Senior Events
Volunteers are being recruited to help seniors understand and compare their Medicare options. Volunteers will be trained over the summer using the…
Medicare Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are being recruited to help seniors understand and compare their Medicare options. Volunteers will be trained over the summer using the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program through the Ohio Department of Insurance. They will then work directly with the Geauga Department on Aging in the fall during Medicare open enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
Volunteers with prior knowledge of medical insurance, a heart for working with seniors and those who can be available at least one day a week during open enrollment are needed. Licensed insurance agents or those affiliated with an insurance company, claims filing service or financial planning service are not eligible for the program.
If interested, call Kristen Bibby at 440-279-2130.
Volunteer Help Needed
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteers from all over the county to help during the 2016 Geauga Spring Cleanup Days for seniors. The event kicks off April 2 and will run through May.
Many seniors can no longer rake their yards or flowerbeds, weed, clean up yard debris or wash windows. This is where volunteers can make a difference. By volunteering just a few hours of time, one can help a senior citizen remain independent and allow them to live in a safe, clean environment.
Individuals or groups who wish to volunteer need to complete volunteer forms. For volunteer information or to receive a volunteer sheet, contact Kristen Bibby, volunteer coordinator, at 440-279- 2138. Volunteers cannot be assigned until they completed and returned a volunteer sheet to the department on aging.
For information about spring cleanup, call Bob Debevits at 440-279-2135 or Sherri Davis at 440-279-2129, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Young of Heart
March 4, noon
St. Anselm’s Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
Entertainment will be by singer Ronnie Fiorentino, former lead singer of the Four Coins.
A trip to Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal and Niagara Falls, Canada, has been planned for Sept. 18-25. Included are 15 meals, gratuities, luggage handling and admissions to all attractions. A passport is needed. The cost is approximately $1,500 per person, double occupancy. For information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Lunch & Learn: March 7, noon. Join for lunch and learning program about eye health and have questions answered about the cataract surgery procedure. Presented by Dr. Michael E. Rom, of Insight Eye Center. Reservations required; call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131.
UHHS Presentation: March 8, noon. UH Geauga Medical Center presents “Health Matters: Vein and Vascular Insufficiency.”
Mobile Library: March 9, 10 a.m. Geauga Public Library will provide a lobby stop.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Stress Management: March 9, 10:30 a.m. Natalie Wells will discuss how stress affects kidney function and provide tips on how to help with managing levels of stress.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.
Home Safety Presentation: March 3, 11 a.m. No reservations required for the information and education session regarding safety in the home.
UHHS Presentation: March 11, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents “Health Matters: Vein and Vascular Insufficiency.”
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
UHHS Presentation: March 10, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents “Health Matters: Vein and Vascular Insufficiency.” Free.
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