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STRIKE FOUR! The Crankshaft Baseball Book

Tom Batiuk, Akron native and well-known comic strip creator will join us to share his creative writing adventures.

STRIKE FOUR! The Crankshaft Baseball Book explores a man’s life and touchingly and humorously examines how only barely touching the brass ring shaped it – and left him a little cranky. Crankshaft is a spin-off of Tom’s well- known comic strip Funky Winkerbean.

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Mayor 10 ...... lunch bunch Merle S. Gorden Mark Wachter - V.P. 11 ...... supper club beachwood 12 city council ...... red hattitudes Fredric Goodman 13 ...... H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. Martin S. Horwitz Alec Isaacson 18 ...... art exhibits Melvin Jacobs Martin S. Horwitz Mark Mintz 22 ...... movies James Pasch Mark Wachter 23 ...... blank forms

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION Alec Isaacson Karen A. Carmen CITY OF BEACHWOOD ON THE WEB PROGRAM 25325 Fairmount Blvd. www.beachwoodohio.com COORDINATORS Beachwood, Ohio 44122 Shannon Diamond Susan Gordon Merdler PHONE Esther Rutman Mel Jacobs City Hall 216.464.1070 Human Services 216.595.3733 ADMINISTRATIVE Beachwood Arts Council 216.595.3400 ASSISTANT Beachwood Historical Society 216.595.3400 Michelle Miller Board of Education 216.464.2600 Chamber of Commerce 216.831.0003 communications Public Library 216.831.6868 Colleen McHugh Mark Mintz Van Line 216.595.3709 Fax 216.292.1976 VAN DRIVERS FOR EMERGENCIES Chad Anselmo Police and Fire 911 Susan Augusta Judy DeFrench These shoes are meant for walking! Each shoe represents an increase in the amount of mobility John Denholm James Pasch Ray Maderka required. The more shoes....the more walking/movement. City of Beachwood 3 THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS NOVEMBER SENIORS DAY OUT LUNCHEON oh say can you see Thursday, November 20

Stephen Hollen, humorist, storyteller and author will share stories about our Founding Fathers, the Star Spangled Banner and the struggle to become a nation.

DATE: Thursday, November 20 WHERE: Beachwood Community Center TIME: 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening 12:00 Noon Doors Open COST: $10 Residents $12 Non-Residents $4 Program Only - 1:00 p.m. (Non-refundable) DEADLINE: November 11 or when sold out

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Vocalist Laura Lindauer and pianist Marge Adler invite you to put on your zoot suit and relive those fabulous tunes from the 30's and 40's made famous by greats like Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller and Fats Waller.

Marge Adler, a Cleveland treasure with at least "three hands," has served professionally for nearly every major arts organization in NE Ohio.

Laura Lindauer, Soprano, holds a BA from the College of Wooster and an MM from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.

DATE: Thursday, December 18 WHERE: Beachwood Community Center TIME: 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening 12:00 Noon Doors Open COST: $10 Residents $12 Non-Residents FORM FOR SDO – fabulous big band & swingin' standards $4 Program Only - 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY, december 18 (one form per person may be copied) (Non-refundable) NAME:

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Tom Batiuk an American comic strip creator will join us to share his creative writing adventures. STRIKE FOUR! The Crankshaft Baseball Book explores a man’s life and touchingly and humorously examines how only barely touching the brass ring shaped it – and left him a little cranky. Crankshaft is a spin-off of Tom’s comic strip Funky Winkerbean. Come listen and tickle your funny bone.

DATE: Thursday, January 15 WHERE: Beachwood Community Center TIME: 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening 12:00 Noon Doors Open COST: $10 Residents $12 Non-Residents $4 Program Only - 1:00 p.m. (Non-refundable)

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The CIM Orchestra will be performing at Severance Hall this Rosepointe Cottage Tea Room, located in a quaint historic evening with Kimbo Ishii as guest conductor. Leah Ferguson, home built in 1839 and decorated in Victorian style, is one student artist will solo on the viola. Being performed at this of the oldest remaining homes just off the Chardon Square. evening’s concert will be: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Enjoy the elegance of taking tea where you will enjoy an array Fantasy Overture, Bartok’s Viola Concerto and R. Strauss’s of dainty finger sandwiches and savories, freshly baked scones Also Sprach Zarathustra and an assortment of tea fancies served with your choice of freshly brewed tea.

