May/June 2016 - City of North Ridgeville

Senior Center Newsletter
OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS
7327 Avon Belden Road • North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Phone: 440-353-0828
MAY - JUNE 2016 ISSUE
OFFICE
HOURS:
OFFICE
HOURS:
What is a Volunteer?
Monday - Friday
Monday8:00
- Friday:
AM -p.m.
4:30 PM
a.m. -84:30
The dictionary describes a volunteer as someone who gives freely of
themselves with no anticipation of monetary gain. Volunteers also
come in every shape, size, nationality, income level and age. Here at
the Senior Center we have volunteers from 9 to 95 who offer their
time, talents and smiles to help our older adults.
Closed:
ClosedMemorial
MemorialDay
Day
May
30,
2016
May 30, 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Cover
Cover
11
Thoughts
Thoughtsfrom
fromRita
Rita
22
Greetings
Greetingsfrom
fromMayor
MayorDave
Dave
33
Library
LibraryNews
News
44
Membership
Membership
5
5
Fun at the Center
Fun at the Center
Trips
Trips
Senior Services
Senior Services
Bits & Pieces
Bits & Pieces
Volunteer Thank You
Volunteer Thank You
Calendars
Calendars
6-7
6-7
8
8
9-10
9-10
11-12
11-12
13
13
14-15
14-15
News of Interest
News of Interest
16
16
Puzzle
Puzzle
17
17
Advertising
Advertising
Address/Back Cover
18-19
18-19
20
Some very talented prisoners in Grafton have used their artistic
talents to draw and paint some wonderful banners you can see
hanging at the Senior Center. We also have Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,
and just about every philanthropic organization in the City of North
Ridgeville and surrounding areas we serve who help us out. Some
members of council, city employees and our Mayor all
volunteer at the North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults. We have
many people, “behind the scenes” as they say and I would be remiss
if I didn’t mention Carole Hamlin who not only drives for
Meals-On-Wheels, but also proof reads the newsletter (as her father
did before her) for any errors - believe me, there are plenty before
Carole gets her hand on the copy editing! Of course we have our
Advisory Board members and our Chairman, Tom Hejduk, who not
only attends the board meetings but other meetings that may spring
up in regards to the smooth operation of the Senior Center.
There are so many who help us make the North Ridgeville Office for
Older Adults (Senior Center) such a wonderful place to come for
good food, activities, assistance and fellowship. To all of you, we
appreciate everything you do and offer a very heartfelt...
THANK YOU!
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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO
THOUGHTS FROM RITA
Hello Everyone,
Wonderful, wonderful spring is upon us! While this past winter has not been as cold (or
snowy) as the last several, it’s still wonderful to know we shouldn’t have anymore days with
temperatures below 32 degrees, any days with a chance of snow (well, hopefully) and no
worries (not too much anyway) that any flowers that peak through the ground will have a
chance of frost. I know we are not quite there, but it’s right around the corner! Sunny days,
flowers blooming, the kids out of school and summer-time fun is right around the corner!
Here at the Senior Center, an annual right of passage to summer is our annual Volunteer
Recognition Luncheon which, we hope, is always a fun afternoon of good food, prizes and
hearts full of gratitude and thankfulness from all the staff to all our volunteers for all they do
throughout the year. Last year we “Rolled out the Red Carpet” and treated our very special
volunteers for a special afternoon on the red carpet. This year, we want everyone to know that
our volunteers “Light up our Lives!” We will treat them to some wonderful surprises to show
them how their light shines through not only to us, the staff, but to all the people whose lives
they touch each day here at the Senior Center.
We have, as of this writing, over 140 volunteers who help us in a variety of ways and
hundreds more who are not registered as our “official” volunteers. These individuals help us
by volunteering at the Senior Center through their organization, school or scout troop. It is not
just the city (as you read on the cover page) that keeps us sustainable throughout the year, but
the hundreds of individuals, groups and organizations who volunteer countless hours to the
North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults (Senior Center). In fact, our 140 plus volunteers who
help out on a daily basis by driving for Meals-on-Wheels, serving breakfasts/brunch or
lunches, help get the newsletter ready for mailing, our receptionists, craft ladies, etc. provided
over 5,000 volunteer hours and assistance to us in 2015. This does not include the volunteer
hours spent helping to serve and bake for our Spaghetti Dinners, those who volunteer to help
keep our outside area cleaned, or the scouts who collect items and then stuff Christmas
stockings. Then there are many volunteers who constantly think about our older adults by
making cards/placemats/napkin rings over all the Holidays and so much more.
