NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER
Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —
July 2017
MAYOR’S CORNER
Summer greetings! We have a lot of fun, festive events happening in July
and I hope you enjoy them with family and friends!
Celebrate Independence Day at the 2017 BOOM! The event will be on
Sunday, July 2nd starting at 7pm with fireworks at dusk. This year’s event
will feature food trucks, music, street performers, face-painters, balloon
artists & much more. This is event is perfect for all ages, so don’t miss
this summer showcase event! A special thank you to all of our generous
sponsors: Morris Cadillac Buick GMC, DDR – Great Northern Plazas,
Nissan of North Olmsted, Harry Buffalo, Chambers Funeral Homes, Inc.,
Horizon Education Centers, Courtyard by Marriott – Airport North, La
Quinta Inn & Suites North Olmsted, McAlister’s Deli, Sunnyside Toyota,
Sportsplex Rentals, PNC Bank, Nutron, Jimmy John’s, Radisson
Cleveland Airport, Regal Cinemas, Candlewood Suites, North Olmsted
Band & Orchestra Boosters (NOBOB), and Red Lobster.
City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of
Independence Day.
The 2017 Family Concert Series have begun! Join us on Sunday, July 16th
from 6pm – 8:30pm at the North Olmsted Park, Gazebo. Music by Bill
Morris and the Sunset Strip!
Gather the family and join us for a Friday evening Movie in the Park. The
next showing is on July 21st at dusk!
I hope to see at these events!
Sincerely,
Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy
28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070
KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR
COMMUNITY NEWS &
EVENTS
North Olmsted City Council
No meetings in July
Wednesdays, June 14th
through July 19th
Financial Empowerment Classes
10:00am/Activity Room
Tuesday, July 18th
Health & Wellness
8:30-9:15am/Activity Room
Wednesday, July 26th
Health Care Fair
11:30am-2:00pm
Cabin & Activity Room
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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator
TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM
4th– No Movie * Senior Center Closed 7/4/17
11th– Patriots Day
A tragic bombing near the
finish line at the 2013 Boston
Marathon sets off a citywide
manhunt for the perpetrators. With residents devastated
by the events, Sgt. Tommy Saunders and the Boston
Police Department zero in on two suspects. (Drama
based on real life events/ R/133 Min.) Starring: Mark Wahl-
berg & Kevin Bacon
18th– The Shack
Though Mack Phillips is filled with
doubts and still grieving after a fam-
ily tragedy, he answers when God
calls him to a deserted shack in the
Oregon wilderness -- where what
Mack finds will transform his life. (Drama/PG-13/132
Min.) Starring: Sam Worthington & Octavia Spencer
25th– Finding Dory
(Grandchildren are welcome to
attend this movie)
When Dory, the forgetful blue tang
(Ellen DeGeneres), suddenly remem-
bers she has a family who may be
looking for her, she, Marlin (Albert
Brooks) and Nemo (Hayden Rolence) take off on a life-
changing quest to find them. (Family Animation/PG/92
Min.)
Movies & Popcorn / .50 Cents
Movies shown on our Large Screen ‘Smart Board’
6th– KENNY G/ MUSIC
BINGO Kenny G taps into our music mem-
ories in this fun and interactive
music trivia program.
Sing-A-Long and join the fun!
13th– JUST JAZZ
New Entertainment
Join us in welcoming new
entertainment quartet, “Just
Jazz”. Their performance
will include Broadway and
American Songbook clas-
sics as well as old classics
of the 20’s to present.
20th– REVERSE MORTGAGE
Please welcome Becky
Geier, Reverse Mortgage
Counselor with Neighbor-
hood Housing Solutions.
Becky will be discussing
the basics of reverse mort-
gages and answering any
questions you may have.
27th – JACK MIZENKO
Welcome guitar and vocal
entertainer, Jack Mizenko!
Jack will offer interactive
sing-a-longs of your all time
favorite tunes. Requests are
always welcome.
TUESDAY & THURSDAY HOT LUNCH PROGRAM–
MOVIES, LECTURES, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, FUN!
Announcements begin before lunch is Served. * $1.00 Suggested Donation * Everyone 60 and older is Welcome. Lunch reservations must be made by the week prior.
