NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER

Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —

March 2017

MAYOR’S CORNER

The Fish Fry’s at Springvale begin on March 3rd. They are held every

Friday during Lent from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Senior dinners are $11 unless

you can make the Early Bird Special ($10) from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Local

non-profit organizations will serve as waiters and waitresses and the tips

will go to the group working that evening.

Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 12th – remember to

“spring forward” and move your clocks one hour ahead. This is also the

time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide

detectors.

Join the North Olmsted High School SITES Students for Seniorfest Spring

Fling on Wednesday, March 15th. Doors open at 12:30. Spr ingfling

will take place at Springvale Ballroom, located at 5871 Canterbury Road

in North Olmsted. Tickets may be purchased at the North Olmsted Senior

Center Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Tickets cost $5.00 per person.

North Olmsted Recreation Center Senior Appreciation Day-

Wednesday, April 5th, 10am-12pm. Visit the Nor th Olmsted

Recreation Center at 2600 Lorain Road for a free tour, treats,

entertainment, vendors and giveaways. Learn all about the new state of

the art fitness equipment and classes.

Lastly, I wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17th!

Sincerely,

Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070

KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR

COMMUNITY NEWS &

EVENTS

North Olmsted City Council

Tuesdays, March 7th & 21st

Council Chambers 8:00pm

Friday, March 3rd

Spain Passport Luncheon

12:00pm/Activity Room

Bingo Friday,

March 10th and 24th

12:00pm/Activity Room

Fundraiser Luncheon

Wednesday, March 29th

12:00pm/Cabin

AARP Driver Training

Friday, March 31st

9:30am-1:30pm/Activity Room

Be sure to look at

the special insert

flier in this

months newsletter

to learn about

exciting new programs. 1

Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM

7th– Fathers & Daughters

Unfolding via interwoven narratives, this

touching drama follows novelist Jake Davis

after he loses his wife in a car crash and

becomes a single dad to 5-year-old Katie,

who's still struggling three decades later to

overcome her tumultuous childhood. (Drama/R/116 Min.)

Starring: Russell Crowe

14th– Suicide Squad

In this thrill-packed visit to the dark side

of the DC Comics universe, a covert

government organization drafts a team of

jailed supervillains to carry out black ops missions in return

for clemency. (Action/ PG-13/123 Min.) Starring: Will

Smith

21st– Mr. Church

Hired to lend a hand to a single mother diag-

nosed with cancer, Henry Joseph Church wins

the hearts of mom Marie Brody and daughter

Charlie through his cooking, establishing a

bond that lasts long beyond Marie's death and

Charlie's childhood. (Drama Based on Real Life/PG-13/104

Min.) Starring: Eddie Murphy

28th– Inferno

Tom Hanks returns for a third out-

ing as symbologist Robert Langdon.

This time, Langdon awakens in an

Italian hospital with no memory of

the past few days and suddenly

finds himself in a race to stop a

madman from unleashing a plague on the world. (Drama/PG-

13/121 Min.) Starring: Tom Hanks

Movies & Popcorn / .50 Cents

Movies shown on our Large Screen ‘Smart Board’

2nd– MUSIC BINGO/KENNY G

Join Kenny G for another rousing

rendition of Music Bingo! Great

nostalgic melodies with a fun gam-

ing atmosphere. Sweet treats too!

9th– MEDICAID UPDATE Elizabeth Perla, Elder Law Attorney,

will be presenting on the recent

changes to Medicaid. Learn how to

prepare and plan ahead to protect

your estate.

16th– ST PATRICK’S PARTY/IRISH

CANNON DANCERS

Enjoy a Shamrock cookie spon-

sored by ManorCare of N.O.

while the Luck of the Irish touch-

es your heart with the Cannon

Irish Dancers variety music program.

23rd– MARCH MIXER

**12:30pm-2:00pm

Join us in the Activity Room for

an open house mixer with music,

appetizers, mock cocktails, and

good company! Sponsored by

ManorCare and Heartland Hos-

pice.

30th– JACK MIZENKO

Guitar and vocal entertainer, Jack

Mizenko, finishes off Thursday’s

live entertainment with fun

interactive sing-a-longs of your all

time favorite tunes.

