Rocky River Senior Center 21014 Hilliard Blvd. Rocky River, Ohio 44116 440-333-6660 STARRS May Program FREE Five Million Steps: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail Thursday, May 8, 1:30 PM Call 333-6660 to register Bob Grau, a retired educator and non-hiker, decided to thru-hike the 2,181 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. His life-changing journey through 14 states was completed in 170 days! Less than 25% of those who attempt to thru-hike the trail are successful. Bob will present a Power Point program of many great photos that will inform, entertain and truly inspire you as he recreates his awesome adventure. He will tell how he broke his ankle in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, completing the last 380 miles hobbling over the rough terrain, and his quest for food, water and lodging. Bob’s book, Five Million Steps on a Journey of Hope: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail, will be for sale, cash or check, for $15. All book proceeds benefit Journey of Hope, a Cleveland-area charity that aids adult cancer patients in desperate need of financial help. Come learn about Bob’s inspiring feat and be captivated by his “journey of hope” adventure. Rocky River Senior Center’s STARRS series is sponsored in part through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture with matching funds from Rocky River Seniors Council; The Welsh Home; Bradley Bay; Gloria Hardington, Realtor; Normandy Retirement Community; and The Presidential. Annual Fund Raiser Steppin’ Out Show Choir presents “Dance to the Music” Two weekends- Friday and Saturday, May 9-10; May 16-17, 7:30 PM Tickets are $12 at the front desk or at the door Proceeds benefit Rocky River Senior Center’s Transportation Service

Calling All Artists – Art Exhibit and Sale – July 11-25 Artists 50 and older are invited to exhibit their art work at Rocky River Senior Center’s annual Art Exhibit and Sale, July 11 through 25. If you have 1-3 pieces of original art work you’d like to exhibit or sell, please call Laurie at 331-1114. Programs and Classes Through the Eyes of the Artist with Felicia Zavarella Stadelman Wednesdays, 11 AM Tickets $4 per lecture “Through the Eyes of the Artist” is an artist biography lecture series created by Felicia Zavarella Stadelman. The series offers an exclusive view into the remarkable lives and times of our favorite artists. You’ll even have the opportunity to learn about artists you may not know now, but will never forget! Each presentation is enhanced with music, prints and images to help tell the artist’s story. Handouts include an overview of the artist and a notecard memento. April 23 Tamara DeLempicka – her portraits encapsulated art deco and the glitz of the 1920’s. April 30 Toulouse Lautrec- the bohemian artist whose paintings were atrocious, but very chic May 7 Louis Comfort Tiffany – a savvy business man who built an industry to satisfy his creative energy. Explore Watercolor with Clela 10 AM -12 Noon Friday, May 2 1 session Friday, May 16 1 session Friday, May 30 1 session Friday, June 13 1 session Each session: $11 residents; $12 non-residents Pay no later than one week prior to each session. Learn to paint watercolor by following a step-by-step demonstration by watercolor artist Clela Stelnicki. Great for beginners and experienced students. Supply list available at registration.

Intro to Chinese Traditional Watercolor Painting Monday, May 5-June 9 $45 residents; $50 non-residents; pay by April 28

5 weeks 10 AM

This class, offered to all levels of students, will teach you the basic elements of Chinese painting and the use of a Chinese painting brush on traditional rice-paper. Taught by well-known Chinese artist, Mr. Guangsheng (Jerry) Wang. Materials sold separately at first class.

Watercolor Painting 6 weeks Monday, June 9-July 14 1-3 PM $45 residents; $50 non-residents; pay by June 2 Watercolor instruction for ALL skill levels. Instructor Bob Moyer is a freelance illustrator and member of the Ohio Watercolor Society. Supply list available. Creative Clay Classes 6 weeks Wednesday, June 18-July 23 10-12 Noon $72 per person; pay by June 11 Create several items of hand built ceramic art work. No experience required. A tool starter kit ($8) is available to purchase at the first class. Fee includes clay and firings. Instructor: Maureen Moses, MA. ATR-BC Women’s Self-Defense 4 weeks Thursday, May 1-22 2-3 PM $35 residents; $40 non-residents; pay by April 24 This class is designed to build self-confidence by utilizing a woman’s natural flexibility (rather than strength) to SHOCK an assailant, SCREAM in a way that draws attention, and RUN to safety. Class includes warm-ups and cool downs. Wear loose fitting or comfortable clothing. Instructor: Ted Smith; class size limited to 30. Annie Oakley 1 session Tuesday, May 6 1:15 PM $5 residents; $6 non-residents; pay by April 29 She could shoot unbelievably, but was unbelievable in other ways. She received everything from medals to bags of gold and even her own shooting roof. Annie was good friends with Chief Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill. What caused a falling out with Buffalo Bill? Learn of her tricks and of her loves, desires and calamities. Annie is an Ohio gal with a western flair. Presenter: Alice Wills

