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NOVEMBER 2020
Due to the coronavirus, some programs and events may be subject to change.
COMMUNITY
SPOTLIGHT
Table of Contents
Adult Programs 13-16 Holiday Events 8
Around Town 17-19 Pool Programs 9-10
City Services 5-6 Seasonal Events 7
General Information 2-4 Youth Programs 11-12
GENERAL INFORMATION
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Community Services Department 216-524-7373 CIVIC CENTER USAGE
Recreation Department 216-524-3262 GUIDELINES
Indy Fieldhouse 216-524-0088
Library - Independence Branch 216-447-0160 Family Pass $65
Individual Pass* $30
E-MAIL ADDRESSES & Senior Pass $20
WEBSITE DIRECTORY Disabled Pass $20
E-mail us at the following addresses with ID Photo $5
questions, comments, or inquiries. To receive Resident Day Pass $2
E-Mails about upcoming events and important
information, E-Mail Community Services Guest 13 & Older $5
Department to be added to the list. Guest 4-12 $3
Children 3 & Under Free
Community Services Department E-Mail:
CS@IndependenceOhio.org *Resident children 26 & older must purchase
an individual pass. Proof of residency is required.
Recreation Department E-Mail:
Recreation@IndependenceOhio.org l Must be a permanent resident of the City of
Fieldhouse E-Mail: Independence to purchase a Civic Center Pass.
Fieldhouse@IndependenceOhio.org l Two proofs of residency are required - a current
driver’s license and current pay stub or current utility
City Website: www.IndependenceOhio.org bill.
To view the Spotlight online, go to
www.independenceohio.org
l Civic Center pass is not proof of residency.
l “I Want To” l All Children Ages 14 & Under MUST be
l “Read / Download / View” accompanied by an Adult while in the Civic Center
l “City Publications”
l Guest policy has been temporarily suspended in light
of COVID-19 regulations.
l Indoor Pool Swimmers are advised to reserve time &
lane in advance by calling Recreation Department at
216-524-3262.
l Call 216-524-3262 for more information.
REGISTER AT:
@IndependenceOHRec
@IndyRec
2 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Neighbor,
I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during these difficult times.
Closing the Civic Center eight months ago wasn't an easy decision, but it was the smart decision.
The City's quick action helped protect residents, staff, and visitors, especially during the pandemic's
early days. The entire staff worked tirelessly to adapt to evolving health guidelines, allowing us to
reopen facilities, and host events and various programs over the summer.
The next phase of Civic Center reopening will begin Monday, November 9th. The building will be
thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after Election Day, November 3rd. Masks and social distancing
will be mandatory and there will be new operating procedures. You can find more details inside the
Community Spotlight.
Wishing you and your family a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Gregory P. Kurtz and the Civic Center Team
CIVIC CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Days of the Week Community Services Recreation Fieldhouse
M-F: 9 AM - NOON
Monday-Friday 7 AM - 5 PM 6 AM - 8 PM T, W, TH: 6 - 8 PM
Saturday CLOSED 8 AM - 4 PM CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED 9 AM - 3 PM CLOSED
Thursday, November 26th CLOSED 9 AM - 11 AM CLOSED
Friday, November 27th CLOSED 6 AM - 8 PM 9 AM - NOON
RECREATION SENIOR & IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 - 11 AM
THANKSGIVING DAY - Recreation will be open access from 9 AM - 11 AM
RECREATION DEPARTMENT OPERATING PROCEDURES
The following is a list of policies for the Civic Center Recreation facilities in response to COVID-19 and Ohio state guidelines.
Policies are subject to change – visit www.independenceohio.org/departments/recreation/index.php for the most up-to-date
information.
ADMITTANCE / FACILITY USAGE
l All attendees must maintain a 6’ minimum distance from others at all times & follow all posted rules
and safety protocols.
l Masks must be worn at all times when in the building except when exercising or swimming, and then
must remain on person.
l Guest policy is temporarily suspended.
l Children 14 & Under must be accompanied by a parent / adult guardian.
l To minimize interaction & cash transactions, we request that all registrations be performed online
via our Activity Registration website, or by phone at 216-524-3262.
l Maintenance staff will be on duty at all times during open facility hours and all bathrooms, door
handles, entry buttons, and any other high-touch areas will be cleaned every two hours at a
minimum.
l All water fountains are closed – we encourage attendees to bring their own water.
l There will be no use of lockers, showers are closed and there is no lost & found area; attendees
are asked to come prepared & bring minimal belongings.
l Please follow the detailed operating procedures for the Indoor Pool Area & the Upstairs Workout
Facilities which can be found on pages 9 & 15.
l The Fieldhouse will be reopening in November during limited hours to Independence residents ONLY
for individual walking, open pickleball play and organized team practices.
