Senior Events
The Geauga County Department on Aging is still in need of volunteers from all over the county to help during the 2015…
Cleanup Days Volunteers Needed
The Geauga County Department on Aging is still in need of volunteers from all over the county to help during the 2015 Geauga Fall Cleanup Days for seniors. The program runs through November.
Many seniors can no longer rake their yards or flowerbeds, weed, clean up yard debris or wash windows. By volunteering just a few hours of time, one can help senior citizens 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 can register to volunteer with the department on aging by calling Kristen Bibby, volunteer coordinator, or Bob Debevits, home maintenance coordinator, at 440-279-2130, 440-279- 2138 or 440-279-2135 ext. 2130, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Young of Heart
Nov. 6, noon
St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Entertainment will be the music of Fred Sivillo who will be “Keeping Memories Alive.”
Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
There will be a New Year’s Eve trip to Amish country. Included are dinner and show at the Carlisle Inn in Sugar Creek and much more. Cost is $210 ($216 for non-members).
For more information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.
Senior Learning Program
Nov. 9, 1-2:30 p.m.
Attorney Karen Hummel, NSSA advisor Ford E. Fram and tax specialist Barry Danko will present “Finding the Gold in your Golden Years” at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon.
Learn the basics of estate planning from local attorney Karen Hummel, including why seniors need a will, other documents they may need and whether one needs to sign a new will.
Learn the importance of when and how to file for benefits, the importance of spousal benefits, and the strategy of file and suspend from National Social Security Association advisor Ford Fram.
There will be an opportunity for questions following both presentations.
Refreshments will be available.
Call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131 to sign up by Nov. 5.
Veterans Luncheon
Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A veterans recognition lunch will be hosted at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. The catered lunch will be followed by a veterans pinning ceremony with the color guard present.
The Geauga Renaissance Choir will provide music, and Stephanie Yeaglin, of Hospice of the Western Reserve, will present the program.
The luncheon is free for veterans and $12.50 for non-veterans.
Call 440-279-2130 to register; seating is limited.
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP
Nov. 10, 1 p.m.
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road.
The program will be “Doctor’s Black Bag, Home Remedies, and Folk Lore,” presented by the Summit County Historical Society.
After the program, there will be a brief meeting and information about what AARP is doing for seniors.
The group trips are done for the season, but will start up again in the spring.
Food and paper products will be collected for the Food For Friends food pantry as well as donations of warm blankets and food for the Geauga County Dog Shelter.
For more information, call Betty Franek, 440-543-4767.
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2130.
Presentation: Nov. 9, 1 p.m. “Finding the Gold in your Golden Years.”
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
Diabetic Support Group: Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m. Led by Lake Health.
New Exercise Class: Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. Join Kathy Hartz as she gets the group moving and grooving to some fun, energetic exercises.
West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.
Breakfast and Speaker: Nov. 6, 9 a.m. UHHS will discuss lung disease and smoking. Call for breakfast reservations.
Book Discussion: Nov. 9, 1 p.m. Join the discussion of “The Pecan Man” at Geauga West Library.
Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge, 440-247-8510.
Geauga Parks: Nov. 10. Geauga Park District presents “Nature Prepares for Winter.” Call the center for time. Free.
UHHS Presentation: Nov 12, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center presents “Up In Smoke.” Free.
Sign Up for Home Delivered Holiday Meals
The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a free traditional meal to any Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, and/or Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
A friendly volunteer will deliver a hot holiday meal to the senior’s home and spend a little time visiting on Thanksgiving and/or Christmas day.
If one is or knows a senior citizen that would like a holiday meal, call the department on aging at 440-279-2130.
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