Senior Center Weekly Events Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive,…

June 27, 2013

Senior Center Weekly Events

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

Senior Art Show: Throughout July, the center will feature the work of some very talented Geauga County seniors. Paintings, hooked rugs, ceramics, punch embroidery, woodcarvings, jewelry and more will be on display.

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

Annual Summer Picnic: July 3. Call for more information.

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

Computer Classes: Mondays in July. The class is for beginners and those who want to learn more about Microsoft Word and the Internet. With only two students per hour, participants will have individualized attention. Call the senior center for more information and to reserve a spot.

Podiatrist Jacquelyn Querciolla: July 3, 9:30 a.m. Call for an appointment.

Blood Pressure Screening: July 3, 11 a.m. Free screenings by nurse Judy. Clinic and speaker is sponsored by Senior Independence.

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

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class: Mondays and Thursdays, 1011 a.m.

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

Blood Pressure Screening: July 18, 9 a.m. Compliments of Chardon Healthcare

Chair Exercises: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercise class led by a certified instructor.

Senior Adult Assessment

University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center, in partnership with the Geauga County Department on Aging, offers a proactive course of action for seniors who may be at risk because of undiagnosed illness and home safety issues. The hospitals Senior Adult Assessment Program provides a comprehensive evaluation of an older persons medical and social situation in one or two convenient appointments.

The one-stop assessment at UH Geauga Medical Center takes three to four hours and includes consultations with an internist, physical therapist, geriatric psychiatrist, pharmacist and social worker. Any additional or required tests are ordered at that time. Following the appointment, an occupational therapist is scheduled to visit the patients home and evaluate it for safety and accessibility concerns.

While the Senior Adult Assessment and any associated tests are not free of charge, the Geauga County Department on Aging has been underwriting the cost of the consultations for the past two years

To learn more about the Senior Adult Assessment Program at UH Geauga Medical Center, call 440-285-7757.

Run or Walk for Fun and Health

The Geauga County Department on Aging in conjunction with University Hospitals Geauga Medical Campus is holding the 2013 Shake, Rattle & Run 5K run/walk timed event and 1-mile fun run/walk on June 28.

The event will be held at West Geauga Senior Center located at 11414 Caves Road in Chesterland. The day of the race registration tables open at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts 10 a.m. A post race awards reception will be held in the pavilion immediately following the race with prizes, food and T-shirts. Registration is $10 per person.

There are many race categories for individuals and teams made up of five runners, with the top four scores counting. Teams range from businesses, schools, safety forces, health care, local families and more.

Call the West Geauga Senior Center at 440-729-2782 for more information and an early registration form.

So. Russell C.O.P.S. Meeting

The South Russell Police Department and the Geauga County Department of Aging invite the senior citizens of South Russell Village for the first C.O.P.S. (Concerned Officers Protecting Seniors) and seniors meeting at 10 a.m. July 8 at the Panera restaurant at East Washington Street and Chillicothe Road.

South Russell Police Department topics include a general discussion regarding scams targeting seniors and a question and answer session with the chief.

A representative from the Geauga Department of Aging will be on hand providing information on services available to residents.