The Quill

APRIL 2018 VOLUME 42 • NUMBER 8

A Monthly Publication of Rocky River Senior Center A Nationally Accredited Senior Center

Opening Day Deli Lunch- Special RRSC Presents: Friday, April 6 ~ Noon NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Celebrate Opening Day by joining us Thursday, April 19 for Grillin’-N-Chillin’ with Larry 7:30 pm $15 Featuring: Hot Dogs & Brats, Ball Park Peanuts, Nachos and Don’t miss Mr. CutTime’s don’t forget to get your Popcorn! return to Rocky River with the rich string sounds of his

MEMORY LANE TRIVIA CHALLENGE other classical band, Cut Time Simfonica®. Featuring yet an- How much do you Know? other lively variety program of Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky to First Trivia Theme is 40’s & 50’s Ellington, Still and Joplin, Director Rick Robinson adds his  First Trivia Challenge hosted at Rocky River Senior Center, own funky-romantic compositions like Pork ‘n Beans, The April 6th @ 1:30 pm. Mighty Love Serenade and his big hit City of Trees. This time,  Audience observers get FREE popcorn. Rick brings his experienced musicians from Detroit, who bring  Westlake will host the 2nd Challenge on June 6 at 10:30 am intoxicating improvisation to the intersection of Jazz and Clas- sical Streets. Light drums and audience with toy percussion  Contact Laurie at 331-1114 for more info! keep the beat. Every CutTime® concert features Robinson’s humor and surprising insights on the utility of classical and Guides for Better Living is a FREE series sponsored symphonic music. Learn more at cuttime.com. by Rocky River Seniors Council, Inc. and coordinated Pick your seats from our seating chart at the front desk, or by Dottie O’Neill. Q & A session at the end of each let us select a seat for you. Tickets are first come, first selec- presentation. tion. Seating chart is available to view -on line at Friday, April 27 10– 11:30 am www.rrcity.com/seniors.html The honorable Judge Brian F. Hagan will speak about Rocky River Court and our legal system. Please call 333-6660 to register for this FREE event. I’m speeding because I have to get to Rocky River Senior Center before I forget where I am going! Mark your calendars for the

NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN 27th Annual Hot Chocolate and French Vanilla Latte coffee are now Art Exhibit & Sale available for just $1.25 a cup or go half-n-half for a mocha twist! May 19– June 18 Are you looking for a light lunch? Grab a soup

Meet the artists on Opening Day on Saturday May 19th. and sandwich! Something more substantial!? Enjoy live music and light refreshments from 10-1. Try the special for only $5.50. Gail’s desserts are scrumptious. Be sure to Area artists 50+ are invited to participate in this year’s exhibit. check out our pies– one of the kitchen’s most Call 331-1114 for details. popular choices. In a hurry? Call ahead for a Deadline to enter is April 30th. 2-Go Order 333-6660.

Rocky River Senior Center Hours 21014 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116 Monday—Friday 8:30– 4:30 www.rrcity.com/seniors.html

Laurie Rokakis 333-6664 Grillin’-n-Chillin’ with Larry! Laurie Rokakis, Social Services, can Memorial Day Grillin-N-Chillin May 25 assist with life’s transitions, home

health care, affordable housing,

Social Security, and Medicare to

name a few! She is happy to meet with seniors at the center or in the community.

Give her a call! Email: [email protected]

Hours: Monday & Friday 8:30-12:30

Wednesday & Thursday 8:30-4:30

 MEDICARE FREE Thursday, April 5 4 pm Alicia Nighland, of OSHIIP– Ohio Senior Health Insurance Infor- RRSC proudly offers summer Cook-Outs mation Program– will be on hand to discuss Medicare benefits. With our favorite outdoor Chef, This talk is geared to those newly eligible for Medicare, but ALL man of many talents, LARRY! are welcome. Be sure to read The Quill so you won’t miss out on any of these special events!  FREE FRESH PRODUCE FREE Tuesday, April 10 10:30-12 pm The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is now providing free fruits and  COMMUNITY PICNIC FREE vegetables for seniors making $2,000 or less a month. No proof of income in required but please bring an ID. The food bank dis- Thursday, May 31 4:30 pm tributes the produce at the Adult Activity Center, 20120 Detroit The Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Road, Rd., Rocky River on the second Tuesday of the month between welcomes the community to a free dinner. Doors will open at 10:30 am and noon. Call the senior center, 333-6665, if transpor- 4:30 and dinner will be served from 5 to 6 pm. Picnic style tation is needed. Space is limited. Call Lori at 216-931-7390 with food will be served including homemade desserts from Slices questions. Fabulous Pastries. Come on down to meet your neighbors and enjoy some good food.  HOW WE BEAT DIABETES! (Type 2) FREE 8 Weeks Questions? Please call 440-333-4888. Wednesdays, May 2– June 20 1 pm Do you have type II diabetes? Are you on insulin or have been told that you may soon need insulin? Doctors say that type II diabetes is a progressive debilitating disease, but is that true? Do Senior Transportation you believe you are the victim of your genes… powerless to do Are you a resident who needs trans- anything to prevent or reverse type II diabetes? You don’t want portation? Call Michelle at 333-6665 to miss any of the eight sessions of this program. Each session is to schedule your ride. Passengers filled with light bulb moments of information. Through our 3 Step must be pre-registered to ride. Program of Education, Motivation, and Implementation, you will learn how to become a proactive partner with your doctor in Health 333-6660 your own healthcare and truly live a better life. Presenter: Mary Kolk, author of How We Beat Diabetes. Must call to register.  BLOOD PRESSURE/HEALTH CLINIC @ RRSC Walk-In Mondays Sponsored By: 12:30-3:30 pm  AARP DRIVER SAFETY 1 Session April 2 The Welsh Home Tuesday, May 15 9 am-2 pm April 9 St. John Medical Center till 2 pm $15 AARP members; $20 non-AARP members April 16 O’Neill Healthcare The AARP Driver Safety Program is a refresher course that helps April 23 The Welsh Home you develop safe, defensive driving skills to become a safer driv- April 30 The Welsh Home er. Safety tips, changes in driving laws, etc. will be discussed. In-  THERAPEUTIC CHAIR MASSAGE/REIKI Call for appt. structor: April Dugan, State of Ohio Licensed Driving Instructor. Friday, April 6, 13, 20, 27 Lunch break noon– 1 pm. Please make checks payable to AARP. $15 for 15 minutes 1-2:35 pm  FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS FREE Wear your regular clothing and unwind in a special chair Thursday, May 17 12:30-4 pm designed to comfortably support your body. Sessions are Elizabeth L. Perla of the Perla Law Firm in Fairview Park is offering tailored to release built up stress and tension in your neck, free legal consultations. Each consultation will be scheduled for back, shoulders, arms and hands. Pat Andler, C.P.T.; L.M.T. 20 minutes. Ms. Perla is an Elder Law Attorney practicing in Es- tate Planning, including Wills and Trusts, Medicaid and Veterans’  CHOLESTEROL, GLUCOSE, BONE DENSITY FREE Benefits Planning, Advanced Directives, Guardianships, and Es- Thursday, May 10 10 am– noon tate Administration. She is also well-versed in Family Law University Hospital, St. John Outreach, will be here to conduct matters. Please call 440-333-6660 for an appointment. all three screenings. Walk-In

