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On the Merry-Go-Round

Residents of the Normandy Senior Living visited the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky on July 25. All had plenty of fun! They learned about the history of merry-go-rounds and got to see how the horses are carved and painted, with some dating back to the early 1900s. We’re also excited to share a photo of a resident here at The Normandy ... Read More »

Gardening Joy at Symphony at Olmsted Falls

Gardening is a great way to enjoy summer! Residents of Symphony at Olmsted Falls stay busy with morning garden chores- fill the squirrel feeders, replenish the bird feeders, clean out the bunny cage, leaf blow the walkway, and the best part is ALWAYS – THE BUNNY SNUGGLES! Read More »

O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village Summer

At the Cleveland Aquarium O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village visited the Greater Cleveland Aquarium July 15 and had a fun time seeing and learning about different types of fish! They even got to touch the stingrays! Christmas in July It was Christmas at the Avon Senior Center on July 25! Joining in the festivities were residents of O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village. ... Read More »

Janice Marie Reash (Sampson)

10/24/1932 – 07/28/2024 Janice Marie Sampson Reash was the firstborn daughter of American Finns John W. Sampson (son of Gustov and Matilda Tarila), and Sadie (Sally) Kotila Sampson (daughter of Oscar and Maria Kotila). She was born in Waukegan (Chicago) Illinois, on October 24, 1932, and died on July 28, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio, at the age of 91. Predeceased ... Read More »

Best of Lorain County

Hundreds turned out to celebrate what makes Lorain County great with the annual Best of Lorain County Party held July 25 at Lorain County Community College. Guests mingled and joined with friends to taste, sample and experience this year’s finalists and vote for the Best of Lorain County! The Best of Lorain County is designed to showcase the most outstanding ... Read More »

Bay STEM Camp Welcomes Special Teachers

Not many sixth-grader campers get to learn from their Mayor, but Bay Village Mayor Paul Koomar was one of the special guests at this year’s Bay Schools STEM Camp. The STEM Camp was for rising sixth graders and taught by sixth-grade teachers Mark Kevesdy and Lisa Gilmore. The overall topic was Environmental Studies and Sustainability, and campers were fortunate to ... Read More »

A Great Day at Westlake Village

Brookdale Westlake Village celebrated a beautiful afternoon on July 18 with a campus wide chalk walk. Our guests included our residents, staff, and families for a courtyard cookout and music. Our staff’s children and resident’s families were invited to decorate our sidewalks with creative art and colorful expressions. The Kona Ice Truck reminded of us of summer days in Cleveland ... Read More »

Avon on the Lake Garden Club

The Avon on the Lake Garden Club was busy ready story books about fall and apples to the little ones at the Goddard School this past week. We broke up into teams and each took a room to read and then plant pumpkin seeds in little biodegradable pots that the kids decorated with stickers. These pots can then go directly ... Read More »

A Dazzling Display of Local Art

Please visit the Westlake Porter Public Library during August and treat yourself to a delightful visual journey. The Westshore Arts Council’s 23rd Annual Community of Fine Arts Juried Art Show is on exhibit through August 31. The show includes 105 pieces of art from 43 local artists in two divisions: Amateur/Semi-Professional and Seasoned Professional. The art covers eight categories: Watercolor, ... Read More »

St. Ed Sports, Crushers to be Carried on Broadcast TV

Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the umbrella entity that houses Dan Gilbert’s sports and entertainment properties under the ROCK Family of Companies, and Gray Media (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN), owner of WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, have reached an agreement to launch “Rock Entertainment Sports Network.” Rock Entertainment Sports Network will serve as the home for the American ... Read More »