Thursday February 13, 2025
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Game Night with LEAP (Adaptive) - Bingo with LEAP Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Join LEAP for some fun as we will play Bingo, Uno, and other tabletop games! Bring your favorite games to share with the group!Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) is a local non-profit that offers social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. LEAP also provides information, education, training, employment, and independent-living services to people with disabilities. Visit their site to learn more: https://www.leapinfo.org*Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Game Night with LEAP (Adaptive) - Karaoke with LEAP Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Join LEAP for some fun as we will play Bingo, Uno, and other tabletop games! Bring your favorite games to share with the group!Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) is a local non-profit that offers social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. LEAP also provides information, education, training, employment, and independent-living services to people with disabilities. Visit their site to learn more: https://www.leapinfo.org*Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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Wednesday February 19, 2025
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sparkling Portraits - Sparkling Portraits February - Sunset Palm Tree Follow step-by-step directions to create a seasonal canvas painting inspired while sipping sparkling grape juice. No experience required. Painting starts at 1:00pmEllenwood Center – Room 3Third (or Fourth) Wednesday of the monthFee: Free to Bedford Senior Club members / $15 for non-members*Porch Leaner fee: Free to Bedford Senior Club members / $30 for non-membersPlease note that member discounts will be applied during checkout
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Exploring STEAM Jr. Workshops - JR STEAM: WeDO LEGO Robotics 1 Step into the world of endless possibilities with our Exploring STEAM workshops! Register for one or all three evenings! These workshops are designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and ignite a passion for learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Each workshop encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration on an exciting project. All sessions are hands-on and do not require previous coding or circuit experience. Grades K-2Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Fee per Workshop: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident WeDO LEGO Robotics Build and program a LEGO Robot through a series of challenges. Each class will have a different build.Build a CatapultLearn to build your own mini catapult and compete to fling marshmallows through hoops and for distance. Basics Circuits with Makey Makeys and Snap CircuitsLearn how to build and test circuits to complete challenges and tasks.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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Thursday February 20, 2025
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Game Night with LEAP (Adaptive) - Bingo with LEAP Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Join LEAP for some fun as we will play Bingo, Uno, and other tabletop games! Bring your favorite games to share with the group!Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) is a local non-profit that offers social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. LEAP also provides information, education, training, employment, and independent-living services to people with disabilities. Visit their site to learn more: https://www.leapinfo.org*Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Game Night with LEAP (Adaptive) - Karaoke with LEAP Activities designed for individuals with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. People of all abilities are welcome.Join LEAP for some fun as we will play Bingo, Uno, and other tabletop games! Bring your favorite games to share with the group!Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) is a local non-profit that offers social, recreational, and athletic opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. LEAP also provides information, education, training, employment, and independent-living services to people with disabilities. Visit their site to learn more: https://www.leapinfo.org*Program pricing has been reduced for Bedford Residents with financial support from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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Monday March 3, 2025
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Chess Club - Chess Club Spring Session Participants will learn basic rules and principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions will include interactive lectures, supervised open play and problem solving exercises. Chess sets and worksheets are provided, players of all abilities welcome. Instructor: Staff from Progress with Chess, Cleveland area’s premier chess teaching organization
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Upcycle & Sew: Drop-In Sewing Workshops - Upcycle & Sew Winter/Spring Session Join us for a fun and creative drop-in sewing class where you can mend and repair clothes, transform ordinary t-shirts into unique items like tote bags and pillows, or work on a sewing project of your choice! Whether you're upcycling old clothes or learning to measure and cut a simple pattern, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Lisa Barham from SAFY of Cleveland will guide you through basic machine sewing, mending, and repairs. Bring your own fabric, or pattern, or choose from our limited selection. Sewing machines are available to share, or feel free to bring your own. Ages: 12+ & Adults Instructor: Lisa Barham, SAFY of Cleveland Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1/3 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Fee: Free, pre-registration preferred
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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Wednesday March 5, 2025
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Get Crafty - March Craft - Geometric Paper Collage A social and creative experience for older adults to experiment with various art materials to make fun and seasonal crafts. Bedford Senior Club members only.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Exploring STEAM Workshops - STEAM: SnapCircuits Challenge Step into the world of endless possibilities with our Exploring STEAM workshops! These workshops are designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and ignite a passion for learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Each workshop encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration on an exciting project. All sessions are hands-on and do not require previous coding or circuit experience. Grades 3-6 Instructor: Matt Skvasik, STEAM and technology instructor Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Fee per Workshop: $5 Resident/$7 Non-Resident Personalized Valentine's Day Card DesignsCreate your own Valentine's Day cards to give to someone special using string art and LED lights.SnapCircuits ChallengeLearn how to build and test circuits while completing challenges and tasks.Code a Video GameUse SCRATCH to code your own Pong style video game. WeDO LEGO Robotics Build and program a LEGO Robot through a series of challenges.
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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Monday March 10, 2025
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Little Artists - Little Artists - Leprechaun Theme Little Artists Little Artists is a fun, creative experience for your preschooler to learn about color, shapes, and texture while experimenting with various art materials. Each monthly class will have a story and special seasonal project. Dress to get messy! All supplies included. Ages 3-5 Instructor: Recreation Staff and/or Senior Club volunteers Location: Ellenwood Center Room 3 Time: 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Fee per class: Free for Resident/$5 Non-Resident
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Chess Club - Chess Club Spring Session Participants will learn basic rules and principles, tactical themes and checkmate patterns in a supportive setting. Sessions will include interactive lectures, supervised open play and problem solving exercises. Chess sets and worksheets are provided, players of all abilities welcome. Instructor: Staff from Progress with Chess, Cleveland area’s premier chess teaching organization
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Upcycle & Sew: Drop-In Sewing Workshops - Upcycle & Sew Winter/Spring Session Join us for a fun and creative drop-in sewing class where you can mend and repair clothes, transform ordinary t-shirts into unique items like tote bags and pillows, or work on a sewing project of your choice! Whether you're upcycling old clothes or learning to measure and cut a simple pattern, this class is perfect for all skill levels. Lisa Barham from SAFY of Cleveland will guide you through basic machine sewing, mending, and repairs. Bring your own fabric, or pattern, or choose from our limited selection. Sewing machines are available to share, or feel free to bring your own. Ages: 12+ & Adults Instructor: Lisa Barham, SAFY of Cleveland Location: Ellenwood Center Room 1/3 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Fee: Free, pre-registration preferred
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Ellenwood Center - Room 3
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