Chili Cook Who Have Known Each Other More Than a Year

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JANUARY 2018 VOLUME 42 • NUMBER 5

A Monthly Publication of Rocky River Senior Center A Nationally Accredited Senior Center

Chili “NOT SO NEWLYWED GAME” Cook Off Wednesday, February 14 1:30 PM

February brings us Valen- tine’s Day. Love is in the air as we welcome Rocky River Senior Center’s version of the

Friday, January 19 ~Noon game show, The Newlyweds, where we pit couples against $5 residents, $6 non-residents each other in a series of revealing question rounds to de- Contestants register by January 17th termine how well they do or do not know each other!

Give your taste buds a treat and warm your soul this winter Eligible contestants will be couples (need not be married) as Rocky River Senior Center hosts its 3rd Annual Chili Cook who have known each other more than a year. Please -Off. Chili tasting includes small servings of homemade register by February 7, 2018. Cost for couples to enter is recipes. Registration to be a contestant is FREE and open to $5. Contestants will be chosen at the start of the show. all interested. Chili must be your own (no store bought) The winning couple will receive a $50 gift card to a homemade recipe only, and quantity must fill a full size local restaurant. crock pot. Cash prize of $50 will be awarded to the “Top There is no charge for audience members attending the Chef”, along with fun prizes for 2nd and 3rd place winners. “Not So Newlywed Game”. Guaranteed to be a hoot to The public will be our judges. Can YOU beat Jody? watch, the audience will enjoy it as much as the contest- Proceeds from the Cook-Off benefit Rocky ants! Prizes randomly awarded to lucky viewers in the River Senior Transportation Service. studio audience.

Mark your calendars and join us for one of Please call 333-6660 to reserve your seat today! the HOTTEST events of the year!

Check out our new Westshore Seniors Website Guides for Better Living returns to Rocky River westshoreseniors.org Senior Center in 2018. This FREE series is spon- This will be your go to place for information for seniors resid- sored by Rocky River Seniors Council, Inc. and is ing in Avon, Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North coordinated by Dottie O’Neill. Q & A session at Olmsted, North Ridgeville, Rocky River, and Westlake! the end of each presentation.

Friday, January 26— 10 am Did you know that Rocky River Senior Center has a Facebook Patrolman Chris Camp from Rocky River Page? Friend us on Facebook to receive notifications of up- Police Department will present: How to coming events along with pictures and infor- Protect Yourself From Scams. mation about what Rocky River Senior Center is Please call 333-6660 to register for this up to. Be sure to “like” us on Facebook! FREE event.

Rocky River Senior Center Hours 21014 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116 Monday—Friday 8:30– 4:30 www.rrcity.com/seniors.html

Laurie Rokakis 333-6664 MARDI GRAS AT ROCKY RIVER SENIOR CENTER Laurie Rokakis, Social Services, can Tuesday, February 13 assist with life’s transitions, home Noon-1:30 PM health care, affordable housing, Social Security, and Medicare to Join us on Fat Tuesday for our name a few! She is happy to meet Mardi Gras Celebration. Deli with seniors at the center or in the community. Lunch (served between 12-1 Give her a call! Email: [email protected] pm) will feature a Mardi Gras “Special” that includes Gail’s Hours: Monday & Friday 8:30-12:30 tasty Jambalaya and other traditional Mardi Gras foods. Wednesday & Thursday 8:30-4:30 Wear your favorite Mardi Gras beads, mask and colors– gold,  FREE FRESH PRODUCE green, purple, and join the fun. Tuesday, January 2 10:30-12 pm The front desk will have your favorite The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is now providing free fruits paczkis for sale! and vegetables for seniors making $2,000 or less a month. Bring an ID. The food bank distributes the produce at the Knickerbocker Apartments, 27100 Knickerbocker Rd., Bay Village on the first Tuesday of the month between 10:30 am Health & Wellness FREE Call 333-6660 to Register and noon. Call the senior center, 333-6665, if transportation is needed. Space is limited.  STATINS: WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW COULD HURT YOU Wednesdays, January 10– Feb. 28 1 PM  FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS FREE FREE 8 Weeks Tuesday, January 9 1-4 pm Are you taking a statin drug to lower your cholesterol? Consid- Elizabeth L. Perla of the Perla Law Firm in Fairview Park is erable controversy surrounds this class of medication. Statin offering free legal consultations. Each consultation will be medications with brand names of Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor, scheduled for 20 minutes. Ms. Perla is an Elder Law Attorney Pravachol, etc., can cause muscle aches and pains, memory practicing in Estate Planning, including Wills and Trusts, Medi- loss, diabetes, kidney failure and other adverse effects. Be- caid and Veterans’ Benefits Planning, Advanced Directives, come informed so that you can be a proactive partner with Guardianships, and Estate Administration. She is also well your doctor in your own healthcare. Raise your awareness of versed in Family Law matters. Please call 440-333-6660 for an the side effects of these medications by attending this im- appointment. portant program. You should never make changes to your  CLEAR CAPTIONS FREE medication or stop taking it without consulting your physician. Wednesday, January 17 11 am Instructor: Mary Kolk. Call to register. Hearing loss? This free phone can help. If you have hearing  5 STEPS TO DECREASE YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER loss, a home phone, and internet, you may benefit from a Tuesday, February 20 FREE 11 am government program that provides a free amplified phone Angela Albores, Wellness Ambassador to Rite Aid that also has captions. Timothy Thomas, A Title IV specialist Pharmacy, is going to present steps you can take to from Clear Captions, will give a presentation on how you can decrease risk of breast cancer. Come in and learn benefit from this phone as well as other programs that could what you can do and share this info with all the wom- assist in lowering your phone and internet bill. Refreshments en in your life. There are benefits of being proactive. and a drawing will be offered at the conclusion of the program. Call to register. Health 333-6660  SAVVY HEALTHCARE CONSUMER 6 Weeks Fridays, January 19– Feb. 23 11-12 pm  BLOOD PRESSURE/HEALTH CLINIC @ RRSC Walk-In $40 residents, $45 non-residents, pay by 1/17 Mondays Sponsored By: 12:30-3:30 pm Expanding on the December session on patient’s bill of rights, January 1 & 15 Closed we will take an in-depth look at privacy, security, confidential- January 8 St. John Medical Center till 2:00 ity, autonomy, decision-making, request/refuse treatment, January 22 The Normandy participation in investigative studies, advanced directives, January 29 The Welsh Home

