Insight for Seniors 2019-2020

2 019 - 2 02 0 VOLUME 10

A SENIOR'S GUIDE
TO STARK COUNTY

SERVICES & ACTIVITIES

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION • CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
EDUCATION & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

HOUSING GUIDE • SUPPORT SERVICES

www.InsightforSeniors.com



Activities & Recreation Day Services, Housing &
Long-Term Care Services
Attractions and Museums.......................2
Bingo Halls................................................7 Day Services/Housing Services............... 50
Card Clubs................................................9 Long-Term Care Assistance..................... 51
Cinemas.....................................................9 Homemaker Services................................ 54
Malls...........................................................9 Home Maintenance Assistance............... 54
Parks and Walking Paths......................10 Emergency & Temporary Housing........ 55
State Parks...............................................17
Public Libraries.......................................18 Senior Assistance Services
Recreation Centers.................................19
Travel/Bus Tours....................................21 Assistance Services & Programs............. 55
Wineries & Breweries............................22 Congregate Meal Sites.............................. 59.
Airlines.....................................................23 Financial Assistance.................................. 60
Legal Assistance........................................ 61
Education, Employment & Identity Theft/Senior Scam Information....62
Volunteer Opportunities Transportation........................................... 63

Education Opportunities.......................24 Toll-Free Directory
Employment Opportunities..................25
Volunteer Opportunities.......................25 General Information................................. 64
Automobile Adaptation............................ 66
Publications & Websites Disease Specific Information................... 66
Helpful State Contacts.............................. 67
Newspapers & Publications.................28. Legal & Financial Information................ 68
Websites for Seniors...............................30 Legislative Information............................ 69
Utilities........................................................ 69
Groups & Organizations
Senior Housing
Clubs........................................................33
AARPs......................................................34 Guide to Senior Housing Listing............ 70
Senior Centers.........................................35 Senior Housing Listing............................. 71
Veteran Groups.......................................36
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Health & Wellness Programs
www.insightforseniors.com
Area Health and Wellness Programs.....37
Services for the Disabled.......................41 Published by:
Medicare Assistance...............................42
Support Groups......................................43
Caregiver Websites.................................50

Insight for Seniors is designed to be an informative publication of the many groups, activities,
programs and services available to Stark County residents fifty and over. View and read the
publication online at www.insightforseniors.com.

We encourage you to send your comments to [email protected] or call
330.556.9974 to assist us with future publications.

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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS

Arrowhead Orchards....................................................................................................330-862-2733
11724 Lisbon St. • Paris, OH 44669

www.arrowheadorchard.com

Arts in Stark.....................................................................................................................330-453-1075
900 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44702
www.artsinstark.com

Canal Fulton Canalway Center  senior discount............................................... 330-854-6835

125 Tuscarawas St. NW • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
www.cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov

Canton Ballet........................................................................................................ 330-455-7220

1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonballet.com

Canton Charge................................................................................................... 1-886-444-1944

Canton Memorial Civic Center
1101 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantoncharge.com

Canton Classic Car Museum  senior discount................................................... 330-455-3603

123 6th St. SW • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonclassiccar.org

Canton First Friday.............................................................................................. 330-453-1075

www.cantonartsdistrict.com
1st Fri. of each month in downtown Canton: arts, culture, music and restaurants

Canton Food Tours............................................................................................... 330-495-0929

555 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonfoodtours.com

Canton Garden Center........................................................................................ 330-455-6172

1615 Stadium Park Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44718
www.cantongardencenter.com

Canton Memorial Civic Center......................................................................... 330-489-3090

1101 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonciviccenter.com

Canton Museum of Art senior discount.............................................................. 330-453-7666

1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonart.org

Canton Palace Theatre........................................................................................ 330-454-8172
605 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702 24-hr. Event Info 330-454-8171

www.cantonpalacetheatre.org
Canton Senior Expo............................................................................................. 330-556-9974

Cultural Center for the Arts
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
1st Wed. in Apr., free and open to the public, entertainment, information, Bingo, and
activities for mature adults

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Canton Symphony  senior discount..................................................................... 330-452-2094
2331 17th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.cantonsymphony.org
Carnation City Players........................................................................................ 330-821-8712
Firehouse Theater

450 E. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.carnationcityplayers.org
Cultural Center for the Arts............................................................................... 330-452-4096
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.artsinstark.com
Fishing and Hunting Licenses senior discount 62+ ......................................... 330-644-2293
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
912 Portage Lakes Dr. • Akron, OH 44319
www.wildohio.gov
Glamorgan Castle................................................................................................ 330-238-8787
200 Glamorgan St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.glamorgancastle.com
Haines House Underground Railroad Museum............................................ 330-823-5353
186 W. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.haineshouse.org
Harry London Chocolate Factory ..................................................................... 330-494-0833
5353 Lauby Rd • North Canton, OH 44720
www.fanniemay.com/harrylondon
Hartville Chocolate Factory............................................................................... 330-877-1999
114 S. Prospect Ave. • Hartville, OH 44632

www.discoverhartville.com
Hartville Collectibles.......................................................................................... 330-877-2172
1015 Edison St. • Hartville, OH 44632

www.hartvillecollectibles.com

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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS  Continued

Hartville Hardware Collectibles....................................................................... 330-877-3631
1315 Edison St. • Hartville, OH 44632
www.hartvillehardware.com
Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market ............................................................ 330-877-9860
1289 Edison St. • Hartville, OH 44632

www.hartvillemarketplace.com
Hoover Historical Center.................................................................................... 330-490-7435
1875 E. Maple St. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.walsh.edu/hoover-historical-center
Mabel Hartzell Historic Home...........................................................................330-736-1116
Alliance Historical Society

840 N. Park Ave., P.O. Box 2044 • Alliance, OH 44601
www.alliancehistory.org
Maps Air Museum............................................................................................... 330-896-6332
2260 International Parkway • North Canton, OH 44720

www.mapsmuseum.org
Massillon Museum.............................................................................................. 330-833-4061
121 Lincoln Way E • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonmuseum.org

Activities & Recreation 5

Massillon Woman's Club................................................................................... 330-833-4896
210 4th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonwomansclub.weebly.com
Mathews House Museum.................................................................................. 330-879-5938
Navarre Historical Society
123 High St. • Navarre, OH 44662
www.navarreohio.net
McKinley Presidential Library and Museum  senior discount...................... 330-455-7043
Hoover-Price Planetarium/Discover World
800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.mckinleymuseum.org
National First Ladies' Library  senior discount................................................. 330-452-0876
205 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
www.firstladies.org
Nickajack Farms................................................................................................... 330-323-9714
2955 Manchester Ave. NW • North Lawerence, OH 44666

www.nickajackfarms.com
North Canton Heritage Society......................................................................... 330-494-4791
185 Ream Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.northcantonheritage.org
North Canton Playhouse  senior discount.......................................................... 330-494-1613
525 7th St. NE • North Canton, OH 44720
www.northcantonplayhouse.com
Ohio Historical Society.................................................................................... 1-800-653-6446
800 E. 17th Ave. • Columbus, OH 43211
www.ohiohistory.org
Ohio Senior Olympics listing
www.ohio.nsga.com

Tri-County Games.............................................................................................330-972-8943
Hall of Fame Regional Games.........................................................................234-804-7278

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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS  Continued

Ohio Society of Military History Museum.................................................... 330-896-6332

2260 International Parkway • North Canton, OH 44720
www.mapsairmuseum.org

Ohio State Fair  senior discount......................................................................... 1-888-646-3976
Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Ave. • Columbus, OH 43211
www.ohiostatefair.com

Ohio Travel and Tourism................................................................................. 1-800-282-5393
www.ohio.org
information on Ohio museums, festivals, parks, etc.

