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Events & Classes

Author and Legendary Meteorologist Dick Goddard

Saturday, February 4, 2:00 PM

Maple Heights Branch

Meet legendary Cleveland TV personality and pioneering meteorologist Dick Goddard as he celebrates a remarkable 50 years on television and his new book, Six Inches of Partly Cloudy. Please register.

Violin Recital with Bruce Erwin

Sunday, February 5, 2:00 PM

Fairview Park Branch: Lower Level Meeting Room

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music with violinist Bruce Erwin and his keyboard accompanist. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fairview Park Branch Library. Registration requested.

Beginning Genealogy

Monday, February 6, 10:00 AM

Fairview Park Branch

Gain the knowledge to make your research a success in a beginner's genealogy class with Cuyahoga County Public Library's Genealogy Specialist, Joni Mihelich. Followed by a Q & A. Registration required.

Computer Essentials

Monday, February 6, 11:00 AM

Solon Branch

This class, geared toward the computer novice, offers an overview of basic computer parts, using the mouse and keyboard, and an introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system. Please register.

Aware and Prepared - author Ronald Hanzel

Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 PM

S.Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch

Crime can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, but there are ways to thwart the possibility! Join Ronald Hanzel, author of Aware and Prepared, to discover how to lessen the odds of becoming a victim and learn easy ways to use everyday items for self-defense. Registration required.

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Local Resources

Our website lists local agencies' contacts for
Seniors: Check it Out!

Consumer Information

Looking for Answers to your
Pension Questions?

Pension Help America (from the Pension Rights Center, Administration on Aging) provides regional pension counseling services FREE of charge. Ohio's ProSeniors can:

• Advise you about pension laws
and pension rights
• Help you with survivor benefits
and defined benefit plans
• Resolve pension problems
• Refer you to attorneys
• Find lost pensions
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Important Change

Getting federal benefits?
You must switch from paper checks to electronic payments by March 1, 2013. Don’t delay!
Learn more

Nursing Home Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has posted rankings of nursing home quality based on the government’s Nursing Home Compare site.

Helpful Phone Numbers
Many agencies in the state of Ohio provide services to seniors. The Ohio Department of Aging provides a list of helpful toll-free phone numbers with links to their agencies or organizations.

Caregiving

Gail Sheehy gives advice on putting together a professional team to help you with giving care to a loved one with a life-threatening illness in her book, Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence. Listed below are local agencies that can help.