From Our Director - Community Partnership on Aging

February 2015
Improving lives through programs and services that support independence, community involvement and well-being
How To Contact Us
Serving South Euclid, Lyndhurst,
Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights
and Mayfield Village. We can be
reached at the following numbers:
Main Office / South Euclid (9:00-5:00)
216-291-3902
From Our Director
AARP Tax Aide appointments are underway. In order to receive this free
service provided by trained AARP volunteers, persons 60 and over of low
income are given priority. Tax returns are available by appointment only and
limited to simple, ordinary, personal tax returns. Only copies of the e-file
returns will be provided.
When coming for your tax appointment, you should be prepared with:
all pages of your 2013 tax return.
ALL correspondence from the IRS or amendments to your 2013 tax
Mayfield Hts. Outreach (9:00-5:00)
return, even if the issue is resolved.
440-442-2628
You will be asked for one of the following pieces of information:
Lunch & Programming (9:00-3:00)
A driver’s license or state ID
216-650-4029
Your 2014 Social Security statement
Your Social Security Card
www.communitypartnershiponaging.org
Lyndhurst & Trip Office (10:00-3:00)
440-473-5138 (M, T, W only)
Upcoming Meetings:
Commissions on Aging
Community Partnership on Aging
Friday, February 6, 1:00 PM
Mayfield Village Community Room
Mayfield Heights
Tuesday, February 3, 5:00 PM
Mayfield Heights City Hall
Highland Heights
Monday, February 16, 9:00 AM
Highland Heights City Hall
Mayfield Village
Thursday, March 26, 11:00 AM
Senior Services Office
South Euclid
Monday, April 27, 1:30 PM
South Euclid Community Center
Lyndhurst - No meeting scheduled
Funding is provided by the cities of South
Euclid, Lyndhurst, Highland Heights, Mayfield
Heights and Mayfield Village; a grant from the
Ohio Department on Aging through the Western
Reserve Area Agency on Aging; Cuyahoga
County through the Health & Human Services
Levy; program donations; and contributions of
time and dollars. All programs and services are
provided without regard to race, ethnicity,
marital status, religion, gender, disability, age,
political belief, sexual orientation or veteran
status. Services and programs funded by Title
III or by the Cuyahoga County Health and
Human Services levy will not be denied based
on an individual’s inability to pay or donate.
It is very important that you be on time for your appointment or cancel if
you are unable to keep the appointment.
Residents of South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights and
Mayfield Village may call now to schedule appointments. Non-residents may
begin calling on or after Monday, March 2. When calling for an appointment,
please be prepared to provide demographic information and the location
where you would like to be seen. Appointments may be scheduled as
followed:
Highland Heights - appointments are available on Thursdays
only, starting February 19. Call Mary at 440-461-2440 ext. 147 to
schedule.
Lyndhurst – appointments are available on Wednesdays. Call
216-291-3902 to schedule.
Mayfield Heights - appointments are available on Thursdays .
Call 216-291-3902 to schedule.
Mayfield Village – (MV residents only). Appointments can be
made for tax dates Feb. 23, March 16 and April 6 by calling 440919-2332.
South Euclid – appointments will be available on Tuesdays only,
starting February 17. Call 216-291-3902 to schedule.
Stacey O’Brien, MSSA, LISW-S
[email protected]
LITE BITE - CPA’S NEWEST LUNCH OPTION
Served drop-in style from 12:15-1:00. $2.00 first item/$1.00 second item
▪ Wednesday, Feb. 4: Vegetarian Chili/Side Salad
▪ Thursday, Feb. 12: Chicken Dumpling/Side Salad
▪ Thursday, Feb. 19: French Onion Soup/Half Egg Salad on Wheat
▪ Thursday, Feb. 26: Beef Barley Soup/Side Salad
Volunteer News - call 216-291-3902 for all inquiries
Make a Resolution to Volunteer in 2015!
Volunteer Help for Older Adults (60+)
South Euclid, Lyndhurst, Highland Heights,
Mayfield Heights, and Mayfield Village
Did you know that the Community Partnership on
Aging’s volunteer crew is comprised of multiple
generations and represents many cities? We are
fortunate to have all age groups working to serve older
adults in our communities. In addition, some of our
volunteers also come from locations outside of our fivecity area including the neighboring cities of
Cleveland, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Richmond
Heights, Wickliffe, Chesterland, University Heights,
Moreland Hills, Chardon, Willoughby, and Willoughby
Hills. So, no matter what your age or where you live,
our volunteer program welcomes you!
