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November–December 2020�

Senior News

Programs & Services

for Active Senior Adults

Parks & Recreation Department

Program Registration Office: Stow City Hall

3760 Darrow Road Stow, OH 44224

Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30pm�

330�689�5100 �

Serving Active Senior Adults

Program Information:

Stow Parks & Recreation Department

Program Registration & Information

3760 Darrow Road - Stow City Hall

330-689-5100

Stow Senior Center

3968 Darrow Road 330-686-1325

Senior Adult Programs

Kathy Lewis, Recreation Supervisor

[email protected]

www.FunInStow.com

Inside This Issue:

Programs and Special Events 2-3, 5

Trunk or Treat Fun 4

Zoom Events 6

Community Events 7

Things to Do 8

Article 10

Senior Commission Survey 11

Registraon date for all virtual and drive thru programs �

begins November 11, 2020. All in person programming has

been suspended unl further noce.

Don’t miss out! In January, we

will begin updating our

newsletter membership list.

Please call us at 330-689-5100

if you would like to continue to

receive the newsletter by mail.

If we do not hear from you by

the end of December, you will

no longer receive the Senior

News. You may call us at

anytime to be added to the list

again.

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Programs and Special Events

Dear Senior,

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This year has truly been unique, but that has not stopped the City of Stow staff and our

residents from finding new ways to celebrate as a community. You have�shown such

resilience, grace, patience, support and care for one another throughout this pandemic,

and we thank you!�

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I am proud to say that our Stow Senior Center staff has gone above and beyond with

creativity and innovation to bring programs and events to you this year. Drive In

Bingo, the Lending Cart, Crafts 2 Go, Music and a Meal, Drive By Grab a Pie and Trunk

or Treat are a few of the entertaining activities that have taken place this year instead

of our usual programming.�

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The staff has also been busy behind the scenes at the senior center. When we reopen,

you will see a �fresh coat of paint and new hardwood flooring in the interior. There have

also been improvements to the exterior. Take a drive by to see the fresh paint on the

brick, shutters and front door, and the improved landscaping.�

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We have been steadfast in working on a reopening plan for the Stow Senior Center.�We

recently conducted a survey to gauge your comfort level with returning to the center.

Based on those results, coupled with guidance from Summit County Public Health and

the Ohio Department of Health,�we realize that now is not the time to reopen. �

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Please look for updates in the coming months � our staff is working diligently to create

new events and adapt existing programs and events.�And, we will continue to �

re�evaluate the potential for reopening the senior center.� In the meantime, I

encourage you to remain engaged with the programs that are offered, including the

Phone a Friend program and new Zoom classes.�

In addition to senior programs and events, we also welcome you to get in the holiday

spirit by participating in other safely planned City events. A few examples are�Glow with

Stow lighting event at City Hall, Santa and Friends Holiday Parade, and new this year,

Heritage Home for the Holidays, located at the historical homes at Silver Springs Park.

Details are in this newsletter.�

As I reflect on 2020, I can say that I am proud to be the mayor of such a

compassionate and supportive community. We will get through this together, because

we are Stow Strong!�

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Sincerely, �

John Pribonic �

Mayor, City of Stow �

Phone a Friend

Program begins the week of November 30th

As the winter weather settles in, friendships and camaraderie will

be vital to all of us this year. This new program is for anyone

looking for help to pass the time with casual conversation and

new friends this winter. Registered participants will receive a

phone call every Monday from a staff member who will provide

the name and number of your friend for the week. Once you

receive your friend’s contact information, contact them to set up

a one hour phone call sometime that week. Political, religious

and other controversial topics are discouraged, as we hope the

conversations can be used as a positive highlight of your

day/week. All participants will receive an instructional sheet on

conversation starters and helpful hints after registration.

Lending Cart

New Location: City Hall Lobby

Beginning the week of November 16

Hours: 8am-4:00pm Monday– Friday

The Lending Cart will soon become the Lending

Shelf inside the lobby at City Hall. Books, puzzles

and activity books will be available at the self serve

lending cart. A box will be available beside the

shelf for returns and book donations. Please

remember to follow proper safety precautions

including sanitizing and social distancing.

