Rocky River

Bay Village 15th Annual Community/Senior Services Soup Cook-Off

160 tickets were sold for last week’s 15th Annual Community/Senior Services Soup Cook-Off Event. This is the largest and most successful fundraiser each year, and would not be possible without the kindness of so many. A huge thank you to the vendors for supplying 12 delicious soups and to the 30+ community volunteers and city staff members who helped set ... Read More »

Rocky River Nature Center Gallery Wall

Northeast Ohio based artist Ken Long returns to the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Nature Center with his second solo exhibition during the months of November and December. Long specializes in processed and composite photographic images, and his new show will feature artwork created using neural style transfer and AI software. Speaking of his new exhibition, Long said, “I hope these ... Read More »

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 »

The Normandy Hosts Downsizing Seminar

Ready to downsize but not sure where to start? An insightful session was hosted at The Normandy Senior Living, featuring Senior Real Estate Specialist, Amy Margiotti from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services on May 2. By attending ‘Keep, Toss, Donate’, Amy guided guests through the downsizing process, offering practical tips and strategies for decluttering your space. “A better name might ... Read More »

Normandy Senior Living Hosting Downsizing Event

Keep, Toss, Donate. Breakwater Apartments at the Normandy, 22701 Lake Road, Rocky River, is hosting a downsizing event on Thursday, May 2 at 2:00PM. Learn about the latest tips & tricks on how to sort through “stuff & lighten your load!” from Senior Real Estate Specialist, Amy Margiotti. RSVP to Kim at 440-333-5401 #3, no later than April 25th. Parking ... Read More »

Let’s Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse!

Safety Tips and Local Information On April 8th, Ohio will be in the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse. This once in a lifetime event is expected to bring the population of Cuyahoga and Lorain County to double or triple on the days leading up to the eclipse. There are several cities within our area that are hosting large ... Read More »

The History of Bradstreet’s Landing

One of Rocky River’s best attractions is Bradstreet’s Landing on the shores of Lake Erie just east of the Bay Village border. Its fishing pier has long been popular and was recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Do you know the history of Bradstreet’s Landing? Here it is, courtesy of the Case Western Reserve University Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: BRADSTREET’S ... Read More »

Holiday Rewind at The Normandy

So much fun, even the Grinch was smiling! That’s the way it was over the holidays at The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River. Breakwater Apartments Resident Christmas Party was a huge success. “Santa and Mrs. Claus, pencil us in every year,” said the revelers!  “We are grateful considering their very full calendar. In fact, they spent the night and ... Read More »

Santa Lives Here!

Santa loves The Normandy Senior Living in Rocky River – that’s why he lives there! Santa and his avatars populate the main corridor at The Normandy’s Breakwater Apartments, enlivening the residences and decor with the warmth and color of the holiday season. The display is an expression of the Normandy’s vision for its residents: to provide a community where residents ... Read More »

Veteran’s Day at The Normandy

Veteran’s Day was observed with dignity and honor at the Normandy Senior Living recently as residents gathered to recognize their own as well as veterans everywhere! The day was hallmarked by the elegant musical backdrop of the Zeta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Delta Omicron Music Fraternity and Father Keller for his blessing. The group shared a stirring fife and drum ... Read More »