The 2016

Geauga County

Department on

Aging Senior

of the Year is

Carol JohnsonCarol Johnson was born

and raised in Mobile,Alabama. She was a graduateof Washington County HighSchool, and earned aBachelor’s degree in BusinessAdministration from theUniversity of Alabama State.

In 1972, Carol made themove from Alabama toCleveland, where she resideduntil 1977. She then moved toNorth Randall, and finallysettled her roots in ChagrinFalls in 1984. Carol was amember with the Avon AvenueBaptist Church in Clevelandfrom 1984 until 1992, at whichtime she became involved withZion Hill Missionary Baptist

Church. Since then, she hasbeen a dedicated delegate.She served as a church nursefor over 10 years until healthconcerns and multiplesurgeries kept her from theposition. However, she stillremains an active member ofZion Hill, whether it’s servingin the kitchen, teachingvacation Bible school,assisting other teachers, orfloating around and supportingwhoever may need her help.

Her previous workexperience includes workingin a chemical lab, acting as amanager for the photodepartment in Rite Aid, as anassistant administrator to the

payroll clerk at SatelliteCorporate Office, and as apharmaceutical technician.

Carol’s helping naturedoesn’t end in church. From1984-1986, she served on theBoard of Fair Housing inGeauga County. She thentook part on the Board ofHabitat for Humanity, as wellas the Board of Chagrin FallsPark Community Center from1986-1994. It was then thatshe became a foster parent.For 22 years, Carol took 15children under her wing andprovided them with the loveand comfort that they neededand deserved. During thattime, she also acted as afoster grandparent for 5 yearsthrough the Chagrin Falls ParkCommunity Center after-school tutoring program. Afterretiring, she joined the ChagrinFalls Senior Center back in2008, and continues to be anactive member. Carol is theproud mother of threechildren, five grandchildren,and one great-grandchild.

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The Geauga Senior NewsSeptember 2016

SENIOR OF THE YEAR • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •1INDEX • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •2LOOK TO THE SKIES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •2PATRONS (PLATINUM, GOLD & SILVER) • •3HEAP • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •3CHARDON • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •4 & 5CHAGRIN FALLS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •6 & 7WEST GEAUGA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •8 & 9MIDDLEFIELD • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •10 & 11BIRTHDAYS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •12

THINGS TO DO - PLACES TO GO & PEOPLE TO SEE

WALKERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •12PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MATCH • • • • • • • • • •13THE WALL THAT HEALS • • • • • • • • • • • • •13GAMBLING @ SENECCA • • • • • • • • • • • •13DINE OUT AT MANGIA'S • • • • • • • • • • • • •14MURDER MYSTERY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •15HEALTHY LIVING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •15OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES • • • • • • • • •15-17

REGISTRATION FOR EVENTS • • • • • • • •18HOLD HARMLESS FORM • • • • • • • • • • • •18REFUND POLICY FOR EVENTS • • • • • • •18CLUBS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •19LUNCH & LEARN • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •20RUSSELL TRASH PICK UP • • • • • • • • • • •20SUPPORT GROUPS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •21SENIOR SUPPORT AWARD WINNERS • • •212016 ALL STARS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •21MEAL MENU • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •22FOOD PANTRY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •22BEATING THE FLU • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •23SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM • • • • • • • • • • •23STNA TRAINING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •23DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION • • • • • •23DAY SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •24

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LOOK TO THE SKIES:SEPTEMBER 1 – Annular Solar Eclipse (Africa)Also known as the “Ring of Fire,” an annular solar eclipse issimilar to a total eclipse, except that the Moon is farther away fromthe Earth, so it’s not large enough to completely cover the Sun.Observers in certain parts of Africa including Congo andMadagascar will be treated to this unique celestial phenomenon. Ifyou won’t be there yourself, check the web for photos of the eventafterward!

SEPTEMBER 3 – Neptune at OppositionViewing the blue giant Neptune can be tricky, so if this planet’sbeen on your wish list, make tonight the night you finally observeit. Even though it’s closer on this night than any other night of theyear, the planet is still approximately 2.7 billion miles away, so itwill appear as a tiny blue dot in most telescopes.

September 16 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Eastern Europe,Eastern Africa, Asia, Australia)This is the second penumbral eclipse of the year, but will treat adifferent region of the globe to a similar show. Sky-watchers in theAmericas will miss out on this one, but it will be visible throughoutmuch of the rest of the world including eastern Europe, easternAfrica, Asia, and western Australia.

PPPPllllaaaatttt iiiinnnnuuuummmm PPPPaaaatttt rrrroooonnnnssssDonald Sulhan Nelson Pole In Memeory of Susan Pole

Reva Loewenthal In Memory of Sheldon LoewenthalDaniel Grey Marlene English

Sandra Davis Peggy and Alan BialoskyLoretta Mae Holmes Andrew Bushman

Hamlet Retirement Village Dale and Jean EndleFredrich & Jennie Bemberg, in memory of Rose Querry

E. Vincent Lisi, in Memory of Evelyn Lisi

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

SSSS iiii llll vvvv eeee rrrr PPPP aaaa tttt rrrr oooo nnnn ssssJean Benjamin In Memory of Howard BenjaminCathy MyersHarley & Ellen SmithMs Mary WynneCharles Fay In Memory of Sherry and Dani FayHarley and Ellen SmithJane Evely In Memory of Son Kevin EvelyA Friend Of Our Four Paws, TiffanyDave Yates In Memory of William Skomrock Sr.H. Lee Kunz In Memory of Betty KunzJudith Okawa In Memory of Herb and Helen Bessai

The Geauga Golden Oldies In Memory of Past MembersJoan TramontGail Sabo in Memory of Our ParentsPhyllis Miller in Memory of Ralph MillerBarbara Tarajcak In Memory of Dorthea HaganRuth HanesRose PaterekJanet Augis VaidotasTheresa Roddy In Memory of John RoddyBruce and Ruth MahlerDave YatesMartha McElwainCzech Club

