Established in 1836
February 2017
Berea Rec welcomes three new programs
Starting in February, the Berea Recreation Department is partnering with Qi House, a new Berea
business, to offer a new Qigong (Chi Gong) class. Owner Crystal Muscatello is a medical intuitive
and certified Qigong instructor. She has one-on-one training sessions in her Berea studio. Crystal is
bringing a new group Qigong class to the Recreation Center and will teach classes at Coe Lake in the
spring and summer.
Beginning in March, the Rec Center will launch Richardson Speed and Agility as well as Richardson Weight Training. Coach Craig Richardson will bring years of experience to youth who are
looking to take their sport to the next level. Speed and agility training helps athletes improve performance and fitness
through the development of strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination and confidence. Athletes will be encouraged to train at a level that is equal to their game intensity to help maximize their performance and
to minimize injury. Ultimately, the athletes will learn success through hard work, dedication, effort, attitude and motivation.
As always, we have a range of programs for all ages. Look inside this Program Guide for more information. Feel free
to contact one of our staff members if you have questions or feedback.
Contact Information
Marty Compton
Director of Recreation
[email protected]
Table of Contents
Adult Programs……………………..Pages 1
Keith Wilson
Assistant Director, Youth Sports Commissioner
[email protected]
Guy Turner
Assistant Director, Buildings and Grounds
[email protected]
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Youth Sports Commission…………Page 2-3
Carol Roman
Aquatics Supervisor & Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Lori Jakobsky
Recreation Administrator
[email protected]
Michelle Skutt
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Youth and Family Programs………...Page 4
Active Senior Network Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(440) 234-6080
Phone: (440) 826-5890
Fax: (440) 891-3389
Rainout Line: (440) 234-6020
Address: 451 Front Street, Berea, Ohio 44017
Website: www.cityofberea.org
Facebook page: City of Berea, Ohio &
The Department of Recreation
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Senior Programs…………….….....Pages 5-7
Adult Programs
Adult Power Pass Classes
MoFit Classes
Yoga - Gentle Flow
Sundays: 10:15am
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6 p.m.
Fridays 10:30 - 11:15 am
Water Yoga
Sundays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Indoor Pool
Practicing Yoga in water presents a whole new venue for the
art. Yoga in the water gives participants a feeling of weightlessness. Even experienced yoga students find that they can take
their practice to a whole new intensity by practicing familiar or
new poses on a deeper level.
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Tai Chi All Levels
Mondays: 11 - 11:50 a.m.
Tuesdays: 7:10 - 8 p.m.
Adult Group Fitness Classes
Saturdays: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
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QiGong
Mondays: 10 - 10:50 a.m.
Active Senior Network Room
You do not have to be a member of the Recreation Center to
participate! Check out MoFit on Facebook “MoFit, LLC” or
on the web at mymofit.com to learn more about how you can
become part of this new community.
First class is free, bring a friend and come check it out!
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SilverSneakers® Classic (MSROM)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:45 a.m.
Gym Floor
SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch
(Yoga 1): Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
(Yoga 2): Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
SilverSneakers® SilverSplash
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Zumba
Aqua Zumba
Tuesdays: 7 - 7:50 p.m.
Thursdays: 8 - 8:50 p.m.
Tuesdays: 8:15 - 9 p.m.
Monday-Friday at 9 a.m.
Indoor Pool
SilverSneakers® holders: FREE
Non-SilverSneakers® holders: $3
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Spinning
Mondays: 6 - 7 a.m.
Tuesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: 6 - 7 a.m.
Thursdays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fridays: 6 - 7 a.m.
Saturdays: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Deep Water Aerobics
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Deep water aerobics is a great way for participants of all ages to
strengthen and tone without the impact of land based activities.
With the assistance of a flotation belt this class can make getting a cardio and strengthening workout a fun and refreshing
way to better health and fitness!
SilverSneakers® Beach Volleyball
Beginning Jan. 3: Tuesdays from 3 - 3:45 p.m.
Cost: $3 per session - free for Silver Sneakers Members
Games are played seated (similar to chair yoga). You must
sign up in advance. Instructor: Olga Wise.
