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WINTER 2019 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS - CITY OF AURORA ANN WOMER BENJAMIN, MAYOR - Aurora, OH
CITY OF AURORA
            A N N W O M E R B E N J A M I N , M AY O R

     WINTER 2019
EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

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WINTER 2019 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS - CITY OF AURORA ANN WOMER BENJAMIN, MAYOR - Aurora, OH
Table of Contents
                                       Preschool & Youth..............................................................................1-2
                                       Youth/Teen Programs...........................................................................3
                                       Youth Sports.......................................................................................4-5
                                       Adult Sports..........................................................................................5
                                       Exercise/Yoga.....................................................................................6-7
       Walker Building                 Special Interest..................................................................................7-9
    129 West Pioneer Trail             Seniors........................................................................................... 10-12
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
    Main: (330) 562-4333
     Fax: (330) 995-9154             Community Garden                                   Sunny Lake Fishing Permits
      Department Contacts            Plots                                              Starting Monday, March 4 park patrons who
                                     Even though the weather may be cold                would like to fish at Sunny Lake Park can
         Laura Holman                                                                   purchase their pass at the Aurora Parks and
            Director                 and snowy, it is a good time to think
                                     spring! For Aurora residents this                  Recreation office (M – F, 8 am – 4:30 pm) or
        (330) 562-4333                                                                  at the Sunny Lake Park Boathouse during the
     holmanl@auroraoh.com            means it is time to get your 2019
                                     community garden plots. Regular plots              posted hours in the summer. Permits are
                                     are 10’ X 20’ for $10 each and raised              required if you wish to fish at Sunny Lake Park.
          Cyndi Allen                                                                   All fishing is catch and release only.
    Administrative Assistant         plots are 2 for $10.
                                                                                                                  Resident Non-Resident
        (330) 995-9150               We have set up the following schedule
                                     for renewals and new plot lessees.                 2019 Annual Pass
     allenc@auroraoh.com
                                     Monday, Jan. 14 – Friday, Mar. 15                  Individual (ages 10 -65) $15             $50
          Bill Fellenstein           2018 Plot Owners can renew same                    Individual (age 66+)        Free         $35
        Parks Coordinator            plot(s) or add additional plots if                 Family*                     $25          $85
   fellensteinw@auroraoh.com         available                                          *A family pass is considered to be immediate
                                     Monday, Mar. 18                                    family, living in the same household with a
           Nick Miller               Plots available to new owners                      maximum of 5 members
  Field & Grounds Coordinator        Aurora Parks and Recreation Garden                 * Children
     millern@auroraoh.com            Plot Request Form is available online              under 10
                                     at www.auroraoh.com/parks or stop                  years of age
       Christine Twarek              in the office with payment during our              are free
Community Education Coordinator      office hours (M – F, 8 am – 4:30 pm)
       (330) 995-9152
                                     For additional information call 330-
    twarekc@auroraoh.com
                                     562-4333 or email allenc@auroraoh.
                                     com
          Ed Poremba
       Sports Coordinator
        (330) 995-9153
    porembae@auroraoh.com                                    City of Aurora Administration
                                          Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin                                     Parks and Recreation
        Colleen Martin
      Senior Coordinator
                                                330-995-9126                                          Laura Holman, Director
       (330) 995-9148                       mayor@auroraoh.com                                            330-562-4333
     martinc@auroraoh.com                                                                             holmanl@auroraoh.com
                                          Economic & Entrepreneurial
                                                 Development                                         Personnel/Chief of Staff
         Tina Gerber
                                              Jack Burge, Director                                   Karen Aldredge, Director
 Community Events Coordinator
       (330) 995-9149                           330-995-8867                                              330-562-6390
    gerbert@auroraoh.com                     burgej@auroraoh.com                                     aldredgek@auroraoh.com
                                               Finance Department                           Planning, Zoning & Building Division
          Ben Askren                            Tim Clymer, Director                              Denise Januska, Director
    Arborist/Horticulturalist
        (330) 760-3971                            330-995-9106                                         330-562-9564
    askrenb@auroraoh.com                      clymert@auroraoh.com                                januskad@auroraoh.com
                                                 Fire Department                                        Police Department
  Looking to become more                        David Barnes, Chief                                      Brian Byard, Chief
 connected or informed with                       330-995-7171                                            330-562-8181
       Parks & Rec?                           barnesd@auroraoh.com                                     byardb@auroraoh.com
       Like us on Facebook                      Law Department                                          Service Department
                                              Dean DePiero, Director                                    Harry Stark, Director
       Follow us on Twitter                      330-995-9160                                              330-995-9116
                                             depierod@auroraoh.com                                     starkh@auroraoh.com
WINTER 2019 EVENTS AND PROGRAMS - CITY OF AURORA ANN WOMER BENJAMIN, MAYOR - Aurora, OH
Learn to Rollerskate: Parent/Child                                 Crayola® IMAGINE ARTS ACADEMY™