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

GGGGOOOOLLLLDDDD PPPPAAAATTTTRRRROOOONNNNSSSS 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

Eleanor Havel In Memory of Matt HavelLola & Alan Skinner In Memory of Robert DelaneyChristine and Ronald WesleyEleanor ZmeskalRug Hooking Class in Memory of …

…Nancy Dimick and Gloria FreemanDonna MartinJoan BrownJoan BarrowBetty SmithHarriet DriggsKatherine WilesKathleen Bunch In Memory of Jennifer KobalMary Skomrock In Honor of William Skomrock Sr.Calvin Wilson

Varcoe Dental Labs Inc in Memory of Mary-June CasyMargaret Cornish In Loving Memory of Terri MervaSt Anselm Young of HeartSlovenian Club In Memory of Marge PoropatSlovenian Club In Memory of Katherine PainePhyllis Miller In Memory of Ralph MillerPatricia Krebs In Memory of Thomas J. Krebs Jr.Glen HeidenChapter # 4527 Bainbridge/Chagrin AARPMargaret ClauseGilberta Town In Memory of Wilton K. TownJanet McIntee In Memory of Edward McInteeJeanne Portman

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Chardon Senior Center 440-279-2130

Seminar,

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Chardon Senior Center 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon

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Chagrin Falls / Bainbridge Sr. Center440-247-8510

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Chagrin Falls / Bainbridge Sr. Center7060 Woodland Ave., CF

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West Geauga Sr. Center440-721-1416

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West Geauga Sr. Center12650 West Geauga Plaza-Unit 4, Chesterland

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Middlefield Sr. Center • 440-632-061115820 Ridgewood Rd., Middlefield

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Middlefield Sr. Center • 440-632-061115820 Ridgewood Rd., Middlefield

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Let’s Celebrate! Listed are Geauga Seniors 75 years and older

Adams Phillip WAlford SandyAlvord James JAndrasiunas Algrindas JAnteloppe Jane FArslanian RussBaker Jeannette MBarber Anthony CBates Ruth ABean Adele MBeck Janice SBeclay John JBencze FrankBetts Joann LBocciarelli Lorenzo MBottger Janie ABowman MarlynBramley Joy EBriggs Ruth ABright Joe EBrooks WendyBrown Charles FBurkett Ernest DBurzanko Mina JCarano Angela MCarver SallyCashion Laurence CCatlin Virginia LCavanagh Robert ACerankosky CharlieCesnik Kenneth EChalker Blaine LCharvat Dennis GCheh JeanetteChittock Geraldine KChristie Mary AliceCline Rose MCoffey Doris JColosimo Gerome LCooper OlwenCornish Margaret VCottone AnthonyCrary Elbert PCullop Harold RCustis Beverly JDale Mabel ED’Andrea Richard

Dauscher Raymond GDebono NickDeCola Charles VDelaney Ester RDelman Roger SDouglass Nora VDuggan Carol PDunlap George LEly Grace MEvans Doris JFakadej MitchellFaroo Robert BFath Michael AFelici ArmandFinn Thomas JFlynn Kathryn SFrench Jr WilliamFriihauf Donald JFromhercz Dorothy RGalinsky Frank JGambrill EllenGarrity Barbara AGeorge ErnestGerber Marilyn AGibson William JGilbert Patricia EGlaesel KurtGlassburner Christine EGonzales ClaudioGordon Beverly TGrajzl Margit OGranger Elner LGrant Elizabeth BGrattino William MGrau Lillian DHagan Patricia MHammond Mary LouHansen Carol JHead Frank (Kip) Hein Sr William HHershberger Emanuel JHietanen Wallace (Ray) Hietanen Dolores RHissom Dolores AHite Joseph WHolderman Rebecca AHorstman Dora Jean

Hosmer Phillip WHull Juanita LHuntsberger Jack CJonovich MargaretJuhasz Joyce RKallock RogerKastelic Alberta MKellerhall Carol JKennell Simon MKidd Gerald WKlafta Mildred HKnotts Charles RKrall Joyce CKrohn John WKrueger LaVerne DLanders BeverlyLeagan Walter WLeagan Gloria JeanLeslie ChesterLewis Joan RLikins Freeda BLivers ChristinaLocher Lois GLong Lesley VLopez Eileen CLujan LibradaLynch Jane LMajikas Albert PMalloy John FMarcrum Carol AMattern LindaMausser BarbaraMcFann Marian CMcGuire Mary EMellinger Judith AMello Leona MMercer MarilouiseMiller Betty JMoffatt Earl WMontgomery Vivian JMoon Helen MMorgan Elizabeth Muirhead EricaMulacek Edward MMullet DorothyMullet Allen ENeesham Marilyn H

Neiswander Roger NNelson Ronald FNero Delores JNesi Ernest PNesi Agnes MO’Brien William MPaul LoavaPaull Elizabeth APerotti Constance IPhelps Miriam MPien Sze MPizmoht Patricia LPockar Stanley VPollari Karen EPorozynski Joyce DPristas Jerry JPulsford Doris BRanc Dennis CRandlett Lillan RRasper Richard ARath James ERauer Yvonne ARautenberg John LReed HelenReiling Gilbert HReiss Barbara SResch PollyRicci Eileen JRich Kenneth HRickelman Richard RRohn Sr. Mary JaneRouzer Lois ARowlands Patrick MRuss Alan JRzeszotarski LorettaSabel Patricia ASalmon Norma MSanker John ASargi ElaineSarkisian Francine LSchantz Judith MSchrader Bernice ESchulte Elizabeth HSefcik Victoria ASelwan AntoinetteSettles DevonShalek Mary M

