Geauga Senior NewsJUNE 2013

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Board of Commissioners, Geauga County, OHTracy A. Jemison Mary E. Samide Ralph Spidalieri

Department On Aging Administrative StaffSally Bell - Director Kathy Petrella - Assistant Director Chris Anspach - Fiscal Officer

Bill Phillips - Public Information Officer & Volunteer Coordinator Karen Stone - Administrative SecretaryAdam Van Boxel - In Home Services Supervisor David A. Lelko - Senior Centers Supervisor

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To become a Gold Patron $55/year, . Please make checks payable to the Geauga County Department on Aging.

To become a Silver Patron $35 year. Please make checks payable to the Geauga County Department on Aging.

Joan Barrow Elliott & Ronni BerensonDonald & Carol Blair In Memory of Vernon & Dale BlairDorothy BlaschakEsther BoydBernard CambellViolet Childs In Memory of Elton W. ChildsM. CserJoan M. DonaldsonCharles & Sherry Fay In memory of Dani FayHelen FlickRuth HanesNancy HartCatherine HeidenRebecca HoldermanJean JohnsonBetty KompesPatricia KreuzMarion Lalich In Memory of Melvin Lalich

Bruce & Ruth MahlerCarol Malz In Memory of Dick TaylorEleanor Palek In Memory of Adella PalekDonna PayneSigmund & Rae PeckEugene & Dorothy PhillipsPolish GroupGail Smith In Memory of James W. SmithJean & Cal Stanton In Memory of Our ParentsEleanor & Matthew Stefanek In Memory of Andrew Stefanek, Jr.William & Suzanne StoreyKenneth StrayMary Louise TothPhylis ValentineSteve Vargus In Memory of Tom BoytarStephen WickKatherine WilesJosephine Zimperman

Mary Beth AlexanderChapter # 4527 Bainbridge/Chagrin AARPJohn & Gertrude BeclayMargaret CornishDarrel Kangas In Memory of DarrellEugene LittleReva Loewenthal In Memory of Sheldon Loewenthal

Joseph Luongo In Memory of Margaret LuongoMarian Russell In Memory of James P. RussellBarbara SavageRonald SchmidtGilberta Town IN Memory of Wilton K. Town“Varcoe Dental Labs, Inc”Marie & Thomas Roach

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Woolfest Fiber & Art Festival June 14 to July 7 atLake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Rt. 6

This year the Rug Art of Rug Hooker Beth Croup will Featured!!Workshops June 21 to 23, “Wine & Wool” June 21

For more information call, 440- 256-2122

Woolfest Fiber & Art

Festival

Bainbridge Brown BaggersFred & Jennie BembergPeggy & Alan BialoskyPauline BitontiAndrew BushmanMargaret ClauseMelvin CruthersSandra Davis In Memory of Cliff DavisFred & Georgia DreyerRaymond & Emma DurnJim DvorakDaniel Garey

E. Vincent Lisi In Memory of Evelyn LisiCoralyn Luoma In Memoryof Wayne LuomaDonna & Cliff Martin In Memory of Lawrence MartinDavid & Connie Mohan In Memory of Bill and Margaret ClarkRita Nichols In Memory of Jack W. NicholsJeanne Portman In Memory of Richard PortmanDonald & Peg Schutt In Memory of Frank & Hattie SchuttDonald & Peg Schutt In Memory of Milton and Adaline CliffordNancy SpeckMark & Glen Taylor In Memory of Catherine TaylorDon & Mary Anne TraskHelen Wilson In Memory of Donald E. Wilson

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SH A K E RAT T L E & RU N . . . . . . . . .1PAT R O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2WO O L & ART FE S T I VA L . . . . . . . . .2WO R D S O F WI S D O M . . . . . . . . . . .3SI T E S CL O S E D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

DA I LY - AL L S I T E S . . . . . . . . . . . .4CH A R D O N CE N T E R . . . . . . . . . . . .5WE S T GE A U G A CE N T E R . . . . . . . . .6CH A G R I N FA L L S CE N T E R . . . . . . . .7MI D D L E F I E L D CE N T E R . . . . . . . . . .8TH O M P S O N CE N T E R . . . . . . . . . . .9WE I G A N D S LA K E . . . . . . . . . . . . .9BI R H T D AY S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10ME A L S CA L E N D A R . . . . . . . . . . . .11SE N I O R DI N N E R . . . . . . . . . . . . .11HO M E DL I V E R E D ME A L S . . . . . . . .12

