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

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 throughout the year, including overnight trips and a wide variety of other destinations. Adapted Jazzercise is open to all members on Thursdays at 10:30am.

Technology Help Desk

The second Thursday of each month from 10am-Noon there is free technology assistance for smart phones and tablets. First come, first serve appointments are offered to answer questions, solve problems, and learn new technology skills.

Singing and Dancing

Join our Sunshine Singers and/or Raisin’ Canes vaudeville dancing show for fellowship, fun, and public performances.

Crafts & Games

Our Knit, Crochet, & Chat group meets every Thursday from 9-11:30am. We have craft workshops, art classes, puzzles, chair volleyball, brain games & trivia, pinochle, easy card games, billiard tables and board games.

Parma Area Veterans

Veterans are welcome at an educational and social gathering the last Wednesday of every month at 1pm. The group invites guest speakers, takes special outings, and plans memorial and veteran tributes. For more information, contact Tony Kessler at parmaareaseniorvets@yahoo.com.

Other

Our Center is a safe space for older adults to come in and enjoy life. We have fun here! Dances, bus trips, bingo, line dancing, visits from elected officials, and special wellness programs provided by community partner experts. Stop on in! Visit the City of Parma website to find us under Departments. Follow our Facebook Group: Donna Smallwood Activities Center.

Volunteer Opportunities

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Volunteer Coordinator Diana Parsons at 440-885-8800.

Erin Lally, Director

Office: 440-885-8800

Email: elally@cityofparma-oh.gov