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March and April 2022 Newsletter
Barberton Active Adult Center
Spring Bucket List
100 Things to do in Spring (just some)
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Wear a giant flower in your hair.
Open all the windows in your house.
Visit a farmer's market
Visit a Tulip or Botanical Garden.
Celebrate Chicken Dance Day (May 14)
Paint Rocks or make a Pet Rock.
Visit a Flea Market. (We're doing this!)
Hours of Monday
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Operation Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Membership
Adults aged 50 and older are welcomed to
join. Membership is $22 for Barberton
residents, $27 for non-residents.
Membership runs one year from your date
of payment.
Program/Trip Thursday, March 3, 2022 10:30 a.m.
Sign Up Day
Holiday Closures Friday April 15, 2021 Good Friday
500 W. Hopocan Ave. 330-861-7135.
Upcoming
Events
Premier Travel Show
Ever thought about traveling to new places, but didn't want to travel alone, or
maybe you didn't want the hassle of figuring out the trip? What if someone else
did it all for you? Register to join us and learn more about Premier Travel with
the Active Adult Center.
Saturday April 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Registration is required and is open to the public. Call (330) 861-7118 to
reserve your spot . You do not have to be a member of the
Barberton Active Adult Center to attend or travel with these Premier Trips.
Trips that will be showcased:
Great Trains and Grand Canyons Oct. 2, 2022 6 days
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta October 7, 2022 6 days
National Parks & Canyons of the Southwest Oct. 16, 2022 6 days
Desert Oasis & Southern California National Parks Nov. 6, 2022 8 days
We are a membership based
facility. REGISTRATION FOR
PROGRAMS IS REQUIRED
unless otherwise noted.
Jackie Coon Patricia Sapp Please note in the activity
Yvette Rybak William DeHart
Bobbe Crafton paragraph for deadline dates
Annette Hayberg and follow them accordingly !
Robert McCaskey Thank You
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Health and Wellness
Programs
Did you know you may
use the Lake Anna
YMCA on Tuesday
mornings from 8:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Please sign up with the
YMCA at their front
desk. Please bring your Blood Pressure
Active Adult Center
card and a photo ID. Checks
Call 330-745-9622 for
more information or
schedules. Stop in and have your blood
pressure checked free of charge
courtesy of Angels Home Health
Care
2nd Thursday of each month at
10:30 a.m.
March 10 & April 14, 2022
Oak Street Health
Presentation
Home Safety and Fall Prevention
by Kathy Fogle with ProMedica Thursday March 24, 2022
Tuesday March 29, 2022 10:30 a.m
10:45 a.m Primary Care for those adults 65+
on Medicare.
Kathy visits to offer some tips on how to Come learn what Oak Street Health
make your home a safer place to be as is all about and how they may be
you age, present some ideas on how to able to help you make sure you are
prevent falls, (a major player for injuries getting all you can from your
for everyone as we age) and give some Medicare plan.
information regarding a few of the
Medical Alert services that are available Registration is required by
today. March 17, 2022
Members Welcomed
Registration is required by
March 14, 2022
Members & Non-Members Welcomed
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The following activities are volunteer organized
programs offered to members of the Active Adult
Center. Guests may visit once per month, with a
maximum of three visits per year. After this period
you will be asked to obtain a membership.
BILLIARDS
Two tables are avaialable for
members during operating hours.
There is a $1.00 fee per week to
offset the cost of maintenance and
repairs. Pool tournaments are held
periodically throughout the year
with trophies awarded.
EUCHRE
Enjoy socializing with friends, playing cards and
enjoying a snack. Prizes are awarded for the top
scores of each month.
Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. Cost: $2.00
CERAMICS
Enjoy painting and socializing? Join the ceramics group as
they paint and fire bisque pieces, Bring your own piece to
paint or purchase one with instructor Louise Pace. Class
fees pay for paints, sprays and firing and dependent upon
the piece you choose.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BIBLE STUDY
All are welcome to this non-denominational bible study
which encourages group participation and discusssion.