Simiele Antonio (Tony)Smith Oscar WSmith Virginia MSmith Ruby DSobecks Robert CSpangenberg Joan ESprague Eleanor RStaib David GStannek Gerhard FStanton JeanetteStauffer Shirley JStella Margaret CStone Jr Edison GStorey William AStover Ruth ESuing RaySulak Joseph ASulak Raymond SSulik RonSulyok Robert JTax DorisThomas Judith ATruman John WTurcoliveri Antoinette MVeverka Donna LVokas Leona AWalker Roy AWard Shirley JWard WayneWeaver KathrynWells Terry WWelty Fred CWesolowski Robert LWilliams Joseph NWilliams Ruth AYaecker Mary HYoder Daniel JYoder Emma JYoder - Weaver Alat EYun MantokZeleznik Shelli JZents Susan LZiernicki Isobel

GEAUGA WALKERSSept. 6 * Chickagami Rt. 168 (Tavern Rd.) between Rt. 528 & Nash Rd., ParkmanSept. 13 North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center - River Rd. OR Rt. 91 (SOM)

Sunset Lane and Continue right at all roadsSept. 20 * Orchard Hills GPD Entrance, Caves Rd., ChesterlandSept. 27 Look-About Lodge Miles Road, Bentleyville

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) 338-8523 or Carol Rinehart at (440) 487-4346.

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Match your physical abilities to an activity! Get your sneakers on!

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Senior Center Outings and Activities

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A FEW HOURS A WEEK CAN MAKE A BIGDIFFERENCE! in a child’s life…and your own. Geauga County Job andFamily Services is recruiting caring, motivated adults to participate in ourVolunteer Tutoring Program for the 2016 - 2017 school year. The VolunteerTutoring program matches volunteers with area elementary and middle schoolstudents who need extra help in basic reading and math skills. All the tutoringtakes place during the school day at school. Our kick off meeting will be heldon August 31st at 9 am at Geauga County Job and Family Services Please contactSara Shininger, Community Support/Volunteer Coordinator at 440-285-9141, ext.1263 for more information.

“THE GADGET GURU” Do you have questions or are you learning touse Computers or laptops, your smart phone, the internet, your operating system,etc….Our Gadget Guru will be at the Chardon Senior Center, the 2nd and 4thTuesday of each month from 12:30-3:00 to answer your basic technical questions!Appointment duration will be 30 minutes per senior, with a maximum of 5 eachsession. So, don’t wait!!! Call Christine at 440-279-2131, to schedule anappointment!

SENIOR DAY AT THE GREAT GEAUGA COUNTYFAIR! Join us Friday Sept 2nd for light refreshments at the Vernon HowardPavilion. You will find us at the south end of the fairgrounds across from the redanniversary building. Help support the Great Geauga County Fair by entering yourtalents in baking, needlework, quilting, flower arrangements artwork,photography, woodworking, crafts, gardening and more. You can pick up entryand a catalog at the Fairgrounds Office.

YOU NEED AN ESTATE PLAN. YES, YOU.When it comes to your estate, even if you’ve taken no action at all, you have anestate plan. Your “default plan” may be determined by the laws of your state. Joinus for our presentation Script Your Family’s Future: Why You Need an Estate Plan.We’ll discuss strategies you may want to consider when planning your estate,including:

• How your assets are distributed to your family• Who will take care of your minor or special needs children• Who will make medical or financial decisions for you if you

can’t make them yourselfThe presentation will take place on SEPTEMBER 6, AT 10:30AM at the ChardonSenior Center, located at 12555 Ravenwood Drive, in Chardon. The speaker forthe presentation will be Steve Mrozek, Financial Advisor from Edward Jones.Following the presentation, Steve Mrozek and Amy L Papesh Esq., from Elk & Elkwho specializes in probate, estate planning and guardianships, will be availableto answer questions. We hope you and a guest will join us. To attend, please callChristine at 440-279-2131 by September 2, 2016.

JEWELRY CLASS WITH MERRY K. IS BACK ATCHARDON SENIOR CENTER Beginning FRIDAY SEPTEMBER9TH FROM 10:00AM – 12:00PM There is a small cost for supplies/materialsONLY depending on your choice of beads, etc. Classes will be held twoFridays a month as scheduled. See the monthly event calendar for exact dateseach month. September class dates are the 9th & 23rd. If you have anyquestions regarding this class, feel free to call Merry K. Knuckles at 440-272-5548

HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN & BODY Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, ClevelandArea Chapter, Sound Inspirations Music Therapy LLC, and Tridia Hospice.

The presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 14, from 11:30AM—12:30PM, at the West Geauga SeniorCenter, located at 12646 West Geauga Plaza unit 4, in Chesterland. Science is now able to provide insights into how to optimizeour physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitiveactivity and social engagement, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Explore how music can provide fun, therapeuticexercise for our brain, offered by Sound Inspirations. Those attending can also enjoy a lunch provided by Tridia Hospice. Pleasecall the West Geauga Senior Center to RSVP at (440) 721-1416

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OUTINGS AND ACTIVITES CONTINUED…CHAGRIN FALLS & MIDDLEFIELD SENIOR CENTERSCHAIR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - - FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 9, 10:00AM – 3:00PM at the Chagrin Falls SeniorCenter Sponsored by Hamlet Village Hamlet Village Retirement Center. Pleasehave your team at the Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Avenue, inBainbridge by 9:30AM on Friday, September 9th.Team Registration Fee is $20.00(includes team of up to 6 players and lunch donation) Spectators are welcome tocome and watch the fun! $3.00 donations for lunch are accepted. After September1, transit is not available for this event. Although, seniors who are drivingthemselves can still register. **TEAMS MUST HAND IN ALL PARTICIPANTS FORMS/REGISTRATIONS /SHARE OF PAYMENT TO THEIR TEAM CAPTAIN. TEAM CAPTAIN ISRESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING ALL TEAM MEMBERS **

INTERGENERATIONAL DAY WITH CRACKER JACKTHE CLOWN At the Chardon Senior Center, on Tuesday, SEPTEMBER13TH FROM 11:00AM TO 2:30PM Come and Join us, Bring the Kids, or justyourself. Our day will begin with a Magic show by Cracker Jack, followed by lunchwith a balloon twisting demonstration, then afternoon bingo with lots of funprizes. Seating is limited, so register today!! Registration Deadline is Tues Sept6th or until filled. Cost: A suggested lunch donation of $5