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Health and Wellness

Reliable Nurse Foot Care

Nurse Provided Toenail and Foot Care

December 7 ~ $30.00

Call 216-956-0293 to schedule an appointment.

December 15 ~ 1:00p.m. ~ Cost: $4.00

This Zoom class will include step by step

instructions and all necessary materials to

create two homemade cards and three gift tags

for the holiday season. Supplies can be picked

up beginning Dec. 10 from the Parks and

Recreation office. A computer, tablet or smart

phone, and a valid email address are necessary

to take this class. Register by December 8.

Friday, November 20

12:00-1:00 p.m. ~ Cost: $3.00

City Hall Parking Lot

3760 Darrow Rd. Stow, OH 44224

Like everything else, Thanksgiving is going

to look a little different at the senior center

this year. In an effort to keep everyone safe,

traditional Thanksgiving meals from the

Café in Stow, including pumpkin pie, will

be available for pick up in the City Hall

parking lot. Meals will be

pre-packaged for convenience and safety.

Please register by November 16.

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Trunk or Treat

Thank you to all of our sponsors who donated sweet

treats and giveaways for our 1st annual Trunk or Treat.

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Zoom Bingo

Wednesday, December 16

10:00am

Participants are asked to pick up their bingo

cards at the Parks and Recreation office

upon registration. Daubers will not be

provided. We will play six games and winners

will have their prizes dropped off to their

homes. Registration required by Dec. 11.

Have a Laugh for the Health of It

with Hospice of Western Reserve

Thursday, December 10 ~ 10:00am

In this program we will define the history of

therapeutic humor, identify the benefits of

humor and distinguish between appropriate

and inappropriate uses of humor.

Registration required by Dec. 7.

Zoom is a video conference

service used to virtually

meet with others. To

participate, you will need

an email address and one

of the following: a computer

with a camera, tablet or smart phone.

Zoom Silver Sneakers

10:15am

Mondays: Cardio

Wednesdays: Yoga

Fridays: Resistance Training

Silver Sneakers members may participate at

no cost in any of the above classes. If

interested, please email Kathy at

[email protected] for the link to the class.

Brain Games

with Danbury Senior Living—Hudson

Thursday, Dec. 3 and Jan. 7~ 1:00pm

Join Bob from Danbury Senior Living for a

fun hour of brain games including logic

puzzles, word riddles and out of the box

thinking. Participants can pick up their

packets of puzzles beginning Monday

afternoon of the scheduled program at the

Parks and Recreation offices. Registration

required by Nov. 30 and Jan. 4.

Links for one time virtual programming will

be emailed out within 24 hours of the

program start time.

Nursing Homes 101

with the Arbors of Stow

Wednesday, December 2 ~ 1:00pm

Often when one enters a hospital for a

procedure, discharge home is not the safest

choice. As a result, you are given the

decision to enter a nursing home. Patients

and their families tend to have a lot of

questions. How do I pick the right center?

Do they take my insurance? What’s the

difference between skilled and custodial

care? Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for

nursing home stays? How will the

pandemic effect my stay? Let Ryan from the

Arbors of Stow assist with your concerns

and answers. Registration required by Nov. 30.

Many of you indicated on your surveys

that you would like to learn more about

Zoom. We have good news! Our friends at

the Soprema Senior Center in Wadsworth

have provided us with a Zoom

Instructional Guide to help guide you

through! Call us and we will mail it to

you. If you still have questions, call

Kathy and make arrangements for one

on one help.

Virtual Programs

Wednesday, January 13 ~ 2:00PM

Cost: FREE

We provide you the recipe upon

registration, you purchase the supplies on

your own, and then you cook together

with Cindy via Zoom from the comfort of

your own house. Registration required by

January 8.

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Community Events

November 2-30, 2020

THANKFUL TREE We invite you to place a leaf with

a note of thanks on our window art tree at Stow City

Hall during the month of November. Leaves and

markers available in the main doors at Stow City

Hall.

December 3 - January 3, 2021

GLOW WITH STOW HOLIDAY LIGHTING Celebrate

the Season - Drive through Stow City Center and

SEE THE LIGHTS & DISPLAYS!

