What’s Happening

MONDAYS

Pickleball 101. Learn rules, terminology and basic stroke fundamentals. 9-10 a.m. NR Racket & Paddle, 5475 Mills Creek Lane, North Ridgeville, nrrackets.com. $15-20

Beginning Music Theory. Students will develop basic note-reading skills and count rhythms, and decipher chords, scales and key signatures. 2/65/15. 4:30-5:30 p.m. The Music Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Dr., Cleveland, themusicsettlement.org. $175

FRIDAYS

Cleveland Elders, Tell Your Story in Poetry. Workshop for adults 55 & up on the first Friday of the month. 10:3011:30 a.m. South EuclidLyndhurst Branch Library, 1876 S. Green Road, cuyahogalibrary.org. FREE

Seated Yoga Flow. Learn breathing techniques to clear the mind as you go through movements to stretch and strengthen muscles. 1-2 p.m. Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., amherst.lib.oh.us FREE

Learn the basics, from providing shelter to selecting breeds and proper feed, etc. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Domonkas Branch Library, 4125 E. Lake Road, Sheffield Lake, lorainpubliclibrary.org. FREE

Seniors Stretch, Balance & Strengthen. Learn standing and seated postures and movements using chairs and dance barres as props.Through 5/12. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org. $17

FRIDAYS OR SATURDAYS

Beginning Glassblowing. Learn how to make a colorful paperweight, vase or tumbler. Five-hour workshop. The Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 Mill St. W., peninsulaartacademy. com. $130

SATURDAYS

Chinese Basic Conversation/Reading and Tai Chi. Through 2/25. 3-5 p.m. Cleveland Main Library, 325 Superior Ave., 216-623-2800, cpl. org. FREE

1/28

Start the New Year in a New Light. Explore journaling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), herbal preparations, and yoga. 10:30 a.m. Akron Public Library, 60 High St., 330-643-9050, akronlibrary.org. FREE

1/29

The Basics of Basketry. Connect to ancestral roots and traditional lifeways by crafting with plants. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, holdenarb.org. $40-55

2/3

Brews & Ballroom Lesson & Dance. Enjoy your brew as you pick up new dance moves. 7-8:30 p.m. Rachel & Jonathan Ballroom Dance, 401 Tuscarawas St. West, Canton, startdancing.org. $15

2/7 & 2/28

Nature Drawing. Join an interpretive artist for this entertaining lesson. 1-3 p.m. 2/7 and 10 a.m.-noon 2/8. F.

A. Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron, summitmetroparks.org

MONDAYS

Lakeshore Writers Group. Writer Tina Bartish welcomes aspiring writers and authors to meet and share work.

7-8:30 p.m. Avon Lake Public Library, 32649 Electric Blvd., alpl.org. FREE

Sketchbook Club. Bring your sketchbook for creative drawing exercises on the last Monday of each month. 2-3 p.m. Gates Mills Branch Library, 1491 Chagrin River Road, cuyahogalibrary.org. FREE

Delicious Discussions. Join on the 4th Monday at downtown Willoughby establishments to discuss new releases. 7-8 p.m. Willoughby Public Library, we247.org. FREE

TUESDAYS Writers Group: Virtual. Have your work critiqued and give constructive feedback to others in a friendly environment. Third Tuesdays. 7 p.m. Rocky River Public Library, rrpl. org. FREE

WEDNESDAYS

Art Club. Join art enthusiasts and creators to share ideas and show off your works. Meets once a month, 6:307:30 p.m., Twinsburg Public Library, 10050 Ravenna Road, twinsburglibrary.org. FREE Castaways. Meet with fellow fiber artists to work on projects, get ideas and learn from each other while you work. Second Wednesday of every month,

10:30 a.m. Mentor-on-theLake Branch Library, 5642 Andrews Road, mentorpl. org. FREE

THURSDAYS

Twinsburg Garden Club. Learn about perennials, vegetables, landscaping and more. Virtual meetings on third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. twinsburg-gardenclub.com

SATURDAYS

Chess Club. Play in a friendly, just-for-pleasure atmosphere, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. Parma Branch Library, 6996 Powers Blvd., cuyahogalibrary.org. FREE

Woodcarvers Club. Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays each month.

