The city of Avon has accepted a $40,000 donation from Joe Firment Chevrolet for the purchase of playground equipment for Every Child’s Playground. The playground is adjacent to the Avon Aquatic Center. The donation was made official at the Jan. 22 meeting of City Council. The presentation was made by Paul and Jim Firment. Mayor Bryan Jensen and members of ... Read More »
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Normandy Chef’s Corner: Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon a la Normandy Senior Living Executive Chef Matt Orear made for an outstanding cooking demo in the new kitchen within The Normandy Breakwater Apartments last week. 21 guests from the Bay Village Senior Center were raving about Matt’s Julia Child-inspired recipe. He explained that good food is based on good ingredients. The culinary-minded should not skimp on cuts ... Read More »
It’s Your Time…. at “My Personal Trainer”
This New Year Avoid the Crowded Fitness Rush and Get the Personalized Attention You Need! It’s that time of year again were millions of Americans are kick starting their resolutions off by joining their local fitness centers or gyms. The industry knows this, and many elevate their membership fees and rates to meet the demand. Once you join after paying ... Read More »
Congenital Heart Disease Conversations at UH St. John
An educational series and social gathering for congenital heart disease patients, caregivers and family members will be at UH St. John Medical Center on February 28, 6-8 p.m. in Building 2, auditorium B. Exercise and ACHD Speaker Dr. Hoyt, University Hospitals ACHD Program. Included: CHD-specific and healthy lifestyle presentations, panels and roundtable discussions with medical providers, networking opportunities, a transition ... Read More »
Avon Library “Reading Buddies” Visit Residents at Pathways at Avon Place
Avon Library “Reading Buddies “braved the cold to visit residents at Pathways at Avon Place on Saturday, January 26. Girl Scouts & families read stories, made a craft & played bingo. Thank you to Kelsey DeCoste & Library volunteers for providing this great inter-generational at Avon Place. Read More »
Japanese Feast Time at O’Neill Healthcare
The lunch bunch at O’Neill Healthcare Bay Village enjoyed the festivities at a local Japanese hibachi restaurant. Warm food and friendships. Read More »
Bay BOE Honored with Nameplates
There was a special honor for Bay Board of Education members during School Board Appreciation Month – Bay Middle School Maker Space students (represented here by Rocco Ereditario, back row left) made these awesome laser-engraved wooden name plates as gifts! Mrs. Lapolla (second from back left) works with students after school in Bay Middle School’s Maker Space, The Launch Pad. ... Read More »
Soup’s On! Bay Finds the Cure for Polar Vortex
Just in time for the Polar Vortex, the City of Bay Village hosted its 11th annual Soup Cook Off at the Dwyer Memorial Senior Center. 10 local chefs representing many of the area’s great senior care and assisted living facilities boiled up their best winter recipes for a packed-out crowd of guests to enjoy. “The Soup Cook Off is our ... Read More »
Normandy Senior Living Receives Beautification Award
The Normandy Senior Living has received the 2018 Beautification Award by the Rocky River Chamber and Mayor Pamela Bobst. “With their recent beautification and updates, there is truly something inside for everyone. It is a great opportunity to meet a friend for a cocktail or host a meeting. The Orlean family is committed to working closely with the community and ... Read More »
Congratulations to Brittany Robertson, 2018 Avon Place Administrator Employee of the Year Award
Brittany transferred to Avon Place as an STNA and fortunately for us stayed on board after she became an LPN. Brittany has never forgotten where she came from. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to the other STNA’s while she is working on the floor. Multiple times we have witnessed Brittany assisting other nurses with their duties ... Read More »
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