NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER

Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —

November 2015

MAYOR’S CORNER

The City, High School and the VFW Post 7647 are uniting to celebrate our Veterans with a ceremony on Wednesday,

November 11th. Please join us and help us honor our Veterans. North Olmsted voters will decide on 5 proposed amendments to the city charter this November. Below are common

sense statements and examples. At times, these changes can be confusing and we are trying to make this as easy as possible for voters to understand. These amendments are supported by the Elected Administration, City Council, and the

Charter Review Commission. There is no organized opposition to the amendments.

2015-78: Eliminates the requirement for a September primary election where more than 6 candidates file to run for the

city's 3 at large council seats. The top 3 vote getters in November would win. Currently if there are 7 candidates for

the at large position, a primary election would be held to eliminate 1 of the 7, followed by a general election among the remaining 6 to select the final 3. A primary can cost the city up to $55,000.

2015-45: Amends the residency requirement for City Council ward members. Currently, the charter requires a candidate to live in a ward for at least one year before running for council. The amendment would clarify that if redistricting

puts a candidate into a new ward, they would not be subject to the one-year ward residency requirement.

2015-46: Combines the city's Board of Building Code Appeals and the Board of Zoning Appeals into a single board, the

Building and Zoning Board of Appeals, which would serve both functions. This will merge similar boards to create greater efficiency for residents and businesses.

2015-47: Allows City Council to legislatively approve rezoning for mixed use development, involving a combination of businesses, offices and apartments or other attached housing. Presently, zoning change involving multi-family

development, even as part of mixed use, requires approval by voters. Voters would retain the right to vote on

rezoning to apartments as a sole use. This change would remove barriers and allow the city to pursue creation of a “town center” concept with a mix of retail, restaurants, offices and apartments.

2015-48: Eliminates the Parks and Recreation Commission. City Council and staff currently perform the stated responsibilities of the Commission. A proposal apart from the ordinance would be to create a group called Friends

of Parks and Recreation (which will not be in the charter); to help raise funds and support needed projects in our

Recreation Department.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 4th &

Tuesday, Nov. 17th

8:00pm/City Hall

Wednesday, November 4th

International Food Cook Off

11:30am-1:00pm/Springvale

Tuesday, November 17th

Health & Wellness

8:30am-9:15am/Activity Rm

Wednesday, November 18th

Lunch & Learn

Noon/Activity Room

November 26th & 27th

Thanksgiving Holiday

Senior Center is Closed

Sunday November 1st

Daylight Savings Time

“Fall Back” and set your clock

one hour behind. Change your

batteries in your smoke &

carbon monoxide detectors.

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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PMTUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM

3rd– Voting Day / No Movie

10th– Cinderella

In this live-action retelling of

Disney's animated classic,

young Ella escapes from a

life of drudgery by way of a

fairy godmother whose magic

brings Ella face-to-face with the prince of her dreams.

(Fairytale/PG/105 Min.) Starring: Cate Blanchett

17th– Love & Mercy

This candid biopic traces the

winding path of Brian

Wilson, creator of the Beach

Boys' unique sound. Battling

mental illness, Wilson trad-

ed stardom for an isolated existence in the 1960s but

returned to the stage in the '80s after taming his de-

mons. (Drama based on real life/ PG13/120 Min.) Star-

ring: John Cusack

24th– Elsa & Fred

Elsa and Fred is the story of two

people who, at the end of the road,

discover that it's never too late to

love. After losing his wife, Fred

feels disturbed, confused and

alone, so his daughter helps move him into a small

apartment where he meets Elsa. From that moment on,

everything changes. (Comedy/PG-13/97 Min.) Starring:

Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer.

Movies & Popcorn / .50 Cents

All movies shown on our Large Screen ‘Smart Board’ Crisp

clear sound and picture perfect theatre experience!

THURSDAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

12:15 12:15 12:15 Everyone is welcome to partici-Everyone is welcome to partici-Everyone is welcome to partici-

pate in the lively free entertainment! pate in the lively free entertainment! pate in the lively free entertainment!

5th– LOGAN WELLS

Please welcome back Logan

Wells with a “prequel to the

Holidays” performance. Enjoy a

variety of Jazz, Blues, Country,

Rock & Holiday favorites.

12th– CUTTING EDGE SAFETY GADGETS

This presentation brings the

latest home devices and home

monitoring systems right to you.

Find out how these devices can

keep you safe at home.

19th– WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT

ARTHRITIS? Please welcome the St. John Med-

ical Center’s rehabilitation ser-

vices team who will be discussing

arthritis. Everyday solutions to

manage your arthritis will be

provided.

26th– THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!

THE SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED IN

OBSERVATION OF THE THANKSGIVING

HOLIDAY

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

www.charitynavigator.org

With the holiday

season and new

year approaching

you may be con-

sidering making

a charitable do-

nation. Use this

website to search for various

charities to find out more about

how your donations are spent.