SEPTEMBER SENIOR DAY AT THE PARKSWednesday Sept 14, From 10:00am until 2:00pm,at Frohring Meadows - Exploring the Great Outdoors, located at 16780 SavageRd, Bainbridge Township. Seniors, drop in to enjoy these beautiful meadows andwetlands during peak Monarch migration season. Naturalists will be on hand totag Monarchs. Also enjoy bird watching, nature crafts and trail rides on the EZ GoCart. In collaboration with the Geauga Department on Aging, and the ChardonSenior Center, which will provide lunch. Accessibility: Partially Wheelchair &Stroller Accessible, and Paved trails. EZ Go Cart available for trail rides. Meet UsThere! Call (440) 247-8510 to let us know you’ll be there! Meet us there! Transitis not available!

WEST GEAUGA SENIOR CENTER COMMUNITYINDOOR YARD SALE Do you have “stuff” to sell? Don’t want to have ayard sale at your own home? You’re not alone! Reserve your space now for WestGeauga Senior Center’s Community Indoor Yard Sale. This community yard salewill take place, rain or shine, at the West Geauga Senior Center on Saturday,September 10, 2016 , from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Transit will not be availablefor this event.

1. We provide the space, you provide the “stuff.” 2. You “man” your own station, and keep the money you make! Each

station is approximately 6’ by 8’. 3. Selling is limited to 2016 Registered Geauga County Seniors;

however, the community is invited to come and shop! Limit: One station per person; you will be notified if more stations

become available. 4. The purpose of this sale is to sell “yard sale items.” Please know

that this is not a craft sale, vendor sale, or bake sale! 5. What you do not sell, you take home with you.

The number of Stations is limited! Call for more information, or to reserve yourstation! A suggested donation of $10 per space will go toward programs at theWest Geauga Senior Center! Geauga County Department on Aging and the WestGeauga Senior Center do not assume responsibility for the items you are selling,nor for the money from your transactions.

NON-CONTACT BOXING CLASSES Do you need to exerciseand are tired of the same old classes? We now offer non-contact boxing classeson Tuesday Mornings from 8:30 to 9:30AM at the West Geauga SeniorCenter and Thursdays at the Geauga YMCA from 11:30 to 12:30AM. (you don’thave to be a Y member to come and participate) For more information call SandyMcLeod at 440-279-2137

DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE SUPERNATURAL?Join us at the Chagrin Falls Senior Center monthly for an hour long programdiscussing the paranormal in our “Seniors Interested in the Supernatural” series,with a different topic each month. Come armed with your own stories ofhauntings, ghost sightings, and experiences that make your skin tingle!Presented by Tricia Vidovic from Tridia Hospice.Thur, September 22nd @ 11am – “Urban Legends”Thurs, October 27th @ 11am – “Ghosts & Hauntings”Thurs, December 22nd @ 11am – “Paranormal & the Unknown”Call (440) 247-8510 to sign up or for more information.

GEAUGA MEMORY CAFE - Presents, the Carnival ofthe Senses. This event is for those with dementia and their caregivers.Both will be able to visit carnival booths to experience and learn more aboutvarious treatment modalities, such as aroma therapy, art therapy, pet therapy, andmusic therapy. We will have experts in each area to explain how the therapy canbenefit both the participant with dementia and their caregiver. For example, arttherapy can help enhance communication, brain function, and social interaction,while triggering dormant memories and emotions. Join us Saturday, September17, From 10:00AM until 12:00PM, at the Geauga County Department on Aging,12555 Ravenwood Drive, in Chardon.

THE GEAUGA MEMORY CAFÈ creates quarterly themed recreation andnetworking opportunities for individuals and their care partners. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Vicki at 440-279-2149 by September 13, 2016.

SENIOR GOLF OUTING - Thursday, September 15,at Pleasant Hill Golf Course! Laura Washington of Burton Health Care Centerwill get you started with donuts and coffee. ~ Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m., Play9 holes, Riding cart, Sandwich and drink is included, all for $20.00 per golfer.Registration Deadline is the Friday prior to each outing. Please make yourcheck, payable to The Golf Course listed for that months play (for examplePleasant Hills Golf Course for the July Outing), and mail it to the Departmenton Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH 44024. Mark the envelope“GOLF.” If you wish to pay the day of the golf outing, call the GeaugaDepartment on Aging at (440) 279-2130 and give your name(s) and numberattending.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS /AT CHARDONSENIOR CENTER Learn the basics of Sign Language including the ASLalphabet, numbers, finger spelling, gestures, and grammar. Classes will be heldon the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1:00-2:30pm.This is a free class, however seniors must be registered to participate.

CARD PLAYERS WANTED CHARDON SENIOR CENTER IS lookingfor experienced card players to volunteer/teach, and assist in starting a group hereat the Center such as pinochle, euchre, poker, canasta or cribbage, etc. If you areinterested in helping out, please call Christine Bacon at 440-279-2131

WEST GEAUGA SENIOR CENTER’S BINGO-PA-LOOZA - Just for the fun of it! Come on over to the West Geauga SeniorCenter for a day filled with BINGO and fun! The event will take place on Friday,September 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the West Geauga SeniorCenter. Cost is $5.00 per person, payable with registration. Pizza and Salad willbe served, with a suggested donation of $5.00 per person at the event. Registerby September 12, 2016! Space is limited! Sign up today! Deadline: January 14,2016, with $5.00 fee. (An additional $5.00 suggested donation will be accepted atthe event for lunch).

JOIN US FOR SHOPPING & LUNCH AT LEGACYVILLAGE Wed., October 12, from 9:30AM until 4:00PM. Meet at theChagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave, in Bainbridge at 9:30am sothat we may be at Legacy by 10am. We will leave Legacy at 2pm, and stop at Trader Joes on the way back to CFSC. We will return at approximately4:00pm. The cost in only $3 for transportation. Shopping & Lunch are on your

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own! TRANSIT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT Deadline: Monday,October 3rd or until full. (440) 247-8510 for more info.