DATE: Wednesday, November 19 DATE: Tuesday, December 2 TIME: 7:00 p.m. TIME: 11:15 a.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 11:00 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 3:30 p.m. COST: $6 Residents, $9 Non-Residents COST: $45 Residents, $48 Non-Residents (Non-refundable, non-transferable) INCLUDES: Afternoon Tea and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: November 7 DEADLINE: November 10 or when sold out REFUND: November 2 Non-residents may begin registering October 30

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Enjoy the 38th anniversary of the Midwest’s most exciting The classic holiday movie “White Christmas” comes to the juried art event, held indoors at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. stage at last! This new musical shines with classic Irving You’ll be sure to find beautiful and unusual holiday gifts Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and created by over 400 talented artisans from all over the of course, the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin's White country, including creations in wood, jewelry, blown glass, Christmas tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in fiber, pottery and soft sculpture. This is a show you will not a magical Vermont Inn and finding their perfect mates in the want to miss! process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written.

DATE: Sunday, December 7 DATE: Tuesday, December 9 TIME: 9:00 a.m. TIME: 6:30 p.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 6:30 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 10:15 p.m. COST: $38 Residents, $41 Non-Residents COST: $57 Residents, $60 Non-Residents INCLUDES: Admission and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Lunch is on your own in food court) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: October 27 DEADLINE: November 6 REFUND: October 21 REFUND: October 31

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Ivan Zenaty on the violin and Sandra Shapiro at the Join us for this Friday morning concert piano will be our guest artists this evening. Performances of The Cleveland Orchestra. Tugan Sokhiev will include: Bartok’s Violin Rhapsody No. 1, Martinu’s will be conducting Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Violin Sonata No. 3, Schumann’s Three Romances for Violin and Shostakovich’s Festive Overture. and Piano and Dvorak’s Violin Sonata in F Major.

DATE: Wednesday, December 10 DATE: Friday, January 30 TIME: 7:00 p.m. TIME: 10:00 a.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 10:30 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 1:15 p.m. COST: $6 Residents, $9 Non-Residents COST: $45 Residents, $48 Non-Residents (Non-refundable, non-transferable) INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: December 29 DEADLINE: December 3 or when sold out REFUND: December 23 or when sold out Non-residents may begin registering October 30

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His woman left him, he’s broke and it’s almost five o’clock in Award winner for Best Musical Revival, Pippin is back for the morning. But don’t worry about our hero. All he needs the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. Pippin is the right music – and the right guys – to get him through. tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey Enter five guys named Moe, stepping out through his radio to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but to cajole, comfort and jazz him with dozens of whimsical hit simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of songs from the extraordinary Louis Jordan. An international glory? Join us for this magical, unforgettable production. sensation, Five Guys Named Moe is an exhilarating, all- embracing musical experience.

DATE: Thursday, February 5 DATE: Tuesday, February 10 TIME: 6:30 p.m. TIME: 6:30 p.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 10:30 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 11:00 p.m. COST: $57 Residents, $60 Non-Residents COST: $75 Residents, $78 Non-Residents INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: January 2 DEADLINE: January 2 REFUND: December 26 REFUND: December 29

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When murder calls…hang up! Deception, betrayal, passion At age 14, pianist Lisa Jura was separated from everything and greed prove potent ingredients for a perfect mystery in and everyone she knew and loved. In The Pianist of Willesden this intense and darkly gripping thriller, famously filmed Lane, Jura’s daughter, renowned pianist Mona Golabek, by Alfred Hitchcock. Tony Wendice married Margot for brings her mother’s true tale of survival and triumph to the her money. Now he plans to kill her for the same reason, stage. Featuring live performances of classics by Chopin, convinced that she is having an affair. The exciting ending of Beethoven and Debussy. The Pianist is a deeply moving story this suspenseful story will leave you breathless at the edge of infused with hope and the life-affirming power of music. your seat. An unforgettable classic thriller!

DATE: Tuesday, March 3 DATE: Thursday, March 12 TIME: 9:00 a.m. TIME: 12:30 p.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 12:30 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 4:00 p.m. COST: $30 Residents, $33 Non-Residents COST: $54 Residents, $57 Non-Residents INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: February 10 DEADLINE: February 11 REFUND: February 3 REFUND: February 5

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Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding This morning you’ll enjoy the Cleveland with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and Orchestra with Jahja Ling conducting the sensational dancing. This worldwide smash hit tells the classic orchestra along with guest artists Daniil story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young Trifonov at the piano and Michael Sachs spirits from different worlds who come together in what will playing the trumpet. Being performed will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their be Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. lives. This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot! Connor Palace is the former Palace Theater.

