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NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. — October 2017 MAYOR’S CORNER The Homecoming Festival was very successful this year. Thank you to all who contributed that weekend! It’s that time again for seasonal flu shots. Walgreens will be offering the high dose & standard flu shots at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 19 th from 10am-12pm. No appointment is necessary. The Farmers Market at Frostville Museum will be held every Saturday in October from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Vendors offer a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, jams, honey, pastries, flowers, clothing, jewelry and so much more. Also, Richardson Farms will be at the Senior Center Tuesday, October 10th & 24th from 10am-12:00pm, this will be the last opportunity to purchase produce from the Mobile Farmers Market this year. If you have any WRAAA Mobile Farmers Vouchers please be sure to use them by October 31st. Halloween Trick-or-Treat will take place Tuesday, October 31 st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Please be extra cautious while you are driving through neighborhoods that evening. Save the Date: 8th Annual International Food Cook-Off. Wednesday, November 1st at Springvale Ballroom—doors open at 11:30am. Tickets are $5.00 per person—advance tickets sales only (tickets will not be sold at the door). Taste a variety of internationally inspired cuisine. All proceeds benefit the North Olmsted Senior Center. Sincerely, Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy 28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070 KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS North Olmsted City Council October 3rd & 17th at 8pm City Hall Tuesdays, October 10th & 24th Mobile Farmer Market 10:00am-12:00pm Thursday, October 19th Flu Shots Bring your insurance cards 10:00am-12:00pm Halloween Party Tuesday, October 31st 12:15-1:15pm Save the Date: International Food Cook Off Wednesday, November 1st 11:30am-1:00pm/Springvale 1 Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

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NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER

Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —

October 2017

MAYOR’S CORNER

The Homecoming Festival was very successful this year. Thank you to all

who contributed that weekend!

It’s that time again for seasonal flu shots. Walgreens will be offering the

high dose & standard flu shots at the Senior Center on Thursday, October

19th from 10am-12pm. No appointment is necessary.

The Farmers Market at Frostville Museum will be held every Saturday in

October from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Vendors offer a wide variety of fresh

fruits and vegetables, herbs, jams, honey, pastries, flowers, clothing,

jewelry and so much more. Also, Richardson Farms will be at the Senior

Center Tuesday, October 10th & 24th from 10am-12:00pm, this will be

the last opportunity to purchase produce from the Mobile Farmers Market

this year. If you have any WRAAA Mobile Farmers Vouchers please be

sure to use them by October 31st.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat will take place Tuesday, October 31st from

6:00pm to 8:00pm. Please be extra cautious while you are driving through

neighborhoods that evening.

Save the Date: 8th Annual International Food Cook-Off. Wednesday,

November 1st at Springvale Ballroom—doors open at 11:30am. Tickets

are $5.00 per person—advance tickets sales only (tickets will not be sold

at the door). Taste a variety of internationally inspired cuisine. All

proceeds benefit the North Olmsted Senior Center.

Sincerely,

Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070

KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR

COMMUNITY NEWS &

EVENTS

North Olmsted City Council

October 3rd & 17th at 8pm

City Hall

Tuesdays,

October 10th & 24th

Mobile Farmer Market

10:00am-12:00pm

Thursday, October 19th

Flu Shots

Bring your insurance cards

10:00am-12:00pm

Halloween Party

Tuesday, October 31st

12:15-1:15pm

Save the Date:

International Food Cook Off

Wednesday, November 1st

11:30am-1:00pm/Springvale

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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

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TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:45 PM

3rd– Rules Don’t Apply

When Southern beauty Marla Mabrey arrives in

Hollywood to work for Howard Hughes, his

driver, Frank Forbes, meets her at the airport.

Sparks fly immediately between the two, but dating among

the billionaire's employees is strictly prohibited. (Romantic

Drama/PG-13/126 Min.) Starring: Warren Beatty

10th– Card O Rama / in Activity Room 1:00

No movie on this date. Card O Rama will be in the activity room.

17th– Gifted

When his sister dies, 30-something bachelor

Frank Adler assumes the care of her 7-year-

old daughter. But his plans to raise her are

threatened when the child reveals herself to be a math prodi-

gy, and his mom suddenly gets involved. (Family Drama/PG

-13/101 Min.) Starring: Chris Evans

24th– Going in Style

Cheated out of their pensions, three elderly

friends decide to extract justice from the sys-

tem by robbing a bank and then heading for

Las Vegas. But their grand plan starts to fall

apart when a dogged FBI agent picks up their trail. (Comedy/

PG-13/96 Min.) Starring: Morgan Freeman

31st– Halloween Costume Party

See page 6 for detailed information

regarding our annual Halloween

Celebration.

Movies & Popcorn / .50 Cents

5th– JOHN HOGUE

Enjoy piano player and vo-

calist, John Hogue for an

hour of your most loved

melodies from the 50’s

through today. Feel free to

sing along and make requests.

12th– LOSS OF INDEPENDENCE

Jenny Schumacher, Clinical Coordinator for the

Visiting Nurse Association will be discussing

issues related to loss of independence that older

adults experience and solutions to coping with

these losses.