GO L F OU T I N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12ST R AW B E R RY FE S T I VA L . . . . . . . .13DA R E T O BE 100 . . . . . . . . . . . .13DI N E OU T @ BL A Z I N BI L L S . . . . . .14AP P L E PI E CO N T E S T . . . . . . . . . .14ME E T T H E STA F F . . . . . . . . . . . .1590T H BI RT H D AY PA RT Y . . . . . . . .15TR AV E L I N G SE N I O R S . . . . . . . . . .16ZU C C I N I FE S T I VA L . . . . . . . . . . .16GE A U G A WA L K E R S . . . . . . . . . . .17BL U E B E R RY JA M B O R E E . . . . . . . . .17CL U B S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18BO O K ‘E M DA N N O . . . . . . . . . . . .19SAV E T H E D AT E . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

AT T E N T I I O N DI A B E T I C S . . . . . . . .20HO W ST R E S S HU RT S . . . . . . . . . .20CO P I N G WI T H AG I N G . . . . . . . . .21CO N S U M E R AL E RT . . . . . . . . . . . .21SU P P O RT GR O U P S . . . . . . . . . . . .22ART H R I T I S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23WA S T E CO L L E C T I O N . . . . . . . . . .23TR A S H P I C K U P D AT E S . . . . . . . . .23CO L L E T O R S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Wise words for June

“Wear your learning like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out and strike itmerely to show that you have one”

Lord Chesterfield

WHATS NEW IN THIS ISSUE

SENIOR CENTERS

GET OUT AND ABOUT

HEALTH & WELLNESS Deadline for news and information items isthe 5th of the month prior to publication.

The Geauga Senior News is the official publication of theGeauga County Dept. on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon,OH 44024. Published monthly, it has a circulation of approximately6,500 Senior households throughout Geauga County. If you are notreceiving this newslet ter, and you are past 60 years of age, call:285-2222, 834-1856, 564-7131 Ext. 2130.

Editor Bill Phillips Typist/Proofreader Nancy BattenfieldAddressing and Mailing Asst. Marlene Collins and Emilie Esmonde

Please let us now if you move or change your address from a post office box to a house number. The post office charges the Dept. on Aging

for every newsletter that is returned.

510 Center Street • Chardon • 285-0774

!ATTENTION!WE NEED YOUR HELP!

THE DEPT. ON AGING IS IN NEED OFHOME DELIVERED MEAL DRIVERS

IF YOU CAN HELP CALL : 440-279-2130

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CHARDON SENIOR CENTER12555 RAVENWOOD DR. CHARDON 440-279-2131 OR 440-279-2137

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Dear Seniors,Please come and bring your friends and families to ourbeautiful park to see what “we've been up to” for the past80 years! Picnic food on sale at concession stands, paddleboating, park tours, market, basketball, horseshoes, corntoss, playgrounds, music, and relax in a beautiful setting.

•ADMISSION, PARKING, ACTIVITIES, AND SHOWS ARE FREE!This year, we‚ll feature two free shows for your enjoyment:

. Saturday 1 PM “The Pop Tarts” (Energetic 60’s-style girlgroup, singing the hits of the day) . Sunday 1 PM “TheStockdale Family Band” (Bluegrass and Gospel with a touchof Appalachian musical comedy. Jacob Stockdale, is Stateof Ohio Fiddle Grand Champion!)Please note, event is held rain or shine. Shows will be in our1930’s-era dance hall if weather is “uncooperative”! Somewalking is required, and we have nice, accessiblerestrooms. Questions? Please call Wendy (440) 338-5795.

Wiegand’s Lake Park Community Open House and Picnic WeekendSat/Sun June 1-2, 10-4 9346 Kinsman Rd. Novelty, OH 44072

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ABRAITIS, SAUL N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26ADAMS, BEVERLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8AKERS, LILIAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11ALCORN, KELSEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17ALEXANDER, EMERSON H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3AMODEO, LUCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28ANDRE, ALBERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7ARMENTROUT, HELEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16ARTINO, MARY LOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29BAKER, JEANNETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1BALAS, ROBERT G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14BARKMAN, LILLIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30BATES, PHYLLIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8BAUMGARTNER, CONNIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19BEIGH, FORREST A SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11BELLINGER, EVELYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9BERMAN, ELEANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6BERTLIFF, RONALD W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15BIEBEL, TRUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7BIELOWSKI, LEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BISEL, JIM J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14BLACKBURN, LORETTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24BLAIR, JANET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21BOBONICH, SOPHIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30BOLANEY, HARRY D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19BOLLINGER, EVELYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9BOONE, EARL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22BOONE, ELIZABETH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17BOYCE, DONALD A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28BOYLES, JANET J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BRADY, SND MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30BRAUN, DORIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10BREHM, RAYMOND G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20BREMER, ISABELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10BRETT, BARBARA M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9BREZNYAK, DELORES M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BURN, WESLEY H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22BURNETT, BARBARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27BURNS, JANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15CAMPANE, JUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1CAMPBELL, DOROTHY R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23CARDAMAN, GERTRUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18CARLTON, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24CARPENTER, NANCY S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14CAVASINI, ANTOINETTE(TONI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18CESNIK, IRMA D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5CHAMBERS, GWENDOLYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3CHONG, MYOUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10CHRISTANI, BRUNO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20CIANCIBELLO, ALBERTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16CLARK, CLARA (CONNIE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17CLEMENS, PATRICIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26COATES, LORETTA JEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27COE, SALLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7COLAGROSS, LARRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11COLBOW, JAMES R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13COMBS, RALPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30CONRAD, SR MARY MARTHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25CONTI, JOHN F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2CORLEY, ROSALIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5CORRADO, GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15COTTRILL, HELEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28COX, LINORAH F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16CROSON, CONNIE W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29CROUCHER, RON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14DARDIS, CHRISTINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12DASSATTI, ELIZABETH C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29DASSATTI, FRANK J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24DAVISON, JOHANNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10DEVENY, RITA I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3DEWEY, MARGARET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23DIEDRICH, JUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10DIENES, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4DINES, GLORIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30DOEBEREINER, EMMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3DOLEZAL, ADELINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7DOLSEN, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19DOMSODI, CATHERINE J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

