Portage Senior Citizens Opportunities
Weekdays
The Portage County Senior Center, located at 705 Oakwood St., in Ravenna has many daily opportunities for local seniors to enjoy. On any given day, you can enjoy, bingo, Tai Chi, educational programs, art class, corn hole, cards & dominos with friends, and they even have a pool table. They serve lunch daily (by reservation) and are open M-F from 9-3. If you would like more information you may call them at 330-297-3456.
Grief Support Group
Sundays
Grief Group meets every Sunday at 3 pm. The meetings are held at Garrettsville United Methodist Church and last about 1 – 1 ½ hours. Everyone is welcome. For questions you can call the church at 330-527-2055.
Men on Mondays
Mondays
Men on Mondays, a men’s Bible study, is held every Monday from 6:45 – 8 pm at the Cellar Door Coffee Shop in Garrettsville. Coffee and pastry provided at no charge.
4F’s: Everyone Welcome
2nd Monday of Month
Please join us for an afternoon of 4F’s (Fun, Food, Fellowship & Faith) on the 2nd Monday of every month from 12:30pm to 2pm at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church, 8223 Park Ave. This FREE event is open to everyone! For questions or additional information, please call 330-527-2055.
Loaves And Fishes Free Community Meals
3rd Monday of Month
Meals served 3rd Monday of every month at Christ Lutheran Church 10827 Main Street, Mantua, OH between 5:00-6:30 pm. All are welcome!
Senior Lunches
Tues – Fridays
Welcome seniors! Come and enjoy hot, nutritious lunches at the Farmington Senior Center, 150 College St., West Farmington. Lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays (except the 3rd Tuesday of the month) and cost $2. Please call ahead by three days for lunches – 330-889-2733.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Meetings
1st Tuesday of Month
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter makes Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups available free of charge, open to all caregivers, family members, and friends with a loved one affected by the disease or another form of dementia. First Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., UH Portage Medical Center, 6847 North Chestnut St. (Room A), Ravenna. Groups meet monthly. For more information or to confirm, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
“Experiencing God”
Tuesday Mornings
“Experiencing God” Bible Study Tuesday mornings 10:30 a.m. at Renaissance Family Center, 9005 Wilverne Drive, Windham, OH, Room 308. Open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation.
Tuesdays “In the Word”
Tuesdays
The community is invited to a Bible study held every Tuesday from 10am -11am at Restoration 44 Coffee Shop in Mantua. Grab a cup of coffee there, bring your Bible and a friend and dig into scripture.
Wing Night At The Eagles Club
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday: 60 cent wings with purchase of a beverage– Open to public 5:00- 7:30. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street, Garrettsville.
BINGO
Every Tuesday
St. Ambrose Church 10692 Freedom St. Garrettsville– Early bird at 6:45pm and first game at 7pm. Also featuring instant tickets, coverall jackpots, and other fun games. Doors open 5:45pm. Great refreshments!
Time for Tots
2nd Wednesday of Month
2nd Wednesday of each month through May 13, 2020) 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.
Recovery after Suicide Loss Support Group
Last Weds of Month
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to suicide, we invite you to attend a free monthly support group to find acceptance, information, and inspiration. The support group meets the last Wednesday of each month at the Kent Free Library located at 312 W. Main Street, Kent from 6:30-8pm. The group is sponsored by the Portage County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County. For more information call 330.673.1756 ext 201.
Story Time In Mantua
Thursdays
Children ages 2-5 are invited along with their accompanying adult (siblings are welcome too) every Thursday to STORY TIME, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. at the Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 St.Rt. 82. No need to sign up, simply drop in any Thursday. This program follows the Crestwood School schedule and meets every Thursday that Crestwood is in session.
Start Talking ! Portage
4th Thursday of Month
Start Talking ! Portage (- ‘S T ! P’ -) is a partnership of various community & faith-based groups, public sector representatives, & professional services members who work together, teaming up to help counter our serious regional & (inter)national problem — the substance use & addiction epidemic. S T ! P conducts an open, free, county-wide, designated Thursday, monthly meeting, @ 6:30 p.m., centrally located for all citizen participants, @ the Ravenna Reed Memorial Library (-RML-), in its lower level Carlin Room meeting facility, 167 East Main Street, Downtown Ravenna, Ohio. Come and see what it’s all about, help out, learn from invited S T ! P guest speakers, hear about & see progress being made, too!
Loaves & Fishes Meal
Last Thursday of Month
This FREE meal is open to all residents in Mantua, Hiram, Garrettsville and surrounding areas. Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars or even if you just love a homemade meal, you are cordially invited to come eat and enjoy some fellowship. This meal is from 5-6:30pm the last Thursday of each month from January – October at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 S.R. 82, Mantua Center.
Ravenna Eagles Fish Frydays
Fridays
FISH FRYDAYS, Every Friday from 4pm to 7pm until April 4th, 2020. Ravenna Eagles, 812 Cleveland Road, Ravenna Ohio 44266, Take Out available Call 330-296-9463
Fish Dinners
Fridays
Friday fish dinners at the American Legion Post #674, 9960 E. Center St. Windham. Serving from 4-7 pm carryout available. Fish, chicken or shrimp dinners $10; combo $12. Open to public.
