Geauga SSenior NNews MMaayy 2014

YOU CAN VIEW THE SENIOR NEWS ONLINE @http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Aging/Main.aspx

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The Geauga Golden Oldies In Memory of Joyce TannerJoan TramontH. Lee Kunz in Memory of Bety KunzGail Sabo in Memory of Our ParentsPhillis Miller in Memory of Ralph MillerJoan Barrow Elliott & Ronni BerensonDonald & Carol Blair In Memory of Vernon & Dale BlairDorothy BlaschakBernard CambellCzech Club Violet Childs In Memory of Elton W. ChildsM. CserJoan M. DonaldsonCharles & Sherry Fay In memory of Dani FayHelen FlickRuth HanesNancy HartCatherine HeidenRebecca Holderman

Jean JohnsonBetty KompesPatricia KreuzMarian Lalich In Memory of Melvin LalichBruce & Ruth MahlerCarol Malz In Honor of Dick TaylorSigmund & Rae PeckEugene & Dorothy PhillipsPolish GroupGail Smith In Memory of James W. SmithJean & Cal Stanton In Memory of Our ParentsEleanor & Matthew Stefanek In Memory of Andrew Stefanek, Jr.William & Suzanne StoreyKenneth StrayMary Louise TothPhylis ValentineIda & Steve Vargo In Memory of Pastor Tom BoytarStephen WickKatherine WilesJosephine ZimpermanBarbara Tarajcak In Memory of Dorthea Hagan

Glen HeidenMary Beth AlexanderChapter # 4527 Bainbridge/Chagrin AARPJohn & Gertrude BeclayJoseph Luongo In Memory of Margaret LuongoDarrel Kangas In Memory of Darrell Eugene LittleReva Loewenthal In Memory of Sheldon Loewenthal

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Roy and Phyllis Ditto in Honor of their 68th Wedding AnniversaryReva LowenthalBarbara Strauss In Memory of Morton StraussDavid and Linda ZmekLouis AmerCharlotte Brooks In Memory of Elbridge J. Brooks Jr.Sandra DavisBainbridge Brown BaggersFred & Jennie BembergPeggy & Alan BialoskyPauline BitontiAndrew BushmanMargaret ClauseMelvin CruthersSandra Davis In Memory of Cliff DavisFred & Georgia DreyerRaymond & Emma DurnJim DvorakDaniel Garey

Jaqueline LeBlanc In Memory of Aurthur LeBlancDonald Sulhan In Memory of ElaineE. Vincent Lisi In Memory of Evelyn LisiCoralyn Luoma In Memory of Wayne LuomaDonna & Cliff Martin In Memory of Lawrence MartinRita Nichols In Memory of Jack W. NicholsJeanne Portman In Memory of Richard PortmanDonald & Peg Schutt In Memory of Frank & Hattie SchuttDonald & Peg Schutt In Memory of Milton and Adaline CliffordNancy SpeckMark & Glen Taylor In Memory of Catherine TaylorDon & Mary Anne TraskHelen Wilson In Memory of Donald E. WilsonRon & Chris WesleyJoseph Luongo In Memory of Margaret Luongo

Margaret ClauseMarian Russell In Memory of James P. RussellBarbara SavageRonald SchmidtGilberta Town In Memory of Wilton K. TownVarcoe Dental Labs, IncMarie & Thomas RoachMarge Cornish In Loving Memory of my sister Terri (Teichman) Merva Slovenian ClubCatherine Waide

Become A Patron of the Senior News for a year • $110 Platinum / $55 Gold / or $35 Silver Please make checks payable to The Geauga County Department on Aging

MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . .1PATRONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2CONFUCIUS SAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . . . . . . .3

DAILY - ALL SITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4CHARDON CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5WEST GEAUGA CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .6CHAGRIN FALLS CENTER . . . . . . . . . .7MIDDLEFIELD CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .8THOMPSON CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .9STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL . . . . . . . . . . .9MAY BIRTHDAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10MEALS CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONGREGATE SOUP AND SALAD . . . .11

SCOTTISH HERITAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .4GEAUGA WALKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12ITALIAN HERITAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .12ENCHANTED EVENING . . . . . . . . . . .13GEAUGA WALKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13GOLF OUTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13SENIOR DAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14ENRICHMENT EVENING . . . . . . . . . .15CAREGIVER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . .15GEAUGA GEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15CLUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16YARD SALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17ISLAND HOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17CAPE COD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18CELEBRATE LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18YOGA CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

WHAT DO YOU SEE? . . . . . . . . . . . . .19GOOD DEEDS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . .20MONTHLY CLEAN UPS . . . . . . . . . . .21SUPPORT GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22EMOTIONAL TRAUMA . . . . . . . . . . .23GOOD DEEDS CONTINUED . . . . . . . .23THERE IS A SEASON . . . . . . . . . . . . .23CHORE AND HOME MAINTENANCE . .24

Confucius Says,The gem cannot be polished without

friction,nor man perfected without trials.

WHAT S NEW IN THIS ISSUE

SENIOR CENTERS

GET OUT AND ABOUT

HEALTH & WELLNESS

510 Center Street • Chardon • 285-0774

!ATTENTION!******ALL SITES CLOSED******

MAY 26TH - MEMORIAL DAY

******MAY 28TH - SENIOR DAY******CHARDON SENIOR CENTER

WILL BE OPENALL OTHER SITES WILL

BE CLOSED.

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Deadline for news and information items isthe 5th of the month prior to publication.The Geauga Senior News is the official publication of the GeaugaCounty Dept. on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.Published monthly, it has a circulation of approximately 6,500 Seniorhouseholds throughout Geauga County. If you are not receiving this

newslet ter, and you are past 60 years of age, call: 440-279-2130.

Editor Bill Phillips Typist/Proofreader Nancy BattenfieldAddressing/Mailing Asst. Marlene Collins

Please let us know if you move or change your address from a post office box to a house number. The post office charges the Dept. on Aging

for every newsletter that is returned.

Board of Commissioners, Geauga County, OHBlake A. Rear • Mary E. Samide • Ralph SpidalieriDepartment On Aging Administrative Staff

Jessica Boalt - Director Kathy Petrella - Assistant Director Chris Anspach - Fiscal OfficerBill Phillips - Public Information

& Volunteer CoordinatorKaren Stone - Administrative Assistant IIIAdam Van Boxel - In-Home Services Supervisor David A. Lelko - Senior Centers Supervisor

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DAILY ACTIVITIES AT YOUR SENIOR CENTERS MAY 2014MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

LOOK LOOK for this in next months issue, don’t miss out for this in next months issue, don’t miss out on a great get out and about!!!!on a great get out and about!!!!

and join us at

CHARDON SENIOR CENTER12555 RAVENWOOD DR. CHARDON 440-279-2131 OR 440-279-2137

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Remeber Chardon Senior Center is still open on May 28th -Senior Day

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ARE YOU FEELING OVERWHELMED WITH YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH EARLY DEMENTIA?Are you a caregiver for a Geauga County senior who has beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Could youuse a little time to complete some personal needs or take a break? Call the Department on Aging’s Adult Day Service.TheAdult Day Service can care for your loved one in a safe structured environment, while you take some needed time. The

Adult Day Service is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Your loved one is offered freetransportation, a nutritious lunch, cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, socialization and more. If you are interested

in hearing more about this program, or would like to schedule a visit, call Vicki Krueger at (440) 279-2130 or (440)834-1856 ext. 2130 or (440) 564-7131 ext. 2130.

with

Cost is $10.

