Volume 49 Issue 6 Seniors June 2019

in TouchJune 2019 MARION SENIOR CENTER SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES, INC.

SCENES FROM OUR 34th ANNUAL SENIOR OLYMPICS

3100 Devonshire Road , OH 44109

Office: 216-749-5367

Center Hours Monday−Friday: 8:30AM−3PM

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Highlights Cover From the Director 2 Events in 3 SCR Programs & Events 4 Social Services Spotlight 5 This and That 6 June Menu 7 FYI Back

Serving persons 60 & over in Old Brooklyn for 48 years

From the Director

New to Medicare this year? Turning 65 soon?

Please join us for an information session to learn from an expert WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO BE in Medicare what you need to know before you sign up. GREETED AT THE DOOR BY A GRATEFUL AND FRIENDLY FACE? The session will be held MONDAY, June 24, 2019 @ 6:30 PM in the Deaconess Krafft building at Senior Citizen Resources COME DELIVER 3100 Devonshire Road, 44109 MEALS ON WHEELS WITH US!!!

DRIVERS/RUNNERS WANTED Please RSVP to 216-749-5367 to reserve your spot FOR JUST AN HOUR TO * Dessert/ coffee will be served! * AN HOUR AND A HALF

ANY DAYS MONDAY thru FRIDAY

RIP Mary Smith and John Varrone HOMEBOUND SENIORS NEED YOU!!! This month we are keeping There is a CALL KIM @ 216-749-5367 the following people in our Walking club thoughts, with best wishes that will meet Welcome to SCR’s at SCR at 8:30 Newest Participants: Bonnie Soldan, Maryann Paletta, on Saturday Ronald Anderson, Doris Hill, Mary Barrosse, Millie Bellamy, mornings Judy Chonko, Shatia Drake, starting Carol Rizzo, Brenda Jones, John Helmink, Doris Kaczmarek, th Robin Vissi, & Linda Bagley June Schmitt, Helen Kravec, June 8 2019 for a nice stroll Gloria Schoepf, Jeanne Dunnell, around the neighborhood. Charles Vonderau, Betty Varrone, Who wants to join in? OBCDC will be hosting and Sharon Carpenter, a Farmers Market @ Pearl United Methodist Church Call us for more details th 216-749-5367 beginning June 8 @ 9 am-1PM. Thank you to those who made June’s newsletter possible by Walk more = live more! Besides fresh fruit and donating to our Newsletter Fund: vegetables, there will We don’t stop playing be a host of interesting demos because we grow old. Maggie Dabbs & Michael Lynett and opportunities to learn and We grow old because we stop playing. participate. The Farmers Markets SCR greatly appreciates will go all summer through September 14th, 2019 your support! George Bernard Shaw

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Community Events

Pick up more copies of these events at 2339 Broadview Road. Cleve. OH 44109 216-459-1000 www.oldbrooklyn.com

Benjamin Franklin Community Garden Plots – Plot sizes are Master Rain Gardener 5-Week Course: Thu. June 13th; Thu. June 20’×25’ for $45 or a half plot 12’×20’ for $25. For an application call 20th; Wed. Jun 26th; Thu. Jul 11th; Thu. Jul 18th; 10 am. - 1 pm. Sandy 216-459-1000 at Old Brooklyn Community Development for Learn to design, dig & plant your own rain garden. Rain gardens more info. Garden opening May 18th weather permitting. capture & soak in rainwater that runs off hard surfaces. Participants Department of Aging & Cleveland EMS have partnered to bring must attend all five classes, & then either plant a new rain garden, File of Life to Cleveland seniors – File of Life is an emergency pre- rehab a rain garden, or adopt a public rain garden to receive their paredness magnetic file that promotes safety & peace of mind. Place on Master RAIN Gardener certificate. Adult course fee: $50. To sign up the outside of a refrigerator it includes important information about or for more information call 440-887-1968. medical history, emergency contacts, & medications all in one place for Asian Lantern Festival – Thurs., June 20th – Sun. July 28 th; 6:30 use in an emergency. File of Life is available at no cost. To obtain a – 10 pm. Zoo. Over 40 new lantern displays, free magnet call 216-664-2833 or email [email protected]. live performances, animals from around the world. Tickets at Fu- Produce Giveaways – tureForWildlife.org/lanterns. 1st Thurs. of the Month thru Oct. 3 - 4 pm. Horizon Education - Market Square, 2500 Lorain Ave. May 6th; 2:45 - 4:45 pm. Benjamin Franklin Elementary, 1905 Spring Rd. Class of 1969 50th Class Reunion, James Ford Rhodes High School Make sure to bring photo I.D. with you. Some places require proof of - Sat., June 22; 6pm. - 12 am. Carrie Cerino’s Ristorante & Party Cen- residence. Bring your own bags. ter, 8922 Ridge Rd. Buffet dinner $55 per person, cash bar. RSVP by Edgewater LIVE –Thursdays, Now - Aug 1st; 4:30 - 9 pm. May 1 to [email protected]. For more information go to Euclid Beach LIVE – Fridays, Now – Aug., 2nd 6 - 9 pm. www.rhodes1969reunion.com for more info. Head to Edgewater or Euclid Beach for live music, food trucks & rec- reation activities. No concerts on July 4th or 5th. Cedar Valley Barn Dance - June 7th & 21st, July 5th & 19th, Aug. 9th & 23rd; 7 - 8:30 pm. Rocky River Reservation,

