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Ice Cream Social Dance
Monday July 24th
Get out for fun afternoon of music and dancing, not to mention a delicious
ice cream treat!
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. / Cost $6
Music By: The Wayne Tomsic Combo
Inside This Issue Page (s)
Highlights Cover
Directors Message 2
Featured Events 3
Recurring Events 4
Advertisements 5 / 8
Activities Calendars 6 / 7
Lunch Menus 9
Brooklyn City Council Notes 10
Get Well/In Memory/Misc. 11
July / August 2017
Senior Center Summer Picnic
Thursday, August 17th—11:30 am
In Shade of the Big Pavilion
Brooklyn Memorial Park
Come and Enjoy a Picnic Lunch
.For the Low Cost of $3.50- All are Welcome
Get your tickets at the desk or reserve your
spot by calling the Senior Center
Senior Ctr. / Comm. Ctr.
Annual Indoor Garage Sale
DATE: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Do you want ant to Sell some of your
Junk / Treasure? Call the Senior Center to
reserve a table now while they last!
Applications available at the desk—
Cost is $25 for one 8 ft table or 2 for $40
We will advertise it for you!
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A Letter from the Senior Center Director
Hello Friends,
Hurray for Summer! We have some exciting fun coming up and we hope you can come and be a
part of the happenings! Lets enjoy the nice weather and get out and smell the roses!
A big shout out and thanks to all those that made our annual Women’s Tea in May a wonderful
event! Thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work and dedication to this event and all the many other
events! Our cook Kari out did herself with a wonderful meal. A big thanks also to Liz Pencak from the
Village at Marymount who provided the piano music and had hats for all the ladies and thanks to Jen and
Phyllis from Dress Barn and our volunteer models Sandy and Gerri for the lovely fashion show. See some
of the photos below.
Our Lolly the Trolley Trip through downtown, University Circle, Lakeview Cemetery and ending
with lunch in Little Italy was such a fun day and great learning experience! It was awesome to see all the
new constructions of office buildings and residential buildings in Ohio City, Downtown and Midtown /
University Circle area of Cleveland! Things have really changed over the years!
At the time of this letter we have not yet had our Spring Fling Dance on June 26th with Music by
Al Battestelli. I am hopeful that it will be a great dance. Our next dance will be an “Ice Cream Social” on
Monday, July 24th. / 1-3 pm. Price is only $6.00 and includes music by The Wayne Tomsic Combo and
Ice Cream! Who doesn't love Ice Cream!.
We will also be having a Picnic in the Park at our Memorial Park “Grand Pavilion” on Thursday,
August 17th! We have kept the cost down to $3.50 to encourage you to come out for some good eats and
games! Invite a friend or two to come with you and see for themselves how much fun we have. We will
have corn hole game available for any one that wants to play a game or two.
Lastly please check out the new “Hope Garden” directly in front of the Senior / Community Cen-
ter. It is being put in by our local Brooklyn Girl Scout Troop. They will finish it on Saturday June 17th.
They have worked so hard planting flowers and painting stones to represent hope in a way to encourage
people to sit and reflect there. I will have pictures and a story in the next Chit Chat.
It’s an honor to serve you! Please stop by and say hello this summer!
Karen Fratto
Summer Time and the Living is Easy!
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Brooklyn Senior Center Speakers / Featured Events/ Programs
Thursday July 6th—NOON
Speaker will be Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor, Andrew Santoli
Come and hear all Mr. Santoli has to say about .“Technology and Forensic Evi-
dence: Prosecuting Complex Homicide Cases.”
August 24thh at Noon
Melinda Siefker from Parma UH speech therapy department She will Speak on:
Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) Which is more common than you think and can lead to
significant health problems if not treated. Learn—When does it typically oc-
cur? How does it affect you? What can you do
to improve or prevent it?
