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NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER
Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —
October 2015
MAYOR’S CORNER
The Homecoming Festival was very successful this year! Thank you to all who
contributed that weekend!
We have a few more Bicentennial events taking place in October! The
Bicentennial Clam Bake and Golf Outing is Friday, October 2nd
. This fun 9-
hole outing at Springvale Golf Course is a scramble format with a shotgun start
at 4:30PM. Golfers will enjoy craft beer tastings on the course and have the
chance to win great prizes! After golf, ballroom doors open at 6:30PM with the
clam bake beginning at 7:00PM. Not a golfer? Don’t worry! Clam bake tickets
are $50 per person. Clam bake plus golf is $65 per person. Golf will be limited
to the first 72 registrants, so don’t delay! For more information and to register,
go to www.celebratenortholmsted.com
Bicentennial Arts Showcase is Saturday, October 10th at Great Northern Mall
from 2PM - 4:30PM. This amazing bicentennial event is hosted by Kenny
Crumpton from FOX 8 and features an opening performance by Brian Johnson
from The Voice! For more information on this FREE event, please visit
www.celebratenortholmsted.com
Landmarks: A Bicentennial Journey is on Sunday, October 11th
. Join us on
this engaging hop on, hop off tour of notable North Olmsted locations. Your
Bicentennial Journey will begin at the Frostville Museum where guided bus
tours will depart to visit many of North Olmsted’s most important landmarks
and historic sites. Expect a fun-filled afternoon with dramatic reenactments,
local historical artifacts and imagery, live music, refreshments and more. Kids
will enjoy children’s crafts and petting farm animals. Entertainment and food
trucks at Frostville will conclude this interactive trip through time.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat will be Saturday, October 31st from 6:00PM to
8:00PM. Please be extra cautious if you are driving that evening.
Sincerely;
Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy
28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070
KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR
COMMUNITY NEWS &
EVENTS
North Olmsted City Council
Tuesday, Oct. 6th & 20th
8:00pm/City Hall
Every Tuesday
Mobile Farmer’s Market
10:00am-11:30am/Cabin
Tuesday, October 20th
Health & Wellness
8:30am-9:15am/Activity Rm
Tuesday, October 27th
Bone Density Screening
9:00am-11:00am/Atrium
Thursday, October 29th
Halloween Party
12:15pm-1:15pm/Cabin
Wednesday, November 4th
International Food Cook Off
11:30am-1:00pm/Springvale
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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator
TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PMTUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM
6th-The Trip to Bountiful
Unhappily living with her son and snobby daughter-in-
law, elderly Carrie Watts longs to reconnect with her
past by visiting the place she grew up. Undeterred by
her son's opposition, Carrie boards a bus and sets off for
her hometown on her own. Starring: Cicely Tyson.
(Drama / PG/ 60 Min.)
13th– Aloha
Returning to Hawaii to coordinate the
launch of a revolutionary weapons satel-
lite, defense contractor Brian Gilcrest
reconnects with an old flame. Before
long, however, he's distracted by the
alluring Air Force officer assigned to be his escort.
(Romance/PG-13/105 Min.) Starring: Bradley Cooper & Em-
ma Stone
20th– Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me
When country music giant Glen Campbell was diag-
nosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2011, he chose to
make his condition public. He then began his farewell
tour -- a remarkable musical journey chronicled in this
affecting documentary. (Documentary/PG/104 Min.)
27th–The Age of Adaline
After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from
a nearly lethal accident, she inexplicably
stops growing older. As the years stretch
on and on, Adaline keeps her secret to herself -- till she
meets a man who changes her life. Starring: Harrison
Ford (Romance/ PG-13 /112 Min.)
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!
1st– Find your inner peace & strength
Please welcome Chuck Behrens,
from Hospice of the Western Re-
serve. Chuck is an energetic, wonder-
ful speaker who will be discussing
ways to cope with adversity & disap-
pointment.