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Website of the Month
ClevelandMetroparks.com
Visit the Metroparks website to
find out about the
latest programs, ac-
tivities, dining, and
entertainment our
beautiful Emerald
Necklace has to offer! Learn
about the 2017 Trail Challenge
and explore the more than 300
miles of trails in our park! See
a staff member for details.
NOSC Book Club
The Bridge Ladies
Betsy Lerner
Friday, July 21
1:00pm/Atrium
A fifty-year-old Bridge
game provides an unexpected way to
cross the generational divide between a
daughter and her mother. Betsy Lerner
takes us on a powerfully personal liter-
ary journey, where we learn a little
about Bridge and a lot about life. Join us
for a sweet treat and a lively discussion.
Need Transportation?
Call 1-800-983-4782
Senior Transportation
Connection (STC)
North Olmsted & Olmsted Falls
CNNN
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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
New Class—Stay Tuned for more information
We are currently working to add a new dance exercise class on
Wednesdays
SUPPORT GROUPS Multiple Sclerosis
2nd Wednesday of the
Month at 7:00pm—
Next Meeting
Summer Picnic
Date Change:
July 16th 1:00pm
NOSC Volunteer Program
The North Olmsted Senior
Center Volunteer Group will meet
Friday, July 21st at 11:00am to
work on community outreach pro-
jects. New members are always
welcome to join.
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.
Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator 716-5444
Tiffany Hunt, LSW
Outreach Services
(440)716- 4264
Beth Reitz, AAC/AD Activities Coordinator
Activity Highlights (440) 716-5434
Health Care Fair
Wednesday, July 26th
11:30am-2:00pm
Take advantage of
the variety of health
and educational
information that this
annual healthcare
event offers. You
will have the opportunity to
obtain informative material
regarding health and receive
giveaways from over 45
vendors. Life Care Centers of
Westlake will be offering free
hot dogs and snacks on the
patio. St. John
Medical Center’s
Outreach staff will
be offering free
glucose & choles-
terol screenings in
the atrium area.
Date & Time Update for:
Walking Challenge Kick-Off
Thursday, August 3 from 12:30
to 3:30pm / Location: St. John
Medical Center/Building 2-
Auditorium B This year we are competing against
7 senior centers for the six week
challenge. There will be free cho-
lesterol, glucose, blood pressure,
BMI, and waist circumference
screenings provided at the begin-
ning and end of the challenge. En-
joy prizes, gift cards, pedometers
and more. Sign up with a staff
member to register by August.
Health & Wellness
Tuesday, July 18th
8:30-9:15am/Activity Room
Join us for a fun Summer health and
wellness topic by
Pam Nicholson
from Manor Care
Health Services.
Breakfast will be
provided. Please
sign up with a staff member.
BOOM!! Fireworks in North Olmsted at
Great Northern Mall– Sunday July 2nd 7:00pm. Fireworks at Dusk
Everyone is welcome. Family Zone, Music
by DJ Caz, Street Performers, and Food
Trucks. (Rain Date: July 9th)
July Family Events in the North Olmsted Park
*Westside Flea Saturday July 15th 9:00am-3:00pm
*Live Music: Billy Morris & the Sunset Strip Sunday July
16th 6:00pm-8:30pm (bring a chair)
*Movies in the Park: Sing Friday July 31st Movie Show-
time begins at dusk (bring a chair)
School Supplies Needed!
We are collecting school
supplies for Pine
Elementary School
Teachers. All items will
be collected at the NOSC
until Tuesday, August 15th. Examples of
items needed: Pencils, Erasers, Hand
Sanitizers, Boxes of band-aids, Stickers,
Small packs of tissues, i.e. Kleenex,
Markers, Crayons, Post-it notes. Your
donations are greatly appreciated!
Mobile Pantry
Free Produce Distribution
Monday July 17th 1:30-3:30/ John Knox
Church 25200 Lorain Road North
Olmsted. Must complete onsite
registration, state id or drivers
license required.
Want a lift? If you are a Nor th Olmsted
resident 60 years of age or older or with a
disability STC Plus is your passport to local
travel for nights and weekends. Call STC
Plus: 216-265-1489 for more information
Senior Financial Workshop
Wednesdays, June 14th through
July 19th
10:00-11:30/Activity Room
Please sign up with Tiffany
Remaining topics in-
clude Understanding
Credit & Debt, Build-
ing Savings & Protect-
ing Assets, and Creat-
ing an Action Plan.