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History & Philosophy RRSC Lunch Bunch

 IN THE WINGS: Thursday, April 26 MORE CHARACTERS FROM BEHIND THE SCENES Board 11:15; Depart by 11:30 Tuesdays, April 10-May 15 6 Weeks Estimated return 2:00 $30 residents, $35 non-residents; pay by 4/6 10:30 am Dress– Casual As in the first part, we will look at some famous and yet forgotten You are invited to join Michelle Soneson at Margaritaville. characters from history. The people who should be remembered: Margaritaville is a favorite spot for Michelle’s family when a Queen in France who was from Naples, some presidential par- traveling. They have been to Margaritaville Orlando and ents, and other semi-forgotten people. These people influenced Myrtle Beach. They have not been to the Cleveland spot history but never took center stage. Some were family, others located in the Flats. Michelle is excited to invite all of you to friends. Each had their own moments– you might be surprised! join her! They have a signature burger, Cheeseburger in Instructor: Craig Schermer Paradise, that comes with salad or fries (can be swapped for  THE BOOKS OF ENOCH sweet potato fries). Any of their burgers can be made Thursdays, April 26– June 7 7 Weeks vegetarian. They have a menu that ranges from amazing $35 residents, $40 non-residents; pay by 4/24 2 pm salads to sandwiches and steaks (and of course– great frozen This person was mentioned exactly once in the Old Testament, drinks, margaritas and many beer choices). Prices start around announcing that he lived three hundred years and walked with $12.99. Michelle always chooses fish because paired with the God. Yet there are at least three “Books of Enoch” that detail tropical atmosphere, it makes her feel like she is near the Enoch’s tour of the universe as God’s Guest. Instructor: Ted Smith beach on a summer day! What a great idea for April in  THE TURNING OF THE TIDE Cleveland! Get to know Michelle better and make some new Mondays, May 7– May 21 3 Weeks friends. Diners pay for their own meals. $15 residents, $18 non-residents; pay by 5/3 10 am When you register, please include a Come and hear about three major battles in World War II that self-addressed, stamped envelope for changed the outcome of the conflict. We will demonstrate Pearl lunch confirmation. Limited space Harbor (using models) Midway, and D-Day. Background infor- available. $10 for Transportation. mation will be presented and interesting visuals will be used. Join us for this fun class! Instructor: Bob Wills

 INDIA & PAKISTAN– PROBLEMS/RELATIONS 2 Sessions Languages Fridays, May 18-25 11:30 am $10 residents, $12 non-residents; pay by 5/16  SPANISH CLUB $6 These countries are often in the news. What’s the matter with Thursday, April 12 10 am them? Why is there such animosity between the two countries? Instructor: Stella Thomas We’ll look at the history, politics and culture of these two nuclear nations and how the U.S. has played a role, good or bad, in the  DOUG BADER 1 Session last several decades. Instructor: Sumi Vason Monday, June 4 10 am  MARTHA AND GEORGE AND US $5 residents, $6 non-residents Monday, May 21 1 Session Doug Bader was one of the greatest $5 residents, $6 non-residents; pay by 5/17 flying aces of WW II. Flying for the RAF, Martha was a homebody, soldier’s wife and so much more! Bader destroyed 41 enemy aircraft, George loved that she was so happy at Mount Vernon, but he was shot down 3 times and escaped twice. Come hear the needed her in his camps. We will learn about some of the ways amazing story of courage and determination shown by a leg- she contributed that most people are unaware of. George and less hero of WW II. Instructor: Bob Wills Martha shared tragedies and joys! Let’s enjoy some special reci- pes while we compare our lives to theirs. This is a good time to honor their lives and service to America. We will wave out flags A VIEW FROM THE PENTHOUSE IN and shout Huzzah! Instructor: Alice Wills LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND  UGANDA 1 Session Tuesday, April 17 @ 1:15 pm FREE Thursday, May 24 1 pm Join Angela Paterek on a journey $5 residents, $6 non-residents; register by 5/22 through Lucerne, the gateway to We will take a tour of one of the most beautiful and least central Switzerland. Angela will understood countries in Africa– Uganda. Your tour guide is showcase some of the top tourist attractions along with some Dr. Robert Weiss, who served two years of the day-to-day cultural experiences. Having spent over a with the Peace Corps and SEED Global month in the lakeside town that has a well-preserved old Health in both Western and Eastern Ugan- town surrounded by mountains, gave her time to see sights da. He will share his perspectives with you and mingle with the locals. There will be something for and give a glimpse of challenges facing this everyone whether you love hearing about European travels or nation. Presenter: Dr. Robert Weiss hope to visit someday.