The hours and projects are endless and May is our month to say a heartfelt Thank You to each
and everyone of you for all you do!
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GREETINGS FROM MAYOR DAVE
City Council, the Administration and our department heads spent many
weeks in February and March tweaking and tuning the city’s 2016
appropriations’ budget. This is a long and tedious process as Council and
the Administration listen to the financial needs of all our departments. We
then take a look at the big picture, anticipated revenue for the city and
what we can appropriate to keep each department functioning as cost
effective as possible while accommodating each department’s additional
needs as our city continues to grow.
Each year I am very impressed with every department and their thought
process prior to appropriations. While we certainly would like to give them
everything on their list, that is not possible.
City Hall
Hours:
Mon. - Fri.:
8:00 a.m.
until
4:30 p.m.
Closed:
Memorial Day
May 30, 2016
I am very pleased this year that we were able to provide funding to the
Senior Center for the much needed new awnings on the south side of the
building. Both awnings will be replaced by early summer and Rita has also indicated you
will be seeing a new color to change things up a bit. The kitchen will also receive an ice
machine so they don’t have to make ice cubes by using a tray or running up to McDonalds
for a bag or two. Ice will be flowing more freely this summer!
As your mayor it is my pleasure to be able to provide these little extra things to our Office
for Older Adults. Your large volunteer base at the Senior Center helps out tremendously in
allowing the Administration and City Council to provide extra funding to your department.
Because of our wonderful volunteers, we are able to provide such a wide range of services
and programs through our Office for Older Adults. Without our volunteers we would either
have to hire additional staff or cut back on services due to the lack of personnel.
According to Independent Sector, the national average for compensation for volunteer time
is $23.07 per hour. Last year, our volunteers who help at the Senior Center each week
volunteered over 5,000 hours. This does not include volunteers who help from organizations
and groups or those who drop off baked goods, cards, etc. and worked countless hours at
home to provide a little something special for our older adults. If we counted these hours,
our number would more than double. Your importance does not go unnoticed and you are a
very important aspect in keeping our Senior Center running smoothly.
We are all very grateful to all our volunteers who help make the Senior Center
such a integral part of our community - Thank you!
Mayor Dave
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NORTH RIDGEVILLE BRANCH
LIBRARY NEWS
BY KAREN SIGSWORTH, BRANCH LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR
STORY TIME FOR GROWN-UPS
A LITERARY LUNCH BREAK ON MAY 12 AND JUNE 9
Bring a lunch and relax while listening to short stories and poetry read by
library staff on the second Thursday each month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Share in
the follow-up discussion. Coffee and tea will be provided. Adults enjoy listening
to stories as much as children! Preregister online www.lorainpubliclibrary.org
or call the library at 440-327-8326.
UNICYCLE BOOK CRAFT FOR ADULTS ON MAY 17 AND JUNE 21
Come enjoy an afternoon of crafting at the library on the third Tuesday each
month at 1 p.m. Staff will present a fun, easy take-home craft that will be made
from the pages of old books. Preregister online at www.lorainpubliclibrary.org
or call the library at 440-327-8326.
NEW TITLES AVAILABLE IN LARGE PRINT:
LIBRARY
HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday
10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The library is
closed on Sundays
from May - Sept.
THE LAKE HOUSE by Kate Morton—Decades after Alice’s little brother goes missing during a
Midsummer’s Eve party, a young London policewoman sets off a series of events that reveal shocking truths.
LAYING WITH FIRE by Tess Gerritsen—Violinist Julia Ansdell discovers a curious piece of music in an
antique shop in Rome. When she plays the music at home, her daughter seems violently transformed. Julia
travels to Venice to find the previous owner of the music and discovers a dark, decades-old secret involving a
dangerously powerful family determined to keep it hidden.
SCANDALOUS BEHAVIOR by Stuart Woods—Stone Barrington is eager for some peace and quiet in a
rustic British setting, but when he lands in England he is confronted by an outrageous demand from a
beautiful lady, and there are strings attached. This mystery involves the complex relationships of the local
gentry and a relentless adversary.