“business” of health care, etc. We will look at real life cases to illustrate the topics. Instructor: Sumi Vason  THERAPEUTIC CHAIR MASSAGE/REIKI Call for appt. Friday, January 5, 12, 19, 26  RTA UPDATE FREE $15 for 15 minutes 1-2:35 pm Thursday, March 8 11 AM Learn what is new with RTA– route changes, senior discounts, Wear your regular clothing and unwind in a special chair designed to comfortably support your body. Sessions are paratransit system, brochures, etc.– with RTA’s Erica Tucker, tailored to release built up stress and tension in your neck, Community Relations Specialist. Call to register. back, shoulders, arms and hands. Pat Andler, C.P.T.; L.M.T.

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History & Philosophy December Volunteer of the Month

 WWII SMALL UNIT ACTIONS 6 Weeks Marlene Guzzo is our December Mondays, January 8– Feb. 26 (omit 1/15, 2/19) 10:30 am Volunteer of the Month. She vol- $30 residents, $35 non-residents; pay by 1/4 unteers regularly in the kitchen This is a WWII survey of some small or little known combats. Each and loves working there because session will highlight a different conflict. Each session stands Gail is the nicest person she alone and is not dependent on prior WWII knowledge. Join us to knows and makes working in the learn about combats that fell through the cracks of history! Instructor: Bob Wills kitchen so much fun. (We hear this a lot from our Kitchen Volun-  THE GOSPEL OF THOMAS teers!) Thursdays, January 18– March 1 7 Weeks Marlene grew up in Cleveland as an only child. She has four $35 residents; $40 non-residents; pay by 1/2 2 pm children of her own because she wanted a large family. Her The Gospel of Thomas is a non-canonized Gospel, discovered in daughter, three sons, and 7 grandchildren all live locally so Egypt in 1945. It contains root statements found in synoptic Gos- Marlene sees them frequently. pels that pre-date Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It also contains oth- Marlene worked for the Rocky River Municipal Court for 3 er sayings attributed to Jesus that echo the Gnostic traditions of early Christianity. Come and see what insights this will shed on years, and spent 23 years working at NASA as an assistant to 7 our understanding of the Gospel histories. Instructor: Ted Smith senior scientists. She loved the Hidden Figures movie. Marlene enjoys reading novels, sometimes completing a  LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER book in less than two days. She has lunch with school friends Tuesdays, January 9– February 13 6 Weeks whom she has known 65 years, once a month. She also plays $30 residents, $35 non-residents; pay by 12/29 10:30 am bridge at RRSC. Women as diverse as Catherine d’Medici and Eleanor of Aqui- Marlene first came to Rocky River Senior Center because she taine; Queen Victoria and Empress Maria Theresa, Mary Lincoln and her tortured relationship with son, wanted to stay busy. She never dreamed she would end up Robert, are just a few of the examples of how moth- volunteering in the kitchen. After raising four children, though, ers have influenced history and, on occasion, saved Marlene is a natural caregiver and finds herself giving her time it. Some may surprise you, some may anger you, but and talent to RRSC. remember, Mother is always right! Instructor: Craig Schermer Thank you for volunteering your time and talent in our kitchen. We are so happy you chose the RRSC!  THE BEST AND THE WORST– PRESIDENTS OF THE USA

