Senior Events

December 22, 2016 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• December Birthday Bash: Dec. 28, noon. Join with Fred Sivillo.
• Non-Contact Boxing: Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Starting Jan. 23, a new non-contact boxing style fitness class will be offered. Call to reserve a spot.

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

• Health Kiosk: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use for blood pressure, oxygen levels and weight measurements.
• Ask the Nurse: Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. Presented by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
• Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

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

• Non Contact Boxing Class: Tuesdays, 8:30-10 a.m.
• Exercise and Chair Exercises: Mornings at the center; call for times.

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

• Paranormal & the Unknown: Dec. 22, 11 a.m. Presented by Tricia Vidovic of Bella Care Hospice, it is the last installment in the “Seniors Interested in the Supernatural” four-part series. Call to RSVP.

Non-Contact Boxing Class

Chardon Senior Center will be offering a non-contact boxing style fitness class on Mondays, beginning Jan. 23, from 2-3 p.m.

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Starting Jan. 23, a new non-contact boxing style fitness class will be offered. Call to reserve a spot. The class will focus on strength, speed, balance, flexibility, brainwork and eye hand coordination through a variety of exercises and core conditioning. The goal is to improve overall fitness levels and to help maintain a strong healthy body while working on good posture and increasing core strength. Equipment is provided.

Call Melissa at 440-279-2126 with any questions or to register.

Matter of Balance Class

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Holly Hill, Hospice of the Western Reserve and Geauga Department on Aging are offering Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and in preventing falls.

Classes will be held each Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 3 to Jan. 26, from 1-3 p.m. at the Holly Hill Health Care Residence, 10190 Fairmount Road in Newbury.

Seniors will learn to manage concerns about falls as well as set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance and learn how to identify and control the fear of falling.

This class is free for seniors who are registered with the Geauga County Department on Aging. Space is limited. To register with the department on aging, call 440-279-2130. To register for the class, call 440-214-3180.

Chronic Disease Self Management

Chardon Senior Center is offering a class to help Geauga County seniors, 60 or older, with a chronic disease or long lasting health condition take charge of their health.

Seniors will get the support they need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to talk with doctors and family about one’s health. Learn how to live a healthier life and maybe even reduce cost to the health care system, through the Six Weeks to Better Choices workshop series. Classes are geared to individual participants’ needs.

Sessions will meet for six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon.

For more information, call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131.

Snowshoeing in the Parks

Geauga Park District is offering free snowshoeing in the parks for Geauga seniors this winter. Participants will be provided with snowshoes and poles, along with an experienced guide. No prior experience needed. Dress in layers and wear outdoor boots.

Hikes are scheduled for: Jan. 12, The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township; Feb. 7, Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St., Montville; and Feb. 23, The Rookery, 10110 Cedar Road, Chester Township.

A bus will be provided to those seniors who would like transportation from the Chardon Senior Center to the park for a $4 fee. The bus will leave the Chardon Senior Center at 10 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. Seniors who drive themselves to the assigned park site should arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.

Contact Melissa at 440-279-2126 with any questions.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP

Jan. 3, 1 p.m.

The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road. Join for an interesting program and refreshments.

If the Kenston School system is closed due to the weather, the meeting will be also cancelled. Check local television stations for school closings.

Food and paper products will be collected for the Food for Friends food pantry as well as dog food, blankets and supplies for the Geauga Dog Shelter.

Come see what AARP is all about. For more information, call Betty Franek at 440-543-4767.