UH Senior Happenings

Senior Happenings, sponsored by the city of University Heights, are open to all senior citizens. Events take place on Thursdays at 2 p.m. at the University Heights Library. To receive the monthly schedule by e-mail, call 216-932-7800, ext. 205, or send an e-mail to info@universityheights.com.

May 3: Jacki Bon, marketing and communications coordinator at the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Eduational Foundation, will highlight the conservatory's unique workshops, including calligraphy, pulp painting, the piano-hinge book, folding origami corrugations, and introduction to letterpress.

May 10: Teresa Muti, manager of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's Department of Power and Way, will discuss what is required to fix and maintain tracks, switches, overhead power lines, and anything else necessary to keep the trains running.

May 17: Richard Jones, administrator of Cuyahoga County Senior and Adult Services, will describe services and programs that enable senior citizens to age successfully, and preserve their dignity and independence. He'll explain why “one call does it all” to the Senior Intake Hotline (216-420-6700).

May 24: Kristin Warzocha, president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, will describe the work of this vital lifeline for the more than 327,000 Northeast Ohioans who struggle with hunger.

May 31:  Jesse Lange, director of the Vocal Music Department at Cleveland Heights High School, will attend this week's program, accompanied by Heights High's 13-member Boys Barbershoppers, winner of international chorus competitions,.