Frostville Museum Caller Frank Koenig leads reels, circle, line th and square dances. Koenig teaches moves before each dance. GardenWalk Buds, Blooms, and Bees – Sat., July 13 ; Detroit Shoreway, Old Brooklyn, & West Park & Sun., July 14th; 10 am - 5 Come prepared to learn & kick up your heels with old fashioned pm. More than 250 gardens. Free, self-guided tour of private gardens, fun & exercise. Refreshment stand will be open. 440-734-6660 community gardens, & home orchards. For more info visit garden- Old Brooklyn Farmers Market - Every Saturday, June 8 - Sept. 14; 9 walk.org. am. - 1 pm. Pearl Road United Methodist Church, 4200 Pearl Rd. Free Hands on Home Repair Classes – Mon., July 8th; installing ceramic Old Brooklyn Circulator. Cooking classes, local produce, fitness activi- tiles. Mon., July 15th; Porches & porch floor repairs; Mon., Aug., 5th, ties, music & art. Go to www.oldbrookly.com/farmers-market-2019 for Interior painting, tips & tricks. Old Brooklyn Greenhouse, 4646 W. more info. 11th. All classes 6:30 - 8 pm. Cost $15 per class. Class size limited to Cleveland Polka Associations Picnic - Holy Spirit Party Center, 20 participants per course. Online registration: oldbrooklyn.com/home 5500 W 54th St. (between Snow & Brookpark Rds). Sat., June 8th; repair. For questions contact Jayme at 216-459-1000 or jay- Doors open 2 pm, Music 3 - 7 pm. Music by The Project. Donation [email protected] $13, 18yrs. & under are Free! Learn Backyard Composting – Sun., July 21; Gates open 2 pm. Music/Dancing 3 - 7 pm. Music by Sat., Sept. 7th; 11 am. Frostville Museum Farmers Market, 24101 Ce- Gerry Kaminski’s, Polka Network from MI. Public welcome. NO dar Point Rd, North Olmsted. b.y.o.b, or coolers. Food & beverages available, snacks welcome. For Tues., Oct. 1st; 6:30 pm. Seven Hills Recreation Center, 7777 Sum- table reservations of 8 or more: Call Elaine 216-496-0223, or go to mitview Dr. The following items are available for purchase by cash or www.cpapolkas.com for more info. th th check only: Wishing well composter - $50, ultimate dirt machine di- Pierogi Dash – Sun., June 9 ; 12 Annual Slavic Village 5K & Fun gester - $55, Yard Butler (aeration tool) - $20, compost thermometer - Walk, run or stroll through the neighborhood. Live polka, pierogi, $10, Sure-Close compost pail - $5. Compost seminars are open to all smokies & local craft beer. Location: 7100 Aetna Rd. Parking available county residents. Call 216-443-3731 or visit in Third Federal Savings parking lot. Registration: 7:30 am., 5K 9 am. www.cuyahogarecycles.org/compost_workshops_and_bins. Registra- 1 mile 9:05 am. 5K $25, 1 mile $20. Race day $30 for all participants. tion required. For more info. call Joe Linsky 216-429-1182 x 130 or website to regis- Low Cost Refurbished Computer Systems for Residents, Businesses, ter: slavicvillage.org/annual-events/pierogi-dash. $ $ th Churches. Basic Desktop Computer System 85 & 125. Microsoft Father’s Day at the Zoo – Sun., June 16 ; 10 am. 6 pm. Fathers enjoy Windows 10 Pro & Office 2010 Laptop Systems $100 - $229. All sys- free admission to the Zoo. Presented by Wayside Furniture. th tems come with a 90 warranty, extended warranty for 1 full year can be Father’s Day Rain Barrel Workshop Harvest - Sun., June 16 ; 2:30 purchased for $20. WiFi adapters $15. Payment due on day of pick-up. – 4 pm. Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Con- For an application or more info call Sandy Worona, 216-459-1000 or struct a rain barrel to take home. Tools provided; be ready to transport email: [email protected]. Need more speed or more storage? your barrel home. Fee: $60, includes 55-gallon drum & hardware kit RET3 can custom build a machine to the specs that you require. Call Age: adults, 16 years & over. Register online or call 440-887-1968 by for pricing 216-361-9991. June 9th. 440-887-1968. To have your event listed here email: [email protected]