Osnaburg Historical Society.............................................................................. 330-488-0640
131 E. Nassau St. • East Canton, OH 44730
www.osnaburghistoricalsociety.com

Players Guild Theatre of Canton senior discount........................................... 330-453-7619
Box Office 330-453-7617
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702

www.playersguildtheatre.com

Pro Football Hall Of Fame  senior discount....................................................... 330-456-8207

2121 George Halas Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.profootballhof.com

Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival........................................ 330-458-2048
222 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702

www.profootballhofef.com

Spring Hill Historic Home................................................................................. 330-833-6749
1401 Springhill Lane NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.springhillhistorichome.org

Stark County Fairgrounds.................................................................................. 330-452-0621

305 Wertz Ave. NW, P.O. Box 80279 • Canton, OH 44708
www.starkcountyfair.com

Stark County Vietnam Memorial..................................................................... 330-456-4521
330-489-3015
Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park

1235 Harrison Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708

www.cantonohio.gov/parksandrecreation

Sunny Slope Orchard ......................................................................................... 330-833-9415

14960 Millersburg Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662

First Ladies National Historic Site

Visit the Victorian, ancestral home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and view
changing exhibits and films about the lives and legacies of First Ladies.

Located in Downtown Canton 205 Market Avenue South Canton OH 44702 330.452.0876

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The Wilderness Center....................................................................................... 330-359-5235
P.O. Box 202, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW • Wilmot, OH 44689
www.wildernesscenter.org
information on places of interest in Stark County and Ohio

Umstattd Performing Arts Hall......................................................................... 330-452-2094
2323 17th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
home of Canton Symphony Orchestra

Varian Orchards.................................................................................................... 330-488-1441
6340 Orchard View Dr. SE • East Canton, OH 44730

www.varianorchards.com
fresh, locally grown fruit

Visit Canton: Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau...................... 330-454-1439
227 N 2nd St. • Canton, OH 44702 1-800-552-6051

www.visitcanton.com
information on places of interest in Stark County and Ohio

Voices of Canton, Inc. (VOCI)........................................................................... 330-455-1000
Box Office 330-452-4098
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702

www.voicesofcanton.org

BINGO HALLS   Call to confirm days/times.

SUNDAY PLAY

1:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas High School............................................. 330-875-4517
2121 Reno Dr. NE • Louisville, OH 44641

6:00 p.m. McKinley Aerie No. 2370 FOE................................................... 330-495-8177
5024 Monticello Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708

MONDAY PLAY

12:30 p.m. Northwest Stark Senior Center................................................. 330-854-6307
853 Locust St. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
6:30 p.m. Richville Community Park......................................................... 330-837-3628
6655 Navarre Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662
T UESDAY PLAY
6:30 p.m. Children’s Toy Fund..................................................................... 330-479-5393
2401 Swiss Ave. SW • Canton, OH 44706
7:00 p.m. American Legion.......................................................................... 330-821-0433

141 W. Main St. • Alliance, OH 44601

WEDNESDAY PLAY
6:30 p.m. Richville Community Park......................................................... 330-837-3628
6655 Navarre Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662
6:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas High School............................................. 330-875-4517
2121 Reno Dr. NE • Louisville, OH 44641

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BINGO HALLS  Continued

T HURSDAY PLAY
12:30 p.m. Northwest Stark Senior Center................................................. 330-854-6307
853 Locust St. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
6:30 p.m. Children's Toy Fund..................................................................... 330-479-5393
2401 Swiss Ave. S.W. • Canton, OH 44706
6:30 p.m. Greentown Athletic Club, Inc.................................................... 330-494-3928
9944 Cleveland Ave. • Greentown, OH 44630
6:30 p.m. JRC Horace Mann School........................................................... 330-904-0477
1731 Grace Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705

FRIDAY PLAY
6:30 p.m. Greentown Athletic Club, Inc.................................................... 330-494-3928
9944 Cleveland Ave. • Greentown, OH 44630
SATURDAY PLAY
11:30 a.m. JRC Horace Mann School........................................................... 330-904-0477
1731 Grace Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705
6:30 p.m. Children’s Toy Fund..................................................................... 330-479-5393
2401 Swiss Ave. • Canton, OH 44706
6:30 p.m. JRC Horace Mann School........................................................... 330-904-0477
1731 Grace Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705

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CARD CLUBS   Call to confirm meeting times, fees or dues.

Massillon Senior Center.................................................................................... 330-837-2784
39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44647
www.massillonohio.com
Euchre Club meets Mon., Wed., Fri. 1 p.m. 
Northwest Stark Senior Center......................................................................... 330-854-6307
853 Locust St. S • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Bridge Club meets Fri. 11 a.m.

CINEMAS

Canton Palace Theatre........................................................................................ 330-454-8172
605 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonpalacetheatre.org
Cinemark Movies 5  –  Carnation Mall  senior discount...................................330-823-7329
2500 W. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.cinemark.com
$3.75 for seniors, Sun. - Sat.
Cinemark Movies 10 senior discount.................................................................... 330-497-9118
6284 Dressler Rd. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.cinemark.com
Mon. $1.50 for seniors
Cinemark Tinseltown USA  –  The Strip  senior discount................................330-305-9877
4720 Mega St. NW • Canton, OH 44720
www.cinemark.com

$5.75 Mon. (62+), $7.50 Tues.-Sun. (62+)
Massillon Lincoln Theatre................................................................................. 330-833-2413
156 Lincoln Way E • Massillon, OH 44646
www.lionslincolntheatre.org
Regal Massillon Stadium 12  senior discount...................................................... 330-830-8265
175 Cherry Rd. • Massillon, OH 44646
www.regmovies.com

$6.00 for seniors Wed., $6.75 rest of the week after 12 p.m.

