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LOVE YOUR SUMMER Make the Most of Northeast Ohio’s Sunniest (and We Say, Best) Season

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GOING NATIVE Plant This, Not That

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Everything Is Under Control

… VOL. 8 ISSUE 3

JUST NOT BY ME

LESSONS NOT LEARNED I won’t rehash other Failure To Control issues over the decades since then. In hindsight, I should have learned to let things play out, see what happens,

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go with the flow. Apply your own euphemism. My epiphany came last month when I tried snorkeling for the first time. I have an enormous amount of confidence when tackling new things, a confidence based on scant evidence and few skills. When I jumped in with unfamiliar gear in an unfamiliar situation, I resorted to my fallback setting: I tried to control everything: the fins, the mask, the snorkel, even the waves around me. I panicked, flailed around and ended up with a mouth and mask full of saltwater. This happened several times until my sister swam over and told me to relax, breathe slowly and let the experience unfold (my words; hers were more direct). That’s how I decided on a Control Revamp as a summer project, along with adding shrubs to my yard and fixing the broken step on the chicken coop. I want to give things a chance to work out before imposing my will on them. Will I succeed? I put my odds at 50/50. I hope you’ll consider a less weighty goal of trying some of our “50 Ways to Love Your Summer.” And our columnists dive into the more serious issues of aging and caregiving. It’s a balance we try to strike with each issue. Less clear are the implications of Control Revamp 2022. It’s off to a bad start. I’m in a feud over an Amazon order, sending emails and photos instead of waiting to see if they make things right, as promised. Summer begins June 21, so I’ve got time to reset my revamp. Already, this is more complicated than I expected. One thing I can’t control is the space for this column, so I’ll stop here. Enjoy our Summer Fun issue. (I know I’ll have summer fun, despite my issues.)

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aybe I’ve been watching too many home makeover shows — and there’s a 100% chance that’s true — but I’m tackling a renovation of my own this summer: Control Revamp 2022. I’ve gotten in trouble trying to control things that I have no actual control over. Big stuff, minor stuff, it doesn’t matter. I’ve had a lifetime of frustration trying to force things to happen that are beyond my influence. Here’s an example that should have taken me down this road of revelation decades ago but didn’t: When I was 16, I lost my driver’s education certificate, a document required for the driving part of the license exam. Unwilling to wait three weeks for a replacement, I borrowed a friend’s certificate, erased her name and typed mine in. An inexpert forgery by a teenager on a typewriter in the public library break room where I worked that summer should have been an easy catch for the license bureau worker, but he missed it. I took my driving test and got my license, but was busted almost immediately because the chagrined examiner realized (while I didn’t) that the certificate had a date indicating it had been used to get a driver’s license the week earlier. After an intimidating interview by a state trooper, a sobering appearance before a court referee, and a fine that took up a chunk of my summer wages, I was dealt the biggest punishment of all: I had to wait six months before taking the test again.

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A Big Deal & Very Artsy FRONT INTERNATIONAL 2022 OPENS JULY 16

Untitled work by Loraine Lynn, one of the artists participating in FRONT.

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ortheast Ohio’s art people know all about FRONT. This is for the rest of us. Stretching across museums and galleries throughout the region, FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is a free, public, contemporary exhibition with artwork, performances, films and public programs. It runs from July 16-Oct. 2, and it’s a major event, even for the non-art crowd. FRONT attracted more than 90,000 people from around the world when it was last held here in 2018. This year, the event is titled: “Oh, Gods of Dust and Rainbows,” which references a line from a Langston Hughes poem. More than 75 artists are participating, with installations and events at 20+ sites in Cleveland, Akron and Oberlin. For details, go to Frontart.org.

Make a Difference FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN

eader Kathy Kotecki tells us about her work with A Kid Again Northern Ohio, a group that provides free activity “Adventures” for kids with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The retired elementary school teacher missed her connection with kids, so she started volunteering with A Kid Again Northern Ohio. She knew a lot about the organization before she got there; her husband, Darrin, is a board member. The group serves more than 500 families throughout the region. “I encourage all retirees to find an organization to volunteer with that brings you as much joy as A Kid Again brings me. And if you’d like to join us in volunteering with A Kid Again, you can learn more at akidagain.org/volunteer. We’re always looking for smiling faces to bring hope, happiness and healing to the families we serve,” Kathy says.

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Free, Fun & Educational TECH HELP

But Is It Handicapped Accessible? GET THE MOST FROM OUR STATE PARKS

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e had a call from a reader recently who liked a recent story we ran but had one sticking point: Was the recreation area accessible for people with disabilities? Good question. A place to get that answer for Ohio’s parks is online at ohiodnr. gov/go-and-do/outdoor/accessibleactivities-facilities. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources outlines accessibility for wildlife watching, trails, shooting ranges, fishing, boating, hunting and beaches. For other recreation areas and venues, check their websites to scout restrooms, parking areas and other amenities.

ak Sato is not only Boomer’s long-time technology columnist; he’s also the co-founder (with his wife, Mely) of the Center for Aging in the Digital World. The nonprofit organization hosts free tech literacy classes for older adults. They’re holding the sixth annual Living in the Digital World Senior Expo on Thursday, May 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Rocky River Don Umerley Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Boulevard. Learn how to master FaceTime, Duo, Zoom, YouTube and other digital media. Tak also will discuss how technology and apps can help people who have hearing loss. If you or an older loved one want to know more about technology, then head to Rocky River. Learn more at empowerseniors.org.

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TECH TALK

Libraries THE DIGITAL WORLD’S CROWN JEWELS By Tak Sato

oming from Yokohama, Japan, I love visiting big cities. As a Clevelander, it reminds me of how blessed I am to live here. The area has many incredible assets, including our easily accessible parks. In today’s Tech Talk, I want to spotlight our local libraries; the crown jewels in both our little corner of the borderless digital world and the real world of Northeast Ohio.

EASY CONNECTION I visit Westlake Porter Public Library (WPPL) at least twice a week and also use the online services of both WPPL and Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL) daily. Since Northeast Ohio Boomer has a wide circulation area, I pulled up neighboring county library websites to discover that many offer a wide range of digital services

fit for today’s always- connected lifestyle. The relevance of libraries, with their books, magazines, music and videos easily and freely available for downloading, was underscored prominently during the pandemic. I’m confident that they’ll continue to evolve as an important community resource.

I’ve listed some of my favorite digital services at WPPL and CCPL. All you need to discover their digital services is a library card and internet access from a computer, Chromebook, smartphone or a tablet, and an email address. If you haven’t followed the library’s digital revolution, or you don’t have a library card, many libraries now offer electronic library cards that you can apply for online without stepping foot in the library. These electronic library cards are only good for their digital services; if you want to borrow physical materials, you may still need a regular library card. Check with your local library for details. Remember, many libraries always have had and will continue to provide delivery and return services for disabled and homebound patrons. Several also have drive-up windows for added convenience. Tak Sato is a founder of the Cleveland-area nonprofit, Center for Aging in the Digital World (empowerseniors. org), that teaches digital literacy to people 60+ through the free Discover Digital Literacy program.

Did you know that you can read current newspapers and magazines online with a library card? Portals vary. Again, check with your local library system. Here are some favorites: New York Times (NYT) Enjoy in your browser or the app from Play Store (Android smartphone/tablet) or App Store (iPhone/iPad). Redeem the trial subscription code provided through the library website. You need to create a NYT account using your email, following instructions. Pro Tips: Renew your expired trial subscription by returning to the library website, follow through the same link for NYT, and redeem another code but this time log in using the NYT account that you created the first time when prompted. Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Enjoy in your browser. Similar initial trial code redemption process as NYT will take you through creating a WSJ account using your email. The renewal process is also similar to renewing the NYT.

