NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER

Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —

August 2018

MAYOR’S CORNER

I hope you are enjoying your summer. There are some upcoming

community events I hope you will be a part of in the month of August.

The North Olmsted Kiwanis, Fat Head’s Brewery and myself, have joined

together for the ultimate North Olmsted 5K run and walk.

I hope you will join me on Saturday, August 25th at 9:30am. Fun and

entertainment for the whole family. Register online or call my office for

assistance at 440-716-4142.

North Olmsted’s annual Homecoming Celebration features food, rides,

carnival games, vendors and music. One of the highlights, the

Homecoming parade, begins at 12:30pm on Sunday afternoon. This yearly

event is organized by volunteers with Community Council. The annual

Homecoming events are scheduled from Thursday, August 23rd through

Sunday, August 26th. Please be sure to make a trip to North Olmsted Park

to enjoy this community event.

I look forward to seeing you 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

August 7th & 21st at 8:00pm

5200 Dover Ctr. Rd / City Hall

Walking Club Challenge Starts

Thursday, August 2nd

12:00pm-1:00pm/SJMC Bldg 2

Please Register

Mobile Farmer Market

Richardson Farms

Tuesdays, Aug. 7th, 14th,

21st, 28th

10:00am-12:00pm

Health Care Fair

Wednesday, August 22nd

11:30am-2:00pm

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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

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TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM

7th— I Can Only Imagine

Released as a single in 2001, the Christian rock

ballad "I Can Only Imagine" became a huge

crossover hit for the band MercyMe and composer Bart Mil-

lard. This family drama charts Millard's life and memories of

his late father, which inspired the song. (Drama/PG/110 Min.)

Starring: J. Michael Finley

14th– Midnight Sun

17-year-old Katie Price has been sheltered since

childhood with a rare disease that makes even

the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. During

the day she is housebound, but after nightfall, Katie can ven-

ture out to the local train station and play her guitar for travel-

ers. One night, her dreams come true when she's noticed by

Charlie, whom she has secretly admired for years. ( Romantic

Drama/PG-13/91 Min.) Starring: Patrick Schwarzenegger

21st– A Wrinkle In Time

Disney's A Wrinkle In Time. Based on the timeless

classic and filled with spectacle, warmth and heart,

this celebrated film follows an ordinary girl's epic

adventure and brave journey home, with the ultimate triumph

of love. (Action Fantasy/PG/110 Min.) Starring: Oprah Winfrey

28th- Despicable Me 3

*Bring your grandchildren to the movie

day After he is fired from the Anti-

Villain League for failing to take down

Balthazar Bratt, the latest bad guy to

threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major

identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to

inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother—a brother

who desperately wishes to follow in his twin's despicable

footsteps—one former super-villain will rediscover just how

good it feels to be bad. (Animation/PG/97 Min.)

Movies & Snack / .50 Cents

2nd – BILLY KAYE

Billy Kaye returns to our stage with

drums and keyboard music to lively

favorites of the 50’s through today.

9th – TOM TODD

Join Tom and his variety of musical

instruments as he performs show tunes, &

classic favorites. Everyone is encouraged

to sing-a-long and join the fun.

16th – SHINGLES VACCINE

The Pharmacist from Walgreens,

Narges, will be providing infor-

mation and answering questions

about the new shingles vaccine.

The CDC recommends that individuals over the

age of 50 get this new vaccine to protect them-

selves from shingles.

23rd – ROCKY RIVER NATURE

CENTER Marty Calabrese joins us to discuss

“Common Backyard Animals”

Which animals you can safely

approach and the ones you should leave alone!

He will also bring along a few of the Nature

Centers resident animals.

30th - NANCY SIMONE &

MICHAEL COX Nancy of the “Eddie & the Edsel’s”

will perform with Michael Cox as

they present a variety of music from

the 50’s and the 60’s.

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

www.Richardson-Farms.com

Learn more about

our mobile farmer

on the farm’s

website. Did you

know the farm was

started by Ben L.

