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 Rug Hooking Wii Bowling Coffee & Chronicles Stained Glass 10:00-12-00 B 10:00-2:00 P 9:30-10:00 D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:30 - 12:00 C 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 Yoga Class E 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 12:30-2:00 Library Lobby Stop D 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D 12:30-1:30 ALL Around Exercise E 1:00-1:45 Geauga Parks Prg H 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:30-2:00 Rummy Club G “Maple Sugaring” 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B Apr 7- Pancake Breakfast 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 12:45 - 2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H 1:00-2:00 BINGO D Mah Jongg 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E & Site Meeting 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 E 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group E 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E

9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicle D 11 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 12 13 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass C 14 Apr 11– AARP Safe Driving 10:00 -11:00 Chair Exercise H 10:00-2:30 AARP Safe Driving E 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 9:45 -10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D Course 10:00-12:00 LOW VISION C 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 10:00-12:00 Card Making Class 10:00 -11:00 Chair Exercise H 10:30 - 12:00 Yoga Class E 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking B 10:30-12:00 Chair Volleyball E 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 10:30-11:30 Music Enrichment D April -11-Senior Theater Strength Training w/ Bonnie B 11:00-11:45 E 12:30-1:30 Senior Theater B 12:30-1:30 ALL Around Exercise E 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P Apr 12-Card Making Class 12:30-2:00 YARN Creations C 12:30-2:00 Rummy Club G 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D with Bonnie 1:00-2:15 BINGO D 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 12:45 - 2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group E Apr 14-Music Enrichment 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 Mah Jongg E 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E with Lucy 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 17 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 18 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 19 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D20 21 Apr 17-Lunch & Learn 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:30 -10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking B 10:30-12:00 Chair Volleyball E 12:00 -1:30 Birthday Bash with 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass C with Dr Mandel 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 12:30-2:00 YARN Creations C Ralph Szubski D 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 12:00-1:00 Lunch & Learn 12:30-1:30 Parkinsons Support B 12:30-2:00 Library Lobby Stop D Rummy Club with Dr Mandel D 10:00 - 11:30 Iris Folding B 10:00-2:00 G 10:30-12:00 Yoga Class E 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D 12:30-1:30 ALL Around Exercise E Apr 18-Pittsburgh Museums/ 12:30 -2:30 Ceramics C 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 12:30 - 2:00 Senior Band B Geauga Walkers 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 1:00-2:30 OS 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B Casino Trip BINGO 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group E 1:00-2:15 D 1:00-4:30 Mah Jongg E 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B Apr 19-Birthday Bash with 24 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 25 26 27 28 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-11:30 Iris Folding B 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass C Ralph Szubski 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 12:30-2:00 YARN Creations C 9:30-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:30 -10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking B 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E April 25th-Senior Theater 12:30-1:30 Senior Theater B 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 10:30-12:00 Yoga Class E 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 11:00 - 11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 11:30-1:30 Out to Lunch Bunch Apr 25-Free Hearing Screen- 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D 12:30-1:30 ALL Around Exercise E ings by Beltone 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-2:00 Dr Ritz Podiatrist 12:30-2:00 Rummy Club G 1:00-2:15 BINGO D 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 Mah-Jongg E 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H Apr 27-Dr Ritz Podiatrist 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group E Apr 28-Out to Lunch Bunch at Lunch is served Monday through Lunch is Recreation/Education served Monday through Coordinator: Friday Christinefrom 12:00 Bacon - 12:30 279 -in 2131 the Dining Location Legend:

Bass Lake Tavern Friday from 12:00-12:30 in the Dining Assistant Recreation/Education Coordinator: Melissa Wheeler 279-2126 B-Basement E-Eastview Room Room. Reservations must be received Room. Reservations must be received by Monday of the week before C-Craft Room PV-Pavillion by Monday of the week before you will D-Dining Room OS-Off Site be coming for lunch. Arrangements for you will be coming for lunch. Arrangements for transportation are also transportation are also needed one H-Huxel Room G-Game Room week in advance. needed one week in advance. L-Library FL-Front Lobby -Parlor THANK YOU. P

4 Chardon Senior Center APRIL Highlights 12555 Ravenwood Dr., chardon 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 Rug Hooking Wii Bowling Coffee & Chronicles Stained Glass 10:00-12-00 B 10:00-2:00 P 9:30-10:00 D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:30 - 12:00 C 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 Yoga Class E 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 12:30-2:00 Library Lobby Stop D 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D 12:30-1:30 ALL Around Exercise E 1:00-1:45 Geauga Parks Prg H 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:30-2:00 Rummy Club G “Maple Sugaring” 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B Apr 7- Pancake Breakfast 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 12:45 - 2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H 1:00-2:00 BINGO D Mah Jongg 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E & Site Meeting 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 E 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group E 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E

Chagrin Falls / Bainbridge Sr. Center April 2017 - Chagrin Falls Senior Center Becky O’Reilly—Coordinator 440-247-8510 Teddi Wallace—Assistant Coordinator

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Watercolor Class continues on Tuesday mornings, but will be on break on 3 4 5 6 7 April 25. Suggested donation of $5 per 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News class. 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 9:30-10:00 Chair Exercise 10:30-11:30 Chair Yoga 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 9:30-12:00 Pinochle Group 10:00-11:30 Chair Volleyball Chair Yoga class is held every Monday, 12:00-1:00 Lunch 11:00-12:30 Watercolor 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 11:15-12:00 Geauga Library and continues to be taught by Lorina! 1:00-3:30 Canasta 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch Lobby Stop The class has grown, and people are 1:00-3:30 Beginner’s Mahjong 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling 1:00-3:00 Senior Center Meeting 12:00-1:00 Lunch really finding benefit in participating! 1:00-3:00 Rumi-Cube and Dessert- All are welcome! 1:00-3:00 Kings in the Corner

Chair Exercise is also now offered at our center! Becky O. is teaching the 10 11 12 13 14 class, and hopes to grow the class size! 8:30-9:30 Morning News 9:00-10:30 Vets’ Breakfast 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News Becky previously taught the same class 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 9:30-10:00 Chair Exercise at the West Geauga Center and at the 10:30-11:30 Chair Yoga 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 9:30-12:00 Pinochle Group 10:00-11:30 Chair Volleyball Chardon Center. Come check it out! 12:00-1:00 Lunch 11:00-12:30 Watercolor 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 11:00-11:45 Library Lobby Stop 1:00-3:30 Canasta 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-3:00 Lunch and Matinee 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch We are hoping to add an additional day 1:00-3:30 Beginner’s Mahjong 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling Movie: Collateral Beauty (2016) 12:30-2:00 Iris Folding—Cost is 1:00-3:00 Kings in the Corner for Pinochle! Our group already plays 1:00-3:00 Rumi-Cube $1.50 per card made. on Tuesdays, but we would also like to start a group up on Wednesdays! Call 17 18 19 20 21 the center if you are interested! 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 9:30-10:00 Chair Exercise Canasta! We have added it to our 10:30-11:30 Chair Yoga 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 9:30-12:00 Pinochle Group 10:0-11:30 Chair Volleyball weekly schedule! Please come and join 12:00-1:00 Lunch 11:00-12:30 Watercolor 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 11:15-12:00 Geauga Library us on Monday afternoons! 1:00-3:30 Canasta 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-3:00 Lunch and Matinee 12:00-1:30 Lunch and Learn - Lobby Stop 1:00-3:30 Beginner’s Mahjong 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling Movie: Miracles From Heaven Road Scholars (formerly 12:00-1:00 Lunch Join our Walkers Club, every Monday 1:00-3:00 Rumi-Cube (2016) Elderhostel) Free Desert Friday! and Wednesday from 9:00-10:00. Get 1:00-3:00 Kings in the Corner in an hour of walking, rain or shine! 24 25 26 27 28 We have a nice gym to use! Call with 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 8:30-9:30 Morning News 9:00-10:30 Big Breakfast! interest! 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Gym Walkers 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 10:0-11:30 Chair Volleyball