8th– DIETICIAN
Please welcome Katie Hummer,
licensed dietician from Life Care
Centers of Westlake. Katie will be
discussing the benefits of coconut oil and can answer
your questions about all the latest dietary trends.
15th– MEDICARE PROGRAM The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Pro-
gram (OSHIIP) will offer this informational talk on
your Medicare options and benefits. Come prepared
with any Medicare questions for these experts.
22nd– MIKE JACOBS
Mike Jacobs will be joining us
once again to play all of your
favorite oldies. Feel free to dance
and sing along!
29th– HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Everyone is welcome to join the
spooky festivities for this year’s
Halloween Party. Music Bingo by
Kenny G, treats and prizes. Don’t
forget to be creative with your costumes!
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
halloweenghoststories.com
Check out this
website for
Spooky Stories
and Bizarre
events as we
get ready for
Halloween!
Here you will find tales of real
life hauntings, classic ghost sto-
ries, dark poetry and more!
NOSC Book Club
Friday, October 16th
1:00pm/Atrium
First Frost
Sarah Addison Allen
Spend time with the
enchanting Waverly Family as they
weave yet another mystical chapter
in the story of their life proving that
happily ever after is never really the
end, but where the real story
begins!
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, October 14th
at 7:00pm
NOSC Volunteer Program:
Volunteer Group meets
on Friday, Oct. 16th at
11:00 to work on com-
munity outreach pro-
jects. 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
Bone Density Screening
Tuesday, October 27th
9:00am-11:00am/Atrium St. John Medical Center’s Com-
munity Outreach
team will be offering
free bone density
screenings in the
atrium before lunch.
No appointments necessary.
HALLOWEEN PARTY Thursday, October 29th
Hot Lunch / Cabin This year’s Halloween
party is sure to host lots
of Spooky Surprises!
Kenny G of Music Bingo will enter-
tain us with sounds of the season
while we enjoy a festive treat pro-
vided by Arden Courts! Also, don’t
forget to wear a costume for the an-
nual Costume Contest Parade. Priz-
es will be awarded in various catego-
ries so be creative!
Friendly Reminder:
There will be no hot lunch or
movie on November 3rd due to
voting day. We
will still have
Yoga class.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Tuesday, October 20th
8:30am/ Activity Room
Join us for this month’s
Health & Wellness
forum sponsored by Life
Care Centers. The topic
will be Health Benefits of Pumpkin.
A light breakfast will be provided.
Sign up with Beth by October 13th
6th Annual International Food Cook Off
Wednesday, November 4th from 11:30am-1:00pm
Springvale Ballroom- 5871 Canterbury Rd.
Please join us for this exciting annual fundraiser. Once
again, several local senior living facilities will be pre-
senting their best international dishes to gain your vote
and the trophy for Best Dish at this year’s cook off.
Will last year’s winner, Westlake Village, start a win-
ning streak? Will Emerald Village, who won 3 years in
a row from 2011-2013, take back the trophy? Or will a
new facility take home the win? The cost for the event
is $5 per person and all proceeds benefit the senior cen-
ter. Tickets will be available at the center. This event
will be held at the wonderful Springvale Ballroom.
Medicare Check Up Day
Thursday, November 12th
9:30am-1:00pm/computer lab Make an appoint-
ment with Tiffany
to have an OSHIIP
representative re-
view your Medicare
plans for 2016. Open enrollment
ends on December 7th so don’t
miss this opportunity to make a
change.
BEER & BRATS FALL FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, October 28th at 12:00 pm
in the Cabin
Everyone is
invited to attend
the fall Oktober-
fest Fundraiser.
Brats and (Root)
Beer will be served. This event is spon-
sored by Life Care Centers of Westlake
and prepared by Chef Tony. A special
festive dessert will also be served. Mon-
etary donations will be appreciated. All
money collected will support the NOSC
programming. Please see a staff member
to make your reservation or call the cen-
ter before 10.21.15.
WALKING CLUB
END OF SEASON
BRUNCH
Friday, October 9th
11:00am/ Cabin
All Walking Club partici-
pants are welcome to
attend the end of the season brunch
complements of Joshua Tree Senior
Living Campus. Celebrate a great
season with brunch, raffle prizes and
more.
Sign up with Beth by October 2nd
TUESDAY
6th- Tomato Basil Chicken
Spaghetti w/ Sauce
Mixed Vegetable
Corn
Whole Grain Wheat
Sliced Pears
13th- Beef Meatloaf
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Zucchini Squash
Honey Wheat Biscuit
Sliced Peaches
20th- Beef Fried Steak
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Orange
27th- Lemon Gravy Chicken
Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli
Whole Grain Wheat
Sliced Peaches
*Menu Subject to change
without notice*
THURSDAY 1st- Meatballs
Spaghetti w/ Tomato Sauce
Cauliflower
Green Beans
Whole Grain Wheat
Applesauce
8th- Swiss Steak w/Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Baby Carrots
Whole Grain Wheat
Whole Grain Vanilla Wafers
Banana
15th- Breaded Chicken
Breast Patty
Green Peas
Sweet Potatoes
Whole Grain White
Tropical Fruit Salad
22nd- Chicken Cacciatore
Sauce
Brown Rice
Diced Beets
Brussel Sprouts
Whole Grain Wheat
Banana
29th- Stuffed Green Pepper
Butternut Squash
Green Beans
Whole Grain Rye
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 fol-lowing: 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
October 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, October 14th– WESTSIDE MARKET & BAKERY TRIP
Lunch is out of pocket at Sokolowski’s in Cleveland.
Cost- $10.00 (S.T.C.) Check in– 9:45am Return– approx. 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 7th - AUTUMN IN OHIO AMISH COUNTRY We’ve packed a lot into this whirlwind tour, visiting Simply Smuckers Jams & Jellies, P.Graham Dunne Woodworking factory and outlet store, Lehman’s Old Tyme Hardware Store, Shearer’s Snack Food Factory Outlet and Broad Run Winery. We’ve even included time to visit the little Village of BERLIN, where you’ll find everything from cheese to antiques to ice cream. (Feel free to bring a cool-er to keep your items cold.)
Plus, we’ll enjoy a delicious family-style lunch at The AMISH DOOR Restaurant...bakery and gift shops too!
Cost: $65.00 (Checks payable to JKL Tours)
Report - 7:30am Return approx.– 7:30pm Call Beth for more information
Wednesday, October 21st - CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART II Joshua Tree Senior Living Campus is offering a SECOND free trip to The Cleveland Museum of Art
to the first 12 passengers to sign up. The trip will include transportation, museum tickets, lunch and a
guided tour. THANK YOU Joshua Tree Senior Living Campus!
Cost: FREE! (Courtesy of Joshua Tree Senior Living Campus to the first 12 passengers)
Report - 10:15am Return approx.– 3:00pm Sign up with Beth by October 14th
Sunday, November 29th - A VERY MERRY POPS! Enjoy a wonderful holiday afternoon with The CLEVELAND POPS Orchestra. Patterned after the fa-mous 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 elegant Ballroom of the Wynd-ham Hotel. (This trip has sold out quickly the past SEVEN years, so gather your friends and make your reservation.)
Cost: $85.00 (Checks payable to JKL Tours) Report - 12:15pm Return approx.– 7:00pm Sign up with Beth by November 8th
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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October 2015
North Olmsted Senior Center -Main Line (440) 777-8100
Jackie Chavez-Anderson—Administrator /email: [email protected] (440) 716-5444
Beth Reitz– AAC/AD, Activities Coordinator /email: [email protected] (440) 716-5434
Tiffany Hunt-LSW, Outreach /email: [email protected] (440) 716-4264
Lynda Hudson, Hot Lunch Program Manager/email: [email protected] (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, October 18th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744 Last Tuesday of every month
Tuesday, October 27th 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, October 28th 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, October 29th 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, October 31st 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.