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Maureen Moses, MA, ATR-BC Felicia Zavarella Stadelman  CREATIVE CLAY CLASSES 8 Weeks  THROUGH THE EYES OF THE ARTIST $5 per lecture Wednesdays, May 9– June 27 10 am– 12 pm Wednesdays 11 am– 12 pm $96 per person, pay by 5/7 “Through the Eyes of the Artist” is an artistic biography lecture Create several items of hand built ceramic artwork. No experi- series created by Felicia Zavarella Stadelman. The series offers ence required. A tool starter kit ($8) available to buy at first an exclusive view into the remarkable lives and times of our class. Fee includes clay and firings. favorite artists. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about artists you may not know now, but will never forget. Each Suzanne Halstead, BFA, MA presentation is enhanced with music, print and images to help tell the artist’s story. Handouts include an overview of the artist  CREATIVE COLORING 6 Weeks and a notecard memento. Tuesdays, April 17– May 22 1:30-3:30 pm April 11– Auguste Rodin– Who really did most of his im- $45 residents, $50 non-residents; pay by 4/13 portant sculptures? The tragic love story that is carved in stone, Let’s look at ways color provides a relaxing opportunity for 19th century French sculptor and his talented student Camille hands-on expression. Explore the art of coloring through a Claudel. Experience why passion, torment and triangular love variety of mediums including color pencils, markers and water affairs are all factors of remarkable artwork. based oil pastels. Different techniques and designs will be May 9– Mary Cassatt– Mary influenced Impressionism not demonstrated and encouraged. Come de-stress, exercise your only as an artist, she also had a role in sponsoring and financial- brain and gain meditative energy through the use of the color ly supporting Impressionist art. She was single-handedly re- spectrum. No art background needed. Supply list will be sponsible for introducing the paintings of French Impressionists provided to registered students. to the United States. Her paintings of women and children fo- cused on a gaze or a gesture encouraging a bond between the Gail Felix, M.A. Certified Art Instructor model and the viewer. June 20– Georges Seurat– Seurat was interested in the science  DRAWING NATURE WITH COLORED PENCIL 8 Weeks behind art- Pointillism called “chromo-luminarism” by the Fridays, March 23– May 25 (omit 3/30, 5/4) 1-3 pm artist. He dramatically influenced the course of modern art with $45 residents, $50 non-residents; pay by 3/21 barely more than six paintings. Students will spend the first four weeks drawing from models of birds from the Natural History Museum (in class) and the second four weeks drawing local plants and flowers. Colored pencils will be used to render the subjects. Paper may be pur- Every child is an artist, chased from the instructor as needed. The problem is staying an artist when you grow up. Clela Neale, Watercolor Artist ~ Pablo Picasso  EXPLORE WATERCOLOR 1 Session each Friday, April 13 10 am– 12 pm Friday, April 20 10 am– 12 pm Pat Sigmier, Ohio Watercolor Society Friday, April 27 10 am– 12 pm  WATERCOLOR PAINTING 6 Weeks Friday, May 11 10 am– 12 pm Mondays, April 23– June 4 (omit 5/28) 1-3 pm $11 residents, $12 non-residents; pay one week ahead $45 residents, $50 non-residents; pay by 4/19 Learn to paint watercolor by following a step-by-step Watercolor instruction for all skill levels. Instructor Pat Sigmier demonstration by watercolor artist Clela Neale. Great for both is an art instructor who teaches at the Beck Center. Supply list beginners and experienced students. Supply list available at available. registration. Judy Montgomery, Certified Zentangle® Teacher BARBARA RICHARDSON DESIGNER/ARTIST/OWNER  BEGINNING ZENTANGLE ®ART 6 Weeks  PAPER MOSAIC WORKSHOP 3 Weeks Mondays, April 23– June 4 (omit 5/28) 9:30 - 11:30 am Mondays, May 7, 14, 21 10 am– 12 pm $36 residents, $40 non-residents; pay by 4/19 $45 Residents; $50 Non-residents; pay by 5/3 If you’ve ever doodled during a meeting, you’ll love There are many ways to create art. We are excited to bring to you Zentangle®. You will be amazed at what you can a fresh approach with our ‘Papier Mosaic’ style paintings. Learn create. Anyone can be successful! Optional supplies basic application and design techniques to achieve the best re- available for a small fee, payable to the instructor. sults. Learn how to incorporate a variety of paper and search for the unique color nuance it has to offer. It is like painting with  MORE ZENTANGLE ® ART 6 Weeks paint that has “personality”! You will learn how to use each ele- Wednesdays, April 25– May 30 9:30 -11:30 am ment of paper to incorporate character and help you build your $42 residents, $47 non-residents; pay by 4/23 unique artwork. All materials will be supplied– simply bring your Zentangle® continues with new projects. Optional supplies passion to create and we’ll help bring your art to life. available for a small fee, payable to the instructor.

