NORTH OLMSTED SENIOR CENTER

G. A. B. — Golden Age Bulletin

February 2015

MAYOR’S CORNER

How much do you love North Olmsted? February is I ♥ North Olmsted month,

dedicated to all things HEALTHY and HEART. Our bicentennial year is in full

swing, with events in February focusing on fitness, food and fun! Show your

community pride with I ♥ N.O. merchandise, available at our events or at city hall.

Find more information on the bicentennial at celebratenortholmsted.com or find us

on Facebook.

Commit to be Fit is Friday, February 6th from 6:00-9:00PM at the North Olmsted

Recreation Center. On this National Wear Red Day promoting women’s heart

health, join us as we commit to improved fitness in 2015. Learn more about our

new fitness programming with class demos, tours of the fitness center and meet and

greets with our personal trainers. Swimming and skating will be free during this

event. Take advantage of our blood pressure screenings and CPR/AED

demonstrations. Don’t forget to sign up for our BiKEcentennial 200 mile challenge.

State of the City: February 12th, 11:30AM-1:30PM, Springvale Ballroom.

Hear about the health of the community at Mayor Kennedy’s State of the City

address at a luncheon at Springvale Ballroom. Learn about what’s going on in the

City and new initiatives planned which will ensure that North Olmsted is a place

future generations will love. Your $20 ticket includes a plated lunch, fun giveaways

and access to this exclusive bicentennial event. Purchase or reserve tickets at

celebratenortholmsted.com

Our Farm Market & Food Show is Sunday, February 22nd from 1:00-4:00PM.

Eating healthy never tasted so good! Sample nutritious food options from area chefs

and restaurants and visit our winter farm market in the North Olmsted Community

Cabin and Senior Center. Take away great tips for healthy cooking and a few

recipes, too! Bring a non-perishable food item donation for the Oxcart Pantry to be

eligible for great raffle prizes.

I ♥ North Olmsted is sponsored by St. John Medical Center.

Lastly, all city offices, including the Senior Center, will be closed in observance of

President’s Day on Monday, February 16th.

Sincerely;

Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

28114 LORAIN ROAD NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO 44070

KEVIN M. KENNEDY, MAYOR

COMMUNITY NEWS &

EVENTS

Tuesday,February 3rd & 17th

North Olmsted City Council

8:00pm/City Hall

Tuesday, February 17th

Health & Wellness Program

9:00am/Activity Room

Tuesday, February 17th

Cholesterol & Glucose Screen

9:00-11:00am/Atrium

No appointments necessary

Wednesday, February 25th

Soup & Salad Fundraiser

12:00/Community Cabin

Friday, February 27th

Cataract Lunch N’ Learn

12:00/Activity Room

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Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

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

3rd– Maleficent

Turning the classic fairy tale "Sleeping

Beauty" on its head, this fantasy drama re-

tells the story from the point of view of evil

godmother Maleficent. While defending her

homeland from invaders, the young Malefi-

cent is dealt a cruel blow by fate. Starring:

Angelina Jolie (Fantasy/ PG/ 97 Min.)

10th– Dolphin Tale 2

This aquatic drama continues the heartwarm-

ing story of Winter the dolphin, who survived

a tragic injury by being fitted with a prosthet-

ic tail. In the sequel, Winter bonds with an

orphaned baby dolphin after her beloved pool

mate passes away.

(Family/ PG/ 107 Min.)

17th– Mardi Gras Entertainment

Join us in celebrating the beginning of the

Lenten Season with a Fat Tuesday party

complete with entertainment by Tom Todd

and delicious Paczki’s donated by Westlake

Village. Don’t forget your beads of purple

gold and green!

24th– If I Stay

While trying to choose between love and a

musical career, 17-year-old Mia Hall finds

her life upended by a tragic car crash that

puts her in a coma. As she lies unconscious,

Mia has a vision of her life that leads her to

another crossroads.

(Drama/ PG-13/ 106 Min.)

Movies & Popcorn / .50 Cents

All movies shown on our Large Screen ‘Smart Board’

Crisp clear sound and picture perfect theatre experience!

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– HEART TO HEART

Lynda Kirk of Heart to Heart

joins us to celebrate Valentines

month with your favorite roman-

tic melodies from the past and

present.

12th– I ♥ North Olmsted

VALENTINE’S PARTY

Kenny Gilder of Music Bingo

will incorporate romantic themed

music to the game of BINGO to

win fun prizes. The Gardens of

Westlake will donate a delicious dessert for this

fun program.

19th– GOLD GAILS

Celebrate a prosperous Chinese

New Year with Gail Warren of

Gold Gails. Learn what to look

for and have your valuables & gold jewelry ap-

praised for cash on the spot! This is a Senior

Center fundraiser as Gail donates 10 percent of

the event to the center.

