The Senior Center remains open, although we have instituted new guidelines in order to keep our members safe and healthy. We currently ask that all participants wear masks when indoors. Masks remain optional for outdoor programming. All meals are available to take home and we continue to offer at home options for participation. We look forward to continuing to serve you and offering valuable, safe programming for all. We greatly appreciate your cooperation so that we can continue in person activities.

September is Falls Prevention Month. The Ohio Department of Aging is challenging Ohioans to take “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls.” Visit their website here and help them reach their goal. If 4,000 Ohioans walk 1 mile each we will reach 10 million steps! Join the Senior Center walking group Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and help contribute to this goal.

Cleveland Browns
The 2021-2022 NFL Season has started and the Cleveland Browns fans are hopeful for a winning season! The Browns have had their share of ups and downs since being founded in 1945. Brush up on your Browns history here and take a short quiz to test your knowledge here. Take the quiz for your chance to win a Cleveland Browns goodie bag. Relive the excitement of last season in this video and get ready for more!

World Gorilla Day
September 24 is World Gorilla Day. As you may remember, John Apsinall founded the Aspinall Foundation in the 1970s with the goal of reintroducing gorillas bred in captivity into the wild. His son, Damian, now leads the foundation. They have released 8 black rhinos, 135 primates, 11 European bison, and over 70 western lowland gorillas back into the wild. Enjoy a heartwarming video of Damian’s daughter, Tansy, being reunited with gorillas from her childhood here. Gorillas are an endangered species and the powerful mountain gorilla is now critically endangered with only 880 remaining in the world. Help spread the word for World Gorilla Day by visiting the Apsinall Foundation here for education, crafting ideas and more.

70 over 70 Podcast
Looking for a new podcast to enjoy? Check out 70 Over 70, a show about how we make the most of the time we have left. Max Linsky talks to 70 remarkable people, all over the age of 70, not just about their past but their lives right now. These are conversations about the big questions we all ask ourselves, no matter how old we are. What does it mean to live well? What are we still searching for? And how do we learn to let go? Listen to Dan Rather discuss “I’m a Better Person Now Than I Was” in Episode 5 here.

Flu Shots

On Tuesday, September 28 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Walgreens representatives will administer flu shots. The type of flu shot administered will be the Immunization Influenza - High Dose. Registration is required. Please bring your insurance cards with you. Individuals covered by Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan will receive the shot at no cost. The cost for those not covered by insurance is $76.99.

Yoga – Chair & Standing
September is National Yoga Month! Join September’s session and you will have multiple opportunities to enter and win one of two Target gift cards to purchase Yoga-wear, mats, props or your favorite accessories. Each class attended will count towards one raffle entry. The more you attend the better your chances! Yoga Instructor Evelyna Nightingale instructs two yoga classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday’s class is a Standing & Mat class and Thursday’s class is Chair Yoga. Classes are $5 each or sign up for the session and receive a discount.

Chair Volleyball
Chair Volleyball is offered every first and third Friday at 10:00 a.m. Join referee Toni Holtzhauser and this lively group for an exciting morning of high energy volleyball, all while seated in your chair!

Wednesdays Walkers
Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. join our ambitious group of walkers in staying active and healthy on North Olmsted Park’s walking path. We will meet at the Senior Center and walk the south side of the walking path. You are free to walk the distance of your choice.

Geri Fit: New Session: September 17 to October 11
Join Carol Silvay for Geri-Fit exercise classes every Monday and Friday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. in the Community Cabin. Class fee of $10 per four-week session is payable to the instructor at the time of class.

Suds & Spuds Fundraiser

Join us Thursday, September 30 at 11:30 a.m. for a fundraiser luncheon in the Community Cabin. Avon Place is sponsoring a baked potato with all your favorite toppings, along with root beer and dessert. All cash or check donations will support Senior Center programming. Please make checks out to City of North Olmsted. Sign up by September 24.

Richardson Farms Mobile Market
On Tuesday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Richardson Farms will be selling fresh fruits, vegetables and more on the Senior Center Patio. Don’t miss your last opportunity to shop at the Senior Center’s mobile market. Richardson Farms accepts the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers.
 

Maple PTA Mobile Produce Pantry 

Offered on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in collaboration with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the Maple PTA will provide free, fresh produce for the North Olmsted community at Maple Intermediate School, located at 24101 Maple Ridge Road. The next date is Tuesday, September 28. This is a drive-through service, you do not have to leave your vehicle. Click here for details.

Bingo

Bingo is offered on the second and fourth Friday of every month from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Join us for our next session on Friday, September 24.
 

Bridge & Pinochle

Every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., bridge and pinochle groups enjoy an afternoon of card playing and socializing. New players are always welcome.
 

Mexican Train Dominoes

Every Monday at 12:30 p.m., join us to play Mexican Train Dominoes. This game is easy to learn. Stop by and give it a try!
 

Movies

On Wednesday, September 22 at 12:30 p.m. the following movie will be shown in the Senior Center Activity Room. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages.

Knives Out – September 22
Mystery starring Daniel Craig and Jamie Lee Curtis 
2 hr 10 min, rated PG-13

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate, the inquisitive Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
 

Book Club

Book Club discussion will take place on Friday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Atrium. For September’s Book Club, we are reading The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Set during the height of the women’s suffrage movement and with the Great War looming, The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative, hidden between the lines of a history written by men. Inspired by actual events, author Pip Williams has delved into the archives of the Oxford English Dictionary to tell this highly original story. The Dictionary of Lost Words is a delightful, lyrical and deeply thought-provoking celebration of words and the power of language to shape the world. This book will be available for scheduled pick up for participants who register for September’s Book Club. Sponsored by O’Neill Healthcare.
 

Artistry Hour Social Club

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday in at 10:30 a.m. for a relaxed social gathering. Bring your own hand-made projects to work on while enjoying the company of your friends. Knit, crochet, quilt or create!