Fish Fry At The Eagles Club
2nd Fri of Month
Join the Garrettsville Eagles on the 2nd Friday of the month for a fish fry. Open to public 4:30- 7:30. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
Senior Indoor Corn Hole League
Fridays Through Feb 7
The Portage County Senior Center’s Winter Indoor Corn-Hole League is in full swing. Each Friday at 10 a.m. seniors join together for a little fun, exercise and friendly competition. The game is played on a week to week basis so seniors are welcome to join in any week they can attend. Corn Hole will run for 6 weeks through Feb. 7th, when they’ll then look forward to Wii Bowling. The Portage County Senior Center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna and is open to all Portage Seniors aged 60 and up. For more info they can be reached at 330-297-3456.
Swiss Steak Dinner At The Eagles Club
1st Sat of Month
Join the Garrettsville Eagles on the 1st Saturday of the month for their Swiss steak dinner. Open to public 4:00- 7:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
Steak Fry At The Eagles Club
Last Sat of Month
On the last Saturday of the month the Garrettsville Eagles will host a steak fry. Open to public 5:00- 7:30. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
Recover After Loss From Substance Use Support Group
4th Saturday of Month
Have you lost someone you love or care about to the disease of addiction? You are invited to attend a support group of peers who have experienced the same loss to receive acceptance, understanding, support, and inspiration. We meet once a month at the Reed Library, Carlin Room in Ravenna from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Please register prior coming to the meeting by calling 330.296.7071 or text portage.grasp@gmail.com.
JAG Kindergarten Registration
Call Today!
The James A. Garfield School District is taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before August 1, 2020. Registration will take place at the Elementary on Thursday, March 12, Friday, March 13 and Monday, March 16, 2020. Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment.
Baseball Umpire Class
Register Today!
Portage County Umpire Association is having a baseball umpire class beginning in mid February for those interested in becoming high school certified to umpire baseball. Umpires are needed and you will receive game assignments this season. Please contact Dave O’Donnell for registration information @ 330-888-3899.
“Frozen” Quilt February At The Library
February
During the month of February, you’re invited to read a book and enter to win a “Frozen” quilt. Local quilter Nora Brant has donated a beautiful hand-made quilt to the library to encourage people of all ages to read. Once you have read a book (or listened to one such as babies, toddlers and preschoolers), complete an entry form, and enter our raffle. This event is free and open to the public. Drawing will be held on March 1 and winners need not be present to win. Call 330-527-4378 for more information.
The Garrettsville Library, a Portage County District Library branch, is located at 10482 South Street in Garrettsville.
Crestwood’s Annual Yard Sale
February
Once again a yard sale will be held, with proceeds to benefit the Freshman Class. To help make this fundraiser a success, your donations are greatly appreciated. Items can be dropped of at Crestwood High School from 8 am until 3 pm thorughout the month of February. Contact skachenko@crestwoodschools.org with questions, or for more information.
Register to Vote At HCC
Feb 6 & 13
Hiram Christian Church will be open, Thursday, Feb. 6th and 13th for people to register to vote. We will have registration forms and information available from 4:30-8:00p.m.
Preschool Nature Program
Feb 7
Friday February 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. adults are invited to bring their 3-5 year olds to the Field Station Brick Room, 11305 Wheeler Rd. Garrettsville, for a story, songs, and a craft with a nature theme.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Feb 8
A benefit spaghetti dinner is being held on Feb 8 from 4-7 pm at the Garrettsville Eagles Club in honor of Stacy Needs Steerman. Stacy is a single mom and recently underwent emergency open heart surgery. All proceeds from this dinner and raffle will go to Stacy to help defray medical costs and help her while she is off work recovering. The cost is $7.00 for a spaghetti dinner with rolls and a salad and entry into a special drawing. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar and baskets of different sorts to raffle off. To purchase tickets or make a donation please contact Barb DiPenti at 330-388-4639.
Portage County Beekeepers Beginner Beekeeping Class
Feb 9
Portage County Beekeepers will once again be offering Beginner Beekeeping Classes on Sunday Feb. 9 and 16 from 2-6 pm. Many free items are included with your registration fee! See what it takes to become a beekeeper! We will meet at the Portage Soil and Water Office, 6970 State Route 88, Ravenna, Ohio 44266. For further information, please contact Mary Lovin at 330-325-3028.
Newbury Pancake Breakfasts
Feb 9,16 & 23
Every Sunday in February, Newbury Area Kiwanis Club offers it’s annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Newbury High School Cafeteria, 14775 Auburn Road, Newbury, Ohio 44065. Serving is 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, February 2, 9, 16 and 23. The menu offers original, blueberry, and chocolate chip pancakes with sausage links, apple juice, milk, coffee and tea. This Annual tradition is a local favorite! Ages 13 & up $8.00; Ages 3-12 $4.00; Age 2 & under Free. Questions call 440-897-5616.