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The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held at the Chardon Senior Center 12555 RavenwoodDr., on Wed., June 4 from 10:00am – 2:30pm (lunch break from 12:00 – 12:30pm).

You’ll learn proven safety strategies to help keep you safe while on the road. After taking thecourse, you may even be eligible for a discount on your car insurance. (Please consult your

agent for details.) This new AARP course is being offered for the first time this year. Even ifyou have attended a class in the past, you may benefit from a refresher. The cost of the course is

$15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. Checks should be made payable toAARP. Please call 279-2131 to reserve your spot in the class.

10 am to 1:30 pm - $15.10 am.

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THOMPSON SENIOR CENTER AND BLOSSOM HILL PRESENTTHE ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

2014?

Deadline is June 9th.

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ADAMS, HELEN . . . . . . . . . . . . .21ADLER, FRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30ADRIAN, GEORGETTE . . . . . . . . .20ALLEN, DOROTHY G . . . . . . . . . .16AMER, LOUIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1ANDERSON, GEORGE . . . . . . . . .12ANDREWS, MARY ALICE . . . . . . .14ANDREWS, RAYMOND B . . . . . . .22ARGHETA, JOSEPH . . . . . . . . . . .22ARMSTRON, WILLIAM . . . . . . . .24ARNOLD, BEVERLY . . . . . . . . . . .9ARNOLD, ROBERT O . . . . . . . . . .8ATKINSON, RUSSELL R . . . . . . .24AVALON, ELEANORE . . . . . . . . . .22AYALA, CAROL A . . . . . . . . . . . .20BALOGH, SHIRLEY . . . . . . . . . . .24BAMBERGER, GEORGE A . . . . . . .5BAMBERGER, MARILYN L . . . . . .16BARBE, FREDERICK . . . . . . . . . .20BARNES-HAYWARD, LORETTA . . .6BATTAGLIA, SYLVIA . . . . . . . . . .15BEAN, NANCY a . . . . . . . . . . . . .1BEARDSLEY, CATHERINE JEAN . .10BEBOUT, MAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17BEHARRY, EDNA M . . . . . . . . . . .14BELLITO, ANNE R . . . . . . . . . . . .17BELLIVEAU, ELAINE K . . . . . . . . .12BERENSTEIN, DANIEL S . . . . . . .28BEUCLER, WILLIAM P . . . . . . . . .5BIALOSKY, ALAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .28BISSLER, CHARLES . . . . . . . . . .21BLAKE, ANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6BLASKO, SR. MARY VERONICA . .22BOCCIA, DR JOSEPH . . . . . . . . .17BOETTCHER, EDITH . . . . . . . . . .15BOGGS, MARVEL V . . . . . . . . . . .11BOLLINGER, ELMER . . . . . . . . . .6BORSUKOW, JULIANA . . . . . . . . .15BOSSINAS, LESLIE . . . . . . . . . . .11BREDBENNER, LURLEEN N . . . . .1BREELER, LEROY . . . . . . . . . . . .23BRININGER, THERESA . . . . . . . . .5BROWN, DAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31BROWN, DAVID C . . . . . . . . . . . .25BUCKLES, ELISABETH . . . . . . . .12BUCKLEY, BERNARD . . . . . . . . . .6BURKE, EDNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23BUSSE-MONACO, DOROTHY M .22BUTCHER, BETTY . . . . . . . . . . . .25BYRNES, DON M . . . . . . . . . . . .16BYTNAR, CORABELL . . . . . . . . . .9CABLE, JULIA L . . . . . . . . . . . . .11CABLE, JULIA L . . . . . . . . . . . . .11CAPUTO, JOSEPH . . . . . . . . . . . .18CATALIOTO, ANTHONY . . . . . . . .17CERANKOSKY, MARGUERITE . . . .24CHARNEY, LYNNE L . . . . . . . . . .18CHASAR, SR M HELEN . . . . . . . .27CHIDESTER, PATRICIA A . . . . . . .18CICHOCKI, FRANCES . . . . . . . . . .7CIPRA, ALVIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8CLARK, NOBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8COLLURA, MARIA P . . . . . . . . . . .1COMER, RAYMOND G . . . . . . . . .6CONDON, SHIRLEY . . . . . . . . . . .5CONVERSE, MARY JE . . . . . . . . .15COOK, SANDRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1COOPER, RUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . .11CORNELIUS, MARIE . . . . . . . . . . .7CRAIG, RUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7CRIDER, MARCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . .7CULL, GERALD L . . . . . . . . . . . .22CUMMINGS, BILL J . . . . . . . . . . .8DAJER, SR MARY JOSELLEN . . . .4DANFORTH, ROY N . . . . . . . . . . .30DAUGHERTY, MARGARET . . . . . .24DAVANAUGH, SHEILA M . . . . . . .17DAVIS, CLIFFORD N . . . . . . . . . .25DAVIS, EDNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30DAVIS, MARCIA V . . . . . . . . . . . .24DAVIS, MARIAN D . . . . . . . . . . . .11DAVIS, MARY ELEANORELLIE . . .15DAVIS, SANDRA . . . . . . . . . . . . .21DAVIS, VIRGINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

DEBLAEY, JOYCE G . . . . . . . . . . .24DeGARMO, LORETTA . . . . . . . . . .1DEIHL, PEGGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1DELBROCCO, CATHERINE . . . . . .26DELEMBO, LOUIS R . . . . . . . . . . .1DEMIRJIAN, JOSEPH . . . . . . . . .30DILGREN, INGEBORG . . . . . . . . . .7DINARDO, MARK . . . . . . . . . . . . .1DIXON, MARY E . . . . . . . . . . . . .20DODDS, JOHN B . . . . . . . . . . . .17DREYER, GEORGIA R . . . . . . . . .22DZURIK, GEORGE M . . . . . . . . . .19EBNER, ROSE MARIE . . . . . . . . .24EDDY, CLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4ELLIS, MARGARET . . . . . . . . . . .13EMERSON, NANCY A . . . . . . . . .30ENGEL, KENNETH . . . . . . . . . . . .18ERNST, ELIZABETH J (BETTE) . . .16FELTES, ADELE . . . . . . . . . . . . .16FERGUSON, JOHN E . . . . . . . . . .8FERRY, ANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4FEUCHT, SANDRA G . . . . . . . . . .24FICK, EVERETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1FIELITZ, JEAN E . . . . . . . . . . . . .26FIRST, CAROL H . . . . . . . . . . . . .10FISCO, GERALDINE . . . . . . . . . . .4FISHER, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . . . .22FORMENT, KAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .25FORSELL, JACK A . . . . . . . . . . .31FRANCISCO, CHRISTINE . . . . . . .24FRANK, LUCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4FRANKS, E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27FREDMAN, RAYMOND . . . . . . . .22FREDRICKSON, ALLEN . . . . . . . .29FRIEDMAN, ANITA . . . . . . . . . . .29FRIEDMAN, RON . . . . . . . . . . . .12FRITZ, JANETH A . . . . . . . . . . . . .8FROHRING, JEAN C . . . . . . . . . .24FUMICH, ROBERTA . . . . . . . . . . .12FURIOUS, KATHERINE . . . . . . . . .25GAMBLE, PAUL M . . . . . . . . . . .26GARLAK, PATRICIA . . . . . . . . . . .12GEBEAU, PATRICIA A . . . . . . . . .18GEISHEIMER, MARSHA . . . . . . . .25GENTZLER, BARRY F . . . . . . . . .12GIDDINGS, ARLINE (SB) . . . . . . .21GILBERT, DORIS . . . . . . . . . . . . .12GILLIGAN, HELEN L . . . . . . . . . .30GILSON, MYRIAM . . . . . . . . . . . .17GILSON, ROBERT . . . . . . . . . . . .29GOETTER, MARGARET . . . . . . . . .5GOLDEN, MURIEL M . . . . . . . . . .6GRAHAM, RALPH . . . . . . . . . . .20GRANTHAM, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . .9GRASSO, JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13GRIMALDI, HELEN . . . . . . . . . . .13GROSIK, MICHAEL . . . . . . . . . . .31GROSS, ELAINE E . . . . . . . . . . . .22GROSS, ROBERT . . . . . . . . . . . .10GROVER, CAROL . . . . . . . . . . . .26GUARNERA, RICHARD . . . . . . . . .13GULLO, MARGARET L . . . . . . . . .24GUSTAVSON, VIOLET . . . . . . . . .22HAGERTY, GERALD JAMES . . . . .12HAMMOND, ARTHUR . . . . . . . . . .3HAWLEY, MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3HAZELTON, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . .3HAZELWOOD, CATHERINE . . . . . .14HAZLINGER, RONALD A . . . . . . .21HEAD, ELIZABETH . . . . . . . . . . .26HEIDEN, CHARLINE . . . . . . . . . .13HENDERSHOTT, MARIE . . . . . . . .25HENDRICKS, DOROTHY A . . . . . .11HENNESSEY, MARY THERESE SR .4HENNIG, LORI(HANNELORE) . . . .7HERRIMAN, MARLEAH . . . . . . . .10HERSHBERGER, SARA . . . . . . . .22HESS, SR MARY MARGARET . . .25HILL, ARTHUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25HILL, LESSIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19HILL, RICHARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1HIRSCH, JUDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24HOFFMAN, IMA JEAN . . . . . . . . .27HOLCOMB, OKEY P . . . . . . . . . .15