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Fitness Classes with Pat Andler, C.P.T. Drop-in Fitness $4 Pay As You Go Enjoy a 30-minute workout to increase strength  Monday and tone your body. Weights are provided. ZUMBA GOLD with Leslie Jones 9 am

LINE DANCING with Leslie Jones 10 am  WEIGHTS WORKOUT for BUILDING BONE STRENGTH 8 Wks  Tuesday Tuesday, April 24– June 19 (omit 6/12) 12 pm CHAIR YOGA/ SS with Ann Stefancin* 9 am $24 residents, $29 non-residents; pay by 4/20 GET FIT with Leslie Jones 10:15 am

 WEIGHTS WORKOUT for BUILDING BONE STRENGTH 8 Wks COUNTRY LINE DANCE with Leslie Jones 1 pm Wednesday, May 2– June 27 (omit 6/13) 3:20 pm  Wednesday $24 residents, $29 non-residents; pay by 4/30 ZUMBA GOLD with Leslie Jones 1:15 pm  Thursday  CHAIR EXERCISE (Especially beneficial for arthritis) 8 Wks FIT FOR LIFE/SS with Vicki Yannie* 9 am Wednesday, May 2– June 27 (omit 6/13) 1:30-2:30 pm CHAIR PILATES with Doreen Gardner (omit 4/5) 10 am $34 residents, $39 non-residents; pay by 4/30 CHAIR YOGA/ SS with Ann Marie Barta* 1:15 pm Exercises that are gentle on your joints while increasing range of  Friday (omit 3/30) motion, strength, flexibility & cardiovascular health. YOGA/ SS with Josh Holder* 9:30 am  SUN-STYLE TAI CHI 8 Weeks Wednesday, May 2– June 27 (omit 6/13) 2:40-3:10 pm

$24 residents, $29 non-residents; pay by 4/30 Learn the Tai Chi practice, Sun-Style. Increases joint mobility, Never put all your eggs in one basket… improves balance and coordination. A recommended exercise Unless they are chocolate eggs, and it’s my basket! routine for arthritis. Due to its agile steps, it is easy to learn and practice.

 YOGA FOR SENIORS (50-90) 8 Weeks Dance Classes with Leslie Jones Friday, May 11– July 6 (omit 6/15) 2:45 pm $34 residents, $39 non-residents; pay by 5/9  TAP DANCE: BEGINNER 8 Weeks Or $6 pay-as-you-go Monday, April 16– June 18 (omit 5/14) 2:30 pm Yoga improves health, heals aches & pains & keeps sickness at $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 4/12 bay. This class centers around flexibility through the asana  TAP DANCE: ADVANCED BEGINNER 8 Weeks (posture) work & stress reduction through breath work. Tuesday, April 17– June 12 (omit 5/15, 5/28) 3:15 pm

 FALLPROOF 8 Weeks $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 4/13 Mondays, May 14– July 16 (omit 5/28, 6/15) 1– 2 pm  TAP DANCE: INTERMEDIATE 8 Weeks $34 residents, $39 non-residents; pay by 5/12 Monday, April 16– June 18 (omit 5/14) 1:15 pm A comprehensive balance and mobility $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 4/5 training program. Activities are specifically  TAP DANCE: ADVANCED 8 Weeks designed to address the multiple dimensions Tuesday, April 17– June 12 (omit 5/15, 5/28) 2:15 pm that contribute to balance and mobility. $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 4/13  CLOGGING: INTERMEDIATE 8 Weeks Wednesday, April 18– June 13 (omit 5/16) 2:15 pm $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 4/16 Tai Chi with Mike Stadul  NEW BEGINNER CLOGGING 8 Weeks Wednesday, April 18– June 13 (omit 5/16) 3:15 pm  BALANCE TAI CHI 8 Weeks $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 4/16 Wednesday, May 9– July 11 (omit 5/23, 7/4) 9:15 am $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 5/7 This class combines Tai Chi and Qigong movements to improve *Silver Sneakers Classes @ RRSC $4 Pay As You Go balance. Focus is on strengthening muscles in the ankles, knees, hips and legs to increase flexibility and coordination. Suitable for Classes are FREE to Silver Sneakers members. Remember to swipe your card at the Front Desk. all ages. Instructor: Mike Stadul Classes are subject to change.  TAI CHI 8 Weeks  SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA with Ann Stefancin Ongoing Wednesday, May 9– July 11 (omit 5/23, 7/4) 10:30 am Tuesday, April 3, 10, 17, 24 9:00 am $40 residents, $45 non-residents; pay by 5/7 Exercise for balance and whole body health.  SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC WITH VICKI Ongoing Tai Chi develops muscular strength and flexibil- Thursday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00 am ity in the spine and body joints. It relieves the  SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA with Ann Marie Barta Ongoing stiffness and pain associated with arthritis, Thursday, April 5, 12, 19, 26 1:15 pm lowers blood pressure and improves balance.  SILVER SNEAKERS YOGA WITH JOSH Ongoing Instructor: Mike Stadul Friday, April 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30 am

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April 6 Trivia Challenge July 26 Meadowbrook Hall Bus Trip Congratulations to Don- April 6 Cleveland Pops Aug 19 Blossom Bus Trip na Sheridan, winner of April 19 Rick Robinson Aug 25 Junk in the Trunk Rocky River Seniors May 4 Volunteer Recognition Sept 5 CLE Indians Council, Inc. March gift May 19 Art Show Opens basket! Tickets are May 23 Aladdin Bus Trip available at the front May 25 Grillin-N-Chillin w/Larry desk. Proceeds benefit May 25 Cleveland Pops RRSC. If you have any gift cards or new June 6 Play Readers Evening Show gift items you would like to donate for June 7 Play Readers Matinee future baskets, please give them to June 27 Ohio Lite Opera Bus Trip Laura or Dianne at the front desk.

