appointment.
- Cooking Demo & Lunch: Nov. 7, 12-1 p.m. Join for a free lunch provided by Heather Hill and cooking demonstration by Chef Jason. Registration is required; 50 people maximum
- Home & Fire Safety Program: Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m. Chester Township Fire Chief John Wargelin will discuss how to stay safe and avoid the risk of home fires in the winter months.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
- Social Work Appointments: Nov. 6, 12-2 p.m. Call to schedule.
Veterans Recognition Lunch
Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The fourth annual veterans recognition lunch and pinning ceremony will be held in the banquet hall of St. Mary Church, 401 North St. in Chardon.
The program begins with veteran recognition and a speaker from 11 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served along with live entertainment by Joel Scigliano from 12-12:45 p.m. followed by a pinning ceremony with the Chardon V.F.W. Color Guard from 1-1:30 p.m.
The luncheon is free for all Geauga Department on Aging registered senior veterans and $17 for non-veterans.
Call the West Geauga Senior Center at 440-729-2782 for more information or to register.
Home Delivered Holiday Meals
The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a free traditional meal to any Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and/or Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Nov. 22 or Dec. 25. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only.
Thanksgiving Meal requests for Thanksgiving are due by Nov. 12 and for Christmas by Dec. 17.
For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440-279-2130.
Medicare Drug Coverage Options
Ohio Department of Insurance trained Geauga County Department on Aging staff and volunteers will offer one-on-one reviews at Geauga senior centers. Compare the 2019 Medicare Part D and Advantage plans.
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, Dec. 5.
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.
