HOLIDAY BAGS OF CHEER 2023
Bag Packing:
November 29, 2023
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
11890 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
8:00 a.m.
SO: Contribution Drop-Off is November 28
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HOLIDAY BAGS OF CHEER 2022
Bag Packing:
December 13, 2022
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
11890 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
SO: Contribution Drop-Off is December 12
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GOODY BAGS for REHAB
The Cleveland East Senior Network collects items for “goody bags” that go to patients going into or leaving rehabilitation.
NEXT GOODY BAG DISTRIBUTION
Early 2023
9:30 a.m.
(Donations due on or two days in advance
at Launch House in Highland Heights)
(We’ll have sign ups in advance through Sign Up Genius. Participants will need to sign up in advance to be included on cover letter.)
(For those who are choosing to pay, payment will be due by April 27.)
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(This is a signup form for a past distribution. I left it here as a placeholder for when we do this next time.)
Prior distributions took place in
May, July, September & November, 2020;
February, April, June, & October 2021;
February, May, & August 2022.
We did Holiday Bags of Cheer Bags in December 2020 and 2021.
A future distribution to rehab is expected in early 2023.
Goody Bag Packing April 2021
Goody Bag packing November 2020
I just wanted to say thank you very much for the wonderful bags you dropped off today. We already handed a few out to some of the patients and they were a big hit! The patients really love the puzzle and coloring books.
Thank you for all you do! Appreciate you always!
Rachel Hobart, LSW
Lead Case Manager
University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital
HOLIDAY BAGS OF CHEER 2021
Sponsored by
ASA (The Association of Specialists in Aging)
ASNE (Aging Services Network East)
Cleveland East Senior Network
PNG (Professional Networking Group)
SSAMA (Senior Sales, Admission, and Marketing Association)
UH Bedford Senior Net
Village in the Heights
Members of these organizations are donating to December 2021 holiday gift bags that will go to isolated seniors.
The seniors will be identified and cheer bags distributed
through the following senior centers:
Bedford Heights, Cleveland Heights, Euclid, Fairport Harbor, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Mentor, Nordonia Hills, Orange, Solon, South Euclid, Streetsboro, Twinsburg/Aurora, Warrensville Heights, Wickliffe, Willoughby;
as well as Community Partnership on Aging Tri-City,
Fairhill Partners, Shaker Heights Community Center, Village in the Heights, YMCA Hillcrest,
and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging’s
East Cleveland and Lakeshore centers
Thank you to the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
for providing space for assembly of the bags.
HOLIDAY BAGS OF CHEER 2020
Promoted by
ASA (The Association of Specialists in Aging)
ASNE (Aging Services Network East)
Cleveland East Senior Network
PNG (the Professional Networking Group)
SSAMA (Senior Sales, Admission, and Marketing Association)
UH Bedford Senior Net
Village in the Heights
Members of these organizations donated to December 2020 holiday gift bags that went to seniors isolated because of the pandemic.
The seniors were identified and cheer bags distributed through the following senior centers:
Bedford Heights, Cleveland Heights, Euclid, Fairport Harbor,
Garfield Heights, Mentor, Nordonia Hills, Solon, South Euclid, Twinsburg/Aurora, Warrensville Heights, Wickliffe, Willoughby;
as well as the Shaker Heights Community Center
and the Village in the Heights
Thank you to the Wickliffe Senior Center
for providing space for assembly of the bags.
THANKS GO OUT TO OUR DONORS
Arden Courts
ASNE
Assurance Health
The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
CarePatrol
Cherished Companions
Creative Moves
ESOP (Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People)
Five Star Clinical Solutions
Handouts
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Kemper House
The Koewler Law Firm
Liner Legal
The McGregor Home
Right at Home
Senior Comfort Guide
Smooth Transitions
Village in the Heights
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
Next Holiday Bags of Cheer distribution – December 8, 2021
FUNDRAISING
The Cleveland East Senior Network hosts occasional happy hour or coffee gatherings to raise money for local charities.
Mojito Madness, Jun 17, 2021
PACKING BOXES FOR FOOD BANK CUSTOMERS
On June 23, 2021, members of our Cleveland East Senior Network delivered to the Food Bank $750 in donations collected from the Mojito Madness event of June 17. While there, the CESN representatives packed boxes for Food Bank distribution to customers.
Cleveland Jewish News article on Food Bank event
DANCE PARTIES & HOLIDAY CAROLING
The Cleveland East Senior Network provides some entertainment for residents of nursing homes and assisted living communities to alleviate their isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In November 2020, as the winter holidays approached, caroling was added to the Dance Parties. (After Thanksgiving, it will be all caroling.)
Article in
Mimi Vanderhaven
about our Dance Parties
Mimi Vanderhaven has an article on our Dance Parties. Read it here.
