Book Review At The YMCA
1st & 3rd Mondays
“THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SOLUTION. A scientifically proven program for preventing strokes and heart disease” by Richard Morre, MD PhD. Share a stimulating hour exchanging impressions & opinions at our book review & discussion, 10am, the 1st & 3rd Mondays each month. Presented by Dr J Patella: Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, (330)469-2044. NO book or fees required.
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.
Hilltop Crafters
1st & 3rd Mondays
Any crafter using needles is 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!
Free Meal
First Tuesday
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.
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.
BINGO! At St. Ambrose
First & Third 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.
Al Anon Meetings
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
What can you do when someone close to you drinks too much? Al Anon may be able to help. We meet Tuesdays 7:30 -8:30 pm at the Renaissance Center 9005 Wilverne in Windham or Wednesday 7-8 pm at Hilltop Christian Church, 4572 Prospect in Mantua. Meetings are completely confidential.
Crestwood Community Center
Wednesdays
Every Wednesday from 10:30-4:00 Drop by and visit! Weekly activities include guided nature walks, card games, bingo, Dominoes, puzzles, and book swaps. Meet us at Mantua Lodge, Buchert Park, 4810 E. High Street, Mantua. Please follow us on Facebook at Crestwood Community Center for weekly schedules or contact Rosemary Krupar at CrestwoodCommunityCenter@gmail.com.
Free Community Meal
Third Wednesday
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.
Overeaters Anonymous Meetings
Thursdays
There is a new Overeaters Anonymous meeting each Thursday at 7:00pm at the Mantua Hilltop Church, 4572 Prospect Street. (use the front doors on the right) Everyone is welcomed!
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 (330)326-3083 for monthly schedule.
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 5:00. Bingo starts at 6:30. $20.00 for a packet. Cash only!
Parkman 55+
1st Thursdays
Join us at the Parkman Community Center at 11:30 am. Open to all area seniors. For info call (330) 326-3083 for monthly schedule of programs such as potlucks, trips, speakers.
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 invited. The meal is from 5-6:30pm, the last Thursday of the month, January through October, at Mantua Center Christian Church, 4118 State Route 82 in Mantua Township. We hope to see you there for good food and conversation.
Mantua Variety Market
Saturdays through Aug 23
Christ Lutheran Church is sponsoring the Mantua Variety Market on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm at 10827 N Main St., Mantua. Season runs from May 17 – August 23 (closed July 5). A wide selection of items can be sold – bakery, produce, crafts, plants, syrup, eggs, honey, garage sale items, etc. Vendors are needed. Fee is $1 per date. Call Diane at 330-274-2868 for information.
Grief Support Group Meeting
2nd & 4th Sundays
Will meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the Garrettsville United Methodist Church at 8223 Park Ave. G’ville at 2 pm. For more info call church 330-527-2055 (9:30-noon M-F) or Pastor @440-228-3093 This group is open to everyone.
Children’s Bible Lessons
Second Sunday of Month
Children’s Bible Lessons on the second Sunday of each month at the First Congregational Church of Freedom. For Questions call Renee at (330) 212-5044. Classes are Sunday evening from 6:00-7:00 pm for Children ages 3-10.
Share Your Hobby
June 20
Do you have a hobby or collection you would like to share? Come into the Aurora Library on Friday, June 20 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm & tell us about it! Don’t have one? Listen to others show & tell about things they love! Limited to 12, registration required. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/13501321. This event is intended for adults. Apologies, but live animals are not permitted. Come prepared to spend 5-10 minutes sharing your collections or hobbies with the other participants and then stick around to hear about theirs.
Help Keep The Trails Clean
June 21
Help us keep our trails clean! Join the Garrettsville Library and Portage Parks District on Saturday, June 21 from 10:00 – 2:00 pm to help clean up our beloved Headwaters trail. Lunch is provided! Limited to 40 participants. Register here: https://events.portagelibrary.org/event/13515793. Please meet up in the library at 10am, for instructions and gear. We will all walk down to the trail together to get started! Volunteers will walk the trail and clean up trash we find along the way! All volunteers will take a lunch break together to eat and hang out around noon. Lunch is provided. Stop by the library to sign up ahead of time. This event is intended for Teen & Adult Volunteers.
JA Garfield Historical Society Open
June 27-29
James A. Garfield Historical Society will be open during Summer Fest. Watch for the “OPEN” flag by the door on Main St. Come, reminisce and see the collection of our local history.
Portage Faith UMC Vacation Bible School
July 8 – 11
Portage Faith UMC invites all ages to attend our Road Trip VBS July 8th through 11th from 5:30pm to 8:15pm. Dinner included along with crafts, songs and lessons enroll at : portagefaith.mycokesburyvbs.com or call 330274-8987
JAG Class of 1976 49 Yr Class Reunion
July 12
The JA Garfield Class of 1976 will have their 49th Class Reunion on Sat. July 12, 2025 from 5pm – 10pm
at Russ & Darlene Kearney’s located at 1294 Mumford Rd. Please bring a dish to pass! RSVP by June 30, 2025 to Diane (Pennell) Horowitz at 330-714-2864