SUPER JOY: Learning To Celebrate Everyday Life.
Feb 10
Monday, February 10th, 9:30am: MONTHLY Book Review & Discussion at the Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Avenue.
The book’s Author, Psychiatrist Paul Pearsall, PhD emphasizes the rewards of “Joyology”. Each chapter is followed with a short quiz intended to help recognize individual needs. A stimulating hour is shared exchanging impressions & opinions. Presented by Dr J Patella in cooperation with Garrettsville YMCA. Community members welcome: No fee. Membership & book not required. Questions: YMCA (330)469-2044. Updates in The Weekly Villager.
Vintage Photos of Freedom Township
Feb. 11
The Freedom Township Historical Society will have a slideshow of vintage photos at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. We will feature photos from the 19th and early 20th century of Freedom Township and its residents. We will also have photos of our one-room schoolhouse restoration and an update on our recent progress. We will be accepting donations for the renovation project. Refreshments will be provided.
IDEA Funds Public Meeting
Feb 13
James A. Garfield School District will be holding a public meeting on February 13, 2020. This will provide the opportunity for questions/comments regarding the spending of IDEA funds for our district before the monthly board meeting. Please join us at the Elementary PD Center on Thursday at 6:45 pm.
Americana Jam Session
Feb 14
Come on out, bring your acoustic instrument to the Americana Jam Session at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 Ohio 82 at Mantua Center Road, Friday February 14 from 6-8 PM. We get together and play, sing, jam, and listen. Don’t know how to play? We’ll work with you to get you going. Need more info? Call Skip 330-760-2785
Valentines Dinner
Feb 15
Free Valentines Spaghetti Dinner will be held on February 15th beginning at 4pm – 6pm at DELIGHTFUL E.C CHURCH 2473 Barcley-Messerly Rd Southington Oh. St.Rt.422. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread,beverages and dessert. Stay and socialize or play your favorite board game. Come Join Us!
Intro To Beekeeping
Feb 15
It may be February but now it the time to start if you want your own honeybees. Join Trish Harness, beekeeper of Parkman and learn how to get started. Class will be held on Feb 15th, from 1-4 pm at the Geauga County Public Library, Middlefield Branch, 16167 East High Street, Middlefield. Class is free — registration is required
440-632-1961
Cupid Shuffle Pub Crawl
Feb 15
The Garrettsville Eagles Club presents the Cupid Shuffle Pub Crawl on Feb 15.Registration begins at 2 pm, walk begins at 3pm. Registration Includes: Card Game Entry • Catered Dinner at 6:30 pm. Chance to Win $100 for Best Poker Hand! (call 330-527-2330 for tickets)
St. Joseph Men’s Renewal
Feb. 15-16
St. Joseph Parish in Mantua is holding its annual Men’s Renewal Feb. 15 and 16 on the parish grounds, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. The Men’s Renewal is a free two-day gathering of Christian men (Catholic and non-Catholic) 18 yrs. and over, coming together in faith to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and other Christian men. The weekend will begin at 8 a.m. on Feb. 15 and conclude with Mass on the afternoon of Feb. 16. For more information, call Chuck at 216-544-7332 or Steve at 216-867-4944, or e-mail MenOfStJosephMantua@gmail.com. Register online by following the links under Ministries and Organizations at www.StJosephMantua.com.
Pot Luck Lunch
Feb 16
Your all invited to join us on Feb 16 for our morning worship service
at 11:00 am with a Pot Luck Lunch to follow. Please bring a dish to pass.Faith Evangelical Free Church, 10585 Windham-Parkman Rd., Garrettsville
Purple Hearts Program
Feb 17
Join the James A Garfield Historical Society for their February program on Monday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. Join us at the Mott Building for our Valentines Day program where Paul Brady will be discussing our local Military Purple Hearts Program. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to military personnel awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. military. Light refreshments will be served.
Casino Trip To Benefit Area Families
Feb 17
The Sisterhood of St. Joseph Church is sponsoring a casino bus trip to the Rivers in Pittsburgh, PA on Monday, February 17th (President’s Day). Cost is $40 per person and will include $20 free play and a $5.00 food voucher. Contact Mary Ann Feddor at 330-842-0505 to reserve your seat. Casino requires a player’s card and a valid driver’s license. Payment in advance is essential. The group will depart from St. Joseph Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, Ohio, at 9:00 a.m. and will return by 6:00 p.m. There are plenty of seats available at this time, but its “first come, first served.”
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Feb 21
The Kiwanis Club of the Western Reserve invites you to their All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti dinner Friday, Feb. 21st 4:30-7:00pm at the Hiram Christian Church, 6868 Wakefield Rd., Hiram 44234. Dinner includes spaghetti with a choice of meat or marinara sauce, salad, garlic bread, beverage, & dessert. Carry out is available. Gluten-free pasta is available. $8.00 for adults, children 8 & under FREE! Our co-host is Hearts for Music, a Special Needs Orchestral/Instrumental Ensemble.