HOLT, DONALD C . . . . . . . . . . . .17HOLT, DORIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17HORNER, HADLEY J . . . . . . . . . .22HORNING, ELEANORE . . . . . . . . .4HORVATH, ERNO . . . . . . . . . . . .17HORVATH, IRENE D . . . . . . . . . . .25HOTTENROTH, JERRI . . . . . . . . .26HOUGH, TERESA M . . . . . . . . . .13HOWARD, NEWELL D . . . . . . . . .19HOWATT, LAWRENCE C . . . . . . .30HUBER, JANET . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11HUFFMAN, MARTHA . . . . . . . . . .6HUNTLEY, GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . .25JACOBS, RUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . .28JICHA, THOMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . .26JOHNSON, MARJORIE . . . . . . . .27JOHNSON, RONALD L SR . . . . . .19JONES, CAROLYN S . . . . . . . . . .14KALL, SHIRLEY A . . . . . . . . . . . .28KARABEC, MARION J . . . . . . . . .29KARL, ELIZABETH M . . . . . . . . . .3KECHISEN, PATRICIA B . . . . . . . .2KELLOGG, RAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2KENT, ADRIAN S SAM . . . . . . . . .8KENT, SAM (ADRIAN) . . . . . . . . . .8KING, BARBARA M . . . . . . . . . . .31KIRK, EVELYN R . . . . . . . . . . . . .18KLAASSE, MARCEL . . . . . . . . . . .1KLATKA, FRED T . . . . . . . . . . . . .5KLEBENOW, MARGARET . . . . . . .5KLEIN, JOHN E . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10KLIMA, ROBERT . . . . . . . . . . . . .16KLINE, RICHARD C . . . . . . . . . . .7KOLINSKY, VIRGINIA E . . . . . . . .17KONIAR, JOANN M . . . . . . . . . . .2KOSIES, ALLEN J . . . . . . . . . . . .24KRAJC, ELIZABETH . . . . . . . . . .27KREMPA, JOSEPH S . . . . . . . . . .29KRIEKE, HARRIET L . . . . . . . . . .23KRONK, KENNETH . . . . . . . . . . . .5KULCH, JIM J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31LA RUE, ROBERT . . . . . . . . . . . . .1LABODA, MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . .11LEARN, WILMAR . . . . . . . . . . . . .10LECHNER, AUDREY . . . . . . . . . . .13LEGAN, ANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5LESTER, SOPHIA . . . . . . . . . . . .24LEVERANZ, RAYMOND . . . . . . . .11LEYDE, ELLEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3LIGHT, MARTHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3LISI, EVELYN R . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1LOCKEMER, FLORENCE . . . . . . .15LOMBARDI, ANGELO . . . . . . . . .23LONG, JAMES E . . . . . . . . . . . . .31LOPRESTI, FRANCES L . . . . . . . .16LOVELAND, RICHARD D . . . . . . .26LOWE, CHARLOTTE A . . . . . . . . .12LUCARELLI, EMIL . . . . . . . . . . . .22MAJETICH, WILLIAM . . . . . . . . .16MALENSEK, MILDRED . . . . . . . .19MANFRONI, ELMER . . . . . . . . . .17MANNELLA, UMBERTO . . . . . . . .7MANSFIELD, EVE JOYCE . . . . . . .24MANSFIELD, JANET . . . . . . . . . .12MARIOLA, ROSEMARY T . . . . . . .14MARKS, GLENN . . . . . . . . . . . . .28MARTELL, ALAN A . . . . . . . . . . .19MARTIN, BENNIE C . . . . . . . . . . .13MATTERN, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . .22MCBRIDE, WILLIAM . . . . . . . . . .18MCCARTHY, DEE . . . . . . . . . . . . .5MCCRACKEN, RICHARD . . . . . . .13MCGARRY, DOROTHY J . . . . . . .10MCINNERNEY, HELEN A . . . . . . .24MCKENZIE, ROBERT A . . . . . . . . .4MCLAUGHLIN, NANCY . . . . . . . . .9MCLEOD, MARY H . . . . . . . . . . .25MCMILLIN, BARBARA A . . . . . . .22MCNAUGHTON, MARGARET . . . .8MCNISH, HAROLD . . . . . . . . . . .24MCNISH, JEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23MEADE, ALICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5MEWITZ, CHRISTEL . . . . . . . . . . .6Michaels, Helen Christine . . . . . .16