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATING PROCEDURES
NOVEMBER 2020
The following is a list of changes for the Civic Center Community Services Department
facilities in response to COVID-19 and state of Ohio guidelines.
The Community Services Department Front Desk will be open for public use
beginning Monday, November 9th, 2020.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY HOURS OF OPERATION:
l Monday through Friday: 7 AM – 5 PM
l Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
ADMITTANCE/ENTERING FACILITY
l All patrons must maintain a 6’ minimum distance from others at all times and follow all posted rules and
safety protocols.
l All patrons must wear masks properly and at all times while in the Community Services side of the
building.
l Patrons and program attendees may be asked for a temperature and symptom check upon entrance.
l Civic Center Guest policy is temporarily suspended.
l Children 14 & under must be accompanied by a parent / adult guardian.
l To minimize interaction and cash transactions, we request that registration be completed online
whenever possible via our Activity Registration website, or by phone at 216-524-7373.
FACILITY USAGE
l Maintenance staff will be on duty at all times during open facility hours. All bathrooms, door handles,
entry buttons, and any other high-touch areas will be cleaned at minimum every two hours.
l The Community Café, water fountain, and coffee station will be temporarily closed. Patrons are
welcome to bring their own water bottle.
l Attendees are asked to bring minimal belongings.
l All common gathering areas will be temporarily closed and the paper shredder is off-limits.
l Senior programs are temporarily limited to 10 people per session. Registration is required for all
programs – no walk ins.
l Program attendees are asked to not arrive more than 10 minutes before their scheduled program.
Attendees who arrive more than 10 minutes before their scheduled program will be asked to wait in
their vehicle.
l Private and Organization rentals at the Civic Center have been suspended for 2020.
4 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE
CITY SERVICES
Register for “No Place Like Home” services below by calling Community Services 216-524-7373
SWIFTREACH REVERSE 911 CALLS
In the event of an emergency or to get important timely information, signup on the city website at
www.IndependenceOhio.org under the “I want to...” tab. For further information, E-Mail or call Community Services at
CS@IndependenceOhio.org or 216-524-7373.
FREE
TRANSPORTATION
DAILY WELFARE CHECK SERVICE
l For Independence residents. Transportation Service is provided to residents
l Each day the resident calls the Civic Center to 60 years of age and older who do not drive
let us know that they are okay. and do not live with anyone who drives.
l If we don’t hear from the resident by 10 AM, To make your appointment, call 216-524-7373
a welfare check will be made. weekdays between 7 AM and 3:30 PM to see if
we can accommodate you. Please be sure your
appointment is no earlier than 8:30 AM or later
LIFELINE MEDICAL ALERT than NOON.
SYSTEM Primary Transportation:
l Available to eligible residents, this program Available weekdays. There is NO CHARGE for this
provides a phone emergency response system Service if eligible.
at a minimal fee.
l Application available at www.independenceohio.org
Secondary Transportation (Non-Medical):
l Questions? Cal the Fire Department at
Available weekdays. For eligible residents to run local
216-524-4001 errands such as banking, hair salon or picking up
l Please update emergency contact names and
prescriptions. There is a nominal fee for this
numbers when they change! Service.
FREE
MEALS ON WHEELS
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
l Meals on Wheels is a home meal delivery
l Assistive medical equipment temporary loan service for Independence residents who are
service available to residents in need. homebound or unable to prepare meals for
l Contact Community Services at 216-524-7373 themselves on a temporary or permanent basis.
for information on equipment available for loan. l Available Mondays through Fridays (excluding
Holidays) for Independence Residents.
FREE
l $5.50/Hot Meal (per day)
l $6.50/Hot & Cold Meal (per day)
PRESCRIPTION DISPOSAL l Participants may receive meals all five days,
or select only certain days, based on individual
l Located in the lobby of City Hall. needs.
l Available for Residents to discard unwanted l Call Community Services at 216-524-7373 to
prescription drugs and medications. register.
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 5
CITY SERVICES
FREE FOOD DONATIONS
WELCOME WAGON l As a community, we collect non-perishable food
New Residents l
items at our Special Events throughout the year.
