The Geauga Senior News

February 2017

You are invited to the “Heart to Heart Dance”

Friday, February 17, 9:30AM - 1:30PM, at the Park Elementary Auditorium on Chardon Square Mobility needed for steps

σ Dancing σ Music σ Luncheon

Bring a date; come stag or with a group of friends. You will interact with both the high school students and Park Elementary second graders! Hosted by Chardon High School Teens Sponsored by Geauga Department on Aging and UH Geauga Medical Center

Parking available at Tractor Supply & a bus will pick you up and bring you to Park School at 9:15 since parking on square is so limited.

Please complete the registration form on page 18 and mail it to Dept on Aging, along with your check made payable to Chardon Local Schools, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon OH 44024. ------February 17, 2017 Heart to Heart Senior Dance Cost: $10.00 (*Scholarships Available) I have enclosed: $______Registration deadline for seniors who need transit, is Feb 3, deadline for seniors who are driving themselves is Feb 10.

It is now more easy & convenient for patients to schedule a variety of services with the Patient Call Center.

For help scheduling outpatient diagnostic testing &

treatments call 1-855-432-8421

YOU CAN VIEW THE SENIOR NEWS ONLINE @ http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Aging/Main.aspx What’s New in this Issue

HEART TO HEART DANCE...... 1 MID-WINTER MUSIC FEST...... 14 INDEX...... 2 MUSIC ENRICHMENT CLASS...... 14 TRASH PICKUP PROGRAM...... 2 BOOK CLUB...... 14 PATRONS (PATINUM, GOLD & SILVER)...... 3 GEAUGA WALKERS...... 15 HEAP...... 3 RULES OF THE ROAD...... 15 CHARDON...... 4 & 5 TOUR OF CLEVELAND...... 15 OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES...... 16 & 17 CHAGRIN FALLS...... 6 & 7 REGISTRATION...... 18 WEST GEAUGA...... 8 & 9 HOLD HARMLESS FORM...... 18 MIDDLEFIELD...... 10 & 11 REFUND POLICY...... 19 THINGS TO DO - PLACES TO GO CLUBS...... 19 & PEOPLE TO SEE SUPPORT GROUPS...... 20 SNOWSHOEING TRIPS...... 12 AGING & DEPRESSION...... 21 ALL-AROUND EXERCISE CLASS...... 12 ADULT DAY SERVICES...... 21 CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MNGT CLASS....13 MEALS MENU...... 22 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS...... 13 COPING WITH THE AGING PROCESS.....23 BOXING WITH PARKINSONS...... 13 MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION...... 24

2017 Geauga County Department Upgrade Your Care on Aging Trash Pick-Up Days! 100 private suites with private bathrooms Check monthly newsletter for specific township or city guidelines and dates. (Seniors must be registered with the Therapy up to 7 days a week in our Department on Aging for 2017 prior to the pick-up and/or expansive therapy center before being be placed on the pickup list) Smart TVs with individual streaming internet video capability with Wi-Fi Registering early with the GC Dept. on Aging for 2017 Medicare, Medicaid and most major Trash Pick-up Days insurances accepted We are asking seniors who will be participating in our 2017 For more information or a tour, call 440-286-8176 Trash Day Pick-ups program to register *NOW* with the Dept. on Aging. *seniors who complete their yearly registration with Dept. on Aging *prior* to the clean-up dates, only need to make a phone call before the trash pick-up cut off date to be placed on the community pick-up list. Early registration with us will speed the 775 South Street · Chardon, OH 44024 process for our staff, the clients, and our program. Please call Sherri Davis (440) 279-2129 with any questions. Geauga County Seniors! Did you know that you can now see what we are up to on Facebook? Each site has their own page, Auburn Twp. June so you can know what’s going on, no matter where you are! Munson Twp. April South Russell April Newbury Twp. June Bainbridge Twp. May Huntsburg Twp. June Burton Village May City of Chardon June Claridon Twp. May Just search for “Geauga County Department on Aging” and look for the site of your choice. You’ll find information on events and activities, and pictures from our latest going-ons! “Like” us today! 2 To become a PLATINUM Patron for a year, submit $110 - Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging and write Newsletter in the memo Platinum Patrons Nelson Pole In Memory of Susan Pole Sandra Davis Hamlet Retirement Community Andrew Bushman Frederick & Jennie Bemberg In Memory of John Gander Alan & Peggy Bialosky Reva Loewenthal and Family In Memory of Sheldon Loewenthal David &Linda Zmek Christine and Ronald Wesley Irene Canfield In Memory of Halsey Canfield Peggy and Alan Bialosky

To become a GOLD Patron for a year, submit $55 - Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging and write Newsletter in the memo Gold Patrons Calvin & Cheryl Wilson Joan Barrow Katherine Wiles Eleanor Zmeskal Donna Martin Janet McIntee In Memory of Edward McIntee Phyllis Miller In Memory of Ralph Miller Gilberta Town Wilton K. Town Lola & Alan Skinner In Memory of Robert Delaney Marge Cornish In Memory of Terri Merva Rug Hooking Class In Memory of Nancy Dimick and Gloria Freeman Kiwanas Club of West Geauga In Memory of Ken Featheroff Eleanor Havel In memory of Matt Havel Wayne and Sharon White In memory of our best friends, Thom and Jill timmings

To become a SILVER Patron for a year, submit $35 - Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging and write Newsletter in the memo Silver Patrons Violet Childs In Memory of Elton Childs Jean Benjamin In Memory of Howard Benjamin Cathy Myers Harley & Ellen Smith Ms. Mary Wynne Geauga Golden Oldies In Memory of Past Members Charles Fay In Memory of Sherry and Dani Fay

The Home Energy Assistance Program, 2016-2017

In home assistance is available Size of Household Total Gross Annual YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE Household Income For completing HEAP CONTACT 1 $20,790.00 Geauga County Dept on Aging Applications. 2 $28,035.00 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Eligibility - A household whose 3 $35,280.00 Chardon, OH 44024 total income is at or below 175 4 $42,525.00 (440)279-2130. percent of the 2016-2017 federal 5 $49,770.00 For more information, call toll free 6 $57,015.00 Auburn Twp. June poverty level. See the Chart to the 1-800-282-0880. Hearing 7 $64,277.00 impaired applicants with a Newbury Twp. June right for income guidelines, as you 8 $71,557.00 telecommunications device for the Huntsburg Twp. June may qualify for HEAP assistance. For households with more than eight deaf (TDD) can call toll free 1-800-

City of Chardon June members, add $7,280.00 per person. 686-1557.

This Program is made Possible through a grant from the Ohio Department on Aging, through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.

3 FEBRUARY FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS Chardon Senior Center 440-279-2130FEBRUARYFEBRUARY 2017 2017 Chardon Chardon Senior Senior Center Center FebFeb 3 3-Pancake -Pancake Breakfast Breakfast MondayMonday TuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday & & Site Site Meeting Meeting