                                                                                                                                     PRESCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAMS
(Ages 2 - 5)                                                       (Grades K - 5)
Kids and their parents will have fun while learning to skate!      World of Design
The first five weeks will be instructional and the sixth week
                                                                   Think it! Draw it! Make it! Take a journey to the farthest
students will have a fun time skating, with a chance to show
                                                                   reaches of the imagination while learning about the ocean,
their family and friends what they’ve learned. Students can
                                                                   the rainforest, Mars, a futuristic city, and more! Use the
use inline or roller skates.
                                                                   design thinking process to solve real-world problems in these
Instructor: Allison Kindlesparker, Pro Skater                      different environments.
6 Classes         Wednesdays                                       GAME ON! - Board Game Design
#2019.001         Jan. 9 – Feb. 13      1:30 - 2:15 p.m.           Our mission is to create a board game that teaches players
#2019.002         Feb. 20 – Apr. 3      1:30 - 2:15 p.m.           about the wonders of ocean life.
#2019.003         Apr. 10 – May 15      1:30 - 2:15 p.m.           WILD ANIMATION - Animation Design
Fee: $58                                                           We’ll design a storyboard to spread the word about
                                                                   protecting this cool ecosystem!
Location: Chagrin Valley Roller Rink,
            7151 South Main St., Chagrin Falls                     FUTUREVILLE - Urban design
                                                                   How will we handle the traffic flow of all those who work and
                                                                   live in the city?
Beginner Inline and Roller Skating                                 PICTURE PERFECT - Movie Poster Design
(Grades K - 5)                                                     We will learn the elements of graphic design to create
                                                                   exciting, eye-catching posters.
Kids will have fun while learning to skate! The first five weeks
will be instructional and the sixth week students will have        UNIVERSAL TREEHOUSE - Designing with universal accessibility
a fun time skating, with a chance to show their family and         in mind
friends what they’ve learned. Students can use inline or roller    We’ll be designing a treehouse where three scientists will live
skates.                                                            and work.
Instructor: Allison Kindlesparker, Pro Skater                      COMIC BOOK HEROES - Costume fashion design
6 Classes         Wednesdays                                       We have superhero templates and fashion textiles to kick-
                                                                   start the ultimate comic book star!
#2019.004         Jan. 9 – Feb. 13      4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
                                                                   Instructor: Crayola® IMAGINE ARTS ACADEMY™ Staff
#2019.005         Feb. 20 – Apr. 3      4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
                                                                   6 Classes
#2019.006         Apr. 10 – May 15      4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
                                                                   LEIGHTON:       Thursdays            3:35 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $58
                                                                   #2019.034       Feb. 7 – Mar. 14
Location: Chagrin Valley Roller Rink
                                                                   CRADDOCK:       Tuesdays             3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
           7151 South Main St., Chagrin Falls
                                                                   #2019.035       Feb. 5 – Mar. 12
                                                                   MILLER:         Mondays              3:40 - 4:40 p.m.
Paint Party for Kidz!                                              #2019.036       Feb. 4 – Mar. 18 (no class Feb. 18)
(Ages 7 - 12)                                                      Fee: $94
Kids will have a blast creating their own masterpiece! All
art supplies will be provided and an artist will guide them
step by step. No experience is required. Bring a snack and
beverage to enjoy. Come enjoy the fun!                             Girl Power Yoga Program5&
PRESCHOOL & YOUTH PROGRAMS   Little Warriors Beginning Taekwondo                              Try Sewing! Making PJ Pants
                             (Pre K – 4th Grade)                                              Here’s your chance to learn (or brush up on) how to use
                             This program is designed to introduce children to the sport of   a sewing machine by making a pair of pajama pants for
                             Taekwondo. Taekwondo is defensive martial arts from Korea        yourself or someone you care about. You will need to bring
                             that focuses on discipline, concentration, respect, balance      your own sewing machine in good working order or rent one
                             and coordination. Students should expect to have fun while       from the instructor for $5/hour. You also need to bring your
                             learning basic kicking and punching techniques as well as        own prewashed fabric (1 to 2-3/4 yards, depending on size),
                             beginning self-defense.                                          matching thread, elastic and basic sewing tools (contact the
                                                                                              instructor for details when you sign up.) The pattern will be
                             The session will run for 6 weeks with students attending 2       provided.
                             classes (of their choice) per week.
                             Instructor: Grand Master Kwon, World Champion and U.S.           Instructor: June Lucal, licensed visual art educator
                             National Team Coach                                              2 Classes        Thursdays
                             6 classes                                                        #2019.043        Feb. 4 & 11          6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
                             #2019.016        Mon. – Fri.          Jan. 21 – Mar. 1                            Wednesdays
                             #2019.017        Mon. – Fri.          Mar. 4 – Apr. 26           #2019.044        Mar. 13 & 20         6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
                                              Mon., Wed., Fri.     5 – 5:45 p.m.              3-week session:
                                              Tues., Thurs.        6 – 6:45 p.m.              Fee: $70
                                              Or                                              Location: Walker Building
                                              Mon. – Fri.          7 – 7:45 p.m.
                             Fee: $79 includes free uniform
                             Location: World Champion Taekwondo, 306 Aurora Commons
                                                                                              Try Sewing! Make American Girl
                                                                                              Doll Clothes
                                                                                              Here’s your chance to learn (or brush up on) how to use
                                                                                              a sewing machine by making clothes for an 18” doll.
                                                                                              Depending on skill level, we will make a few items of custom-
                             Mad Science STEMulating Science                                  made clothing. You will need to bring your own sewing
                             (Grades K-5)                                                     machine in good working order or rent one from the instructor
                             Discover the wonderful world of animals— above and below         for $5/hour. You may bring your own fabric, but patterns and
                             water! Feel the force of energy and the might of motion in       colorful scrap material will be available to use. Contact the
                             two exciting physics explorations. Finally, explore sources of   instructor after you sign up for details on what other basic
                             power, and mix up some cool concoctions that will be sure to     tools you should bring. Recommended for age 9 and up
                             spark your youngster’s inner scientist!                          (grown-ups welcome, too).
                             Class topics include:                                            Instructor: June Lucal, licensed visual art educator
                             All About Animals – Fins, feathers, fur and more! Explore the    3 Classes        Saturdays
                             Earth’s abundant animal kingdom.                                 #2019.045        Feb. 9, 16 & 23       12 - 2 p.m.
                             Energy Burst – Explore the energy of motion (potential versus                     Mondays
                             kinetic energy), & how energy can be conserved                   #2019.046        Apr. 1, 8 & 15        4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
                             Life in the Sea – What is life like under the ocean’s surface?   Fee: $89 (includes supplies)
                             What kind of animals and plants are found in the sea?
                                                                                              Location: Walker Building
                             Mix It Up – Solutions, suspensions, and so much more! Mix it
                             up with Mad Science.
                             Moving Motion – Perform a series of experiments to learn
                             more about friction, inertia, and other forces that affect the
                             way things move.
                             Super Power Sources – Embark on a quest for alternative
                             energy sources and become a power hunter to pinpoint
                             renewable and nonrenewable resources.
                             6 Classes
                             LEIGHTON:        Tuesdays
                             #2019.031        Feb. 5 – Mar. 12      3:35 - 4:35 p.m.
                             CRADDOCK:      Wednesdays
                             #2019.032      Feb. 6 – Mar. 13      3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
                             MILLER:        Thursdays
                             #2019.033      Feb. 7 – Mar. 14      3:40 - 4:40 p.m.
                             Fee: $94

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Try Sewing! A Modern Sewing Circle                                After School Art

                                                                                                                                    YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS
Here’s your chance to learn (or brush up on) how to use           Join our art class! Projects are designed to teach art
a sewing machine by making clothes for an 18” doll.               concepts or introduce famous artists, explore art media,
Depending on skill level, we will make a few items of custom-     encourage creativity and often incorporate other disciplines
made clothing. You will need to bring your own sewing             like science and social studies. We have a lot of fun learning!
machine in good working order or rent one from the instructor     Class size limited (register asap!)
for $5/hour. You may bring your own fabric, but patterns and      Instructor: Mrs. June Lucal, licensed visual art Educator
colorful scrap material will be available to use. Contact the
instructor after you sign up for details on what other basic      Grades 1 - 2     Wednesdays           3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
tools you should bring. Recommended for age 9 and up              #2019.037        Jan. 23 – Feb. 27
(grown-ups welcome, too).                                         #2018.038        Mar. 6 – Apr. 24
Instructor: June Lucal, licensed visual art educator              Fee: $68 (includes supplies)
3 Classes        Thursdays                                        Location: Craddock Tower Room
#2019.045        Feb. 21, 28 & Mar. 27 7 - 8:30 p.m.
                 Wednesdays                                       Grades 3 - 5    Fridays               3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
#2019.046        Apr. 3, 10 & 17           4:15 - 6:15 p.m.       #2019.039       Jan. 18 – Mar. 1
Fee: $69 (includes supplies)                                      #2019.040       Mar. 8 – May 3
Location: Walker Building                                         Fee: $68 (includes supplies)
                                                                  Location: Leighton Science Lab

Girl Power Mentors & Yoga Teacher                                 Driver Education
Training5&
YOUTH SPORTS   Girls Recreational Basketball League                                Spring Boys & Girls Recreation
               (Grades K - 8)                                                      Basketball League
               The Aurora Parks and Recreation Girls Basketball Program            (Grades 4 - 12)
               is once again partnering with the Cleveland Cavaliers youth
               basketball program, Junior Cavaliers. Each participant will         The Aurora Parks and Recreation Spring Basketball Program
               receive:                                                            is for boy’s 4th – 12th Grade and girls 4th – 8th. Teams will
                                                                                   play two weekday evening games per week for six weeks
               • Cavaliers game ticket                                             (12-games total). Games will be officiated by licensed
               • Additional tickets are available to family and friends.           officials and follow current OSHAA rules including a maximum
               • Official Jr CAVS Jersey                                           of 2 school varsity players per team. If insufficient numbers
               The basketball program is for girls K - 8th grade with weekday      register, program participants will play in an open gym
               practices and Saturday games. Sign your child up based on           format.
               grade for the 2018 – 2019 school year. Parks & Recreation           Leagues
               will form all teams.                                                Boys                        Girls
               Leagues                                                             4th - 5th Grade		           4th - 5th Grade
               K - 1st grade                                                       6th - 8th Grade		           6th - 8th Grade
               2nd - 3rd grade                                                     9th - 12th Grade
                                                                                   Registration deadline: Friday, March 15
               4th - 5th grade
                                                                                   Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.
               6th - 8th grade
                                                                                   (DAYS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
               Girls: Registration Deadline Jan. 11, 2019
                                                                                   April 2 – May 9
               Practices begin week of Jan. 28
                                                                                   Fee: $60 residents, $70 non-residents
               Saturday games Feb. 2 - March 16                                           Includes team T-shirt
               Fee: $65 Resident, $75 Non-resident                                 Location: Harmon & Leighton Schools
                     $20 late entry fee added after deadline                       If you are interested in coaching, please fill out a volunteer
               All players will be placed on a waiting list if registered after    coaches’ form. Each team must have a volunteer coach who
               the Registration Deadline                                           is 21-years old or older and is able to attend each game.

               Recreational Indoor Soccer                                               Aurora Baseball League
               (Pre-K - 2)
               Children in pre-K through 2nd grade can participate in this                Rec Leagues (ABL)
               open format program in which kids will improve their soccer
               foot skills through skill development drills for part of the time      The baseball program is designed for boys
               and then play in an indoor soccer game for the remaining               (PreK through 10th grade) and girls (PreK and K
               time. Focus will be on having fun, developing and improving            only, see softball registration for 1st grade and
               skills, and increasing confidence.                                     up). Registration for 2019 ABL Rec Baseball runs
               5 sessions       Saturdays                                             from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2019. Registration and
                                Feb. 16 – March 16                                    league descriptions available online
               Grades Pre-K – K                      9 - 10 a.m.                      at aurorabaseballleague.com. League sizes will
               		                                    10 a.m. – 11 a.m.                be limited to a maximum number of participants.
               Grades 1st – 2nd                      11 a.m. – 12 p.m.                The ABL offers the following divisions by
               Fee: $30 Residents, $40 Non-residents                                  grade at time of registration (2018-2019 school
               Location: Harmon/Craddock Schools                                      year):

                                                                                         LEAGUE            GRADE          RESIDENT FEE
                                                                                          T-Ball            Pre-K                $80
                                                                                         Rookie             K only               $80
                                                                                       Coach Pitch        1st - 2nd              $85
                                                                                         Junior           3rd - 4th               $90
                                                                                         Minor            5th - 6th              $105
                                                                                         Major            7th - 8th              $105
                                                                                        Senior  	         9th - 10th             $205
                                                                                           Registration: Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2019
                                                                                           $10 additional fee for non-residents
                                                                                       $50 Late Registration Fee - will close Mar. 8
                                                                                      No registrations will be accepted after Mar. 8th
                                                                                                  Register online only at
                                                                                            www.aurorabaseballleague.com
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YOUTH SPORTS/ADULT SPORTS
Spring Recreation Soccer Leagues                                   PreK Soccer Program
(Grades K - 8)                                                     The Aurora Parks and Recreation and Weyn Soccer Group
The Aurora Parks and Recreation Spring Soccer program is a         have teamed up to offer a new PreK Spring soccer program.
city-sponsored program designed for boys and girls ages 5 -        The soccer program is a city-sponsored program designed for
14 years of age. Players of all sizes, skill levels and athletic   boys and girls ages 3 &4 years of age. Players will learn the
abilities are welcome.                                             fundamentals of the game and compete in games within their
                                                                   own league. Teams will be formed, team jerseys distributed
Leagues:
                                                                   and a coach assigned to each team for the duration of the
Co-ed               Boys             Girls                         program.
Kindergarten 1st – 2nd             1st – 2nd                       Early Registration deadline: Friday, April 5, 2019
                 3rd – 5th        3rd – 5th *                      ($20 additional fee added after)
                 6th – 8th        6th – 8th*                       The program begins Sunday April 21 through Sunday June 2
*Divisions may be consolidated based on registration.              12:00pm – 1:15pm
Players are permitted to play in an age group higher than          Fee: $75 residents, $85 non-residents
their age but not lower unless specifically approved by the
Parks and Recreation Director.                                     Equipment: Soccer cleats are strongly recommended (rubber
                                                                   cleats only) and shorts and/or sweats should be worn in
Registration deadline: Friday, March 15                            addition to the team shirt (provided by the program). Shin
Practices begin April 8                                            guards must be worn in the program!
Saturday games: April 20 – June 8 (no games                        Aurora Field Hotline: (330) 655-6410
Memorial weekend)
Fee: $65 residents, $75 non-residents
      Includes team T-shirt
Location: Local and surrounding community Soccer Fields
                                                                   Dodgeball Open Gym
All of our coaches are volunteers. They are the backbone of        (Ages 14 & Up)
the program. If you are interested in coaching, please fill out    The gym class that you loved as a child is back, bigger and
a volunteer coach form.                                            better than ever! Not only is this a great stress reliever, but
Each team must have a volunteer coach who is 21-years old          you really get a good work-out. National amateur dodgeball
or older and will attend every game. (Background check is          association rules apply. Court play will be monitored with a
required once per year to coach).                                  referee.
Equipment: Soccer cleats and ball are strongly recommended         Supervisor: Tom Lane
(rubber cleats only). Shorts and/or sweats should be worn          Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
in addition to the team shirt (provided by the program). Shin      Jan. 28 - Mar. 11
guards must be worn in all leagues!                                (No games Feb. 18)
Aurora Field Hotline: (330) 655-6410                               Fee: $25 Season Pass, $5 Drop-in fee
                                                                   Location: Miller School Gym

