Dec 2014 Senior News

Beginning in January 2015, the afternoon transit pickup time will be extended until 3:00PM for all Geauga Senior Centers. This will allow more time for events and programs. The morning transit schedule remains the same . December 2014 Geauga Senior NewsUpcoming Activities at your Senior Centers for 2015 Registration for 2015- Beginning in January daily at all centers Wii Bowling League- Wednesdays in January at 12:30pm at West Geauga Bingo-Pa-Looza- Friday, January 16 at 10:00am at West Geauga Emergency Preparedness- Friday, January 23 at 11:00am at West Geauga Early Super Bowl Party- Friday, January 30 at Chardon Stretch, Strength & Sweat- Tuesdays in January at 1:00pm at Chagrin Falls Stretch, Strength & Sweat- Fridays in January at 9:30am at Middlefield Matter of Balance Class- Tues & Thurs in February at 1:00pm at Chagrin Falls Chinese New Year Celebration-Thursday, February 19 at Chardon Computer Class- February 9,16, & 23 at Middlefield Library at 1:30pm St. Pat Party- Friday, March 13 at Chagrin Falls Women’s Safety Day- Friday, March 20 at Great Outdoors in Middlefield

YOU CAN VIEW THE SENIOR NEWS ONLINE @ http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Aging/Main.aspx To Become A PLATNUM Patron for a year , submit $110 - Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging and write Newsletter in the memo PPllaattiinnuumm PPaattrroonnss Roy and Phyllis Ditto in Honor of their 68th Wedding Anniversary Daniel T. Garey Loretta Holmes In Memory of Harold Hausman Reva Loewenthal Barbara Strauss In Memory of Morton Strauss Donald Sulhan In Memory of Elaine David and Linda Zmek E. Vincent Lisi In Memory of Evelyn Lisi Louis Amer Coralyn Luoma In Memory of Wayne Luoma Charlotte Brooks In Memory of Elbridge J. Brooks Jr. Rita Nichols In Memory of Jack W. Nichols Sandra Davis Jeanne Portman In Memory of Richard Portman Bainbridge Brown Baggers Peggy & Alan Bialosky Donald & Peg Schutt In Memory of Frank & Hattie Schutt Pauline Bitonti Donald & Peg Schutt In Memory of Milton and Adaline Clifford Andrew Bushman Jaqueline LeBlanc In Memory of Aurthur LeBlanc Margaret Clause Mark & Glen Taylor In Memory of Catherine Taylor Melvin Cruthers Fred & Georgia Dreyer Helen Wilson In Memory of Donald E. Wilson Raymond & Emma Durn Ron & Chris Wesley Jim Dvorak Joseph Luongo In Memory of Margaret Luongo Nancy Speck

To Become A GOLD Patron for a year , submit $55 - Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging and write Newsletter in the memo

GOLD PATRONS Margaret Clause Patricia Krebs in Memory of Thomas J. Krebs Jr. Marian Russell In Memory of James P. Russell Glen Heiden Gilberta Town In Memory of Wilton K. Town Chapter # 4527 Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Varcoe Dental Labs, Inc John & Gertrude Beclay Marie & Thomas Roach Joseph Luongo In Memory of Margaret Luongo Marge Cornish In Loving Memory of my sister Terri (Teichman) Merva Darrel Kangas In Memory of Darrell Eugene Little Slovenian Club Reva Loewenthal In Memory of Sheldon Loewenthal Catherine Waide To Become A SILVER Patron for a year , submit $35 - Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging and write Newsletter in the memo SSiillvveerr PPaattrroonnss Jean Johnson Dave Yates In Memory of Willian Skomrock Sr. Betty Kompes H. Lee Kunz In Memory of Betty Kunz Patricia Kreuz Judith Okawa In Memory of Herb and Helen Bessai Marian Lalich In Memory of Melvin Lalich Bruce & Ruth Mahler The Geauga Golden Oldies In Memory of Joyce Tanner Carol Malz In Honor of Dick Taylor Joan Tramont Eugene & Dorothy Phillips Gail Sabo in Memory of Our Parents Gail Smith In Memory of James W. Smith Phillis Miller in Memory of Ralph Miller Jean & Cal Stanton In Memory of Our Parents Joan Barrow Eleanor & Matthew Stefanek In Memory of Andrew Donald & Carol Blair In Memory of Vernon & Dale Blair Stefanek, Jr. Bernard Cambell William & Suzanne Storey Czech Club Kenneth Stray M. Cser Mary Louise Toth Charles & Sherry Fay In memory of Dani Fay Stephen Wick Ruth Hanes Katherine Wiles Josephine Zimperman Nancy Hart Barbara Tarajcak In Memory of Dorthea Hagan Catherine Heiden Rebecca Holderman 2 WHAT S NEW IN THIS ISSUE !ATTENTION! *********** UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2015 ...... 1 ALL SITES CLOSED PATRONS ...... 2 ATTENTION-IMPORTANT INFO ...... 3 DECEMBER 25TH & 26TH BRAINY QUOTES ...... 3 AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ...... 3 JANUARY 1ST SENIOR CENTERS Happy Holidays DAILY - ALL SITES ...... 4 CHORE AND HOME SAFETY ...... 4 For Holiday meals see page 17 CHARDON CENTER ...... 5 Geauga Mobile Food Pantry and Food Bank CHAGRIN FALLS CENTER ...... 6 WEST GEAUGA CENTER ...... 7 details on page 23 MIDDLEFIELD CENTER ...... 8 THOMPSON CENTER ...... 9 MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ...... 9 A fallen echo seeks a mountain … BIRTHDAYS ...... 10 …to be heard. MEALS CALENDAR ...... 11