FEBRUARYFEBRUARY is isExercise Exercise 8:00-11:308:00 -Woodcarving11:30 Woodcarving B 1 B 9:45 - 10:00 1 9:45Coffee-10:00 & Chronicles Coffee &D Chronicles 2 9:00-10:00 D 2 Pancake 9:00- 10:00Breakfast Pancake D 3 Breakfast D 3 Stained Glass 9:45-10:009:45 Coffee-10:00 & Coffee Chronicles & Chronicles D 10:00 D- 11:00 10:00 Chair-11:00 Exercise Chair H Exercise 9:30 H - 12:00 9:30 - 12:00 StainedC Glass C Feb 6 -Geauga Parks Prg & Fitness awareness 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 11:00 Renaissance Choir Site Meeting Feb 6 -Geauga Parks Prg & Fitness awareness 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 10:30 11:00-12:3010:30 -12:30 RenaissanceE 10:00 Choir-10:45 E 10:00-10:45D Site Meeting D “All about Coyotes” -11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 10:30-12:00 Yoga Class E Month -11:45 Strength Training E Wii Bowling 10:30-12:00 Yoga Class E “All about Coyotes” Month 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:00-4:3010:00 Duplicate-2:00 Bridge D 12:30P -2:00 Fitness Series Prg Feb 6 LOW VISION GROUP 12:30Sign-2:00 Language Senior Class Band B Fitness Series Prg 12:45-2:15 C 1:00-3:00 12:00Painting-4:30 Pals Duplicate B Bridge D “Massage12:30- Therapy”2:00 E Feb 6 LOW VISION GROUP 1:00-4:3012:45 Mah-2:15Jongg Sign E Language Class C Feb 7 Snowshoeing at Line1:00 Dancing-3:00 Painting w/Dee Pals 1:00B -2:00 Chair Volleyball “Massage H Therapy” E Feb 7 Snowshoeing at 1:00-4:30 MahJongg E 2:30-4:30 E Observatory Park 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee1:00-4:00 E Friday1:00 Bridge-2:00 Group Chair P Volleyball H 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group P Feb 8Observatory Chronic Disease Park Self FebManagement 8 Chronic Class Disease #1 “CDSM” Self 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 6 10:00 -2:00 Wii Bowling P 7 8:00 -11:30 Woodcarving B 8 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 9 9:30 -12:00 Stained Glass C 10 Management Class #1 “CDSM” 10:0010:00-12:00-11:00 LOW Chair VISION Exercise B H 10:306 10:00 -12:00-2:00 YARN Wii Creations Bowling CP 9:45 7-10:00 8:00 Coffee-11:30 & WoodcarvingChronicles D B 10:00 - 11:00 8 9:45 Chair-10:00 Exercise Coffee H & Chronicles 10:30 D- 12:00 9 Yoga 9:30 Class -12:00 E Stained Glass C 10 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking C 11:00-12:00 Medicare CheckUp E 10:00-12:00 LOW VISION B 10:30-12:00 YARN Creations C 10:30-1:309:45 CDSM-10:00 Class Coffee #1 &C Chronicles10:30 D-12:30 10:00 Renaissance-11:00 Chair Choir Exercise E 10:30 H - 11:30 Music 10:30 Enrichment-12:00 Yoga D Class E Feb10 -Music Enrichment 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 12:00-12:30 UH Geauga Health Talk 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking C 11:00-12:00 Medicare CheckUp11:00 E -11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling PRenaissance 12:30 Choir- 2:00 Rummy Club G 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 10:30-1:30 CDSM Class #1 C 10:30-12:30 E 10:30-11:30 Music Enrichment D with Lucy Strength Training 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 12:30-2:00 Fitness Series Prg Feb10 -Music Enrichment 12:4511:00-1:45-11:45 Line Dancing E E 1:0012:00-2:30 Geauga-12:30 UH Walkers Geauga OS Health 12:30Talk -11:002:00 -Senior11:45 Strength Band B Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 12:30-2:00 Rummy Club G 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D “NonContact Boxing” E Feb 13 -Out to Lunch Bunch at 1:0012:30-2:00-2:30 Geauga Ceramics Parks Prg C 1:001:00-2:30- 2:00 Round Chair Dancing Yoga E H 12:45 - 2:15 Sign Language Class C 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 12:30-2:00 Fitness Series Prg with Lucy Line Dancing 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 12:30-2:00 Senior Band1:00 B- 3:00 Painting Pals B 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H “All12:45 about-1:45 Coyotes” H E 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 Mah Jongg E 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D “NonContact Boxing” E El Patron Mexican Grill 1:00-2:00 Geauga Parks Prg 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:45 - 2:15 Sign Language Class2:30-4:30 C Line Dancing w/Dee E 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group P Feb 13 -Out to Lunch Bunch at 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E Snowshoeing OS 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B “All about Coyotes”H 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 Mah Jongg E 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H Feb 15 -CDSM Class #2 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E El Patron Mexican Grill 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E Snowshoeing OS 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group P Feb 17 -Heart to Heart Dance 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 9:30 - 12:00 Stained Glass C Feb 15 -CDSM Class #2 13 14 15 16 17 at Park Elementary 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:45 - 10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D Feb 17 -Heart to Heart Dance 10:00 - 12 -00 Rug Hooking C 1310:30 9:45-12:00-10:00 YARN Coffee Creations & Chronicles C D 10:00 14 - 11:158:00- 11:30 Library Woodcarving Lobby Stop B 10:30 15-12:30 9:45 Renaissance-10:00 Coffee Choir & Chronicles E 10:30 D- 12:00 16 Yoga 9:30 Class- 12:00 E Stained Glass C 17 Feb 20 at–ALL Park SITES Elementary CLOSED 11:0010:00-11:45-11:00 Strength Chair ExerciseTraining EH 12:3010:00-1:30- 2:00Parkinsons Wii Bowling Support P B 10:30-1:309:45 CDSM-10:00 Class Coffee #2 &C Chronicles10:00 D- 2:00 10:00 Wii Bowling-11:00 ChairP Exercise12:30 H- 2:00 Fitness 9:45 -Series 10:00 CoffeePrg & Chronicles D for Presidents Day 11:3010:00-1:30-12- Out00 Rugto Lunch Hooking Bunch C 1:0010:30-2:00 Chair-12:00 Yoga YARN H Creations 11:00C -11:4510:00 Strength-11:15 TrainingLibrary LobbyE 10:00 Stop-2:00 10:30 Rummy-12:30 Club GRenaissance Choir E “Chair 10:30 Yoga”-12:00 E Yoga Class E 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C Feb 20 –ALL SITES CLOSED 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 1:0012:30-2:30 -Geauga1:30 Parkinsons Walkers OS Support 12:30 B- 2:0010:30 Senior-1:30 BandCDSM B Class #2 12:00C -4:3010:00 Duplicate-2:00 Bridge Wii BowlingD 1:00 P -2:00 Chair12:30 Volleyball-2:00 FitnessH Series Prg Feb 21 -Birthday Bash w/Fred 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E for Presidents Day 11:30-1:30 Out to Lunch Bunch1:00 1:00-2:30-2:00 Round Chair Dancing Yoga HE 12:45 - 2:15 11:00 Sign-11:45 Language Strength Class Training C 1:00 E-3:00 10:00Painting-2:00 Pals Rummy B Club1:00 G -4:00 Friday Bridge Group “Chair P Yoga” E Sivillo 1:00-2:15 BINGO D Dulcimer Practice 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 2:001:00-3:30-2:30 Geauga WalkersB OS1:00 -2:3012:30 Advisory-2:00 BoardSenior E Band B 2:30 -4:30 Line12:00 Dancing-4:30 Duplicate w/Dee E Bridge D 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H Feb 21 -Birthday Bash w/Fred 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E 1:00-4:30 Mah Jongg E Heart to Heart Dance Today Feb 22 -CDSM Class #3 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group P Feb 22 - Rules of the Road Sivillo 1:00-2:15 BINGO D 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-2:30 Advisory Board E 2:30 -4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E 20 9:45 -10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 21 Mah Jongg 22 23 24 Feb 22 - CDSM Refresher Class Class #3 1:00-4:30 E Heart to Heart Dance Today 10:00-11:30 Iris Folding B 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:30 - 12:00 Stained Glass C Snow Shoeing at the 10:30-12:00 YARN Creations C 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D FebFeb 22 23 - -Rules of the Road 12:00-1:30 Birthday Bash w/Fred 20 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:30 21- 1:30 CDSM Class #3 C 10:00 22-2:00 Wii Bowling P 10:30 - 12:00 23 Yoga Class E 24 Refresher Rookery Class Sivillo D 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-11:30 Iris Folding B 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 12:00 -4:3010:00 Duplicate-11:00 Bridge Chair D Exercise12:30 H- 2:00 Rummy 9:30 - 12:00Club G Stained Glass C 10:30-12:00 YARN Creations C 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B FebFeb 23 23 -Snow –Dr Ritz Shoeing Podiatrist at the 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 12:30-2:0010:00 Rules-2:00 of the Rummy Road Club G 1:00 -2:00 Dr10:30 Ritz- 12:30Podiatrist Renaissance 12:30 Choir-2:00 E Fitness 9:45 Series-10:00 Prg Coffee & Chronicles D 12:00Geauga-1:30 Birthday Walkers Bash w/Fred Feb 27 –MidWinter Music 1:00-2:30 OS 10:30 Refresher-1:30 CDSM Class Class D #3 C 1:00-3:00 10:00Painting-2:00 Pals Wii B Bowling P “Trip10:30 to YMCA”-12:00 Yoga Class E Rookery 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E ALL SITES CLOSED Sivillo D 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 2:30-4:30 Line12:00 Dancing-4:30 Duplicate w/Dee E Bridge1:00 -D2:00 Chair12:30 Volleyball-2:00 HRummy Club G Fest w/SAM FOSH Jr 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:3012:30 Mah-2:00Jongg Senior E Band B Snowshoeing OS 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group E Feb 23 –Dr Ritz Podiatrist 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 12:30-2:00 Rules of the Road 1:00-2:00 Dr Ritz Podiatrist 12:30-2:00 Fitness Series Prg February Fitness Series 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B Feb 27 –MidWinter Music Lunch is served Monday Refresher through Class D “Trip to YMCA” 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 27 1:00 - 2:30Lunch Round is served Dancing Monday28E through Friday from 12:0012:30 in the Dining Feb 3-Massage Therapy ALL SITES CLOSED 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E 1:00 -2:00 Chair Volleyball H Fest w/SAM FOSH Jr 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:452:00-10:00-Room.3:30 Coffee Dulcimer & Reservations Chronicles Practice D B Friday from 12:00received12:30 in bythe Monday Dining Snowshoeing OS Friday Bridge Group Feb 10-Non Contact Boxing Rug Hooking must1:00 be- 4:30 MahJongg E of the week before Location1:00 Legend:-4:00 E 10:00-12-00 C 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P Room. Reservations must be received February Fitness Series 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E youYARN will Creations be coming for lunch. Arrangements for transportation are also BBasement E-Eastview Room Feb 17-Chair Yoga 10:30-12:00 C by Monday ofLunch the weekis served before Monday you will through 19:451:00--10:001:30 MCoffeeid-W i&n tChronicleser Music D 271:00 - 2:00 Chair Lunch Yoga H is served Monday28 through Friday from 12:0012:30 in the Dining C Craft Room PV Pavillion Feb Feb 3 -24Massage-YMCA Trip Therapy neededbe coming for lunch. Arrangements for . Dining Room Off Site 10:00 - 11:00 Fest Chair w/SA MExercise FOSH H 1:009:45-2:30-10:00 Geauga Coffee Walkers & Chronicles OS D Fridayone from week 12:00 in12:30 advance in the Dining D OS Room. Reservationstransportation must are be also received needed by Monday of the week before Feb 10-Non Contact Boxing 12:3010:00-2:30-12-00 Ceramics Rug Hooking C C 1:0010:00-2:30 - Round2:00 Wii Dancing Bowling E P one HHuxel Room G-GameLocation Room Legend: weekRoom. in advance Reservations. THANK YOU.must be received Library Basement =Front Lobby Eastview Room 12:4511:00-1:45-11:45 Line Strength Dancing Training E E 2:0010:30-3:30 - Dulcimer12:00you YARN Practicewill Creations be B coming C for lunch. Arrangements for transportation are alsoL B FL E- Feb 17-Chair Yoga by Monday of the week before you will PParlor 2:0011:0-3:000-1:3 Boxing0 Mid- ClassWinte Er Music 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H CCraft Room PVPavillion be coming for lunch. Arrangements for Feb 24-YMCA Trip Fest w/SAM FOSH H 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS needed one week in advance. DDining Room OSOff Site transportation are also needed one HHuxel Room G-Game Room 12:30-2:30 4 Ceramics C 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B week in advance. THANK YOU. LLibrary FL=Front Lobby Parlor 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E P FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS Chardon Senior Center FEBRUARY 2017 Chardon12555 Senior Ravenwood Center Dr., chardon Feb 3 -Pancake Breakfast Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday & Site Meeting