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.facebook.com

Connect with friends & family

all over the world with this

website & app! Founded in

2004, Facebook’s mission is to

give people the power to share

& make the world more open &

connected. Join us for a special

Facebook & Social Networking

workshop on Monday, March

20th at 10am. See special in-

sert flyer for more information.

NOSC Book Club

The Secret Keeper

Kate Morton

Friday, March 17th

1:00pm/Activity Room

A gripping story of deception and

passion, The Secret Keeper will

keep you enthralled to the last page.

The scene sets in 1960 war torn

London as a young lady witnesses a

shocking crime and subsequent

family secret.

Need Transportation?

Call 1-800-983-4782

Senior Transportation

Connection (STC)

North Olmsted & Olmsted Falls

CNNN

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BLOOD PRESSURE

Every Monday 10 – 11:30am

In the Senior Center Atrium

Provided by St. John Medical Center, ManorCare, Anchor Home Care, 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

Fiesta Fitness-Sheri Lugo instructor/ $5.00 a class

Free for SilverSneakers members

Wednesdays 9:00 AM

Chair Yoga-Shari R. instructor/ $5.00 a class

Free for SilverSneakers members

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 AM

SUPPORT GROUPS Multiple Sclerosis

2nd Wednesday of the

Month at 7:00pm—

Next Meeting:

March 8th 7:00pm

NOSC Volunteer Program

The North Olmsted Senior

Center Volunteer Group will

meet Friday, March 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 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

AARP Drivers Training

Friday, March 31st

9:30am-1:30pm/Activity Rm.

Cost $15/AARP Members

$20/Non-Members

Please see Tiffany for more

information or to sign up.

Payment will be collected at the

time of sign up. Checks only

made out to AARP-DSP.

STC Plus: Educational Forum

Monday March 27th

1:00-3:00pm/Activity Room

City of North Olmsted residents who

are 60 years of age or older, or

disabled will have the opportunity to

schedule Senior Transportation

Connection (STC) services for

evenings and weekends. All N.O.

residents and community leaders are

encouraged to attend this educational

forum. A light snack will be

provided. Please sign-up with a staff

member if you would like to attend

this event!

Paint Your Own Pottery Class

Friday, April 7th

1:00-2:30pm/Cabin

Join Barb from Maggie & Ellie’s

Pottery & Art Studio to paint your

choice of bunnies, egg boxes or a

plate for all your Easter treats! The

item will be glazed, fired and re-

turned to you before Easter.

Cost is $13.00/Sign up with Beth

***New Program***

PASSPORT LUNCHEONS

Friday, March 3rd

12:00/Activity Room

Sign up for the first in a series of Food

& Travel around the world. Enjoy a

presentation about Spain and sample

the local cuisine with a menu of Mango

Salsa, Spanish Rice and Chicken Skil-

lett Dish, dessert & N.A. Margaritas.

Sign up with Beth ASAP

***Health & Wellness***

Tuesday, March 21st

8:30-9:15am/Activity Room

The Woods on French Creek presents a

light breakfast and informative program

on Mindful Eating. Sign up with Beth

***Save the Date***

WALKING CLUB KICK-OFF

BRUNCH/SJMC Challenge

Friday, April 7th/1:00-2:30pm/Cabin

Sign up with Beth by Friday, March

31st for brunch.

Chronic Disease Self-Management: April 3rd—May 8th

Take charge of your long lasting health concerns and your

life! Join a FREE workshop and find practical ways to deal

with symptoms and challenges, set your own weekly goals,

make a step-by-step plan to improve your health, make

better eating choices, and discover effective ways to speak

with your doctor and family about your health. This work-

shop will take place every Monday at the N.O. Senior

Center April 3rd through May 8th from 1:00-3:30pm.

Register today by calling: 216-421-1350 extension 183.

Seniorfest Spring Fling!

Wednesday, March 15th Doors open at 12:30. Spr ingfling will

take place at Springvale Ballroom,

located at 5871 Canterbury Road in

North Olmsted. Tickets may be

purchased at the North Olmsted Senior

Center Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Tickets cost $5.00 per person. Tickets

will not be sold at the door, tickets must

be purchased in advance. Live music

performed by the LBJ Band. Lunch,

dessert, beverages, games and prizes

will be available for your enjoyment!