Tuesdays, February 27– April 3 6 Weeks $30 residents, $35 non-residents; pay by 2/23 10:30 am Anyone interested in volunteering may contact In each of the six classes of this course, we will focus on a great Volunteer Coordinator Cindi Williams at 333-6662 president and his counterpart- one of the worst. Fear not, no or [email protected]. living president will be discussed. Discover which presidents are considered the greatest ones, and which the worst. Overall, we Languages didn’t do too badly, but there were some real surprises and a few doozies. Find out who they were! Instructor: Craig Schermer  BEGINNING FRENCH FOR THE TRAVELER 6 Weeks

 THE MUGHAL DYNASTY IN INDIA Wednesdays, January 10– February 14 9 am Fridays, March 2– March 23 4 Weeks $36 Residents; $40 Non-residents; pay by 1/8 $25 residents, $30 non-residents; pay by 2/28 11 am Learn the basics of French vocabulary most useful for travel- You know about the Taj Mahal, but do you ers. Directions, introductions, numbers & time, travel, hotels, know how that dynasty contributed to Indian restaurants, shops and tourist attractions. culture? We will look at the history, politics, Instructor: Susan Hildebrandt; Susan is a retired teacher and arts (music, poetry, painting and jewelry), archi- bilingual tour guide. tecture, religion, etc., of the Mughal period in  ADVANCED FRENCH FOR THE TRAVELER 6 Weeks Indian history which lasted nearly three centu- Wednesdays, January 10– February 14 10:30 am ries. If time permits, we will visit the Cleveland Museum of Art $36 Residents; $40 Non-residents; pay by 1/8 and see some of the miniature paintings of the period. Instructor: Sumi Vason Continuation after the beginning French class. Instructor: Susan Hildebrandt  HARD WON LIBERTY– THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION  SPANISH CLUB $6 Mondays, March 5– April 9 6 Weeks $30 residents, $35 non-residents; pay by 3/1 10 am Thursday, January 11 10 am This is a survey study of the American Revolution. We will look at Instructor: Stella Thomas the causes, major battles and principal people of the Revolution. The world condition and involvement of Spain and France will be included. Military uniforms, equipment and tactics will be ex- Bonne Annee Feliz Ano Nuevo plained. Instructor: Craig Schermer

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Pat Sigmier, Ohio Watercolor Society Rick Robinson Returns to RRSC!  WATERCOLOR PAINTING 6 Weeks Mondays, January 8– Feb. 26 (omit 1/15, 2/19) 1-3 pm Rocky River Senior Center Presents $45 residents, $50 non-residents; pay by 1/5 NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Watercolor instruction for all skill levels. Thursday, April 19 Instructor Pat Sigmier is an art instructor who 7:30 pm $15 teaches at the Beck Center. Supply list available. Mr. CutTime returns to Rocky Riv- er with the rich string sounds of his other classical Clela Neale, Watercolor Artist band, CutTime Simfonica®. This is another of his live-  EXPLORE WATERCOLOR 1 Session each ly variety programs from Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky to Friday, January 12 10 am– 12 pm Ellington, Still and Joplin, and interspersed with Direc- Friday, January 19 10 am– 12 pm tor Rick Robinson’s most funky-romantic composi- Friday, January 26 10 am– 12 pm tions, adding light drums to invite everyone to keep the Friday, February 9 10 am– 12 pm beat. It will feature Robinson’s humor and surprising Friday, February 16 10 am– 12 pm insights on the utility of classical and symphonic mu- Friday, February 23 10 am– 12 pm sic. Learn more at cuttime.com. $11 residents, $12 non-residents; pay one week ahead

Learn to paint watercolor by following a step-by-step demonstration by watercolor artist Clela Neale. Great for both beginners and experienced students. Supply list available at registration.