SPRING ART SHOW
Come view the North Ridgeville City
Schools’ annual Spring Art Show at the
North Ridgeville Branch Library from
May 4 - May 21. Elementary through
High School students will have their art
displayed throughout the library during
regular open hours.
SUMMERTIME READING PROGRAM
INCLUDES ADULTS:
If you like to read, you are encouraged to
participate in North Ridgeville Branch Library’s
summer reading program for adults that will
begin on June 6 and continue through August 6.
For each book you read, fill out an entry form for
prizes you would like to win. Prizes are donated
by The Friends of the North Ridgeville Branch
Library and can be viewed in the library’s large
glass display case during the
summer reading program.
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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO
WELCOME TO NORTH RIDGEVILLE
SENIOR CENTER
If you haven’t already, it’s time to renew your membership for 2016. The $8.00 dues per
household help defray our costs to mail this newsletter every other month so we can keep you
updated on activities here at the Senior Center. If your label reads 2016 or “0” for Lifetime
Members, you are current on your dues for this year. We will be going through our list and
eliminating labels for anyone who does not keep their membership current so we can keep our
costs down. If you move, please update us on your new address.
The Office for Older Adults (Senior Center) offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers.
Serving breakfast/lunches, delivering Meals-On-Wheels, crafts and more. The staff here at the
Center welcomes and encourages you to spend some time with us and help others in our
community. We also have a variety of socialization activities and services available. Please
read through the newsletter to find something to fit your lifestyle and/or needs.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS
7327 AVON BELDEN ROAD
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO 44039
PHONE: (440) 353-0828
YEAR _____________
LIFETIME* __________
RENEWAL: YES / NO
DATE_________________ 2016______ Other __________
NAME____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE_____________________________________________
PHONE:___________________ SPOUSE NAME________________________
Please list below any areas of interest in which you would like to participate. Give us ideas
regarding classes, speakers, trips, activities at the Center, or any other interests you may
have.
__________________________________________________________________
*Lifetime Memberships eliminate the hassle of paying your annual membership dues each year.
All Lifetime Members will receive a membership card and continue to be members each year.
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FUN AT THE CENTER
WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US!
MEN’S BREAKFAST
We have wonderful speakers, plus a delicious breakfast served, during our Men’s Breakfast the 1st and
3rd Thursday of each month. Breakfast is bargain priced at $3.00 and includes a hot entrée, fruit cup,
juice and coffee. Before you begin your day’s activities, join us for a fun-filled morning of good food,
fellowship and informative speakers or entertainment at our Men’s Breakfast. Be sure to join us
May 5 when Superintendent James Powell will be here to give us a “School Progress Report and
Update on the New Building.” Then on May 19, Author Tommy Saal will be here to talk about his
book, “History of Race Cars.” Birds of Prey are always an intriguing topic and Tim Fairweather from
Sandy Ridge Reservations will be here on June 2 to tell us all about them! June 16 tentatively: We
will have a guest from the Lake Erie Crushers! Swancie will confirm our guest speaker for June 16
when she calls the Monday previous. Hope to see you at breakfast and bring a friend!
Reservations please by calling 353-0828, by Wednesday morning.
LADIES BRUNCH
Come enjoy a wonderful breakfast and special friendships at our Ladies’ Brunch held the fourth
Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Be sure to join us May 26th when Janet Bird of Lorain
County Historical Society will present a program about “Rosie the Riveter!” On June 23 Sara
Hume, Curator for Kent State Museum, will be here to
Present “Fashions of Downton Abbey.” Even if you don’t watch the show,
you won’t want to miss this presentation!
Brunch is still bargain priced at $3.00 and all you need is a reservation by calling 353-0828.
JOIN US FOR SUPER THURSDAY LUNCH!
We have some wonderful entertainment planned for May and June! On May 12, Darren & Kristen
Lambert will be here to play that old time rock-n-roll! Lynn and Tim are serving up meatloaf,
mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert for this special May afternoon. Then June 9, everyone’s
favorite Eddie and Donna will be here to entertain. We’ll have lasagna, salad, breadstick and dessert
while we enjoy a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, fun, good food and wonderful music. Thursday
lunches are served at 12 noon with entertainment following about 12:30. Still bargain priced at $5.00 for
a delicious entrée, salad, dessert, drink and the entertainment too. Reservations are needed but call in soon
because these wonderful afternoons fill up fast. Call the front office at (440) 353-0828 to make your
reservation. If you have a reservation and cannot make it, please let us know so we can fill your
spot with someone from our wait list.
Just a reminder, there is additional parking in the lot off Avon Belden.
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MIDWEEK SOCIAL
Our MidWeek Social is a lot of fun with lunch, cards and/or bingo! On
Wednesdays, come play cards starting at 10 a.m., if you like. Or come at
noon for a delicious hot lunch. Reservations are required for lunch by
calling 353-0828. Wednesday’s menu for May and June is listed on
the calendar at the end of the newsletter. $4.00 includes a hot entrée/
dessert/beverage.
CANASTA ANYONE??
We have a fun group that meets on Wednesdays for an enjoyable
afternoon of fellowship and fun from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. If you
are interested in joining, please call Shelly at (440) 353-0835.
MONDAY CRAFTS
Our crafters are busy and the group continues to welcome new people.
Anyone is welcome to come on Mondays for fun, fellowship and the
making of special crafts. Bring your ideas or share in ours. The group
meets every Monday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A soup lunch
including beverage is available for 35 cents at noon.
CARDS & GAMES
Cards (Euchre, Pinochle) are played on Thursdays at 12 noon, except on Super
Thursdays when all card playing begins at 1:30 p.m. Join us every week from
12 noon till 4. A special thank you to Wesleyan Senior Living for providing
our weekly refreshments!
MAHJONGG
“Mahjongg” is an Ancient Chinese Tile Game. This group meets every
Thursday at 12 noon (except on Super Thursdays) and always
welcomes new members. If you can play, come by Thursday at noon.
TAI-CHI
Come join us for our Balance Tai-Chi every Tuesday at 9:45 a.m.
Tai-Chi uses movements to improve balance and will focus on
strengthening muscles of the ankles, knees, hips and legs which will
increase flexibility and coordination. Arthritis at 10:50 a.m. uses
whole body movement with focus on joints. Call 353-0835.
Cost is $36 per session.
PUZZLE EXCHANGE
Puzzled by what to do with those completed puzzles? Our monthly
puzzle exchange is the last Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m.
LINEDANCING!
Ronna Murray and her Line
Dancing classes are in full swing
on Tuesdays! Beginners meet
from 12:00 noon until1:00 p.m.
and the Intermediate group steps
off from 1:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m.
This session ends June 7 and they
will then be on summer break.
Look for more information on the
fall session in the
July/August newsletter.
TAI-CHI ANNOUNCEMENT:
HELLO MIDORI !
Starting May 3, Midori Sato will
be taking over the Tai Chi Class.
Midori is a Certified Tai Chi
instructor. Meet Midori on April
26; say a farewell and thank you
to Michael Stadul for his service
as the instructor for the last 3
years. Classes will be the same
day, times and cost. See more
information on this page. Next
eight week session starts May 3.
FREESTYLE
ART GROUP!
Are you interested in art or just
enjoy painting freestyle? Our
watercolor enthusiasts gather for
painting and fun on Wednesday
mornings and would love to
have you join their group. If
interested, just bring your paints
and stop by the Senior Center
any Wednesday morning from
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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TRIPS! TRIPS!
Register by calling 440-353-0835
Stop in the Center for Trip Brochures
All trips must be paid in full 30 days in advance
unless otherwise stated.
The Office for Older
Adults (Senior Center) will
provide a full refund if the
Center cancels the trip. If
you cancel a week prior to
travel date and a
replacement is found from
a Senior Center wait list or
by you, a full refund will
be made. If no
replacement can be found,
all reservations have been
secured and fees paid, no
refund will be made.
SOUTH PACIFIC (MUSICAL)
TRUENORTH THEATER - FRENCH CREEK
A LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS
BUS TRIP
Sunday - July 24, 2016
Fare: $18.00
ADDITIONAL
PLANNED TRIPS:
Lorain County Fair
Thursday, August 25
Fare: $8.00
Depart: 9 a.m.
Return: 3:30 p.m.
More Trips in 2016
Tentative Schedule:
 Slate Run Living
Historical Farm
(Metro Parks)
 Merry Go Round
Museum - Sandusky
 Findley Courthouse
 Pine Tree Barn,
Wooster
 Botanical Gardens
Cleveland
(Due at booking)
Meet at Senior Center 1:45 p.m.