DOVSEK, ROSALIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17DRAGAN, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3DUNLOP, LINDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21ECHOLS, ROBERT L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8EDWARDS, WAYNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14ELIA, PHILIP C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6ELOFF, JOANNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3FAERBER, MARJORIE M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4FELBERG, JUNE M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9FEUILLAN, RUTH N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20FINNERTY, FARRELL P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21FONTANA, CONNIE R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30FRAZIER, RUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Frick, Harriet T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24GANDOLF, MILDRED T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22GASSER, DOLORES A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17GEIZER, BEATRICE M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18GIBBONS, LILLIAN D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30GOLDIE, ROBERT M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12GOODRICH, GLENN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21GRACE, GERALDINE KAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22GRAHAM, CLAUDINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23GRAY, HOMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12GREENBERG, GERALD S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18GREGOR, FRANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24GRIDLEY, HAZEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7GRIMM, WALTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21GROSS, ROBERT L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24GRUENBERG, JANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2GUINTHER, GINNY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11HAAG, JUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18HAINES, ELLEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17HAINES, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22HALE, DORIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13HALL, GERTRUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10HALL, MATILDA (TILLIE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13HALLAHAN, PETER T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27HANES, RUTH D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12HARVEY, EVELYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17HAUSER, ZADA L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14HAVEL, ELEANOR J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13HAVLINA, HELEN A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22HAYES, JUNE F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18HEIDEN, CATHERINE H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10HENDRICKS, NATHAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16HERMAN, ELAINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5HESS, JOAN M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19HIGGINS, LORETTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24HOFFMAN, SHIRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26HORN, CLYDE A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6HORNER, ARTHUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21HORNICK, GERRY C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23HORT, CAROL J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15HORTON, ELSIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25HORVAT, CECILIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16HRVATIN, DOROTHY E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16HUNTER, AGNES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2HUSTON, JOHN T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29IRWIN, NORMAN FRANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9JAMESON, LARRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13JAYCIC, SANDRA M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3JOHNSON, GABRIELLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1JONKE, MARY JANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13JUH, CLARENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28KANIA, LORRAINE E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13KELLOGG, JOYCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6KIESELSTEIN, ELLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7KILBANE, ANITA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23KIMMICH, CAROL A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26KIMPTON, WALTER B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15KINDER, NORMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4KINSON, MAXINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25KOBACK, CHARLES W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15KOBZOWICZ, DON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28KOCHERT, DORIS R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8KOLASINSKI, ERNEST W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26KONTE, JANICE R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10KORECKY, DONALD E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