THE DMXI MAMMO COACH The digital mammogram will be atChardon Senior Center Friday, October 14th, from 9:00am until 3:00 pm. 1in every 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Come to theChardon Senior Center and get your yearly screening at the Mammo Coach.Please bring your insurance card and photo ID.DMXI is a locally owned and operated diagnostic clinic in Boardman, Ohiocommitted to offering quality service and excellent care. Our Board Certifiedradiologist, Dr. Adam G. Crouch is onsite daily reading the results andreviewing up to the last 3 years of previous mammograms for every patient wescreen.

We bill the insurance company $245.00 which is for the digital mammogram,the reading and the ICAD (computer aided reading). Some employers offer Wellness programs in which they prefer to pay for thisservice directly and not go through the insurance. In this case, we would billthe employer directly $122.50 per exam, which is a 50% discount. This is alsoour cash price for uninsured patients.You may wish to contact your insurance company to be sure we are on yourplan and to check your company’s coverage. Please Call Christine Bacon or Melissa Cardina to schedule an appointment.440-279-2131 or 440-279-2126 Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

JOIN US AT THE CHAGRIN FALLS SENIOR CENTERFOR HOWL-WEEN PARTY The party will take place on Friday,October 28, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM Long-time local favorite musical duo“Steppin Out” will be playing your best-loved dance tunes! Lunch includes yourchoice of wrap, along with pasta salad, chips & dessert. Cost is just $8 Perperson. Prizes will be awarded for - Best Costume, Most Original Costume,Best Duo! Please write in your Choices(S) for meal on registration sheet:Choose one - Chicken Caesar, Club Wrap, or Veggie Wrap. (If there are twopeople on form and only one choice is circled, both people will receive thesame meal choice.) For more information call (440) 247-8510

TAKE A TRIP TO THE WESTERN RESERVEHISTORICAL SOCIETY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,Leave the Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 7060 Woodland Ave, in Bainbridge at9:30am Arrive back at 3:00pm Come with us to check out some of Cleveland’srich history that’s preserved at the WRHS. We’ll take a guided tour of the “Power& Politics” exhibit, as well as have time to explore on our own after a boxedlunch. Cost is $10 for Geauga County Seniors who have priority until 10/4/16.Out of county friends will be charged an additional $2.And of course—included is a ride on the infamous Euclid Beach Grand Carousel!TRANSIT IS NOT AVAILABLE TO/FROM CHAGRIN FALLS SENIOR CENTERDeadline: Monday, October 17th or until full. Call CFSC at (440) 247-8510 formore information!

Chardon Senior Center Bus Trip to: DowntownPittsburgh, “A Day at the Museums” On Wednesday,November 16th, 2016 we will visit Carnegie Art Museum & Natural History

Museum, Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, and The Church BrewWorks! ****Bus will depart SC Center at 8:00 am. Return ETA to Chardon SCwill be 10:00pm.**** $92 per person includes the following: Motorcoachtransportation cost, Admission fees to History/Art Museums, Admission toPhipps Conservatory/Botanical Gardens, Dinner/Buffet at The Church Brewworks, Dessert, tax & gratuity is also included. Lunch at the museums restaurantor cafe will be available at your own cost. Deadline to register for this trip is Nov2nd or until filled / 52 person maximum.

This is a “Three sneaker trip” meaning the ability to stand, walk, climb, hike,bike, paddle, and requires good balance. Dinner at the Church Brew Works“Pittsburgh Style” Dinner will be Buffet style, starting with a snacking platterof Fresh Crudité, along with two Hors d’oeurves (Bison Meatballs with TomatoDemi-Glace & our famous Pittsburgh style Potato Pierogies with sautéed onions).Dinner Entrees will include your choice of Pork Loin or Grilled VegetableLasagna. Sides include seasoned Vegetable Medley and roasted garlic smashedpotatoes. Three choices of Dessert, our famous cheesecake, Pittsburgh’s BESTBread Pudding, or Brew Misu (AKA Tiramisu). Unlimited beverages (non-alchoholic) will also be included. You will NOT be disappointed with this“Pittsburgh Style” Dining experience!! For additional information, call ChristineBacon (440) 279-2131.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH JOIN US FOR AMATINEE SHOWING OF FINDING NEVERLAND! Thecost for all attendees, senior or child, is $60 per person, which includes ticket andbus transportation. $69 per person for out of county seniors, who can registerafter August 29, if space is available. Itinerary for the day: 9:30am - Board thebus at the Chardon Senior Center, 9:45am - Board the bus at the West GeaugaSenior Center, 10:30am - Time to shop, view all the decorations and enjoy lunch(on your own) at Tower City, 12:30pm - Board the bus for Playhouse Square,1:30pm - Enjoy Finding Neverland with main floor seating, 4:30pm - Approximatereturn time back to center. You do not have to bring a grandchild with you, if youdo, please no children under 5 years old. Payment is due upon registration byFriday, September 9.

RUG HOOKING IS HUGE AT CHARDON!!! The rughooking group meets every Monday morning from 10 a.m. until noonfor fun, fellowship and creativity. We make rugs, wall hangings, pillows, tablemats and footstool covers. Using a hook, strips of fabric and a hoop or a frame,and using a technique utilized in the 1800’s, one can create beautiful items for thehome. If you’re not familiar with this easy to learn old art form enjoyed by bothwomen and men, please come for a visit. For more information, please call BethCroup at 440-635-0209.