Richardson in 1858

and remains in the family

today? Check out this website

to find out more or plan a visit

for a tour or hayride.

NOSC Book Club

Friday, August 17th

1:00pm/ Atrium

My Grandmother asked

me to tell you she’s sorry.

Fredrik Backman

Elsa is 7 years old and different. Her

grandmother is 77 years old and crazy.

Elsa’s greatest adventure begins when

her grandmother dies and leaves behind

a series of letters apologizing to people

she has wronged. It is a story about life

and death and one of the most important

human rights: the right to be different.

Need Transportation?

Call 1-800-983-4782

Senior Transportation

Connection (STC)

North Olmsted & Olmsted Falls

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BLOOD PRESSURE

Every Monday 10:30 – 12:00pm

NEW TIME!

In the Senior Center Atrium

Provided by St. John Medical Center, Ideal Home Healthcare, Right at Home, O’Neill Healthcare and Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing and Rehab

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—*Please note: The Wednesday Zumba

Class will be cancelled while we search for

another Instructor. Thank you for your patience!

SUPPORT GROUPS Multiple Sclerosis

2nd Wednesday of the

Month at 7:00pm—

No meetings

in July or

August

Next meeting

Sept. 12th,

2018

NOSC Volunteer Program

The North Olmsted Senior

Center Volunteer Group will meet

Friday, August 17th at 11:00am

to work on community outreach

projects. 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

Recreation 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, August 22nd

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 & cholesterol

screenings in the atrium area.

Free blood pressure, balance,

and hearing screenings will also

be offered.

NOSC Men’s BBQ

Friday, August 31st /12:00pm/Patio All NOSC gentleman

members are invited to

attend this years BBQ

sponsored by Manor Care

of NO. Please Register for

this free event by 8/24

WALKING CLUB

CHALLENGE

Kick Off Date for Challenge is:

Thursday, August 2nd

12:00-1:00pm/ SJMC-Bldg. 2

It’s that time again to sign up for the

Westshore Senior Center Walking

Challenge sponsored by St. John

Medical Center. Begin and end this

six-week walking and wellness

challenge with a free pedometer and

health screenings: cholesterol,

glucose, blood pressure, BMI, waist

circumference. Prizes will be

awarded for improvements and steps.

The Senior Center with the most

improved health screenings wins!

Please register with Beth

TRIVIA GAME SHOW Friday, September 7th

1:30pm to 3:30 pm/RR Senior Center Join us for phase three of

the Trivia Challenge

competition between the

Rocky River, Westlake

and North Olmsted Senior

Centers. It is free to enter

and loads of fun. There

will also be prizes and light refreshments.

Register your team of 6 to 8 people or to

be on a team at your local senior center.

All are welcome to participate.

LUNCH & LEARN Friday, September 7th

12:00pm/ Activity Room

SJMC and Brookdale Senior Living

will host an educational

lunch program regarding

the Exploration of Mind-

fulness and its Relation-

ship to Health, Wellness &

Body Centered Practices.

Please Register with a staff member.

School Supplies Needed!

We are collecting school supplies for

Spruce Primary School Teachers. All

items will be collected at the NOSC

until Thursday, August 16th. 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 Farmer Market!

Everyone is welcome

to purchase fresh fruits,

vegetables, honey,

herbs, salsa’s and jams.

Richardson Farms will

be at the NOSC for a Mobile Farm-

ers Market from 10am-12pm—Tuesday’s Aug. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th.

Be sure to use all of your WRAAA

coupons by Oct. 31st!

Be sure to visit the Westshore Senior

Centers Collaborative website:

Westshoreseniors.org Check out all of the updated West Side

Senior Center programs/services.