KORECKY, ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28KOSIES, DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4KOSSLER, JOAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25KREJSA, EDWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4KREMPA, GLORIA J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23KUMHER, ROBERT C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10KUNZ, HARRISON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24NAGY, MARJORIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6NAMETH, ALEXANDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18NEELY, JANICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12NEILL, DONALD W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14NICHOLS, RITA L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21NOBLE, MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7OAKFORD, RUTH G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25OPATRNY, DANIEL J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14ORGLER, ONETA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15OXENRIDER, CARMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3PADGETT, NANCY A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11PAPP, DOROTHY J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19PAPPALARDO, CHARLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18PASEK, PATRICIA SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5PATEREK, ROSE N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9PAVLIK, JEANNE E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21PAWLIKOSKI, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19PHILLIPS, EUGENE (DON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13PIPER, SYLVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12PITORAK, IRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27PLANINC, THOMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23PLAVNEY, BRUNO R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21POOL, MARGARET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20PORTMAN, JEANNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19POST, RUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3POWERS, LEONA E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22PRICE, AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24RACZ, LORNELIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6RAJKI, STEPHEN R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30RANDOLPH, THELMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8REED, BEVERLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22REED, D. EVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4REED, PATRICIA L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25REEDER, GAYLE W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4REISS, BARBARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4RICHARDSON, LES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15RIEGEL, MARY LOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18RITONDARO, JOHN M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8ROBERTS, LAURABELLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24ROHDE, ERICA M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22ROSSER, MAE (FRANCES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9RUGGLES, RUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9RUH, PETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4RUNYON, BURNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7RUSSELL, SHIRLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20RZESZOTARSKI, MARIANNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1SAINATO, NANCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29SALOKA, MARGARET M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18SALVO,ISABELLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26SANDERS, JUANITA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21SCHAFFER, CLARENCE W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4SCHONRANK, SIGRID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7SCHREMS, MICHAEL D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28SCHWENDEMAN, FRANCIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11SCHWETER, CATHERINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17SCOFIELD, JOANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30SCOTT, VERNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20SENTAR, CLAIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7SHECHTER, ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25SIEWIOREK, MARGARET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11SIMON, CLARA M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9SIMON, MARSHA A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2SIMONDS, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17SLOAT, RAYMOND L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12SLUSHER-COLOSIMO,RITA R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5SMITH, ARLENE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20SMITH, HARLEY D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29SMITH, MARGARET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26SNIDER, CHARLES (CHUCK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23SNIDER, MARY JANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27SPARKER, CAROL M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SPECK, CARL H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15SPEER, BEVERLY B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3SPRENGER, IRENE R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28SPRINZL, JOSEPH F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12STANTON-HICKS, MICHAEL D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3STAWICKI, BILLIE J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23STETTINA, GERALD O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28STEWART, RICHARD A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2STIFTER, DONNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30STITT, BETTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25STONE, LOUISE G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28STRACENSKY, SR MARY JANELLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29STRANIERO, JOAN E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30STRAY, DOLORES I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19STRUNK, MYRTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20SUP, SR MARY RANDAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18SURGEON, RONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3SWINK, LOIS A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5TARASCO, JOSEPH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30TARR, THELMA L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28THROCKMORTON, PAUL E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12TOBIN, SR KATHLEEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14TODARO, MARY ANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15TONCAR, JUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8TOROK, CHARLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30TURNER, JUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18TUROCY, STEVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15TUURI, WALTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10UNETIC, DONNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25UNGERMAN, VLADIMIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20UTLEY, WILLIAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21VACCARIELLO, FRANCIS E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11VAN BUREN, DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13VANDERINK, BARBARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21VANDERINK, DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28VARAT, ALVERTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17VELLA, ANTONINO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6VIG, LOLA M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10VIGH, JULIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10VLASEK, PAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1VOYTKO, DOROTHY A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3WAGNER, MARLENE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7WALTMAN, JEAN (VIRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30WENNER, GERALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18WERNER, JANET A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28WERNER, THERESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16WESTON, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9WHITTEN, HAROLD M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30WILSON, IRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19WILSON, KENNETH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9WISCH, HILDE J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17WITTLINGER, WILLIAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17WOOD, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14WOODS, AUDREY C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29WRIGHTSMAN, WILLIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15YOKULES, ANTHONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21YOUNG, PAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11ZARR, MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29ZINSMEISTER, MARJORIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19ZSEVEDICS, SZILVER N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2ZSULYA, JANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28ZUCKER, MARLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

JuneJune BB ii rr tt hhdada ysysListed are GeaugaSeniors

75 years and older

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MMeeaallss CCaalleennddaarrMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

06/03/13 06/04/13 06/05/13 06/06/13 06/07/13Beef Stew 8oz Turkey Burger 3oz Sloppy Joes 1/2 cup Grilled Chicken brst /Gravy Macaroni & Cheese 6ozWhite Rice 1/2 cup Cheesy Onion Mash Potatoes Cauliflower 1/2 cup Bread dressing 1/2 cup Stewed Tomatoes 1/2 cupHarvard beets 1/2 cup French Green beans 1/2 cup Potato Spudster 1/2 cup Mashed potatoes 1/2 cup Broccoli Cuts 1/2 cupCrackers 2 pk 2 per Tropical Fruit 1/2 cup Hamburger Bun 1 per Corn 1/2 cup Unsw Dice Peaches 1/2 cupGrape Juice Hamburger Bun 1 per Apple Juice 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/ marg 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 perMilk 8 oz Mayo Packet 1 per Milk 8 oz Grape Juice Milk 8 oz

Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz

06/10/13 06/11/13 06/12/13 06/13/13 06/14/13Pork loin /Gravy 3oz Johnny Marzetti 1 cup Turkey Chili 8oz Southwest Chicken Cass 6oz Breaded Fish 3ozMixed Vegetables 1/2 cup Baby Whole carrots 1/2 cup Twice Baked Potatoes 5oz White Rice 1/2 cup Seasoned Spinach 1/2 cupMashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Lima Beans 1/2 cup Mexicorn 1/2 cup Peas 1/2 cup Cauliflower 1/2 cupTropical Fruit 1/2 cup Unsw Mixed Fruit 1/2 cup Unsw Dice Peaches 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Unsw Pineapple TidbitsWheatBread/Marg 2 per Italian Bread/Marg 1 per Wheat Bread 2 per Unsw Diced Pears 1/2 cup Hamburger Bun 1 perMilk 8 oz Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz Apple Juice 1/2 cup Tartar Packet 1 per

Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz

06/17/13 06/18/13 06/19/13 06/20/13 06/21/13Beef and Pepper Patty/Gravy RS BBQ Pork/Sce 3.2oz Grilled Chicken/Mandarine Glaze Swedish M.balls (3)/Gravy Tuna Noodle Cass./w peas Mash Potatoes 1/2 cup Parsley Potatoes 1/2 cup Mashed Sweet Potatoes 1/2 cup over bow tie Pasta 1/2 cup Wax Beans 1/2 cupGreen Beans 1/2 cup Peas 1/2 cup Seasoned Spinach 1/2 cup Broccoli Cuts 1/2 cup Unsw Hot Cinn Applesauce Unsw Dice Peaches 1/2 cup Unsw pineapple Tidbits Unsw Mixed Fruit 1/2 cup Peas & Carrots 1/2 cup Shredd lettuce 1 cupWheat Bread/Marg 2 per Diamond Jim Bun 1 per Rye Bread/Marg 1 per Unsw Dice Pears 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 perMilk 8 oz Milk 8 oz Choc Cup Cake 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per French dressing 2 per

Angel Food Cake 1 per Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz

06/24/13 06/25/13 06/26/13 06/27/13 06/28/13Breaded Fish 3oz Steak Burger 3oz/Mushrooms Porcupine Meatball 3oz/Sce Chicken Drumsticks 2 per Meatloaf 3oz/Gravy 2ozZesty Potatoes 1/2 cup Cheesy Onion Mashed Potatoes Mash Potatoes 1/2 cup Baked beans 1/2 cup Rosemary Potatoes 1/2 cupBroccoli Cuts 1/2 cup Mexicorn 1/2 cup Diced Carrots 1/2 cup Potato Spudster 1/2 cup Peas 1/2 cupUnsw Dice Peaches 1/2 cup Unsw Dice Pears 1/2 cup Tropical Fruit 1/2 cup Grape Juice 1/2 cup Fresh orange 1 perHamburger Bun 1 per Hamburger Bun 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Rye Bread/Marg 2 per Wheat Bread/Marg 2 perTartar Packet Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz Milk 8 oz

A Department on Aging staff member will each be Hosting a program to benefit seniors as part of the Wednesday NightSenior Dinners offered by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Campus. The schedule is listed below

Date Host Speaker / Subject June 12th Mariann VanPelt Still looking for a family physician

July 10th Amber Weinhart Dr. Jennifer Williams-ReidAugust 14th Sandy McLeod Still looking for a family physician

One wednesday a Month-in June , July & August from4pm to 6:30pm

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The Geauga Senior Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the 2013 season:

June 19 - Grandview Golf Club

July 17 - St. Denis Golf Club

Aug. 14 - Rolling Green Golf Club

Sept. 18 - Pleasant Hill Golf ClubRegistration deadline is the Friday prior to each outing.

. Registration starts at 8:00 am

. Shotgun start at 8:30 am

. Play 9 holes

. Lunch is included

. Riding cart is included

. Cost is $23.00 per golfer, per outingPlease mail your check (or drop it off) made out to the

Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH 44024.

Mark the envelope Golf.Call for more information 440-279-2130

SeniorGolf Outing

2013Season

The Home Delivered Meals program has provided a nutritious lunch to homebound seniors for the past 16 years.

We now offer therapeutic diabetic and therapeutic renal (low salt meals) lunchmeals, with the option for the meals to cover Saturday and Sunday meals.

To volunteer to drive or to receive a Home Delivered Meal, call the Department on Aging at (440) 279-2130!

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DARE TO BE 100Dare to be 100! A year-long series of

monthly presentations offered by University HospitalsGeauga Medical Campus in conjunction with theDepartment on Aging.

Throughout 2013, seniors will be challengedto make a positive impact on the lives and health.In May senior can learn about summertimesafety. Blood pressure checks and Ask A Nurse question and answer sessions will be available.

To register for a presentation, please call the desiredsenior center at the number above. When making areservation, be sure to indicate if you needtransportation and if you plan to join us for lunch.

Transportation costs may apply.Balance screenings will be available the day ofthe screenings. Please call your senior centerto schedule your appointment.