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Washington Post (WaPO) Enjoy in your browser or the app. A similar initial trial code redemption process will take you through creating a WaPO account using your email. A similar initial trial code redemption as NYT or WSJ will take you through creating a WaPO account using your email. The renewal process is also similar to renewing with NYT or WSJ. PressReader Enjoy reading magazines and newspapers from around the world, including US periodicals (in English and native foreign languages) in your browser or the app. Pro Tips: Click/tap on the “Sign In” button, select “Library & Group” button, put your library name or scroll through the list and click/tap your library, enter your library card number, PIN, and click/tap “Login” button.

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Native For Healthier Plants & a Happier Planet Article and photography by Estelle Rodis-Brown

How does your garden grow? If you spent good money at your local garden center for showy ornamentals to adorn your landscape, just to see them wilt, wither or get infected by a dreadful fungus, maybe you planted the wrong plant in the wrong place. Avoid that pitfall. Plant native flowers — not ornamentals — this season. A NATURAL FIT “The biggest benefit of planting natives is that it helps the whole food chain while saving you time, money and energy,” say naturalists Dr. Jim Tomko and Kim Pease from Moebius Nature Center in Aurora.

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Because native plants have evolved to our seasons and soil types, they thrive in less-than-ideal conditions. Native flowers flourish in their natural habitat, even if the soil is depleted, if there’s not enough or too much rain, or if you see caterpillars and other insects on the plants. Says Pease, “Ornamentals are more finicky and temperamental, so they require more care.” Non-native ornamental plants do not provide ideal food for their wildlife visitors, often require insect pest control, and simply take more water, work and fertilizer to survive… or they are invasive and take over the landscape.

In contrast, according to the U.S. Forest Service, native plants: • Do not require fertilizers • Require less water and help prevent erosion due to their deep root systems, significantly reducing water runoff and flooding • Provide shelter and food for wildlife while promoting biodiversity To learn more, consider attending World Bee Day Celebration, 4-7 p.m. on May 20 at The Wilderness Center in Wilmot. This free public event in Stark County includes a program on Planting for Pollinators, where you can learn more and take home seeds to get your native pollinator garden started. (Visit

WHERE TO FIND THEM Many local nurseries carry both ornamental and native flowers, including: • Auburn Point in Bainbridge • Avalon Gardens in Chardon • Perennials Preferred in Chesterland • Graf Growers in Akron • Holden Arboretum in Kirtland • Suncrest Gardens in Peninsula • OPN Seeds (previously Ohio Prairie Nursery) in Hiram • Bremec Garden Centers in Chesterland Find more sources at ohionativeplantmonth.org/ native-plant-sources.

Native bloodroot blooms in spring. Its folliage endures through midsummer, when hostas and ferns take center stage. At right: Five sunflower varieties are native to Ohio.

wildernesscenter.org or call 330359-5235 to pre-register.) PLANT THIS; NOT THAT! Try this compare-and-contrast guide for substituting ornamental plants with natives. SUN-LOVING FLOWERS: PLANT medium-height natives like asters, bee balm, foxglove and milkweed (to support monarch butterflies); NOT Purple Loosestrife. PLANT tall natives such as colorful Joe Pye weed, ironweed, sunflowers (five varieties native to Ohio: Giant, Sawtooth, Maxmillion, Ashy and the Jerusalem Artichoke), purple asters and goldenrod; NOT invasive Japanese anemones, yarrow (even though some are native), tansy or ornamental grasses.

SHADE-LOVING FLOWERS & GROUND COVERS: PLANT Jack-in-the-pulpit, Mayapple, trout lily, bloodroot and native violets (in white, yellow and blue hues), wild ginger and native ferns, which will reseed themselves and thrive throughout the growing season; NOT lily-ofthe-valley, common periwinkle, pachysandra, English ivy, snow on the mountain/bishop’s goutweed or yellow archangel — all of which are relentlessly invasive, spread quickly and overtake a large area, choking out other plants in their vicinity. SHRUBS: PLANT Butterfly Weed; NOT invasive Barberry. PLANT Spicebush, which attracts and fortifies swallowtail butterflies; NOT invasive Burning Bush.

TREES: PLANT Sassafras; NOT Catalpa or Tree of Heaven. PLANT an oak tree, which supports up to 500 species of caterpillars (future pollinators and food source for birds); NOT Gingko, a non-native which supports only five species of caterpillars. (Sources: Marty Sickinger of Moebius Nature Center and Donna Hessel of the Emerald Necklace Garden Club.)

Estelle Rodis-Brown is Boomer’s digital and assistant editor. She is committed to lifelong learning, wellness and pursuit of better living at every age. Gardening plays a big part in that.

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Can You Spare a Few Minutes? Yes, You Can

e know we should be exercising, but how much is enough, or at least, good enough? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that we engage in moderate-tointense physical activity for at least 150 minutes each week. Some find it easiest to break it down into five half-hour workouts; others may do six 25-minute workouts. The sad news is that for many more people, there is no workout whatsoever. It’s tough to find those 150 minutes each week, so rather than try to fit it into our schedules, we give up. GOOD ENOUGH Research shows that there is actually a benefit to doing a brief (or very brief) workout. If it is impossible to find a half-hour all at once, 10 minutes three

By Michael Ungar times a day or five minutes six times a day —or any combination thereof — seems to work just as well. Even if the 150 minutes is not reached, there is always a benefit to working out regardless of the length of time. Of course, what happens during that quick workout matters. For this kind of physical activity to be effective, there should be at least one minute of intense exercise during the workout that elevates the heart rate, studies show. For my personal training clients (who range in age from 55-93), I incorporate High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into our workouts. What is HIIT? It is not as bad as it sounds. It’s intervals of time during which we exercise at high intensity and others where we work out at lower intensity during a workout or

during one exercise. One of my favorites is a jog-inplace HIIT. It takes five minutes— and who doesn’t have five minutes for their health? Begin with one minute of an easy jog (or marchin-place). Follow it with 20 seconds of going as fast as possible. Then it’s 60 seconds at an easy pace and another 20 seconds fast. This is followed by one more cycle of 60/20, and finally, a 60-second cooldown. The workout can be scaled up to eight, 10, 15 or more minutes. The periods of high intensity and low intensity can be personalized and change over time. It is also a good idea to mix it up so you don’t do the same exercise every time; try this on a stationary bike, walking on a path, with light weights or bodyweight exercises such as dancing. HIIT exercises are effective because they allow us to exercise longer than if we were to go fullspeed the whole time. It raises heart and metabolic rates and keeps them elevated longer. Depending on how long the HIIT workout is, the effects can last for hours and help burn calories long after the workout ends. When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we all have plenty of excuses explaining why we don’t do a better job. A big one is the perception that it takes too long; we are simply too busy to devote the time to exercise. Truthfully, 150 minutes does seem like a long time, but we don’t need to go from zero to 150 in one week. Try a daily five-minute HIIT workout for one week, then dial it up: lengthen the workout or try to do two or three each day. Short workouts can be very effective. They are a great way to work up to those 150 minutes. Michael Ungar owns At Home Senior Fitness serving Cleveland’s eastern suburbs. He also offers online coaching. He’s a Certified Personal Trainer, a Functional Aging Specialist and a rabbi. Contact him at athomeseniorfitness.net, 614-579-1336.