April’s Ongoing Activities ~ Free unless **

MONDAY April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 THURSDAY April 5, 12, 19, 26  WALKING GROUP 9 AM  PLAY READERS 10 AM  IPAD ASSISTANCE 12:30-3 PM  IPAD ASSISTANCE 11-4 PM  CANASTA & PINOCHLE 1 PM Learn and share new and favorite apps for the iPad!  RIVER SING-ALONG 1-2 PM  TONE CHIMES– April 5 & 19 1 PM  SPANISH CLUB** $6– April 12 10 AM

TUESDAY April 3, 10, 17, 24  R & R Poet’s Society– April 26 1 PM  NO TRAINS Bring a poem, limerick or a line or two

 BASEBALL CARD PLAYING April 10, 24 FRIDAY April 6, 13, 20, 27  KINDLE KORNER 1-4 PM  IPAD ASSISTANCE 9 AM-12:30 PM Volunteer Ernie Demanelis answers Kindle questions.  WALKING GROUP 9 AM  CERAMICS ** 1 PM  MOVIES & POPCORN 1 PM  MAH JONGG GAMES** 1 PM  BOOK CLUB– April 27 1:15 PM  BIG BAND April 24—Benny Goodman 1:15 PM  TRAVELOGUE April 17 1:15 PM April 27 Switzerland Be Frank With Me By Julia Claiborne Johnson WEDNESDAY April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 25  WRITERS & READERS** $1 1-3 PM When Breath Becomes Air Jan Galvin By Paul Kalanithi

REGISTRATION & RELEASE FORM (For ALL activities and day trips)

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Expiration Date ______Signature on credit card ______RELEASE: I hereby release the City of Rocky River, the Office on Aging-Senior Center, and their representatives from any liability. I have been re- quested by the Office on Aging-Senior Center to consult with my physician and I specifically assume the responsibility for any injury, illness or accident that may be sustained while participating in the above activity/event.

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Bridge Movie Matinees & Popcorn 1 pm

 BEGINNING BRIDGE April 6 No Movie ~ Come watch the Trivia Challenge! Fridays, April 6– May 25 (omit 5/4, 5/18) 6 Weeks $36 residents; $40 non-residents; pay by 4/4 10-Noon April 13 THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN This class will focus on Bridge as a game for all people and R 112 MIN THRILLER/DRAMA abilities. It is a proven fact that Bridge improves memory During her daily rail commute, divorcee Rachel ability. For beginners. Instructor: Fran Mulkins Watson observes the happily married couple living in a house near the train route. One day she  INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE witnesses a scene that enrages her— and soon Fridays, April 6– May 25 (omit 5/4, 5/18) 6 Weeks finds herself deeply entangled in the ensuing $36 residents; $40 non-residents; pay by 4/4 1-3 pm mystery. Cast: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson This class will pick up where beginning bridge left off. For those who have a basic understanding of the game. April 20 DARKEST HOUR Instructor: Fran Mulkins PG13 125 MIN PERIOD DRAMA  BRIDGE CAMP 5 Days Winston Churchill’s stirring defiance of the Nazi Monday-Friday, June 11-15 10 am– 12 pm threat is the focus of this historical drama that $20 residents, $25 non-residents; pay by 6/9 depicts his fearless refusal to surrender Britain to Beginner and intermediate bridge players enjoy a week at Adolf Hitler and his relentless army during World summer bridge camp. Each day opens a lesson followed by War II’s early days. Cast: Gary Oldman, Kristin playing 12 boards. Prizes awarded on Friday. Class limit 20. Scott Thomas, Ben Mendelsohn Instructor: Fran Mulkins

 SUMMER BRIDGE-A-RAMA 6 Weeks April 27 MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Mondays, June 18-July 23 1 pm PG13 114 MIN CRIME/THRILLER $10 residents, $12 non-residents; pay by 6/14 In this retelling of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, Play 20 hands a week. No change of tables. Register as a a train ride through Europe on the famed Orient team. If unable to pay, please find your own sub. No make-up Express becomes the setting for murder when an games. An award party will be held on July 23. Arrive on 6/18 American passenger is slain— and almost everyone at 12:45 for play instructions. on board is a suspect. Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe

Growing old can be fun… Everyone is talking about the hit TV series The Crown. If you do it with the right people! Come watch it in the comfort of our auditorium on Tuesdays at 1:00. This historical drama centers on Queen Elizabeth II and the daunting chal- Golf Leagues lenges she faces after ascending to the throne at the age of 25 amid a declining British Em- The Men’s Golf League at the Rocky River Senior Center pire and a political landscape in turmoil. Season 1 will begin play at Hilliard Lakes Golf Course on Tuesday, ends April 3rd. Season 2 will begin May 1st. May 1, and play through September 25; pay by 4/10. First tee time is 8:30 am. Start times are assigned for the sea- Adventures of a Zoo Director ! son. Registration fee is$34 residents, $39 non-residents. Fee covers cost of prizes, two season lunches, Golf Ban- Thursday, June 4 1 pm quet and program coordination. The greens fee for nine $5 residents, $6 non-residents holes is $10 to walk and $16 to ride. A mandatory meeting This is a presentation of tales from 40-years of working in four different major zoos, including 24 years as Director of Cleve- for registered golfers will be held at RRSC on Tuesday, land Metroparks Zoo, until retiring at the end of December April 17, at 10:00 am to assign tee times, rules, play of the 2012. Aside from amusing personal stories and stories about day, and roster. Please plan on attending this meeting. all types of engaging zoo animals, Steve Taylor will chronicle The Ladies’ Golf League will begin play at Little Met Golf the changes and growth within the zoo and aquarium profes- Course on Thursday, May 3. Tee time is 8:30 am. Registra- sion over the last fifty years from menageries to wildlife con- tion fee is $26 residents and $31 non-residents; pay by servation powerhouses. As Director of Cleveland Metroparks 4/17. Fee covers cost of prizes, Golf Banquet and program Zoo, Steve invested over $90 million in capital improvements coordination. An organizational meeting will among which are the Rain Forest and award-winning African be held on Thursday, April 19 at 10 am. Play Elephant Crossing. Steve continues his passion for zoos and of the day calendar and roster will be handed their conservation mission. He has a Bachelor’s in Biology out. Golf carts are available at Little Met. from the University of California, Irvine. Presenter: Steve H. Taylor Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Director Emeritus.