Topic Happiness & AgingDate Location Time Contact Number Registration Deadline

June 14th West Geauga Senior Center 9:15 a.m. (440) 729-2782 Call Center June 19th Chardon Senior Center 12:30 p.m. (440) 279-2130 Call CenterJune 25th Chagrin Falls Senior Center 11:00 a.m. (440) 247-8510 Call CenterJune 26th Middlefield Senior Center 11:00 a.m. (440) 632-0611 Call CenterJune 27th Thompson Senior Center 11:00 a.m. (440) 298-3822 Call Center

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Come Meet the Staff of Geauga’s Adult Protective Services!In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th, the Geauga County Department onAging and the Geauga County Jobs and Family Services ˆ Adult Protective Services (APS) wouldlike to bring awareness of elder abuse to our Geauga County community. The APS staff will beon hand at local senior centers in the month of June to answer any questions or concerns youmay have regarding this important topic. The APS staff will be at the following locations andtimes:

Wednesday, June 5th at Middlefield Senior Center from 11 am - 12 pm

Thursday, June 6th at Chagrin Falls Senior Center from 11 am - 12 pm

Friday, June 7th at West Geauga Senior Center from 12:15 - 1:15 pm

Tuesday, June 11th at Chardon Senior Center from 10 - 11 am

Thursday, June 13th at Thompson Senior Center from 10 - 11 am

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June 4 * South Chagrin Reservation Sulphur Springs, off

Miles Rd., Moreland Hills

June 11 * The West Woods

Hike at Noon, Pot Luck Picnic at 1:00

Turkey Ridge Shelter, Rt. 87, Russell Twp.

June 18 Hell’s Hollow Wilderness

Leroy Center Rd., Leroy

June 25 * Frohring Meadows Savage Rd.,

Bainbridge

All walks begin promptly at 1:00. We do not walk in

inclement weather. Come to walk another day.

*A Naturalist will accompany us on these walks.

Any questions, call Jay Saleck at 440-286-2072 or Jane

Nemeth at 440-338-8523.

ARE YOU FEELING OVERWHELMED WITH YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH EARLY DEMENTIA?Are you a caregiver for a Geauga County senior who has beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Could youuse a little time to complete some personal needs or take a break? Call the Department on Aging’s Adult Day Service.TheAdult Day Service can care for your loved one in a safe structured environment, while you take some needed time. The

Adult Day Service is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Your loved one is offered freetransportation, a nutritious lunch, cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, socialization and more. If you are interested

in hearing more about this program, or would like to schedule a visit, call Vicki Krueger at (440) 279-2130 or (440)834-1856 ext. 2130 or (440) 564-7131 ext. 2130.

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Bainbridge Brown Baggers meet every Thursdayfrom 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Burns-LindowBuilding, 8465 Bainbridge Rd. Stop in with yourbrown bag lunch to socialize and maybe play a fewhands of cards. For more information, please callRolene Murphy, 440-543-4343.

The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter #4527will meet on June 4 at 1:00 p.m. at the BainbridgeTown Hall.

We have June and July trips planned. Please seeSkip and Marge at the travel table or call them at440-338-3607 to get information on these trips.

Please bring paper products or non-perishablefood products for the Food for Friends food pantry.Our shelves are bare again.

After a brief meeting, we will have our dessertsand social time. Any questions, please call JuliaNewton at 440-543-9592.

St. Anselm Young of Heart meet on the 1stand 3rd Friday of the month at noon at St. Anselm’sparish center in Chesterland. Bring your brown baglunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.

Our speaker at the June 7 meeting will be PatriciaRullo who will talk about the hospital survival guide,Speak Up and Stay Alive. She educates groups aboutthe hazards of hospital stays, how to survive them,and the importance of having a healthcare advocate.

On June 14 (not June 21) we will celebratethe 25th Anniversary of the club with a luncheon inKelly Hall. Lunch will be provided and served atnoon. Entertainment will be by “Steppin” Out”. Comeand share your memories from the past 25 years! Forreservations call Linda Horvath at 440-338-1981 by

June 10. This party is for members only.We will be going to the Millennium Theatre

in Lancaster, PA, June 26-28, to see the amazingproduction of Noah. Then we will go to Gettysburgto tour the Gettysburg Battlefield and much more!Cost is $405 ($414 non-members). Please call NancyBattenfield at 440-729-9684 for more information andto see if space is still available.

On Monday, July 1, we will be going to theCroatian Lodge Ballroom in Eastlake to see Viva LasVegas presented by the Latshaw Pops Orchestra,singers and dancers. Cost is $50 ($53 for non-members). Call Jeri Fisco at 440-729-2239 to beplaced on a waiting list.

We will be going to the Riverside Inn inCambridge Springs, PA, to see The MarvelousWonderettes on Wednesday, August 21. We’ll learnabout the lives and loves of the girls as they take usback to 1958 with songs from the 50’s and 60’s. Costis $58 ($61 non-members) and includes the bus,show, lunch, snacks and door prizes. For reservationscall Jeri at 729-2239.

