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3100 Devonshire Road Cleveland, OH 44109 Office: 216-749-5367 Center Hours Monday−Friday: 8:30AM−3PM Highlights Cover From the Director 2 Events in Old Brooklyn 3 Programs & Events 4 Activities Calendar 5 Advertisements 6 & 7 Transportation Calendar 8 Social Services Spotlight 9 Health and Nutrition 10 February Menu 11 FYI Back MARION SENIOR CENTER February 2017 SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES, INC. Volume 47 • Issue 2 in Touch in Touch Serving persons 60 & over in Old Brooklyn for over 40 years INSIDE THIS ISSUE Seniors Seniors Did you know…? These 8 U.S. Presidents are from OHIO: William Henry Harrison—In office: March-April, 1841; 9th U.S. President. Party: Whig “Times change, and we change with them.” Ulysses S. Grant—In Office: 1869-1877; 18th U.S. President. Party: Republican “I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.” Rutherford B. Hayes—In Office: 1877-1881; 19th U.S. President. Party: Republican “The expert at anything was once a beginner.” James A. Garfield—In office: March-September, 1881; 20th U.S. President. Party: Republican “The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” Benjamin Harrison—In office: 1889-1893; 23rd U.S. President. Party: Republican “Lincoln had faith in time, and time has justified his faith.” William McKinley—In office: 1897-1901; 25th U.S. President. Party: Republican “In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.” William Howard Taft—In office: 1909-1913; 27th U.S. President. Party: Republican “We are all imperfect, we cannot expect perfect government.” Warren G. Harding—In office: 1921-1923; 29th U.S. President. Party: Republican “There’s good in everybody. Boost, don’t knock.” Happy Presidents’ Day!

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Page 1: Seniors in Touchin Touch - Senior Citizen Resources, Inc.Cuyahoga County Public Library, 2121 Snow Rd Parma. Come cele-brate New Orleans’s style at the library. Carnival-themed activities,

3100 Devonshire Road Cleveland, OH 44109

Office: 216-749-5367

Center Hours Monday−Friday: 8:30AM−3PM

Highlights Cover

From the Director 2

Events in Old Brooklyn 3

Programs & Events 4

Activities Calendar 5

Advertisements 6 & 7

Transportation Calendar 8

Social Services Spotlight 9

Health and Nutrition 10

February Menu 11

FYI Back

MARION SENIOR CENTER

February 2017

SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES, INC.

Volume 47 • Issue 2

in Touch in Touch

Serving persons 60 & over in Old Brooklyn

for over 40 years

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Seniors Seniors

Did you know…? These 8 U.S. Presidents are from OHIO:

William Henry Harrison—In office: March-April, 1841; 9th

U.S. President. Party: Whig “Times change, and we change with them.”

Ulysses S. Grant—In Office: 1869-1877; 18th U.S.

President. Party: Republican “I have never advocated war except as a means of peace.”

Rutherford B. Hayes—In Office: 1877-1881; 19th U.S.

President. Party: Republican “The expert at anything was once a beginner.”

James A. Garfield—In office: March-September, 1881; 20th

U.S. President. Party: Republican “The truth will set you free, but first it will make you

miserable.”

Benjamin Harrison—In office: 1889-1893; 23rd U.S.

President. Party: Republican “Lincoln had faith in time, and time has justified his faith.”

William McKinley—In office: 1897-1901; 25th U.S.

President. Party: Republican “In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.”

William Howard Taft—In office: 1909-1913; 27th U.S.

President. Party: Republican “We are all imperfect, we cannot expect perfect government.”

Warren G. Harding—In office: 1921-1923; 29th U.S.

President. Party: Republican “There’s good in everybody. Boost, don’t knock.”

Happy Presidents’ Day!

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FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 2

From the Director...

Thank you to those who made

February’s newsletter possible through donating to

our Newsletter Fund:

Maggie Dabbs, Denise Dalton, Mary McCallum, Helen Medino

& Barbara Sprague

SCR greatly appreciates

your support!

Transportation is available

Tuesdays & Thursdays for hair

and medical appointments to

alleviate over-scheduling on

Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please allow ample notice while

scheduling appointments if

possible, and we will do our

very best to accommodate.

Please see our ‘Programs and

Events’ page (pg. 4) for more

information on changes in the

Transportation Department.

Thank you!

