The North Olmsted Senior Center Staff would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! This month we also welcome Mike Kovack to the Senior Center staff! Mike is the new Outreach Coordinator and is a Licensed Social Worker. Stop in to meet Mike on your next visit or attend our scheduled Meet & Greet Pie Social in December. For details visit News & Updates.

During the holidays the Senior Center partners with local charity organizations to give back to the community. This year we are hosting a toy drive with Emerald Village Senior Living. Olivia’s Dream Toy Drive is partnering with Toys for Tots for the fourth year in a row to help bring gifts to children in need. Olivia Schneider’s last dream before her life was tragically cut short was to organize a toy drive at her school. Her family is honoring her wishes by continuing this toy drive in her name. They hope to collect 9,400 toys this year to bring their total over the four years to 30,000 toys. Learn more here and drop off toy donations in the Senior Center lobby. Emerald Village will be collecting the donations on behalf of Olivia’s Dream Toy Drive.

Thanksgiving Pastry Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Stoller Pastry Fundraiser. All orders must be picked up at the Senior Center on Friday, November 19 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Individuals still desiring to donate directly to the Senior Center can mail checks payable to City of North Olmsted to 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Thank you again for your support!

Outreach Coordinator Meet & Greet Pie Social
Join us in welcoming North Olmsted Senior Center’s new Outreach Coordinator Mike Kovack. Mike will be hosting a meet and greet on Tuesday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy an hour of casual conversation and a slice of delicious pie provided by Christ the King Church. Sign up by December 3. We look forward to seeing you there!

Halloween Fun
If you were unable to join us for our Halloween festivities last month check out some of the awesome costumes that were worn by clicking here and get inspiration for next year’s costume ideas.

Friendsgiving Luncheon
Friendly reminder for those signed up for the Thanksgiving luncheon on November 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Cabin. O’Neill Healthcare is sponsoring a delicious turkey dinner complete with pumpkin pie for dessert. This event is full but you are welcome to come for the Rat Pack entertainment hour following the luncheon.

Rat Pack Entertainment
Join us following the Friendsgiving Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the cabin as we welcome back Damion Fontaine and Scott Brotherton as the Rat Pack. Relive the music and fun of the Rat Pack era combining timeless music and fan friendly comedy.

Thanksgiving Meal Delivery
The North Olmsted Senior Center along with Christ the King Church will be delivering Thanksgiving meals for those not able to attend the Friendsgiving Luncheon on Wednesday, November 24. Sign up by November 19 to receive a hot meal.

Irish Dance Demo

On Wednesday, November 17 at 9:30 a.m., Peggy Cannon of Cannon Irish Dance will demonstrate an interactive hour of Irish dance and exercise free of charge. This class may be added as a SilverSneakers program to the exercise schedule. Please sign up prior to November 17. All are welcome to this low impact and fun demonstration.

Yoga – Chair & Standing
Yoga Instructor Evelyna Nightingale instructs two yoga classes per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday’s class will be a Standing & Mat class and Thursday’s class will be Chair Yoga. Classes are $5 per class 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: November 12 to December 10
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.

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.
 

Card-O-Rama

Join bridge players for Card-O-Rama in the Community Cabin every second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. New participants must pre-register.
 

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!
 

Book Club

Save the date for the next Book Club discussion and holiday party on Friday, December 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Activity Room.
 

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!