Senior Events

January 14, 2016 by Staff Report

Young of Heart

Jan. 15, noon

St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.

The group will be entertained by the music of Frank Cardone, a one-man band.

Dues of $15 for 2016 can be paid at the next few meetings. Anyone 55 or older who is a resident of Geauga County or a St. Anselm parishioner is welcome to join the Young of Heart.

For more information, call Phyllis Koach at 440-729-2149.

If the West Geauga Schools are closed for snow days, the meeting is cancelled. Watch the morning news to be sure; there will be no calls.

Senior Center Events

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

Parkinson’s Support Group: Jan. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Water Aerobics: Jan. 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28, 10-10:45 a.m. Classes are at Punderson Pool with Sue Fazekas.

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

Home Delivered Meals: Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m. Kristen Bibby, home delivered meals coordinator, will discuss the program and how it helps Geauga seniors as well as volunteer opportunities available.

Social Worker Assistance: Jan. 21, 10 a.m. Call for information and appointments.

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

Tech Support: Jan. 14, 11 a.m. Come in and receive support on any new tech gadgets received over the holidays. Call for an appointment.

Intro to Moves and Grooves: Jan. 14, 1 p.m. Similar to Zumba, this is a new exercise program the senior center is considering offering. Come find out what it’s all about.

Arthritis Exercise with a Twist: Jan. 20, 10 a.m. A physical therapist from Enhanced Rehabilitation Services will be the guest instructor. He will demonstrate some new stretches and provide a question/answer time.

Healthy Eating with Mary Kay: Jan. 21, 11 a.m. Join to sample healthy snacks and hear about the importance of watching what we eat. Please call, so the center can plan accordingly.

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

UHHS Presentation: Jan. 14, 11 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center will give a talk on respiratory disorders. Free.

Have a Laugh: For the Health of It: Jan. 21, 11 a.m. Presented by Stephanie Yeaglin of Hospice of Western Reserve, the program defines the history of therapeutic humor, identifies the benefits of humor and distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate uses of humor. Free.

Heart to Heart Dance

Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The students at Chardon High School are holding a dance for senior citizens at Park Auditorium and they invite you to attend. They will have music, dancing, lunch and games. The second graders from Park Elementary School will perform.

The cost is $10, but scholarships are available.

Call the department on aging at 440-279-2130 for more information.