Programs, Events, and Trips listed in this issue may be subject to change based on restrictions from Ohio Governor DeWine.

May/June 2020 Volume 29 ­ Issue 3 CCommunityommunity SPOTLIGHT GENERAL INFORMATION

Dear Residents, Summer is around the corner and with it comes the hope that things are returning to a time which allows our residents the ability to enjoy the many wonderful social and recreational activities available at the Civic Center. This is an unprecedented year that required the City to make a number of modifications to our regular programming as a result of the Governor’s mandates. However, the programming listed in this edition of the Spotlight was planned in hopes that the Civic Center facility would be open and accessible to our residents once again. Plans for Home Days continue to move forward for Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th this year. As we begin a new decade and plant the seeds for a bright future…this year’s theme is “2020 Bright and Sunny” and will be packed with lots of summer fun for the entire family! Wishing you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer! Mayor Gregory P. Kurtz and the Civic Center Team

Civic Center Community Services Department 216­524­7373 E­mail us at the following addresses with questions, comments, or inquiries. To receive Civic Center E­Mails about upcoming events and important Recreation Department 216­524­3262 information, E­Mail Community Services Indy Fieldhouse 216­524­0088 Department to be added to the list. Library ­ Independence Branch 216­447­0160 Community Services Department E­Mail: [email protected] Recreation Department E­Mail: [email protected] For July/August 2020 Due May 1st Fieldhouse E­Mail: For September/October 2020 Due July 1st [email protected] Bring your article for the Spotlight to the Community City Website: www.IndependenceOhio.org Services Department or E­Mail Community Click on the Community Services link to access the Spotlight Services Dept. at [email protected]. SWIFTREACH REVERSE 911 CALLS In the event of an emergency or to get important timely information, signup on the city website at www.IndependenceOhio.org under the “I want to...” tab. For further information, E­Mail or call Community Services at 216­524­7373.

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CIVIC CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION Days of the Week Community Services Recreation Fieldhouse Monday­Friday 7 AM ­ 9 PM 6 AM ­ 10 PM 9 AM ­ 6:30 PM Saturday 8 AM ­ 5 PM 8 AM ­ 8 PM 9 AM ­ 6 PM Sunday 11 AM ­ 5 PM 9 AM ­ 5 PM NOON ­ 6 PM Memorial Day May 25th CLOSED 11 AM ­ 3 PM CLOSED

COMMUNITY CAFE HOURS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30 AM ­ 3:30 PM Closed Mondays and the 2nd Friday of every month. Please Note: Independence Fieldhouse hours may vary due to seasonal programs and usage.

Family Pass $65 l Must be a permanent resident of the City of Individual Pass* $30 Independence to purchase a Civic Center Pass. Senior Pass $20 l Two Proofs of residency are required ­ a current Disabled Pass $20 driver’s license and current pay stub or current utility bill. ID Photo $5 l Civic Center pass is not proof of residency. Resident Day Pass $2 l Guest 13 & Older $5 All Children ages 9 & under MUST be accompanied by an Adult while in the Civic Center. Guest 4­12 $3 Children 3 & Under Free l Non­Resident Guest must be accompanied by a resident. *Resident children 26 & older must purchase l Members are limited to four paid guests per visit. an individual pass. Proof of residency is required. l Call 216­524­3262 for more information.

Adult Programs 28­37 Pool Programs 18­21 Around Town 38­45 Room Rentals 46­47 City Bus Trips 11­17 Seasonal Events 6­10 City Services 3­5 Youth Programs 22­27 General Information 2

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“NO PLACE LIKE HOME” Services can help you remain in your home with safety and security. Register for these City Services by calling Community Services at 216­524­7373.

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l For residents who live alone. Transportation Service is provided to residents 60 l Each day the resident calls the Civic Center to years of age and older who do not drive and let us know that they are okay. do not live with anyone who drives. l If we don’t hear from the resident by 10 AM, To make your appointment, call 216­524­7373 a welfare check will be made. weekdays between 7 AM and 3:30 PM to see if we can accommodate you. Please be sure your appointment is no earlier than 8:30 AM or later than NOON. l Available to eligible residents, this program Primary Transportation: provides a phone emergency response system Available weekdays. There is NO CHARGE for this at a minimal fee. Service if eligible. l Please update emergency contact names and Secondary Transportation (Non­Medical): numbers when they change! Available weekdays. For eligible residents to run local errands such as banking, hair salon or picking up prescriptions. There is a nominal fee for this Service. l For a nominal fee, a hot meal will be delivered directly to your home Monday through Friday excluding holidays. l Volunteer drivers are always needed. Civic Center l Fridays, May 8th & June 12th FREE l Register by April 30th & June 4th l Assistive medical equipment temporary loan service available to residents in need. l Contact Community Services at 216­524­7373 for information on equipment available for loan. Town Hall Bandstand l Thursdays, June 11th ­ July 30th l Register by Thursday Before

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Civic Center l Located in the lobby of City Hall. l Friday, June 26th l Available for Residents to discard unwanted l Register by June 18th prescription drugs and medications.

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Additional Services provided to all residents.

FREE l As a community, we collect non­perishable food items at our Special Events throughout the year. l Food items may be dropped off at any time Atrium to Community Services at the Civic Center. l Last Friday of the Month l Donations are forwarded to our local food pantry l May 29th & June 26th and Lend­A­Hand. Expired items not accepted. l 10:30 AM ­ 12 NOON l Administered by: Resident Kathleen Jurcago, R.N. l Based on availability. Reserve TODAY! l Residential Only. Not available for Business Rentals. l Service provided to residents who qualify for l FREE Delivery Service City Transportation l Tables & Chairs are FREE ­ 10 tables, 60 chairs max. l Thursdays l Tent Fees: 20x20 Tent ­ $150, 40x20 Tent ­ $250 l May 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th l Call Recreation Department 216­524­3262 l June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th l Pick­up beginning at 10 AM (Subject to Change) l FREE Garage Sale and Vehicle Sale Permits FREE l Call the Building Department 216­524­1019

We would like to welcome all new residents to l FREE Security checks the City of Independence with a bag of goodies. l FREE Vacation Watch If you know of someone who has moved to l Solicitation Permits Independence in the last 6 months, please l Fingerprinting ­ by appointment only share that information with us so we can l Call 216­524­1234 for more information officially welcome them to town! (Entire l Tip Line: 216­524­9699 household must be new residents to qualify.)

We also extend a friendly welcome l FREE Home Safety Evaluation to new stork arrivals! If you know a l FREE Blood Pressure Checks resident who had a baby within l FREE Smoke Detector Program the last 6 months, please let us l FREE Fire Prevention Education and Tours know so that we can present the l FREE “Emergency Beacon” Light Bulb Program proud parents with our bag of baby l FREE Fire Extinguisher Classes for Groups goodies! l FREE Fire Drill & Escape Plan Development l CPR/First Aid & AED Classes Send information on new residents and l Lifeline Partnership Program babies to [email protected], stop in l Residential Lock Box Program at the Civic Center, or call 216­524­7373. l Citizen Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) l Call the Fire Department at 216­524­4001

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l Thursday, May 7th l www.NationalDayOfPrayer.org Civic Center

On April 17, 1952 President Harry Truman signed a l Thursday, May 7th bill proclaiming the first Thursday in May each year l Doors Open: 11 AM the National Day of Prayer in the United States. l Service Begins: 11:30 AM l Lunch Served at Noon As we now face unprecedented challenges where a l Residents: FREE deadly virus is throughout the world, the theme for l Residents’ Guests: $5 l this year's National Day of Prayer is so very fitting. Registration Begins: NOW! l Registration Deadline: May 1st l 2020 Theme: Pray God's glory across the Earth! Call 216­524­7373 to Register for Luncheon Habakkuh 2:14 says "For the earth will be filled with or sign up online the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the seas".

While we can't gather together physically this year and enjoy a prayer lunch hosted by our City and led MEMORIAL DAY by our pastors, we can still join in with others across SERVICES the country. Throughout the City of Independence, l the hope is that every citizen, student, and business Monday, May 25th l person will join with others to pray for our Check the City website for further information regarding Memorial Day community, region, and nation. services l www.independenceohio.org On Thursday, May 7th, please join us! NOON: l Bells of Saint Michael's Church will ring to remind everyone to pray l Walk outside and pray for our city, our state, and our nation

8­10 PM: l National Day of Prayer Service broadcast on Facebook Live. l Visit www.NationalDayofPrayer.org

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All Concerts will be held at the Town Hall Bandstand Thursdays, June 11th ‐ July 30th 7 ­ 8:30 PM l Refreshments Available Come enjoy the leisurely evenings of summer and listen to some good music. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair or blanket. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held indoors at the Kiwanis Pavilion or Civic Center. Call 216­524­7373 to confirm.

Thursday, June 11th Thursday, July 2nd Band: “Wayne Tomsic Combo” Band: “Chardon Polka Band” Refreshments: This Date Available! Refreshments: This Date Available!

Thursday, June 18th Thursday, July 9th Band: “Independence Community Band” Band: Rick and the Cutting Edge Ken Gunlicks, Director Refreshments: This Date Available! Refreshments: IHS Music Boosters Thursday, July 16th Thursday, June 25th Band: The Escape Band Band: “Independence Community Band” Refreshments: This Date Available! Ken Gunlicks, Director Refreshments: IHS Music Department Thursday, July 23rd Band: To Be Announced Refreshments: This Date Available!

Thursday, July 30th Band: To Be Announced Refreshments: This Date Available!

l Service provided to residents who qualify. l Call Community Services to register at Refreshments available by various 216­524­7373! non­profit city/school organizations. l Deadline to Register: Thursday before If interested in fundraising, call Concert Community Services at 216­524­7373.

