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MISSION STATEMENT

“Improving the lives of adults (55+) through caring service with opportu-

nities for social interaction recreation, basic support, programs,

education, volunteering and community support.”

SENIOR CENTER BOARD MBRS. President: Sid Rose

Vice President: Lois Orosz Treasurer: Connie Pachete Secretary: Denise Duncan Senior Ctr. Director: Chris Yano

Trustees: Cheryl Parker, Joel Guthleben, Lou Pachete, Janice

Hennessey, and Jan Merrick

FAIRPORT SENIOR CENTER

1380 East Street Fairport Harbor, OH 44077

Phone (440) 354-3674

Fax (440) 354-3786

Facebook - “Fairport Harbor Senior Center”

www.fairportseniorcenter.com www.ourseniorcenter.com

Center has Wi-Fi Office Hours

Mon thru Fri 7:00am-4:00pm

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

Fitness Center Hours Tues thru Thurs 8:00am-3:30pm Mon -Wed - Fri CLOSED

Saturday CLOSED

Sunday CLOSED

WHAT’S INSIDE

Members……….. Pg 2 Monthly/Weekly Activities…... Pg 3 Trips……….Pgs 4-5 Health & Wellness……….. Pg 5 Arts/Crafts/Cards/Puzzle……. Pg 6 Happenings/Chris’ Corner…….Pg 7 Center Guidelines………... Pg 8 Mbrship Form……….. Pgs 9-10 Tech Survey 2020………... Pgs 11-13 Misc……… Pg 14 Food Resources………….. Pgs 15-16 BD/Ann………. Pg 17 Advertisers……….. Pgs 18-20

When Lake County goes into Purple/Red, our Center is closed until we go back into orange/yellow per our agreement with the Lake County Dept. of Health. When open, we will continue to have small scheduled

classes as we have limited activities on Mondays thru Thursdays only until further notice. When approved, our complete reopening will be announced on Facebook, www.fairportseniorcenter.com,

www.ourseniorcenter.com and in our newsletter.

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FAIRPORT SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP: JOINOR RENEW TODAY Annual Fee: $12 for 55 or older and $15 for under 55

Participants who attend the Fairport Senior Center activities, groups who use our services and those who otherwise use the facility several times a year or more are encouraged to become members. Membership is open to anyone age 55 or older and runs from January through December each year. Spouses of those 55 or older (and spouse is not 55) may be- come members with a joint membership at an annual cost of $12 per person.

In addition, memberships are available for anyone under 55 at an annual cost of $15 per person. These members may take part in all activities, except the weight room.

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MEMBERS FOR 2020

GETWELL

WISHES Connie Adams Shirley Andrikanich Dora Bissett Jim Bissett Robert Bittinger Barb Borelli Mary Ann Champa Connie Coffman Johanna Cornell Marge Dennison Joanne Dumke Denise Duncan Sally Durochek Diane Enos Stan Fazekas Lynn Gerl Jack Glass Cathy Goff Larry Hawkins Joyce Hayes Joanna Haynes Al Hecker Duane Hoffmeyer Sally Hribar Deb Katila Steve Kazsmer Mary Ann Kuhn Jim Lambert Aileen Lampella Nan Logdson

Mary Ann Loth Oscar Manns Eva March Bernie Martiney Roger Mason Mary Jane McKinney Ralph Meivogel Virginia Meivogel Dennis Miller Janet Miller John Mummey Ken Mussig Cathy Oinonen Lois Orosz Len Paradise Lou Reho John Roberts LuAnn Rossely Chip Saalfield Alice Santiago Char Senter Jim Senter Ken Sevits Mary Ann Sevits Glen Silbaugh Jurate Urbonavicius Pat Varner

Linda Vilcheck Jane Voelker Buddy Wayner Philomena Wheeler Mae Williams Pam Zalek

SYMPATHY CARDSWERESENTTOTHE FAMILYOF MEMBERS:

Kay Babich, Phoebe Bassin, Nancy Carlson (Sister), Bettisue Coffman, Dan Contento, Marilyn Covet, Dave Cope, Dave Digman (Father), Nancy Hampton, Mary Ann Kuhn (Brother), Joannie Kuntz, Diane McVetta, Herthon Morgan, Phil Pillar,

Sweeney sisters (Sister), Evelyn Ulle, and Benny Wayner GET WELL, THINKINGOF YOU, AND SYMPATHY

We will gladly send a card to a member who is recover- ing, feeling down or just needs a little sunshine in their

lives. Let us know and we’ll send a card.

