Stow Senior Center - Fun in Stow

Stow Senior Adult
Senior News
Newsletter
July / August
Programs & Services
2016
for Active Senior Adults
Stow Parks & Recreation Department
3760 Darrow Road Stow, OH 44224 330-689-5100 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
Campfire Concert & Cookout
A summer evening around a
roaring campfire! Join us as we
enjoy a traditional summer cookout
with Pulled Pork Sandwich, baked beans,
creamy cole slaw, dessert and beverage.
We will have roasting sticks and marshmallows too.
Musical entertainment provided by guitarist Tim
Dortch will make you smile. Plus yell out the answers
during the fun group campfire games. Sit back and
enjoy the fire and good company in the Stow Senior
Center’s backyard. Friday, July 22 5:30pm
Stow Senior Center - Bring a chair for the campfire
Indoors if weather is inclement
Pre-register - Fee: $9.00 Limited enrollment
Coffee & Conversation
Lost Akron
From a prehistoric locale on the
Cuyahoga River to the cavernous
1970s majesty of the Coliseum, explore the places
that have faded away from the Akron area’s
changing landscape.
Do you remember WAKR-TV? The M. O’Neil
Company? Rolling Acres Mall? Akron Times-Press?
The North Hill Viaduct? Norka Soda? These icons
all defined the city and it’s people.
Join Author Mark J. Price as he takes you back to
the Rubber City’s heyday by reminiscing about fifty
vanished landmarks in the Akron area.
Friday, August 19 1:00pm Stow Senior Center
Limited Seating Pre-register - Fee: $3.00
Great Hollywood Musicals
Luncheon
Laughter, dancing & music is on the menu for the
greatest Hollywood Musicals of all time! From the
early 1930’s stage extravaganzas to the iconic West
Side Story, legendary Sound of Music, Oklahoma
and many more. Witness the greatest musicals to ever grace the
Hollywood stages.
Retired professor, Bill Brauning will share his insight into the glory
days of Hollywood musicals, taking a stroll down memory lane with
the music & film we all know and love.
Hollywood Themed Menu: Sound of Music Salad, Funny Girl French
Bread, South Pacific Honey Glazed Chicken, Oklahoma Fried Pies.
Monday, August 8 12:00pm Stow Senior Center
Pre-register - Fee: $9.00 Limited Seating - Register Early!
Make it - Take it Craft Workshop
Decorative Felt Magnets
A fun and easy project to complete with friends.
Join crafter Cindy Cloud, as she shows you step by step
how to design and create several cute magnets to keep
for yourself or give as gifts. You may bring some decorative buttons
you have at home or choose from our selection to make your own
unique creation.
Friday, July 29 10:00am
Pre-register Fee: $3.00
Registration Begins:
Tuesday, June 28
Stow Senior Center
Stow Parks & Recreation Dept.
& Stow Kiwanis Club
Stow’s
July 4th Parade
Kick off your holiday with this
traditional community favorite.
This year’s parade theme:
America ‘s Great People
July 4th 10:00am kick off time
Kent Road (Rte. 59)
Parade Route starts at Stow Kent
Shopping Center ending just past
Holy Family Church
Bring a lawn chair and watch the fun!
Active Senior Adults
Program Information:
Stow Parks & Recreation Dept.
3760 Darrow Road - Stow City Hall
330-689-5100
Senior Adult Programs
Kathy McConnell
Recreation Supervisor
kmcconnell@stow.oh.us
www.FunInStow.com
Senior Adult Recreation Programs
On-Going Programs & Special Events for Active Senior Adults 60+
Senior Bingo
at
Stow Senior Center
Senior Fitness
Classes Fitness Classes Held at Stow Senior Center
Sr. Fitness Class Fees:
Purchase an Exercise Punch Card:
Second & Fourth Thursdays
$10.00 for 8 classes or $2/class
or Current Silver Sneakers
of each month Games begin at 1 pm
$1 /(3 card) packet for all 10 games
Money taken in is paid out as prizes
Dominoes Mexican Train Sr. Cardio Circuit
Come learn to play.
Enjoy good company!