Gail Felix, M.A. Certified Art Instructor  OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOP 8 Weeks Judy Montgomery, Certified Zentangle® Teacher Thursdays, January 11- March 1 1-3 pm  BEGINNING ZENTANGLE ®ART 6 Weeks $45 residents, $50 non-residents; pay by 1/9 Mondays, Jan. 8– Feb. 26 (omit 1/15, 2/19) 9:30 - 11:30 am Maintaining an “open studio” environ- $36 residents, $40 non-residents; pay by 1/4 ment, both oil and acrylic painters will If you’ve ever doodled during a meeting, you’ll love work on individual projects of their own Zentangle®. You will be amazed at what you can choice. Small class size and individual create. Anyone can be successful! Optional supplies attention as well as frequent group cri- available for a small fee, payable to tiques will enhance the learning experi- the instructor. ence of painting. Bring all painting supplies to the first class as well as any reference materials.  MORE ZENTANGLE ® ART 6 Weeks Wednesdays, January 3– February 7 9:30 -11:30 am  BACK TO BASICS PENCIL DRAWING 8 Weeks $42 residents, $47 non-residents; pay by 12/29 Fridays, January 12- March 2 1-3 pm Zentangle® continues with new projects. Optional supplies $45 residents, $50 non-residents; pay by 1/10 available for a small fee, payable to the instructor. This is a drawing class to review and reinforce basic principles of good design and composition. We will be drawing from observation, strengthen- BARBARA RICHARDSON DESIGNER/ARTIST/OWNER EMERALD & VIOLET STUDIO ing our ability to see like an artist. All ability levels are welcome. The only materials needed are a  PAPER MOSAIC WORKSHOP 3 Weeks sketchbook and pencil. Mondays, January 8, 22, 29 10 am– 12 pm $45 Residents; $50 Non-residents; pay by 1/4 Maureen Moses, MA, ATR-BC There are many ways to create art. We are excited to bring to you a fresh approach with our ‘Papier Mosaic’ style paintings.  CREATIVE CLAY CLASSES 8 Weeks Learn basic application and design techniques to achieve the Wednesdays, January 3– February 21 10 am– 12 pm best results. Learn how to incorporate a variety of paper and $96 per person, pay by 12/29 search for the unique color nuance it has to offer. It is like painting with paint that has “personality”! Create several items of hand built ce- You will learn how to use each element of ramic artwork. No experience required. paper to incorporate character and help you A tool starter kit ($8) available to buy at build your unique artwork. All materials will first class. Fee includes clay and firings. be supplied– simply bring your passion to create and we’ll help bring your art to life.

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Fitness Classes with Pat Andler, C.P.T. Drop-in Fitness $4 Pay As You Go

Enjoy a 30-minute workout to increase strength  Monday (omit 1/15) and tone your body. Weights are provided. ZUMBA GOLD with Leslie Jones 9 am LINE DANCING with Leslie Jones 10 am

 Tuesday

CHAIR YOGA/ SS with Ann Stefancin 9 am  WEIGHTS WORKOUT for BUILDING BONE STRENGTH 8 Wks GET FIT with Leslie Jones 10:15 am Tuesday, January 2– February 20 12 pm COUNTRY LINE DANCE with Leslie Jones (omit 1/2) 1 pm $24 residents, $29 non-residents; pay by 12/28  Wednesday (omit 1/3)  WEIGHTS WORKOUT for BUILDING BONE STRENGTH 8 Wks ZUMBA GOLD with Leslie Jones 1:15 pm Wednesday, January 3– February 21 3:20 pm  Thursday $24 residents, $29 non-residents; pay by 12/29 FIT FOR LIFE/SS with Vicki Yannie* 9 am  CHAIR EXERCISE (Especially beneficial for arthritis) 8 Wks CHAIR PILATES with Doreen Gardner 10 am Wednesday, January 3– February 21 1:30-2:30 pm CHAIR YOGA/ SS with Ann Marie Barta 1:15 pm $34 residents, $39 non-residents; pay by 12/29  Friday Exercises that are gentle on your joints while increasing range of YOGA/ SS with Josh Holder* 9:30 am motion, strength, flexibility & cardiovascular health.

 SUN-STYLE TAI CHI 8 Weeks Wednesday, January 3– February 21 2:40-3:10 pm The box said it was two pounds of chocolates… $24 residents, $29 non-residents; pay by 12/29 So why did I gain ten pounds? Learn the Tai Chi practice, Sun-Style. Increases joint mobility, improves balance and coordination. A recommended exercise rou- tine for arthritis. Due to its agile steps, it is easy to learn and Dance Classes with Leslie Jones practice.

 YOGA FOR SENIORS (50-90) 8 Weeks  TAP DANCE: BEGINNER 8 Weeks Friday, January 5– February 23 2:45 pm Monday, February 5– April 2 (omit 2/19) 2:30 pm $34 residents, $39 non-residents; pay by 1/3 $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 2/1 Or $6 pay-as-you-go  TAP DANCE: ADVANCED BEGINNER 8 Weeks Yoga improves health, heals aches & pains & keeps sickness at Tuesday, February 6– April 3 (omit 2/20) 3:15 pm bay. This class centers around flexibility through the asana $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 2/2 (posture) work & stress reduction through breath work.  TAP DANCE: INTERMEDIATE 8 Weeks Monday, February 5– April 2 (omit 2/19) 1:15 pm  FALLPROOF 8 Weeks $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 2/1 Mondays, January 8– March 12 (omit 1/15, 2/19) 1– 2 pm  TAP DANCE: ADVANCED 8 Weeks $30 residents, $34 non-residents; pay by 1/4 Tuesday, February 6– April 3 (omit 2/20) 2:15 pm A comprehensive balance and mobility training $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 2/2 program. Activities are specifically designed to ad-  CLOGGING: INTERMEDIATE 8 Weeks dress the multiple dimensions that contribute to Wednesday, February 7– April 11 (omit 2/14, 2/21) 2:15 pm balance and mobility. $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 2/5  NEW BEGINNER CLOGGING 8 Weeks Tai Chi with Mike Stadul Wednesday, February 7– April 11 (omit 2/14, 2/21) 3:15 pm $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 2/5  BALANCE TAI CHI 8 Weeks Wednesday, January 10– February 28 9:15 am $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 1/8 *Silver Sneakers Classes @ RRSC $4 Pay As You Go This class combines Tai Chi and Qigong movements to improve balance. Focus is on strengthening muscles in the ankles, knees, Classes are FREE to Silver Sneakers members. hips and legs to increase flexibility and coordination. Suitable for Remember to swipe your card at the Front Desk. all ages. Instructor: Mike Stadul Classes are subject to change.