Hello Friends of SCR:

We are half way through winter and will be celebrating that in February! Many

fun activities are planned here at SCR and we would love you to come by and

partake in the offerings.

If you made a resolution to get healthier, or become more involved in a

worthwhile organization, please consider being a part of SCR or becoming more

involved with SCR in 2017.

SCR has included its calendar in the newsletter…take a look at all the

exercise classes! Try one, you will enjoy the music, the quality instructors and

the good company. Get ready for the May Senior Olympics by getting involved

in an exercise class. Fun and easy. A sure way to stick with your resolution to

get healthier this year.

Want to be more involved in a worthwhile organization? It is easy, please

consider volunteering with our meals on wheels program. 104 meals are

delivered Monday-Friday by volunteers willing to give an hour of their time. Our

clientele let us know how valuable this service is. It is only possible with the

help of volunteers. One day a week, or one day a month, drivers and runners are

needed to supplement our core of dedicated folks.

Another way to volunteer with purpose would be to assist us with the

homeless mat project. We are making great progress on using plastic shopping

bags to create handmade plastic mats that will be distributed through a local

church or agency serving the homeless. If you have time to come in or want to

try it on your own at home, please come in or contact us at SCR.

And of course, another way to be involved is to consider a monetary

donation. Funding continues to go down slightly from both the County and our

main funder, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Your contribution, large

or small, helps us to maintain our services. SCR runs 4 vans which transport

seniors to trips, shopping, medical appointments, to the Center, etc. It is a costly

operation with the cost of gas, insurance, maintenance on the vans always on the

rise. Donations support all of what we do here at SCR. All donations are tax

deductible.

All the best,

Liz

SCR Executive Director

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start,

anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” -Carl Bard

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SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES, INC • SENIORS IN TOUCH PAGE 3

Events in Old Brooklyn Pick up more copies of these events at 2339 Broadview Road. Cleve. OH 44109

216-459-1000 www.oldbrooklyn.com

To have your event listed here email: [email protected]

The City of Cleveland Snow Ban – All ‘Snow Bans’ are announced

over radio & television media & enforcement will take place one

hour after an announcement is made.

Winter Weather Tips

• If you must go outside, use proper footwear, wear warm clothes & dress

in layers. Cover your mouth to avoid getting cold air in your lungs.

• Do not turn off the heat to save money; instead close off rooms not

being used to conserve heat.

• If using portable heaters keep them at least 3 feet away from furniture

& draperies to decrease risk of a fire.

• Test your smoke detectors to make sure they work.

• Make sure you have extra food, blankets & water on hand.

Valley Save – A – Pet - Spay & Neuter Assistance. For the last 40 yrs,

they have provided low cost spay/neuter services to pet owners in the

Greater Cleveland area who cannot afford the regular cost of spay/neuter

for their pets. Approximately 26 veterinarians have joined in to help with

our Have-A-Heart Program. Also, the veterinarians have discounted

the cost of the first rabies & distemper vaccines at the time of spay/

neuter. Program runs Feb. 1st through Nov. Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.

11am – 2 pm. Call 440-232-9124.

Tobogganing - The Chalet Recreation Area 16200 Valley Parkway, in

Mill Stream Run Reservation, between routes 42 & 82 in Strongsville.

Toboggan hours: Thurs. 6 - 10 pm., Fri. 6 - 10:30 pm., Sat. noon - 10:30

pm., Sun. noon - 5 pm. All day tickets – adults $12, children 11 &

younger $10. One-Ride ticket: $6, school & college ID night, Thurs., $9

with school ID. All riders must wear gloves or mittens. All riders must be

at least 42” tall to ride; children 14 yrs & younger must be accompanied

by an adult. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/tchutes for more info.

Passport Processing & Photo Services - Every Cuyahoga County Pub-

lic Library brancc is an official Passport Acceptance Facility for the U.S.

Department of State. They offer passport processing & photo services

every day of the week from opening until one hr. before clos-

ing. Passport application process will take from 20-60 minutes per appli-

cant. To ensure there is ample time to complete the process, please arrive

at least 30 minutes before the passport desk closes. No appointment nec-

essary!

Safety Forum – Wed., Feb. 1st, 6:30 pm. Mary Queen of Peace Parish

Cener, 4423 Pearl Rd. Councilmen Kevin Kelley & Tony Brancatelli,

Comdr. Tom Stacho 2nd District Police & Old Brooklyn Comm. Dev.

