Senior Events
Driver Safety: April 11, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
• Driver Safety: April 11, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Take the new AARP Smart Driver Course and reduce overall maintenance and car insurance costs. Refresh driving skills and know the new rules of the road. Learn research-based driving strategies to help stay safe behind the wheel. There are no tests to pass. Cost is $15 for AARP members | $20 for non-members. To register, call Christine at 440-279-2131.
• Senior Theater presentation: April 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Music Enrichment with Lucy: April 14, 10:30 a.m.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
• April 12 from 8:30AM until 11:30AM – Social Worker Assistance – call center for appointments and additional information.
• Lake Co. Historical Society: April 12, 10:30 a.m. Lake County Historical Society presents “Marvelous Mansions of Lake County.” Explore over 100 years of some of the wealthiest homes in Lake County and the stories of the people who lived there.
• 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.
- 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.
- Exercise Programs: Monday through Friday. Call the center for types and times.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
- Geauga Library Lobby Stop: April 7, 11:15 am. to noon
- 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.
Lunch & Learn
April 17, 12-1 p.m.
Dr. Mandel, a rheumatologist, will discuss new treatments for arthritis patients In the 21st century at the Chardon Senior Center.
There are new laboratory and imaging tests such as ultrasound and MRI which can diagnose arthritis conditions at an earlier stage and more precisely.
Common types of arthritis will be presented, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome and gout. New biologic medications will be discussed as well as the importance of good nutrition and exercise.
Reservations are required by calling Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131.
What is Reiki
April 19, 11 a.m.
Tricia Vidovic, from Bella Care Hospice, will speak about Reiki at the West Geauga Senior Center. Find out the fundamentals of the technique that promotes healing through the power of touch.
For more information, call the West G senior center at 440-729-2782.
Free Preview Show for Seniors
April 20, 7:45 p.m.
Geauga Lyric Theater Guild is hosting a free preview at its final dress rehearsal of “The Little Mermaid,” directed by John Krol, exclusively for senior citizens registered with the Geauga County Department on Aging.
Deadline to register is April 17; call Becky O. at 440-247-8510.
Geauga Theater is located at 101 Water St. in Chardon.
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 Village and 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 Trash Pickup Days
Senior citizens who live in one of the townships or villages listed below 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 (GDA) 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 24-26
Seniors must first register with the GDA 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 GDA by April 19.
Bainbridge Township
May 1-3
Please have items outside home or garage on April 30; do not leave items by curbside. Seniors must first register with the GDA by April 17.
Thompson Township
May 5
Seniors must first register with the GDA by May 1.
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.
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