Senior Events

April 10, 2014 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

Geauga’s Amazing Aquatic Mammals: April 15, 12:45 p.m. A Geauga Park District naturalist will present a program on river otters, beavers and muskrats with the use of photos, sounds and other hands-on artifacts and activities.

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

Benefits of Dark Chocolate: April 16, 10:30 a.m. Learn why it’s healthy to eat dark chocolate. Samples provided. Call for reservations.

Chair Exercises: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercises open to anyone.

West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester, 440-729-2782.

Lunch and Learn: April 11. The group will visit Chardon Health Care for lunch and to learn about the facility. Bus departs WGSC at 11 a.m. and will return by 1 p.m.

Book Discussion: April 14, 1 p.m. Read “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiaverini and join the group for a discussion at Geauga West Library in the Gilson Room.

Blood Pressure Screenings: April 15. Thanks to Blossom Hill Nursing Home, the center will now be having additional blood pressure screenings on the third Tuesday of each month.

Geauga Parks Speaker: April 16, 11 a.m. A park district naturalist will present “Geauga’s Amazing Aquatic Mammals.” Call the center to stay for lunch.

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

Backed Up, Running & Rumbling: April 10, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center will present a free program on the gastrointestinal tract. Free bone density screenings will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon. Call to schedule an appointment.

Chair Exercises: Mondays and Thursdays, 1011 a.m.

Thompson Senior Center, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, 440-298-3822.

Blood Pressure Screenings: April 17, 10:30 a.m. Compliments of Embassy Healthcare.

Register for Munson Twp. Senior Trash Pickup

Munson Township Trustees and Munson Road Department are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the Munson Township Senior Trash Pick-Up Days April 21-23.

To register for trash pickup, one must be 60 years of age or older, live in Munson Township and be registered with Geauga County Department on Aging. The Munson Township Road Crew and the Department on Aging will pick up refuse from the senior’s driveway and take it to the township Dumpsters.

No construction or remodeling debris, liquids, paint, or other hazardous materials, rocks, yard waste, household garbage, televisions, computer monitors or small appliances with electrical components will be accepted.

Reduce wood or pipe to six-foot lengths. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic and securely taped or they will not be taken.

Unbroken car batteries, lawn mowers and a maximum of four tires off the rim will be accepted. To dispose of a junk auto or truck, call the township at 440-286-9255.

Residents are reminded that news-papers, magazines and cardboard are recyclable. Separate them out for recycling at a later date. Residents are also asked not to bring items that can easily be disposed of in the resident’s weekly curbside pickup.

Only 10 household items per home and the trash should be from the registered senior’s household only. Items must be left by garage or driveway near residence. Consolidate all small materials in strong boxes or containers. Do not leave items by the curbside. Items should be outside by the evening of April 20.

To register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2130, 440-564-7131 ext. 2130 or 440-834-1856 ext. 2130 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cleanup is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The number of senior residents that can be served is limited.

Register for Burton Senior Trash Pickup

Burton Village officials are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the Burton Village Senior Trash Pick-Up Days April 28 and 29.

To register for trash pickup, one must be 60 years of age or older, live in Burton Village and be registered with Geauga County Department on Aging. The Department on Aging employees, volunteers and members of the Burton Service Department will help remove unwanted items from the senior’s home, basement or garage and place at the curb for pickup.

No paint, tires, brush, hazardous chemicals, yard waste, nor metal items over 4-feet long or boxes weighing more than 150 pounds will be accepted. Freon does not have to be removed from appliances, but doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers.

All small debris must be tied, bagged or in containers

The senior, or someone 18 years or older that is appointed by the senior, must be home on the day of the pickup and sign a release for collection.

For more information and to register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129, 440-279-2135 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The cleanup is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please have the following information available when calling: senior’s name, address, phone number, date of birth and a list of items needing removed.