19th– “King of the

Moondoggers”

presented by

DENNIS SUTCLIFFE

Follow Alan Freed on his

journey to Cleveland and beyond, as Rock and Roll is

born in the 50’s. Program includes audio clips from

nine early Rock and Roll favorites.

26th– JACK MIZENKO Welcome back guitar and

vocal entertainer, Jack

Mizenko! Jack will offer

interactive sing-a-longs

from all of your favorite

tunes, as well Halloween

inspired songs!

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.medicare.gov

Open enrollment

for Medicare is

Oct. 15th through

Dec. 7th. Visit

their website to explore 2018

Medicare plan options or make

an appointment to meet with a

representative from the Ohio

Senior Health Insurance Infor-

mation Program on Wed., Nov.

8th. See Tiffany for more info.

NOSC Book Club

The Fifth Petal

Brunonia Barry

Friday, October 20th

1:00pm/Atrium

When a teenage boy dies suspicious-

ly on Halloween night, Salem's chief

of police, John Rafferty, wonders if

there is a connection between his

death and Salem’s most notorious

cold case, a triple homicide. Join us

for a complex brew of suspense, se-

duction and murder.

Need Transportation?

Call 1-800-983-4782

Senior Transportation

Connection (STC)

North Olmsted & Olmsted Falls

CNNN

C

BLOOD PRESSURE

Every Monday 10 – 11:30am

In the Senior Center Atrium

Provided by St. John Medical Center, Emerald Village, Right at Home, O’Neill Healthcare and Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing and Re-hab

HEALTH, WELLNESS, and FITNESS

ACTIVITIES and EVENTS

~ WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES ~

Geri Fit—Carol Silvay instructor/ $5.00 a month

Mondays & Fridays 8:45 AM

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

Free for SilverSneakers members

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 AM

New Class—Stay Tuned for more information

We are currently working to add a new dance exercise class on

Wednesdays

SUPPORT GROUPS Multiple Sclerosis

2nd Wednesday of the

Month at 7:00pm—

Next Meeting

October 11th at 7:00pm

NOSC Volunteer Program

The North Olmsted Senior

Center Volunteer Group will meet

Friday, October 20th 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.

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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

Flu Shots

Thursday, October 19th

10:00am-12:00pm/Atrium

No appointments necessary

Walgreens will be offering both

the high dose and regular flu shot.

Please bring all of your insurance

cards with you.

Ballo Flex Fitness Class

Wednesday, October 25th

2:00pm/Activity Room

Welcome back Terri for another

Ballo Flex class combining move-

ment & music. Please sign up.

International Food Cook Off

Wednesday, November 1st

11:30am-1:00pm/Springvale

Ballroom/$5 Advance Ticket

Sales Only. Please join us for

this annual fundraiser. Local sen-

ior living facilities will be present-

ing their best international dishes

to entice your vote and compete to

win the trophy for best dish. The

cost for the event is $5 per person.

HALLOWEEN ‘DAY OF THE

DEAD’ PARTY

Tuesday, October 31st/ 12:15pm

Join us for dessert, a spiritualist

and one of our most entertaining

parties of the year! “Dia de los

Muertos” (Day of the Dead) is a

Mexican Holiday that focuses on

gatherings of family and friends

to pray for and remember friends

and family members who have

died, and help support their spir-

itual journey. Dress in your best

Halloween attire for a chance to

win a great prize. This event is

sponsored by The Renaissance/

Eliza Jennings of Olmsted Falls.

AARP Safe Drivers Training

Friday, November 3rd

11:00am-3:00pm/Activity Rm.

Cost $15/AARP Members

$20/Non-Members

See Tiffany for more information.

Payment will be collected at the

time of sign up. Checks only made

out to AARP-DSP.

Mobile Farmers Market! (Last Month)

Everyone is welcome to purchase fresh fruits, vegeta-

bles, honey, herbs, salsa’s and jams. Richardson Farms

will be at the NOSC for a Mobile Farmers Market from

10am-12pm—Tuesday’s October 10th & 24th. Be sure to

use all of your WRAAA coupons before Oct. 31st!

***********************************************

North Olmsted Shred-it Day. Saturday October 14th

9:00am-12:00pm. Bring proof of residency (drivers li-

cense or utility bill) Document shredding & disposal /

Parking lot behind the police station –off Lorain Road.

Two standard size copy paper boxes per household.

For thousands of

Cleveland homeless,

socks are a gift that’s

never taken for grant-

ed. In fact, they are the

item that’s most

requested by anyone who is living out-

side during the cold months. The North

Olmsted Senior Center, along with the

surrounding Westshore Senior Centers,

are collaborating with the Community

West Foundation to collect donations of

NEW socks, (ladies, men & children)

through the END OF THE YEAR. You

may drop off your donation of new

socks at the NOSC during normal

business hours. Help us help those in

need with the most basic necessities!

