Senior News & Events
May 2, 2019 by Staff Report

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SENIOR CENTER EVENTS

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

  • AARP Safe Driving Course: May 3, 11 a.m. Call for more information. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.
  • Dementia Toolbox Series: May 6, 6 p.m., “Walking the Path of Dementia” and May 13, 6 p.m., “Why They Do What They Do.” Program for caregivers of loved ones with dementia is brought by Arden Courts, UH Geauga and Geauga Department on Aging.
  • Healthy Sleep: May 8, 10 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center will discuss the basics of why getting a good night’s rest is important.

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

  • Crafting with Shaunna: Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn a new craft every week. Call to sign up.
  • An Italian Adventure: May 15, 10:30 a.m. A world traveler from the Geauga Library will share his vacation abroad with photos, words and an Italian treat. Call to sign up.

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

  • Diabetes Self Management Class: Thursdays, May 9 to June 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Famous Mothers: May 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Enjoy a power point presentation about famous mothers, both past and present.

Bainbridge Senior Center, 17751 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Call Becky at 440-279-2130.

  • Senior Center Planning Meeting: May 3, 11:30 a.m. A light lunch will be provided. The center is located inside the Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ and open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call to RSVP.

 

Senior Trash Pick-Up Days

Local township and village road crews will again work with the Geauga County Department on Aging employees and volunteers to remove unwanted items, including appliances, wrapped mattresses and furniture, from seniors’ garages and yards during locally scheduled pickups.

Geauga seniors who want to sign up for the trash pick up must be 60 years of age and older and must be registered with the department on aging for 2019 one week prior to the pickup in order to be placed on the pickup list. 

The first four senior trash pickup days are:

Burton Township: May 15.

Claridon Township: May 16.

Thompson Township: May 17.

Chardon Township: May 29 and 30.