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.
Wing Night At The Eagles Club
Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday: 60 cent wings with purchase of a beverage– Open to public 5:00- 8:00. The Eagles Club is located at 8149 Water Street.
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.
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.
Portage County Kickball League
Registration Begins Dec 1
Ravenna Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Portage County Kickball League in the spring of 2020. Registration for both teams and individuals will open December 1st. Teams are guaranteed 7 games and play-offs (if qualified). A Traveling Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the tournament. Online sign-ups are available at ravennaparksandrec.com Questions? Call 330-296-2864
“Blue Christmas” Service
Dec 20
The Windham United Methodist Church, 9051 N. Main St., is inviting community members to attend its “Blue Christmas” worship service, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, in the church’s sanctuary. The name of the service comes from the season that is supposed to be filled with joy but can often be difficult for those experiencing loss. Attendees are encouraged to invite someone struggling with grief or hardship to come with them. Everyone is welcome.
Observatory Open Night
Dec 21
Stephens Memorial Observatory of Hiram College will host a special Public Night Saturday, December 21, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Great Orion Nebula will be the featured object on a night billed as a “holiday gift.” The observatory is usually closed for the winter but organizers wished to offer views of the nebula this year. Clear skies will be especially important for this event. Cloudy skies at the scheduled starting time cancel the event in which case, the observatory will not open. No reservations are required and there is no admission fee for observatory public nights. The Observatory is located on Wakefield Road (Rt. 82) less than a quarter of a mile west of Route 700 in Hiram. There is no parking at the Observatory. Visitors may park on permissible side streets near the Post Office, a short distance east of the observatory.
Freedom Soldiers Honor Roll Committee Meeting
Dec 21
Please join The Committee to Restore the Freedom Soldiers Honor Roll in Freedom Township on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. as we honor our Veterans at the Freedom Honor Roll at the Freedom Town Hall, 8966 State Route 700. We will be hanging a wreath on the honor roll and would love to have as many veterans and residents there to show their respect to those that have served and currently serve our great country. For questions please contact Jennifer Derthick at 330-931-8227 or freedomparkboosters@gmail.com
Kids Christmas Party & Free Pictures with Santa
Dec 21
The Windham Church of Christ, 9837 Wolf Rd., is having a kids Christmas party with free pictures with Santa on Dec 21 from 3-5 pm. there will be Christmas crafts for kids to make, cookie decorating, and refreshments. Pictures will be sent home with the kids at the end of the party. Plan to attend with your family for a good time!
Evening Candlelight Service
Dec 22
Evening Candlelight service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Freedom , 8961 SR 88 on Sunday, Dec. 22. Cookies and punch at 6:00 pm, service begins at 6:30 pm. Regular Church Service on Sunday, Dec. 22 is at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Jody Hill at the First Congregational Church of Freedom
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service on Dec 24th @ 5pm
Come enjoy a great message and beautiful music by talented local musicians. New Mercies Community Church, 12767 Butternut Road, Burton, (440) 834-8386
Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24
Christmas Eve Service from 8 – 9 pm on December 24 @ Life Church Assembly of God.
10280 St Rt 88, Garrettsville
PCDL Holiday Closing
Dec 24 & 25, Jan 1
Portage County District Library (PCDL) will be closed on December 24 and 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas as well as on December 31 and January 1, 2020, in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Most branch libraries will resume their normal library service hours on Friday, December 27 and January 3, respectively.
Countdown at 12 Noon
Dec 31
The Portage County Senior Center will hold their annual “Countdown at 12 Noon” New Year’s Eve party on Tues., Dec. 31st. Seniors will congregate to ring in the New Year as they enjoy a variety of card games, dominoes, corn hole, etc. All seniors are asked to bring an appetizer to share. Sparkling cider will be provided for the countdown. The senior center is located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna and is open to all Portage County Seniors aged 60 and up. For more information, they can be reached at 330-297-3456.
Poetry Reading at Garrettsville Library
Jan 4
Join us at the Garrettsville Library for a poetry reading by author Xandria Phillips on Saturday, January 4 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Phillips will be reading poems from their newest collection, Hull. They are the author of Reasons for Smoking, which won a 2016 Seattle review chapbook contest judged by Claudia Rankine.In addition to writing poetry, Phillips, who is from rural Ohio, is also a visual artist and an editor of Honeysuckle Press. The reading will be followed by a Q&A session and a book signing as well. This program is free and open to adults and teens. Seats are limited for this program, so call 330-527-4378 for your registration or register in-person during your next visit to the library. The Garrettsville Library, a Portage County District Library, is located at 10482 South Street in Garrettsville.
SUPER JOY: Learning To Celebrate Everyday Life.
Jan 13
Monday, January 13th, 2020, 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.
Spaghetti Dinner & Auction
Jan 24
Friends of Middlefield Cub Scout Pack 3141 B.S.A. will be holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner/Auction fundraising event on Jan 24, 4:30-7:30, at the Parkman Community House on RT 422. The purpose of this event is to raise funds to support events for the Pack. Auction is open during dinner and a 50/50 will take place. Carry out available. Credit cards accepted. Tickets can be purchased at: 216-337-2104, monique.pack3141@gmail.com, day evenings. Advance tickets: Adults $9, Kids $5, under 5 free