MALLS

Belden Village Mall............................................................................................. 330-494-8815
4230 Belden Village Mall • Canton, OH 44718
www.shoppingbeldenvillagemall.com
mall walking available Mon. – Sun. 9 a.m.
Carnation Mall...................................................................................................... 330-821-4447
2500 W. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
mall walking available Mon.– Sun. 8 a.m.

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PARKS & WALKING PATHS

Alliance Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.................... 330-821-2260
2930 S. Union Ave. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.cityofalliance.com

Arch Park..............................................Arch Ave.
Butler-Rodman Park..........................2295 W. State St.
Earley’s Hill Park �������������������������������122 E.Vine St. and Walnut Ave.
Haines Mini-Park ������������������������������Haines Ave. and High St.
Hester Mini-Park �������������������������������Hester and E. Harrison
Mahoning Mini-Park ������������������������Mahoning Ave. and Oxford St.
Main Park ������������������������������������������ 1295 Main Ave.
Maple Beach Park ������������������������������Reed St.
Memorial Park �����������������������������������746 E. State St.
Oxford Mini-Park ������������������������������Oxford Ave.
Robertson Community Center ������ 1005 E. State St.
Silver Park �������������������������������������������2930 S. Union Ave. • walking path, 5 laps equal 1 mile
Thompson Snodgrass Park �������������corner of S. Liberty and Cambridge
Western Electric Mini-Park �������������corner of Western and Electric
Canal Fulton City Park Office..............................................................................330-854-6835
125 Tuscarawas St. NW • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
www.cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov
Discovery Park �����������������������������������Erickson and Beverly St.• walking path, fishing pond
Dog Park ����������������������������������������������Butterbridge Rd. NW
Muhlhauser Park ��������������������������������853 S. Locust St. • walking path, tennis courts
Old School Playground ��������������������Cherry and Locust St.
St. Helena Heritage Park ������������������125 Tuscarawas St. NW • walking paths along the river
Canton Parks & Recreation................................................................................ 330-456-4521
2436 30th St. NE • Canton, OH 44705
www.cantonohiogovparksandrecreation.com
Arboretum Park ����������������������������������3200 38th St. NW • disc golf
Bernard Ave. Playground �����������������4102 Bernard Ave. NW
Bors Field ���������������������������������������������2665 Harrisburg Rd. NE
Brian's Park �����������������������������������������1500 Rowland Ave. NE
Colonial Park ��������������������������������������between Market Ave. N and St. Elmo
Cook Park ��������������������������������������������1836 Mahoning Rd. NE
Covered Bridge Park �������������������������4500 Guilford Ave. NW
Crenshaw Park ������������������������������������1500 Sherrick Rd. SE • walking path, 0.7 mile
Don Correll Park ��������������������������������2200 Roberts Ave. NW

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Fairhope Nature Preserve �����������������30th St. NE
Freeway Park ���������������������������������������2247 Kimball Rd. SE
Garaux Park �����������������������������������������3801 13th St. SW
Green Acres Park �������������������������������126 Whipple Ave. NW
Grovemiller Park ��������������������������������4500 - 4601 Tioga Ave. NW
Harmont Park ��������������������������������������2701 Harmont Ave. NE
Herbruck Park ������������������������������������2600 19th St. NE (annex 2500 Royal Ave. NE)
Ink Park ������������������������������������������������2523 - 3753 Park Dr. NW
Jackson Park ����������������������������������������1450 Cherry Ave. SE
King Park ���������������������������������������������600 High Ave. NW
Lawrence Park ������������������������������������126 Whipple Ave. NW
Lee Park ������������������������������������������������1615 Fourth St. SE
Maple Playground �����������������������������23rd St. and Maple Ave. NE
Martindale Park ����������������������������������4001 Martindale Rd. NE
Maryland Park ������������������������������������1401 Maryland Ave. SW
McKinley Park ������������������������������������5th St. and McKinley Ave. SW
Meyer's Park ���������������������������������������6th St. and Park Ave. SW
Monument Park ����������������������������������700–1150 Park Rd. NW
Mother Goose Land ���������������������������501 Schroyer Ave. SW
Nimisilla Park �������������������������������������1075 Mahoning Rd. NE
Northview Park ����������������������������������647 46th St. NW
Oak Park ����������������������������������������������3600 St. Elmo Ave. NE
Park Connector Strip �������������������������17th St. & Allen Ave. SE
Reifsnyder Park ����������������������������������Spangler St. to Martindale Rd. NE
Richard Am Mallonn Memorial Park �����527 Raff Rd. NW
Schreiber Park ������������������������������������Maple Ave. NE
Stadium Park ��������������������������������������12th - 25th St. NW • walking path, 1.5 miles
Waterworks Park ��������������������������������between Tuscarawas St. W and 7th St. NW
Weis Park ���������������������������������������������25th St. NW
West Park ������������������������������������������� South of Tuscarawas St. W
Westbrook Veterans' Memorial ������13th St. NW • walking path, 5 laps equal 1 mile
Willig Park ������������������������������������������30th St. east of Harrisburg Rd. NE
East Canton Village Hall ................................................................................... 330-488-0220
130 Cedar St. S • East Canton, OH 44730
www.villageeastcanton.net
East Canton Village Park ������������������Werley Rd. N • walking path, 0.5 mile
East Sparta Village Park Office............................................................................330-866-2977
9353 Main St. • East Sparta, OH 44626
www.eastspartavillage.com
Sandy Valley Community Park.....10018 Cleveland Ave. SE.....................330-866-2727
Hartville Village Hall...........................................................................................330-877-9222
202 W. Maple St., P.O. Box 760 • Hartville, OH 44632
www.hartvilleoh.com
Hartville Memorial Park ������������������Lincoln St. • walking path
Stan Baillet Field ��������������������������������Wales Dr.

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PARKS & WALKING PATHS  Continued

Jackson Township Parks and Recreation Department................................. 330-832-2845
5735 Wales Ave. NW • Massillon, OH 44646
www.jacksontwp.com

Crystal Springs Bridge Park ������������ Erie Ave.
Edward & Mary Zink Mini-Park ���� corner of 38th and Michael St.
Fisher Park ������������������������������������������� Lake O’Springs Ave. NW
Keck Park ��������������������������������������������� Wales Ave. south of Strausser St. NW
North Park ������������������������������������������� 7660 Fulton Rd. NW, across from Jackson High

School • walking path, 1.1 miles
South Park ������������������������������������������� 4811 South Park Dr. NW, next to Jackson

High School
Strausser Elementary Park ��������������� 8646 Strausser
Stuhldreher Street Fields ������������������ Stuhldreher St. near intersection of Perry Dr. &