 TAI CHI 8 Weeks  SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA with Ann Stefancin Ongoing Wednesday, January 10– February 28 10:30 am Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:00 am $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 1/8  SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC WITH VICKI Ongoing Exercise for balance and whole body health. Tai Chi develops Thursday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 9:00 am muscular strength and flexibility in the spine and  SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA with Ann Marie Barta Ongoing body joints. It relieves the stiffness and pain associ- Thursday, January 4, 11, 18, 25 1:15 pm ated with arthritis, lowers blood pressure and im-  SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA WITH JOSH Ongoing proves balance. Instructor: Mike Stadul Friday, January 5, 12, 19, 26 9:30 am

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January 19 Chili Cook-Off Congratulations to Rose Breen, winner February 3 Cleveland Pops Trip of Rocky River Seniors Council, Inc. February 7 Explore Tuscany Trip Preview December gift basket! Tickets are February 13 Mardi Gras available at the front desk. Proceeds February 14 Not So Newlywed Game benefit RRSC. If you have any gift cards February 18 River Dance or new gift items you would like to March 2 Cleveland Pops donate for future baskets, please give them to Laura or Di- March 8 Ramona Robinson anne at the front desk. March 15 The New Barleycorn April 19 Rick Robinson

May 4 Volunteer Recognition Giving opens the way for receiving.

January’s Ongoing Activities ~ Free unless **

MONDAY January 8, 22, 29 ~ Closed 1/1, 1/15 THURSDAY January 4, 11, 18, 25  WALKING GROUP 9 AM  PLAY READERS 10 AM  IPAD ASSISTANCE 12:30-3 PM  IPAD ASSISTANCE 11-4 PM  CANASTA & PINOCHLE 1 PM Learn and share new and favorite apps for the iPad!  RIVER SING-ALONG 1-2 PM  TONE CHIMES– January 11, 18 1 PM  SPANISH CLUB** $6– January 11 10 AM

TUESDAY January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  R & R Poet’s Society– January 25 1 PM  TRAINS January 9 10 AM Bring a poem, limerick or a line or two

 NO VISIONARIES FRIDAY January 5, 12, 19, 26  BASEBALL CARD PLAYING January 16, 23 1 PM  IPAD ASSISTANCE 9 AM-12:30 PM  KINDLE KORNER (omit 1/9) 1-4 PM  WALKING GROUP 9 AM Volunteer Ernie Demanelis answers Kindle questions.  MOVIES & POPCORN 1 PM  CERAMICS ** 1 PM  BOOK CLUB– January 26 1:15 PM  MAH JONGG GAMES** 1 PM  BIG BAND January 23 Glenn Miller 1:15 PM January 26  TRAVELOGUE January 16 1:15 PM Dead Wake South Africa By Erik Larson WEDNESDAY January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 23  WRITERS & READERS** $1 1-3 PM Commonwealth Carole DeCicco by Ann Patchett

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Bridge Lessons, Fran Mulkins Movie Matinees & Popcorn 1 pm

 BEGINNING BRIDGE January 5 MAUDIE Fridays, January 5– February 9 6 Weeks PG13 115 MIN BIO/DRAMA $36 residents; $40 non-residents; pay by 1/3 10-Noon This affecting biopic charts the story of Maud This class will focus on Bridge as a game for all people and Lewis, who rises above the juvenile rheumatoid abilities. It is a proven fact that Bridge improves memory arthritis that made her a social outcast and finds a ability. For beginners. passion for painting, becoming a beloved Canadian

 INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE folk artist in the process. Cast: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Fridays, January 5– February 9 6 Weeks Hawke, Kari Matchett $36 residents; $40 non-residents; pay by 1/3 1-3 pm This class will pick up where beginning January 12 THE GLASS CASTLE bridge left off. For those who have a basic PG13 127 MIN DRAMA understanding of the game. Adapted from the novel of the same name, this family drama follows future writer Jeannette Walls, who spends her hardscrabble childhood on the run with her negligent artist mother and Who is in your family tree? FREE storytelling alcoholic father. Cast: Brie Larson,  BEGINNING GENEALOGY 1 Session Woody Harrelson, Maz Greenfield. Thursday, February 22 (30 min. lunch break) 10 am– 2 pm Register by 2/20, space is limited January 19 REMEMBER THE TITANS Have you always yearned NR 109 MIN DRAMA to learn the answers to The year is 1971, and the people of Alexandria, VA. questions such as: From are none too pleased when African American what country did my Herman Boone is given the nod to head a newly ancestors come from? integrated football team. As the season progresses, Was there a however, their contentious attitudes begin to Revolutionary War or change. Cast: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Civil War veteran in my Wood Harris. family? Beginning genealogy will help you January 26 BEING THERE find the answers. ALL PARTICIPANTS must have basic PG 130 MIN COMEDY computer skills. Presenters: Greater Cleveland Genealogy The uncomplicated life of simple-minded Chance is Society. Please call 333-6660 to reserve your spot. changed after a run-in with wealthy Eve, and soon his “wisdom”- mostly garden related– has Alan Dutka on Cleveland $5 Washington’s political elite hailing him as brilliant. Cast: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine,  EAST FOURTH STREET 1 Session Melvyn Douglas THE RISE, DECLINE & REBIRTH OF AN URBAN CLEVELAND STREET Wednesday, March 7 10:30 am We Love Lucy! $5 $5 residents, $6 non-residents; register by 3/5 Short in distance but long in memories, East Fourth Street’s  LUCY THE ZANY REDHEAD??? 1 Session story has mirrored downtown Cleveland’s dynamic rise, Monday, March 12 1:15 pm decline and rebirth. The tiny street once housed the fabled $5 residents, $6 non-residents; register by 3/8 Euclid Avenue Opera House and Otto Moser’s restaurant and Lucy was a home-town girl, but very ambitious! She enter- bordered two giant markets. Falling into disrepair in the tained at grocery stores for pennies, and entertained her little second half of the 20th century, this historic alleyway found brother but not grandma. We will find out new life with the help of visionary leaders. Today, the street’s why and also how she got into show busi- dramatic revival is heralded ness. How did opposites like Lucy and Desi by restaurants receiving ever succeed? We will find out what her national recognition for greatest happiness was and who was im- their cutting-edge menus portant in her life. “I Love Lucy” brought lots and ambiance. Alan Dutka of laughter to America, but its success was- presents a lively look at n’t luck, said Lucy. Let’s find out about this the street’s nearly two- beautiful gal. Presenter: Alice Wills century history. Presenter: Alan Dutka I would rather regret the things I have done, than regret the things I haven’t done! ~ Lucille Ball

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DAY TRIPS  LOVE NEVER DIES Cost: $80 ($85 non-residents) Sunday, January 28, 2018 Evening Show at State Theater Registration ongoing The story of boundless love, full of passion and drama, follows Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, one of the most successful musicals of all time, which has now been seen by more than 130 million people worldwide and is the winner of over 50 international awards. The ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. In this new electrically charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar, but he has never stopped yearning for his one true love and musical protegee, Christine Daae. Board 5:15 pm; Depart 5:30 pm; Estimated return 9:30 pm. Main floor orchestra seats. Please include a SASE with your registration.

 RIVERDANCE Cost: $75 ($80 non-residents) Sunday, February 18, 2018 Afternoon Show at State Theater Registration ongoing The International Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance– The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland– in rock, music, theatre and film– nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Main floor Orchestra seating at the State Theatre. Board 11:45; Depart 12:00 noon; Estimated return 3:30 pm.

R-Way Passports Be sure to pick up your passport at the RRSC and head out on a new adventure with some of “our” day trips. Starting this January 2018, we will begin a new “R Way” Passport Program. Pick up your passport when you register for your next day trip. Each day trip you travel with us will have a code word. Complete a minimum of seven trips with us a year with seven correct codes and you will receive a FREE ticket to R Christmas Concert 2018….But wait, there’s more! You will also be entered in a drawing to win a FREE Pops Concert Series for the 2018-19season! R-Way Passports available starting January 3 and will end December 31, 2018.

Italy Tour Preview ~ Collette Tours ~ February 7 at 10:30 am You are invited to a special travel presentation on February 7 as Collette Tours introduces Explore Tuscany! October 25-November 2, 2018

OVERNIGHT TRIPS Presented by: WENDT TOURING Detailed Trip Sheets now available, registration open!

Noah's Ark Encounter - Springtime in Kentucky: 3 days - April 27 - 29, 2018 The Ark Encounter is the #1 new attraction in America located in Williamstown, Kentucky. Find out what everyone's been talking about– the Newport Aquarium, Old Strasse Village, The Golden Lamb, as you take an authentic paddlewheel boat cruse on The Ohio River. Visit Ikea, Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, and so much more. Both nights at the same hotel!

Treasures of Montreal and Quebec City by Rail: 6 days -June 25 - 30, 2018 Chug along with us on RAIL Canada. See the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Mount Royal, Saint Lawrence Seaway, French Quar- ter, National Battlefields Park, Mountmorency Falls, Parliament Buildings, Saint Anne-de-Beaupre, Montreal's Underground. Take the 1000 Islands boat cruise, Alexandria Bay, New York. Two amazing nights in Montreal and two nights in Quebec City.