Corp. Call 216-459-1000 for more info.

Monday, February 6th – Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society: Ohio’s

Canal System: Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd. 7 pm.

Presented by John Dailey. John will discuss how the canal system

opened the new frontier state of Ohio & led to its quick development as a

financial & political powerhouse of the late 19th century. Call President

Mary Boehnlein 440-736-7180 for more info.

Crime Watch Meeting, Tues., Feb. 7th; 7 pm. Brooklyn Hts. UCC,

2005 Schaaf Rd. For more info contact Barn Spaan at 216-459-1000.

Family Movie Night – The Nut Job - Fri., Feb. 17th; 7 – 8:30

pm. CanalWay Center, 4524 E 49th St, Cuyahoga Hts. Call 216-206-

1000 to register by Thurs., Feb. 16th. Snacks available for purchase or

bring your own.

Snoga - Sat., Feb. 18th, 10:30 am. - noon. West Creek Reserva-

tion: Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Ages:

14 yrs & over with participating adult. Equipment provided: If there

is enough snow, snowshoes & Yoga mats will be provided, but feel

free to bring your own. Cost $15. Call 216-341-1704 or

email: [email protected] to register by Wed., Feb. 15th. $5

late fee applies after Feb. 12th. Go to website to download a

Completed Waiver to bring with you.

Monster Jam - Sat., Feb. 18th & Sun., Feb. 19th. Sat., 1 & 7 pm.,

Sun. 1 & 6:30 pm. Sun Tickets: $15 - $75, a $3 facility fee is applied

per ticket. P i t p ass $10 p er p e rson acco mp anied b y an

even t t i cke t , t h i s i s a p re - sho w even t . 1 Cen ter Cou r t .

Purchase tickets at Quicken Loans Arena Box Office, Discount Drug

Mart or by calling 888-894-9424.

Cleveland Polka Association's Presidents Day Dance –Sun, Feb.

19th, 2 – 6 pm. Doors open 1pm. Holy Spirit Center 5500 W. 54th Str.

Music by DYNABRASS. No byob, food & beverages will be availa-

ble. Call Sylvia/Paul 216-228-1134 for more info. or table reserva-

tions of 8 or more. Donation $12, 18 & under free. Public welcome!

Mardi Gras Celebration - Tues., Feb. 28th. Parma-Snow Branch,

Cuyahoga County Public Library, 2121 Snow Rd Parma. Come cele-

brate New Orleans’s style at the library. Carnival-themed activities,

including making masks, begin at 5:30 pm. Music & dance family

story time follows at 6:30 & finishes with a parade around the library

& into a real live jazz performance with the band, Neo-Dixie at 7 pm.

Refreshments & beads. All ages welcome. Registration required. 216-

661-4240 [email protected]

Low Cost Refurbished Computer Systems for Residents, Business-

es, Churches, Wards 12 & 13 only.

Basic Desktop Computer System $85 & $150

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro & Office 2010

Laptop Systems $100 - $229

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro & Office 2010

All systems come with a 90 warranty, extended warranty for 1 full

year can be purchased for $20. WiFi adapters $15. Money orders

only, due on day of pick-up.

For an application or more info call Barb, 216-459-1000 or email:

[email protected]

Need more speed or more storage? RET3 can custom build a

machine to the specs that you require, Call for pricing 216-361-9991.

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FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 4

Programs and Events Remember the following dates: 2/2 Groundhog Day Celebration

2/3 Lunch Bunch-Red Robin (Lottery: 1/27)

2/8 Music Bingo

2/9 Bake Sale

2/10 Bingo with Liz Pencak

2/10Breakfast Bunch-Jordan’s (Lottery: 2/3)

2/14 Valentine’s Day Party

2/15 Lunch Bunch-Yours Truly (Lottery: 2/8)

2/15Metro Volunteers

2/20 SCR Closed-Happy Presidents Day!

2/21 Breakfast Bunch-Victoria’s Deli (Lottery: 2/14)

2/22 Metro Volunteers

2/24 Birthday Celebration

2/27 Movie of the Month at SCR

Book Club

There will be no Book Club sessions during the months of

January or February. We will resume in March. Have a safe and warm winter!

HELP WANTED

If you are a crafter of any kind, please

consider helping out in the SCR craft

room on a variety of projects on

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Please see Betty McFadden for more

details or call 216-749-5367 if interested.