Ongoing Volunteer Services in 2015:
Computer tutoring in your home (one or two
sessions for beginners and intermediates)
Occasional errand-running (light groceries or
prescriptions)
Simple home repairs
(not including plumbing or electrical work)
Friendly visits (twice a month)
Organizational tasks (paperwork or sorting)
For information about any of these services,
please call 216-291-3902.
Progressive Insurance Volunteers Plan Special
Activities for Lunch Participants!
If you would like to become part of our dynamic group
of volunteers, please call Corinne Dunn, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 216-291-3902 to request a Volunteer
Interest Form. You can also check out our website at
www.communitypartnershiponaging.org and click
on Volunteer Opportunities to download the form.
Start your new year off right, and VOLUNTEER.
Volunteer Reminders
Winter is upon us. Please remember that you
should not travel to your volunteer destination if
the weather is inclement. In addition, if you are
not feeling well, please stay home and get
better! Germs can travel quickly this time of
year.
Volunteer Alessandro Amato (left) works on a holiday craft
with Alan Hayes (right).
Volunteers working at outside locations should
call their sites directly to report an absence.
Volunteers working in the community centers
can call the South Euclid Office to report an
absence: 216-291-3902.
Jane Ooten (center) enjoys a time of creativity with
volunteers Marisa Corsi (left) and Sarah Ivory (right).
Quote of the Month
Every day thousands of unsung heroes bring
caring and compassion to the lives of millions.
Their names are never featured in the headlines,
but our world would be a much darker place
without them.
— Charles Devlin
From The Heart of a Volunteer
Marge Felice (center) is having a great time with
Roxanne Lesiacsek (left) and Diane Phillips (right).
Community Partnership on Aging
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February 2015
Program Highlights - call 216-650-4029 for all inquiries
Fresh Goods To Go!
Eligible older adults age 60+ residing in South
Euclid, Lyndhurst, Highland Heights, Mayfield
Heights and Mayfield Village may call for a
reservation of a free Tote of groceries each
month! Reservations for February 19 distribution MUST
be received by 3:00 PM Wednesday, February 11. Call
216-650-4029 or stop in to see CPA staff at any lunch
location to make a reservation or to find out if you are
eligible. Don’t forget to ask about lunch!
Lunch ‘N’ Movie in Mayfield Village Civic
Center / Reserve Hall Theatre
Wednesday,
February
11:
“Jersey
Boys” (Rated R; 134 minutes). Lunch entrée is
Chicken and Dumplings. Reservations for lunch
are required no later than the Wednesday prior to
the lunch by calling 216-650-4029. Movie subject
to change based on availability. Lunch fee:
$5.00 per person; doors open at 11:45 AM/lunch
at 12:15/movie at 1:00.
Do you need help building a resume or searching for a
job? Do you have a tablet/iPad or iPhone and need
occasional help navigating the functions of them?
Community Partnership on Aging will start a weekly drop
-in group to help! Give us a call at 216-650-4029 to let us
know you’re interested!
FREE Movie Matinee at
DeJohn Community Center at 1:00 PM
Tues., Feb. 24 “Crazy, Stupid, Love”
(Rated PG-13; 118 min)
Wednesday, March 4: “Ziegfeld Follies”
(Approved for all; 110 min.)
Upcoming Programs - Call 216-650-4029
Health Talk in Mayfield Heights
Wednesday, February 4 at 10:00. Health Talk is followed by
blood pressure and glucose checks at 10:30.
▪ “They Came From Cleveland” will take place at 12:30 on
Tuesday, March 31 at Lyndhurst Community Center.
This highly interactive program will test your knowledge
of Cleveland’s hometown heroes!
New Sessions of A Matter of Balance - 8 wks.
▪ Session 1 in Mayfield Hts DeJohn Community Center Register for one or both classes! Minimum per class is 10
registered and paid participants. Tell your friends; the more
begins Friday, February 20
we have for each class, the more the fee drops (maximum
Class will be held for 8 wks. from 10:30-12:30
▪ Session 2 in South Euclid Community Center begins fee is $10 per person per class but if we have 25, the fee
will drop to $4 per person, per class)! REGISTRATION
Thursday, April 2. Class will be held from 12:30-2:30
REQUIRED. Call for details.
“Lost Cleveland” Series!
▪ “King of The Moondoggers” at 12:30 on Thursday, March 5 Self Awareness and Personal Safety for Older Adults
at South Euclid Community Center. Follow Alan Freed on Instructors from North Coast Defense Academy and
his journey to Cleveland and beyond as Rock and Roll is the local police departments give tips on staying safe
in your home and in the community!
born.
