Senior Events

October 2, 2014 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

Low Vision Support Group: Oct. 6, 10 a.m.

What Should I Take: Oct. 6, 12:45 p.m. Beth Matthews, from the Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, will provide tips on planning for an emergency and explain how developing a plan can relieve anxiety.

Best Solutions: Oct. 7, 12:30 p.m. Greg Smolik will display some medical supplies and equipment that may be of benefit to seniors. Rescheduled from Aug. 12.

Podiatrist Appointments: Oct. 8,

1 p.m. Call 440-279-2137 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Quercioli.

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

Leg Health: Oct. 8, 11 a.m. Dr. Mohseni, from the Leg/Vein Clinic, will discuss issues seniors have with the veins in the lower legs.

West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester, 440-729-2782.

Book Discussion: Oct. 6, 1 p.m. Join the discussion of “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline in the Gilson Room at Geauga West Library.

What Should I Take: Oct. 8. Beth Matthews, from the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, will provide tips on planning for an emergency and explain how developing a plan can relieve anxiety.

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

Podiatry Day: Oct. 8. Call for an appointment.

“Up in Smoke”: Oct. 9, 11 a.m. Author Nick Timisko will talk about this fun and interesting read. Free program.

Thompson Senior Center, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, 440-298-3822.

Celebrate Life: Past, Present and Future: Oct. 2, 10 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center will present a lecture on urinary disorders.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP

The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road.

The program includes a performance by Tom Todd, a one-man band, followed by a brief meeting. Desserts will be served.

The final trip of the year is to Seneca Allegheny Casino in Salmanca, N.Y., on Oct. 22. Cost is $37 with a $20 slot bonus and $5 food bonus. A few seats are left; call Skip Ference at 440-338-3607 for reservations.

The group’s holiday party will be Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at Sun Valley Party Center, 10000 Edwards Lane in Auburn Township. Tickets will be on sale at the October meeting or call Betty Scholz at 440-338-8321. The buffet dinner with dessert is $18 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservation deadline is Nov. 18.

Congratulations go out to chapter member Carol Malz and her sister, Marion Howard. They were recognized at The Great Geauga County Fair for retiring from the Geauga County Fair Band after 40 years.

The group is still collecting items for Food For Friends food pantry.

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