26th– OPTIMISM & HEALTH

Please join us for this informative

program about the effects of a

positive outlook on your health.

Presented by Metro Health.

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.healthydiningfinder.com

This website

allows you to

search local

restaurant

menus to find

the healthiest

options. Find low calorie, heart

healthy, and low sodium meals at

all your favorite restaurants!

You will also find healthy reci-

pes, weight loss tips, restaurant

reviews and more!

NOSC Book Club

Friday, February 20th at 1:00pm/

Atrium

I AM MALALA

Malala Yousafzai

Believe in the power of one person’s

voice to inspire change in the world. I

Am Malala is the remarkable tale of a

family uprooted by global terrorism,

the fight of girl’s education and of

brave parents who have a fierce love

for their daughter in a society that priz-

es sons.

Need Transportation?

Call 1-800-983-4782

Senior Transportation

Connection (STC)

North Olmsted & Olmsted Falls

BLOOD PRESSURE

Every Monday 10 – 11:30am

In the Senior Center Atrium

Provided by St. John Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, and Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing and Rehab

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HEALTH, WELLNESS, and FITNESS

ACTIVITIES and EVENTS

~ WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES ~

Geri Fit—Carol Silvay instructor/ $5.00 a month

Mondays & Fridays 8:45 AM

Zumba Gold-Sheri Lugo instructor/ $5.00 a class

Free for Silver Sneakers members

Wednesdays 9:00 AM

Chair Yoga-Shari Rusnak instructor/ $5.00 a class

Free for Silver Sneakers members

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 AM

*Note new times for Yoga classes*

~ FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE ~

SUPPORT GROUPS

Dementia Support

Monday, February 2nd at

2:00 pm.

Multiple Sclerosis

Wednesday,

February 11th

7:00 pm.

NOSC Volunteer Program:

Volunteer Group meets

on Friday, February

20th at 11:00 to work

on community outreach

projects. New members

welcome.

NOSC Art League Everyone is welcome

to join this talented

group which meets

every Wednesday at

12:00 pm in the

Atrium.

All

mixed

media

Art is

welcome.

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

Free Cholesterol & Glucose

Tuesday, February 17th

9:00-11:00am

St. John’s

Medical Center

will be offering

free cholesterol

and glucose screenings in the

atrium. No appointments

necessary.

Cataract Presentation

Lunch N’ Learn

Friday, February 27th

12:00-1:30 p.m.

Sign up with Tiffany

The Cleveland Eye Clinic will

be presenting an educational

program along with a light

lunch. Learn about cataracts,

and the newest

technology for

treatment.

Special Party & Event Days:

I ♥ North Olmsted Valentines Day

Party Thursday, February 12th at

12:15 Featuring Kenny Gilder of

Music Bingo and Valentine treats.

Mardi Gras Party

Tuesday, February 17th at 12:15

Musical entertainment by Tom Todd

and the traditional Mardi Gras

desserts: Pazcki’s.

Chinese New Year

Thursday, February 19th at 11:00

Gold Gails jewelry & watch

appraisal / fundraiser.

Make an appoitment with Beth

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Tuesday, February 17th at

8:30am in the Activity Room Everyone is welcome to attend this

month’s Health & Wellness program

featuring “Foods that boost your im-

mune system”. Enjoy a light breakfast.

Sign up with Beth by Feb.10th.

Fish Fry at Springvale

5871 Canterbury Road

The Springvale Fish Fry’s begin

February 20th. They will be held

every Friday during lent from 4pm-

8pm. Senior dinners are $10.95 un-

less you can make the Early Bird

Special ($9.95) from 4pm - 5pm.

Local non-profit organizations will

serve as waiters and waitresses and

the tips will go to the group work-

ing that evening.

Soup & Salad Fundraiser Wednesday, February 25th at

12:00 in the Community Cabin The first soup & salad fundraiser of

2015 will be hosted by Joshua Tree.

Enjoy delicious homemade soup along

with a side salad and dessert. All pro-

ceeds from this program benefit the

North Olmsted Senior Center. Sign up

by February 18th. *Also, everyone is

cordially invited to stay after the lunch-

eon for a travel program hosted by Col-

lette Travel. It will highlight infor-

mation regarding a new senior center

trip going to the Islands of New

England in September.

AARP Tax Assistance: The North Olmsted Senior Center is

taking currently appointments for free income tax assistance.