Food items may be dropped off at any time
We would like to welcome all new residents to to Community Services at the Civic Center.
the City of Independence with a bag of goodies. l Donations are forwarded to our local food
If you know of someone who has moved to pantry. Expired items not accepted.
Independence in the last 6 months, please
share that information with us so we can
officially welcome them to town! (Entire
household must be new residents to qualify.)
TABLES, CHAIRS & TENT
LOAN SERVICE
l Based on availability. Reserve TODAY!
l Residential Only. Not available for Business Rentals.
l FREE Delivery Service
l Tables & Chairs are FREE - 3 tables, 15 chairs max.
l Tent Fees: 20x20 Tent - $150, 40x20 Tent - $250
l Call Recreation Department at 216-524-3262
INDEPENDENCE BUILDING DEPT.
l FREE Garage Sale and Vehicle Sale Permits
l Call the Building Department 216-524-1019
INDEPENDENCE POLICE DEPT.
l FREE Security checks
l FREE Vacation Watch
l Solicitation Permits
l Fingerprinting - by appointment only
l Call 216-524-1234 for more information
l Tip Line: 216-524-9699
New Babies INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPT.
We also extend a friendly welcome to new stork l FREE Home Safety Evaluation
arrivals! If you know a resident who had a baby l FREE Blood Pressure Checks
within the last 6 months, please let us know so l FREE Smoke Detector Program
that we can present the proud parents with our bag l FREE Fire Prevention Education and Tours
of baby goodies! l FREE “Emergency Beacon” Light Bulb Program
l FREE Fire Extinguisher Classes for Groups
If you are new to town, have just welcomed a l FREE Fire Drill & Escape Plan Development
new baby, or you know someone who has, l CPR/First Aid & AED Classes
please call the Community Services Department l Lifeline Partnership Program
at 216-524-7373 to sign up for the program by l Residential Lock Box Program
phone or request a program form by emailing l Citizen Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)
CS@IndependenceOhio.org. l Call the Fire Department at 216-524-4001
6 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE
SEASONAL EVENTS
For Independence Veterans Only
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Mayor Kurtz extends a special invitation to our residents who are
veterans or currently serving in the Armed Forces to a “Drive-Thru”
lunch to honor their service.
l Thursday, November 12th from Noon to 1 PM
l Curbside pickup at the Civic Center: Drive up and pop your trunk.
Lunch generously sponsored by:
A staff member will put your lunch in your car.
l Reservations required: Call 216-524-7373 by November 5th
l Free for resident veterans and active-duty military.
l Lunch will only be available for those with reservations.
INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT 5TH ANNUAL
“STUFF THE AMBULANCE”
FOOD DRIVE
l Please help us fill our ambulance with Dry/Canned foods!
l All the food collected will be given to a local food bank.
l Food can also be dropped off at the fire station the week
of the event.
l Monetary donations also accepted.
Saturday, November 21st
Noon to 4 PM
Independence Drug Mart
6160 Brecksville Rd.
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 7
HOLIDAY EVENTS
AVENUE OF TREES
l Reserve a tree for your organization to
decorate by calling City Hall at 216-524-4131
by Friday November 20th
l Two categories: Adult Organizations and
Children’s Organizations
l All trees must be decorated by December 3rd
for judging on December 5th
l The winners in each category will be awarded
a $100 cash prize.
l Images of the winning trees will be in the
Independence Post and on the City’s social
media.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
YARD DECORATING CONTEST
Love to decorate for the holidays? Feel like 2020 is MAKE SOMEONE’S
the year to go BIG with bulbs, bows, inflatables and HOLIDAY A LITTLE
other festive decorations? Sign-up for the Home for
the Holidays Decorating Contest. We all need some BRIGHTER
sparkle this holiday season! The pandemic has affected all of our residents. Still,
l Open to all residential addresses in the City it has been particularly devastating to those among
of Independence. us who were already most vulnerable.
l No entry fee, but you must register.
This holiday season, we will be collecting canned
l Email your name, address and phone number
food and monetary donations for the St. Michael
to CityHall@IndependenceOhio.org OR call
Church food pantry and our Adopt-a-Family
216-524-4131 before December 10th to register.
l Decorations/Displays must be visible from program. Please consider donating food or money
the street. to support these vital programs that help neighbors
l Judging will take place the week of December in need.