Tuesdays / 9:15am Judy Watkins
Aerobic intervals designed
Second & Fourth Tuesdays
to burn fat are alternated with
of each month 12:30 pm
the use of weight/bands in order to
Drop In/No Fee Stow Senior Center sculpt and strengthen. This is a
proven combination to sculpt &
Indoor Walking
strengthen. Classes are designed
Enjoy the healthy benefit
to fit the beginner to the advanced
of walking without the
student.
worry of weather!
Individuals new to fitness programs
Thank you to our friends at:
are encouraged to come and
Fishcreek First Church of Nazarene
observe a class at no cost.
4669 Fishcreek Road
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-11:30am
Senior Bowling
Thursdays 9:30am
Sto Kent Entertainment Center
3870 Fishcreek Rd Stow
330-673-1718
Fee: $7.00 / 3 games
New Players & Subs Welcome
League Coordinator: Jack Garner
Mah Jongg
First & Third Tuesdays
Game play start: 12:30pm
Stow Senior Center
Drop in play for individuals
familiar with the game. - No Fee
Health Screenings
No Appointment Required - No Fee
at Stow Senior Center
Second Thursday of each month
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Seated Yoga
Tuesdays 10:15 am Judy Watkins
Yoga exercises while seated
in chair - no floor work.
Increase strength and flexibility.
Senior Stretch
Thursdays 9:15am Anne Sarafian
Yoga like exercises to increase
your mobility, strength and
balance. Exercise while seated or
standing near chair - no floor work.
Strength & Tone
Thursdays 10:15am Anne Sarafian
Use of small hand weights
& tubing as you work out to music.
Designed to promote muscle
strength, increase flexibility,
balance & range of motion both
seated or standing.
All exercise classes are very
friendly and social. Jump in!
Senior Cards
Wednesdays 11:00am - 4:00pm
Euchre / Crown 5 / 500 / Spite & Malice /Poker / Phase 10
/ Pinochle & more! Open to all Senior Adults
Evening Cards
Fourth Thurs. 6:30pm - 9:00 pm
July 28 & August 25
Stow Senior Center 3968 Darrow Rd
A variety of card games are played
No Fee - Drop in!
Stow Blanketeers
A volunteer group which creates & donates blankets to local charities.
Open to all who enjoy knitting, sewing or crocheting or those
who would like to learn!
Donations of Yarn always welcome
Contact: Margrit 330-677-5511 Oregon Trails Lodge 2913 Graham Rd
Second & Fourth Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 3:30pm
Notary Services
No Appointment Required - No Fee
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
at Stow City Hall
Blood Pressure & Glucose Screens Bring all necessary
No fasting required. Finger stick documents & a legal
Sponsored by Our Friends at:
form of identification.
Stow Glen Retirement Village
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Members May participate
at No Cost w/ ID
Stow Parks & Recreation Department (330) 689-5100
Stow Slow Rollers
Biking Group
New Bikers Always Welcome!
Summer Schedule: July & August
Bikers Depart: Stow City Hall Parking lot
at 9:15am via car to designated bike
trail. Pick up a Ride Schedule at
Stow Parks & Recreation
Breakfast Buddies
Travel Lunch Bunch
This senior group visits
a local restaurant to
enjoy good conversation
& a tasty breakfast!
Join us as we travel
out of town each month
to a new restaurant.
Never eat alone, worry about traffic,
directions or finding a place to park!
Pay your bus fare at registration.
Order & pay off menu day of trip.
Meet the group leader at the
restaurant then order off menu.
Pre-registration required 330-689-5100
Call for your seat reservation.
Third Friday of Month 9:00am
July 15
Stow Nut Stow
August 19 Yours Truly Hudson
September 16 Isaly’s Stow
Popcorn Movie
Dinner & A Movie
Why sit home watching TV
when you can view a recent movie
+ enjoy dinner in the company of
friends at the Stow Senior Center.
*Dinner: Kathy’s Famous Sloppy
Joe’s, cole slaw, chips, dessert &
beverage.
Monday, July 18
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fee: $7.00 includes dinner
Pre-Registration is required.