Ike & Mamie 1 session Tuesday, May 27 1:15 PM $5 residents; $6 non-residents; pay by May 20 Opposites attract! Mamie, a wealthy socialite, and Ike a tough Kansan who had military goals, got married on Valentine’s Day. Their family joys and grief give us an understanding of them. How did the war affect Mamie? Just how close were they? Did Mamie ever learn to cook? Presenter: Alice Wills World War I and World War II FREE Friday, June 6 1 PM th D-Day – On the 70 anniversary of D-Day, Ray Kline a federally licensed collector, will give a presentation on World War I and World War II focusing on why these wars were fought and how one war leads to the other. He will bring his personal collection of firearms and other artifacts from those wars for viewing. Call 333-6660 to register. Rock & Roll History: a Journey in Sounds: 1949-1964 6 weeks Wednesday, June 18-July 23 10 AM $25 residents; $30 non-residents; pay by June 11 This course covers some of the Music Theory and Background along with historical, cultural, teen issues, dance and other related information. A review of Blues, Doo Wop, Folk Rock, and other genres of Rock and Roll with the playing of the first records ever recorded. We’ll also listen to a number of one-hit wonders, flash in the pan songs by recording artists who just weren’t good enough, or maybe not lucky enough, to have a successful career in Rock ‘n Roll. Presenter: Dr. Joel Keller Guides for Better Living FREE Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons Friday, May 2 10-11:30 AM The Honorable Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons returns to discuss the Rocky River Municipal Court and her life as a County Prosecutor that resulted in the conviction of former Cleveland Mafia boss Angelo Lonardo. Call 333-6660 to register. Calling All Gardeners! Do you enjoy gardening? The Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help plant flowers and do some weeding, watering and light maintenance work

during the summer months. If you are interested in helping, please call Carol Silvay, 216-251-9596, or stop by the front desk to leave your name and phone number. Thanks! RTA Update FREE Wednesday, May 14 10 AM Learn what’s new with RTA- route changes, senior discounts, paratransit system, brochures, maps etc- with RTA’s Erica Gordon, Community Relations Specialist. Call 333-6660 to register. Cupcakes, Cupcakes are the Rage! Red, White and Blue Cupcakes Thursday, May 22 1:30-3:30 Bring your own cupcakes $20 per person Cupcakes provided $25 per person Pay by May 15 This month’s class features red, white and blue themed cupcakes. Bring a container to safely transport your cupcakes! Instructor: Brandy DeLeon Bridge Camp Bridge Camp with Fran Mulkins Monday, June 9-Friday, June 13 10-12 $20 residents; $25 non-residents; pay by June 2 Beginner and Intermediate bridge players can enjoy a week at summer bridge camp. Each day opens with a lesson followed by playing 12 boards. Prizes will be awarded on Friday. Class limited to 20. E-Reader and Tablet Help Kindle Korner Ongoing Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27 10 AM-4 PM Drop by the computer lab on Tuesdays between 10 AM and 4 PM and volunteer Ernie Demanelis will help answer your Kindle questions. IPAD Circle Ongoing Thursday, May 15 10 AM – 3 PM Talk about and share new and favorite IPAD apps with volunteer Joan Foster.

