Enjoy the Holiday!

The Center will be closed on Monday in honor of the Labor Day Holiday. No Mindfulness program today. It will resume on Monday, Sept. 9th at 2pm.

A Belated Special Birthday wish to CLFF Board Member and Westlake Community Services Center Director Lydia Gadd. We hope it was a wonderful day on August 27th!

The HeARTful

Living Café (TM)

Tuesday, September 2nd

at 2pm

Spend part of your day with us on Tuesday afternoon! This week Resident Artist Lee Ann Eyre will join us with a very special art experience. Join us in-person or virtually. Remain for refreshments following the program and time to socialize.

Sweet Arts Café (TM)

Wednesday, September 3rd

Lunch: 11am

Program: Noon

Join in on all of the fun on Wednesdays at the Center! Start off with enjoying lunchtime with others. Bring a lunch and we’ll provide a special dessert and cool beverage. At noon, Jen Nebraska will be with us to lead a Chair Yoga exercise program. She will guide all comfortably right from your chair from noon to 1pm. Join in-person or virtually.

Renaissance Photography Exhibit on September 4th!

Let’s recognize two special women! Both Nadine Kodysz, our Community Outreach Coordinator and a violinist and pianist Ruth Williams will be showcased in a special art exhibit on Wednesday, September 4th at 2pm at the Westlake Community Services Center. Katie Garlock will be recognizing these extraordinary individuals and others in a photography exhibit titled: “Renaissance”. Join all in the lobby for this very special show!

Tranquil Thursdays (TM)

Thursday, September 5th

Have lunch at the Westlake Community Services Center! Join others for lunchtime at

11am – Noon. You will find a

great Cafe and food selection

for a nominal fee. Enjoy!

Gentle Moments (TM)

Have you considered

Gentle Moments (TM)?

Arranged by appointment. Looking for participants to

attend a new special program.

We are offering a sensory session to guide a small group

or an individual couple through

a pleasant, relaxing experience. Soothing words and soft music and to spend time together

at the Center.

Guided by Shirley Nelson.

Day of the week and time scheduled will be personally arranged. Please contact us

for further details about

either program

at 440-414-0434.

Celebrate the Arts (TM)

Friday, September 6th

at 2pm

Come be here on Friday afternoon as staff from

Active For Life will host a monthly Chair Dance program.

A variety of seated dance styles will be experienced. Enjoy the program in-person or virtually. Stay for light refreshments following the program.

New Photography Exhibit!

Exhibiting are two Foundation volunteer’s photography. Enjoy the nature photography of DeeAnn Rose and Rev. Dave Schantz. DeeAnn was a former staff member of the Foundation and each year’s Gala photographer. Rev. Dave is a regular Wednesday volunteer. Come and see the show Monday through Friday from 10 – 5pm! Their work is for sale and proceeds benefit the Foundation.

Rev. Dave Schantz and DeeAnn Rose at their gallery opening last Friday evening!

Mindfulness Through the Arts (TM)

Monday, September 9th

at 2pm

Our Monday program continues. Join us!

A special program for the care partner with two options! One choice is to be engaged in a guided art practice led by a professional artist. Option two is the opportunity to enjoy playing some games at the Center! A great time for yourself and to have some fun and engage the mind and enjoy some refreshments. In-person only.

 For questions, contact us at 440-414-0434.

An Abundance of Joy!

A Celebration of Care

Tickets $150 Per Person / $1350 Per 10 Person Table

Invitations will be arriving and Reservations being accepted for our fun and exciting 2024 Gala,

An Abundance of Joy! Saturday Evening, October 26th at the Avon Oaks Country Club.

New Cleveland Heights Library Classes!

Any friends or family that might live on the east side? Check out our new fall sessions in Cleveland Heights! We partner with the Cleveland Heights – University Heights Libraries in hosting a monthly Memory Cafe. Our first session in September will be held at the newly renovated Noble Road Branch. The next session is Thursday, September 12th at 2pm. A special activity will be experienced in a cafe atmosphere in the beautiful library at 2800 Noble Road in Cleveland Heights. Pass the word!!

ReFRESHing Memories on

Wednesday, September 18th at 2pm at the

South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library!

Participant News

Elizabeth Revy (L) leads the group in an Easy Chair Tia Chi exercise program in Tuesday’s Heartful Living Cafe! From left, Sonia, Victoria, John and David enjoy the experience.

Sara Lawrence-Sucato (back, center) from Dancing Wheels, leads this session in her Move 2 Connect chair exercise program. A great and safe way to stay active right from your seat!