MILLER, EUNICE R . . . . . . . . . . .5MILLER, SYLVIA P . . . . . . . . . . . .2MISCONIN, RONALD . . . . . . . . . .18MLAKER, RITA F . . . . . . . . . . . . .13MOG, SARAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22MOHNEY, EDWARD . . . . . . . . . . .21MORRISON, EARL . . . . . . . . . . .29MORTON, ROSAMOND . . . . . . . .14MOSELEY, AUDREY . . . . . . . . . . .21MURPHEY, ROBERT . . . . . . . . . . .7NADVORNIK, MARY . . . . . . . . . .13NANCE, ETHEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10NEWTON, RICHARD A . . . . . . . . .30NORDEEN, RICHARD H . . . . . . . .17NOVAK, LADISLAWS P . . . . . . . .24NOVOTNY, JAMES F . . . . . . . . . .30O’DONNELL, EDYTHE . . . . . . . . .21O’KELLY, GARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6OLSZKO, CLAIRE . . . . . . . . . . . .11OSTROVSKY, FLORA . . . . . . . . . .9PAE, ROGER A . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12PAINTER, BEVERLY . . . . . . . . . . .3PARLOFF, INA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14PARNABY, MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . .22PARSONS, VIOLET M . . . . . . . . . .4PASTVA, SR MARY LORETTA . . .27PAYNE, DONNA K . . . . . . . . . . . .16PENAVIC, MARY F . . . . . . . . . . . .2PER, SR. MARGARET MARY . . . .22PERAVIC, MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2PEWTON, LOUISE . . . . . . . . . . . .29PHILLIPS, THOMAS . . . . . . . . . .20PICZER, ANDRAS . . . . . . . . . . . . .5PITSCHMAN, FLORENCE . . . . . . .8PITTMAN, NANCY O . . . . . . . . . .29POLITI, PATRICIA A . . . . . . . . . . .4POLLOCK, ANNA MAY . . . . . . . . .6POROUS, DONALD . . . . . . . . . . .24POWERS, GERRY . . . . . . . . . . . . .9PRICE, FLORENCE . . . . . . . . . . .20PROTS, MARY ANN . . . . . . . . . . .2PUZDER, JOSEPH . . . . . . . . . . . .8RADER, ADAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18RAKOCZI, MARY ANN C . . . . . . . .8RATZ, NANCY M . . . . . . . . . . . . .6RATZEL, FAYE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30REED, TOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26REPP, ANTOINETTE . . . . . . . . . . .1RILEY, PATRICIA . . . . . . . . . . . . .4RINICELLA, MARIE . . . . . . . . . . .15RIPLEY, CARVEL P . . . . . . . . . . .24ROACH, BETTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5ROBERTSON, DOUG . . . . . . . . . .3ROBERTSON, JOY . . . . . . . . . . .26ROBINSON, EVADELLE . . . . . . . .22ROLL, ANTOINETTE F . . . . . . . . .20ROMONTO, FLORA . . . . . . . . . . .28ROSS, JANET G . . . . . . . . . . . . .28ROUDEBUSH, GEORGE M . . . . . .1ROWAN, MARTHA W . . . . . . . . . .25RUBLE, RICHARD . . . . . . . . . . . .23RUNDT, ALMA M . . . . . . . . . . . . .2RUSH, ANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28SALAMON, JANE . . . . . . . . . . . .30SANTOS, FLORENCIA F . . . . . . .13SASALA, EVELYN . . . . . . . . . . . .13SCAROLA, JOSEPH R . . . . . . . . .27SCHEFFIELD, EUGENE . . . . . . . . .3SCHMIDT, RONALD W . . . . . . . . .20SCHROTH, FRED . . . . . . . . . . . .29SCHUMER, RUDOLPH . . . . . . . . .30SCHUSSLER, DIANE . . . . . . . . . .13SCHUTT, MARGARET (PEGGY) I . .22SCOTT, ROBERT W . . . . . . . . . . .17SCRUGGS, DOROTHY . . . . . . . . .17SEELINGER, EUGENE F . . . . . . . .23Semhric, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26SESTAK, STANLEY V . . . . . . . . . .19SHANOWER, LUCILLE . . . . . . . . .31SHELDEN, ROBERT L . . . . . . . . .20SHOLTZ, PETER-GEORGE . . . . . .22SHRIVER, WILLIAM A . . . . . . . . .10SILVER, ROBERT L . . . . . . . . . . .25SILVERNAIL, RONALD . . . . . . . . .31

SKINNER, IOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27SKOMROCK, ROBERT . . . . . . . . .11SLADEK, DEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18SLAPAR, ARDELL . . . . . . . . . . . .26SMITH, BETTY K . . . . . . . . . . . . .13SNIDER, HELGA . . . . . . . . . . . . .15SPANGENBERG, DALE . . . . . . . .26SPECK, NANCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9SPIRKA, ELEANOR . . . . . . . . . . .21SPRONG, DORIS . . . . . . . . . . . . .7SQUIRE, LUCILLE . . . . . . . . . . . .19STALTARI, ANTHONY . . . . . . . . . .9STENGER, DOMENICA . . . . . . . . .2STEUBBEN, KATHLEEN F . . . . . .25STEWART, WARREN . . . . . . . . . .28STIBICH, CAROL M . . . . . . . . . . .6STOCKER,BARBARA . . . . . . . . . .28STOLTZ, MARGARET . . . . . . . . .17STREEM, SAVILLE B . . . . . . . . . .19STRMAC, EDITH . . . . . . . . . . . . .8STULL, WM E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15SULZER, LORETTA . . . . . . . . . . .11SUVADA, MARY L . . . . . . . . . . . .4SWANEY, CATHERINE . . . . . . . . .14SZASZ, AGNES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2SZCZEPANSKI, JEANNE . . . . . . .14TALARCEK, STANLEY P . . . . . . . .2TARAJCAK, RICHARD R . . . . . . .14TARR, NORMA S . . . . . . . . . . . . .30THOMAS, DONALD B . . . . . . . . .18THOMAS, HELEN E . . . . . . . . . . .24THOMAS, MILLIE . . . . . . . . . . . . .8TILLEY, BEVERLY J . . . . . . . . . . .3TINGE, MARJORIE . . . . . . . . . . .10TRACY, NINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21TRASK, WILLIAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .6TRISCO, JENNIE M . . . . . . . . . . .25TROUTMAN, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . .7TULLY, CAROL A . . . . . . . . . . . . .16TURK, MARGARET . . . . . . . . . . .18TUROCY, WILLIAM . . . . . . . . . . .16ULMER, RICHARD . . . . . . . . . . . .21URQUHART, PATRICIA . . . . . . . . .18VANCE, HAYDEN P . . . . . . . . . . .31VANDERBILT, GEORGE (BUD) . . . .21VARGA, MARY KAY . . . . . . . . . . .10VENCL, GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11VIEZER, JUDITH L . . . . . . . . . . . .18VILLANUEVA, ALEX . . . . . . . . . . .3VOLLMER, EDNA . . . . . . . . . . . .14VYSTRCIL, FRANK . . . . . . . . . . .24WALKER, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . .17WALSH, MARIANNE C . . . . . . . . .30WALTER, JEAN D . . . . . . . . . . . . .8WARNER, CHARLOTTE . . . . . . . .9WEAVER, ELMER C . . . . . . . . . . .1WEHRUNG, MARILYN L . . . . . . . .6WEIMERT, OLGA C . . . . . . . . . . .23WELLS, STANLEY . . . . . . . . . . . .11WEST, ALBERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4WESTOVER, ROZELLA . . . . . . . .18WEY, SR MARETTA . . . . . . . . . .31WHITCOMB, MARILYN M . . . . . .19WHITRIGHT, CATHERINE M . . . . .17WILBER-KANCHE, JANE . . . . . . .22WILLIAMS, WILLIAM R . . . . . . . . .4WILSON, LUTHER D . . . . . . . . . . .8WOZNIAK, ALFRED T . . . . . . . . .28WREN, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7WRIGHT, JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7ZELAZNY, AURELIA . . . . . . . . . . .4ZINGALE, JOSEPH . . . . . . . . . . .26ZMESKAL, ELEANOR A . . . . . . . .26

Listed are Geauga Seniors 75 years and older May Birthdays

HappyBirthday

to you!!

