WICKLIFFE SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019 Gerri Hubbbell Director

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1 WICKLIFFE SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019 Gerri Hubbbell Director YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEES $5 Wickliffe Residents $10 Non-Residents You must be 55 years of age Wickliffe Senior Center Life Membership - Age 90 and older has no fee! LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING LUNCH PROGRAM (60 years old and up) A donation of $1.50 is appreciated. SENIOR CENTER HOURS Monday Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM MISSION STATEMENT Empower adults 55 and older for personal independence, healthy aging, socialization and education in a positive environment. Note From Gerri: I am so excited to see so many of you participating in programs and events! We will continue to expand the programming, trips, and parties! During the month of March, do not forget to join us for tons of fun and prizes at St. Patty s Bingo on March 8th, and corned beef sandwiches from Freshly s and live entertainment at the St. Patty s Day Party on March 14th! Just a sneak peek into April we will be having an Indians Opening Day Party on April 1 st, Spring Bingo on April 12 th, and much more! Warmly, Gerri We now accept cash and checks as payment for membership. Please understand that if a check is bounced, I am charged a $10 fee, which I am required to pass on to the person who wrote the check. Please feel free to let me know if there are any questions about payment methods. Thank you! WICKLIFFE SENIOR CENTER IS FUNDED IN PART BY THE LAKE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS LEVY.

2 REMEMBER THE DIFFERENT LEVELS FOR TRIPS: In order to clarify more about trips and the amount of walking and standing during a trip; below are the guidelines: Level 1: Riding and/or very little walking Level 2: Minimal walking Level 3: Excessive walking and/or stairs Level 4: Strenuous - long periods of standing and/or walking Lost & Found Basket - There is a lost and found basket outside of my office. Please take a moment to check to see if any of your belongings are in basket. Thank you! Paperbacks & Games - Due to popular demand, we are now accepting paperback books and board games in good condition for the library. Suggestion Forms - Thank you to all who have filled out suggestion forms! All of your ideas are great and I appreciate the time you take in writing them down for me. My plan is to contact each of you in the near future and discuss your ideas. Senior Community Sale - Great news! We have been approved to have a Senior Community Sale here at the center in the summer. I do not have a date yet, but it will be on a Saturday. We will sell tables, and all of the proceeds will benefit the Senior Center! Everyone will be responsible for setting up their own table, pricing and selling their items, and then tearing down at the end of the day. And of course, any money made in the sale will belong to you! More information coming soon! Greeting Cards As you all know, we sell greeting cards in the lobby. The proceeds go directly to the center to offset the cost of classes, parties, etc. The cost of cards has steadily been increasing in the last few years. In order not to lose money, we need to make a few adjustments to our prices. They are still excellent prices and being able to purchase them here at the center is a great convenience. Thank you for your understanding! 1 card will remain only 75 cents 2 cards will only increase to $ cards only $1.75 Team Wickliffe! We are forming a team of walkers here at the Wickliffe Senior Center to walk in the March For Meals! The event is being held at the Great Lakes Mall (food court) on Saturday, March 30 th from 8:30 10 am. The fee is $15 per walker. There will be a variety of fun activities going on that morning including music, a basket raffle, snacks, etc. All proceeds benefit the Lake County Council on Aging s nutrition programs for seniors what a great cause! Please sign up at the front desk. The $15 fee is due at the time of registration. You are welcome to sign up additional people family, friends, etc. Grandkids are welcome the fee for children 12 and under is only $5! Please see Gerri with any questions. Concerts In The Park Plans are underway for the Concerts In The Park Series here at the senior center on June 11 th, July 9 th, and August 6 th! More information to follow.

3 FITNESS ROOM: The hours for the Fitness Room are 8 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. You must wear clean and dry fitness shoes when working out. Please leave wet and dirty shoes/boots on the tray outside of the fitness room. Thank you! EXERCISE CLASS FOR SENIORS: Instructor: Diane Nicholes Monday: 12 12:45 PM Wednesday: 12-1 PM Thursday: 12-1 PM Class includes stretching, balance, cardio and toning designed especially for active seniors. Remember to bring a bottle of water to help stay hydrated. ADVANCED LINE DANCING: No class on Wednesday, March 13th Instructor: Sharen McDivitt Wednesday: 1:15 2:15 PM ZUMBA GOLD: Instructor: Diane Nicholes Tuesday: 1 2 PM This class is specifically targeted to active, older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves of a Zumba class at a lower intensity. CHAIR YOGA: Instructor: Kate Hazel Tuesday & Thursday: 9AM 10 AM No classes March 12 th & 14th The attitude of gratitude is the highest Yoga! (Yogi Bhajan) "FOREVER YOUNG TAPPERS": Advanced Tap Wednesday: 10:15-11:15 AM This advanced class has been part of Wickliffe Senior Center for many years. This group entertains throughout Northeast Ohio. BEGINNING TAP: Instructor: Norma Reaville Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PODIATRIST: Dr. Ben Esraeilian Tuesday, March 5th Wednesday, March 20th Cost is $20 - Sign up at the front desk First come, first serve. Doctor arrives at 9 am FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: Tuesday, March 5 th, am Tuesday, March 26 th, am Please sign up at the front desk. CROCHETING/KNITTING: Tuesday: 12:30 PM ART STUDIO CLASS: Instructor: Lisa Urankar Thursday: 1-3 pm Now in classroom D! Learn drawing skills in graphite or colored pencil. Try your hand at watercolors or acrylic painting. This class will include demonstrations, practice exercises, class projects and a whole lot more. Have fun, relax and enjoy the healing power of art! CHAIR MASSAGE: Jennifer McChesney, Licensed Massage Therapist Monday, March 4 th : 1 2 pm Monday, March 18 th : 1 2 pm Cost is $1 per minute, please pay with cash Sign up at the front desk SAVVY SENIORS BOOK CLUB: Thursday, March 7 th : 10:30 am Looking for new members! The Great Alone - by Kristin Hannah Discover, share and discuss books with interesting people. For further information call Carol Anthony at LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING: Selena Cox Tuesday, March 19 th : 10:30 am The Lake County Council on Aging offers programs for those age 60 and over including: information and referral, social work services, Meals on Wheels, in-home safety, homemaker services, and more. Please call (440) for more information or visit

