We will be collecting nonperishable food items through October 17th. Please help by donating. All proceeds will be given to the Emmanuel Care Center in Girard. We appreciate your support!
A MATTER OF BALANCE is an evidence-based program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. MATERIALS & SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SEATING IS LIMITED. Classes are twice a week with a total of 8 classes. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30. No Class October 18th. CLASS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Oct. 2nd – Oct. 4th – Oct.9th – Oct.11th – Oct.16th – Oct.23rd – Oct.25th – Oct. 30th.
MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Tuesday, October 3rd from 9:00-9:30 a.m. in the Coffee Bar! Each month we will be celebrating everyone’s birthday. Let’s celebrate with a special treat!
OSHIIP MEDICARE SEMINAR: Wednesday, October 4th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will be providing an informative presentation about Medicare. Medicare open enrollment begins October 15th and ends December 7th. Contact our social worker Christine at 330-545-6596 to make an appointment during Medicare open enrollment. OSHIIP will also be here on November 8th by appointment only for Medicare open enrollment. Please sign up at the front desk or call to make an appointment.
9th ANNUAL APPLE COOK OFF is Monday, October 9th from 9:15- 10:00 a.m. in the coffee bar. Participate by making your favorite apple dish and entering it in our tasting contest. Come have some fall fun with us here at the center. Sign-ups required for entrants, as well as attendees. See staff for more information.
BINGO WITH WINDSOR HOUSE: Tuesday, October 10th from 9:15-10:00 a.m. in the coffee bar. Deanna from Windsor House will be here to entertain us with some bingo fun! Come and play for a chance to win some of your favorite farmers market items.
COVID BOOSTER & FLU SHOT CLINIC BY APPOINTMENT: Wednesday, October 11th from 9:30-12:30 p.m. by appointment. Clinic will be held in the gym. Must wait 3 months after a COVID infection. You can get both the flu shot and the booster shot the same day. Bring your COVID vaccination card with you. When calling to schedule your appointment, please specify which shots you will be getting. Call 330-545-6596.
CHAIR MASSAGES WITH RUTH: Friday, October 13th from 10:00-12:00 p.m. Come let the hands of Ruth work out those aches and pains. MUST SIGN UP!
COOKIE DECORATING: Tuesday, October 17th from 9:00-9:30 a.m. in the coffee bar.
BOSCOV’S FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS EVENT: Wednesday, October 18th. A $5.00 Donation gives you a 25% discount shopping pass for October 18th. 100% of the proceeds go to the center. Please see a staff member if interested in purchasing a shopping pass. We will be leaving the center at 10:00 a.m. to go to Boscov’s from 10:30 to 12:00 p.m. We will be going to lunch at Giorgio’s at 12:30. Must sign up.
CRAFT CLASS: Monday, October 16th from 9:00-9:30 a.m. in the coffee bar. Come and check out this month’s craft!
CHOCOLATE BINGO: Monday, October 23rd from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
GREETING CARD CLASS: Tuesday, October 24th from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Come get crafty and let Lucy teach you how to make the perfect greeting card. Please Sign up by Monday, September 18th.
HEALTH SCREENINGS WITH MERCY HEALTH: Wednesday, October 25th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose screenings will be available.
TRIVIA FUN & ICE CREAM BAR: Friday, October 27th from 10:00-12:00 p.m. in the coffee bar. Have fun testing your knowledge on different trivia topics with teammates. We will also have an ice cream bar available with all the toppings.
HALLOWEEN POTLUCK LUNCHEON: Tuesday, October 31st from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged! (But not required). Join us for some Halloween fun and bring your favorite dish to share! Please sign up if you are planning to attend.
DAILY & WEEKLY PROGRAMS
PICKLEBALL FUN: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the gym. NO PICKLEBALL ON OCTOBER 11TH.
BREAKFAST CLUB: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
PUZZLE PALS: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
BOARD GAMES: Thursdays from 10:00-12:00 p.m.
MORNING FITNESS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
AFTERNOON FITNESS: Monday – Friday 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
MIND GAMES: Daily from 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Join in the fun and exercise your brain at the same time.
COMMUNITY GARDENING: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Tai Chi: Cost $5.00: Fridays fromNoon to 1:00 p.m.
YOGA: Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. & Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
OPEN GYM BUDDIES: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
STRETCH EXERCISES: Monday-Friday at 9:30-10:00 a.m. NO STRECTHING OCTOBER 11TH.
ONE ON ONE COMPUTER and TECHNOLOGY TUTORING: Please contact Christine at 330-545-6596 to make an appointment.
MEDICARE: Contact our social worker, Christine, at 330-545-6596 to make an appointment.
HEAP PROGRAM: See Christine for information regarding qualifications for HEAP.
AFL-CIO COMMUNITY SERVICES: Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
*Center services and programs are funded by the Girard City Senior Levy and in part by the Trumbull County Senior Levy and Direction Home of Eastern Ohio*