Want a lift? If you are a Nor th Olmsted

resident 60 years of age or older or with a

disability STC Plus is your passport to local

travel for nights and weekends. Call STC

Plus: 216-265-1489 for more information

S.T.A.R.S. / Seniors & Students

Together Accomplishing Reading

Skills—Volunteers needed to sup-

port and encourage Pine Elementary

school students to help develop

reading skills and foster a love for

reading. This volunteer opportunity

will take place at Pine Elementary

which is located at 4267 Dover

Center Road from 10am to 11am on

Wednesdays 10/18, 11/15, 12/13,

1/17, 2/14, 3/14. Please call Karen

Piazza at: 440-888-6487 to sign up!

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TUESDAY 3rd- Stuffed Green Pepper

Butternut Squash

Green Beans

2 Whole Grain Wheat

Applesauce

10th- Tomato/Basil Chicken

w/Spaghetti Sauce

Mixed Vegetables

Corn

Sliced Pears

17th- Beef Meatloaf w/Ketchup

Glaze

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy

Capri Blend

Honey Wheat Biscuit

Sliced Peaches

24th- Stuffed Turkey w/Cran-

berries/Sage Dressing

Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

WG Dinner Roll

Sliced Peaches

31st- Stuffed Cabbage

Buttered Noodles

Broccoli and Beets

Whole Grain Rye

Applesauce

THURSDAY

5th- Spaghetti & Sauce

w/Meatballs

Cauliflower

Green Beans

Apple

12th- Swiss Steak w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Baby Carrots

Whole Grain Wheat

WG Vanilla Wafers

Banana

19th- BBQ Chicken Breast

Green Peas

Sweet Potatoes

2 Whole Grain White

Mixed Fruit

28th- Chicken Cacciatore

Brown Rice

Diced Beets

Brussel Sprouts

Whole Grain Wheat

Mixed Fruit

Please note that announcements will begin at 11:35 or earlier, lunch will be served shortly after. Please refer to the entertainment page for a schedule of movies and per-formers. All meals ordered must be consumed on site. “Carry-Out” lunches are not permitted. The only exceptions are the following: 1. Individually wrapped cookies. 2. Individually wrapped bread. 3. Fresh Fruit (apple, orange etc.) 4. UNOPENED milk during the

winter months. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

All persons 60 and older are welcome to join us for lunch. A reg-

istration form must be completed and can be obtained at the

front desk. Once this has been completed and is on file, you may

sign up for any lunches that you choose. Please contact the

center for more details. This program was made possible by a

Grant from the Ohio Department of Aging through the Western

Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Please acquire your lunch ticket

at the sign in desk and be in your seats no later than 11:25am.

*Menu Subject to change without notice*

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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 by 10:00a.m.

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2017 Trip Schedule Attention: Payment in full must be received in order to sign up for all trips offered.

Wednesday, October 11th —Westside Market & Lunch Cost- $10.00 for STC transportation / lunch is out of pocket at Sokolowski’s

Check in– 10:00am / Return– approx. 3:00pm

MODERATE WALKING

Sunday, November 26th—Cleveland Pops & Windows on the River Enjoy wonderful holiday Christmas music with The CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA. In addition to the Or-

chestra, you will also have the opportunity to delight in the POPS Vocal cho-

rus. Audience participation is welcomed and encouraged, so come prepared

to sing-along! This deluxe motor coach adventure will also include a won-

derful, post-show, plated dinner at the Windows on the River, offering spec-

tacular riverfront views of the Cleveland skyline.

Cost: $85.00 pp / Checks to JKL Tours / deadline is October 26th

Check in-12:30am/ Return approx.-7:30pm

MODERATE WALKING

Sunday, December 31st— “New Years on the Nautica” Come join us as we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2017 and Welcome 2018 with a

unique New Year’s at NOON celebration aboard the elegant Nautica Queen.

Our motor coach will deliver us at 11:30 am., so we can put on our Party hats

and ring our noise makers for the big, 12 O'clock Count Down with a Cham-

pagne (or soft drink) salute.

After the count down, we’ll start our cruise by enjoying the superb Buffet Lunch that The Nautica Queen

is famous for. We’ll cruise the Cuyahoga River and travel along the shoreline of Lake Erie, taking in

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

listening and dancing. After our cruise, we’ll travel to Tower City with free time to view the Holiday Dec-

orations, watch the Ice Skaters on Public Square OR look for Lady Luck at the JACK Casino. We'll see

the Playhouse Square Chandelier and Christmas Tree enroute home. Cost: $65.00 pp / Checks to JKL Tours / deadline is November 30th

Check in-11:00am/ Return approx.-4:30pm

MODERATE 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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October 2017

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

John Masterson, Maintenance/email: [email protected] (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 Reservations are not required.

West Park United Church of Christ, 3909 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, 216-671-7228 Every Last Sunday of the month

Sunday, October 29th from 11:30am-12:30pm John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744

Every Last Tuesday of the month Tuesday, October 31st 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 25th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. North Olmsted United Methodist, 4600 Dover Center Rd., North Olmsted, 440-779-6634

Every Last Thursday of the month Thursday, October 26th from 4:30-6:00pm

Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040 Every Last Saturday of the month

Saturday, October 28th from 4:30-6:30pm All Saints Lutheran Church, 7230 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, 440-235-1000

Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday Wednesday, October 4th, 11th & 18th from 6:00-6:45 p.m.