(Continued in next column) ▪ Thursday, April 2 from 10AM - 12PM in Mayfield Village
Civic Center, OR
Health Notes
▪ Tuesday, April 14 from 12:30-2:30 in Lyndhurst
Community Center. Max 20 per class; registration
Blood pressure screenings for February:
required. Class is free.
Lyndhurst:
Tuesday, February 3, 11:30 - 12:30
Mayfield Hts: Wednesday, February 4, 10:30 - 11:30
South Euclid: Wednesday, February 11, 11:45 - 12:45
Café Lunch
Highland Hts: Friday, February 27, 11:30 - 12:30
Tuesday, February 24
All blood pressure screenings are first come, first served and
Lyndhurst Community Center
are FREE. Mayfield Village Blood Pressure checks
Reservations must be made no later than 3:00 PM
offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Mayfield
on Wednesday, February 18
Village Community Room. Call 440-919-2332 for details.
Hot Topic! Tuesday, February 17 at 12:30 in Lyndhurst
Community Center (Topic TBA)
Menu entrée is Beef Stroganoff with
entertainment by Victor Breeler.
Café Lunch is $3.00 per person
You can also make an appointment with one of
our podiatrists for $20 (in some cases the doctor can
bill Medicare. Please discuss that with the doctor.)
Highland Hts: Friday, February 20, 9:00 - 11:00
South Euclid: Thursday, February 26, 9:30 - 11:30
Lyndhurst:
Monday, February 23, 9:30 - 11:30
Please call 216-650-4029 for foot clinic appointments.
Outreach Connection
Mayfield Village: Please call 440-919-2332 for Mayfield
Village foot clinics dates and info.
Community Partnership on Aging
Have a question for a CPA Social Worker? Call
216-291-3902 to reach an outreach worker in South
Euclid, Lyndhurst or Highland Heights, or 440-4422628 for Mayfield Heights or Mayfield Village.
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February 2015
February Program Calendar - call 216-650-4029 for all lunc
Monday
Tuesday
Program location
codes and addresses:
Wednesday
▪ Lyndhurst
Community Center (LCC): 1341 Parkview
▪ South Euclid Community Center (SE): 1370 Victory
▪ Highland Heights Community Center (HH): 5827 H
▪ Ross C. DeJohn Community Center (MH): 6306 M
▪ Mayfield Village Civic Center and Theatre (MV): 662
▪ University Suburban Health Center (US): 1611 Sou
10:45 Qi Gong for
Balance - fee (LCC)
11:00 Library Cart (LCC)
11:45 Breaded Turkey Fritter (LCC)
12:30 Bridge (LCC)
2
10:30
11:00
11:30
11:45
12:15
12:30
Arthritis Exercise $2 (LCC)
Library Cart (LCC)
Blood Pressure Checks (LCC)
Hamburger (LCC)
Pinochle (LCC)
Scrabble (LCC)
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10:30
11:00
11:45
12:15
12:30
Arthritis Exercise $2 (LCC)
Library Cart (LCC)
Spaghetti & Meatballs (LCC)
Pinochle (LCC)
Scrabble (LCC)
10:45 Qi Gong for
Balance - fee (LCC)
11:00 Library Cart (LCC)
11:45 BBQ Chicken Breast LCC)
12:30 Bridge (LCC)
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10
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:45
12:15
12:15
12:30
1:00
Health Talk (MH)
Blood Pressure/Glucose
Senior Exercise $2 (SE)
Library Cart (SE)
Breaded Fish (SE) (MH
Lite Bite $2/$1 (SE)
Pinochle (MH)
Bridge (SE)
Busy Hands Knitters (SE
9:00 Advanced
Card-Making $2 (MH)
10:30 Senior Exercise $2 (SE)
11:00 Library Cart (SE)
11:45 Blood Pressure Checks (
11:45 Swiss Steak (SE) (MH)
12:15 Lunch ‘N’ Movie $5 (MV
12:15 Pinochle (MH)
12:30 Bridge (SE)
1:00 Busy Hands Knitters (SE
10:30 Senior Exercise $2 (SE)
Arthritis Exercise $2 (LCC)
16 10:30
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11:00 Library Cart (SE)
11:00 Library Cart (LCC)
No lunch or programs in
observance of
President’s Day
9:30 Foot Clinic $20 (LCC)
10:45 Qi Gong for
Balance - fee (LCC)
11:00 Library Cart (LCC)
11:45 Beef Meatloaf with
Ketchup Glaze (LCC)
12:30 Bridge (LCC)
11:45 Breaded Chicken
Breast (LCC)
12:30 Hot Topic (LCC)
12:15 Pinochle (LCC)
12:30 Scrabble (LCC)
11:00
11:45
12:15
12:30
1:00
Visionary Group (SE)
Cheese Ravioli (SE) (MH
Pinochle (MH)
Bridge (SE)
Busy Hands Knitters (SE
Arthritis Exercise $2 (LCC)
9:00 Card-Making $2 (MH)
24 10:30
23 10:30
Senior Exercise $2 (SE)
11:00 Library Cart (LCC)
11:45
12:15
12:30
1:00
Café Lunch $3 (LCC)
Pinochle (LCC)
Scrabble (LCC)
Movie Matinee (MH)
“Crazy, Stupid, Love”
Rated PG-13, 118 minutes
11:00
11:45
12:15
12:30
Library Cart (SE)
BBQ Rib Patty (SE MH)
Pinochle (MH)
Book Club: Before We Met
by Lucie Whitehouse (SE)
12:30 Bridge (SE)
1:00 Busy Hands Knitters (SE)
Friday
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Highland Rd.