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Programs and Events

Remember the following dates:

MONDAY, JUNE 17th 6/3 Free Produce Giveaway 6/4 The Art of Decluttering w/Karen Ramba 6/6 Mobile Post Office here 6/6 Baker Square fundraiser 6/7 Jack Thistledown Racino Trip 6/10 Breakfast Bunch at Gabe’s 6/11 Birthday Celebration 6/11 Understanding Leg Pain w/Tom Strong FREE MONDAY 6/12 Music Bingo AT THE ZOO! 6/13 Garage Sale Hopping w/Gene 6/14 Morning putt-putt at Kiddie Park BRING YOUR OWN 6/17 Free Monday at the Zoo 6/19 Plan Your Own Trip excursion BAG LUNCH 6/20 Trip to Lakewood Park w/boxed lunch 6/20 Garage Sale Hopping w/Gene PLAN YOUR OWN TRIP! 6/21 Morning putt-putt at Kiddie Park Want to go out with a group of friends? 6/21 MOBILE HEARING SERVICES SCR is offering, on a trial basis, a “Plan Your Own Trip” excursion once a month.  Tai Chi every Monday and Friday @ 12:30

 Jazzercise every Wednesday @ 10:30 *11am to 3pm or times within that timeframe *

Up to 12 people, a minimum of 6 Lotteries for trips will be held * Drop off/pick up at SCR* one week prior to each trip Within 20 miles of SCR

This month’s trip on June 19th Deadline for entry: June 5th. An information sheet will be made available at the center with further details.

MORNING MINIATURE GOLF AT MEMPHIS KIDDIE PARK

Friday, June 14

Friday, June 21 BREAKFAST BUNCH Monday, June 10, It may be at a kiddie park, at one of our favorites, but the course is all grown up — GABE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT are you up for the challenge?

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Social Services Spotlight

FREE PRODUCE GIVEAWAY Monday, June 3rd 10:00 to 11:30 in the DK Dining Room Please bring shopping bags!

Hearts on Wheels Bring your art supplies to make inspirational cards and inserts June Happenings for our homebound. Call Kim at 216-749-5367 ext. 1121 or come join us on every first Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 4 EMS Thursday, June 20 Karen Ramba from Caring Transitions will Hunger Center Dates present “The Art Of Decluttering” @ 11:00 Wednesday, June 5 Wednesday, June 12 Wednesday, June 19 Tuesday, June 11 SCR Gift Shoppe Do you suffer from arthritis, muscle cramps, The SCR Gift Shoppe has a variety of items to offer! It’s open to the public and neuropathy? Tom Strong will speak on Monday‒Friday from 9:00‒11:30 a.m. “Understanding Leg Pain” @ 11:00. Crochet Participants Needed! Join SCR’s crochet group on Tuesday June 21, 10-12am mornings at 9:30 a.m. Make lap blankets for the homebound, items for the Gift Shoppe, and make new friends! MOBILE HEARING Crafts Room needs donations of artificial SERVICES flowers and solid-colored fabric for upcoming crafts projects.

Schedule your The Merry Mat Ladies (and Man) of SCR need donations of plastic appointment with shopping bags of all colors! Go get them Chris or Kim before the Great Plastic Bag Ban of 2019!

PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR CONGREGATE LUNCH MEALS The Social Services Office BY WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. has walkers in their office YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A MEAL IF YOU DO NOT RESERVE IT. if you are in need of one. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

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This and That THANK YOU TO THE CORPORATE SPONSORS OF OUR 34th ANNUAL SENIOR OLYMPICS!

SCR FUNDRAISER THURSDAY JUNE 6, 7am—10pm @ Baker’s Square

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June Menu

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Transportation is available to any resident of Old Brooklyn or bordering areas if you are 60 years of age and ambulatory. Our vans are wheelchair accessible, but we do not provide escort service. We provide transportation for congregate meals, shopping, medical and other appointments.

We ask that you schedule appointments ONE week in advance. Freewill donations are accepted, but NOT obligatory. Please call 216-749-5367 for your transportation needs.

Scheduling is done through the FRONT DESK ONLY, not through SCR drivers. Call 216-749-5367 or email We appreciate donations to [email protected] if you would like help with mailing costs, to receive the electronic version of however this is OPTIONAL! Seniors in Touch sent to your email. Thank you.