Brain Gain
Games & Puzzles
First & Third Thursdays 1:00pm
Stow Senior Center - Drop In
Join this fun and thought
provoking workout to maintain
your brain! Those who engage
in stimulating mental activities
and social interaction benefit in
retaining mental cognition plus
enjoy a healthy outlook on life!
First Thursdays - Puzzle Play
Third Thursdays - Game Play
Work out your brain power
with a variety of group games,
puzzles, social engagement
and more. Emphasis is on Fun!
Departure Time 10:30am
from Stow City Hall Parking Lot
Park near center of lot
Bus Fare: $10 / trip
No July Lunch Bunch
Café Europa Willoughby
Mon., August 15 or Weds., August 17
Lucky’s Cafe Cleveland
Mon.,September 19 or Weds.,September 21
Lunch Time
Movie
Tuesday, August 30
(First movie showing)
Meet us at Portage Crossings
Movie Theatre for a $5 movie on
Tuesday, August 30th: than join us
at a local restaurant after the
movie for lunch. Pay on your own.
Call Stow Parks & Recreation
Department on the Monday before
the movie for the Title & Time.
Then meet us in the lobby of the
movie theatre to sit together.
Reserve your seat 330-689-5100
Limited Seating - Register Early!
Hearing Health
Ascent Audiology
& Hearing
Mon., August 15 9am-11am appts.
at Stow Senior Center
Christopher Witten AuD, CCC-A,
a local licensed audiologist, will
meet with you individually for
questions and screen you for
any hearing related concerns.
Plus if needed, removal of wax
build up and inspection and
cleaning of hearing aids.
No Fee - Appointment required
by calling: Ascent Audiology
330-688-1172
Let’s Talk…
HeartFelt Friendly
Visitors
A Friendly Visiting Group who stop
in at local Assisted Living facilities
once a month to initiate a group
conversation on a variety of topics!
Share memories and smiles with
individuals living in senior
assistance facilities.
Third Thursday 1:00pm
Group Planning Meeting
New Members Always Welcome!
Contact Stow Parks & Recreation
Foot & Nail Care
Everyday Divinity Foot Care
Mon., July 11 9am-2pm Stow Senior Ctr
Toenail trimming & filing
+ callus reduction performed
by a Certified Foot Care Nurse.
An assessment of the lower legs
& feet will be done as well.
Individual Foot Care Sessions
are $35.00 check or cash only.
Please call: Jen Vanek, RN BSN,
CFCN, owner/operator of EDNEO, LLC
to schedule an appointment call:
(216) 956-0293
Home visits are also available.
Chair Massage
with Sue Petrof, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage is credited with reducing
pain and allowing deep relaxation.
A chair massage focuses on the
neck, shoulders and back only
while fully clothed.
Make an Appointment
$15 for a 15 minute chair massage
No need to kneel on knees.
Second Friday of Month:
( July 8 & August 12 )
10:30am -12:30pm by Appt.
at the Stow Senior Center
For Appointments Call:
Sue Petrof, LMT 330-414-8882
Stow Parks & Recreation Department (330) 689-5100
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Pickleball
Stow Slow Rollers-Biking Group *
Fastest Growing Sport in the Na on!
Silver Springs Park - 5027 Stow Rd
Our Tennis Courts have Pickleball Court Lines!
DATE/Miles
Easy to learn & addictively fun. Pickleball combines
the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong!
The rules are easy to learn in a short time.
Pickleball is a fast-paced, competitive yet social game
that is played with a paddle and a plastic ball on a
court half the size of a tennis court.
Athletic Senior Adult & Adult Play
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm - 8pm through October 27
($5 player fee paid at court for a 3 month session of play)
Beginners attend Thursdays at 6:00pm for a quick lesson.
Equipment available at first time to learn the sport, players
then provide their own paddle for future play.
TRAIL
New Bikers Welcome!
