NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. — September 2019 MAYOR’S CORNER I hope everyone will enjoy the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 2 nd ! North Olmsted City Hall and other city offices, including the Senior Center, will be closed in observance. Friday Night Mics—Springvale Ballroom The North Olmsted Arts Commission invites you to a night of open mic performances featuring local talent. Everyone is welcome to this free event Friday, September 6th from 7:30pm-10:00pm at the brand new Springvale Pavilion located at 5871 Canterbury Road. Saturday September 7th will be the last ’Salutations in the Sun’ FREE Community Yoga class. Check in at the pavilion beginning at 9:30am. The all levels yoga class will take place from 10:00- 11:00am. This event is sponsored by the City of North Olmsted Arts Commission. Finally, the new school year is under way! Please remember to watch out for our youth when driving and watch your speed in school zones. Have a safe and happy September! Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy 28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070 KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR JACKIE CHAVEZ-ANDERSON, ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS North Olmsted City Council September 3rd & 17th 8:00pm City Hall 5200 Dover Center Rd Chair Volleyball Tournament & Awards Banquet Luncheon Wednesday, September 4th 9:00am-12:30pm/ Rocky River Senior Ctr, 21014 Hilliard Blvd Westshore Senior Center Collaborative Trivia Game Show Friday, September 6th/ 1:30pm Rocky River Senior Center 21014 Hilliard Blvd Free Yoga Saturday, September 7th 9:30am/ N.O. Park Suds N Spuds Fundraiser Luncheon Wednesday, September 25th 12:00pm/ Community Cabin Flu Shots Thursday, September 26th 10:00am-12:00pm/ Atrium Sign up online to receive the monthly newsletter to your email account Visit the City of North Olmsted website at: www.north-olmsted.com Click on “Subscribe” and click on “Subscribe to our E-newsletter” Fill out the form and you will receive the NOSC newsletter and calendar of our events to your email address. 1
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NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —
September 2019
MAYOR’S CORNER
I hope everyone will enjoy the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 2
nd! North Olmsted City Hall and other city offices,
including the Senior Center, will be closed in observance. Friday Night Mics—Springvale Ballroom The North Olmsted Arts Commission invites you to a night of open mic performances featuring local talent. Everyone is welcome to this free event Friday, September 6th from 7:30pm-10:00pm at the brand new Springvale Pavilion located at 5871 Canterbury Road. Saturday September 7th will be the last ’Salutations in the Sun’ FREE Community Yoga class. Check in at the pavilion beginning at 9:30am. The all levels yoga class will take place from 10:00-11:00am. This event is sponsored by the City of North Olmsted Arts Commission. Finally, the new school year is under way! Please remember to watch out for our youth when driving and watch your speed in school zones. Have a safe and happy September!
Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy
28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070
KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR JACKIE CHAVEZ -ANDERSON, ADMINISTRATOR
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS North Olmsted City Council September 3rd & 17th 8:00pm City Hall 5200 Dover Center Rd Chair Volleyball Tournament & Awards Banquet Luncheon Wednesday, September 4th 9:00am-12:30pm/ Rocky River Senior Ctr, 21014 Hilliard Blvd Westshore Senior Center Collaborative Trivia Game Show Friday, September 6th/ 1:30pm Rocky River Senior Center 21014 Hilliard Blvd Free Yoga Saturday, September 7th 9:30am/ N.O. Park Suds N Spuds Fundraiser Luncheon Wednesday, September 25th 12:00pm/ Community Cabin Flu Shots Thursday, September 26th 10:00am-12:00pm/ Atrium
Sign up online to receive the monthly newsletter to your email account
Visit the City of North Olmsted website at: www.north-olmsted.com Click on “Subscribe” and click on “Subscribe to our E-newsletter”
Fill out the form and you will receive the NOSC newsletter and calendar of our events to your email address. 1
TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 pm
3rd— Captain Marvel
Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel is an adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. (Action/ PG-13/ 124 Min.) Starring: Brie Larson & Samuel Jackson
10th — Breakthrough
In this fact-based drama, 14-year-old John Smith falls through a frozen lake and is pronounced dead after 27 minutes of CPR fails to revive him. But his mother is having none of it and prays loudly at John's bedside -- until his heart begins beating. (Drama, PG, 116 Min.) Starring: Chrissy Metz
17th— Poms
In this uplifting comedy, life in a retirement community is anything but retiring for a group of young-at-heart senior ladies who decide to pull out the pom-poms and form a cheerleading squad. (Comedy/ PG-13 / 91 Min.) Starring: Diane Keaton
24th— Breathe
This spirit-lifting bio drama tells the story of Robin Cavendish, whose charmed and colorful life suddenly darkens when he's paralyzed by polio. Rather than become imprisoned by his disability, Robin and his wife decide to tour the world. (Drama PG-13 / 117 min.) Starring: Andrew Garfield
Movies & Snack / .50 Cents
Movies shown on our Large Screen ‘Smart Board’
5th– TRAVLIN MAN DUO
Join us for an afternoon of musical entertainment with guitarist Mark Warrick and his vocalist. Enjoy popular songs of the 60’s through the 90’s chart topper favorites. Audience participation encouraged.
