Senior News & Events

October 19, 2017 by Staff Report

Geauga Assisted Living Open House

Oct. 21, 12-4 p.m.

Geauga Assisted Living will be open to new residents, family and all members of the community for tours and walk-throughs. Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Personal tours may be scheduled by calling 440-968-3715. For more information, visit www.geaugaassistedliving.com.

Senior Center Events

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

• Hearing Screenings: Oct. 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free screenings provided by Holly’s Hearing Aid Center. Call Christine at 440-279-2131 to schedule an appointment. Leave a voice mail.
• Lunch & Learn: Oct. 25, 12-12:30 p.m. Program is “All About the Age Well be Well.”
• Podiatry Appointments: Oct. 26, 1-2 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritz.

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

• Issue 2 Presentation: Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. Be informed before voting. Attend an informal, nonpartisan presentation on Issue 2 that will be on the Nov. 7 ballot.

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

• Lunch & Movie: Oct. 24, 11:15 a.m. Carpool or meet for lunch at Olive Garden in Mentor and then see “Breathe” at Atlas Cinema. Meet to carpool at the senior center by 10:30 a.m. or meet at Olive Garden by 11:15 a.m. The movie and time are subject to change.
• Pumpkin 101: Oct. 27, 11 a.m. Presented by Carol from Heinen’s Wellness. Learn about recipes and health benefits of pumpkin and how to incorporate more pumpkin into one’s diet. The program includes a make and take Mason jar food project – Mason jars will be provided by Heinen’s.

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

• Iris Folding: Oct. 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Fee is $1.50 per greeting card made. Call ahead.
• Historical Society Presentation: Oct. 24, 12:30-2:30 p.m. The Western Reserve Historical Society presents ”Eliot Ness’ Cleveland.” Learn all about all the mysteries. Reservations are requested.

Parkinson Boxing Volunteers Needed

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteers to help at the boxing with Parkinson’s class. Volunteers will work out alongside the boxers to help them reach an intensity level they might not be able to do on their own. Volunteers will offer encouragement, motivation and discipline providing seniors with hope and support.

The class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Taekwondo Center in Chardon from 9:30-11 a.m.

Call Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137 with any questions.

Medicare Drug Coverage Options

Ohio Department of Insurance trained Geauga County Department on Aging staff and volunteers offer one-on-one reviews at Geauga senior centers. Compare the 2018 Medicare Part D and Advantage plans.

Appointments are available now through Thursday, Nov. 30.

Call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment. Bring a current list of medicines to the appointment.

For those who would like to research and/or review options after Oct. 16, go online to Geauga HMO/PPOMedicare.gov: Part D plans.

Matter of Balance

Hospice of the Western Reserve, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, the Lantern of Chagrin Valley and Geauga Department on Aging are offering Matter of Balance classes to Geauga seniors interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength and in preventing falls.

Classes will be held Mondays and Fridays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 1, at the Lantern of Chagrin Valley, 5277 Chillicothe Road in South Russell. The four week session meets twice a week from 9-11 a.m.

Seniors will learn to manage concerns about falls as well as set realistic goals for staying active, learn how to stay safe at home, complete exercises to increase strength and balance and learn how to identify and control the fear of falling.

This class is free for registered seniors. Space is limited.

To register, call 440-214-3180.