Mark your Calendars! Come and Hear
our Speaker and Have Free Lunch with
Mortach Financial
EVENT: Lunch N Learn
DATE: Thursday, September 28, 2017
TIME: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dave Mortach has worked with seniors for 17 years to educate them on retirement op-
tions and Fixed Index Annuities. He is looking forward to meeting with you at this
Seminar. Reservations Required Please
call Senior Center (216) 635-4222
Senior Tips to Beat the Heat This Summer
1. Drink Plenty of Liquids Dehydration is the root of many heat
related health problems. Drink plenty of water or juice, even if you're not thirsty. But remember to avoid alcoholic or caffeinated drinks, as they can actually contribute to dehydration.
2. Wear Appropriate Clothes An old Swedish saying says,
"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes." When it's hot out, wear light-colored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothes and a wide-brimmed hat.
3. Stay Indoors During Mid-day Hours During periods of ex-
treme heat, the best time to run errands or be outdoors is before 10am or after 6pm, when the temperature tends to be cooler.
4. Take it Easy Avoid exercise and strenuous activity, particu-
larly outdoors, when it's very hot out.
5. Watch the Heat Index When there's a lot of moisture in their
air (high humidity), the body's ability to cool itself through sweating is impaired. The heat index factors humidity and temperature to approximate how the how the weather really feels. The current heat index can be found on all popular weather websites, and is also usually announced on local TV and radio weather reports during periods of warm weather.
6 Seek Air-conditioned Environments Seniors whose houses aren't air-conditioned should consider finding an air-conditioned place to spend time during extreme heat.The mall, library or movie theater are all popular options. During heat waves, many cities also set up "cooling centers," air-conditioned public places, for seniors and other vulnerable populations. Seniors without convenient ac-cess to any air-conditioned place might consider a cool bath or shower.
REMEMBER OUR SENIOR CENTER IS AIR CONDITIONED AND A GREAT PLACE TO ESCAPE THE HEAT. Come hang out with us on those Hot Summer Days!
7. Know the Warning Signs of Heat-related Illness Dizziness,
nausea, headache, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, fainting and breath-
ing problems are all warning signs that help should be sought im-
mediately”
Thur. July 27th at Noon
SPEAKER Christine Gipson of Vista Springs Assisted Living in Parma to speak on
“Dementia verses Senior Moments
Pizza and a Movie
When: Friday, August 25th
Lunch at 12:30 pm / Movie: La La Land 1 pm
Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone
Price $6.00
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Ongoing Services
EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Tai Chi with Rose Verdino OFF for SUMMER
Walkers Program Tuesday & Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Exercise with Sandy Tuesday & Thursday at 9:00—11:00 a.m.
Ladies Bocce Ball Wednesday starts at 9 a.m.
“Jazzercise Class “ -See Calendar
Wednesday, starts at 11:45 a.m.
Men’s Bocce Ball Thursday starts at 9:30 a.m.
Wii Bowling Friday starts at 9:00 a.m.
Line Dancing with Dottie
Friday starts at 11:00 a.m.
ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAMS Ceramics Monday & Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Quilt & Sew Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Craft Class Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Water Color Painting Every Other Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Call for Dates
GET TOGETHER
Bingo - Tuesday at Noon—Everyone Welcome
Ladies Poker - Wed. at 12:30 p.m.
Ping Pong - Wed. & Fri. mornings
Mexican Train Dominoes - Wed 1:00p.m.
Canasta - Thurs. 1:00p.m.
Billiards - anytime
Library anytime
Health and Welfare Programs
Blood Pressure Screenings
**Emergency Calls Take Priority**
Brooklyn Paramedics
2nd & 4th Thursday from 10 :00 - 11:00 Marymount Nursing Home Nurse 3rd Tuesday from 10:00—11:00 a.m. University Hospital— Parma 1st Thursday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Free Hearing Test
By Lee Anne Christner, Inc. 2nd Tuesday every month from 10:00 a.m. to Noon By appointment only– call Senior Center For a small fee Lee Anne will clean, repair, adjust, & replace batteries in your hearing aids
Post Office on Wheels
Purchase stamps, money orders, & pack-age supplies
Mail letters and packages first class, pri-ority, express, certified, insured & regis-tered mail—First Thurs. of Month
MEALS ON WHEELS
The Brooklyn Senior Center has re-
cently changed its Meals on Wheels
program. We now work with Senior
Citizen Resource in providing Meals on
Wheels. Each meal, which is delivered
Monday through Friday, consists of an
entrée, milk and a fruit. Eligibility re-
quirements, including a health assess-
ment and income must be met, and
being a home-bound senior 65 + who
is unable to drive. This program serves
the City of Brooklyn If interested,
please call Kathy at (216) 635-4222.
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July 2017
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
3 10:00 NO Ceramics
12:30 Cards
4 Happy 4th of July
Senior Center is Closed
5 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 NO Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
6 Walkers Prog. 8 am
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot
7pm Zumba
7 9:00 Wii Bowling
11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
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10:00 Ceramics
12:30 Cards
11 8:00 Walker Prog..
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Soup n Sandwich
12:00 BINGO
7:00 pm Zumba
12 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
13 Walkers Prog. 8 am
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot
NO Zumba
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9:00 Wii Bowling
11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
17 10:00 Ceramics
12:30 Cards
18 8:00 Walkers Prog
9:00 Exercise with Sandy 10:00 Ceramics 11:00 SOUP N SANDWICH 12:00 BINGO 7:00 pm Zumba
199:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
20 Walkers Prog. 8 am
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot 7pm Zumba
21 9:00 Wii Bowling
11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
24 10:00 Ceramics
12:30 Cards
Ice Cream Social DANCE 1pm to 3pm Music by Wayne Tomsic—Price $6
25 8:00am Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Soup n Sandwich
12:00 BINGO
7:00 pm Zumba
26 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
27 Walkers Prog. 8 am
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot 7pm Zumba
28 9:00 Wii Bowling
11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
31 10:00 Ceramics
12:30 Cards
Brooklyn Senior Center
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August 2017
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Brooklyn Senior Center
1 8:00 Walkers Prog..
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Soup n Sandwich
12:00 BINGO
7:00 pm Zumba
2 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
3 8:00 Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot 7 pm Zumba
4 9:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
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10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Tai Chi
12:30 Cards
8 8:00 Walkers Prog..
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Soup n Sandwich
12:00 BINGO
7:00 pm Zumba
9 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
10 8:00 Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot
7pm Zumba
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9:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
14 10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Tai Chi
12:30 Cards
15 8:00 Walkers Prog
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Soup n Sandwich
12:00 BINGO
7:00 pm Zumba
16 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
17 8:00 Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot
7pm Zumba
18 9:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
21 10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Tai Chi
12:30 Cards
22 8 am Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Soup n Sandwich
12:00 BINGO
7:00 pm Zumba
23 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
24 8:00 Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot
7pm Zumba
25 9:00 Wii Bowling
11:00 am Line Dancing with Dottie
12:30 Pizza
1: pm Movie La La Land
28 10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Tai Chi
12:30 Cards
298:00 Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
10:00 Ceramics
11:00 Soup n Sandwich
12:00 BINGO
7:00 pm Zumba
30 9:00 Ladies Bocce
9:30 Quilt & Sew
11:45 Jazzercise
12:30 Ladies Poker
1:00 Mexican Dominos
31 8:00 Walkers Prog.
9:00 Exercise with Sandy
9:00 Craft Class
9:30 Men’s Bocce
11:30 Luncheon
12:30 Hand and Foot
7pm Zumba
Come and have lunch and hear our very knowledgeable speakers
Thursday Luncheons - Please buy your tickets in advance
Every Thursday Lunch is served at the Brooklyn Senior Center at 11:30 am. The cost is $6.00.