7 Register Online at www.independenceohio.org SEASONAL EVENTS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Friday, July 3rd l Elmwood Park Rain Date: Monday, July 6th Food TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Booths Spectacular l Provided for residents who qualify l Call Community Services at Open at Fireworks 216­524­7373 to register 7 PM Display l Deadline to Register: Thursday, June 25th at Dark MWR Area Open for the Military The City of Independence will be offering a MWR area (a quiet place to enjoy the festivities) for all of l Kiwanis Pavilion, Liberty Station our Military Personnel. We will open at 7 PM in the Building, Liberty Playground & Safety Elmwood Recreation Building until the end of the Town Area close at NOON. Fireworks display. Enjoy games, food and beverages for you and your family. l Sparklers or any other firework devices are prohibited on city property. Please bring your Military ID card or a copy of your DD214 for entrance. Family Campout & Movie in the Park! Friday, July 24th l Elmwood Park Registration Required – Must Register by July 14th l Campfire Pit l Marshmallow Roasting l Grilled Hot Dogs Tent Setup l Concession Stand open begins at ‘til Midnight 7 PM Movie begins at l Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by parent / guardian Dusk l All campsites must be removed by 10 AM Saturday For more details or to register, call the Recreation Department! 216­524­3262

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“Bright & Sunny 2020” 104th HOME DAYS Friday, August 7th Saturday, August 8th

Plans for Home Days 2020 continue to move forward, however, the health and safety of the residents of Independence and their families is our highest priority. It is our hope to hold this traditional celebration, but we realize this year’s event may have to be modified to adjust to these unprecedented times. This year’s theme signifies a new decade, new leadership and the hope for a bright and sunny future for our wonderful City! Look for the most current updates on the status of Home Days 2020 in upcoming editions of the Independence Post and on the City’s website. Also, please visit the City’s website to enter into this year’s Talent Show and apply for a Home Days Booth!

Be in the 104th Annual HOME DAYS PARADE Saturday, August 8th

l Great way to promote your organization and show community support l Use your creativity to tie this year’s “Bright & Sunny 2020” theme into your parade entry. l Decorate a golf cart, car, truck, trailer, boat, or even a 4­wheeler! l Enter Contest for “Best Theme” or “Best Float”! l Always an appreciative audience watching the parade l After parade, join us at Town Square for our Annual Home Days event!

For more information, contact the Community Services Dept. at: Independence Civic Center 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131­4926 Phone: (216) 524­7373 Fax: (216) 524­6060 E­Mail: [email protected]

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2020 HOME DAYS ART SHOW Historic Hall Art Studio, 6675 Brecksville Road

independence art guild .... CATEGORIES: Your art may be entered in one of three categories: l Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th l Photography and Digital Imaging l Eligibility requires original work l 2D Art – includes drawings, paintings, sketches, l Artists age 16 and older etc., in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolor, pencil, l $12 Entry Fee per Person per Work (Max. 3) pen & ink, mixed media. l $20 for art exceeding 4 feet in any direction l 3D Art – includes pottery, ceramics, sculptures, l Checks payable to Independence Art Guild fiber arts, jewelry, collages, etc. l Payment must accompany application l All photography and 2D art must be framed l For Questions contact: and WIRED Gail at 216­524­3030, [email protected] l Awards in All Categories Jan at 216­328­0326, [email protected] DATES TO REMEMBER: l Tuesday, July 28th ­ Deadline to apply Art Show Applications with l Tuesday, August 4th ­ Delivery of Art: 6­7 PM further information available online at l Thursday, August 6th ­ Preview Reception: 7­9 PM www.IndependenceOhio.org l Friday, August 7th ­ Show Hours: 6­10 PM and at the Civic Center or l Saturday, August 8th ­ Show Hours: 1­10 PM Independence Branch Library l Monday, August 10th ­ Pick up Art: 6­7 PM Home Beautification Award

This is a friendly and spirited annual competition among Independence residents who share a love for landscape, plants, gardening and general home upkeep.

Submissions will consider the following aspects of landscape design, including curb appeal, visible maintenance of the property, combination of live plant material, originality and friendliness to the environment.

Submission Guidelines: 1. Any resident in the City of Independence is eligible to participate. 2. Residences being nominated must have prior approval by the homeowner. 3. Two Categories: Owner Maintained & Contractor Maintained 4. Applications will be available online at www.IndependenceOhio.org or at the Civic Center Community Services Department. 5. Three (3) photos of various aspects of the property are to be submitted with the application. 6. Application Deadline: July 15th

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Wheelchair/Scooter & Caregiver Registration (online not available): Monday, May 11th­ 9 AM Resident Registration (online available): Tuesday, May 12th ­ 9 AM Guest Registration (online available): Tuesday, May 19th ­ 9 AM Registration Policy: l All Residents who come in person on the first day of Trip Registration will receive PRIORITY over any Registration Forms dropped off or called in. If you bring in another resident’s Registration Form from a different household, it will be processed after everyone in line has been taken care of. General Info: l All passengers must be registered and have a signed waiver on file before boarding the bus. l Passengers 17 & younger must be accompanied by an adult. l All non­resident Guests must accompany a resident on any bus trips. l All trips depart from and return to the Civic Center. l Everyone registered for a City sponsored trip must ride the City bus. l Return time is estimated, therefore, please plan accordingly. l Bus Trip participants should avoid parking in the first few rows of parking spots near the building entrance. Handicap Accessibility: l There is a maximum of 2 wheelchair/scooter spaces available on certain trips. l For personal assistance and safety, passengers who have a regular caregiver and passengers using a wheelchair or scooter must be accompanied by a caregiver/attendant on all bus trips. l Please register one day earlier than the resident registration date so we can better accommodate you on the trip. Refund/Cancellation Policy: l No Refunds on Trips. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to find a replacement if there is no one on the Community Services Wait List. l Any changes MUST go through the Community Services front desk prior to the day of the trip. l Refundable Deposits are refunded in full after the participant attends the bus trip. Deposits are forfeited if the participant cancels without a replacement. For More Information, Call Community Services at 216­524­7373

FOR ACTIVE ADULTS Orange

l Monday, June 29th: Pinecrest Mall l Residents Only: $5 Refundable Deposit FREE City Bus Service to the Mall on the last l Bus Departs: 9:30 AM Monday of every other month except on Holidays. l Approximate Return: 3 PM Subject to change. Please let us know in l Registration Begins: May 12th advance if you need to cancel to give others an l Registration Deadline: June 22nd opportunity to enjoy this experience. l No Cancellations after June 22nd

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Holmes County l Monday, May 18th l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $5 Mentor Refundable Deposit l Pay for Lunch on Your Own at Berlin l Monday, June 1st Farmstead Restaurant l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $26 l Bus Departs: 8:15 AM l Price includes Afternoon Tea Lunch l Approximate Return: 5 PM l Bus Departs: 8:30 AM l Registration Begins: May 12th l Approximate Return: 5 PM l Registration Deadline: May 15th l Registration Begins: May 12th l Registration Deadline: May 25th We will travel to Amish Country with stops at the following places: We will start our day at Wildwood Cultural Center l Lehman’s & Park formerly known as “The Wildwood Estate”. l Ashery The Manor House Mansion was built in 1908 on 34 l Berlin Farmstead Restaurant acres of trees, gardens, and trails. It is on the Lake l Walnut Creek Cheese County National Registry of Historic Homes as is our next stop, Sisters Tea Room. This quaint tea room will remind you of your grandma’s house with documented history to 1915. Here we will enjoy an Afternoon Tea which includes (1) Scone, (4) Tea Sandwiches, (4) Tea Fancies, and a small pot of Ohio City tea. Then it’s off to the Bremec Garden Center in Chesterland. Here we will visit the pond shop, l Thursday, May 28th fountain studio and Pottery Chalet as well as the l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $17 Garden Center. l Pay for Lunch on Your Own at Sokolowski’s l Bus Departs: 10:15 AM Choice of (4) Tea Sandwiches: l l Approximate Return: 3 PM Cucumber on White Bread l Registration Begins: May 12th l Egg Salad on White Bread l Registration Deadline: May 21st l Tuna Salad on Honey Wheat l Roast Beef on Potato Roll Design your own custom scented soy candle at the l Chicken Curry on Croissant Cleveland Candle Company and experience the art of making your own signature scented blend. Their No Sandwich changes after May 25th. scent wall features 150­200 scents to choose from and 12­15 different container options ranging in size, color, and style. While your candles are cooling we will go to Sokolowski’s to have lunch. After a relaxing lunch we will return to the candle shop to pick up your creation to take home.

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Hartville

Ashland l Monday, June 15th l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $6 l Tuesday, June 9th l l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $5 Pay for Lunch on Your Own at Hartville Refundable Deposit after you attend the Trip Kitchen l l Pay for Lunch on Your Own at Bella Blue’s Price includes tour at Chocolate Creations l l Bus Departs: 10:30 AM Bus Departs: 8:15 AM l l Approximate Return: 6:30 PM Approximate Return: 6 PM l l Registration Begins: May 12th Registration Begins: May 12th l l Registration Deadline: June 2nd Registration Deadline: June 8th We are traveling to Ashland to eat lunch at Bella It’s time to enjoy the lovely weather and a morning Blue’s. Bella Blue’s is located at the Water’s Edge browsing the Marketplace in Hartville. The Hartville Event Center, a beautiful two story facility with Marketplace is renowned for their antiques and picturesque views, elegant surroundings, and bargains. You will have the opportunity to explore service with attention to detail to make this a the Marketplace on your own, but you must be at memorable experience. We will then start a Chocolate Creations by 11:15 AM to enjoy the shopping adventure on Main Street which offers you chocolate factory tour and create and make your two blocks of quaint stores to visit. We will also stop own candy bar. We will then proceed to the at Grandpa’s Cheesebarn, a family­owned Hartville Bakery to partake in an oil and vinegar institution selling fine cheeses, smoked meats, and tasting with 38 different flavor combinations and candies. sample bread for dipping. We will eat lunch at Hartville Kitchen. After lunch, we have the opportunity to go to Hartville Hardware to shop and enjoy a behind the scenes history tour of the store. Before heading home, our final stop is Connor Palace ­ Playhouse Square Beiler’s Penn Dutch Market. l Wednesday, June 10th l Residents & Residents’ Guests: l $66 ­ Orchestra A Seats l $49 ­ Orchestra C Seats l Bus Departs: 6:15 PM l Approximate Return: 11 PM l Registration Began: January 7th l Registration Deadline: May 10th Rediscover Cats ­ the beloved musical with breathtaking music ­ including one of the most treasured songs in musical theatre, “Memory”. It tells the story of a tribe of cats and the night they decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.