This multigenerational program is spon-

sored by the North Olmsted High School

SITES program. Purchase your ticket

today for this fun event.

Fundraiser Luncheon

Wednesday, March 29th

12:00pm/Cabin Life Care Centers will host this

months lunch fundraiser with a

menu of Chicken Chili, Corn

Bread, Salad & Dessert. Call to

make your reservation by March

24th. Monetary donations will be

appreciated and all money collect-

ed will help support NOSC pro-

gramming.

2017 Springvale Friday Fish Fry: March 3rd through

April 14th 4:00 to 8:00pm. Early Bird Senior Special

4:00-5:00pm Springvale Clubhouse 5871 Canterbury

Road. Enjoy a variety of delicious fish dinners and side

dishes. All tips will support local organizations for provid-

ing hostess & waitressing services each Friday. Adult Din-

ner $12 / Early Bird Senior Dinner $10 / Senior Dinner

after 5pm $11 / Children's Dinner $9 / Pierogies $7

TUESDAY

7th- Hamburger / Ketchup

Whole Grain Bun

Potato Wedges

Green Peas

Sliced Pears

14th- BBQ Chicken Breast

Butternut Squash &

Sweet Potato Medley

Brussel Sprouts

W.G. Buttermilk Biscuit

Orange Juice

21st- Roasted Turkey Breast

Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy

Cauliflower/Broccoli

Whole Grain Wheat

Banana

28th- Salisbury Steak w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Whole Grain White

Sliced Apricots

*Menu Subject to

change without notice*

THURSDAY

2nd- Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Brown Rice

Capri Blend Vegetables

Whole Grain Wheat

Apple Juice

Tropical Fruit

9th- Stuffed Cabbage

Mashed Potatoes

Corn W/ Red Peppers

Whole Grain Wheat

Banana

16th– Chili Con Carne

Mixed Vegetable

Buttered Beets

Corn Muffin

Chunky Applesauce

23rd- Swedish Meatballs w/Gravy

Noodles

Peas / Carrots

Whole Grain White

Sliced Peaches

30th- BBQ Rib Patty

Sweet Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts

Whole Grain Bun

Chunky Applesauce

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.

Crisp clear sound and picture perfect theatre experience

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.

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A Donation of $1.00 is

suggested

March 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, March 22nd - Westside Market & Lunch Trip to Sokolowski’s

Cost- $10.00 Check in– 9:45am Return– approx. 3:00pm

MODERATE WALKING

Wednesday, April 5th - Polaris Culinary School The restaurant and bakery inside Polaris Career Center is operated by the students in the

Chef and Baking & Arts programs. Enjoy their perfected culinary talents before they

graduate in May! *They now except Visa, MasterCard & Discover.

$10.00 pp / STC & lunch out of pocket / Check in-11:15am / Return approx.-2:30pm

MODERATE WALKING

Wednesday, April 5th - Cleveland Part III Tour Join us for another amazing Cleveland Tour, guided by John from JKL Tours. Site see

many of the historic and newly established Cleveland hot spots. You’ll travel the Brew-

ery Trail of the early 1900’s, the Aragon Ballroom, Hillson Nuts and the Stockyards of

1881. Also, the Gordon Square Arts District including Capitol Theatre, the Terminal-

Tower Observation Deck, the Warehouse Garment District and a stop at Mitchell’s Ice

Cream Factory. Lunch will be at the Market Grand Buffet in the basement of the Jack Casino.

$69.00 pp / Checks to JKL Tours / Check in- 8:15am / Return approx.-5:00pm

MODERATE WALKING

Friday, April 20th - Vera Bradley Annual Factory Outlet Sale Join JKL as they travel to Ft. Wayne Indiana to experience the Annual Vera Bradley

Outlet Sale. Contact JKL Tours for more information or to sign up. (440.942.5350)

$59.00 pp / lunch out of pocket / Check in- 8:45am / Return approx.-10:30pm

LOTS OF 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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March 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 to attend these meals.

Reservations are not required. Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, 440-871-3088

Every 4th Wednesday of the month Wednesday, March 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, March 25th from 4:30-6:30pm John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744

Last Tuesday of every month Tuesday, March 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, March 30th from 4:30-6:00pm All Saints Lutheran Church, 7230 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, 440-235-1000

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