North Royalton Produce Market is a cooperative effort of the Greater Cleveland Foodbank and partner agency St. Albert the Great, Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church and City of North Royalton. The Market is specifically geared towards serving the senior citizen population within our community; however, anyone who meets the income guidelines determined by the Federal Government Poverty guidelines may receive fresh produce from the market. The market is located at Royal View Elementary School, 13220 Ridge Road from 1-2 p.m., February 11. It will be necessary for you to remain in your car. Place your last and first name on a piece of paper, put the paper on your dashboard in the window so that our volunteers can read your sign through the window. We are requiring that you clear the trunk of your vehicle prior to the distribution. Due to safety regulations, you must stay in your vehicle to receive food.
Monday, Feb. 3, experience firsthand the benefits of meditation and breath work with Sydney. Explore how you can enhance your well-being, and get the opportunity to ask any related questions you may have. With over 10 years of meditation and yoga experience, Sydney is eager to introduce you to these transformative practices.
Tuesday, Feb. 4,, join us as we watch the Greatest Super Bowl Moments to get ready for the Super Bowl on February 9. During the movie we will be serving snacks with a beer (non-alcoholic). We won’t be in New Orleans for the game but we can still enjoy the spirit of the game. Make reservations by Thursday, January 30.
Monday, Feb. 10 – Loss support group is for older adults grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a safe place to express your emotions, tell your story, get educated about grief and loss, and make new friends. This month we will be meeting on the second Monday of the month since we will be closed for Presidents Day from 10-11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 10 – Are you in need of a podiatrist or just forgot to schedule your appointment? Well, no worries because once a month Dr. Zaccardelli will be at the center to provide basic services. If you are having a hard time bending over to trim your toe nails, Dr. Zaccardelli will do that for you. Just bring your insurance information (your deductible, if you have one) and he will do all the paper work for you. Call the center 440-582-6333 to schedule your appointment.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Don’t feel like making breakfast? Join us for a Valentine’s breakfast. We will be serving pancakes, sausage, fruit, cookie (sponsored by Jennings of Brecksville) and a cup of coffee for $2. You also will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize. Make your reservations by February 6.
Collecting pull tabs is a fun and easy way to support families served by Ronald McDonald House Charities. We have been collecting tabs from soda pop, soup, pet food and giving them to Ronald McDonald House which they turn those tabs into money. The money from the recycled pull tabs goes into their Family Fund, which gives families staying at the Ronald McDonald House special moments of normalcy and joy – like birthday gifts, trips to the hair salon, and anniversary dinners. We are asking you to please put your tabs in a zip-lock bag and drop them off at the senior center. We have been collecting tabs for seven years and will continue to help the families of Ronald McDonald House. So please don’t throw away your tabs, save them and bring them to the senior center Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Ohio Department of Development and the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to seven members to pay their heating bills. Applies directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Contact the Senior Center to schedule appointment with a Benefit Bank Counselor. When applying, you will need to have copies of the following documents: Most recent utility bills, A list of household members (including birth dates and Social Security numbers), Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members (12 months for certain income types), Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members, Proof of disability (if applicable). Applications for the HEAP program must be received by May 31, 2025.
We are open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are located at 13500 Ridge Road in the Deaconess-Perry Senior Apartment Building (south side entrance). Activities require pre-registration by calling us at 440-582-6333. For those in need of transportation to medical appointments, contact Senior Transportation Connection at 216-265-1489, three business days in advance before noon or as early as three weeks prior. Senior Transportation Connection now offers a Standby Program. STC cannot always accommodate your request on the day you need it. But ask the call center representative to put you on standby. If they can fit you in, they will call you the day before your desired appointment and ask if you’d like to still take your ride.
Upcoming Events
January 30 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. Chair Exercise-DVD
10:30-11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga-Jessica
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Crafts
1:30-3 p.m. Wii Bowling
February 3 – 9-9:45 a.m. Chair Dancing-DVD
11-11:45 a.m. Meditation-Sydney
12-3 p.m. Rummikub & Cards
February 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. Sit Down & Tone Up-DVD
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Movie-Greatest Super Bowl Moments
2:45-3:30 p.m. Floor Yoga-Jessica
February 5 – 9-10 a.m. Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening
9:30-10:15 a.m. Chair Exercise-Jessica
11 a.m. -1 p.m. “Bag Ladies”
1-3 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos
February 6 – 9:30-10:15 a.m. Chair Exercise-DVD
10:30-11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga-Jessica
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Crafts
1:30-3 p.m. Wii Bowling
February 10 – 9-9:45 a.m. Chair Dancing-DVD
10-11 a.m. Foot Doctor
10-11 a.m. Loss Support Group
12-3 p.m. Rummikub & Cards
February 11 – 9-11 a.m. Benefit Bank Counselor
10:30-11 a.m. Sit Down & Tone Up-DVD
2:45-3:30 p.m. Floor Yoga-Jessica
February 12 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. Valentine’s Day Breakfast
11 a.m. -1 p.m. “Bag Ladies”
1-3 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos
February 13 – 9:30-10:15 a.m. Chair Exercise-DVD
10:30-11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga-Jessica
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Crafts
1:30-3 p.m. Wii Bowling
By JUDY McLAUGHLIN
Director, Office on Aging/Human Services