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Fun With the Grandkids WEDNESDAYS Centennial Plaza Movie Series. Free outdoor, big-screen, familyfriendly movies. Through 8/17. 7 p.m. Centennial Plaza, downtown Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org

SUNDAYS Family FUNdays at the Community Arts Center. Family-friendly games, movement-based activities, art making, and more. First Sunday of the month. 1-4 p.m. 2937 West 25th St., Cleveland, clevelandart.org. FREE

6/2-26 Disney’s Newsies. A musical based on the Disney film. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron, weathervaneplayhouse.com

6/4 Bald Eagle & Osprey Kayak. Ages 10+ with an adult. 1-3 p.m. Headwaters Park Boat Launch, 13365 Old State Road, Huntsburg, geaugaparkdistrict.org Kids Day of Safety and Play. Summer reading kick-off, KidArt, physical fitness challenge, touch-a-truck and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mainstreet Medina, mainstreetmedina.com

6/5 Family Day at the Akron Art Museum. Games, projects and videos about art. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org

6/6 Seiberling Strollers. Music, movement and a stroll through the beautiful gardens. Ages 0-3. 10-11:30 a.m. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, stanhywet.org

6/11-12 Fairy Days Festival. Magical family play day where rolling fields are transformed into a country fairyland. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula, heritagefarms.com

•C rocker Kids. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, 5/17, 6/7, 7/12 & 8/2

TUESDAYS - Northeast Ohio Parent Event Series FREE, family-friendly entertainment with interactive activities for kids ages 2-9, northeastohioparent.com

• Pinecrest Play Days. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Park Avenue, Orange Village, 5/31, 6/21, 7/26 & 8/16 • Fun At First & Main. 10 a.m.-noon, First and Main, Hudson 5/24, 6/14, 7/19 & 8/9 May/June 2022

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AMUSEMENT PARK ADVENTURES By Karen Shadrach

ne of the best summer adventures is a trip to an amusement park, and we are very fortunate to have one of North America’s premier parks in nearby Sandusky: Cedar Point. The 151-year-old park boasts 70 amazing rides, including 17 worldclass roller coasters plus areas filled with attractions and rides for kids and families. GOOD-DAY TIPS If your grandchildren are still young and shorter than 48 inches, you will be mostly limited to kiddie land rides. Cedar Point has four children’s areas, each packed with the rides that kids love: Planet Snoopy, Kiddy Kingdom, Camp Snoopy and the Gemini Midway Area. Your grandkids will also enjoy riding with you on the Sky Ride gondola along with Snoopy’s Express Railroad and Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad trains. For a day at Cedar Point, we take along a wagon, both to carry our luggage — diaper bag and changes of clothing, food treats and extra water — plus to pull the young

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kids around if they get tired. Remember to pack sunscreen and hats for all. Arrive early to beat the crowds, and plan meal times earlier or later than normal. Since Cedar Point has so much to see and do, we reserve a room at Hotel Breakers once a year. It is pricey but worth it, especially if you have younger children. Being able to go back to an air-conditioned room on a hot day and a comfortable room to take a nap makes the price worthwhile. Also, you can change into bathing suits to go to the hotel pools, Cedar Point Shores Waterpark or to stay on the beach and swim in Lake Erie, which is right outside your door. Staying in the hotel includes park discounts. After a swim and nap, the kids are ready to re-enter the park in the evening when the weather is a lot cooler. The park is magical with the rides lit up at night. SMALL & FUN If Cedar Point is too much for your little one, try Memphis Kiddie Park in Cleveland’s Brooklyn neighborhood (opening May 21). Delighting young children, their parents and

grandparents since 1952, it’s a favorite for the 6-year-and-under crowd. Riders must be shorter than 50 inches tall and able to sit up on their own without assistance. The park is small and easy to walk around, and parking is free. This 11-ride park is home to the Little Dipper, which is the oldest operating steel roller coaster in North America. Tickets are purchased for each ride instead of buying an expensive all-inclusive entry ticket. Also, ride tickets never expire. If your little one gets tired, or the weather suddenly changes, you can return for another visit and your tickets will be valid. Lines are usually short and you can stand and watch in close proximity to easily view your little rider to wave or to take pictures. Older siblings (or you) can ride along on the merry-go-round, Little Dipper or the train, which travels around the perimeter of the park. Adjacent to the rides is an 18-hole mini-golf course that grandkids of all ages love to play. The park-like setting has plenty of shade, too. No outside food is permitted in the park, but you can buy hot dogs, drinks, popcorn and funnel cakes at the concession stand. We go early when the park opens, then leave and go out for lunch or have a picnic at Cleveland Metroparks Big Creek Reservation just east of the Kiddie Park. All of the sights, sounds and special treats make taking your grandchildren to an amusement park an exciting adventure. Create special memories at a nearby amusement park this summer.

Karen Shadrach is a Northeast Ohio on-the-go, in-theknow grandmother of two sets of twins. Read her grandparenting blog at northeastohioboomer.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF KAREN SHADRACH

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WAYS TO LOVE YOUR SUMMER By Marie Elium

THE HEAT. THE BUGS. THE HUMIDITY. Not a summer person? We get it; the season feels stickier and steamier the older we get. But warm weather and sunshine are short-lived in Northeast Ohio. Leave the air conditioning behind and let our Summer Fun Guide tempt you with our completely biased and absolutely random list of 50 things to do and places to go. Kids are everywhere. The car is too hot. There’s no place to park. And the crowds! You can find a million reasons to stay put and just one to get out there and embrace the season: It’s summertime!

FLOWER POWER Wander around someone else’s garden (without worrying about getting caught). The free Gardenwalk Cleveland returns July 9 & 10 featuring gardens in 10 neighborhoods including Tremont and Broadway Slavic Village. Gardenwalkcleveland.org

DON’T LOOK DOWN Think you’re brave? How brave? Lake Erie Canopy Tours adjacent to The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake is an aerial adventure park with ziplines, swinging sky bridges and treetop towers. Lakeeriecanopytours.com

SAVING FACE Cleveland is known for its exceptional art museum but did you know the city also boasts the Cleveland Police Museum? The Kingsbury Run Murders, death masks, Eliot Ness, the 1968 Glenville shootout — all that and more are part of the museum that shares space with the Justice Center downtown. And it’s free. Clevelandpolicemuseum.org

WAX NOSTALGIC If it’s been years since you’ve chewed and sucked sugar syrup from wax bottle candy, you’re in luck. b. a. Sweetie Candy Co. will satisfy both your sweet tooth and your taste for nostalgia. Sweetiescandy.com

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PITCH PERFECT A breezy summer evening at a Guardians’ game is one way to honor the region’s rich baseball tradition. Another is heading over to League Park and visiting the Baseball Heritage Museum. Baseballheritagemuseum.org

WALK THIS WAY Start at Public Square and see 10 noteworthy downtown sites, all within a one-mile stroll, as suggested by Boomer contributor Joe Jancsurak. Begin at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and proceed as follows: Howard Metzenbaum Courthouse, Cleveland Public Library, Federal Reserve of Cleveland, the Lincoln statue at the Drury Plaza Hotel, Fountain of Eternal Life at Memorial Plaza (between St. Clair and Rockwell avenues), Key Center (127 Public Square), Site of the First Arc Lamp (corner of Ontario Street and Public Square), Old Stone Church (91 Public Square) and Tower City Center/JACK Cleveland Casino (100 Public Square).