A HOLIDAY TRIP TO: CASTLE NOEL AND ANDHARTVILLE KITCHEN ON Thursday, December 1, joinus for a Plated Lunch at Hartville Kitchen, then we’re off to America’s LargestIndoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction! Castle Noel in the cute little town ofMedina. Only $69.00 per person. Deadline: November 18th. GDA Transit isnot available for this trip. Out of County friends will be placed on a waiting listand will pay an additional $10. This is a No-Refund Trip. Call Middlefield SeniorCenter for information at (440) 632-0611

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Refund Policy for the Geauga Department on AgingAs of July 1, 2016 The Department on Aging will no longer be issuing refunds for programs and events in an effort to honor ourcommitment 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 yourreservation 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 Agingcancels an event we will refund the ticket price via check. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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

I agree to hold the County and its agents, officials and employees harmless from any damage to persons or property resultingfrom 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 andrequirements 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

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BAINBRIDGE BROWN BAGGERS meet everyThursday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in theBurns-Lindow Building, 8465 Bainbridge Rd.Stop in with your brown bag lunch to socializeand maybe play a few hands of cards.

ST. ANSELM’S YOUNG OF HEART meet onthe 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at noon atSt. Anselm’s parish center in Chesterland. Bringyour brown bag lunch. Dessert and beveragewill be provided.

On September 2nd Ken from White HouseChocolates will be here to talk about makingchocolates (samples maybe?). On September16th Cardinal Physical Therapy will put usthrough some exercises.

A great trip is planned to Canada forSeptember 18-28. We will be going to Toronto,Ottawa, Quebec City, Montreal, and NiagaraFalls. Many sights are included. Also includedare motorcoach transportation, 14 meals,baggage handling, and gratuities. A PASSPORTIS NEEDED. The cost is $1,425 pp dbl occ($1,445 for non-members). Trip insurance isstrongly suggested, $139.50. Total payment isdue now. Call Nancy for more information, 440-729-9684.

“Ole ’Blue Eyes in Concert” by MichaelSonata will be featured at Das Dutch Village Innin Columbiana, Ohio, on Thursday, October 6.Trip includes a great lunch, a fantastic FrankSinatra tribute show, and gratuities, followed bybrowsing or shopping in the Village Inn shops.Cost is $72 ($75 for non-members). Call Jeri tosee if space is still available, 440-729-2239.

Although it’s early to think about New Year’sEve, payment for this great trip is due bySeptember 10. This will be an overnight at DasDutch Village Inn in Columbiana. A greatevening is planned including the Frank Sinatratribute show by Michael Sonata, a fantasticprime rib and shrimp dinner, a 12-pieceorchestra for your dancing and listeningpleasure, a kielbasa and kraut buffet beforemidnight, non-alcoholic beverages all night,breakfast in the morning, and a casino on theway home. You can BYOB. Also included is astop at an antique auto museum. The cost is

$220 ($226 for non-members). Payment is dueby September 10. Call Nancy for more details,440-729-9684.

Another fantastic trip is planned for March 8-18, 2017, for a Panama Canal Cruise. We will flyto Ft. Lauderdale and board the Coral Princess.Stops will be made in Aruba; Cartagena,Colombia; Panama (Gatun Lake) and Colon inPanama; Limon, Costa Rica; and Ocho Rios,Jamaica. Fares start at $2,500 (depending oncabin choice) and include roundtrip airfare fromCleveland, cruise, transfers to/from ship, taxes,port charges, and government fees. An initialdeposit of $520 (plus trip insurance if wanted)is required to secure reservations and assigncabins with final payment due by November 18.For further information call Nancy at 440-729-9648.

PARKMAN 55+ CLUB For informationplease call Linda Bell (440-635-9171), DorisSchwendeman (440-632-5461) or ChrisHippley (440-632-3182)

THE BAINBRIDGE/CHAGRIN AARP, Chapter#4527, will meet on Tuesday, September 6th at1:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826Chillicothe Rd., Bainbridge Twp., located behindthe Fire Station.

We will be having our annual “Hot Dogs &Chips” lunch for a cost of $3.00. You must havepurchased a ticket at our meeting, or call BettyScholz at 440-338-8321 for reservations.

After we enjoy the hot dog lunch, we willhold a brief meeting and you can learn aboutwhat we will be doing for the rest of the year.

Our last trip for the season will be onWednesday, October 26th, to Rivers Casino, inPittsburgh, Pa., for a cost of $30 with a casinobonus of $20. This is a great trip with a greatbuffet! We will stop on the way down forbreakfast, but will travel straight home on theway back. Please sign up at our Travel Table, orcall Skip Ference at 440-338-3607 forreservations.

We will be collecting school supplies & foodstaples for the Food For Friends Food Pantry,and dog food, hot dogs, blankets, towels, etc.

for the Geauga Dog Shelter. Everyone whodonates articles at the door will have their nameput in a pot for a special drawing.

We will be having our sweet treats andcoffee with time to visit with friends after themeeting. Please join us and see what we are allabout. For further information, please call BettyFranek at 440-543-4767.

On September 19 ST. MARY’S 50+ CLUBwill be going to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Shrinein Euclid, Ohio. We will meet at St. Mary’s at9:00 a.m. and leave at 9:30. We will arrive atthe Shrine at 10:00. If we get 40 people to go,we will enjoy a delicious lunch for $10 each. Formore information call Dolores Hissom at 440-286-9836.

Celebrate your heritage by joining one of theethnic groups that meet at the Chardon SeniorCenter. New members are always welcome.Ethnic Groups meeting in September:The Slovenian Club will meet on Wednesday,September 7 at 10:00 am.The Czech Club will meet on Thursday,September 1 at 1:00 pm.The Polish Group: Call center for meetinginformation.

Free Fitness 101 Class - This class is onsummer break until our welcome back class onSeptember 21. This Free class is held at theVFW # 9678, located at 16013 East High Streetin Middlefield. Classes are held on Wednesdayat 6:00PM and on Saturday at 9:00AM (a CoreOnly class). The one hour Classes are Taught bya certified Trainer and are for everybody, frombeginner to advanced.Classes include cardio, core, dance and yoga.“This is your time, you deserve it!”