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DAY TRIPS  FIRST LADIES, A MANSION & FASHION Cost: $70 ($75 non-residents) Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Just a few spaces left! Board 7:30 am; Depart 7:45 am; Estimated return 6:00 pm. Please include a SASE and meal choice with your registration.

 ALADDIN Cost: $98 ($103 non-residents) Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Evening Show at State Theater 7:30 pm Just a few spaces left! Board 6:15 pm; Depart 6:30 pm; Estimated return 11:00 pm. Main floor orchestra seats. Please include a SASE upon registration.

 OHIO LIGHT OPERA “BABES IN ARMS” Cost: $95 ($100 non-residents) Wednesday, June 27 Registration begins: April 2 Richard Rodgers, never at a loss for melody, and Lorenz Hart, ever-ready with a witty and poignant lyric, outdid even themselves in their 1937 musical hit “Babes in Arms”. The stage show and subsequent Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney film popularized the “kids….let’s put on a show” concept. To avoid being sent off to a work farm for the summer while their vaudevillian parents tour, teenagers, led by Val Lamar and his adoring girlfriend Billie, band together to produce a musical follies featuring former child actress Baby Rose. But prejudice among the ranks raises obstacles to their venture. Song hits include “My Funny Valentine”, “The Lady Is a Tramp”, “I Wish I Were In Love Again”, “Johnny One Note”, the rousing title song. Lunch will be at Broken Rocks Café in Wooster. Choice of either #1) Chicken Salad: A creamy blend of toasted walnuts, roasted free-range chicken, celery, onions, and raisins on focaccia with orange slices, or #2) Ham & Swiss: Honey-cured ham, baby swiss, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and leaf lettuce on focaccia with potato salad, or #3) Veggie Pasta: Fresh local vegetables grilled and served with an olive oil and garlic sauce, on whole wheat penne with a sprinkle of parmesan. Coffee, Tea, and signature Strawberry Shortcake with crème anglaise. Please make menu choice when registering. After the show, we will make our annual stop at Hartzler’s Dairy for ice cream. Voted #1 RRSC bus trip. Ice cream purchase not included in the price. Board 10:00 am; Depart 10:15 am; estimated return 6:30 pm. Return registration with a SASE.

 MEADOW BROOK HALL Cost: $85 ($90 non-residents) Thursday, July 26, 2018 Registration begins April 2 A trip to Meadow Brook Hall is a MUST if you would like to take a look back and see how true Detroit Royalty lived. A National Historic Landmark, it is the historic home built by one of the automotive aristocracy’s most remarkable women, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred Wilson. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, the 110-room, 88,000 square-foot mansion represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival architecture in America. The expansive collection provides visitors with insight into local history that has had an international impact, making the estate, with its family archives and original furnishings, unlike any place you have seen before. We will be taking two tours of the estate, first of all the General tour and then it will be followed by a Behind-the-Scenes tour of the secret staircase, maids’ quarters, children’s play room, and the entire 4th floor. We will be served a gourmet lunch in Meadow Brook Hall consisting of: Roast Breast of Chicken with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Wild Rice Blend, and Seasonal Vegetable, served with roll, butter, fresh coffee/hot tea, and Apple Pie for dessert. As we step back in time, I trust every person will find amazement and an unforgettable wonder in visiting Meadow Brook Hall. Board 6:45 am; Depart 7:00 am; Estimated return 6:30 pm. Sorry, but no walkers or wheelchairs recommended on this trip- includes stair climbing. Please include a SASE with your registration.

OVERNIGHT TRIPS Presented by: WENDT TOURING Detailed Trip Sheets now available, registration open! Coming Attractions: Christmas Time in Washington D.C.– Mid Atlantic Rail Adventure: 4 days Nov. 27-30, 2018. Brochures available April 30th.

TREASURES OF MONTREAL AND QUEBEC CITY BY RAIL: 6 days -June 25 - 30 Chug along with us on RAIL Canada. See the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Mount Royal, Saint Lawrence Seaway, French Quarter, National Battlefields Park, Mountmorency Falls, Parliament Buildings, Saint Anne-de-Beaupre, Montreal's Underground. Take the 1000 Islands boat cruise, Alexandria Bay, New York. Two amazing nights in Montreal and two nights in Quebec City.

THE GREAT PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADVENTURE: 9 days - September 1 - 9 Visit Seattle, Portland "The City of Roses" for 2 nights, Columbia River Gorge, Mount Rainier, the Pacific Ocean, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Crater Lake National Park, Rouge River Boat Adventure, Pacific Coast Highway, Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, California Redwoods National Park, Sonoma Valley Wine Country. But that’s not all! Join us for 2 nights in San Francisco where you will see the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square Cable Cars, Russian Hill, Lombard Street, Haight-Ashbury.

W. VIRGINIA FALL FOLLAGE– THE GREENBRIER RESORT: 4 days-October 11-14 See great autumn colors as you join us on the authentic Shay Locomotive Train Excursion aboard Cass Railway. Enjoy your visit at the Greenbrier "America's Resort" in White Sulphur Springs while participating in the Bunker "top secret" tour. Check out the American Mountain Theatre Show, the Charleston State Capital tour, Lewiston, West Virginia, Monongahela National Forest and more. All 3 nights at same location in West Virginia!

HAWAII ADVENTURE CRUISE TOUR: 10 Days November 8-17 Visit Honolulu and Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hilo and Kona in Hawaii, plus Maui and Kauai. November is a great time to tour the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s first-class "Pride of America". Enjoy spectacular sightseeing, daz- zling entertainment, outstanding meals and great service throughout. Fly to Hawaii. Enjoy 7 nights on an American ship with a great reputation and 2 nights in a very good hotel.

