Senior Events

March 9, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• Music Enrichment with Lucy: March 10, 10:30 a.m. -, Embrace the joy of music and explore the brain health benefits during this hour class! Join in fun and interactive music experiences as we sing along to familiar tunes we love and strengthen our memory, coordination, and stamina.
• Estate Planning: March 14,10:30 a.m. – Edward Jones Financial Seminar, you’ll learn more about: What to consider when creating your will, the benefits of trusts in estate planning, how to help reduce taxes on your estate, and how insurance can help protect your family.
• Gadget Guru: March 14, 12:30 p.m. – Gadget Guru is here to answer questions about your electronic devices, call for an appointment.

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

• March 15,10:30 a.m. – Middlefield Library Ironies of the Civil War: Discover the fascinating stories behind the lives of Andrew Jackson, Abe Lincoln and the Booth family.

West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782.

• Book Club: March 13, 1-2 p.m. Join for a discussion of “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough at Geauga West Library.
• Senior Strength Building: Fridays, 11 a.m. Join with Mary Kay Simone and help bone density, increase stamina, build muscle and more.

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

• March 16, 11 a.m. – We welcome University Hospitals for a presentation on the Benefits of Exercise on Arthritis. Call us if you would like to come!
• Chair Yoga: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

Home Delivered Meals

Geauga County Department on Aging is expanding the Home Delivered Meals program to service all of Geauga County, including areas in South Russell, Auburn and Bainbridge townships, as of April 2017.

The program provides qualifying seniors a nutritionally balanced lunch up to five days a week free of charge, although donations are greatly appreciated. Therapeutic meals, such as diabetic and renal (low sodium), are available as needed.

For more information or to apply for Home Delivered Meals, call Kristen Bibby at 440-279-2138.

Spring Dance

March 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join the Geauga Department on Aging for its spring dance featuring Sam Fosh at Claridon Town Hall, 13930 Mayfield Road.

Tickets are $5 presale by March 3 or $7 at the door. Water and popcorn will be provided. Snacks and pop will be available for purchase.

Call 440-632-0611 for information.

A registration form must be completed and mailed along with one’s check made payable to GDA at 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon OH, 44024.

Revelers To The River

March 11, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Join the Geauga County Department on Aging for its first spring fundraiser, a bus trip to The Rivers Casino and points of interest on one’s own in downtown Pittsburgh. The bus departs from the Chardon Senior Center. Those attending must be 21 or older. Plan to spend approximately five hours in Pittsburgh.

Tickets are $45 per person, with $25 back in bonuses from the casino. The casino requires guests bring photo I.D. Payments may be dropped off or mailed to a local senior center by March 10.

There will be door prizes en route to Pittsburgh and chances to win other prizes and games. Morning and evening snacks will be provided.

Proceeds benefit the Delivered Meals Program.

For information, call the Middlefield Senior Center at 440-632-0611.

Preparing An Estate Plan

March 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Financial advisor Steve Mrozek, of Edward Jones, will discuss estate planning and Amy Gordon, of Elk & Elk, will be available to answer questions at Chardon Senior Center. Refreshments will be served.

Call Sherri at 440-943-4942 by March 13.

March Nutrition Series

Join the Chardon Senior Center for a free series on nutrition related topics in March. Topics covered include: Holistic Nutrition & Foods to Avoid on March 15, 1 p.m.; Meet the Nutritionist: Reading Food Labels on March 22, 1 p.m.; Healthy Snacks Cooking Demo on March 29, 1 p.m.

Questions? Contact Christine at 440-279-2131.

UH Quarterly Presentations

March 16, 11 a.m. to noon

University Hospitals will present Physical & Occupational Therapy: Exercise Benefits for Arthritis at Chagrin Falls Senior Center.

Clients who are planning to attend, need transit or who would like lunch at the senior center need to RSVP the Monday before the presentation. Call 440-247-8510.

Got Critters?

Ken Smith, from Animal X “Critter Control, will present the 2017 home safety presentation: “Wildlife Around Your Home” at all four senior centers talk about the animals in and around the home and answer questions regarding the wildlife in Geauga County.

He will speak on March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Chardon Senior Center; March 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Chagrin Falls Senior Center; and March 30 at 11 a.m. at West Geauga Senior Center.

For more information, call Bob Debevits at 440-279-2135.

“Little Shop of Horrors”

March 23, 8-10 p.m.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre and Geauga Department on Aging will present a free viewing of the final dress rehearsal of CVLT’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” before it begins its official run. Space is limited.

Call 440-729-2782 no later than March 22. A suggested $5 donation to CVLT is appreciated.

The theater is located at 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls.