JUNE 2008

ARE YOU ARTSIER THAN A 5^TH GRADER? Beginner Drawing Class

Drawing doesn’t have to be intimidating! Our instructor Diane is a former elementary school art teacher looking to expand her horizons and wants to know if you are as artistic as the kids she has taught! You will never know what kinds of undiscovered talents you possess without trying new things and this beginner drawing class is one such thing. Artistic talent is optional, interest and desire to learn are more important. Six simple lessons, one hour each, will provide students with enough basic skills to draw successfully. Classes are from 10:00-11:00 on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The first session is June 9-25 and cost is $12 (this includes all materials and supplies).

PANCAKES

The Senior Board is flipping flapjacks again this summer for you. The next pancake breakfast is in the pavilion on Friday, June 13 from 9:00-11:00. Cost is $2 for all you can eat pancakes. If you bring a place setting (plate, cutlery, napkin, coffee cup), you save fifty-cents. If you wear your flags and patriotic colors in celebration of Flag Day, you save another fifty-cents. Anyone who brings a new member eats for free. See you there!

KIRTLAND KIWANIS PAVILION PICNIC

Our next pavilion picnic is on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:00. Join us as we have grilled Italian sausage (and peppers and onions) and enjoy cool desserts. Sign up with Andrea (256-3194) by June 4 to reserve your meal. This meal is free to members thanks to funding from the Kirtland Kiwanis, so thank a Kiwanian when you see one!

LUNCH SITE TIME CHANGE

Lunch will be served at noon from June 16-27 due to the Safety Town program which is held at the Center during these dates. To aid in traffic flow, lunch is served one half hour later. Please plan on arriving after 11:30 to ease traffic congestion.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC is Thursday, June 26 from 10:00-11:00. Just stop by!

PODIATRIST-The podiatrist is at the Center June 4 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Make your fifteen minute appointment with Jenna. Please note: the podiatrist will not be at our Center in July.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Our exercise classes continue to grow with new students joining in all the time…won’t you be one of them? Classes are for men and women and customized to the fitness needs of adults 55 and over. If you would like to observe a class before participating, just show up! These classes are free or subsidized to Center members due to funding received from the United Way of Lake County. Classes include:

STRENGTH TRAINING—Monday and Wednesday (9:00-9:45 a.m.) $14.

Strengthen anything that needs help. These exercises are specific for adults 55 and over. Join our next session starting on June 9. Hand weights provided; bring a mat.

TAI CHI–Tuesday & Thursday (9:30-10:30 a.m.) Free. Tai Chi focuses on slow, gentle, guided movements to help strengthen the body and relax the mind. It is an outstanding exercise for adults of all physical abilities.

YOGA—Friday (9:15-10:30 a.m.) Free. Relax your mind, stretch your body, and strengthen your spirit. Try our senior yoga class. Bending over backward is optionalJ Bring a mat.

MASSAGE THERAPY

Avoid the damaging effects of chronic stress and give your self-healing body a boost by treating yourself to a seated massage. Make an appointment with Jenna. For all your massage questions, call Mary Ellen (256-2088). Massage dates are June 9 & 23.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS

Our watercolor class keeps improving. Stop by and see their latest masterpieces on our picture rail. If you want to have a few laughs and participate in a new activity, give this class a try. All levels of talent and skill are welcome to pick up a brush and see what hidden talents seep out. The next 4-week series is from June 5-26 on Thursday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Cost is $30 per person.

CRAFT

Meet with Tereasa this month to make a fun leash for your cell phone (or glasses) and a beaded bracelet on Thursday, June 12 at 1:00. Cost is $3. Prepayment is due by June 10 please. Project samples are in Jenna’s office.

TREASURE TABLE

The next Treasure table is from Wednesday, June 11-13 with all new items. If you would like to donate items to the sale, you may bring them in on June 9-10. This monthly activity is such a success! Thanks to all the members who have brought in all the great donations!

BOARD BIRTHDAY BASH

If your birthday is in June, you have a free lunch coming your way from our lunch site on June 6. Sign up with Andrea at 256.3194 by May 28 to reserve your spot. Cake, ice cream, and punch are served to all in attendance! Next month’s bash is on July 11 and sign up deadline is July 2.

RED HATTERS

The Red Hatters are trying to regroup and get back together. Whether a past member or looking to become a new one, join in at the next potluck on Thursday, June 12 at noon! Bring a dish to share and beverages will be provided. Stay afterwards for the craft class with Thereasa if you like. The potluck is free but the craft fee is $3. Sign up with Jenna.

CARDS

The card group meets each Friday around noon for pinochle. Join in if you like. They are always welcoming new players and competition.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Computer classes are scheduled to begin at the end of June. Please sign up with Jenna if you are interested in learning about the classes. They are free to members of the Center and the instructor is Bill Wright. The class is for beginners and students learn about how the computer works, the programs you can use (for composing letters, for example), and how to use the Internet.

USED EYEGLASSES & HEARING AIDES are collected at the Center and donated to the local Lions club. A drop-off box is in the lobby under the sign in book. Gather them up, bring them in, drop them off, and smile because you did something good! The Center is on its second box of collections! Thank you!

BOOK TALK

The next talk is “Man and Boy” by Tony Parsons on June 24 at 10:00. Join in our little group (about a handful of people) and express your thoughts and opinions for a fun, interesting, and lively discussion. If you are a reader, this is the activity for you!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

If you are new to the Kirtland Senior Center in 2008, we want to extend to you a big warm WELCOME! We hope you will join us for lunch on June 4 at 11:00 at our lunch site. You need to make a reservation by May 28 by calling 256.3194. A member of the senior board will be here to introduce you to others and show you around. We are here for you…just stop by!

BOCCE BALL

The bocce ball group has moved outdoors now that the nicer weather is upon us. If you would like to learn the game of bocce and meet some new people, stop by for a game on Monday and Thursday mornings.

PICTURE RAIL

Have you seen our new picture rail at the very end of the hallway displaying artwork? Please stop down to take a peek at some lovely paintings by our Senior Center artists!

LAKETRAN

Are you curious how to use Laketran bus system to get around but were too shy to ask? Then stop by around noon on June 12 and meet Julia to learn all that Laketran has to offer seniors.

LUNCH IN THE PARK

Please join in the Lunch in the Park on June 18 at 11:15 right here in Kirtland at Penitentiary Glen. The meal is free and sponsored by the parks and Council on Aging. It is a great way to get out to the park, meet other area seniors and have a good meal. Sign up with Andrea if you will be attending so she can make the appropriate reservation.

NEW IDEAS

We have a lot of new ideas for activities swirling around and could use your input. Let us know what you think! Some of the ideas include a board game day, to play scrabble, checkers, dominoes, or backgammon, purchasing a Wii video game in which the players participate in the games by mimicking the motions of the specific game (bowling, golf, race car driving etc.), horseshoe pits, corn hole games, an after lunch walking group once the sidewalk is installed, a paint by numbers class (customized to adult skill levels), and having a picnic just for the guys. Your thoughts matter so please let the Senior Board or Jenna know and we will see what we can do to make new activities happen! Thanks!

		Kirtland Senior Center 7900 Euclid-Chardon Road Kirtland, OH 44094