Marsol Rd.
22 Wilson Mills Rd.
uth Green Rd.
4
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10:30
11:00
11:00
11:45
Senior Exercise $2 (SE)
Library Cart (SE)
Laughter Club (SE)
Lemon Chicken (SE)
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NO AFTERNOON
PROGRAMS TODAY
E
10:30 Senior Exercise $2 (SE)
11 11:00
12
Library Cart (SE)
(SE)
V)
11:00
11:45
12:15
1:00
1:00
Laughter Club (SE)
Roasted Turkey Breast (SE)
Lite Bite $2/$1 (SE)
Games (SE)
Creative Paper Recycling (US)
9:30 Intermediate
Line Dancing - fee (MH)
9:30 Woodcarving (HH)
10:00 Nimble Needlers (MH)
10:30 Arthritis Exercise - $2 (HH)
11:45 Turkey Chili Con Carne (HH)
12:00 Gentle Yoga - fee (MH)
12:30 Wii Bowling League - fee (HH)
12:30 Bridge and Cards (HH)
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Intermediate
Line Dancing - fee (MH)
Woodcarving (HH)
Nimble Needlers (MH)
Arthritis Exercise - $2 (HH)
Breaded Pork Patty (HH)
Gentle Yoga - fee (MH)
Wii Bowling League - fee (HH)
Bridge and Cards (HH)
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9:00 Foot Clinic $20 (HH)
9:30 Intermediate
Line Dancing - fee (MH)
9:30 Woodcarving (HH)
10:00 Nimble Needlers (MH)
10:30 A Matter of Balance (MH)
10:30 Arthritis Exercise - $2 (HH)
11:45 Tuna Salad (HH)
12:00 Gentle Yoga - fee (MH)
12:30 Wii Bowling League - fee (HH)
12:30 Bridge and Cards (HH)
20
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:45
12:00
12:30
12:30
E)
H)
E)
18 10:30 Senior Exercise $2 (SE) 19
11:00
11:00
11:45
12:00
12:15
1:00
1:00
Library Cart (SE)
Laughter Club (SE)
Stuffed Cabbage (SE)
Fresh Goods to Go (SE)
Lite Bite $2/$1 (SE)
Games (SE)
Creative Paper Recycling (US)
9:30 Foot Clinic $20 (SE)
25 10:30
26
Senior Exercise $2 (SE)
11:00
11:00
11:45
12:15
1:00
1:00
Library Cart (SE)
Laughter Club (SE)
Sweet & Sour Meatballs (SE)
Lite Bite - $2/$1 (SE)
Games (SE)
Creative Paper Recycling (US)
9:30 Intermediate
Line Dancing - fee (MH)
9:30 Woodcarving (HH)
10:00 Nimble Needlers (MH)
10:30 A Matter of Balance (MH)
10:30 Arthritis Exercise - $2 (HH)
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks (HH)
11:45 Cheese-Stuffed Shells(HH)
12:00 Gentle Yoga - fee (MH)
12:30 Wii Bowling League - fee (HH)
12:30 Bridge and Cards (HH)
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A hot lunch or cold box lunch is available to any person age 60+ for a voluntary contribution of $1.50. Reservations are necessary and should be made by calling or
leaving a message at 216-650-4029 no later than Wednesday at 3:00 PM for M-F the following week. You can also make a reservation in person at any of our lunch
sites in Lyndhurst, South Euclid, Highland Heights or Mayfield Heights Lunches are served at 11:45 AM. Alternative dessert and buttermilk available by request, as
is a cold sandwich lunch. A copy of the full menu is available at www.communitypartnershiponaging.org or at any lunch site. Hours of operation at lunch sites: 9:00
AM - 3:00 PM.