St. Mary’s 50+ Club will meet on June 17. Forfurther information call Delores Hissom at (440) 286-9836.

The Parkman 55 Plus Club will meet on June 6at 12:00 noon at the Parkman Community House onRt. 422, east of Rt. 528 in Parkman. We will have a50/50 raffle. For more information, call Linda at 440-635-9171 or Sylvia at 440-834-4566.

*All club monthly news must be at the Chardon SeniorCenter by the 8th of the month preceding publication. Newscan be sent to: wphillips@co.geauga.oh.us or fax to 440-285-3408 or mail to Bill Phillips, Dept. onAging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH 44024.

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Attention Diabetics with Traditional Medicare!On July 1, 2013 Medicare will begin a national mail order program to saveyou money on diabetic testing supplies. Geauga County is a part of thisprogram area and you will need to use a Medicare contract supplier for

Medicare to pay for diabetic testing supplies. You can save money if youhave your products delivered to your home. The Geauga Dept. on Aginghas a consolidated list of Medicare approved contract suppliers available.

You can also find full manufacturer & model specific information on theMedicare supplier directory:

http://www.medicare.gov/supplierdirectory/search.htmlNote: Medicare Advantage plans are NOT part of this new program.

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Coping With the AgingProcessSenior Adult Assessment Program CanEnhance the Lives of Older Adults

Helping an older adult with activities of daily livingcan be a difficult task, but identifying their specific needscan be equally challenging. When an older adultexperiences such safety concerns as medicationmanagement, frequent falls, difficulty driving, memory lossand decreased ability in managing activities of daily living,they become a candidate for a senior adult assessment

A comprehensive senior adult assessmentprogram can be found at University Hospitals GeaugaMedical Center. The multi-disciplinary evaluation can be avaluable assistance for an older adult and an indispensabletool for family members, physicians, and agencies workingwith the individual.

The Senior Adult Assessment multi-disciplinaryteam provides a physical examination that includes athorough history and physical examination, a geriatricpsychiatrist evaluates the patient for cognitive issuesincluding memory loss and depression, a frequent problemamong older adults. A pharmacist reviews medications andassesses for compliance, adverse reactions and cost. Aphysical therapist assesses the person‚s functional mobilityand balance. A social worker/coordinator facilitatesreferrals to the appropriate community agencies. Anoccupational therapist completes an

in-home assess to determine functional abilities and safetyin their own environment.

As the assessment concludes, the patient, theirfamily, their physician, and the referring agency areprovided with detailed recommendations.Recommendations often include preventive measures thatcan improve the person‚s quality of life. A follow up/familymeeting, at which time each recommendation is reviewedand discussed. The social work coordinator helps thepatient and family implement the recommendations. Thepatient continues to follow up with their primary carephysician.

Fortunately, there are many resources available toolder adults and their families through social serviceagencies, home care, assisted living facilities, and long-term care options. Legal assistance and other communityagencies can be utilized to allow the patient to remain asindependent and safe as possible.

Sally Bell, executive director of the Geauga CountyDepartment on Aging, is one of the program‚s advocates.“Geauga County senior citizens and their families needaccurate, comprehensive information about their health toassist them in making wise choices about their future,” Bellsaid. “The Senior Adult Assessment Program provides thesenior and their loved ones with just that type ofinformation.”

Most are covered under the older adult‚sinsurance plan, including Medicare, Medicaid, and privateinsurance companies. Some senior adult assessmentprograms have fees for their services.

For more information about a senior adult assessment,contact Cheryl Hollowell at 440-285-6408

C O N S U M E R A L E R TMay 2, 2013

John Kasich, Governor, Bonnie Kantor-Burman, DirectorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Older Ohioans warned to

beware of scammers impersonating aging services staffAsk for ID and do not allow anyone in your homewhom you are not expecting Columbus, Ohio ” The OhioDepartment of Aging has issued a consumer alert for olderadults throughout the state following several incidents insouthern Ohio of scammers impersonating staff of elderservices agencies to attempt to get information or access toelders‚ homes. All residents and their families should beaware of anyone showing up unannounced to their homesclaiming to represent an area agency on aging or othersimilar organization.Tips to avoid becoming a victim:* Do not allow anyone in your home if you were notexpecting him or her. Any representative of an area agency onaging will schedule a home visit or allow the visit to beverified.* Ask for identification and call 1-866-243-5678 duringregular business hours to be connected to your area agencyon aging to verify the individual is who he or she claims tobe. Representatives of area agencies on aging are required tocarry a badge or other documents identifying them as anemployee of the agency.* If asked to complete or sign forms, insist that you be

