NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —

November 2017

MAYOR’S CORNER Don’t forget to “fall back” as Daylight Savings is Sunday, November 5th. Move your clocks back one hour and replace the batteries for your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Veteran’s Day Celebration: Friday, November 10th. The City, High School and the VFW Post 7647 are uniting to celebrate our Veterans with a ceremony on Friday, November 10th—program begins at 9:50am- Veterans, employees and residents are invited to the North Olmsted High School Gym for a ceremony. City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23th and Friday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving. Save the date: Sunday December 3th from 2:00-5:00pm. North Olmsted NOEL winter celebration! This event is free to attend and will take place in the North Olmsted Community Cabin/ North Olmsted Senior Center. Enjoy musical performances, food trucks, kids crafts, outdoor bonfire, and hot chocolate as the community welcomes Santa. Enjoy the holiday lights in the gazebo and along the building. Everyone is welcome to kickoff the holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving—

Sincerely,

Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070

KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR

COMMUNITY NEWS &

EVENTS

North Olmsted City Council November 7th & 21st at 8pm

City Hall

International Food Cook Off Wednesday, November 1st

11:30am-1:00pm/Springvale

AARP Safe Driver Training Friday, November 3rd

11:00am-3:00pm

OSHIIP Medicare Counseling Wednesday, November 8th

9:30am-2:30pm/Computer Lab By Appointment Only

Ballo Flex Class

Wednesday, November 29th 11:00am/Activity Room

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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:45 PM

7th– Everything Everything Confined to her home because of her severe autoimmune disorder, Maddy has spent 17 years isolated from the world. But the arrival of a handsome new next-door neighbor soon turns Maddy's sheltered life upside down. (Drama Based on a Book/PG-13/96 Min.) Starring: Amandla Stenberg

14th– Card O Rama / in Activity Room 1:00 No movie on this date. Card O Rama will be in the activity room.

21st– Megan Leavey In this affecting true-life drama, U.S. Marine Megan Leavey and her bomb-sniffing dog build a bond of trust and loyalty that sees them through more than 100 missions during the Iraq War -- until an improvised explosive device injures them both. (Drama Based on real Life/PG-13/116 Min.) Starring: Kate Mara 28th– The Founder The concept and expansion of McDonald's global fast-food empire represent one of the great success stories of American business. This meaty biopic profiles company founder Ray Kroc, whose canny instincts turned McDonald's into a golden brand. (Biographies/ PG-13/115 Min.) Starring: Michael Keaton

Movies & Popcorn / .50 Cents Movies shown on our Large Screen ‘Smart Board’ Crisp clear sound and picture perfect theatre experience.

2nd– TRAVELING MAN DUO Mark Warrick performs with his duo to favorite songs of each decade. The 60’s to present.

9th– JOHN THAYER & DARLA (the black lab) Welcome back John and his newly trained lab, Darla, as he serenades on his guitar some of your favorite fun sing-a-longs. Requests welcome. 16th– TRADER JOES Trader Joes team members join us for healthy holiday eating strategies. And explain all of the healthy products available at the Trader Joes stores. Samples and giveaways will be passed out. 23rd– HAPPY THANKSGIVING / CLOSED 30th- JUST JAZZ Diane sings along with her jazz band. Join us as we welcome our first holiday performance of the season. Get into the spirit of Christmas and sing along with your feel good favorites!

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 randomactsofkindness.com The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is a non-profit aimed at spreading kindness that be-lieves in the power of kindness to change the way people see and experience the world. Get ideas for your own act of kind-ness and celebrate World Kind-ness Day on November 13th!

NOSC Book Club The Light Between Oceans M. L. Stedman Friday, Nov. 17th 1:00pm/Atrium A young Australian couple who live on an island as lighthouse keepers, come upon a washed up boat carrying a dead man and a living baby. Their choice to keep it has devastating consequences. From the major motion picture by Ste-ven Spielberg and.a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page.

