Senior Citizen Resources - Old Brooklyn

04/16/2025

Exercise offers a host of benefits for older adults, like better control of blood glucose and improved balance and flexibility. Choose an activity you enjoy! Walking, dancing, and yoga are all good options for older adults.

(Take advantage of our amazing exercise offerings right here @ SCR, including: Stability & Strength, Gentle Yoga, Chair Volleyball, and Tai Chi. In addition, we provide rides to Planet Fitness twice a week. And next month, the very popular SCR Hiking Club will be returning!)

https://www.ncoa.org/article/the-6-best-activities-for-older-adults-with-diabetes/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJRKCtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUl6bR9ELKaq6t20_ydygLbfVQoNeLKO8uuhYZP7p0fJXWge-6AP6fEzoQ_aem_CCnObvO4pbU8FsLcthv90Q

Exercise offers a variety of benefits for older adults living with diabetes. Here are 6 simple and practical activity ideas to help you get started.

04/14/2025

Did you know we have a mobile post office at SCR every month?

As a community service for senior citizens, the Cleveland Post Office offers access to mail services through the Post Office on Wheels program. The van provides standard services including stamps, money orders, package supplies, and letter / package mailing. Special services (certified, insured, priority, express, etc.) are also available.
The mobile unit stops at SCR every month; the next scheduled stops are: Thursday May 2 and Thursday June 5 around 10:30 a.m.

04/12/2025

On Monday April 28 @ 1 p.m., we will continue our Poetry Workshop Series with Lauren. We will read a few poems that are related thematically, then brainstorm some ideas, and then from these ideas we will each write our own poem. Lauren’s goal is to show that poetry is accessible, joyful, and surprising. We hope you will join us each fourth Monday of the month!

In addition, in honor of National Poetry Month, we will be going to the at South Brooklyn branch of the Cleveland Public Library on Tuesday April 29 @ 10:15 a.m. for a poetry open mic! Feel free to share some of your own work, or a favorite poem written by someone else, or just enjoy listening to others share their love of poetry. National Poetry Month was first recognized in 1996 and celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture, and marking poetry’s important place in our lives.

04/10/2025

Celebrate Earth Day with us on Tuesday April 22 @ 10 a.m. for some seed bombing! Seed bombing is a method of planting seeds by throwing or dropping balls of soil, compost, clay, and seeds. The clay / dirt protect the seeds from erosion and animals, and when it rains, the seeds will grow roots and sprout!

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first observed in 1970. We hope you'll join us for some Earth Day fun!

04/08/2025

We will be making a trip to the Dittrick Medical History Center at Case Western Reserve University on Euclid Ave. on Friday April 18 @ 10:30 a.m.
The Center is dedicated to the study of the history of medicine through a collection of rare books, museum artifacts, archives, and images. The museum was established in 1898 and is now housed in CWRU's Allen Medical Library. We will stop for lunch afterwards (driver's choice!). Give us a call to get signedup: 216-749-5367.

04/06/2025

Aging can affect how our brains function, but it’s never too late to support brain health! Keep your mind sharp with puzzles, learning new skills, and healthy habits (all things you can participate in daily at SCR!!).
Explore ways to keep your brain strong as you age:

Curious about your cognitive health? Learn steps you can take to help care for your brain as you age.

04/04/2025

Join us on Friday April 11 @ 10 a.m. for a Community Development Info Session with Near West Side Specialist Micki Ray. Learn more about how the City of Cleveland's Community Development Department is working to improve our neighborhood. She will be discussing fair housing, consumer affairs, financial empowerment, and more.

04/02/2025

Sleep is important for your body — from the brain, heart, and lungs to energy, protection against disease, and mood. However, many older adults struggle to get enough sleep. Use these tips to get a better night’s sleep:
• Develop a regular sleep schedule
• Avoid napping in the late afternoon or evening
• Limit electronic screens in the bedroom
• Keep your bedroom quiet and at a comfortable temperature
• Exercise at a regular time of day
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and large meals late in the day

03/31/2025

The Ohio Department of Aging's “Golden Buckeye” program connects Ohio businesses with older adults (and people with disabilities). The businesses offer cardholders special savings, such as discounts, waived fees, free products or services, and more. In return, cardholders become loyal and faithful customers. It's a win-win for Ohio!
If you are over age 60, you can apply for a Golden Buckeye card at participating public libraries. Call ahead before you go to make sure they are open and have applications on-hand. You will need an Ohio Driver License or State of Ohio ID card to prove eligibility.

03/29/2025

Save the date: The Cleveland Department of Aging will be hosting the 35th Annual Senior Day on Wednesday May 21 @ 10 a.m. at Cleveland Public Hall. This event is free and open to all seniors! For more info, check: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/aging

03/27/2025

It's so important to keep moving (and its a great bonus when you can have fun with friends while doing so!).

Give us a call to get signed up for one of our wonderful exercise classes with JoAnn - these sessions ALL offer such great health benefits! Physical activity is a great way to boost your health and your mood, and JoAnn makes adding movement into your day FUN!:
• Stability & Strength - Tuesdays @ 12:30 p.m.
• Gentle Yoga - Wednesdays @ 12:30 p.m.
• Tai Chi - Fridays @ 12:30 p.m.
We are so glad to be able to offer these high-quality classes right at our center. There is no charge for these sessions, but SCR does accept & greatly appreciate donations to help cover the costs of the classes.

In addition, we provide rides to Planet Fitness twice a week - give us a call to get signed up. And in May, the very popular SCR Hiking Club will be returning!

We hope you can join us - lets get moving together!

03/25/2025

Check out our latest SCR "Seniors in Touch" newsletter for April - we hope you will join us. We look forward to seeing you soon and having some springtime fun together! https://www.seniorcitizenresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-April-newsletter.pdf