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

May 2, 2013

Senior Center Weekly Events

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

Coffee with a Commissioner: May 8, 9 a.m. County Commissioner Tracy Jemison will join the group in the dining room for coffee and conversation.

The Golden Oldies Perform: May 8, 12:45 p.m. This fun-loving group of seniors will entertain with a variety of favorite songs from years gone by. Those who love to sing and bring joy to others through music should consider joining the group. New members are always welcome.

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

Lunch with a County Commissioner: May 8, 11:30 a.m. Tracy Jemison will join the group for lunch and discuss what is happening in the county. Registration required.

Mood Control: May 8, 12:15 p.m. Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services will teach the group how to improve their mood. Program is free.

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

Yoga: Tuesdays. Barbara Tercek will teach floor yoga at 2 p.m. and chair yoga at 2:30 p.m. for a $1 donation. Participants will experience many benefits such as better breathing, flexibility, strengthening and better posture.

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

Mothers Day Breakfast and Coffee with Commissioner Tracy Jemison: May 10, 9-10 a.m. Chair volleyball after.

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

Card Making Class: May 9, 10 a.m. The group will start making summer cards.

Register For Claridon Twp. Senior Trash Pickup

Claridon Township Trustees and the Claridon Road Crew are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the Claridon Township Senior Trash Pick-Up Day May 16.

To register for trash pickup, one must be 60 years of age or older and live in Claridon Township. The township road crew and the Department on Aging will pick up refuse from registered seniors who need assistance and take it to the township dumpster.

No liquids, paint, or other hazardous materials, construction or remodeling debris, rocks, yard waste, household garbage, televisions, computer monitors or small appliances with electrical components will be accepted.

A maximum of four tires off the rim, propane tanks, appliances and other unwanted items will be accepted.

Only 10 household items per home and the trash should be from the registered senior’s household only. Items must be left by the garage, not curbside.

Seniors must be registered with the Department on Aging prior to pickup and must be home the day of the pick up, or have someone 18 years of age or older that is appointed by the senior present to sign a release for collection.

To register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2130, 440-564-7131 ext. 2130 or 440-834-1856 ext. 2130 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please indicate if assistance is needed removing items from the home.

The cleanup is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The number of senior residents that can be served is limited.

Senior Golf Outing Announced

The Geauga Senior Board of Trustees is hosting the first of the summer golf outings May 15 at Fowler’s Mill Golf Course on Rockhaven Road in Munson Township. Check-in is at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.

The cost is $23 for nine holes of golf, a cart and lunch. Mail or drop off a check made payable to the Geauga Senior Center, Attn: Senior Golf, Send check to 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024, by May 10. Mark the envelope golf.

For information, please call David Lelko at 440-279-2130.