Bibles are provided or you may bring your own.
Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WOODWORKING
If you enjoy learning to work with wood and designing your own signs,
furniture or whatever your mind comes up with, join us! Instructor
Ken Gross can assist you with tools and saws to create a masterpiece.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m Cost: $3.00 per
class for members (571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., please press yellow bell
for entry)
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EXERCISE PROGRAMS
FUN IN FITNESS ARTHRITIS EXERCISE
This class incorporates both Join the Arthritis Foundation
aerobic and anaerobic exercises all certified exercise class with
instructor Kathy Fogle.
to the beat of fun music. We use You will enjoy a sitting and
dumbbells, chairs, balls and mats standing stretch routine, chair
on the floor. Prepare to have fun exercises and a cool down.
getting fit
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Tuesdays &Thursdays
10:00-10:45 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: $1.00
Cost: $1.00
LINE DANCING
Currently this class is not meeting,
please check back in May/June
2022.
WORK
I T OU T
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BOOK CLUB We try to offer meaningful
Join your friends for a book and useful presentations to
discussion. Books may be checked our members through our
out at the Barberton Public generous partners, however,
Library. any presentation with less
Second Monday of each month than 5 people is subject to
cancellation at the discretion
1:00 p.m. of the isntructor. If this
occurs, attendeed will be
March 14: Less by: notified 24 hours in advance
Andrew Sean Greer of the cancellation.
April 11: The Paris Library by:
Janet Skeslien Charles
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Programs and Activities
COMPUTER LAB
The computer lab is available Meals & Movies!
during center hours. Enjoy
browsing the internet, email, play
games or work on documents on
one of the twelve computers. At
this time, printing is not available.
Members are welcomed and must
abide by the rules and regulations Members are invited for a light
of the center. Please no food or breakfast for lunch and movie to
drink in the lab. follow. Please let us know of any
dietary restrictions. Registration
LUNCH BUNCH required by Wednesday prior to the
movie. **Movies are not
pre-screened by the staff prior to
Join us each month as we meet viewing. Cost is $3.00 per movie.
friends at a local restaurant.
We will meet at 11:30 a.m., Lunch & A Movie
registration is required by the Quiet Man (G) 1952
Wednesday prior to the Lunch Wednesday, March 16, 11:30 a.m.
Bunch. A retired American boxer returns to
the village of his birth in 1920s
Friday, March 11, 2022 Ireland, where he falls for a spirited
Fay Rays 1115 Wooster Rd. N. redhead whose brother is
contemptuous of their union.
Friday April 8, 2022
Alexandri's 146 Main St. Wads. Moneyball
Members and Non-members (PG-13) 2011
are welcomed. Monday, April 18,11:30 a.m.
Brad Pitt stars in this film about
Oakland A's general manager Billy
Beane and his attempt to put
together a baseball club on a budget
by employing computer-generated
analysis to draft his players.
Members Welcomed.
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Programs and Activities
3.14159 Day! Pi Day!
March 14, 2022
Come enjoy a piece of pie and a cup of coffee.
11a.m. to noon or until the pie is gone!
Snackapalooza
Days
Enjoy the tasty treats
Dog Day!
while they last!
Friday March 18, 2022
Salty Snacks
Monday March 21, 2022 Friday April 29, 2022
11a.m.-1p.m. Donuts
Come and join us as we make
toys for the Summit County
Humane Society and their
adoptable pups.
All materials will be provided, we
just need your help! Cat Day!
A light snack and drinks will be
served.
No registration is required
Monday April 11, 2022
11a.m.-1p.m.
Come and join us as we make
toys for the Summit County
Humane Society and their
Game Time! adoptable kitties.
All materials will be provided. We
St. Patrick's Day Bingo just need your help!
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1 p.m. A light snack and drinks will be
served.
Team Trivial Pursuit No registration is required
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 1 p.m.
Family Feud
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1 p.m.
Chain Reaction
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 1 p.m.
Jeopardy
Monday, April 25, 2022 1 p.m.
