Aspire Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays
The Portage County Maplewood Aspire Program will begin offering GED, Adult Diploma and ESOL classes at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday, January 3rd from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays during this time. Prospective students are required to first attend an orientation session prior to entering class at the Kent Free Library. Please call 330-235-0020 to schedule orientation. Orientation sessions are offered every 2 weeks throughout the year, during both the morning and evening. For more information, visit mwood.cc and click on “Workforce Development,” and then “Aspire/GED/ESOL.”
Book Review at YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
OUTLIVE The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD
Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella:
A manifesto on living better, longer, challenging conventional medical thinking, revealing an approach to prevent chronic disease, extending long-term health.
Grief Group Meetings
1st & 3rd Sundays
Grief Group Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12:30pm at Garrettsville United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Avenue, Garrettsville. Everyone is welcome to attend. 330-527-2055 or 216-401-8542 for more info
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Mondays
Overeaters Anonymous (a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors) meets in person every Monday, except legal holidays, at 10:00AM in the parlor of the First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 256 Mahoning Av NW, Warren, OH 44483. Please enter through the “Fellowship Hall” entrance on driveway. We look forward to meeting you!
Farmington Senior Center Breakfasts
Mondays
The Senior Center is open for breakfast Mondays from 7a-Noon. A full menu is offered from scrambled eggs to Belgian waffles. Lunches are served T-TH from 11a-1p only $5-plate includes homemade soup or salad, entrée, dessert and beverage. Menu for the week is posted on Facebook, or just call 330-889-2733.
Interested in Knitting?
1st & 3rd Mondays
Knitting, crochet and quilting — all are welcome at Hilltop Church, Room 4, on first & third Mondays of each month – 1:30 pm. For information call Jane Pilgrim 918-406-8315
Hilltop Crafters
1st & 3rd Mondays
Any craft using needles are invited the first and third Monday of each month, 1:30 pm Room 4 Hilltop Church, Mantua. Call 918-406-8315 Jane Pilgrim for info.
Wing Night at the Eagles Club
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday $1 wings with purchase of a beverage.Open to the public 5:00- 8:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville. Public Welcome!
Storytime
Tuesdays
Preschoolers are invited every Tuesday at 10:30 am to an hour of stories, activities, songs and crafts at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 Route 82 in Mantua. There is no cost, no registration, not a faith-based event. Accompany your child any Tuesday. Call Pam with questions, 216-308-7930
JA Garfield Historical Society Meeting
3rd Monday of the Month
The James A Garfield Historical Society meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00p.m. at the Mott building (corner of 82 and High street.) Help preserve our History.
Free Meal
1st Tuesday of Month
Free meal 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to join us at Covenant Bible Fellowship at 8146 High Street, Garrettsville, from 5:30-7pm. Food, fun and fellowship.
BINGO! At St. Ambrose
1st & 3rd Tuesday
Come to St. Ambrose for Bingo, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 5:45pm and Early Bird starts at 6:45. Players must be 18 or over. Reasonably priced concessions. St. Ambrose is located at 10692 Freedom St., Garrettsville. Check out our Facebook page for additional information.
Young At Heart Meetings
3rd Tues of Month
Young at Heart organization for 55 and older, meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. We gather for meals, meeting and fellowship. All denominations are welcome. To attend or for more information call Jackie 330-569-4048.
Al Anon Meetings
Tues & Weds
Al Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Renaissance Family Center 9005 Wilverne in Windham. Wednesdays 7-8 pm at Hilltop Christian Church, 4572 Prospect St. in Mantua
Time for Tots
2nd Weds of Month
2nd Wednesday of each month (Sept 13, 2023 – May 8, 2024) from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Christian Church 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. Come experience a safe indoor environment where children ages 2 – 5 can play, craft, enjoy music and burn energy (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). We will not meet if Ravenna Schools are closed. Call 330-297-6424 with questions.
Free Community Meal
3rd Weds of Month
Christ Lutheran Church 10827 Main St, Mantua will be offering their Free Community Meal on on the third Wednesday of the month from 5-6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a wonderful meal and a chance to visit with friends. For more info call the church at 330 274 2849.
