jan. 20, 2016 6:30 p.m. wellness and nutrition

Cleveland Stroke Club, c/o Geri Pitts 9284 Towpath Trail Seville, OH 44273 330-439-8073

A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Cleveland Stroke Club at

Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121

The Cleveland Stroke Club was founded on the basic self-help concept. That is, stroke survivors and their families banded together to exchange coping techniques for the many stroke-related problems they experience.

Meetings are held on the first and (usually) third Wednesdays of each month. The focus of the meeting is on some aspect of stroke through discussions, lectures, or films. Meetings last for about two hours. Dinner is provided at both meetings at 6:30p.m. at a nominal cost. Look for details in this newsletter.

If you or a member of your family has had a stroke, we invite you to visit our meeting anytime. New members are always welcome. There is plenty of parking at both meetings.

A REPORT OF THE CLEVELAND STROKE CLUB JANUARY 2016

JAN. 20, 2016 – 6:30 p.m.

Wellness and Nutrition Featuring

Brenda Goodman

DECEMBER Mtg Notes

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Officers 5/2015-5/2016

President Chris Vuyancih

Vice-President Deena and Brian Barrett

216-410-2306

Barry and Barbara Schecter

John Pumper

Brian Barrett

Public Relations Chairperson

Membership &

Picnic Chairperson

Volunteer Coordinator Shirley Patterson

216-751-9376 Assistant to the Board

Greeters

Executive Director Emeritus Dorothy Norton

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Geri Pitts

330-439-8073

ReFocus 1 JANUARY 2016

HAPPY JANUARY Birthdays to

Alice Ladanyi (2), Kim Butala (2), Kathy Sims (2), Beverly Toomer (2) John Hoffmann (5), Dwyer Conklyn

(7), Bonnie Morris (11), Paulette Mengay (16), Jim Lyle Morris (20),

Vivien Sekeres (21), Anthony Williams (23), Char Grossman (26), Malcolm

Gordon (30), Pat Sheridan (30)

HAPPY JANUARY Anniversaries to

Dan and Vivien Sekeres (1-28-61)

GET WELL WISHES to Alice Ladanyi,

Lucy Conde, Cecelia Hamilton,

Mason Camp, Emilie Ponyik and

Dan Sekeres. They would love to hear from you. Please call Geri (330-439-8073) for addresses. P.S. Alice has a birthday this month. Wouldn’t it be nice if she was flooded with birthday cards?

WELCOME BACK to Roger Gulbranson and

George Kern; also Dottie & June Emmerson.

CONDOLENCES to the families of:

Sari Loxterman

50/50 WINNER: Sue Sheridan – buy yourself something

good.

Submitted by Bonnie Morris & Geri Pitts

The Holidays may start now!! Our meeting seemed like the appetizer for the season to come. Wonderful appetizers were brought by members and enjoyed before a feast prepared by Rita and her Kitchen Elves, Al and Mason. We then enjoyed the many tasty desserts brought to share by many of our members. While we were finishing eating, the Seasonal Brass Ensemble played seasonal music. We started our sing-along with “Auld Lang Syne,” in memory of those friends and loved ones who have passed and especially of David Vaughn, the Ensemble’s lead player who passed away this year. The Ensemble played for us for the 28th year, keeping David’s promise to entertain us every December. Then we sang along with the band to Hannakah and Christmas songs. Other members of the Ensemble are: Marge MacNeal on French Horn, Ford Fram and Mike Marks on Trumpet, Ken Hughes on Tuba and Jean Wroblewski on Trombone. Their jazzed up version of “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” was especially enjoyed by all. Applause! Following that, Deena and Shirley reminded us of the Hanukkah Miracle of Lights and Kwanza traditions. Thank you to all who made this evening special. May all of us have a very blessed and wonderful Holiday Season and New Year!!!

Re-Focus 2 JANUARY 2016

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights 44121 5:30 p.m. - BINGO 6:30 p.m. - Dinner by Rita - – Chicken Paprika over noodles and green beans– cost is $5.00. Remember to bring your place settings. (Please read a short article about your place settings.) 7:30 p.m. - Featured speaker is Brenda Goodman, TOPIC: Wellness and Nutrition.