Matinee – 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for reservations: June 24
GUERNSEY
EXPERIENCE:
Wednesday, June 22
Fare: $89.00
Please make checks
payable to:
North Ridge Tours
Byesville Scenic
 Railway
 Coal Miners Museum
 Cambridge Glass
 Downtown Cambridge
 Nothing But Chocolate
 Seneca Lake Fish Hatchery

Fine Arts Association
“Little Shop of
Horrors”
(Musical)
Wednesday, June 15
Fare: $40:00
Due at booking,
non-refundable
Depart Center: 10:30 a.m.
Return Center: 5:00 p.m.
Lunch on own.
Reservation Deadline:
May 20
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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO
SENIOR SERVICES
The services provided are funded
entirely by the City of North
Ridgeville, donations and North
Ridgeville Seniors, Inc.
Transportation receives a small
grant from Title III-B of the Older
Americans Act through the Ohio
Department on Aging administered
by the Western Reserve Area
Agency on Aging. Please call us
at 353-0828 for any questions
you might have regarding the
services we provide.
TRANSPORTATION
NEED A RIDE?
CALL US!
Do you need a ride to the doctor,
dentist, grocery shopping, the
bank, etc.? If you are 60 or over
and need a ride, we can help!
Our vans operate during the
week and Tim or Ralph would
be glad to take you to your
appointment or to run an
errand. The Center has two vans
available for transportation. One
van is wheelchair accessible. Trips
are provided to medical
appointments, shopping, banking,
monthly mall trips, and activities
held at our Center. To avoid
scheduling conflicts, we ask that
arrangements be made in advance
by calling 353-0857. We transport
Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. A
donation of $1.00 each way for
local transports and $2.00 each
way for longer distances is
requested. Additional monetary
donations are always welcome.
LOCK BOXES
The Lock Box saves damage to your property and saves time for our
paramedics when trying to gain access into your home. North Ridgeville
Seniors, Inc., and Fire Department are proud to provide Lock Boxes to
our North Ridgeville seniors. A donation of $20 is asked for the box.
Applications can be found at the Senior Center or at
www.nridgeville.org. The cost of the Lock Boxes are supplemented by
North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. Thank You!
SENIOR SUPPER CLUB
Seniors can eat at St. John Medical Center’s Terrace View Café
(cafeteria) for a discount. Anyone over the age of 60 can simply pick up
a card from our receptionist for a 40% discount on all food (except
bottled beverages and “Simply to Go” items). There is a $10 limit.
MEALS - ON - WHEELS
CAN WE HELP?
We can provide a nutritious, home cooked meal delivered to your
home at a low cost of $3.25 per meal. We cannot do special diets,
however all our meals are low fat, low sodium, and low in sugar.
Our noon day meal includes a hot, delicious entrée, bread and
dessert. Call 353-0857 for more information.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEALS-ON-WHEELS?
Anyone 60 or older who lives in North Ridgeville or the townships
of Carlisle, Columbia, Eaton, Grafton or Lagrange. We do not
adhere to any special diets so we do require a doctor’s authorization
prior to anyone coming on the program. Also, our case manager will
do a home visit before signing anyone up for Meals-On-Wheels.
NEED A BIRTHDAY GIFT IDEA!
Gift certificates for our Meals-On-Wheels Program and
Transportation are always available by calling 353-0857. These are
always wonderful Birthday or anytime gifts! They are always
available and help your older family member, neighbor or friend by
purchasing something they need.
FRIENDLY DRIVERS NEEDED FOR
MEALS-ON-WHEELS!
No experience necessary, just a kind heart.
Please call Robin at 440.353.0829 for more
information! Volunteer Position
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FOOT CLINIC
Dr. Thomas Emmert, Podiatrist of Total Foot Care, offers a Foot Clinic
at the Senior Center. Dr. Emmert will be here on Wednesday,
May 25 and June 29. Please plan on visiting the doctor between
8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on that date. Patients are seen on a first
come, first serve basis. The sign-in sheet is at the receptionist window.
If it is your first visit, it is recommended that you contact Dr. Emmert’s
office before coming to the Center to insure they have the necessary
information. They can be reached at (216) 529-1800. The cost of the
clinic is usually covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance.
OUTREACH PROGRAM
A very special thank you to the Grafton V.F.W. Post 3341 for
staffing/organizing our Outreach Program in Grafton. Located at
783 Huron St., they always have something special happening.
The Grafton VFW and the North Ridgeville Senior Center team up to
provide Outreach Programs for Seniors at the VFW hall at NO COST
to the senior. A calendar of events can be found in the Rural Urban.