                                                                   Adult Men’s Basketball Open Gym
     Aurora Parks and Recreation                                   (Ages 18 & Up)
                                                                   Aurora Parks & Recreation Men’s Basketball Open Gym is a
  Gift Certificates are the perfect gift                           great, long-running program for guys over 18. Play friendly,
            for any occasion.                                      pick-up basketball in a supervised gym.
                                                                   Registration is ongoing
                                                                   Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8 - 10 p.m.
                                                                   Feb. 12 - Mar. 14
                                                                   Fee: $5 Drop-in fee
                                                                   Location: Harmon Middle School Gym

                  GIFT CERTIFICATE
                                                                   Coed Volleyball League
                                                                   (Ages 14 & Up)
    Gift Certificates can be used for
                                                                   The Aurora Parks and Recreation open gym adult co-ed
     our programs, which include,                                  volleyball is for friendly intermediate volleyball participants
     Senior Activities, Community                                  from 14 years of age and up. All equipment is provided and a
                                                                   gym supervisor will be present during all sessions.
     Education and Youth Sports.
                                                                   Wednesdays, 7 - 9 p.m.
                                                                   Feb. 13 - Apr. 10
     Available in any amount at the
                                                                   Fee: $5 drop-in fee or you can register for all 8 sessions for
      Parks and Recreation office.                                 $25.
                                                                   Location: Harmon Middle School Gym
  For more information call: 330-562-4333                          Open gym format
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EXERCISE/YOGA   Yoga; Strengthen Your Legs,                                       Dance Mixx by Jazzercise
                Strengthen Your Brain!                                            Burn up to 600 calories in this fun, powerfully effective 60
                “Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system             minute total body workout. Entire class may be done either
                health”, and “leg strength is a marker of the kind of physical    high or low impact. Jazzercise combines dance-based cardio
                activity that is good for your brain.” These headlines from       with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and
                science research prove something that was known to the            lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed
                yogis and qigong practitioners down through the ages: leg         to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of dance,
                strengthening exercises are vital to the production of healthy    resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Dance
                brain cells and optimal brain chemistry.                          yourself fit and change the shape of your body today!
                In addition to the standing poses, we will use deep breathing     Instructors: Joan Tomko, Wendy Walter & associates
                and relaxation to help renew and rebuild the nervous system.      Certified Jazzercise Instructors
                This series is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Bring a    Mondays: 5:40 p.m.
                yoga mat, blanket and a pillow.                                   Wednesdays: 5:40 p.m.
                Instructor: Bob Sinclair, R.Y.T. (Yoga Alliance), Reiki Master/   Thursdays: 5:40 p.m.
                Practitioner, Energy Healer, Experienced Qigong and               Fee: $45/month EFT, unlimited classes. Day pass:
                Meditation Practitioner since 1998. Contact Bob if you            $12. Other pass options available. Start anytime; class
                have any questions, or to schedule an appointment for a           registration is continuous. Register at first class.
                Personalized Healing Session.
                                                                                  Location: Walker Building, 129 W. Pioneer Trail
                rjsinbalance@windstream.net 330-963-6814
                                                                                  Aurora Jazzercise members are also welcome to attend
                8 Classes                                                         classes in Hudson, Stow and Macedonia for a total of 24
                #2019.021                                                         classes available each week.
                Thursdays         Jan. 10 – Feb. 28     7 - 8:30 p.m.             For more information go to www.jazzercise.com or contact
                Fee: $80                                                          Joan Tomko at 216-337-2207 or jazzaurora@windstream.net.
                Location: Walker Building

                The Basics of Yoga and Qigong                                     Introduction to Yoga All Abilities and
                This series is designed for beginning students and focuses
                on the basics. At the same time it is also intended
                                                                                  All Ages Welcome!
                for returning students who would like to deepen their             Join us for this accessible introductory workshop where
                understanding of the fundamentals, and of the science             students will learn the basics of a yoga practice in an open,
                of alignment and posture.                                         supportive environment.
                Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow.                            Students are introduced to the basic poses (asanas) in yoga
                                                                                  and to the principles of proper alignment needed for a safe
                Instructor: Bob Sinclair, R.Y.T (Yoga Alliance), Reiki
                                                                                  yoga practice. Students are also provided a foundation
                Master/Practitioner, Energy Healer, Qigong and Meditation
                                                                                  in yogic breathing, meditation techniques, and the core
                Practitioner since 1998.
                                                                                  philosophies behind this ancient tradition.
                Contact Bob if you have any questions, or to schedule
                                                                                  More info is available at www.essentialzen.net
                an appointment for a Personalized Healing Session.
                rjsinbalance@windstream.net 330-963-6814                          #2019.029
                6 Classes                                                         Saturday         Jan. 19              12:30 - 2 p.m.
                Instructor: Bob Sinclair, Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga           Fee: $20
                Alliance), Reiki Master/Practitioner, Energy Healer,              Location: 330 East Garfield Road, Aurora Ohio 44202
                Experienced Meditator and Chi Kung Practitioner (since            More info is available at www.essentialzen.net
                1998).
                If you have any questions concerning these classes or
                Private Personal Healing Sessions, please email Bob at
                rjsinbalance@windstream.net, or call him at 330-963-6814
                6 Classes
                #2019.022
                Thursdays        Mar. 14 – Apr. 18     7 - 8:30 p.m.
                Fee: $60
                Location: Walker Building

                    Save Time and Register Your
                           Family Online
                                      TODAY
                    at www.auroraoh.com/parks
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                                            Office: (330) 562-4333 • www.auroraoh.com/parks
STEP to Fit                                                       Basics of Essential Oils

