SENIOR LIVING
Activities Abound! Parma area residents, age 55 and older, are welcome to participate in the City of Parma’s array of programs, services, and activities at the Donna Smallwood Activities Center. Membership is $10/ year and there is a YMCA satellite branch here that accepts Silver Sneakers, Renew Active and Silver & Fit from numerous insurance providers. More than 100 people attend in-person activities daily. Meal Services Charlene Trecokas, Coordinator 440-885-8140
Wellness and nutrition programs, homedelivered meals and $2 nutritious and delicious cafeteria lunches served at 11:30 a.m. daily (M-F). Reservations required by Wednesday the week prior.
Transportation Services Brenda Sneed, Coordinator 440-885-8156
Round trip rides to Donna Smallwood Activities Center, medical appointments (main campuses included), grocery shopping, banks, pharmacies and other destinations. Bus trips include local restaurants, Amish country, CLE Guardians game, museums, and other Ohio attractions.
Social Services Kathryn Karney-Davidson, Specialist 440-885-8155
Licensed social worker and professional clinical counselor provides benefit assessments, resource referrals, bereavement support, Matter of Balance classes, Medicare education and
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Ohio Department of Insurance (OSHIIP) representative to review Medicare plans.
Exercise Classes Jeanne Sutyak 440-885-8819
The YMCA offers classes throughout the week, and there is an equipment weight room, including treadmills and bicycles. Classes include: Chair Yoga, Silver Sneaker Classic, Move with Mary Kay, Fitness After 50, Gentle Chair Exercise, Boom Move, Walk 15, and Tai Chi. The YMCA offers bus trips