GET OUT AND ABOUT Board of Commissioners, Geauga County, OH GEAUGA WALKERS ...... 12 Blake A. Rear • Mary E. Samide • Ralph Spidalieri CELEBRATE LIFE ...... 12 Department On Aging Administrative Staff ADOPT A GRANDPARENT ...... 12 Jessica Boalt - Director NEW YEARS EVE PARTY ...... 13 Kathy Petrella - Assistant Director Chris Anspach - Fiscal Officer EXERCISE CLASS ...... 13 Bill Phillips - Public Information CRUISE TO ALASKA ...... 14 & Volunteer Coordinator HEAP ...... 14 Karen Stone - Administrative Assistant BINGO-PALOOZA ...... 15 Adam Van Boxel - In-Home Services Supervisor PET CORNER ...... 15 Sandy Mcleod - Senior Centers Supervisor CLUBS ...... 16 CHRISTMAS MEAL ...... 17 Deadline for news and information items is 12 DAYS OF GIVING ...... 17 the 5th of the month prior to publication. The Geauga Senior News is the official publication of the Geauga County Dept. on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024. HEALTH & WELLNESS Published monthly, it has a circulation of approximately 6,500 Senior households throughout Geauga County. If you are not receiving this newsletter, and you are past 60 years of age, call: 440-279-2130. EMERGENCY CHECKLIST ...... 18 Editor Bill Phillips Typist/Proofreader Nancy Battenfield SNOW POLICY ...... 19 Addressing/Mailing Asst. Marlene Collins FEEDBACK ...... 19 7 WINTER SAFETY TIPS ...... 20 Please let us know if you move or change your address from a post office box to a house number. The post office charges the Dept. on Aging BEATING THE BLUES ...... 21 for every newsletter that is returned. TOPIC IS SHINGLES ...... 21 SUPPORT GROUPS ...... 22 NEW CONSTRUCTION APPRAISALS . .23 FOOD PANTRY ...... 23 MOBILE FOOD PANTRY ...... 23 DIMENTIA CAREGIVERS ...... 24

510 Center Street • Chardon • 285-0774

3 DAILY ACTIVITIES AT YOUR SENIOR CENTERS DECEMBER 2014 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Do you know about the Chore and Home Safety Program? There are Geauga County Department on Aging programs available to assist seniors with the maintenance of their homes including the adaption for disabilities. Each program has criteria that the client must meet. Programs are designed to meet health, safety, fire prevention and/or ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) adaptions. The Chore Program uses unskilled workers (or volunteers) to provide routine home maintenance such as window washing, leaf raking, limited yard maintenance, etc. The Home Maintenance Program uses skilled workers to provide home maintenance such as plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical work, etc. For more information on these programs, please call the Department on Aging at (440) 279-2130, (440) 564-7131 ext. 2130, (440) 834-1856, ext. 2130.

4 CHARDON SENIOR CENTER 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon - 440-279-2130 or 279-2137

5 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IS FUN AGAIN COME JOIN US DECEMBER 6TH 10 AM - 3 PM BRING THIS FLIER IN AFTER 1 PM TO RECEIVE 2 FREE RAFFLE TICKETS Unique vendors and Crafters

6 WEST GEAUGA SENIOR CENTER 11414 CAVES ROAD, CHESTERLAND, OH 44026 • 440-729-2782

7 8 As the Weather Changes, Consider Using Out-of-County Medical Transport! Are you a senior citizen who lives in Geauga County? Do you have a doctor’s appointment that is outside of Geauga County? Are you looking for safe, reliable transportation to get you to and from that medical appointment?

The Geauga County Department on Aging’s Out-of-County Medical Transportation Program offers rides for Geauga County Seniors (age 60 and over) to and from their out-of-county medical appointments. We are able to transport seniors to Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage or Trumbull Counties for medical appointments. The program runs Monday through Friday, and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.

Rides are offered to seniors on a first come, first serve basis and should be scheduled at least 2-4 weeks in advance, if possible. While there is no charge for this service; donations are greatly appreciated.

For more information on this program or other programs available for Geauga County Seniors, please call the Department on Aging at (440) 279-2130.