WORTH-THE-TRIP GEM The 103rd O.V.I. of Sheffield Lake celebrates the lives and service of Cuyahoga, Lorain and Medina county soldiers serving the 103rd Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Tour the original barracks that Civil War soldiers built to hold their reunions, and visit the small-but-impressive museum. 103ovi.com

DYING TO GET IN Beautiful monuments and poignant inscriptions make Lakeview Cemetery worth an afternoon of your time. Throw in Wade Chapel’s Tiffany decor and a president’s tomb (James A. Garfield), and you’ve got at least a dayful of rambling ahead of you. Lakeviewcemetery.com

BACK IN THE DAY… Think you’ve got it bad? Imagine life as a pioneer with a visit to Hale Farm & Village. Wrhs.org

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WET BOTTOMS Go with the flow and spend an hour or two floating down the Cuyahoga River in an inner tube. Then grab a beer and a bite to eat in lively Cuyahoga Falls. Floattheriver.net

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WHICH FRIDAY? 78th Street Studios bills itself as Northeast Ohio’s eclectic art maze. See it for yourself on the third Friday of every month — that’s May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19 & Sept. 16. 78thstreetstudios.com

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BETTER THAN CALIFORNIA We can’t think of anything nicer than a summer evening at one of the region’s wineries. Among our favorites: Laleure Vineyards in Middlefield, Gervasi Vineyard in Canton and Ferrante Winery & Ristorante in Geneva. Ohiowines.org

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SHORE BET Sand, waves, a nice view, closer than the ocean and not as salty. We’re talking about Headlands Beach Park in Mentor, Ohio’s largest natural beach. Don’t forget the sunblock. Ohiodnr.gov

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GOOD DOG Bring your dog to Stow’s Bow Wow Beach Dog Park for a swim in the three-acre lake. No dog, no problem! Go anyway and see good dogs having their best day ever. Stowohio.org

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ROCK THIS WAY Head to Akron’s Highland Square Saturday, Aug. 20 for its annual PorchRokr Music and Arts Festival. Enjoy music from the front porches and yards of the historic neighborhood. Highlandsquareakron. org

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WHAT FIRE? Slow-moving and shallow, scenic Upper Cuyahoga River is perfect for beginners yet interesting enough for experienced paddlers. Familyowned Camp Hi Canoe & Kayak near Hiram has everything you need to enjoy a summer afternoon. Camphiadventure.com

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LAKE WALK Take a three-mile stroll around Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation on a paved pathway that’s got just enough gentle hills to get your heart rate up. Clevelandmetroparks.com

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AXE YOUR AGE Rainy day? No problem. Grab some friends and throw axes (not at them but with them). Get started at Class Axe in Valley View. Clevelandaxethrowing.com

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ROLL WITH IT From Lake Erie’s shoreline to Akron’s Towpath Trail and beyond, Northeast Ohio has hundreds of bike trails to explore. A good place to start is Ohiobikeways.net for maps and trail details.

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LEDGES & LUNCH Wander around the cool, mosscovered boulders at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park near Garrettsville (ohiodnr.gov). Follow up with lunch and an unbelievably creamy frozen custard at Frozen Dee Lite on State Route 422, just east of Parkman. We like the fresh-squeezed lemonade with a patty melt. Call for hours at 440-548-2800.

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STEP SITTING Catch the sunset from the Solstice Steps with a spectacular view of Lake Erie. Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood.

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY Animated holiday windows from NYC department stores, Christmas movie props, hundreds of vintage toys and ornaments… Snag yourself some holiday spirit at Medina’s Castle Noel. Castlenoel.com

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GAWK & AWE Plan to be impressed by the elaborate and imaginative flower baskets and oversized planters at Eton Chagrin Boulevard, Pinecrest, Legacy Village and Crocker Park outdoor shopping areas.

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TREMONT TREAT Explore the historic Tremont neighborhood with a free, self-guided tour. Clevelandgatewaydistrict.com

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COOL WATERS Berea Falls scenic overlook at Rocky River Reservation offers a cool break on a hot summer day. Formed from eroded shale and the region’s worldfamous Berea sandstone, the falls are a remnant of the region’s glacial history. Clevelandmetroparks.com

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WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? Get your picture taken at all six Cleveland script signs. Start out at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, then go to The Foundry on Columbus Road, Edgewater Park, North Coast Harbor, Tremont and Euclid Beach.

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GRAB A SEAT Spend a couple of hours at the historic Capitol Theatre in the Gordon Square Arts District. Sip a beer, grab a glass of wine, and enjoy the show. Clevelandcinemas.com

wonders and the creative assortment of collectables and gifts at Hixson’s nearby. Yes, you absolutely need that disco ball. Sweetlorain.com, Hixsonsinc.com

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THE PLANE! THE PLANE! Airports are a hassle. Planes are cool. Find a parking spot along Brook Park Road and watch planes come in for a landing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. For a kick, download the free Flightradar24 app on your smartphone and trace plane routes. Trust us, it’s surprisingly addictive.

. DARK SHADOWS Did you know we have an official dark park in Geauga County? Observatory Park is protected from ambient light pollution. That translates into great star gazing. Bring bug spray and a comfortable chair. Geaugaparkdistrict.org/park/ observatory-park

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LOOK UP Birders know all about Sandy Ridge Reservation, a 526-acre preserve in North Ridgeville with its wetlands and abundant wildlife. Now you know about it, too. Loraincountymetroparks.com

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WATERSIDE DINING, PART 1 Stroll through the shops in Olmsted Falls, then grab a bite at Moosehead Hoof & Ladder. It’s housed in a former firehouse that has a mountain-lodge vibe. Ask for a table overlooking the Rocky River. Mooseheadolmstedfalls.com

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PAJAMAS OPTIONAL Remember the fun of going to a drive-in movie in your pajamas? You can still do it at the Midway Twin Drive-In Theater in Ravenna and the Mayfield Rd. Drive-In Theatre in Chardon. Funflick.com

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JUST QUIRKY We like the vibe at Sweet Lorain’s 8,000 square feet of vintage

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WATERSIDE DINING, PART 2 Nothing’s more satisfying than enjoying a cocktail and watching other people exercise. The Sheraton Suites Cuyahoga Falls boasts a deck that overlooks the tumbling Cuyahoga River and the ambitious kayakers who tackle its rapids. Call for reservations at 330-292-3000.

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CAR PARK The 64th Annual Father’s Day Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is set for Sunday, June 19. When you get tired of looking at cars, stroll around the expansive grounds and see what’s blooming. Stanhywet.org

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MORE FLEAS, PLEASE Handmade, repurposed and vintage items from local artists and crafters take center stage throughout the summer at Peninsula Flea, on the grounds of Heritage Farms Christmas tree farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It’s open Saturdays: June 4 & 25th, July 2, Aug. 6 and Sept. 3. Heritagefarms.com May/June 2022

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LITTLE ITALY. THAT IS ALL. Honestly, if you don’t grab a cream puff at Presti’s in Little Italy, or a cannoli at Corbo’s then you’re missing out. Stop at a shop or two, and suddenly, the day is gone. And that’s okay. Prestisbakery. com, Corbosbakery.net

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A PARK FOR ART One of the biggest art shows around is the Akron Art Expo in Hardesty Park July 23 & 24. Come for the art, stay for the entertainment and food. Akronartexpo. com

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BAND AID If you like patriotic music and marches, catch a performance by The Great Geauga County Fair Band. Geaugafair. com.

