The Senior Life Director is the head of the Senior Life Department and has executive authority over all programs and activities in connection therewith. The Senior Life Director is responsible for the development and adoption of all policies and rules governing the operation of the Senior Life Office and the Senior Center which is located behind City Hall. The Director also must evaluate, initiate and coordinate City programs, activities and services for senior citizens, determine the needs of our senior citizens and actively pursue the fulfillment and satisfaction of those needs within the community, and preside over all meetings of the Senior Advisory Council, which makes recommendations and proposals for programs, services and activities for the Senior Life Office.

The Fairview Park Senior Center is one of the hidden gems of our city. Located directly behind City Hall, the 10,000 square foot building has been the home of the Senior Life Office since 2000. The Center is under the direction of Regina Sillasen and with the help of her dedicated and caring staff, is open Monday thru Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 to assist seniors 55 and older. Our staff consists of a social worker available to assist Fairview Park residents with questions and concerns.

The Center offers something for everyone:

• A large dining room where lunch is served on Thursdays and Fridays
• A computer lab, equipped with 10 computers which are all internet accessible
• A billiards room with two pool tables and all accessories
• A charming gift shop selling affordable treasures
• An audio/visual room equipped with large screen TV and Wii
• An activity/craft room equipped with a kiln for ClayWorks

Various programs and events to cover a wide range of interests, including:

• Free computer training offered by our dedicated volunteer instructors, as well as several computer oriented groups (Northeast Ohio PC, Computer Fundamentals, digital photography class, e-Bay class, to name a few)
• Free legal consultation
• Ballroom dancing with live entertainment
• Blood glucose and blood pressures offered by FGH wellness nurses
• Exercise classes (Huff n Puff, Energize with Dee)
• Bridge class
• Card playing including bridge, pinochle and poker
• Book discussion group lead by staff member of Fairview Park Regional Library
• Art classes (ClayWorks and Mixed Media Art)
• Discussion Groups
• Movie of the week
• Knitting Circle
• Lunch and Learn
• Treasure Shoppe (rummage sale)
• And of course, BINGO!

We also have two wheelchair accessible vans which enable us to offer transportation to necessary appointments for Fairview’s senior residents.

We are extremely proud of our Senior Center and are happy to show it off! If you are 55 or older and have never been to the Center, please stop in for a tour and a copy of our newsletter highlighting upcoming events and programs. All are welcome!
 

You are about to experience the real excitement of communicating via the Internet.

Below you will see what are called "Links". By clicking on any of the underlined phrases, you will be transported directly to a different web site someplace in the world. You need not care where.

You will notice that we "link" at the top of this page to the various departments of the city of Fairview Park website so that you can brush up on our city history.

These training sessions are being sponsored by two local clubs. The Computer Assisted Genealogy Club (CAGG) and the Northeast Ohio PC Club (NEOPC). The links herewith provide a method to move to either of those websites. Check them out.

HYPERLINKS:

Hotmail (email) - This link will take you to the email handler for those of you who have this type account.

Yahoo (email) - Our present classes concentrate on this email system. Go here to check out your mail or if you don't already have an account - start one here.

Google Search Engine - This is a powerful search engine and will provide you with hours of enjoyment on varied subject. Just go here and key in your favorite topic to see what the computers around the world know about your topic.

Ixquick Search Engine - Another search engine which is owned by a Dutch company. It is a metasearch engine which means that it searches several databases to get its search results. Ixquick uses Yahoo/Alta Vista, Gigablast, Ask Jeeves/Teoma, Open Directory and 7 other search engines. It is available in 18 languages

Dick's Favorite Links - You may travel the "net" even further by selecting this link. Those listed there are slanted toward genealogical research places. You might find them interesting.

FP Senior Center Group (Yahoo) - New this year (2007) is the availability of this "group" concept of communication. All of our class members are encouraged to establish a connection to our own private message area. Our class schedule / calendar is displayed here and various meetings of significance are noted. Senior Center activity photos will be displayed here as well. A class on the use of this "group concept" will be a part of our normal scheduling. Of significance is the fact that acceptance into this group is private and must be approved by the moderator.