DATE: Wednesday, March 18 DATE: Friday, March 20 TIME: 6:30 p.m. TIME: 10:00 a.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 11:00 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 1:15 p.m. COST: $75 Residents, $78 Non-Residents COST: $45 Residents, $48 Non-Residents INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: January 26 DEADLINE: February 27 REFUND: January 20 REFUND: February 18

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Two of the most powerful voices in the world never Kinky Boots is an exhilarating Broadway musical that will performed together until now. It’s magic when they step on lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of 6 the stage. Sharon Owens as Barbra Streisand and Sebastian Tony Awards including Best Musical, this inspirational story Angaldo portraying Frank Sinatra will entertain you like follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his only the original could ever do. Relive the magic with this business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer fantastic show. in need of some sturdy stilettos. This unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible. Connor Palace is the former Palace Theater.

DATE: Monday, March 23 DATE: Wednesday, April 15 TIME: 11:00 a.m. TIME: 6:30 p.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 4:00 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 10:45 p.m. COST: $62 Residents, $65 Non-Residents COST: $75 Residents, $78 Non-Residents INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: March 2 DEADLINE: March 4 REFUND: February 24 REFUND: February 24

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Siblings Vanya & Sonia are contentedly discontent to pass Hello Dolly, written by Jerry Herman is one of the biggest into their twilight years sipping coffee and watching for blue hits in Broadway history. We’ll find out why Dolly almost herons. However, their unremarkable but stable lives are about said goodbye instead of hello – and why so many female to be upended when their fading B-movie-star sister Masha performers coveted the role of Thornton Wilder’s famous descends upon their quiet country home with a revelation matchmaker. The musical is 50 years old, and like Dolly – and sexy boy toy Spike – in tow. Despair and family- herself, it shows no sign of “going away.” What Dolly learns squabbling have never been as funny as in this Tony Award- is important for all of us: There are second chances at life – winning comedy that questions our ability to age gracefully. so take it!

DATE: Tuesday, April 21 DATE: Sunday, April 26 TIME: 6:00 p.m. TIME: 2:00 p.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 10:45 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 5:45 p.m. COST: $60 Residents, $63 Non-Residents COST: $37 Residents, $40 Non-Residents INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation INCLUDES: Performance and Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: March 23 DEADLINE: March 30 REFUND: February 18 REFUND: March 24

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Wild Mango Restaurant and Bar, was founded by Jia Wei, Hudson’s Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a fresh, tasty, chef- head chef and owner of 3 restaurants, who wanted to prepared lunch in a warm and friendly setting on Historic create a place with a sophisticated and vibrant atmosphere Main Street in Hudson, Ohio is our choice for today. along with eccentricity for the people of Northeast Ohio to You’ll enjoy fine casual dining at moderate prices. Lunch is enjoy. Jia Wei’s philosophy is quality without compromise, on your own. creating innovative delicious dishes. Winner of a Silver Spoon from the Cleveland Magazine 3 years in a row.

DATE: Thursday, November 13 DATE: Monday, December 15 TIME: 10:45 a.m. TIME: 11:00 a.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 4:30 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 3:30 p.m. COST: $6 Residents, $9 Non-Residents COST: $6 Residents, $9 Non-Residents (Lunch is on your own) (Lunch is on your own) (Non-refundable and non-transferable) (Non-refundable and non-transferable) INCLUDES: Transportation INCLUDES: Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: November 5 or when sold out DEADLINE: December 8 or when sold out Non-Residents may begin registering October 30 Non-Residents may begin registering October 30

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Located in the country setting of Chardon, the Bass Lake Serving up current renditions of American comfort foods, Taverne offers casually sophisticated dining amid fireplaces The Standard offers dishes that are both sophisticated yet or in their charming courtyard (we’ll opt for the fireplaces approachable. The Standard's 85 seat restaurant boasts as this is in the middle of November). The menu features a dynamic setting for guests. Exposed brick, tin ceilings, steaks, chops, seafood, wild game, home-made soups and bamboo floors and a kitchen that is open to both the desserts. Dinner is on your own. dining room and the street augment the warm, inviting atmosphere.

