Personal Needs

Blood Pressure Screenings — FREE
Every Monday from 9 to 11:45
Lower level in the Nurses Clinic at the Human Services Center
Brecksville Pantry
The Human Services Center distributes food once each month to families of all ages who are in need. If you or someone you know needs assistance please contact the Human Services Center at
440-526-2499.
Food Donations
The Brecksville Pantry is always in need of food donations or gift cards to Marc’s and Heinen’s to buy fresh meat and produce. We especially need canned tuna, canned fruit, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, cereal and paper products. Please bring your donations to the Human Services Center at 2 Community Drive. Many thanks for all the donations at Shredding Days and thanks to you individual donors who drop off food regularly at the Human Services Center!
Meals on Wheels
The Human Services Center is the headquarters for the local Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers deliver a warm lunch and cold supper Monday through Friday mornings except holidays. Cost is $35 per week. Call 440-526-2499 for enrollment information.
Senior Transportation
Need a ride? Transportation is available for residents 60 and over, Monday through Friday from 9 to 3. Our cars will take you to a medical appointment anywhere in Cuyahoga County. Our bus will take you to a restaurant on the first Friday of the month. An application on file is necessary. Call the Human Services Center for more information at 440-526-2499.

Arts and Crafts

The Handcrafters
Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 – Learn how to knit, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint. Make things for yourself or help us make items for hospice or the Yuletide Hunger program. Oh yes, a little bit of chit chat goes on too. You’ll make new friends. Free to registered members.

Cards and Games

Free with Human Services paid membership
Canasta – Tuesdays from 1 to 3 pm
Dominoes – Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm
Bridge – Fridays from 12:30 - 4 pm
Mah Jongg – Wednesdays from 8:30 to Noon
Pinochle – Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 pm.

 

Fitness

Some fitness programs are free with a paid membership to the Human Services Center or the Community Center.
Water exercise classes do require a class fee.

Balance with Jane
Tuesdays at Noon
Join us for a low impact workout designed to improve balance and coordination utilizing various walking surfaces and light strength exercises.
Senior Yoga
Mondays and Fridays from 10:15 am with Val
Yoga class designed for gentle movement, mediation, flexibility and balance for the senior population.
Seniors In Motion with Eve
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 am
You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll be able to do sitting down that will make you feel better!
Dance for Parkinson’s Returns
This program is for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Caregivers and partners are always welcome. Dance partners are available if desired. Come and enjoy fun music and friendship while benefiting from movement and dance led by Fred and Dianne Discenzo.
Sessions are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11:30am.
Soft-soled shoes required.

Mind Challenge for the New Majority

Quick Overview of The Mind Challenge Program
The Mind Challenge for The New Majority Registered With The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office.

Trivia Game for Active Seniors Modeled After the Popular NCAA Basketball Tournament. A Trivia Host Conducts the
Tournament Where Teams Compete to Advance to Each Of 6 Rounds of Competition and Can Win Cash Prizes for Their Respective Cities.

2023 marked the 5th year after tremendously successful campaigns in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Cash Prizes Awarded to The Final Four Cities Competing Totaling $ 5,500.00 
Sponsorships Available as Vendors Are Able to Give Their Elevator Speeches Prior To Each Event-50 Separate Opportunities, Along with Website and Collateral Incentives.
SIGN UP FOR A BRECKSVILLE MIND CHALLENGE TEAM! CALL BRECKSVILLE HUMAN SERVICES (440) 526-2499