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Jazzercise
Mondays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. & 6 - 7 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. & 6 - 7 p.m.
Fridays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays: 9 - 10 a.m.
For more information, cost and registration, contact [email protected] or call (440) 653-0862.
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Adult Group Fitness Classes
Body Sculpting™
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 – 7 p.m.
For program information, cost and registration, contact Gina at
[email protected] or (440) 729-3463.
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Personal Training
Megan Reilly, Certified Personal Trainer
(440) 668-7859 or [email protected]
Megan Reilly is a certified personal trainer who offers a variety
of services to her clients. Please contact Megan to discuss your
goals and come up with a fitness plan.
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Line Dancing
Wednesdays from 7 - 8 p.m.
Feb. 22 – March 29
Cost: $35 per session
Mary Harwood leads this “exercise in disguise” program. It’s
not just country anymore - take a trip down memory lane as
you dance to your favorite oldies - Motown, swing, salsa &
country. No partner needed. All you need are comfortable
shoes and a bottle of water. For ages 18 and up.
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The Qi House
Mondays from 6 - 7 p.m.
For more information and pricing, check out the website at
www.WelcomeToTheQiHouse.com
Youth Sports Commission
Contact Information
Keith Wilson
Commissioner of Youth Sports
Phone: (440) 826-5890 ext. 7017
Email: [email protected]
“Berea Youth Sports
Commission”
Youth Sports
Lou Groza Football
Cost: Flag $50, Cheer $50, Tackle $100
Lou Groza Football continues to be the leader in the Berea City School District, and one
of the best youth football programs in the
State of Ohio. Flag, Tackle and Cheerleading registrations
for the 2017 season are open now. You can register in person anytime at the Berea Recreation Center. Please visit
www.lougrozafootball.org for more information.
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Pink Ladies Baton Corps
The Pink Ladies Baton Corps of Berea, Ohio teaches baton twirling classes at the recreational and competitive levels to girls ages 4
and up. We perform at special events like parades, festivals,
fundraisers, and half-time shows. Our twirlers come from
cities all across Northeast Ohio including: North Olmsted,
Avon Lake, Parma, Lakewood, Strongsville, Brunswick,
Columbia Station, and Berea.
For more information, visit www.pinkladiesbaton.com or
contact Coach, Jill Folino at [email protected]
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2016/2017 BYSC Recreation
Basketball & Cheerleading
1st thru 9th Grade Teams have been playing
since December. Stop out to the Berea
Recreation Center, Grindstone Elementary
School and Berea-Midpark High School to see these
teams in action.
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Titans Boys Lacrosse
Boys grades 5-8
Fee: $150
Titans Boys Middle School Lacrosse is a
club level program offered through the
Berea Recreation Department. We are in our 4th year of
lacrosse under coach Matt Saris. Every year we get more
competitive. Practices begin in late February, games
begin in mid to late March and the season runs through
the end of May. Contact Coach Matt Saris at
[email protected] with questions.
Youth Sports
Berea Baseball Association
Berea Baseball Association online registration for the 2017 season are open now. For
more information, please visit:
www.bbabaseball.com
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Richardson Speed Training
Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb.
7 thru Feb. 28 at the Berea Recreation Center.
3rd thru 5th Graders from 6 - 7 p.m.
6th thru 9th Graders from 7 - 8 p.m.
Cost $50
Speed and Agility training class for youth ages 8-14
(grades 3rd-8th). Proper training will help individuals
improve athletic performance and fitness through the
development of strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination, and confidence. Athletes
will be encouraged to train at a level that is equal to their
game intensity to help maximize their performance and
to minimize injury. Ultimately, the athletes will learn
success through hard work, dedication, effort, attitude
and motivation.
Richardson Weight Training
Class will be held Saturdays & Sundays from 5-6:30
p.m. at the Berea Recreation Center.
Cost: $50
Berea Recreation Center is offering a basic Weight
Training class for youth ages 11-15 (grades 6th-9th).
This weight training class will teach young athletes how
to safely use weights and equipment. Athletes will increase their strength, balance and coordination with
proper weight-lifting and training techniques. After completion of the course, through evaluation, athletes under
the age of 15 will receive a completion card. This will
give athletes full access to the weight room and other
fitness areas that are not otherwise allowed until they are
15 years old.
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Youth & Family Programs
Youth and Family Programs
Quarry Kids Adventures
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-5
Cost: $3 drop-in fee or purchase a Quarry Kids punch
card.
Our popular Quarry Kids program is led by Mr. Terry.
Have fun, play games, learn and attend several events
throughout the year.
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Youth Magic Classes
Starting: Sunday, Feb. 5 - March 12
Level 1: Beginner classes are from 2 - 3 p.m.
Ages 14 & under that haven’t take the Beginner class already
Youth and Family Programs
Family Hapkido- Korean Martial Arts
Ongoing classes are Thursdays 6 - 6:45 p.m. &
Saturdays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Student has choice of taking class weekly or biweekly
Price: $50 per 8 class punch card
These classes provide students with common values upon
which the martial arts instill honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, courage, tolerance, justice, selfconfidence, politeness and courtesy. Participants must be
at least 5 years old, but less than 18 years old. For more
information, visit www.kmartialarts.com.
Cost: $45
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Level 2: Intermediate classes are from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
6 Week session on Sundays from 1 - 2 p.m.
beginning Feb. 5 - March 12
Ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old
Price: 6-week session $60 or drop in fee of $12
Ages 14 & up or kids that have already take the Beginner level
Price: $55
Come join second generation professional magician Bryan Gerber as he helps students explore the wonderful
world of magic. Students will have the opportunity to
progress through advancing levels of Magic from
"Beginner Performer" to "Elite Performer” depending on
the student’s interest.
Serendipity Dance-Dance Movement Classes
These classes are for kids ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old with
autism & other special needs. Kids will dance with moms
and dads under directions of Serendipity Dance class instructors. For more information, call (440) 544-6653 or
see www.serendipitydancemovement.com
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Ford Fitness Program
Berea Recreation Center
Saturday, Feb. 11
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a free night a fun for all ages!
Dance Dance Revolution, Inflatables, Game Truck
and more!
Please RSVP to Daune Jaynes at (440) 826-4891 or
[email protected]
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Berea Recreation Center: Indoor Pool
Saturday, Feb. 25
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free and all ages welcome!
Three-week session beginning March 6
Mondays and Wednesdays, after school
3:45-5:30 p.m.
Ford Intermediate School Students
Located at the Berea Recreation Center
Space is limited: 60 children max. Pre-registration is
required.
Children can run the track and use the boxing equipment.
There are also corn hole and tug-of-war games. Outdoor
activities are planned, weather permitting.
Children can attend one or both days. Parents can sign up
at Ford Intermediate School. Home-schooled children
can contact Daune Jaynes at [email protected] or call
(440) 826-4891.
Please RSVP to the Berea Recreation Center at
(440) 826-5890.
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Senior Scoop Programs
Contact Information:
Michelle Skutt
Bus Trips
Active Senior Network Program Coordinator
(440) 234-6080 or email [email protected]
Please note: There are spaces for the Rivers Casino. Please call
(440) 234-6080 if you would like to attend.
For more information or details about the programs offered, please visit our website at www.cityofberea.org
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Cost: $35
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Mission Statement:
The goal of the Active Senior Network is to provide older
adults with activities and programs that will increase their
daily activity and social levels.
Active Senior Network Room:
The Active Senior Network Room is located in the Berea
Recreation Center, 451 Front St. Membership in the Active Senior Network is open to seniors 60 and older.
Membership is free. Seniors do not have to belong to the
Berea Recreation Center to join the Active Senior Network.
Seniors who are members of Silver Sneakers through
their medical insurance programs may use the Berea Recreation Center facility at no charge. Silver Sneakers is
free if the program is covered by medical insurance.
There may be a nominal charge for non-Silver Sneakers
programs offered by the Recreation Center. Those seniors
who are not members of Silver Sneakers may join the Berea Recreation Center for a $39 yearly fee.
