Senior Events

March 10, 2016 by Staff Report

Volunteer Help Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteers from all over the county to help during the 2016 Geauga Spring Cleanup Days for seniors. The event kicks off April 2 and will run through May.

Many seniors can no longer rake their yards or flowerbeds, weed, clean up yard debris or wash windows. This is where volunteers can make a difference. By volunteering just a few hours of time, one can help a senior citizen remain independent and allow them to live in a safe, clean environment.

Individuals or groups who wish to volunteer need to complete volunteer forms. For volunteer information or to receive a volunteer sheet, contact Kristen Bibby, volunteer coordinator, at 440-279- 2138. Volunteers cannot be assigned until they completed and returned a volunteer sheet to the department on aging.

For information about spring cleanup, call Bob Debevits at 440-279-2135 or Sherri Davis at 440-279-2129, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Loom Knitting Class

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Learn how to make the latest creations using a loom at Chardon Senior Center. Classes are free, however, materials are not provided and participants will need to purchase them on their own.

All participants must be registered with the Geauga County Department on Aging.

If interested, contact Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131 for information on supplies and materials needed.

Senior Center Events

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

Self Defense Class: March 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by Deputy Steven Deardowski of the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office.

Low Vision Support Group: March 14, 10 a.m. Ralph Johnson, of the Cleveland Sight Center, facilitates the group for individuals with vision problems caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions.

Parkinson’s Support Group: March 15, 10:30 a.m.

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

MyoFit: March 16, 10:30 a.m. Spring into wellness and get some tips from the expert on how to get ready for warmer weather.

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

UHHS Presentation: March 11, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents a talk on vascular insufficiencies.

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

UHHS Presentation: March 10, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents “Health Matters: Vein and Vascular Insufficiency.” Free.

Be Remembered: March 17, 11 a.m. Hospice of the Western Reserve presents “Intro to BeRememebered.com” The first in a three-part “Be Remembered” series includes treasuring and honoring the best of one’s life. Gradually collect, organize and archive one’s finest memories and thoughts. Free.