—NEW—

When you enter the senior center, one of our

volunteers will take your temperature, sign you in, and check the classes that you will be attending. Please

wear a mask, practice social distancing, and be patient.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Want to make a difference and feel good about yourself at the same time? Please consider volunteering at our Center. It’s a great way to make new friends and keep our Center vibrant. We’re always looking for volunteers to help pick up bread, make cabbage rolls, answer phones in the morning, help clean up, and assist with fundraisers and potluck among other activities. There’s something for everyone!

Please contact the Center’s office at 440-354-3674 and let Chris know that you’re willing to help.

“NOBODYCANDOEVERYTHING, BUTEVERYONECANDO SOMETHING.” ~AUTHOR UNKNOWN

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Center will be closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and Jan. 18 for MLK Day

ATTORNEY - GEOFF HANAHAN………….. JAN. 21 at 8:30am

Will meet with you to discuss your legal needs such as a will, a trust, an estate, etc. An appointment is a must!

BOARD MEETING……….JAN. 11

(2ND WED. OFTHEMONTH) at 10:00am

Board meetings are open to all members of the Center.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

FAIRPORT VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING………..

Jan. 5 & 19 at 6:30pm

Meetings will be held remotely only.

NO LUNCHESOR POTLUCKDINNERSuntil further notice.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

Remember….enter through the FRONT DOOR ONLY & exit through the side door.

You must wear a mask & practice social distancing for all activities!

COIN CLUB….……..………...……...TBA at 7pm (2nd Mon. of the month)

If you have coins or an interest in coins, please plan to join this group. PLEASEDO NOT ARRIVEBEFORE

6:45PMANDENTERTHROUGHTHE FRONTDOOR. MUSTWEARAMASK.

Now more than ever, it’s important to stay connected within your community.

You might not be able to visit our center, but you can still stay in touch, just go to www.ourseniorcenter.com to sign up to receive our monthly newsletter delivered

straight to your inbox. Just search for our center’s name and click Subscribe.

STAY CONNECTED

WEEKLY ONGOING ACTIVITIES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Arthritis Exercise 9:00am

Watercolors 9:30am

Arthritis Exercise 10:30am [Center closed 1/18 - MKL Day]

Hand & Foot 10:00am Weights & Bands 10:00am

Mah Jongg 1:00pm

Exercise Room 8:00am-3:30pm

31 & LCR Noon

Bridge & Pinochle Noon

TOPS 6:15pm

Exercise Room 8:00am-3:30pm

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Weights & Bands 10:00am

Sewing 10:00am

Poker 1:00pm

Exercise Room 8:00am-3:30pm

Hand & Foot 10:00am

Mah Jongg 1:00pm

[Center closed 1/1 - New Years Day]

WEEKLY & MONTHLY ACTIVITIESFOR JANUARY 3

4 DAY & OVERNIGHT TRIPS

JKL

paid customers, the bus will pick up at the Center; otherwise, pick up will be at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 435 SOM Center Rd., Cleveland, OH. Bus has limited seating as social distance is practiced. Masks must be worn on and off the bus. A complete list of trip policies & procedures is available at the

Center’s office. Please pick up your copy today. Don’t forget! Please park in the back overflow lot (northeast of building) for ALL trips!! Remember...space is at a minimum. Thank you!

JKL is working on future trips. Below is an ADVANCE notice of what is in the hopper as a

TENTATIVE schedule:

February Valentine Day with Sinatra;

Chocolate, Cheese & WINE for Valentine; and The Frozen FALLS of Niagara USA.

March

March Maple Magic in Burton, Ohio, Pancake Town, USA;

Our Annual St. Paddy Day Party at Hartville Kitchen w/Brigid’s Cross Duo; and

Beatlemania Tribute in Amish Country.

April

Historic Houses of Worship in Cleveland AND one also in Fremont;

A New Mystery Trip (#15!);

Tax Day shopping at Grove City; and

Apr. 12-17 (Mon-Sat) - Myrtle Beach Spring Escape.

May

Glen Campbell Tribute at Hartville Kitchen June

The Lavender Trail;

Always…..Patsy Cline, at Rabbit Run Theatre; &

Ohio's Amish Country and BEHALT!

July

July 1 (Thurs.) The Dueling Piano Christmas-in- JULY party!; and

A Barbershop Quartet luncheon at Hartville Kitchen.

August Be a kid again at Cedar Point;

World's Longest Garage Sale; and

The National Comedy Center in Jamestown.

September

The National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo;

and The NY Finger Lakes in FALL, the

WILDS, & Chautauqua Institute.

September 23

The FOUR Seasons & Frankie Valli; and Tribute concert at the Amish Door Theatre.

October

The Man in Black - Johnny Cash Tribute concert;

The Dickinson Longhorn Cattle Ranch.

October 5 to 13 - The Red Rocks Rail tour through the Colorado Rockies, ending in Las Vegas;

Autumn at the Biltmore; and

October 28 (Thurs.) - The Everly Brothers Tribute at Hartville Kitchen.

November

Western Frontier Rodeo and Christmas Market in Shipshewana, Indiana; and

Nov. 17 (Wed.) - Warther Festival of Trees.

There will also be several Historic & Ethnic tours of Cleveland, more mystery tours, new Wine Tasting tours, and many of the tours that were

cancelled in 2020.

More information to come!

TRIPS / HEALTH 5

PODIATRISTS

Dr. Ben Jan. 13; Feb. 10 $25

Appointments start at 9am.

Dr. Kelly Jan. 27; Feb. 24 $25 Appointments start at 10:30am.

Please call 440-354-3674 & leave a message for your ap- pointment. We will call you back with your time. You must wait in your car until your ap- pointment time. We will come out to get you using the side door. Please wear a mask. Both physicians do not bill Medicare. Private pay only.

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)……….FEE Wednesdays starting at 6:15pm

Want to lose weight? We have started a TOPS

program here at the Center. If interested, please call Carolyn at

440-867-2393 for more information.

Classes will be held remotely via ZOOM.

WEIGHTS & BANDS ADVANCED NO FEE Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 - 11am

This is an advanced class that uses weights and bands to achieve strength and tone muscles. Please wear com- fortable clothes.

UPCOMING 2021 TRIPSW/DIAMOND TOURS

Colorado Springs………….………. May 15-23, 2021 Cost is $955/pp (dbl. occ.) Flyers available at the Center.

French Canadian Adv. (Québec)…..Sept. 5-10, 2021 Cost is $894/pp (db. occ.) Flyers are available at the Center.

You may sign up now. No deposits are due at this time.

Travel insurance is available & recommended.

More information to come!

NOTICE: Please understand that trips, prices, and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. These trips are being provided by JKL Tours who is doing their very best to provide us with trips during these difficult times. Thank you

for your understanding!

SOARING EAGLE RESORTW/JOHN ROBERTS……...

………. MARCH 16-18, 2021 Cost is $298.00/pp or until sold out. This includes RT bus transportation, 2 nights accommodations, $80 in slot play and $65 in food credit. Please contact John Roberts at 440- 346-6060 for reservations.

TRIPS CONTINUED

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE NO FEE Mondays @ 9:00am & 10:30am

This program works muscles & joints to encourage strength & balance. Masks are be worn into the Center

& social distancing must be practiced. Chairs are NOT to be moved. Arrive 10-15 minutes before class. Please call to register as only 23 people maximum per class.