Hills & Dales Rd.
Louisville City Park Office................................................................................ 330-875-3321
215 S. Mill St. • Louisville, OH 44641
www.louisvilleohio.com
Aljancic Park ���������������������������������������711 Broad St.
Constitution Park �������������������������������1103 W. Main • walking path
Metzger Park ���������������������������������������1420 S. Nickleplate • walking paths
Wildwood Park �����������������������������������500 Stertzbach St.
Wilson Park �����������������������������������������1501 W. Main
Massillon Parks and Recreation Office............................................................. 330-832-1621
505 N. Erie St. • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonparks.com
Arthur Genshaft Park ������������������������2801 Erie St. SE • baseball field
Community Park ��������������������������������2200 Finefrock Rd. SW • walking path
Duncan Plaza ��������������������������������������1 James Duncan Plaza
Eagles #190 Sports Complex ������������Oak and 20th St. SE
Franklin Park ��������������������������������������850 3rd St. SE
Furnas Park ������������������������������������������900 17th St. NE • dog park
Haag Park ��������������������������������������������1550 Sippo Blvd. NE
Hetrick Park ����������������������������������������1590 Tremont Ave. SE
Kendal Park �����������������������������������������451 Wales Rd. NE
Kiddie Korral Park ����������������������������851 Wales Rd. NE
Kiwanas Park ��������������������������������������1414 Oak St. SE
L.C. Jones Park ������������������������������������1731 Osage Ave. SE • walking path
Lawndale Park ������������������������������������1351 Karn Ave. SW

Lincoln Bottoms Park ������������������������ 620 Water St. NW • walking path
Lincoln Park East ������������������������������� 644 17th St. NW • walking path
North Sippo Park ������������������������������� 1244 Rodman Ave. NE • walking path
Oak Knoll Medal of Honor Park ���� 618 6th St. SW
Reservoir Park ������������������������������������ 905 Sippo Blvd. NE • walking path

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Shaffer Park ���������������������������������������� 150 Willow Ave. NE
Shiver Park ������������������������������������������ 1237 3rd St. SE
Sippo Valley Trail ������������������������������ Bottoms Park to Wayne Co. • Towpath Trail

8 miles, pedestrians, bicycles, horses
South Sippo Park ������������������������������� 1400 Tremont Ave. SE • walking path
Stadium Park �������������������������������������� 301 19th St. SE • walking path
Towpath Trail �������������������������������������� Lake Ave. to Warmington Rd. • walking path
Wales Park ������������������������������������������� 1930 Hankins Rd. NE
Walnut Hills Park ������������������������������ 1245 Riley Ct. SE
Wampler Park ������������������������������������� 1818 Main Ave. W • walking path
North Canton Parks & Recreation Department............................................. 330-499-1528
805 W. Maple St. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.northcantonohio.gov
Bitzer Park �������������������������������������������North Main, next to the YMCA
Dogwood Park ������������������������������������241 7th St. NE
Eastwoods Park ����������������������������������1290 Westview Cir. SE
Hoover Community
  Recreation Complex ����������������������1325 E. Maple St. • baseball fields
Price Park ���������������������������������������������1000 W. Maple St. • walking path, 1 mile
Rotary Park ������������������������������������������Applegrove St., beside the Girl Scouts of America

offices • nature trail, 0.25 mile
Schneider Valley Park �����������������������1346 Clearmount Ave. SE
Strausser Park �������������������������������������225 Abbeyshire Ave. SE
Upper Glenwood Park ����������������������227 Glenwood St. SE • tennis courts, pickle ball
West Park ���������������������������������������������300 West Park Dr.
Witwer Park �����������������������������������������301 Harmon St. SW • across from North Canton

Middle School

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PARKS & WALKING PATHS  Continued

Plain Township Parks and Recreation Department...................................... 330-499-0000
2600 Easton St. NE • Canton, OH 44721
www.plaintownship.com
Alpine Community Park ������������������3059 Alpine St. E • walking
Diamond Community Park ��������������2782 Diamond St. NE • indoor & outdoor walking
Veterans Community Park ���������������1714 Schneider St. NE • dog park

Richville Community Park................................................................................ 330-837-3628
6655 Navarre Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662

Sandy Valley Community Park......................................................................... 330-866-2727
10018 Cleveland Ave. S.E. • Magnolia, OH 44643

Stark County Park District Office.................................................................... 330-477-3552

5300 Tyner St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.starkparks.com

Deer Creek Reservoir &
Mahoning Valley Trail ��������������������14514 Price St. NE • Alliance • 4.46 mile, walkers,

bicycles, fishing, picnics, trail runs East to Gaskill Dr.
Esmont Park �������������������������������������� 194 Mill St. SE, Canton, east of Rt. 800

Nimishillen trail, 0.55 mile

Fichtner Park..................................... 12833 Market Ave. N • Hartville, OH 44632

Eagle Scout trail, 0.40 mile

Fry Family Park................................ 2533 Farber St. SE • Mangolia, OH 44643 • 4 miles
of trail, catch and release fishing pond

Hoover Trail....................................1325 E. Maple St., North Canton • 5.35 mile trail
including a 2.2 mile loop around Hoover Park with
parking at E. Maple ball fields and Washington Square

Iron Horse Trail ���������������������������������1141 W. Beech St., Alliance • 4.58 mile, walkers,
bicycles

Magnolia Flouring Mill ����������������� 261 N. Main St., Magnolia. • cornmeal, animal
feed, and various seeds available in Mill Store. 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m. to Noon on
Saturdays

Middle Branch Trail ����������������������� 1714 Schneider St., Canton • GlenOak High
School to Maple Ave., walkers, bicycles, 6 miles
Nickel Plate Trail.............................. 2923 Pinevale Ave. NE, Louisville • south of .
Louisville off Georgetown Road or parking available
at Metzger Park – 1 mile, walkers, bicycles

Nickel Plate Trail South................. 15101 Crowl St. • Minerva, OH 44657 • 3 miles,
natural surface, walkers, mountain biking

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Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail....... 25 miles of trails in Stark County
Canal Fulton area (from North to South)
St. Helena Heritage Park to Summit County – 2.91 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses
St. Helena Heritage Park to Lock 4 Trailhead – 1.05 mile, walkers, bicycles
Lock 4 Trailhead to Butterbridge Rd. – 1.27 miles, walkers, bicycles
Butterbridge Rd. to Crystal Springs Park – 2.54 miles, walkers, bicycles
Crystal Springs Park to Forty Corners – 0.95 mile, walkers, bicycles
Massillon area
 Forty Corners to Lake Ave. – 2.17 miles, walkers, bicycles
 Lake Ave. to Tremont Ave. – 1.38 miles, walkers, bicycles
 Tremont Ave. to Walnut Rd. – .92 miles, walkers, bicycles
 Walnut Rd. to Warmington Rd. – 3.09 miles, walkers, bicycles
 Warmington Rd. to Wooster St., Navarre – 1.95 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses
Navarre area (from North to South)
Wooster St. to Craig Pittman Trailhead – 1.65 miles, walkers, bicycles
Craig Pittman Memorial Park to Shepler Church Ave. – 6.08 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses
Shepler Church Ave. to Tuscarawas County Line – .39 mile, walkers, bicycles