Senior Wheels:
Berea residents 60 or older or who are disabled are eligible to use the Senior Wheels vans for transportation to
shopping and medical appointments, once an application
form has been completed.
Contact Daune Jaynes at the Berea Community Outreach
Office, (440) 826-4891, for a Senior Wheels application.
Trips must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Call (440)
826-0800 to schedule a ride. Trip fares are $1-2. The vans
run 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday and service Berea,
Middleburg Heights, Brook Park and Strongsville. By
special request, Senior Wheels can provide transportation
to Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted.
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Rivers Casino: Pittsburgh, PA
Bus will begin boarding at 7:30 a.m. Coe Lake, 11 Berea Commons (behind City Hall)
Departure: 8 a.m. ǀ Returning: 5:45 p.m.
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Greater Cleveland Aquarium/Hofbrauhaus
Wednesday, April 19
Cost: $34
Payment due: March 17
Bus will begin boarding at 9 a.m Coe Lake,
11 Berea Commons (behind City Hall)
Departure: 9:30 a.m. ǀ Returning: 2 p.m.
The Greater Cleveland Aquarium is energizing curiosity &
educating guests about aquatic life and conservation. Enjoy a
morning full of engaging and exciting experiences brought to
life with captivating exhibits.
Lunch at the Hofbrauhaus Cleveland
Starter: Two Sauerkraut balls with Honey Mustard
Choose One of the Following Entrees: Have selected meal
choice when calling to register for the trip!
Option 1: Wiener Schnitzel Art Classic Breaded Cutlet served
with homemade Bavarian potoato salad
Option 2:Pierogis and Mettwurst (Sausage) – Potato & Cheese
stuffed pierogis, sautéed with Mettwurst, caramelized onion,
sour cream and green onions
Option 3:¼ Grillhendl-Oktoberfest style roasted chicken,
stuffed with parsley, beer butter and onions served with homemade Bavarian potato salad
Dessert is a medium Bavarian cream puff
One Beverage, soda, coffee or tea
Bus Trip Registration:
 Berea residents have priority when registering for bus trips.
 Non- residents will be placed on a waiting list and will be
charged the full rate of the trip.
 Registration will be Feb. 27 at 8:30 a.m. Only two people per
registration please.
 The name, address, and phone number of each Berea resident
must be provided at the time of registration.
 No registration of any kind will be taken before February 27.
 The bus hot line number is (440) 234-6170.
Pre-registration and payment is required before every bus trip.
Checks must be payable to The City of Berea and payment must be
mailed to the Division of Community Services: Berea City Hall,
11Berea Commons, Berea, Ohio 44017.
Senior Scoop Programs
Fun and Games
Wii Bowling League
Tuesdays or Thursdays beginning at
9:30 a.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Details about the league:
- Twelve weeks long
- Two players per team
- Each team will play two games each week
- Highest score overall will win the league
- Awards Banquet will be held at the end of the eight weeks for
all participants
It is never too late to participate! If you would like to join a
team or be a substitute player, please call Michelle at (440)
234-6080.
Monthly Luncheons
This event is sold out it is just a reminder for those who
have registered and paid.
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at noon
Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd.
Middleburg Hts. ǀ $7
Registration and payment due: Feb. 9
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Tuesday, March 14 at noon
United Methodist Church of Berea, 170 Seminary
Street, Berea ǀ $5
Registration and payment due: March 9
*Please contact Michelle Skutt to learn more about the absentee policy. (440) 234-6080.
Pathways Hospice Veterans to Veterans, presented by Chaplain Willie Springer, US Army veteran, and Norma Kleem,
Social Worker. This program honors and supports veterans
through various programs and events. It pairs veteran volunteers with veteran hospice patients. Pathways invites you to
hear more about this and other various essential programs.
Men and Women’s Wii Golf:
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1:30 p.m.
Wii Bowling Absentee Policy
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Men: Every Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Women: Every Monday at 11 a.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 11 a.m. for Men
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m. for Women
Boxed Lunch and Movies
Every Friday from Noon - 2 p.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Once you sign up for the Boxed Lunch & Movie, you will
need to pay and give your lunch order one week in advance.