NOSC Book Club

Friday, November 20th

1:00pm/Atrium

Winterstreet

Elin Hilderbrand Before the mulled cider

is gone, the delightfully

dysfunctional Quinn family will sur-

vive a love triangle, an unplanned

pregnancy, a federal crime, and end-

less rounds of Christmas caroling in

this heart-warming, humorous novel

about coming home for the holidays.

Need Transportation?

Call 1-800-983-4782

Senior Transportation

Connection (STC)

North Olmsted & Olmsted Falls

BLOOD PRESSURE

Every Monday 10 – 11:30am

In the Senior Center Atrium

Provided by St. John Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, O’Neill Healthcare and Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing and Rehab

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HEALTH, WELLNESS, and FITNESS

ACTIVITIES and EVENTS

~ WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES ~ Geri Fit—Carol Silvay instructor/ $5.00 a month

Mondays & Fridays 8:45 AM

Zumba Gold-Sheri Lugo instructor/ $5.00 a class

Free for SilverSneakers members

Wednesdays 9:00 AM

Chair Yoga-Shari Rusnak instructor/ $5.00 a class

Free for SilverSneakers members

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 AM

Tai Chi—Michael Stadul instructor/ $5.00 a class

Mondays 10:30 AM

SUPPORT GROUPS

Multiple Sclerosis

Wednesday, November

11th at 7:00pm

NOSC Volunteer Program:

Volunteer Group meets

on Friday, November

20th at 11:00 to work

on community outreach

projects. New members

welcome.

NOSC Art League The N.O. Art class is a

multi-media group that

meets every Wednes-

day from 12:00-2:00 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

To learn about the many opportu-

nities that Springvale and the

Recreation Center have to offer.

Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator 716-5444

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Tiffany Hunt, LSW

Outreach Services

(440)716- 4264

Beth Reitz, AAC/AD Activities Coordinator

Activity Highlights (440) 716-5434

Keeping Safe in the

Winter Months

Lunch & Learn

Wednesday,

November 18th

Noon/Activity Room

Please sign up with Tiffany

The winter months bring major

challenges for all of us.

Weather, social isolation,

seasonal affective disorder, and

maintaining proper nutrition

can all affect us during these

cold months. Planning ahead,

and enlisting the help of adult

children, neighbors or caregiv-

ers when needed, can help you

stay safe and mobile during the

cold months. This program

highlights some of the best

things you can do to stay safe in

winter weather.

GOLD GAIL Thursday, November 12th

10:00am-12:00pm /

Cabin Receive extra money for

the holidays. Bring in

any old/new or broken

jewelry; silver, gold or plated to be

appraised for cash on the spot.

Other items also considered are

watches and fine household

treasures. Sign up with Beth by November 10th.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Tuesday, November 17th 8:30am/

Activity Room

This month’s Health &

Wellness forum is spon-

sored by Seniors Helping

Seniors. The topic will

be Cold Weather Safety.

A light breakfast will be provided.

Sign up with Beth by November 10th

A Time To Give Thanks: As we give thanks and reflect on all of our bless-

ings this month we want to recognize and be thankful to all of the local business-

es, organizations and individuals who have generously contributed to our Senior

Center: AARP Tax Volunteers, Anchor Home Health Care, Arden Courts, Bel-

tone Hearing, Boy Scouts of America, Chambers Funeral Homes, Christ the

King Church, Cleveland Eye Clinic, Columbia Road Baptist Church, Crossroads

Hospice, Emerald Village, Fairview Hospital, Gardens of Westlake, Geek with a

Heart, Guiding Eyes, HCR Manor Care, Hanson Services, Holy Family Hospice,

Home Instead, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Joshua Tree, Kemper House,

Key Bank, Life Care Centers, Mayor Kennedy and the City Hall Staff, Meals on Wheels Drivers, Metro

Health, Mille & Constable Co., Normandy Manor, North Olmsted Community Council, North Olmsted

Kiwanis, North Olmsted Library, North Olmsted Recreation Center, Life Choice, OSHIIP, O’Neill

Healthcare, Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing, Rebound Physical Therapy, Renaissance Retirement Campus,

Rockport Senior Living, Rocky River Nature Center, Seniors Helping Seniors, SeniorBridge, Senior

Helpers, Springvale Country Club & Ballroom, Senior Transportation Connection, St. John’s Commu-

nity Outreach, St. Richard Parish, Southern Hills, The Vitamin Shoppe, Westlake Village, Wesleyan

Senior Living. We would also like to extend a special Thank You to all of the Senior Center mem-

bers who give of themselves throughout the year to make our Senior Center special.

FYL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON &

FASHION SHOW

Wednesday, December 2nd

12:00pm/ Cabin

The Forever Young Ladies are invited

to attend a catered luncheon hosted by

Corporate Café and enjoy a special

holiday fashion show

presented by Dress

Barn.