FEBRUARY is Exercise 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 1 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 2 9:00-10:00 Pancake Breakfast D 3 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:30 - 12:00 Stained Glass C Feb 6 -Geauga Parks Prg & Fitness awareness 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 11:00 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 10:00-10:45 Site Meeting D “All about Coyotes” Month -11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 10:30-12:00 Yoga Class E 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D 12:30-2:00 Fitness Series Prg Feb 6 LOW VISION GROUP 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B “Massage Therapy” E 1:00-4:30 MahJongg E Feb 7 Snowshoeing at 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H Observatory Park 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group P Feb 8 Chronic Disease Self Management Class #1 “CDSM” 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 6 10:00 -2:00 Wii Bowling P 7 8:00 -11:30 Woodcarving B 8 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 9 9:30 -12:00 Stained Glass C 10 10:00-12:00 LOW VISION B 10:30-12:00 YARN Creations C 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 10:30 -12:00 Yoga Class E 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking C 11:00-12:00 Medicare CheckUp E 10:30-1:30 CDSM Class #1 C 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 10:30-11:30 Music Enrichment D Feb10 -Music Enrichment 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 12:00-12:30 UH Geauga Health Talk 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 12:30-2:00 Rummy Club G 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 12:30-2:00 Fitness Series Prg with Lucy Line Dancing 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:45-1:45 E 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D “NonContact Boxing” E 1:00-2:00 Geauga Parks Prg 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:45 - 2:15 Sign Language Class C Feb 13 -Out to Lunch Bunch at 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B “All about Coyotes”H 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 Mah Jongg E 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E El Patron Mexican Grill 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E Snowshoeing OS 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group P Feb 15 -CDSM Class #2 Feb 17 -Heart to Heart Dance 13 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 14 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 15 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 16 9:30 - 12:00 Stained Glass C 17 at Park Elementary 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:45 - 10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 10:00-12-00 Rug Hooking C 10:30-12:00 YARN Creations C 10:00-11:15 Library Lobby Stop 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 10:30-12:00 Yoga Class E Feb 20 –ALL SITES CLOSED 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E 12:30-1:30 Parkinsons Support B 10:30-1:30 CDSM Class #2 C 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 12:30-2:00 Fitness Series Prg for Presidents Day 11:30-1:30 Out to Lunch Bunch 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 11:00 -11:45 Strength Training E 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G “Chair Yoga” E 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H Feb 21 -Birthday Bash w/Fred 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group P Sivillo 1:00-2:15 BINGO D 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-2:30 Advisory Board E 2:30 -4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E Feb 22 -CDSM Class #3 1:00-4:30 Mah Jongg E Heart to Heart Dance Today Feb 22 -Rules of the Road 20 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 21 22 23 24 Refresher Class 10:00-11:30 Iris Folding B 8:00-11:30 Woodcarving B 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:30 - 12:00 Stained Glass C Snow Shoeing at the 10:30-12:00 YARN Creations C 10:00-2:00 Rummy Club G 10:30-12:30 Renaissance Choir E 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D Feb 23 - 12:00-1:30 Birthday Bash w/Fred 10:30-1:30 CDSM Class #3 C 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P 10:30-12:00 Yoga Class E Rookery 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E Sivillo D 12:00-4:30 Duplicate Bridge D 12:30-2:00 Rummy Club G 12:30-2:00 Senior Band B Feb 23 –Dr Ritz Podiatrist 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H 12:30-2:00 Rules of the Road 1:00-2:00 Dr Ritz Podiatrist 12:30-2:00 Fitness Series Prg Geauga Walkers Feb 27 –MidWinter Music 1:00-2:30 OS Refresher Class D 1:00-3:00 Painting Pals B “Trip to YMCA” ALL SITES CLOSED 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E 12:45-2:15 Sign Language Class C 2:30-4:30 Line Dancing w/Dee E 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball H Fest w/SAM FOSH Jr 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B 1:00-4:30 MahJongg E Snowshoeing OS 1:00-4:00 Friday Bridge Group E February Fitness Series Lunch is served Monday through 9:45-10:00 Coffee & Chronicles D 27 Lunch is served Monday28 through Friday from 12:0012:30 in the Dining Feb 3-Massage Therapy 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise H 9:45-10:00Room. Coffee & Reservations Chronicles D Friday from 12:00received12:30 in bythe Monday Dining Feb 10-Non Contact Boxing Rug Hooking must be of the week before Location Legend: 10:00-12-00 C 10:00-2:00 Wii Bowling P Room. Reservations must be received 11:00-11:45 Strength Training E BBasement E-Eastview Room Feb 17-Chair Yoga 10:30-12:00you YARN will Creations be coming C forby Mondaylunch. of Arrangements the week before you for will transportation are also 11:00-1:30 Mid-Winter Music 1:00-2:00 Chair Yoga H CCraft Room PVPavillion be coming for lunch. Arrangements for Feb 24-YMCA Trip Fest w/SAM FOSH H 1:00-2:30 Geauga Walkers OS needed one week in advance. DDining Room OSOff Site 12:30-2:30 Ceramics C 1:00-2:30 Round Dancing E transportation are also needed one HHuxel Room G-Game Room 12:45-1:45 Line Dancing E 2:00-3:30 Dulcimer Practice B week in advance. THANK YOU. LLibrary FL=Front Lobby Parlor 2:00-3:00 Boxing Class E P

Chagrin Falls / Bainbridge Sr. Center Craft Club! Get your creative juic- es moving! We will do a different February440-247-8510 2017 - Chagrin Falls Senior Center craft every Wednesday! Registra- tion is a must! $3.00 fee per class for supplies! Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Chair Exercise! Tuesdays and Fri- days we will do some gentle exer- 1 2 3 cises to keep those joints limber! 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Drop in and check it out! Free! 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing Group 11:00-1:00 Super Bowl Party 12:00-1:00 Brown Baggers Club 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball Brown Baggers Club! Every 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch Wednesday, bring a lunch from 1:00-2:00 Craft Club 1:00-2:00 Walkers Club home and come enjoy the company Podiatrist—By Appointment Only of friends at the center! 6 7 8 9 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 10 Friday, February 3—Join us Group for a Super Bowl Party, com- 9:00 Heart Healthy Breakfast 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 10:00-12:00 Free Hearing 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 10:30-11:30 Chair Yoga 10:00—11:00 Chair Exercise 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing Screenings with Holly’s Hearing 11:00-11:45 Library Lobby Stop plete with pizza and wings, 10:30-11:30 Yoga—Off Site 11:00-12:00 Guest Speaker: 12:00-1:00 Brown Baggers Club –By Appointment 12:00-1:00 Lunch trivia, Punt and Pass contest, 12:00-1:00 Lunch OSU Extension—Nutrition 12:00-1:00 Lunch 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball and Super Bowl Bloopers from 12:00-1:00 Card Games 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:00 Craft Club 12:00-1:00 Lunch years past! $3.00 suggested 1:00-3:30 Beginner’s Mahjong 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling 1:00-2:00 Walkers Club donation at the door. We need 13 14 15 16 17 to know how much food to order; so please sign up by Feb. 10:30-11:30 Chair Yoga 9:00 Vets Breakfast 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 10:0-11:00 Chair Exercise 10:30-11:30 Yoga—Off Site 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing Group 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1! 12:00-1:00 Lunch 10:00—11:00 Chair Exercise 12:00-1:00 Brown Baggers Club 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball

12:00-1:00 Card Games 12:00-1:00 Valentines’ Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch Monday, February 6—Enjoy a 1:00-3:30 Beginner’s Mahjong 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling 1:00-2:00 Craft Club 1:00-2:00 Walkers Club light and healthy breakfast. Lorina will demonstrate making a healthy treat to give your 20 21 22 23 24 day a kick-start! $3 suggested All Senior Centers Closed 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Pinochle 10:00-12:00 Knit and Crochet 9:00-10:00 The Big Breakfast! donation. Register by Feb. 1. 10:00—11:00 Chair Exercise 10:30-11:30 Line Dancing Group 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise

In Observance Of 11:00-12:00 Guest Speaker: 12:00-1:00 Brown Baggers Club 10:00-12:00 Poker Club 11:00-11:45 Library Lobby Stop Tuesday, Feb. 14—Vet’s OSU Extension—Nutrition 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch Breakfast. Free To Vets! Sign Presidents’ Day 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:00 Craft Club 1:00-2:00 Walkers Club 1:00-2:00 Chair Volleyball Up by Calling the Senior Cen- 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling ter by Feb 10. 27 28 Chagrin Falls Senior Center is Watch for it! BINGO-PA-LOOZA Join Us for Monday, Feb. 27—Growing 10:30-11:30 Chair Yoga 9:30-12:00 Pinochle starting a Book Club in April! Coming in April at Chagrin Falls Up Amish— Lorina will talk The Big Breakfast! Friday, 10:30-11:30 Yoga—Off Site 10:00—11:00 Chair Exercise Please call the Senior Center for Senior Center! Watch future February 24 at 9:00 a.m. about what it is like to grow up 12:00-1:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Lunch Details! newsletters for details! 12:00-1:00 Lunchtime Presen- 1:00-2:00 Wii Bowling $3.00 donation at the door. Amish. Lunch reservations by tation: Growing Up Amish Reservations Required by Feb 20. 1:00-3:30 Beginner’s Mahjong Feb 13.