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Sandusky l Wednesday June 17th l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $4 Independence l Price includes Merry Go Round Museum Tour and Carousel Ride l Thursday, July 9th l Pay for Lunch on Your Own at The Original l Residents & Residents’ Guests 55+ ONLY: $25 Margaritaville l Price includes Train Ride and Boxed Lunch l Bus Departs: 8:30 AM l Bus Departs: 12:15 PM l Approximate Return: 6 PM l Approximate Return: 5 PM l Registration Begins: May 12th l Registration Begins: May 12th l Registration Deadline: June 10th l Registration Deadline: June 26th l Carousel is not Handicapped Accesible The National Park Scenic Railroad excursion is a Enjoy a day out in Sandusky with the following stops: 3½ hour roundtrip through Cuyahoga Valley l Meijer National Park departing from the Rockside Station. l Merry Go Round Museum Sit back and relax as the train races along the l The Original Margaritaville Restaurant rushing Cuyahoga River, traveling twenty­six miles l Fireland Winery on the “Iron Spine”. The trainman in your car will be l Toft Dairy Ice Cream Parlor there to answer any questions and provide history along the way. Included in the price is a boxed lunch which you will be served on the train. Boxed lunch includes: choice of sandwich, bottled water, chips, and a chocolate chip cookie. Choice of Sandwich: Croatian Lodge ­ Eastlake l Turkey Sandwich ­ Turkey, Lettuce, Cheese, and Tomato on a Roll l Friday, June 19th l Ham Sandwich ­ Ham, Cheese, Lettuce, and l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $48 Tomato on a Roll l Price includes Dinner and the Show l Roast Beef Sandwich ­ Roast Beef, Cheese, l Bus Departs: 4:30 PM Lettuce, and Tomato on a Roll l Approximate Return: 11 PM l Veggie Wrap ­ Fresh Veggies, Lettuce, and l Registration Began: March 3rd Cream Cheese in a Wrap l Registration Deadline: May 15th Enjoy two of the Midwest’s finest Tribute acts! Just No entrée changes after June 26th. imagine what it would have been like if Paul McCartney and Wings were in concert and John Lennon showed up and joined in. This concert brings energy and fun, reminiscent of The Beatles touring years. Included in the price is dinner of stuffed pork loin, cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, dessert, coffee or tea, tax, and tip.

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Kirtland l Saturday, July 11th l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $18 l Price includes Admission & Tour at Holden Arboretum and Entrance into Lake Farm Park l Pay for Lunch and Beverages on Your Own at Farmfest l Bus Departs: 8:30 AM l Approximate Return: 5 PM l Registration Begins: May 12th l Registration Deadline: July 3rd We will explore the central gardens of Holden Arboretum with an experienced Holden Guide on a Cleveland Tram Tour. Tours are generally about an hour long and touch on key plants in the garden, as well as the l Wednesday, July 15th Arboretum’s history. You will also have the opportunity l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $37 to explore on your own (trip entails a lot of walking) and l Price includes Cruise and Lunch Buffet l if you are up for the challenge you can experience the Bus Departs: 10 AM l Murch Canopy Walk. Then it’s off to Lake Farm Park Approximate Return: 3 PM l for Farmfest. You can enjoy an assortment of food Registration Begins: May 12th l from food trucks including BBQ and Ribs. Also Registration Deadline: July 8th l available for purchase will be selections of their Open Air Decks are not Wheelchair Accessible popular wines and beer from Debonne Vineyard and Double Wing Brewery. There will be live music, craft Get ready for a relaxing cruise on the Cuyahoga vendors, and the opportunity to experience the Farm River and Lake Erie aboard Cleveland’s largest Park with popular activities including cow milking, sightseeing vessel, The Goodtime III. We will be wagon rides and equine activities, Border Collie sheep served a lunch buffet first and then begin a narrated herding demonstrations, plus meet a variety of farm sightseeing cruise with the best views of downtown animals. Cleveland experienced from the boat. Lunch Buffet Includes: l Seasonal Greens Salad with Ranch or Italian Dressing l Sliced Top Round of Beef with Gravy l Bruschetta Chicken l Penne Pasta Marinara l Parsley Redskin Potatoes l Green Beans and Carrots l Rolls with Butter l Coffee, Tea, or Iced Tea l Assorted Mini Pastries

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Bellville & Mansfield l Wednesday, July 29th l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $13 l Price includes Tour at the Kingwood Center Gardens l Pay for Lunch on Your Own at Buckeye Express Diner l Bus Departs: 8:30 AM l Approximate Return: 7 PM Fee includes beverage, dessert, tax and gratuity. l Registration Begins: May 12th l Registration Deadline: July 14th The Kingwood Center Gardens is a historic 47­acre site with a house, gardens, and greenhouse. We will take a guided tour of the mansion, which was built in 1926, and the gardens. After the gardens we will have lunch at the Buckeye Cleveland Express Diner. The diner is an Ohio­themed eatery in a vintage railcar. We then will visit the Blueberry l Wednesday, May 13th Patch Winery, which offers u­pick blueberries l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $22 which can be purchased. The Winery has a gift shop l Price includes Tour at Western Reserve Fire with an assortment of fresh pastries made daily, Museum & All Inclusive Buffet at Sainato’s including blueberry pies and homemade blueberry l Bus Departs: 9:15 AM donuts. Pay for items on your own at the winery. l Approximate Return: 3 PM l Registration Began: March 3rd l Registration Deadline: May 11th The Cleveland Orchestra Presents: The Western Reserve Fire Museum is located in a historic landmark building that was former Fire Station #28 and the Cleveland Fire Alarm Office and Blossom Music Festival ­ Cuyahoga Falls Dispatch Center which operated from 1926 until l Saturday, August 29th 2002. The museum allows visitors to step back in l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $29 time and explore the firefighting history. We will then l Pavilion Seating enjoy an all­inclusive buffet at Sainato’s at l Bus Departs: 5:30 PM Rivergate. l Approximate Return: 11 PM Included in the buffet: Salad with Toppings, Rolls, l Registration Begins: May 12th Italian Wedding Soup and Soup of the Day, Pizza, l Registration Deadline: July 30th Penne Pasta, Marinara Sauce, Meatballs, Rediscover one of the tales that sparked a cultural Beverage, and Cannoli for Dessert. phenomenon: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the second film in the Harry Potter series. Cars fly, trees fight back, adventure and danger await, and it requires magical abilities and courage to save Hogwarts. The soundtrack is performed live to picture by the Cleveland Orchestra.

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Fee includes beverage, dessert, tax and gratuity.

Ashtabula l Wednesday, June 24th Cleveland l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $26 l Thursday, July 23rd l Bus Departs: 9 AM l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $31 l Approximate Return: 6 PM l Price includes Lunch at the Lakehouse Inn, l Registration Begins: May 12th Dessert and Wine Tasting at Debonne Vineyard l Registration Deadline: June 17th l Bus Departs: 9:15 AM We will drive into historic Ashtabula Harbor and l Approximate Return: 3 PM walk around Bridge Street, (trip entails a lot of l Registration Begins: May 12th walking). The Harbor Perk Coffeehouse is a great l Registration Deadline: July 9th place to start your day with a coffee and muffin (pay Lakehouse Inn & Winery is located right on the on your own). Bridge Street has quaint shops, a shore of Lake Erie; their passion is featuring craft brewery, and historical buildings. There is an farm­to­table ingredients. After lunch we will have area around the river where you can watch the Lift the opportunity to sit on their beautiful patio with Bridge go up and see the boats go in and out, with breathtaking view of the lake where you can pay for some benches available. Right on Bridge Street is wine on your own. We will then visit Debonne our lunch destination, Rennick’s Meat Market. The Vineyard, which is Ohio’s largest estate winery. restaurant is influenced by its history as a butcher Enjoy cheesecake complemented by a tasting of shop that was run by TJ Rennick in the late 1800s. two wines and one ice wine, included in the price. After lunch we will go to Fat Sally’s Warehouse We will also experience an interesting and leisurely which has 6,000 square feet of antiques and tour of the facilities at Debonne Vineyard. collectibles to shop through. Lunch includes: House Salad ­ (Red Basket First Course: Bread and Mixed Green Salad Greens, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Choose one of the following Entrées: Cheese, and Cranberry Balsamic Dressing), Bread l Fish and Chips Service, Entrée, and Non­Alcoholic Beverages. l Reuben and Fries Choose one of the following Entrées: l Rennick Burger and Fries (select how you l Cheeseburger ­ Miller Livestock grass finished want the burger cooked) Beef, Pastrami, Middlefield Swiss, Lettuce, l Chicken Caesar Sandwich and Fries Tomato, Onion, Herb Mayonnaise, and Fries Dessert: Cheesecake l Grilled Chicken Sandwich ­ Bourbon Bacon Jam, Middlefield Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, No entrée changes after June 17th. Onion, and Fries l Pesto Linguini ­ House Made Linguini, Spinach Pesto, Bruschetta, and Middlefield Parmesan No entrée changes after July 9th.

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l Opening Day: Sunday, May 24th Weather Permitting l This schedule is subject to change due to weather or low attendance. l Please call the outdoor pool at 216­524­3711 to verify hours during inclement weather.

l Outdoor Pool Pass Renewal: May be purchased at the Outdoor Pool Front Desk or Online l All first Time Pool Passes: Must be purchased at the Civic Center OUTDOOR POOL HOURS l All Non­Resident Passes: Resident parents DATE MAIN ACTIVITY must accompany their children to the Civic Center to purchase a pass May 24th & 25th: Sunday & Monday 12­8 PM 12­8 PM RESIDENT PASSES: Family Pass $50 May 26th ­ June 7th: Individual Pass $20 Monday ­ Friday 3­8 PM 3­8 PM Daily Resident Fee $2 Saturday & Sunday 12­8 PM 12­8 PM Daily Guest Fee $5 Seniors 60 & Older Pass Free June 8th­ July 31st: GUEST PASSES: Monday ­ Friday 1­9 PM 11 AM­9 PM Guest Family Pass $150 Saturday & Sunday 12­8 PM 12­8 PM (Husband and/or Wife and minor children) Guest Individual Pass $60 (Guest Child) EARLY MORNING Photo I.D. Card $5 Passes will be sold to non­resident children of ADULT LAP SWIM Independence Residents. Resident parent must Outdoor Main Pool accompany adult Non­Resident children to the l 2 Lanes Available: 7 AM ­ 9 AM Civic Center when purchasing the pass for the l Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays first time. Families cannot be grouped together. l June 8th ­ July 31st Non­residents cannot bring guests ­ they are the guests! POOL ADMISSION RULES: POOL EVENTS & l Children 9 & Under must be accompanied by an adult. SPECIAL HOURS l Non­Residents must be accompanied by a l Friday, July 3rd: Fireworks: Pool resident, I.D. required. Closes at 7 PM l Residents are limited to four guests per day at $5 each.

