This six-session class will be held on Thursdays beginning Mondays, Oct. 12 and continuing until Dec. 7, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Lakewood Division of Aging, 16024 Madison Avenue. Are you and adult, age 55 or older, living with a health condition causing chronic pain?  Join a FREE Chronic Self-management series.  You’ll get the support you need, and find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue.  Learn from trained leaders who understand firsthand what you are experiencing. This class…

Christmas carols, trim the tree, our annual appetizer and dessert potluck, musical entertainment.  In the afternoon, there will be a fun, White Elephant gift exchange. Just before lunch, we will hold our annual “Illuminate A Memory” commemoration.  This is a touching moment where we will pay tribute to friends and loved ones by purchasing a personalized dove and hanging it on the Christmas Tree. Plan on joining us for this kick-off to the holidays. Please call 216-529-5000 by November 23rd to reserve…

Learn safe driving strategies. Class conducted in a classroom, with discussion, worksheets and a video. Course participants may be eligible to receive a discount on their auto insurance premiums.  Consult your insurance company for details. Fee:  $15.00 for AARP members,  $20.00 for non-members Call 216-529-5005 to preregister for the course.

Have you had your Benefits CheckUp? You may be missing out on federal, state, and Cuyahoga County Assistance programs for which you are eligible.  Complete a short questionnaire, and discover what benefits you are eligible for and how to claim them. You May Qualify For: Senior Citizen Tax Credit Earned Income Tax Credit Homestead Exemption Home Energy Assistance Programs Homestead Water Rate Discount AT&T Lifeline Ohio Program Food Stamp Program Legal Rights Service Medicare / Medicaid Senior Employment Program   Sign up…

Sing along with the musicians of Trinity Cathedral for this annual holiday favorite.  The church will be beautiful with it’s Christmas finery, and the music will be thrilling.  You can either enjoy a box lunch from Lawther Center, or you can purchase a lunch there for $5.00.  This is part of the Brownbag Concert series at Trinity Cathedral. Leaving Lakewood at 11:00 AM from Lawther Center, 16024 Madison Ave. Participant Fee:  $3.00   Freewill donations accepted for this performance. This trip will…

Today is the day we dress in green as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style.  Plan on coming out for some great home-cooked food, some traditional music and an Irish trivia game. Bring a dish to share at our famous morning potluck.  This is a much-loved annual tradition, and no one will be going home hungry.  After lunch, we will be treated to a number of traditional bagpipe melodies, performed by Jeff Sandlin, of the Black Bear Caledonia Pipe…

Join us for these free senior financial workshops. Protect Yourself Today!  Prepare For Tomorrow Whatever your Situation, Learn how to protect your money, property and identity Presented by Michael Floreth, Financial Empowerment Coach ESOP (Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People) ESOP is a HUD approved housing and financial counseling agency. Tuesdays starting March 22nd from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Session #1 – March 22, 2016, Recognizing and Avoiding Elder Financial Exploitation Part 1 Session #2 – March 29, 2016, Recognizing and Avoiding…