Friday Matinee Movie & Popcorn 1 PM May 2 The Way PG 121 minutes Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American dentist who comes to France to deal with the tragic death of his adult son (Emilio Estavez). Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage, “The Way of St. James,” to honor his son’s desire to finish the journey. What he doesn’t plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him. May 9 Being There PG 130 minutes Isolated all his life in a Washington, D.C. townhouse, Chance knows only what he’s seen on TV. Cast into the world, he stumbles into the inner circle of political power brokers eager for “sage wisdom.” Starring Peter Sellers May 16 Frantic R 120 minutes Harrison Ford plays an American doctor whose wife suddenly vanishes in Paris. To find her, he navigates a puzzling web of languages, locale, laissezfaire cops, triplicate-form bureaucrats and a defiant, mysterious waif who knows more than she tells. May 23 The Impossible PG 114 minutes Maria (Naomi Watts) and Henry (Ewan McGregor) are on a family Christmas vacation in Thailand, enjoying their beachfront resort when their world is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to them, a huge earthquake across the ocean has triggered a massive tsunami- one of the most devastating natural catastrophes in record. This is their true story. May 30 Big PG 104 minutes At a carnival, young Josh wishes he was big- only to wake up the next morning and discover he is! With the help of his friend, Billy, Josh lands a job at a toy company. There, his inner wisdom enables him to successfully predict what children want to buy, making the naïve Josh irresistible to a beautiful ladder-climbing colleague. But the more he experiences being an adult, the more Josh longs for the simple joys of childhood. Starring Tom Hanks Movies will be shown if the auditorium has reopened. Please call the front desk, 333-6660, to confirm. Fitness Classes: Enjoy a 30 minute workout to increase strength and tone your body. Weights provided. Pat Andler, C.P.T.

Weights Workout for Building Bone Strength Tuesday, May 6-June 24 $24 residents; $29 non-residents; pay by April 29

8 weeks 12-12:30 PM

Weights Workout for Building Bone Strength Wednesday, May 14-July 2 $24 residents; $29 non-residents; pay by May 7

8 weeks 3:20-3:50 PM

Yoga for Seniors 8 weeks Friday, May 9 – June 27 2:45-3:45 PM $34 residents; $39 non-residents; pay by May 2 OR $6 pay-as-you-go Yoga can improve health, heal aches and pains, and keep sickness at bay. Instructor: Pat Andler, C.P.T. Arthritis/PACE Fitness 8 weeks Wednesday, May 14-July 2 1:30-2:30 PM $34 residents; $39 non-residents; pay by May 7 Increase your range of motion and strengthen your muscles with instructor Pat Andler, C.P.T. Sun-Style Tai Chi 8 weeks Wednesday, May 14-July 2 2:40-3:10 PM $24 residents; $29 non-residents; pay by May 7 Sun-Style Tai Chi strengthens your joints, keeps them mobile, and helps with balance. It’s an effective exercise due to its agile steps and higher stances, making it easier to learn and practice. Instructor: Pat Andler, C.P.T. Balance Tai Chi 8 weeks Wednesday, May 14-July 2 9:15 AM $40 residents; $45 non-residents; pay by May 7 This class combines Tai Chi and Qigong movements to improve balance. Focus is on strengthening muscles in the ankles, knees, hips and legs to increase flexibility and movement coordination. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Instructor: Mike Stadul Tai Chi Wednesday, May 14-July 2

8 weeks 10:30 AM

$40 residents; $45 non-residents; pay by May 7 Exercises for balance and whole body health. Tai Chi develops muscular strength and flexibility in the spine and body joints. It relieves the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis, lowers blood pressure and improves balance. Instructor: Mike Stadul Dance Classes with Leslie Jones Tap Dance: Beginner Tuesday, June 3-July 29 (omit July 8) $40 residents; $45 non-residents; pay by May 27

8 weeks 3:15 PM

Tap Dance: Intermediate Monday, June 9-August 4 (omit July 7) $40 residents; $45 non-residents; pay by June 2

8 weeks 1:15 PM

Tap Dance: Advanced Tuesday, June 3-July 29 (omit July 8) $40 residents; $45 non-residents; pay by May 27

8 weeks 2:15 PM

Drop-In Fitness $3 Pay-as-you-go Monday: Zumba Gold with Leslie Jones Line Dance with Leslie Jones

9 AM 10 AM

Tuesday: Men’s Fitness with Don Way Get Fit with Pat or Leslie Country Line Dance