The Great Pacific Northwest Adventure: 9 days - September 1 - 9, 2018 Visit Seattle, Portland "The City of Roses" for 2 nights, Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainier, the Pacific Ocean, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Crater Lake National Park, Rouge River Boat Adventure, Pacific Coast Highway, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, California Red- woods National Park, Sonoma Valley Wine Country. But that’s not all! Join us for 2 nights in San Francisco where you will see the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square Cable Cars, Russian Hill, Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury, and more!

West Virginia Fall Foliage - The Greenbrier Resort: 4 days - October 11 -14, 2018 See great autumn colors as you join us on the authentic Shay Locomotive Train Excursion aboard Cass Railway. Enjoy your visit at the Greenbrier "America's Resort" in White Sulphur Springs while participating in the Bunker "top secret" tour. Check out the American Mountain Theatre Show, the Charleston State Capital tour, Lewiston, West Virginia, Monongahela National Forest and more. All 3 nights at same location in West Virginia!

HAWAII ADVENTURE CRUISE TOUR: 10 Days November 8-17, 2018 Visit Honolulu and Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hilo and Kona in Hawaii, plus Maui and Kauai. November is a great time to tour the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines first-class "Pride of America". Enjoy spectacular sightseeing, dazzling entertainment, outstanding meals and great service throughout. Enjoy 7 nights on an American ship with a great reputation and 2 nights in a very good hotel.

8 The Quill January 2018

January Deborah Huff, Director 895-2586 Front Desk Laurie Rokakis, Social Service 333-6664 Laurie Schaefer, Program Coordinator 331-1114 Jody Soneson, Kitchen 333-6660 440-333-6660 Michelle Soneson, Transportation/Gift Shop 333-6665 Larry Goebelt, Facility Manager 333-6660 2018 Gail Hine, Food Service 333-6660 x 2349 Laura am Bob Monroe, Custodial/Kitchen 333-6660 x 2348 Cindi Williams, Administrative Assistant 333-6662 Dianne pm Dianne Hamm, Trip Escort 333-6660

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9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:30 More Zentangle begins 9:00 Silver Sneakers– Fit 4 Life 9:00 Computer Lab 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 10:00 Creative Clay begins 10:00 Chair Pilates 9:00 Walking Group 10:30 Fresh Produce 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:00 Play Readers 9:30 S. Sneakers Yoga with Josh 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Writers and Readers 11-4 iPad Assistance 10:00 Beginning Bridge begins 12:00 Weights Workout begins 1:15 NO Zumba Gold Fitness 12:00 Deli Lunch 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Ceramics 1:30 Chair Exercise begins 1:15 SS Chair Yoga 1:00 Chair Massage/Reiki 1:00 NO Country Line Dance 2:15 NO Clogging 1:00 Intermediate Bridge begins 1-4 Kindle Corner 2:40 Sun Style Tai Chi begins 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:00 Mah Jongg 3:20 Weights Workout begins Maudie 2:45 Yoga for Seniors begins

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Van to Great Northern 8 9 10 11 12 9:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:00 Walking Group 10:00 Trains 9:00 Beginning French begins 9:00 Silver Sneakers– Fit 4 Life 9:00 Computer Lab 9:30 Beg. Zentangle begins 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 9:15 Balance Tai Chi begins 10:00 Chair Pilates 9:00 Walking Group 10:00 Paper Mosaics begins 10:30 Listen to Mother begins 9:30 More Zentangle 10:00 Spanish Club 9:30 S. Sneakers Yoga with Josh 10:00 Drop in Line Dance 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:00 Creative Clay 11-4 iPad Assistance 10:00 Beginning Bridge 10:30 WWII begins 12:00 Weights Workout 10:30 Advanced French begins 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:00 Explore Watercolor 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Ceramics 10:30 Tai Chi begins 1:00 Bridge-A-Rama 12:00 Deli Lunch 12:30 BP Health Clinic 1:00 Country Line Dance 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Oil & Acrylic begins 1:00 Chair Massage/Reiki 12:30-3 iPad Assistance 1-4 NO Kindle Corner 1:00 Statins begins 1:00 Tone Chimes 1:00 Basic Pencil Drawing begins 1:00 Fallproof begins 1:00 Legal Consultations 1:00 Writers and Readers 1:15 SS Chair Yoga 1:00 Intermediate Bridge 1:00 Pinochle & Canasta 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:15 Zumba Gold Fitness 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:00 River Sing-A-Long 2:15 Advanced Tap 1:30 Chair Exercise The Glass Castle 1:00 Watercolor Painting begins 3:15 Advanced Beg. Tap 2:15 Intermediate Clogging 2:45 Yoga for Seniors 1:15 Int. Tap Dance 2:40 Sun Style Tai Chi 2:30 Beginning Tap 3:20 Weights Workout

