Senior News

March 16, 2023 by Staff Report

Young of Heart 

March 17, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage are provided. Entertainment will be provided by Dan Maloney with his vocal, keyboard, trombone and Hirsch music.

A trip has been planned to Thousand Islands, N.Y., for May 8-11. Trip includes tours of Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, the Antique Boat Museum, a winery and more. Cost is $785 per person, or $797 for nonmembers. For information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.

Diabetes Self-Management Class

A six-week self-management class that focuses on diabetes will be held Fridays, April 14 through May 19, from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Geauga County Office Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. During each class, seniors 60 years of age and older will get support, find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and sugar control, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to communicate with doctors and family about one’s health.

To register for the free class, call Geauga County Department on Aging’s Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137. Space is limited.