NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. — January 2018 MAYOR’S CORNER I’d like to wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year! I hope you and your families had a nice Christmas season. Winter weather is upon us over the next couple months. Please note that if the North Olmsted public schools are closed, the Senior Center will also be closed for activities and lunches. The Senior Center staff will however, be on duty to answer phones and assist with emergency situations. City Hall and the Senior Center will be closed in observance of New Years on Monday, January 1 st . Sincerely, Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy 28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070 KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS North Olmsted City Council January 2nd & 16th at 8pm City Hall Ballo Flex Fitness Wednesday, January 31st 11:00am/Activity Room Please sign up Soup & Salad Fundraiser Wednesday, January 31st 12:00pm/Community Cabin Please sign up 1 Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator
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NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —
January 2018
MAYOR’S CORNER
I’d like to wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year! I hope you and your families had a nice Christmas season. Winter weather is upon us over the next couple months. Please note that if the North Olmsted public schools are closed, the Senior Center will also be closed for activities and lunches. The Senior Center staff will however, be on duty to answer phones and assist with emergency situations. City Hall and the Senior Center will be closed in observance of New Years on Monday, January 1st.
Sincerely,
Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy
28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070
KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR
COMMUNITY NEWS &
EVENTS
North Olmsted City Council January 2nd & 16th at 8pm
City Hall
Ballo Flex Fitness Wednesday, January 31st
11:00am/Activity Room Please sign up
Soup & Salad Fundraiser
Wednesday, January 31st 12:00pm/Community Cabin
Please sign up
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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator
TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM 2nd– Table 19 After her boyfriend dumps her via text, Eloise McGarry finds herself demoted at the wedding, from maid of honor to a seat at the table reserved for guests of little consequence. But Eloise soon realizes it's the best table of all. (Comedy/PG13/87 Min.) Starring: Anna Kendrick
9th– War for the Planet of the Apes Completing the "Planet of the Apes" trilogy, this epic of interspecies war pits the apes led by Caesar against a deadly human army. (Action Sci-Fi/PG13/140 Min.) Starring: Woody Harrelson
16th– How to be a Latin Lover Maximo is an aging Latin lover whose mistress gives him the boot, leaving him few options other than to move in with his reluc-tant sister and her son. Maximo begins the hunt for a new female sponsor. (Comedy/PG13/115 Min.) Starring: Salma Hayak
23rd– The Book of Henry Susan is a single mother of two, working as a waitress in a small town, but everything in her life is not what it seems. Her son, Henry, finds out that the girl next door, Christina, has a terrible secret, Henry and Susan take matters into their own hands in this imaginative and emotional drama. (Drama/PG13/105 Min.) Starring: Naomi Watts
30th– Home Again This romantic comedy follows a recently divorced single mother as she defies common sense and takes in three young male boarders -- who become part of her unconventional family. (Romantic Comedy/ PG13/97 Min.) Starring: Reese Witherspoon.
Movies & Popcorn / .50 Cents
4th– MUSIC BINGO-”NEW YEARS EDITION” Spend some TIME with Kenny G for NEW YEARS BINGO. Have fun guessing popular melodies on your score card for candy and trinket prizes.
11th– TED SMITH Did the universe take six days or 13.7 billion years to get us to this point. Can the answer possibly be "both"? Join informational speaker, Ted Smith as he presents a unique perspective of science and spirituality. 18th– EMPATHY TRAINING Holly Kust, Program Director at Cardinal Court, will be presenting a topic on validation techniques & a positive approach to place ourselves in the shoes of others and become more empathic to those around us. 25th– TOM TODD Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of musical melodies with Tom Todd and his array of musical instruments. Request are always welcome.
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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Website of the Month WestlakeMealsonWheels.org Find out more about this meals on wheels program that serves Westlake, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls & Township on this website. View sample meals, find out about volunteer opportuni-ties, or make a donation! Delicious meals are prepared daily by volunteers.
NOSC Book Club Book of Choice Friday, January 19th 1:00pm/Atrium All current Book Club Members are invited to read and share a Book of Choice. A current read or book you have en-joyed in the past. New members are always wel-come to join in this lively discus-sion.
Need Transportation? Call 1-800-983-4782 Senior Transportation
Connection (STC) North Olmsted & Olmsted Falls
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BLOOD PRESSURE Every Monday 10 – 11:30am In the Senior Center Atrium
Provided by St. John Medical Center, Emerald Village, Right at Home, O’Neill Healthcare and Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing and Re-hab
HEALTH, WELLNESS, and FITNESS
ACTIVITIES and EVENTS
~ 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 Zumba—Sandy deCaldas instructor/ $3.00 a class Free for SilverSneakers members Wednesdays 9:30 AM
SUPPORT GROUPS Multiple Sclerosis 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 7:00pm— No meeting in January Next meeting March 14, 2018
NOSC Volunteer Program The North Olmsted Senior Center Volunteer Group will meet Friday, January 19th at 11:00am to discuss and schedule the 2018 monthly projects.
NOSC Art League The N.O. Art class is a multi-media group that meets every Wednes-day from 11:00-1:00 in the Atrium. Feel free
to bring your art project of choice.
Springvale (440) 777-0678 5871 Canterbury Road– N. Olmsted Golf, Ballroom Dance, Party Events
North Olmsted Recreation (440) 734-8200 26000 Lorain Road– N. Olmsted Visit the City of North Olmsted’s website at: www.north-olmsted.com Learn about the many opportuni-ties that Springvale and the Rec-reation Center have to offer.
