Senior Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130. Tech Talk: May 1, 10:30 a.m. Talk will focus on cell phones. Conversation and Coffee:…
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Tech Talk: May 1, 10:30 a.m. Talk will focus on cell phones.
Conversation and Coffee: May 7, 9:30 a.m. Commissioner Skip Claypool will join us.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Just Keep Steady: May 1, 10:45-11:30 a.m. An informational program about the importance of balance in seniors. Learn some tips on how to improve balance and how to better protect oneself from falling.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester, 440-729-2782.
UH Speaker and Breakfast: May 1, 9 a.m. Topic is “When Stroke Attacks.” Stroke assessments will be conducted after the presentation.
Frank Cardone: May 1. The one-man band will provide entertainment after lunch.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
UH Presentation: May 7, 11 a.m. Topic is “When Stroke Attacks, Act F.A.S.T.” Free stroke risk assessments; call for an appointment.
Thompson Senior Center, 8091 Plank Road, Thompson, 440-298-3822.
Share the Love: May 7, 10-11:30 a.m. A pay it forward program.
West Geauga Senior Citizens Recognition Dinner
May 6, 4:30 p.m.
The 25th annual West Geauga Senior Citizens Recognition Dinner will be held in the West Geauga High School Cafeteria, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Sponsored by West Geauga Schools and the Rotary Club of Chesterland, the evening promises to be both entertaining and full of friendly faces.
Payment of $5 per person will be collected at the door. Valet parking available. Call the board of education office, 440-729-6812, for reservations.
Visit www.westg.org for more information.
Bainbridge Twp. Senior Trash Pickup
May 4-6
Bainbridge Township Trustees are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the Bainbridge Senior Trash Pick-Up Days May 4-6.
To register for trash pickup, one must be 60 years of age or older and live in Bainbridge Township. The Department on Aging and Bainbridge Service Department will pick up refuse from registered seniors who need assistance and take it to the township dumpster.
Tires, batteries, appliances, propane tanks, TVs, old furniture, mattresses and other unwanted items will be accepted. Any loose materials should be con-solidated in strong boxes and protected from the weather prior to pickup.
No unused medications, hazardous chemicals, oil, paints and solvents, pesticides, yard waste, garbage, construction or debris will be accepted.
Only 10 household items per home and the trash should be from the registered senior’s household only. Items must be left outside of home or garage on May 3. Do not leave items curbside.
To register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129, 440-279-2135, 440-834-1856 ext. 2130 or 440-564-7131 ext. 2130 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please indicate if assistance is needed removing items from the home.
Please have the following information available when calling: senior’s name, address, phone number, date of birth and a list of items needing removal.
Claridon Twp. Senior Trash Pickup
May 7
Claridon Township Trustees are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the Claridon Township Senior Trash Pick-Up Day.
To register for trash pickup, one must be 60 years of age or older and live in Claridon Township. The township road crew and the Department on Aging will pick up refuse from registered seniors who need assistance and take it to the township dumpster.
No liquids, paint or other hazardous materials, construction debris, rocks, yard waste or household garbage will be accepted. A maximum of four tires off the rim, propane tanks, appliances and other unwanted items will be accepted.
Only 10 household items per home and the trash should be from the registered senior’s household only. Items must be left outside the garage, not curbside.
Seniors must be registered with the Department on Aging prior to pickup.
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. Please indicate if assistance is needed removing items from the home.
Please have the following information available when calling: senior’s name, address, phone number, date of birth and a list of items needing removal.
Annual Spaghetti Lunch
May 12, 1 p.m.
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will hold its meeting and annual spaghetti lunch at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township. Cost is $5. Reservations are required; call Betty Scholz at 440-338-8321.
Upcoming bus trips include a trip to Presque It’sle Casino on May 27 for a cost of $27, with a return of $35 in slot play; and a trip to River’s Casino in Pittsburgh, Pa., for a cost of $29 with a return of $20 in slot play. Contact Skip or Marge at 440-338-3607 if interested.
Food and paper products will be collected for the Food For Friends food pantry as well as donations to the Geauga County Dog Shelter, which needs dog food, leashes, old blankets, towels and monetary donations for veterinary bills. For more information, call Betty Franek, 440-543-4767.
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