8 The Quill April 2018

Deborah Huff, Director 895-2586 Front Desk Laurie Rokakis, Social Service 333-6664 April Laurie Schaefer, Program Coordinator 331-1114 Jody Soneson, Kitchen 333-6660 440-333-6660 Michelle Soneson, Transportation/Gift Shop 333-6665 Larry Goebelt, Facility Manager 333-6660 2018 Gail Hine, Food Service 333-6660 x 2349 Laura am Bob Monroe, Custodial/Kitchen 333-6660 x 2348 Cindi Williams, Administrative Assistant 333-6662 Dianne pm Dianne Hamm, Trip Escort 333-6660

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2 3 4 5 6 7:30 First Ladies Trip departs 9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:00 Beg. French 9:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 Silver Sneakers– Fit 4 Life 9:00 Computer Lab 9:00 Walking Group 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 9:00 Irish in America 9:00 Walking Group 10:30 Presidents of USA ends 9:15 Balance Tai Chi 10:00 NO Chair Pilates 9:30 Beg. Zentangle 10:00 Play Readers 9:30 S. Sneakers Yoga with Josh 10:00 Drop in Line Dance 12:00 Deli Lunch 9:30 More Zentangle 10:00 Beginning Bridge begins 12:00 Weights Workout 10:00 Creative Clay 11-4 iPad Assistance 10:00 Hard Won Liberty 12:00 Deli Lunch 11:00 Grief Support 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Ceramics 10:30 Advanced French 12:00 Deli Lunch Special Event 1:00 Country Line Dance 10:30 Tai Chi 1:00 Tone Chimes 12:30 BP Health Clinic 1:15 SS Chair Yoga Indians Opening Day! 12:30-3 iPad Assistance 1:00 The Crown ends 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Chair Massage/Reiki 1-4 Kindle Corner 1:00 Writers and Readers 4:00 Medicare 1:00 Fallproof 1:00 Drawing Nature 1:00 Pinochle & Canasta 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:15 Zumba Gold Fitness 1:00 Intermediate Bridge begins 1:00 River Sing-A-Long 2:15 Advanced Tap 1:30 Chair Exercise 1:00 NO Movie & Popcorn 1:00 Watercolor 3:15 Adv. Beg. Tap 2:15 Int. Clogging 1:30 Trivia Challenge 1:15 Int. Tap Dance 2:40 Sun Style Tai Chi 2:45 Yoga for Seniors 2:30 Beginning Tap 3:15 Beg. Clogging 6:30 Cleveland Pops Trip Depart 3:20 Weights Workout

9 Danny Boy Fundraiser 10 11 12 Van to Great Northern 13 11 am– 10 pm 9:00 Beg. French 9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:00 Irish in America 9:00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Trains 9:15 Balance Tai Chi 9:00 Silver Sneakers– Fit 4 Life 9:00 Computer Lab 9:00 Walking Group 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 9:30 More Zentangle 10:00 Chair Pilates 9:00 Walking Group 9:30 Beg. Zentangle 10:30 Fresh Produce 10:00 Creative Clay 10:00 Play Readers 9:30 S. Sneakers Yoga with Josh 10:00 Drop in Line Dance 10:30 In the Wings begins 10:30 Advanced French 10:00 Spanish Club 10:00 Beginning Bridge 10:00 Hard Won Liberty ends 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:30 Tai Chi begins 11-4 iPad Assistance 10:00 Explore Watercolor 12:00 Deli Lunch 12:00 Weights Workout 11:00 Eyes of the Artist-Rodin 12:00 Deli Lunch 11:00 Grief Support 12:30 BP Health Clinic 1:00 Baseball 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Bridge-A-Rama 12:00 Deli Lunch 12:30-3 iPad Assistance 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Writers and Readers 1:15 SS Chair Yoga 1:00 Chair Massage/Reiki 1:00 Fallproof 1:00 Country Line Dance 1:15 Zumba Gold Fitness 1:00 Drawing Nature 1:00 Pinochle & Canasta 1-4 Kindle Corner 1:30 Chair Exercise 1:00 Intermediate Bridge 1:00 River Sing-A-Long 1:00 Mah Jongg 2:15 Int. Clogging ends 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:00 Watercolor Painting 2:15 Advanced Tap ends 2:40 Sun Style Tai Chi The Girl on the Train 1:15 Int. Tap Dance ends 3:15 Adv. Beg. Tap ends 3:15 Beg. Clogging ends 2:45 Yoga for Seniors 2:30 Beginning Tap ends 3:20 Weights Workout

Tax Filing Deadline 9:00 Beg. French 9:00 Zumba Gold 16 17 18 19 9:00 Computer Lab 20 9:00 Irish in America ends 9:00 Walking Group 9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:00 Walking Group 9:00 Seniors Council 9:30 Beg. Zentangle ends 10:00 Men’s Golf Meeting 9:00 Silver Sneakers– Fit 4 Life 9:30 S. Sneakers Yoga with Josh 9:15 Balance Tai Chi 10:00 Drop in Line Dance 10:30 FREE Produce 10:00 Chair Pilates 10:00 Beginning Bridge 9:30 More Zentangle ends 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 10:00 Play Readers 10:00 Explore Watercolor 10:00 Creative Clay 12:30 BP Health Clinic 10:30 In the Wings 10:00 Womens Golf Meeting 11:00 Grief Support 10:00 Play Readers 12:30-3 iPad Assistance 12:00 Deli Lunch 11-4 iPad Assistance 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:30 Advanced French 1:00 Fallproof 12:00 Weights Workout ends 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Chair Massage/Reiki 10:30 Tai Chi 1:00 Pinochle & Canasta 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Tone Chimes 1:00 Drawing Nature 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 River Sing-A-Long 1:00 Country Line Dance 1:15 SS Chair Yoga 1:00 Intermediate Bridge 1:00 Writers and Readers 1:00 Watercolor ends 1-4 Kindle Corner 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 1:15 Zumba Gold Fitness 1:15 Int. Tap Dance begins 1:00 Mah Jongg 7:30 Rick Robinson Concert Darkest Hour 1:30 Chair Exercise ends 2:30 Beginning Tap begins 1:15 Travelogue 2:45 Yoga for Seniors 2:15 Int. Clogging begins 1:30 Creative Coloring begins 2 :40 Sun Style Tai Chi ends 2:15 Advanced Tap begins 3:15 Beg. Clogging begins 3:15 Advanced Beg. Tap begins 3:20 Weights Workout ends

