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City of Westlake
27700 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440.871.3300
M – F: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Community Services Department
29694 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, OH 44145-5117
Phone: 440.899.3544
Fax: 440.899.3548

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


The Community Services Department offers programs and activities to enrich the lives of the fifty-plus population at the Westlake Center (formerly Westlake Senior Center) and provides a system of social services for Westlake residents of all ages. A variety of social, educational and recreational activities are offered as well as health screenings and annual immunizations. The social service staff of the department serves as a resource for referrals, information, emergency food and assistance, discount program applications, and provides a daily safety phone check and transportation for older and disabled adults.

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Community Services Staff

Director
Joyce Able Schroth, LSW
440.899.3544

Activity Planner
Cindi Lindgren
440.899.3544

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Youth Coordinator
Madeline Crandall
440.899.3544

Activity Planner
Jennifer Yoo
440.899.3544

Youth Services/Youth Coordinator

The Youth Services/Youth Coordinator serves as the liaison to the Westlake Police Department's Community Diversion Program. This program provides services for those juveniles who have been identified as first time offenders. Services that may be provided include assessments, counseling, coordination of community service and other sanctions, referrals and follow up activities. The Youth Coordinator also serves as the city representative for coordination of youth services and programs with Westlake schools, Westlake Recreation, social service agencies, and the Westlake Police Department (including the School Resource Officer(s), DARE officer, and Juvenile officers).

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Social Services

Licensed social workers offer an array of services and referrals to all residents of the community. Assistance is available to low-income residents and includes prescription medication assistance, an emergency three-day supply of non-perishable food, holiday food baskets, back-to-school items, and other emergency needs.

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Referrals and Applications

Referrals include home health care, adult day care, senior housing, Meals on Wheels, homemakers and handymen referrals, legal assistance, Medicare assistance, utility tags, employment options, and geriatric assessments. Applications and information are available for Community Response Transit and St. John West Shore Hospital Senior Supper Club, as well as for the following programs:

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Wellness Programs

Wellness Programs include a low vision clinic, health, housing and employment fairs, health screening (blood pressure, blood sugar, osteoporosis, cholesterol), annual flu and pneumonia immunizations, exercise classes, Yoga and People with Arthritis Can Exercise.

Support groups meeting regularly at Westlake Center include Stroke, Grief, Low Vision, Alzheimer's Caregivers, and Diabetes.

Are You O.K? ®, a no-cost computerized calling system that makes daily calls to older or impaired residents, is also available to qualified residents.

All social services inquiries are confidential.

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Transportation Policy

Westlake's transportation is available to older or disabled adult residents who have no alternate means of transportation. Destinations include medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, beauty salons, barber shops, area malls, and Westlake Center. Physical therapy, radiation or chemotherapy, dialysis, and nursing home visits are also included. Wheelchair transportation is available.

Click here to view Westlake Center's Transportation 2013 Policy and Procedures booklet.

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Fifty Plus Programs & Activities

Fifty Plus programs and activities are designed for a wide range of participants with a variety of interests and needs and may include the following:

  • AARP Driver Safety
  • AARP Income Tax Prep
  • Art Appreciation
  • Arthritis Exercise
  • Big Band Music & Luncheon
  • Board Games
  • Bocce
  • Bridge
  • Bridge Review
  • Chair Massage
  • Chess
  • Exercise Class
  • Golden Marathon
  • Health Screenings
  • Health Today
  • History
  • Holiday & Theme Parties
  • Informational Programs
  • Legal Help
  • Literature Appreciation
  • Luncheons with Programs
  • Meet & Eat
  • Men's Morning
  • Movies
  • Music Appreciation
  • Pinochle
  • Poker
  • Red Hat & Friends
  • Reserve Cards

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  • Sing-along & Lunch
  • Strength Training
  • Walkers
  • Watercolor class
  • Wii Bowling
  • Yoga

    • Click here to download the latest Fifty Plus Newsletter.

     
    Monthly Calendar

    A monthly schedule of activities is organized by the Community Services Department in a condensed calendar format.

    April, 2013 Calendar - click here
    May, 2013 Calendar - click here

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    Hyways & Byways Travel Brochure
    Hyways & Byways is published annually and includes information about upcoming trips offered through Westlake Center. Trips include mini trips (limited to 8 people), day trips, multi-day trips, and international travel. Trips are open to adults 18 and over.

    To view the 2013 edition of Hyways and Byways, click here.

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    Volunteer and Service Opportunities
    The city of Westlake and its many local non-profit organizations offer an array of opportunities for individuals to invest their time and talents in meaningful projects that provide valuable services and generate positive growth for individuals and the community as a whole.

    Names of some programs and organizations that link to detailed information are listed below.

    An extensive list of area organizations, always open to volunteers, is maintained by Westlake Porter Library. A copy of that list may be accessed by clicking here.

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    The Gift that Gives

    To make a gift to the Community Services Department in celebration of a loved one's birthday, anniversary, or other special event, in sympathy, or in memorial of a loved one, a form is available. Click here to access this form.

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    Online Resources

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