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Outdoor Pool l Mornings: Monday ­ Friday l Residents only: $25 per session l Grandchildren of Residents: $35 per Session l Registration required prior to the first day of classes l Outdoor Session 1: June 15th ­ June 26th LEVEL 4 ­ Stroke Improvement. Safety topics for l Outdoor Session 2: June 29th ­ July 10th this level include caring for a choking victim. l Outdoor Session 3: July 13th ­ July 24th Breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and the arm PRESCHOOL ­ 3 to 4 Year Olds ­ Independent movement for butterfly are introduced at this level. water adjustment, and basic swimming skills 10 AM or 11 AM through games, songs, and structured playtime. LEVEL 5 ­ Stroke Refinement. Water safety skills Class is in children’s pool. Parents must remain on include survival swimming and rescue breathing. pool deck. Refining all swimming strokes and adding the 10 AM, 10:45 AM or 11:30 AM correct arm movement to side stroke is included in LEVEL 1 ­ Ages 5 and up ­ Introduction to Water this level. Elements of competitive swimming are Skills. Basic water safety rules will be learned, and introduced including flip turns. beginner skills including front float, back float, arm 10 AM or 11 AM movements, kicking, submerging mouth, nose, and LEVEL 6 ­ Fitness Swimming. Competitive/fitness eyes, and bubble blowing. swimming skills including turns for each stroke, use 10 AM or 11 AM of a pace clock, use of fitness equipment, and LEVEL 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills. Basic continuous development of swimming endurance. water safety topics will be covered plus using 10 AM or 11 AM lifejackets. Swimming skills this level focuses on LEVEL 6 ­ Personal Water Safety Water survival include front and back glide, treading, front crawl, skills, self­rescue, and building treading endurance back crawl, and swimming on side. are new skills in this level. Developing swimming 10 AM or 11 AM endurance and turns is also included. LEVEL 3 ­ Stroke Development. Water safety self 10 AM or 11 AM help using survival floating and helping others with the use of a reaching assist will be included in this course, in addition to these swimming skills: Butterfly kick and body motion, rotary breathing for front crawl, and building endurance for both the front and back crawl strokes. 10 AM or 11 AM

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BEGINNERS PREREQUISITE: DIVING CLASS Participants must have a swimming ability Outdoor Pool equivalent to passing Learn­to­Swim Level 2. Basic competitive diving board skills are covered l Monday ­ Friday in this course. l 5 ­ 6 PM l Session I: June 15th ­ 26th ADVANCED PREREQUISITE: l Session II: July 13th ­ 24th Participants must be able to perform a proper l Residents Only: $25 per Student, approach and hurdle, demonstrate at least one per Session correct front and back dive, and have swimming l Session will be Split into 2 Groups skills equivalent to passing Level 3. Advanced diving board skills will be taught in this course.

Promote Lifetime Everyday Aquatics Safety and Enjoyment INDEPENDENCE STINGRAYS

YOUTH OUTDOOR Independence Outdoor Pool SWIM TEAM l Mornings, Monday ­ Friday l l Residents: $50 per Swimmer Session 1: July 27th ­ July 31st l St. Michael Students & Grandchildren of l Residents: $25 per child per session Residents: $65 per Swimmer l Non­Residents: $35 per child per session l Fee includes Team Suit l Contact Cee or April at the pool to register l Register Early! This is an adaptive aquatics program for children Swimmers Level 3 and up are welcome to join (ages 6 and up) and adults. Our goals within this the youth swim team at the outdoor pool. Learn program are to promote safety in and around the competitive swimming skills, improve swimming water. The student will learn through individualized strokes and endurance, and have fun! instruction. Our focus is for the student to become comfortable in an aquatic environment while SWIM TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE: learning basic swimming skills. l Starting June 15th l Monday ­ Friday l 12 ­ 1 PM Outdoor Pool SWIM TEAM PARENT’S MEETING: l Session 1: June 9th, 10th & 11th ­ l Tuesday, June 16th 5:30 ­ 8:30 PM l 6 PM l Session 2: July 7th, 8th & 9th ­ l Outdoor Pool Building Upstairs 5:30 ­ 8:30 PM Meeting Room l Session 3: August 11th, 12th & 13th ­ 5 ­ 8 PM Transportation to and from l Session 4: September 1st, 2nd & 3rd ­ Swim Team Practice is available 5 ­ 8 PM for Summer Camp and l Please call Professional Diving Resources at Summer Playground participants. 440­736­7499 to find out more information and to register

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ON­GOING Indoor Pool l Continuous Registration l Mondays: 10:30 ­ 11:15 AM l Wednesdays: 7:30 ­ 8:15 PM l Residents: 12 classes for $30 ­ Punch Card l Residents may bring a guest for regular Guest Fee Aqua­Pi­Yo­Chi introduces the strength of Pilates, the balance of Yoga, and the energy revitalization of Ai Chi. This class reinforces muscle activation, ON­GOING Indoor Pool geometric torso, and correct postural alignment that l Continuous Registration can only be achieved in the pool. l Thursdays: 8:30 ­ 9 AM l Saturdays: 10:30 ­ 11 AM l Residents Only: 12 classes for $30 ­ Punch Card l Residents may bring a guest for regular ON­GOING Indoor Pool Guest Fee l Continuous Registration Join this fast and effective water aerobics class and l Tuesdays & Fridays: 9:30 ­ 10:15 AM feel how the water challenges movement for a great l Residents Only: $10 for 12 classes ­ Punch Card workout. Tabata is a form of HIIT or High Intensity l Member drop­in rate $2 per class Interval Training. l Residents may bring a guest for regular Guest Fee This class consists of a warm­up, moderate cardiovascular workout, and emphasizes muscle strengthening, toning, and increased flexibility. Indoor Pool ON­GOING l Continuous Registration l Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30 ­ 10:15 AM l Residents Only: $10 for 12 classes ­ Punch Card l Residents may bring a guest for regular Indoor Pool ON­GOING Guest Fee l Continuous Registration Restore or increase strength, flexibility, and range of l Mondays: 7 ­ 8 PM motion through gentle movements in the water l Residents Only: $10 for 12 classes ­ Punch Card guided by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. l Residents may bring a guest for regular Guest Fee Water workouts offer strength, balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. Workouts are A pool schedule will be available at the Civic performed against the resistance of the water Center and online on a seasonal basis. The causing all movements to strengthen and tone. schedule outlines the pool programs and times Maintaining balance in the water throughout the that are available for open swim. workout also increases core muscle strength.

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Civic Center Gym

l Boys & Girls going into 1st & 2nd Grade l 1 Week Camp l Monday, June 15th ­ Friday, June 19th l 10 ­ 11 AM l Residents Only: $25 Join your friends and have fun while learning the game of volleyball!

Independence Baseball Fields ­ Elmwood Park

l Ages 6 ­ 12 l Monday, June 29th ­ July 3rd l 9 AM ­ 3 PM l Fee: $295 l Campers receive an Indians t­shirt and hat, camp workbook, and a voucher for two tickets to an Indians game l All participants must register at: www.indians.com/youthbaseball Learn to play ‘The Indians Way’ in a safe, fun environment! Led by former Major Leaguer and Mentor native Matt Kata, Indians Youth Baseball camps are the ultimate developmental experience for youth baseball and softball players in Northeast Ohio. Four days of on­field instruction covering the same basic fundamentals that Indians players work on every day – hitting, throwing, fielding, and The Recreation Department is looking for base­running. On the 5th day, campers will take a responsible, reliable people to work weeknights and bus to spend the day at Progressive Field where weekends for the months of May through July at our they will receive a behind­the­scenes tour of the press box. Scorers must be 18 years and older. ballpark, play catch on the field (weather Umpires must be 15 years and older. If interest­ permitting), have lunch, and finish the day with a ed, call the Recreation Department at 216­524­3262 player meet and greet with a current Indians player. or email [email protected].

22 MAY/JUNE 2020 A BI­MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE YOUTH PROGRAMS ONLINE REGISTRATION NEW PRESCHOOL SUMMER PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND Red & Pin Oak Rooms White Oak Room l Ages 5­9 Years l Ages 4 years old l Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays l Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays l 6 Weeks: June 23rd ­ July 30th l 6 Weeks: June 23rd ­ July 30th l Fee includes 2 weeks of Swim Lessons! l 9:30 ­ 11:30 AM l 9:30 AM ­ 1:30 PM l Residents Only: $110 l Residents Only: $190 Registration Information: Registration Information: l l Registration Opens May 4th at 7 AM Registration Opens May 4th at 7 AM Online ONLY Online ONLY l l Registration Deadline: May 15th or until Must provide a birth certificate l Program is Full Must be 4 years old by June 1st and l Cancellation Fee $10 after June 1st potty trained l l Program forms will be emailed to parents Registration Deadline: May 15th or until on May 18th and must be submitted by Program is full l May 22nd to confirm registration and hold Program forms will be emailed to parents enrollment on May 18th and must be submitted by l Maximum Enrollment: 136 May 22nd to confirm registration and hold enrollment Safety Town Session 2 on­campus. Pickup l Cancellation Fee $10 after June 1st and Drop off services available for children l Maximum Enrollment: 15 entering Kindergarten. Come join our preschool staff for a summer program designed just for your 4 year old. Come Come join Summer Playground to make friends ready to make friends, go to the playground and and play. We have themed programs that involve learn through fun­filled weekly activities. arts and crafts, wonderful presenters, and outdoor activities including the kid’s activity pool. This is a great program for children 5 to 9 years old. For more information, call the Community Services Department at 216­524­7373.

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FAIRYTALE TEA PARTY White Oak Room A Fairy Tea Party

l Ages 7 ­ 12 White Oak & Craft Rooms l Wednesday, May 13th l l 4:30 ­ 5:45 PM All Girls ages 3­5 with an Adult l l Child Meal & Craft: Wednesday, May 13th l Resident: $13 l 11 AM ­ 12:30 PM l Residents’ Guest: $18 l Child Lunch & Craft: l Adult Meal Only: l Resident: $15 l Resident: $7 l Residents’ Guest: $20 l Residents’ Guest: $12 l Adult Lunch Only: l Registration Began: March 1st l Resident: $8 l Registration Deadline: May 6th l Residents’ Guest: $13 l Min: 10, Max: 20 l Registration Began: March 1st l Registration Deadline: May 6th Come dressed in your best tea party clothes! l Min: 8, Max: 18 l Enjoy a proper afternoon tea! l Make and take craft: Fairy Lantern l Come Dressed in your Participation Policy: Prettiest Fairy Clothes! The Tot Room is available for other siblings l Enjoy a Light Lunch ages 6 months to 6 years of age. and Tea! l Fun Fairy Crafting! l Enroll in Entry Level Wand School!

