North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
Men’s Breakfast Schedule – It’s a wonderful morning of friendship at our Men’s Breakfast. If you are 55 or older, join us at 9 AM for a hot entree, fruit cup, coffee and juice for $3. It’s a fun-filled morning of good food, fellowship and a wonderful speaker or entertainment. Reservations please by calling (440) 353-0828 by 10 AM Wednesday morning preceding the breakfast.
- March 5, 2020 – Heather Kaesgen, Director of North Ridgeville Community Care, will share her vision for the future of the organization and let us know what is offered that may benefit all seniors.
- March 19, 2020 – Speaker TBA
- April 16, 2020 – Speaker TBA
Ladies Brunch Schedule – Ladies meet at 10:30 AM for friendly conversation and program on the 4th Thursday of every month. The brunch is $3 and includes a hot entree, fruit, juice and coffee. Reservations please by 10 AM Wednesday morning preceding the brunch date by calling (440) 353-0828. February 27 – TBA
AARP Tax Preparation Appointments – AARP Tax-Aide, IRS-trained and certified volunteers prepare federal and state taxes at the Senior Center February 4-April 14 from 9 AM-3 PM. This free service is provided for middle to low income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. NO LONGER TAKING APPOINTMENTS – SCHEDULE IS FULL.
Hearing Testing – Mobile Hearing Service will be conducting a FREE hearing test for seniors at the Senior Center on March 3, 2020 from 1-4 PM. Other services such as equipment cleaning will be at a minimal fee. Please call 440-353-0828 to schedule your appointment.
Take a Trip Down Memory Lane – We are looking to join in with the area Senior Centers doing trivia and are in search of interested individuals that would like to play along. The other Senior Centers are Westlake, North Olmsted, Bay Village and Rocky River; each facility hosts a day of trivia and is played 1:30 -3:30 PM (2 hours). Teams consist of a maximum of 6 players, but not necessary; if you don’t have 5 other people to form a team you will be matched with others in the same situation. If interested, please call the Senior Center at 353-0828 for further information or to register.
Chair Yoga – This class allows you to perform postures and breathing exercises with the aid of a chair. You can experience the many benefits of yoga without having to get up or down from the floor. Benefits of this class include increased balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, and stress reduction.
Instructor: Heather Gillespie Fee: $45 Resident / $55 Non-Resident, Location: Senior Center 7327 Avon Belden Rd, Session II Friday February 28 through April 3 from 8:00-9:00AM. Please register for this class through Parks & Rec.
Health Insurance Counseling – Health Insurance Counseling is available by appointment only at the Senior Center. To arrange for a counseling appointment, call (440) 353-0856 or (440) 353-0857.
Music Bingo – Save these date on your calendar: March 25, June 24, September 23 and December 16, 2020. Looking for a fun afternoon? Come and play Music Bingo with Ken or Jack of Music Bingo Ohio. This is a fun way to play bingo. They provide bingo sheets with song titles and you have to match the song when it is played to form a bingo for prizes! Very similar to “Name That Tune”, but you already have the title on the bingo sheet! Plan on coming for a delicious lunch served at noon for $4.00 and stay for bingo! Reservations required for lunch by calling 440-353-0828.
Golden Buckeye Card Information – Participation in the Golden Buckeye program is free to all Ohio residents who are: • Age 60 or over (proof of age required). • Age 18-59 with a Social Security Administration defined disability.
If you are turning 60 and have an Ohio driver’s license, you will automatically be mailed a card just before your birthday. If you have not received the card four weeks after your birthday, call 1-866-301-6446. Report lost or stolen cards at 1-866-301-6446.
Stop by the Senior Center to fill out an application or for more information visit the website at goldenbuckeye.com.
Blood Pressure Checks – Walk in and have your blood pressure checked by one of our friendly retired volunteer nurses on the 3rd Wednesday of each month between 10 AM-noon at the Senior Center. The is no charge for this service and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Freestyle Art Group – Are you interested in art or just enjoy painting freestyle? Our watercolor enthusiasts gather for painting and fun on Wednesday mornings and would love to have you join their group. If interested, just bring your paints and stop by the Senior Center any Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM-12:00 PM.
Canasta Anyone? – If you are interested in joining the fun group that meets on Wednesdays for an afternoon of fellowship and fun from 12:30-4 PM, please call (440) 353-0835.
Euchre and Pinochle Weekly Card Games – Cards are played on Thursdays at noon except on Super Thursdays when all card games begin at 1:30 PM. Join in the fun each week from noon until 4 PM. Refreshments will be served.
Monday Crafts – Everyone is welcome to come on Mondays from 10 AM-2 PM to join in the fun, fellowship and the making of special crafts. Bring your ideas or share in ours. A soup lunch including beverage is available for $.35 at noon.
Mahjongg – “Mahjongg” is an Ancient Chinese Tile Game. This group meets every Thursday at 12 noon (except on Super Thursdays) and always welcomes new members. If you’ve never played, we offer instruction as to how to play the game. A player’s card is required for a small fee.
Puzzle Exchange – Puzzled by what to do with those completed puzzles? The Senior Center hosts its monthly puzzle exchange the last Tuesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. until noon. Bring your stack of completed puzzles and exchange with others (limit of 3 puzzles per person). No fees, just come down and pick up some puzzles!
