Senior News & Events
July 6, 2017 by Staff Report

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St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center.

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Young of Heart

July 7, noon

St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.

Entertainment will be provided by Dan Karl with his vocals, keyboard, guitar and more.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP

July 11, 1 p.m.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road.

Following a brief meeting on news that AARP is fighting for and events planned for the rest of the year, the group will hold its annual ice cream social with crazy hats.

The event is free, but please bring in items for the Food For Friends food pantry, school supplies or dog food and treats for the Geauga Dog Shelter.

For more information, call Betty Franek, 440-543-4767.

Senior Center Speaker Series

July 14, 11 a.m.

Stephanie Yeaglin, from the Hospice of the Western Reserve, presents “Wellness through the Senses and the Power of Meditation” at the West Geauga Senior Center.

Gain an understanding of the five senses, use practical advice regarding the five senses to provide a sense of wellbeing and understand the impact of daily stressors and the ability to combat stressors through wellness methods.

Parkinson’s Psychosis Discussion

July 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Dr. Benjamin Walter, medical director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program, UH Cleveland Medical Center, will speak about Parkinson’s psychosis at the Parkinson’s support group meeting at the Chardon Senior Center.

He will address the non-motor symptoms which may be more unexpected and can cause people to experience hallucinations or delusions.

Light refreshments will be served.

Call the Chardon Senior Center, 440-279-2131, to reserve a spot.

Concert in the Pavilion

July 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join for a free evening concert, featuring Joey Tomsick and the Shotski’s in the garden and pavilion at the Chardon Senior Center. Bring a lawn chair and picnic dinner.

 

Senior Center Events

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

  • Low Vision Group: July 10, 10 a.m. Joel G. Proskovec, of the Cleveland Sight Center, facilitates the monthly group, which is open to anyone who has or loves someone who has vision problems caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions.
  • Geauga Library Mobile Lobby Stop: July 12, 12:30 p.m.
  • Card Making with Bonnie: July 12, 10 a.m.

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

  • Snap-ED Nutrition: July 5, 10:30 a.m. Join for a presentation on how to liven up meals with healthy legumes.
  • Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.

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

  • Podiatry Appointments: July 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Call for an appointment.
  • Book Club: July 10, 1 p.m. Join for a discussion of “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George at Geauga West Library.
  • Geauga Parks: July 12, 11 a.m. Geauga Park District will present “Snakes & Salamanders, Turtles & Toads.”

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

  • Intergenerational Music Program: July 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. The senior center is partnering with the Chagrin Falls Park Summer Youth camp with a fun music exploration program. Call for details and to sign up to help. Attendees must RSVP to center by July 6.
  • Tech Help Tuesdays: July 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call to schedule a free half-hour session for tech support.