Senior Events
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will hold its meeting and annual spaghetti lunch at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road,…
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP
May 3, 1 p.m.
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will hold its meeting and annual spaghetti lunch at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Caf Michael will cater the lunch. Reservations are required by April 22; call Betty Scholz, 440-338-8321.
Upcoming bus trips include a trip to Presque It’sle Casino on April 27 for a cost of $29, with a $25 casino bonus; and a trip to Meadows Casino & Racetrack on June 22 for a cost of $32, with a $30 casino bonus. To sign up, viist the travel table at the meeting or call Skip or Marge, 440-338-3607.
Food and paper products will be collected for the Food For Friends food pantry as well as donations of blankets, towels and dog food for the Geauga County Dog Shelter.
For more information, call Betty Franek, 440-543-4767.
Chardon Meal Delivery Drivers Needed
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers in Chardon. Once trained, volunteers can deliver meals as a substitute, once a month or as often as they would like. Many companies and/or civic groups organize their members to reduce the number of times individuals volunteer.
The meal routes are delivered Monday through Friday and provide a nutritious lunch to 10 to 15 homebound seniors.
Drivers must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
To volunteer, call the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2130.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Raven-wood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Bus Trip: April 27. West Side Market. Call the center for details.
Podiatry Appointments: April 28, 1 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritz.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridge-wood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Dine Nite Geauga: April 25, 4:30 p.m. Dine at El Patrons in Chardon for $15 per person; includes meal choice, beverage and dessert. RSVP to center.
Penitentiary Glen and Lunch: April 26, 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for transportation. Spend an hour visiting the nature center and the wildlife rehab facility. Have lunch on your own at the Kirtland Diner. RSVP to center.
Health Webinar: April 27, 10:30 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents vein and vascular insufficiency health webinars throughout the month.
West Geauga Senior Center, 12646 West Geauga Plaza, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.
Pickle Ball: Mondays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. Play at Metzenbaum gym.
Floral Arranging Class: April 26, 11 a.m. Kathy from Chesterland Floral will teach how to make a beautiful spring flower arrangement. All supplies will be available at the class. Cost is $25. Reservations required, call center.
Guest Speaker: April 27, 11 a.m. A representative from University Hospitals will speak about the Geauga Stroke Support Group.
Chagrin Falls Senior and Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
Field Trip and Lunch: April 28, 10:30 a.m. Trip to Therapeutic Riding Center and lunch. Cost is $8.50. Call for information and registration.
Chore and Home Safety
The Geauga County Department on Aging’s Chore and Home Safety Program can assist seniors, 60 or older, with the maintenance of their homes, including the adaptations for disabilities. Programs are designed to meet health, safety, fire prevention and/or ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) adaptations. Certain criteria must be met in order for the department on aging to provide services.
The non-emergency programs are for Geauga County senior citizens. Should there be a need for immediate assistance, such as loss of heat, outside normal business hours, seniors are responsible for the cost and for contacting a vendor who can assist with the problem or repair.
All phone calls for any chore and home safety assistance must be initiated first by calling the department on aging directly, otherwise the cost will not be covered by the department.
The chore program has seasonal volunteer workers who provide routine home maintenance such as window washing, leaf raking, bush trimming and limited yard maintenance.
The home safety program contracts with professional workers to provide home maintenance such as plumbing, heating/cooling and electrical work. All contracted services must be approved and authorized by the department on aging.
Call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for qualification information and/or to schedule services.
Guidelines for April and May Senior Trash Pickups
In order to be placed on the cleanup list, one must first be registered with the Geauga County Department on Aging, be 60 years of age or older and live in the community holding the trash pickup.
The Department on Aging employees, volunteers and local service departments will remove unwanted items from seniors’ homes, saving seniors the time and effort of taking it themselves.
For more information and to register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Munson Township
April 25-27
To dispose of a junk auto or truck, call the township directly at 440-286-9255.
Items must be left outside of home or garage by April 24. Do not leave items curbside.
South Russell Village
April 27 (west of state Route 306)
April 28 (east of state Route 306)
Place items outside garage or home for pickup. Do not leave items curbside.
Bainbridge Township
May 2-4
Items must be left outside of home or garage by May 1. Do not leave items curbside.
Burton Village
May 5-6
Department on Aging employees and volunteers will remove items from seniors’ homes and take them to the road for pickup on May 7.
Claridon Township
May 19
Do not leave items curbside.
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