Senior Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130. Grief Support Group: April 18, 12:30 p.m. Geauga Parks: April 18, 1 p.m. Geauga Park…
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Grief Support Group: April 18, 12:30 p.m.
Geauga Parks: April 18, 1 p.m. Geauga Park District presents “The Cicada Spectacle.” Learn about these fascinating insects and what purpose they serve in the environment.
Parkinson’s Support Group: April 19, 12:30 p.m.
Health Presentation: April 21, 12:30 p.m. Van Brower of OsteoStrong will present “Fracture Prevention Strategy.”
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Geauga Parks: April 20, 10:30 a.m. Geauga Park District presents “The Cicada Spectacle.” Learn about these fascinating insects and what purpose they serve in the environment.
West Geauga Senior Center, 12646 West Geauga Plaza, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.
Arthritis Exercise Class: April 15, 10 a.m. Join the Cardinal Physical Therapy team as they take over the center’s arthritis exercise class. A brief presentation will follow the class.
AARP Safe Driver’s Class: April 22, 10 a.m. Preregistration is required.
Chagrin Falls Senior and Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
UHHS Health Talk: April 14, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents “Substance & Alcohol Abuse in Older Adults.” Free.
Be Remembered: April 21, 11 a.m. Hospice of the Western Reserve presents “My Story — Review & Development,” the second in a three-part “Be Remembered” series. Learn how to begin entering all one wants to say about one’s life so far in BeRemembered.com. Free.
Young of Heart
April 15, noon
St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Entertainment will be the music of Dan Karl with his keyboard, guitar and vocals.
An eight-day bus trip planned to Canada for Sept. 18-25. The group will be going to Toronto, Ottawa; Quebec City, Montreal; and Niagara Falls. Included are motorcoach transportation, 14 meals, gratuities, luggage handling and admission to all attractions. A passport is needed. Cost is $1,425 per person double occupancy or $1,445 for non-members. Trip insurance of $139.50 is strongly suggested. A deposit of $300 plus insurance is due now. Final payment is due by July 25.
A New Year’s Eve trip has been planned to go to the Das Dutch Village Inn in Columbiana, Ohio. The evening includes dinner, a 12-piece band and a show by Michael Sonata, a kielbasa and kraut buffet at midnight and an overnight stay at this beautiful inn. Cost will be approximately $200. Final payment is due by July 1, with a deposit due now.
Call Nancy for more information, 440-729-9684. Everyone is welcome on Young of Heart trips. All trips leave from St. Anselm Church.
Intro to Watercolor II
Tuesdays, April 19 – May 24, 1-2:30 p.m.
Instructor and painting enthusiast Dave Bunkin will be joining the Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, for a six-week course on the art of watercolors. An excellent class for beginners, Dave teach different techniques and how to transfer still lives onto paper with a focus on drawing. Cost is $5 per class for materials, or purchase on own. For information on materials needed or to sign up, Call 440-247-8510.
Guidelines for April and May Cleanups
In order to be placed on the cleanup list, one must first be registered with the Geauga County Department on Aging, be 60 years of age or older and live in the community holding the trash pickup.
For more information and to register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129, 440-279-2135 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No liquids, paint or other hazardous materials, unused medications, construction debris, rocks, yard waste, or household garbage will be accepted.
Tires off the rims (limited to four in some areas), appliances, mattresses (wrapped and taped securely) and other unwanted items will be accepted.
All material should be consolidated in strong boxes and items should be kept dry and covered with a tarp if possible. Only 10 household items per home and the trash should be from the registered senior’s household only.
When registering, please indicate if assistance is needed removing items from the home.
Do not leave items curbside.
Chester Township
April 18-20
Items must be left outside of home or garage by April 17.
Munson Township
April 25-27
Reduce wood or pipe to six-foot or less lengths. No televisions, computer monitors or small appliances with electrical components will be accepted.
To dispose of a junk auto or truck, call the township directly at 440-286-9255.
Items must be left outside of home or garage by April 24.
South Russell Village
April 27 (west of state Route 306)
April 28 (east of state Route 306)
Bainbridge Township
May 2-4
Items must be left outside of home or garage by May 1.
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