Summer has officially arrived, and we hope that you have been outside enjoying the beautiful weather. While you travel throughout our community savoring the sunshine and fresh air, the North Olmsted Arts Commission invites you to visit the Wishing Wall located at the entrance to the bike path alongside the Oxcart Food Pantry located at 26272 Butternut Ridge Road. There you will find supplies to write your wish on a ribbon and tie your wish to the fence for all to see. Visit the Wishing Wall for a few minutes of quiet reflection, or spend some outdoor time with family and friends as you travel along the bike path. You will have the opportunity to visit the Wishing Wall throughout the month. Parking is available at the Oxcart Pantry, however, we ask that you please avoid using the parking lot on Wednesdays. If you cannot visit the Wishing Wall and you would like to participate in this community project you are welcome to contact the Senior Center and schedule a time to stop into our lobby area where wishing ribbons and pens will be supplied. Write your wish on the ribbon and your ribbon will be added beside the others on the wall. Our community is even stronger when we come together, weaving our words as one voice.

The North Olmsted Senior Center will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3. While we continue to socially distance, some of the most specular firework shows can be viewed online. Enjoy Red, White & BOOM! a multi-day television and digital event looking back over the years of the tradition of parades honoring veterans and the largest fireworks show in the Midwest! The four-night television campaign will air from Wednesday, July 1 to Saturday, July 4 on NBC4. Find out more here. Also, you can watch Disney’s Fourth of July fireworks display here or simply search YouTube for a never ending supply of entertaining and amazing fireworks displays!

As always, the North Olmsted Senior Center staff is available to serve you. You’re always welcome to email us or call the main line at (440) 777-8100.

Jackie Chavez-Anderson, Administrator

andersonj@north-olmsted.com

(440) 716-5444

Tiffany Hunt, Outreach Coordinator

huntt@north-olmsted.com

(440) 716-4264
 

Beth Reitz, Activities Coordinator

reitzb@north-olmsted.com

(440) 716-5434

We wish you a safe and happy Independence Day,
 

Jackie, Tiffany, Beth and Tim

Trail Blazers Series: Lake to Lake Trail

Join the North Olmsted Senior Center’s Activity Coordinator Beth Reitz as she introduces you to a variety of local walking paths and parks via pre-recorded video tour. In this eNews, we feature the Lake to Lake trail that links Lake Isaac and Lake Abram in Middleburg Heights. View Beth’s video, learn more about the trail through photos and see our info flyer to plan your visit today!
 

Walk with a Doc

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN, and Dr. David Sabgir, cardiologist and founder of Walk with a Doc, inspire us to keep moving through this pandemic while staying mentally and physically healthy. View the video here. As an international non-profit organization, Walk with a Doc is committed to inspiring communities through movement and conversation with physician-led walking groups. Started in 2005 by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio, the program now extends to over 500 communities throughout the world. The walks are a fun, free and safe place to get some steps, learn about health and meet new friends.
 

GeriFit Fitness Video 
Join Carol Silvay, North Olmsted Senior Center GeriFit exercise instructor, for a fun video to help keep you moving! Put on your fitness clothes and click the link to begin the exercise video class and get ready to stretch, strengthen your muscles and get your heart pumping.

Chair Yoga with Shari 
Yoga Shari is offering her popular chair yoga class for seniors online. To learn more and for contact details to participate, see the flyer. 

North Olmsted Recreation Center
The fitness center and pools are now open at the Recreation Center! Learn more about our reopening guidelines here. Fitness classes have also resumed. See the July class calendar to find your new favorite workout.

Scattergories Zoom Game

Back by popular demand! Susan Uranker-Todd and Brookdale Westlake Village invite you to play a virtual game of Scattergories! Have a pen and paper ready when you log in for this fun, easy to play category game. Anyone can learn to play so join in the fun! Games will be hosted Wednesday, July 15 and July 29 at 10:00 a.m. Register by emailing Tiffany Hunt at huntt@north-olmsted.com. Participants will receive a Zoom link.
 

Virtual Trivia

Grab your friends and play a fun game of virtual trivia against other Westshore Senior Centers on Tuesday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. This version of trivia allows you and your teammates to use a chat room to discuss your answers before submitting your response. It is a lot of fun to talk and laugh while playing an enjoyable game that tests your wits. You can play alone or have up to six members on your team. Only one person per team need register. Please let us know your team name, captain’s name and members of your team. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams. Register by August 7 by calling the North Olmsted Senior Center at (440) 777-8100. Participants will receive a Zoom link. This event is sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living.

Western Reserve Historical Society 

The Western Reserve Historical Society is dedicated to helping the community stay engaged by providing members and the public with online exhibits, activities, stories, content, lessons, virtual speakers and more. Explore Adult Programming for virtual exhibits, online courses and stories from Cleveland’s history. Consider sharing your story online. WRHS is interested in photographs, correspondence, journals, artwork, music, poetry and recipes, anything that shows how you, your family or your neighbors experience life.
 

Summer Reading Program
Don’t miss out! The Senior Center continues its summer reading program and contest. Each month, participants keep track of how many books they read each month. Registered participants have the opportunity to win a Barnes & Noble gift card compliments of Caroline James, Business Development Specialist of Independence Village in Avon Lake. At the end of each month, participants must contact Activities Coordinator Beth Reitz by phone or email so she can record each participant’s monthly number of books read. The person reading the most books will receive the gift card for that month. Registration is required in order to win a prize. To register, contact Beth at (440) 716-5434 or email reitzb@north-olmsted.com.