14th between 6 - 8 PM. Please leave your Starting now, canned food donations and monetary
lights on during those hours for the judges donations will be accepted at the Civic Center
to see. during normal business hours (see page 2). We can
Prizes will be awarded in three categories: accept cash donations as well as checks (made
BEST TRADITIONAL DISPLAY - $100 payable to the City of Independence). Please write
BEST WHIMSICAL DISPLAY - $100 "Adopt-a-Family" on the envelope.
BEST TECHNICAL DISPLAY - $100
If you are a resident in need of food, please visit the
Photos of winning homes will be posted on the food pantry at St. Michael Church. If your family
City’s website, social media (Facebook, Twitter), needs additional assistance, please call the
and other communication channels. Thank you and Community Services Department at 216-524-7373
good luck! for information on the Adopt-a-Family program.
8 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE
POOL PROGRAMS
INDOOR POOL OPERATING PROCEDURES
l Face coverings are required to enter the building but must be removed while in the water.
l Reservations are recommended for indoor pool use, this can be done by calling the Civic Center.
Reservations can be made up to one week in advance.
l Residents only will be permitted and children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
l Each swimmer/household group will be given their start and end time. The time slot will be given to
walk-ins if current reservation is more than 15 minutes late.
l Household groups are limited to 10 people or less.
l The Main Lap pool will be divided into 5 lanes. The Activity pool with be reserved for use by one house
hold at a time.
l Steam Room and Sauna are closed until further notice
l Whirlpool use is limited to 15 minutes of use by and individual alone and/or members of the same
household/group together and only Adults are permitted in the whirlpool
l No lockers or locker room showers available. Personal items can be kept on deck and the shower by
the whirlpool should be used for rinsing before and after swimming.
l Fitness equipment is for adult use only, will be distributed by the lifeguard staff, and sanitized after
each user
l There is no lost and found.
INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
WEEKDAYS SATURDAY
6 AM - 7:30 AM Adult Swim 8 AM - 9 AM Adults ONLY
8 AM - 11 AM Seniors & Immunocompromised ONLY 9 AM - 11 AM Swim Lessons ONLY
11:30 AM - 2:45 PM Open Swim 11:15 AM - 2 PM Open Swim
3 - 6 PM High School Swim Team SUNDAY
6:15 - 8 PM Open Swim 9 AM - 1 PM Open Swim
Please Note: Starting October 7th, the pool will be closed on Wednesdays from 6-8 PM for Swim Lessons
INDOOR POOL NOTE TO RESIDENTS
We are slowly introducing programs back into the pool schedule. January swim lesson details will be
available in the December Spotlight.
High school swim meets may be added to the pool schedule outside of the times listed for practice. Please
always call and reserve space to swim so you can receive the most up to date schedule.
Thank you for following the guidelines since our reopening.
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 9
POOL PROGRAMS
WATER EXERCISE CLASSES
l Current COVID-19 operating guidelines apply
l Participants must maintain an 8 foot distance from others in the water
l Participants cannot wear face coverings in the water
l Instructors will adjust class formats in order to adhere to social distancing
l Participants will leave at the end of class so the pool area may be disinfected
POOL TABATA
Indoor Pool
l 40 minute class
l Monday Evenings starting October 5th
l 7 PM
OR
l Friday Mornings starting October 2nd
l 10 AM
l Residents Only: $30 for 12-session punch
card, $5 drop-in
l 3 lanes will be provided for the class, lap
swim reservations continue in unused lanes
l Space is limited and reservations are
recommended up to one week in advance
This class is cardio focused – there is a 5 minute
warm-up, then 30 minutes of high impact interval
WATER EXERCISE training, and 5 minutes of cool down.
Indoor Pool
l 45 minute class
l Tuesday Mornings starting October 6th
l 10 AM
l Residents Only: $10 for 12-session punch
card
l 3 lanes will be provided for the class, lap
swim reservations continue in unused lanes
l Space is limited and reservations are
recommended up to one week in advance
This class is low impact with emphasis on light
cardio, muscle strength and endurance, and
flexibility/range of motion.