This complimentary service is provided by the generous men

and women volunteers of AARP. If you would like to make

an appointment to have your taxes prepared please call the

Senior Center at: 777-8100. All appointments will be sched-

uled on Wednesday’s beginning February 4th through April

8th. Please be sure to inform the staff member or volunteer

who is scheduling your appointment

if you have sold any stocks, bonds or

mutual funds in 2014, because you

will need a longer appointment. If

you have questions concerning your

taxes please call the center on

Wednesday’s between 11:00-2:00 so

you may speak with an AARP tax

volunteer.

AARP Driver Training

Save the Date

Friday, March 6th/9am-1pm The cost for this course is $15 for

AARP members and $20 for non-

members. Sign up with Tiffany

TUESDAY

3rd- Hamburger

Ketchup

Whole Grain Bun

Butternut Squash

Green Peas

Sliced Pears

10th- Meatballs

Spaghetti w/ Sauce

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Banana

17th- Breaded Chicken Breast

W/ Gravy

Buttered Diced Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts

Whole Grain Wheat

Pineapple Chunks

24th- Roasted Turkey Breast

Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Baby Lima Beans

Whole Grain White

Mandarin Oranges

*Menu Subject to change

without notice*

THURSDAY

5th- Lemon Gravy Chicken Breast

Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans

Whole Grain Wheat

Pineapple Chunks

12th- Roasted Turkey Breast

Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Harvard Beets

Whole Grain White

Orange

19th- Stuffed Cabbage

Corn W/ Red Peppers

Green Peas

Whole Grain Breadstick

Banana

26th- Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Sauce

Rice / Broccoli

Corn

Whole Grain Wheat

Banana

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

winter months. Your cooperation is greatly 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

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

Grant from the Ohio Department of Aging through the Western

Reserve Area Agency on Aging. Please acquire your lunch ticket

at the sign in desk and be in your seats no later than 11:30am.

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A Donation of $1.00 is

suggested

February Hot Lunch Menu

Please be aware that each individual is responsible for making his / her

own lunch reservation. Due to a limited amount of lunches that will be

ordered, reservations will not be made over the phone. Sign-up is always

one week in advance as the reservations are called in to the caterer on

Thursdays at noon.

2015 Trip Schedule Attention: Payment in full must be received in

order to sign up for all trips offered.

Join us for a travel program hosted by Collette Travel on Wednesday, February 25th at 2:00pm

highlighting information on a new senior center trip going to the Islands of New England in Sept.

Wednesday, February 11th – A VALENTINE OF CHOCOLATE & WINE

Join us for a Valentine treat as we start at Harry London's Chocolates. Next, we'll head to Ohio's

most unique, boutique winery, The School House Winery of Dover, for a presentation on their

wines and tastings of their vintages. We'll travel into Sugarcreek for an Amish Lunch at the Dutch

Valley Restaurant. Next, we'll travel to Coblentz Chocolates of Walnut Creek to see how they make

their chocolate specialties. En-route home, we'll complete our day at Perennial Vineyards of Brew-

ster for a wine tasting.

Cost: $59.00 (checks payable to JKL Tours by Wednesday, January 28th)

Check in-7:45am Return-approx.-6:30pm

Wednesday, March 11th - TOUR OF CLEVELAND– PART I Travel with your friends as we learn the history that makes Cleveland a wonderful mosaic of

people and places. Westside Market, Sokolowski’s, Little Italy, Big Italy, Euclid Beach and

MORE! This escorted trip includes lunch and many surprises. Sign up to see why Cleve-

land is voted one of the 25 places to visit in the world for 2015! (Fodor’s Travel Go List)

Cost: $65.00 (checks payable to JKL Tours by Wednesday, February 25th)

Check in - 7:45am Return-approx.– 5:30pm

Wednesday, April 15th - THE NORTHFIELD ROCKSINO & ELVIS

Welcome spring and the last day of taxes with a fun game day and Elvis tribute at the new

Rocksino. The show will start at 1:30pm and there will be time for casino play before and after.

Casino bonus is $15.00 & $5.00 in food vouchers.

Cost: $42.00 (checks payable to JKL Tours by Friday, March 15th)

Check in - 9:45am Return-approx.– 6:00pm

NORTH OLMSTED ACTIVE ADULTS TRAVEL PLANNER

2015 TRIPS & TOURS Info

You may sign up for trips Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, please speak with Beth

Reitz, Activity Coordinator to help you with all of your travel registration needs.

On trips that leave before 8:00 A.M., please note that the Center will not be open earlier than the

check-in time indicates. Also, please park in the LOWER parking lot for all trips!

*Please be advised to bring a “Current State Issued” photo ID for all Casino Trips!

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February 2015

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

Brian Auner & Chris Juchem/ Custodians / (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

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“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, February 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, February 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, February 25th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Thursday, February 26th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Rd., North Olmsted, 440-734-1040

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