Leave at City Hall 9:15am
Route - Out & Back
7/7/2016
9 Miles
Munroe Falls
Hike & Bike
Brust Park RT 91
@ River Bridge Munroe Falls
Brust Pk -Kent-Silver Lake
7/14/2016
14 Miles
Stow Hike & Bike
Silver Springs BowWow Beach
Silver Springs -Rt8 Bridge-Kent
7/21/2016
8.4 Miles
Towpath Trail
Boston Mills Rd
W. Boston Mills Rd Trail Head
W Boston Mills -Highland RdFishers
7/28/2016
8.4 Miles
Freedom Trail Tallmadge
Tallmadge Lion's Park
North to Middlebury Rd & South
8/4/2016
18 Miles
Towpath Trail - Ira Rd
Ira Rd Trail Head
Ira Rd Trail Head
Deep Lock Quarry- Valley Café
8/11/2016
12 Miles
Portage Hike & Bike
Towner's Woods Ravenna Rd Kent
West to Crain Ave &
East to Ravenna -
8/18/2016
11.4 Miles
Towpath Trail Manchester Rd
Manchester Rd
North to Summit Lake
& South to Barberton
8/25/2016
18 Miles
Towpath Trail - Ira Rd
Ira Rd Trail Head
Ira Rd Trail Head
Deep Lock Quarry- Valley Café
The Stow Sunshiners
are an active social group of senior adults who invite you to become a member.
Enjoy a monthly catered luncheon with entertainment and good fellowship! Stow Sunshiner’s President: Robbie Robinson
Monthly Luncheon is held the 1st Monday of Month (Holiday, 2nd Mon.) at Cedar Hall of the Stow Glen Retirement Village
4285 Kent Road Stow
(Parking Available at Cedar Hall & Birch Hall areas)
Sunshiner Membership Information: Must be a resident of Stow or a contiguous city & have attended two luncheons.
Pay Annual Membership fee of $5. Member Fee is used for Monthly Luncheon speakers & entertainment.
Membership & Luncheon Reservations/Ticket Information:
Pre-reservation with payment is required Luncheon COST: $8.00 to Stow Sunshiners
Mail payment to: 4836 Algonquin Trail, Stow 44224 c/o Marlene Holderman 330-686-1632
Monday, July 11 - Noon
Catered by: Three Hearts Catering
Menu: BBQ Spare Ribs, Baked Potato, Corn on Cob,
Dessert & Beverage
Entertainment: Dick Jacoby - musician
“Those Were the Days”
Monday, August 1 - Noon
Catered by: Three Hearts Catering
Menu: Roasted Turkey w/ gravy, Baked Yam,
Mixed Veggies, Dessert & Beverage
Entertainment: Antarctica Travelogue
Don & Eileen Cargould
Birthday Wishes: If you wish to be eligible for a Birthday gift at the Sunshiners’ Monthly
Luncheon - Follow these steps- * Sunshiner Membership dues currently paid.
* Place Name at the bottom of the previous month’s attendance sheet or
* BEFORE meeting day call: John Gretsinger: 330-688-0052 *No reservations accepted lunch day.
Thank You to our Birthday Gift Sponsors:
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Baumann’s Florist
Bellacino’s
Braidy Jewelers
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Edible Arrangements
Isaly’s II
Mandarin House
Café in Stow
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McDonald’s Norton Road
Oregon Corners Florist
Red Lobster
Rockne’s - Stow
Senior Services Assistance
Ask a Social Worker
Many individuals and families struggle with
questions about social service needs or
concerns due to lifestyle changes as they age.
The Stow Senior Center has partnered with
Arbors at Stow to provide access to a licensed
Social Worker to answer your concerns or direct
you to available local or county services.
Questions on: In Home Services / Medicare
or Medicaid / Home Delivered Meals /
Respite or Hospice Care / Utility Assistance
& other topics of your concern.
Contact: Tracey Cugini Arbors at Stow
330-688-1278 2910 L’Ermitage Place Stow
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The SUNSHINERS want to
cheer, lend comfort and
support to other Sunshiner
members in need.
Ellie Smith 330-688-7938
would like to be informed
Stow Cone
when a Sunshiner member
Stow-Glen Retirement Village
is ill or has suffered a loss.
Silver Lake Florist
Stow Nut Donut Diner
Stow Senior Citizen
Commission
Members appointed by the
Mayor, advise the city administration
on concerns or issues that affect the
everyday lives of Stow senior citizens.