9 Listed are Geauga Seniors 75 years and older December Birthdays

ABRUZZINO, VIRGINIA ------16 DOMSODI, JOHN ------15 JACOBS, ESTHER ------5 MISLEY, RAYMOND ------13 SKOCH, HELEN ------16 AKINS, CATHERINE ------8 DONNER, CYNTHIA ------23 JACQUES, NANCY ------2 MOCZULSKI, STANLEY ------15 SKOCH, JOSEPH ------24 ALEXANDER, JAY E ------12 DOVICO, ROSS W ------19 JANSON, BETTY J ------4 MORELAND, PATRICA ------20 SKOMROCK, FRANCIS ------13 ALPERIN, STANLEY ------20 DRNKA, EVA L ------13 JANSSEN, CAROLE ------8 MORGRET, MARILYN ------14 SMITH, GAIL K ------11 ANDREWS, GENEVA ------7 DUNN, BONNIE LEE ------7 JARRETT, FLORENCE A ------19 MORLEY, LUCILLE ------31 SMITH, PATRICK F ------27 ANGELO, JOHN R ------14 EASTMAN, ROBERT A ------10 JICHA, MARY LOU ------3 MORRIS, LEVERDA ------10 SMITH, SUSAN J ------7 ANGULO, ALCIRA ------25 EGGER, JACQUELINE ------1 JONES, DELORIS ------25 MOUGHAN, HELEN ------20 SMITH, THOMAS P ------23 ARNOLD, WILMA ------20 ELKO, ELIZABETH ------22 JOYCE, CAROL A ------20 MUSGRAVE, RICHARD ------10 SMITH, WILLIAM O ------26 ASH, WANDA ------28 ENSIGN, RICHARD ------7 JUHASZ, LORETTA M ------13 MUSIL, PAUL (JOHN) ------16 SODO, REGINA M ------26 ATKINSON, MARY LOU ------25 ERNEST, RAYMOND R ------22 KANGAS, HELEN ------16 MUTTER, GEORGE ------1 SOLTIS, MARJORIE A ------9 AULT, DOROTHY ------18 ETTINGER, T ELEANORE - - - - -24 KANNER, EDWARD ------7 NAVATSYK, ANNA ------26 SPAETH, NANCY ------12 AUSTIN, BYRON ------8 EVANS, CAROL ------22 KARDIAN, SR MARY NEIL - - - - -5 NIEMINEN, SR JEANNE MARY -25 SPARKS, MARY C ------16 BAILEY, IRENE ------16 FAIX, PAT ------20 KARL, HELEN D ------6 NOSS, DORIS ------9 SPECK, LEE ------1 BAKER, SHIRLEY ------15 FAY, CHARLES F ------1 KATIC, VIOLET ------29 OHL, KATHERINE M ------8 SPECK, MARTIN L ------1 BAKER, WALTER L ------5 FELTON, MACKIE R ------29 KATZ, JOYCE D ------8 OTTEN, EDWARD P ------24 SPEIDEL, JOANNE D ------1 BANEY, ROSS ------28 FERRY, ETHEL ------11 KELLEHER, VINCENT F ------4 OVARK, CAROLYN ------1 SPENA, MICHAEL ------3 BARBAGALLO, SALVATORE - - -13 FISHER, MARILYN L ------23 KELLERHALL, THEODORE R - - - -5 OVERMAN, MARGE ------2 SPERRY, ANN ------14 BASHIOUM, MARIETTA ------18 FLAK, HAZEL V ------12 KENNEDY, ELIZABETH ------3 PADGETT, DAVID O ------8 SPERRY, MARGARET A ------14 BATCHELOR, JOHN (JACK) - - -13 FRANKLIN, FRANCIS ------31 KEYSER, JEAN P ------15 PAINTER, JOSEPH ------25 SPINA, MARGHERITA ------24 BAYER, JAMES T ------22 FRIEDEL, MARGARET ------22 KIEC, THOMAS S ------26 PARRINO, BETTY ------11 STAFFORD, HALBERT A - - - - -15 BAYER, PATRICIA ------3 FRIEDER, ELIZABETH ------31 KILROY, JAMES J ------12 PAYNTHER, JEWEL W ------25 STARK, FRANCES T ------20 BEAL, MARY A ------5 FULOP, GLADYS ------7 KING, VERONICA ------1 PEAIRS, ALBERTA M ------12 STEFANAK, ELEANOR ------28 BEALE, BRUCE ------21 FURR, CLARRISE ------21 KLATKA, BETTY J ------19 PEAIRS, IRENE J ------31 STEFANCIN, MARCINE M - - - -25 BEARDSLEY, BERTA ------20 GANDY, ELLA M ------3 KLER, DORIS ------21 PECK, JOHN ------11 STEINBARGER, LOUISE ------24 BEEBE, ANDREW ------16 GANNON, SR MARY PATRICIA -30 KNAPIK, MARGARET ------27 PENKO, MARIE A ------14 STENGER, SR GERALYN - - - - -27 BEECH, EARL ------1 GARDY, MAURETTA ------2 KNISEL, LEE(LEORA) ------23 PERFETTO, CAROL ------20 STEVENS, LILLIAN ------29 BENDLAK, CORNELIUS ------1 GARLAK, JOHN ------8 KNISS, GLORIA C ------23 PERKO, MARIE ------14 STONE, ANNA ------12 BIACOFSKY, MARIAN R ------20 GAWRY, DANIEL ------24 KNUTH, RICHARD ------19 PESTELLO, FLORENCE ------30 STONE, EVELYN F ------7 BLANKENSHIP, JAMES ------1 GILL, BILL ------1 KOELLIKER, JOE ------10 PETRUS, GERALD J ------14 STOTLAR, DORIS ------5 BLASCHAK, GENE D ------28 GINGERICH, BERTHA ------4 KOLAKOWSKI, HELEN ------25 PETSOCK, FRANK A ------3 STOTLAR, JEAN ------18 BOLANDER, GERTRUDE - - - - -24 GINGERICH, JOHN A ------6 KOLLER, FRANCES J ------9 PETTIBONE, ROGER B ------26 TACK, ROBERT W ------28 BOROWY, AMELIA M ------22 GIROLAMO, CARLO ------14 KOSTELEC, SALLY J ------30 PHILLIPS, DOROTHY B ------7 TACKETT, ELMER ------8 BOUGHNER, MARJORIE - - - - -24 GLASER, MARCELLA L ------18 KRAMARZ, JANET L ------1 PINCHECK, ETTA ------24 TALARICO, HELEN ------29 BOYK, ANTHONY E ------2 GLASSBURNER, THOMAS - - - - -5 KRAMER, JOHN ------5 PINZONE, DON ------1 TANNER, JOYCE ------6 BOYK, NANCY J ------22 GLOVER, LEONARD ------8 KRAMER, LAURETTE M - - - - -16 PIRAS, NORMA ------12 TANTANELLA, SAM ------31 BRAUN, DONNA M ------13 GOLDFARB, DELORES ------15 KRANTZ, PEGGY ------19 POKORNY, SHIRLEY ------2 TAYLOR, BETTY ------29 BREDBENNER, ROY E ------15 GORDON, JAMES A ------21 KRUZA, HARIJS ------26 POLLARI, KAARLO A ------9 THOBURN, JANE F ------15 BRININGER, MARY (ELAINE) - -18 GOSA, LETITIA ------3 KUBY, THOMAS ------13 PORTIK, ELEANOR D ------19 THORNTON, GILBERT ------16 BROBERG, BETTY ------8 GRANDILLO, NORMA E ------22 KUPFER, MARY E ------11 PRISTAS, FRAN ------22 TIMPERIO, PATRICIA ------1 BROWN, JAMES ------18 GRANT, JEAN R ------3 KURTZ, JUNE C ------27 PROTS,ELIZABETH (BETTY) - - -12 TRETERA, RUTH L ------6 BROWN, NANCY ------17 GRAVES, EDWARD A ------7 KYSELA, MARIE E ------19 PROTZ, DOROTHY J ------29 TRUNK, CARL ------20 BURNETT, HENRIETTA (HENNY) 23 GRENIER, DAVID W ------17 LACZKO, ROBERT J ------8 PUTKA, KAREN ------28 TWOEY, FREDA ------28 BUTLER, JUDY ------25 GRESKOVICH, JOHN ------24 LAFORCE, DAN ------27 RACIC, ELIZABETH ------16 VAN GORDEN, M FAY ------1 BUTRAM, MARY JANE ------3 GRIFFIN, PATRICIA A ------25 LAMBERT, CREOLA A ------14 RADAKOVICH, LOUIS ------7 VANDEVENDER, REBA ------20 BYLER, FLORENCE ------5 GULLO, WILLIAM ------30 LAMBERT, MARY A ------16 RATZ, ALLAN E ------19 VINECOURT, JEANNE K ------10 CAMPBELL, BERNARD R - - - - -14 GUYETTE, CAROLINE B ------14 LANGFORD, HARTENSIA ------3 REED, CECELIA ------3 VLACH, THOMAS ------29 CAPRA, GENOVEFFA ------14 HAJEK, OTOMAR ------22 LARSON, MARY JO ------5 REED, MARIETTA J ------17 VOLCENSEK, PEG (MARGARET M)19 CAPUTO, CHARLES ------16 HALL, HAROLD ------5 LAURENCE, JOHN M ------24 REINHART, ALICIA C ------16 WAGNER, KEN ------9 CARLSON, FRED ELMER - - - - -29 HALL, HOWARD S ------31 LEPPELMEIER, HERB ------3 REISS, ROSE A ------4 WAKELY, JIM ------6 CARONITI, LEE ------28 HALSTEAD, MURIEL ------17 LEWIS, GLORIA ------23 REMIAS, EDWARD A ------25 WALDMAN, WILLIAM ------31 CARROLL, MARK ------25 HAMILTON, ELIZABETH ------18 LEWIS, RUTH ------11 RENNER, LOIS ANN (BOYK) - - - -3 WALLISH, EVELYN ------30 CATLEY, WINIFRED ------23 HARLAN, ISABELLE ------10 LIBA, WM ------5 RESNIK, EVELYN ------29 WASCHURA, MARY R ------16 CELASA, MARCIELLA SR - - - - -18 HART, NANCY ------6 LIGHTNER, MARY ------24 RESNIK, HAROLD ------15 WASCOVICH, LAWRENCE - - - - -6 CHAPMAN, GERALDINE - - - - -22 HART, PATRICK ------10 LINDON, KENNETH R ------8 RICHARDS, HARLEY ------26 WASILKO, RITA ------3 CHIUDIONI, TOM ------3 HARTLEY, LAVERNE M ------21 LOCASTO, RICHARD ------10 RITTER, NORMA ------9 WEAVER, DAN ------22 CHRISTINE, ELEANOR M - - - - -22 HARVEY, JUDY ------12 LOHF, GERALD W ------11 ROGERS, CAROL ------24 WEAVER, EMMA M ------1 CICCHELLA, JAN ------25 HAWKINS, DOLORES M - - - - -24 LUPICA, CELESTIA ------21 ROMAN, SHIRLEY J ------29 WEIL, JOEL M ------31 CLARK, ALCIRA ------25 HEINTZ, FRANK J ------3 MACGREGOR, MARIKA NANNA - -9 ROSS, BARBARA ANN ------12 WENNERSTROM, SALLIE A - - -22 CLYDE, IRENE ------6 HELLER, PATRICIA A ------6 MARK, ANN ------20 RUSSELL, MARILYN S ------6 WESTOVER, HERSCHEL H - - - - -8 COBBLEDICK, DORN ------31 HENDERSON, CARL ------17 MARQUAND, HAVILNA ------4 SABRANSKY, GRACE ------8 WHITE, CYRIL ------16 COLASANTE, LUCIANO ------27 HERING, WILLIAM ------31 MARTIN, NORENE ------10 SAMBULA, GEORGE ------9 WHITE, MARY F ------31 COLASANTE, RAY ------27 HERSH, BETTY JEAN ------13 MARX, LOIS ------17 SANTELL, VINCENT F ------2 WILLIAMSON, LLOYD ------12 CONSTANT, JOSEPH ------21 HESS, HEINRICH (HENRY) C - - -6 MATTERN, TOM ------23 SAPANARO, ROSETTA ------9 WISNIEWSKI, ELAINE R - - - - -15 CONSTANT, KATHLEEN A - - - -11 HLABSE, LILLIAN ------2 MCCUNE, ROLAND ------25 SAPP, JOHNNY JR ------13 WOLCZYK, STANLEY ------20 COOK, MARJORIE (MARGE) - - -18 HOCH, LENORE ------8 MCFANN, WILLIAM ------31 SARVER, MARY ------15 WOOD, CHARLOTTE S ------2 COTTRELL, DORIS J ------12 HORNER, MARGARET ------18 MCLAUGHLIN, DORIS ------10 SATANEK, SR EVELYN M - - - - -17 WOODARD, RICHARD L ------19 COZMARK, FLORA (PAT) - - - - -13 HORNING, CATHERINE ------9 MEDING, CATHERINE ------17 SCHREMS, ANN M ------10 YOE, EVELYN ------28 CRAIG, LESLIE G ------3 HORNYAK, JOHN ------9 MEIER, FRANK R ------26 SCHUETTE, RON ------4 YOKUM, MARY LEE ------17 CRENSHAW, MARTHA M - - - - -11 HOUSHOLDER, BARBARA - - - - -4 MEKOTA, PATRICIA R ------27 SCHULTZ, RAYMOND ------9 YOUNG, MATILDA ------12 CROOK, JACK ------9 HOWELL, JEAN ------3 MELKERSON, MARY ------17 SCHULTZ, WALTER ------8 ZEHE, GERALDINE M ------29 CULEK, MARY ANN ------14 HUBER, DOROTHY ------2 MESMER, JOANN ------17 SCHWARTZ, MARIANNE V - - - - -9 ZEOLLA, ADA ------27 DAVIS, JAMES B ------29 HULL, PATRICIA A ------15 MILLER, ALICE L ------31 SCHWENDEMAN, CAROL M - - - -1 ZIELINSKI, IRENE C ------13 DAVIS, JANET ------14 HUNT, CORENIA ------4 MILLER, ERVIN M. ------6 SCRUTTON, GRATIA ------16 ZILICH, JEAN ------1 DEATHERAGE, MARILEE K - - - -31 HUNTLEY, FORREST ------3 MILLER, JOHN H (TINNER) - - -28 SEITH, CHARLEIGH ------22 ZMARZLY, LEONARD J ------10 DEJARNETTE, LEVI ------11 HUNTSBERGER, CAROLYN - - - -15 MILLER, PAUL ------25 SHEDROFF, DAVID N ------31 DIEDRICH, PATRICIA ------11 IANIRO, BARBARA E ------19 MILLER, RAYMOND M ------19 SHULTZ, WALTER ------8 DINARDO, MARY LYNN ------4 IANIRO, ORESTE ------7 MILLER, RAYMOND W ------19 SICILIANO, SALLY ------6 Happy Birthday DIPAOLA, ISABELLA ------9 INGHRAM, RICHARD ------27 MILLER, ROBERT ------10 SIKORA, THERESA V ------20 DOERNER, ANNE ------21 JACKSON, KATHERINE ------2 MINORD, EMORY ------16 SILVERNAIL, FLORENCE ------4 to you!! DOERR, CARL ------14 JACKSON, MARY ------2 MINOTTI, ALDO ------30 SIPPOLA, RETTA ------8 10 MondayMeals Tuesday Wednesday Calendar Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