You may drop your money off in the Active Senior Network
drop box, the Active Senior Network Office or at Berea City
Hall.
Try your hand at Pinochle, Bridge, Rummy or any card game
you wish to play with other card players. Card games are subject to change depending on what others like to play.
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Box lunches are from Café Ah Roma. The sandwich
choices are: ham, turkey, veggie, chicken salad, or tuna
salad.
Every Friday from 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Registration is not required
Movie: “The Trouble with Angels” PG
Friday, Feb. 17
Starring: Rosalind Russell/Binnie Barnes,
Comedy/Family
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Cards
Corn Hole
Clubs
Mystery Lover’s Book Club
Meets the 1st Monday of the month at 1 p.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ FREE
Monday, Feb. 6 & Monday, March 6
If you enjoy a good mystery book then this club is for you!
Readers are required to get the book themselves from the library. Contact: Karen Scopel at 234-2280 or the Active Senior Network at 234-6080.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. ǀ Movie starts: Noon
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Cost: $5
Registration and payment due: Feb. 10
This is a coming of age story for two girls, Mary Clancy and Rachel Devery, who find themselves as students at the St. Francis
Academy, a Catholic boarding school for girls. The story spans
three years and follows the girls and their many pranks including
setting off fire alarms, smoking cigars in the basement and putting
bubble baths in the nuns' sugar bowls. As the girls mature, they
gain a greater respect for their teachers.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 2:30 p.m.
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Senior Scoop Programs
Special Programs
“Souper” Bowl Potluck
Wednesday, Feb. 1
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ $1
The Super Bowl is right around the corner. Bring your
secret chili or soup recipe to share with friends or whatever else you might enjoy snacking on during the Super
Bowl. The corn hole boards will up for our indoor tailgate party as we gear up for the big game on Sunday Feb.
7.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1 p.m.
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Knit Wits & Quilting Bees
Meets the second Wednesday
of the month
10 a.m. - Noon
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m.
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Brown Bag Buddies
Wednesday, March 1
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
Pack a lunch and enjoy some games with your friends.
Food plus friends is sure to yield FUN!
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 1p.m.
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Active Senior Network Birthday Party
Wednesday, Feb. 15
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Active Senior Network Room ǀ Free
*Registration Required- due: Feb. 10
It’s a celebration the Active Senior Network is 5 years
old. Time flies when you are having fun! The Mayor and
the staff of the Active Senior Network hope you are having fun participating in the many activities that are offered to the Seniors of Berea. Join us for cake and ice
cream. Entertainment provided by Altenheim and Shurmer Place.
Estimated Senior Wheels pickup time: 12:30 p.m.
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Special Programs
AARP TAX-Aide Site
Wednesday, Feb. 8 through April 12
Noon to 5 p.m.
Brook Park United Methodist Church 6220 Smith Rd
Free
Appointments are required and can be made by calling
(216) 676-4738 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday.
*New this year the IRS questionnaire which must be filled
out before interviewing maybe picked up at the Active Senior Network or the Church in advance and filled out at
home. This is an option so you can have the form completed prior to your appointment but the option remains to get
one on the day of the appointment and complete it while
you wait.
Taxpayers must bring last year's federal and state returns,
Social Security cards or other official identification for
themselves and all dependents, all W-2 and 1099 forms
showing income received and any forms showing expenses
which may be deductible. The returns are then prepared by
Tax-Aide counselors, quality reviewed and finally e-filed at
no charge to the taxpayer. The Tax-Aide service, which
originated with the AARP Foundation in 1968, is made up
entirely of volunteers, and all are tested and certified by the
IRS annually.
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Monday at the Mall
Monday, Feb. 27
10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Berea Recreation Center ǀ Free
(Registration Required, Spaces limited)
Registration due: Feb. 22
Jump on the Jitney with friends and head to South Park
Mall. The Senior Wheels will depart at 10 a.m. from the
Berea Rec. Center. Do some mall walking, shopping or
take in a movie. The round trip will be free! Don’t get
cabin fever take this opportunity to get out and about!
To reserve for any of these programs,
please contact: (440) 234-6080.
Payments may be dropped off at the
Active Senior Network drop box.