Senior Events

April 17, 2014 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Raven-wood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.

Emergency Preparedness: April 28, 10:30 a.m. The Geauga County Dept. of Emergency Services will present a program that will focus on what seniors should do before, during and after an emergency in order to protect themselves and their property. Cherished Companions will provide a light breakfast before the program at 10 a.m. Registration required.

Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridge-wood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.

Celebrate Life: Past, Present and Future: April 23, 10:30 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center will present “Backed Up, Running and Rumbling,” a lecture on the gastrointestinal system.

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

Tai Chi: Thursdays, 2:153:15 p.m. It is an alternative therapy that promotes the circulation of energy within the body in slow, gentle movements. It helps to align the body and strengthen balance, making every day basic tasks easier, and is great for arthritis relief.

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

Seniors & Sleep: April 22, 11 a.m. Free program by Senior Independence. Mexican flower making, too.

Social Services with Adam: April 24, 11 a.m. Adam will discuss what social services can do for seniors. Free.

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

Chair Exercises: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercise class led by a certified instructor.

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

@HeaderML: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.

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.