MYSTERY TOUR PASSPORT LUNCHEON Friday, February 2nd Noon/Activity Room Registration Required
Welcome back Terri Krul, Activities Director at Huntington
Woods. Terri’s lecture will focus on various local cultures as well as providing small samples of local cuisine throughout the lecture. Be sure to register with a staff member to participate in this most current ‘Passport Lunch-eon’ series of food & travel around the world. Our first Passport Luncheon for 2018 is a ‘Mystery Country!’
LOOKING GREAT IN 2018 The North Olmsted Senior Center offers a variety of Fitness Classes Monday through Friday. The newest addition to the schedule is Zumba Dance Fitness: Wednesdays from 9:30am to 10:15am in the Community Cabin. Please visit the complete Fitness Schedule on page 4 of the newsletter. Zumba and Yoga classes accept Silver Sneakers.
Ballo Flex Wednesday, January 31st 11:00am/Activity Room Welcome back Terri for another Free Ballo Flex class combining movement & music. Please sign up.
SOUP & SALAD FUNDRAISER Wednesday, January 31st/12:00pm Please welcome Chef Michelle Hill from Avon Place! Avon Place will be sponsoring our first Soup & Salad fundraiser of 2018. This month’s menu will consist of cheeseburger soup, a southwest style salad, roll, and dessert. Please call 440-777-8100 or stop in the NOSC to make your reservation on or before Wednesday, January 24th. Monetary donations will be accept-ed. Proceeds collected will support the NOSC activities and program-ming. Enjoy a delicious warm meal in a friendly atmosphere. All are welcome!
Reminder: If the N.O. City Schools are closed due to bad weather this winter, then the NOSC will also be closed for all activities. Staff will report to the center to receive all phone calls or assist with emergencies. Please check your local news/radio sta-tions for school closings due to severe weather conditions.
Important 2018 AARP Tax Assistance Information : Due to a shortage in AARP tax assistance volunteers, the North Olmsted Senior Center will not be offering tax assistance in 2018. When we receive a list of current AARP tax assistance
locations we will post the information on our bulletin board. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause, and we thank you in advance for your understand-ing regarding these special circumstances.
THURSDAY 4th- Swiss Steak with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Tropical Fruit 11th- Beef Stroganoff Noodles Harvard Beets Green Beans Whole Grain White Pineapple Chunks 18th- Breaded Chicken Breast Patti Mashed Potatoes Gravy Green Peas Whole Grain Wheat Orange Whole Grain Vanilla Wafers 25th- Beef Sloppy Joe Seasoned Wedge Potatoes Ketchup Harvard Beets Whole Grain Bun Orange
Please note that announcements will begin at 11:35 or earlier, lunch will be served shortly after. Please refer to the entertainment page for a schedule of movies and per-formers. All meals ordered must be consumed on site. “Carry-Out” lunches are not permitted. The only exceptions are the following: 1. Individually wrapped cookies. 2. Individually wrapped bread. 3. Fresh Fruit (apple, orange etc.) 4. UNOPENED milk during the
winter months. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
All persons 60 and older are welcome to join us for lunch. A reg-istration 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. Please contact the center for more details. 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 11:25am.
*Menu Subject to change without notice*
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A Donation of $1.00 is
suggested
January Hot Lunch Menu
Please be aware that each individual is responsible for making his / her 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 10:00a.m.
2018 Trip Schedule Attention: Payment in full must be received in order to sign up for all trips offered.
The Westside Market trips will resume on Wednesday, March 28th. The lunch will be at Beachcliff Tavern. Wednesday, February 7th—Hard Rock Rocksino/ Valentine Treat Give yourself a VALENTINE treat and a chance to Win a good time as we visit the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield. This casino is an exciting, world class facility that features 1,000 machines of slots, video poker, exciting pro-gressives, virtual blackjack and roulette games. Plus, The Rocksino offers first class restaurants as well as great spots for a quick bite. There is more to this casino than just the great gaming action. The Casino bonus is $20 in slot play, so join us on a mid-winter escape. Cost: $27.00 pp / Checks to JKL Tours / deadline is Jan-uary 10th 2018 Check in-8:45am/ Return approx.-3:30pm MODERATE WALKING
“There’s no end to the adventures we can have, if only we seek them with our eyes open”
~Nehru Join us in 2018 for an amazing year
of fun filled trips and adventures!
NORTH OLMSTED ACTIVE ADULTS TRAVEL PLANNER
2018 TRIPS & TOURS Info You may sign up for trips Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, please speak with Beth
Reitz, Activity 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. Also, 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!
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January 2018
North Olmsted Senior Center -Main Line (440) 777-8100 Jackie Chavez-Anderson—Administrator /email: [email protected] (440) 716-5444
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Free Community Meals—All are Welcome Reservations are not required.
Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, 440-871-3088 Every 4th Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, January 24th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. North Olmsted United Methodist, 4600 Dover Center Rd., North Olmsted, 440-779-6634
Every Last Thursday of the month Thursday, January 25th from 4:30-6:00pm
Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040 Every Last Saturday of the month
Saturday, January 27th from 4:30-6:30pm West Park United Church of Christ, 3909 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, 216-671-7228
Every Last Sunday of the month Sunday, January 28th from 11:30am-12:30pm
John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744 Every Last Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, January 30th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. All Saints Lutheran Church, 7230 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, 440-235-1000
Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday Wednesday, January 3rd, 10th & 17th from 6:00-6:45 p.m.