Chagrin Falls / Bainbridge Sr. Center Craft Club! Get your creative juic- es moving! We will do a different February 2017 - Chagrin Falls7060 Senior Woodland Center Ave., CF craft every Wednesday! Registra- tion is a must! $3.00 fee per class for supplies! Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

7 12650 West Geauga Plaza—Unit 4 What’s Happening 12650 West Geauga Plaza—Unit 4 What’s Happening February 2017– West Geauga Senior Center Chesterland, OH 44026 at West Geauga! West GeaugaFebruary Sr. Center 2017– West Geauga Senior Center Chesterland,(440) OH 729 440262782 at West Geauga! (440) 729-2782 (440) 7292782 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Monday, February 13: Monday, February 27: 1 2 3

Monday, February 13: Monday, February 27: 1 2 3 Craft Club with Teddi: Valentine Jewelry Making with Teddii 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring Craft Club with Teddi: Valentine Jewelry Making with Teddii 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring Favors—Join Teddi in making Rolled Fabric Pin—Teddi will 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle Favors—Join Teddi in making Rolled Fabric Pin—Teddi will 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle some Valentine’s Day favors that show you how to make a shabby- 10:00-10:45 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class some Valentine’s Day favors that show you how to make a shabby- 10:00-10:45 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Monday, February 1: you can give to your family and chic flower pin made of fabric. 11:0012:00 Speaker 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise you can give to your family and chic flower pin made of fabric. “Coyotes:Monday, February Our Town 1: & Country friends!! 11am. Call to RSVP! 11am. Call to register! 11:0012:3012:00-3:30 Speaker Watercolor Class 10:0011:30-11:00-12:00 Exercise Groundhog Day Puzzle10:00 11:00-11:00-12:00 Chair Senior Exercise Strength “Coyotes: Our Town & Country friends!! 11am. Call to RSVP! 11am. Call to register! 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 11:30-12:00 Groundhog Day Puzzle 11:00-12:00 Senior Strength Canines” Presented by Geauga 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 12:302:30 Movie: Canines” Presented by Geauga 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 12:302:30 Movie: Park District. 11am. 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right Groundhog Day Park District. 11am. 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right Groundhog Day Wednesday, February 8: Wednesday, February 8: 6 7 8 9 10 Iris Folding—Call the senior center to 6 7 8 9 10 Call the senior center to 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:0010:00 Senior Breakfast Iris Folding— 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:0010:00 Senior Breakfast let us know you’ll be there! 11am. Call for Details 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle let us know you’ll be there! 11am. Call for Details 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle Friday, February 10: 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Friday, February 10: 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Senior Breakfast: Baked French 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:0012:00 St. Anselm Visit 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Senior Breakfast: Baked French 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:0012:00 St. Anselm Visit 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 9am. $3 dona- ToastToast Casserole Casserole—— 9am. $3 dona- 9:30--12:0012:00 PickleballPickleball (Off (Off Site) Site) 1:451:45-2:30-2:30 Floor Floor Yoga Yoga 11:0011:00-12:00-12:00 Iris Iris Folding Folding 12:3012:30-2:00-2:00 Table Table Tennis Tennis 11:0011:00-12:00-12:00 Senior Senior Strength Strength tion. RSVP by February 3. Call for Details 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:00-12:00 Mad Libs tion. RSVP by February 3. Call for Details 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:00-12:00 Mad Libs 1:00-2:00 UHHS Stroke Support Group 12:302:30 Movie: Monday,Monday, February February 13:13: 1:00-2:00 UHHS Stroke Support Group 12:302:30 Movie: Singing in the Rain BookBook Club Club—— The The book book thisthis monthmonth is Singing in the Rain ”A”A Prayer Prayer for for Owen Owen Meany”Meany” byby JohnJohn 1313 1414 15 15 16 16 17 17 Irving.Irving. Book Book Club Club is is heldheld atat GeaugaGeauga 9:30--12:0012:00 PickleballPickleball (Off (Off Site) Site) 8:308:30-10:00-10:00 Boxing Boxing Class Class 9:009:00-10:00-10:00 Current Current Affairs Affairs 9:009:00-12:00-12:00 Pinochle Pinochle 9:00-9:0010:00-10:00 Mandala Mandala Coloring Coloring WestWest Library. Library. 1pm. 1pm. CallCall for for Details Details 9:009:00-11:00-11:00 Pinochle Pinochle 9:309:30-12:00-12:00 Stained Stained Glass Glass Class Class 9:309:30-12:00-12:00 Pickleball Pickleball (Off Site)(Off Site) 9:00-9:0012:00-12:00 Pinochle Pinochle Wednesday,Wednesday, February February 15:15: 10:00--11:0011:00 ChairChair Volleyball Volleyball 10:0010:00-11:00-11:00 Exercise Exercise 10:0010:00-11:00-11:00 Chair Chair Exercise Exercise Call Callfor Details for Details 9:30-9:3012:00-12:00 Stained Stained Glass Glass Class Class “Health“Health Benefits Benefits of of Chocolate”Chocolate” -- 11:00--12:0012:00 ExerciseExercise 12:0012:00-3:00-3:00 Bridge Bridge Club Club 11:0011:0012:0012:00 Speaker Speaker 10:0010:00-11:00-11:00 Exercise Exercise 10:0010:00-11:00-11:00 Chair Chair Exercise Exercise PresentedPresented by by Tricia Tricia VidovichVidovich ofof BellaBella 11:0012:0012:00 CraftCraft Club: Club: 1:451:45-2:30-2:30 Floor Floor Yoga Yoga 12:3012:30-3:30-3:30 Watercolor Watercolor Class Class 12:3012:30-2:00-2:00 Table Table Tennis Tennis 11:0011:00-12:00-12:00 Senior Senior Strength Strength CareCare Hospice. Hospice. 11am. 11am. 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right ValentineValentine Favors Favors 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:0011:0012:0012:00 Discussion: Discussion: Friday,Friday, February February 24: 24: 1:00--2:002:00 BookBook ClubClub (Off (Off Site) Site) The 1920’sThe 1920’s “Building“Building Your Your Immune Immune System”System” - 12:30 12:302:30 2:30Movie: Movie: PresentedPresented by by Carol Carol fromfrom Heinen’sHeinen’s MidnightMidnight in Paris in Paris Wellness.Wellness. Learn Learn to to buildbuild youryour im-im- 20 21 22 23 24 mune system up by what is around the 20 21 22 23 24 mune system up by what is around the 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring house and…..what needs to be taken 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring house and…..what needs to be taken 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle out of the house. Find out what fruits 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle out of the house. Find out what fruits 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class andand vegetables vegetables help help ourour bodiesbodies fightfight 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 12:00-1:00 Community Lunch 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise backback and and how how to to balance balance youryour PHPH so 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 12:00-1:00 Community Lunch 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga at St. Mark’s 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 11:00-12:00 Senior Strength virusesviruses and and bugs bugs cannot cannot survive.survive. 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga at St. Mark’s 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 11:00-12:00 Senior Strength 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:0012:00 Speaker 11am. 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:0012:00 Speaker 11am. 1:301:30-2:30-2:30 iPad iPad Games: Games: 12:3012:302:30 2:30Movie: Movie: Stroke Support Group——NowNow onon the Word Brain Stroke Support Group Word Brain SomeSome Like ItLike Hot It Hot 2nd2nd Wednesday Wednesday of of thethe monthmonth fromfrom 1- 27 28 West Geauga Seniors Water Aerobics 2pm.2pm. 27 28 West Geauga Seniors Water Aerobics The Ladies Holiday Tea 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class Mondays at 1:00pm The Ladies Holiday Tea 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class Mondays at 1:00pm has been rescheduled for NEWNEW EXERCISE EXERCISE CLASS CLASS 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Tuesdays at 9:00am & 10:00am has been rescheduled for FRIDAYS AT 11AM: 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Tuesdays at 9:00am & 10:00am FRIDAYS AT 11AM: Call for Details 10:00-11:00 Exercise Wednesdays at 1:00pm Friday, March 31st, and will Senior Strength Building with Mary Call for Details 10:00-11:00 Exercise Wednesdays at 1:00pm Friday, March 31st, and will Senior Strength Building with Mary 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 11:00-11:30 Mardi Gras Word Search Thursdays at 9:00am & 1:00pm be with Jackie O.! Look for Kay Simone. Help your bone density, 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 11:00-11:30 Mardi Gras Word Search Thursdays at 9:00am & 1:00pm Kay Simone. Help your bone density, 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club Fridays at 9:00am & 1:00pm be with Jackie O.! Look for increase your stamina, build muscle 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club Fridays at 9:00am & 1:00pm the flyer in next month’s increase your stamina, build muscle 11:0012:00 Jewelry Making: 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga To register, call Pam at the the flyer in next month’s and more! $2 suggested donation. 11:0012:00 Jewelry Making: 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga To register, call Pam at the newsletter, or call for and more! $2 suggested donation. Rolled Fabric Pin 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga Metzenbaum pool: (440)729-9406 newsletter, or call for Rolled Fabric Pin 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga Metzenbaum pool: (440)729-9406 details! details!

8 12650 West Geauga Plaza—Unit 4 What’s Happening February 2017– West Geauga Senior Center Chesterland, OH 44026 at West Geauga! West Geauga Sr. Center (440) 7292782 12650 West Geauga Plaza- Unit 4, Chesterland MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Monday, February 13: Monday, February 27: 1 2 3

Craft Club with Teddi: Valentine Jewelry Making with Teddii 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring

Favors—Join Teddi in making Rolled Fabric Pin—Teddi will 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle some Valentine’s Day favors that show you how to make a shabby- 10:00-10:45 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Monday, February 1: you can give to your family and chic flower pin made of fabric. 11:0012:00 Speaker 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise “Coyotes: Our Town & Country friends!! 11am. Call to RSVP! 11am. Call to register! 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 11:30-12:00 Groundhog Day Puzzle 11:00-12:00 Senior Strength Canines” Presented by Geauga 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 12:302:30 Movie: Park District. 11am. 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right Groundhog Day

Wednesday, February 8: 6 7 8 9 10 Call the senior center to Iris Folding— 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:0010:00 Senior Breakfast let us know you’ll be there! 11am. Call for Details 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle Friday, February 10: 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class Senior Breakfast: Baked French 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:0012:00 St. Anselm Visit 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Toast Casserole— 9am. $3 dona- 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga 11:00-12:00 Iris Folding 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 11:00-12:00 Senior Strength tion. RSVP by February 3. Call for Details 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:00-12:00 Mad Libs

