The Geauga Senior News April 2017 Learning for a Lifetime Wednesday, May 17, 2017 The Geauga County Department on Aging in conjunction with Kent State University Geauga Campus invite you to join us for our annual “Learning for a Lifetime:” on Wednesday, May 17 at the Kent State Geauga Campus in Burton. Each senior will choose from the listed classes below to make their own schedule. This year’s selection of classes covers a wide spectrum of interests and provides you with a unique opportunity to challenge and invigorate yourself in areas that interest you. Please fill out the registration form as space is limited in each classroom. Cost is $10 Per Registered Senior * Lunch is Included * Transportation is Available 9:30 AM Session 1 Pick top two classes from the following choices: (1) Drum Circle: presented by Lucille Brown from Sound Inspirations. Learn how to find the rhythm with those around you, and how it can promote wellness and personal growth. (2) Forgotten First Ladies: presented by Kathy Doyle. We’ve heard about Jackie O., Eleanor Roosevelt, and Hillary Clinton, but it’s time to find out a little more about the first wives who stayed more in the shadows. (3) Diabetes After the Diagnosis: presented by University Hospital. Diabetes can be difficult to live with, but there are ways to help keep you on track. (4) Continuing Education at Kent-Geauga: presented by Kent-Geauga. Do you have an interest in furthering your education, but you don’t know what is offered? Let Kent-Geauga be your guide on how to audit classes that interest you! (5) How Chocolate is Made: presented by White House Chocolates. Find out how this delicious and delightful confection is produced, and try a sample of dark, milk, and white chocolates. (6) Civil War in Ohio: presented by Kent-Geauga. What role did Ohio play in the Civil War? What battles took place in our home state? continues on pg. 20 It is now more easy & convenient for patients to schedule a variety of services with the Patient Call Center. For help scheduling outpatient diagnostic testing & treatments call 1-855-432-8421 YOU CAN VIEW THE SENIOR NEWS ONLINE @ http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Aging/Main.aspx What’s New in this Issue LEARNING FOR LIFETIME............................1 STEP INTO GOOD HEALTH.........................13 INDEX..............................................................2 GEAUGA WALKERS......................................14 ADULT DAY SERVICES..................................2 COASTAL CRAWL OUTING...........................14 PATRONS (PATINUM, GOLD & SILVER)........3 TRIP TO MACKINAC ISLAND.........................14 BOOK CLUB...................................................3 NOW WE’RE COOKING!..............................15 HEAP................................................................3 GEAUGA COUNTY MAPLE FESTIVAL......15 CHARDON.................................................4 & 5 TOUR OF CLEVELAND.................................15 CHAGRIN FALLS.......................................6 & 7 OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES..................16 & 17 SUPPORT GROUPS......................................17 WEST GEAUGA........................................8 & 9 REGISTRATION.............................................18 MIDDLEFIELD.......................................10 & 11 HOLD HARMLESS FORM.............................18 THINGS TO DO - PLACES TO GO REFUND POLICY...........................................19 & PEOPLE TO SEE CLUBS...........................................................19 A NIGHT OUT - DINNER & MUSICAL...........12 LEARNING FOR LIFETIME CONT.............20 PITTSBURGH PA DAY TRIP........................12 SENIOR TRASH PICK UP..........................22 LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS SENIOR DAY...12 LFL REGISTRATION FORM........................23 LUNCH & LEARN WITH DR. MANDEL.........12 MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION......................24 Adult Day Services Adult Day Service program is a FREE service for Upgrade Your Care Geauga County residents who have beginning to mid 100 private suites with private bathrooms stage dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The program is Therapy up to 7 days a week in our offered Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM and expansive therapy center includes transportation, daily activities and lunch. There Smart TVs with individual streaming is no charge for this program, but donations are greatly internet video capability with Wi-Fi appreciated. The ADS is located at 12555 Ravenwood Medicare, Medicaid and most major insurances accepted Drive in Chardon. Contact phone number (440) 279-2149, or email [email protected]. For more information or a tour, call 440-286-8176 We provide client-centered continuum of care to frail and/or cognitively impaired Geauga County Seniors. We promote independence and well-being of program participants, by providing physical, mental, and social stimulation, and provide support, education and relief to caregivers. 