10 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCEYOUTH PROGRAMS
BEFORE CARE AND WINTER BREAK
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ALL-DAY CARE
Fieldhouse
If you are interested in either or both of these
programs for children Grades K-4 in January,
l Grades K-4
please call the Community Services Department at
l 7 AM - 5:30 PM
216-524-7373 or email CS@independenceohio.org
l Residents Only: $25 per Day
l Registration Begins: NOW!
to be added to our information list. l Min: 15, Max: 40
Families currently enrolled do not need to be added
A Registration and Waiver Form for Youth under 18
to this list.
must be completed to attend Community Services
More information about these programs will be Youth Programs. Children who attended Summer
available mid-December. Camp 2020 or are currently attending Before or
Afterschool Programs DO NOT need to complete a
registration form unless information has changed.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CARE PROGRAM DATES:
Fieldhouse l Monday, December 21st
l Tuesday, December 22nd
l Grades K-4 Only l Wednesday, December 23rd
l Residents Only: $25 per Day l Monday, December 28th
l 7 AM - 5:30 PM l Tuesday, December 29th
l Registration Begins: NOW! l Wednesday, December 30th
l Min: 15, Max: 40
A Registration and Waiver Form for Youth under 18
must be completed to attend Community Services
Youth Programs. Children who attended Summer
Camp 2020 or are currently attending Before or Coaches are Needed!!
Afterschool Programs DO NOT need to complete a
registration form unless information has changed.
PROGRAM DATES: “JR. CAVS” YOUTH
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Friday, November 13th
Wednesday, November 25th
BASKETBALL PROGRAM
l Boys & Girls Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th
l Residents: $45
The Recreation Department is operating by l Non-Resident St. Michael Students: $55
all state COVID-19 safety guidelines for our l Teams will be selected and practice begins
youth programming. For more on fall sports in November /December
and other youth programs, please visit the l Registration Deadline: October 31st
Recreation page of the city website for the l Masks and Social Distancing are Mandatory
most up-to-date information along with online l Call 216-524-3262 for more information
registration details.
This is a travel basketball league. Teams will play
with surrounding communities.
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 11YOUTH PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL “POP-UP” FRIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM
FRIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM
PROGRAMS FOR 2 & 3’s FOR KINDERGARTEN
FOR KINDERGARTEN
AND 1ST GRADERS
Civic Center AND 1ST GRADERS
Civic Center
l Ages 2-3 with One Adult Helper Civic Center
l Tuesday, November 10th l Grades Kindergarten & 1st
l Grades Kindergarten & First Grade
l Choose ONE Class Time: l Friday, November 20th
l 10 - 11 AM l Friday, November 20th
l 5 - 6 PM
l 12 - 1 PM l 5 - 6 PM
l Residents Only: $5
l Residents Only: $5
l Residents Only: $5 l Registration Begins: November 1st
l Registration Begins: November 1st
l Registration Begins: November 1st l Registration Deadline: November 13th
l Registration Deadline: November 13th
l Registration Deadline: November 6th l Min: 6, Max: 12
l Max: 12
l Min: 3 children and 3 adults per class,
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Bring your preschooler to the Civic Center for an crafts and playing games.
exciting art project. We will work on social
distancing, mask wearing, and having fun on our
ever-changing, hands free obstacle course.
PRESCHOOL “POP-UP”
PROGRAMS FOR 4 & 5’s
Civic Center
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Ages 4-5 with One Adult Helper
Wednesday, November 11th
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH
l Choose ONE Class Time: PROGRAM FOR 2ND, 3RD,
l 10 - 11 AM
l 12 - 1 PM
AND 4TH GRADERS
l Residents only: $5 Civic Center
l Registration Begins: November 1st l Grades 2nd - 4th
l Registration Deadline: November 6th l Friday, November 20th
l Min: 3 children and 3 adults per class, l 6:30 - 8 PM
Max: 6 children and 6 adults per class l Residents Only: $10
l Registration Begins: November 1st
Bring your preschooler to the Civic Center for an l Registration Deadline: November 13th
exciting art project. We will work on social l Min: 6, Max: 12
distancing, mask wearing, and having fun on our
ever-changing, hands free obstacle course. Join us for some Friday night fun making crafts and
playing games.
12 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCEADULT PROGRAMS
55+ LUNCH
Civic Center
REGISTER NOW!!
Date Change due to Election Day!
Monday, November 2nd
Entrée: Cheese Ravioli
Friday, November 6th
Entrée: Pork Schnitzel
Tuesday, November 10th
Entrée: Chicken Piccata
l “Drive-Thru” Contactless Lunches Friday, November 13th
l For Adults 55 and Older Entrée: Sausage and Peppers
l Tuesdays and Fridays, Dates Listed
l Residents ONLY: $3
l Residents’ Guests: Not Available Tuesday, November 17th
(Exception: Caregivers) Entrée: Baked Tilapia
l Pickup Between NOON and 1 PM
l Registration Begins: NOW!
l Reservation & Cancellation Deadline: One Friday, November 20th
Week Before Lunch Entrée: Chicken Paprikash
l Sorry, No “Walk-ins.”
l Reservations are a must!