10:30-11:30 Chair Yoga 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 9:30-12:00 Pinochle Group 11:00-11:45 Library Lobby Stop Please come to our senior center 12:00-1:00 Lunch and Learn – 12:00-1:00 Lunch 10:00-2:00 BINGO-PA-LOOZA! 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 12:00-1:00 Lunch meeting on April 5! Everyone is wel- Genoa Pharmacy 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling Reservations required! 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Kings in the Corner come and encouraged to attend and 1:00-3:30 Canasta 1:00-3:00 Rumi-Cube share their ideas for classes and 1:00-3:30 Beginner’s Mahjong activities! (No Watercolor Today) (No Line-Dancing Today) (No Chair Exercise Today)

Reservations for the Big Breakfast are due no later then April 14! Please make your reservation today! Come find out about a new Come find out about pharmacy in the area, and the Road Scholars (formerly Elder- We will have 2 Wednesday Matinee unique services they offer on hostel) at our Lunch and Learn days. Please reserve your lunch by the April 24. Lunch reservations on April 20! Lunch reservations Monday prior to the date you wish to are due by April 17! are due by April 10! come!!

Chagrin Falls / Bainbridge Sr. Center April 2017 - Chagrin Falls Senior Center Becky O’Reilly—Coordinator 7060 Teddi Woodland Wallace—Assistant Ave., CF Coordinator

7 Recreation & EducationWest Coordinator: Geauga Sr. Center 12650 West Geauga Plaza—Unit 4 What’s Happening Natalie Dolezal April 2017– West Geauga Senior Center Chesterland, OH 44026 at West Geauga! Recreation & Education Coordinator(440) 729-2782 Assistants: (440) 729-2782 Lorina Mast & Nathan Gorton Friday, April 10: “Doctrine of Signatures” - Presented by MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Carol from Heinen’s Wellness. Learn to 3 4 5 6 7 look at a fruit or vegetable and know the health benefits and what it is used for. 9:00-10:00 DVD Chair Exercise 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring There are some interesting and exciting 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle ways to figure out which organ will benefit 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 10:00-11:00 Exercise 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class from each piece of produce. 11am. 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:00-12:00 Cooking Demo: 11:00-12:00 Pass It On 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise

Monday, April 10:: 12:30-1:00 iPad Games: 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga Cheesecake 12:30-3:00 Chronic Pain 11:00-12:00 Speaker Book Club— The book this month is ”A Would You Rather 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class ($5) Management 11:00-12:00 Strength & Flexibility Man called Ove ” by Fredrich Backman. 12:30-2:30 Movie: Book Club is held at Geauga West That Thing You Do! Library. 1pm. 10 11 12 13 14 Monday, April 10: 9:00-10:00 DVD Chair Exercise 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle Lunch & Movie - Carpool or meet us for 9:00-10:00 Senior Breakfast lunch at Olive Garden in Mentor, and then 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle to see “The Zookeeper’s Wife” at Atlas 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 10:00-11:00 Exercise 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Cinema. Meet to carpool at WGSC by 10:30-3:00 Lunch & Movie 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:00-12:00 St. Anselm Visit 11:00-12:00 Bingo 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 10:30am, or meet us at Olive Garden by 11:00-12:00 Exercise 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga 11:00-12:00 Iris Folding $1.50 per card 12:30-3:00 Chronic Pain 11:00-12:00 Strength & Flexibility 11:15am. *Movie & Time Subject to Change* 1:00-2:00 Book Club (Off Site): 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class ($5) Management 11:00-12:00 Speaker Wednesday, April 12: 1:00-2:00 UHHS Stroke Discussion 1:00-1:30 Music with Nathan Iris Folding—Call the senior center to let 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop us know you’ll be there! 11am. 17 18 19 20 21 Friday, April 14: 9:00-10:00 DVD Chair Exercise 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring Senior Breakfast: Strata — 9am. $3 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:00-12:00 Pinochle donation. RSVP by April 7. 9:00-12:00 UH Health Screenings 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Friday, April 14: 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:00-12:00 Speaker 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise “Maple Sugar Time: A Bucket of 1:00-2:00 Craft Club: 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class ($5) 11:00-12:00 Word Jumble 11:00-12:00 Strength & Flexibility Memories”—Presented by Geauga Park Beach on a Necklace ($5) 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 11:00-12:00 Who Am I? District. 11am. Free. 12:30-2:00 Wii: Bowling 12:30-2:30 Movie: Wednesday, April 19: The Help “What is Reiki?” - Presented by Tricia 24 25 26 27 28 Vidovich of Bella Care Hospice. Find out what this healing technique that focuses 9:00-10:00 DVD Chair Exercise 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 8:00-11:00 Senior Day in the Park 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring on energy has to offer. 11am. 9:00-12:00 Podiatrist 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-12:00 Pinochle Call for an Appointment 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Thursday, April 20: UH Health Screenings—Glucose, 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 12:00-1:00 Community Lunch 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Cholesterol checks, Blood Pressure and 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga at St. Mark’s 11:00-12:00 Sudoku 11:00-12:00 Strength & Flexibility Body Max Index. 9am-12pm. Free. 11:00-12:00 Exercise 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class ($5) 12:30-3:00 Chronic Pain 11:00-12:00 Speaker

Thursday, April 27: 1:00-2:00 Jewelry Making: 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop Management 1:00-1:30 Music with Nathan Senior Day in the Park: Breakfast & Creative Cleanup Bracelet ($5) Birdwatching at the Rookery. Join us West Geauga Seniors Water Aerobics We have a podiatrist! along with Geauga Park District for Mondays at 1:00pm Chronic Pain Management pancakes, sausage and birdwatching at West Geauga Senior Center Tuesdays at 9:00am & 10:00am Classes: the Rookery. 8am. Free. Call to RSVP. Wednesdays at 1:00pm welcomes Dr. Jeff Wieland, Sign up for this 6 week course Thursdays at 9:00am & 1:00pm who will be visiting us approximately Friday, April 28: Thursday, April 6, 13, & 27 Fridays at 9:00am & 1:00pm every 10 weeks. Music & Relaxation—Presented by Lucy and To register, call Pam at the Call (440) 729-2782 Brown from Sound Inspirations. 11am. Thursday, May 4, 11, & 18. Free. Metzenbaum pool: (440)729-9406 to schedule your appointment!