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New Congregate Meals on the MenuBeginning in April, each Tuesday and Thursday, soup and salad will be the onlyitem offered as the congregate lunch. Seniors will still be offered a therapeuticdiabetic or renal (salt-free) meal if they pre-ordered. Please make sure toreserve your meals by contacting your senior center at the beginning of the weekprior to the week you will be eating. (exception - On the 3rd Thursday of eachmonth in Thompson, the soup and salad will be the only meal served.)

Geauga Seniors who qualify financially can receive freetransit vouchers to travel to and from grocery and medical

appointments. Call the Department on Aging for moreinformation and guidelines

at (440) 279-2130.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY05/01/14 05/02/14Meatloaf 3oz /Gravy/3oz(RS) Stuffed Peppers 5oz/Sce 3ozBow Tie Pasta 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cupMexicorn 1/2 cup Green beans 1/2 cupDiced Pear cup 1/2 cup Shredded Lettuce 1 cupWhite Bread/Marg 1 per Italian Dressing Lite 2 perApple Juice 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/arg 2 perMilk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint

05/05/14 05/06/14 05/07/14 05/08/14 05/09/14Pork Choppie 3.5oz Boneless Chicken Delights 4 per Salisbury Steak 3oz/Gravy 3oz Lasagna/meatsauce 6oz Fish Square 3oz Beef Gravy 3oz Oriental Mix Vegetables 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Mixed Vegetables 1/2 cup Cheesy Onion M. Potatoes MashPotatoes 1/2 cup Rice Pilaf 1/2 cup Green Beans 1/2 cup Broccoli Cuts 1/2 cup Corn 1/2 cupPeas & Carrots 1/2 cup Unsw Pineapple Tidbits 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Unsw Diced Peach Cup 1/2 cup Unsw Mix Fruit Cup 1/2 cupUnsw Cinn Applesauce 1/2 cup Apple Juice 1/2 cup Fresh Orange 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 2 perRye Bread/Marg 2 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Layer Cake cake 1 per Milk 1/2 pint Tartar Packet 1 perMilk 1/2 pint BBQ Packert 1 per Angel Food Cake Milk 1/2 pint

Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint

05/12/14 05/13/14 05/14/14 05/15/14 05/16/14Turkey Tetrazini w Spag 3/4 cup Pizza Patty 3.oz/Marinara Pkt Unbreaded Veal Cutlet 3oz/Gry 3oz Hamburger 3oz Breaded Chicken Breast fillet 3ozPeas 1/2 cup Beets/orange sce 1/2 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup Mexicorn 1/2 cup Mashed Yams 1/2 cupHot Scalloped App/w raisins Sliced Carrots 1/2 cup B. Cabbage 1/2 cup Baked Bean Quintet 1/2 cup Cauliflower 1/2 cupBread Stick 1 per Unsw Diced Peach Cup 1/2 cup Unsw Diced Pears 1/2 cup Unsw Applesauce 1/2 cup Unsw Pineapple Tidbits 1/2 cupGrape Juice 1/2 cup Hamburger Bun 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Hamburger Bun 1 per Wheat Bread/Marg/2 perMilk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint Mustard/Ketchup pkt 1 per Mayo Pkt 1 per

Milk 1/2 pint Milk 1/2 pint

05/19/14 05/20/14 05/21/14 05/22/14 05/23/14Meatloaf 3oz /Gravy/3oz Penne Pasta/Sce 3/4 cup BBQ Riblet/Sce 2oz Chicken Tenders 2 per (3oz) (RS) Macaroni & Cheese 3/4 cupMashed potatoes 1/2 cup Meatballs/Sce 3 per Scalloped Potatoes 1/2 cup Cheesy Onion M. Potatoes Mixed Vegetables 1/2 cupBaby Whole Carrots 1/2 cup Green Beans 1/2 cup Sliced carrots 1/2 cup Buttered Cabbage 1/2 cup Stewed Tomatoes 1/2 cupMixed Fruit Cup 1/2 cup Dice Pear cup 1/2 cup Diamond Jim Bun 1 per Diced Peach Cup 1/2 cup Grape Juice 1/2 cupWheat Bread/Marg 2 per Apple Juice 1/2 cup Coleslaw 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 per Wheat Bread/Marg 1 perMilk 1/2 pint Wheat Bread/Marg 1 per Layer Cake 1 per BBQ Packet 1 per Milk 1/2 pint

Milk 1/2 pint Angel Food Cake Milk 1/2 pintMilk 1/2 pint

05/26/14 05/27/14 05/28/14 05/29/14 05/30/14Beef & Pepper Patty/Gravy 3oz Johnny Marzetti 3/4 cup Sausage Link 3oz Beef Tips/Gravy 3/4 cupZesty Potatoes 1/2 cup Broccoli Cuts 1/2 cup Pepper/Onions 2oz Mashed Potatoes 1/2 cup

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY Baby Whole carrots 1/2 cup Corn 1/2 Cup Green Beans 1/2 cup Brussel Sprouts 1/2 cupUnsw Applesauce 1/2 cup Shredded Lettuce 1 cup Scalloped Potatoes 1/2 cup Orange Juice 1/2 cupWheat Bread/Marg 2 per Italian Dressing Lite 2 per Unsw Red Gelatin/Pears 1/2 cup Wheat Bread/Marg 2 perMilk 1/2 pint Italian Bread/Marg 1 per Hot Dog Bun 1 per Milk 1/2 pint

Milk 1/2 pint Mustard PacketMilk 1/2 pint

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Get Out & About

Lunch & Learn for Senior CitizensPlease join us as we visit our third Geauga County rehab facility in our series. Enjoy a

FREE lunch and listen to a speaker. The next visit will take place on Friday, June 13, 2014at 11:30 am at the Heather Hill Healthcare Center, 12340 Bass Lake Road Chardon.

Are you worried about your balance? Come learn about the balance master and yourcenter of gravity. Learn ways to improve it’s not too late. Tours of Heather Hill Rehab &

campus are available following the presentation.There is a maximum capacity of 40 people, and this program is first come first serve.

Please call the West Geauga Senior Center at (440) 729-2782 to register for this program. Space is limited, so please register by May 30.

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May 6 * Swine Creek Lodge, Hayes Road,Middlefield

May 13 * Eagle Creek Hopkins Road, Rt.305, East of Hiram

May 20 * Headwaters Park Rt. 322,Huntsburg/Claridon Twp., Eagle Loop Trail

May 27 Gulley Brook River Road, North of I-90

All walks begin promptly at 1:00. We do not walk ininclement weather. Come to walk another day. *A Naturalist will accompany us on these walks.Any questions, call Jay Saleck at (440) 286-2072 or JaneHall-Nemeth at (440) 338-8523 or Cell (440) 567-1228.

May 21 - Fowler’s Mill Golf CourseJune 25 - Grandview Golf ClubJuly 23 - St. Denis Golf ClubAug. 27 - Rolling Green Golf ClubSept. 24 - Pleasant Hill Golf Club

Registration deadline is the Friday prior to each outing. Please mail your check (or drop it off) made out to the Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH

44024. Mark the envelope “Golf.” Call for more information: 440-279-2130

SENIOR GOLF OUTINGSTHE GEAUGA SENIOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2014 SEASON

Registration 8:30 amShotgun Start 9:00 am

Play 9 holesLunch & Cart included

“All for only $23 per outing!”