12/01/14 12/02/14 12/03/14 12/04/14 12/05/14 Pork Choppie 3.5oz Boneless Chicken Delights 4 per Salisbury Steak 3oz/Gravy 3oz Lasagna/meatsauce 6oz Fish Square 3oz Beef Gravy 3oz Oriental Mix Vegetables 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Mixed Vegetables 1/2 cup Cheesy Onion M. Potatoes 1Mash Potatoes 1/2 cup Rice Pilaf 1/2 cup Green Beans 1/2 cup Broccoli Cuts 1/2 cup Corn 1/2 cup Peas & Carrots 1/2 cup Unsw Pineapple Tidbits 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Unsw Diced Peach Cup 1/2 cup Unsw Mix Fruit Cup 1/2 cup Unsw Cinn Applesauce 1/2 cup Apple Juice 1/2 cup Fresh Orange 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Rye Bread/Marg 2 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Layer Cake cake 1 per Milk 1/2 pint Tartar Packet 1 per Milk 1/2 pint BBQ Packert 1 per Angel Food Cake Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint

12/08/14 12/09/14 12/10/14 12/11/14 12/12/14 Turkey Tetrazini w Spag 3/4 cup Pizza Patty 3.oz/Marinara Pkt Unbreaded Veal Cutlet 3oz/Gry 3oz Hamburger 3oz Breaded Chicken Breast fillet 3oz Peas 1/2 cup Beets/orange sce 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Mexicorn 1/2 cup Mashed Yams 1/2 cup Hot Scalloped App/w raisins Sliced Carrots 1/2 cup B. Cabbage 1/2 cup Baked Bean Quintet 1/2 cup Cauliflower 1/2 cup Bread Stick 1 per Unsw Diced Peach Cup 1/2 cup Unsw Diced Pears 1/2 cup Unsw Applesauce 1/2 cup Unsw Pineapple Tidbits 1/2 cup Grape Juice 1/2 cup Hamburger Bun 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Hamburger Bun 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg/2 per Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Mustard/Ketchup pkt 1 per Mayo Pkt 1 per Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint

12/15/14 12/16/14 12/17/14 12/18/14 12/19/14 Meatloaf 3oz /Gravy/3oz Penne Pasta/Sce 3/4 cup BBQ Riblet/Sce 2oz Chicken Tenders 2 per (3oz) (RS) Macaroni & Cheese 3/4 cup Mashed potatoes 1/2 cup Meatballs/Sce 3 per Scalloped Potatoes 1/2 cup Cheesy Onion M. Potatoes Mixed Vegetables 1/2 cup Baby Whole Carrots 1/2 cup Green Beans 1/2 cup Sliced carrots 1/2 cup Buttered Cabbage 1/2 cup Stewed Tomatoes 1/2 cup Mixed Fruit Cup 1/2 cup Dice Pear cup 1/2 cup Diamond Jim Bun 1 per Diced Peach Cup 1/2 cup Grape Juice 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Apple Juice 1/2 cup Coleslaw 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Milk 1/2 pint Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Layer Cake 1 per BBQ Packet 1 per Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Angel Food Cake Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint

12/22/14 12/23/14 12/24/14Happy Holidays 12/26/14 Chicken Tryki 3.2oz CHRISTMAS CELEB. Johnny Marzetti 3/4 cup BeefAll Tips/Gravy sites 3/4closed cup Peas 1/2 cup Grilled Chicken Breast/Gravy Broccoli Cuts 1/2 cupAll sites closed Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Cauliflower 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Corn 1/2 CupNo meals will be BrusselNo mealsSprouts 1/2 will cup be Dice Pear cup 1/2 cup Baby Whole Carrots 1/2 cup Shredded Lettuce 1 cupdelivered Orange Juice 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Unsw Applesauce 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Lite 2 per Wheat Bread/Margdelivered 2 per Milk 1/2 pint Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Italian Bread/Marg 1 per*exception Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint see below

12/29/14 12/30/14 12/31/14 01/01/15 01/02/15 All Beef Hot Dog 3oz (RS) NEW YEARS CELEB. Beef Steak Fritter/Gravy 3oz (RS) Baked Beans 1/2 cup kielbasi 1 per 3oz Steakhouse Red Potatoes 1/2 cup HAPPY NEW YEAR Mixed Vegetables 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Seasoned Spinach 1/2 cup Fresh Orange 1per Sauerkraut 1/2 cup Grape Juice 1/2 cup Hot Dog Bun 1 per Diamond Jim Bun 1 per Rye Bread/Marg 2 per Mustard/Ketchup pkt 1 per Unsw Applesauce 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint

Holiday Meals for Geauga County Seniors The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a traditional holiday meal to any Geauga County Seniors, age sixty (60) and older, who will be home and alone on Christmas Day, December 25th. If you are a Geauga County Senior or you know of a Geauga County Senior who will be home and alone on the holidays, please contact the Department on Aging by as soon as possible. To reach the Department on Aging, call 440-279-2130, 440-564-7131 ext. 2130 or 440-834-1856 ext. 2130. See page 17 ***DETAILED FOOD PANTRY AND FOOD BANK INFORMATION ON PAGE 23***

11 Get Out & About

DEC. 2 * CHICKAGAMI PARK We do not walk in inclement weather. If Rt. 168 between Rt. 422 and Nash Rd. temperature at noon is 20 degrees or less, stay home. Or if it seems 20 degrees (combination of DEC. 9 CHAPIN FOREST Hobart Rd., temperature, rain, humidity, and wind), stay home. off Rt. 6, Kirtland, snowshoes $. In either event, come to walk another day. *A Naturalist will accompany us on these walks. DEC. 16 * THE ROOKERY Any questions, call Jay Saleck at (440) 286-2072 or Cedar Rd., Munson, Christmas Pot Luck Jane Hall-Nemeth at (440) 338-8523 or Cell (440) Walk at 12:00; Eat at 1:00; Program at 2:00. 567-1228. ALL WALKS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1:00. Celebrate Life Celebrate Life, Past, Present and Future! TOPIC: SHINGLES The year long series continues in December. West Geauga 11 am Dec. 5th To register for a presentation, please call the Chardon 11 am Dec 9th desired senior center. When making a Chagrin Falls - 11 am Dec. 11th reservation, be sure to indicate if you need Middlefield - 11:30am - Dec. 17th transportation and if you plan to join us for Thompson - 10 am - Dec. 18th lunch. Transportation costs may apply. Dates are subject to change

ADOPT A GRANDPARENT Chardon High School students would like you to participate in their Adopt a Grandparent program. Beginning in January, students will come to the Chardon Senior Center to meet one-on-one with interested seniors. The students will help each senior create a powerpoint presentation that can be shared with family members. Please take this opportunity to develop a special friendship with a high school student. Everyone is sure to benefit from this experience. If you’re interested in participating, please call Becky at (440) 279-2131. More details will be forthcoming.