9:30-11:30 a.m. The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot, wildernesscenter.org

Board Game Club. Drop in on the first Sunday of each month to play board games with other adult enthusiasts. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Kent Free Library, 312 W. Main St., kentfreelibrary. org. FREE

WEDNESDAYS

Solo At Sarah’s. Live music every Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m. Sarah’s Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-929-8057, sarahsvineyardwinery.com. FREE

FRIDAYS

Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios. Join the creative businesses as they open their doors for you to explore the arts complex every third Friday. 5-9 p.m. 1300 W. 78th St., Cleveland, 78thstreetstudios.com

FREE

1/27

The 5th Dimension. While remaining true to their original, five-part harmonic sound, The 5th Dimension remains versatile, attracting audiences of all ages and nationalities. Goodyear Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron, goodyeartheater. com. $35-55

2/4-26

I’m Back Now. Inspired by

Gather by the fire for performances by local bands. 1/20-2/24. 7-8 p.m. South Chagrin Reservation, Look About Lodge, 37374 Miles Road, Bentleyville, clevelandmetroparks.com. $7

Cleveland’s past, present, and future, I’m Back Now is a poignant family drama that transcends time and space. Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1407 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, playhousesquare.org

$25-95

2/10

American Jazz. The Cleveland Pops and Pops Chorus join forces with Broadway and jazz singer, Aisha de Haas. 8 p.m. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com

$31-107

2/10-26

Ghost The Musical. Sam and Molly are lovers, and when Sam dies he becomes caught between our world and what lies next. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org. $34-38

2/22

Menopause The Musical

This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. North, Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org

$45

3/3

Blues, Gospel, and the Abstract Truth. A high energy gospel program that combines jazz, funk, blues, gospel and hip-hop. Maltz Performing Arts Center, 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland, case.edu

3/10-4/2

The Other Place. Juliana, a successful neurologist, is on the verge of a potential breakthrough. But life takes a disorienting turn. Dobama Theatre, 2340

Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., dobama.org. $25-40

3/13

Sounds of the Bagpipes Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with melodies by a local bagpiper. 7-8 p.m. Strongsville Branch Library, 18700 Westwood Drive, cuyahogalibrary.org FREE

TUESDAYS

Geauga Walkers. Join active seniors on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for hikes in and around Geauga County. Hikes are typically 1-1.5 miles, 1-2:30 p.m., geaugaparkdistrict. org. FREE

Hiking Seniority. Folks 55 and older meet yearround every Tuesday at nearby parks for nature

Presented by Maltz Museum appreciation, exercise and camaraderie. 10 a.m.-noon. lakemetroparks.com. FREE

Join us at the Maltz Museum in January and February for public programs connected to the special exhibition, This Light of Ours, and the museum’s core collections.

As relevant today as they were a half-century ago, more than 150 black-and-white images chronicling the Southern Freedom Movement are featured in This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement, now through April 2, at the Maltz Museum. Upcoming program series include Rise Up! Creating a Movement; Explore! Art, Activism and Identity; Investigate! Documenting Cleveland; Discover! History of Black-Jewish Relations; Never Forget! Lessons of the Holocaust; and Drop-in! Guided Tours & Interactive Experiences.

To see a full schedule and to register for programs, visit maltzmuseum.org. The Maltz Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday, 11 a.m.9 p.m. The Museum is closed on Monday.

Wednesday Walkers. Join this ambitious group of walkers in staying active and healthy on North Olmsted Parks’s walking path. Call to register by 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday at 440-777-8100. 28114 Lorain Road, northolmsted.com/senior-center/ FREE

1/21

First Annual Downtown Willoughby Ice Fest. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Beautiful ice block decor will be lining Erie Street and Point Park. mylakeoh.com. FREE

1/27-28

The Farmpark Ice Festival. Featuring a variety of winterthemed activities, including carving competitions, demonstrations, a battle between fire and ice and much more. 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com. $6-8

1/28-29

Crocker Park Ice Festival. Icy fun in the park. Noon. 177 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com. FREE

2/8

Humor Hike. Hike the trail with a naturalist and enjoy jokes along the way. 4-5:30 p.m. Firestone Metro Park, Tuscarawas Meadows, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron, summitmetroparks. org. FREE

2/15

Winter Wellness Walk. Join a naturalist for a winter wellness walk through Columbia Reservation. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Cascade Park, 387 Furnace Run St., Elyria, loraincountymetroparks. com. FREE

2/25

Winter Bird Walk. Join a naturalist for this walk to search for and observe various bird species. 10 a.m. Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina, medinacountyparks.com

FREE

1/21

Meet Local Authors. Abby Collette, Misty Wilson, S.A. Schneider and Cindy Jarrett are joining us for a meet and greet book signing. 2 p.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, reedlibrary.org. FREE

2/1

Open Mic Night at Funny Stop Comedy Club. 8-9:30 p.m. Funny Stop Comedy Club, Smith Centre, 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, funnystop. com. $6