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 9:00 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 November 8th at 7:00pm

NOSC Volunteer Program The North Olmsted Senior Center Volunteer Group will meet Friday, November 17th at 11:00am to work on community outreach projects. New members are

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

Medicare Check Up Day Wednesday, November 8th 9:30am-2:30pm/computer lab Please make an appointment Sign up to have an OSHIIP rep-resentative review your Medicare plans for 2017. Ballo Flex Fitness Class Wednesday, November 29th 11:00am/Activity Room Welcome back Terri for another Ballo Flex class combining move-ment & music. Please sign up. International Food Cook Off Wednesday, November 1st 11:30am-1:00pm/Springvale Ballroom/$5 Advance Ticket Sales Only. Please join us for this annual fundraiser. Local sen-ior living facilities will be present-ing their best international dishes to entice your vote and compete to win the trophy for best dish. The cost for the event is $5 per person.

FOREVER YOUNG LADIES HOLIDAY PARTY Friday, December 1st 12:00 in the Activity Room Join us for a little TLC at the FYL holiday party this year. All Forever Young Ladies groups are welcome to enjoy lunch and a little holiday pampering. A deli-cious hot lunch will be catered by Cannon Catering and Jamie from Huntington Woods will assist in the festivities. Please sign up with your group leaders by : Friday, November 17th.

AARP Safe Drivers Training Friday, November 3rd 11:00am-3:00pm/Activity Rm. Cost $15/AARP Members $20/Non-Members See Tiffany for more information. Payment will be collected at the time of sign up. Checks only made out to AARP-DSP.

A Time To Give Thanks: As we reflect and show our gratitude to all of the wonderful donations we have received this year we want to recognize and be thankful to all of the local businesses, organizations and individuals who have generously contributed to our Senior Center: AARP Tax Volunteers, Arden Courts, Brookdale Senior Living, Cardinal Court, Center for Aging in the Digital World, Chambers Funer-al Homes, Christ the King Church, Cleveland Sight Center, Columbia Road Baptist Church, Echo Hear-ing, Emerald Village, Empowering & Strengthening Ohio’s People (ESOP) Fairhill Partners, HCR Manor Care, Hanson Services, Heartland Hospice, HearWright, Home Care Assistance, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Huntington Woods, John Knox, Joshua Tree, Key Bank, Leslie Adams, Life Care Centers, Mayor Kennedy and the City Hall Staff, Mille & Constable Co., North Olmsted Community Council, North Olmsted Fire Dept, North Olmsted High School Sites Program, North Olmsted Kiwanis, North Olmsted Library, North Olmsted Recreation Center, Ohio Library for the Blind, OSHIIP, O’Neill Healthcare, Our House, Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing, Renaissance Retirement Campus, Right at Home, Riverview Pointe, Rocky River Gardens, Salvation Army, SeniorBridge, Springvale Country Club & Ball-

room, Senior Transportation Connection, Sprenger Hospice, Starbucks, St. John’s Community Outreach, St. Richard Parish, USO, The Woods on French Creek, Village of the Falls, Walgreens, Wesleyan Senior Liv-ing. We would also like to extend a special Thank You to all of the Senior Center members who give of themselves throughout the year to make our Senior Center special.

STC PLUS EVENINGS & WEEK-ENDS HOLIDAY OUTINGS Holiday Lights & Bakers Square: Thursday, November 30th/ check in 5:00pm/ $10.00 per person for transportation /pie and coffee out of pocket. Please see flier insert for details or check our trip board. The Nutcracker: Sunday, December 10th/ check in 1:45pm/ $10.00 pp for transportation and $22.00pp for tickets. Please see flier insert for details or check our trip board.

