Senior Events
February 2, 2017 by Staff Report

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The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road...

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Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP

Feb. 7, 1 p.m.

The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road.

At February’s meeting, join for coffee, play bingo and learn more about what AARP has to offer.

Food and staples will be collected for the food pantry as well as donations of food and blankets for the Geauga County Dog Shelter.

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

For more information, call Betty Franek at 440-543-4767.

Senior Center Events

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

  • Painting Pals: Feb. 2, 1-3 p.m. Join a group with a variety of talents and skills, starting with watercolors.
  • Geauga Parks: Feb. 6, 1 p.m. Geauga Park District presents “All About Coyotes.”
  • Low Vision Group: Feb. 6, 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.
  • Senior Health Talk: Feb. 7, noon. Presented by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

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

  • Social Worker Assistance: Feb. 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Call for appointments and information.
  • SNAP-Ed: Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. The OSU Extension Office will present a program on healthy eating.
  • Gluten Free Living: Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. Join the informal group of recipe exchanges, tips and ideas to live a gluten free life.

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

  • Stroke Support Group: Feb. 8, 1 p.m. Offered by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
  • Book Club: Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Join for a discussion of ”A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John Irving at Geauga West Library.

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

  • Veterans Breakfast: Feb. 14, 9 a.m. Free for veterans. Call for reservations.
  • Craft Club: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Group does a different craft each week. Fee is $3 per class for supplies. Registration is required.
  • Chair Exercise: Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. Drop in for gentle exercises to keep joints limber. Free.

Chronic Disease Self Management

Chardon Senior Center is offering a free course 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

Feb. 10, 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.

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: 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.