Must be signed up. NO WALK-INS allowed.

YOUR HEALTH

If the Center is closed, we will still be open for one-on-one visits with the

attorney, hearing, podiatrists, and Medicare checkups. As always,

appointments are a must!

HEARING - Holly’s Hearing No Fee March 9; June 8; Aug. 10; Oct. 5; and Dec. 1

from 10am - Noon

A rep will be here to screen and to clean your hearing aids. Please sign up if you are interested in a hearing test and/or cleaning.

2021 Membership Renewal

It’s time to renew your 2021 Fairport Senior Center membership. Cost is $12.00 per person (55+) and $15.00 per person (under 55). Those members under 55 may take part in all activities, except the weight room. Please see someone in the office to renew your membership today. If your newsletter label says 2020, then you need to pay your dues for 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

6 ARTS / CRAFTS / SEWING / CARDS & GAMES

CARD GAMES

Hand & Foot

Tuesdays from 10:00am - Noon Fridays from 10:00am - 12:45pm

31, LCR & a variety of different card games Wednesdays from Noon - 2:00pm

Come join in the fun! Everyone is welcome!!

SEWING $5.00 per class

Thursdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Each month is a different class project. Please sign up now and pick up a supply list at the Center’s office prior to class. Instructor: Connie Pasko.

ARTS

PENNY-ANTE POKER PARTY Thursdays from 1:00-4pm

Do you know when to hold’em and when to fold’em? Put your poker face on

and come out and join the fun. Please sign up at the Center.

Watercolor (Beginners to Advanced)

Mondays from 9:30-11:30am $40.00 for 4 classes Bring to class the following items: one flat 1”, 1/2”

and 1/4” brushes; round brushes #10 and #7; wash brush 2”; watercolor paper 140 Cold Press and water- color pallet. A list is available at the Center. Instruc- tor: Connie Adams.

CARDS & GAMES

MAH JONGG

Tuesdays & Fridays at 1pm

Mah Jongg originated in China and is played with tiles representing Chinese symbols & characters. Al- ways wanted to learn….or want to learn something new? Meet with this fun group.

PINOCHLE & BRIDGE Wednesdays from Noon-4pm CRAFTS/SEWING

Jan. 18, 2021

MAH JONGG

Tuesdays & Fridays at 1pm

Mah Jongg originated in China and is played with tiles representing Chinese symbols & characters. Al- ways wanted to learn….or want to learn something new? Meet with this fun group.

Answers on page 4 Craft-a-Card $5.00 per class

TBA from 12:30 - 2:00pm (1st Monday of the month).

Make and take three (3) cards. Samples of the cards that we will be making are on view at the Center. You MUST PAY when you sign up, so that there are enough supplies for everyone.

Teachers: Sandy Guthleben and Jane Conley.

Evening class (4th Tuesday of the month)*

TBA from 6:30 - 8:30pm $5.00 per class Make and take three (3) cards. There are only 20 spots available, so you MUST PAY when signing up.

ACRYLIC PAINT CLASSATTHE FAIRPORT SENIOR

CENTER...….5PM….(2ND TUES. OFTHEMONTH) …….JAN. 12 Cost is $25/pp. You will be provided with

everything to complete your masterpiece.

Must pay when signing up. Instructor:

Connie Adams. Must wear a mask.

[Confirm that the Center is open.]

BOOK CLUB.……11AM-NOON….………... TBA

The Fairport Harbor Library is hosting a monthly book

CLUB for seniors at our Center. Last month you picked up your book to read, and today we’ll be discussing it.

At the end of the meeting, next month’s book will be distributed. If interested, please call the Center and leave a message, so that someone can call you back.

Must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

3RD ANNUAL 2021 MIND CHALLENGE Calling all Trivia Buffs...the Center is forming teams (6 members per team) to represent our Center at the area

“Mind Challenge Trivia” competitions next year. We had 2 teams last year and hope to have more this year.