Tickets must be purchased no later than the Friday before the luncheon date. Pick up of Take Outs
is not until 12:30 p.m. Please let us know of your take out prior to the luncheon. No Refunds.
Menus for July
July 6, 2017 Fresh Fruit, Pulled Pork, Hash
Brown Casserole, Bread Pudding
July 13, 2017 - Tossed Salad, Chicken Cutlet,
Broccoli, Bread Sticks, Watermelon, and Cupcake
July 20, 2017 - “Christmas in July” Beef Tips over
Noodles, Carrots, Applesauce, and Pumpkin Pie—
Come and have fun as we play some Games & Sing!
July 27, 2017 - “Karen’s Homemade Sauce and
Meatballs over Penne Pasta””, Tossed Salad, Garlic
Sticks, and Strawberry Shortcake
Menus for August
August 3, 2017 - Bratwurst on Bun, Hash
Brown Patty, Cole Slaw, Ice Cream Treat
August 10, 2017 - Hamburger with fixings,
Macaroni Salad, Watermelon, and Cookie
August 17, 2017 - NOON—PICNIC in Grande
Pavilion only $3.50—Hot Dogs, Baked Beans,
Chips, Watermelon and Lemonade.
August 24, 2017 - Baked Ham, AuGratin Pota-
toes, California Medley, Rye Bread, Apple Pie
August 31, 2017 - Large Green Salad with
Chicken, Fruit and Poppy seed Dressing, Roll
and Dessert
July and August Lunch before Bingo
May Soup & Sandwich June Soup & Sandwich
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Happy July 4th! Senior Center is Closed-
July 11, 2017 - Broccoli & Cheddar Soup &
Roll
July 18, 2017 - Turkey Sandwich and Chips
July 25, 2017 - Tuna on Croissant & Fruit Cup
Cost for Tuesday Soup and Sandwich $3.50
August 1, 2017 - Chicken Noodle Soup &
1/2 Ham Sandwich
August 8, 2017 - Beef Stew and Biscuit
August 15, 2017 - Sub Sandwich & Chips
August 22 2017 - Tomato Soup & Grilled
Cheese Sandwich
August 29, 2017 BLT Sandwich and Fresh
Fruit
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. April 24, 2017 Meeting canceled due to lack of a quorum.
April 27, 2017 Accepted a donation from Wal-Mart in the amount of $1,000 to be used or smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Authorized continuing with the Brecksville Salt Consortium. This will extend the contract until 10/31/2018 with pricing
at $52.29 per ton with a minimum of 80% of 2,800 tons. The price and tonnage is less than last year.
Approved the Roadoan Road Reconstruction bid to CATTS Construction who was the lowest and best bid at
$2,234,541.75 which is 4.5% over the engineer’s original estimate. This expenditure was included in the 2017
budget.
Rejected a resolution to support Issue 3 – Planned Unit Development.
Rejected an ordinance to amend the Rules of Council to include prayer at the beginning go each meeting.
Authorized two change orders with Eclipse Company for the Tiedeman Road Project in the amount of $32,147.08.
Authorized changes in the Ice Rink admission rates ranging from $5 to $15 per hour based on resident status.
Authorized changes in the summer figure skating program rates ranging from $10 per hour to $18 per hour or $160 per
session to $300 per session.
Authorized entering into a non-exclusive agreement with Cleveland Public Power to provide electricity to customers in
Brooklyn.
Authorized the amendment of fees at the Recreation Center to range from $1 to $7 depending on age range, resident
status, and skate sharpening.
Amending rates for Parma Heights members ranging from gratis to $6 per day based on the age range.
