Senior Events

February 9, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• Music Enrichment with Lucy: Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m.
• Geauga Mobile Library Lobby Stop: Feb. 15, 10-11:15 a.m.
• Non-Contact Boxing Class: Mondays, 2-3 p.m. The class will focus on strength, speed, balance, flexibility, brainwork and eye hand coordination through a variety of exercises and core conditioning. The goal is to improve overall fitness levels and to help maintain a strong healthy body while working on good posture and increasing core strength. Equipment is provided. Call Melissa at 440-279-2126 with any questions or to register.

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

• Gluten Free Living: Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. Join the informal group of recipe exchanges, tips and ideas to live a gluten free life.
• Road Scholars Presentation: Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. Learn about the Road Scholar Program and how to get involved.

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

• Book Club: Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Join for a discussion of ”A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John Irving at Geauga West Library.
• Health Benefits of Chocolate: Feb. 15, 11 a.m. Presented by Tricia Vidovich of Bella Care Hospice.

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

• Hearing Screenings: Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon. Call to make an appointment for a free screening with Holly’s Hearing.
• Veterans Breakfast: Feb. 14, 9 a.m. Free for veterans. Call for reservations.
• Chair Exercise: Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. Drop in for gentle exercises to keep joints limber. Free.

Gadget Guru

Dennis Bacon, Geauga Department on Aging’s Gadget Guru, volunteers at the Chardon Senior Center twice a month to help seniors use technical gadgets such as smart phones, tablets and basic computer skills. He offers 30 minute, one-on-one sessions free of charge on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131.

Mid-Winter Music Fest

Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Chardon Senior Center is hosting a mid-winter music fest featuring Sam Fosh Jr.

Come out and enjoy some great music, dancing, socializing and a summertime style meal including grilled hamburgers, hotdogs and potato salad.

Space is limited. Suggested donation is $12 per person.

Deadline to register is Feb. 15 if transportation is needed; otherwise deadline is Feb. 22.

A registration form must be completed and mailed along with one’s check made payable to GDA at 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon OH, 44024.

Matter of Balance Class

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Windsor House at Burton Health Care Center, Hospice of the Western Reserve and Geauga Department on Aging are offering Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and in preventing falls.

Classes will be held Fridays, March 3 to April 28, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Burton Health Care Center, 14095 E. Center St. in Burton.

Seniors will learn to manage concerns about falls as well as set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance and learn how to identify and control the fear of falling.

This class is free for registered seniors. Space is limited.

To register, call Dawn Damante at 440-214-3180.