12 13 JOIN THE GEAUGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING AS WE CRUISE TO ALASKA!!! June 5-13, 2015 Come with us as we sail to Alaska on Holland America’s Westerdam! We will take you to the scenic towns of Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Victoria and Seattle! WHATISANALASKAN CRUISE WITHOUT A GLACIER? We will take you to Glacier Bay where you will be surrounded by the sights and sounds of this wonder of nature! While in Juneau you will have the opportunity to visit Mendenhall Glacier as well. You will enjoy special surprises along the way! Two Department on Aging escorts will serve as guides! Join us to experience the impeccable service of Holland America, fabulous meals, great entertainment, beautiful scenery and wonderful memories! Base package for cruise, airfare, transfers and one night hotel stay starting at $2100 based on double occupancy for an inside cabin. Pricing is approximate and is subject to change as airfare changes. Oceanview and verandah cabins available. Trip protection insurance available. Excursions available after final payoff date.

We can apply current sales to your price at Geauga County Department on Aging booking to bring the price down! [email protected] Vicki Krueger 440-279-2149 Memories and Moments Travel [email protected] $55 non-refundable deposit per person Laura Holcomb 440-298-1427 (check or cash to Memories and Moments) is due at booking. $500 per person (Credit or Debit card) is due by December 31st. Final payment is due (Credit or Debit card) by March 1st.

We must have a minimum of 16 cabins booked by December 31st to make this cruise happen! Please invite your family and friends!

14 Barking Dogs: I bark when it’s called for, or when I see any Pet Corner person or animal on the other side of a pane of glass, or when I see any object in my neighborhood that wasn’t there yesterday, or when someone comes to the door. Remember, you have until January 3, 2015, to get your dog license. After that date, it will be $20. Caregiver Support Group Every 3rd Tuesday, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Geauga Department on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024 For more information call Vicki at (440) 279-2130. If you’re a caregiver, you are all too familiar with the frustrations and heartache that come from trying to fully support a loved one and maintain a healthy balance in your own life. When it comes to caregiving, the more you know, the better you can care and cope. So join Geauga Department on Aging, Marilyn M. Brennan and Home Instead Senior Care for this important caregivers support group that will help you identify key warning signs and offer strategies to help you cope. Learn healthy tips for family caregivers. Complimentary admission and refreshments. Marilyn M. Brennan, LISW-S, ACH Clinical Social Worker.

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BAINBRIDGE BROWN ETHNIC GROUPS Celebrate your BAGGERS meet every Thursday ST. ANSELM’S YOUNG OF heritage by attending a meeting of from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the HEART normally meet on the 1st one of the ethnic groups that meet Burns-Lindow Building, 8465 and 3rd Friday of the month at regularly at the Chardon Senior Bainbridge Rd. Stop in with your noon at St. Anselm’s parish center Center. brown bag lunch to socialize and in Chesterland. However, there will maybe play a few hands of cards. be no meetings in December. Our THE SLOVENIAN GROUP will not For more information, please call next meeting will be on January 16. be meeting at the Chardon Senior Rolene Murphy at 440-543-4343. Our annual Christmas Party, for Center during December or January. members only, will be on Friday, THE CZECH CLUB will not meet THE BAINBRIDGE/CHAGRIN December 5, at Dino’s Restaurant again until the first Thursday in AARP CHAPTER #4527 will meet on on Rt. 306 in Willoughby. We will March. Tuesday, December 2nd, at 12 noon, have a fabulous family style lunch THE POLISH GROUP will enjoy a at Sun Valley Party Center, 10000 and musical entertainment by long winter’s break until April. Edwards Lane, Auburn Twp., (off of Steppin’ Out. Cost is $20 per person. For information regarding any of Munn Road). This is our Holiday Deadline for reservations is these groups, please call 279-2131. Party and you must have a December 1. For reservations call reservation. Barbara Amero at 729-0649 or ALL CLUB NEWS MUST BE AT THE Please remember to bring your Mary Ann Szymanski at 729-7489. CHARDON SENIOR CENTER BY reservation tickets with you and December 10-12 we will be going THE 5TH OF THE MONTH some holiday items for our Food for to Bethlehem, PA, The Christmas PRECEDING PUBLICATION. Friends Food Pantry. The Pantry is City. Call Nancy to see if space is News can be sent to: exceptionally in need of all food still available, 440-729-9684. [email protected] or fax to and paper products for the Holiday Remember, if the West Geauga 440-285-3408 or mail to Bill season, as they have a large Schools are closed, our meeting is Phillips, Dept. on increase of needy families. cancelled. You will not get a phone Aging, 12555 Please watch the school closings call, so be sure to check the school Ravenwood Dr., for our winter meetings. If the closings on morning TV. Chardon, OH Kenston School System is closed, Happy Holidays and Merry 44024. our meeting will be cancelled. Our Christmas to all from the Young of first meeting for the 2015 year will Heart! be on Tuesday, January 6. For any additional information, It’s Christmas Party Time! ST. please call Betty Franek at 543- MARY’S 50+ CLUB will meet on 4767. Monday, December 15, 2014 in the Banquet Room at St. Mary’s PARKMAN 55+ CLUB will have Chardon. Doors will open at their Christmas Party at Chow 11:30am with a catered lunch at Down on Thursday, December 4. noon. Steppin’ Out will provide Chow Down is located in the old the entertainment by playing the Huntsburg Elementary School on keyboard and singing Christmas Rt. 528. Pull in the driveway and songs. The lunch including continue to the back. Come at 11:00 gratuity is $17 per person. The to enjoy some appetizers. Lunch deadline for reservations is will be served at 12:00. Monday, December 1, 2014.Make Think about ideas for next year’s checks payable to St. Mary’s 50+ programs. We have to get the Club and send them to: Shirley program schedule printed. There Osmond,114 Downing Drive Apt. will not be a meeting in January, so #106, Chardon, OH 44024. New we will see you February 5, 2015, members always welcome. weather permitting. For more information call Linda at 440-635-9171.

16 The Geauga County Department on Aging will again be offering a traditional lunch, and a light sandwich dinner, to those Geauga County Seniors, age 60+, who will be home and alone on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th, 2014 There will be no regular Home Delivered Meals delivery or congregate meals on Christmas Day. Christmas Day meals are available by preorder only and will be delivered between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. In order to ensure your delivery please complete the order form below and mail to the Department on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood, Chardon, OH 44024, or call the GDA offices at, direct dial, 440- 279-2130, as soon as possible. **************************************************************** Christmas Day Meal Order Form Name(s) ______Street Address______Town/Zip______Home Phone Number ______Number of meals requested ______

12 Days of Giving The Staff of the Geauga County Department on Aging wants to pay it forward: for all of the kindness and support that has been displayed to our agency, we want to do something in return! This December, keep a lookout as the staff members spread goodwill back toward the community. We will be caroling at local assisted living facilities, serving up hot chocolate on Chardon Square, and gathering donations to go towards our furry friends at the dog warden, as well as local food pantries. If you would like to join us in spreading cheer and good will this holiday season, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or calling (440) 279-2130, (440) 834-1856 Ext. 2130, or (440) 564-7131 Ext. 2130. Tis the season to make things merry and bright!