Monday, February 13: 1:00-2:00 UHHS Stroke Support Group 12:302:30 Movie: Book Club— The book this month is Singing in the Rain ”A Prayer for Owen Meany” by John 13 14 15 16 17 Irving. Book Club is held at Geauga 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring West Library. 1pm. Call for Details 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle Wednesday, February 15: 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class “Health Benefits of Chocolate” - 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 11:0012:00 Speaker 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Presented by Tricia Vidovich of Bella 11:0012:00 Craft Club: 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 11:00-12:00 Senior Strength Care Hospice. 11am. Valentine Favors 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 1:15-2:30 Lobby Stop 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:0012:00 Discussion: Friday, February 24: 1:00-2:00 Book Club (Off Site) The 1920’s “Building Your Immune System” - 12:302:30 Movie: Presented by Carol from Heinen’s Midnight in Paris Wellness. Learn to build your im- 20 21 22 23 24 mune system up by what is around the 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class 9:00-10:00 Current Affairs 9:00-12:00 Pinochle 9:00-10:00 Mandala Coloring house and…..what needs to be taken 9:00-11:00 Pinochle 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-12:00 Pinochle out of the house. Find out what fruits and vegetables help our bodies fight 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise Call for Details 9:30-12:00 Stained Glass Class back and how to balance your PH so 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club 12:00-1:00 Community Lunch 10:00-11:00 Exercise 10:00-11:00 Chair Exercise viruses and bugs cannot survive. 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga at St. Mark’s 12:30-2:00 Table Tennis 11:00-12:00 Senior Strength 11am. 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Watercolor Class 2:00-3:00 Wii: Price is Right 11:0012:00 Speaker 1:30-2:30 iPad Games: 12:302:30 Movie: —Now on the Stroke Support Group Word Brain Some Like It Hot 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1- 2pm. 27 28 West Geauga Seniors Water Aerobics The Ladies Holiday Tea 8:30-10:00 Boxing Class Mondays at 1:00pm has been rescheduled for NEW EXERCISE CLASS 9:30-12:00 Pickleball (Off Site) 9:00-11:00 Pinochle Tuesdays at 9:00am & 10:00am FRIDAYS AT 11AM: Call for Details 10:00-11:00 Exercise Wednesdays at 1:00pm Friday, March 31st, and will Senior Strength Building with Mary 10:00-11:00 Chair Volleyball 11:00-11:30 Mardi Gras Word Search Thursdays at 9:00am & 1:00pm Kay Simone. Help your bone density, be with Jackie O.! Look for 11:00-12:00 Exercise 12:00-3:00 Bridge Club Fridays at 9:00am & 1:00pm increase your stamina, build muscle the flyer in next month’s 11:0012:00 Jewelry Making: 1:45-2:30 Floor Yoga To register, call Pam at the and more! $2 suggested donation. newsletter, or call for Rolled Fabric Pin 2:30-3:30 Chair Yoga Metzenbaum pool: (440)729-9406 details!

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

Health and Wellness Programs Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 02/08 Social Worker Assistance - call for info 02/13 Gluten Free Living 1 Ground Hog Day 2 3 Informal group of recipe exchanges, tips and JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News ideas to live a gluten free life QUARTERLY EVENING DANCE! 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group 9:0011:00 Pickelball (OS) 02/16 Massotherapy: $1/minute Appts required FRIDAY, MARCH 10TH ♪♪♪ 5:30PM - 7:30PM 10:3011:30 SNAP Ed. 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 02/27 Gluten Free Living 1:002:00 Bingo:Burton Healthcare 10:301:00 Beach Party! 10:3011:30 Chair Volleyball Informal group of recipe exchanges, tips and $5/PERSON IF REGISTERED BY 3/1/17 - $7 AT 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball Games, Picnic Lunch & 10:3011:00 Brain Games ideas to live a gluten free life More! 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball Chair Exercises M thru F: 9:30am at center THE DOOR Tue: 1:30pm at Library DANCING FROM 6PM - 7:30PM 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball Tai Chi on TV - M thru F: 3:00pm at center LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE 5:307:30 Chair Volleyball (OS)

Health Kiosk is avaialable 8a4p for blood pressure, oxygen levels and weight measurements Lame Duck Day 6 7 Kite Flying Day 8 9 10 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News Speakers for February (talks start at 10:30am) 9:0011:00 Pickelball (OS) 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group 8:3011:30 GDA Social Work Appts 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group 9:0011:00 Pickelball (OS) 02/01 SNAPEd 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:0010:00 Monthly Breakfast and Are you eating healthy? Find out with this 10:3011:30 Valentine Craft 10:3011:30 Color and conversation 10:3011:30 InHouse Group Trivia 10:3011:30 Cornhole (Inside) Raffle with special informative program by the OSU Ext Office. 11:3012:00 Brain Games 10:3012:00 Chair Volleyball 1:002:00 Bingo:Briar Hill 12:301:00 Sr. Center Site Meeting guest 02/08 InHouse Group Trivia 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 1:003:00 Dominoes 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 10:3011:30 Chair Volleyball Let’s have some fun and learn something too! 02/15 Road Scholars Presentation 1:003:00 Theater Tuesdays 2:003:15 Geauga Mobile Library 10:3011:00 Brain Games Find out what a Road Scholar Program is and “Roman Holiday” 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball how you can get involved. 1:302:15 Chair Exercises (OS) 02/22 Summit Co. Historical Society What’s In the Dr.’s Bag will take us back to Get a Different Name Day 13 Valentine’s Day 14 Singles Awareness Day 15 16 Random Acts of Kindness Day 17 the day of the medicine man and all those 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News “home remedies”. Light refreshments will be 9:0011:00 Pickelball (OS) 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group 9:0011:00 Pickelball (OS) served, donations appreciated. 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 10:3011:30 Road Scholars 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 10:3011:30 Gluten Free Living 10:3011:30 Color and conversation Presentation 10:3011:30 Cornhole (Inside) 10:3011:30 Chair Volleyball Outings/Events 11:3012:00 Brain Games 10:3012:00 Chair Volleyball 1:002:00 Bingo: Senior Center 10:3012:00 Massotherapy Appts 10:3011:00 Brain Games 02/02 Beach Party - 10:30am 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 1:003:00 Learn a new game 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball Enjoy a morning of games and fun followed by 1:003:00 Theater Tuesdays a picnic style lunch. Ice cream sundaes for “Valentine’s Day” dessert and chair volleyball after! Donations appreciated for lunch. 1:302:15 Chair Exercises (OS) 02/06 Valentine Craft - 10:30am All supplies provided to complete your own 20 21 Be Humble Day 22 Tennis Day 23 24 Valentine keepsake. 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News 02/10 Monthly Breakfast – 9:00am 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group 9:0011:00 Pickelball (OS) We’re flipping pancakes, with sausage and 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 10:3011:30 Summit County: What’s 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises juice for a $3 donation! Newly elected 10:3011:30 Color and conversation in the Doctor’s Bag 10:301:00 Lake Farmpark Quilt 10:3011:30 Chair Volleyball Commissioner Lennon will be here to visit and 10:3012:00 Chair Volleyball 1:002:00 Bingo: BrooksHouse Show 10:3011:00 Brain Games chat. Don’t forget your donation gets you into 1:003:00 Dominoes 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 10:3011:30 Cornhole (Inside) 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball the raffle! RSVP by 2/1/17 1:003:00 Theater Tuesdays 2:003:15 Geauga Mobile Library 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 02/23 Quilt Show - 10:30am “The Way We Were” Bus transportation from Middlefield and Chardon Centers to the Farmpark Quilt Show. CENTER CLOSED TODAY 1:302:15 Chair Exercises (OS) Enjoy hundreds of handmade quilt designs Polar Bear Day 27 Fat Tuesday 28 from all over the area. $5/person and lunch on TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH THE 1920 CLEVELAND INDIANS your own. RSVP by 2/13/17. 8:309:30 In the News 8:309:30 In the News Lunch is served at Noon. 02/27 Monthly Birthday Party - 12:00pm 9:0011:00 Pickelball (OS) 9:0011:00 Pinochle Group WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 AT 10:30AM - RSVP BY 3/24/17 Donations appreciated. Free lunch for all seniors with a Feb. birthday. 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 9:3010:15 Chair Exercises 10:3011:30 Gluten Free Living 10:3011:30 Color and conversation Special treat after lunch. RSVP by 02/17. SPEAKER DENNIS SUTCLIFFE WILL PRESENT A PROGRAM ON Reservations are 11:3012:00 Brain Games 10:3012:00 Chair Volleyball HOW THIS TEAM WENT ALL THE WAY EVEN THOUGH 12:301:00 Monthly Birthday Party 1:003:00 Learn a new game required on the Monday OBSTACLES TRIED TO PREVENT IT. a week prior to the Theater Tuesdays 1:00pm refreshments provided 1:003:00 Chair Volleyball 1:003:00 Theater Tuesdays “His Girl Friday” Best dressed Indians Fan Contest, snacks, picnic lunch and more! desired date for lunch. 1:302:15 Chair Exercises (OS) $5 donation for lunch payable that day but must pre - register

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

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

Snowshoeing in the Parks

Join us as we travel to Geauga Parks this winter for a snowshoe hike. Participants will be provided with snowshoes and poles, along with an experienced guide to hike the beautiful snow covered trails this winter! No prior experience needed. Please dress in layers and wear outdoor boots. *February 7, Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St. Montville *February 23, The Rookery, 10110 Cedar Rd, Chesterland A bus will be provided to those seniors who would like transportation from the Chardon Senior Center to the park. The bus will leave the Chardon Senior Center at 10:00 am and return by 1:00 pm. If you prefer to drive yourself to the assigned park site, please arrive no later than 10:30 am. Cost: $4 per trip (if using transportation from Chardon SC to park location) If you have your own transportation to the park, this event is free.

Questions? Contact Melissa at 440-279-2126 Please return completed registration form from page 18 and money to 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024. Make checks payable to Geauga County Department on Aging (GDA)

Be sure to include information below.

