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Homestead Exemption
Expanded Recently the
governor approved changes to the Homestead Exemption tax break. The
changes apply to permanent Ohio residents who own their own home, are or
will be 65 or older by Dec. 31, 2007. There is no charge to apply, but
the deadline to apply is October 1, 2007. For more details you may
contact the Auditors office by logging on to auditor.cuyahoga.us
You may also
call the Cuyahoga County Auditor's office at
216-443-7050.
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Joan Corrigan, Senior Citizen Coordinator
Betty Nagy, Reach Director
You can also contact the Office of Aging by email at
seniors@cityofbrookpark.com
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Brook Park Senior
Club
Our 60+ population is certainly growing. Thanks for staying in our
wonderful City and if there is any way we can help you, please call
our office and we will do our best to get you the information you
need. Remember our motto: “We are looking forward to helping you,
loving you, and gracefully aging with you”
REACH Office
The REACH office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have any needs, please contact Betty
Nagy, REACH Coordinator at 216-433-4168. During the Holiday Season,
the program will be accepting cash donations and donations of
non-perishable goods for those less fortunate. Please mail or drop
off donations at the REACH office, 5590 Smith Rd.
Senior
Citizens Club
If you would like to meet new friends, go on some bus trips, or
share stories and company, then you should consider becoming a part
of the Brook Park Senior Club. The Club is associated with the Brook
Park Recreation Department and it's members are Brook Park
residents. They meet on Tuesdays at the Recreation Center. The
director is Joan Corrigan. For more information, please call
216-433-1545. Blood Pressure is sponsored by SWGH Community
Outreach. First Tuesday of each month is “Ask The Attorney”
Cancellations – Call Joan Corrigan 216-433-1453
Senior
Employment Center
Are you over 40 and looking for a job? The Senior employment Center
is a non-profit organization that assists workers aged 40+ with
their job search. Located in Euclid, Ohio, the center offers job
search assistance and training, computer help, employer contacts,
and general assistance with job search matters and supplies. All
services are free. Orientation is every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Call
216-731-4664 to sign up for an orientation date.
Calendar of
Events
Shopping
Schedule
Shopping schedule on Wednesdays is to Brook Park area merchants. To
join our shoppers, call us on Tuesdays at 216-433-4136.
Grass
Cutting/Snow Plowing
To participate in these programs, you may request an application by
calling 216-433-1300. There are certain requirements that must be
met to participate in these programs.
Blood Pressure Screenings
In conjunction with Southwest General Health Center and the Senior
Connection, screenings
are held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 9:00 - Noon.
Prescription
Drug Discount Program
The Mature RX Prescription Drug Program is available to all Brook
Park residents. The program is not insurance and there is no
membership fee or any charge to obtain the prescription card.
Although the program does not cover all medications, most brand name
drugs all generic medications are included. It is important to note
the amount of the discount will vary from drug to drug. The program
administrator is FFI Health Services. For more information or to
sign-up, contact FFI Customer Service at 800-511-1314 and mention
you are with Group #BROOK PARK. All calls must be directed to FFI.
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