TUESDAY 7th- Breaded Chicken Breast Patty American Cheese Mixed Vegetables Sweet Potatoes Whole Grain Hamburger Bun Apple Juice 14th- Stuffed Cabbage Buttered Noodles Broccoli Beets Whole Grain Rye Applesauce 21st- Beef Hot Dog Mustard Corn W/Red Peppers Green Beans Whole Grain Bun Banana 28th- Chicken Cacciatore / Sauce Brown Rice Diced Beets Brussel Sprouts Whole Grain Wheat Pineapple Chunks

THURSDAY 2nd- Stuffed Green Pepper Butternut Squash Broccoli Whole Grain Rye Applesauce 9th- Rosemary Rub Roasted Pork Loin W/Gravy Green Peas Butternut Squash Whole Grain Honey Wheat Biscuit Applesauce 16th- Salisbury Steak W/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Whole Grain Wheat Tropical Fruit 23rd- Happy Thanksgiving Senior Center Closed 30th- Meatballs / Spaghetti Tomato Sauce Cauliflower Green Beans Apple

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

November 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, November 15th —Westside Market/Lunch & Mitchells Ice Cream Cost- $10.00 for STC transportation / lunch is out of pocket at Old Vienna & Mitchells in Westlake Check in– 9:45am / Return– approx. 3:00pm MODERATE WALKING Sunday, November 26th—Cleveland Pops & Windows on the River Enjoy wonderful holiday Christmas music with The CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA. In addition to the Orchestra, you will also have the opportunity to delight in the POPS Vocal chorus. Audience participation is welcomed and encour-aged, so come prepared to sing-along! This deluxe motor coach adventure will also include a wonderful, post-show, plated dinner at the Windows on the River, offering spectacular riverfront views of the Cleveland skyline. Cost: $85.00 pp / Checks to JKL Tours / deadline is October 26th Check in-12:30am/ Return approx.-7:30pm MODERATE WALKING Sunday, December 31st— “New Years on the Nautica” Come join us as we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2017 and Welcome 2018 with a unique New Year’s at NOON celebration aboard the elegant Nautica Queen. Our motor coach will deliver us at 11:30 am., so we can put on our Party hats and ring our noise makers for the big, 12 O'clock Count Down with a Champagne (or soft drink) salute. After the count down, we’ll start our cruise by enjoying the su-perb Buffet Lunch that The Nautica Queen is famous for. We’ll cruise the Cuyahoga River and travel along the shoreline of Lake Erie, taking in spectacular city skyline views. Plus, we’ll be entertained by the Nautica Queen staff DJ with music for listening and dancing. After our cruise, we’ll travel to Tower City with free time to view the Holiday Decorations, watch the Ice Skaters on Public Square OR look for Lady Luck at the JACK Casino. We'll see the Playhouse Square Chandelier and Christmas Tree enroute home. Cost: $65.00 pp / Checks to JKL Tours / deadline is November 30th Check in-11:00am/ Return approx.-4:30pm MODERATE 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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November 2017

North Olmsted Senior Center -Main Line (440) 777-8100 Jackie Chavez-Anderson—Administrator /email: andersonj@north-olmsted.com (440) 716-5444

Beth Reitz– AAC/AD, Activities Coordinator /email: reitzb@north-olmsted.com (440) 716-5434

Tiffany Hunt-LSW, Outreach /email: huntt@north-olmsted.com (440) 716-4264

Lynda Hudson, Hot Lunch Program Manager/email: hudsonl@north-olmsted.com (440) 777-8100

John Masterson, Maintenance/email: mastersonj@north-olmsted.com (440) 777-8100

Fax # (440) 716-4246

You can access the monthly newsletter for free on our City’s website! www.north-olmsted.com With your mouse left click on “City Departments” then left click “Senior Center” newsletters and calendars will be on the left hand side of the screen. OR Sign up using your email account and receive our monthly newsletter via email: “E-Newsletters” is located on the city’s website main page. Need technical support on how to sign up? Call us or stop in and we will help you!

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, November 22nd from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040

Every Last Saturday of the month Saturday, November 25th 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, November 26th from 11:30am-12:30pm John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744

Every Last Tuesday of the month Tuesday, November 28th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

North Olmsted United Methodist, 4600 Dover Center Rd., North Olmsted, 440-779-6634 Every Last Thursday of the month

Thursday, November 30th from 4:30-6:00pm All Saints Lutheran Church, 7230 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, 440-235-1000

Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday Wednesday, November 1st, 8th & 15th from 6:00-6:45 p.m.