2/3 & 3/31

Cocktails on the Rails. Climb aboard for cocktail night on the train. 6:30 p.m. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad,

Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence, cvsr.org. $72

2/4

Under the Stars Pairing Dinner. Enjoy strolls through the night woods, delicious food and local beverages. 6-9 p.m. Jordan Creek Park, 7250 Alexander Road, Painesville, lakemetroparks.com. $60

2/5 & 4/2

Medina Railroad & Toy Show. Browse a wide variety of trains, planes, toys and collectibles. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Road, Medina, conraddowdell.com. $7

2/10

Galentine’s Day Wine Pairing. Leave your husbands and boyfriends at home and come kick it at Gervasi Vineyard. Ladies celebrating ladies. 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, gervasivineyard.com. $39

2/11

Chocolate Crawl Willoughby. Visit bars and restaurants in downtown Willoughby and sample various chocolate-infused foods. 1-5 p.m. tastecle.com. $30-40

2/18

Cupid’s Crush Craft & Vendor Show. Featuring handcrafted items, home decor, jewelry, baked goods and more. Rocky River Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, hometownvendors.org. FREE

2/25

Pancake Breakfast with the Birds Learn the habits and habitats of birds, enjoy a craft, take a nature hike and meet live birds. 8 a.m.-noon. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd., shakerlakes.org. $10

TUESDAYS

Lunchtime Lecture at The Cleveland Museum of Art. First Tuesday of the month, join curators, scholars, and other museum staff for a talk on objects currently on display. Noon. 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org. FREE

1/26

Cracking Down on Cybercrime: Browsing Safely. Learn basic measures you can take to strengthen your confidence in navigating the internet. 6-7 p.m. Cuyahoga Falls Library, 2015 Third St., cuyahogafallslibrary.org. FREE

1/31

Medicare: Making the Smart Choice. Gain a basic understanding of how Medicare works and how it affects you.

7-8:45 p.m. Euclid Public Library, 631 E. 222nd St., euclidlibrary.org. FREE

2/3

Culture and Politics in Cleveland’s Hebrew Cultural Garden. Learn how and why Cleveland’s Jewish leaders created the city’s Hebrew Cultural Garden.

1-2:30 p.m. Siegal Lifelong Learning, 11111 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, case.edu/ lifelonglearning. FREE-$5

2/8

Retirement by Design. Presented by a financial advisor at Edward Jones, 11 a.m.-noon. Portage Lakes Branch Library, 4261 Manchester Road, Akron, akronlibrary.org. FREE

2/13

The Extraordinary Life of Martin Luther King Jr. This unique perspective deals with this courageous leader’s childhood, family values, adult relationships, career, etc. 6:30 p.m. North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St., ncantonlibrary.com. FREE

2/15

Important Steps To Maintain a Healthy Heart. Topics include blood pressure, cholesterol, exercise and healthy eating. 6-7 p.m. Strongsville Branch Library, 18700 Westwood Drive, cuyahogalibrary.org

Protecting American Participation. A discussion on safeguarding voting rights. 7 p.m. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, maltzmuseum.org. $5-10

2/20

An Evening with New York Times Bestselling Author James Rollins. He will discuss his latest book in the Moonfall Series, “The Cradle of Ice.” 6:30 p.m. Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St., hudsonlibrary. org. FREE

2/21

Tablet and Smartphone Q & A. Learn the basics of using your smartphone or tablet. 2-3:30 p.m. Lee Road Branch Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts., heightslibrary.org. FREE

Memory is enhanced by keeping your mind active. Are you in a rut? Do you need to combat some mental laziness? What interests you most? Keeping your mind engaged is an essential step on the path to memory fitness.

TO DO: Memorize something today. Pick out something that appeals to you. Perhaps you will memorize a joke. Maybe you want to learn the names of some newly elected officials or share with someone the details of something you read or watched.

Memory props are essential. If you want to maximize your memory, it is usually easier if you do things in your prime time. Repetition is an excellent way to develop your ability to

Kathryn Kilpatrick

focus. Word substitution is a helpful technique rather than stressing to find that certain word. Writing things down using a system as well as visualization can be powerful tools. It is helpful to also find ways to reduce your stress since that may impact your ability to focus and recall.

TO DO: Go out of your way to meet a new person today. Introduce yourself and say their names several times. Notice an outstanding feature. Do they have a nickname? Were they named after someone? Verify the spelling of their name. Say their name again when you are leaving. Are you able to recall it later in the day?

Source: connectionsincommunication.com by K. Kilpatrick