Registration is required. Members
welcomed.
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March 2022
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Euchre-11:45
Bible Study-11 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
AARP Driver Safety Trip Sign up 10:30am
Course 1-5pm
7 8 9 10 11
Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Fun in Fitness-10 am Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Blood Pressure-10:30
Bible Study-11 am Fun in Fitness-10 am Euchre-11:45 Lunch Bunch-Fay Rays
11:30am
Hanging in Hartville
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Ceramics-9 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am
Fun in Fitness-10 am Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Euchre-11:45
Bible Study-11 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
3.14 Day
Pi Day! Come enjoy St. Patrick's day Bingo! Special St. Patrick's Happy St. Patrick's Day!
a piece of pie Snackapalooza-
Wear Green or else! Day Salty Snacks Day!
11am-12pm or until 1:00pm Lunch & A Movie
the pie is gone! Quiet Man-11:30 am
Book Club- 1 pm
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Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Fun in Fitness-10 am Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Euchre-11:45
Bible Study-11am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Dog Day! Trip to Massillon Team Trivial Pursuit Oak Street Health
Make a dog toy to Museum and Lunch at 1p.m. Presentation
donate to Summit Top of the Viaduct 10:30am
Humane Society Restaurant
11:00am
28 29 30 31 1
Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am
Ceramics-9 am Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am
Fun in Fitness-10 am Euchre-11:45
Bible Study-11 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Home Safety and Fall Family Feud 1:00p
Prevention with
Kathy Fogle
10:45am
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April 2022
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
Fun in Fitness-10 am
4 5 6 7 8
Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Fun in Fitness-10 am Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Euchre-11:45
Bible Study-11 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Tom Dayton from
Dayton Nursery Breakfast at Chain Reaction Lunch Bunch-
visits Remarkable Diner. 1:00pm Alexandri's in
Companion Herbs Trip to Matinee Wadsworth 11:30
11:00am Movie at C-Falls
Cinemark
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Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Center is closed for
Fun in Fitness-10 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Blood Pressure-10:30am Good Friday
Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Euchre-11:45 Happy Easter
Cat Day Bible Study-11am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Make a cat toy to
donate to the Flower Arrangement Golden Girls
Summit Humane Class 11:00am Marathon
Society 11:00am Summit Humane
Society visit. Eat
Book Club-1 pm cheesecake! 1pm
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Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Fun in Fitness-10 am Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Euchre-11:45
Bible Study-11 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Lunch & Movie
MoneyBall-11:30 am We AirFry Everything
is back!
Brunch 11:30 am
25 26 27 28 29
Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Ceramics-9 am Arthritis Ex.-9:30 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Fun in Fitness-10 am Woodworking-9 am Woodworking-9am Euchre-11:45
Bible Study-11 am Fun in Fitness-10 am
Jeopardy 1:00pm Snackapalooza
Donuts and Coffee
Bowling at Spins
Bowl and lunch
Lembo's Italian
Restaurant Leave
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HeTom Dayton presents:
Companion Herbs Flower Arranging Class
Taught by our own Pam Cole!
Monday April 4 Tuesday April 12
11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $4.00 Cost: $4.00
Love Fresh Herbs? Want to Love fresh cut flowers? Want
plant a small herb container some new ideas on how to display
garden? Did you know there are them?
plant bullies ? Join us as Pam, who used to
Join us as Tom Dayton from arrange flowers for a living,
Dayton Nurseries shows us all shows us her tips and tricks!
about which plants can be
planted with others and which Registration is required by:
should not! Then you will have March 29, 2022
the chance to plant your own Members welcomed
herbs! Materials are included.
Registration is required by:
March 21, 2022
Members welcomed
Golden Girls Marathon
with the
We Air Fry Everything! Summit County Humane
Brunch Edition Society
Wednesday April 20 Wednesday April 13
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 Cost: $3.00
Dress up as your favorite Golden
We are back! And we want to Air Girl and join us as we eat some
Fry you some breakfast food! cheesecake and watch a couple
Come join the fun as we try out of episodes of this beloved, iconic
the new Air Fryer and experiment sit-com. We may be surprised
with some fun food items! with our own Golden Girls live!
