Senior Center

The Mission of the Garfield Heights Senior Center is to provide a range of services, activities and volunteer opportunities which promote independence for older persons.

The Garfield Heights Senior Center is located in The Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (except holidays). For details, contact Senior Center Coordinator Kathy Rush-Parsson at 216-475-3244 or email krush-parsson@garfieldhts.org.

Kathy Rush-Parsson, LSW, Senior Center Coordinator

Nance Rayokovich, Activities Administrator

Becki Simons, Administrative Assistant

On-Site Services

Daily Lunch Program

• Available to residents of Cuyahoga County 60 years of age or older
• Hot lunches served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.
• Cost: $1.25 donation - reservations are required please call one week in advance
• Nutrition information
• Transportation to/from The Civic Center for Garfield Heights residents

Exercise Classes

Shopping

Education Seminars

• Published in the monthly Senior Hi-Lites and on the bulletin board

Blood Pressure Checks

• Second Wednesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Socializing

Medical Insurance Assistance

• Medical/supplemental/prescription
• By appointment
• 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month

Podiatrist

• Monthly

Library on Wheels

• Second Wednesday of every month: 10:45 a.m. (subject to change, check the calendar in the Hi-Lites newsletter)
• Large print books and audio cassette books

Post Office on Wheels

• 4th Tuesday of every month 9:30 a.m. (posted on the calendar in the Hi-Lites Newsletter)

In-Home Services

• Assessment by a Social Worker (LSW)
• Homebound meals (Federally funded program)
• Meals on Wheels (private pay)
  • Available to Garfield Heights residents
  • Meal cost: $4.00 daily
  • Meals delivered between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
  • Call 216-475-3244 for additional information
  • For a registration form, please click here.

Supportive Services

Applications

• Water and sewer discounts (Homestead & Disability)
• Homestead exemption
• HEAP - Ohio Energy Assistance (discounts for gas, October to March)
• Home maintenance loans/grants

Tax Assistance

• Free income tax assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers
• Call in January to schedule your appointment

Food Bank

• Sponsored by the City of Garfield Heights. The Food Bank is available to income-qualifying residents on the third Friday of every month, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Flu Shots

• Sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health
• See local newspapers in the fall for details

Senior Activities

All activities are held at the Senior Center, 5407 Turney Road, Garfield Heights. Yearly registration is required.

Nance Rayokovich is the on-site Activities Administrator. She is responsible for overseeing volunteers and volunteer-lead programs, exercise and art classes and annual trips. She can be contacted at 216-475-3244.

Pinochle Tournaments

• 1st Friday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
• Cost is $1.00

Card Playing

• Daily - informal games if players are available.

Billiards

• Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Crafts

• Daily: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Crocheting, knitting and sewing; many items on display and for sale

Lite Aerobics

• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. - 9:55a.m.
• Class is FREE

Strength Training

• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
• Cost .50¢

Flexibility Class

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
• Cost .50¢

Geri Fit Class

• Tuesdays and Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Must have a Doctor's release

Line Dancing

• Advanced - Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Bingo

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after lunch: 12:30 p.m.

Movies

• New releases on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
• Classic movies on Friday at 12:15 p.m.

Parties & Special Events:

Senior Prom
Senior Picnic (at Klima Gardens)
Ice Cream Social
Halloween Party
Christmas Party

Trips

• We are currently working on scheduling day trips. Trips will be posted at the Senior Center and published in the monthly Senior Hi-Lites newsletter and the Neighborhood News.

Senior Transportation

Transportation Services

• Transportation is provided by the City of Garfield Heights for residents 60 years of age or older or those who have disabilities. Transportation is available within established geographic boundaries. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Priority is given for dialysis patients and medical appointments. The service that is provided is curb-to-curb (riders must be able to board and deboard independently with minimal assistance). All buses are wheelchair accessible.
• To register, schedule a ride or for more information, call the Senior Center at 216-475-3244 or click here.