Senior Events
Local townships, villages and city road crews will again work with the Geauga County Department on Aging employees and volunteers to remove unwanted items from seniors’ garages...
Register For Senior Trash Pickup Days
Local townships, villages and city road crews will again work with the Geauga County Department on Aging employees and volunteers to remove unwanted items from seniors’ garages and yards during locally scheduled pickups.
Seniors who wish to participate in the trash day pickup program need to register with the department on aging. Seniors who complete their yearly registration prior to the cleanup dates only need to make a phone call one week before the trash pickup start date to be placed on the community pickup roster.
May trash pickup days are:
Bainbridge Township: May 2-4
Montville Township: May 5 and 6
Claridon Township: May 12
Burton Village: May 13
Thompson Township: May 13
No more than 10 items per household. For specific allowable community guidelines or to register, call 440-279-2130.
Medicare 101
May 2, 6 p.m.
Geauga County Department on Aging’s Kathy Petrella will present an introductory overview of Medicare for those new to Medicare at Burton Library, 14588 West Park St. Topics included: Medicare Parts A, B, C, D and Medicare supplementals.
To register, call the library at 440-834-4466; space is limited.
Chronic Disease Self Management
Register for a free six-week course offered by the Geauga County Department on Aging atthe Middlefield Senior Center,15820 Ridgewood Road. Class will be held Tuesdays, June 14 through July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and depression, improve communication with doctors and reduce stress. Set weekly goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve one’s health
To register, call the senior center at 440-632-0611.