Thank you! Be My Valentine…

Join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Party! 2/14/2017

9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. DK Dining Room

Enjoy a morning of fun, friendship, treats and

activities for Valentine’s Day! The festivities will include: a craft to make and take home, Valentine’s

Day themed Bingo, a chance to win our “Lots of Love” basket, fun music to dance to, and a “Sweet

Treats Table”- so help yourself to a delicious snack, and sign up to bring something sweet to share!

Don’t forget to sign up for lunch—Regular menu will

be served. See Yasmine or Kim with questions.

Will the groundhog see his shadow this winter?

Join us at SCR to find out, and enjoy a day of crossword

puzzles and games such as ‘Roll the Groundhog.’ If you’re

feeling crafty, there will be an opportunity for you to create

your own silhouette to take home! Don’t forget to R.S.V.P. ,

since we will have a special menu for the event! Let’s hope

Spring arrives on time!

Important Transportation Changes

Starting on February 1st, 2017, the following

transportation changes will go into effect:

There will no longer be shopping on

Wednesdays at any time.

Pickups for Thursday shopping will occur at

11:30 a.m., shopping to begin at 12:30 and

end at 2:00. One time slot only per Thursday

shopping.

Monday and Tuesday shopping times have

been moved to the afternoon. Pickups begin

at 11:30 a.m., shop 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Friday shopping trips to Save-A-Lot will

remain the same (8:30 a.m.)

If you have a medical appointment in the

early afternoon, please check in with us, as

we may be able to accommodate.

Please see the transportation calendar for

updated agenda!

Thank you for your cooperation and

flexibility regarding this change.

We are making adjustments for the sole reason

of having the ability to better serve you, and

ensure that all participants can utilize our

transportation system for a variety of individual

needs.

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SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES, INC • SENIORS IN TOUCH PAGE 5

February 2017 Activities Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

9:00 Ez Exercise—EB 10:00 Wednesday Trivia

12:30 Canasta Hunger Center Students Visit

2

Groundhog Day Celebration 9:30 Crafts

10:00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Horse Racing 10:30 Art Therapy-

SWAAC

3 Lunch Bunch-Red Robin

9:00 Ez Exercise—EB

10:30 Corn Hole 10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri-SWAAC

11:00 Wii 12:15 Bingo

12:30 Pinochle

6 9:00 Ez Exercise-- EB 10:30 Yoga with

Judith-SWAAC 11:00 Wii 12:30 Canasta 12:30 Bingo

7 9:30 Crafts 9:30 Crochet Group 10:30 Darts 10:30 Tai Chi with Jeanne-SCR 10:30 Arm Chair Exercise 12:15 Pinochle

8 9:00 Ez Exercise—EB

10:00 Wednesday Trivia 10:30 Stretch and Tone with Patty-SWAAC

12:30 Canasta 1:00 MUSIC BINGO

Hunger Center Metro Volunteers

9 Bake Sale

9:30 Crafts 10:00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Horse Racing 10:30 Art Therapy-

SWAAC

10 Breakfast Bunch-

Jordan’s

9:00 Ez Exercise—EB

10:30 Corn Hole 10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri/Line Dancing-SCR

11:00 Wii 12:15 Bingo

12:30 Pinochle

13 9:00 Ez Exercise-- EB 10:30 Yoga with

Judith-SCR 11:00 Wii 12:30 Canasta 12:30 Bingo

14 Valentine’s Day

Celebration 9:30 Crafts 9:30 Crochet Group 10:30 Darts 10:30 Tai Chi with

Jeanne-SWAAC 12:15 Pinochle

15 Lunch Bunch-Yours Truly

9:00 Ez Exercise—EB 10:00 Wednesday Trivia 10:15 Chair Volleyball- EB 10:30 Bingo 10:30 Stretch/Tone with

Patty-SCR 12:30 Canasta Hunger Center Students Visit

16 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Horse Racing 10:30 Art Therapy-

SWAAC

EMS

17 9:00 Ez Exercise—EB 10:30 Corn Hole 10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri/Line Dancing-

SWAAC

11:00 Wii 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Pinochle

20

Site Closed Happy

Presidents Day!