12th– LOGAN WELLS Logan Wells joins us for a Fall line-up of country and pop favorites. Patsy Kline, Dolly Parton etc. Requests are always welcome.
19th– COLD & FLU
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Dianna McBee from Joshua Tree will enlighten us with homeopathic remedies and options to get us through the cold and flu season.
26th – BRAND NEW HAT BLUEGRASS
Welcome back Brand New Hat the popular Northern Ohio Bluegrass quartet. Enjoy a fun-filled Autumn afternoon of contemporary pop, bluegrass, ballad, folk and forties compositions.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY HOT LUNCH PROGRAM– MOVIES, LECTURES, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, FUN! Announcements begin before lunch is Served. *$1.00 Suggested Donation for Lunch *Everyone 60 and older is Welcome. *Lunch reservations must be made by the week prior.
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BLOOD PRESSURE
Every Monday 10:30 – 12:00pm
In the Senior Center Atrium
Provided by St. John Medical Center, Right at Home, O’Neill Healthcare, Rae-Ann Skilled
Nursing and
Rehab, and Villa Camillus
HEALTH, WELLNESS, & FITNESS
ACTIVITIES & ENRICHMENT
~ WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES ~
Geri Fit—Carol Silvay instructor $5.00 a month Mondays & Fridays 8:45 AM
Chair Yoga-Shari R. instructor/ $5.00 a class Free for SilverSneakers members Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 AM
*Thursday, September 26th—FALL back to class with an outdoor Yoga practice and afterwards
enjoy a delicious Yo-gurt Parfait!
Pease sign up with Shari by 9.19.19
SUPPORT GROUPS
Multiple Sclerosis 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. Next meeting: September 11th, 2019
Seniors Strong Supporting Emotional Health & Combating Loneliness 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00am. Next meeting: September 11th, 2019
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels
service is available to North Olmsted residents in need. Call Meals on Wheels Westlake at
440-871-2511 for more information or to start
service. The cost is $9/day for two meals.
Springvale (440) 777-0678 5871 Canterbury Road, Golf, Ballroom Dance, Party Events NO Recreation Center (440) 734-8200 26000 Lorain Road Visit the City of North Olmsted’s website at: www.north-olmsted.com Learn about the many opportuni-ties that the City has to offer.
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NOSC Media & Games *Computer Lab Access *Lending Library / Large print books available *Puzzles, VHS & DVD movies Available by request/See a staff member for assistance *Wii Bowling *Cornhole *Chess & Checkers *Cards
NOSC Book Club
Cross Her Heart
By: Sarah Pinborough
Friday, September 20th
1:00pm/Atrium
As she finds every-thing she has built threatened, not knowing who she can trust, it's up to Lisa to face her past in order to save what she holds dear. Join us for a lively discussion about this best selling authors psychological thriller.