ALL CLUB NEWS MUST BE AT THE CHARDONSENIOR CENTER BY THE 5TH OF THEMONTH PRECEDING PUBLICATION. News canbe sent to: wphillips@co.geauga.oh.us or fax to440-285-3408 or mail to Bill Phillips, Dept. onAging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH44024.

CLUBS: SHARE - V IS IT - MIX - MINGLE - FUN

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SENIORS, DO YOU NEED HELP CHANGING THE BATTERIES

IN YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS?FirstLight HomeCare, a provider of quality, affordable, non medical in-home care for

adults, has partnered with the Geauga County Department in Aging, for the Spring and Fall Assist. Smoke detectors aretypically located on the ceiling or high on the wall, which can present a fall hazard for the elderly when changing batteries.FirstLight HomeCare will be removing old smoke detector batteries and replacing them with new batteries donated by theGeauga County Department on Aging. Geauga Seniors, age 60 and over, who are registered with the Geauga CountyDepartment on Aging can scheduled a time and date to have their batteries replaced. To register with the Department onAging and for this program, call (440) 279-2130.

September LLunch && LLearn aat BBurton HHealth CCareGeauga Seniors, 60 years of age and older, are invited to the Department on Aging’s Lunch & Learn for September. Comeout and enjoy a free lunch and speaker, who will discuss “Dreams Fulfilled: Creating & Achieving Your Bucket List.”This Lunch & Learn is the 4th installment in a 6 part series that take place at various health care facilities around GeaugaCounty. It will be on Friday, September 16th from 11:30am – 1:00pm at Burton Health Care, located at 14095 East CenterStreet in Burton.Limited transportation to Burton is available from the Chardon Senior Center.Don’t wait to sign up! To register, arrange transportation, or for more information on the series, call the Chagrin Falls SeniorCenter at (440) 247-8510. Next month, the series will be taking place on Friday, October 21st at Brooks House.

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SUPPORT GROUPS THE LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Monday,September 12, at 10:00 am at the Chardon Senior Center. RalphJohnson of the Cleveland Sight Center facilitates this group. If you orsomeone you love has vision problems caused by macular degeneration,glaucoma or other conditions, we encourage you to attend the monthlymeetings.THE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Tuesday,September 20, at 12:30 pm at the Chardon Senior Center.The Diabetes Support Group meets at the Middlefield Senior Center onthe second Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm, sponsored by LakeHealth.

VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP, Chagrin Falls Senior Center: FreeBreakfast, Sponsored by Care Corp. Tuesday, September 13, at 9:00am. For Veterans only. Please call for reservations. 440-247-8510.

THE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP will meet at the West Geauga SeniorCenter. Call for meeting time.

CLEVELAND AREA ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION And 24/7 Helpline- 1-800-272-3900. All meetings are open to the public. Chardon Support Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every monthat 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St. in Chardon.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP meets on the 4th Thursday of everymonth at 6:30 p.m. at Arden Courts, 8100 East Washington St. inChagrin Falls. For more information about our support groups or otherservices, call our Helpline at 440-942-7651.

Bereavement Support Group - Care Corp Home Health &Hospice offers Bereavement Support Groups several times per year.Please call the Care Corp office at 440-286-2273 or 1-888-227-3811 ifyou need support. Make a change for the better today!

If you, or someone you know, are struggling with ALCOHOL MISUSE,adults and women who are pregnant and covered by Medicare, arequalified for 4 face-to-face counseling sessions annually, provided by aqualified primary care doctor. Call 440-285-2261 and ask for Benefits

Geauga Department on AgingHome Care All-Stars 2016

Geauga Department on Aging sponsored the Geauga Home Care All-Stars 2016 Appreciation

Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday Aug. 3rd, 2016. Geauga home health Agencies nominated the

outstanding caregivers to be on the All-Star Team!(Listed left to right )

Katheryn Caserta : Care Corp,Ronda Groce : Montefiore At Home, Mila Brady : Cherished Companions,

Louise Hayes : Home Instead

2016 Rose Motley Senior Advocate of the Year is SusanKay, for her work connecting seniors to programs andservices, in order to maintain their health, wellbeing, andsafety.

2016 Geauga County Volunteer of the Year is Ann Peto,for the many volunteer hours she spent finishing a multitudeof office tasks, and assisting with events coordination.

2016 Geauga County Home Delivered Meals Volunteerof the Year is George Pogan, for his dedication, reliability,and willingness to pick up a Home Delivered Meals route atany time.

2016 Geauga County Senior Supporter of the year isBeverly Fertel, for her countless meetings with families tohelp find the correct placement for their loved one and forinforming and educating the public about the challengesseniors and their families may be faced with when dealingwith Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

2016 Geauga County Senior Supporter of the year isApril Suva, for her countless meetings with families to helpfind the correct placement for their loved one and forinforming and educating the public about the challengesseniors and their families may be faced with when dealingwith Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

THE 2016 GEAUGA COUNTY SENIOR AWARDS

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MEALS MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Hawaiian Chicken 3oz

Mashed Potatoes Baby Carrots

2 Whole Grain White Tropical Fruit

2 Beef Hot Dog On WG Hot Dog Bun

Ketchup Seasoned Wedge Potatoes

Baked Beans Banana

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LABOR DAY CLOSED

6 Orange Glazed Chicken

Brown Rice Pilaf Spinach (lemon juice pkt)