North Olmsted Homecoming

August 23rd-26th / North Olmsted Park. This annual com-

munity celebration includes rides, entertainment, food,

games and much more. This event is sponsored by the

North Olmsted Community Council. For specific Home-

coming Information please visit their website at:

www.northolmstedcommunitycouncil.org/homecoming/

TUESDAY

7th- Roasted Turkey Breast

Gravy/Mashed Potatoes

California Blend

Whole Grain Rye

Pineapple Chunks

14th- Meat Loaf w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Spinach w/ Lemon Juice

Whole Grain White

Orange

21st- Beef Stroganoff

Noodles w/Gravy

Broccoli

Red Cabbage

Whole Grain White

Banana

28th- Breaded Fish

Tarter Sauce

Scalloped Potatoes

Spinach w/ Lemon Juice

Dinner Roll

Apricots

THURSDAY 2nd- Hawaiian Chicken

Rice Pilaf

Baby Carrots

Green Beans

Whole Grain Wheat

Tropical Fruit

9th- Chicken Breast Filet Alfredo

Buttered Noodles

Mixed Vegetables

Broccoli

Whole Grain White

Sliced Pears

16th- Stuffed Peppers / Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Baby Lima Beans

Honey Wheat Biscuit

Tropical Fruit

23rd- Sweet & Sour Pork

Rice Pilaf

Buttered Sliced Carrots

Green Peas

Applesauce

Vanilla Wafer

30th– BBQ Rib Patty

Baked Beans

Tater Tots

Whole Grain Bun

Sliced Pears

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 ( Oct.—March) 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 11:15am.

*Menu Subject to change without notice*

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A Donation of $1.00 is

suggested

August 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 10:00am.

2018 Trip Schedule Attention: Payment in full must be received in order to sign up for all trips offered.

Wednesday, September 19th —Lunch & Marketing Trip *Lunch is out of pocket

*Cost- $10.00 to STC / All purchases are out of pocket

*Check in– 9:45am Return– approx. 2:30pm *MODERATE WALKING

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Tuesday, August 28th — Chagrin Falls Summer Adventure

Raven’s Glenn Winery with a Show at the Amish Country Theater *Cost- $96 per person / Check payable to Great Day Tours

*Check in time 7:15am Return– approx. 8:15pm *MODERATE WALKING Raven’s Glenn Winery Tour - Raven’s Glenn Winery and Restaurant can wow your group with a premium wine

tasting that includes a complimentary, etched wine glass. In addition to the award-winning wines, Raven’s Glenn offers an

elaborate tasting room & gift shop designed to easily accommodate up to a busload of wine tasting customers.

Lunch in the Casual Italian Restaurant Swine & Dandy Show at the Amish Country Theater / Stop at the Ashery Store Raven’s Glenn, known as “Ohio’s Crown Jewel Of Winer ies” is located on the banks of the beautiful Tuscarawas River

in East Central Ohio. By combining a classic “wine country” tasting room, an amazing yet casual, Tuscan style Italian restau-

rant, a gift shop filled with unique wine related items, and a full-service banquet room facility, you have an extraordinary win-

ery experience unique to Raven’s Glenn.

Swine & Dandy Show, Live Comedy Variety Show! – Hold on to your seat and get ready for some explosive laughter. The

brand-spankin new show gets under way with a rip-roaring musical number and keeps right on rolling, jam-packed with live

bluegrass music, a surprise that you’ll never see coming from crazy cousin Lynyrd, and bigger and better parodies from the Jo-

nas Brothers & Fannie than ever before! And don’t forget about the newfangled numbers from acclaimed ventriloquist Ken

Groves.

*Please be advised that the August 17th Chagrin Falls trip

and the September 27th Rocksino trip with JKL have been

canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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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August 2018

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

Nick Hohmann, Maintenance/(440) 777-8100

Fax # (440) 716-4246

Free Community Meals—All are Welcome Reservations are not required.

Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, 440-871-3088 4th Wednesday of every month

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

Last Saturday of every month Saturday, August 25th from 4:30-6:30pm

West Park United Church of Christ, 3909 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, 216-671-7228 Last Sunday of every month

Sunday, August 26th from 11:30am-12:30pm John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744

Last Tuesday of every month Tuesday, August 28th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

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

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

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month Wednesday, August 1st & 15th from 6:00-6:45 p.m.