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March & April 2017

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32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH (216) 831-8600 ext. 5700 www.orangerec.com

March

13-Podiatry

16-Book Club

20-Advocacy Coach

21-Caregiver Group

24-Luncheon

27-Podiatry

31-Leaving a Legacy

April

10-Podiatry

14-CLOSED

17-Advocacy Coach

20-Book Club

21-Spring Health Fair

Welcome to Spring Luncheon

Friday, March 24

Join us to celebrate the end-of-winter

blahs and the beginning of spring

flowers!

Friday 3/24 12:00noon-2:00pm OSC

$10/resident/OSC member $15/non-

resident

Spring into Wellness - Health Fair & Screenings: Friday, April 21, 9am-12Noon

It’s time for Spring Cleaning your home and ‘Spring Screening’ your body! Come for free Cho-

lesterol, Blood Pressure, Hearing, Vision, Glucose, BMI screenings and more, along with compli-

mentary refreshments.

Friday 4/21 9:00am-12:00noon OSC Free

Leaving a Legacy

Writing Through Transition A Literary Evening

Friday, March 31—7-9pm

Join us for a reading of the work of many

OSC participants and Cleveland residents

who have used writing as a way to mean-

ingfully navigate the journey of change

using the process of writing. Complimen-

tary program and refreshments, but please

pre-register.

This program is sponsored by the Community

Partnership for Arts & Culture, Cuyahoga Arts

and Culture, and Literary Cleveland,

and is the culminating event of the year-long

Creative Arts Fellowship awarded to

Darlene Montonaro, Coordinator

of the Orange Senior Center.

Don’t

Forget to

Join or

Renew

your Mem-

bership!

Pre-

registration

with payment

is required for

all programs

and activities

listed in this

newsletter.

Four ways to

register:

1.) Call (216)

831-8600

Ext. 5700

to register by

phone using your

VISA, Discover or

MasterCard

2.) Mail a check

to the address on

page 1

3.) Stop by the

OSC during

regular hours

9:00am – 4:30pm

4.) Register online

go to our web site www.orangerec.com

Computer Basics 101 New to computers? Then this is the class for you! Learn how to use the

keyboard, mouse and monitor. We will review the mysterious

terminology, browsers, and search engines. Bring your own laptop if you

have one. Instructor Peg Zitzner

Thursday 4/6 (1 session) 2:00-3:30pm OSC $19/resident/OSC member

$24/non-resident

Microsoft Word Discover the fundamentals for creating letters and documents as well as editing your work. Learn to move

and copy text, undo, format, and save a document. Instructor Peg Zitzner

Thursday 4/27-5/4 (2 sessions) 2:00-3:30pm $29/resident/OSC member $34/non-resident

Live. Imagine. Transform. Experience.

How to Make your Doctor Treat You Like a Human Being New! Spend some time with family physician Sylvia Mustonen, DO FACOPP, as she shares with

you tips on how to make your visit to the doctor more productive. She’ll provide helpful information

on how to spend quality time with your doctor, have your voice heard, and leave with clear goals for the

outcome of the visit. Details will also be available on the Advocacy Coaching Clinic she will oversee,

with one-on-one assistance on how to become your own (or your loved one’s) advocate.

Friday, 3/10, 10:30-11:30am OSC Free/OSC members $5/resident, non-resident

Hearing Health & the Latest Technology New! You will meet with Dr . Kr istin Budd the Audiologist from the Hear ing Center inside CVS

Pharmacy in Woodmere. She will be discussing the importance of having your hearing tested, different

types of hearing aids, and the benefit of treating hearing loss. There will be information on the latest

technology and research. Refreshments will be provided so please join us in learning about your hear-

ing health!

Tuesday, 3/21, 1:30-2:30 pm OSC Free/OSC members $5/resident, non-resident

Caring for the Caregiver New! Caregivers have many challenges to face including the tendency to neglect their own

health....physical and emotional/mental health. There are many changing needs when caring for a loved

one from changing family relationships, negotiating the healthcare system and social services availabil-

ity, to meeting one's own needs and setting boundaries. The goal of this course is to gain insight that

will not only support you in caring for you loved one, but also caring for yourself. Facilitated by Mari-

lyn Brennan, MSSA, LISW-S, AHCT

Tuesday, 4/18, 1:30-2:30pm OSC Free/OSC members $5/resident, non-resident

Legal Issues Affecting Older Adults New! How do you get the suppor t you need without giving up your autonomy? What legal docu-

ments should you have in place? How will you pay for your long-term care needs? Elder law attorney

Elizabeth Perla will touch on the major legal areas affecting seniors. Bring your questions and get in-

formed!