21 Breakfast Bunch-

Victoria’s Deli

9:30 Crafts 9:30 Crochet Group 10:30 Darts

10:30 Arm Chair Exercise 10:30 Tai Chi with

Jeanne-SCR

12:15 Pinochle

22

9:00 Ez Exercise—EB

10:00 Wednesday Trivia

10:15 Chair Volleyball-EB

10:30 Bingo

10:30 Stretch and Tone

with Patty—SWAAC

Metro Volunteers

23 9:30 Crafts 10:00 Chair Volleyball 10:30 Horse Racing 10:30 Art Therapy-

SWAAC

24 Birthday Celebration

9:00 Ez Exercise—EB 10:30 Corn Hole 10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri/Line Dancing-

SCR

11:00 Wii 12:15 Movie at SCR

12:30 Pinochle

27 9:00 Ez Exercise-- EB 10:30 Chair Bowling

10:30 Yoga-SCR

12:30 Canasta 12:30 Bingo

28 9:30 Crafts 9:30 Crochet Group 10:30 Darts 10:30 Arm Chair Exercise 10:30 Tai Chi-SWAAC

12:15 Pinochle

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FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 8

February 2017 Transportation Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Hunger Center

2 Ridge Park Square/

Marc’s/ Bank/ Biddulph

Plaza/ Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

10:30 Art Therapy @

SWAAC

3 Lunch Bunch-Red

Robin

Save-A-Lot

Pickups begin 8:30

10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri-SWAAC

6

Wal-Mart

Pickups begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

SWAAC 10:30-11:30

7 Ridge Park Square/ Marc’s/

Bank/ Biddulph Plaza/

Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups Begin 11:30 Shop 12:30-2:00

8

Hunger Center

SWAAC 10:30-11:30

Metro Volunteers

9 Ridge Park Square/

Marc’s/ Bank/ Biddulph

Plaza/ Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

10:30 Art Therapy @

SWAAC

10 Breakfast Bunch-

Jordan’s

Save-A-Lot

Pickups begin 8:30

10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri-SWAAC

13

Midtown

Pickups begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

14 Ridge Park Square/ Marc’s/

Bank/ Biddulph Plaza/

Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups Begin 11:30 Shop 12:30-2:00

SWAAC 10:30-11:30

15

Hunger Center

16 Ridge Park Square/

Marc’s/ Bank/ Biddulph

Plaza/ Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

10:30 Art Therapy @

SWAAC

17

Save-A-Lot

Pickups begin 8:30

10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri-SWAAC

20

Happy Presidents

Day!

Site Closed

21 Breakfast Bunch-

Victoria’s Deli

Ridge Park Square/ Marc’s/

Bank/ Biddulph Plaza/

Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups Begin 11:30 Shop 12:30-2:00

22

SWAAC– 10:30-11:30

Metro Volunteers

23 Ridge Park Square/

Marc’s/ Bank/ Biddulph

Plaza/ Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

10:30 Art Therapy @

SWAAC

24

Save-A-Lot

Pickups begin 8:30

10:45 Fiesta Fit with

Sheri-SWAAC

27 Steelyard

Pickups begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

28 Ridge Park Square/ Marc’s/

Bank/ Biddulph Plaza/

Giant Eagle/ Bank

Pickups Begin 11:30

Shop 12:30-2:00

SWAAC 10:30-11:30

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SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCES, INC • SENIORS IN TOUCH PAGE 9

Social Services Spotlight

Hearts on Wheels

Bring your art supplies to

make inspirational cards and

inserts for our homebound.

Call Kim at 216-749-5367

ext. 1121 or come join us on

every first Friday of the

month at 9:30 a.m.

EMS Thursday, February 16, 2017

Hunger Center Dates Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

SCR Gift Shoppe The SCR Gift Shoppe has a variety of

items to offer! It’s open to the public

Monday‒Friday from

9:00‒11:30 a.m. and most items

are handmade. Be sure to stop

by and check out our crafted

potholders, baby clothes, scarves,

jewelry, and much more!

Crochet Participants

Needed! Do you enjoy crocheting scarves,

blankets, hats & gloves? Join

SCR’s crochet group on Tuesday

mornings at 9:30 a.m. Make lap

blankets for the homebound, items

for the Gift Shoppe, and make new

friends!

FEBRUARY’S FEATURED SPEAKERS

February 2 @ 11:00 a.m.– Alan Gordos from United Healthcare will be in the dining room to answer all your questions about your healthcare plan.

February 9 @ 11:00 a.m.– As part of the “Community Legal Education Workshops for Seniors,” attorney Sheila Fell will educate us on the im-

portance of and process of a will. Sheila is a lawyer at the Scranton Road Legal Clinic.

