Senior Events
The Geauga County Department on Aging is offering Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and…
Matter of Balance
The Geauga County Department on Aging is offering Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and in preventing falls.
The four-week session meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Oct. 20 and running through Nov. 12 at the West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road in Chester Township. Cost is $20.
Seniors will learn to manage concerns about falls as well as set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance and learn how to identify and control the fear of falling.
Call Sandy McLeod 440-279-2137 to register.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Beltone Presentation: Sept. 24, 10:30 a.m. “How does hearing loss affect you?”
Podiatrist Appointments: Sept. 24, 1 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritz.
Brain Aerobics with Christine: Sept. 29, 1:15-2 p.m.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridge-wood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Exercise Programs: Chair Exercises: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30, and Fridays, 9 a.m.; Chair Yoga: Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. ($3 donation/class); Walking Program: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.; and Strength Stretch Sweat, Fridays, 9:30 a.m.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.
Arthritis Exercise Classes: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.
Exercise Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
Uniquely You: Sept 24, 11 a.m. Beth Matthews, from Geauga County Board of Mental Health, will present “Uniquely You.” Every life is a unique picture, colored with experience. Free.
Senior Flu Shots
Flu shots will be offered at all four Geauga County Department on Aging Senior Center locations through the Geauga Health Department.
West Geauga Senior Center, Sept. 24, 9-11 a.m., 440-729-2782.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, Sept. 24, 1-2:30 p.m., 440-247-8510.
Chardon Senior Center, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 440-279-2130.
Middlefield Senior Center, Sept. 30, 9-11 a.m., 440-632-0611.
Call the local senior center to set a time and a vaccine will be waiting. Bring insurance card. Cost of flu shot is $35, or $50 for high dose vaccine if paying in cash. Most insurance plans are accepted.
Flu shots are given by Geauga County Health Department; seniors may also preregister by calling 440-279-1950.
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP
Oct. 6, 1 p.m.
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road.
The program will be “Music with Judy,” featuring vocal entertainer Judy Crawford. She will sing the songs of Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Cole Porter.
After the program, there will be a brief meeting and information the last trip of the season to Seneca Allegany Casino in New York on Oct. 21. Cost is $38, with a $20 casino bonus and $5 food bonus. For information and reservations, call Skip or Marge, 440-338-3607.
Food and paper products will be collected for the Food For Friends food pantry as well as donations for the Geauga County Dog Shelter.
For more information, call Betty Franek, 440-543-4767.
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