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
How Philosophy Can Save Your Life
1st & 3rd Mondays
Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion the 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10am each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: How Philosophy Can Save Your Life – 10 ideas that matter most. Author Marietta McCarty reveals how heartbeats of philosophy, clear thinking, quiet reflection & good conversation are essential ingredients in a well-lived life. Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required.
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
Wing Night at the Eagles Club
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday: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!
Free Meal
1st Tuesday of Month
Free meal ! The free meal will be back in August, so come join us at the church at 8146 High street on the 1st Tuesday of August. See you then. Come join us from 5:30-7pm, for 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 Sandra at 330-322-0231.
Lunch Bunch
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Hiram Christian Church Lunch Bunch meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11-1, for area seniors 60 years or older for a hot meal. Sponsored by Family & Community Services. $2 suggested donation. Questions, call Sandy at 330-569-7101.
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
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
Please join area seniors over 55 for a monthly gathering on the first Thursday at the Parkman Community Center at 11:30 am. With the exception of an occasional field trip, the gathering includes a pot luck lunch and socializing and various programs such as entertainment, informational lectures and Bingo. Also open to non-Geauga County residents. For questions or for monthly schedule, call (440) 632-5461. All non-Geauga residents are welcome.
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.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal
Last Thursday of Month
A free meal is open to all residents in Mantua, Garrettsville, Hiram, and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars, or enjoys a homemade meal, is cordially invited to come eat and enjoy some fellowship. The meal is from 5 – 6:30pm, the Last Thursday of each month January through October at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 State Route 82 in Mantua Township.
Mantua Farmers Market
Through – Sept 23
The Mantua Farmers Market will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 North Main Street, Mantua, beginning July 15. The hours are 9 am to 1 pm. The Market runs through September 23. There will be a variety of vendors. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor please call Diane Lottig 330-274-2868. Vendor fees are $5 a market. Stop in and enjoy.
Game Show
July 21-23; 28 & 29
The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is proud to present “Game Show”, a comedy by Lew Riley with special permission from The Dramatic Publishing Company. Directed by Justin Steck. July 21, 22, 28 and 29th at 7pm and July 23 at 2pm. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.Tickets are available at the door:Adults $10.00 and seniors and children under 12 $8.00.In the Iva Walker, Auditorium in the James A. Garfield Middle School. Bring the whole family for this comedy which goes behind the scenes and then in front of the cameras as it follows five fascinating contestants.
God Provides A Meal
July 28
Windham United Methodist Church will be having their monthly free dinner on July 28, 2023. Menu is Pulled pork, tater tots, veggies and dip, and jello. There is no charge for the meal. PICK UP ONLY IS FROM 4 – 5 PM at the back door of the church. Church address is 9051 N. Main St., Windham, Ohio 44288. Please call 330-697-3288 to request your meal. Meals must be reserved ahead of time.
Brittany Myers Memorial Poker Run
Aug 5
Brittany Myers 22nd Annual Memorial Poker Run will be held on August 5th. Start at Time Out Sports Bar. Registration 10am – Noon. Rain or shine!
2 or 4 wheels – $15 per person includes rider and dinner. Questions? Contact Trevor Dean @ 330-569-8489 or Tom Myers @ 330-646-5797 All proceeds to the Brittany Myers Scholarship Fund
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