Noah’s Ark Trip Departs 23 24 25 26 27 9:00 Zumba Gold 8:30-4 Legal Clinic 9:00 Walking Group 9:00 Beg. French 9:00 Computer Lab 9:00 SS Chair Yoga 9:00 Walking Group 10:00 Drop in Line Dance 10:15 Get Fit Fitness 9:15 Bal. Tai Chi 9:00 Silver Sneakers– Fit 4 Life 11:00 Wendt Talk 9:30 More Zentangle begins 10:00 Chair Pilates 9:30 S. Sneakers Yoga with Josh 10:30 In the Wings 10:00 Beginning Bridge 12:00 Deli Lunch 12:00 Deli Lunch 10:00 Creative Clay ends 10:00 Play Readers 12:30 BP Health Clinic 10:00 Play Readers 11-4 iPad Assistance 10:00 Explore Watercolor 12:00 Weights Workout begins 10:00 Guides Better Living 12:30-3 iPad Assistance 1:00 Baseball 10:30 Advanced French 11:15 Lunch Bunch w/ Michelle 1:00 Fallproof 10:30 Tai Chi 12:00 Deli Lunch 11:00 Grief Support ends 1:00 Ceramics 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 Pinochle & Canasta 1:00 Country Line Dance 12:00 Deli Lunch 1:00 RR Poets Society 1:00 River Sing-A-Long 1:00 Writers and Readers 1:15 SS Chair Yoga 1:00 Chair Massage/Reiki 1-4 Kindle Corner 1:00 Drawing Nature 1:00 Watercolor begins 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:15 Zumba Gold Fitness 2:00 Books of Enoch begins 1:15 Int. Tap Dance 1:30 NO Chair Exercise 1:00 Intermediate Bridge 1:15 Big Band 1:00 Movie & Popcorn 2:30 Beginning Tap 1:30 Creative Coloring 2:15 Int. Clogging 2:40 NO Sun Style Tai Chi Murder on the Orient Express 2:15 Advanced Tap 1:15 Book Discussion 3:15 Advanced Beg. Tap 3:15 Beg. Clogging 3:20 NO Weights Workout 2:45 Yoga for Seniors ends

Most of our trips require walking, 30 Mission Program Disclaimer: 9:00 Zumba Gold The mission of the Rocky Any views or opinions presented are solely boarding and unboarding a bus, 9:00 Walking Group and often stairs. If you have 10:00 Drop in Line Dance River Senior Center is to those of the presenter(s) and do not represent 12:00 Deli Lunch limited mobility or utilize an 12:30 BP Health Clinic positively impact our com- the view or opinions of the City of Rocky River, assistive device, please travel 12:30-3 iPad Assistance munity by creating oppor- 1:00 Fallproof its employees, agents or officials. The City of with an escort who is able to 1:00 Pinochle & Canasta tunities for healthy aging Rocky River accepts no liability for the content assist you. Staff is unable to 1:00 River Sing-A-Long through social engage- 1:00 Watercolor Painting of these programs or for the consequences of provide personal assistance and 1:15 Int. Tap Dance ment, physical well-being, 2:30 Beginning Tap any actions taken on the basis of the infor- we want to make sure your travel civic involvement and life- mation provided though said program(s). experience with Rocky River is a long learning. pleasant one!

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April 17, 2018 is the tax filing deadline for your federal, state and city Congratulations to Don and Susan! income tax returns. Don’t forget! Rocky River residents are required First Place Winners in the each year to either file a city income tax return or an exemption certifi- Not So Newlywed Game cate. The City specifically exempts “…social security benefits, railroad For the 2nd year in a row! retirement benefits, unemployment compensation, pensions, retire- ment benefit payments, payments from annuities, and similar pay- ments made to an employee or to the beneficiary of an employee un- der a retirement program or plan…” from being subject to the city BOARD GAME PARTY! income tax. So if that’s your income for the year, you would just com- Join us for a morning of board games! plete and file an exemption certificate. Your contact at City Hall is Mi- Come and play games with kids from the chael A. Thomas, CPA, Tax Administrator, (440) 331-0600 or call RITA middle school and high school on: at (440) 526-0900. Friday, June 15 from 10 am to noon. Games will include Yahtzee, Connect 4, checkers and more! Re- freshments will be provided. This event is organized by Leo Bonacci for his Eagle Scout project. Registration is helpful but not required. Best Wishes to Linda Tallitsch and Clay- ton Leurox. This couple met playing bridge at RRSC. They were married in New Orle- Please Join us April 10th at ans on March 6. Danny Boys We wish you the very best! 20251 Lake Road, Rocky River 440-333-9595 How many rabbits does it take to deliver all the news in The 11 am to 10 pm Quill? Be the first to find all the rabbits in this issue and win a For a day of good food, family and free slice of pie. Call the front desk at 333-6660 friends to support Rocky River Senior with your name, phone number, and number of Center. Danny Boys will donate 20% of the day’s proceeds to rabbits you found. If you are the first caller with RRSC. You will need to present a flyer when you dine-in, car- the correct answer, we will give you a free slice ry-out or on delivery to show your support and contribute. of pie! There was no winner of our March Con- Flyers may be picked up at RRSC front desk. test. Call to enter!

Rocky River Senior Center 21014 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River, OH 44116 440-333-6660 www.rrcity.com/seniors.html

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