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.
Free Model Train Display
Weds & Sat in Dec
The North Bloomfield Historical Society presents its 7th Holiday Model Train Display at the 1893 Town Hall, 8830 Park Drive on the square in N Bloomfield. The display is free and will be open in December on Wednesdays from 5pm to 8p and Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. More than 350 square feet of layout feature a summer village and a separate 2 level winter setup. The popular scavenger hunt will return along with free popcorn, cookies and drinks. Special group visits can be scheduled. For more information call 440-685-4410.
Jingle Bell Calendar Raffle
December
Get your tickets today for our December 2019 Jingle Bell Calendar Raffle! Tickets are $10 each and are good for the entire month of December. Each day in December, 1st – 30th, a $50 cash prize will be given away! On December 31st, the prize will be $500! Winning numbers are based on the Pennsylvania 3-digit daily evening drawing. To purchase your tickets, call or email our office. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters one-to-one mentoring program.
Santa Deliveries!
Due By Dec 20
Santa will again be making early deliveries to children in the Garrettsville-Hiram area courtesy of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club. Gifts will delivered the evening of Monday, Dec. 23rd. There is no cost for this service, but all donations received are given to the People Tree to help others in our area. Please drop your gifts at either The Business Works, Middlefield Bank (Garrettsville) or MB Realty on Main Street in Garrettsville by Dec. 20th. Call 330-527-4415 for more information.
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
Freedom Historical Society Holiday Gathering
Dec 10
The Freedom Township Historical Society will have our annual holiday gathering at 7 pm Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. We will be conducting society business and stuffing envelopes for our annual membership mailing drive. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite holiday treat to share. Cake, ice cream, and a punch bowl will be provided.
Americana Jam Session
Dec 13
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 December 13 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
Breakfast with Santa!
Dec 14
Breakfast with Santa — sponsored by the St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus–Sat. Dec. 14th at 10:00 am—in church hall- 10692 Freedom St. Garrettsville. Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, milk and juice! FREE! Only admission is 1 can/box of non-perishable food for local food bank!! Join the Knights & friends for breakfast, fun activities and of course, meeting Santa!
A Jazzy Christmas Concert
Dec 14
A Jazzy Christmas Concert – Saturday, December 14 • 4-5pm • Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Rd., Chardon. From “Little Drummer Boy” to “Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer,” come hum along to your favorite Christmas tunes — Jazz style! We welcome the Gateway Band, the jazz “house band” of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland and their Jazz stylings. A free will offering for this concert (suggested donation of $7pp) will be received with proceeds going to WomenSafe Shelter.
Free Christmas Dinner
Dec 14
Free Christmas Dinner will be held on Sat. Dec.14th beginning at 6pm at DELIGHTFUL E.C CHURCH 2473 Barcley-Messerly Rd. Rt.422 Southington, Ohio. Dinner : Ham,veggies, potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls,beverage and a dessert. Bring a friend, your appetite and a heart full of Love for GOD;and if you would like to bring a covered dish to share. Come Join Us ! Rev.Chuck Campbell 330-727-0242
Christmas Cookies With Santa
Dec 14
Come join us for Freedom Communities Christmas Cookies with Santa, Freedom Town Hall, Saturday, December 14, 2019 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come enjoy cookies and hot cocoa with Santa and his friends. There will be kid activities also. This is a free family event for all to share in the joy of the season. We will be collecting donations to go to the Garrettsville Nelson Community Cupboard. Please bring with you any of the following: Canned goods, Toilet Paper, Shampoo, Paper Towels, Dish Soap, Hot Chocolate Packets, Tea Bags, Canned Fruit, Boxed Side Dishes or Cereal. This event is being held with the support of the Freedom Community and Park Boosters and wonderful other community residents. Any questions or for more information please contact Jennifer Derthick at 330-931-8227 or freedomparkboosters@gmail.com.
Merry Middlefield – A Grinch Steals Christmas
Dec 14
Merry Middlefield – A Grinch Steals Christmas. Currently collecting Toys at businesses in Middlefield area with “Toy Donation Collection Location” yard signs. Toys collected from now to December 14th when Grinch & Max try to ruin our Christmas. Call Middlefield Chamber of Commerce 440-632-5705 with questions.
Christmas Cheer
Dec 15
The James A Garfield High School Cheerleaders will be Christmas caroling in Garrettsville neighborhoods on Sunday, December 15 from 5:00-7:00 pm. They will be singing to collect monetary donations for our local Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard. Cash or checks will be accepted. Thanks to all involved for supporting a good cause this holiday season!
“Then Came The Light”
Dec 15
Please join the St. Ambrose choir in celebration of the wonder of the Christmas story in “Then Came the Light” on Sunday Dec.15th at 3pm in the church at 10692 Freedom St. in Garrettsville. This is a captivating Christmas experience, separated in 3 parts: then came the Light, then came the Love, and then came the Life, with inspiring narratives intertwined throughout. We invite you to take part in this experience—of a quiet night in Bethlehem, as the world longed for hope, an unstoppable Love broke through the darkness, revealing an everlasting Light….and God’s glory found its place in a humble manger. Freewill offering accepted for St. Ambrose Music Ministry.
Ravenna Eagles Breakfast
Dec 15
Breakfast on Dec 15th 8am – 11am, Includes Eggs, Fried Potatoes, Sausage, Bacon, Sausage Gravy and biscuit, French toast and Choice of White or Wheat Toast. $7.00 Adult $5.00 12 and under.. Ravenna Eagles, 812 Cleveland Road, Ravenna Ohio 44266, Take Out available Call 330-296-9463
Lunch & Learn
Dec 16
The Portage County Senior Center will hold their monthly Lunch & Learn event on Monday, December 16th at 11:15. The topic is “Creating & Achieving Your Bucket List” courtesy of Hospice of The Western Reserve, and Lunch will be provided. There is no cost for the event but because of limited space, sign-up is required. The senior center can be reached at 330-297-3456, and they are located at 705 Oakwood St. (Floor G) in Ravenna.
Senior Soup Luncheon
Dec 18
Senior Soup Luncheon @ 11:30am on December 18 @ Life Church Assembly of God. 10280 St Rt 88, Garrettsville Please RSVP to 330-235-4275
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
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.
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
DATE: January 24th, 2020
PLACE: Parkman Community House Rt. 422.
TIME: 4:30-7:30
COST: Advance tickets: Adults $9.00 Kids $5.00 under 5 free.
