Senior Events

January 5, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• Low Vision Support Group: Jan. 9, 10 a.m. Ralph Johnson, of the Cleveland Sight Center, facilitates the monthly group, which is open to anyone who has or loves someone who has vision problems caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions.
• Geauga Mobile Library Lobby Stop: Jan. 11, 10 a.m.
• Non-Contact Boxing Class: Jan. 23, 2-3 p.m. 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. Donations accepted.

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

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

• Gluten Free Living: Jan. 9, 10:30 a.m. Join the informal group of recipe exchanges, tips and ideas to live a gluten free life.
• SNAP-Ed: Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m. The OSU Extension Office will present a program on healthy eating.

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

• Book Club: Jan. 9, 1 p.m. Join for a discussion of ”Circling the Sun” by Paula McCann at My Thai in Chester Township.
• Craft Club with Teddi: Jan. 10, 11 a.m. Make a seasonable snowman pin. Call to RSVP.
• Iris Folding: Jan. 11, 11 a.m. Call to RSVP.
• Seniors & Scams: Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Presented by Chesterland Police Chief Mark Purchase, come for breakfast and stay for information regarding senior safety.

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

• Veterans Breakfast: Jan. 10, 9 a.m. Free for veterans. Call for reservations.
• Registration Blitz: Tuesdays in January, 1-4 p.m. Register or re-register for 2017 at the senior center and be entered into a grand prize drawing to be held at the end of the month. Call for details.
• Chair Exercise: Tuesdays and Fridays. Drop in for gentle exercises to keep joints limber. Free.

Music Enrichment

Jan. 20

Embrace the joy of music and explore the brain health benefits during this hour class. Join in fun and interactive music experiences while singing along to familiar tunes and strengthening memory, coordination and stamina. Playing the provided rhythm instruments for keeping the beat is optional.

The group is for fun, not critique, and no prior music experience is required. Instructor Lucy leads the way, using music the participants use.

Classes will be held monthly at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. For more information, call Christine at 440-279-2131.

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.

Young of Heart

Jan. 6, noon

St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Frank Cardone will provide musical entertainment.

If the West Geauga schools are closed because of weather, the meeting will be cancelled. Check the TV news.

January is the time to pay the $15 dues for the year.