Cost: $4 per trip Event: Snowshoeing Dates: 2/7, 2/23 Call to RSVP

Hosting: Chardon

Dates Attending (Please Check): February 7th ______February 23rd ______

I have enclosed: $______(For Transit to Geauga Park Only)

New Fitness Class Coming Feb 3rd At the Chardon Senior Center Fridays 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. ALL-AROUND EXERCISE

Question: What is the best exercise? Answer: The one that you’ll enjoy… And this class is enjoyable for ALL fitness levels. We’ll sing and move with some current music while we’re doing cardiovascular, hum with the oldies while we lift a few weights, and even relax while we stretch for flexibility. Go at your own pace and challenge yourself while getting into or even staying in shape. Taught by Mary Kay Simoni, Certified Personal Trainer, a $2.00 donation per class is requested.

First Class Free – Call Christine for info / sign up 440-279-2130

12 Chronic Disease Self Management Course at Chardon Senior Center Are you an adult age 60 or older with an ongoing or long-term health condition? If you or someone you know has a chronic disease or long lasting health condition, join a FREE six-week course.

Take Charge of Your Health: Chronic Disease Self Management. You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. We can help you live a healthier life, and maybe even reduce cost to the health care system, through the Six Weeks to Better Choices workshop series. For people with chronic illness, CDSM has been shown to improve health and communication with doctors, while reducing distress and helping manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression. Learn from trained leaders who understand firsthand what you are experiencing. Classes are geared to individual participants’ needs. Set your own weekly goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health — and your life.

Six (6) classes - 2 1/2 hr sessions, held weekly beginning Wednesday February 8th Class Schedule dates as follows; 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15. Class meets every Wednesday from 10:30 am until 1:30pm. Call Christine Bacon at (440) 279-2131 for more information.

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre in conjunction with Geauga Dept. on Aging Presents:

“Little Shop of Horrors” Free Preview, Thursday March 23 8:00PM until 10:00PM.

A suggested $5 donation to CVLT is greatly appreciated the night of the show! Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River St. Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Chagrin Valley Little Theatre & Geauga Dept. on Aging invite YOU to attend a FREE viewing of the final dress rehearsal of CVLT’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” before it begins its official run! Space is limited! Call (440) 729-2782 no later than Tuesday, March 22nd to reserve your spot! Transit is NOT available for this event. FREE Parking is available at the River Street Playhouse, behind the Popcorn Shop, or in the Municipal lots in the shopping center off of Main St. A decent amount of walking MAY BE INVOLVED to get to the theatre. We recommend you arrive prior to 7:45pm — Show begins promptly at 8:00pm!

Fighting against Parkinson’s - A non-contact boxing & fitness class! Fighting against Parkinson’s is a class for seniors diagnosed with or who have early onset Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms are mild. This class, offered through the Geauga County Department on Aging, will provide non-contact boxing style fitness programs. The goal of this program is to delay the progression of Parkinson symptoms. Strength, speed, balance, and flexibility will be worked on through a variety of exercises and core conditioning. Improving your overall fitness levels, maintaining a strong healthy body while working on postural imbalances and increasing your core strength will be focused on throughout this program.

If you are interested and would like to register or would like further information, please call Sandy McLeod at the Geauga County Department on Aging at 279-2137.

Classes held on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:30AM until 11:00AM Please note the new address - Taekwondo Center, 209 Center St, Chardon, OH

13 MID-Winter Music Fest Featuring - The One & ONLY…..“SAM FOSH Jr”

Are you getting the Winter Blues, feeling lonely? The sky is grey, its cold out, nothing to do… Why not come on over to the Chardon Senior Center??

Monday February 27th, from 11:00AM until 1:30PM We are Hosting a Mid-Winter Wallop!! Come out and Enjoy some GREAT Music, Dancing & socializing; and lets liven up the mood!! We will even be firing up the grills, and making a full blown summertime style meal including hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad and all the fixings!!

Sam Fosh will be playing ALL of your favorite “Old Time” Hits, and working his way up up through the years to some of todays favorite genres and songs. Its going to be a warm, summertime style, mid-winter BLAST!!! Space is limited, so register today!! (If you attended our annual GDA Fundraiser back in October, then you remember Sam Fosh, he was the entertainer that night!!) Cost: $12.00 per person suggested donation Deadline to Register - if Needing Transit is Wednesday February 15th. IF Driving Yourself, the deadline is Wednesday February 22nd, OR AS SPACE ALLOWS.

If you wish to attend this event, you MUST fill out a registration form on page 18 and mail it along with your check made payable to GDA at 12555 Ravenwood Dr Chardon OH, 44024.

Music Enrichment Music Enrichment Embrace the joy of music Embrace the joy of music and explore the brain health benefits during thisand explore hour the brain health benefits during this hour class! Join in fun and class! Join in fun and interactive music experiences as we sing along to interactivefamiliar music experiences as we sing along to familiar tunes we love and tunes we love and strengthen our memory, coordination, and stamina. Playingstrengthen our memory, coordination, and stamina. Playing the provided the provided rhythm instruments for keeping the beat is optional. This grouprhythm instruments is for for keeping the beat is optional.This group is for fun, fun, not critique, and no prior music experience is required. The instructor,not critique, Lucy, and no prior music experience is required. The instructor, Lu- leads the way, using music the participants use. It sounds good, and it’s cy,a leads good the way, using music the participants use. It sounds good, and time; you will love it! it’s a good time; you will love it! The first Music Enrichment Class will be held on Friday, December 16th at 1:00 pm at Chardon SC. Classes will be held monthly: Check the Chardon SC Calendar for future dates Classes will be held monthly at the Chardon Senior Center, located at 12555 For moreRavenwood information please contact Dr. Christine Chardon. at the Chardon Senior The Center 440next-279-2131 class meets on Friday February 10th 10:30-11:30am and Friday March 10th 10:30-11:30am. For more information please contact Christine at the Chardon Senior Center 440-279-2131

Daytime Senior Book Discussions If you love to read then join us for interesting discussions on a variety of books. You can pick up the yearly reading list at your local Senior Center or by calling Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137.

Monday, February 13 (2nd Monday of each month) - at Geauga West Library from 1:00 to 2:00 Discussing: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

Thursday, February 9 (2nd Thursday of each month) - at Burton Library from 1:30 to 3:00 Discussion: Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter Discussion books are available to loan at hosting Library’s front desk, call to have them reserve a book for you!

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

to learn more about benefits.

14 GEAUGA WALKERS

02/07/17* South Chagrin Reservation Jackson Road Parking Lot, River Road, between Miles Rd & Chagrin Blvd, Moreland Hills 02/14/17* Big Creek Park Robinson Road, Chardon, Meyer Center; Snowshoeing, if snow 02/21/17 Hambden Township Park Rt. 6, East of Rt. 608, Hambden (left side of road)

02/28/17* Orchard Hills Use GPD Entrance, 1/4 Mile North of Patterson’s, Caves Road, Chesterland; Snowshoeing if Snow

All walks begin promptly at 1:00. An * indicates that a Naturalist will accompany us on these walks. Any questions, call Jay Saleck at (440) 286-2072 or Jane Hall-Nemeth at (440) 567-1228 or Carol Rinehart at (440) 487-4346.

Presented at the CHARDON Senior Center A “Rules of The Road” Refresher Class Presented by Gerald Petrus, Retired-State of OHIO Driving Instructor

Calling ALL Senior Drivers - Re-Learn the Rules of the Road. This class will include safety skills, & precautionary tips; often needed for the senior driver. There will also be a refresher on knowing your signs & signals, as well as current driving laws. This Class will be Offered TWICE at The Chardon Senior Center, for those who cannot make one of the offered times.

1st Class will take place on Wednesday, February 22nd, and the 2nd Class will be held on Wednesday, March 22nd Times: 12:30-2:00pm. Call Christine to register at 440-279-2131

Geauga Department on Aging Presents: The Historical, International and Ethnic Tour of Cleveland Part 5 Personally escorted by John from JKL Tours

Our Historic Tour of Cleveland – Part 5 will combine culture, food, history and an ethnic lunch, to give you a unique view of the rich tapestry of cultures and heritage that make Cleveland “The Best Location in the Nation.” While seats are available, seniors may choose Friday, May 26 OR Friday, June 2. Cost is $75.00 per person. Geauga County Seniors have priority until Monday, May 1st. Depart Chardon Senior Center at 8:00am or the Giant Eagle Plaza in Chesterland at 8:20am. We will return about 5:45pm/6:15pm. **This is an EXTENSIVE WALKING trip, and there will be numerous times getting on & off a bus with large steps.

Travel down Church Alley and explore Glenville (home of the creators of Superman!). View some of Cleveland’s Cultural Gardens, and enjoy the beautiful displays of native and exotic flora at the Rockefeller Greenhouse. Take a ride on the RTA Waterfront Trolley-train as it glides along the Port of Cleveland and through the Flats. Arrive underneath the Terminal Tower for a walking tour of Terminal Tower and Tower City. Have a German-themed lunch at the Hofbrauhaus and listen (and sing along!) to a one-man polka band. Continue sightseeing history with the mini- mansions along Upper Prospect, and where the very first ChristmasTree Candle lighting in the US was held. Visit Peterson’s Nuts, and then take a tour of the Heinen’s at Cleveland Trust. Conclude the day at the Metropolitan Hotel and get a chance to view downtown from their roof-top patio!

Event: Part 5: Cleveland Historical Tour Choose Event Date: May 26____ June 2_____

Deadline is May 12 or until sold out. Please return completed registration form on page 18, and payment to 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, Oh 44024. Make checks payable to Geauga County Dept. on Aging.

15 Senior Center Outings and Activities

BOXING CLASSES “THE GADGET GURU” New to Chardon Senior Center, a non-contact Do you have questions or are you learning to use boxing style fitness class. We will focus on strength, Computers or laptops, your smart phone, the internet, speed, balance, flexibility, brain work, and eye hand your operating system, etc…. coordination through a variety of exercises and core conditioning. The goal of this class is to improve your Our Gadget Guru will be at the Chardon Senior Center, overall fitness level, help you maintain a strong healthy located at 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, the 2nd and body while working on good posture and increasing your 4th Tuesday of each month from 12:30-3:00 to answer core strength. Equipment is provided. your basic technical questions! Appointment duration will be 30 minutes per senior, with a maximum of 5 each The class will be held on Mondays, from 2:00-3:00 pm, session. So, don’t wait!!! Call Christine at 440-279-2131, beginning January 23. A suggested Donation of $1 per to schedule an appointment! Class.