8 Recreation & Education Coordinator: West Geauga Sr. Center 12650 West Geauga Plaza—Unit 4 What’s Happening Natalie Dolezal April 2017– West Geauga Senior Center Chesterland, OH 44026 at West Geauga! Recreation & Education Coordinator Assistants: 12650 West Geauga Plaza- Unit 4, Chesterland(440) 729-2782 Lorina Mast & Nathan Gorton Friday, April 10: “Doctrine of Signatures” - Presented by MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Carol from Heinen’s Wellness. Learn to 3 4 5 6 7 look at a fruit or vegetable and know the health benefits and what it is used for. 9:00-10:00 DVD Chair Exercise 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring There are some interesting and exciting 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle ways to figure out which organ will benefit 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 10:00-11:00 Exercise 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class from each piece of produce. 11am. 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:00-12:00 Cooking Demo: 11:00-12:00 Pass It On 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise

9 Middlefield Sr. Center . 440-632-0611 INFORMATION AND MORE 15820 Ridgewood Rd., Middlefield April 2017 APRIL 2017 Middlefield

eath a eess rrams Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 04/1 a rker ssstae - call for info 04/0 Masstheray: $1/minute Appts required World Party Day 3 4 5 Sorry Charlie Day 6 National Beer Day 7 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News har erses M thru F: 9:30am at center 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 9:00-10:00 Geauga Mobile Library 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) Ta h T - M thru F: 3:00pm at center 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 10:30-11:30 Color Easter Eggs 10:30-11:30 Color and conversation 10:30-11:30 Baseball Day! Speaker, 11:00-12:00 Dominoes 10:30-11:30 Chair Volleyball eath sk s aaaae 8a4 r ressre ye ees a eht measremets 11:30-12:00 Brain Games 10:30-12:00 Chair Volleyball games, food and more! 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 10:30-11:00 Brain Games 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00-3:00 Dominoes 1:00-2:00 Bingo:Burton Healthcare 5:30-7:30 Chair Volleyball at the 12:30-1:00 Rootbeer Float Party eakers r r talks start at 10:30am) 1:00-3:00 Theater Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball Middlefield Library 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 04/1 ake stra ety Pizza by Crossroads Hospice Marvelous Mansions of Lake County will explore over 100 years of some of the 10 11 12 National Scrabble Day 13 Moment of Laughter Day 14 wealthiest homes in Lake County and the 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News stories of the people who lived there. 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 8:30-11:30 GDA Social Work Appts 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) 04/1 eaa arks strt 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 10:30-11:30 Chair Volleyball Learn about maple sugaring in Geauga County 10:30-11:30 Card Making Class 10:30-11:30 Color and conversation 10:30-11:30 Lake Co. Historical 10:15-11:00 Let’s play Scrabble! 10:30-11:00 Brain Games and enjoy some samples of local maple 11:30-12:00 Brain Games 10:30-12:00 Chair Volleyball Society Presentation 11:00-12:00 Dominoes 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball products. 04/ eaa ty Trsm 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 11:30-1:00 Out to Lunch with Care 1:00-2:00 Bingo:Briar Hill 12:30-1:00 Sr. Center Site Meeting Corp - Dutch Country 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball Learn about the Drive It Yourself Tour that is offered in Geauga County as well as some 1:00-3:00 Dominoes interesting places to visit anytime! 1:00-3:00 Theater Tuesdays

ts/ets. Dyngus Day 17 18 Garlic Day 19 National High Five Day 20 21 04/0 r aster s - 10:30am 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News We’re coloring eggs but not the traditional 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) way! Each participant will leave with 2 or 3 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 10:30-11:30 Geauga Parks - Maple 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:00-10:00 Monthly Breakfast eggs to take home and enjoy! 10:30-11:30 We’re making Polish 10:30-3:00 Trip to Fresh Thyme Sugaring in Geauga Co. 11:00-12:00 Dominoes 10:30-11:30 Chair Volleyball 04/0 The 10 eea as - 10:30am Kogel Mogel Farmer’s Market 1:00-2:00 Bingo: Best Funeral 10:30-12:00 Massotherapy Appts 10:30-11:00 Brain Games Learn about the Cleveland Indians history on 11:30-12:00 Brain Games 10:30-12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 10:30-11:30 Color & Conversation 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball their way to the World Series with speaker 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00-3:00 Dominoes 2:00-3:15 Geauga Mobile Library 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball Dennis Sutcliffe. Enjoy snacks, a hot dog Lunch and rootbeer floats as well as other 1:00-3:00 Theater Tuesdays games and a best dressed fan contest. 04/0 eer ay - 12:30pm 24 World Penguin Day 25 National Pretzel Day 26 27 Arbor Day 28 Celebrate National Beer Day with rootbeer 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News 8:30-9:30 In the News floats and some trivia! 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Group 9:00-11:00 Pickelball (OS) 04/11 t t h - 11:30am 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 10:30-11:00 Make your own pretzels 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises 9:30-10:15 Chair Exercises Hosted by Care Corp Parkside and held at 10:30-11:30 Card Making Class 10:30-11:30 Color and conversation 11:00-11:30 Geauga Co. Tourism 11:00-12:00 Dominoes 10:30-11:30 Chair Volleyball Dutch Country. Cost is on your own and 11:30-12:00 Brain Games 10:30-12:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00-2:00 Bingo: Guest Caller 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 10:30-11:00 Brain Games s e y 4/. 12:00-1:00 Monthly Birthday Party 1:00-3:00 Dominoes 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 4/1 eerate ys ay 10:30am 1:00-3:00 Chair Volleyball 1:00-3:00 Theater Tuesdays GDA Day at the Library Learn the history of Dyngus Day and make the 11a-1:30 Polish drink of Kogel Mogel. y 4/10 04/18 Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market – 10:30am Bus transportation to Northeast Ohio’s newest GOT A QUESTION ABOUT A PROGRAM OR THE indoor Farmer’s Market. Check out this new CARD MAKING CLASSES DEPT. ON AGING IN GENERAL? THURSDAY, MAY 4TH - FOREVER PLAID AT THE HANNAH THEATER and exciting shopping experience. Lunch on AT MIDDLEFIELD SENIOR CENTER PICK UP AT CHARDON SENIOR CENTER AT 8:15AM AND WEST GEAUGA AT 8:30AM your own at TGI Fridays. RSVP by April 10th. GIVE US A CALL!

04/1 Mthy reakast – 9:00am AMBER—RECREATION AND MON. APRIL 10TH AND 24TH COST IS $45/SENIOR AND INC. TRANSPORTATION, MORNING SNACK, THEATER TICKET AND LUNCH AT DANNY BOY’S Ham, egg and cheese croissant sandwich with EDUCATION COORDINATOR fruit cup and juice for a $3 donation! Special guest Geauga Auditor Frank Gliha will join us! ALL SUPPLIES PROVIEDED MILLISSA—ASST. RECREATION AND RESERVATIONS MUST BE IN BY APRIL 17TH - CALL OR STOP IN TO YOUR CLOSEST CENTER FOR y 4/10/1 EDUCATION COORDINATOR 04/4 Mthy rthay arty - 12:00pm DONATIONS APPRECIATED MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER Free lunch for seniors with a April birthday. 440.632.0611 Special treat after lunch. y 04/1

10 Middlefield Sr. Center . 440-632-0611 INFORMATION AND MORE 15820 Ridgewood Rd., Middlefield April 2017 APRIL 2017 Middlefield

04/1 Mthy reakast – 9:00am AMBER—RECREATION AND Ham, egg and cheese croissant sandwich with MON. APRIL 10TH AND 24TH COST IS $45/SENIOR AND INC. TRANSPORTATION, MORNING SNACK, THEATER TICKET AND LUNCH AT DANNY BOY’S EDUCATION COORDINATOR fruit cup and juice for a $3 donation! Special guest Geauga Auditor Frank Gliha will join us! ALL SUPPLIES PROVIEDED MILLISSA—ASST. RECREATION AND RESERVATIONS MUST BE IN BY APRIL 17TH - CALL OR STOP IN TO YOUR CLOSEST CENTER FOR y 4/10/1 EDUCATION COORDINATOR 04/4 Mthy rthay arty - 12:00pm DONATIONS APPRECIATED MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER Free lunch for seniors with a April birthday. 440.632.0611 Special treat after lunch. y 04/1

11 Out & About Match your physical abilities to an activity! Get your sneakers on! Our Trips now have physical capability requirements, put together to meet the needs of each individual senior that attend our events. To better serve our seniors needs, we have developed a three tier capability scale. Our goal is to be sure that we are communicating the physical requirements needed for each trip and to help us assure the safety of our seniors while they enjoy our programs.