February 17 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.– LeAnne Christner of Mobile

Hearing Services will be seeing clients who would like their hearing test-ed or would like their hearing aids checked. Call Chris in Social Services

to schedule an appointment. 216-749-5367

February 3,10,17 and 24, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.– The Cleveland Sight Center will continue their training for seniors who are visually impaired.

This includes training in low vision/vision rehabilitation aids, mobility and activities of daily living.

Interested in helping those in need? Join SCR participants to make

sleeping mats for the homeless out of plastic grocery bags. We will meet

at SCR from 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Our goal is to

make 6 mats throughout the next four months. We need your help! You

do not need to know how to crochet to participate in this project. In

order for the bags to be crocheted into a mat, we must fold, cut and loop

the bags first. The prep work is very important...Many hands make light

work! Please see Bethany, Liz or Kim for more info.

In Case of Inclement Weather...

In the event of dangerous driving

conditions due to snow and/or icy

conditions, or extreme temperatures

which could cause hardship, SCR

may close for the day. Stay tuned to

Channel 3 or 5 for weather

related closing information. We will

exercise good judgment with the

safety of the seniors, our volunteers

and staff in mind. In case of closing,

no meals will be served or delivered.

Thank you for your

understanding.

Meals on Wheels Volunteers

During the winter months, it is

understandably difficult to keep

Meals on Wheels Volunteers due

to the weather. If you are willing

to help deliver and confident

driving or walking in the snow

and cold, please contact Kim

Susak at 216-749-5367 ext. 1121

to discuss volunteering (even if

it’s just once every

other week).

Thank you for your

consideration!

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FEBRUARY 2017 PAGE 10

Health and Nutrition

Thinking of you!

Do you have a friend from SCR that’s been feeling under the weather lately, moving away, or perhaps going through a difficult time? Let them know you’re thinking of them while they’re una-ble to participate with us due to a variety of circumstances. Feel

free to submit names to SCR staff at any time.

This month, we are thinking of: Elba Caraballo,Marylou Dorflinger, Shatia Drake,

Gail Fraley, Vivian Gretchen, Doris Kaczmarek, Colleen Monachino, Theresa Nardis, Hattie Rejdak ,

Charlotte Ventura,Gloria Ventura Pino & Charles Vonderau

February Recipe: Fresh Guacamole

Ingredients:

3 tomatillos

1/3 c. chopped onion

1/3 c. chopped plum tomato

3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

3/4 tsp. salt

2 ripe peeled avocadoes, seeded and coarsely

mashed

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

Method:

To prepare guacamole, peel papery husk from tomatillos;

wash, core, and finely chop. Combine tomatillos, onion,

and remaining ingredients; stir well. Serve guacamole with

Tortilla chips.

In Need of a Home Church?

Consider visiting Unity Evangelical Lutheran Church, a

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregation.

4542 Pearl Road at the corner of Behrwald Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44109

The Reverend Peeter Pirn, Pastor

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Children/Teens Sunday School: 11:00 a.m.

Teens/Adult Bible Study: 11:00 a.m.

www.unity-lutheran.org

Twitter.com/@unitycleveland

Get Moving with SCR and SWAAC

Enjoy energetic, doable exercising!

At Southwest Adult Activity Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. February 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 22, 23, 28

Art Therapy to be held at SWAAC, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

(Please limit to 3 SCR participants per session)February 2, 9, 16, 23

At SCR, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

February 1, 7, 13, 15, 21, 24, 27

Save the Date

32nd Annual Senior Olympics

May 15-19, 2017 Kick-Off “Intergenerational Pass the Torch 5k/1k

Race” May 13, 2017 at Rhodes High School

More information & registration forms to

follow!

*Please call 216-749-5367 to request a letter

regarding levels of sponsorship, and how you can

get involved!

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Transportation is available to any resident of Old Brooklyn or bordering areas if you are 60 years of age and

ambulatory. Our vans are wheelchair accessible, but we do not provide escort service. We provide

transportation for congregate meals, shopping, medical and hair appointments. We ask that you schedule

appointments ONE week in advance. Freewill donations are accepted, but obligatory. Please call 216-749-

5367 for your transportation needs. Scheduling is done through the FRONT DESK ONLY, not through SCR

drivers. Thank you for your cooperation as we change our policies.