Senior News & Events
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers Tuesdays and Thursdays for the Newbury area
Senior Center Events
Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2126.
- Non-Contact Boxing Class: Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Join a fitness class that focuses on strength, speed, balance, flexibility, brain work and eye hand coordination through a variety of exercises and core conditioning. Equipment is provided. Call Melissa at the center with questions or to register.
Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Drive, Middlefield, 440-632-0611.
- Trivia Competition: Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. Form a trivia team and perform a variety of puzzles to test one’s teamwork and brainwork.
- Cooking Demo: Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. Cooking demonstration with LORINA!.
West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-279-2163.
- Chair Yoga: Tuesdays, 2:40-3:30 p.m.
- Zumba Gold: Mondays, 1:30-2:15 p.m. The new fitness class will be held at the Metzenbaum Center gym, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester township.
Bainbridge Senior Center, 17751 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Call Becky at 440-279-2126.
- Out to Lunch Group: Jan. 31, noon. Meet at Aladdin’s for lunch. Join the group to meet up for lunch at designated locations on Fridays. Price is “on your own.” Call the center to register.
- Chair Exercise: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
Meal Delivery Drivers Needed
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers Tuesdays and Thursdays for the Newbury area. The meal route starts at the Chardon Senior Center and ends in Newbury.
The program delivers warm, nutritious lunches Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to homebound seniors in the community.
Area agencies, organizations, church and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, may volunteer. Training includes filing volunteer paperwork and a short orientation about the program. Volunteers can deliver meals on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed/substitute basis.
To sign up or for any questions, call Kristen Bibby at 440-279-2138 or email kbibby@co.geauga.oh.us.
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP
Feb. 4, 1 p.m.
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at a new venue starting in February. The group will now meet at the Lantern of Chagrin Valley, 5277 Chillicothe Road, South Russell Village.
The program will be the “History of Maple Syrup,” presented by the award winning Richard’s Maple Products of Chardon.
The group is collecting paper products and staples for the Food For Friends food pantry and dog food and paper products for the Geauga Dog Shelter.
If the Kenston School District is closed due to weather, the meeting will be cancelled. Check local television stations or smart phones
For more information, call Betty Franek at 440-543-4767.
