Senior News & Events
November 29, 2018 by Staff Report

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Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will host its holiday party at Mangia! Mangia! restaurant, 11081 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.

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SENIOR CENTER EVENTS

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

  • Blood Pressure Screenings: Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free screenings provided by Geauga Health Department.
  • Geauga Parks: Dec. 3, 1 p.m. Geauga Park District presents “Down on the Farm: Geauga County.”
  • Lunch and Learn: Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join at Mapleview Country Villa for “Protecting Your Identity for the Holiday Season.” RSVP by Nov. 30.
  • Geauga Renaissance Dec. 6, 11 a.m. All are welcome to enjoy the performance.

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.
  • Giftpalooza: Dec. 3, 10 a.m. Gift making. Join for day one of two to create handmade crafts to share with friends and family. The senior center will feature two crafts (cost involved) and refreshments. Registration flyers are available at local senior centers or call for more information.

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

  • Geauga Parks: Nov. 28, 11-11:45 a.m. A Geauga Parks naturalist will present “Down on the Farm.” Call to register.
  • Healthy Holiday Eating: Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to noon. The Heinen’s Wellness Program will include a discussion centering around treats, main dishes, substitutions for those with allergies and ways to relax and enjoy the season.
  • Historical Cleveland Series: Nov. 30, 12:30-1:30 p.m. An educator from Western Reserve Historical Society will present “The Golden Age of Shopping in Downtown Cleveland.” Cost is $5 per senior.
  • Smartphone 101: Dec. 6, 12:30-3 p.m. Learn about phone apps.

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

  • Indoor Walkers Club: Nov. 29, 1-2 p.m.
  • Social Work Appointments: Dec. 4, 12-2 p.m. Call to schedule.
  • Geauga Parks: Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join at the West Woods for a hot lunch and presentation from the Geauga Park District. Call the center to RSVP.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP

Dec. 4, 1 p.m.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter 4527 will host its holiday party at Mangia! Mangia! restaurant, 11081 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Call Betty Scholz at 440-338-8321 for reservations.

If the Kenston School system is closed because of the weather, AARP will also be cancelled. Check local television stations for school closings.

The next meeting will be on Jan. 8. The program will feature motivational speaker Tom Strong on falling.

Perishables for the local Food For Friends food pantry, and for the Geauga Dog Shelter will be collected. Monetary donations are also appreciated.

Come see what AARP is all about. For more information, call Betty Franek at 440-543-4767.

Home Delivered Holiday Meals

The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a free traditional meal to any Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Dec. 25. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only.

Christmas Day meal requests are due by Dec. 17.

For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440-279-2130.