City of Avon Lake Department of Parks & Recreation October 2020 talk on the lake News & Events at the Old Firehouse Community Center Running Essential Errands Center for Disease Control & Prevention What you need to know. • Disinfect the shopping cart, use disinfecting Banking • Stay home if sick. wipes if available. • Bank online whenever possible. • Use online services when available. • Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with • Ask about options for telephone or virtual meet- unwashed hands. • Wear masks in public settings and when around ings to use banking services. people who don’t live in your household, espe- • Stay at least 6 feet away from others while shop- • Use drive-thru banking services, automated teller cially when other social distancing measures are ping and in lines. machines (ATM), or mobile banking apps for rou- difficult to maintain. • Use marked entry or exit points and follow any tine transactions that do not require face-to-face • Use social distancing (stay at least 6 feet away directional signs or floor markings designed to assistance as much as possible. from others). keep people at least 6 feet apart. • Look for any extra prevention practices being • Use hand sanitizer after leaving stores. • Only touch products that you plan to purchase, if implemented by the bank, such as plexiglass bar- possible. • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least riers for tellers or bankers, staff wearing masks, 20 seconds when you get home. • Consider not consuming any sample or purchase or physical distancing signs in the lobby. food or drink items from self-service stations. • Wear a mask when doing any in-person ex- Grocery Shopping • If possible, use touchless payment (pay without changes and unable to stay at least 6 feet apart Order online or use curbside pickup touching money, a card, or a keypad). If you must from other people – and make sure that bank If possible, limit visiting the grocery store, or other handle money, a card, or use a keypad, use hand employees and other people inside the bank are stores selling household essentials, in person. In sanitizer right after paying. also wearing cloth face coverings. general, the more closely you interact with others Unpack safely at home • Use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk Currently, the risk of infection from SARS-CoV-2, alcohol after any deposit, withdrawal, exchange, of COVID-19 spread. the virus that causes COVID-19, from food prod- drive-thru visit, or use of an ATM. Order groceries and other items online for home de- ucts, food packaging, or bags is thought to be low. • Wash your hands thoroughly when you arrive livery or curbside pickup (if possible) or check with However, it is always important to follow good food home or to your destination where a restroom is your local grocery store to see if pre-order or drive- safety practices. available. up options are available. • When unpacking groceries, refrigerate or freeze Getting Gas Protect yourself while shopping meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and other perish- ables within 2 hours of purchasing. • Use disinfecting wipes on handles and buttons • Wear a mask in public settings and when around before you touch them (if available). people who don’t live in your household, espe- • Do NOT use disinfectants designed for hard cially when social is distancing is difficult. surfaces, such as bleach or ammonia, on food • After fueling, use a hand sanitizer with at least packaged in cardboard or plastic wrap. 60% alcohol. Wash your hands for at least 20 • When you do have to visit in person, go during seconds when you get home or somewhere with hours when fewer people will be there (for • After unpacking groceries, wash your hands with soap and water. example, early morning or late night). soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap • If you are at higher risk for severe illness, find out and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer if the store has special hours for people at higher that contains at least 60% alcohol. risk. If they do, try to shop during those hours. • Regularly clean and disinfect kitchen counters us- • Some grocery stores have temporarily banned ing a commercially available disinfectant product the use of reusable shopping bags during the or a DIY disinfecting solution. COVID-19 pandemic, so check with your store. WHILE OUT IN PUBLIC PLACES WEAR MASKS PROPERLY

Avon Lake Old Firehouse Community Center Phone: (440) 930-4135 Mike Kral, Recreation Facilities Manager | [email protected] Patty Knip, Part-time Program Coordinator | [email protected] Cheryl Koch, Part-time Program Coordinator | [email protected]