                                                                                                                                      EXERCISE/YOGA/SPECIAL INTEREST
Are you looking for a simple, fun and effective fitness           Have you heard the buzz about essential oils and wondered
program? Then look no further, STEP to Fit will deliver a         what it’s all about? Wellness Advocate and Essential Oil
challenge to your brain, your feet and to your heart thus         Educator, Jessica Workman will demonstrate the basics of
producing results! Step Training gives you an excellent cardio    essential oils, including what they are and the incredible
workout that is efficient and safe. Strength exercises are        health and well-being benefits. Learn how they work, what
integrated through out the cardio, maximizing your calorie        to use and how to use them. There will be a selection
burn during and even after your workout. A stability ball is      of oils available for purchase, if you wish, following the
added to enhance your flexibility and to challenge your core      class. For questions call Jessica at 330-256-5746 or email
muscles.                                                          essentialoilbuzz@yahoo.com. Check out her website: www.
Fresh music that makes you want to move, keeps you                mydoterra.com/jessicaworkman1
energized and pushing to the very end. All this in one fun and    1 Class
friendly class making you want to return for more!                Instructor: Jessica Workman, Wellness Advocate
Please come & check us out – the 1st class is                     #2019.023        Tuesday, Jan. 8       7 – 8:30 p.m.
complimentary.                                                    #2019.024        Tuesday, Jan. 22      7 – 8:30 p.m.
Our classes run continuously and your registration can be         #2019.025        Tuesday, Feb. 5       7 – 8:30 p.m.
completed with the instructor at your first class. Questions?
                                                                  #2019.026        Tuesday, Feb. 19      7 – 8:30 p.m.
Please call instructor 440-364-6125
                                                                  #2019.027        Tuesday, Mar. 5       7 – 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sharon Tebbano, ACE, AEA and AFAA certified
instructor and personal trainer                                   #2019.027        Tuesday, Mar. 19      7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mondays          7 - 8 p.m.                                       Fee: $5
Wednesdays       7 –- 8 p.m.                                      Location: Walker Building
Saturdays        9 - 10 a.m.
Fee: Unlimited -$45/month
     Drop In Fee - $8/class                                       The Power of Uncluttering, Less Stuff,
Instructor provides all equipment                                 More Peace.
Location: Walker Building                                         Start the New Year strong by reducing your stuff and
                                                                  increasing serenity, order and peace in your life. In this 3-part
                                                                  series you will move from talking about uncluttering to DOING
                                                                  IT, supported by a group of like-minded clutter warriors!
Caring for the Caregiver                                          If you want to learn easy, powerful, practical strategies that
Caring for a senior or elderly relative or friend may be one of   work, these workshops are for YOU!
the most gratifying and rewarding experiences of a lifetime,      Instructor: Anja Sassenberg-DeGeorgia is a Certified Life
but is one that may also be filled with frustration, physical     Coach and Certified Meditation Teacher. The founder of
and mental weariness, and at times, resentment. This              FORWARD Life Coaching, Anja offers one-on-one coaching
program will help the caregiver sort out and understand           and leads workshops both in the U.S. and in Europe about
the day to day challenges, feelings and responsibilities of       empowering others to live extraordinary lives. Her book about
elder care. A workbook and booklet will be provided for each      personal reinvention On The Edge Of Something Bigger is due
session. Take one or all three.                                   to come out in the spring of 2019
Instructor: Home Instead Senior Care Professional                 3 Classes
Tuesday         6:30 - 8 p.m.                                     #2019.030        Tuesday, Feb. 19 – Mar. 5      6:30 – 8 p.m.
                                                                  Fee: $75
Emotional Aspects of Caregiving
                                                                  Location: Walker Building
Understanding the ups and downs of caring for an aging
family member and learning to cope with those emotions.
#2019.057      Jan. 29

The 50/50 Rule
The average age for children to begin caring for their parents    Art N Spirits-Paint and
is age 50, mostly one child is the caregiver. Learn how to
divide the care hence the 50/50 Rule.                             Sip Class
#2019.058       Feb. 12                                           Paint your own Dancing Hawaiian palms picture with step by
                                                                  step guidance, while sipping a glass of wine or beverage of
The 40/70 Rule                                                    your choice. You may bring any food items you’d like to enjoy.
                                                                  No experience is necessary. You will take home your own
How to handle difficult conversations of aging with your
                                                                  masterpiece. All art supplies are provided. Come enjoy the
parents regarding driving, communication issues and
                                                                  experience everyone is talking about!
finances.
                                                                  #2019.004       Friday, Jan. 11        6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
#2019.059      Mar. 19
                                                                  #2019.007       Friday, Feb. 15        6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per session or $12 for all three
                                                                  #2019.009       Friday, Mar. 8         6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Walker Building
                                                                  Fee: $35
                                                                  Location: 14 New Hudson Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
                                                                            (across from the old train station in Historic Aurora)

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SPECIAL INTEREST   Painting with Acrylics                                               Travel Affordably With Joe
                   Has learning to paint been a goal or dream, or have
                   you taken a one night paint class and would like to
                                                                                        “The Coupon Guy”
                   learn more? This program is designed for the beginner                You really can vacation affordably without breaking the bank!
                   and intermediate level painter. Instructor and artist,               Discover how to find the best prices for cruises, car rentals,
                   Jay Paktinat will guide you step by step as you learn                hotels, Disneyworld, flights, local attractions, and much
                   to create expression on canvas with the fundamentals                 more. We will cover the best on-line sites that offer savings
                   of color mixing, composition and value. Students                     for the traveler and find the best deals on meals and drinks.
                   will start by painting simple still life, landscape or               Learn how to travel extensively, not expensively!
                   seascape, then move on to more complex compositions.                 Instructor: Joe Daugirdas
                   Don’t think you’re an artist? This class will change your            1 Class
                   mind!                                                                #2019.002        Monday, Jan. 14        7 – 9 p.m.
                   Instructor: Jay Paktinat, Jay has been painting nearly his           Fee: $15
                   entire life. His own work reflects various artistic styles
                   including, Realism, Impressionistic and Abstract. Through his        Location: Walker Building
                   passion for art and teaching, Jay has found joy and peace
                   in his life that is reflective in his approach to instruction. Jay
                   truly believes that everyone has the potential to become an
                   artist!
                   4 Classes          Tuesdays
                   #2019.055          Jan. 15 – Feb. 12      7 – 8:30 p.m.
                                                                                            National Audubon Society
                   #2019.056          Feb. 19 – Mar. 12      7 – 8:30 p.m.
                   Fee: $159 (includes all supplies)                                        Field Trips for Winter 2019
                   Location: Walker Building
                                                                                          Saturday, January 26                                  9:30 pm
                                                                                          Winter Hike                              Molnar Sanctuary
                   Stress Away with Japanese                                              The winter woods divulges secrets that are not noticed in the
                   Acupressure                                                            summer. Without leaves on the trees, the forest floor and
                   Experience the gentle touch of Japanese acupressure---Jin              topography can be appreciated in finer detail. Snow cover
                   Shin Jyutsu. You will relax on a massage table, fully clothed,         will allow us to see signs of the creatures that use our trails as
                   while a licensed therapist connects specific areas (“energy            we do. Often a complete story can be put together from the
                   locks”) on your body. As your circulation improves and                 tracks in the snow. We will gather at the Dog Park parking lot
                   your tension “melts” away, you may well feel healthier with
                   renewed energy as your body finds its own inner harmony and
                                                                                          on the east side of Page Road a few hundred yards north of
                   balance.                                                               Mennonite Road in Aurora.
                   Therapist: Sandy Wiebusch, L.M.T., has studied and                     Sunday, February 24                                  9:30 am
                   practiced Jin Shin Jyutsu since 1998.                                  Late Winter Bird Count                   Aurora Sanctuary
                   To schedule your hour long private session call Sandy at:              Help us do our annual winter bird survey at this wonderful
                   440-279-8620                                                           sanctuary where there is an excellent diversity of habitats. If
                   1 session                                                              you are new to birding or have had thoughts about beginning,
                   #2019.013                                                              winter is an excellent time to get started because there are
                   Fee: $75                                                               no obscuring leaves, and the number of species are limited
                   Location: Body Technic Systems Inc., 33200 Bainbridge Rd.,             to our winter residents. Biting insects are dormant and the
                   Solon                                                                  poison ivy has died back. It is a fun way to hold cabin fever at
                                                                                          bay! Meet at the Bretschineder Park parking lot on the north
                                                                                          side of Pioneer Trail a few hundred yards east of Page Road in
                   Cutting the Cord                                                       Aurora.
                   The cost of Cable TV keeps going up and up, and while                  Saturday, March 30                                        9 am
                   many of us would love to cut the cord, the alternatives seem           Waterfowl Wander                         Ladue Reservoir
                   confusing. Discover how to get free TV, including using an
                                                                                          Get ready to be dazzled by the amazing breeding plumage
                   easy-to-intall antenna or free streaming video services. Find
                   out your options for streaming video devices, including Roku,          of the many species of migrating ducks as they head to their
                   Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Amazon Fire TV Stick and               breeding grounds. The drakes are in their finest dress in order
                   what shows you can access with them, including live TV and             to impress the hens and strengthen their pair bond. This is
                   sports. Find out which of the many streaming video services            a caravan style birding tour where we will stop at several
                   from Hulu, Sling, Netflix, to Playstation Vue and many more            favorite lakes and ponds in southern Geauga and northern
                   are best for you. Make sense of all the confusion of switching         Portage counties. Have a full tank of gas and bring some
                   from cable to another service and the technical parameters             lunch money as we will end with a stop at a restaurant to
                   needed to do so. Find out how much you can save!                       tally, compare notes and share stories. Meet at the boat ramp
                   Instructor: Joe Daugirdas, Joe the Coupon Guy                          parking lot at the end of Washington Street off of St. Rt. 44 in
                   1 Class                                                                Auburn Corners.
                   #2019.001        Tuesday, February 12		         7 - 9 p.m.
                   Fee: $15                                                                      For additional information call Jim Tomko
                   Location: Walker Building                                                                   330-562-5506
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Become a Savvy Shopper with Joe                                Learn Guitar