Parkman 55+ Seniors
First Thursday of Month
Join us at the Parkman Community Center at 11:30 am. Open to all area seniors. For info call (440) 632-5461 or (330)326-3083 for monthly schedule of pot lucks, trips, and speakers. Meetings ARE NOT held in January and February
BINGO at Ravenna VFW
1st & 3rd Thursdays
Bingo at Ravenna VFW. 6000 New Milford Road . Ravenna The first and third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 5:30. Bingo starts at 6:30. $15.00 for a packet. Cash only!
Mantua History
Thursdays
Are you interested in learning more about our local history? Do you want to help preserve it? If so, then attend one of our weekly Thursday “work sessions”, 10am to 12noon, at the Mantua Historical Society located upstairs in the Mantua Township Town Hall, 4122 State Route 82, Mantua, Ohio 44255. For more information call Kathy Hughes at 216-598-0716.
American Legion 674 Fish Frys
Fridays
Annual Fish Frys return to the American Legion, Windham Post 674, 9960 E. Center St. Windham 330-326-3188 beginning Oct 13 through April 29, 2024. Dinners will be held from 4pm – 7pm. Dine in or carry out available. Fish, Chicken or Shrimp, Baked Potato or Fresh Cut Fries and choice of two sides. $14.00
Free Medicare Educational Event
February 17
Are you or someone you know turning 65 and have questions about Medicare? When does it begins? How much does it cost? Jeff Rinearson of Ohio Health Benefits is hosting a FREE educational event to inform you about Medicare and your options. Feb 17 at 10 am at the Garrettviel branch of the Portage County Library, 10482 South St., Garrettsville.
Game Night
Feb 24
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Harvest Point Church, located at 2121 Salt Springs Rd., Lordstown, Ohio, will host a Game Night. This is a family friendly, fun event for all ages featuring various board games, fellowship and snacks. This event is FREE and everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 17 years MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
St Patricks Day Reverse Raffle
March 16
The St. Ambrose’s St. Patrick’s Day Reverse Raffle Dinner is back to being held at Sugar Bush. The event on March 16, 2024 includes dinner, coffee, ice tea, cash bar, DJ, reverse raffle, 50/50, and a Chinese auction. Tickets are $100.00 for two meals and one number grand prize is $1000.00. There will be side boards available also. An additional $20.00 will get you a buy back of your number, (a second chance). Only 100 tickets will be sold. Every 20 draws will receive a prize. Come enjoy an evening out. Please contact Marie Elium for available tickets@ elium4@gmail.com (mailto:elium4@gmail.com) or text/call 330-322-8561
Artisans Wanted!
Register by June 27
Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our Sip-N-Shop on Main, Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00p to 8:00p. Deadline to apply is June 27, 2024. Please contact Jackie Rinearson at Rinearson05@frontier.com with any questions.
It Starts with the Soil: Organic Lawn Care Program
March 2
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Good Nature Organic Lawn Care on Tuesday, March 12th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the Geauga West Library to learn practical tips and easy steps to take care of your lawn and landscape while minimizing harmful chemicals and pesticides. Starting from the ground up, this program will guide you through practices that build organic matter, improve soil health, and create a chemical-free lawn! Make this the season for a safer lawn for your children, your pets, and your neighborhood. This in-person program is free, but registration is required visitinghttps://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/11228178 or by calling (440) 729-4250.
Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard Food Distribution
March 4 & 13
Residents living within the James A. Garfield Local Schools district are elligable to receive a monthly food distribution from The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard. New clients of the NGCC should bring their Photo ID and a utility bill in their name/address to a distribution day to register. In March, our food distribution will take place on March 3 from 3:00–5:00pm; and March 13 from 9:00–11:30am.
The NGCC operates out of the Garrettsville Family YMCA building on Park Ave in Garrettsville. We are chartered to serve residents residing in the James A. Garfield school district.
If you live outside of the NGCC’s service area, please visit akroncantonfoodbank.org/agency-finder to find your community’s pantry.
