Senior Events

March 5, 2015 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

“It’s All About the Money”: March 9, 12:45 p.m. Beth Matthews, of the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, will share ways to help seniors handle the stress of having either too much money or not enough.

Book Club: March 12, 1:30 p.m. The group will be discussing “Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman at Burton Public Library.

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

Health Presentation: UH Geauga Medical Center will present “Drop Those Fries and Move Those Thighs.” Bone density screenings will follow presentation.

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

Breakfast and Speaker Series: March 6. UH Geauga Medical Center will present “Drop Those Fries and Move Those Thighs.” Bone density screenings will follow presentation. Call for reservations.

Book Club Book: March 9. The group will discuss “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion.

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

Interactive Mind/Body Presentation: March 11. The free program presented by Home Instead ends with chocolate.

Health Presentation: March 12. UH Geauga Medical Center will present “Drop Those Fries and Move Those Thighs.” Bone density screenings will follow presentation.

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

Arthritis Exercise Class: 9:30-10 a.m.

Senior News

The Geauga County Department on Aging and the Geauga YMCA are collaborating in a “scaredy-cat” fitness class, which will gives seniors the opportunity to try five different exercise classes that are offered at the YMCA to see which one would best suit them.

Classes offered include Cardio Combo, Y Cycle, Senior Strength, Stretch/Step/Sculpt and Silver Sneakers Yoga each on a different Wednesday of April. Class time will be from 2-3 p.m. Cost of the series is $25 for nonmembers and $20 for YMCA members Call the Geauga Department On Aging at 440-279-2131 to sign up. On April 1 at 1:30 p.m. there will be an introduction to YMCA and opportunity for a tour.

In addition, seniors are invited to participate in Pickle Ball, one of the fastest growing sports in the country for seniors. The Geauga County Department on Aging, in collaboration with Ignite Sports Center, will be offering pickle ball. There will be a beginner lesson with plenty of class time to practice skills.

Pickle ball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. It is played with a smaller racquet and a whiffle ball. Classes will be held on Mondays in April from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Ignite Sports Center, 510 Center St, Chardon. Please call Department on Aging to register or for more information at 440-279-2131.

“Fighting against Parkinson’s” ia a noncontact boxing and fitness class being offered to those recently diagnosed or those with early onset Parkinson’s disease. The class will provide noncontact boxing style fitness program where seniors will work on strength, speed, balance and flexibility through a variety of exercises and core conditioning. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays at Ignite Sports Center in Chardon from 9:30-11 a.m. Call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2137 for more information or to register.

The Middlefield Senior Center is sponsoring a Women’s Safety Day on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply Co., 14855 North State Ave. in Middlefield. Zeniel Martinez, a certified security specialist, will be teaching women about personal safety and beyond. See how seniors can be proactive in protecting themselves whether it is from scams, identity theft, credit card fraud or personal and home safety. There will be a guided tour of the store. Participants will understand what options they have and what the security industry is offering. Cost of the event is $10 and includes lunch. Call the Middlefield Senior Center at 440-632-0611 for more information and to register.

Meal Delivery Drivers Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of home delivered meal drivers. Once trained, volunteers can deliver meals as little as once a month or as often as they would like. Many companies and/or civic groups work as a team, sending different individuals from their organization on a scheduled rotation. Because they alternate the drivers, a different driver can drive each week, with the group determining the driving schedule.

The meal routes are delivered Monday through Friday, and usually take between one and a half to two hours from start to finish. Drivers are able to deliver lunch to 10 to 15 homebound seniors each shift.

Drivers must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

To volunteer, call the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2130, 440-564-7133 ext. 2130 or 440-834-1586, ext. 2130.