Senior News and Events

June 8, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• Music Enrichment: June 9. Embrace the joy of music and explore the brain health benefits during this hour class!
• Low Vision Support Group: June 12. Joel G. Proskovec, LISW-S of the Cleveland Sight Center, facilitates the monthly group that is open anyone who has or loves someone with vision problems caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions

• Gadget Guru: June 13. is here by Appointment. The guru can help seniors use and better understand their electronic devices (from cell phone to laptops).
• Polarity Therapy Informational Talk: June 14.

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

• Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.
• Slavery Program: June 14, 10:30 a.m. Middlefield Library historical speaker Paul Goebbel will present exciting stories of brave individuals who risked much to help others. Learn about slavery from its beginnings to the Civil War.
• Middlefield Library Computer Class: June 20, 1 p.m. Held at the senior center, the class will cover the basics of one’s home computer or laptop.

West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782.

• Health Fair: June 9, 9-11:30 a.m. Free health fair with over 20 professionals, programs and services.
• Book Club: June 12, 1 p.m. Join for a discussion of ”A Spool of Blue Thread ” by Anne Taylor at Geauga West Library.

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

• Intro to Music with Lucy: June 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. The senior center is partnering with the CFP Community Center’s Children’s Summer Camp on a fun music enrichment program. Program is free, but registration is required.
• Fishing at Beartown Lakes: June 15. Bring a fishing rod and reel. Join for a continental breakfast even if not fishing. Call to register.
• Geauga Library Lobby Stop: June 16, 11-11:45 a.m.

Senior Health Fair

June 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Step Into Good Health at the West Geauga Senior Center in Chester Township. A variety of professionals and programs will be available, including: Department on Aging’s Chore and Home Maintenance, Home Safety and Out of County Medical; Chardon Smile Center; Genoa; hChoices – Wellness Kiosk Information; and Heinen’s Health and Wellness. University Hospitals Geauga Medical (EMS) will offer free screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol.

Light refreshments will be served, or, for a $3 donation, join for breakfast before or after the fair.

Call 440-729-2782 for more information, or to reserve a breakfast spot.

AARP Smart Driver Class

June 15, 11:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

West Geauga Senior Center will host an AARP Smart Driver class. Preregistration begins at 11:15 a.m. Class begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues again at 12:30 p.m. after a half hour lunch break. Bring a bagged lunch or call to order lunch. Suggested donation is $5.

Presented by Vin Fiordalis, cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Class fee is payable the day of course. Registration required; call 440-729-2782.

Huntsburg Senior Trash Pickup

June 15

Senior citizens who live in Huntsburg Township and have unwanted items that need to be picked up at their homes may sign up for trash pick-up days.

Register with the Geauga County Department on Aging (GDA) at 440-279-2129 by June 8 or earlier. Once registered, seniors can be placed on the trash pickup roster. To receive trash pickup assistance, one must be 60 years of age or older and live in the village, township or city holding the pick-up.

For specific trash guidelines or to register for the pickup, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2129 or 440-279-2130 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Only 10 household items per home, and trash should be from the registered senior’s household only.

Only registered seniors can be placed on the pickup list. When signing up for pickup, please have a list of items that need to be removed.