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May 2024

Monthly News & Updates

ENCORE CLEVELAND connects people who are in or nearing retirement from their primary careers with volunteer and employment opportunities through local nonprofit organizations. Discover more here.

The Music Settlement (TMS) presents a Creative Aging Open House

Join TMS for an incredible night of community and music as they celebrate their newest Center for Music department - Creative Aging! Under the direction of Department Head Afi Scruggs, Creative Aging focuses on music and movement programming for life-long learners ages 55+. Free and open to the public! Learn more about TMS’ Creative Aging programs and upcoming events here.

Monday, May 13

7:00 - 8:30pm

Cultural Arts Center of Disciples Christian Church:

3663 Mayfield Road,

Cleveland Heights, OH 44121

Enjoy live performances from:

🎶 Old-Time Jam, directed by Paul Kirk

🎶 Musical Mix & Mingle, directed by Linda White

🎶 Adult Orchestra, directed by Nate Kruse

🎶 The Settlement Singers, directed by Kimberly Lauritsen

Above is one of our Technical Corps Program/Encore contractors assisting a student in the machining lab at Max S. Hayes High School. Manufacturing Works connects business leaders and industry experts with complementary needs to create a healthy network that engages with the community to fuel economic growth in the region. For more information, visit the Manufacturing Works website here.

Leadership Geauga -- The Spring 2024 Heritage Program for Retirees, organized by Leadership Geauga, has kicked off with tremendous success! During Business Day, our class visited the headquarters of Great Lakes Cheese (GLC) in Hiram. They had the opportunity to engage with GLC's leadership team and explore their impressive facility firsthand. With only three weeks remaining in the program, we will graduate our next Heritage Class on May 15! Thank you to the Cleveland Foundation for supporting this program! To learn more about Leadership Geauga, visit www.leadershipgeauga.org.

Cleveland Leadership Center -- CLC Legacy Leader Senior Fellows and TRI-C Mandel Scholar students visiting with Judge Nancy Margaret Russo before Russo’s Re-Entry Court (REEC).

LEGACY LEADERS PODCAST EPISODE 9: Peter Lawson Jones: “His Next Acts”

Peter shared highlights from his diverse experiences in acting, law, politics, and playwriting. He discussed the importance of pursuing one’s passions and staying committed to creativity and personal growth and being engaged in a variety of endeavors. Listen to all our podcasts here.

Visit www.cleveleads.org for more information.

Encore Employment Enterprise, Inc. (E3) was one of the sponsors for The Mind Challenge Tournament event engaging 70 local cities throughout Northeast Ohio. The practice rounds were held in April and the Finals are due to be held May 22 in Beachwood, OH. These events are a lot of fun, and it has been very encouraging to see the senior’s enthusiastic and eager participation. Many seniors who partook in the event are from the following areas: Broadview Heights which had 80 people in attendance; Twinsburg had 50; Brookpark had 60; and Bedford Heights had 65. A good time was had by all! Everyone who participated in this year’s event is already looking forward to being a part of the event again next year.

To learn more about E3's mission, visit www.e3encore.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Art By the Falls-- Be a part of enriching and inspiring the community through this meaningful art event being held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7-9 at the Cleveland Metroparks-Polo Fields from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Many shifts and ways to help are available including parking, kid’s activities, booth sitters, bartenders, and set up/breakdown.

Race for the Place (5K)-- Volunteer at a wonderful celebration of cancer survivors and an opportunity to raise funds to support the free programs and services provided at The Gathering Place to help children, teens and adults, families and friends cope while on the cancer journey on Sunday, June 2nd from 7-11:00 a.m. at Beachwood Mall. Assist with registration, information, course volunteer or with set up/break down.

Dance Party Volunteer-- Get your groove on! Help brighten someone’s day by dancing with older adults. Assist with party refreshments, dance moves and getting people on the dance floor. Not only is this a fun activity but also great exercise and helps boost one’s mood. If you live in the Parma area and have some free time to let loose, please join every third Thursday of each month from 1-3:00 p.m.

Outreach Volunteer-- Do you have a passion to help protect our environment? Help to create a healthier environment for our community through education and sustainability efforts. Assist in this mission by canvassing and engaging residents. Help with local events and be a voice of change. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, flexible times throughout Cleveland neighborhoods.

Walk for Hunger-- Volunteers needed for the Walk for Hunger & 5K at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to benefit the Hunger Network on Saturday, June 1st from 6:30-11:00 a.m. Help with registration, as a route guide or with food and beverage distributions.

Ready to volunteer? Or learn more about these or additional volunteer opportunities in Cuyahoga County? Visit the Greater Cleveland Volunteers website, or contact Nakeva at nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or 216-391-9500 x 2116.