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WHERE THERE’S A WIND, THERE’S A WAY The sky’s the limit at the 42nd Cleveland

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International Kite Festival from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 at Edgewater Park.

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GLASS ACT Plan a date night, take a class or just see what’s going on at Glass Bubble Project, where you can learn how to blow glass and have fun doing it. Glassbubbleproject.com

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IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME Colorful vegetables you may not recognize and plenty of familiar fruits are just part of what makes the historic West Side Market a must-see summertime stop. What we like is grabbing a container of stuffed grape leaves and a piece of baklava and heading to Edgewater Park for a quick picnic. Go to their Facebook page for updated posts. Westsidemarket.org

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AUTHENTICALLY ASIAN Cleveland’s AsiaTown is the

place to go for terrific Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese food, grocery stores and gift shops. Asiatowncleveland.org

. MORE ART (AND THAT’S A GOOD THING) There’s always something going on at BAYarts in Bay Village. Concerts, classes, a nice gift shop and more. Start with the BAYarts Annual Art & Music Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Bayarts.net

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POPCORN & A WATERFALL We’re talking about charming Chagrin Falls where you can shop and eat and walk your dog and grab a bag of popcorn and visit a cool waterfall. There’s more, but you’ll have to see it for yourself. Chagrinfallspopcorn.com

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AS FUN AS IT LOOKS You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy Topgolf’s high-tech driving range

and private bays with cocktails and food service.. Topgolf.com/us/cleveland

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BETTER THAN ZILLOW Hop in the car and take a gander at the fancy houses along Lake Erie’s shoreline. Start at Lakefront Nature Preserve and drive east along Lakeshore Drive.

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JUST-THE-RIGHT SIZE Cleveland Metroparks Zoo hits all the marks, zoo-wise, but if you like your animals in smaller doses, the Akron Zoo is a great option. You can see lots of critters in a leisurely afternoon. Plus, it’s shady. Akronzoo.org

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WE’RE ANTIQUE, NOT OLD You’ll find plenty of things that are older than we are at the Burton Antiques Market on Saturday, June 11 at The Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Burtonantiquesmarket.com

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CONVENIENT & CHEAP Wipe off the patio furniture, string a few lights, throw some beverages on ice and invite the neighbors over for a summer potluck. Don’t ask what folks are bringing — that’s cheating — and who wants that on their conscience?

Boomer editor Marie Elium’s favorite activity is walking through her flower beds at dawn in her pajamas.

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SUMMER EVENTS By the Month By Estelle Rodis-Brown

Summertime, summertime! There’s no time like it. The hot weather unleashes our pent-up appetites for open-air fun here in Northeast Ohio. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, that means festivals, fairs, outdoor concerts, car shows and other big events. Below is your month-by-month sampling of upcoming summer fun. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PUT-IN-BAY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SOUTH BASS ISLAND Fri., May 27 – Mon., May 30 Time to visit our Great Lake on one of Northeast Ohio’s most popular island retreats. At Put-in-Bay, this threeday celebration marks one of the busiest weekends of the year. Enjoy historic War of 1812 demonstrations at the Perry Victory & International Peace Memorial Park throughout the day. Memorial Day Services will start at 11 a.m. on May 30 in the lower plaza of the Peace Memorial. Both Sunday and Monday feature an antique and classic car parade starting around 2:30 p.m. The Blue Marlin will be the daily hotspot, serving up music, fun, food and drinks. VisitPutInBay.org, 888-742-7829 TREMONT GREEK FEST - CLEVELAND Fri., May 27, 7 a.m. – Mon., May 30, 7 p.m. We’re all family at this annual ethnic festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 2187 W. 14th St. Tremont Greek Fest serves up homemade Greek cuisine prepared by members of the 100-year-old congregation. Enjoy the delicious food, live music, dancing, beer, wine, ouzo and vendors selling imported gifts. OPA! Facebook.com/TremontGreekFest, 216-575-0920 CITY OF GREEN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, CEREMONY & CAR SHOW - GREEN Mon., May 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. A tradition as American as apple pie. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Green High School, 1474 Boettler Rd. The Memorial Day ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Green Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Steese Rd. The car show and picnic will begin immediately following the ceremony, ending at 3 p.m. CityofGreen.org, 330-896-5500 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FLEA MARKET HARTVILLE Mon., May 30 Shop ’til you drop. Join more than 1,000 outdoor vendors and around 30,000 visitors for one of the biggest flea market weekends of the year at Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW. Of course, while you’re in town, there are so many

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restaurants, distinctive stores, parks and even World Chocolate, Inc. to enjoy, as well. DiscoverHartville.com, 330-877-5500

JUNE LAKEWOODALIVE’S 2022 FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES - LAKEWOOD June 3 - July 29, starting at 7 p.m. each Friday You don’t need to travel to New Orleans to enjoy free music in the streets. This summer tradition offers nine opportunities to enjoy free, live music in welcoming Downtown Lakewood. Talented performers draw crowds each Friday evening around the front steps of Lakewood Public Library (15425 Detroit Avenue). From reggae to rock, soul and pop, each weekly concert delves into diverse musical genres while remaining family-friendly. LakewoodAlive.org/FrontPorchConcerts, 216-521-0655

JULY FAIRVIEW PARK SUMMERFEST 30TH ANNIVERSARY - FAIRVIEW PARK July 28-31: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Thurs. & Fri.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Want a good ‘ol fashioned summertime festival? Head over to Fairview Park for a parade, live music, rides and just about any kind of fair food you could want. They’ve got a cornhole tournament, Bingo, a pancake breakfast, a beer tent and… fireworks! The fun takes place at Bohlken Park, 3885 W. 210th St. Fairviewsummerfest.com

AUGUST VINTAGE OHIO WINE FESTIVAL - KIRTLAND Fri. Aug. 5 - Sat. Aug 6, 12-9 p.m. each day Immerse your senses in the indulgence of summer at its peak. This annual celebration of Ohio wines takes place every August in beautiful Lake Metroparks Farmpark, a half-hour from Cleveland. Gather to sample from 150 regional vintages, visit local artisans and crafters offering their work, indulge in gourmet foods from local restaurants and food trucks — all while enjoying live music, cooking demonstrations and workshops. VisitVintageOhio.com, 440-466-4417

LABOR DAY WEEKEND THE GREAT GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR & COUNTRY FEST CLEVELAND 2022 - BURTON Aug. 31-Sept. 5 A treasured tradition in rural Burton, there’s no better way to cap off your summer than to wander through the Great Geauga County Fair over Labor Day weekend. You’ll find over 13,000 exhibits, more than 2,000 animals, rides, live music, games, contests and fair food. And this summer, the fair features Country Fest Cleveland on Saturday, Aug. 6, 12-10 p.m., featuring five headliner country bands, food trucks, craft beer, wine and more. The fairgrounds are located at 14373 N. Cheshire St. in Burton. Facebook.com/ GeaugaFair, 440-834-1846 Don’t let your summer fun slip away. Mark your calendars now to make the most of it. See you out there!

Pack & Go Summer Gear

By Paris Wolfe

From June through September — with bonus days on either end — Northeast Ohio has the best summers. We picnic and play on miles of Lake Erie beaches and Metroparks trails. No matter where we go, we take stuff with us: towels, sunscreen, books, food, chairs and more. Whatever you plan to do this summer, we’ve come up with a list of handy take-along gear, some from small local retailers, others purchased online. Pack a bag. It’s go time. TOTES Stash your beach blanket, water bottle, sunscreen and sunglasses in a large, sassy canvas tote from Sophia Boutique, 7578 Fredle Dr., Concord.

