Senior News & Events

June 15, 2017 by Staff Report

Senior Center Events

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

• Parkinson’s Support Group Meets: June 20, 12:30 p.m.
• Podiatry Appointments: June 22, 1-2 p.m. Call the center for an appointment with Dr. Ritz.
• Grandparent’s Day: June 28, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. bring your grand kids to this fun filled day.

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

• Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.
• 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.
• Park District Program: June 21, 10:30 a.m. Geauga Parks District presents a program on snakes, snails and salamanders.

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

• Let’s Make Memory Mats: June 16, 11 a.m. Former St. Anselm student Ava Thomas will demonstrate how to make these placemats for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Call register.
• Historical Leaders: June 21, 11 a.m. Presented by Bella Care Hospice, the group will discuss the importance of some famous leaders.
• Senior Scams & APS Awareness: June 23, 11 a.m. Job & Family Services will review warning signs and ways to protect seniors from becoming victims. Learn about frequent scams to be informed and know what to do if someone should approach or has already done so.

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

• 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.
• Craft Club: June 15 and 22, 12:30 p.m. Call to register.

Memory Mats with Ava Thomas

June 16, 11 a.m.

Former St. Anselm student Ava Thomas will demonstrate how to make Memory Mats, a personalized do-it-yourself placemat with pictures and phrases that act as memory cues for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The product also serves as a conversation starter for visitors and caregivers.

Class will be held at the West Geauga Senior Center. Bring a picture of the person the Memory Mat is meant for, up to five pictures of people who are important to the person that can be cut to fit the mat, and a list of things the person is interested in or has a distinct memory of such as things they like to talk about, hobbies, favorite foods and careers.

Spots are limited. Call 440-729-2782 to register.

Grandparents Day

June 28, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring the grandchildren for a fun filled day with the Magical Balloon Dude and Jungle Terry at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. The morning will begin in the pavilion with a magic show and balloon twisting demonstration, followed by lunch and an afternoon animal show.

Cost is $10 per senior and $5 per grandchild. Children under 2 are free.

Send completed registration by June 19 to Geauga Department on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.

Strawberry Luncheon

June 29

Join friends from the Middlefield Senior Center at Century Village for the annual Strawberry Luncheon featuring Kelvis, a national award winning Elvis tribute entertainer and other celebrity impersonators. Enjoy lunch and a strawberry shortcake dessert.

Deadline to sign up is June 16. Call the Middlefield Senior Center at 440-632-0611.

Senior Lunch and Learn

June 30, 12-1:30 p.m.

Learn about the Road Scholar Adventures in Life-Long Learning Programs at a free informational session at Chagrin Falls Senior Center 7060 Woodland Ave., in Bainbridge Township.

Lunch will served at noon, followed by a speaker from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register by calling the Chardon Senior Center at 440-279-2131.