Friday, 4/28 11am-12noon OSC Free/OSC members $5/resident, non-resident

TECHNOLOGY

Enrichment & More

Orange Community Education & Recreation’s Orange Senior Center Orange School District

32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 This newsletter is published six times a year.

Program Refund Policy:

If an activity you

register for is filled or cancelled due to

low enrollment, you will be notified

promptly and given the opportunity to

switch to another

activity, obtain a letter of credit, or

obtain a full refund. If you have an

unforeseen

circumstance and cannot attend your

activity, we will refund your fee less

a $5 processing fee provided you notify

us at least 3 days

prior to the start of the activity. A letter

of credit only will be issued for refunds of

$10 or less.

Bridge Improvement Looking for an opportunity to bring your bridge

game up a notch? Bring your requests and have

the class customized to include play techniques,

defensive techniques, special conventions,

competition and more! Review bidding

convention and strategies or Learn newer or more

current strategies and play ideas. Will discuss 2

over 1 if the class as a whole wants to take the

time. All classes include

prepared lessons, and prepared

boards to play in class.

Thursdays 3/16-4/20 (6

sessions) 10:00am-

12:00noon OSC $69/resident/

OSC member $74/non-resident

Novice Bridge I: For New Players A perfect class for new players and also for those

who haven’t played in years and need a refresher

course. Learn to play this great game in a non-

competitive setting. Classes will cover the

overall game, introductory bidding and contracts,

play of the hand and some defensive tech-

niques. All classes will provide hands on

experience with bidding boxes and Boards with

prepared hands to play to complement the class

lesson. Bridge is a game you can play forever so

invite a friend and learn to play bridge

now! Instructor Sue Pisanelli is a certified ACBL

instructor and member of ABTA (American

Bridge Teachers Association). Thursdays 3/16-

4/20 (6 sessions) 1:00-3:00pm OSC $69/resident/

OSC member $74/non-resident

Drop-In Bridge Practice your bridge skills in a non-competitive

setting. No reservations required. $1 donation per

player.

No. 17SSR180A Mondays 3/6-4/24 9:30am-

12:30pm

No. 17SSR180B Fridays 3/3-4/28 (except 3/24,

4/14, 4/21) 12:30-3:30pm

Drawing & Painting Studio Instructor helps students explore the

fundamentals and techniques of both creative

expressions. Students select their own projects

and receive hands-on assistance and instruction.

All skill levels welcome. Instructor Barbara

Brastoff is a graduate of Cooper School of Art

and has taught artists of all ages.

Tuesdays 3/14-4/25 (7 sessions) 9:00-11:30am

OSC $60/resident/OSC member $65/non-resident

Preventing Disease by Eating Well New! Are you confused by all the nutr ition

information you hear today? Join this interactive

group program for nutrition knowledge, helpful

hints, recipes, and so much more. The program

focuses on mindful eating techniques; selecting

healthy foods; practicing portion control;

exploring the nutrition facts panel; and eating

healthy when away from your home. The easy,

basic nutrition information is based on the Centers

for Disease Control & Prevention Program

presented by a graduate Nutrition Education

student with extensive food background. Enrolled

participants will have a chance to win six-10

minute Eating Well telephone

sessions. Instructor: Vera Bartasavich

Thursdays 3/16-3/30 (3 sessions) 1:00-

2:00PM OSC Free admission for members and

non-members.

Make your Own Greeting Cards It’s been said that a

handmade greeting card is

more than a piece of paper.

It is really a hug with a fold

in the center. In our new

card-making class, you will

learn many techniques such

as rubber stamping, heat embossing, watercolor

enhancements, and paper folding, to create unique

greeting cards. You do not need to be an artist.

Come to have fun creating cards for your friends

and relatives! Instructor Kathleen Barr

Tuesdays 4/4-4/25 (4 sessions) 1:30-3:00pm

OSC $29/resident/OSC member $34/non-

resident

Drop-in Knitting Join a lively group of knitters as you work on

projects of your choice. Our expert knitters will

be there to provide guidance if needed. $1

donation

Tuesdays 3/14-4/25 10:30-11:30am

Drop-In Mahjong Join us for Monday Mahjong! Beginners welcome

but you’ll need to have a basic knowledge of the

game. Bring your tiles if you

have them for maximum play.

$1 donation per player.