Olde Muskingum Trail..................... Rt. 93 in Canal Fulton to 40 Corners St. in Jackson
Twp. on the west side of the Tuscarawas .
River – 6 miles, walkers, bicycles, horses

Petros Lake Park ���������������������������������2.2 miles south of W. Tuscarawas Ave. on Perry Dr.
SW – Hickory trail 0.30 mile; Bluebird trail 0.52
mile; Meadow trail .75 mile and Petros Lake Loop
trail 1.2 miles
Quail Hollow Park ��������������������������� 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville • 14 miles,
walkers, mountain biking, horses
Sippo Lake Park................................................................................................. 330-477-3552

5300 Tyner St. NW (Perry Dr. entrance) • Sippo Marina trail 0.59 mile, fishing, boat rentals

Exploration Gateway.............................................................................................. 330-409-8096
5712 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708

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PARKS & WALKING PATHS  Continued

Sippo Lake Marina & Fishing Pier..................................................................... 330-477-3552
5300 Tyner St. NW • boat rentals, fishing bait (May-Oct)

Wildlife Conservation Center.................................................................. 330-477-0448

800 Genoa Ave. • Massillon, OH 44646 .
wildlife rehabilitation services and live animal displays. Conservation trail 0.61 mile;
Cottonwood trail 0.63 mile; Pine trial 0.50 mile; Sippo Lake Trail 1.50 miles

Sippo Valley Trail............................................................................................ 330-477-3552

2069 Skyland Ave. • Massillon, OH 44647
7.92 miles in Stark County, west to Dalton, walkers, bicycles
Walborn Reservoir........................................................................................... 330-935-0367

11324 Price St. NE • Alliance, OH 44601
7.5 miles, walkers, horses, fishing bait, boat rentals (May-Oct)
West Branch Trail............................................................................................. 330-477-3552
1305 Stadium Park Dr. NW, Canton
4.45 miles, walkers, bicycles

Village of Magnolia - Magnolia Village Park................................................ 330-866-2620

328 N. Main St., P.O. Box 297 • Magnolia, OH 44643

Village of Navarre................................................................................................ 330-879-5508

27 Canal St. W • Navarre, OH 44662
www.navarreohio.net
Navarre-Bethlehem Park ������������������between Fohl St. and Hudson Dr. SE
Shuster Park ����������������������������������������Blough and E. Canal St.
Underwood Park ��������������������������������corner of Route 62 and Canal St.
Walking Path ���������������������������������������Park St. behind Midget League Football fields

STATE PARKS

America the Beautiful...................................................................... Option 3 1-888-275-8747
The National Parks and Federal Recreational Land Senior Pass
www.store.usgs.gov/pass
free admission for those 62+ to federally-operated parks, all national forests, monuments,

historic sites, recreation areas and wildlife refuges after a one-time fee of $80 for a lifetime
membership or $20 for an annual membership
Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve.................................................................. 330-298-3298
7984 Fulton Dr. NW • Massillon, OH 44646
www.naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/jacksonbog
Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve trail, 1.25 mile

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Alliance Libraries
Rodman Public Library.................................................................................. 330-821-2665
215 E. Broadway St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.rodmanlibrary.com
Rodman Public Library Branch..................................................................... 330-821-1313
1808 W. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
Canal Fulton Public Library.............................................................................. 330-854-4148
154 Market St. E. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
www.canalfultonlibrary.org
Louisville Public Library.................................................................................... 330-875-1696
700 Lincoln St. • Louisville, OH 44641
www.louisvillelibrary.org
Massillon Public Libraries
www.massillonlibrary.org
Barry Askren Memorial Branch.....................................................................330-879-2113
1200 Market St. NE • Navarre, OH 44662
Main Branch...................................................................................................... 330-832-9831
208 Lincoln Way E • Massillon, OH 44646

Pam S. Belloni Branch....................................................................................... 330-767-9939
Fairless Elementary School, 12000 Navarre Rd. SW • Navarre, OH 44662
Minerva Public Library...................................................................................... 330-868-4101
677 Lynnwood Dr. • Minerva, OH 44657
www.minervalibrary.info
North Canton Public Library ............................................................................ 330-499-4712
185 N. Main St. • North Canton, OH 44720

www.ncantonlibrary.org
Stark County District Libraries
www.starklibrary.org
DeHoff Branch.................................................................................................. 330-452-9014
216 Hartford Ave. SE • Canton, OH 44707
East Canton Branch.......................................................................................... 330-488-1501
224 N. Wood St. • East Canton, OH 44730
Jackson Township Library............................................................................. 330-833-1010
7186 Fulton Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44718
Lake Community Branch................................................................................ 330-877-9975
565 Market Ave. SW • Uniontown, OH 44685
Madge Youtz Branch....................................................................................... 330-452-2618
2921 Mahoning Rd. NE • Canton, OH 44705
Main Library..................................................................................................... 330-452-0665
715 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702

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North Branch..................................................................................................... 330-456-4356
189 25th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
Perry Sippo Branch.......................................................................................... 330-477-8482
Exploration Gateway, 5710 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
Sandy Valley Branch....................................................................................... 330-866-3366
9754 Cleveland Ave. SE • Magnolia, OH 44643

RECREATION CENTERS Check websites or call for event schedules.

Canton Friendship Center.................................................................................. 330-453-8776
2200 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.cantonfriendshipcenter.org
social and recreation center for those with mental illness, physical or developmental disabilities
Canton Jewish Community Center.................................................................. 330-453-0132
432 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.jewishcanton.org
monthly activities include trips and lunch; Yiddish Club, Mitzvah mobile, Men’s Breakfast

meets on the 2nd Wed. at 9:30 a.m.
Canton Township Community Center............................................................ 330-639-4994
210 38th St. SE • Canton, OH 44707
www.cantontwp-oh.gov
JoyFULL Life programs include Cards, Coffee & Conversation 2nd & 4th Tues. 1 p.m. –
3 p.m., board games 1st & 3rd Wed. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Bingo 3rd Monday 2 p.m., movement
classes, seasonal craft classes, painting classes
Foltz Community Center.................................................................................... 330-488-6500
224 N. Wood St. • East Canton, OH 44730
www.foltzcenter.com
fitness class on Mon., Wed. and Fri. except for 2nd Wed., Senior Social meets monthly on 2nd

Wed. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
J. Babe Stearn Community Center................................................................... 330-455-3921
2628 13th St. SW • Canton, OH 44710

www.babestearncenter.com
square dancing, exercise room/cardio, dance, martial arts