A NIGHT OUT with Dinner & a Musical….. To Grand River Cellars Winery & Rabbit Run Theater / Hosted by the Chardon Senior Center Thursday June 8th, Depart Chardon Senior Center: 4:00 pm, Dinner at Grand Rivers Cellars Winery 4:30- 6:45pm, and Showtime is from 7:30-10:00pm. $68per person Includes: BUS/coach, admission ticket to the Musical “GUYS &DOLLS”, wine tasting, dinner (Chicken Breast/Rib) Combo & gratuity. Return to Chardon Senior Center at 10:45PM. / Deadline to Register is June 1 or Until Filled!

Pittsburgh PA Day Trip Wednesday April 19th, Hosted by The Chardon SC, Partnering with The Perry SC Lunch will be on your own at the Museums or Casino, ONLY dinner is included in the package. Call Christine Bacon at Chardon SC 440-279-2131 OR Christina Znidarsic at Perry SC 440-259-3772. Package 1 *A day at the Museums* $95 per person - Carnegie Art Museum, Natural History Museum, Phipps Conservatory, Botanical Gardens, Dinner at the Church Brew works, Motor coach Snacks/refreshments on the bus Package 2 *A Day at Rivers Casino* $75 per person - Drop off-pick up at Rivers Casino, $20 in slot play, Dinner at the Church Brew works, Motor coach, Snacks/refreshments on the bus

Lake County Captains Senior Day at Classic Park Stadium, Wednesday May 31. Picnic Begins at 12:30, & Game at 1:00pm. Hosted by Chardon Senior Center. $25 ALL Inclusive Senior Day Picnic! Includes box seat ticket and 1.5 hour all you can eat buffet of Hamburgers, hotdogs, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Chips, Cookies & cold beverage Come stroll the concourse, enjoy some FREE coffee and compete against others in Baseball Bingo throughout the game!! Complete registration form on page 18 and return with cash or check to Geauga County Dept. on Aging. Questions call the Chardon Senior Center at (440) 279-2131. Deadline: Friday May 19th.

Take a Tour of Dittrick Museum of Medical History followed by lunch at CWRU’s The Jolly Scholar on Thursday, May 18. Leave West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 - Unit 4 West Geauga Plaza in Chesterland at 9:00am and return at approximately 3:00pm. Cost is only $10! Geauga Seniors have priority until April 28. Out of county seniors charged additional $2. Take a tour of Dittrick Medical History Center, which is dedicated to the study of the history of medicine through a collection of rare books, museum artifacts, archives, and images. At noon, we will walk 5 minutes down the road to The Jolly Scholar for lunch. Feel like you’re back at college as we dine in this student-run study hall/pub. Please complete the registration form on page 18 and mail it, with check (payable) to “Geauga County Department on Aging”, 12555 Ravenwood Dr, Chardon OH, 44024. This is a three (3) sneaker trip.

Join us for A Lunch & Learn with Dr. Mandel, Rheumatologist Monday April 17, from 12:00 until 1:00PM at the Chardon Senior Center

New treatments for Arthritis Patients In the 21st Century These are very promising and exciting times for patients who suffer with the pain and discomfort of arthritis. There are new laboratory and imaging tests such as Ultrasound and MRI which can diagnose arthritis conditions at an earlier stage and more precisely. This information provides earlier and better treatment leading to more relief of pain and prevention of deformities. Common types of arthritis will be presented such as; Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus, Sjogren’s Syndrome and Gout. New Biologic medications will be discussed as well as the importance of good nutrition and exercise. To Attend this Program, you MUST RSVP with Christine Bacon at (440) 279-2131.

12 Step Into Good Health this Summer at the West Geauga Senior Center! Friday, June 9, from 9:30am Until 11:30am West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 West Geauga Plaza – Unit 4, Chesterland, OH 44026 breakfast before or after you go to the fair. Please call (440) 729-2782 for more information, or to reserve your breakfast spot by Friday, June 2nd.

Don’t miss this opportunity for FREE screenings and services, and to learn about how to keep yourself safe and healthy. We’ll have a variety of professionals and programs available, including: Department on Aging’s Chore and Home Maintenance& Out of County Medical, free screenings from UH Geauga including; Blood Pressure, Glucose, and Cholesterol and presentations on how to use health Kiosk at senior centers from h-choices. Come and join us for a day that’s dedicated to YOUR wellbeing!

Forever Plaid Thursday, May 4 at the Hannah Theater Playhouse Square Presented by the Great Lakes Theater Bus transportation from Chardon & West Geauga Senior Centers at 8:15am & 8:30am –Showtime 10am and Lunch after the show at Danny Boy’s - Chesterland $45/Geauga Co. Senior; $50/out of county senior, After 4/1/17. Reservations and money must be in by April 17. Complete Event form on pg 18, & mail with check (payable) to Geauga Co. Dept. on Aging. Questions, call the Middlefield Senior Center at 440.632.0611.

Menu Choices (list choice on event form) Personal Pizza: 6” traditional pizza (Pick one) Cheese Pepperoni Sausage Penne/Meatball: Pasta with Marinara Sauce and 1 meatball Italian Sub/Fries: Ham, pepperoni, salami, banana peppers, provolone, lettuce, tomato, Italian dressing Cheeseburger/Fries: American cheese with lettuce and tomato Bistro Salad: Cranberries, candied walnuts, tomatoes, apples, goat cheese, parmesan, grilled chicken and vinaigrette dressing

Speaker Series with Tricia Vidovic from Bella Care Hospice at the West Geauga Senior Center—12650 W. Geauga Plaza, Chesterland Wednesday, April 19th at 11:00AM - “What is Reiki” Find out the fundamentals of this technique that promotes healing through the power of touch .

Come and Join us forCome the and 2017 Join us for Annual the 2017 Annual Senior Senior Day Day CARNIVALE! You’ll Have a “Rio” Good Time!!! OnlyCARNIVALE! $25 per Senior, $27.50 Out of County Taking place underneathYou’ll Have a the “Rio” Grandstand Good Time!!! Only at The $25 perGreat Senior, Geauga $27.50 Out County of County Fairgrounds Taking place underneath the Grandstand at The Great Geauga County Fairgrounds Plenty of Free ParkingPlenty of Freeand Parking Conveniently and Convenient Located!ly Located! Thursday, Thursday, June 1, 1,10am 10am to 3pm to Deadline:3pm Deadline: May 19. May 19. 9:30am-10:30 Music9:30 byam DJ-10:30 Sam Music Fosh by DJ and Sam Morning Fosh and Morning Refreshments; Refreshments 10:30am-11:30; 10:30am-11:30 Entertainment Entertainment by by Jasmine Jasmine Dragons, Acrobatics and Aerial; 11:30am-12:30 Music by DJ Sam Fosh and Games & Activities; Dragons, Acrobatics and 12:00Aerial;(noon) 11:30am-12:30 Lunch Served! 1:00 Musicpm -2:30 by The DJ Chardon Sam Fosh Polka Bandand! Games & Activities; 12:00(noon) Lunch Served! 1:00pm -2:30 The Chardon Polka Band! Catered by Trifles -Pulled BBQ Chicken on Kaiser Roll, Redskin Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Brownie Catered by Trifles -Pulled BBQ Chicken on Kaiser Roll, Redskin Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Brownie Complete Registration Form on Pg 18, andComplete mail Registration with check Form toon PgGeauga 18, and mail County with check Dept. to on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Geauga County Dept. on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, OH 44024 Chardon, OH 44024 Sponsored by:

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13 GEAUGA WALKERS April 4 * Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve Corduroy Road, 1/2 Mile North of Rt 283, Mentor April 11 * Big Creek Park Robinson Road, Chardon, Deep Woods Shelter April 18 * Hogback Ridge Park, North 7300 Warner Road, Madison Twp April 25 * Rookery Cedar Rd, Munson, North of Fairmount or West of Auburn Center Rd All walks begin promptly at 1:00. An * indicates that a Naturalist will accompany us on these walks. Any questions, call Jay Saleck at (440) 286-2072 or Jane Hall-Nemeth at (440) 567-1228 or Carol Rinehart at (440) 487-4346.

TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH – THE 1920 CLEVELAND INDIANS Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:30am at the Middlefield Senior Center It’s 1920, the jazz age is in full swing, prohibition is the law of the land and the New York Yankees have just signed Babe Ruth. The Cleveland Indians have set their sights on a World Series title, but to get there they will need to overcome an unspeakable tragedy. Speaker Dennis Sutcliffe of Lost Cleveland will present a program on how this team went all the way even though obstacles tried to prevent it. During the presentation get your Peanuts and Cracker Jacks! Followed with a “Best Dressed Indians Fan” Contesand a hot dog lunch with rootbeer floats for dessert. $5 donation for lunch payable that day – RSVP by March 24

Chardon Senior Center, in partnership with the Perry Senior Center Presents A Trip to Mackinac Island with Diamond Tours 5 Days & 4 Nights, June 19-23. $479 per person based on double occupancy. ADD $150 for single occupancy. $75 Due Upon signing, Final Payment Due NO Later Than May 19th. Make checks payable to Diamond Tours. This INCREDIBLE PRICE includes: Motorcoach Transportation, 4 Nights Lodging, 8 Meals: 4 Breakfasts, and 4 dinners, Guided Tour of Mackinaw City, Visit to Mackinac Island, including a Guided Carriage Tour, Boat Ride through the Soo Locks and free time & sightseeing in Sault Sainte Marie, Visit to Mackinac Crossings, Admission to Colonial Michilimackinac, Gaming Excitement at Kewadin Sault Casino, and much more… **For more information on this trip contact Christine Bacon @ 440-279-2131**

Geauga County Dept on Aging and Primetime of the Federated Church, United Church of Christ Are Proud to Offer the Following Motor Coach Tour: COASTAL CRAWL CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH Six-Day Tour: May 1 through May 6! Transportation and accommodations arranged through: Great Day Tours! Your tour includes: Luggage transfers, 5 Breakfasts, 2 Dinner Cruises, 1 Wine Tasting and Dinner, 2 Additional Dinners, 1 lunch, Carriage Ride through Historic Charleston, Dolphin Cruise, Trolley tour of Savannah, 3 Historic Tours and time for Shopping. Price for this value-packed tour is $1099 per person, based on double occupancy. To make your reservation for this five-night, six-day motor coach tour, call Amber from Middlefield Senior Center at 440.632.0611, or Dolly from Primetime at 440.247.6490 ext. 160.

Make a change for the better today! Medicare may pay for counseling sessions if you, or someone you know, struggle with alcohol or drug misuse. Ask your physician for a referral. For those with alcohol or drug addiction problems, Medicare may provide inpatient and outpatient treatments. Call 440-285-2261 and press 2 for the Aging and Disability Resource Center

to learn more about benefits.

14 Now We’re Cooking! Cooking Demonstration and lunch at The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking. A chef-instructor and assistants will demonstrate, prepare, and serve the menu items for your learning and dining pleasure! Join the Geauga County Department on Aging for this private event on Monday, May 22, from 12:30 until 1:30PM. The cost is $25.00 per senior. The Class will be held at The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking, located at 8613 Mayfield Road, in Chesterland. First priority is given to Geauga County Seniors, who are registered with GDA for 2017. Out-of-County Seniors will be placed on a wait-list and charged $30, if space is available after deadline.

It’s Geauga County Maple Festival Time! 2017 GDA-registered seniors are offered a round trip ride from Chardon Senior Center to the Maple Festival, and back, Friday, April 28, (Maple Festival Senior Day)! Shuttle 1 will leave Chardon SC at 11:00AM, and pick-up at Maple Festival at 12:30PM. Shuttle 2 will leave Chardon SC at 12:00PM, with pick-up Maple Festival at 1:30PM ½ Price Coupons available for the Pancake Tent courtesy of the Geauga County Maple Festival! (Get an $8 pancake meal for $4) A Limited number of tickets will be available at the Chardon Senior Center; distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, to 2017 GDA registration seniors. Entertainment in the Pancake Tent at noon, with Paul Kovac and Friends, courtesy of the Geauga County Maple Festival! For Coupons, or to reserve your space on a shuttle, call Becky at 440-279-2130. Shuttle Reservations MUST be made by April 12!

The Cleveland Candle Company and Lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings Wednesday, June 14th, Leave West Geauga Senior Center, 12650 - Unit 4 West Geauga Plaza in Chesterland at 10:30am Return at approximately 3:30pm The Cost is only $15 and Includes transportation and an 8oz candle! Geauga Seniors have priority until May 30. Out of county seniors charged an additional $2 Get creative and put your nose to work—you get a chance to make your own scented candle! While we’re waiting for the candles to set, we’ll have lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings. After picking up our candles, we’ll swing by Great Lakes Mall for an hour. Use the time to shop, browse, or mall walk! Call (440) 729-2782 for more info!

Speaker Series with Stephanie Yeaglin with Hospice of the Western Reserve at the West Geauga Senior Center—12650 W. Geauga Plaza, Chesterland Friday, May 12 at 11:00AM - “Have a Laugh: For the Health of It” In this program we will define the history of therapeutic humor, Identify the benefits of humor and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate uses of humor

The Historical, International and Ethnic Tour of Cleveland Part 5 Personally escorted by John from JKL Tours Historic Tour of Cleveland – Part 5 combines culture, food, history and ethnic lunch, to give you a unique view of Cleveland. While seats are available, seniors may choose Friday, May 26 or Friday, June 2. Cost is $75.00 per person. Geauga County Seniors have priority until Monday, May 1st. Depart Chardon Senior Center at 8:00AM or Giant Eagle Plaza in Chesterland at 8:20AM. Return about 5:45pm/6:15pm. \**This is an EXTENSIVE WALKING trip, and there will be numerous times getting on & off a bus with large steps. We will visit Church Alley, Glenville, Rockefeller Greenhouse Terminal Tower, Tower City, Peterson’s Nuts, Heinen’s at Cleveland Trust and the Metropolitan Hotel to view downtown from their roof-top patio! enjoy RTA Waterfront Trolley- train and have a German-themed lunch & polka music at the Hofbrauhaus. Deadline is May 12 or until sold out. Please return completed registration form on page 18, and payment to Geauga County Dept. on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, Oh 44024.