Tot Room Participation Policy: l Children Ages 6 Months to 6 Years The Tot Room is available for other siblings l Monday thru Friday 8 ­ 11:30 AM ages 6 months to 6 years of age. Tot Room l Monday thru Thursday 4 ­ 7:30 PM hours will be extended to 12:30 PM for this l Saturday 8 AM ­ NOON program only. l Residents $1, Guests $1 /per child, per hour l Maximum Stay: 2 Hours per visit l Call 216­524­7373 for more Information l Max: 10 Child care is available for your Baby, Toddler, or Pre­Schooler while you work out at the Civic Center! PRE­SCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAMS Tot Room hours extended to 12:30 PM on the following dates: Pre­School & Youth programs l Wednesday, May 13th will take a break for the Summer l Thursday, May 14th and start back up in the Fall.

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Civic Center Gym & T­Ball Field l Boys & Girls ­ Ages 3 & 4 l Saturdays, June 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th l 10 ­ 11 AM l Residents Only: $30 l Parents are required to help This is a fun 4 week program, non­competitive games where parents participate with their child. Civic Center Tot Room Foam bats and balls are used for safety purposes. Children must be 3 by the start of the program. l Ages 6 ­ 11 Birth Certificate must be presented at the time l Friday, May 29th of registration. l 4:30 ­ 6 PM l Residents: $8 l Residents’ Guests: $10 l Registration Began: March 1st l Registration Deadline: May 22nd l Min: 6, Max: 10 You will learn how to measure, design, and sew, TENNIS LESSONS choosing a variety of fabrics. All supplies and Outdoor Lighted Tennis Courts materials provided. No prior experience required. l 6 Classes May 29th: Getting Ready for Warm Weather l Tuesdays, June 16th ­ July 21st Create summertime projects just in time for warm l Residents Only weather. l Class size limited to 14 participants

l Ages 5­7 l 10 ­ 10:30 AM Civic Center Tot Room l Fee: $65 l Ages 6 ­ 10 l Ages 8­11 l Friday, May 22nd l 10:30 ­ 11:30 AM l 4:30 ­ 6 PM l Fee: $75 l Residents Only: $8 per Class l Registration Begins: May 1st l Ages 12­17 l Registration Deadline: May 15th l 11:30 AM ­ 12:30 PM l Min: 6, Max: 10 l Fee: $75 Join your friends to create one­of­a­kind projects Students will learn tennis play while developing adding your own design elements. All supplies and a foundation in stroke fundamentals, court materials are provided and you can take your coverage and the rules of the game. unique creation home with you after class.

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ICAN Independence Community Adapted Network l Network of parents, residents, and city employees working together to provide adapted athletic, fitness, recreational, and MOTHER’S DAY PROJECT social activities to individuals 10 years and AND WALKERS CLUB older with physical, sensory, or developmental Elmwood Recreation Center disabilities. l Friday, May 8th l Any individual under the age of 18 or l 7 ­ 8:30 PM individuals in need of constant guidance or l $5 physical patterning are required to have an aide, parent or caregiver present for Create a Mother’s Day gift for your Mom! one­on­one assistance at all times.

l For additional information, contact Jim Wotowiec at 216­524­3262, Ext. 2559 or HARRY’S STEAK HOUSE [email protected] Independence

l Register for all activities at the Independence l Tuesdays, May 12th Civic Center Recreation Desk ­ in person, by l 6 ­ 8 PM calling 216­524­3262, or online at l Pay for Dinner on Your Own www.independenceohio.org. l You Must Provide Your Own Transportation Enjoy the company and conversation of friends l A signed Waiver is needed to participate in over a nice meal at Harry’s Steak House. any ICAN activity. Waivers can be found at the front desk of the Civic Center or online.

FREE FREE MOVIE NIGHT WALKERS CLUB Civic Center Willow Room Elmwood Recreation Center

l Friday, June 5th l Fridays, May 22nd ­ June 12th l 7 ­ 8:30 PM l 7 ­ 8:30 PM Enjoy a night watching a movie with friends! Movies to be announced. FATHER’S DAY PROJECT BOWLING AND WALKERS CLUB Seven HIlls Lanes Elmwood Recreation Center l Saturdays, May 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd l Friday, June 19th l 10 AM ­ 12 NOON l 7 ­ 8:30 PM l $15 per Session l $5 Includes: Bowling, Pizza, Snack and Soft Drink Create a Father’s Day gift for your Dad!

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l $65 New Player l $40 if you have Uniform from Last Year l $25 Late Fee Charge l All players must register, new teams will be formed for the 2020/21 season! l This will be the only registration for the Fall/Spring soccer program l Final Registration Deadline: July 25th l ALL NEW PLAYERS MUST PRESENT BIRTH CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION AS PROOF OF AGE l Coaches are Needed!

Age Division Eligibility U­7 2014/2015 U­9 2012/2013 U­11 2010/2011 U­13 2008/2009 FLAG FOOTBALL U­15 2006/2007 The Recreation Department is now taking FOR THE FALL registration for the 2020 Fall & 2021 Spring Soccer l Grades 3rd through 6th program. Independence belongs to the Suburban l Residents: $35 Recreational Soccer League and all teams will be l St. Michael’s Students: $45 traveling to various communities. Our games will l Games held during the week be played in Berea, Brookpark, Middleburg Heights, l Registration Deadline: August 18th Parma Heights, Valley View, Seven Hills, Macedonia, Twinsburg, Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights. YOUTH FOOTBALL l Grades Kindergarten ­ 3rd l Residents: $25 l St. Michael’s Students: $35 l Games played Saturday Mornings and Civic Center Weight Room Afternoons l Registration Deadline: August 18th l Residents Only: Free l Ages: 13­15 Coaches are needed for both programs! If l By appointment only ­ call 216­524­3262 for interested or need more information, please call registration the Recreation Department at 216­524­3262. All teens 13­15 must be certified in the proper use of the weight room equipment before they will be permitted in the weight room. They must also have a current Civic Center membership.

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You DO NOT have to be a member of the Senior Citizens Organization to be able to participate in any program or bus trip in this Spotlight! These Trips and Programs are open to any resident!

FREE!! ON­GOING

Red Oak Room Civic Center Atrium l Tuesdays, Weekly l Sponsored by University Hospitals l May 5th, 12th 19th & 26th l Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings l June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th l 2nd Friday Monthly l 10 ­ 11 AM l May 8th & June 12th l Registration Begins: NOW! l 9 AM ­ 12 NOON l Registration Deadline: One Week Before l No Registration Required! Each Class You don't always have to go to your doctor's office l Min: 10, Max: 30 to have your blood pressure or blood sugar Better Balance 4 Life is a light exercise class, checked. We will have nurses from University intended to improve balance, strength, and Hospital here monthly to check your blood flexibility through stretching and body resistance pressure and blood sugar. This is especially exercises. There will also be fun and interesting important if your doctor recommends that you discussions on balance and fall prevention and how monitor these numbers on a regular basis. this will help you in your daily activities, and encourage you to continue to be active in order to maintain and improve your quality of life.

Craft Room

Craft Room l Mondays, Weekly l 6 Week Session l Last Friday, Quarterly l June 8th – July 13th l June 26th l 10 AM – 12:30 PM l 1 ­ 2 PM l Residents and Residents’ Guests: Free l Residents and Residents’ Guests: Free l Registration Begins: NOW! l Registration Recommended l Registration Deadline: June 1st If you or your family member suffer from Macular l Min: 10, Max: 16 Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Join a Free Diabetes Self­Management workshop Cataract, Stroke to the Optic Nerves or other eye with Fairhill Partners. If you or someone you know related problems, join our quarterly meeting held at has diabetes register and get the support you the Civic Center. This group is open to those with need, find practical ways to deal with pain and vision problems and/or family members who assist fatigue and blood sugar control. You will discover them. If you have any questions, please call better nutrition and exercise choices, understand Community Services at 216­524­7373. new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

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Kick off Health & to Older Wellness Americans Month Fair Friday, May 8th Luncheon 9 AM ­ NOON l Gym Friday, May 1st l NOON Resources for Movies Speaker: “Leaving a Legacy” Healthy Living! & Munchies Presented by Lynn Hermensky from The Hospice of the Every Wednesday Western Reserve 5th Annual 12:30 PM Join us for Popcorn and an Victorian Tea Academy Award Winning Party Movie! Thursday, May 14th 11 AM 55+ Lunch All Ladies Welcome! Friday, May 15th NOON Entertainment: Piano & Song Music Performed by Ice Cream Social Leonard DiCosimo Monday, May 18th 12:30 ­ 1:30 PM Entertainment: Accordian Music performed by Ralph Szubiski Courtesy of Regina Health Care 55+ Lunch FREE Friday, Picnic Lunch May 22nd Luau Party NOON Friday, May 29th Program To Be NOON Announced Special Guest: Tom Todd Sing Along

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ON­GOING White Oak Room l For Adult 55+ ONLY Elmwood Recreation l Monday, May 18th l 12:30 ­ 1:30 PM l Adults 18+ l Residents: $1, Residents’ Guests: $2 l Fridays, Weekly l Registration Begins: NOW! l 10 AM l Registration Deadline: May 11th l FREE l No Registration Required Come enjoy an old fashioned ice cream social with l Contact Instructor Carol Lesh at your friends at the Civic Center. You can make a 216­524­9489 for more information sundae and add toppings to create a cool treat. Enjoy Ralph Szubiski and sounds of his accordian. Enjoy an hour of exercise for your body and brain! Entertainment courtesy of Regina Health Care.

White Oak Room l Tuesdays, Weekly: May 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th July 7th ON­GOING l Wednesdays, Weekly: May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th June 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th Craft Room July 1st l l 11:30 AM ­ Lunch Served 1st & 3rd Mondays of each Month l l Residents $2, Residents’ Guests $3 May 4th & 18th l l Registration Begins: NOW! June 1st & 15th l l Reservation & Cancellation Deadline: One 9 ­ 10:30 AM Week Before A great opportunity to enjoy conversation on any l Sorry, No Walk­ins or Take Out Meals topic that comes to mind, share stories, laugh, and Lunch includes Soup and Sandwich or Soup and have some coffee and a muffin. Salad as well as Dessert.

