The Mentor Senior Center is currently closed. However, they are providing virtual program options and curbside food options to keep seniors healthy and active. In addition, they are offering a water fitness class in partnership with Heisley Racquet Club. Please note the registration instructions and deadlines listed with each program.
VIRTUAL FITNESS PROGRAMS
Participate in weekly online fitness classes from the comfort of your home, with trained instructors and a small group of fellow participants. Participants need a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone with camera, connected to the internet. Senior Center staff will provide instructions and help signing into the Zoom class.
SilverSneakers® BOOM MUSCLE Online
Muscle-conditioning blocks and activity specific intervals to improve cardiovascular health and functional skill.
Instructor: Pam Benko
Nov 2 – Dec 21 Monday 9 – 9:45 am
Resident: $19/Nonresident: $24
Silver Sneakers Members: Free
Register through the Mentor Senior Center by phone (440)974.5725 or Click here to register online. Registration deadline is October 28.
SilverSneakers® YOGA Online
Seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion.
Instructor: Pat Talladino
Nov 4 – Dec 23 (no class Nov 11) Wednesday 9 – 9:45 am
Resident: $19/Nonresident: $24
Silver Sneakers Members: Free
Register through the Mentor Senior Center by phone (440)974.5725 or Click here to register online. Registration deadline is October 28.
VIRTUAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Participate in weekly online programs from the comfort of your home, with trained leaders and a small group of fellow participants. Participants need a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone with camera, connected to the internet. Program staff will provide instructions and help signing into the Zoom meeting.
Bingocize Online with Fairhill Partners
Looking for a fun way to be more active?
Bingo + Gentle Exercise = Bingocize
Bingocize is a 10-week health promotion program on Zoom that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises (seated or standing). Come play bingo and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls and increase cognition.
Oct 14 – Dec 23 Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Call Fairhill Partners at (440)478-5640 to register; deadline is Oct 21.
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Chronic Disease Self-Management Online with Fairhill Partners
Stay ACTIVE and do more of what you want to do. You’ll find practical ways to deal with symptoms and challenges, set your own weekly goals, make a step-by-step plan to improve your health, make better eating and exercise choices, understand new treatment options and discover better ways to talk to your doctor and family about health.
Nov 10 – Dec 15 Tuesdays 10 am – 12:30 pm
Call Fairhill Partners at (440)478-5640 to register; deadline is Nov 2.
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Senior Nutrition Online with the Cleveland FoodbankSenior-specific nutrition education workshop help to promote healthy eating and provide educational opportunities for older adults along with cooking demonstrations, recipe sharing, and incentives to help older adults make healthier choices. The curriculum focuses on healthy eating on a budget, cooking basics (or simple cooking techniques, such as chopping, for example, to improve dexterity, etc.), incorporating produce and seasonal items as often as possible, and how to eat well to help combat certain diseases that are impacted by food choices.
Nov 5 – Dec 17 Thursday 10 – 11 am
Register through the Mentor Senior Center by phone (440)974.5725 or online.
Registration deadline is October 28.
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IN PERSON PROGRAMS
Water Exercise Class at Heisley Racquet Club
Water walking, upper and lower body weights and stretching are incorporated into this class designed to strengthen your muscles. Class is at Mentor Heisley Racquet and Fitness Club Pool located at 6000 Heisley Rd., Mentor. Participants can arrive at the facility 20 minutes before class begins and must leave the facility 20 minutes after class ends. Masks are required at all times other than when in the water. Social distancing of at least 6 feet must be maintained at all times, including during class.
November 3 – December 29 Tuesday 2:15 – 3 pm
Resident: $38/Nonresident: $48
Register through the Mentor Senior Center by phone (440)974.5725 or Click here to register online. Registration deadline is October 28.
CURBSIDE PROGRAMS
Curbside Produce Distribution
In conjunction with the Cleveland Food Bank the Senior Center offers curbside produce distribution for limited income seniors the third Monday of the month, from 10 – 11 am at the 8484 Munson Road entrance. No reservations are needed, but please bring a photo id, as all participants will be registered on site. Participants must certify annual gross household income is at or below $28,727 for a household of 1 and $38,893 for a household of 2. Income is self-declared; verification is not required. First come, first served.
October 19, November 16, December 21 Monday 10 – 11 am
No advance registration needed; bring photo id for onsite registration.
Made from Scratch, Curbside Meals
Made from scratch meals are available for curbside pickup Monday – Friday. Lunch reservations are $4.50 per meal and can be made online or by phone at 440.974.5725 and paid for with a credit card, beginning at 8 am Thursday for the following week. Meals will be available from 11:30 am – 12:00 pm at 8484 Munson Road entrance.
Monday – Friday 11:30 am – 12 pm
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Register through the Mentor Senior Center by phone (440)974.5725 or Click here to register online.
Online registration is quick and easy. If you haven’t registered online previously, please call 440-974-5725 to get a username and password.