For information on the programs, please contact the VFW’s Canteen
Manager, Gretchen at 926-3341.
A big Thank You to the Grafton V.F.W. for their continued
support!
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Supportive Services are provided for persons 60 and older. These
services provide linkage to social service agencies, home health care
services, support groups, telephone reassurances, and much more. The
purpose of Supportive Services is to try to help seniors maintain
independence, and to be a source of information for and about seniors.
If you need assistance, or if you have any questions, call 353-0857
Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING
Health insurance counseling is available by appointment only at the
Senior Center. To arrange for a counseling appointment, call 353-0856
or 353-0857 for information.
BLOOD PRESSURE
CHECKS
Walk in and have your blood
pressure checked from one of
our friendly retired volunteer
nurses on the 3rd Wednesday of
every month. The ladies are here
at the Senior Center from 10:00
until 12 noon. It is on a first
come, first serve basis. There is
no charge for this service. Come
later and stay for Wednesday’s
delicious lunch!
GOLDEN BUCKEYE
CARD INFORMATION:
Participation in the Golden
Buckeye program is free to all
Ohio residents who are:
• Age 60 or over (proof of age
required).
• Age 18-59 with a Social
Security Administration
defined disability.
If you are turning 60 and have
an Ohio driver’s license, you
will automatically be mailed a
card just before your birthday.
If you have not received the
card four weeks after your
birthday, call 1-866-301-6446.
Report lost or stolen cards at
1-866-301-6446.
Stop by the Senior Center to
fill out an application or for
more information visit the
website at goldenbuckeye.com.
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BITS & PIECES
FIRST PICNIC OF SUMMER
JUNE 1, 2016
We will be celebrating our first picnic of summer on
Wednesday, June 1. Hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad and
baked beans will all be on the menu ($4.00 for lunch) as Tim
does the cooking (weather permitting) outside on the grill.
We will eat inside but with all the fix-ins of a great summer
time picnic - except the ants and heat! Please call in your
reservation to 353-0828. Thank you to our sponsor:
Did You Know?
The North Ridgeville
Police Department
collects medicines you can
no longer use right in their
front lobby 24 hours a day.
Just bring any unwanted/no
longer needed medicine and
drop it in the receptacle in
the front lobby
located right next to
City Hall.
HEARING TESTING
Mobile Hearing Services will
be here June 2 and provide
free
hearing testing from 1 p.m. to
2 p.m. Other services can be
performed but there will be a
charge. Please call (440)
353-0828 to schedule an
appointment, if you would like
your hearing checked that
afternoon.
SPECIAL LADIES’ BRUNCH
JUNE 23
Attention Downton Abbey fans and all ladies!
We will have a special presentation at our
June Brunch…
Fashions of “Downton Abbey” presented by Sara Hume,
Curator- Kent State Museum. This promises to be a delightful morning with an interesting speaker, a delicious
breakfast including fruit, juice and coffee ($3.00) and
wonderful company. Please join us! Reservations please
by calling (440-353-0828 by Wednesday at noon.
SEE US ON TV!
Fox8 Cleveland
Look for our ladies from our Ladies’ Brunch and some of our
gentlemen who attend Men’s Breakfast on Fox8 Cleveland as they
recite the Pledge of Allegiance. We don’t know the exact time, but
it will be early in the morning, Monday - Friday between
6 a.m.- 6:10 a.m. A big thank you to all those who participated!
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“Young at Heart”
Breakfast
June 30 @ 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast includes a hot entrée, fruit
cup, juice and coffee.
$3.00
Country Music
Celebration
Reservations please by calling
the Senior Center at 440-353-0828
PLEASE SAVE YOUR
EGG CARTONS
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATIONS!
Birthday celebrations are
held the second Monday
(crafters) and second
Wednesday (Lunch and
social) of every month!
Let Shelly know if it’s your
birthday so you can be
included in our
“Happy Birthday!”
There is a box in our multi-purpose room for
collecting egg cartons for Community Care.
Eggs are donated in crates and they are in
need of egg cartons to help divide them out
by the dozen.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR FALL
SPAGHETTI DINNERS!
SEPTEMBER 30
OCTOBER 28.
Thank You to the North Ridgeville Lion’s Club for sponsoring our April
Spaghetti Dinner and all our wonderful bakers who always help us out!
