By Lee Ann O’Brien of The McGregor Foundation
There is a movement challenging us to think differently about accessibility: accessibility to access jobs for a time well beyond our 60s, accessibility to affordable housing, accessibility to quality housing stock that supports people remaining in their homes with innovative designs that can promote independence–free of barriers and accessibility to social and community programs promoting a healthy lifestyle for quality of life and longevity.
Why is this important information to share? Because we all need to think about what our future looks like and how we help our clients.
Looking at the landscape of aging populations in Northeast Ohio, it’s difficult to not be struck by the challenges in front of our communities. The growing population of the New Majority [300,000 older adults living in Cuyahoga County, representing 24% of the total population and out-numbering those under 20] is also living longer. Not only does that have obvious implications for entitlement programs such as Social Security, but the implications are equally significant for every program and provider serving aging citizens and for every community interested in remaining strong and vibrant. At the same time, we’re ‘sandwiched’ within our own family. What happens when we want to retire but a parent needs assisted living? Age with a plan!
Make a list of who you may count on and what each person on the list is willing to do, then revisiting these plans often-particularly if you’re relying on siblings or friends who have their own health issues.
You’ll need some professionals in your corner such as a certified financial planner, estate planning attorney, and healthcare providers—assemble a team to act as a sounding board.
Helping clients with their life and care planning can reduce costs, provide protection from creditors and can provide instructions for long term goals and leaving assets.
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AKRON – A Northeast Ohio holiday favorite returns to Weathervane with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Founders Theater, November 26 – December 22. Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. There are also four weekday matinee performances at 10:00 a.m. on November 26, and December 3, 9, and 17.
Tickets are $21 for adults and $17 for children 17 and younger. Standard ticketing fees apply. Tickets can be purchased by calling 330-836-2626 or going to www.weathervaneplayhouse.com.
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of misadventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. Back by popular demand on the Weathervane Playhouse stage, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become an Akron holiday-season tradition!
As in previous years’ productions of the musical, the 2019 production will also employ the complement of a youth chorus. Students from local schools will perform in rotation with the young actors in Weathervane’s production.
2019 YOUTH CHORUS SCHEDULE:
WOODLAND ELEMENTARY
Tuesday, November 26 @ 10:00 a.m.
Friday, November 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 1 @ 2:30 p.m.
ELLET YOUTH CHOIR
Tuesday, December 3 @ 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 6 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 8 @ 2:30 p.m.
MILLER SOUTH
Monday, December 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
As our photo booth pictures prove, Boomer Bash East 2019 was great fun for 400+ attendees last week.
People came in costume, laughed and learned from 60+ vendors while sampling food and drink at 700 Beta Banquet & Conference Center in Mayfield Village.
Thanks to everyone who made the Bash a boo-tiful experience!
Click here to watch the slideshow: https://www.facebook.com/NEOhioBoomer/videos/742125482916310/
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Stow Players brings live theatre plus holiday magic to the Heritage Barn at Silver Springs Park in “The Christmas Express” with a visit from Leo Tannenbaum helping wise-cracking characters find their way to the true wonder of Christmas. December 6, 7 and 13, 14 at 8 p.m. Matinees on December 8 and 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Then ring in the new year with “Matt’s (Real) First Thanksgiving,” an adult comedy about “stepping out of the closet” with performances January 9, 10, 11 and 23, 24 and 25 plus matinees at 2:30 p.m. on January 12 and 26.
For ticket information, visit stowplayers.net or call 234-206-0128 for reservations. Groups of 20 or more receive a 10% discount on their purchase. Stow Players is located at 5238 Young Rd., Stow.
Stow Players, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit formed in 1954, first operated from the basement of the old Town Hall. In 1980, the Historical Society collaborated with the Stow Players to fund and construct Heritage Barn near the Heritage Museum for both organizations to share. The organization’s vision is a community,
now and over the next generations, that supports and celebrates live theatrical productions.