$28 non-Geauga Senior(Geauga Seniors given first priority)

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In Honor of Geauga County Seniors, The Hills Health Care Group is furnishing Motor Coach Transportation.

Providing Excellence in Short-Term Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Outpatient Therapy & Home Health Care ~Family Owned and Managed since 1965

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Enrichment EveningsThe Geauga County Department on Aging will be opening its doors for our county residents who are 60 years of age and older,who are eager to participate in evening activities or are unable to attend during the day. Classes are offered in a set of 4 weeksessions. Classes will be free or offered at a nominal charge. You will need to be registered with the Department to participate inthis great new program. Class sizes are limited, please register now!Programs and classes are timed conveniently to start at 6:00pm or later, and last for one or two hours.

This allows you time to take advantage of $4.99 full dinners prepared by the UH Health Center’s Café before your activity. If youare 60 or older, these special meals are served from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.

The dates for the first Thursday night series are: May 22, May 29, June 5 and June 12.

Chair Yoga: 6:00pm – 7:00pm, a gentle approach. $28 for the series, payable to instructor Karen Fuller.Floor Yoga: 7:30pm – 8:30pm. $28 for the series, payable to the instructor: Karen Fuller

Watercolor Art Class, taught by Connie Adams. $60 for the 4-class series. A supplies list will be furnishedupon registration. Class size is limited.

UH Medical Center Information Series, No Cost, but please call to register.May 22 – Cardiovascular/Heart Disease, May 29 – Diabetes June 5 – Gardening Safely with Arthritis,

June 12 – Proper Body Mechanics Please call to make your reservations (440)-279-2130, (440)- 564-7131 ext. 2130, (440)-834-1856 ext. 2130

Caregiver Support Group Every 3rd Tuesday, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.Geauga Department on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024

For more information call Vicki at (440) 279-2130.If you’re a caregiver, you are all too familiar with the frustrations and heartache that come from trying to fully support a

loved one and maintain a healthy balance in your own life. When it comes to caregiving, the more you know, the better youcan care and cope. So join Geauga Department on Aging, Marilyn M. Brennan and Home Instead Senior

Care for this important caregivers support group that will help you identify key warning signs andoffer strategies to help you cope. Learn healthy tips for family caregivers. Complimentaryadmission and refreshments. Marilyn M. Brennan, LISW-S, ACH Clinical Social Worker.

Tour hostesses are Sandy McLeod & Sharon Grover of Ridgeview Tours

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Bainbridge Brown Baggers meet everyThursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in theBurns-Lindow Building, 8465 Bainbridge Rd.Stop in with your brown bag lunch tosocialize and maybe play a few hands ofcards. For more information, please callRolene Murphy, 440-543-4343.

Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter#4527 Is Spring really here??? Our nextmeeting will be Tuesday, May 13th, one weeklater than our usual 1st Tuesday of themonth, because of the elections. We meet atthe Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 ChillicotheRoad, Bainbridge Twp. (behind the firestation) at 1:00 p.m.

This is our annual spaghetti lunch,catered by Café Michael’s, with salad,spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread. Ofcourse, we will still fill our sweet tooth after abrief meeting. You will have to makereservations for the lunch before May 6th, bycalling Betty Scholz at 440-338-8321.

We have several trips planned for the restof the spring and summer: A trip toMountaineer Casino on Wednesday, May 28;to Presque Isle Casino on Wednesday, June25; and an exciting trip on Friday, July 25th,to Pittsburgh for a river cruise and lunch onthe Gateway Clipper, then on to the RiversCasino. That should be a fun day!! Please callSkip Ference at 440-338-3607, ASAP, if youare interested in any of these trips.

In June, we will have Judge Grendellspeaking on probates. Come with yourquestions.

We are still collecting items for “Food forFriends,” the USO, and plastic bottle capsfrom water and milk for cancer. Food forFriends just donated food for the food bank inGarrettsville, for our friends who weredevastated by a horrible fire that destroyedthe downtown area. Come to our meetingand meet with friends, or make new friends.For further information, please call BettyFranek at 440-543-4767.

Parkman 55+ Club We will be going to theHolden Arboretum on Tuesday, May 6. Thecost will be $10 ($5 entrance fee and $5 forthe tram ride). Hopefully, the rhododendronswill be blooming and not covered with snow.Think sunny Spring! For more information call Linda at 440-635-9171 or Sylvia at 440-834-4566.

St. Anselm Young of Heart meet on the 1stand 3rd Friday of the month at noon at St.Anselm’s parish center in Chesterland. Bringyour brown bag lunch. Dessert and beveragewill be provided. At the May 2 meeting wewill be entertained by Sandra Zikursh (Mrs.Noah) who will give us a humorous look atlife on the ark. At the May 16 meeting we willhave a Pot Luck. Bring your favorite dish toshare. Place settings and beverages will beprovided. We will be going to the fantasticFrench Lick Resort Hotel & Casino in Indianaon May 12-14. There will be historical toursof both French Lick Springs Hotel and theWest Baden Springs Hotel and much more.Cost for this great trip is $455 pp ($464 non-members). If interested, please call Nancy at440-729-9684 to see if space is stillavailable.

We will be heading to the Canton PalaceTheatre by bus on Tuesday, May 20, to seeVicki Lawrence & “Mama”, a two-womanshow. Remember Vicki from the Carol Burnettshow? The cost is $78 ($81 non-members)and includes main floor seating at the theatreand lunch at the Cathedral Buffet. Forreservations call Jeri at 440-729-2239. AMystery Treasure Bag Trip is being plannedfor June 30. You will receive a “treasure”from each stop we make. For furtherinformation call Jeri at 729-2239 On July 8-9we will be going to Lancaster, PA to see“Moses” at the Sight & Sound Theatre. Travelwith Moses on his quest for personalidentity that changes the course of history.Experience God’s awe-inspiring power asyou sit in the midst of the parted Red Sea.We will also go to the beautiful LongwoodGardens which should be in full bloom.Also included is dinner at the Good N’Plenty Restaurant and lunch at Miller’sSmorgasbord. Cost is $278 pp ($284 non-members). Call Nancy for reservations,440-729-9684.

St. Mary’s 50+ Club We will be going toa very special place on Monday, May 19. Aplace where people of all ages andbackgrounds go to pray, meditate, andexperience the consoling presence of OurLady, Mary, the Mother of God, and ourspiritual mother. This special place iscalled the Servants of Mary Center forPeace, located in Windsor, Ohio, and theShrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. We

will meet at St. Mary’s in Chardon at 9:00a.m. to carpool and will depart at 9:30. Whilethere, we will enjoy a luncheon, which will be$10 for members and $13 for non-members.Please send checks to Shirley Osmond, 114Downing Dr., Apt. #106, Chardon, OH 44024.RSVP no later than May 1 by mailing thecheck or calling 440-286-2723.

Chardon Senior Center GroupsCelebrate your heritage by attending one ofthe following groups that meet regularly atthe Chardon Senior Center.The Czech Group will meet on Thurs., May 1 at 1:00pm.The Slovenian Club will meet on Wed., May 7 at 10:00am.The Polish Club will meet on Wed., May 21 at 1:00pm.New members are always welcome. Formore information, please call 279-2131

All club news must be at the Chardon SeniorCenter by the 5th of the month precedingpublication. News can be sent to:wphillips@co.geauga.oh.us or fax to 440-285-3408 or mail to Bill Phillips, Dept.on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr.,Chardon, OH 44024.