TUESDAY
4th- Happy 4th of July!
Senior Center Closed
11th- Chicken Breast Filet Alfredo
Buttered Noodles
Mixed Vegetables
Spinach
Whole Grain White
Sliced Pears
18th- Stuffed Peppers
Mashed Potatoes
Baby Lima Beans
Honey Wheat Biscuit
Tropical Fruit
25th- Sweet & Sour Pork Loin
Buttered Sliced Carrots
Green Peas
Honey Wheat Biscuit
Banana
*Menu Subject to
change without notice*
THURSDAY
6th- Hamburger
Green Beans
Corn
Whole Grain Bun
Banana
13th- Breaded Pork Pattie
Sweet Potatoes
Green Peas
Whole Grain White
Applesauce
20th– Chicken Breast
Marinara Sauce
Green Beans
Capri Blend
Whole Grain Breadstick
Sliced Peaches
27th- Beef Stroganoff
Gravy
Noodles
Mixed Vegetables
Harvard Beets
Whole Grain Wheat
Pineapple Chuncks
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.
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A Donation of $1.00 is
suggested
July 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.
2017 Trip Schedule Attention: Payment in full must be received in order to sign up for all trips offered.
Wednesday, July 12th —Martins Blueberry Farm & Local Marketing Trip Its that time again! Join us for our annual Local Marketing Excursion to
Martin’s Blueberry Farm, Red Wagon Farm, Gibbs Butcher Block, Uncle John’s Plant
Farm, Coe Lake and Mootown Creamery!
Cost- $20.00 (Cash for STC & Box Lunch—provided by Corporate Café )
Check in– 9:45am / Return– approx. 3:00pm / Sign up with Beth by July 1st
MODERATE WALKING
Thursday, July 20th —Shooters & The Jack Casino STC PLUS is offering FREE transportation for first time riders to a fun
evening of dinner and gambling. (As an added bonus, the first person who sched-
ules a confirmed second STC Plus ride will receive a $20.00 gift card to Corso’s
Restaurant in North Olmsted.) All passengers will depart at the Senior Center at
4:00pm for an early dinner at Shooters on the West Bank of the Flats. Then you
will travel to the Jack Casino on Public Square for 3 hours of gaming!
Cost: Transportation—FREE / Dinner & gaming out of pocket
Check in-3:45pm / Return approx.-9:00pm
MODERATE WALKING
Wednesday, August 2nd - Mystery Tour Based on the tremendous success of the Mystery Trips, JKL is creating another
day full of surprises that combine unique areas, sites and attractions. (Lunch is
included.) You can rest assured every one of the Mystery Trips is to an area they
have not visited on one of their previous trips. You will need a good sense of
adventure, a great sense of humor and very comfortable walking shoes!
Cost: $79.00 pp / Checks to JKL Tours / Check in-8:15am / Return approx.-6:30pm
A LOT OF WALKING
NORTH OLMSTED ACTIVE ADULTS TRAVEL PLANNER
2017 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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July 2017
North Olmsted Senior Center -Main Line (440) 777-8100
Jackie Chavez-Anderson—Administrator /email: [email protected] (440) 716-5444
Beth Reitz– AAC/AD, Activities Coordinator /email: [email protected] (440) 716-5434
Tiffany Hunt-LSW, Outreach /email: [email protected] (440) 716-4264
Lynda Hudson, Hot Lunch Program Manager/email: [email protected] (440) 777-8100
John Masterson, Maintenance/email: [email protected] (440) 777-8100
Fax # (440) 716-4246
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Free Community Meals All are welcome to attend these meals.
Reservations are not required. John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744
Last Tuesday of every month Tuesday, July 25th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, 440-871-3088 Every 4th Wednesday of the month
Wednesday, July 26th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. North Olmsted United Methodist, 4600 Dover Center Rd., North Olmsted, 440-779-6634
Last Thursday of every month Thursday, July 27th 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, July 29th from 4:30-6:30pm All Saints Lutheran Church, 7230 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, 440-235-1000
Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday Wednesday, July 5th, 12th & 19th—6:00-6:45 p.m.