Please call the Center if you are interested in being on a team. This is a good way to keep your brain sharp!

The competitions against other Centers begin Mid- April 2021. So... let the

games begin!!!

I’m wishing all our members a Very Happy New Year!

We have included a short survey in our newsletter this month (pages 11-13). I would love to hear from you regarding our tech survey. We have also included our 2021 Membership form (pages 9-

10). If you would fill it out and mail it to the Center—that would be wonderful!

The Center is ready as soon as we are allowed to open. We have installed touchless soaps, touchless towels and touchless faucets in the bathrooms. We are also installing a touchless water fountain/bottle filler, new lighting, painting, and hand sanitizer stations throughout the Center. We also will have a new spray gun for easy

disinfecting.

There will be a new system with filing taxes this year. The AARP Tax Site is now going to be all online as of today.

You will need to go online to book your appointment, and then you will be given a date and time for having your taxes completed. All appointments will take place at the Morley Library in Painesville, where you will wait in your car while they scan all your paperwork. Next, it will be completed, and they will have you e-sign your paperwork.

I wish I had better news to share regarding this tax service, but this is what they are offering this year. The website for AARP (for booking appointments) will not be ready until mid-January. As I get more information, I will post it on our Facebook page or, if you call the Center, I will call you back with the info.

I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Please stay safe.

ARE YOU A NOTARY and would like to volunteer your time at the Center,

please contract Chris.

Your services would only be needed as necessary.

DEMO & DOOR PRIZE

$15.00/pp per class (minimum class size is 4) Each class will be a demonstration ONLY — no

“hands on”. The door prize will be the item made.

Instructor: Dusty Staudt.

Jan. - Can Lamp; Mar. - Footed Candy Dish; May - Cousin It; July- Autumn Grapevine Wreath; Sept.- Hanging Ghost; & Nov. - Candle Holder. Please call the Center to register. Class dates & times TBA.

HAPPENINGS / CHRIS’ CORNER 7

Fairport Senior Center Guidelines

(For When the Center Re-Opens)

1. We will only be using the front door to enter. If you have walking issues and you need to park on the side, please call the Center and one of our volunteers will meet you outside.

2. When you exit the Center, you must use the side door. Entrance and Exit does not apply in an emergency. For emergencies you are to use the closest door to exit the building.

3. If you are attending a class, we ask that you come in 10 minutes before your scheduled time.

4. We are requiring all participants to wear a mask when you enter/

exit the senior center. We do not encourage the use of a mask due to cognitive decline or if the mask will cause breathing difficulties.

5. When you enter the senior center, one of our volunteers will take

your temperature and sign you in. Please be patient and practice social distancing!

6. We will no longer have coffee available. We have taken out our drinking fountains. We will have water available to purchase.

7. We will allow 4 people per hour in the fitness room/pool room. We will close after every hour and sanitize all equipment. We will need about 15 minutes. You MUST bring your own pool stick. Times starting in the pool room/fitness room is 7:30am-8:30am; 8:45-9:45am; 10-11am;

11:15am-12:15pm; 12:30-1:30pm; 1:45-2:45pm; 3-4pm. You MUST sign up for a time to keep it at 4 people. [Pool room not available yet!]

8. We will have hand sanitizer stations throughout the Center. Please use often. We also encourage you to wash your hands often.

9. We are encouraging you to use our outdoor pavilion and benches. The outside of the Center is beautiful, and we encourage you to enjoy the benches.

10. We ask that after all exercise or other classes that you wipe down your table, chair, exercise equipment, etc. We will have wipes in and around the Center.

11. If you are at high risk, we ask that you wait until it is safe for you to return.

12. If you are experiencing any COVID related symptoms (cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing or any two of these symptoms: fever, chills, muscle pains, headache, sore throat or new loss of sense of smell or taste) OR have had contact with a person with COVID in the last 14 days, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SENIOR CENTER.

