Senior Center Weekly Events Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive,…
Senior Center Weekly Events Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130 Parkinsons Support Group: Feb. 19, 11 a.m. Dare to Be 100: Feb. 21,…
Senior Center Weekly Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130
Parkinsons Support Group: Feb. 19, 11 a.m.
Dare to Be 100: Feb. 21, 12:30 p.m. Representative from UHHS Geauga Medical Center will speak about heart health. What steps are being taken to decrease ones chances of developing heart disease? Make reservations for lunch and stay for the discussion.
Stroke Risk Assessment: Feb. 21. Call 440-279-2137 to schedule an appointment to meet with a nurse to assess ones risk of experiencing a stroke. This is a free screening provided by UHHS Geauga Medical Center.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611
Quilt Show 2013: Feb. 22, 10 a.m. Bus to Lake Farmparks annual Quilt Show. Tour the many quilts and have lunch at the J & J Cafe. Fee is $5 plus cost of lunch. Call to register.
Chair Exercises: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercises open to anyone.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chesterland, 440-729-2782
St. Anselms Intergenerational Program: Feb. 20 The school children arrive at 11 a.m.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510
UH Dare to be 100: Feb. 19, 11 a.m. Presentation: Heart Health & Lowering Your Health Risks. Also, call to make an appointment for a personal stroke risk assessment.
Balance Screenings, Feb. 21. Call for an appointment.
Ethical Wills: Feb. 21, 11 a.m. Diane Hartt of Hospice of the Western Reserve will discuss how to pass on values and beliefs to loved ones.
Thompson Senior Center, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, 440-298-3822
Blood Pressure: Feb. 21, 9 a.m. Compliments of Chardon Healthcare
Chair Exercises: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercise class led by a certified instructor.
Tax Assistance Offered
Tax assistance will be available to seniors 60 years of age and older at the Geauga County Department on Agings Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. The Department on Aging will offer this service by appointment almost every weekday through April 10.
Tax assistance will be completed by a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trained and certified person. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method.
Volunteers who will help prepare taxes will need two forms of identification from each taxpayer who is receiving tax assistance: one of the forms of identification must be a photo identification (passport, U.S. drivers license, state identification card, military identification card, etc.). The second identification form can be an original or a copy of ones social security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable.
Do not discard the end of year social security statement – this indicates the benefits one has received.
Seniors will have the option to have their refunds deposited directly into the bank account of their choice.
Start gathering tax information (tax forms, bank statements, receipts, W2s, 1099s, etc.) for the upcoming tax season. Please also bring ones 2011 tax return for comparison.
To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-279-2130 or 440-564-7131 ext. 2130 or 440-834-1856 ext. 2130, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