Next Meeting: Tues, August 16 7:00pm
Stow Senior Center
If you have an issue / idea on city
policies, practices or infrastructure that
you feel would benefit the lives of senior
adults. seniorcommission@stow.oh.us
330-689-5100
Stow Parks & Recreation Department (330) 689-5100
Sunshine Lady
Care & Share
A volunteer craft group
who assist local organizations
through the creation of a
variety of handcrafted projects
Last Monday of the following:
January - April
August - October
1:00 pm - 3:00pm
at the Stow Senior Center
3968 Darrow Road
3
Sunday
7:00pm
Bus:
Blossom
Concert
10
1:00pm
Porthouse
Ring of Fire
17
24
31
1:00pm
Porthouse
Footloose
4
Tuesday
5
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
12:30pm Mah Jongg
6:00pm Pickleball
12
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
12:30pm Dominoes
Wednesday
2
Saturday
1
9
Friday
8
10:30am
Chair Massage
Thursday
7 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling@SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
1:00pm Brain Games
6:00pm Pickleball
16
30
23
15
9:00am
Bfast Buddies
10:00am
Craft Workshop
29
Campfire Cookout
& Concert
5:30pm
22
14 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling @SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
12pm Health Checks
1:00pm Bingo
6:00pm Pickleball
21 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling @SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
1:00pm Brain Games
1:00pm Hearfelt Visitors
6:00pm Pickleball
28 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling @SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
1:00pm Bingo
6:00pm Pickleball
6:30pm Eve. Cards
*SSL = Silver Springs Lodge 5027 Stow Road
*Bus Trips & Lunch Bunch Depart: Stow City Hall parking lot 3760 Darrow Rd
*OT = Oregon Trails 2913 Graham Rd
*HB = Heritage Barn 5238 Young Rd
*SGRV = Stow Glen Retirement Village 4285 Kent Rd
*SKB Sto-Kent *SKB Stow Kent Entertainment Bowling Lanes Fishcreek Rd
1pm Blanketeers
27
11am Cards
11am Cards
20
1pm Blanketeers
11am Cards
13
11am Cards
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Stow Seniors 55+ Activity Calendar July 2016
Stow Parks & Recreation Department 330-689-5100
Monday
July 4th
Parade
11
Foot Care Clinic by Appt
12pm Sunshiner Lunch
19
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
@ Stow Glen Retirement Village
18
12:30pm Mah Jongg
6:00pm Pickleball
6:00pm Pickleball
4:30pm Popcorn Movie
25
26
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
12:30pm Dominoes
6:00pm Pickleball
*Most programs are held at: Stow Senior Center 3968 Darrow Road
Program Registrations are required & taken at: Stow City Hall
Stow Parks & Recreation Dept. 3760 Darrow Rd 330-689-5100
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Sunday
14
21
28
1
Tuesday
2
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
12:30pm Mah Jongg
6:00pm Pickleball
9
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
12:30pm Dominoes
6:00pm Pickleball
16
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
12:30pm Mah Jongg
6:00pm Pickleball
7pm Sr Citizen Comm
23
9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
12:30pm Dominoes
6:00pm Pickleball
Wednesday
Thursday
5 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling@SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
1:00pm Brain Games
6:00pm Pickleball
11 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling @SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
12n Health Checks
1:00pm Bingo
6:00pm Pickleball
18 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling @SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
1:00pm Brain Games
1:00pm Hearfelt Visitors
6:00pm Pickleball
25 9:15am Bike Group
9:15am Sr Stretch
9:30am Bowling @SKB
10:15am Sr Strength
1:00pm Bingo
6:00pm Pickleball
6:30pm Eve. Cards
*SSL = Silver Springs Lodge 5027 Stow Road
Friday
Saturday
5
6
9:00am
Bus: Country
Side Market
27
20
13
9:00am
Bfast Buddies
12
10:30am