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Chardon Senior Center Community Indoor Yard SaleAre you spring cleaning and have “stuff” to sell? Don’t want to have a yard sale at your ownhome? You’re not alone! Reserve your space now for Chardon Senior Center’s CommunityIndoor Yard Sale. This community yard sale will take place, rain or shine, at the ChardonSenior Center on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Here are some of the details: 1. We provide the space, you provide the “stuff.” 2. You “man” your own station, and keep the money you make! Each space is

approximately 6’ by 8’. 3. Selling is limited to Geauga County seniors; however, the community is invited to

come and shop! 4. The purpose of this sale is to sell “yard sale items” (one’s trash is another’s

treasure! Please know that this is not a craft sale, vendor sale, or bake sale! 5. What you do not sell, you take home with you.

Spaces are limited! Call for more information, or to reserve your space! A suggesteddonation of $10 per space will go towards the purchase of a flat screen television for the

Chardon Senior Center!

Celebrate Life Celebrate Life, Past, Present and Future!

The year long series continues in May with anArticle on eyesight and corresponding issues.

To register for a presentation, please call thedesired senior center. When making areservation, be sure to indicate if you needtransportation and if you plan to join us forlunch. Transportation costs may apply.

TOPIC: WHAT DO YOU SEE

West Geauga May 2nd @ 9amChagrin Falls May 8th @ 11am Thompson May 15th@ 9:30am Chardon May 20th @ 11am Middlefield May 28th @ 10:30am A Safe and Friendly

Senior Living PlaceModels open in Middlefield Village

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Hea l t h a n d We l l n e s s

It is important for us to take care of our eyes as we age. Poor eyesight not only affects how we drive,but can also affect our balance. Clear eyesight can help reduce the risk of falls, and by association, brokenbones, sprains, and bruising. Degenerative problems like cataracts and glaucoma may also be issues.

It is important to take measures to see clearly as we age. If you have problems with blurry vision and do nothave glasses, going to a specialist would be beneficial. You may find that if your vision is clear, but you havetrouble viewing things up close, that you may need reading glasses. Both of these are things that may notnecessarily be caused by anything other than your eyes aging.

Cataracts cause your vision to appear cloudy. In most cases, they develop slowly and the affects are notimmediately noticeable. Glasses and brighter lighting will help in the early stages, but if your visiondeteriorates beyond that, surgery is the only option. The procedure is generally both safe and effective.

There are multiple types of glaucoma that can be found, with the two most common being Open-Angle andAngle-Closure glaucoma. These are both caused by drainage canals in the eye being either clogged or blocked.Glaucoma causes vision to slowly fade, and can cause blindness if left untreated. There is currently no cure,although medication and/or surgery can cease any further loss of vision.

To schedule an appointment with a University Hospitals physician, please call 440-285-3030.

WHAT DO YOU SEE?

On March 21 at the ChardonSenior Center, seniors enjoyed a

special session with nationallyknown yoga instructor, Peggy

Cappy. Peggy is seenthroughout the country on PBSand is the creator of a series of

videos on yoga. She is a personalfriend of Anne Ondrey who has

been teaching an on-goingFriday morning yoga class at the

center for more than 6 years.The class, a donation class,raised $200.00 for a girls’

school in India where Anne andPeggy traveled in 2013.

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Q. What About My Will?A. If you use the “Good Deeds” checklist below toarrange transfer of all your assets, your family may noteven need to use your will. However, it is stillimportant to have a will in case something is missedand needs to be transferred through probate. Forparents with younger children, a will is importantbecause the parents can designate their choice ofguardian for their children in the will. Your will shouldbe stored in a fireproof place. You may also deposityour will with the Geauga County Probate Court for anominal state required fee.

Real Estate Survivorship Deeds for CouplesUnless your property is in a trust or an LLC< your deedMUST include language to the effect of “for their jointlives, remainder to the survivor of them.” Otherwise,your property would be considered a probate asset.Therefore, in most cases, couples buying property maywant survivorship language in the deed at the time ofthe purchase. If there is no survivorship language,couples should consider a “survivorship deed” in whichthey transfer their property from themselves tothemselves and include the survivorship language. If aperson wishes to add a second person to a deed, he orshe may also do this by way of survivorship deed, butbe aware that the additional person becomes a co-owner of the property, which could expose yourproperty to that person’s creditors. Preparation NOWwill save your family time and money! You shouldconsult with an attorney before executing asurvivorship deed.

Transfer on Death Affidavit for Singles andWidows- Single property owners may want to file aTransfer on Death Affidavit that states the individual’sname, legally identifies the property and names thebeneficiary or beneficiaries upon death. This swornstatement must be filed with the Geauga CountyRecorder’s Office, 231 Main Street 31-c, Chardon, Ohio44024. Phone: 440 279-2020. Again, check with anattorney first. Contact your attorney of if you need anattorney, call the Geauga County Bar AssociationLawyer Referral Service at 440 286-7160 You canobtain a copy of your deed from the Geauga CountyRecorder’s Office at the address listed above.

Bank AccountsPayable on Death (POD) –POD Bank Accounts –Single account owners can add POD beneficiaries tobank accounts at no cost. All you’ll need are thenames, addresses and social security numbers of anybeneficiaries and the bank that holds the account cando the rest at no cost. Upon death, the money is paiddirectly to the POD beneficiary when he or she shows adeath certificate. Until that time, the beneficiary cannotaccess your account. Joint Account – You also have the option to add abeneficiary to an account as a co-owner will havecomplete access to your account and will be able towithdraw money from the account. Be careful.

Motor Vehicles Transfer on Death (TOD) – The vehicle owner canhave a TOD notation placed on a car title by going tothe Geauga County Clerk of Courts Title Office, 470Center Street #8-b,Chardon, Ohio 44024, phone: 440 279-1750 with theoriginal title, the names of up to two beneficiaries, theiraddresses and social security numbers. There is a feeto re-issue the title with the TOD notation. At death,ownership of the vehicle passes to the TOD beneficiaryby showing the car title and the death certificateMarried Couples- A surviving spouse may transfer twocar titles (assuming the cars have a combined value ofless than $40,000) by showing their spouse’s deathcertificate at the title bureau.

Boats, Campers, RV’s, Mobile Homes These areall titled assets that need either a co-owner or a TODnotation on the title to avoid being held up in probate.The procedure is similar to a TOD notation on a cartitle.

Bonds/Stock SharesSavings bonds- The asset must be jointly owned orhave an official Transfer on Death notation right on thebond in order to transfer directly. If one person holdsbonds only in their name, they automatically become aprobate asset. To add an owner to a bond or todesignate a transfer on death beneficiary, visitwww.treasurydirect.gov.

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Attention Bainbridge Township SeniorsThe Bainbridge Township Trusteesare joining forces with the GeaugaCounty Department on Aging forthe 2014 Bainbridge Senior TrashPick-Up Days May 5, 6, and 7Please have items outside home orgarage Sunday May 4th, theevening before the pick-up. DONOT leave items by curbside.Please note the followingguidelines:What we will take: Tires, batteries,appliances (washers, dryers,stoves, refrigerators, freezers,dishwashers, propane tanks, a TV,old furniture, mattresses and otherunwanted items. What we won’t take: Unusedmedications, hazardous chemicals,oil, paints and solvents, pesticides,yard waste, garbage, constructionor debris. Please, only 10 household itemsper home Items should be from thesenior’s household. Any loosematerials should be consolidated instrong boxes and protected fromthe weather prior to pick-up.