8:45 AM 10:15 AM 1 PM

Wednesday: Zumba Gold

1:15 PM

Thursday: Men’s Fitness with Don Way Stretch & Swing with Carol Silvay

8:45 AM 10 AM

Friday: Sit & Fit with Pat Andler (omit April 18)

9:30 AM

Silver Sneakers® Classes Classes are FREE to Silver Sneakers® members. Remember to swipe your card at the Front Desk. Non-Silver Sneakers® members pay $3 asyou-go. Silver Sneakers® Yoga Ongoing Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30 AM Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is available to safely perform postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Silver Sneakers® Classic Ongoing Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 9-9:45 AM Silver Sneakers® Classic fitness classes offer something for everyone, regardless of fitness level. Have fun and move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Silver Sneakers® Broga Ongoing Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:30 AM Broga, yoga geared for MEN, uses traditional yoga postures and fitness movements for a great workout! Therapeutic Chair Massage/Reiki Friday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $15 for 15 minutes Call for appointment Wear your regular clothing and unwind in a special chair designed to comfortably support your body. Sessions are tailored to release built up stress and tension in your neck, back, shoulders, arms and hands. Pat Andler, C.P.T.; L.M.T. Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day! Rocky River Senior Center’s “Hometown Favorites” Cookbook Hometown Favorites, a 3-ring notebook-style cookbook, celebrates the 40th anniversary of Senior Services provided to Rocky River residents. The cookbook is a fund-raising project of Rocky River Seniors Council with proceeds from the sales benefitting programs and activities at the Center. Cookbooks can be purchased at the Center’s front desk for $16. Please make checks payable to Rocky River Seniors Council, Inc.

STARRS June Program FREE Thursday, June 5, 1:30 PM Play Readers production presents “The Twists and Turns of Mystery and Suspense” “Too Many Detectives” “Was His Face Red!” “The 13 Ghosts of Gimme Mine” Enjoy an afternoon of lighthearted theater comedy with Rocky River Senior Center’s Play Readers Please call 333-6660 to register. Light refreshments served following the program. Rocky River Senior Center’s STARRS series is sponsored in part through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture with matching funds from Rocky River Seniors Council; The Welsh Home; Bradley Bay; Gloria Hardington, Realtor; Normandy Retirement Community; and The Presidential. Book Club May 23 1:15 PM Discuss The Master’s Muse by Varley O’Connor. June’s book selection, The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan, will be available on May 23. John Lonsak, volunteer coordinator, and former Director of Rocky River Public Library. Health talks Call 333-6660 to register Ask the Pharmacist Wednesday, May 14 10 AM Discuss your concerns and questions about your prescription medications with an MTM (Medication Therapy Management) specialist. Bring your meds with you. Presenter: Leah Wolfe, RPH, MTM Certified.

Advancements in Cataract Surgery Wednesday, May 14 1 PM Find out about the newest advancements in cataract procedures and technology available to give patients more options when making the decision about cataract surgery with Krista Bradley, Cleveland Eye Clinic Good Mental Health Wednesday, June 11

10:30 AM

Discuss support networks available in our seniors years to help us meet the challenges we face on a daily basis. If you have a problem or challenge, you may find a solution that works for you. Kristin Koliha, facilitator, LISW-S, Behavioral Health Services. Health Screenings FREE Blood Pressure/Health Clinic Walk-in Monday, May 5, 12, 19, 26 12:30-3:30 PM May 5 The Welsh Home May 12 St. John Medical Center** May 19 Bradley Bay Health Center May 26 Larchwood Village Rehab Center ** Note: On Monday, June 9, 12:30-2:30 PM, St. John Medical Center will offer free health screenings for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure & dermatology/skin. No fasting or reservations needed. Ear Canal Screening 9-12 Monday, May 19 Call for appointment Miracle Ear Hearing Center will give free ear canal inspections. No Blood Sugar Screening this month. Travelogue FREE “South America Cruise” 1:15 PM Tuesday, May 20 with Dave Clinton Our cruise begins in Santiago (Valparaiso) Chile, a bay bordered by steep hills, stately old Victorian homes and cable cars. We travel the Strait of Magellan, a sea route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and cruise around Cape Horn, then travel to the complex and energetic port city of Buenos Aires, the gateway to Argentina, and end our travels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Spring Fling Card Party Friday, May 30, 1:30 PM Dessert, door prizes, table prizes. Tickets - $7 each. Pay for your complete party when registering. Day Trips Mansion and Castle Day Cost: $55 ($60 non-residents)