775 South Street · Chardon, OH 44024 April Highlights • Monday, April 3: The Geauga Park District Geauga County Seniors! Did you know that you can now see presents “Maple Sugaring Time” what we are up to on Facebook? Each site has their own page, so you can know what’s going on, no matter where you are! • Friday, April 14: “Baking with Cathie: White Chocolate Covered Popcorn Puffs”: –we make a tasty treat for the Chardon Fire and EMS. • Wednesday, April 19: Cleveland Bus Trip: - we tour Public Square, East Bank of the Flats, Playhouse Just search for “Geauga County Department on Aging” and look Square & have lunch at the Hofbrauhaus Cleveland. for the site of your choice. You’ll find information on events and activities, and pictures from our latest going-ons! “Like” us today! 2 To become a PLATINUM Patron for a year, submit $110 - Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging and write Newsletter in the memo Platinum Patrons Nelson Pole In Memory of Susan Pole • Sandra Davis • Hamlet Retirement Community • Andrew Bushman Frederick & Jennie Bemberg In Memory of John Gander • Alan & Peggy Bialosky Reva Loewenthal and Family In Memory of Sheldon Loewenthal • David &Linda Zmek Christine and Ronald Wesley • Irene Canfield In Memory of Halsey Canfield • Donald Sulhan 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 Eleanor Zmeskal • Janet McIntee In Memory of Edward McIntee Lola & Alan Skinner In Memory of Robert Delaney • Marge Cornish In Loving Memory of Terri Merva & Alice Miller Rug Hooking Class In Memory of Nancy Dimick and Gloria Freeman Kiwanas Club of West Geauga In Memory of Ken Featheroff • Eleanor Havel In memory of Matt Havel Wayne and Sharon White In memory of our best friends, Thom and Jill timmings AARP Chapter 4527 • Charles Fay in Memory of Sherry and Dani Fay 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 Silver Patrons Violet Childs In Memory of Elton Childs • Jean Benjamin In Memory of Howard Benjamin Cathy Myers • Harley & Ellen Smith • Ms. Mary Wynneq • Jane Evely in Memory of son Kevin Evely Daytime Senior Book Discussions If you love to read then join us for interesting discussions on a variety of books. You can pick up the yearly reading list at your local Senior Center or by calling Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137. Monday April 10th (2nd Monday of each month) - at Geauga West Library ((440) 729-4250) from 1:00 to 2:00 - Discussing: A Man called Ove by Fredrich Bachman Thursday April 13th (2nd Thursday of each month) - at Burton Library ((440) 834-4466) from 1:30 to 3:00 - Discussing: A View from the Buggy by Jerry Eicher Discussion books are available to loan at hosting Library’s front desk, call them to reserve a book for you! The Home Energy Assistance Program, 2016-2017 In home assistance is available Size of Household Total Gross Annual YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE Household Income For completing HEAP CONTACT 1 $20,790.00 Geauga County Dept on Aging Applications. 2 $28,035.00 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Eligibility - A household whose 3 $35,280.00 Chardon, OH 44024 total income is at or below 175 4 $42,525.00 (440)279-2130. percent of the 2016-2017 federal 5 $49,770.00 For more information, call toll free 6 $57,015.00 poverty level. See the Chart to the 1-800-282-0880. Hearing 7 $64,277.00 impaired applicants with a right for income guidelines, as you 8 $71,557.00 telecommunications device for the may qualify for HEAP assistance. For households with more than eight deaf (TDD) can call toll free 1-800- members, add $7,280.00 per person. 686-1557. This Program is made Possible through a grant from the Ohio Department on Aging, through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. 3 Chardon Senior Center APRIL Highlights 440-279-2130 APRIL 2017 Chardon Senior Center Apr 3-Geauga Parks Program Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday “Maple Sugaring” 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 3 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicle D 4 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 5 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 6 9:00-10:00 Pancake Breakfast D 7 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking B Wii Bowling Coffee & Chronicles 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass C 10:00-2:00 P 9:30-10:00 D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 10:30-12:00 Chair Volleyball E 10:00 -12:00 Slovenian Club C 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 10:00-10:45 Site Meeting D Apr 5-Library Lobby Stop 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 12:30-2:00 YARN Creations C 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 10:30-12:00