13. PLEASE REMEMBER, WE ARE TRYING TO KEEP YOU, OUR VOLUNTEERS, AND OUR EMPLOYEES SAFE!

As the State of Ohio continues to monitor for new COVID outbreaks, we will do everything we can to keep you safe.

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MEMBERSHIP FORM - PAGE 1 9

Fairport Harbor Senior Citizens Center

Membership Form for the Year 2021

Membership Dues: Resident/Non-Resident - $12.00

Personal Information Name:

(First) (M.) (Last)

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone: Cell Phone:

Birthday Date: Anniversary Date:

Email Address:

Spouse/Partner:

Emergency Contact

Name: Relationship:

Address: City, State, Zip:

Telephone: Cell Phone:

Dues Payment

Check No. & Amount: Cash Amount: $

Your Interests:

Any Special Needs:

Participation Waiver and Agreement Please read and sign

1. I, ________________________________, a participant in activities, programs, and trips sponsored by Fairport Senior Center, do hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating. I recognize that in any activity program or trip, there are certain risks of injury to myself. I declare that my health and physical condition is adequate to meet the physical requirements of activities, programs, and trips in which I participate.

2. I agree to hold the Fairport Senior Center, their respective agents, representatives, instructors, volunteers, and participating companies and agencies harmless and indemnify them from any and all claims for damages to persons and property caused by myself or for any and all injuries sustained by me during my activities, programs and trips.

3. I agree to obey and abide by the rules and regulations of the Fairport Senior Center and to follow said instructions of same.

4. I further acknowledge the I am becoming a registered member of the Fairport Senior Center in reliance upon this waiver of liability.

Signature:__________________________________________________

Date:____________________

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11/12/2020 MUST SIGN BOTH PAGES Page 1 of 2

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Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases Including COVID-19

ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT In consideration of membership in THE FAIRPORT HARBOR SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, including all related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases, including but not limited to MRSA, Influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce the risk of contracting any of the foregoing diseases, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation with regard to protection against such infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and

4. For myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE FAIRPORT HARBOR SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, together with any other officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct and event (“RELEASEES”), with respect to any and all illness, disability, death or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of RELEASEES or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY

INDUCEMENT.

Name of Participant ____________________________________________

Signature of Participant X__________________________________________

Date Signed: ____________________________________________

11/12/2020 MUST SIGN BOTH FORMS Page 2 of 2

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TECH SURVEY 2020 - PAGE 3 OF 3 13

AREYOUHAVINGPROBLEMSAFFORDING YOURPRESCRIPTIONS?

Is your annual income below $35,640 for one or

$48,060 for two? If so, then you may qualify for the Lake County Prescription Assistance Program. Stop in at

the Fairport Senior Center and pick up an enrollment form.

Please beware, scammers are using this pandemic

to take advantage of people. Already we are seeing scammers contacting people saying they need bank account information to deposit a stimulus check.

Do not ever give out your bank account information or social security number to anyone who calls you.

Hang up immediately!

Programs and Services are funded through Lake County Senior Services Levy

Become a “Friend” and “Like” us on Facebook at Fairport Harbor Senior Center

Some reports say that the number of people with vision loss could double by 2050, if not sooner.

Cleveland Sight Center helps people optimize their vision to live better with vision loss.

They do this through their rehabilitation programs and services, social activities, and more. They provide some services and programs by appointment along with using virtual platforms and the telephone.

If you know of anyone who is trying to deal with vision loss either while staying in their home or living at a retirement facility, please call 216-658-4567 to register or email [email protected] for more

information.

Golden Buckeye Cards

If you are over 60 and need a replacement card, please call 1-866-301-6446. If you want to apply for a Golden Buckeye Card, the Center has applications. Call the Center to make an appointment to come in to complete your application.

14 MISC.

Did you know...that snowflakes begin as snow crystals? Snowflakes are composed of

clear ice. It is statistically probable that no two snowflakes are alike.