The Humane Society will be here
Registration is required by: as well. We are asking that you
March April 6, 2022 bring a donation to help them
Members Welcomed with their task of caring for these
special pets and finding their
furever homes. Let's make Betty
White proud! We will be
donating the toys we made from
our Dog and Cat days as well.
Registration is required by:
March 30, 2022
Members Welcomed
11Van Trips for March and April, 2022.
Trip and Program Sign Up Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is done in person on this date. Tickets are passed out to all in attendance and
called randomly. As a ticket number is called, the participant may sign themselves and one
other member for trips/programs, only if that person is not in attendance. Payment must be
made at time of registration. Checks, cash or credit cards accepted. Please make checks
payable to: City of Barberton. All trips leave from the parking lot across Hopocan Ave, unless
otherwise noted.
Massillon Museum
Tuesday March 22
Cost: $5.00
Lunch is on your own
Hangin' in Hartville Leave 9:30 a.m.
Cost is for gas. There is no admission
Monday March 7 charged for museum
Leave 9:30 a.m. Visit the Massillon Museum and
Cost: $4.00 Lunch at the Top of the Viaduct
Lunch is on your own. Cost is for Restaurant.
gas.
Join us for a trip to Hartville
Hardware and the Hartville
FleaMarket we will then meet up
and enjoy lunch at the Hartville
Kitchen.
Matinee Tuesday in
the Falls Let's Go Bowling!
Tuesday April 5 Wednesday April 27
Cost: $4.00 Cost: $4.00
Leave 8:45 a.m. Leave 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast, Movie Ticket and snacks Bowling $2.50 per game. Shoe
are on your own. rental $3.00 and any other games
Cost is for gas. are on your own. Lunch is also on
Breakfast at the Remarkable Diner your own. Cost is for gas.
and then head up to the Cuyahoga
Falls Cinemark for a discounted Come join us for a fun time of
Tuesday MatineeTicket. bowling, playing games in the
arcade and a late lunch at Lembo's
Italian Restaurant.
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Barberton Parks & Recreation Travel Programs 2022
For more information on these trips and group travel, please contact
Tammy Simmons at 330-861-7118 or email:
tsimmons@cityofbarberton.com. All charter trips are open to the
public.
Cape Cod & the Islands
June 18, 2022Tour Rates:
7 Days!$2,975
Canadian Rockies & Glacier Nat’l Park
July 27, 2022Tour Rates:
7 Days!$3,675
Oberammergau
August 9, 2022 Tour Rates:
9 Days!$5,675
Great Trains & Grand Canyons
October 2, 2022Tour Rates:
6 Days!$3,045
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
October 7, 2022Tour Rates:
6 Days!$3,000
Nat’l Parks & Canyons of the Southwest
October 16, 2022Tour Rates:
6 Days!$2,375
Desert Oasis & Southern California Nat’l Parks
November 6, 2022Tour Rates:
8 Days!$3,095
13Around the Center
Best of Barberton Chicken Wii Bowling
Members Front: Laureen Krizovski, Mary Ann White
Anne Ozmore, Rebecca Ambrosic.
Back; Emily Mekes, Ruth Poff, Donna White, Janice
Low, Lawrence and Linda Parkins,Georgette Puckett,
Janet Ehrich, Donn Ehrich, Donna Croston, Alice
Rogers
Hopocan Gardens was crowned the winner of the
Taste of Barberton Chicken Blind Taste test.
Thanks to White House, Belgrade, Village Inn and Anne Ozmore looking for a strike
Hopocan Gardens for donating chicken and hot sauce playing Wii Bowling
for this event.
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Mayor's New Year's Luncheon
Harold Tressel, Norm Shoenmyer,
Ron Romich and Louie Belkey enjoy Members are challenged as they
picture time at the Mayor's New compete with each other playing
Year's Luncheon. Chain Reaction
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