17 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST 1. Remain calm and patient in ANY EMERGENCY situation. This helps you think more clearly in making important decisions during an emergency.

2. Have a working FLASHLIGHT and extra BATTERIES at all times in several areas of the house

3. Have a BATTERY OPERATED RADIO with a weather band and extra batteries. Listen for and follow any instructions pertaining to your emergency situation.

4. Have a sufficient supply of WATER for 3 days (one gallon per person per day.) Extra water should be on hand for flushing toilets.

5. Have a good supply of NON-PERISHABLE FOOD and a hand can opener in stock. Items such as canned meats, peanut butter, powdered milk and crackers have a long shelf life.

6. Have an updated and fully stocked FIRST AID KIT with extra blankets and towels.

7. Have SANITATION ITEMS such as toilet paper, bleach, toiletries, and garbage bags available.

8. Know where your UTILITY SHUT-OFFS (gas, water, electric) are located through the house.

9. In the event of a TORNADO go to the basement or internal hallway and avoid any windows. During a FLOOD WATCH PREPARE TO EVACUATE. During a WARNING evacuate immediately. In the event of a FIRE evacuate your home immediately and call 911 from a cell phone or neighbor’s house.

10. Find a friend or family member to be a key holder for your home and get to know your NEIGHBORS and their phone numbers.

Geauga Seniors who qualify financially can receive free transit vouchers to travel to and from grocery and medical appointments. Call the Department on Aging A Safe and Friendly for more information Senior Living Place and guidelines Models open in Middlefield Village Call 877/870-2006 at (440) 279-2130. 18 SNOSNOWW CLOSINGCLOSING POLICYPOLICY The Chardon Senior Center is closed and Chardon, The West Geauga Senior Center is closed and West Newbury, Burton and Geauga Meals Routes are cancelled if… Thompson Meal Routes are cancelled if … the West Geauga Schools are closed. Chardon Schools are closed. The Thompson Senior Center is Closed and Thompson The Middlefield Senior Center is closed and Meal Routes are cancelled if Ledgemont Schools are Middlefield Meal Routes are cancelled if Cardinal closed. Thursday only. Schools are closed. For school closing alerts watch WKYC Channel 3 The Chagrin Falls Senior Center is closed if or WEWS Channel 5. Kenston Schools are closed. You may also tune your radio to AM1330, AM1460 or AM1100.

QUESTIONS? Call the Department on Aging at (440) 279-2130.

19 During the winter months, ice, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging for everyone. Slippery sidewalks and cold Winter Safety Tips weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses — especially for seniors. for Seniors prepare Here is some helpful advice for preventing common winter dangers older people for the that the elderly population faces. 7 unique challenges 1.Avoid Slipping on Ice - Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip and fall. Unfortunately, falls are a common occurrence of wintertime weather. for senior citizens, especially during the winter months, says Dr. Stanley Wang, a physician at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. as they once were. Get your car serviced before wintertime hits — Often these falls cause major injuries such as hip and wrist or ask a family member to bring it to a garage for you. Checking fractures, head trauma and major lacerations. things like the oil, tires, battery and wipers can make a big difference on winter roads. Also make sure your AAA membership While younger people often recover relatively quickly from such is up-to-date in case of emergencies. injuries, older adults face complications, which Dr. Wang says are a leading cause of death from injury in men and women over the 5. Prepare for Power Outages - Winter storms can lead to power age of 65. outages. Make sure you have easy access to flashlights and a battery-powered radio in case the power goes out. Stockpile warm Make sure to wear shoes with good traction and non-skid soles, blankets. Longer power outages can spoil the food in your and stay inside until the roads are clear. Replace a worn cane tip to refrigerator and freezer so keep a supply of non-perishable foods making walking easier. Take off shoes as soon as you return that can be eaten cold on hand. If the power goes out, wear several indoors because often snow and ice attach to the soles and, once layers of clothing, including a hat. Move around a lot to raise your melted, can lead to slippery conditions inside. body temperature. Check out this winter weather checklist from the CDC to make sure you have everything you may need. 2. Dress for Warmth - Cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia — a condition where the body temperature dips too 6. Eat a Varied Diet - Because people spend more time indoors low. According to the CDC, more than half of hypothermia-related and may eat a smaller variety of foods, nutritional deficits deaths were of people over the age of 65. (especially Vitamin D deficiency) can be a problem. Nicole Morrissey, a registered dietician in southwest Michigan, So don’t let indoor temperatures go too low and dress in layers. recommends consuming foods that are fortified with Vitamin D, Going outside? Wear warm socks, a heavy coat, a warm hat, such as milk, grains and seafood options like tuna and salmon. gloves and a scarf. In very cold temperatures, cover all exposed skin. Use a scarf to cover your mouth and protect your lungs. Your 7. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Using a fireplace, gas body temperature should never dip below 95 degrees — if it does heater or lanterns can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Ensure get medical assistance immediately. your safety by checking the batteries on your carbon monoxide detector and buying an updated one if you need to. 3. Fight Wintertime Depression - Because it can be difficult and dangerous to get around, many seniors have less contact with The most important tip to keep in mind during the colder months is others during cold months. This can breed feelings of loneliness to ask for help. If you need to clear your property of snow and ice, and isolation. don’t hesitate to ask a family member or neighbor, or hire a professional. Arrange rides to the grocery store and doctor’s To help avoid these issues, family members can check in on appointments. Many communities have shuttle services specifically seniors as often as possible; even a short, daily phone call can for seniors. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. make a big difference. Seniors can also arrange a check-in system with neighbors and friends, where each person looks in on one or Wintertime certainly poses challenges for seniors, but with a bit of two others daily. planning and awareness, you will stay healthy and experience the joys of springtime soon enough Information from Care.com/Andrea 4. Check the Car - Driving during the winter can be hazardous for Lee, Contributor anyone. But it is especially dangerous for older people, who may not drive as often anymore or whose reflexes may not be as quick