DATE: Monday, November 17 DATE: Thursday, December 4 TIME: 5:15 p.m. TIME: 5:30 p.m. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. Depart from Beachwood Community Ctr. RETURN: Approximately 9:00 p.m. RETURN: Approximately 9:00 p.m. COST: $6 Residents, $9 Non-Residents COST: $6 Residents, $9 Non-Residents (Dinner is on your own) (Dinner is on your own) (Non-refundable and non-transferable) (Non-refundable and non-transferable) INCLUDES: Transportation INCLUDES: Transportation (Driver’s gratuity is not included) (Driver’s gratuity is not included) DEADLINE: November 10 or when sold out DEADLINE: November 10 or when sold out Non-Residents may begin registering October 30 Non-Residents may begin registering October 30

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RED HATTITUDES MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT Programs exclusively for Red Hat Society Members. Not a member? Call 216.595.3733 to join. Join us for an afternoon of fun, snacks and prizes. If you attended our tournaments before, you know what a great time you’ll have. *You will need a 2014 HEINEN'S LANDER CIRCLE Mah Jongg card and set with dice. (if you have a set) Tuesday, November 18 WHERE: Beachwood Community Center DATE: Monday, November 10 Meet at the service desk at the Lander Circle Heinen’s in TIME: 12:30 p.m – 4:30 p.m. Pepper Pike. Aaron, the wellness consultant, will take us on COST: $10 (includes prizes & snacks) a tour of the store while explaining healthy food choices and DEADLINE: November 3 answering any questions you may have. We’ll then proceed to the dining area where he will point out the healthy choices available while we make our individual lunch selections.

DATE: Tuesday, November 18 TIME: 12:00 Noon - Meet at Heinen's Lander Circle 30849 Pinetree, Pepper Pike COST: Lunch is on your own (tour no charge) DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 11 RSVP: Reservations are mandatory Call Audrey at (440) 461-2414

MEMBERSHIP LUNCH & PROGRAM Thursday, December 11

Pay your 2015 dues, don your Red Hat and join your sisters for lunch and a review/discussion of Everything I Never Told You written by Celeste Ng with David McNally, Beachwood Librarian. This profoundly moving story of family, history, the meaning of home is a gripping page turner and sensitive family portrait. Please be sure to read a copy of this extraordinary novel before our event.

DATE: Thursday, December 11 TIME: 12:00 Noon - Beachwood Comm. Ctr. COST: $20 ($10/dues, $10/lunch) DEADLINE: Thursday, December 4 RSVP: Make/mail check to Elaine Zimmerman 3446 Old Green Rd., #302 REGISTER FOR THE MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT NOW BY CALLING 216.595.3733 OR Beachwood, Ohio 44122 COMPLETE A BLANK FORM ON PAGE 23 City of Beachwood 17 THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS

starting with the basics – what do these legal documents really say? H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. Allison Mantz McMeechan is an Elder Law Attorney and is the managing attorney for Smith and Condeni’s Life Care Health Education And Planning and Special Needs Planning practice area. She is an accredited attorney with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and Learning Together Helps You is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Ohio State Bar Association’s Estate, Trust and Probate Law Our FREE H.E.A.L.T.H.Y program is designed to Section and the Elder & Special Needs Law Committee. provide information by experts, specialists, agencies Do you know what a power of attorney document is and and organizations on health issues. what it isn’t? Do you know that not all of them are the same and what your document says and what it doesn’t say THESE FREE PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT are equally important? Do your documents accomplish the goals you intended? Allison will discuss the basic estate THE BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER. planning documents that are recommended for individuals RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Call 216.595.3733 including power of attorney, living will and last will and or FILL OUT & SEND IN THE FORM BELOW testament. WhEN: Tuesday, November 18 TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. DEADLINE: November 12 (one form per person may be copied)

Please indicate (mark) which class(es) you are attending: vein disease – the importance of diagnosis and treatment starting with the basics Melissa Wess, Community Liaison at Vein Clinics of America, Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18 Time: 11 a.m – 12 p.m. will be discussing the symptoms associated with vein disease, as well as the importance of diagnosis and treatment. More than 80 million Americans suffer from vein disease. Ignoring the condition can result in symptoms such as pain, vein disease fatigue, itching, burning and swelling. Date: Tuesday, Nov. 25 Time: 11 a.m – 12 p.m. Unfortunately, vein disease doesn't go away on its own and may only get worse over time. The good news is that with today's advanced technology, vein disease is treatable through safe and effective techniques that don't require surgery. staying active in winter WhEN: Tuesday, November 25 Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9 Time: 11 a.m – 12 p.m. TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. DEADLINE: November 20 NAME:

ADDRESS: staying active in winter Suzanne Foxhall, RN, BSN, Community Outreach Nurse CITY: ZIP: University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Brrrrr! Winter is just around the corner here in Northeast PHONE #: Ohio. Winter hazards can present a unique challenge to older adults. Discussion covers general home safety, injury/ EMERGENCY CONTACT: falls prevention during winter months, exercise and diet tips, handling winter blues, and winter health concerns. EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE #: WhEN: Tuesday, December 9 SEND BEACHWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. RSVP TO: 25325 FAIRMOUNT BOULEVARD (216 ) 595-3733 bEACHWOOD, OHIO 44122 DEADLINE: December 3 City of THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS 18 Beachwood

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES beachwood recreation community beachwood theater proudly presents community center

MAHJ & CANASTA LESSONS

will resume in january. Please see details in the next issue (published in December)

Delay the Disease A fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinson’s Disease by optimizing their physical function Everyone's favorite ogre is coming and helping to delay the progression of symptoms. to Beachwood! See how this unlikely This class would also be appropriate for anyone with hero, alongside a wise-cracking donkey a movement disorder. Certified Delay the Disease and a feisty princess prove that beauty instructors from the Menorah Park Campus. is truly in the eye of the ogre!

WHERE: Beachwood Beachwood Middle School Auditorium Community Center DATE: Tuesdays, ongoing from Tickets available at the door November 11 – December 30 Students/Seniors $7 • Adults $8

TIME: Performance Dates/times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Friday, November 21 • 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 22 • 4:00 p.m. COST: $45 Sunday, November 23 • 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 5 • 8:00 p.m. DEADLINE: November 1 Sunday, December 7 • 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 12 • 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13 • 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 14 • 2:00 p.m. TO REGISTER CALL 216.595.3733 City of Beachwood 19 THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS

STRETCH AND SWING CURRENT EVENTS Join Beth Parnim and get fit through her “Fun with DISCUSSION GROUP Fitness” program. Stretch, easy group movements and cool down to Count Basie, the Duke and others. Are you a news junkie or someone who feels it is important and stimulating to be well informed about the WHERE: Beachwood Community Center world around you? Do you have an opinion? We have the program for you! DATE: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ongoing WHERE: Beachwood Community Center TIME: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. DATE: Thursday, November 6 & 20 COST: $4.00/class Thursday, December 4 & 18 $35.00/10 classes TIME: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

MAHJ OR CANASTA BOOK DISCUSSION Margaret Reardon, Adult Services Librarian Do you play Mahj or Canasta? Join us for this ongoing of the Beachwood branch of the Cuyahoga game. Call your friends or meet new friends. If you are County Public Library, will facilitate a playing Mahj, please bring your 2014 rules and a set. discussion on the following book: WHERE: Beachwood Community Center Delicious by Ruth Reichl DATE: Mondays/Wednesdays, ongoing November 11 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. TIME: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Beachwood Community Center COST: FREE Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough December 9 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Beachwood Community Center AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE • Everyone welcome • No need to have a partner YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE • Sociable game in a non-competitive setting • Must have knowledge of playing and bidding HAPPY HOOKERS (Knit for the Needy) WHERE: Beachwood Community Center DATE: Wednesdays, ongoing “The Happy Hookers,” work TIME: 12:15 p.m. year round to provide Cleveland’s COST: FREE needy with beautifully knitted and crocheted hats, scarves,and blankets. Bring your smiles and join our group. FREE refreshments. All knitters and crocheters welcome! DUPLICATE BRIDGE Yarn is provided. Yarn donations are always welcome WHERE: Beachwood Community Center and appreciated! DATE: Saturdays, ongoing WHERE: Beachwood Community Center TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DATE: Mondays, ongoing COST: $7.50 payable at door TIME: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

TO REGISTER CALL 216.595.3733 City of THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS 20 Beachwood

AARP DRIVERS SAFETY COURSE art exhibits The AARP Driver Beachwood Community Center Safety Course is a 4 hour classroom gallery HOURS refresher for motorists Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. aged 50 and older. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The course provides a review of skills and techniques, as (Exception: holiday closings) well as strategies and tips to help you adjust to normal age related physical changes that may affect your driving. Please bring your AARP membership card to class and Stone, wave, dream: drivers license with you. If need be call 1-888-687-2277 to get your AARP number. Three artists, three worlds Jack Bialosky Sr. – watercolor landscapes WHERE: Beachwood Community Center and whimsical etchings DATE: Friday, November 14 Audra Rose – watercolor and acrylic TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Leonard Trawick – watercolor, COST: Checks payable to AARP Inc. linoleum prints and etchings. $15 for AARP members November 20 – December 6 $20 for non-members Artists’ Reception – Sunday, November 23 DEADLINE: November 7 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