                                                                                                                                 SPECIAL INTEREST
“The Coupon Guy”                                               Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but
                                                               just didn’t have the opportunity or time? Well, now is the
With food prices on the rise, shopping smart with coupons
                                                               time! Beginning students will learn chords, strumming, a bit
and discounts has become more important than ever. Join
                                                               of finger picking, reading music as well as proper form using
us for an informative evening with “The Coupon Guy”, Joe
                                                               minimum movement principle. With a small class size the
Daugirdas. Joe has been honing his shopping skills in the
                                                               instructor will be able to help each student learn at their own
Northeast Ohio area for many years. He has built his saving
                                                               pace in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
ways to the point where he typically saves 70% to 80%
when shopping for groceries. He has also received money        Instructor: Paul Moskun, professional guitarist
back from some stores including one trip to Giant Eagle        6 classes        Thursdays
supermarket that netted him $7.02 along with $41.35 worth      #2019.014        Jan. 17 – Mar. 7      7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
of groceries. Savings of 90% - 100% are also not uncommon.     #2019.015        Mar. 21 – May         7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Joe will share all his secrets to successful money saving
shopping!                                                      Fee: $95
Instructor: Joe Daugirdas, Joe has been featured on TV,        Leighton School Music Room
including CBS, ABC, FOX, and NBC News.
1 Class
                                                               Chords Are Key for Guitar
#2019.003        Monday, April 8       7 - 9 p.m.              Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it
                                                               difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn
Fee: $15                                                       enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical
Location: Walker Building                                      enjoyment – and you won’t have to take private lessons to do
                                                               it. This crash course will teach you basic chords and get you
                                                               playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your
                                                               acoustic guitar. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.
Delegate Like a Pro                                            Topics include: How chords work in a song, How to form the
You are focused, successful and high achieving. You            three main types of chords, How to tune your guitar, Basic
accomplish most of your to-do list each day. Yet, the “big     strumming patterns, How to buy a good guitar (things to
success” is a little out of reach. Upgrade your capacity       avoid) and How to play along with simple tunes.
building strategies to feel accomplished each day.             #2019.020          Monday, Mar. 18       6:30 - 9 p.m.
Participants will learn:                                       Fee: $54 (includes the $29 materials fee for the online book
• A paint-by-numbers system to delegate effectively even if    and online videos)
  you believe you have “no one to delegate to.”                Location: Walker Building
• How to unlock the secret key to upgrading your to-do list
  mastery by asking two simple questions.
• A simple process to overcome the biggest delegating
  struggle “by the time I teach someone to do this, I could
                                                                        NEW!
  have just done it myself.”
#2019.018        Tuesday, Feb. 13      6 - 7:30 p.m.                 Aurora Raptors
Fee: $38
Location: Walker Building
                                                                        Softball
                                                                      Winter Clinic
                                                                       Fundraiser
Chords Are Key for Piano                                                  (Grades 3-8)
Did you know that there is a MUCH easier way to learn the
piano than the note reading method that is normally taught?
                                                                   The Aurora Raptors and the Aurora High School
Note reading is for classical music. Modern music (rock,           softball coaches will be teaming up to form a NEW
pop, country, blues, jazz) is ALWAYS played using the chord        camp for 3rd-8th grade softball players new and
method and the chord method is 100 times easier to learn           experienced. Led by the Aurora High School coaches
than note reading — and a lot of fun! Take this ONE-TIME           and players, participants will meet once a week for 3
3 hour seminar and we will get you playing your favorite           consecutive Sundays to develop softball skills in a fun
songs right away with both hands. If you want to get really        and energetic environment.This camp will serve as a
good at playing the piano you can sign up for our Chords are
Key Online Piano Lessons to continue improving your skills.        fundraiser for our high school girls which will benefit
Topics include: How to form the 3 main types of chords, How        them for their 2019 season.
to strum piano chords like a guitar player, How to create             Each participant who registers and pays by the
rhythm without “counting”, How to handle “key signatures”
and “time signatures” and How to play right away with both                 deadline will receive a camp t-shirt.
hands.                                                                   Registration Deadline: January 3rd, 2019
#2019.019       Monday, Mar. 4        6:30 - 9:30 p.m.               Sunday Camp Dates: January 13th, 20th, and 27th
Fee: $54 (includes the $29 materials fee for the online book
                                                                                  Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
and online videos)                                                          Location: Aurora High School Gym
Location: Walker Building
                                                                                         Cost: $75
                                                                     Please email the following for registration info:
                                                                             Spetrash91@roadrunner.com
                                                                             auroraraptorssb@gmail.com
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SENIORS            UPCOMING TRIPS & OUTINGS - SENIORS ON THE GO, GO, GO...
            Pre-registration is required for all trips. Your ticket/seat is not guaranteed until payment is made. Trips depart from
                  the parking lot at City Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes before the posted departure time on your receipt.
                               Non-Residents pay $1 more per trip. Trip information is subject to change.

                     Mild: May require some leisurely walking. There may be minimal steps or uneven surfaces and some standing.
                       Moderate: May require moderate walking and extended standing. There may be steps or uneven surfaces.
                  Strenuous: May require extended periods of walking and standing. There may be numerous steps or uneven terrain.

