Senior Events
Join the senior support group at Maplewood at Chardon, 12350 Bass Lake Road, to learn more about the Alzheimer's disease…
Senior Support Group
March 28, 6-7 p.m.
Join the senior support group at Maplewood at Chardon, 12350 Bass Lake Road, to learn more about the Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, share concerns and ideas, and hear about the most recent advances in research. The free meetings are held the last Monday of every month.
RSVP to Krystal, 440-285-3300.
Spring Into Good Health
April 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The Senior Health Fair will be held at the Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave. in Bainbridge.
There will be a variety of professionals, programs and services available, including: Ask the Nurse, Heinen’s Wellness Department, Bainbridge Fire Department, Geauga County Department on Aging’s Chore and Home Safety and Out Of County Medical Transportation. UH Geauga Medical Center will provide free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings.
For a $3 donation, enjoy a strata breakfast before or after the fair.
Call 440-247-8510 for more information or to reserve breakfast by April 1.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Grief Support Group: March 21, 12:30 p.m.
Environmental Safety: March 23, 12:30 p.m. Presentation by Geauga Water & Soil Department.
Podiatry Appointments: March 24, 1-2 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritz.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Health Webinars: Monday through Friday. Call center for webinar times.
UHHS Presentation: March 23, 10:30 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents a talk on vein and vascular insufficiency. Learn what it is, how to prevent it as well as testing and treatment options.
Chardon Toastmasters: March 30, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a humorous, loving reflection on family situations with Juel Leonard.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.
Trip to Rescue Village: March 18, 11 a.m. Tour Rescue Village and visit the animals. Transportation is $3. Lunch is on your own at Augie’s in Chagrin Falls.
Elder Law Talk: March 25, 11 a.m. Pat Schraff, certified elder law attorney, will present on Medicaid, Medicare and estate planning. Call the center by March 18 for planning purposes.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
Walkers Club: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Be Remembered: March 17, 11 a.m. Hospice of the Western Reserve presents “Intro to BeRememebered.com” The first in a three-part “Be Remembered” series includes treasuring and honoring the best of one’s life. Gradually collect, organize and archive one’s finest memories and thoughts. Free.
Register for Senior Trash Pickup
To register for trash pickup, one must be 60 years of age or older, live in the community holding the trash pickup and be registered with Geauga County Department of Aging. The Department on Aging and the road crew will pick up refuse from registered seniors who need assistance and take it to the township dumpster.
No liquids, paint, antifreeze, motor oil or other hazardous materials, construction debris, rocks, yard waste, household garbage, televisions, computer monitors or small appliances with electrical components will be accepted.
All material should be consolidated in strong boxes and items should be kept dry and covered with a tarp if possible. Only 10 household items per home and the trash should be from the registered senior’s household only and clearly marked. Do not leave items curbside.
Seniors must be registered with the Department on Aging prior to pickup. For more information and to register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129, 440-279-2135 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
When calling, provide the senior’s name, address, phone number, date of birth, last four digits of social security number and a list of items needing removal. The cleanup is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The number of senior residents that can be served is limited.
Chester Township
April 18-20
A maximum of four tires off the rim and appliances with Freon removed will be accepted. Items must be left outside of home or garage by April 17.
Munson Township
April 25-27
Reduce wood or pipe to six-foot or less lengths. To prevent possible bed bug transferal, mattresses must be wrapped in plastic and securely taped or they will not be taken.
Unbroken car batteries, lawn mowers and a maximum of four tires off the rim will be accepted. To dispose of a junk auto or truck, call the township at 440-286-9255.
Items must be left outside of home or garage by April 24.
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