December 5, 2020

HERITAGE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DRIVE-

THRU (6-8pm)

Visit the Heritage Homes at Silver Springs Park

(located at 5238 Young Rd.) for a Period-Specific

demonstration of carolers and scenery displays.

December 15, 2020

THE COLORS OF CHRISTMAS Journey across the

City of Stow and experience the JOYS OF

CHRISTMAS. Local churches will provide outdoor

festive lights, live nativities, singing and more.

FOR THE KIDS…

November 27 - December 18, 2020

SANTA’S MAILBOX Drop your letters to Santa in

the mailbox located outside Stow City Hall. Please

include a self addressed, stamped envelope for a

return letter form the jolly old elf himself.

December 6, 2020

SANTA’S WORKSHOP (12-3pm)

BY REGISTRATION, kids can sign up to build a

Home Depot Toy, take selfies at our photo stations

and leave with a sweet treat!

December 12, 2020

SANTA & FRIENDS PARADE Watch the parade

from your own front doors and lawns. Santa’s & his

friends are coming to you! A map of the route will

be on our website closer to December.

www.stowohio.org


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Things To Do

Crafters Needed:

Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue is looking for fleece pet

blankets and toys for their adoptable animals. If you

are interested in helping us, please call the front

desk and get added to our volunteer list. The Stow

Senior Center will provide you with the supplies and

directions needed to make no sew beds and tug

toys. Supplies will be available for pick up in the

Parks and Recreation office the week of November

30.

Nifty Knitters: Stow Presbyterian Church is

looking for donations of homemade knitted hats for

children in first grade at Akron Public Schools and

adults through RAHAB Ministries. The next deadline

for hats is November 24, but collections are taken

throughout the year so keep knitting! Please return

all completed hats to the Stow Parks and Recreation

office.

Children hat sizes: 17 in. for brim and 17 in. for top

Adult hat sizes: 21 in. for brim and 21 in. for top

Virtual Programs at

www.stowohio.org

The City of Stow has a great list of

Virtual Resources on their website,

listed under the Parks and

Recreation tab. Don’t forget to check

them out! Virtual trips include the

roller coasters at Cedar Point to the

Atlanta Aquarium to the Liberty Bell.

The virtual resources are an

excellent way to pass the time and

learn something new along the way!

Other Virtual Resources on the

City of Stow’s website include:

Solitaire– over 500 different games!

Sudoku

Brain Teasers

Chess

Scrabble

Crossword Puzzles

Wheel of Fortune

Jigsaw Puzzles

Trivia

Ingredients �

1�lb�lean ground beef�

2�Tbsp�olive oil,�divided�

Salt and freshly ground black pepper�

1�small yellow onion chopped�(1 cup)�

1�cup�chopped red bell pepper��

1�cup�chopped green bell pepper�

2�cloves�garlic,�minced�

2�(14.5 oz) cans�petite diced tomatoes�

1�(15 oz) can�tomato sauce�

1�(14.5 oz) can�low�sodium beef broth�

2 1/2�Tbsp�chopped fresh parsley,�

1/2�tsp�dried basil*�

1/2�tsp�dried oregano�

1�cup�uncooked long grain white or brown rice��

Cheddar or mozzarella cheese,�for serving (optional)�

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In a large pot heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat, once hot

add beef to pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring

occasionally while breaking up beef, until browned. Drain beef

and pour onto a plate lined with paper towels, set aside.�

Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in pot then add onions, red bell

pepper, green bell pepper and saute 3 minutes, then add garlic

and saute 30 seconds longer. �

Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth and add

parsley, basil, oregano and cooked beef, then season with salt

and pepper to taste. Bring just to a light boil, then reduce heat

to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. �

While soup simmers, prepare rice according to directions listed

on package, then once soup is done simmering stir in desired

amount of cooked rice into soup.�

Serve warm topped with optional cheese and garnish with fresh

parsley. � � � � � � � � � � � �

� � � � � � � � Recipe from Cooking Classy�

Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe

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Despondent is a word I am hearing a lot recently,