NOSC Volunteer Program
The North Olmsted Senior Center Volunteer Group will meet Friday, September 20th to work on community projects. Feel free to join the group or call 440-777-8100 for detailed information.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS *Please sign up in person at the front desk or by phone at 440-777-8100
FLU SHOTS Thursday, September 26th 10:00am-12:00pm Walgreens will be offering both the high dose and regular flu shot. Please bring all of your insurance cards with you. Walk-ins only. No sign up necessary.
PASSPORT/ EGYPT Friday, October 4th 12:00pm/ Activity Room Join us for an amazing Passport luncheon into the deserts and history of Egypt. Lunch is sponsored by The Woods on French Creek and provided by A Luncheon Time.
Friendly Reminder: WALKING CHALLENGE Kick Off Date and Screening is: Thursday, September 5th 12:00-1:00pm Saint John Medical Center Bldg. 2 / 29000 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake
Important Program for Walkers:
HEALTH & WELLNESS Tuesday, September 10th 8:30am/ Activity Room Occupational Therapist, Monica Stalter will be presenting an informational program on proper fitting athletic shoes and healthy ways to start a walking program. A light breakfast will be provided by Bickford Senior Living.
SUDS N SPUDS FUNDRAISER Wednesday, September 25th 12:00pm/ Community Cabin Enjoy a baked potato bar and all the toppings compliments of Life Care Centers. You will also be treated to a cookie and an ice cold root beer. Voluntary monetary donations are appreciated. All proceeds benefit the North Olmsted Senior Center.
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging Richardson Farm Mobile Farmer Market Welcome back Ben Richardson from Richardson Farm located in Medina. Ben will be at the NOSC every Tuesday from 10:00am-12:00pm with fresh vegetables, fruit, honey, and much more! Be sure to use all of your Farmer Market Vouchers before October 31st. The SFMNP is funded by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA). This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Friday Night Mics—Springvale Ballroom The North Olmsted Arts Commission invites you to a night of open mic performances featuring local talent. Fri-day, September 6th from 7:30pm-10:00pm at the brand new Springvale
Pavilion located at 5871 Canterbury Road. Cash bar will be available.
FREE Yoga in the Park Saturday Sept. 7th: Check in at 9:30am / Class from 10-11am Free all levels YOGA class. Sponsored by the City of North Olmsted Arts Commission. *This will be the last Yoga in the park for the year.
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Volunteers Needed! S.T.A.R.S. / Seniors & Students Together Accomplishing Reading Skills This program supports and encourages Pine Elementary school students to develop read-ing skills and foster a love for reading. This volunteer opportunity will take place at Pine Elementary School in North Olmsted which is located at 4267 Dover Center Road from 10am to11am on Wednesdays for the follow-ing dates: 10/16, 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 2/13, 3/18. For questions or interest please call: Karen Piazza at: 440-888-6487 6
TRIVIA GAME SHOW Friday, September 6th/ 1:30pm Rocky River Senior Center 21014 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River
Movies Music & More is the theme for the Trivia Game Show this month at Rocky River Senior Center. Sign up your team of 6 people or join an existing team. Light refreshments served.
MONDAY Cold Boxed Lunch
2nd No Box Lunch Today
9th Turkey w/Whole Grain Rye Bread Orange Juice Mixed Fruit 16th Roast Beef on Whole Grain Wheat Bun w/BBQ Sauce Potato Salad Fruited Yogurt &Orange 23rd Tuna on Whole Grain Wheat Bread Three Bean Salad Pineapple Chunks Cereal Bar 30th Chicken Salad on Croissant Pea, Red Pepper & Cheese Salad Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad
All meals ordered must be consumed on site. “Carry-Out” lunches are not permitted. The only exceptions are the following: 1. Individually wrapped
cookies/bread 2. Fresh Fruit 3. UNOPENED milk during the winter months (Oct-March)
All persons 60 and older are welcome to register and join us for lunch. A registration form must be completed and can be obtained at the front desk. Once this has been completed and is on file, you may sign up for any lunches that you choose. This program was made possible by a Grant from the Ohio Department of Aging through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Please acquire your lunch ticket at the sign in desk and be in your seats no later than 11:15am.
