Senior Events

January 19, 2017 by Staff Report

Tax Assistance Offered

Tax assistance will be available to seniors 60 years of age and older at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer this service by appointment almost every weekday from Feb. 1 through April 7.

Tax assistance will be completed by a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trained and certified person. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method.

Volunteers who will help prepare taxes will need two forms of identification from each taxpayer who is receiving tax assistance: one of the forms of identification must be a photo identification (passport, U.S. driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card, etc.). The second identification form can be an original or a copy of one’s social security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable.

Do not discard the end of year social security statement. It indicates the benefits one has received.

Seniors will have the option to have their refunds deposited directly into the bank account of their choice.

Start gathering tax information (tax forms, bank statements, receipts, W2s, etc.) for the upcoming tax season. Please also bring ones 2015 tax return for comparison.

Tax appointments are scheduled first-come, first-serve basis. To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Senior Center Events

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

• 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.

• Chair Yoga: Tuesdays beginning Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m.

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

• Gluten Free Living: Jan. 23, 10 a.m. Join the informal group of recipe exchanges, tips and ideas to live a gluten free life.
• Home Delivered Meals: Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. GDA’s Kristen Bibby will discuss the program, as well as the multiple volunteer opportunities as the Department on Aging.

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

• Jewelry Making with Teddi: Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m. Learn how to make clothes divine with a heavenly angel pendant. Cost for materials is $10 for materials. Call to register.
• Pickleball: Mondays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Held off site. Call the center for information.

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

• 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.

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.

Music Enrichment

Jan. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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.