either when working with clients or talking with family

and friends. Understandably so; COVID�19 has

turned our life, community, country, and the world, as

we’ve known it, upside down, leaving many feeling

discouraged, hopeless, lonely, oppressed or

melancholy. Whatever words you choose, what

many are feeling falls under the guise of grief and

loss.�

Freedom at a Cost Sadness, anger, denial,

yearning, acceptance and bargaining are all common

emotions when grieving. It’s also natural for them to

be experienced multiple times throughout the day,

yet grief can be confusing when it’s not in relation to

death. {This article addresses grief and loss not

related to death. It is not meant to minimize the loss

of life caused by COVID�19. If you have suffered the

loss of someone you love and are seeking articles

referencing grief, please refer to the article on grief in

the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of Boomer and Beyond.}�

Regardless of whether it can be rationalized, life has

changed and all are experiencing various forms of

loss. Even those who continue to work and keep up

with relationships through use of technology are

susceptible during this pandemic. The main

contributors to our grief are the loss of freedom and

our sense of security.�

Prior to this pandemic, it wouldn’t have been

uncommon to hear someone wishing for more free

time, maybe to finish projects or to be home more.

We’ve heard, “Be careful what you wish for.” I’m not

saying anyone “wished” this into existence, or that

it’s a punishment for wanting more free time, but it is

a good example of the fragile complexity of the

human psyche.�

It’s tough being satisfied when the free time happens

under sub�par circumstances, and “free time”

allotted under the umbrella of a pandemic is sub�par.

We’re accustomed to the privilege of choosing what,

when, where and how we do things. Social

distancing and stay�at�home orders have

dramatically changed our choices and we’re not sure

for how long.�

The brain usually does not do well with “not sure.”

One of the brain’s jobs is to solve problems, and

some problems cannot be solved, at least not in the

immediate future. Our mind might begin to equate

loss of freedoms to loss of control, and the loss of

security to fear. Both lead to anxiety and sadness.�

Now What?�

Remember, you have control over your thoughts. If

you feel increased negativity, sadness, or anxiety

after watching the news, limit your time viewing only

credible sources like Governor Mike DeWine’s daily

news conferences or government information�

centered sites. You might also limit news exposure

to once a day.�

Let this be an opportunity for anxiety to benefit you.

Healthy anxiety levels help us perform optimally. In

the case of the coronavirus, anxiety may make you

mindful of preventative measures such as washing

your hands, sanitizing surfaces and keeping safe

distances. Taking appropriate precautionary

measures can restore a sense of control and

decrease unhealthy anxiety levels.�

Use anxiety to motivate yourself to get outdoors.

Exercise positively affects our mental wellness

through increased production of chemicals such as

serotonin and dopamine that help us feel good.

Northeast Ohio’s weather doesn’t cooperate

sometimes, so dress appropriately when you go out

to take advantage of our many parks and trails. �

Writing can be cathartic, so consider journaling your

COVID�19 experience. This can be done for your

eyes only, or the possibility of benefiting future

generations as they go through a similar

experience. A personal account for others can help

them normalize their feelings.�

Remember to extend grace, not only to yourself, but

also to others. Loss of any type requires change

and getting used to the new normal. We are social

beings, and most are grieving over the time not

spent together. Even though we’re doing this to

help keep each other healthy, it feels unnatural and

can still cause mental anguish.�

If you feel you need to speak with a professional,

counselors are available and taking new clients.

Due to the extending circumstances, most sessions

are being held through various modems such as

Zoom, Skype, FaceTime or phone.�

We will get through this together, six feet apart.�

Judith Macek is a Northeast Ohio Boomer and

Beyond Magazine columnist and a licensed

professional clinical counselor in Portage County

who works with all ages and diagnoses,

specializing in anxiety, depression and grief

counseling. To reach her, call 330-398-5000.

Missing Out? That Feeling is Guilt

The article below was originally published in the May/June 2020 Boomer and Beyond�

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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! �

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�

Stow Senior Center

3968 Darrow Road (330) 686�1325

*Facility is open only during

scheduled senior programs. �

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*Program Registrations

� are taken at:

Stow Parks & Recreation

3760 Darrow Road (Stow City Hall)

Monday�Friday 8:00am � 4:00pm

330�689�5100�

Let’s Stay Connected!

On occasion, special events from

our partners are sent to us after

the newsletter deadline. If you

would like us to keep you

informed of those happening

around town, call the front desk

and make sure we have your

email on file!

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