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RECREATION CENTERS  Continued

Hartville Senior Center at Windham Bridge listing........................................ 330-433-3140
1244 Lauren Crest • Hartville, OH 44632
www.facebook.com/hartvilleseniorcenter
bingo, free lunch, movies, crafts, chair yoga, guest speakers

Lake Community YMCA.................................................................................... 330-877-8933
428 King Church Ave. SW • Uniontown, OH 44685
www.ymcastark.org
senior fitness, Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit
Louisville Area YMCA....................................................................................... 330-875-1611
1421 S. Nickelplate Ave. • Louisville, OH 44641
www.ymcastark.org
Senior Moments lunch and crafts: senior fitness and arthritis classes, Silver Sneakers, water

aerobic class, senior orientation for Wellness Center
Make-A-Way, Inc.................................................................................................. 330-837-0650
227 3rd St. SE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.makeaway.org
social and recreation center for adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and loneliness
Massillon Recreation Center............................................................................. 330-832-1621
505 Erie St. N • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonparks.com
fitness center, pool, walking track, Sliver Fitness programming and bus tours
Meyers Lake YMCA........................................................................................... 330-454-9018
1333 N. Park Ave. • Canton, OH 44708
www.ymcastark.org
senior bus day trips, senior fitness classes, social programs, Bingo, Lunch and Learn events,

Silver Sneakers, yoga and water aerobics
Minerva Area YMCA......................................................................................... 330-868-5988
687 Lynnwood Dr. • Minerva, OH 44657
www.ymcastark.org
senior fitness classes, Silver Sneakers Mon. & Wed.

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North Canton YMCA......................................................................................... 330-499-2587
200 S. Main St. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.ymcastark.org
senior bus day trips, senior fitness classes and activities, social programs, Silver Sneakers, yoga

and water aerobics
Paul and Carol David YMCA of Jackson Township.................................... 330-830-6275
7389 Caritas Cir. NW • Massillon, OH 44646
www.ymcastark.org
senior fitness class, Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, Zumba Gold, water aerobics, senior fun

club meets 2nd Wed.
Salvation Army  –  Alliance............................................................................... 330-823-5188
57 W. Main St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.salvationarmy.org
Salvation Army  –  Canton................................................................................. 330-453-0158
420 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
www.salvationarmy.org
camping activities, nutrition programs, exercise programs and senior citizens club
Salvation Army  –  Massillon............................................................................ 330-833-6473
315 6th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.salvationarmy.org
senior citizens club, visitations
The YMCA of Western Stark County............................................................ 330-837-5116
131 Tremont Ave. SE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.weststarky.org
senior activities, senior fitness classes and Silver Sneakers
Towpath Trail YMCA......................................................................................... 330-879-0800
1226 Market St. NE • Navarre, OH 44662
www.weststarky.org

senior fitness activities, Silver Sneakers, lunch and learn lectures, crafts, health screenings,
bus tours

TRAVEL/BUS TOURS

AAA  –  Alliance.......................................................................................................330-821-2323
2322 S. Union Ave. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.aaa.com
AAA  –  Canton.........................................................................................................330-455-6761
4895 Portage St. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.aaa.com
AAA  –  Massillon.................................................................................................330-833-1084
1972 Wales Rd. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.aaa.com

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TRAVEL/BUS TOURS  Continued

Generations – Aultman Hospital......................................................................330-363-6262
2600 Sixth St. SW, First Floor • Canton, OH 44710
www.aultman.com/generations
travel, social events, sports leagues
Road Scholar..................................................................................................... 1-800-454-5768
www.roadscholar.org
non-profit, educational and recreational travel organization for adults 40+
Travel Channel
www.travelchannel.com
travel information, tips, and updates

WINERIES & BREWERIES

Canton Brewing Company .............................................................................. 330-409-0343
120 Third St. NW • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonbrewery.com
Fat Head’s Brewery........................................................................................... 330-244-8601
3885 Everhard Rd. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.fatheads.com
Gervasi Vineyard...............................................................................................330-497-1000
1700 55th St. NE • Canton, OH 44721
www.gervasivineyard.com
Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery..........................................................330-877-8344
6193 Edison St. NE • Hartville, OH 44632
www.maizevalley.com
Muskellunge Brewing Company ..................................................................513-802-3417
425 5th St. NW • Canton, OH 44702
www.muskellungebrewingcompany.com
Paradigm Shift Brewing.................................................................................. 330-880-0008
128 North Ave. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.paradigmshiftbrew.com
Royal Docks Brewing Company.................................................................... 330-353-9103
7162 Fulton Dr. • Canton, OH 44718
www.docks.beer
Sandy Springs Brewing Company.................................................................330-522-4024
232 N. Market St. • Minerva, OH 44657
www.sandyspringsbrewery.com
Shale Brewing Company..................................................................................330-776-8812
7253 Whipple Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720,
www.shalebrewing.com
The Winery at Perennial Vineyards............................................................... 330-832-3677
11877 Poorman St. • Navarre, OH 44662
www.thewineryatperrennialvineyards.com

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AIRLINES

Akron-Canton Airport Visitor’s Information Center................................... 330-499-4221
Akron-Canton Airport........................................................................................ 330-499-4059
www.akroncantonairport.com
Allegiant Air......................................................................................................... 702-505-8888
www.allegiantair.com
American Airlines.............................................................................................1-800-433-7300
www.aa.com
Delta..................................................................................................................... 1-800-221-1212
www.delta.com
Frontier................................................................................................................... 801-401-9000
www.flyfrontier.com
JetBlue.................................................................................................................1-800-538-2583
www.jetblue.com
Southwest Airlines...........................................................................................1-800-435-9792
www.southwest.com
Spirit....................................................................................................................... 801-401-2222
www.spirit.com
United..................................................................................................................1-800-864-8331
www.united.com

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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Many area colleges will offer waived or reduced tuition for senior citizens. Contact individual
institutions for specific details on available programs.

Adult Community Education Department, Canton City Schools............. 330-438-2556
2800 13th St. SW • Canton, OH 44705
www.ccsdistrict.org/adultED
help for re-entering the workforce

Ashland University Massillon/Stark Center............................................... 1-800-882-1548
2800 Richville Dr. SE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.ashland.edu
Aultman College................................................................................................... 330-363-6347

2600 Sixth St. NW • Canton, OH 44710
www.aultmancollege.edu

Kent State University at Stark Senior Guest Program....................................330-499-9600
6000 Frank Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.kent.edu/stark/senior-guest-admission

Malone University............................................................................................... 330-471-8100
2600 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.malone.edu

Stark State College.............................................................................................. 330-494-6170
6200 Frank Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.starkstate.edu

University of Mount Union............................................................................ 1-800-992-6682
1972 Clark Ave. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.mountunion.edu

Walsh University.................................................................................................. 330-490-7090
2020 East Maple St. NE • North Canton, OH 44720
www.walsh.edu

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& Volunteer Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Job search skills, career development, placement

assistance.