Chair Massage
19
1:00pm Speaker
Lost Akron
26
9:30am
Bus: Canal Boat
-St. Helena III
*OT = Oregon Trails 2913 Graham Rd
*HB = Heritage Barn 5238 Young Rd
*SGRV = Stow Glen Retirement Village 4285 Kent Rd
*SKB Sto-Kent *SKB Stow Kent Entertainment Bowling Lanes Fishcreek Rd
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11:00am Cards
1pm Blanketeers
11:00am Cards
24
10:30am Lunch Bunch
11am Cards
17
1pm Blanketeers
11:00am Cards
10
11:00am Cards
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Stow Seniors 55+ Activity Calendar August 2016
Stow Parks & Recreation Department 330-689-5100
Monday
12pm Sunshiner Lunch
@ Stow Glen Retirement Village
8
12:00pm Great
Musicals Luncheon
15
10:30am Lunch Bunch
Hearing Health Appts
22
9:00am Bus: Hartville
29
1:00pm
Care & Share
30 9:15am Cardio Fit
10:15am Sr Yoga
Lunch Time Movie
12:30pm Dominoes
6:00pm Pickleball
*Most programs are held at: Stow Senior Center 3968 Darrow Road
Program Registrations are required & taken at: Stow City Hall
Stow Parks & Recreation Dept. 3760 Darrow Rd 330-689-5100
Parks & Recreation Department
3760 Darrow Road, OH 44224
(330) 689-5100
Community Bus Trips
Open to All Ages
Summer - Fall 2016
Independence Day
Celebration Concert
Phantom of the Opera
Musical Playhouse Square
Blossom Music Center
The love story of a horribly disfigured man
and the beautiful young woman he adores,
set in a Paris Opera House. This is a
classic Broadway Hit Show that never
goes out of style. It is a must see for all
fans of musical theatre!
The world renowned Cleveland
Orchestra’s classic holiday concert to
celebrate Independence Day. Plus enjoy
the stunning fireworks at the conclusion of
the festive performance to leave you
beaming with American pride.
Date: Weds., June 29 Fee $ 80.00
Depart: 6:30pm Return: 11:00pm
Date: Sun., July 3 Fee $25.00
Depart: 7:00pm Return: 11:30pm
Country Side Market
Peninsula
Tour the Countryside Farmer’s Market in
the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Shop (50+) vendors who sell locally grown
/ made goods. A Market Staffer will give us
a personal walking tour where the vendor’s
tell us how to pick the best! Lunch stop at
Bricco’s in the Doubletree Hotel additional.
Date: Sat., August 6 Fee $ 9.00
Depart: 9:00am Return: 2:30pm
Pickle Bill’s Lobster House
+ Antique Shop Stop
Grand River / Painesville
This famous landmark restaurant is a treat
for the eye and the appetite! Known for
seafood including Lake Erie Walleye, Lake
Perch & deep fried pickles. A good burger
is also on the menu. A stop at a curiously
fun antique shop will also add to the day.
Date: Thurs., September 1 Fee $16.00
Depart: 1:30pm Return: 7:30pm
Hartville Kitchen
& Flea Market Hartville
Porthouse Theatre
Musical Theatre
All Porthouse Trips Fee: $30 / trip
Depart: 1:00pm Return: 4:30pm
Ring of Fire:
Music of Johnny Cash
Sun. July 10 Weaves a story of the famous
“Man in Black” with his best known songs.
Sun. July 31 A high school
student who moves to a
rural town with strict rules - He tries
to prove that dancing is good for the soul!
St. Helena III Canal Boat
Canal Fulton
The Hartville Flea Market has
something for everyone. Vendors
sell veggies, fruit, antiques, collectibles
and who know what else will show up!
Always a delightful hunt for a great
bargain! Made from scratch lunch at the
Kitchen additional. Lots of walking
Travel back in time along the Ohio & Erie
Canal in a replica canal boat plus a stop at
the Canalway Visitor Center to learn the
history of the canal. Lunch at the Canal
Grille additional. Leave room for ice
cream in Canal Fulton’s quaint downtown
Date: Mon., August 22 Fee $ 16.00
Depart: 9:00am Return: 3:30pm
Date: Fri., August 26 Fee $ 25.00
Depart: 9:30am Return: 4:00pm
Akron Zoo - Senior Safari
Akron
Venture through the Akron Zoo
with other active senior adults for a fun day
out planned just for you! Local vendors
and service providers will also set up shop
to offer information and giveaways.