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15 Senior Center Outings and Activities

DRIVER SAFETY AARP REAL POSSIBILITIES As we age, the skin, like every other organ in our body, Take the NEW AARP Smart Driver™ Course and begins to decline. While we don’t have any way to reverse you could reduce your overall maintenance and the aging process, a representative from Crossroads will car insurance costs!* address things we can do to boost skin’s functioning and help prevent skin integrity issues. A lunch to promote Drive smart. Save smart. healthy skin will be provided by Crossroads Hospice and • Refresh your driving skills and know the new rules Palliative Care. of the road. This is a Free program, but Reservations are REQUIRED • Learn research-based driving strategies to help you stay by May 4, by calling 440-247-8510. safe behind the wheel. • Plus, there are no tests to pass. Sign up today! MONTHLY OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH Join Your Friends or Meet New Ones at the Out to Lunch Date:Tuesday April 11th, 2017 Bunch hosted by the Chardon Senior Center. We choose a Location: Chardon Senior Center , 12555 Ravenwood different Restaurant Each Month! Meet us there, or catch Dr. Chardon. Time: 10:00AM –2:30PM. To Register: Call a ride from the Chardon senior center to the restaurant. Christine Bacon 279-2131. Cost is $15 for AARP members | Meeting time is 11:30 each month. $20 for non-members April outing will be on Thursday, April 27, at Bass Lake Taverne, 426 South Street, in Chardon. BINGO-PA-LOOZA Seating for the Bus is limited to 12 people and there is a charge of $3 to cover mileage costs. Come on over to the Chagrin Falls Senior Center for a day filled with BINGO and fun! Wednesday, April 26, from 10:00AM Until 2:00PM at the UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS, SENIOR CENTER Chagrin Falls Park Senior Center. QUARTERLY PRESENTATIONS $5.00 per person, payable with registration. The next presentation will be on Thursday, May 11, from Pizza and Salad will be served, with an additional 11:00am-12:00pm at West Geauga Senior Center: suggested donation of $5.00 per person at the event. The May topic will be, Men’s Health: Urology Talk & PSA Register by April 12! Screenings

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THE LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will research and advocacy. Light refreshments will meet on Monday, April 13 at 10:00AM at the be served. Chardon Senior Center. Joel G. Proskovec, LISW-S of the Cleveland Sight Center CLEVELAND AREA ALZHEIMER’S facilitates this group. If you or someone you ASSOCIATION AND 24/7 HELPLINE love has vision problems caused by macular 1-800-272-3900. All meetings are open to the degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions, we public. encourage you to attend the monthly meetings. CHARDON SUPPORT GROUP meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP will St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St. in Chardon. meet on Tuesday, April 18 at 12:30PM at the Chardon Senior Center. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP meets on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Arden VETERANS BREAKFAST at the Chagrin Falls Courts, 8100 East Washington St. in Chagrin Senior Center will be held on Tuesday, April 11 Falls. For more information about our support at 9:00AM. Free for Veterans. Please call for groups or other services, call our Helpline at 440- reservations. 440-247-8510. 942-7651.

THE STROKE DISCUSSION GROUP will meet BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - Care on Wednesday, April 12 at 1:00 at the West Corp Home Health & Hospice offers Bereavement Geauga Senior Center. Support Groups several times per year. Please call the Care Corp office at 440-286-2273 or DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT 1-888-227-3811 if you need support. GROUP will meet on April 24, The April meeting will be an Open Forum/Discussion - MAKE A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER TODAY! Presented by: Krystal Martin, Memory Care If you, or someone you know, are struggling Director at Maplewood at Chardon offers an with alcohol misuse, adults and women who ongoing support group for families and friends are pregnant and covered by Medicare, you are of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. qualified for 4 face-to-face counseling sessions Join us and learn more about the disease, annually, provided by a qualified primary care share concerns and ideas, express your doctor. Call 440-285-2261 and ask for Benefits feelings, and hear about the latest advances in Assistance.

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MWChrdn_BannerAd_GSN-4C.indd 1 17 9/30/15 1:36 PM GEAUGA COUNTY SENIORS REGISTRATION FOR EVENTS ***Please fill out registration form and mail to GDA at 12555 Raven Wood Drive, Chardon OH 44024***

Event: ______Location: ______Cost: ______Amount Enclosed ______Event Date (s) ______Name:______Phone:______Address:______City/Zip:______Emergency Contact ______Phone # ______Registered with GDA for 2017? Yes____ No____ Transportation to Center (AM)_____ Home (PM)______Transportation to event______Other Information: (menu or leave from options)______Internal use - Date Received ______Staff Initials ______Receipt # ______

In consideration of acceptance into the above referenced program, I do hereby, for myself, release the County of Geauga and the officials, officers, agents and employees of the County from liability for any harm, injury, or damage which I may suffer while participating in the above described program. This includes all risks that are connected with this activity whether foreseen or unforeseen.

I agree to hold the County and its agents, officials and employees harmless from any damage to persons or property resulting from my negligence and/or intentional acts. I assume the responsibility of mental and physical fitness to participate in said program, and agree to abide by all rules and requirements of the program.

• I authorize any of the staff at the Department on Aging to provide any necessary assistance to me in any emergency situation including those requiring medical attention. I have fully informed myself of the contents of this release by reading it before I signed it. I realize that by signing this document I am giving up legal rights to which I may be entitled.

X______Signature of Participant Date

Refund Policy for the Geauga Department on Aging The Department on Aging will no longer be issuing refunds for programs and events, in an effort to honor our commitment to our vendors and transportation companies. When signing up for programs and events you become responsible for that reservation. In the event you are unable to attend a program or event you signed up for, you may transfer your reservation to another Geauga County Senior. If someone attends a program or event in your place you must contact the Department on Aging with the individual’s name and contact information. In the unusual event that the Department on Aging cancels an event we will refund the ticket price via check. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