Residents of any city can also enjoy our monthly Café Lunch in South Euclid, Lyndhurst or Highland Heights ($3) or Lunch ‘N’ Movie in Mayfield Village ($5).
Reservations/cancellations are also required the week before any lunch by calling 216-650-4029.
Thursday
Information about CPA Lunches - call 216-650-4029 for all reservations, inquiries and fees.
ch and program reservations, inquiries and fees
CPA Trips - call 440-473-5138 for all inquiries
CPA trip cell phone (for passenger emergencies during scheduled trips or last-minute changes):
216-548-8020. Please note that all prices are subject to change. Our tours are planned for physically active
adults 55 and over. Trip reservations will be taken weekdays during office hours until trips are filled.
FEBRUARY TRIP OFFICE HOURS: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 10:00-3:00
AN EVENING WITH
“THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA”
TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD
DISTRICT RESTAURANT & THE
STATE THEATER
CLEVELAND’S HISTORIC
HOUSES OF WORSHIP
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 11
The culinary world’s affable
“Barefoot Contessa” entertains with
an evening of strategies and tips to
“Make It Ahead”…also the title of
her 9th book released on October
28th. Following her presentation, audience members will
also have the opportunity to personally “question the
Contessa.” Prior to the event, we will be having an
incredible culinary experience at District in downtown
Cleveland. This evening will delight your palate,
stimulate your culinary creativity, and leave you with
wonderful memories of friends and food! Space is
limited. Please call the trip office to register.
COST:
DEPART:
RETURN:
LEVEL:
$82.00 per person includes
transportation, dinner, and the show.
4:30PM from the Rae Rd.
lot off Irene Rd.
Between 10:30 – 11:00 PM
Activity Level 1 (Moderate) - We will be
walking two minutes outside from the
restaurant to the theater.
Save the date for these upcoming trips…more
information available by contacting the trip office.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
4/16
Arrabiata’s
11:30 AM
On own
4/22
Wine Tour
8:30 – 5:00
$70
8:00 - 4:15
$85
1:00 PM
On own
5/12
5/19
Malabar Farms
& Richland
Carrousel
Spirit of Clay
Come join your friends from
The Community Partnership
on Aging, for an inspiration and spiritual tour to explore
some of the beautiful Houses of Worship in the greater
Cleveland area. We will learn fascinating and unique
stories behind these remarkable holy places and gain a
glimpse at the lives of the people they have served.
Lunch at Sokolowski’s is included. We will be visiting a
unique set of churches from last year’s trip that sold
out quickly, so call soon!
COST:
DEPART:
RETURN:
LEVEL:
$54.00
8:30 AM from the Rae Road lot
5:00 PM
1 – 2 (mild – moderate)
Trips and Programs with
Mayfield Village Senior Services
Please call Donna at 440-919-2332 for all
questions and to register
“Tour the State House in Columbus and Be a
“Senior Legislator for a Day” with State
Representative Marlene Anielski.
Friday, May 8
Fee: $39. Deadline to register: March 27.
New sessions of
Knitting & Crocheting, Watercolor, and Tai Chi
classes will begin soon. Contact Mayfield
Village Senior Services for fees and other
details.
GROUP SHOPPING TRIPS with STC (FOR ALL RESERVATIONS CALL 1-800-983-4782) (Trips subject to change)
SE – Tues., Feb. 3 & 17 to Giant Eagle ▪ Wed., Feb. 4 & 18 to Heinen’s ▪ Thurs., Feb. 5 & 19 to Marc’s
LYND & HH – Tues., Feb. 10 & 24 to Giant Eagle ▪ Wednesdays, Feb. 11 & 25 to Dave’s ▪
Thursdays, Feb. 12 & 26 to Marc’s
MH & MV – Tuesdays, Feb. 3 & 17 to Giant Eagle & Wal-Mart ▪ Fridays, Feb. 13 & 27 to Heinen’s & Marc’s
FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS and other personal trips, call 1-800-983-4782 MONDAY through FRIDAY.
Cancellations are REQUIRED no later than 7:00 AM on the day of your scheduled ride.

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