The Portage County Senior Center, in coordination with The Portage Park District, would like to invite all seniors to join them for a fun opportunity to socialize with friends and get a little exercise, all the while enjoying the beauty of what our parks have to offer. Jennifer and Becca from the Portage Park District will lead the group on several “Senior Turtle” hikes”, which will be at a little slower pace, and for those seniors who are a bit more active, “Senior Rabbit” hikes will be offered too. All hikes begin at 12:00 noon, and seniors are asked to meet at the kiosk or trailhead. Keep in mind that no pets are permitted on these guided hikes, and for more information regarding the hikes, The Park District can be reached at 330-297-7728. The senior center can be reached at 330-297-3456 and provides many opportunities for Portage County Seniors in the area. They are located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna.
The hikes offered are as follows:
June 11 – Senior Turtle Hike – Trail Lake Park – 605 Ravenna Rd, Streetsboro
June 25 – Senior Rabbit Hike – Morgan Park – 8828 SR 44, Ravenna
July 9 – Senior Turtle Hike – Towners Woods/Portage Hike & Bike – 2264 Ravenna Rd, Kent
July 23 – Senior Rabbit Hike – Dix Park – 7318 SR 44, Ravenna
August 6 – Senior Turtle Hike – Headwaters Trail – parking at 10446 Asbury Road
August 20 – Senior Rabbit Hike – Towners Woods – 2264 Ravenna Rd, Kent
Additional opportunities for seniors include a monthly book club where the Portage County Senior Center members join together on Tuesday, June 15th to discuss their recent read, “The Five People you Meet in Heaven”, at 10 a.m. Each month they meet for an informal gathering with friends and a new book is handed out for the next month.
The Portage County Senior Center will hold a Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, June 22 from 11:30-12:30. The topic will be “Post-Covid; Depression, Anxiety and Stress; What do we do now?” Jennifer Parmenter, clinical counselor through Family & Community Services, has graciously agreed to present a program to help us with tips and suggestions on how to combat issues that have arisen over the last year. She’ll also discuss stress-related memory impairment. The lunch is courtesy of Regent of Stow Assisted Living. All Portage County seniors 60 and over are welcome to attend, but seating will be extremely limited and mandatory sign-up is required by calling 330-297-3456.
The Portage County Senior Center welcomes all seniors aged 60 and up to join together for a fun craft day, on Tuesday, June 29 at 10 a.m. This month Carrie from Kent Healthcare will bring her talents to help us make an “Americana Centerpiece”. Devoted Health will also provide a morning snack for all who attend. There is no charge but sign-up is mandatory and seating is extremely limited at this time. Please call 330-297-3456 for more info or to sign-up.
The senior center is open to all Portage County seniors aged 60 and up and is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna. Please call 330-297-3456 for more information about the center or to sign up for classes.
