Seniors

Senior Center

City of Garfield Heights, Ohio

Mission: To provide information, and a range of services, activities and volunteer opportunities which promote personal growth, health, friendship and independence for older persons.

The Garfield Heights Senior Center is located in The Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road. The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays). For details, contact Senior Center Coordinator Kathy Rush-Parsson at 216-475-3244 or email krush-parsson@garfieldhts.org

On-Site Services

(Available to residents age 60 and older)

Daily Lunch Program

Nutritious hot lunches served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging and the City of Garfield Heights.
Cost: $1.00 donation.
Reservations required one week in advance.
Nutrition classes offered through Ohio State University Extension Service, Cuyahoga County.
Transportation to the program for Garfield Heights residents

Exercise Class
Shopping Trips

West Side Market, 4th Friday of every month (March to October).

Education Seminars
Blood Pressure Checks

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

Socializing
Medicare Counseling

By appointment.
2nd and 4th Fridays.

Podiatrist

Second Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Scheduled appointments are required. Call 216-475-3244.

In-Home Services

Home delivered meals

For seniors confined to their homes.
Available to impaired residents 60 years of age or older.
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Daily contact with our staff to assure residents' safety and well being.
Home visits by our Social Worker to assist with needed supplemental services.
Please call 216-475-3244 for additional information.

Meals on Wheels

Available to Garfield Heights residents who can afford the meals.
Meal cost: $3.95 - $4.75 daily.
Regular meals, larger meals and special diets offered.
Meals delivered between 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Call Melissa at 216-475-3244 for additional information.

Social Work

Our Social Worker will provide in-home or on-site assessment of needs to identify services to benefit senior residents.
Assistance in learning about services available.
Assistance in applying for benefits.
Support regarding the challenges of aging, loss, and illness.
Follow-up services to include recommendations, education, guidance, support and assistance in obtaining services.

Supportive Services

Applications (assistance is available to complete an application)

Prescription discount programs.
Water and sewer discounts.
Homestead Exemption.
Ohio Energy Program - discounts for gas available year round.
"HEAP" - Home Energy Assistance Program.
Handicapped parking sticker applications.

Tax Assistance

Free Income Tax Assistance provided by trained AARP volunteers each spring.
Call in January to schedule your appointment.

Snow Removal

For low-income residents 65 years of age or older and low-income disabled residents 18 years of age or older.
Call 216-475-3244 for more details.

Food Bank

Sponsored by the City of Garfield heights and the Cleveland Food Bank. 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 noon.
Registration is required. Please call 216-475-3244 for details.

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, leading some of the exercise and art classes as well as putting together the 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.

Machine Bowling

League bowling January through May.

Shuffleboard

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

Billiards/Pool

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

Crafts

Daily 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Materials furnished to complete projects.
Opportunities to make items for hospice patients or others in need.
Other items made are sold and funds are donated to support other senior programs.

Lite Aerobics

Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Geared toward seniors: 22 minutes of low-impact movements to music.
Class is FREE.

Strength Training

Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Incorporates stretch bands and weights.
Cost $0.50.

Flexibility Class

Men and women join a muscle flexibility class working all muscle groups and having a good time too!
Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Cost $0.50.

Computer Classes

Basic Computer Classes Offered

Tuesdays or Wednesday.
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost $20.00 for six-week session.
Registration is required.

Advanced Classes Offered

Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Word 2003, Hallmark Cards/Labels, Internet.
Must have Basic Computer to qualify for Advanced Classes.
Registration is required.

Geri Fit Class

Participants use handheld weights and floor mats.
Tuesdays and Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Must have a Doctor's release.

Reiki

Registration is required for an eight-week course.
Fee required.
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Line Dancing

Advanced - Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Bingo

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after lunch.

Movies

New releases on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.
New releases or classic movies on Friday at 12:30 p.m.

Senior Dances

May 18th 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

September 28th 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cost $5.00.
Tickets are available at the door.
Refreshments are free.
Live entertainment.

Parties & Special Events

St.Patrick's Day Party March 15th 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Senior Week May 19-23 Activities all week

Senior Prom May 23 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Picnic Klima Gardens August 20 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Halloween Party October 31 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Christmas Party December 17 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost $2.00.
Must be registered with the Senior Center.
Sign-up is two weeks in advance of the party.

Senior Special Events

Trips

Additional trips are being planned.
Costs and other relevant information will be posted on the Senior Center bulletin board one month prior to the trip.

Cleveland Indians Baseball Game

To all Garfield Heights residents 60 years of age and over - come and join us on our trip to Progressive Field and cheer on the Indians while they battle the MINN. on Tuesday, May 27th.

The City of Garfield Heights and the Senior Center are hosting this trip for all residents who are 60 years of age and older. All seniors are invited to join us for a relaxing trip to Progressive Field. Free snacks, ticket and transportation will be provided for those attending. Trip requires some walking.

Only 140 tickets will be available. Senior may begin registering on April 14th by stopping in at the Senior Center, 5407 Turney Road, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You must bring PROOF OF RESIDENCY and can only register yourself and your spouse. Registration will end as soon as the 140th person is registered.

For additional information, please call the Senior Center at 216-475-3244.

Senior Transportation

Transportation services for Garfield Heights Residents 60 years of age or older.

For Transportation, call S.T.C., the Regional Call Center at 440-777-3772 or 1-800-983-4782.

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