18 CLUBS: SHARE - VISIT - MIX - MINGLE - FUN

BAINBRIDGE BROWN Cost is $107 (non-member $110). Call be having. This should be a interesting Jeri for reservations, 440-729-2239. program. Come and learn. BAGGERS Also coming up is a winery and We will also be selling tickets to our Bainbridge Brown Baggers meet covered bridge tour on July 18, and a “Spaghetti Lunch” to be held on our every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 trip to Lancaster, PA, to see “Jonah” and meeting, Tuesday, May 9th,(1 week later p.m. in the Burns-Lindow Building, 8465 much more on July 25-27. So mark your due to the elections). Bainbridge Rd. Stop in with your brown calendars now. More details later. We are still collecting non-perishable bag lunch to socialize and maybe play a PARKMAN 55+ CLUB food and paper products for the “Food for few hands of cards. Friends” food pantry, and dog food & dog Our April 6 meeting will be held at treats for the Geauga Dog Shelter. The Parkman Community House. There dog shelter is in desperate need of food ST. ANSELM YOUNG OF will be our usual Pot Luck Luncheon, and of course, always monetary donations. HEART and 50/50 raffle. Ralph and Doris Easter is coming up soon, and the food Schwendeman’s granddaughter , pantry is also in extra need. Please think St. Anselm’s Young of Heart meet Stephanie Pilarczyk, will be our speaker. about those less fortunate, and remember on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month She will be talking about her 5 ½ month to bring in your donation to the meeting. at noon at St. Anselm’s parish center in trip, walking the Appalachian Trail. New After a brief meeting, we will have our Chesterland. Bring your brown bag lunch. members are always welcome. sweet treats and visit with friends. Come Dessert and beverage will be provided. If you have any questions call: & join us! At the April 7 meeting we will learn Linda Bell, 440-635-9171; Doris For further information, please call Betty all about the Kennedy’s from Susan Schwendeman, 440-632-5461; or Chris Franek @440-543-4767. Cannavino and her “Presentation with Hippley, 440-632-3182. Pizzazz.” On April 21 we will have great musical entertainment from “Steppin’ Out”. CHARDON SENIOR CENTER On Thursday, April 6, we will be going BAINBRIDGE/CHAGRIN GROUPS to Villa Croatia Party Center in Eastlake to AARP CHAPTER #4527 see The Atlantic City Boys. Celebrate your heritage by joining one of Well, I think the groundhog was wrong! A great trip has been planned for May the ethnic groups that meet at the Chardon After a record warm Winter, we can 7 to 11 to the Holland Tulip Festival, Senior Center. New members are always get outside without having the heavy Traverse City and Charlevoix in Michigan. welcome. coats & boots! Our April meeting will This trip is already filled, but you can call Ethnic Groups meeting in April: be on Tuesday, April 4th, 1 pm, at the Nancy at 440-729-9684 to be placed on a The Slovenian Club will meet at the Bainbridge Town Hall, located at 17826 waiting list. Chardon Senior Center April 5, from Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Twp., Ohio. On Sunday, June 25, we will be going 10AM until 12 (noon) (Located behind the Fire Station). to the State Theatre to see the wonderful Our speaker will be Chuck Hess, show, “An American in Paris” in Playhouse All club news must be at the Chardon President of the Bainbridge Historical Square. This will be your chance to see the Senior Center by the 5th of the month Society, talking about the History chandelier, if you haven’t seen it yet. Also preceding publication. News can be of Bainbridge Township, and the included is a trip to downtown Heinen’s sent to: HYPERLINK “mailto:wphillips@ celebrations of our Bi-Centennial this to shop or browse, a guided tour at the co.geauga.oh.us” [email protected]. year. Women’s Air & Space Museum at Burke oh.us or fax to 440-285-3408 or mail to Bill He will be telling us of the various Lakefront, and dinner at the Hofbrau Haus. Phillips, Dept. on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood programs about our heritage that we will Dr., Chardon, OH 44024.

Chardon Food Cupboard At Pilgrim Christian Church, located at 202 S. Hambden Street Hours: Monday from 4:00PM until 6:00PM. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:30AM until 11:30AM. Friday from 2:30PM until 4:30PM. Food Provided for low income families and individuals. ID required for each member of the family. Must be a resident of Geauga County.

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19 10:45 AM Session 2 Pick top two classes from the following choices: (1) African American Quilts and the Underground Railroad: presented by Sylvia Wiggins of the Chesterland Historical Society. Find out about the folklore and symbolism behind quilts that helped slaves on the road to freedom.

(2) Communication Through the Ages: presented by Kent-Geauga. Get hands on with communication and learn the differences and similarities between the way we relayed information then and now.

(3) History of Broadway: presented by Eric Coulebourne of Geauga County Public Library. What better way to give your regards to Broadway than by learning about it? Enjoy video and music clips demonstrating various shows over Broadway’s history.

(4) Senior Scams: presented by Geauga County Sheriff’s Office. Seniors are a major target when it comes to scams and fraud. Find out what to watch out for, and learn tips to keep you safe.

(5) The Women’s Movement: presented by Kent-Geauga. It’s not just a fad – women’s issues have been around for quite a while. From trying to bridge the gender pay gap to breaking glass ceilings, women fight their way to equality.

(6) Flip Phones to Facetime: presented by Kent-Geauga. In the new age of technology, communication is key, especially when family may not be close by. Get a basic intro on how to navigate your way through a few popular social media apps. 12:30 PM Session 3 Pick top two classes from the following choices: (1) Technologically Speaking: presented by Kent-Geauga. We know it’s hard to keep up with the most current technological advances, and that you probably don’t want to. But there are reasons why you should take an interest in innovative technology.

(2) Dream Fulfilled– Creating and Achieving Your Bucket List: presented by Stephanie Yeaglin of Hospice of the Western Reserve. You’ve heard the term “Bucket List”- come learn how to create your own list and pursue your lifetime dreams one at a time.

(3) The Amish Experience: presented by Lorina Mast, one of the Assistant Recreation & Education Coordinators from the Department on Aging. Did you know that Geauga County is home to the 4th largest Amish community in the world? Lorina will give you the ins and outs about what it was like to grow up in an Amish household, and what it was like to leave.

(4) Comparative Religions: presented by Kathy Doyle. Explore different religions and their traditions and beliefs.

(5) This is WKHR 91.5 - You’re on the Air: presented by Lisa Freebairn. On Saturdays, Lisa is a melody maven with creative playlists, themes, and trivia to keep her listeners intrigued. Her honeyed voice takes you back to a place of memories from yesteryears. She has so much knowledge and passion for the era of music from the 1920’s thru the 1950’s. She’ll share her experiences and what made her a dedicated volunteer to the station.

(6) Self-Defense for Seniors: presented by Joe Cole from the Taekwondo Center in Chardon. No one is helpless! Learn some simple techniques to help keep you safe. Registration form located on page 23.

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20 Senior Trash Pick-Ups April and May

REGISTER NOW!!! WITH THE DEPT. ON AGING Call the Geauga County Dept. on Aging 440 279-2129 Seniors must be registered with the Department on Aging for 2017 prior to the pick-up and/or before the cut off date of each clean-up.

Munson Twp. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday April 24, 25, & 26 Cut off date: 4/17/17

South Russell Wednesday (West) Thursday (East) April 26 & 27 Cut off date: 4/19/17

Bainbridge Twp. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday May 1, 2, & 3 Cut off date: 4/24/17

Thompson Twp. Friday May 5 Cut off date: 5/1/17

Burton Village Tuesday & Wednesday May, 9 & 10 Cut off date: 5/2/17

Montville Twp. Thursday & Friday May 11 & 12 Cut off date: 5/4/17

Burton Twp. Monday May May 22 Cut off date: 5/15/17

Claridon Twp. Thursday May 18 Cut off date: 5/11/17

Auburn Twp. Thursday & Friday June 1 & 2 Cut off date: 5/25/17

Newbury Twp. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday June 5, 6, & 7 Cut off date: 5/30/17

Huntsburg Twp. Thursday June 15 Cut off date: 6/8/17

City of Chardon Wednesday & Thursday September 27 and 28. Cut off date: 9/20/17

Middlefield Twp. Wednesday and Thursday October 4 & 5 Cut off date: 10/2/17

Geauga County Home Delivered Meals Program is Expanding!

The Home Delivered Meals program through the Geauga County Department on Aging is excited to announce we will be expanding our program to service all of Geauga County, including areas in South Russell, Auburn Township and Bainbridge, as of April 2017. The GDA HDM program provides qualifying seniors a nutritionally balanced lunch up to 5 days a week free of charge, although donations are greatly appreciated. Therapeutic meals such as diabetic and renal (low sodium) are available as needed.

For more information or to apply for Home Delivered Meals, please contact Kristen Bibby at (440) 279-2138.

