Senior News & Events
January 30, 2020 by Staff Report

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The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP 4527 will meet at a new venue starting in February.

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Senior Center Events

Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 440-279-2126.

  • Geauga Library Lobby Stop: Feb. 5, 12:30-2 p.m.
  • Free Blood Pressure Screenings: Mondays, 10-11 a.m.

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

  • Cooking with Kitchen Gadgets: Feb. 5, 11 a.m. Learn how to use an Instant Pot or air fryer and enjoy some freshly made goodies.

West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-279-2163.

  • Yoga: Feb. 4. Enjoy floor yoga from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and chair yoga from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Hearing Screenings: Feb. 5, 9-11:30 a.m. Holly’s Hearing Aide Center will offer free screenings.

Bainbridge Senior Center, 17751 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Call Becky at 440-279-2126.

  • Social Work Appointments: Feb. 4, 12-2 p.m. Call for an appointment or drop in.
  • Blood Pressure Meds: Feb. 4, 12:15-1:15 p.m. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center discuss blood pressure medications and the effects they could have.
  • Lunch and Learn: Feb. 4, noon. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center will present “Understanding Your Blood Pressure Medication.” Reservations are required by calling the center.

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.

Tax Assistance Offered

Tax assistance will again be available to seniors 60 years of age and older at the Geauga County Department on Aging’s Chardon Senior Center, 470 Center St., Bldg. 2, Chardon.

The department on aging will offer this service by appointment only, from Feb. 3 through April 10. Tax assistance will be available from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trained and certified personnel. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method this year.

The volunteers who help prepare taxes will need two forms of identification from each taxpayer who is receiving tax assistance. One of the forms of identification must be a photo identification, e.g., passport, U.S. driver’s license, state identification card, military identification card. The second identification form can be an original or a copy of your Social Security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable.

Do not discard your end of year Social Security statement, as this indicates the benefits one has received.

You will have the option to have your refund deposited directly into the bank account of your choice. Please bring bank routing and account numbers with to your appointment.

Start gathering 2019 tax information (tax forms, bank statements, receipts, W2s, etc.) for the upcoming tax season. Bring ones 2018 tax return for comparison

Tax appointments are scheduled first-come (call), first-serve basis. To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Meal Delivery Drivers Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the Huntsburg area. The meal route starts at the Chardon Senior Center and ends in Huntsburg.

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.