Mondays, 3/6-4/24, 12noon-

3:00pm

Anna Maria Adult Day Program ● Monday to Friday ● 9:00am-5:00pm

Orange Senior Center

March 2017

M T W T F

1 2 3

9:00 9:15

10:00 1:30 3:00

Pickleball Cardio Handwork Tai Chi Yoga

9:30 10:00 10:15

1:00

BP Bridge Imp Strength & Str Novice Bridge

9:15 12:30

Cardio Drop-in Bridge

6 7 8 9 10

9:00 9:30

12:00

Pickleball Drop-in Bridge Mahjong

9:00 1:30

Painting Pickleball

9:00

10:00

Pickleball Handwork

9:30

BP 10:30

12:30

How to Make Your Dr Treat You Like a Human Being Drop-In Bridge

13 14 15 16 17

9:00 9:00 9:15 9:30

10:15 12:00

Podiatry

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Drop-in Bridge Strength & Str Drop-in Mahjong

9:00

10:30 2:00

Painting Drop-in Knitting

Pickleball (PPLC)

9:00 9:15

10:00 12:00

1:30 3:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Hillcrest Dolls Handwork Tai Chi Yoga

9:30

10:00 10:15

1:00 1:00 2:30

BP Bridge Imp. Strength & Str Novice Bridge I Eating Well Book Club

9:15 12:30

Cardio Drop in Bridge

20 21 22 23 24

9:00 9:15 9:30

10:15 12:00 12:30

1:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Drop-in Bridge Strength & Str Drop in Mahjong Advocacy Clinic Hungarians

9:00

10:30 1:30 2:00 3:00

Painting Drop in Knitting Hearing Health

Pickleball (PPLC) Caregivers

9:00 9:15

10:00 10:30

1:30 3:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Handwork OSACA Mtg Tai Chi Yoga

9:30 10:00 10:15

1:00 1:00

BP Bridge Imp. Strength & Str Novice Bridge I Eating Well

9:15

12:00

Cardio Welcome to Spring Lunch (no bridge)

27 28 29 30 31

9:00 9:00 9:15 9:30

10:15 12:00

Podiatry Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Drop-in Bridge Strength & Stretch Drop-in Mahjong

9:00

10:30 2:00

Painting Drop-in Knitting Pickleball(PPLC)

9:00 9:15

10:00 1:30 3:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Handwork Tai Chi Yoga

9:30

10:00 10:15

1:00 1:00

BP Bridge Imp Strength & Str Novice Bridge 1 Eating Well

9:15

12:30 7:00

Cardio Drop-in Bridge Leaving a Legacy

Make Up Week

Anna Maria Adult Day Program ● Monday to Friday ● 9:00am-5:00pm

216-831-8600 x5700

April 2017

M T W T F

3 4 5 6 7

9:00 9:15 9:30

10:15 12:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Drop-in Bridge Strength & Stretch Drop-in Mahjong

9:00

10:30 1:00 1:30 2:00

Painting Drop-in Knitting Legacy Writing Greeting Cards Pickleball (PPLC)

9:00 9:15

10:00 1:30 3:00


9:30

10:00 10:15

1:00 2:00

BP Bridge Imp. Strength & Str Novice Bridge I Computers 101

9:15 12:30

Cardio Drop-In Bridge

10 11 12 13 14

9:00 9:00 9:15 9:30

10:15 12:00

Podiatry Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Drop-in Bridge Strength & Stretch Drop-in Mahjong

9:00 10:30

1:00 1:30

2:00

Painting Drop-in Knitting Legacy Writing Greeting Cards Pickleball (PPLC)

9:00 9:15

10:00 1:30 3:00


9:30

10:00 10:15

1:00

BP Bridge Imp Strength & Stretch Novice Bridge 1

CLOSED Good Friday

17 18 19 20 21

9:00 9:15 9:30

10:15 12:00 12:30

1:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Drop-in Bridge Strength & Stretch Drop-in Mahjong Advocacy Clinic Hungarians

9:00

10:30 1:00 1:30

1:30 2:00 3:00

Painting Drop-in Knitting

Legacy Writing Caring for Caregiv-ers

Greeting Cards Pickleball (PPLC) Caregivers

9:00 9:15

10:00 12:00

1:30 3:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Hillcrest Dolls Handwork Tai Chi Yoga

9:30

10:00 10:15

1:00 2:30

BP Bridge Imp. Strength & Str Novice Bridge I Book Club

9:00

Spring Into Wellness Health Fair (no Cardio) (no Bridge)

24 25 26 27 28

9:00 9:15 9:30

10:15 12:00

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Drop-in Bridge Strength & Str Drop-in Mahjong