Questions? Want to Register? Contact Melissa at the SAFER DRIVING CAN SAVE YOU Chardon Senior Center at 440-279-2126 MONEY Learn proven safety strategies, and save money on your CHARDON SENIOR CENTER car insurance. MONTHLY OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH Drive Smart. Save Smart. El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina, 301 Center Street, *Refresh your driving skills and know the new rules of Chardon the road. *learn research based driving strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel. Monday February 13th 11:30-1:30pm Join Your Friends or Meet New Ones. We choose a *Plus, there are No Tests To Pass. Details for registering different Restaurant Each Month! Meet us there, or to be announced in March. catch a ride from the Chardon senior center. *This 4 hour course can save your life, and make you There is a charge of $3 to cover mileage costs. Seating eligible for Auto-Insurance Discounts. Developed for for the Bus is limited to 12 people. Seniors, 55 and older. Learn how age related changes can affect your driving skills, along with techniques to The Price is based on what you order, The average price help compensate. All driving seniors should consider this range for most entrees at this location is from $12-$17, course. with additional cost for beverage, tax and gratuity. Please complete the registration form on page 18 Coming to The Chardon Senior Center on April 11. Call and return it, along with your check made payable Christine Bacon (440) 279-2131for further details. to: “Geauga County Dept. on Aging,”(GDA) 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024 YARN CREATIONS CLASS If you have questions, call Christine, Chardon Senior Every Tuesday from 10:30AM -12:00pm Center: 440-279-2131 Come and join your friends and share patterns, learn new ones, or just learn as a beginner. If you like to knit, crochet, or would like to learn loom knitting, we can teach you!!! Often we work

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(440) 286-1188 (440) 205-5840 13170 Ravenna Rd, Ste. 204 9485 Mentor Ave, Ste. 200 Chardon, OH 44024 Mentor, OH 44060 insighteyecenter.com 16 on projects, such as making scarfs/hats for ODJFS $16.00 per person children, Newborn hats for the hospital, currently we are accepting donated yarn to make warm scarfs for the Join the Chardon Senior Center on St. Patrick’s Day for respiratory Patients at UH Geauga. a Truffle Making Party! Carolina Martin from “The BOM” Classes are free; however materials are not provided, will bring all the ingredients and supplies while teaching and will need to be purchased on your own, unless you how to make truffles! Each person will get 10 truffles using donated yarn for Charity projects. All participants to take home with them. MUST BE registered with the Geauga County Dept on Aging. If interested, contact Christine Bacon (440) 279- Questions? Want to Register? Contact Melissa Wheeler 2131 for details on supplies or materials needed. at 440-279-2126 at the Chardon SC

TRUFFLE MAKING PARTY Deadline is Monday, March 6th, 2017 Hosted By: The BOM

March 17, 201712:45-2:00 pm at the Chardon Senior Center

MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING WHAT YOU PAID FOR

Have you done any work at your house lately, replaced an old furnace or hot water tank, built a deck, updated your electric panel, or are you thinking of doing a remodel, adding an addition, or building a shed or an accessory structure? You may need a permit. The Geauga County Building Department enforces the Ohio Building Code for commercial structures and the Residential Code of Ohio for all residential structures. This permit process is not just required by state law but is also a cheap form of insurance. The Department will confirm that your project meets code requirements whether you are doing it or if you hired someone to do it for you. The Department makes sure that contractors are licensed by the state when required and that all contractors have shown proof of insurance to be working in the County.

We will review plans to make sure they meet the required roof snow load and wind ratings for Geauga. Roofs, if not designed properly for Geauga County, could fail under snow load. Roofs in Geauga are required to be designed for a minimum 30 pound per square foot snow load. This could be as little as 10 inches of heavy wet frozen snow. Anything designed under the 30 psf load could collapse with much less snow. The Building Department also performs many inspections to verify that the project is being built according to the approved plans and that the installation of furnaces, electric panels, etc. are installed properly making sure the owner is getting what they paid for. For example it is important to have new high efficiency furnaces inspected to confirm that they are vented properly. Today’s new furnaces run so efficient that they produce approximately 8 gallons of condensate in a 24hr period of normal operation. All this moisture if not vented and drained properly could cause serious damage to the chimney and interior of your house

Unfortunately it is the Homeowners responsibility as the property owner to make sure you have a permit when work is being done on your property. Most permit fees are already in the cost of your project because the contractor knows that this is a required process in the state of Ohio. They adjust their price accordingly. Make sure you are getting what you paid for.

If you have any Questions feel free to contact the Geauga County Building Department at 440.279.1780. The Department will also be trying to get out to your local senior centers for Question and Answer sessions.

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

Event: ______Location: ______Cost: ______Amount Enclosed ______Event Date (s) ______Name:______Phone:______Address:______City/Zip:______Emergency Contact ______Phone # ______Registered with GDA for 2016? Yes____ No____ Transportation to Center (AM)_____ Home (PM)______Transportation to event______Other Information: (menu or leave from options)______Internal use - Date Received ______Staff Initials ______Receipt # ______

Event: ______Location: ______

Cost: ______Amount Enclosed ______Event Date (s) ______Name:______Phone:______Address:______City/Zip:______Emergency Contact ______Phone # ______Registered with GDA for 2016? Yes____ No____ Transportation to Center (AM)_____ Home (PM)______Transportation to event______Other Information: (menu or leave from options)______Internal use - Date Received ______Staff Initials ______Receipt # ______

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

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

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

X______Signature of Participant Date

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

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

BAINBRIDGE BROWN yourself or car pooling from St. We are still collecting food for the Anselm. For reservations call Jeri at Food for Friends pantry, and dog items BAGGERS 440-729-2239. for the Geauga Dog Shelter. The dog Bainbridge Brown Baggers meet A trip is planned for early May to shelter is in desperate need of food, every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. Holland, MI for the Tulip Festival and blankets, etc., in this brutal weather. until 2:30 p.m. in the Burns-Lindow Traverse City and Charlevoix, MI. If the Kenston School System is Building, 8465 Bainbridge Rd. Stop in Check next month’s Newsletter for closed for a “SNOW DAY”, we will also with your brown bag lunch to socialize more details or call Nancy at 440- be closed. Please check your local and maybe play a few hands of cards. 729-9684. television stations for school closings. For further information, please call ST. ANSELM YOUNG OF PARKMAN 55+ CLUB Betty Franek at 440-543-4767. HEART No meeting in February. The first St. Anselm’s Young of Heart meet meeting of 2017 will be on Thursday, ST. MARY’S 50 PLUS CLUB on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month March 2nd with buffet served at Our February 20, St. Mary’s 50 plus at noon at St. Anselm’s parish center 12:00. Socializing, 50/50, and club meeting will be held in the ABC in Chesterland. Bring your brown bag discussion of our future programs for room and will include pizza lunch. lunch. Dessert and beverage will be the year will follow. New members If you haven’t paid your yearly dues; provided. are invited. remember the cost is $10 per person At the February 3 meeting we will If you have any questions call: or $15 per couple. New members be entertained by the music of Judy Linda Bell, 440-635-9171; Doris are always welcome. Remember, if Crawford. On February 17 Angela Schwendeman, 440-632-5461; or school is cancelled, this meeting is Wargelin and an associate from Chris Hippley, 440-632-3182. too. Questions, call Julie & Loretta at Howard Hanna will talk to us about 286-4570. downsizing. Remember, if the West Geauga BAINBRIDGE/CHAGRIN Schools are closed because of AARP CHAPTER #4527 CHARDON SENIOR CENTER weather, our meeting is cancelled. You After an up & down December & GROUPS will not receive a call. Check the TV January, our weather seems like it Celebrate your heritage by joining news. may stay cold! one of the ethnic groups that meet Also remember, it is now time to We will meet on Tuesday, at the Chardon Senior Center. New pay your dues of $15 for the year. February 7th, 1:00 pm, at the members are always welcome. We will be going to the Rocksino on Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Ethnic Groups meeting in February: President’s Day, February 20. Cost is Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Twp. The Slovenian Club and Czech $25 with a $20 coin bonus. Call Nancy (behind the Fire Station). Club are on winter break. Check the for further information, 440-729-9684. Our February meeting (weather newsletter for future meetings. On Thursday, April 6, we will be permitting) will be bingo games. We going to Villa Croatia Party Center will have a little fun to ward off the All club news must be at the in Eastlake to see The Atlantic City cold weather. Chardon Senior Center by the 5th Boys. They deliver an electrifying Come and join us for a nice of the month preceding publication. show featuring classic hits from the hot cup of coffee, play some bingo News can be sent to: HYPERLINK American Song Book with a unique games, and learn a little about what “mailto:[email protected]” blend of tight harmonies and slick AARP is doing for you. Bring your [email protected] or fax to dance moves to your favorite songs. friends, neighbors, etc. and get in 440-285-3408 or mail to Bill Phillips, Lunch is included. Cost is $56 ($59 a little social time while enjoying a Dept. on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood for non-members). This will be drive sweet treat. Dr., Chardon, OH 44024.