Corn w/ Diced Red Peppers WG Wheat Sliced Pears

7 Meatballs 3-1oz

Spaghetti 1c w/ Sauce Broccoli

Green Peas Applesauce

8 Salisbury Steak 3 oz.w/

Gravy 2 oz. Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts

2 slices WG Wheat Banana

9 Roasted Turkey Breast 3 oz.

Gravy 2 oz. Mashed Potatoes California Blend

2 Whole Grain Rye Pineapple Chunks

12 Hamburger 3oz on

WG Bun Ketchup 1pkt Green Beans

Corn Orange

13 ****SPECIAL MEAL****

Beef Hot Dog On WG HotDog Bun

Ketchup & Mustard Seasoned Wedge Potatoes

Baked Beans Banana

14 Chicken Breast Filet Alfredo

Buttered Noodles Mixed VegetablesΩ.c Spinach (vinegar pkt)Whole Grain White

Sliced Pears

15 Cold Roasted Turkey Sand.

Turkey Breast 3oz Cole Slaw

Tomato, Cucumber & OnionSalad

2 slices WG Rye Pineapple Chunks

16 BBQ Chicken

OíBrien Potatoes Green Beans

2 slices WG Rye Mandarin Oranges

19 Breaded Pork Pattie

Sweet Potatoes Green Peas

2 Whole Grain White Applesauce

20 Chili Con Carne 6 oz.

Mixed Vegetables Sliced Carrots

Corn Muffin 2 oz Mixed Fruit

21 Stuffed Cabbage Sauce

Mashed Potatoes Baby Lima Beans

W.G. Honey Wheat Biscuit Banana

*MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CAKE

22 Tuna Salad 3 oz

Potato Salad Corn Relish Salad

2 Whole Grain Wheat Peaches

23 Swedish Meatballs w/Gravy

Buttered Noodles Broccoli

Cauliflower Whole Grain White

Banana

26 Chicken Breast Marinara

Green Beans Capri Blend

Whole Grain Breadsticks Sliced Peaches Sliced Pears

27 Sweet n Sour Pork Loin

Baby Carrots Green Peas

WG Honey Wheat Biscuit2oz

Banana

28 Pepper Steak 3 oz. Sauce

Butternut Squash Green Beans

2 Whole Grain White Mandarin Oranges

29 Beef Stroganoff w/ Gravy

Noodles Mixed VegetablesSliced Beets

Whole Grain Wheat Pineapple Chunks

30 Breaded Fish - Tartar SauceSeasoned Wedge Potatoes Spinach Lemon Juice 1 PC

2 Whole Grain White Sliced Pears

1% WHITE MILK IS

OFFERED DAILY WITH

EACH MEAL

CHESTERLAND FOOD PANTRY GEAUGA COUNTY HUNGER TASK FORCEFood is provided for low-income families and individuals. ID is required for each member of thefamily and the family must be a resident of Geauga County. No Appointment Necessary!

Mon. 6:30-8:00pm, Tue. 9:30-11:00am, Wed. 1:00-2:30pm, Thurs. from 10:00-11:30Christ Presbyterian Church 12419 Chillicothe Rd, 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.

Beating the FluBefore you know it, fall will be upon us and, with it, the cold and fluseason. Health professionals have recognized for many years thatpeople 65 years and older are at greater risk of seriouscomplications from the flu. While flu seasons can vary in severity,people 65 years and older suffer the greatest number of severe fludiseases during most seasons. There is no “cure” for viruses thatcause respiratory illnesses, so it’s wise to avoid infection in the firstplace.ACTIONS TO TAKE THIS FLU SEASON:* Get your flu shot – the best way to prevent the flu is with a flu

vaccine.

* Practice good health habits including covering coughs, washing hands often and avoiding people who are sick

* Seek medical advice quickly if you develop flu symptoms to see if you need medical evaluation or treatment with antiviral drugs.Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy

nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea.

Please join UH Geauga Medical Center’s RN nurse educator whenshe presents a free program “The Flu and You.” at your localsenior center. Please check the center’s calendar for dates andtimes. To learn more about services or classes and events, visitUHGeauga.org or call 440-285-7757

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Deadline for news and information items is the5th of the month prior to publication.

The Geauga Senior News is the officialpublication of the Geauga County Dept. on Aging,

12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.Published monthly, it has a circulation ofapproximately 6,500 Senior households

throughout Geauga County. If you are notreceiving this newsletter, and you are past 60

years of age, call: 440-279-2130.Editor Bill Phillips

Typist/Proofreader Nancy Battenfield Addressing/Mailing Asst. Marlene Collins

Please let us know if you move or change youraddress from a post office box to a house number.

The post office charges the Dept. on Aging for everynewsletter that is returned.

Board of Commissioners, Geauga County, OHBlake A. Rear

Walter M. ClaypoolRalph Spidalieri

Department On Aging Administrative StaffJessica Boalt - Director Kathy Petrella - Assistant Director Chris Anspach - Fiscal OfficerBill Phillips - Marketing & Community OutreachKristen Bibby-Home delivered Meals &

Volunteer CoordinatorKaren Stone - Administrative Assistant Adam Van Boxel - In-Home Services Supervisor Sandy McLeod - Senior Centers Supervisor Ed Shortridge-Maintenance Coordinator

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. Although, we will gladly accept donations to help enhance and grow the program. For further information

please call the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2130.

(STNA) STATE TESTED NURSING ASSISTANT AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT GEAUGA Start YourCareer in 6 Weeks with Classes at Kent State's Geauga Campus. Are you feeling drawn to the healthcare field? Would you like to gain basic nursingknowledge and become employed in a short amount of time?

• Students will learn basic nursing skills including infection control, personal care skills, mental health and social service needs, safety and emergency needs, basic restorative services and resident's rights.• State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) are in high demand at nursing homes and assisted living facilities as Patient Care Assistants, home

health aid, hospice care and clinical assistants.• STNA work under the directions of the nursing staff to provide for patient's physical and emotional well-being.

You May be Eligible for a Financial Aid Package: Tuition, Transportation, Childcare, and more!To Learn More: Call Monica at (216) 436-2044 or Email:thompson@us.org

CLASS DATES FOR LECTURES - OCTOBER 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 8, AND 9. ALL LECTURES BEGINAT 5:00PM AND END AT 9:00PM. Clinical dates ñ October 15, and 29 Clinical times are from 7:00AM until 3:00PM. Graduation and Job FairNovember 10, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM. Offered in conjunction with the Geauga Growth Partnership, Geauga Job and Family Services, Ohio MeansJobs, Geauga Department on Aging and the Geauga United Way.

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