NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER Golden Age Bulletin — G. A. B. —

November 2019

MAYOR’S CORNER

Don’t forget to “fall back” as Daylight Savings is Sunday, November 3rd. Move your clocks back one hour and replace the batteries for your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. If you need help finding your polling location, please contact the Board of Elections at 216-443-8683 or check online at www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us The City, North Olmsted High School and the VFW Post 7647 are uniting to celebrate Veterans Day with a ceremony on Monday, November 11th at 9:50AM at the Performing Arts Center at the High School. Please join us and help us honor our veterans. City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29

th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Save the date and mark your calendars for Sunday December 8th and join us in the North Olmsted Community Cabin & Senior Center for our annual North Olmsted NOEL Celebration from 2:00-5:00. Enjoy musical performances, food vendors, kids crafts, outdoor bonfire, and hot chocolate as the community welcomes Santa. Everyone is welcome to kickoff the holiday season.

Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070

KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR JACKIE CHAVEZ -ANDERSON, ADMINISTRATOR

COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS North Olmsted City Council November 5th & 19th 8:00pm City Hall 5200 Dover Center Rd Free Health Screenings Monday, November 4th 10:30-12:00/ Atrium International Food Cook Off Wednesday, November 6th 11:30-1:00/ Springvale Ballroom Tickets $5 Hearing Screen/Wax Cleaning Tuesday, November 12th 9:30am-11:30am/ Atrium Friendsgiving Luncheon Wednesday, November 20th 12:00pm/Community Cabin Memory Lane Trivia Challenge Wednesday, December 4th 1:30pm/ Activity Room

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TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 pm

5th — Yesterday

While he's still looking for his big break, musician Jack Malik gets hit by a bus during a global blackout. But when he wakes up to find he's the lone person on Earth who knows of the Beatles and their songbook, Jack has a huge chance at stardom. (Comedy/ Musical PG-13/ 116 Min.) Starring: Himesh Patel

12th — Central Intelligence

When a career accountant reconnects with a former classmate who now works as a CIA operative, the mild-mannered number-cruncher soon finds himself waist deep in a lethal counterespionage operation. (Comedy/ PG13/ 114 Min.) Starring Dwayne Johnson

19th — Aladdin

In this live-action reimagining of the classic tale, disarming young scoundrel Aladdin falls in love with the Sultan of Agrabah's spirited daughter, Princess Jasmine -- who longs to escape the

confines of the royal palace. (Fantasy-Musical/ PG / 128 Min.) Starring: Will Smith

26th — Just Getting Started

It takes all kinds to make a community, which is why an

ex-lawman and a former mob lawyer find themselves on the same side when it comes to fending off a threat to the tiny resort where they live. (Comedy/ PG-13 / 91 Min.) Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones

Movies & Snack / .50 Cents—Movies shown on our Large Screen ‘Smart Board’

7th– IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS PROGRAM Please welcome Barb Kornuc from the Stano Law Firm. Barb will be present-ing “What Documents Do I Need & Why Do I Need Them?” Learn more about which important documents you need to keep and which ones you can discard at this informational lecture. Rocky River Gardens will sponsor a sweet treat.

14th– TRIVIA FUN HOUR

Join us for a hour of Trivia Fun and prizes. Each correct answer earns you a raffle ticket and a chance to win a great prize. A delicious dessert will be sponsored by Joshua Tree Senior Living.

21st – TRAVLIN MAN DUO

Join us for an afternoon of musical entertainment with guitarist Mark Warrick and his vocalist. Enjoy popular songs of the 60’s through the 90’s chart topper favorites. Audience participation encouraged. 28th—HAPPY THANKSGIVING The Senior Center will be closed.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY HOT LUNCH PROGRAM– MOVIES, LECTURES, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, FUN! Announcements begin before lunch is Served. *$1.00 Suggested Donation for Lunch *Everyone 60 and older is Welcome. *Lunch reservations must be made by the week prior.

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BLOOD PRESSURE

Every Monday 10:30 – 12:00pm

In the Senior Center Atrium

Provided by St. John Medical Center, Right at Home, O’Neill Healthcare, Rae-Ann Skilled

Nursing and

Rehab, and Villa Camillus

HEALTH, WELLNESS, & FITNESS

ACTIVITIES & ENRICHMENT

~ 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 9:30 AM

SUPPORT GROUPS

Multiple Sclerosis 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm. Next meeting: November 13th, 2019

Seniors Strong Supporting Emotional Health & Combating Loneliness 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00am. Next meeting: November 13th, 2019

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels

service is available to North Olmsted residents in need. Call Meals on Wheels Westlake at

440-871-2511 for more information or to start

service. The cost is $9/day for two meals.