Tuesday, November 24th
Drive up to the Civic Center Turnaround and pop
your trunk - a staff member will put your lunch in NO LUNCH
your car!
Because food is ordered in advance, there is no Friday, November 27th
guarantee that a lunch will be available if you don’t NO LUNCH
have a reservation. Please register in advance by
the Registration Deadline.
Tuesday, December 1st
Entrée: Tuna Salad Croissant
Friday, December 4th
Entrée: Chicken Stir Fry
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 13ADULT PROGRAMS
FREE
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
FOR 90 YEAR OLDS
l Friday, November 20th
l Free for Residents who have turned or will
turn 90 in 2020 SOCIALLY DISTANCED
Entrée: Chicken Paprikash
MOVIES AND MUNCHIES
l
l Priority Lunch Pick up for Guests of Honor:
11:30 AM - NOON FREE Willow Room
l Please call 216-524-7373 to register by l Wednesdays
November 13th l November 18th & December 2nd
We will celebrate birthdays for residents turning 90
l Movie Begins at 12:30 PM
in 2020 with a “Drive-Thru” Lunch. Our residents
l Do not arrive more than 10 minutes before
90+ have lived through wars and hard times, as well the Movie starts
as periods of unprecedented prosperity. They
l Residents ONLY
pioneered new technologies in medicine,
l Maximum: 10 participants
communications, and industry while spearheading a
l Registration Required!
cultural revolution. We owe a debt of gratitude to
l Call 216-524-7373 to Register
l Participants will be required to wear a mask
these seniors who have given so much to our nation
during the movie and stay socially
and to our City!
distant from other participants
l Popcorn provided. Participants may
FREE bring own water, coffee, etc.
SOCIALLY DISTANCED BINGO No sharing of drinks or snacks is permitted
l
White Oak Room Wednesday, November 18th
l Mondays l Movie: Knives Out
l November 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, December 7th l Comedy, Crime, Drama: Rated PG-13
l NOON– 2 PM l Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans,
l Do not arrive more than 10 minutes before Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis
Bingo starts
l FREE! Come and play for fun! A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of
l Residents 60+ ONLY an eccentric, combative family.
l Maximum: 10 participants
l Registration Required! Wednesday, December 2nd
l Call 216-524-7373 to Register l Movie: Little Women
l Players will be required to wear a mask l Drama, Romance: Rated PG
during the entire program and stay socially l Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson,
distant from other players Timothee Chalamet
l No refreshments provided. Players may bring
own water, coffee, etc. Four sisters come of age in America in the
l No sharing of drinks or snacks is permitted aftermath of the Civil War.
14 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCEADULT PROGRAMS
SAFETY PROTOCOL FOR UPSTAIRS WORKOUT
FACILITIES AND AEROBICS ROOM
l As with all other areas of the building, we ask everyone to keep a 6’ minimum distance from others
as they work out. Cardio equipment will be spaced out and some machines will be blocked off to
ensure 6’ radius around all machines in use.
l In the weight room, no participant will be able to use a machine next to a machine already in use to
ensure a 6’ distance between weight room users = One unused machine distance between each
machine in use.
l Participants must wear a mask when they enter the building and keep their mask on their person
while in the workout area.
l In addition to requesting that members clean all machines before & after usage, all machines will
be sanitized by weight room staff every 2 hours minimum. Bathrooms will also be cleaned every
two hours minimum.
l Sanitizing stations can be found in each area of the workout facilities (two in weight room, one near
elevator, one on Community Service side, etc).
l Water fountains will be temporarily closed – we ask that participants bring their own water bottle
with them when they come to work out.
l Weight Room Staff will keep constant supervision on all fitness areas & Aerobics Room to ensure
all rules (safe distancing, cleaning of machines after use) are being followed.
l There will be no lockers available & no lost and found. We ask that participants come prepared to
work out with minimum belongings.
l When accessing the upstairs facilities, we request that one person (or one household group) use
the elevator at a time.
l Maximum occupancy numbers for upstairs areas:
l Weight Room: 12
l Community Services Side: 11
l Recreation Side (by Elevator): 9
l Window Area: 2
l Aerobics Classes:
l Class times have been re-arranged to allow a 30-minute window between classes for proper
sanitizing as well as ensuring no overlap of participants.
l There are marked spots on the floor to ensure 8.5’ distance between participants at all times.
l No bare feet – shoes or socks must be worn at all times.
l No mats will be provided, participants must bring their own mats.
l Room fans are currently deactivated and prohibited for use.
l Maximum occupancy number for Aerobics Room is 16 plus instructor.