BLANKETS & TOWELS Show your North Coast allegiance with a Great Lakes quilted throw (or towel) from Spartina 449. The all-cotton blanket is perfect for picnics, the front porch swing or evenings on the boat. Or wrap up in your terry towel after a dip in the pool or lake. Spartina449.com

BOOKS Get lost in compelling new beach fiction from Fireside Books, 29 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls. • “It All Comes Down to This” by Therese Ann Fowler • “The Home Wreckers” by Mary Kay Andrews • “One Italian Summer” by Rebecca Serle • “Summer on the Island” by Brenda Novak • “The Hotel Nantucket” by Elin Hilderbrand • “Mergers and Acquisitions” by Cate Doty

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DISHES Skip the paper plates in favor of sturdy, environment-friendly melamine dishes for your next outdoor dinner. They’re fashionable, packable, unbreakable and lightweight. You’ll find several patterns at Mulholland and Sachs at Eton, 28699 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere.

BEACH/CONCERT CHAIRS Grab a low-profile SUNFLOW Beach Chair and get comfy in the sand or on the lawn. This fashionable and functional chair offers optional sunshade, cup holder and safe spot to stash your stuff. Removable backpack straps make the chair easy to carry. Getsunflow.com

Paris Wolfe blogs about food and travel at pariswolfe1.com/paris-wolfe-on-travel-andfood/ .

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Special Advertiser Listings The American-Croatian Lodge The American-Croatian Lodge has been a premier spot for elegant events since 1982. Its full-service facility offers Eastern European and American dining at the Dubrovnik Garden restaurant. The Main and West End Halls are perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, proms, corporate events, bereavement gatherings, holiday and birthday celebrations, luncheons, concerts and fundraisers. From appetizers to family-style sit-down dinners, enjoy dining in state-of-the-art kitchens. Plan your next event with the American-Croatian Lodge’s commitment to excellence. 440-946-3366.

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The Cleveland Orchestra Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Blossom Music Festival. Northeast Ohio’s favorite summer tradition returns for 10 weeks of concerts and picnics at Blossom Music Center. The Cleveland Orchestra will present a mix of classical and pops concerts, along with movie presentations for audiences in its scenic summer home, Blossom Music Center. Visit clevelandorchestra.com for the full Blossom Music Festival schedule and health and safety protocols.

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake The Lodge at Geneva-on-theLake boasts breathtaking views on the southern shore of Lake Erie, near Geneva State Park in the heart of Ohio Wine Country. The Buckeye State’s first summer resort town is a four-season star among vacation destinations. Set in Northeast

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Ohio’s most attractive countryside, it’s starting its second decade of creating inspiring Ohio vacations for guests. Geneva-onthe-Lake is a natural for romantic escapes, family fun, lakefront weddings, celebrations and more.

Lorain County Metro Parks The Lorain County Metro Parks offers a variety of public programs, including hikes, outdoor concerts, animal encounters, educational opportunities and more. Lorain County Metro Parks has been caring for the landscape of your family traditions since 1957. With more than 11,000 acres of protected and public land, everyone can find a park to enjoy. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com to see what’s happening and to find your chance to enjoy nature nearby!

RSM Events RSM Events presents the best in lunch/dinner shows. Great entertainment, food and service provide outstanding value for your entertainment dollar. Come to RSM’s “PHASE 5 Motown Revue” at LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road on Friday, May 20 or “One Night With You” Elvis Tribute by Walt Sanders at The AmericanCroatian Lodge, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake on Thursday, June 16. Lunch & Show ($70); Dinner & Show ($70); Show Only ($55). For tickets & info, call 216-744-7090.

The Wilderness Center The Wilderness Center connects the community to conservation through education. It features 12 miles of scenic trails for hiking and enjoyment, picnic shelters, Nature Playscape for kids, educational programs, a nature center with interactive exhibits and a gift shop. Please consider making a donation or becoming a member when you visit to keep programs affordable and trails free and open to the public. 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, wildernesscenter.org.

Thank You We want to thank everyone who attended Boomer Bash West on April 28 at Crocker Park’s Market Square in Westlake. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed walking the red carpet at Boomer Bash Goes Hollywood, glamming it up in the photo booth, singing along with Rick & Sharona, visiting vendors, schmoozing with “Marilyn” and catching up with old friends while meeting new ones. We’re grateful to everyone who came and hope you had a great time.

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GET TO KNOW US The Normandy is a Senior Living Campus that combines top-notch amenities and a connected community lifestyle to provide a continuum of care for every stage of senior life. We offer three specialized facilities all on one convenient campus. Family-owned and operated for almost 35 years, we take pride in our caring staff, diverse amenities and thoughtful support services. Our beautiful and calming campus stretches over 30 acres along the shores of Lake Erie in Rocky River.

WHAT WE DO The Normandy Senior Living offers a continuum of care for residents to age in place. Our campus services range from independent living to skilled nursing care. • Breakwater Independent Living Apartments Eliminate home maintenance, transportation and cooking concerns while placing a premium on unique and relevant social activities that build community. We have newly renovated spacious modern apartments

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with distinctive landscaping and unique architecture. Current owners, the Orlean Family, joined The Normandy in 1986. They added the Care Center in 1991 and completed an atrium project in 1994 to connect buildings A and B, renovated Breakwater Apartments and added Lakeside Assisted Living in 2018. Our campus features chefdriven meals, a library system partnership, and new spaces for socialization and fitness.

GET STARTED We are redefining senior living, focused on ensuring our protocols keep residents, staff and families as safe as we possibly can while still maintaining an active social calendar! We have rapidly advanced our cleaning procedures while continuing to make important changes and have maintained agility to respond to this environment. We’re confident you and your family will love calling The Normandy home. Schedule a tour by calling 440-333-5401 and learn more about our campus at thenormandy.com.

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K. Hovnanian® Homes believes that a home should reflect an owner’s unique style. That’s why we offer a diverse portfolio of homes across Northern Ohio. Each home is built with the utmost care and with quality materials that customers get to choose. K. Hovnanian® Homes’ design studio has more than 10,000 combinations to turn a house into a home. From first-time home buyers to those looking to downsize, we have something for everyone. Visit a nearby community to find your new home. Homes are priced from the $200s (subject to change). K. Hovnanian® Homes is an Equal Housing Opportunity.

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In 2022, O’Neill Healthcare is celebrating its 60th Anniversary on Cleveland’s West Side, where compassionate care is a family tradition. Since 1962, the John O’Neill Family has built a solid reputation in Greater Cleveland for providing comprehensive senior health care in a positive environment. O’Neill Healthcare is committed to providing the finest health care services at its six communities — Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted and North Ridgeville — maintaining a sincere, respectful concern for each resident and family, and providing seniors with diverse, personalized, quality care. With its mission to provide the highest quality of life to each resident,

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SPONSOR PROFILE its holistic approach involves family and community. Services available include Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Hospice Care, Dialysis, Rehabilitative Therapies, Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs and Stroke Rehabilitation Programs. O’Neill Healthcare communities continually earn prestigious 5-Star Ratings from Centers for Medicaid Services. O’Neill Healthcare North Ridgeville is also a 2022 Best Nursing Home by Newsweek and Statista, among only 15 facilities in Ohio to earn this award. It is the only Lorain County facility to be so recognized; ranked fifth overall statewide. O’Neill Healthcare offers Assisted Living in Bay Village, Lakewood, North Olmsted and North Ridgeville. Assisted Living combines residential housing, personalized personal care support services, meals, medication management and healthcare as needed.