                   Friday, January 4                        Tuesday, January 29                        Tuesday, February 12
               Cleveland Cavaliers Game                    Miss Hickory’s Tea Room                     Shaker Historical Society
                      (Moderate)                                 (Moderate)                                  (Moderate)
                      5 - 11 p.m.                            10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.                         11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
                          Fee: $45                       Located in a 1830’s farmhouse in                   Fee: $15 (Lunch OYO)
                                                         Strongsville. Enjoy tea, lunch and
                Thursday, January 10                      looking at their unique gift ideas.          Thursday, February 14
                Aurora Historical Society                              Fee: $28                  Cleveland Art Museum (Moderate)
                      (Moderate)                                                                       9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
                   9:30 - 11:30 a.m.                      Wednesday, January 30                    Come to the Art Museum to enjoy the
          Join John Kudley at the Aurora Historical        Car Museum and Brewery                Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern exhibit.
              Society as he shows you the great                   (Moderate)                     We will enter exhibit at 10:15. You will
            exhibits and learn about the history of          9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.                then have time to enjoy the rest of the
          your hometown. No bus will be provided.      We will begin the day at the Cleveland                   museum.
           Meet OYO at the Historical Society (115     History Center for a guided tour of the         Fee: $20 (Lunch OYO @ Café)
           East Pioneer Trail). Coffee and Pastries   Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. We will
                       will be provided.               then head to Hansa Brewery for tour,
                                                                                                        Monday, February 18
                           No Charge                             tasting and lunch.                Lunch Bunch @ My Thai’ (Mild)
                                                             Fee: $39 (Including lunch)                   11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
                Monday, January 14                                                                           Fee: $2 (Lunch OYO)
            Lunch Bunch @ Mangia Mangia                    Thursday, January 31
                        (Mild)                           Palace Theatre – Miss Saigon                  Tuesday, February 19
                   11 a.m. - 2 p.m.                              (Moderate)                          Hanna Theatre – Witness for
                    Fee: $2 (Lunch OYO)                         5:45 - 11 p.m.                         Protection (Moderate)
                                                                      Fee: $54                             9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
              Wednesday, January 16                                                              Fee: $29 (Lunch OYO @ Merwin’s Wharf)
               Jack’s Casino in Cleveland                 Wednesday, February 6
                       (Moderate)                      The Great Big Home and Garden                 Wednesday, February 20
                     9 a.m. - 4 p.m.                          Show (Strenuous)                      Akron Art Museum (Moderate)
                  Fee: $10 ($20 Free Play)                 10:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.                          9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
                    Lunch OYO @ Casino                                                                 Fee: $17 (Lunch OYO @ Luigi’s)
                                                           Fee: $20 (Lunch OYO @ show)
                Thursday, January 17                        Thursday, February 7
              Palace Theatre – Cinderella             Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland              Wednesday, February 27
                    5:45 - 11 p.m.                             Tour (Moderate)                        Cleveland Water Plant Tour
                          Fee: $54                          9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.                            (Moderate)
                                                        Please make sure you bring a valid         Learn how our water is able to come
                Tuesday, January 22                         driver’s license or State ID.        from the lake to our tap to offer us safe
          78th Street Art Studio (Moderate)             Fee: $10 (Lunch OYO @ Crop Bistro)                        water.
                  9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.                                                                           9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
          Visit some of the local artist shops who         Monday, February 11                              Fee: $15 (Lunch OYO)
          now call this space home. After the tour        Hard Rock Rocksino (Mild)
          enjoy lunch on your own at Happy Dog –                9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
          Cleveland’s newest and most unique hot       You will have the option to play music
                       dog restaurant.                  Bingo from 10:00 – 11:00 am and a
                    Fee: $18 (Lunch OYO)              chance to win Rocksino prizes. You will
                                                        then have until 2:30 pm to play slot
                Thursday, January 24                    machines and enjoy the $9.99 lunch
          Cleveland Science Center and Imax            buffet. When signing up, please have
                 Theatre (Strenuous)                  your Rocksino card available to receive
                 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.                             $20 free play.
          Fee: $22 (Lunch OYO at Science Center)                       Fee: $2

                                                                                                  Trip and event flyers are placed on the bulletin
                                                                                                     board weekly. Please stop by the Walker
                                                                                                 Building to check the bulletin board on a regular
                                                                                                   basis so you don’t miss out on popular trips!

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SENIORS
                       ONGOING PROGRAMS AT THE WALKER BUILDING
                  Bingo                                   Chair Volleyball                        Glaucoma and Glass
        Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.                          Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.                          Adjustment
  Donuts sponsored by Home Instead/                    at the Walker Building               January 15 & February 19 from 11
Aurora Manor the 1st week, Anna Maria/               This is a great way to get a little            a.m. 12:00 p.m.
  Family the 2nd week, The Avenue at             exercise, meet new people, and have              Provided by Aurora Eye Care
 Aurora the 3rd week, Brightstar the 4th        lots of fun! A schedule of dates, times,
week, and Independence Village the 5th           and places we will play as well as who             Canasta, Rummy,
    week. Six games will be played.             will visit and compete with us is posted             Dominoes, etc.
                .25/game                                   at the Walker Building.
                                                                                                   Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.
           Podiatrist Visit                               Walking Video                             (Bring a Sack Lunch)
     Dr. Lara Poduska, D.P.M.                   (Walk and Firm Low Impact Aerobics)          You don’t have to know all the games!
        Complete Nail Care                       Monday, Wednesday & Friday @                They are easy to learn and fun to play.
  January 8, 15, 29 & February 5                                                               Just bring your pennies & nickels.
                                                                 9 a.m.                            No pre-registration needed
 Call Dr. Poduska’s office at (216) 662-           What a great way to start your New
         0027 to set up an appt.                  Year’s Resolution to stay active and                  Penny Poker
FEE: Bring Medicare or insurance card for the       healthy and to meet new friends.          Tuesday & Thursday at 12 p.m.
            doctor to file claim.                 No charge or pre-registration required    You don’t have to know the games. Bring
             Gentle Yoga                                        Tai Chi                     pennies and nickels and have some fun!
         Fridays 10 - 11 a.m.                       Thursdays from 9 - 9:30 a.m.                  No pre-registration is needed
 Would you like to sleep better at night,        Tai Chi involves a series of movements       Calling All Euchre Players:
have improved energy, mood, and mental          performed in a slow, focused manner. It              Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
   clarity? Most poses done in a chair           is low impact and puts minimal stress
  or standing and you work at your own                    on muscles and joints.               Dulcimer Players Needed
               comfort level.                      $5 drop in fee payable to instructor,        Thursdays from 10 - 11 a.m.
     Fee: $35/6 classes, payable to               Vicki Osborne RYT200, Certified Tai Chi    You don’t have to read music to learn
        instructor Victoria Osborne                            Instructor KSU                how to play the art of playing dulcimer.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise                            Massage with                             No pre-registration required
     Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. &                           Susan Lund, EMP                                     Bunco
      Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.                       One Hour full body massage -$50          Monday, January 28, February 18,
    This 45-minute class will improve           Pre-register by calling (330) 995-9148 or          March 25 @ 2 p.m.
   mobility and muscle strength while                  stop in the Walker Building.         Bunco is a friendly dice game that has
decreasing stiffness and fatigue. Each                   January 14 & 28, &                   become popular as a social game in
class includes stretching, balance work,                  February 11 & 25.                 neighborhood groups. It involves 100%
  cardio, and strengthening exercises                                                        luck and no skill! The game is simple
  which can be performed standing or                      9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
                                                                                             to learn… there are no decision to be
  sitting, with or without light weights.           Pamper Yourself with a                    made, just pure luck & loads of fun.
  Fee: $2 each class payable to Fitness
       Professional, Janet Kennedy                   Manicure or Pedicure                    Bring a small snack to share with
                                                       (Spa Services by Sherry)                           others.
        Glucose Screening                            January 31 & February 28                Mah Jong Free Lessons and
      January 15th @ 9:30 a.m.                         from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    Sponsored by American House in                                                                    Games
                                                Mini Manicures: $14 • Manicures: $20
              Macedonia                                                                       Beginners: Wednesday at 1:00 pm
                                                 Pedicures: $35 • Toenail Clips: $25
                                                                                             Experienced players are welcome to
  Blood Pressure Screenings                          Sign up at the Walker Building               play Wednesday & Friday
     2nd Tuesday of the month                                                                       from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
           at 9:30 a.m.
        Sponsored by Family Tree