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19 SUPPORT GROUPS

THE LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will CHARDON SUPPORT GROUP meets on the 3rd meet on Monday, February 6 at 10:00AM at the Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Chardon Senior Center. Ralph Johnson of the Mary’s Church, 401 North St. in Chardon. Cleveland Sight Center facilitates this group. If you or someone you love has vision problems DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP meets on the 4th caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma or Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Arden other conditions, we encourage you to attend the Courts, 8100 East Washington St. in Chagrin monthly meetings. Falls. For more information about our support groups or other services, call our Helpline at 440- THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP will 942-7651. meet on Tuesday, February 14 at 12:30PM at the Chardon Senior Center. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - Care Corp Home Health & Hospice offers Bereavement VETERANS BREAKFAST at the Chagrin Falls Support Groups several times per year. Please Senior Center will be held on Tuesday, February call the Care Corp office at 440-286-2273 or 14 at 9:00AM. Free for Veterans. Please call for 1-888-227-3811 if you need support. reservations. 440-247-8510. MAKE A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER TODAY! THE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP will meet If you, or someone you know, are struggling on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 at the West with alcohol misuse, adults and women who Geauga Senior Center. are pregnant and covered by Medicare, you are qualified for 4 face-to-face counseling sessions CLEVELAND AREA ALZHEIMER’S annually, provided by a qualified primary care ASSOCIATION and 24/7 Helpline - 1-800-272- doctor. Call 440-285-2261 and ask for Benefits 3900. All meetings are open to the public. Assistance.

***Attention Geauga County Seniors*** If you registered with the GDA in 2016, there is No Need to complete a registration for 2017, Unless there has been a change in your registration information. (For example - change of address, new phone number, new emergency contact). Please use the enclosed Registration Update Form, ONLY if you have had any changes in your information since 2016.

Geauga County Seniors who were registered in 2016, and have no information changes, can pick up a permanent registration card starting January 3, 2017. This New Card will not expire. If you lose your card, there is a $5.00 fee for a new one. Please note that all Out of County Seniors and Guests Under 60 years of age will now be charged an annual fee of $25 to register with the GDA.

*This annual fee does not include a subscription to the Geauga Senior News.*

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20 AGING AND DEPRESSION From the Desk of Jim Adams, CEO Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services

Are you lonely? Feeling Down? Do you feel or have you felt: Sad for an extended period of time; excessive anxiety, fear or worry about today’s world and how it affects you and your loved ones; having trouble coping with daily problems/activities; struggling with the loss of a loved one; difficulty coping with the mental and physical changes of aging compared to when you were younger. You are not alone! Depression is NOT a natural part of aging. Help is available.

Contact the following agencies for more information: COPELINE: 440-285-5665 (24 hour support and crisis management) Catholic Charities: 440-285-3537 Geauga County Department on Aging: 440-279-2130 NAMI Geauga: 440-286-6264 Ravenwood Health: 440-285-3568 United Way: Dial 211

If you would like further information, you can reach the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services by mail at 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024, by phone at (440) 285- 2282, by email at HYPERLINK “mailto:[email protected]” [email protected], or go to our website at HYPERLINK “http://www.geauga.org”www.geauga.org.

Adult Day Services The Adult Day Service (ADS) program is FREE to Geauga County residents, but donations are greatly appreciated. The program includes transportation and lunch. The ADS location is at 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. Contact phone number (440) 279-2149, or email [email protected]. The days and hours of service are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – to – 2:30 PM.

Scope of Service To provide client-centered continuum of care to frail and/or cognitively impaired Geauga County Seniors. To promote independence and well-being of the program participants. To provide support, education and relief to caregivers. To provide physical, mental, and social stimulation.

February Highlights Monday, February 6th: The Geauga Park District presents “Coyotes – Our Town and Country Canines” – Learn how to identify coyotes, where they live, what they eat, their ecological role, and how coyotes and humans can co-exist. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 14th: “Presidential Trivia with Dave Lelko” – Join us as presidential expert, Dave Lelko, quizzes us with known and not so well known trivia of our 45 presidents. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Friday, February 24th: “Homemade Baby Blankets” – Come share your love for babies by making cuddly fleece blankets for babies at UH Geauga Medical Center. Knot tying is the only skill needed. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch daily at noon. Chair Exercises Mondays and Thursdays, Bell Choir Tuesdays, Chair Yoga on Tuesdays, Chair Volleyball on Fridays. Music with Lucy 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

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21 February February 20172017 Geauga Geauga Department Department of of AgingAging Lunch Lunch Menu

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 ***SPECIAL MEAL*** 3 Swiss Steak 3oz/Gravy 2oz Hot Dog on 2oz Hot Dog Bun Chili Con Carne 8 oz Mashed Potatoes ½ c Carrots ½ c Mixed Vegetables ½ c Baby Carrots ½ c Green Beans ½ c Corn Muffin 2 oz 2 Whole Grain White Fresh Orange Apple Juice 4 oz Tropical Fruit ½ c Banana 6 7 8 9 10 Beef Stroganoff 4 oz Hambrger3oz on WG Bun Cheese Ravioli 6 oz Stuffed Cabbage 4 oz w/Sauce Breaded Fish 4 oz Noodles ½ c Ketchup Broccoli ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Tartar Sauce 1 PC Harvard Beets ½ c Seasoned Wedge Potatoes ½ c Baby Lima Beans ½ c Corn w/Red Peppers ½ c Tater Tots ½ c Green Beans ½ c Green Peas ½ c Whole Grain Breadsticks 2 oz 2 Whole Grain Wheat Broccoli ½ c Whole Grain White Sliced Pears ½ c Mandarin Oranges ½ c Banana 2 Whole Grain Wheat Pineapple Chunks ½ c Sliced Peaches ½ c 13 14 15 16 17 Ham 3 oz BBQ Chicken Breast 3 oz Salisbury Steak 3 oz Sweet & Sour Meatballs 3-1 oz Beef Sloppy Joe 4 oz Gravy 2 oz Butternut Squash/ Sweet Pot Med. ½ c Gravy 2 oz Sauce 2 oz Seasoned Wedge Potatoes ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Brussel Sprouts ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Brown Rice ½ c Harvard Beets ½ c Cauliflower/Broccoli ½ c WG Honey Wheat Biscuit 2 oz Mixed Vegetables ½ c Capri Blend Vegetables ½ c Whole Grain Bun 2 Whole Grain White Orange Juice 4 oz Whole Grain Honey Wheat Biscuit 2 oz Whole Grain Wheat Orange Chunky Applesauce ½ c Sliced Apricots ½ c Tropical Fruit ½ c *MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CAKE 20 21 22 23 24 Vegetable Lasagna 6 oz BBQ Rib Patty 3 oz Roasted Turkey Breast 3 oz 2(2oz) Stuffed Shells w/Sauce 2 oz CLOSED Green Peas ½ c Sweet Potatoes ½ c Gravy 2oz Spinach ½ c Buttered Beets ½ c Brussel Sprouts ½ c Mashed Potatoes ½ c Lemon Juice 1 PC WG Wheat Whole Grain Bun Cauliflower/Broccoli ½ c California Blend ½ c Pineapple Chunks ½ c Chunky Applesauce ½ c 2 slices WG Wheat Whole Grain Garlic Toast 2 oz Banana Sliced Pears ½ c 27 28 Swedish Meatballs 6 oz Chicken Breast stuff. w/Broccoli 6 oz ATTENTION: The Geauga County Dept. on Aging cannot control or guarantee the Noodles ½ c Green Beans ½ c continued wholesomeness and safety of its food once it leaves the Agency’s facility. Peas ½ c Red Cabbage ½ c Therefore, all food or beverages are intended to be consumed on-premises at the Carrots ½ c 1 slice Whole Grain White Geauga County Department on Aging. The Department on aging will not be liable for Whole Grain White Mixed Fruit ½ c any damages arising from the consumption of any food or beverages outside of the Sliced Apricots ½ c WG Vanilla Wafers Department on Aging premises.

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CHESTERLAND FOOD PANTRY Stacey Kap lGEAUGAan MS, RD, LD COUNTRY 1/10/17 HUNGER TASK FORCE Food is provided for low-income families “Thisand institution individuals. is an equal opportunity ID is required provider” for each member of the family and the 1% White Milk is offered daily with each familymeal must be a resident of Geauga County. No Appointment Necessary! Created MondayBy: Paige Food 6:30-8:00pm, Services Tuesday 9:30-11:00am, Wednesday 1:00-2:30pm, Thursdays from 10:00-11:30am. Christ Presbyterian Church - 12419 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 440-729-1688 - Please drive around to the rear door at the far end of the playground. In case of inclement weather, you may call the church office.

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22 COPING WITH THE AGING PROCESS Senior Assessment Program Enhances Lives of Older Adults During the aging process, many older adults have special health care needs they must address. Identifying specific needs often can be challenging. When an older adult experiences such safety concerns as medication management, frequent falls, difficulty driving, memory loss, and decreased ability in managing activities of daily living, they become a prime candidate for a senior assessment.

A comprehensive mental and physical evaluation can be found at the Norma N. Chapman Senior Assessment Program at University Hospitals Geauga Health Center. The multidisciplinary evaluation is a valuable program for older adults, and an indispensable tool for family members, physicians, and agencies working with the senior population.

The Senior Assessment Program’s multidisciplinary team provides the patient with a physical examination that includes a history of their health, and a comprehensive review of their medications. A geriatric psychiatrist evaluates the patient for cognitive issues, including memory loss and depression, frequent problems facing older adults.

A pharmacist reviews medications and assesses the patient for compliance, adverse reactions and cost. A physical therapist assesses the patient’s functional mobility and balance. A social worker/coordinator facilitates referrals to the appropriate community agencies to better assist the patient and their family. An occupational therapist completes an in-home assessment to determine functional abilities and the patient’s safety in their home.

As the assessment concludes, the patient, their family, their physician, and the referring agency are provided with detailed recommendations for the patient care going forward. These steps often include preventive measures that can improve the person’s quality of life. A follow up meeting with the patient and their family is conducted, at which time each recommendation is reviewed and discussed. The social work coordinator helps the patient and family implement the recommendations. The report and recommendations are forwarded to the patient primary care physician who they will continue to follow.

Fortunately, there are many resources available to older adults and their families to allow the older adult to maintain their independence safely in their home. Senior services, such as those offered through the Geauga County Department on Aging, home care, adult day programming, assisted living facilities, and Memory Care facilities are some options available to seniors. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies are accepted for the Norma N. Chapman Senior Assessment Program.

For more information about the Norma N. Chapman Senior Assessment Program at University Hospitals Geauga Health Center, please call Cheryl Hollowell at 440-285-6408 or via email: cheryl.hollowell@ uhhospitals.org

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

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

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

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

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

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