Authorized Mayor Gallagher to enter an agreement with Davey Resource Group. During the past six months we have been working closely with our environmental attorney, Chris Jones with Calfee Halter, regarding the Brooklyn Com-
munity Improvement Corporation (CIC) property on Tiedeman Road north of the Plain Dealer building. The CIC is looking at alternative development options for this property and believes that this land is in an “isolated wetland”
and therefore would fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Ohio EPA for development review and approval. If so, the City would work with the State and not the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to seek an acceptable develop-
ment plan for this property. The CIC property had a market value of $425,000. It is recommended that a new envi-
ronmental study be undertaken by Davey Resource Group with a topographical survey to document these assump-tions to the USACE. The cost of the total study including, the topographical study, would be $37,240.00. The contract
includes an additional $3,960.00 for shrub and bush removal for the topographical study. The contractor may reduce the fee if conditions in the field allow for less clearing. The final work required will be contingent upon the weather.
May 8, 2017 Approved the purchase of a 5600 G-Series Bobcat from Bobcat Company for $52,866.92 under government contract pric-
ing. This was approved in the 2017 Capital Expenditures. Authorized the sale of city owned vehicles through Greater Cleveland Auto Auction.
Authorized the amendment of the Audit Services Agreement with James G. Zupka, C.P.A. for the audit period of 2015-
2018. This amendment was for $2,320 to pay for a single audit that was required for the Tiedeman Road project that
exceeded the $750,000 audit threshold.
May 22, 2017 Approved the purchase of security cameras for the Senior Community Center through Bailey’s Communication for
$11,059.50. This was an approved 2017 Capital Expenditure. Amended the Permit Fees Ordinances to compensate for inspection and administration cost based on surrounding com-
munity comparisons.
Amended the Occupancy Permit Ordinances to coincide with the Ohio Building Code.
Amended the General Traffic Code Ordinances amending fines in a construction zones to match the state law.
Amended the Soza Fitness rates at the Recreation Center to include a monthly fitness pass.
Condolences Our Sympathy goes out
to all who have Lost Loved Ones in the past
months.
May They Rest in Peace!
We Will Miss Them!!!
Rita Enovitch,
Marty Hyson
Bernice Turchek
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BUS TRANSPORTATION
Bus runs from 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Monday—Friday
Reservations required—call Center at least 1 business day in
advance: 216-635-4222
Mon. - Medical appointments
Tues. - Medical appointments, Soup N Sand-wich, Bingo
Wed. - 10:30 Shopping in Brooklyn only
Thurs. - Shopping and Medical appointments, lunch at the Center
9:30 a.m.— Ridge Park Square & Biddulph Plaza
10:30 a.m.— Pick up for lunch at the Senior Center
11:00 a.m.— Ridge Park Square, Biddulph Plaza, & medical appoint-ments
Fri. - Medical Appointments, Banking, Hair appointments, Shopping at Wal-Mart & Aldi’s
Donation: $1.00 each way absolutely no tipping
In case of emergency, bad weather, or you need medication or basic food, we can help. Call Senior Center.
In and Around the Center
Volunteer Appreciation
Thanks to all the many Won-derful Volunteers who clocked
more than 772 hours in the months of “April and May.
Please, remember to sign the Volunteer Book so we can keep
track of your hours.
Chico’s Casino Trips.
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Our Sincerest
Get Well Wishes to
Linda Frey, and Nancy Gutsschnidt
City of Brooklyn
Mayor Katherine Gallagher
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Brooklyn, OH 44144-2197
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Enjoy Some Delicious Summer Fruit
Great taste isn’t the only benefit of summer’s bounty of
berries and other fruits. For example, studies show that
eating fruit helps keep cholesterol and blood pressure in
check which is key to reducing the risk of heart dis-
eases. What’s more, people who eat more fruits (and
vegetables) are likely to have a lower risk of some other
chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and stroke
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Every Tuesday at Noon
All Year Long
Get out and have some fun!
Snow Removal Forms will be
Mailed in in the SEPT. Chit Chat
Sign Ups will start
Wed. Sept. 6th through Sept 22nd
Late fees will apply after that