9:00

10:30 1:00 1:30 2:00

Painting Drop-in Knitting Legacy Writing Greeting Cards

Pickleball (PPLC)

9:00 9:15

10:00 1:30

Pickleball (PPLC) Cardio Handwork Tai Chi

9:30

10:15 2:00

BP Strength & Str Microsoft Word

9:15

11:00

12:30

Cardio Legal Issues for Seniors Drop-in Bridge

Membership at the Orange Senior Center means discounts for all of our programs and support for our social service and outreach efforts. Join or renew your membership today! $15 single/$22 couple for residents; $19/28 for non-residents

How to Contact

The Orange

Senior Center:

(216) 831-8601 Reception Desk

Registration

ext. 5700

Darlene Montonaro,

Coordinator

dmontonaro

@orangecsd.org

Ext. 5701

Julie Rohrich,

Senior Program Asst.

[email protected]

Ex. 5703

Erin Fach

Director,

Orange Community

Education &

Recreation

[email protected]

ext. 5403

Join the

Senior Center

today.

Residents:

$15 single

$22 couple

Non-residents:

$19 single

$28 couple

Book Club

Join our Book Club at the Senior Center.

Guided by an Orange Library staff member,

we meet monthly to explore new authors

and books and discuss thoughts and percep-

tions. Invite a friend or come and make

some new friends. Free and open to all ages.

Third Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm

March 16:

The Summer Before the War

by Helen Simonson

April 20:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

By Rebecca Skloot

Men’s Club

Join in on our monthly luncheons at area restau-

rants. Call Bob Seaton at 440/571-5389.

Hungarian Friends

This club meets on the 3rd Monday of most

months. Annual Member Fee $8

Mondays 3/20, 4/17

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Reception Desk Volunteers are needed for a

4-hour weekly commitment or to periodically

fill in.

The Handwork Group creates and makes

items for sale in the Loving Hands Gift Shop

and meets every Wednesday from 10:00am-

3:00pm OSC

Doll Making for Hillcrest Hospital meets one

Wednesday a month from 10:00am-

12:00noon 3/15, 4/19

Garden Volunteers are needed to lend a hand

in our beautiful Senior Center Garden with

planting, weeding, pruning & more.

Orange Senior Advisory Council Association

meets bi-monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the

month. Meetings are open to all members.

Wednesday 3/22 10:30-11:30am OSC

Fun, Food & Friends Services & Support Free Blood Pressure Checks Free blood pressure checks are available to

everyone on Thursdays in

the Senior Center Clinic.

Just drop-in. Sponsored

by Anna Maria of Aurora,

Hamlet Village, Family

Tree

Thursdays 3/9-4/27 9:30-

11:30am Free

Podiatry

Regular podiatry care is recommended

particularly for those with an inability to reach

their feet due to arthritis in hips, back and knees,

an inability to grasp instruments or visualize nail

beds, or an inability to cut nails due to thickness.

Dr. Kelly Whaley, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine,

by appointment only.

Mondays 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 9:00am-12:00noon

OSC Clinic $25/resident/OSC member $30/non-

resident

Advocacy Coaching Clinic New! Wouldn’t it be wonder ful if there was a

way to smooth your visit to your doctor so that

you could get to the heart of the matter in short

order? This 30-minute coaching session with

Sylvia Mustonen, a family physician with over

30 years of experience, will provide resources

that will help you organize the information you

will need for a productive visit, and leave with

clear goals for your future care. This is not a

diagnostic session; it is an educational and

informative interaction designed to prepare a

person (and their caregiver) to become

successful advocates for their health care.

Please schedule appointment by calling 216-831-

8300 x 5700.

Mondays, 3/20, 4/17 OSC 12:30-3:30pm 30-

minute individual session, $25/resident/OSC

Member $30/non-resident

Caregiver Support Group Professionally facilitated support group meets the

3rd Tuesday of the month to

discuss resources, tools &

techniques. Participants share

and learn from one another in

a supportive and confidential

environment. The facilitator is

Marilyn Brennen, LISW.

Tuesdays 3/21, 4/18 3:00-

4:00pm $2 donation

Class Scholarships Are Available Would you like to be a more active participant at the Orange Senior Center, but your current financial situation

makes that difficult? If you are a resident of the Orange School District, the Senior Center Activity Resource Fund

(S.C.A.R.F.) is here to help! Confidential inquiries may be made to the Senior Center. This fund was established

through the generosity of the Parker Family.