A BIG THANK YOU TO
THE NORTHRIDGE
APARTMENTS FOR
PROVIDING OUR
MONTHLY
BIRTHDAY CAKE!
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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO
North Ridgeville Office for Older Adults
2016 Volunteers
You Light Up Our Lives!
Phillip Ammons
Pam & Don Anthony
Jean & Andy Antush
Karen Arbaugh
Jeffry Armbruster
Jerry Armendarez
Barb Barnes
Janet & Ron Bauer
Scott Bement
Roberta & Gordon Benedict
Gwen Benton
Bonnie Blehm
Bob Boll
Dennis Boose
Connie & Dick Brent
Bill & Mary Lou Burslem
Shirley Buterbaugh
Rosaline Carameli
Mary & Richard Carney
Deann Carter
Darlene & Ben Chase
Linda Clark
Ed Connolly
Cathy Cornman
Carol Curp
Gerald Delmonico
Lisa Diederich
Richard Dillon
Della Dorow
Lois Dorow
Violet Elrod
Lori & Dennis Engrish
Marilyn & Bob Fabritius
Shirley Fayer
Rose Fife
Jim Gaffney
Joe Gavin
Sherry Gaydosh
Norma Gedeon
Alan Gilder
Nancy Gilder
Don Gillespie
G. David Gillock
Phyllis Gordyan
Carole Hamlin
Theresa Hamula
Carolyn Haney
Bill Harris
Stella (Boots) Harvey
Tina Hathcock
Tom Hejduk
Evelyn Hintz
Diane Hoff
Maynard Ickes
Tom Jarvis
Brenda Johnston
Ralph Kearns
Ethlyn Kennedy
Horst Keuhne
Tom Klear
Donald Kramer
Joan & Don Kunzen
Richard Lane
Chuck Langer
Nancy Langer
Ellen Lavelle
Jim Lime
Nancy Lindsley
Ed Lis
Shirley & Don Long
Joan Lowry
Al Machovina
Rich Martinsen
Gerald Mayer
Maxine Mayer
Robin Mayda
Dorothy Mazurowski
Bob McAreavey
Rick Miller
Bernice Milner
Iva Neel
Bob Olesen
Walda Otankis
Nancy Patterson
Jack Pierson
Patricia Pitts
Ken Proboski
Bob Prugh
John Reese
Tony Rogozinski
Bill Ross
Sue Rumancik
Genevieve Sajetowski
Blaise Salata
Sue Satink
Pat Schaffer
Bob Schmittgen
Mary Ellen Schneider
Ron Schuler
Gene Schwarzwalder
Fran Shephard
Melanie Siders
Anita Sinnett
Lois Skidmore
Tissy Simon
Chuck Smick
Joyce & George Smith
Harold Smith
Mary Smith
Swancie Smith
Debbie Sparks
Lynn Stewart
Robert Stolph
Jackie Stratton
Pamela Stultz
Maria Sycz
Maria Talarico
Ronald Tallon
Cathy Tuma
Pat & Jack Uber
James Verbickey
Jim Whitlock
Delbert Worcester
Carolyn Yanke
Dave Zarrelli
Andrea Zimmer
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MAY- JUNE NEWSLETTER
MAY
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2
3
4
5
6
Tai Chi Balance 9:45 am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50am
Line Dancing 12-1, 1-2
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
Men’s Breakfast 9 am
Cards
12 pm
Mahjongg 12 pm
No
Rotary
Exercise
Crafts
9 am
10 am
(Chicken Parmesan)
Canasta
9
Exercise
Crafts
9 am
10 am
10
11
12
13
Mall Trip
Tai Chi Balance 9:45am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50am
Line Dancing 12-1, 1-2
Red Hats
2 pm
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
Super Luncheon
12 pm
Rotary
Lunch
(Open Face Roast
Beef Sandwich)
Canasta
16
17
Exercise
9 am
Volunteer
Recognition
Luncheon
No Crafts
“You Light Up Our
Lives”
23
Exercise
Crafts
9 am
10 am
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
1:00 pm
18
19
20
Blood Pressure 10 am
Social
9 am
:30
Watercolor
9 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
Men’s Breakfast 9 am
Cards
12 pm
Mahjongg 12 pm
Rotary
Lunch
(Beef Ravioli)
Canasta
Advisory Board Mtg.