Assisted Living is for residents who don’t need skilled medical care but require individualized help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) — dressing, food shopping & meals, bathing, laundry, personal care, getting in/out of bed, and other tasks. Assisted Living residents enjoy the privacy of their own apartment with 24/7 care according to an individualized plan. Activities staff arrange daily activities and social outings in the community. Each apartment includes • Three daily meals & snacks • Nursing supervision & nurse aide support 24/7 • Kitchenette with refrigerator • Easy-access bathroom with walk-in shower • Emergency call cord in every room • Satellite service & local phone • Activities by dedicated staff Available services include • Housekeeping & laundry service • Onsite beauty salon • Transportation to appointments • Medication administration & physical/ occupational/speech therapy services Call or text for a private tour: 440-263-7083.

SPONSOR PROFILE Stride Mobility Solutions for Freedom and Independence Stride Mobility LLC is a durable medical equipment company in Huron. As a one-stop shop for mobility solutions, the company ensures a maximum level of freedom and independence for adults and children. The company coordinates its services with home care, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, hospitals and private individuals. Its new headquarters includes certified therapists for individual custom wheelchair fittings, education and training, and a full complement of custom power and manual wheelchairs, lift chairs, scooters, walkers/rollators, bathroom aids, travel aids, plus a mobile service team with hands-on assistance to manage wheelchair maintenance and repairs. Stride Mobility proudly offers and services the country’s top brand names in mobility equipment. New products are arriving daily, such as the new Wrangler, an all-terrain

scooter, with its big tires, shocks, digital dashboard, LED headlights and brake lights; as well as the Maxima, a new heavy-duty scooter with a weight limit of 500 pounds. Stride Mobility offers one of the largest scooter selections in the area. Stride Mobility also offers customers lift chairs which incorporate massage and heat, USB connectivity and cupholders; innovative portable toilet chairs that look less “medical” and appear at home outside the bedroom; handles for car doors to allow easier entry and exit for passengers or drivers; rollators which allow users to stand up straight, and trays that fit underneath lift chairs or couches for practicality and style. Heading up inside sales is Tom Hendershot, who has more than 15 years of experience in the durable

medical equipment industry. Tom is responsible for the company’s 4,000 square-foot showroom, which is equipped with hands-on simulation rooms for testing equipment in a true residential bedroom, bathroom or kitchen. The showroom also has state-of-the-art equipment to meet ever-changing mobility and other home care needs. Like test-driving a car, clients can learn how to use the specialized mobility equipment in a home-like atmosphere and apply that knowledge when they bring it to their own home. Owner Mark Schnieders encourages people to visit stridemobility.net, stop in at the new showroom at 2455 Sawmill Parkway in Huron, or call 419-616-6017. Life doesn’t stop moving, and neither should you. Tom and the professional staff of rehab coordinators and Certified Assistive Technology Professionals are ready to answer questions and address concerns. They also will meet customers in their home, nursing home or place of business.

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Live Easier at Home Imagine being able to stay in your home without the responsibility of home maintenance, property taxes, or even paying your mortgage. That’s what Truehold is offering Cleveland-area residents. The Challenge A new survey shows that 92% of older adults want to remain in their homes for the long term — 50% said the pandemic strengthened these sentiments. Yet many people have difficulty managing home upkeep as they age, and others struggle to cover their rising medical expenses. Truehold was created to address these problems by unlocking the financial resources that empower older adults to age in their own home. Our Approach Truehold’s Sale-Leaseback program uniquely enables homeowners to sell their home at its full value and receive their home equity in debt-free cash. Residents then rent their home for as long as they’d like, with Truehold covering maintenance, property tax and home insurance. This model allows individuals to continue enjoying what they love about their home and community without these hassles of homeownership. “We started Truehold after watching loved ones face difficult decisions about where to live and how to afford care. Some moved to senior living, only to suffer health declines due to the jarring change,” says Brian Hardecker, founder of Truehold. “Others stayed in their homes but encountered surprise hardships that made it challenging for them to truly enjoy these years. There needed to be another option for those who want to stay in their home — so we created one.” Our Services Sale-Leasebacks provide many benefits, including freedom from the burdens of home upkeep and protection from housing market declines. They also unlock wealth to pay off debts, diversify into incomegenerating assets, cover new health expenses, or just make the most of retirement. Truehold provides a comprehensive solution from its team of experts in senior living, occupational therapy, care management, real estate, financial services and customer experience. Some remedies come as home modifications, like grab bars that make it easier for adults to age in place. The company is passionate about bringing an honest, human and helpful approach to a sometimes predatory industry. “We’re committed to responsibly serving our clients and always putting their interests first. We try to only suggest solutions that help improve their wellbeing— whether that be with us or someone else,” Hardecker says. “We’re excited to build a long-term, trusted service for older Clevelanders and their families.” Learn more at truehold.com or call 866-709-2825.

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THANK YOU to Our Boomer Bash Exhibitors HEALTH & WELLNESS CapTel Outreach oeius.org 310.526.5211 Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care crossroadshospice.com 216.654.9300 Hunter Wellness Center huntercwc.com 216.459.7998

HOME HEALTH CARE Home Instead Senior Care homeinstead.com/257 440.734.7441 Rent-A-Daughter Senior Care rentadaughter.org 216.364.1111

Foundations Health Solutions huntington-woods.foundationshealth.net 440.935.1800 Rocky River Village Assisted Living and Memory Care rockyrivervillage.com 440.356.2282 Sprenger Health Care sprengerhealthcare.com 440.320.3847 St. Mary of the Woods stmaryofthewoods.com 440.937.3111 The Ganzhorn Suites Specialized Memory Care ganzhorn.com 440.294.1500 Westwood Place Senior Living westwoodplaceapts.net 440-238-1021

HOME IMPROVEMENT ACE Handyman Services Cleveland West acehandymanservices.com/offices/ cleveland-west 440.925.5222 All American Gutter Protection allamericangutterprotection.com 330.470.4100 Leaf Filter leaffilter.com 216.346.9363 Leaf Guard leafguard.com 856.600.7908 Leaf Home Water Solutions leaffilter.com 216.346.9363 Vector Security vectorsecurity.com 330-233-4727

LIVING OPTIONS/FACILITIES Communicare Family of Companies communicarehealth.com 330.312.1152 Danbury Senior Living danburyseniorliving.com 330.495.4108 Embassy Healthcare embassyhealthcare.net 216 378 2050

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Anya Hodgson - Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Professional Realty bhhspro.com 216.832.2259 CareSource caresource.com 216.346.5858 Forecast Insurance Group forecast-insurance.com 216.225.6427 Global Meals globalmealsohio.com 216.292.2003 HealthMarkets healthmarkets.com/mfelice 440.378.4210 Hearing Science hearsci.com 440.438.3401

