The Hilton-Parma Senior Center invites the Hilton-Parma community to their programs and events that are held year-round and available to anyone.
Wednesday Evening Meals are typically the third or fourth Wednesday of the month, with dinner served at 4 p.m. followed by entertainment at 5 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. so attendees can save space with friends or make new ones. Upcoming dinners are:
•January 25 – Rock in the New Year music by Joe Miltsch; Chicken marsala and rice will be served and catered by Foster’s
•February 22 – Love is in the Air music by Gary Simboli; Chicken parm and pasta will be served and catered by Foster’s
•March 22 – Irish/St. Patty’s Party music by Peg Dolan; Corned beef and cabbage will be served and catered by Foster’s.
One does not need to be a member of the Senior Center to participate; evening meals are open to any seniors in Parma, Hilton, and the surrounding communities. The cost for these dinners is $11 per person, and the registration deadline is the Monday before the meal. Newly added is the option to bring an item for the Hilton Food Shelf as it is always in need of non-perishables; this is optional, but greatly appreciated.
The Senior Center also invites everyone to learn more about computers and technology. Classes are taught by Daniel Jones, an independent instructor provided by Monroe County to each Senior Center. He provides older adults with computer, internet, and social networking skills to enhance their lives and keep them connected. His classes break down the barriers of fear and intimidation often associated with learning new technology, providing elders with a greater understanding of the options and tools available through a patient, fun and easy-to-learn approach. Classes run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and are free, but pre-registration is required to attend. Upcoming offerings include: February 6 – Money $eminar; March 9 – Fake News and How to Spot it; April 3 – Meet the Iphone; May 3 – TV Today; June 7 – Have Apps Will Travel.
Another popular monthly program is called Presenting with Pizza, where a local presenter speaks about an interesting topic or history, followed by a full pizza lunch. All presentations occur around the end of month and always on a Monday at 10:30 a.m. with pizza lunch to follow for $5. Upcoming presentations include:
•January 30 – Lifespan presents Financial Fitness for Aging Gracefully. This program provides advice on keys to every day financial stability, budget management resources as well as advance directives that every older adult needs to have and how to get them in place.
•February 27 – Blue Barn Cidery tells all with Jill Wolf. Learn about the origins of the cidery, the process of hard cider development, changes in agriculture, Pomona and the wedding industry, and what to expect from Blue Barn in the future.
•March 27 – Monroe County Sheriff – Zone C with Jonathan Payne for Dish with a Deputy. Plan to ask all your questions and get the inside scoop.
•April 17 – Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario with Jim Kennard. Jim has been diving and exploring the lakes of the northeast since 1970. He’s found more than 200 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, New York Finger Lakes and in the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
Chair Yoga with Sue promotes strength, flexibility, balance, and mindful attention. This approach uses the support and safety of a chair to adapt yoga positions. Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques will be offered. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Two sessions are offered from 10 to 11 a.m. for $38 per session.
•Session I – Tuesdays, January 10 to February 14
•Session II – Tuesdays, February 21 to March 28
Sue is also teaching a new class called Better Balance. This class will help participants stay mobile, strong, and steady on their feet. Balancing both sides and various parts of the body increases resilience, independence, and postural stability which can boost confidence and help prevent falls. This workshop will run all Thursdays in February from 10 to 11 a.m. with a program fee of $30.
Dish with a Deputy is offered on select Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join Deputy Jonathan Payne from Zone-C of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to sit and chat about anything and everything. This will be a monthly meeting to catch up on anything relevant. Dish with a Deputy is planned for March 6, April 10, May 8, and June 12 with more dates to follow.
The Senior Express transportation service allows Parma seniors to get out of the house weekly to do some shopping. Every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m., the driver departs to pick up participants and provides transportation to and from a pre-selected destination for groceries, shopping, and lunch (at own expense) afterwards. Destinations include Walmart, Aldi, Tops, Dollar Tree, Christmas Tree Shop, Goodwill and more. The transportation fee is $2.
The Senior Center also offers lunches weekly on Tuesdays with a suggested donation of $3.50. Transportation is available for those residing in Parma. All meals are prepared by ABVI and reservations are required 10 days in advance. Sometimes cancellations occur and accommodations can be made on shorter notice. Upcoming meals are: January 17 – Waffles; January 24 – Pulled Pork; January 31 – Chicken ala King; February 7 – Meatloaf with Gravy; February 14 – Chicken Dijon; February 21 – Pub Burger; February 28 – Breaded Chicken Sandwich.
A calendar and menu can be emailed or picked up at the H-P Senior Center office along with a newsletter that outlines all activities. To register for any of these programs and for more information, contact the staff at the Hilton-Parma Recreation and Senior Center at 392-9030 or visit https://www.hprecreation.org.
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