10:30 am
1:00 pm
24
25
26
27
Tai Chi Balance 9:45 am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50 am
Line Dancing 12-1, 1-2
Foot Clinic
8 am
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
Ladies Brunch
10:30 am
Cards
12 pm
Mahjongg 12 pm
Rotary
Lunch
(Ham/Cabbage and
Noodles)
Canasta
30
Cards
31
Closed
Tai Chi Balance 9:45 am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50 am
Line Dancing 12-1, 1-2
Puzzle Exchange 11 am
1:00 pm
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OFFICE FOR OLDER ADULTS, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO
Monday
Tuesday
JUNE
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
3
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
Men’s Breakfast 9 am
Cards
12 pm
Mahjongg 12 pm
Rotary
Lunch
(Picnic)
Hearing Testing
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Canasta
6
Exercise
9 am
Crafts
10 am
1
:00
pm
7
8
9
10
Tai Chi Balance 9:45am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50am
Line Dancing 12-1, 1-2
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
Super Luncheon
12 pm
Rotary
Lunch
(Chef Salad)
Canasta
13
Exercise
9 am
Crafts
10 am
Cards
1:30 pm
1:00 pm
14
15
16
17
Mall Trip
Tai Chi Balance 9:45am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50am
Red Hats
2 pm
Blood Pressure 10 am
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
Men’s Breakfast 9 am
Cards
12 pm
Mahjongg 12 pm
Rotary
Lunch
23
24
(Swedish Meatballs)
20
21
Exercise
9 am
Crafts
10 am
Tai Chi Balance 9:45 am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50 am
Canasta
22
1:00 pm
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30 am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
(Taco)
Canasta
27
Exercise
Crafts
9 am
10 am
Cards
12 pm
Mahjongg 12 pm
1:00 pm
28
29
Tai Chi Balance 9:45 am
Tai Chi Arthritis 10:50 am
Puzzle Exchange 11 am
Foot Clinic
Social
9 am
Watercolor
9:30
am
Lunch/Bingo 12- 2
30
(Chicken Casserole)
Canasta
Ladies Brunch
10:30 am
1:00 pm
Young at Heart
Breakfast
Serving at 10 a.m.
Mahjongg 12 pm
Cards
12 pm
Rotary
Lunch
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MAY- JUNE NEWSLETTER
NEWS OF INTEREST
Did you know?
North Ridgeville V.F.W. Post 9871
will accept your old and torn flags.
The Post located at 6805 Lear Nagle Road has a drop-off
box located right behind their building. Look for the box
marked “Old and Torn Flags” and drop yours inside so
they can be disposed of properly.
Please join us in honoring
those deceased members of
our military forces. We
appreciate all their sacrifice
and salute them for
their service to our country.
FRIENDSHIP ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
Do you need a pet to keep you company? If you are aged
60 or older, you can adopt any cat 8 years and older
from Friendship APL for free. It’s a win-win for
everyone. You give love to an older cat that is lonely,
and you get love and companionship in return!
Please keep in mind, all pets need care (litter boxes
cleaned daily), food, litter, medical care (make sure you
can afford it) and much attention and love!
VISIT COMMUNITY CARE FOR
“SALAD WEDNESDAY!”
If you are 60 or over, you are invited to stop by
Community Care every Wednesday from
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. throughout the year and
pick up some fresh salad items. This community event is open to
anyone over 60, regardless of income. They have a wonderful
selection of salad and salad items. Please stop by Community
Care which located on Center Ridge Road behind Arby’s.
As you get ready to do
your yard work, don’t
forget to visit
The Rock Pile Garden
Center at 900 Nagel
Road. Mention the North
Ridgeville Office for
Older Adults and they
will donate 5% of your
purchase back to us!
A big thank you to
John and Joann Major
for supporting us
through this program.
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DONATIONS/MEMORIALS/WILLS
PUZZLE
DONATIONS/MEMORIALS/WILLS
Please continue to remember the Senior Center for donations, memorials and bequests
of your loved ones. Checks made out to our 501(c)(3), the non-profit arm of the Senior
Center, North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. are tax-deductible.
We also accept and we appreciate donations made through your Will or Trust.
Thank You for remembering us!
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Kite
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North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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North Ridgeville Senior Center
Newsletter
May - June
Edition 2016
(440) 353-0828
7327 Avon Belden Road