20 BEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES From the Desk of Jim Adams, CEO Not everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays. For many people, the holidays are a time of happiness, good cheer, getting together with loved ones, and hope for the new year. For others, the holidays are a time of stress, sadness, and unhappiness. There are many reasons why people feel down at holiday time. These include remembrances of past holidays, lost loved ones, financial hardship, and loneliness. Some of the symptoms of the holiday blues include headaches, decreased interest in activities that normally bring pleasure, a change in sleeping habits, feeling agitated or anxious, and changes in appetite. Here are some ways to help beat those holiday blues: help someone else, create your own traditions, reflect on the positives in your life, try to surround yourself with supportive people, and maintain healthy habits such as staying physically active and getting plenty of rest. If you are feeling overwhelmed during the holidays and need help for mental health and/or substance abuse issues, call COPELINE at 440-285-5665. This is a 24-hour hotline available to Geauga County residents funded by the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services. You can also contact Ravenwood Mental Health Center at 285-3568 or Catholic Charities at 285-3537. If you would like more information, you can reach the Board by mail at 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024, by phone at 440-285-2282, by email at [email protected], or go to our website at www.geauga.org.

As we end the 2014 year, a University Hospitals Staff member will be presenting our December topic, Shingles, at each of the Geauga County Senior Centers. The presentation will cover recommendations for the older population dealing with shingles and those who have not had chicken pox as children. We will be discussing the specifics of the disease, symptoms, treatment and/or prevention as well as information regarding the vaccine that is available to the public. Shingles is a very painful and debilitating disease, neuralgic in nature for those who suffer from the disease. It has been said that one out of three persons in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. If you have had chicken pox as a child, or even as an adult, you have the virus that causes shingles lying dormant in your body. The virus does not always activate and resurface as shingles. The older population is at greater risk for developing shingles due to decreased or compromised immunity. Receiving the vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles and the long-term pain from post- herpetic neuralgia caused shingles. Whether a person receives a vaccine or not should be a discussion for the individual and their physician, and what they determine to be the best plan of care. Please see the page 12 dates, times and locations of presentations.

21 Support Groups at your Senior Centers Support groups allow people with a common interest to come together and share their experiences.

The Low Vision Support Group will celebrate the holiday at their monthly meeting on Mon., Heart/Stroke/Coumadin Support Group will Dec. 8 at 10:00am at the Chardon Senior meet Wednesday, December 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Center. Ralph Johnson of the Cleveland Sight the West Geauga Senior Center. Bridget Center facilitates this group. If you or someone MacMicheal from UHHS, Geauga, will be here you love has vision problems caused by macular to talk about stroke and heart issues. degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions, we encourage you to attend the monthly meetings. Cleveland Area Alzheimer’s Association - All meetings are open to the public. Chardon The Grief Support Group will meet on Mon., Support Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of Dec. 15 at 12:30pm at the Chardon Senior every month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Center. This group is sponsored by Burr 401 North St. in Chardon. Chagrin Falls Support Funeral Home and facilitated by Diane DeVall. Group meets on the 4th Thursday of every , Anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one is month at 6:30 p.m. at Arden Courts, 8100 East welcome to attend. Washington St. in Chagrin Falls. For more information about our support groups or other The Parkinson’s Support Group will not meet in services, call our Helpline at 440-942-7651. December or January. Bereavement Support Group - Care Corp Home A Caregiver’s Support Group will meet on Tues., Health & Hospice offers Bereavement Support Dec. 16 from 12:30pm -2:00pm at the Chardon Groups several times per year. Please call the Senior Center. Care Corp office at 440-286-2273 or 1-888-227- 3811 if you need support. The Diabetes Support Group meets at the Middlefield Senior Center on the second Make a change for the better today! Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. If you, or someone you know, is struggling Group will resume in January. with alcohol misuse, adults and women who are pregnant and covered by Medicare, Veterans Support Group, Chagrin Falls Senior are qualified for 4 face-to-face Center - Veterans’ Breakfast on Tuesday, counseling sessions annually, December 16 at 9:00 am. Free for Veterans, provided by a qualified primary care sponsored by Burton Health Care. You must doctor. Call 440-285-2261 and ask for register by Wednesday, December 10, 440-247- Benefits Assistance. 8510.

MASSAGE THERAPY New extended hours at the Chardon Senior Center. Call Julie Beal, RN, LMT directly at 440-785-1479. Hours by appointment. Senior rate - $50/hr. - $25/30 min.

22 GEAUGA COUNTY HUNGER TASK FORCE FOOD PANTRY The Food Pantry is held at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland. Hours of Operation are Mondays, 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm; Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:00am; Wednesdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm; Thursdays, 10:00a.m.-12:00pm. Available items are: Milk, eggs, butter, meat, canned goods, dry goods, laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, tooth brush, tooth paste, paper towels, toilet tissues, as available. Federal and State guidelines determine eligibility based on income and household size. Bring ID and bags. Please drive around to the rear door at the far end of the playground. In case of inclement weather or holidays, you may call the church office, 440-729-1688. The pantry will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

GEAUGA MOBILE FOOD PANTRY has a distribution date every 3rd Saturday of the month, (except federal holiday weekends) 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., through Cleveland Food Bank. The December 20th distribution will take place at Celebration Lutheran Church parking lot (dress accordingly— it’s outside, rain/shine/snow), 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, across from E-Check.

This is a give-away of fruit and vegetables for those that do not have access to affordable produce and fresh foods. Federal and State guidelines determine eligibility based on income and household size. Forms need to be completed—bring reading glasses if needed. No residency requirements. Bring your own shopping bags. Celebration Lutheran and St. Luke Episcopal Church in Chardon sponsor this monthly ministry. 23 Providing Excellence in Short-Term Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Outpatient Therapy & Home Health Care. Family Owned and Managed since 1965

ARE YOU FEELING OVERWHELMED 440-279-2130 This newsletter is supported by the many advertisers, individual WITH YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH To stop this mailing , EARLY DEMENTIA? Are you a caregiver for a Geauga Levy.donations and the Geauga Senior Services County senior who has beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Could you use a little contact the Geauga County Dept. on Aging. time to complete some personal needs or take a break? Call the Department on Aging’s Adult Day Service.The Adult Day Service can care for your loved one in a safe structured environment, while you take some needed time. The Adult Day Service is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Your loved one is offered free transportation, a nutritious lunch, cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, socialization and more. If you are interested in hearing more about this program, or would like to schedule a visit, call Vicki Krueger at (440) 279-2130 or (440) 834-1856 ext. 2130 or (440) 564-7131 ext. 2130. 24