Senior News & Events
September 6, 2018 by Staff Report

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Join us for a day of fun, food and mysterious mayhem at the “Class of ‘52” reunion themed murder mystery at Joey’s Italian Grille, 209 Center St. in Chardon.

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Senior Center Events

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

  • Free Blood Pressure Screenings: Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Provided by Geauga Health Department.
  • Touch A Truck Event: Sept. 11, 10-11 a.m. Learn some of the procedures the firefighters go through when they arrive on the scene of an EMS call, accident or fire. Firefighters and medics will also cover ways they use to ensure one’s safety and introduce the crowd to the new equipment they use on the fire engine and squad. Afterwards, seniors will have the opportunity to see inside the cabs and compartments of the Chardon fire engine and squad. Sponsored by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and the Chardon Fire Department. Call 440-279-2126 to RSVP.
  • Car Safety & Car Assessments: Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by UH Geauga Medical and Highway Garage, learn how to change a tire and what to do if the “check engine” light comes on or what to do in a car accident. Stay after class for a box lunch. UH Geauga Therapy Team will also be providing free car assessments from 12:30-2 p.m.; only 10 spots are available. Car assessment participants must attend the car safety presentation. Call 440-279-2126 to register.

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

  • Chair Exercises: Monday through Friday, 9:15-10 a.m. Class combines stretching, cardio and resistance bands.
  • Suicide Prevention: Sept. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about suicide statistics in older adults as well as ways to get help.
  • Senior Day at the Farm Park: Sept. 13, 10 a.m. Bus transportation from the center, enjoy vendors, health screenings, games and more. Lunch on your own at the park.

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

  • Blood Pressure Screenings: Sept. 6 starting at 11 a.m. Provided by University Hospital Geauga Medical Center.
  • Smartphone 101: Sept. 6, 12:30-2 p.m. Christine Bacon will teach how to use a smartphone, taught by on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
  • Voting Rights and the Constitution:Sept. 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m. David Welty will present an informational talk.
  • Summers End Picnic: Sept. 12, 12-2 p.m. Join for hamburgers, hot dogs, mac and cheese and live entertainment with “Singin’ Sam Frosh” in the gazebo in the park. Cost is $8; registration is required.
  • Podiatry Appointments: Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wieland.

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

  • Walking Challenge: Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Join the indoor walkers group to sign up for the challenge. Call for information.
  • Social Work Appointments: Sept. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call to schedule.
  • Veterans Breakfast: Sept. 18, 9 a.m. Call for reservations! Guest speaker is Paul Newman, local veteran, author and attorney. He will talk about the Veterans Memorial in Chardon.

Murder Mystery Lunch

Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join us for a day of fun, food and mysterious mayhem at the “Class of ‘52” reunion themed murder mystery at Joey’s Italian Grille, 209 Center St. in Chardon. Doors open at 11 a.m., with a chicken parmesan lunch at noon. Enjoy the cabaret stylings of Paul Floriano throughout the event. Prizes will be awarded to the teams who correctly guess “whodunit.”

Cost is $35 for Geauga County seniors and $40 for registered out of county seniors. Registration deadline is Sept. 7 for transit or Sept. 14 for all others.