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White Oak Room l Come and Join us for Lunch! l For Adults 55 and Older l Fridays, Dates Listed (unless indicated) l Doors open at 11:30 AM Birthday Celebration for May! l Lunch Served at 12 Noon l Program 12:30 ­ 1:30 PM Entrée: Teriyaki Chicken l Residents $3, Residents’ Guests $4 Speaker: “Leaving a Legacy” with l Registration Begins: NOW! Lynn Hermensky, Hospice of l Reservation & Cancellation Deadline: Western Reserve Friday Before Lunch l Sorry, No Walk­ins or Take Out Meals Entrée: Pork Tenderloin Because food is ordered in advance, there is no Entertainment: Piano & Song by guarantee that a lunch will be available for walk­ins. Leonard DiCosimo All meals include Soup or Salad, Entrée, 2 Side Dishes, Dessert, and Beverage. Please register in advance or by the Registration Deadline. Drawing for a Free Lunch! Entrée: Salad Bar and Baked Potato Program: To be Announced

FREE FOR RESIDENTS Picnic Lunch & Luau Party! Entrée: Hamburgers Entertainment: Tom Todd Sing Along

Birthday Celebration for June! Entrée: Roast Beef VOLUNTEER Program: Memory Skills for Everyday Life presented by Vitalia APPRECIATION Active Adult Community Friday, June 5th Entrée: Chicken Marsala Drawing for a Free Lunch! Entertainment: Music by Tyler Lisowski Entrée: Sausage and Peppers Our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration is an Program: Low Vision opportunity to recognize and thank Volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice, and support to causes they care about in their community. Their No Lunch Due to Fireworks! stories can serve to inspire others to find ways to take action and create change.

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Willow Room l Residents & Residents’ Guests: FREE l Wednesdays l 12:30 ­ 3 PM l Movie: The Current War l Doors open at 12 Noon l Biography, Drama, History: PG­13 l Please be sure to check ratings. Some l Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Shannon, movies are rated R and adult themed. Benedict Cumberbatch l Movies are subject to change due to availability The dramatic story of the cutthroat race between Join us for a great movie and freshly electricity titans Thomas Edison and George popped popcorn. The Civic Center is Westinghouse to determine whose electrical system a great place to visit with friends and would power the modern world. enjoy an afternoon at the movies.

l Movie: Murder Mystery l Movie: Little Women l Action, Comedy, Mystery: Rated PG­13 l Drama, Romance: Rated PG l Starring: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, l Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Luke Evans Timothee Chalamet A New York cop and his wife go on a European Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath vacation to reinvigorate the spark in their marriage, of the Civil War. but end up getting framed and on the run for the death of an elderly billionaire.

l Movie: Just Mercy l Drama: Rated PG­13 l Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson World­renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner.

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ON­GOING Community Services Atrium

l Willow Room Mondays & Wednesdays, Weekly l 10 AM l May 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th & 27th l No Pinochle on Memorial Day May 25th l Movie: Dolittle l June 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, l Adventure, Comedy, Family: Rated PG 24th & 29th l Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Michael Sheen, l No Registration Required Antonio Banderas l For more information call 216­524­7373 A physician discovers that he can talk to animals.

FREE White Oak Room l Movie: The Two Popes l Biography, Drama, Comedy: Rated PG­13 l Residents and their Guests l Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, l Adults 60 & over ONLY Juan Minujin l Tuesdays, Weekly Behind Vatican walls, Pope Benedict and the future l May 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th l Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th l new path for the Catholic Church. Doors open at Noon ­ Play 12:30 ­ 2:30 PM l No Registration Required!

ON­GOING l Movie: 1917 l Drama, War: Rated R l Starring: Dean­Charles Chapman, Aerobic Room George MacKay, Daniel Mays l Fridays, Weekly Two young British soldiers during the first World l NOON ­ 1 PM War are given an impossible mission: deliver a l Residents: $10 per Class message deep in enemy territory that will stop l Guests: $15 per Class 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers brothers, from l Main Instructor: Dwyer Conklyn MM MT­BC walking straight into a deadly trap. l For more information contact Dwyer Conklyn, 970­297­8506 This group is designed for those with decreased l Movie: The Aeronauts walking mobility, whether due to stroke, l Adventure, Action, Biography: Rated PG­13 Parkinson’s, knee/hip replacements, MS, arthritis, etc. Focusing on exercises that address specific l Starring: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, components of walking, our Board Certified Music Himesh Patel Therapists are trained in using music to improve Pilot Amelia Rennes and scientist James Glaisher range of motion, flexibility and strength, all geared find themselves in an epic fight for survival while towards improved walking mobility. attempting to make discoveries in a gas balloon.

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5TH ANNUAL

White Oak Room

l Ladies Only l Thursday, May 14th l 11 AM ­ 12:30 PM l Residents: $10 IHS Home Economics Room 112 l Residents’ Guests: $11 l Registration Begins: NOW! l Adults 18 & Over l Registration Deadline: May 7th l Thursday, May 21st: Cooking with Herbs l Sorry, No Walk­Ins or Take Out Meals l Registration Deadline: May 14th l 7 ­ 9 PM Back by popular demand! Come dressed in your l Residents & Residents’ Guests: $15 per Class Sunday best. Enjoy a light lunch, tea, and l $8 Food Fee payable to Judi Strauss day of conversation. class Tot Room hours extended to 12:30 PM on this l Bring small containers for leftovers day. Tot Room is available for children ages 6 l Registration Begins: NOW! months to 6 years of age. l Instructor: Judi Strauss l Min: 8, Max: 20 May 21st: Cooking with Herbs Cooking with herbs (and spices) can enhance even Pin Oak Room the simplest of foods. It can also be a way to reduce l Thursdays the use of salt in cooking. In this class you’ll learn l 6:30 ­ 7:45 PM the basics of cooking with herbs, both fresh and l Session 4: June 4th ­ June 25th dried. Buying, preserving, and storing herbs will be l Session 5: July 9th ­ July 30th discussed as well as extending their shelf life. There l Residents $45, Residents’ Guests $50 will be a cooking demo and plenty of food to taste l Walk­Ins: $14 per Class and recipes to take home. Instructor’s cookbook will l Instructor: Denise Clement also be available. GENERAL HATHA YOGA You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga. Start wherever you are, and move forward. Create a Outdoor Lighted Tennis Courts strong foundation as you approach your body with safety and comfort. Your increased awareness of l 6 Classes the body with a respectful attitude will help align, l Wednesday Evenings tone, and strengthen from the inside­outward. l June 17th ­ July 22nd Breathing and relaxation techniques, along with l 7 ­ 8 PM yoga nidra, are some of the beneficial tools that will l Residents Only: $75 continue to clear the mind, reduce stress levels, l Class Size Limited to 14 bringing the body into a deep relaxed state, leaving you with a sense of balance. Dress for comfort. Whether you are a beginner or just brushing up on Bring a yoga mat, small blanket, or beach towel, your skills, this class may be just what you are water if needed, and an open mind. looking for.

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ON­GOING Aerobic Room

l Tuesdays & Thursdays l 7 ­ 8 PM l Residents $30, Guests $35 l Walk­Ins $5 per Class l Continuous Registration Punch Cards available from the Instructor ZUMBA is a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system set to motivating Latin music. It’s FUN! You may just forget that you are really exercising! It’s DIFFERENT! The music ­ the step ­ the moves! It’s EASY! ZUMBA is designed for everyone. It is a class for every fitness level and age! It’s EFFECTIVE! It is a cardio­based workout that also strengthens and tones the entire body. ZUMBA is great for the mind, body & soul! ON­GOING

ON­GOING Outdoor Pickleball Courts Aerobic Room l Sunday ­ Advanced: 10 AM ­ 12 NOON l Mondays & Wednesdays l Monday ­ Beginner/Intermediate: 6 ­ 9 PM l 6:15 ­ 7:15 PM l Monday, Wednesday, Friday ­ l Beginner/Intermediate: 9 ­ 11 AM 6 Class Punch Card Available: l Wednesday ­ Advanced: 7 ­ 9 PM $60 Residents, $65 Non­Residents l l Residents: Free with Pass or $3 without a pass $12 Walk in Fee l l Guest Fee: $5 per Session or Punch Card For more information call the Recreation 10 sessions for $40 Department at 216­524­3262 or email l For more information call: Claudia Fontana [email protected]. at 216­816­1224 This class is a total body work out. You will burn l Check the websites www.eteamz.com/ipbc calories and sculpt and tone your entire body. and www.usapa.org Come join the fastest growing sport in the nation. It‘s for all ages and experience levels. Pickleball is a ON­GOING combination of tennis and ping pong played on a badminton size court. Come learn the basic skills including: rules, scoring, basic strokes, serve and Gym reception. Please wear comfortable clothes and l Women Ages 16 years & older appropriate court shoes. Basic equipment available l Mondays or bring your own. l 8 ­ 10 PM l Residents: Free, Residents’ Guests $2 l No Registration Required

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CYCLE & SCULPT Aerobic Room

l Saturdays: 10 ­ 11 AM l Continuous Registration Punch Card available at the Recreation Department Front Desk and can be used for all Indy Fit classes. Indy Fit is a Health and Wellness Initiative: l Call One Week Ahead to Reserve your Bike: l Indy Fit’s mission is to have a positive impact on 216­524­3262 the community. l Instructor: Jayme, Certified Spinning Instructor l To help others become the healthiest versions of themselves. Cycle & Sculpt is a fun and effective, high intensity l To motivate others to reach their fullest potential strength & cardio workout!! The class begins with and to set and reach challenging goals they cycling intervals and drills on a (stationary) bike might not have otherwise imagined. followed by 20 minutes of total body sculpting l With well thought out health and wellness exercises off the bike incorporating the use of hand programs, informational materials and purpose & body weight exercises along with various types of driven exercise. strength & resistance training. THIS CLASS WILL TORCH CALORIES and SCULPT & TONE YOUR All of our Recreation­run land exercise classes are ENTIRE BODY!!! The class is suitable for ALL available on one single punch card called the Indy levels of fitness (modifications are given and riders Fit Pass. control their own level of resistance and pedal l 8 Punch Card Pass speed)…..all you need is a water bottle & towel!! l Residents $40, Non­Residents $45 l Walk­in $8 l For more information, e­mail [email protected] ON­GOING

Aerobic Room ON­GOING l No Dance Experience Necessary! l Sundays: 10 AM l Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:15 PM l Continuous Registration Punch Card Fieldhouse available at the Recreation Department Front l Tuesdays & Thursdays Desk and can be used for all Indy Fit classes. l 6 ­ 7 PM Barre Fusion is a fitness class that combines the l Continuous Registration Punch Card principles of Ballet, Yoga, Pilates and Callisthenics available at the Recreation Department Front to improve Cardio, Strength and Flexibility. There is Desk and can be used for all Indy Fit classes. strong emphasis on posture, core strength and Work your muscles in every way possible in this proper technique. A ballet barre is used with one’s class designed to build muscle strength, definition body for resistance while performing various leg, and endurance. In this class we utilize our own hip and seat exercises. Light hand weights are body weight, resistance bands, and more. No used throughout the class to focus on toning the muscle gets neglected in this class! arms, back and shoulders.