                                            UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
      New Year’s Luncheon                                Lunch and Learn                           Dennis Sutcliffe
          Monday, January 2                              Monday, January 21                   Cleveland Lost Memories:
 Come celebrate 2019 with us! Lunch                         12 - 2 p.m.                       Bomb City USA; The Danny
 and entertainment will be provided by          Join Alex Carr, Elder Attorney, to answer
      The Atrium at Anna Maria.                 any questions you may have. Lunch will
                                                                                                     Greene Era
                                                 be provided by The Avenue at Aurora.                Monday, February 25
  Romeo’s (Retired Old Men                                       Fee: $2                                 2 - 3 p.m
        Eating Out)                                                                          Legacy Place will provide light snacks.
   Open to all – just call and sign up!            Valentine’s Day Luncheon                                Fee: $1
     Meet at location at 11:30 am                     Wednesday, February 13
     January 17 – Chicago Deli                             12 - 2 p.m.
      February 21 – Station 43                  Lunch and entertainment will be provided
                                                       by The Avenue at Aurora.
                                                                Fee: $2                                                                    11
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SENIORS                                                  MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
                More information will be available in the next newsletter. Aurora residents may sign up for these trips at any time.
                  Non-residents may begin signing up on Monday, January 21. Times, prices and dates are subject to change!

                Wednesday, March 6                             Wednesday, March 27                             Monday, April 15
          Cleveland Rock N Roll Hall of Fame                National Museum of Psychology                Lunch Bunch @ Dutch Country
                   10 a.m. - 3 p.m.                             10:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.                     Restaurant in Middlefield
          We will take a look at the 2018 inductees         Part of the University of Akron, this              11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
              and look at the 2019 nominees.             museum invites you to explore the history                    Fee: $2
                           Fee: $22                      of understanding the human experience.
          (Lunch OYO at All Access Café in Museum)       Highlights include interactive exhibits on             Friday, April 19
                                                          memory, intelligence, and personality;                Old Cleveland Trip
                  Thursday, March 7                          home movies of Sigmund Freud;                       9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
            Palace Theatre “School of Rock”                the stimulator shock generator from         We will visit Dunham Tavern, the oldest
                     5:45 - 11 p.m.                        Stanley Milgram’s obedience studies        building in Cleveland, 5Th Avenue Arcade,
                           Fee: $54                       and artifacts from the Stanford Prison       The Arcade Building and have lunch at
                                                                        Experiment.                               Heinen’s downtown.
                  Tuesday, March 12                        We will eat lunch first then go to the          Fee: $20 (Lunch OYO @ Heinen’s)
                      MAPS Museum                                        museum.
                      9 a.m. - 3 p.m.                              Fee: $15 (Lunch OYO)                     Wednesday, April 24
            MAPS Air Museum is an internationally                                                               Hollywood Casino
          known museum of aviation and serves as
                                                                Thursday, March 28                            8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
          a center of aviation history for Northeast         Hanna Theatre “Taming of the                             Fee: $10
             Ohio. The museum features exciting                         Shrew”
            educational displays of its collection of               9 a.m. - 3 p.m.                           Thursday, April 25
            acquired artifacts, interactive exhibits               Fee: $29 (Lunch OYO)                  Palace Theatre “A Bronx Tale”
           and historical archives in its own library.                                                           5:45 - 11 p.m.
                    Fee: $19 (Lunch OYO)                           Monday, April 1                                    Fee: $54
                                                            Indian Museum of Lake County
                  Monday, March 18                                 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.                           Friday, April 26
             Lunch Bunch @ London Pickle                   At the Indian Museum you will discover       Cleveland Orchestra “Scriabin 4”
                 Works in Brecksville                     archaeological sites and material related              9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
                   11 a.m. - 2 p.m.                        to the history and antiquities of Native                   Fee: $36
                            Fee: $2                        Americans of Lake County, the State of
                                                                   Ohio and North America.                  Wednesday, April 17
                  Tuesday, March 19                                 Fee: $13 (Lunch OYO)                  Lake County Tour with Guide
              Packard Music Hall “Benise:                                                                       9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
                       Fuego!”                                     Thursday, April 4                  We will take a ride and see Lake County’s
                  5:30 - 10:30 p.m.                              Perkin Stone Mansion                            most historical sites.
                           Fee: $27                                 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.                                    Fee: TBD
                                                          We will have a guided tour of the former
               Wednesday, March 20                        home of Colonel Simon Perkins Jr. It is             Tuesday, April 30
          Trinity Cathedral Brown Bag Concert             one of Ohio’s finest and most treasured     Packard Music Hall “Louis Prima, Jr.
                     11 a.m. - 2 p.m.                     examples of Greek Revival architecture.            and the Witnesses”
             Movie Memories: From Crooners to                      Fee: $20 (Lunch OYO)                       5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
          Heartthrobs – JR Fralick will transport you                                                                 Fee: $27
           back to movie heaven with songs near                     Friday, April 12
           and dear to everyone. Bring a lunch or                     Hower House
                    purchase one there.                            10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
                          Fee: $10                         This elegant home is filled with unique
                                                           treasures and furnishings collected by
                   Friday, March 22                         the Hower Family during their travels
          Cleveland Orchestra “Heldenleben”                 around the world. We will eat first at
                    9 a.m. - 1 p.m.                       Family Restaurant; tour will be at 1:00.
                           Fee: $36                      Fee: $15 (Lunch OYO @ Family Restaurant)

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