15 16 9:00 Seniors Council 17 18 19 9:00 Beginning French 9:00 Computer Lab 9:15 Balance Tai Chi 9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:00 Silver Sneakers– Fit 4 Life 9:00 Walking Group 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 9:30 More Zentangle 10:00 Chair Pilates 9:30 S. Sneakers Yoga with Josh 10:30 Listen to Mother 10:00 Creative Clay 11-4 iPad Assistance 10:00 Beginning Bridge 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:30 Advanced French 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:00 Explore Watercolor 12:00 Weights Workout 10:30 Tai Chi 1:00 Oil & Acrylic 11:00 Savvy Healthcare begins 1:00 Baseball Card Game 11:00 Clear Captions 1:00 Tone Chimes 12:00 Deli Lunch/Chili Cook-Off 1:00 Ceramics 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:15 SS Chair Yoga 1:00 Basic Pencil Drawing 1:00 Country Line Dance 1:00 Statins 2:00 Gospel of Thomas begins 1:00 Chair Massage/Reiki 1-4 Kindle Corner 1:00 Writers and Readers 1:00 Intermediate Bridge 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:15 Zumba Gold Fitness 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:15 Travelogue– South Africa 1:30 Chair Exercise Remember the Titans 2:15 Advanced Tap 2:15 Int. Clogging 2:45 Yoga for Seniors 3:15 Advanced Beg. Tap 2:40 Sun Style Tai Chi Center Closed 3:20 Weights Workout

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9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:00 Beginning French Thursday, April 19th at 9:00 Zumba Gold 9:15 Bal. Tai Chi 9:00 Walking Group 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 7:30 10:30 Listen to Mother 9:30 More Zentangle 9:30 Beginning Zentangle 10:00 Creative Clay Rick Robinson 10:00 Drop in Line Dance 12:00 Deli Lunch 12:00 Weights Workout 10:30 Advanced French 10:00 Paper Mosaics ends 10:30 Tai Chi 10:30 WWII 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Country Line Dance 12:00 Deli Lunch 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Statins 12:30 BP Health Clinic 1-4 Kindle Corner 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Writers and Readers 12:30-3 iPad Assistance 1:15 Zumba Gold Fitness 1:00 Fallproof 2:15 Advanced Tap ends 3:15 Advanced Beg. Tap ends 1:30 Chair Exercise 1:00 Pinochle & Canasta 2:15 Int. Clogging ends 1:00 River Sing-A-Long 2:40 Sun Style Tai Chi 1:00 Watercolor Painting 3:20 Weights Workout 1:15 Int. Tap Dance ends 2:30 Beginning Tap ends

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Romona Robertson will discuss her life and book THE NEW A Dirt Road to Somewhere BARLEYCORN Thursday, March 8, 1:00 PM Irish Folk Singers $5 residents, $6 non-residents Thursday, March 15

1:30 Program GOLF LEAGUES 2018 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with The Men’s Golf League at the Rocky River Senior Center will begin play at The New Barleycorn Irish Folk Singers Hilliard Lakes Golf Course on Tuesday, May 1, and play through September Enjoy Irish music, storytelling and a lively 25; pay by 4/10. First tee time is 8:30 am. Start times are assigned for the season. Registration fee is $34 residents, $39 non-residents. Fee covers cost Sing-a-long with Alec DeGabriele and John Delaney of prizes, two season lunches, Golf Banquet and program coordination. The greens fee for nine holes is $10 to walk and $16 to ride. A mandatory 12 Noon Lunch meeting for registered golfers will be held at RRSC on Tuesday, April 17, at Family Style Luncheon 10:00 am to assign tee times, rules, play of the day, and roster. Please plan Corned Beef & Cabbage, Boiled Redskin Potatoes, on attending this meeting. Baby Carrots, Gelatin Salad, Assorted Rolls & Butter, Coffee & Hot Tea, and Lemon Meringue Pie The Ladies’ Golf League will begin play at Little Met Golf Course on ~ Catered by Novotny’s ~ Thursday, May 3. Tee time is 8:30 am. Registration fee is $26 residents and $31 non-residents; pay by 4/17. Fee covers cost of prizes, Golf Banquet and program coordination. An organizational meeting Tickets will be held on Thursday, April 19 at 10 am. Play of the day calen- Lunch & Program $28 dar and roster will be handed out. Golf carts are available at Little Program Only $9 Non-residents add $1~ Include a SASE Be the first to find all the penguins in this issue of The Quill and Pick your seats from our seating chart at the front win a free slice of pie. Call the front desk at 333-6660 with your desk, or let us select a seat for you. Tickets are first name, phone number, and number of penguins you have come, first selection. Seating chart is available to found. If you are the first caller with the correct answer, we view on-line at www.rrcity.com/seniors.html will give you a free slice of pie! Congratulations to Marlene Sandor, winner of the December contest!

Rocky River Senior Center 21014 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River, OH 44116 440-333-6660 www.rrcity.com/seniors.html

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