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Aerobic Room l Tuesdays & Thursdays Aerobic Room l 8:15 ­ 9:15 AM l Continuous Registration Punch Card Jazzercise is a continuous registration program. available at the Recreation Department Front Your Jazzercise card allows you to attend any of these classes to meet your schedule. Lois Powers is Desk and can be used for all Indy Fit classes. your instructor and for more information call l Instructor: Tessa 330­468­6637 or E­Mail [email protected]. Sculpt and tone your body while improving your Babysitting is available in the Tot Room. cardiovascular system. Suitable for all levels, Fee: 1 Month Unlimited ­ you will obtain overall fitness, reduce body fat, l Residents $40 (autopay) increase energy, improve core strength, and so l Non­Residents $45 (autopay) much more! 8 Weeks Unlimited ­ l Residents $86, Non­Residents $90 Drop In ­ ON­GOING l Residents & Non­Residents $12 per Class

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Aerobic Room l Monday ­ Friday, 9:30 AM l Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 PM l Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays l Saturdays, 8:30 AM l 10:45 ­ 11:30 AM l Free for Residents Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerful l Must have a Current Civic Center Membership effective 60 minute total body workout. Jazzercise class combines dance­based cardio l Instructor: Jayme with strength training and stretching to sculpt, Come join us for a total body workout that includes tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat a variety of easy to follow exercises which will burn burning. Today's hottest music combines dance calories and sculpt and tone your entire body. This moves, Pilates, Yoga and kickboxing to dance class will help increase your strength and improve yourself fit and change the shape of your body. overall balance. This fun, low­impact workout is ON­GOING perfect for all levels of fitness and is designed for the young at heart! by Jazzercise

ON­GOING l Sundays, 12 NOON l Tot Room is not available on Sundays Aerobic Room A great way to cross train your way into a fit and l Fridays fabulous look! This class intersperses strength l 8:30 ­ 9:30 AM training routines with aerobic routines. The l Continuous Registration Punch Card strength is done by working with heavier weights available at the Recreation Department Front and xertubes. Includes floor routines. Desk and can be used for all Indy Fit classes.

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https:/facebook.com/independenceohgardenclub Club Objective: To preserve the environment, to conserve natural resources, to stimulate a love of gardening, to further the knowledge and appreciation of birdlife, wildlife and plant life, and to encourage civic beautification.

Our meetings are the Third Tuesday of each month, February thru November at 7 PM in the Independence Town Hall, 6652 Brecksville Road. All are welcome! UPCOMING EVENTS IGC INVITE l May 19th: Regular Meeting If you have an appreciation of birdlife, wildlife and Heinen’s Wellness Consultant plant life, consider joining us at a regular meeting. l June 1st: Trip Historic Heritage Tours & Tea We’d like to get to know you! Mansion, see page 12 for details l June 7th ­ 13th: National Garden Week, check DID YOU KNOW? BIRDS out our Facebook page for special posts l May is the peak of songbird migration, keep an l June 16th: Regular Meeting “Edible Plants”, JoAnn, Cleveland MetroParks eye out for blackburnian warbler and woodthrush. Bird migrations can be in such l Late May/Early June – Independence Primary School, planting root vegetable gardens with large numbers, they may be visible on radar. l 2nd grade students. If you are interested in June is nest­building for Red­eyed Vireos, volunteering, please call Kathy Chappel Scarlet Tanagers, Hooded Warblers, and 216­520­1223. Ovenbirds. l June tbd – Community band concert bakery sale. Come support us as we sell bakery at a Please Recycle your Home Days Summer concert at the bandstand. Proceeds FISH BOWLS by dropping them off help us promote conservation and at the Civic Center. Thank you – environmental responsibility through we appreciate your efforts. community­based projects.

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To MAKE reservations or CANCEL, you must call Tom Priebe at 216­264­3755 or email at [email protected] NO LATER THAN THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH MEETING. You can also make a reservation for the next month luncheon when you check in at the meeting. Lunch Tickets are $3 per Member and $5 per Guest or Caretaker. If you do NOT have a reservation, you will not be guaranteed a meal if there are no extra meals.

Toni Muntean ­ President Dale Veverka ­ Vice President Cathy Leissa ­ Financial Officer Theresa Akuszewski ­ Secretary 10 AM ­ 11:30 AM ­ Registration/Socialize Gloria Mikals ­ Treasurer 12:00 Noon ­ Lunch Menu: Tossed Salad, Spaghetti with Meatballs, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Garlic Toast, Cake All members are welcome to attend the 1:00 PM ­ Business Meeting 10 AM meetings on Friday, May 1st 1:30 PM ­ Monthly Gift Card Drawings ­ Must and Friday, June 5th Wear Name Tag! in the Civic Center Craft Room.

l See Cathy Leissa l 2020 Membership Dues are still only $4. 10 AM ­ 11:30 AM ­ Registration/Socialize l NEW Members are welcomed with one FREE 12:00 Noon ­ Lunch lunch. Menu: Pork Chop, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, SUNSHINE CARD Applesauce, Pie Call Theresa Akuszewski at 1:00 PM ­ Business Meeting 216­524­8274 if you know a 1:30 PM ­ Monthly Gift Card Drawings ­ Must member in need of sympathy Wear Name Tag! or a get well wish.

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Presented by the Independence Historical Society

Independence Historical Building ­ 6675 Brecksville Road l Sunday, July 12th l 10 AM ­ 2 PM Everyone has objects of interest, things we have Tickets go on sale starting June 1st, 2020 at the collected or items that have been in our family for Civic Center for $20 with starting times of 10 AM, years. Join us for our first Antique Review. Antique 11 AM, 12 PM & 1 PM. This is to allow time for items auctioneer and antique shop owners will provide a to be reviewed and reduce the amount of time summary and/or estimated value of your items. You waiting in line. Any questions contact Barbara will not receive a written appraisal. Each ticket Juliani at [email protected]. holder will be entitled to bring two (2) items they can carry in themself. No large furniture items!

Betsey’s Afternoon Tea

Sunday the 17th of May 6675 Brecksville Road from 11 AM until 4 PM at The Historical Society was founded in 1965. The purpose is to enable its members to preserve The Historic the history and artifacts of our city and interpret our unique heritage. Bramley House l www.IndependenceHistoricalSociety.com Dress for tea and wear your hats! l Contact Information: [email protected] Limited number of tickets will be sold l Pam Dengler, President: 216­322­9082 l Adults $23, Children $12 (ages 8­12) l First Seating: 11 AM ­ 1 PM l Second Seating: 2 PM ­ 4 PM MEMBERSHIP DRIVE A Great Gift idea for Mother's Day! l Dues per year ­ $10/Single, $15/Family l Applications are available at the Civic Center, Tickets will be available at the Bramley House on the Historical Society website, or on March 15th and at the Civic Center [email protected] Recreation Desk starting March 18th.

Please Note: Nuts are used in our foods. UPCOMING EVENTS Any questions contact: Barbara Juliani at l The Return of Food Truck Fridays at [email protected] Historic Hall from 4:30­7:30 PM June 12th: Hatfield’s Goode Grub

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Independence High School PTO

l It’s never too early to start thinking about your outdoor plants! l Orders will be accepted through Monday, May 4th. l Pick Up will be Saturday, May 9th at IHS Cafeteria from 10 AM ­ NOON l Contact Jen Eisenmann at 216­570­4461 or [email protected] OR Jen Vitron at 216­375­4428 or [email protected] to request an order form or for additional information.

From left to right: Alumni President Dale Veverka, honoree Bill McGuinness and Mayor Gregory Kurtz.

High School Media Center

l Monday, June 8 l 7 PM Elmwood Recreation Center Join us for our summer meeting where we will plan l 7­1 Hour Classes our biggest fundraiser of the year, the IHS Alumni l Tuesdays Breakfast in the Park. Held in the Elmwood Park l May 12th ­ June 23rd Kiwanis Pavilion on the Sunday of Home Days l Fee: $95 weekend, this event includes fabulous raffle l Pre­registration Required baskets, a 50/50 raffle, great food and of course, l Call Grace Cohara at 216­524­1267 for more camaraderie. We will also plan our Home Days information and to pre­register booth, a fun way to help your alma mater and meet Dog ownership should be fun! Would you like an other alums. obedient dog? Obedience training is another way Consider joining the Alumni Association for only of showing you care for your dog. Training helps $10/year. Enjoy all our yearly activities and receive you, your friends, and neighbors enjoy your dog the Alumni Spectator twice a year. Our spring even more. Grace Cohara has been training dogs meeting featured the always inspiring Educator of for fifty years; her dogs have earned over 50 Excellence Award celebration, honoring our current obedience titles as of now, as she continues to IHS Principal and former AP History Teacher, show in competition. Bill McGuinness, shown in the photo above.

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CORNERSTONE OF HOPE 5905 Brecksville Road, Independence You’re invited to join Cornerstone of Hope at one 7121 Valley View Drive of our amazing events this spring where Independence, Ohio 44131 proceeds will benefit grieving families in 216­524­7788 Northeastern Ohio! We are excited to announce the addition of Mrs. Hamman as our 3 year old program Head Teacher Mother’s Day Tea for the 2020­2021 school year. She is returning to l Saturday, May 2nd our Co­Op family after taking a few years off to raise l $20 her own children. Mrs. Hamman holds a Bachelor’s l Register online at cornerstoneofhope.org degree in Early Childhood Education from or call 216­524­4673 Cleveland State University. She began teaching in a co­op setting in 2006 and grew her career Cornerstone of Hope will host a special tea and professionally from there. Mrs. Hamman is eager to brunch for mothers who have lost a child to get back into the preschool setting as she believes miscarriage or neonatal loss. her personality, skill set, and experience best fit with Father’s Day Event preschool aged children. We feel confident in knowing she will be the perfect fit for our school and l Saturday, June 13th we are excited to welcome her back! l $10 Mrs. Lozar will continue to lead the 4 year old l Register online at cornerstoneofhope.org program for the 2020­2021 school year. We are also or call 216­524­4673 welcoming back our current Assistant Teacher/Aide As part of our Men Grieve Too Program, we will for both our 3 and 4 year old classes, Mrs. Wadley. have a special Father’s Day Event. With this growth we will continue to offer the same high­quality education this community has learned Annual Butterfly Release to expect from our preschool. Our students learn to grow and develop readiness skills that will carry l Saturday, June 27th them well into their early childhood education. l 10 AM l Minimum donation of $20 per butterfly Classes for the 2020­2021 school year are filling up l Place your order at 216­524­4673 or quickly. Please contact us if you or someone you online at cornerstoneofhope.org know is interested in enrolling for next year. We offer l Please RSVP prior to June 15th both morning and afternoon class times. The child Release butterflies, nature’s ultimate symbol of must be the age of desired program by July 31, change, transformation, and beauty, with your 2020 and fully toilet trained to be eligible to attend. loved ones through this unique way of honoring We look forward to hearing from you! and remembering someone you’ve lost. Independence Co­Op Preschool / 216­524­7788 www.independencecoop.org Check us out on Facebook!