FOOD RESOURCES 15

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PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION

Name Location City

Mentor Sr. Ctr. 8484 Munson Rd. Mentor

Assoc. to Help the Lord's Work 182 W. Jackson St. Painesville

St. Noel 35200 Chardon Rd. Willoughby

Willow Praise Church 32901 Vine St. Willoughby

Greater Clev. Food Bank 15500 S. Waterloo Cleveland

For monthly produce give away times/dates, please call 216-738-2067 at the beginning of each month.

Food Resources Near You (44060)

PANTRIES

Name Times Location Phone Service Area

St. Gabriel's Food Pantry M-F; 10am-1pm

3rd Sat. 10am-1pm 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd. 440-721-0306 Concord, Mentor &

P'ville

St. Andrew Episcopal Church

1st Sun: 1-3pm 2nd Tues: 1-3pm

3rd & 4th Wed: 6:30-8:30pm 7989 Little Mt. Rd. 440-255-8842 Serves Lake &

Geauga counties only

St. John Vianney (SVDP)

Tues:1-3pm & 5:30-6:30pm Wed:1-3pm & 5:30-6:30pm Thurs: 9-11am & 5:30-6:30pm

Fri:1-3pm 7575 Bellflower Rd. 440-255-7266

Areas of Mentor, Mentor-on-the-Lake

& Willoughby

Mentor Plains United

Methodist Church Tues & Thurs: 4:15-6pm (by

appt.) 7271 Lake Shore Blvd. 440-946-1193

Mentor, Mentor-on- the-Lake &

Willoughby (E.

Portion)

Mentor Church of Christ W-F: 9-11am 7201 Burridge Ave. 440-255-9049 44060 area

St. John Baptist Church Last 2 Thurs: 3-5pm 361 W. Jackson St. 440-354-3968 Open to anyone

St. Bede's Mon: 4:30-7:30pm

Sat: 9am-12pm 9114 Lake Shore Blvd. 440-257-5544

Grand River, Mentor (parts of), Mentor-on- the-Lake & P'ville Twp.

Please note:

1. Most food pantries are open different days and hours.

2. Some pantries are only able to serve clients that live in their zip code and/or neighborhood/community.

3. If possible, please make sure to bring a piece of mail with your address on it and/or a photo ID for verification.

4. Please make sure to call ahead and verify that the pantry is open.

HOT MEALS

Name Times Location Phone Service Area

Willow Praise Church Tues: 5:30-6:30pm

4th Sun: 12:30-2:30pm 32901 Vine St. 440-944-5683 Open to anyone

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Mon: 5:30-6:30pm 29850 Euclid Ave. 440-585-0700 Open to anyone

St. Noel 1st Thurs: 5:30-6:30pm 35200 Chardon Rd. 440-946-0887 Open to anyone

Assoc. to Help the Lord's Work Sun: 10:30-11:30am & 2-3:30pm

Fri: 7-8:30pm 182 W. Jackson St. Open to anyone

Karpos Ministry (at St. Mary) Wed & Thurs: 5-6pm 242 N. State St. 440-354-6200 Open to anyone

Salvation Army M-F: 12-1pm (closed Holidays) 69 Pearl St. 440-354-3774 Open to anyone

St. James Lunch Program Sat-Sun & Holidays: 1-2pm

M-T: 5-6pm 131 N. State St. 440-354-3526 Open to anyone

St. Gabriel's Hot Meal (at St. James) 1st, 2nd & 4th Sun: 5-6pm 131 N. State St. 440-721-0306 Open to anyone

01/01 Allred, Debbie Connell, Ruth Lyles, Bernadine Pennock, Jean Richetts, Mary Ann Molesch, Denise Roper, Margot 01/02 Bartone, Merle LaBonne, Feroza Mullen, Dale Williams, David 01/03

Overture, Shirley Rossley, LuAnn Sarosy, David Sinn, Shirley Smith, Sandra Widmar, Mimi 01/04