We thank you for your cooperation in keeping our residents & staff safe!
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 15ADULT PROGRAMS
For more information on fitness class days, times, locations and descriptions, visit the
city website at www.independenceohio.org, call the Recreation Department at 216-524-3262
or e-mail indyfit@independenceohio.org. In addition to our in-person classes, we have
recorded many online workout sessions for you to enjoy and stay active from the comfort
of your home. Visit www.independenceohio.org/departments/recreation/indy_fit.php and
subscribe to the “Indy Fit” YouTube channel.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sculpting Sculpting
Circuit Circuit Zumba with Jazzercise
8:15 - 9:15 AM 8:15 - 9:15 AM Tessa 8:30 - 9:30 AM
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Jazzercise Jazzercise Jazzercise Jazzercise Jazzercise
in Gym in Gym in Gym in Gym in Gym
9:30 - 10:30 AM 9:30 - 10:30 AM 9:30 - 10:30 AM 9:30 - 10:30 AM 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Barre Cycle &
Fusion Sculpt
10 - 11 AM 10 - 11 AM
Body Shop Body Shop Body Shop
All Levels
for Young for Young for Young
Yoga
@ Heart @ Heart @ Heart
Jazzercircuit 11 AM - NOON 11 AM - NOON
11 AM - NOON 11 AM - NOON
NOON - 1 PM
All Levels Jazzercise All Levels Jazzercise
Yoga 5:30 - 6:30 PM Yoga 5:30 - 6:30 PM
4:30 - 5:30 PM 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Indy Fit Indy Fit
Strength & Strength &
Cardio Conditioning Conditioning
Sculpt Indy Fit
6 - 7 PM 6 - 7 PM
6 - 7 PM Boot Camp
Meet at Meet at
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Fieldhouse Fieldhouse
Zumba Zumba
7 - 8 PM 7 - 8 PM
Indy Fit Strength and Conditioning - Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Meet at Elmwood Rec Center Outside Weather permitting
16 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCEAROUND TOWN
INDEPENDENCE CO-OP
PRESCHOOL
7121 Valley View Drive
Independence, Ohio 44131
216-524-7788
We are still enrolling for the 2020-2021 school
year. Call our school today to find out more ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL
information about the classes available.
KINDERGARTEN
Starting December 1st, 2020 priority enrollment will l Registration is ongoing!
begin for all Independence preschool age residents l Kindergarten students must turn 5 by
for the 2021-2022 school year. Classes for 3 and 4 September 30th
year old children will be offered at a variety of days l Our students are in the classroom 5 days
and times throughout the week. Students entering a week, full day, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
the program must be the age of the desired class l Please visit our website online at
by July 31st, 2021, and fully toilet trained to be stmichaelschoolinfo.com/kindergarten
eligible to attend.
As we welcome our Kindergarteners to St. Michael
Don’t miss your opportunity to become involved in School, we sow the seeds of academic excellence,
this outstanding preschool in your own community! responsible citizenship, and compassionate
service. Our students are provided with a creative
We look forward to hearing from you!
and nurturing classroom environment where they
Independence Co-Op Preschool / 216-524-7788
can take the time to explore new ideas, meet new
www.independencecoop.org
friends, and begin their faith journey.
Independence Primary School Each kindergarten class has a certified teacher and
INTEGRATED a full-time aide, who truly do work as a team to
educate our students. Students participate in
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM specials classes which include art, gym, library,
l Openings available for the 2021-2022 school music, and Spanish. Our strong curriculum provides
year developmentally appropriate, faith-filled programs,
l Information about our program and builds relationships with the students and their
application can be found on the families, and includes a variety of stimulating
Independence Preschool website or picked activities. We also include Christ in every aspect of
up at the school office our classroom, from prayer to start our day, and
l Applications will be available the week of before meals, as well as discussing how God is a
November 30th, 2020 part of every part of our world - in Science, in Math,
l Application Deadline: Friday, January 29th, Religion, and more
2021
Finally, while we provide the in-class education, we
l Screening for all incoming peers will take
recognize and strongly encourage your role as
place on Friday, February 19th, 2021
parents as the primary educators of your children.
l For more information, please contact
Lauren Salcer at 216-642-5870, ext. 1438 or We see our job as building upon the strong
lsalcer@independence.k12.oh.us foundation of faith and morals that you are already
creating at home! We are blessed to be in this
partnership with you and treat it as such.