Springvale (440) 777-0678 5871 Canterbury Road, Golf, Ballroom Dance, Party Events NO Recreation Center (440) 734-8200 26000 Lorain Road Visit the City of North Olmsted’s website at: www.north-olmsted.com Learn about the many opportuni-ties that the City has to offer.

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NOSC Media & Games *Computer Lab Access *Lending Library / Large print books available *Puzzles, VHS & DVD movies Available by request/See a staff member for assistance *Wii Bowling *Cornhole *Chess & Checkers *Cards

NOSC Book Club

A Gift From Bob

By: James Bowen

Friday, November

15th 1:00pm/Atrium

An absolutely beautifully told sto-ry of the power of love and giving. The true meaning of Christmas shines through in every page. You'll cry; you'll laugh; you'll fall in love with James & Bob. And it's a true story!

NOSC Volunteer Program

The North Olmsted Senior Center Volunteer Group will meet Friday, November 15th to work on community projects. Feel free to join the group or call 440-777-8100 for detailed information.

COMMUNITY NEWS

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS *Please sign up in person at the front desk or by phone at 440-777-8100

Friendsgiving Luncheon Wednesday, November 20th 12:00pm/Community Cabin O’Neill Healthcare North Olmsted will be providing a free Thanksgiving meal. Gather with friends and enjoy a delicious meal of turkey, mashed pota-toes with gravy, vegetables, a roll, and pumpkin pie! Please sign up by November 15th.

Free Hearing Screening & Ear Wax Cleaning Tuesday, November 12th 9:30am-11:30am/ Atrium HearingLife (formerly HearWright) will be offering free hearing screening and ear wax cleanings. No appointments necessary.

Forever Young Ladies Polar Express PJ Holiday Party Friday, December 13th 12:00pm/Community Cabin All Forever Young Ladies are invit-ed to this years holiday catered luncheon. All ladies are encour-aged to wear their most fun holiday pajamas. Sign up with your group leaders.

MEMORY LANE TRIVIA CHALLENGE Wednesday, December 4th 1:30pm/ Activity Room Join us for the Holiday Rendition of the Trivia Challenge competition be-tween the Rocky River, Westlake and North Olmsted Senior Centers. It is free to enter and loads of fun. There will also be prizes and light refresh-ments. Register your team of 6 to 8 people or to be on a team at your local senior center. Also, feel free to be an observer and cheer on your favorite team or center!

AARP DRIVERS TRAINING Friday, November 1st 10:00am-2:00pm/Activity Rm. Cost: $15/AARP members $20/non-members Checks only accepted International Food Cook Off Wednesday, November 6th 11:30am-1:00pm Springvale Ballroom Cost: $5/ticket

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CHAIR VOLLEYBALL Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10:00am/ Activity Room Chair volleyball free-play will take place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month start October 9th.

Free Health Screenings: Bone Density, Cholesterol, Glucose, and Blood Pressure Monday, November 4th 10:30am-12:00pm/Atrium Offered by St. John Medical Center Community Outreach. Sign up not necessary.

A Time To Give Thanks: As we reflect and show our gratitude to all of the wonderful donations

we have received this year we want to recognize and be thankful to all of the local businesses, organizations

and individuals who have generously contributed to our Senior Center: Avon Place, Bickford of Rocky River,

Brighton Gardens, Brookdale Senior Living, Compassionate Care Hospice, Chambers Funeral Homes,

Cleveland Metroparks, Columbia Road Baptist Church, Emerald Village, Hanson Services, Hear Wright,

Humana, Huntington Woods, Ideal Home Care, Integrity Home Care, Joshua Tree, Life Care Centers,

Mayor Kevin M Kennedy and his Administration, North Olmsted Police & Fire Department, North

Olmsted High School SITES Program, North Olmsted Kiwanis, North Olmsted Library, Northridge,

OSHIIP, O’Neill Healthcare, Parkside Villa, RTA, Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing, Renaissance Retirement

Campus, Right at Home, Riverview Pointe, Rocky River Gardens, Westshore Senior Collaborative, Salva-

tion Army, Springvale Country Club & Ballroom, Senior Transportation Connection, Symphony at

Olmsted Falls, Starbucks, St. John Medical Center Community Outreach, St. Richard Parish, The Woods

on French Creek, Villa Camillus, Walgreens, Wesleyan Village, Westwood Place. We would also like to

extend a special Thank You to all of the Senior Center members

who give of themselves throughout the year to make our Senior

Center special.