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Call 216­447­0160 or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org For more information about library programs go to www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events

DROP IN AND DOWNLOAD No Registration Required for the following programs: l No Registration Required l Storytimes are not held in May. Tuesday, May 12th: 9:30 AM ­ 12:30 PM They will begin the week of June 1st. l Thursday, May 28th: 5:30 ­ 8:30 PM l Tuesday, June 9th: 9:30 AM ­ 12:30 PM BABY AND TODDLER STORYTIME l Thursday, June 25th: 5:30 ­ 8:30 PM l Wednesdays: 10 AM FAMILY STORYTIME l Mondays: 6:30 PM

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Registration is Required for all Adult Programs l Wednesdays: 11 AM TODDLER STORYTIME WOMEN WHO ROCK l l Thursdays: 11 AM Thursday, May 7th: 7 PM ELDERCARE OPTIONS AND HOW TO PAY FOR Registration Required unless noted otherwise: THEM LEGO CHALLENGE l Monday, May 11th: 7 PM l Saturday, May 2nd: 2­3 PM SUMMER SMOOTHIES SUMMER FUN FOR EVERYONE l Thursday, May 14th: 7 PM l Tuesdays, June 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th: 1­5 PM KEY STEPS TO RETURNING TO WORK AFTER AN EXTENDED BREAK SCHOOL READINESS ­ ALL ABOUT ME l Monday, May 18th: 6:30­8:30 PM l Wednesday, June 10th: 11 AM WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION PRESCHOOL FITNESS FUN l No Registration Required l Saturday, June 20th: 10­10:45 AM l Wednesday, May 20th: 7:15 PM THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION l No Registration Required Registration is Required for all Teen Programs. l Thursday, May 21st: 2:15 PM CIVICS ESSENTIAL GAME HOUR Volunteens l Thursday, May 28th: 6:30 PM l Tuesday, May 12th: 7­8 PM Tween Book Discussion SUMMER SUSHI l Thursday, May 14th: 4­4:45 PM l Wednesday, June 3rd: 7 PM Practice ACT Test DIY BOOK PAPER CRAFTING l Saturday, May 16th: 9:30 AM­1:30 PM l Saturday, June 6th: 2 PM ACT Practice Test Review and Tips BEST CARTOONS OF WORLD WAR II l Tuesday, May 26th: 7­8 PM l Thursday, June 18th: 7 PM Screen Printing - Drop in l Wednesday, June 24th: 2­3:30 PM

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Independence Presbyterian Church 6624 West Public Square

l 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each Month l May 6th & June 3rd: 10 AM & 7 PM l May 20th & June 17th: 10 AM Only l Choose the date & time that fits your schedule l For more Information Call Madeline: 216­337­6292 Feel free to join us as we knit sets of scarfs, hats, and mittens which are given to less fortunate people in our local area. All skill levels are welcome; free knitting lessons and coaching are provided as needed. Join us to stay in practice or develop your skill, while enjoying the fellowship of our growing group of knitters. Donations of yarn and tools of our craft are always welcome.

Elmwood Park Pond “We stand with Police” l Saturday, May 2nd l Registration 8:30 AM l First Thursday, Monthly l Fishing 9 AM ­ NOON l May 7th l Ages 3­15 years l June 4th l 7 PM Each contestant should bring a fishing pole l Meetings take place at the Independence and baits of choice. For more information, Police Department unless noted call Donna Agan at 216­524­6195. May 10th ­ May 16th is National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Take a moment during this week to THANK your local Police Officers for their commitment to keeping you safe. If you have questions or concerns you would like to discuss with an Officer, please attend one of these meetings or call Officer Jim Green at 216­524­1234.

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FREE

Outdoor Bocce Courts ­ Elmwood Park l Sunday Evenings l May through Summer l 6 ­ 9 PM l Questions? Call Kathy Chappel 216­520­1223 Are you a bocce player or interested in having some fun? All are welcome to play bocce on Sunday night. Everyone who shows up plays. We can accommodate limited mobility by keeping half team Independence High School Media Center players at one end, if requested. We keep score l Meets 4th Tuesday, Monthly but it's really about having fun and every week is a l 1 PM ­ Independence High School Media Center new week with new teams. Courts are located l May 26th between the fire station picnic shelter and tennis l June 23rd courts. Questions? Come join us for Sunday night Mission Statement: To promote positive choices bocce! for youth and parents, to reduce the occurrences of drinking and driving, experimentation with drugs and alcohol, and to provide support for social issues facing parents and young people.

Outdoor Bocce Courts ­ Elmwood Park l Mondays, May 11th ­ September 14th l Wednesdays, June 3rd ­ September 9th l 6:30 ­ 8 PM l Please arrive 10 minutes early l First Time Players Welcome! Red Oak Room l To join or for more information contact: l Monday Bocce: Mondays, May 18th & June 15th l 1 ­ 7 PM l Christine Krol at [email protected] or l 216­525­0779 Individuals who are 17 years of age Wednesday Bocce: (16 with parental permission) or older l Meet weight and height requirements l Text Kim Wiecek at 216­410­8674 (at least 110 pounds based on height) l Call Toni Muntean at 216­524­2040 l Generally, must be in good health to donate Women come roll with us! In Independence we l Please bring your Red Cross blood donor have natural surface bocce courts in Elmwood card or other form of ID Park. Learn the skills and rules of the ancient game l For more information, log on to of bocce. Bocce is a low impact sport and we play redcrossblood.org or call 1­800­REDCROSS for fun. Bocce balls are provided. (1­800­733­2767)

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l Reserve a Facility for 2020. Two pavilion rentals per resident. Call 216­524­3262. l For Independence Residents 21 years of age or older. l Resident on contract MUST BE present during entire event including set up and clean up. If Resident is NOT present, we reserve the right to end event immediately and forfeit fees. BUILDING ROOM CAPACITY RESIDENT FEE INFORMATION Elmwood Recreation Center Gym 214 $75 for the Day Elmwood Recreation Center Small Room 42 $50 for the Day Elmwood Recreation Center Both Rooms 250 $125 for the Day Elmwood Recreation Center Kitchen $5 for the Day Outdoor Pool Building Upstairs 60 $25 for 3 Hours No Kitchen Facilities April through October Kiwanis Pavilion N/A 40 Tables Free No Kitchen Facilities 240 People Maximum 10 Tables Fire Station Pavilion N/A 20 Tables Free No Kitchen Facilities 120 People Maximum 10 Tables Tent Rental 20 x 20 $150 Based on Availabilty 40 x 20 N/A $250 FREE Delivery Based on Availabilty Tables & Chairs N/A N/A FREE Maximum: 10 Tables, 60 Chairs FREE Delivery Liberty Station N/A 55 $50 Kitchen Facilities For the Day Open April ­ October

Please Note: On Event & Tournament Days, the Fieldhouse is CLOSED to the PUBLIC! To make your reservation, contact the Fieldhouse at 216­524­0088 or 216­524­3262 l Civic Center Membership is required to use the Independence Fieldhouse. l Youth 14 years of age and younger are required to have an adult present or belong to a recreational program with a coach present. l Members are permitted four (4) guests per visit, and must remain with guests while using facilities. Members are responsible for guests. Guest fee is $5 per person, 4 ­12 years old $3 l Residents who do not have a Civic Center Membership must pay a $2 Day Pass fee. RESIDENT BUSINESSES & ROOMS/COURTS CAPACITY FEE ORGANIZATIONS INFORMATION Four (4) Courts and Track ­ $80 per hour $160 per hour Individual Court ­ $20 per hour $40 per hour Batting Cages ­ $20 per hour $40 per hour $10 per hour/2 people Tennis Courts ­ $40 per hour $20 per hour/4 people Towpath Room 36 $35 per hour $35 per hour Kitchen Area Quarry Room 36 $25 per hour $25 per hour Wall Mount TV River Room 36 $25 per hour $25 per hour Wall Mount TV All Three Rooms 108 $75 per hour $75 per hour

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l For Independence Residents 21 years of age or older. l Proof of residency is required at the time the room is reserved. Identification and recent bill required. l Payment in full is required to reserve your room rental. l Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all city buildings and on all city grounds. l Resident on contract MUST BE present during entire event including set up and clean up. If Resident is NOT present, we reserve the right to end event immediately and forfeit fees. l No parties are permitted in the Atrium areas or the Courtyard. l Small meetings in Civic Center Atrium must also be reserved in advance. Reserve a banquet room for 2020. To make your reservation, visit the Community Services Department in the Civic Center. CIVIC CENTER ROOMS CAPACITY RESIDENT FEE INFORMATION Single Banquet Rooms 96 per room $35 Per Hour All Rooms have video (White Oak, Pin Oak, Red Oak) projector/screens available White Oak Room & Kitchen 96 $45 Per Hour Ice Maker & Refrigerator Available All 3 Banquet Rooms and Kitchen 288 $100 Per Hour Ice Maker & Refrigerator Available Willow Theatre Room 80 $60 Per Hour Video Projector/Screen Available

Limited to Children’s parties (No family Craft Room 25 $10 per Hour parties). Please book all family parties $25 for 3 Hours in our spacious Banquet Rooms. Swim Parties at the Indoor Pool l Reserve 2 weeks prior to the event l Available during regular pool hours, Weekends starting at 1 PM l Fees for using Recreation side of the Civic Center: l Current Civic Center Members ­ Free l Independence Residents 7 Years & Older ­ $2 l Independence Residents 6 Years & Younger ­ Free l Non­Resident Guest 13 Years & Older ­ $5 l Non­Resident Guest 4­12 Years ­ $3 l Non­Resident Guest 3 Years & Younger ­ Free l Max 4 Guests per Resident l Call 216­524­3262 for more information Civic Center Gazebo ­ Free Call to Reserve 216­524­7373

Town Hall Building 55 $50 Downstairs Only

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS: Thursday, May 7th ­ National Day of Prayer Friday, May 8th ­ Annual Health & Wellness Fair Wednesday, May 13th ­ Fairy Tea & Fairytale Parties Thursday, May 14th ­ Victorian Tea Party Sunday, May 24th ­ Outdoor Pool Opening Monday, May 25th ­ Memorial Day Service & Parade Thursdays, June 11th ­ July 30th ­ Summer Community Concerts Community SPOTLIGHTSPOTLIGHT