Ohio Means Jobs Centers................................................................................... 330-433-9675
822 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.omjwork.com

VANTAGE Aging................................................................................................. 330-253-4597
2279 Romig Rd. • Akron OH 44320
www.vantageaging.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Organizations seeking volunteers on a regular basis.

ABCD Dial-A-Ride.............................................................................................. 330-455-2699
1225 Gross Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705
www.theabcdinc.com

local medical transportation service
A Community Christmas...................................................................................... 330-454-3841

P.O. Box 20050 • Canton, OH 44701
www.communitychristmas.org
Alliance Community Hospital Volunteer Department................................ 330-596-7821
200 E. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.achosp.org/givingback
American Cancer Society................................................................................. 1-888-227-2345
www.cancer.org
American Red Cross Stark County Chapter................................................... 330-453-0146
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
www.redcross.org/local/ohio/northeast
disaster relief, rape crisis services, dialysis transportation, service to the armed forces, office
volunteers and much more
Aultman Volunteer Services.............................................................................. 330-363-6368
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710
www.aultman.org/volunteer
Canines Helping Independent People, Inc. (CHIP)..................................... 330-493-7643
2322 44th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709

Canton Palace Theatre........................................................................................ 330-454-8172
605 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonpalacetheatre.org
Canton Regional SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)................330-244-3280
6000 Frank Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
provides free counseling and help to small businesses
Canton Township Community Center............................................................... 330-639-4994

JoyFULL Life Program, 210 38th St. SE • Canton, OH 44707
www.cantontwp-oh.gov
program for adults 55+, program creation, walking club, senior choir

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  Continued

Coleman Crisis..................................................................................................... 330-452-6000
2421 13th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.colemanservices.org
CommQuest.......................................................................................................... 330-455-0374
625 Cleveland Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44702
www.commquest.org
Court Angels, Stark County Probate Court.................................................... 330-451-7752
110 Central Plaza South, Ste. 501 • Canton, OH 44702
visit adult wards and their guardians at local nursing homes, group homes and private residences
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging.........................1-800-421-7277
1550 Corporate Woods Parkway • Uniontown, OH 44685
www.services4aging.org
Foster Grandparents............................................................................................ 330-617-4765
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707

www.fcsservices.org
connects volunteers ages 55 and better with at-risk and special needs youth
Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio.......................................................................... 330-433-9485
1010 Applegrove St. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
www.gsneo.org
Guardian Ad Litem Program of Stark County Family Court..................... 330-451-7914
110 Central Plaza S, Ste. 436 • Canton, OH 44702
www.starkcountyohio.gov

volunteers represent best interests of foster children in court proceedings
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark and Carroll Counties................... 330-915-5888
1400 Raff Rd. SW • Canton, OH 44710
www.habitateco.org
various opportunities for skilled and unskilled volunteers to work on construction sites and

help with partner family support and education

Habitat ReStore.................................................................................................... 330-915-5888
1400 Raff Rd. SW • Canton, OH 44710
www.habitateco.org
resale home supply store needs volunteers to help with customer service, store organization
Hammer & Nails.................................................................................................330-453-6277
1404 7th St NW • Canton, OH 44703
hammerandnails.org

JRC
www.jrccares.org

Adult Day Center .............................................................................................. 330-454-3471
3300 Parkway St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
Learning Center.................................................................................................. 330-452-8376
2213 14th St. NE • Canton, OH 44705

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Massillon Museum.............................................................................................. 330-833-4061
121 Lincoln Way E • Massillon, OH 44646
www.massillonmuseum.org

Massillon Senior Center..................................................................................... 330-837-2784
39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44647
www.massillonparks.com/senior-center

McKinley Presidential Library and Museum................................................ 330-455-7043
800 Monument Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.mckinleymuseum.org

Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties........................................... 330-832-7220
1-800-466-8010
2363 Nave Rd. SE • Massillon, OH 44646

www.mow-starkwayne.org
volunteers help deliver meals

Mercy Medical Center Volunteer Services Department...............................330-489-1106
1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.cantonmercy.org/volunteer

North Canton Meals on Wheels........................................................................ 330-494-0366

7707 Market Ave. N • North Canton, OH 44721
www.holycrossnorthcanton.com/d12
volunteers for help in kitchen and delivering meals

Players Guild Theatre of Canton...................................................................... 330-453-7619
1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.playersguildtheatre.com

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.............................................................. 330-877-2495
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707

www.fcsserves.org
retired and senior volunteer program (55+), foster grandparent program, senior companion program

Senior Companion...............................................................................................330-617-4764
405 S. Linden Ave. Suite 207 • Alliance, OH 44601

St. Joseph Senior Living..................................................................................... 330-875-5562

2308 Reno Dr. NE • Louisville, OH 44641
www.saintjosephseniorliving.org

St. Luke Lutheran Community in North Canton.......................................... 330-499-8341
220 Applegrove St. NE • North Canton, OH 44720
www.stllc.org

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  Continued

Stark Parks............................................................................................................ 330-477-3552
5712 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.starkparks.com
volunteer in the parks and trails, helping wildlife and special events
The Alsatian.......................................................................................................... 330-875-5564
2300 Reno Dr. • Louisville, OH 44641
www.thealsatian.com
The Community Restoration Centers of Stark County................................ 330-456-3565
1432 E. Tuscarawas St. • Canton, OH 44707
The Wilderness Center....................................................................................... 330-359-5235
9877 Alabama Ave. SW • Wilmot, OH 44689
www.wildernesscenter.org
United Way’s Volunteer Resource Center....................................................... 330-491-0445
www.uwstark.org and click on VOLUNTEER
online database of countywide volunteer opportunities with a variety of organizations that need

people who are interested in volunteering
Volunteer Match
www.volunteermatch.org
volunteer opportunities in the Stark County area
YWCA of Alliance................................................................................................ 330-823-1840
239 E. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.allianceywca.org

NEWSPAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

About Magazine
www.aboutstark.com
Hartville News
www.knowlespress.com
Insight for Seniors...............................................................................................330-556-9974
www.insightforseniors.com
free, biennial publication containing information for mature adults in Stark County

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Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond...................................................................330-822-4011
www.northeastohioboomer.com
free lifestyle magazine published six times a year for 55+ in Northeast Ohio
The Alliance Review
www.the-review.com
The Canton Repository
www.cantonrep.com
The Louisville Herald
www.louisvilleherald.com
The Massillon Independent
www.indeonline.com
Senior Forum ....................................................................................................... 330-493-8621
free, monthly newspaper targeting mature adults and retirees in Stark County
The Suburbanite
www.thesuburanite.com