City of Avon Lake Department of Parks & Recreation 150 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012 DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T DO (440) 930-4130 leave your leave your allow gaps on cover only part of lower your mask to wear your mask so that it nose exposed. chin uncovered. the sides of your your nose. rest around your completely covers your mouth, mask. neck. nose, and chin, and so it is tight against your face. TALK ON THE LAKE OCTOBER 2020 PAGE 2 Morning Walking Group Walk around the Old Firehouse South Bay between 8am–9am.Bring your own beverages—coffeewill not be provided. Proper distancing must be observed and face masks need to be worn. The Exercise Room is open to members. Equipment will be limited and OCTOBER MOVIES only one person at a time may workout. Please call to check for availablility or to Movies begin at 10:15 Wednesday and Friday mornings. schedule a set time. (440) 930-4135. (Friday movies will discontinue when normal Senior Center operations resume.) MAXIMUM OF 10 GUESTS PER MOVIE—CALL TO SIGN UP 930-4135 Gentle Yoga is a restful, calming class that includes • Temperatures will be checked—if you don't feel well stay home breathing, gentle flowing movements, passive and • Masks are required • Bring your own coffee/beverage supported poses. This yoga class is appropriate for all levels including those with limited mobility, or who FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 prefer a softer, gentler approach to yoga. Modifications A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood for poses will be offered, but students must be able to PG | 1h 49m | Biography, Drama get down to the floor and up again unassisted. Cast: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper Instructed by Erica Cambarare Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Old Firehouse A journalist interviews with Fred Rogers with skepticism because of his good nature. Community Center 11am – 12pm But Roger's empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at his jaded outlook forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past. 12-Class Punch Card for $60 or pay as you go for $8/class. Get Punch Cards at the Old Firehouse or at www.AvonLakeRec.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Knives Out PG-13| 2h 10m | Comedy, Crime, Drama MOTION&Flexibility Cast: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas An exercise program designed to increase Mobility and Flexibility for all who When a crime novelist dies just after his 85th birthday, an inquisitive and debonair are interested in increasing and maintaining daily functionality regardless of detective investigates. From the authors's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, their range of motion. The class may help to enhance quality of life, range of he sifts through a web self-serving lies to find the truth about his death. motion, flexibility & much more. The program is especially helpful to those suf- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 fering the effects of Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Exercises will I Still Believe focus on the four components of fitness: cardio, strength, flexibility and bal- PG | 1h 56m | Drama, Music, Romance ance and are specifically designed to gradually improve overall fitness and to Cast: Britt Robertson, Melissa Roxburgh, K.J. Apa combat symptoms of disease. The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:45am-10:30am. You may pay the $8.00 drop loss that looks to prove there is always hope. in fee at the time of your visit or purchase a monthly pass for $48 at The Old Fire- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 house or at www.AvonLakeRec.com. For more information call (440) 930-4135. Downhill R | 1h 26m | Comedy, Drama A great 50+ class with stretching, bal- Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Miranda Otto ance activities, additional strengthening Escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation, a married couple is thrown into with hand weights, followed by cool down disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives & how they feel about each other. stretches. A portion of the class is seated in FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 chairs and the rest completed standing. This Selfie Dad class does not require the ability to get down on the floor. PG | 1h 37m | Comedy, Family Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00am-12:00pm. Cast: Michael Jr., Chonda Pierce, James Denton Ben Marcus “Michael Jr.”, a former stand-up comic in a midlife crisis, tries to become a 12-Class Punch Card for $60 or pay as you go for $8/class. Get Punch Cards at social media star until he and his family are radically challenged by the Bible. the Old Firehouse or at www.AvonLakeRec.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 The next Avon-On-The-Lake Garden Club General Meeting will take Irresistible place on October 1, 2020 at noon via ZOOM for members only. R | 1h 41m | Comedy, Drama The guest speakers for this meeting are: Botanist Doctor Ann Chanon & Envi- Cast: , Rose Byrne, Chris Cooper A Democratic strategist helps a retired veteran run for mayor in a small, conservative ronmentalist John Schwartz from the Lorain County Soil & Water Conserva- Midwest town. tion District to discuss the value of including a rain garden in our landscaping and the use of native plants to complete the project and Share Our Vision. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events

To become a member please visit our website at avonlakegarden.club PG | 1h 48min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

BATS Cast: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Meryl Streep

SPIDER When a massive fire kills their parents, three children are delivered to the custody of

SKELETON cousin & stage actor Count Olaf, who is plotting to steal their parents’ vast fortune.

SCARE

OCTOBER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER28

PUMPKIN Hocus Pocus

TRICK OR TREAT OR TRICK PG | 1h 36min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

MASK Cast: Bette Midler, , Kathy Najimy

NIGHT A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a

VAMPIRE trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.

WITCH WITCH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

HAUNTED The Addams Family

DRACULA PG-13 | 1h 39m | Comedy, Fantasy

HALLOWEEN Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd

COSTUMES Con artists plan to fleece an eccentric family using an accomplice who claims to be

Halloween Scrambles Halloween Friends & Family & Friends their long-lost uncle. TALK ON THE LAKE OCTOBER 2020 PAGE 3

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City of Avon Lake Department of Parks & Recreation October 2020

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WHEN VISITING THE OLD FIREHOUSE… … YOU MUST FIRST USE HAND SANITIZER. … YOU MUST SIGN THE LOGBOOK (AND YOUR CLASS SHEET, IF APPROPRIATE). … YOU MUST CHECK YOUR TEMPERATURE. … YOU MUST WEAR A FACE MASK. … YOU MUST SOCIAL DISTANCE. … YOU MUST PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE. The Old Firehouse is open for the morning walking group. The Exercise Room is open to members, one at a time. Please call ahead for availability. Fitness classes are available Monday & Wednesday mornings. Gentle Yoga is Tuesdays at 11am. Movies shown Wednesday & Friday mornings at 10:15. Senior Hot Lunch cancelled until further notice. Meals On Wheels If you are 60 or over, live alone, cannot drive and cannot cook for yourself, you are eligible for this free program. To receive a hot, nutritional lunch Monday through Friday, call Lorain County Office on Aging at (440) 949-8146.