Legacy Writing: The Stories Of Your Life This class will help you find the meaningful stories of

your life as you write about personal experiences and

family history. Starting out with vignettes and short

pieces, we’ll sharpen your skills and begin shaping raw

material into memoir, poetry, or personal essays. No

writing experience necessary. Instructor Darlene

Montonaro, awarded a 2016 Creative Workforce

Fellowship

Tuesdays 4/4-4/25 (4 sessions) 1:00-2:30pm OSC $58/

resident/OSC member, $63/non-resident

Strength & Stretch Sitting and standing exercises are performed to increase

strength, flexibility and relaxation using 1 lb to 4 lb

handheld weights, balls and tubing. All exercises can be

modified to each individual’s needs. Weights optional,

balls/tubing provided. Instructor Cheryl Moone

Mondays 3/13-5/1 (8 sessions) 10:15-11:15am $64/

resident/OSC member $69/non-resident

Thursdays 3/16-5/4 (8 sessions) 10:15-11:15am $56/


Cardio & Core Intermediate level class emphasizes cardio conditioning

using low impact, controlled moves. Instructor leads

floor exercises to strengthen abdominal core and

increase flexibility. Instructor Cheryl Moone has a BA

in Health and Physical Education and is an ACE

Personal Fitness Trainer.

Mondays 3/13-5/1 (8 sessions) 9:15-10:00am $78/


Wednesdays 3/15-5/3 (8 sessions) 9:15-10:00am $76/


Enrichment & More (continued)

Exercise, Fitness & More

Cardio & Core Circuit An added twist to Cardio & Core, this intermediate to

advanced level class is for those who are looking for a more

intense workout. This class is done in circuit training style

rotating cardio conditioning and strength training for a

maximum workout. Instructor Cheryl Moone

Fridays 3/17-5/5 (except 4/14, 4/21) (6 sessions) 9:15-

10:00am $57/resident/OSC member $62/non-resident

Pickleball Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: fun. It was

designed to be easy to learn and

play whether you’re five, ninety-

five or somewhere in between. Join

us to try out this increasingly

popular game, described as a

combination of elements of tennis,

badminton, and ping-pong.

Facilitator: Peg Zitzner

Mondays, 3/13-4/24 (7 weeks) 9:00

-10:00am, PPLC, $26/resident/OSC member, $31/non-

resident

Tuesdays, 3/14-4/25 (7 weeks) 2:00-3:30pm, PPLC, $39/


Wednesdays 3/15-4/26 (7 weeks) 9:00-10:00am PPLC, $26/


Yoga Take advantage of our Yoga class to increase flexibility,

reduce stress, develop core strength and increased body

awareness. Your benefit is a sense of ease and fluidity

throughout your body and you will leave the class feeling

refreshed and empowered. Please wear comfortable clothes

and bring a Yoga mat. Instructor, Marcia Hudgel, CY T, RY T

Wednesdays 3/15-4/19 (6 sessions) 3:00-4:00pm $50/


Tai Chi/Qigong Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese mind-body practice of flowing,

circular movements often called "Moving Meditation." It

provides the basic structure of balance, strength and flexibility

through focused deep breathing with attention to exact

repetition of movement patterns. Many movements can be

done either seated or standing. Wear loose clothing and

comfortable shoes. Sandy Wiebusch has practiced and taught

Tai Chi for the past 20 years.

Wednesdays 3/15-4/26 (7 sessions) 1:30-2:30 pm $77/

resident/OSC member $82 /non-resident

Exercise, Fitness & More (cont)

March/April 2017

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Senior Transportation Connection Call 1-800-983-4782 for a ride New riders call 216-831-8601 ext. 5700 to apply.

Priority given to medical appointments. Service runs Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Orange School District residents - over 60 or disabled. Suggested donation: $3 one way or $6 round trip.

The Orange Senior Center, a program of Orange Community Education & Recreation, along with the

municipalities of Pepper Pike, Orange Village, Woodmere, Hunting Valley and Moreland Hills and a grant

from the Ohio Dept. of Aging through WRAAA support the community van transportation service.

Anna Maria Adult Day Program at the Orange Senior Center

The Orange Senior Center has partnered with Anna Maria of Aurora to operate

the Adult Day Program.

The Adult Day program offers participants a fun and enriching outing while in a

safe supervised environment. Family members are afforded a break from

caregiving responsibilities knowing their loved ones are enjoying themselves

and are being well cared for. The program may particularly benefit persons with

early memory impairment, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or other physical or mental

limitations. It is also perfect for those needing supervised socialization

opportunities.

Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm

For further details, please contact Meredith Vachon at 440-591-3887

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