UPDATED! CLEVELAND HEARING & SPEECH CENTER

SPEAK EASY WEBSITE www.chsc.org/speakeasy

If you go to the Website above, you will see the pictures of many Stroke Club members! Watch the video then scroll down to read the testimonies, the latest newsletter, the Stroke Resource List and other caregiver papers. It’s all in one place! Updated! Stroke Resource List. The caregivers and survivors who participate in the Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center (CHSC) Speak Easy program update their Stroke Resource List once a year. It includes only the services that caregivers and survivors would recommend to a loved one. See the latest issue! The latest Speaking Out @ CHSC Newsletter (a newsletter by and for survivors) has articles by many Cleveland Stroke Club members: Sabrina, Chris, Dan, Bill, Roger, Dorothy, Damon, Barbara, Brian, Ted, and John. You can also see our calendar and the new NEO-Act flyer. If you currently are not receiving the newsletter and want to receive a newsletter by email, let Deb know. NEW! The NEO-Act Flyer (at the end of the latest Speaking Out @ CHSC Newsletter) describes CHSC 2016 adult communication programs. The programs are for survivors who want to work on communication skills (speech, memory, diction, reading, and writing). CHSC will add programs based on requests, attendance, and resources. Watch the newsletter for updates. Here’s what is on the schedule for 2016:

• Mondays: Art, Pet Visit, Speak Easy, Music Therapy, and Computer Lab.

• Wednesdays: Book Club, Reading Workshop, and Writing Workshop.

• Fridays: Tech Time, Music and Exercise, Arm and Hand Exercise, and Computer Lab.

Take one class or stay for several hours—your choice. Many programs are free and others have a charge (between $5 and $15 per session). In addition, there are monthly luncheons, movie days, and Chat ‘n Chew that are self-funded. Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center also provides:

• one-to-one speech therapy, • group therapy, and • hearing tests and hearing aids.

Questions? Call: 216-231-8787.

UPDATED! CLEVELAND STROKE CLUB

WEBSITE www.clevelandstrokeclub.wordpress.com NEW! Our 2015 Holiday Pictures are on the on the Cleveland Stroke Club Website, see the Holiday Party tab. NEW! The survivors who attend our Kindred Meeting have started writing vision statements for our Club. See: Mission/Goals/ Vision tab. NEW! We’ve added some articles to our Stroke Information tab. If you do not have Web access and want copies, please call Geri or Deb.

16. Stroke Connections: Raising the Voices of Young Survivors

15. Household Tips for Persons with Low Vision

JANUARY CALENDAR 1 New Year’s Day 6 Epiphany 7 Orthodox Christmas 14 Orthodox New Year 18 Martin Luther King Day

http://www.chsc.org/speakeasy

http://www.chsc.org/Uploads/Public/Documents/SpeakEasy%20News%20letters/NE%20Ohio%20Stroke%20Resources/NE%20Ohio%20Stroke%20Resources%202015_12_17.pdf

http://www.chsc.org/Uploads/Public/Documents/SpeakEasy%20News%20letters/2015/Dec_Jan%202015_16_Speaking%20Out_Plus_Programs_Flyer_Webversion.pdf



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https://clevelandstrokeclub.wordpress.com/mission-goals-vision/

https://clevelandstrokeclub.wordpress.com/mission-goals-vision/

https://clevelandstrokeclub.wordpress.com/stroke-information/

http://scmag-digi.strokeassociation.org/strokeconnection/fall_2015?pg=12%23pg12

http://scmag-digi.strokeassociation.org/strokeconnection/fall_2015?pg=12%23pg12

http://www.environmentalgeriatrics.com/pdf/handouts/household_tips_low_vision.pdf

http://www.environmentalgeriatrics.com/pdf/handouts/household_tips_low_vision.pdf

The Cleveland Stroke Club c/o Geri Pitts 9284 Towpath Trail Seville, OH 44273

We are appreciative to Disciples Christian Church and Kindred Hospital for their support of our endeavors to meet the needs of stroke survivors and their caregivers.

ReFocus Staff: Lu Higginbottom, Production Deb Felt, Production Asst. Bonnie Morris, Reporter Geri Pitts, Coordinator Assembly is done by volunteers at the Kindred meeting: Al Lebarre, Linda Davis, Barry Schecter, Brian Barrett, Sabrina Simmons, Malcolm Gordon, & Kathy Sims.

For More Information on the Cleveland Stroke Club visit...

WEBSITE: www.clevelandstrokeclub.wordpress.com

EMAIL: [email protected]

Remember Our Troops http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/ www.operationDearAbby.net

(Send a greeting card) www.operationuplink.org/.

(Donate a calling card)

CAREGIVERS MEETING The caregiver meetings are at 6:30 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Stroke survivors are invited as well. After dinner the stroke survivors and caregivers separate and each have their own meeting until 8:30 pm. The meeting is at Kindred Hospital, 11900 Fairhill Road, Cleveland, OH 44120. Reservations are required. Call Kay 440-449-3309 or Deb 440-944- 6794.

********************** Many of our members also attend: Speak Easy at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center. For info call 216-231-8787 or visit: www.chsc.org/speakeasy

NEXT MEETING JANUARY 20, 2016 - 6: 30 p.m. Wellness and Nutrition Featuring BRENDA GOODMAN

"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." MLK Stride Toward Freedom, 1958

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http://www.operationdearabby.net/

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Cleveland Stroke Club – Holiday Dinner – December 16, 2015