Senior News & Events
Geauga Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center are sponsoring Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and in preventing falls.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2126.
- Lunch and Learn: Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. NovaCare will present “Fall Prevention & Ask Your PT.” Learn the best ways to maintain balance, and ask questions about physical therapy. Call the center by Feb. 24 to RSVP.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
- What’s My Stuff Worth: Feb. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bill Smiley from Valentine Antiques will value one item per person. Seniors must register to participate or observe. Space is limited.
West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-279-2163.
- Travel the World Feb. 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Visit “Belize” and enjoy non-alcoholic margaritas during the program in recognition of national Margarita Day. Call the center to sign.
- Lunch and Fellowship: Feb. 26, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The St. Mark Lutheran Church congregation will join for a free lunch and fellowship.
- Live Long & Learn: Feb. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Christine Bacon will present an informational and educational PowerPoint presentation about the world’s most endangered animals. Call the center to sign up.
Matter of Balance
Geauga Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center are sponsoring 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, March 2-25 at Ohman Family Living at Holly, 10190 Fairmount Road, Newbury Township. The four-week session meets twice a week from 12-2 p.m.
Seniors will learn how to stay safe and control their fear of falling as well as learn exercises to increase strength and flexibility.
To register, call Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137. Class is free for registered seniors, but space is limited.
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP
March 3, 1 p.m.
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at its new venue, The Lantern of Chagrin Valley, 5277 Chillicothe Road, South Russell Village.
The program will feature Eric Hart, of Buckeye Chocolate Co., now located in Bainbridge Township. He will discuss the ins and outs of chocolate making.
The group is collecting paper products and staples for the Food For Friends food pantry and dog food, treats and paper products for the Geauga Dog Shelter.
If the Kenston School District is closed due to weather, the meeting will be cancelled.
For more information, call Betty Franek at 440-543-4767.