September Lunch Menu A Donation of $1.00 is suggested
Please be aware that each individual is responsible for making their own lunch reservation. Due to a limited amount of lunches that will be ordered, reservations will not be made over the phone. Sign-up is always one week in advance as the reservations are called in to the caterer on Thursdays by 10:00am.
19th Swedish Meatballs Noodles w/gravy Broccoli Red Cabbage Whole Grain White Banana
26th Breaded Fish Tarter Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Spinach w/lemon juice Whole Grain Dinner Roll Sliced pears
FRIDAY Cold Boxed Lunch
13th Chicken Salad on Croissant Pea, Red Pepper & Cheese Salad Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad Fruit 27th Turkey on Whole Grain Wheat Bread Three Bean Salad Pineapple Chunks Cereal Bar
*Milk served w/every meal. *Menu Subject to change
2019 Trip Schedule
Thursday, September 12th– Cuyahoga Valley FALL Train Trip *Cost– $68.00 / Cash or Check will be payable to Great Day Tours *Check in time approx. 7:00am/ Return approx. 7:00pm *MODERATE WALKING
This fun trip will take you on a scenic tour through Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation area. Lunch is located at nearby Hartville Kitchens. Tax, Tips and Dessert Included! After lunch you will be able to shop the bakery, candy and collectibles shops. Also the Hartville Hardware Store; so big that there is a house inside! Sign up by August 30th / This trip is back by popular demand
Wednesday, October 2nd- Dennison Railroad and Famous Endings Museums *Cost- $76.00 / Cash or Check will be payable to Great Day Tours *Check in tba/ Return approx. tba *MODERATE WALKING
Recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Dennison Railroad depot is the most significant remain-ing example in the nation of a railroad canteen still reflecting its WWII heritage. The depot building con-tains an Orientation Theater, historical railroad exhibits and the Whistle Stop Railway Shop. Continue your experience by walking through themed railroad cars attached to the depot building . . . each with their own museum displays. Outside on the grounds, explore steam locomotives, a nickel plate caboose, freight cars and other passenger cars. The Famous Endings Museum is considered the largest known collection of its kind containing over 1500 items from presidents, politicians, world leaders, celebrities, sport figures, comedians and much more. Enjoy a delicious Family-Style Luncheon at the Dutch Valley Restaurant between stops.
Sign up by September 18th
Wednesday, November 20th– Oglebay Holiday Lights Tour *Cost- $88.00 / Cash or Check will be payable to Great Day Tours *Check in 9:00am / Return approx. 10:00pm *MODERATE WALKING
*Please see trips bulletin board for flyer and more information for this trip.
2019 TRIPS & TOURS Information You may sign up for trips Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, please speak with Beth Reitz,
Activities Coordinator to help you with all of your travel registration needs.
*On trips that leave before 8:00 A.M., please note that the Center will not be open earlier than the check-in time indicates.
*Please park in the LOWER parking lot for all trips!
*Please be advised to bring a “Current State Issued” photo ID for all Casino Trips!
*Payment in full must be received in order to sign up for all trips offered.
*Please be advised a cancelation refund is at the discretion of the tour company.
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September 2019
Free Community Meals—All are Welcome Reservations are not required.
Ascension Church 28081 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, 440-777-6365
Free Community Breakfast 2nd Saturday of the month
September 14th, 8:00-10:30am John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744
Last Tuesday of the month. September 24th, 5:30-7:30pm
Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, 440-871-3088 4th Wednesday of every month
September 25th, 5:30pm–6:30pm North Olmsted United Methodist, 4600 Dover Center Rd., North Olmsted, 440-779-6634
Last Thursday of the month September 26th, 4:30-6 pm
Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040 Last Saturday of the month
September 28th, 4:30-6:00pm West Park United Church of Christ, 3909 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, 216-671-7228
Last Sunday of every month September 29th, 11:30am–12:30pm
Need Transportation?
Call (216) 265-1489 Senior Transportation
Connection (STC) Serving the City of North Olmsted & other local
communities.
North Olmsted Senior Center - Main Line (440) 777-8100 / Fax # (440) 716-4246