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 17AROUND TOWN
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITY
Due February 1, 2021
facebook.com/independenceohgardenclub
Each year Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. awards
scholarships to college students who are
Club Objective: To preserve the environment, to studying horticulture or environmental studies.
conserve natural resources, to stimulate a love These students must be Ohio residents, but
of gardening, to further the knowledge and may attend college outside of the state. They
appreciation of birdlife, wildlife and plant life, and must have completed their freshman year with
to encourage civic beautification. a GPA of 3.25 or higher to be eligible. Students
must be majoring in one of the following fields
Our meetings are the Third Tuesday of each of study:
month, February thru November at 7 PM
• Agronomy
in the Independence Town Hall, 6652
Brecksville Road. All are welcome! • Agriculture Education
• Floriculture
IGC INVITE • Horticulture
If you have an appreciation of birdlife, wildlife • Landscape Design
and plant life, consider joining us at a regular • Biology, Botany
meeting. We’d like to get to know you!
• Forestry
• Plant Pathology, Science
CURRENT EVENTS • Rural/Urban Planning
• Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology
l November Meeting Cancelled. We hope to
meet in February! • Environmental Concerns
• Environmental Conservation
DID YOU KNOW? BIRDS • Land Management
In November, brown creepers, titmice and • Wildlife Science
chickadees, and red-breasted nuthatches can be
seen. With trees mostly bare of leaves, spotting Find full details, including submission forms
here: gardenclub.org/college-scholarships. All
birds in the trees may be easier.
entries must be sponsored by a local club. If
interested in participating, please contact
Kathy Chappel at 216-520-1223 or email
RECYCLE PLEASE IndyOHGardenClub@hotmail.com.
Please Recycle your Home Days
FISH BOWLS by dropping them off
at the Civic Center. Thank you –
we appreciate your efforts.
18 NOVEMBER 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCEAROUND TOWN
DAYLIGHT SAVING
THE “KNIT WITS”
TIME ENDS Independence Presbyterian Church
l Sunday, November 1st at 1 AM 6624 West Public Square
l Fall Back: Turn your clock back 1 hour
l Change batteries in your Smoke Detectors. l 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each Month
Smoke Detectors save lives! l Choose the Date that Fits your Schedule:
l Confirm that all Emergency Contact information November 4th and/or November 18th
is up-to-date at the Civic Center! l 10 AM
l For more Information Call Madeline:
216-337-6292
SENIOR CITIZENS OF
l
Feel free to join us as we knit sets of scarves, hats,
INDEPENDENCE and mittens which are given to less fortunate
l November Luncheon & Meeting Cancelled peoplein our local area. All skill levels are welcome.
Free knitting lessons and coaching are provided as
needed. Join us to stay in practice or develop your
V.I.P.S. - VOLUNTEERS IN skill while enjoying the fellowship of our growing
POLICE SERVICE group of knitters. Donations of yarn and tools of
our craft are always welcome.
“We stand with Police”
l No Meeting in November or December
Cuyahoga County Public Library
INDEPENDENCE BRANCH
l Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday & Saturday, 9 AM - 5:30 PM
l
Sunday, 1 - 5 PM
Curbside Pickup available
BLOOD DRIVE
l Call 216-447-0160 or visit Elmwood Recreation
www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events for the most l Appointments Strongly Recommended
up to date information. l Mondays, November 2nd & 16th
l Tuesday, December 1st
1 - 7 PM
25 & ALIVE MEETING
l
l Individuals who are 17 years of age
l Meets 4th Tuesday, Monthly (16 with parental permission) or older
l November 24th
l Meet weight and height requirements
l 1 PM - Meeting will be held via Zoom (at least 110 pounds based on height)
l Generally, must be in good health to donate
Mission Statement: To promote positive choices l Please bring your Red Cross blood donor
for youth and parents, to reduce the occurrences of card or other form of ID
drinking and driving, and experimentation with l For more information, log on to
drugs and alcohol, and to provide support for social redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS
issues facing parents and young people. (1-800-733-2767)
Register Online at www.independenceohio.org 19PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE
PAID
Cleveland,
Civic Center Ohio
6363 Selig Drive PERMIT # 2754
Independence, OH 44131-4926
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
Veterans Day Program: November 12th
Stuff the Ambulance: November 21st
Tree Lighting: December 5th
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