Senior Events

November 24, 2016 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• Card Making Class with Bonnie: Nov. 29, 12:30 p.m.
• Geauga Library Lobby Stop: Nov. 30 10 a.m.
• Digital Mammography: Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The DMXI Mammo Coach will be at the senior center. Call Christine Bacon 440-279-2131 or Melissa Wheeler 440-279-2126 to schedule an appointment.

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

• UHHS Health Talk: Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. A licensed nurse from University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center will give a presentation on the homebound older adult. Learn what happens to aging adults as they become homebound and find out ways to prevent risk of complications.
• Geauga Library Lobby Stop: Nov. 30, 2-3:15 p.m.

West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-721-1416.

• Exercise Programs: Tuesdays – Non-Contact Boxing, 8:30-10 a.m.; Floor Yoga, 1:45-2:30 p.m.; Chair Yoga, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

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

• Podiatry Appointments: Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to noon. Call to schedule.
• Funeral Preparation: Dec. 1, 11 a.m. Presented by Murphy Funeral Home.

Easing Holiday Stress

Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, Sound Inspirations Music Therapy LLC, and Bella Care Hospice will present “Easing the Stress of the Holidays” at West Geauga Senior Center, 12646 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, in Chester Township.

The program is designed to give caregivers helpful hints and tips that will be useful during the holiday season while caring for their loved one with dementia. Learn how to use music to de-stress. Lunch provided by Bella Care Hospice.

Call the West Geauga Senior Center to RSVP at 440-721-1416.

The History of Christmas Music

Dec. 9, 1-2 p.m.

Join for hot chocolate, cookies and holiday cheer and learn about the melodies that help make Christmas “the most wonderful time of the year” at the Chardon Library, 110 East Park St.

Sponsored by Geauga County Public Libraries, call the Chardon Library at 440-285-7601 or Chardon Senior Center 440-279-2131 to RSVP.

Financial Planning Seminar

Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Financial advisor Steve Mrozek, of Edward Jones, will present “Road to Financial Independence Begins With a Few Simple Rules” at Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. He will discuss the most common investing mistakes and how to avoid them, investing strategies to help reach long-term goals and what to do now to prepare for retirement.

Refreshments will be served. To attend, call Christine at 440-279-2131 by Dec. 13.