Keller Williams Elevate - Pamela Holley & Cindy Otonoga realestateagent.kw.com 440.552.7842 Long-Term Care Ombudsman ltco.org 216.696.2719 Margaret T. Karl, Attorney at Law, LLC olmstedohiolaw.com 440.782.5051 Medication Solutions hofseniorbenefits.com 330.312.2750 Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) at Pro Seniors proseniors.org 513.458.5522 Sage Partners sage-partnersllc.com 216.523.5956 Simply Virtual Inc. simplyvirtualinc.org 440.879.8686 Skylight Financial Group skylightfinancialgroup.com/ourteam/kathryn-j-bryan 216.297.5810 United Healthcare myuhcagent.com/charles.jennings 216 470 7849 Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union unitycatholiccu.org 440-886-2558 Your Family Resource Network gogulandassociates.com 440.892.1864 Your Story Productions yourstory-productions.com 484.437.6663

SERVICE AGENCIES

Howard Hanna amymargiotti.howardhanna.com 440.221.8657

Better Business Bureau Cleveland bbb.org 216.241.7678

Humana Health Insurance humana.com/hzagmeister 216.250.5072

Westlake Community Services Department/Westlake Recreation Department cityofwestlake.org/communityservices 440-899-3544

Joseph L. Motta Co., LPA josephlmotta.com 440-930-2826

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THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT — NEW-TO-YOU DECOR By Traci McBride

heap, chic and oh-so-fun, furnishing your home with thrifted and consigned items is exploding in popularity. While many are right-sizing at this stage of life, we've also discovered that the places where unwanted items are donated are great spots to unearth new-to-you treasures. Thrift shops are donation-based,

with proceeds going to charities or non-profit groups. Consignment stores generate money for both the shop and the owner of the consigned item; they split the proceeds. Thrifting and consignment shopping feel like a scavenger hunt, evolving as lifestyle, interests and tastes change. What worked in your 40s may not work in your home today. Over the decades, I’ve found great thrifted items for every room and even for our patio. Color unifies items and disguises flaws, so I always have spray paint at the ready. New to thrifting? Visit a few local spots and see if you feel inspired to change your space without changing your place. Ask yourself the following questions before buying a piece of furniture, art or rug: What are you willing and able to do with the thrifted items? Are you prepared to repair, paint or refinish? Set yourself up for success; it’s the key to

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having a good thrifting experience. Evaluate current décor and furniture items and each new item against this list before ditching or purchasing: • Do you love it? • Does it work with or elevate what you already own? • Do you have a specific place to use it? • Is it similar to what you already own? • Can you restyle what you already own to avoid replacing it? SAVE TIME BY: • Asking others to suggest favorite stores or tag along with a friend • Shopping 9 a.m. -5 p.m. weekdays. Stores are busy on weekends and items get picked over. • Signing up for shop newsletters, points programs and coupons PREPARING FOR A FRESH NEW STYLE? ARE YOU SURE? • Identify what you are ready to let go • Do you feel something is missing? • Do you still love your color palette, or are you ready for a change? • Does your space feel dated, tired or boring? • Does every item serve a purpose or provide joy? • Have you seen an inspiration room you can’t forget? Read more by searching for Thrift at NortheastOhioBoomer.com.

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When the Best Home IS NO LONGER AT HOME By Jennifer Beach

osemary, 85, is a widow who lives in a condo that she and her late husband purchased in her early 70s. Four years ago, Rosemary’s neighbor found her sitting on the grass in the front yard of her condominium complex. She was mumbling and not sure how she ended up outside. Despite a visit to the emergency room and a battery of tests, her physicians couldn’t determine what exactly happened or why. Life returned to normal for Rosemary; she never had another episode. But over the past two years, Rosemary has been coping with slow, ongoing changes in her health, including memory loss. Rosemary isn’t able to clearly recognize her changing needs. She knows she’s moving a bit slower — after all, she’s 85 — but otherwise, she thinks she is fine. STANDOFF Rosemary’s children, on the other hand, see many changes in their mother, including her inability to safely live alone. They’re afraid for their mother’s safety and feel that something must change. Rosemary’s situation is a common one for many families. Older loved ones may not recognize nor are they aware of their changing health and inability to live independently as they once did.

Recognizing changes in ourselves is often referred to as self-awareness. Erosion of self-awareness is a common symptom of cognitive decline. Rather than a parent simply being obstinate or refusing to change, the condition can indicate changes in the brain such as MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) or dementia. These changes can affect the part of the brain that controls the ability to clearly see ourselves. Reasoning, logically thinking through a situation, problem-solving and awareness of our abilities comprise the complex work of a healthy, mature brain. As damage or decline occurs, these thought

processes change. We may no longer be able to accurately assess our abilities. Rosemary doesn’t think she needs to do anything different with her living situation because she doesn’t view it the way her adult children, doctor or friends see it. Rosemary’s children think they have the perfect options for their mom: move her into a new and attractive assisted living apartment or move in with one of them. Rosemary does not want to move anywhere; she loves her home and she can’t understand why her children are upsetting her with their plans. There are no quick solutions or easy answers to this common and challenging situation. Below are steps that may make it easier: • Attend doctor appointments with your loved one. Talk to the doctor about your concerns and theirs. • Try to understand the diagnosis and how to support your loved one. • Hire an Aging Life Care Professional to work with or consult with your family. • Attend support groups and talk with other families coping with similar challenges. • Recognize that you’re not alone. We all know that location, location, location is important, both in real estate and living situations. When a loved one is told they need to leave their home for their own safety, it can be one of the biggest transitions of their lives. Remember, moving is not easy, even when it’s clear a change is needed. This is a good time to consider your own aging journey. Think about and discuss your plans for where and how you’ll live as you age. Jennifer Beach is an Advanced Aging Life Care Professional. She established Advocate for Elders (advocate4elders. com) in Rocky River and has 25 years of experience working with and advocating for older adults and their families.

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WANT A LONG LIFE? TAKE CONTROL BY TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF Presented by Lee Ann O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer, The McGregor Foundation

f you want to live to age 90 (or even longer), you have far more control over your longevity and life expectancy than you may think. Over the next 30 years, the number of Americans aged 90 and above is expected to triple, and an NIH-funded research study called 90+ at the University of California Irvine is trying to learn from a group of men and women who’ve already managed to get there.

Your genetics and family history factor into how long you will live (if your parents lived long, healthy lives, that increases your odds). But your lifestyle choices may be more important than your genes, which probably make up less than 30 percent of what determines how long you will live.1 The rest of your odds for longer life stem from your environment and your lifestyle choices; aspects over which you have more control.

A couple of years ago, CBS published an updated story by Leslie Stahl on “60 Minutes” about living 90 and beyond. Some of the findings were staggering. What allows people to live 90 and beyond while maintaining a level of independence? Believe it or not, drinking the occasional cup of coffee or glass of wine may be one of the ways to increase your life expectancy. According to UC Irvine’s trailblazing 90+ Study, people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol or coffee live longer than those who abstain. Factors associated with longer life include exercise, moderate drinking of alcohol and caffeine, social engagement, and our favorite: putting on a few pounds as we age. The 90+ Study’s focus is now on memory and dementia. The 90+ Study is the longest continuing research effort focused exclusively on the distinctive health and lifestyle issues of Americans in their 90s or older. Launched in 2003 and based at the Clinic for Aging Research & Education in Laguna Woods, California, the study collects clinical, pathological and genetic information from more than 1,600 participants. Researchers look at the types of food, activities and lifestyles associated with living longer. ¹ There are so many options to choose from. Choose the Lifestyle That Suits You.⁠ When you live in a community like McGregor, which provides the entire continuum, your life will be so much easier and stress-free when it comes to making the move from one level of care to another. Choose McGregor and you only move once.⁠ With more people than ever before reaching age 90, and if you take steps to preserve your health, you can be one of them! 1.

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