Get nose to nose with over 700 animals
including the new Grizzly Bear exhibit.
Lots of Walking
Date: Fri., September 2 Fee $16.00
Depart: 10:00am Return: 2:30pm
Program / Refund Policy: Stow Parks & Recreation Department
Bus Trips are open to all ages.
Stow Parks & Recreation
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is required & full payment is due upon registration. No Holds
No credits or refunds are issued within 7 days of a program or trip due to
change in personal schedule, illness or conflict.
Refund requests may be granted if made in writing at least seven days prior
to a trip or program and no expenses/ticket purchases have occurred.
A $5 processing fee is applied to all refunds made seven days prior to program.
Individuals may always find a replacement for their reservation if unable to
attend - Please inform the office of name change.
A full refund is given if the Stow Parks & Recreation Department must cancel
a trip due to low enrollment.
Special Assistance: Please let us know at registration if wheelchair seating is required.
Bus departs - Stow City Hall 3760 Darrow Road unless otherwise noted.
Return times are approximate, please allow for additional time.
Trips include transportation and admissions (meals not included unless noted).
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Steps into Boat
Nautica Queen
Cleveland
Classic Hits & Oldies Cruise
Set sail on the Nautica Queen,
Lake Erie’s fun boat! Enjoy a special Lake
Erie cruise & buffet lunch (included) on
board. Sit back for a beautiful view of the
lake and Cleveland skyline as you listen to
the oldies you love. (Stairs)
Date: Weds., September 7 Fee $39.00
Depart: 10:00am Return: 3:30pm
Ethnic Markets Tour
Lolly the Trolley
Cleveland
Put the world in your shopping bag as we
explore the wonderful and varied ethnic
food stores. Cleveland’s history as a
melting pot for cultures becomes a
shopping experience! Stops may include:
Italian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Asian,
Greek, German markets + time to shop at
the marvelous West Side Market.
A lunch stop at Sokolowski’s University Inn
is included! A shopping bag will be
provided for all for any purchases. Lot’s of
walking with on & off trolley stops/steps.
Date: Fri., September 30 Fee $65.00
Depart: 8:00am Return: 5:00pm
Stow Parks & Recreation Department (330) 689-5100
Stow Senior Center
3968 Darrow Road (330) 686-1325
*Facility is open only during
scheduled senior programs.
Stow Senior Programs are coordinated by the
Stow Parks & Recreation Department
and are open to active Senior Adults 55+
Pick a program that interests you & jump in!
*Program Registrations
are taken at:
Stow Parks & Recreation
3760 Darrow Road (Stow City Hall)
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Call Stow Parks & Recreation Department at: 330-689-5100
to be added to the Stow Senior Newsletter mailing list.
Additional program flyers and bus trips are posted on the
Stow Parks & Recreation website at: www.FunInStow.com
Look under:
Senior Adult Programs
Program Info: 330-689-5100
Program Cancellations
Upcoming Programs
Don’t delay in registering for a program or trip.
Some programs fill quickly or minimum numbers must be met in order to
hold an activity. If the Stow Parks & Recreation Department must cancel a
program due to low numbers you will receive a full refund of program fees.
Campfire Concert
& Cookout pg. 1
Dinner & a Campfire
If you must cancel your registration due to any reason including illness,
appointments or change of personal plans...
If requested in writing at least 7 days prior to the program you will be granted
a full credit (only if no tickets/supplies have yet been purchased) or a refund
by check less a $5 processing fee .
Friday, July 22
Craft Program
pg. 1
Friday, July 29 10am
Foot & Nail Care
pg. 3
Mon., July 11 by appointment
Coffee & Conversation
Lost Akron pg. 1 Fri., August 19 1:00pm
Any cancellations within 7 days of the activity Do Not receive credit or refund.
You may always allow someone to take your place in the program.
Dated Material
Return Service Requested
Stow Senior Adult Programs
July - August 2016
Stow Parks & Recreation Department
3760 Darrow Road Stow, OH 44224
330-689-5100
Website: www.FuninStow.com
PERMIT NO. 501
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
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