Senior Events

June 2, 2016 by Staff Report

Young of Heart

June 3, noon

St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Singer Judy Crawford will provide entertainment.

Upcoming trips include Finger Lakes in New York July 20-22; and a trip to Canada to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Niagara Falls Sept. 18-25. For more information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.

There will also be a paddlewheel cruise and more in Marietta, Ohio, on Aug. 10. Call Jeri for more information, 440-729-2239.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP

June 7, 1 p.m.

The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road.

There will be a tango demonstration to get the group in the mood for summer. After the program, there will be a brief meeting and information to learn about upcoming events.

Upcoming trips include Meadows Casino and Racetrack on June 22 for a cost of $32, with a $30 casino bonus; and a trip to Greektown Casino in Detroit, Mich., on Aug. 27 for a cost of $32, with a $20 casino bonus. For information, see Skip or Marge at the travel table or call them at 440-338-3607.

Nonperishable food and paper products will be collected for the Food For Friends food pantry as well as dog food, blankets and hot dogs for the Geauga County Dog Shelter. Monetary donations also accepted.

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

Senior Center Events

Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Raven-wood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.

Geauga Parks: June 6, 1 p.m. Geauga Park District presents “Welcoming Home the Bluebird.”

Geauga Library Lobby Stop: June 15 and 29, 10 a.m.

Gadget Guru: June 7 and 28, 12:30-2:30 p.m. By appointment only.

Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridge-wood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.

Health Webinars: Throughout the month.

Natural First Aid: June 8, 10:30 a.m. Master Gardeners will discuss natural first aid and provide tips on how to use nature as one’s first line of defense in common ailments.

West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-721-1416.

Arthritis Exercise and Strength Exercise Classes: Call center for dates and times.

Floor Yoga and Chair Yoga Classes: Call center for dates and times.

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

Geauga Parks: June 2, 11 a.m. Geauga Park District presents “Welcoming Home the Bluebird.” Learn the truth about these cheerful charmers and what they have to endure in finding a place to nest. Free.

Geauga Library Lobby Stop: June 3, 10-10:45 a.m.

UHHS?Health Talk: June 9, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents “Autoimmune Disorders.” Free.

June Senior Trash Pickups

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. The Department on Aging employees, volunteers and local service departments will remove unwanted items from seniors’ homes, saving seniors the time and effort of taking it themselves.

For general guidelines on each cleanup or to register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cutoff dates vary for each trash pickup, so call early to register.

Newbury Township

June 6-8

Have items ready to be removed on June 5. Do not leave items curbside.

Huntsburg Township

June 9

Items must be left outside home or garage on June 8. Do not leave items curbside.

City of Chardon

June 15-16

Unwanted items will be removed from the homes of Chardon City senior citizens June 15 and 16. Universal Disposal will pick up items curbside on June 18.