allowed to review them and mail them in later. Verify anyforms with your area agency on aging before completing orsigning. If the person insists you sign in their presence,refuse and ask him or her to leave.* If you suspect you‚ve been visited by an imposter, ask theindividual to leave, then immediately report the incident tolocal law enforcement. Include a description of the personand, if possible, his or her vehicle.Scammers also may try to call consumers and ask forinformation. Legitimate representatives of an area agency onaging will always provide an employee name and call-backnumber. If you suspect fraud, get the caller’s name, then hangup and call 1-866-243-5678 and ask about the caller.Scammers may claim to represent any of these organizations:area agency on aging, council on aging, office of aging,PASSPORT or other organizations with similar titles. In all thecurrently known incidents, the consumers suspected fraudand refused to comply with the requests. Anyone who feelshe or she may have been a target should contact local lawenforcement. The Department of Aging wants to ensurethat NO RESIDENT IS VICTIMIZED by these apparentscams, and is working with the aging network and stateand local law enforcement on education and prevention.Information from Ohio Department on Aging, 50 W. BroadStreet / 9th Floor Main, Columbus, OH 43215-3363:(614) 728-0253 www.aging.ohio.gov

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Support Groups at your Senior Centers Support groups allow people with a common interest to come together and share their experiences.

The Parkinson’s Support Group will bemeeting at the Chardon Senior Center on Tues.,June 18 at 12:30pm. If you or someone you loveis dealing with this disease, we invite you toattend this monthly meeting.

Diabetic Support Group will meet at theMiddlefield Senior Center on Tues., June 11 at12:30 p.m. Led by Care Corp. Learn aboutreading labels then put your knowledge to workwith a trip to Middlefield Giant Eagle. Call formore information at 440-632-0611.

Veterans Support Group will meet @ ChagrinFalls Senior Center Tuesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m.Representatives from the Kabb Law Firm,experts in elder care, will give a presentation ofwhat benefits you might be missing out on.Please call ahead to let us know you’reattending, 440-247-8510.

The Stroke, Coumadin & Heart DiseaseGroup will meet on June 26th at 11:00 a.m. atthe West Geauga Senior Center. The speaker willbe there to discuss how thearapy can help youget well.

Cleveland Area Alzheimers AssociationAll meetings are open to the public. ChardonSupport Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday ofevery month at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church,401 North St. in Chardon. Chagrin Falls SupportGroup meets on the 4th Thursday of every

month at 6:30 p.m. at Arden Courts, 8100 EastWashington St. in Chagrin Falls. For moreinformation about our support groups or otherservices, call our Helpline at 440-942-7651.

Bereavement Support GroupCare Corp Home Health & Hospice offersBereavement Support Groups several times peryear. Please call the Care Corp office at 440-286-2273 or 1-888-227-3811 if you need support.

The Grief Support Group will meet at theChardon Senior Center on Mon., June 17 at12:30pm. This group, sponsored by Care Corp,is open to anyone dealing with the loss of aloved one.

The Low Vision Support Group will meet at theChardon Senior Center on Mon., June 10 at10:00am. Lunch and transportationarrangements must be scheduled by June 3.

Care Givers Support Group will have theirmeeting as a group on June 20th at 7:00 p.m.The meeting will be held at the CelebrationLutheran Church at 10621 Auburn Road inChardon. This group will be for Care Givers onlyand will be for support of all types of care giversand will be for resource information and generalsupport. Come and sit, and listen andparticipate. Contact Dennis or Joann Betts at440-564-7675 for any additional information.TinaChokski who will be talking on lifestylemodification.

The Department on Aging will be installing greenreflective address markers for senior citizens in GeaugaCounty who have hard to read address numbers in frontof their homes. The cost to the senior will be $12.00 forthe address marker. The Dept. on Aging will providethe installation of the markers.

For more information, please contact the Dept. on Agingand ask for Bob or Sherri - 440 279-2130.

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2013 TRASH PICK UP DAYS The Pick Up Days are on a first come, first serve basis, So Call the Department on

Aging today for Details and to Register!!!! (440) 279-2130

Newbury – June 3, 4City of Chardon – June 18, 19, 20

Arthritis and AgingAs we age, we often find ourselves having greater difficulty performing certain tasks.Simple things such as buttoning a shirt, tying shoes, or typing may become more painfulthan before. Fortunately, there are plenty of steps seniors can take to diminish theeffects of joint pain.

Although there are multiple types of arthritis, they all have several symptoms incommon. Swelling, progressive joint stiffness, and pain are the main indicators on theonset of arthritis, while other symptoms include chills or a fever during normal activities.The types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Infectious Arthritis.

The primary action that can be taken to lessen the severity of arthritis is exercise, or anactivity involving consistent movement, such as knitting or playing an instrument.Regular joint movement helps to prevent stiffness. If the arthritis has progressed beyondthe point of being able to be personally managed, rehabilitation and pain managementare also options. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may also be effective, as a healthyweight will make for less work for stiff joints, particularly in the lower body.

Contact the patient navigator at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, to findrelief, at 400-285-7757.

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