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21 April 2017 GeaugaApril Department 2017 of Aging Geauga Department Lunch of Aging Lunch Menu

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 4 5 6 7 Roasted Turkey Breast 3 oz Beef Meatloaf 3 oz. Breaded Chicken Breast Salisbury Steak 3 oz. 2-2 oz. *Stuffed Shells Brown Rice ½ c Gravy 2 oz. Pattie 3 oz Gravy 2 oz. w/ Sauce 2 oz. Gravy 2 oz. Mashed Potatoes ½ c Basil Tomato Sauce 1 oz. Mashed Potatoes ½ c Broccoli ½ c Harvard Beets ½ c Mixed Vegetables ½ c Spinach ½ c Green Beans ½ c Baby Carrots ½ c Brussel Sprouts ½ c 2 Whole Grain Wheat Corn w/Red Pepper ½ c 2 Whole Grain White Whole Grain Wheat Whole Grain White Sliced Peaches ½ c Whole Grain Bun Tropical Fruit ½ c Vanilla Wafers 1 oz. Orange Sliced Pears ½ c Applesauce ½ c 10 ATL= CS 11ATL = CBG T 12 ALT = CBG ATL 13 = CBG T 14 ATL = CBG RB Chicken Cacciatore 3 oz BBQ Rib Patty 3 oz Swedish MeatballsRB 3-1 oz. Cold Roasted “Sandwich” Sl. Turkey BreadedRB Fish 4 oz. w/ Sauce 2 oz. Baby Lima Beans ½ c w/Gravy 2 oz. Breast 3 oz. Tartar Sauce 1 PC Spaghetti 1 c Baby Carrots ½ c Buttered Noodles ½ c Mayo 1 PC Cheese Potatoes ½ c Corn ½ c Whole Grain Bun Broccoli ½ c Potato Salad ½ c Capri Blend ½ c Green Peas ½ c Tropical Fruit ½ c Cauliflower ½ c Tomato, Cucumber, and Whole Grain Wheat Sliced Peaches & Pears ½ c Whole Wheat Bread Onion Salad ½ c Oatmeal Bar 1 oz. Banana 2 Whole Grain Rye Orange Juice ½ c 17 18 19 20 Mandarin Oranges ½ c 21 ATL Cheeseburger3oz = CS on WG Bun ATL = CBGRoasted Pork Loin 3oz TR TunaATL Salad = CBG 3 oz. Orange Glazed Chicken ALT 3 oz = CBG ATL = CBG Meatballs 3 - 1 oz TR RB Ketchup Sweet Potatoes ½ c 3 Bean SaladT ½ c O’Brien Potatoes ½ c RB Spaghetti 1 c w/ Sauce Seasoned Wedge Potatoes ½ c Broccoli ½ c Coleslaw ½ c Mixed Vegetables ½ c Broccoli ½ c Green Peas ½ c Blueberry Muffin 2oz Whole Grain Bun W.G 2oz. Buttermilk Biscuit Corn w/ Red Peppers ½ c Sliced Pears ½ c Sliced Apricots ½ c Pineapple Chunks ½ c Mixed Fruit ½ c Tropical Fruit ½ c *MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CAKE 24 25 26 27 RB 28 Sweet & Sour Chicken 3 oz Stuffed Cabbage 6 oz Chicken Breast Stuffed w Broccoli 6 oz. Beef Hot Dog 2 oz Lemon Pica Chicken 3 oz. Brown Rice ½ c w/Sauce 2 oz Buttered Noodles ½ c RB Mustard 1 PC Wide Egg Noodles ½ c Green Peas ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Red Cabbage ½ c Ketchup 1 PC Brussels Sprouts ½ c Baby Carrots ½ c California Blend ½ c Green Beans ½ c Baked Beans ½ c Sliced Beets ½ c Whole Grain Wheat 2 Whole Grain Rye Whole Grain White Seasoned Potato Wedges ½ c Whole Grain White Applesauce ½ c Mandarin Oranges ½ c Apricots ½ c Whole Grain Bun Pineapple Chunks ½ c Banana

ATTENTION: The Geauga County Dept. on Aging cannot control or guarantee the continued wholesomeness and safety of its food once it leaves the Agency’s facility. Therefore, all food or beverages are intended to be consumed on-premises at the Geauga County Department on Aging. The Department on aging will not be liable for any damages arising from the consumption of any food or beverages outside ofSta thecey K aDepartmentplan MS, RD, LD on 2 /Aging28/17 premises. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider” 1% White Milk is offered daily with each meal Created By: Paige Food Services

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22 Entire Cost for Three Sessions & Boxed Lunch is $10.00 Registration Deadline is May 2, 2017

Transportation is available but additional cost may be incurred. Complete the following form & mail it with a $10 check payable to Geauga Department on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, Ohio 44024

Event: Learning For A Lifetime Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Deadline: Tuesday, May 2, 2017

I have enclosed a check in the amount of $______

Name______Phone______

Address______City/Zip______

Transportation is available. Will you require transit from home? Y or N

Are you registered this year? Y or N? At which Center?______

Please Choose Educational Sessions: Please note that seating in classrooms may be limited. Classes will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please choose two subjects per session. We cannot guarantee a spot if only one subject is chosen. Session 1 9:30 - 10:30

1st Choice______2nd Choice______Class # & Title Class # & Title Session 2 10:45 - 11:45

1st Choice______2nd Choice______Class # & Title Class # & Title Session 3 12:30 - 1:30

1st Choice______2nd Choice______Class # & Title Class # & Title

OFFICE USE: Date received:______Staff Initial:______Receipt #:______

Deadline for the news and 60 years of age of older, call Department on Aging Admin Staff information items is the 5th of the (440) 279-2130. Jessica Boalt – Director month prior to publication. Kathy Patrella – Asst. Director The Geauga Senior Newsletter is the Board of Commissioners Chris Anspach – Fiscal Officer official publication of the Geauga County Geauga County Ohio Sandy McLeod – Senior Centers Dept. on Aging. Located at 12555 Ralph Spidalieri Supervisor Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, Oh 44024. Walter Claypool Bill Phillips – Marketing/Outreach Timothy C. Lennon Kristen Bibby – Home Delivered The newsletter is published monthly, Meals & Volunteer Coord. and has a circulation of approximately Typist/Proofreader Karen Stone – Administrative Asst. 4,200 hard copy and 700 plus via the Nancy Battenfield Ed Shortridge – Maintenance web. Coordinator If you are not receiving the newsletter, Please let us know if you have a and you are a Geauga County Senior, change of address.

23 Geauga Department on Aging ADDRESS Days: Monday through Friday Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm NON PROFIT 12555 Ravenwood Drive SERVICE 440-279-2130 US POSTAGE 285-2222, 834-1856, 564-7131 ext. 2130 Chardon, Ohio 44024 REQUESTED PAID To stop this mailing, contact the Geauga CHARDON County Dept. on Aging.440-279-2130 This newsletter is supported by the many advertisers, individual donation OHIO and the Geauga Senior Servies Levy. PERMIT #17

Do you need a ride for an Out of County Medical Appointment?

The Geauga County Department on Aging provides the Out of County Medical Transportation to Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older to designated parts of Lake, Cuyahoga, Portage, Ashtabula, and Trumbull counties, and the city of Twinsburg.

Out of County Medical Transportation is available to Geauga Seniors on a first come-first served basis, Monday through Friday. There are vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts. This is a curb-to- curb service and individuals need to be able get in and out of the medical buildings on their own. A family member or attendant can also ride with senior. When you call to book your ride please provide us your doctor’s name, address and phone number, the appointment date and time and approximately how long the appointment may last.

There is no fee for this program. Providing Excellence in Short-Term Rehab, Skilled Although, we will gladly accept Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, donations to help enhance and grow the Outpatient Therapy & Home Health Care. program. For further information please call the Geauga County Department on WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE THOSE Aging at 440-279-2130. WHO ARE ENTRUSTED TO US.