Sign up with your

group leaders by

November 18th

Free Computer Consultations Join our North Olmsted High

School SITE student Jimmy Clark

as he offers his services regarding

beginner computer knowledge that

will include; how to surf the web, set

-up emails and basics of Microsoft

Word. Every Wednesday in the

computer lab from 9:15 to 10:15am.

Class is limited to 5 people per class,

first come first serve.

TUESDAY

3rd- Voting Day

No Lunch Served

10th- Beef Meatloaf

Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Zucchini Squash

Honey Wheat Biscuit

Banana

17th- BBQ Rib Patty

Scalloped Potato

Broccoli Whole Grain Hamburger Bun Orange

24th- Salisbury Steak

Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Whole Grain Wheat

Tropical Fruit Salad

*Menu Subject to change

without notice*

THURSDAY 5th- Rosemary Rub Roasted Pork Loin w/ Gravy

Green Peas

Butternut Squash

Applesauce

Honey Wheat Biscuit

12th- Chicken Sloppy Joe

Seasoned Wedge Potatoes

Ketchup

Sliced Carrots

Whole Grain Bun

Pineapple Juice

19th- Beef Hot Dog

Mustard

Corn w/ Red Peppers

Green Beans

Whole Grain Bread

Pineapple Chunks

26th- Thanksgiving

Senior Center Closed

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 11:30am.

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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 at noon.

2015 Trip Schedule Attention: Payment in full must be received in order to sign up for all trips offered.

Wednesday, November 18th– WESTSIDE MARKET & BAKERY TRIP

Lunch is out of pocket at Stone House Grill in Westlake.

Cost- $10.00 (S.T.C.) Check in– 9:45am Return– approx. 3:00pm

Sunday, November 29th - A VERY MERRY POPS Enjoy a wonderful holiday afternoon with The CLEVELAND POPS Orchestra. Patterned after the

famous Boston POPS, our CLEVELAND POPS will perform vintage and modern classics at their

annual Christmas concert to help kick-off your Holiday Season. We reserve main floor seats at the

beautiful Palace Theatre at Playhouse Square (we actually hold our seats in June, to ensure our

guests are on the main floor.) Our trip also includes a wonderful plated post-show dinner at the ele-

gant Ballroom of the Wyndham Hotel.

(This trip has sold out quickly the past SEVEN years, so make your reservations soon!)

Cost: $85.00 (Checks payable to JKL Tours) Report - 12:15pm Return approx.– 7:00pm Sign up with Beth by November 8th

Thursday, December 31st - NEW YEARS ON THE NAUTICA Join us as we sing Auld Lang Syne to say goodbye to Old Man 2015 and Welcome Baby New

Year 2016, with a unique New Year’s at NOON celebration aboard the elegant Nautica Queen.

Our deluxe, escorted motor-coach will deliver us to the ship at 11:30 am. with time to put on our Party hats

and ring our noise makers for the big, 12 O'clock count down with a Champagne salute (or soft drink if you

prefer.) We’ll toast Good-bye to 2015 and get a Head Start on 2016!

We’ll enjoy the wonderful Buffet The Nautica Queen is famous for followed by a Lake Erie shoreline cruise

taking in spectacular skyline views. Plus, we’ll be entertained by the Nautica Queen staff DJ with music for

listening and dancing. After the cruise, we'll have free time to view the Holiday decorated windows at Higbee's on Public

Square, see the many decorations in Tower City or even have time at the Horseshoe Casino. You will be home safe and sound

by 5:00 pm. but feel like you were out for New Year's Eve.

(We were only able to reserve a limited number of seats on the ship, so gather your friends and join us to ring in the

start of a great, New Year!)

Cost: $65.00 (Checks payable to JKL Tours) Report - 10:45am Return approx.– 5:00pm Sign up with Beth by December 10th

NORTH OLMSTED ACTIVE ADULTS TRAVEL PLANNER

2015 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 2015

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

Chris Juchem/ Custodian / (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

“Departments” then left click “Senior Center” OR Sign up using your email account and receive our monthly

newsletter via email.

“E-Newsletters” is located on the left hand side of the City of North Olmsted home page. Choose the Senior

Center E-Newsletter box and simply input your email address and create a password and click “subscribe”.

Free Community Meals All are welcome to attend these meals.

Reservations are not required. Westlake Christian Church, 25800 Hilliard Rd., Westlake, 440-871-2400

Third Sunday of every month Sunday, November 15th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744 Last Tuesday of every month

Tuesday, November 24th 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, November 25th 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, November 26th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040

Every Last Saturday of the month Saturday, November 28th from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

All Saints Lutheran Church, 7230 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, 440-235-2212 Every Wednesday

Wednesdays, 6:00-6:45 p.m.