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11/12/2025

Today is World Kindness Day! The programs and services offered by Lakewood's Division of Aging certainly spread a lot of kindness to our Lakewood community. If you would like a chance to spread some kindness to others, they have a couple giving programs going for the holidays. The Giving Tree and Illuminate a Memory.
There's a link to the senior services in the comments and a link to the entire Monthly Activity Calendar for November 2025.

11/10/2025

Thank you to all those who have served and are currently serving in the armed forces. We appreciate your sacrifice and all you do for our country!

11/07/2025

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! Millions of Americans are affected by diabetes which can cause damage to the body in multiple ways and shorten life span. The YMCA of Greater Cleveland has a program to help those with pre-diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that aren't at full blown diabetes levels yet. The program offers education and support, helping those with pre-diabetes learn how they can tackle their condition before it develops into type 2 diabetes. It is offered at several local branches and online.
New classes start in early 2026 so sign up now! To learn more about the program and see if you qualify, call 440-574-0580 or email healthyliving@clevelandymca.org or visit the link below.
The program is covered by Medicare part B or financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Gain Support. Build a Healthier Future. If you’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help you take control of your health. This yearlong, small-group program is designed to help participants...

11/05/2025

Westlake's Porter Library has a great Health Fair coming up on Saturday Nov 8. They will have free health screenings for stroke risk, cholesterol, glucose, high blood pressure and more. Plus lots of other health related info sessions and activities. Some are walk in and some you will need to sign up for. See the link for more info including sign up instructions.

WPPL's 2025 Health Fair is Saturday, November 8 from 1–⁠4 p.m.

Sign up to attend a program, drop in to visit with local health organizations, read the blogs to learn about health and wellness topics, and enter a raffle to win a Fitbit!

westlakelibrary.org/health-fair

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Be careful out there and keep an eye out for trick or treaters!

10/31/2025

Wishing peace and comfort to those who observe Day of the Dead (Nov. 1 & 2)

10/20/2025

Wishing a Happy Diwali to those who celebrate!

10/10/2025

For World Homeless Day we'd like to highlight Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center. "With 166 beds across 55 rooms, Laura’s Home is more than a shelter—it offers transformation. Women and families enter in crisis and graduate with stable income, confidence, and resources to secure safe housing for themselves and their children.
This is what sets Laura’s Home apart. The programs go beyond immediate needs. By providing a safe space for spiritual growth, life skills, and workforce education, they can break the cycle of poverty." Please donate if you can. Laura's Home is run by The City Mission, also a valuable resource for those in need.

Learn how Laura's Home gives women and children a bridge from crisis to stability, empowering families and individuals to live healthy lives.

10/02/2025

International Day of Nonviolence was founded and is celebrated on Oct. 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. He was known for his advocacy of tolerance and peace, and for his many words of wisdom. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

10/01/2025

Warm wishes for a meaningful fast to those who observe Yom Kippur.

09/26/2025

Wednesday was Women's Health and Fitness Day. One of the challenges for women trying to improve their health is finding time to do healthy activities. Ok, that's a challenge for everyone, but women do tend to spend more time taking care of everything and everyone else and not prioritizing their needs. One suggestion for an easy and healthy activity, that can even be done with the rest of the family is walking! And while for many years those of us who are walkers aimed at the well known 10,000 steps a day, research now says that 7000 steps will get you about the same benefit. If you can do 10,000, no need to back track. But if you can only fit in 7000, now you can feel good about that too!
7000 steps a day, for most people, will help to reduce your risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, symptoms of depression and dementia!

Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or a fitness tracker. And scientists have lots of data to figure out how many daily steps you need to improve your health. Here's what they've found.