Friday, April 25 Status: Stand-by Available

“Jersey Boys” at the State Theater Cost: $90 ($95 non-resident) Wednesday, May 14, 8 PM Show Registration: In progress Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Jersey Boys is back! This is the story of The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Baudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi and how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records world-wide, all before they were 30! Depart: 6:45 PM; estimated return 11 PM “Tappin’ Thru Life” at the Allen Theater Cost: $55 ($60 non-residents) Thursday, June 12 Registration: In progress Tap dance legend Maurice Hines stars in this explosive world premiere production. Featuring contemporary jazz icons The Manzani Brothers, and backed by a sizzling orchestra, this celebration of Mr. Hines’ life and showbiz forerunners, including Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole, will have you tappin’ all day! Depart: 12:30 PM; estimated return 4:30 PM Ohio Light Opera “My Fair Lady” Cost: $88 ($93 non-residents) Wednesday, June 18, 2 PM matinee Registration: begins May 1 From its 1956 opening to its close more than six years later as the longestrunning musical in Broadway history, “My Fair Lady” captured the hearts of theater-goers as no musical before or since. Phonetics professor Henry Higgins accepts a bet from his friend, Colonel Pickering, that he cannot groom a bedraggled Covent Garden flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, and pass her off to his society friends as a lady. When after months of coaching and “the rain in Spain” falls eloquently off her tongue, the transformation is complete. But she rails against her mentor for turning her into something she is not. Only now does Higgins realize his true feelings for her. Almost every song in the musical achieved hit status: “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” “On the Street Where You Live,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.” Lunch will be at Broken Rocks Café in Wooster. Choose (when registering) #1 Chicken Salad with toasted walnuts, celery, onions, and raisins on focaccia with orange slices, or #2 Peasant Salad with Grilled Cheese –mixed greens, hardboiled eggs, grilled red onions, honey-glazed bacon, croutons, roasted red peppers, asiago cheese and vinaigrette. Both lunch choices served with coffee or iced tea and for dessert, strawberry shortcake with crème anglaise. Depart: 10:15 AM; estimated return: 6 PM

Overnight Tours with Wendt Touring – stop by or call for brochure New Orleans Fiesta- Springtime Down South Cost: $1199 per person double; $1599 single 7 days; April 27-May 3 Status: Call regarding availability Treasures of Montreal and Quebec City by Rail 6 days – June 23-28 Cost: $1299 per person double; $1699 single Status: call regarding availability California – San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterrey/Carmel 7 days; August 25-31 Cost: $2199 per person double; $2799 single Deposit: $200 per person; balance due June 23 Highlights include: Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Sausalito, Twin Peaks, Nob Hill, Lombard Street, California Wine Country, Pacific Ocean, El Capitan, Half Dome, Mariposa, Grove Seventeen Mile Drive, Cypress Point, Mission San Carlos Borromeo, Pacific Coast Highway, Cannery Row, Seal Rock, Ghirardelli Square. The Quill – our monthly newsletter To find a complete listing of our clubs, pay-as-you-go fitness classes, exercise classes such as Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga for Seniors, Senior Power Workout and Arthritis Exercise, and to learn more about our numerous activities, programs, one day and overnight trips, subscribe to The Quill. Cost for 12 issues, mailed first class monthly, is $15.00. Computer lab The Senior Center’s computer lab has six state-of-the-art computers and printer. The lab is open Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM, except when computer classes are in session. Check the calendar for dates. Cost t print a page is 10 cents. Social Service A licensed social worker is available to senior residents who are in need of services/information. Call 333-6660.

Minibus Transportation Service The Senior Center provides transportation to Rocky River residents who are 60 years of age or above who have no other means of transportation. The van service operates Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM. Rides for medical appointment shave priority and should be scheduled one week in advance. All other appointments can be made two working days in advance. Grocery shopping is limited to Wednesdays only. A wheelchair lift minbus is available. Senior Center Deli Lunch – call regarding availability.

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