For the past two months, Avon Schools have been reinforcing a culture of acceptance and understanding during a Disability Awareness campaign. In addition to many disability awareness activities, the district has also been raising funds for Milestones Autism Resources. The district capped off the entire campaign with the annual Disability Awareness school assembly on Wed., April 17 at Avon Heritage ... Read More »
The Center for Autism located within Rocky River’s Umerley Center is a signature resource for the treatment of autism that serves the entire west side. Last Thursday, co-chairs Neil Smith, D.O., President, Fairview Hospital, and Rocky River Mayor Pamela Bobst hosted the third annual ‘Spring for Hope’ Autism Center fundraising event. Community West Foundation was a proud sponsor of the ... Read More »
It’s always a happy ending for the Avon Branch Library’s Reading Buddies program! One and all had a great time last Thursday at the Avon Branch celebrating the newest story being added to the Story Trail at Every Child’s Playground! Congrats to Mrs. Bennett’s second grade class! Other honorees included Mrs. Schneeberger’s Second Grade Class and Mrs. Maggard’s Second Grade ... Read More »
Volunteers at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center make a difference in the lives of patients, staff and visitors. Often, it is a volunteer who first greets you, offers directions or assists discharged patients to their rides. Volunteers are the folks who, many times, set the tone for an entire patient experience. “People will not remember what you say or ... Read More »
Spring is sliding into summer and the new pool and aquatics center at Westlake’s Clague Park is readying for a grand opening. The Center will include a 4,600 sq. ft. Bath House, Activity Pool with Interactive Water Feature, Lazy River with Sprays and Jets, Lap Pool with Diving Well Extension with Climbing Wall and a New Plunge Pool. Estimated Completion ... Read More »
Their plight is painfully visible. For our homeless neighbors struggling in the cold who are tired and wet, the simple act of having a warm pair of socks means a great deal. That’s why Community West Foundation started the SocksPLUS initiative and good ideas have a way of succeeding. It has been profoundly moving to see the hundreds of Tribes ... Read More »
Spring has sprung at The Normandy Senior Living! “Stop by for a walk through our scenic walking paths to revel in the beauty of our spring flowers.” Read More »
Gardens at Westlake Senior Living was filled with life and laughter the evening of April 25 as the Westlake senior residence hosted a comedy show to entertain residents, family, friends and community. Comedian Will McDaniel brought his lively Will’s Comedy routine to a packed house and engaged guests with an hour of clean, family-friendly laughter to one and all. Will ... Read More »
Gastrointestinal issues affect some 20 percent of adults in North America. Obesity is also a question many Americans want to address. University Hospitals St. John Medical Center presented a Community Health Talk on gastrointestinal questions the evening of April 25 at the Westlake Recreation Center. Shaffer R.S. Mok, MD, MBS, addressed gastrointestinal problems like GERD (Gasro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) and bowel ... Read More »
Rose Senior Living at Avon offered answers to this question at a seminar held within the senior living facility’s welcoming Townshend Place. Experts Tanas Wilcox, RN, M. Ed. and realtor, joined with Karen Ramba of Caring Transitions, a senior living and downsizing resource, to discuss important facts about downsizing. “It takes 9-12 months for adult children to downsize a property, ... Read More »
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