NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER

G. A. B. — Golden Age Bulletin

September 2013

MAYOR’S CORNER

I hope everyone will enjoy the Labor Day holiday Monday, September 2nd! North Olmsted City Hall and other city offices, including the Senior Center, will be closed in observance. A very exciting event is coming to the Barton Bradley Sports Complex over the Labor Day weekend, the North American Gaelic Games Finals. These annual championships kick off on August 30 and will feature more than 1,500 Gaelic football, hurling and camogie competitors. Last chance to take advantage of the fresh produce at the Farmers Market this summer. The market will be in North Olmsted Senior Center/Community Cabin every Tuesday in September from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Finally, the new school year is under way! Please remember to watch out for our youth when driving and watch your speed in school zones. Have a safe and happy September!

Sincerely;

Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070

KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR

COMMUNITY NEWS &

EVENTS

Monday, September 2nd

Labor Day

Senior Center Closed

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd & 17th

NO City Council

8:00pm/ City Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 4th

Lunch N’ Learn

11:30am/Cabin

Tuesday, Sept. 10th

Hearing Screening

9:30-11:30am/Atrium

Thursday, Sept. 12th

Cholesterol/Glucose Screening

9:00-11:00am/Atrium

Friday, October 4th

Walking Club Luncheon

12:00/Cabin

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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

TUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PMTUESDAY MOVIE MADNESS 12:30 PM

3rd– Eat –Pray-Love

Recent divorcée Liz decides to reshape her life, travelling the world in search of direction. She heads to Italy, India and Bali, indulging in delicious cuisine while seeking the true meaning of self-love, family, friendship and for-giveness. (Romantic Drama/PG-13/140 Min)

10th– Julie & Julia

This heartwarming, truth-inspired tale stars Amy Adams as Julie Powell, who decides to spice up her uneventful life by cooking all 524 recipes outlined in Julia Child's culinary classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking. (Drama based on Real Life/PG-13/123 Min)

17th– Forks Over Knives

Focusing on research by two food scien-tists, this documentary reveals that despite broad advances in medical technology, the popularity of animal-based and modern processed foods have led to epidemic rates of obesity, diabetes and other diseases. (Documentary/PG/96 Min)

24th—Chocolat

A single mother and her young daughter move into a peaceful French village and open a chocolate shop during the height of Lent. At first, the shop's rich, sensuous desserts scandal-ize the town. But the villagers soon learn to savor the sweetness. (Romance/PG-13/121 Min)

Movie and popcorn .50 cents. All movie suggestions

welcome. Please see Jackie or Beth with your movie

suggestions. **Movies this month are subject to

cancelation due to possible construction work in

the activity room.***

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!

5th– AARP Meeting.

Note: Meeting begins at 1:00 pm

Program: NASA Speaker

12th – MIKE & MARY “New”

Join us for a new entertainment event with Mike & Mary a jazz and pop duo specializing in the beautiful and sophisticated mu-sic of the Great American Song-book from the early 20th century to the present. duo specializing into the present.

19th - Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Come to this informal talk and learn the importance of planning for healthcare costs, coverage options before and after age 65, and preparing for a healthy and financially sound retirement. Sponsored by St. John’s Medical Center and Merrill Lynch.

26th– LINDA KIRK “Heart to Heart”

Linda is back once again to dazzle us with her charismatic performance of songs from the 50’s through the 90’s. Enjoy a fun-filled autumn af-ternoon with music, friend-ship and sweet treat sure to please!

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.ohioenergykit.com

The Illuminating Company is offering free energy conser-vation kits to their customers. You can

sign up for your free kit at this website or by calling 1-888-225-8996. Kits include CFL light bulbs, LED night lights, a surge protector, and a furnace whistle. You will need your account number to sign up.

NOSC Book Club Friday, Sept. 20th

1:00/ Atrium Daddy's Gone A Hunting

Mary Higgins ClarkMary Higgins ClarkMary Higgins ClarkMary Higgins Clark

A dark family secret is exposed in the ashes of a museum fire and a perplex-ing mystery unfolds surrounding the identity of a possible ruthless killer.

Thank you for participating in the

Summer Library Reading Program!

Need Transportation?

Call 1-800-983-4782 for Senior Transportation

Connection (STC) Van Service

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BLOOD PRESSURE

each Monday

~ 10 – 11:30 AM.~

Offered by St. John West Shore Community Outreach, Fairview Hospital Outreach, & Rae-Ann

~ EXERCISE CLASSES ~ Geri Fit

Mon. & Fri. 8:45 AM

Zumba Gold

Wed. 9:00 AM

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HEALTH, WELLNESS, and FITNESS

ACTIVITIES and EVENTS

Computer Lab Information: The computer lab at the Senior Center is available from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday. Please see a staff mem-ber to sign on. There is limited internet access. NEW COMPUTERS!!! New computers have been installed in the computer lab. Thanks to our City of North Olmsted IT Department. Be sure to check out the new and improved equipment.

SUPPORT GROUPS Dementia Support No meeting due to Labor Day Holiday. Next Meeting: Monday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. Multiple Sclerosis Wednesday, September 11th at 7:00 p.m.

NOSC Volunteer Program: Volunteers meet the 3rd Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m.

NOSC Art League

Everyone is welcome to join this talented group

which meets every Wednesday at 12:00

pm in the Atrium.

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

EAT THIS NOT THAT Lunch N’ Learn Sponsored by HCR Manor Care Wednesday, Sept. 4th 11:30 a.m. Please sign up with Tiffany With so many op-tions for our die-tary needs it can be very confusing to figure out how to make better choices regarding our diets. As the saying goes…food can be your best medicine or your worst poison so this program will help you learn about new options and choices that may benefit your health.