FORM FOR DRIVERS SAFETY COURSE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 (one form per person may be copied) Paint, Paper & Pen Christine Weigand – unique hand-cut paper NAME: Christopher Weigand – abstract acrylic paintings

ADDRESS: Ralph Solonitz – pen and ink December 10 – January 3 CITY: ZIP: Artists’ Reception – Sunday, December 14 PHONE #: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EMERGENCY CONTACT:

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AARP MEMBER #: Lee Heinen – figurative work, Suzan Kraus – abstract acrylics/collages, DRIVER'S LICENSE #: Roger Welchans – acrylic/collage paintings of ancient Chinese urns and William Martin Jean – DATE OF BIRTH: paintings and works on paper ARE YOU AN AARP MEMBER: YES - $15.00 NO - $20.00 January 6 – 24 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AARP INC. Artists’ Reception – Sunday, January 11

SEND BEACHWOOD HUMAN SERVICES 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CHECK TO: 25325 FAIRMOUNT BOULEVARD (216(216 )) 595-3733595-3733 bEACHWOOD, OHIO 44122 City of Beachwood 21 THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS

did you know Beachwood Arts Council you can register Holiday Arts for our programs and Crafts Show Beachwood Arts Council online? go to presents vendors

including: artisan crafted ADMISSION www.beachwoodohio.com jewelry, pottery, glass, fiber, chocolates and more!

WHERE: Beachwood Community Center DATE: Saturday, November 15 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Congratulations 2014 SENIOR POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATES Pictured, front row (sitting): Goldie Silver, Ann Mari Pearson and Esther Stafman. Middle row: Justin Carbone, Romeo Decanay, Phyllis Kalk, Councilman Melvin Jacobs, Fern Platock, Joyce Raviotta, Barbara Flowerman, Norm Gross and Police Chief Keith Winebrenner. Back row: Martin Flowerman, Councilman Alec Isaacson, Steve Rosen, Donald Javorek, Jack Davidson, Frank Buchwald, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and Inv. Erin Draves. City of THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS 22 Beachwood

1:00 & 3:00 PM SHOWTIMES

Please join us for an afternoon of complimentary movie viewing. We try to vary our monthly movie selections to suit all tastes. Complimentary Blood Pressure Screening, 12:30 – 1:00 P.M. CHEF Thursday, November 6 BELLE Thursday, December 4 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Down on his luck, a troubled chef Dido Elizabeth Belle, the loses his job at a celebrated restaurant. illegitimate mixed race daughter of Determined to stay true to his Admiral Sir John Lindsay. Raised dedication to his craft, he begins a by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord food truck service in his area. While Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s dedicating time to the success of lineage affords her certain privileges, the endeavor, he is simultaneously yet her status prevents her from the attempting to repair the damage done traditions of noble social standing. to his estranged family.

COMEDY - RATED R DRAMA - RATED PG 2 HOURS 1 HOUR, 45 MINUTES

REFUND POLICIES FOR SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS * If you will not be able to participate in a trip/program that you have registered for, please call (216) 595-3733 and leave a message.

• Refund/credit requests must be submitted in writing. • The decision to maintain classes and programs is based on (Form supplied by Human Services) enrollment at the first class, no refunds are guaranteed after

the first class. Participants assume the risk of changes in health If you cancel a program for any reason, let the Human Services • or personal affairs. We reserve the right to terminate a class know by calling 216.595.3733 immediately. with fewer than the required number of registrants. Program • All $6 trips are non-refundable and non-transferable. location and/or personnel are subject to change. If a program is canceled by our office, participants will receive a full refund • A $27 processing charge will be assessed to checks returned by in the manner in which you paid. your bank as unpayable. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. • Refund requests are subject to a 5% processing fee, no less • Trip insurance is recommended for overnight trips. than $5 and no more than $25. Overnight trip arrangements • Seniors Day Out Luncheons are non-refundable. are an exception.

These shoes are Each shoe represents an increase in the amount of mobility required. meant for walking! The more shoes....the more walking/movement. City of Beachwood 23 THE UPPERCLASSMEN NEWS

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