Pappalardo, Tena Savage, Carole Wayner, David 01/05 Bowling, Ruby Brothag, Stephen French, Janet Landgraf, Sharon Major, Greg Prezroso, Joe 01/06 Keller, Brian Major, Gladys Smith, Angela 01/07 Beno, Jean Fielder, Tammy Robb, Merle Sarga, Eva 01/08

DeFreeze, Delores Goetz, Valerie Langeloh, Betty Salcius, Judy Smith, Shirley 01/09 Barbosky, Jean Mott, Jane Pikus, Jane

Roberts, John Takacs, Frank Weber, Leonard 01/10 Hamrick, Linda Lieske, Bill Luthanen, Barry Michels, James Torre, Debra 01/11 Barton, Donna Biller, Mary Brys, Joseph Flynt, Michael Sistek, Bill Szollosi, Betty Traffis, Brenda 01/12 Cleary, David Fries, Shari Kinkelaar, Elinor Martin, Martha Martin, Thomas Mildenberger, Maryann 01/13

Crissy, Angela Dimmick, Kirk Dolan, Judy Kolling, Patricia 01/14 Beahon, Millie Compton, Alberta Georgian, Don Herman, Janet Kish, Sharon 01/15

Lambert, Rhonda Leikala, Doug Pike, Laurel Zimmerman, Sue 01/16

Dascoli, Kathy LaBounty, Janine Mason, Donna Means, Barbara Mummey, Emily Standish, Jeanne 01/17

Baldauf, Nanette Chervenak, David Gallagher, Eleanor Torkko, Diane Trouten, Fred Voss, Geri 01/18

Auldenberg, Suzanne Brennan, Marianne

Cross, Sharon Horvath, Cynthia Laymon, Carol Tompkins, Annikki 01/19

Bertone, Anthony Campbell, Joseph Nowosadzki, Linda Petkosek, Phyllis Soptich, Mary Kay Wainio, John Zehe, Tim 01/20 Barnes, Debbie Cummins, Michael Fairbanks, Gary Furmanek, Tom Myers, Eleanor Simmons, Imogene 01/21

Crissey, Norma Olix, Lindsay Orosz, Leslie Stroth, Donna 01/22 McFarlane, Bob Meivogel, Ralph Nucciarone, Rita Rudd, Eric 01/23 Lombardo, Joe Pappalardo, Helen Stenski, William 01/24

Kovach, John Sublett, Barb 01/25 Grisez, Sandra Hanna, Sharon Hayden, Mary Shelby, Sally 01/26

Fazekas, Stanley McCoy, Robert LaGanke, Paula Williams, Mae 01/27

Bohnenstengel, Janette Karchefsky, Consuella Lybeck, Joan

Stubblebine, Becky 01/28

Karosy, Diane McCullough, Linda Mio, Buzzie 01/29 Adkins, Robert

Brown, Daniel Frey, Connie Hausch, Geraldine Karbacka, Karen Marteney, Mary Perdan, Rudy 01/30 Neroda, Ruth Thomas, Mike Wise, Betsy 01/31 Arndt, Bob Kapostasy, Jim Roberts, John Smith, Shirley Thompson, Mary Jane

01/02

Donna & Don Hall Mary Pat & John Wainio 01/08

Judy & Ron Brunsky 01/10

Paula & Kenneth Lee 01/16

Greta & Richard Marchus 01/17

Sherry & Willard Hatfield Penny & Don Johnson 01/18

Corinne & David Klie 01/21

Darlene & Warren Davidson 01/22

Debbie & Ed Herroon 01/23

Mary & Denver Hennessey Janice & Thomas Martin 01/24

Mary Anne & Louis Kloski 01/25

Barb & Ron Warren 01/29

Gail & James Lash 01/30

Darlene & Sid Rose

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 17

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12/17 - Gergley, Margaret

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REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS Fairport Police (Non-Emergency) 354-3434 Fairport Village Hall 352-3620 General Health District 350-2543 Lake County Council on Aging 205-8111

Laketran 354-6100

Social Security 1-800-772-1213

Veterans Concerns 350-2567

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