4 ATTORNEY: Friday, March 1 st : 12:30 2 pm Deborah Loughner Please sign up at the front desk. There is NO CHARGE for any of the consultations. 50/50 RAFFLE AND MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Friday, March 29 th : 12:15 PM Join us for ice cream sundaes, compliments of Wickliffe Country Place! Entertainment by Dennis Desapri. VETERANS GROUP: Deborah Williams - Cleveland Veterans Administration Wednesday, March 20 th at 10 am LUNCH BUNCH: Fuji Buffet & Grill 9130 Mentor Avenue, Mentor Friday, March 22nd 1 pm Bus leaves at 12:30 PM Cost of transportation is $3 per person if you are taking the bus Dealine to sign up is Tuesday, March 19th Lunch and gratuity is on your own! Wii: Monday & Wednesday: 10 am CORNHOLE: Monday: 1 pm PINOCHLE: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:30 pm BINGO GROUP: Thursday: 9:30 am REIKI: A Peaceful Way To Health Marla Katz RN, BSN No sessions in March, will resume in April OSTEOSTRONG: Gina Fletcher will be visiting to conduct free balance exams Monday, March 18th: 9:30 11 am SOCIAL ISOLATION: Friday, March 1 st, am Nicole Riera from Home Instead Senior Care will be here to facilitate this class. OHIO PRE PLAN MEETING: Thursday, March 7 th am Pre plan your final arrangements absolutely free, no cost or obligations. Free will & living will planning guides to all who attend. Donuts will be served. VOLUNTEER GUARDIAN PROGRAM: Tuesday, March 12 th am Join Noelle from Life Line to learn about the volunteer guardian program in Lake County. CANCER HEREDITARY/GENETIC TESTING INFORMATION SESSION: Friday, March 15 th am Get information on the risks of developing cancer through genetic testing during this short education presentation with Bill Stallworth from American Family Association (AFFA), no cost to attend SENIOR TECH BOOT CAMP: CELL PHONES Friday, March 22 nd, am No charge to attend this informative session, will discuss the advantages/disadvantages of cell phones, learn about the rapidly changing technology of cell phones, bring your cell phones to the class! ST. PATTY S BINGO EVENT: Friday, March 8 th : 9:30 11 am No cost! Lots of fun and prizes! Please sign up at front desk. ST. PATTY S DAY PARTY! Thursday, March 14 th : 2 4 pm $7.50 per person Includes corned beef sandwich, cole slaw or potato salad, dessert and beverage Live entertainment! Games with prizes! Wear green and receive a raffle ticket for a prize drawing! Must sign up at front desk and pay by Monday, March 11 th.

5 GATES MILLS CLUB LUNCHEON/TOUR: Wednesday, March 20 th Bus leaves center at 11 am, back around 2:30 pm Attend a luncheon/tour at Gates Mills Club in Mayfield Heights for no charge (only $3 to ride bus), only 10 people may attend, please sign up at front desk ICE CREAM SOCIAL! Friday, March 29 th, 12:15 pm Ice cream sundaes provided by Wickliffe Country Place, live entertainment, 50/50 drawing! VISIT WITH COMMISSIONER JERRY CIRINO: Friday, March 29 th, am Commissioner Jerry Cirino, President of the Board of Lake County Commissioners, will be visiting the center on Friday, March 29 th at 10 am to provide an update on the county and answer audience questions. Bring your coffee and I will provide the cookies! OPENING DAY CELEBRATION! Monday, April 1 st, 2 4 pm Join us for hot dogs, lemonade, stadium themed snacks, and ice cream! Visits from the Wickliffe High School Baseball Team and Slider! Games and prizes! And a very special treat..our very own Michael Wojciechowicz reciting Casey At The Bat! Cost is $3 per person. Please sign up at front desk by Wednesday, March 27 th.