Bedford Senior Club
The City of Bedford Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreation and education programs and activities for those 60 years of age and older. Our goal is to positively impact our community by creating opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, and life-long learning. Activities include congregate meals, exercise and fitness, crafts, movies, trips, and more.
Must be a Bedford resident to join. There is no membership fee.
Senior Newsletter
Newsletters are published the second Wednesday of each month and distributed at the first congregate lunch of the month. The newsletter provides information on programs and activities, City-wide information, senior interest articles, recipes, puzzles, games, and more.
Newsletters are also available at Ellenwood Center. Pick up your copy today!
Programs
Check our monthly newsletter for a listing of programs that are FREE to Bedford Senior Club members. Some popular activities include:
- Senior Line Dancing (weekly class)
- Knitting & Crochet Connection (weekly class)
- Get Crafty (monthly craft class)
- Shelf Indulgence Book Club (monthly book club)
- Reach With Rhythm Workout (weekly chair aerobics)
- Sparkling Portraits (monthly non-alcoholic Sip and Paint class)
- Strength & Balance (weekly sitting and standing workout)
- Lunch & Learn (monthly lunch with a presentation)
- Silver Screen Seniors (weekly movies)
Weekly Drop-In Play
Billiard, Pickleball, Playing Cards
Games & Leagues
Skeeball, Table Shuffleboard, Pickleball, Wii Bowling
Senior Day Trips
Special Guests!
Congregate Meals
Lunches are scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesday of the month January through October and only the second Wednesday of the month in November and December. Reserve your meal online or call 440-735-6570 during the advertised registration dates in the Senior Newsletter.
Meals are free and available for Bedford Senior Club Members only. Registration must be completed by the deadline. Menu is subject to change. During registration, please indicate if you prefer a vegetarian option. Watch the calendar for special entertainment or Stay & Play activities that will be held after the bi-monthly lunches.
Human Services
A licensed social worker is available to residents who need services and/or information.
Senior Transportation Connection
The City offers door-to-door transportation service for Bedford residents age 60 and older. The service can be used for medical appointments and errands such as banking, grocery shopping, and more. Wheelchair-accessible vans are available.
Service is not available to residents in nursing homes, assisted living, or retirement facilities.
Boundary lines for trips
- North: UH Ahuja Medical Center
- South: Northfield Plaza
- East: City of Solon
- West: Cleveland Clinic Independence
Transportation service is provided by Senior Transportation Connection, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
A $2 fee per round trip is required.
For more information, call 440-735-6570. An application must be on file with the Parks & Recreation Department prior to service.
Senior Volunteer Crew
Join our Volunteer Crew! Use the skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer roles. Volunteers help with existing community programming and may help develop new offerings.
Add another healthy habit to your routine—volunteer!
Contact the office at 440-735-6570 to learn more. Volunteers must complete an application and may be subject to a background check when working with youth participants.
UH Walking Club
Join neighbors for a morning of walking and talking to decrease stress, increase endurance, strengthen bones, manage your weight, and improve overall health. A workout for the mind, body, and soul.
Call UH Age Well Be Well at 440-735-2559 to register.
Location: Ellenwood Center Archibald Willard Pavilion (walking inside in inclement weather)
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Fee: Free