Shaker Gardens
April 19, 2022
Grande Oaks
April 12, 2022
Richmond Heights Place
April 5, 2022
Musician’s Towers
March 22, 2022
Walton Manor
March 15, 2022
Highland Pointe
March 8, 2022
Heather Hill
February 22, 2022
Oaks of Brecksville
February 15, 2022
Vista Springs Ravinia
February 1, 2022
Suburban Healthcare
December 14, 2021
Regent of Lyndhurst
December 7, 2021
The Avenue of Warrensville
November 16, 2021
Grand Pointe
November 9, 2021
Landerbrook
November 2, 2021
Solon Pointe
October 26, 2021
Hamlet Village
October 19, 2021
Beachwood Pointe
October 12, 2021
Rose Center Lakeshore
October 5, 2021
Kirtland Rehab
September 28, 2021
Jennings Manor
September 21, 2021
Woodlands of Shaker
September 14, 2021
Symphony of Mentor
August 31, 2021
Laurels of Chagrin Falls
August 24, 2021
ManorCare of Mayfield
August 17, 2021
Continuing Healthcare of Mentor
August 10, 2021
Jennings/St. Rita
August 3, 2021
Forest Hills Place
July 27, 2021
Grande Pointe
July 20, 2021
Stratford Commons
July 13, 2021
Richmond Heights Place
June 29, 2021
Library Court
June 22, 2021
Windsor Heights
June 15, 2021
Governors Village
June 8, 2021
Shaker Gardens
June 1, 2021
Altercare, Mayfield Village
May 25, 2021
Hilltop Village, Euclid
May 4, 2021
Anthology of Mayfield
April 20, 2021
Avenue of Warrensville
April 13, 2021
Laurels of Chagrin Falls
April 6, 2021
On behalf of the team here at The Laurels of Chagrin Falls, I wanted to thank you and your group. Everyone said it was so much fun and that the Residents in attendance had HUGE smiles on their face and heart! These events are the ones that truly matter-Cleveland East Senior Networking Group is made up of DIFFERENCE MAKERS.
Thanks again!
Enjoy the Sunshine!
Gretchen Patrizi
Director of Marketing
The Laurels of New London & Chagrin Falls
Community Partnership on Aging, South Euclid
April 5, 2021
Beachwood Pointe
March 23, 2021
Thank you so much for dancing at Beachwood Pointe! Smiles, dance moves and flowers were abundant! Staff was also motivated to join in! Tracy and our resident with their matching attire warmed my heart! Good times!
Rebecca Moore, Beachwood Pointe
McGregor PACE
Adult Day Center
March 16, 2021
Windsor Heights
March 9, 2021
American House
March 2, 2021
You are amazing! I love this so much.
You have taken networking to the next level!
Jennifer Ross
Stay at Home Vehicle Modifications
Fountains of Lyndhurst
December 29, 2020
Forest Hills Place
December 22, 2020
Windsor Heights
December 8, 2020
Beachwood Commons
December 1, 2020
Anthology Senior Living
of Mayfield Heights
November 24, 2020
Grande Pavilion and
Grande Oaks of Bedford
November 17, 2020
Grande Pointe
November 10, 2020
Rose Senior Living
(on a screen porch)
November 3, 2020
Solon Pointe
October 27, 2020
Euclid Beach Healthcare
October 20, 2020
Cedarwood Plaza
October 13, 2020
Louis Stokes
VA Medical Center
October 6, 2020
Dancing and volunteering with our Veterans today was the most uplifting thing I’ve done since the pandemic began.
Thank you All for the wonderful uplifting dancing! One of the sweetest nurses at Beachwood pulled me aside and asked me when can the group come back.
Truly heartwarming to BOOGIE and see all of your wonderful faces.
Appreciatively,
Rebeca Moore
Avenue at Warrensville
September 29, 2020
McGregor PACE
Adult Day Center
September 22, 2020
Aberdeen Crossings
September 15, 2020
Dear Cle-East Senior Networking Group,Our residents and staff would like to thank you for coming to our community and dancing for all of us. It was a beautiful day and our residents enjoyed the dancing and the music you provided! Our ladies were dancing along with your team and they look forward to the next time you visit us!Sincerely,Joycelyn ZidarCommunity Director,Aberdeen Crossing Assisted Living
Suburban Pavilion
September 8, 2020
Beachwood Pointe
September 1, 2020
Indepence Village of Aurora and
Avenue at Aurora
August 25, 2020
Shalom,
Thank you for the fun afternoon, the residents LOVED it! We really appreciate you guys taking the time to come out and lift our spirits!
Thank you again,
Meredith Drake, Life Enrichment Lead
Independence Village
Mayfield Heights Healthcare
August 18, 2020
“My heart is so full! Today actually felt like a ‘NORMAL’ work day at Mayfield Heights Healthcare! I can’t thank the Dance Parade enough filled with all my amazing networking/ marketing friends for coming and spreading dancing joy!!! You are all my “HEROES”!!! — Danielle Vespucci,Senior Liaison , Mayfield Hts Healthcare
Richmond Heights Place
August 11, 2020
Woodlands of Shaker
August 4, 2020
Forest Hills Place of Cleveland Heights
July 21, 2020
Beachwood Pointe
July 14, 2020
Windsor Heights of Beachwood
July 7, 2020
South Euclid
Senior Center
July 2, 2020
Beachwood Commons
June 16, 2020
Northfield Village
June 9, 2020
Tapestry Senior Living
of Wickliffe
June 2, 2020
Solon Pointe
May 23, 2020
The Fountains
of Lyndhurst
May 19, 2020
Waterford
at Richmond Heights
May 12, 2020
Arden Courts of Chagrin Falls
April 30, 2020
Montefiore
April 28, 2020
“Thank you for brightening up the lives of our residents with your great signs, dancing, costumes, and smiles – behind all your masks! We really appreciate your taking the time to add smiles to our beloved residents. Again, thanks for your creativity, high energy, and great spirits!” – Susan Leiberman Director of Marketing and Public Relations Montefiore and The Weils
Landerbrook
April 14, 2020
Random Acts of Fun September 2020