City of Avon Lake Department of Parks & Recreation April 2020 talk on the lake News & Events at the Old Firehouse Community Center

THE SHORTEST, THIS IS NO APRIL FOOLS JOKE! MOST IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER EVER! The Old Firehouse is a very lonely place these Stay home. days. All planned activities have been can- celled or postponed. I deal with the loneliness because I know that I am practicing ultimate social distancing. I leave home, come here, and Stay Safe. head back home. Occasionally I need to attend Your age and/or medical condition(s)(heart disease, diabetes, lung disease) put you at higher risk City Hall for business. Before I go I thoroughly of getting very sick from COVID-19. You should: stock up on supplies; take everyday precautions to wash my hands or use hand sanitizer. When I keep space between yourself and others; when you go out in public, keep away from others who leave, I head back to the Old Firehouse, where are sick; limit close contact and wash your hands often; and avoid crowds, cruise travel, and non- again, I thoroughly wash my hands. essential travel. If there is an outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible. Watch I have been staying in touch with friends and for symptoms and emergency signs. If you get sick, stay home and call your doctor. family via phone calls, text messaging or email These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS- and hope to touch base with many of you. CoV viruses). I'm trying to make a point and I want you to • Fever know that I have been practicing what I am • Cough about to preach. I have a suspicion that some • Shortness of breath of our groups have been gathering at one Contact your health care provider to ask about your symptoms. another's homes to keep the games going. If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emer- I hope I'm wrong. It's important—please, gency warning signs include*: please, please stay home, wash your hands, • Trouble breathing even if they don't need it and stay safe. • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest I'm already tired of being alone, but want to • New confusion or inability to arouse see ALL of you back here just as soon as it's, • Bluish lips or face once again, safe to go out. *This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms Mike that are severe or concerning. For all who believe... Meals On Wheels Christ was risen on Easter Sunday to give hope to the world. If you are 60 or over, live alone, cannot drive Let us pray for this Easter to bring light from the darkness we now and cannot cook for yourself, you are eligible for live that we may again enjoy the company of others. this free program. To receive a hot, nutritional lunch Monday through Friday, call Lorain County A very Happy Easter to all. Office on Aging at (440) 949-8146. Avon Lake Old Firehouse Community Center Staff • Phone: (440) 930-4135 City of Avon Lake Department of Parks & Recreation Mike Kral, Recreation Facilities Manager | [email protected] 150 Avon Belden Road Patty Knip, Part-time Program Coordinator | [email protected] Avon Lake, OH 44012 Cheryl Koch, Part-time Program Coordinator | [email protected] (440) 930-4130 TALK ON THE LAKE april 2020 PAGE 2

Earth Day Created by Evelyn Bailey Johnson Find the words in the grid. When you are done, the unused letters in the grid will spell out a hidden message. Pick them out from left to right, top line to bottom line. Words can go Need to fill some time? horizontally, vertically and diagonally in all eight directions. AIR ANIMALS Browse your TV or tablet? BOTTLES CANS For a fee you can check out the many movies On EARTH Demand with your cable provider or try streaming FUEL services such as Amazon, Apple, Disney, Hulu, Netflix. HABITAT HOME FREE on your iPad or tablet it's amazing what can be LITTER NATURE found on YouTube.com just by entering a search such OCEAN as "I Love Lucy". PAPER PEOPLE POLLUTE (subject to being open) RECYCLE APRIL MOvies RESOURCE at the Old Firehouse SOLAR Wednesday Mornings at 10:15am SORT TRASH TREES April 16 WATER A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Animal Young Created by Evelyn Bailey Johnson PG | 1h 49m | Biography, Drama CALF Cast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper CUB DUCKLING Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. FAWN FLEDG- He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he LING finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger’s FOAL empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, FRY forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past. GOSLING Snacks provided by City of Avon Lake Parks & Rec JOEY April 23 KIT KITTEN Knives Out LARVA PG-13| 2h 10m | Comedy, Crime, Drama NIT Cast: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas NYMPH When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey OWLET dies just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and POULT debonair Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at his estate to PUP investigate. From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his SHOAT devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings SQUAB and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Thrombey’s untimely demise. TADPOLE Snacks provided by City of Avon Lake Parks & Rec WHELP April 30 Bombshell PG-R | 1h 49m | Biography, Drama Cast: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie The provocative real story of three whip-smart, ambitious, strong women who anchored one of America's most powerful news networks -- becoming headlines themselves when they risked everything to

stand up to the man who made them famous.

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To Our Friend:

REMINDER To limit the spread of COVID-19 (Coronaviruse) the Old Firehouse will remain closed through at least April 13th.

City of Avon Lake Department of Parks & Recreation April 2020

talkThe Old Firehouse Community/Senior on Center | 100 Avon Belden Road,the Avon Lake, OH 44012 | (440) 930-4135lake | www.AvonLakeRec.com WE HOPE TO OPEN AGAIN ON APRIL 14, 2020. That may or may not happen. Until then stay home & enjoy the puzzles on pages 2 & 3! New Signup sheets for events below will be available when we reopen: BIRDS OF PREY scheduled for April 2 will be rescheduled. DYNGUS DAY CELEBRATION scheduled for April 14 will be rescheduled.

MIND CHALLENGE scheduled for April 13 has been postponed to a later date. Date to be determined. Teams involved will be notified.

HOT LUNCH scheduled for April 15 has been cancelled. All who signed up for the March 17th Hot Lunch have been issued credit to use for a future Hot Lunch of their choice.