North Olmsted Senior Center / WRAAA Mobile Farmers Market! Every Tuesday through Septem-ber 9:30am-12:30pm 28114 Lorain Road (Inside the Com-munity Cabin) If you have received Farmers Market Vouchers– you may redeem them on Tuesdays with the farmers who will be at the center. Farmers Market vouchers expire October 31st 2013. “This project is supported by Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Ohio Department of Ag-ing, and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program”

WALKING CLUB LUNCHEON Friday, October 4th 12:00-2:00 in the Cabin All walkers and participants of the Health & Well-ness programs are invited to attend the fall luncheon. West Bay will be providing a scrumptious lunch and we will discuss future pro-gramming. There will also be a raffle for prizes. Please sign up with Beth by Weds, Sept. 25th.

Warning : The North Olmsted Senior Center will be under construction. Due to severe flood damage over the last few months the interior rooms will be under repair/renovation. This process will disturb activi-ties and programming. Please be advised that the location of activities may be changed and or programming and activities

may be canceled. We will try our hardest to give you as much notice as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate through this very important and invasive process.

Free Glucose, Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure Screening Thursday, September 12th 9:00-11:00 a.m. St. John Medical Center will be offering free blood pressure, cho-lesterol, and glucose screenings.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to get informed about your health! No ap-pointments necessary.

Hearing Screening Tuesday, September 10th 9:30-11:30 a.m. Please sign up with Tiffany Audiphone Hearing will be offering a free hearing screening.

Outdoor Patio Survey: The NOSC is considering creating an outdoor recreational & social area in the back of the building near the park. We would love to have your input. Please take a moment to fill out a quick survey regarding improving upon this outdoor area. The survey will be dis-tributed at the center and or will be mailed/emailed to those who receive the newsletter via mail/email. Please drop off or mail your survey to: 28114 Lorain Road-North Olmsted OH 44070. Thank you for your participation.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Please see Tiffany for an applica-tion or more information regard-ing the HEAP program which will save you money by offering a one time credit on your winter gas bill. Income limits apply.

TUESDAY

3rd- Beef Hot Dog Sweet & Sour Cabbage Baked Beans Whole Grain Bun Applesauce 10th- Hawaiian Chicken Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Whole Grain White Tropical Fruit 17th- Salmon Apple Salad Pasta Salad Green Pea Salad Whole Grain Crackers Sliced Peaches Orange Juice 24th- BBQ Rib Patty Baby Lima Beans Corn Whole Grain Wheat Orange

THURSDAY

5th- Pepper Steak Sauce Butternut Squash Green Beans Whole Grain White Sliced Peaches 12th- Breaded Fish Seasoned Wedge Potatoes Brussel Sprouts Whole Grain White Pineapple Chunks 19th- Chicken Alfredo Noodles Sweet & Sour Cabbage Baby Carrots Graham Crackers Fresh Peach 26th- Roast Beef & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Whole Grain Dinner Roll Tropical Fruit Graham Crackers

Please note that announcements

will begin at 11:35 or earlier, lunch

will be served shortly a�er. Please

refer to the entertainment page

for a schedule of movies and per-

formers. AARP meets on the first

Thursday of the month in the com-

munity cabin. All are welcome to

a$end that very informa%ve

mee%ng. There will be no enter-

tainment at the senior center on

those days. All meals ordered

must be consumed on site. “Carry-

Out” lunches are not permi$ed.

The only excep%ons 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 coopera%on is greatly appre-

ciated.

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 cen-

ter for more details! This program was made possible by a Grant

from the Ohio Department of Aging through the Western Re-

serve 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

September 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 or-dered, 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 Thurs-days at noon.

2013 Trip Schedule

Wednesday, September 11th—WESTSIDE MARKET TRIP Enjoy the open market experience with stops at local bakeries. Lunch at

Tony K’s will be out of pocket.

Cost $10.00 / for van (payable to STC) Check in– 9:45am / Return- 2:30pm

* ALL “SENIOR TRANSPORTATION CONNECTION” VAN RIDERS MUST BE NORTH OLMSTED OR OLMSTED FALLS RESIDENTS AND MUST REGISTER WITH S TC BEFORE THEIR TRIP.

Monday, December 9th “THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR OF INNS”“THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR OF INNS”“THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR OF INNS”“THE CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR OF INNS”

Tour eight delightful Inns of Holmes County with sweet treats and giveaways at each stop. This years theme for the Tour is “Gingerbread”. The Holiday Charity Event is to benefit the Wayne-Holmes Hospice & The Love Center Food Pantry. A stop for brunch at Bob Evans will precede the tour.

Cost $76.00 / a $30.00 deposit for tickets is due by Monday September 23rd / to Nowak Tour & Travel (Balance of $46.00 is due by Friday, November 15th.)

Check in by 8:45am / Return 7:00pm

NORTH OLMSTED ACTIVE ADULTS

TRAVEL PLANNER

2013 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 photo ID for all Casino Trips!

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September 2013

North Olmsted Senior Center -Main Line (440) 777-8100

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

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

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

Lynda Hudson, Hot Lunch Program Manager/email: hudsonl@north-olmsted.com (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, September 15th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

♦ John Knox Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, 440-777-3744 Last Tuesday of every month

Tuesday, September 24th 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, September 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, September 26th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. ♦ Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040

Every Last Saturday of the month Saturday, September 28th 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.