MONDAY Cold Boxed Lunch

4th Turkey on Whole Grain Rye Three Bean Salad Pineapple Chunks Cereal Bar 11th No Boxed Lunch Veteran’s Day

18th Chicken Salad on Croissant Pea, Red Pepper & Cheese Salad Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad Fruit 25th Tuna on Whole Grain Wheat Bread Three Bean Salad Pineapple Chunks

TUESDAY Hot Lunch

5th

No Hot Lunch

Cabin Closed for Voting

12th BBQ Chicken Breast Macaroni & Cheese Harvard Beets Sautéed Swiss Chard WG Corn Muffin Sliced Peaches 19th Cold Sliced Turkey Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Salad Cole Slaw 2 Whole Grain Rye Mandarin Oranges 26th Breaded Fish Rice Pilaf Glazed Carrots Spinach w/ Vinegar Whole Grain Wheat Banana

All meals ordered must be consumed on site. “Carry-Out” lunches are not permitted. The only exceptions are the following: 1. Individually wrapped

cookies/bread 2. Fresh Fruit 3. UNOPENED milk during the winter months (Oct-March)

All persons 60 and older are welcome to register and join us for lunch. A registration 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. 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 11:15am.

November Lunch Menu A Donation of $1.00 is suggested

Please be aware that each individual is responsible for making their 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 10:00am.

THURSDAY Hot Lunch

7th Beef Stew Brussel Sprouts Buttered Sliced Carrots 2 Whole Grain Wheat Fruited Yogurt Banana 14th Sliced Ham Pineapple Glaze Mixed Vegetables Cheesy Potatoes W.G. Dinner Roll Mixed Fruit

21st Sloppy Joe Cheesy Potatoes Baby Carrots Whole Grain Bun Sliced Peaches

28th NO LUNCH SERVED

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING!!

FRIDAY Cold Boxed Lunch

11:15 Must receive by 11:45

8th Tuna on W\hole Grain Wheat Bread Three Bean Salad Pineapple Chunks

Last Friday boxed lunch for 2019.

Friday boxed lunches will resume with BINGO 3/13/20

*Milk served with every meal. *Menu Subject to change

2020 Trip Schedule

Do you have a trip idea?

Please see Beth Reitz to share your thoughts and or trip ideas. All trip suggestions are welcome!

Friday, January 31st– Hard Rock Rocksino MGM Northfield Park *Cost- $28.00 / With a Casino Bonus of $25.00 Cash or Check will be payable to: Great Day Tours *Check in 8:30am / Return approx. 4:30pm *MODERATE WALKING

Give yourself a winter getaway treat and visit the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield. This casino is an exciting world class facility that features 2,200 slot machines all on one floor, video poker, virtual blackjack and roulette games. The Rocksino offers first class restaurants as well as great spots for a quick bite. Sign up by January 3rd 2020.

2020 TRIPS & TOURS Information You may sign up for trips Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, please speak with Beth Reitz,

Activities 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.

*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!

*Payment in full must be received in order to sign up for all trips offered.

*Please be advised a cancelation refund is at the discretion of the tour company.

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November 2019

Free Community Meals—All are Welcome Reservations are not required.

Ascension Church 28081 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, 440-777-6365

Free Community Breakfast 2nd Saturday of the month

November 9th, 8:00-10:30am Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, 440-871-3088

3rd Wednesday of this month and in December (moved from 4th Wednesday) November 20th (December 18th)

5:30pm–6:30pm Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040

Last Saturday of the month November 30th, 4:30-6:00pm

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

November 24th, 11:30am–12:30pm John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744

Last Tuesday of the month. November 26th, 5:30-7:30pm

North Olmsted United Methodist, 4600 Dover Center Rd., North Olmsted, 440-779-6634 Last Thursday of the month

No November meal Next meal Thursday, December 5th

Need Transportation?

Call (216) 265-1489 Senior Transportation

Connection (STC) Serving the City of North Olmsted

& other local communities.

North Olmsted Senior Center - Main Line (440) 777-8100 / Fax # (440) 716-4246

Jackie Chavez-Anderson - Administrator/ email: andersonj@north-olmsted.com (440) 716-5444

Beth Reitz - APC/AD, Activities Coordinator/ email: reitzb@north-olmsted.com (440) 716-5434

Tiffany Hunt - LSW, Outreach/ email: huntt@north-olmsted.com (440) 716-4264

Carrie Zdilla- Hot Lunch Program Manager/ email: zdillac@north-olmsted.com (440) 777-8100

Tim Smith - Maintenance/ email: smitht@north-olmsted.com (440) 777-8100