Senior Events
Volunteer Help NeededThe Geauga County Department on Aging is still in need of volunteers from all over the county to help during the 2014 Geauga…
Volunteer Help Needed
The Geauga County Department on Aging is still in need of volunteers from all over the county to help during the 2014 Geauga Spring Cleanup Days for seniors.
Many seniors can no longer rake their yards or flowerbeds, weed, clean up yard debris or wash windows. This is where volunteers can make a difference. By volunteering just a few hours of time, one can help a senior citizen remain independent and allow them to live in a safe, clean environment.
Volunteers will generally be assigned close to their homes to make the most of their volunteer time. Some volunteers, however, may choose another area in which they would like to work.
Individuals or groups who can help during the spring Clean Up Geauga Days are asked to contact the Department on Aging at 440-279-2130, 440-564-7131, ext. 2130, or 440-834-1856 ext. 2130 and ask for Sherri Davis or Bob Debevits, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
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.
Breakfast & Speaker Series: May 2. Breakfast served at 9 a.m. Cost is $3. UH Geauga nurse Julie Bogden will speak at 9:15 a.m. about our eyes as we age. Arthritis exercise class following.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
Chair Volleyball: Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
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.
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 440-279-2130, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Senior Celebration
The Geauga Department on Aging will host its 41st annual Senior Celebration May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Notre Dame Provincial Center, 13000 Auburn Road in Munson. A day to commemorate all denominations of faith, the theme is “Celebrating God’s Presence in Nature.” Included in the program is a prayer service and faith sharing.
The speaker will be Sr. Melanie Svoboda, a writer, retreat director, presenter and former Provincial of her religious community.
Event includes a catered lunch by Aladdin Food Service.
Deadline to sign up is April 25. Cost is $10. Transit is available, but additional charges may be incurred.
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will hold its meeting and annual spaghetti lunch catered by Cafe Michael’s on May 13 at 1 p.m. at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township. Reservations are required; call Betty Scholz at 440-338-8321 by May 1.
Upcoming trips planned include Mountaineer Casino on May 28, Presque It’sle Casino on June 25 and a river cruise and lunch on the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh followed by a trip to the Rivers Casino on July 25. For more information, call Skip Ference at 440-338-3607.
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