Attention Claridon Township SeniorsThe Claridon Township Trustees arejoining forces with the GeaugaCounty Department on Aging forthe 2014 Claridon Township SeniorTrash Pick-Up Day, May 15, 2014Please note the followingguidelines:No liquids, paint, or otherhazardous materials, constructiondebris, rocks, yard waste, orhousehold garbage will beaccepted. Claridon will accept upto 4 tires off the rim, propanetanks, appliances and otherunwanted items. Please, only 10household items per home and thetrash must be from that senior’shousehold only. Claridon Townshiprequests that you keep itemsoutside of your garage, notcurbside, and if you needassistance removing items fromhome, please let someone knowwhen you call to register.

Attention AuburnSeniorsThe Auburn Township Trustees arejoining forces with the GeaugaCounty Department on Aging forthe 2014 Auburn Senior Trash Pick-Up Day May 29, May 30, 2014Please have items outside home orgarage May 30th, the eveningbefore the pickup. DO NOT leaveitems by curbside.Please note the followingguidelines:No liquids, paint, or otherhazardous materials, constructiondebris, rocks, yard waste, orhousehold garbage will beaccepted. We will accept up to 6tires and appliances and otherunwanted items. No propane tankswill be accepted. Please, only 10household items per home, and thetrash should be from that senior’shousehold only. All materialsshould be consolidated in strongboxes and items should be kept dry(tarped) if possible.

MONTHLY CLEAN-UPSSeniors must be registered with the Department on Aging prior to pick-up and must be home the day of the pickup, or have someone18 years of age or older that is appointed by the senior, present to sign a release for collection. For more information on the pick-up

and to register call the Department on Aging weekdays 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at (440) 279-2129, (440) 279-2135, (440) 279-2130, or(440) 834-1856, ext. 2130, (440) 564-7131, ext. 2130 to register for pick-up .

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Support Groups at your Senior Centers Support groups allow people with a common interest to come together and share their experiences.

Low Vision Support Group -will meet on Monday, May 12 at10:00 a.m. at the Chardon SeniorCenter. Ralph Johnson of theCleveland Sight Center facilitatesthis group that meets on thesecond Monday of each month. Ifyou, or someone you love, havevision problems due to maculardegeneration, glaucoma or otherconditions, we encourage you toparticipate in this group.

The Grief Support Group - willmeet on Monday, May 19, at12:30 p.m. at the Chardon SeniorCenter. This group, sponsored byBurr Funeral Home, is open toanyone dealing with the loss of aloved one.

The Parkinson’s Support Group- will meet on Tuesday, May 20,at 11:00 a.m. at the ChardonSenior Center.

Care Givers Support Group -will meet on Tuesday, May 20from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at theChardon Senior Center.

The Diabetes Support Group -

will meet at the Middlefield SeniorCenter on Tuesday, May 13 at12:30 p.m. Come learn and shareideas and tips to manage yourDiabetes. A guest speaker willpresent a current health topic.

Veterans Support Group - willmeet at the Chagrin Falls SeniorCenter on Tuesday, May 13, at9:00 a.m. This program is forVeterans only and includes a FreeBreakfast. Please call ahead forreservations, 440-247-8510.

Heart/Stroke/Coumadin SupportGroup - will meet at the WestGeauga Senior Center -Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. Thissupport group is sponsored by theUH Stroke Institute and isfacilitated by Nurse Nina Choski.Rachel Hutchinson from theCoumadin Clinic will be our guestspeaker.

Cleveland Area Alzheimer’sAssociation - All meetings areopen to the public. ChardonSupport Group meets on the 3rdWednesday of every month at7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church,401 North St. in Chardon. Chagrin

Falls Support Group meets on the4th Thursday of every month at6:30 p.m. at Arden Courts, 8100East Washington St. in ChagrinFalls. For more information aboutour support groups or otherservices, call our Helpline at 440-942-7651.

Bereavement Support Group -Care Corp Home Health & Hospiceoffers Bereavement SupportGroups several times per year.Please call the Care Corp office at440-286-2273 or 1-888-227-3811if you need support.

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Bonds/Stock SharescontinuedIndividual shares of stock- Most stocks are now held inmutual fund accounts that already have a beneficiarydesignation on them. However, individual shares ofstock must be transferred through probate court if youown them as an individual with no co-owner. You mayplace a Transfer of Death notation on shares of stockthrough the issuer. Find help online atwww.compushare.com or contact the issuer.

CD’s, Life Insurance, Annuities, InvestmentAccounts, Retirement Accounts, IRA’s, 401K’s403B’s You should have beneficiary designations onall your long term investments. Typically, you wouldhave identified beneficiaries when you signed up forthe insurance or investment and so the proceeds arenot likely to go to probate court. Be warned: If youname “my estate” as a beneficiary, it will go to probatecourt. Check your beneficiary designation forms byasking the issuer for a copy. If divorced, check to see ifyou have updated your beneficiary designation.

Emotional and psychological trauma is the result ofextraordinarily stressful events that rock our sense ofsecurity, making us feel helpless and vulnerable. Asituation that leaves one feeling overwhelmed andalone can be traumatic, even if it doesn’t involvephysical harm. As much as we hope that our family,friends, and community would not experience

trauma, the reality is that negative events can occur at any time.

Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical.Someone may have frightening memories, or a sense ofconstant danger. A person may feel numb, disconnected, andunable to trust other people. When bad things happen, it cantake a while to get over the pain and feel safe again. Longerterm reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks,strained relationships and even physical symptoms likeheadaches or nausea.

These symptoms and feelings typically last from a few days toseveral months, gradually fading as the trauma is processed.Painful memories or emotions can be triggered by ananniversary of the traumatic event, or an image, sound orsituation may remind you of the experience.

In response to this need, the Geauga County Board of MentalHealth and Recovery Services offered a series of workshops sothat social workers in Geauga County could obtain NationalTrauma Informed Specialist Certification while learning the keyconcepts needed to be effective responders to trauma inducingevents.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP REGARDINGEMOTIONAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA, OR ANY OTHERMENTAL HEALTH ISSUE, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THEFOLLOWING:

GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERYSERVICES AT 285-2282CATHOLIC CHARITIES AT 285-3537RAVENWOOD MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AT 285-3568NAMI GEAUGA at 285-3945COPELINE AT 285-5665 (24 HOUR HOTLINE)

If you would like more information, you can reach the GeaugaCounty Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services at: 13244Ravenna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024, by phone at 440-285-2282, by email at mhrs@geauga.org, or go to our website atwww.geauga.org.

FROM THE DESK OF JAMES C. ADAMS CEO OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES

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Do you know about theChore and Home

Maintenance Program?There are Geauga County Department on Agingprograms available to assist seniors with themaintenance of their homes including the adaptionfor disabilities. Each program has criteria that theclient must meet. Programs are designed to meethealth, safety, fire prevention and/or ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act) adaptions. TheChore Program uses unskilled workers (orvolunteers) to provide routine homemaintenance such as window washing, leafraking, limited yard maintenance, etc. TheHome Maintenance Program uses skilledworkers to provide home maintenance such asplumbing, heating/cooling, electrical work, etc.For moreinformation onthese programs,please call theDepartment onAging at (440) 279-2130, (440) 564-7131 ext. 2130, (440) 834-1856, ext. 2130.