Senior Events
March 30, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

  • Geauga Parks: April 3, 1 p.m. Geauga Park District presents “Maple Sugaring.”
  • Geauga Library Lobby Stop: April 5, 12:30 p.m..

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

  • Tragedy and Triumph: April 5, 10:30 a.m. Speaker Dennis Sutcliffe talks about the 1920 Cleveland Indians.
  • Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday starting at 9:30 a.m.

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

  • Animal X Critter Control: March 30, 11 a.m. GDA’s Bob Debevits will will speak with Animal X, Critter Control.
  • Doctrine of Signatures: April 10, 11 a.m.” Carol from Heinen’s Wellness will discuss fruits and vegetables and their health benefits. There are some interesting and exciting ways to figure out which organ will benefit from each piece of produce.

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

  • Walkers Club: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Join to get in an hour of walking, rain or shine. The center has a nice gym to use. Call with interest.
  • Chair Yoga: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

AARP Smart Driver Class

April 11, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, will host the new AARP Smart Driver class. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. To register, call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131.

The 1920 Cleveland Indians

April 5, 10:30 a.m.

Speaker Dennis Sutcliffe, of Lost Cleveland, will present “Tragedy And Triumph – The 1920 Cleveland Indians” at Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Road in Middlefield. The program will examine on how the team went all the way seeking a World Series title even though obstacles tried to prevent it.

A “Best Dressed Indians Fan” contest and a hot dog lunch with root beer floats will follow the presentation.

RSVP to Middlefield Senior Center at 440-632-0611.

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.

Senior April Trash Pickup Days

Senior citizens who live in Munson Township or South Russell Village and have unwanted items that need to be picked up at their homes may sign up for trash pick-up days.

Register with the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440- 279-2129 by the cut off day or earlier. Once registered, seniors can be placed on the trash pickup roster. To receive trash pickup assistance, one must be 60 years of age or older and live in the village, township or city holding the pick-up.

Munson Township

April 24, 25 and 26

Seniors must first register with the Geauga County Department on Aging by April 17.

South Russell Village

April 26 (west of state Route 306)

April 27 (east of state Route 306)

Seniors must first register with the Geauga County Department on Aging by April 19.

For guidelines or to register for the pickup, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Only registered seniors can be placed on the pickup list. When signing up for pickup, please have a list of items that need to be removed.