UH Senior Citizen Happenings

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

Aug. 4: Louise Prochaska, theology and philosophy department chair at Notre Dame College, has a specialization in morality. She will probe the essence of conscience and free will while discussing the formation of personal character.

Aug. 11: Vincent Guerrieri, a journalist with Elyria Chronicle-Telegram and volunteer at the Baseball Heritage Museum at League Park, will share stories and identify treasured memorabilia that has shaped the history and legends of baseball.

Aug. 18: India Pierce Lee, M.S., Cleveland Foundation’s program director for Neighborhoods, Housing, and Community Development, will describe how the foundation collaborates with private banks, community leaders, and anchor institutions, including Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and the City of Cleveland, to rescue and bolster neighborhoods with high unemployment, dilapidated housing and waning hope.

Aug. 25: Kathleen Crowther is president of the Cleveland Restoration Society and a member of the Board of Advisors for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. She will explain how preservation is a powerful tool for spurring economic growth, promoting health and well-being, and advancing vibrant, sustainable communities.

[Note: As the University Heights Library prepares for its extensive renovation, Senior Happenings has moved to Council Chambers at University Heights City Hall, 2300 Warrensville Center Road.]

Kim Sergio Inglis

Kim Sergio Inglis is editor-in-chief of the Heights Observer. She lives in the Shaker Farm Historic District in Cleveland Heights.

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