30 Publications & Websites

WEBSITES

Grandparenting

www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family - AARP
www.cyberparent.com/gran - articles of interest for grandparents, activities for

grandchildren, staying in contact with grandchildren
www.grandmagazine.com - non-profit organization to raise grandparent consciousness and

promote the importance as a role and function
www.grandparents.com - activities, gift ideas, grandparenting advice; deals and discounts
www.grandparentslink.com - resources, discussions, activities, recipes and more

Health and Wellness

www.acefitness.org - illustrated workouts
www.adaa.org - guide to treatment of anxiety and depression disorders, self-tests, help a

family member, message boards, support groups
www.agis.com - eldercare resource, help with providing the best care for loved ones
www.alcoholscreening.org - self-test, links to resources for help
www.drugfree.org - links for parents, teens, intervention and treatment
www.e-aa.org - chat rooms, forums, email help and list of local AA meetings
www.familydoctor.org - provides a daily health tip, smart patient guide, over-the-counter

medicine guide, health and safety tools
www.healthandage.org - latest news and information on age-related issues
www.healthfinder.gov - flu clinic locator, resources on healthy living
www.healthyforgood.heart.org - American Heart Association site of heart healthy lifestyles
www.healthywomen.org - general health from a female perspective, Q & A feature with each topic
www.lung.org - smoking cessation support, quit smoking action plan
www.mayoclinic.org - Healthy lifestyle section offers links for senior health, healthy recipes
www.nia.hih.gov/health - features health and wellness information for older adults; able to

make text bigger or have the text read out loud
www.nimh.nih.gov - info on mental health issues, latest studies, clinical trials, controversies
www.medlineplus.gov - medical encyclopedia, dictionary, interactive tutorials, health
www.mentalhealthamerica.net - mental health issues for all ages, reliable self-tests, hotlines
www.pcf.org - links for information on screening guidelines, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, side effects
www.presidentschallenge.org - self-guided physical fitness program with recognition and

rewards program available for seniors
www.seniorjournal.com - news and information for senior citizens and Baby Boomers
www.sleepfoundation.org - everything you need to know about sleeping

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www.smokefree.gov - online guide to quit smoking plus ability to instant message or call an
expert for help

www.womenshealth.gov - information on heart health, menopause, hormone health, calendar
of women’s health events

Money

www.bankrate.com - compare rates, calculators for refinancing and retirement
www.everydollar.com - easy budgeting app from your computer or phone
www.savingadvice.com - personal finance website created specifically to show you different

ways to save money

Pet Websites

www.petfinder.com - searchable database of homeless animals across the U.S.
www.starkhumane.org - local county humane society

Senior Living

www.babyboomers.com - online news and lifestyle website for Baby Boomers
www.get2human.com - database of secret phone numbers and codes that immediately get an
actual, live person on the line for customer service at nearly 1000 major companies
www.goldenopportunities.tv - television show featuring information on legal matters, estate

planning, medical updates, and more, weekly on WKYC Channel 3
www.newlifestyles.com - online resource to help in making an informed decision about

senior care, housing, and other services
www.nextavenue.org - stories, information and advice for America’s booming older

generation
www.seniors.lovetoknow.com - provides useful informatrion for senior citizens
www.seniornet.org - non-profit organization of computer-using adults age 50+ providing

older adults education for, and access to, computer technologies
www.silversingles.com - online community to help singles meet other singles, chat rooms,

online profiles and photographs
www.sixtyandme.com - community for women excited to be 60 years old and want to create

a new inspired lifestyle
www.starkcountyevents.com - a listing of community events in Stark County
www.thelife.com - a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ

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WEBSITES  Continued

www.todayshow.com - to celebrate 100+ years, send a photograph, name, address, date
of birth and short description with six weeks advance notice, include sender’s daytime
phone number for confirmation
www.usa.gov - U.S. government's official site for federal citizen information center, on-line
information and links, services, and resources
www.visitcanton.com - local attractions and tourism

News & Weather

www.640whlo.com - local news
www.answers.com - encyclopedia, dictionary, today in history
www.business.com - search engine for managing and growing your business
www.cantonrep.com - The Canton Repository's web, news and information for Stark County
www.fridaynightohio.com - local high school football website
www.indeonline.com - The Independent’s web, news and information for Massillon
www.louisvilleherald.com - The Louisville Herald’s web, news and information for Louisville
www.the-review.com - The Alliance Review’s web, news and information for Alliance
www.thesuburbanite.com – The Suburbanite’s web, news and information for North
Canton, Jackson Twp., Southern Summit County.
www.weather.gov - National Weather Service
www.weather.com - The Weather Channel
www.whbc.com - local news

Social Media

www.facebook.com
www.instagram.com
www.pinterest.com
www.twitter.com
www.youtube.com

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CLUBS

Canton Alliance Massillon User Group.......................................................... 567-343-2653
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
7707 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44721
www.camug.com
demonstrates and discusses computers using Windows operating systems, meetings are 3rd
Monday at 6 p.m

Canton Audubon Society................................................................................... 330-832-2491
P.O. Box 9586 • Canton, OH 44711

www.cantonaudubon.org
promoting environmental awareness and birdwatching activities
Canton Horseshoe Club...................................................................................... 330-730-2412
2920 Richmond Ave. NE • Canton, OH 44705
five person teams, 95% handicap league, Thurs. at 6 p.m. starting 1st week in May through

last week in Aug.
Canton Shuffleboard Club................................................................................ 330-456-4521
2800 Harvard Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44709

Weis Park, open play May through Sept.
Forever Young....................................................................................................... 330-477-6267
Canton Baptist Temple, Activities Bldg.
515 Whipple Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.cantonbaptist.org

ministry designed to inspire mature adults 55+ Thurs. 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hilltop Hikers of Stark County
www.hilltophikers.org
adult hiking group in Stark County that shares the love of the outdoors and nature
Senior Golf Association.......................................................................................330-494-9530
P.O. Box 36762 • Canton, OH 44735
www.seniorgolfassociation.com
open to all golfers age 55 and older who play golf for fun, companionship, relaxation and
friendly competition, not a league but consists of individual tournaments
Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County
www.bestforwomencanton.org
international women's service organization working to improve the lives of women in our
community
Stark County Bicycle Club
www.bikescbc.com
meets 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Rogwin Circle SW in North Canton, non-profit, on the
road cycling club
Stark County Gem and Mineral Club............................................................. 330-499-6950
www.amfed.org/mwf
meets 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m.

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AARPs - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

AARP Ohio............................................................................................................ 614-222-1531
17 S. High St., Ste. 800 • Columbus, OH 43215
www.states.aarp.org/region/ohio
locate a chapter in your community
Chapter #1808 - Minerva
Minerva Senior Center, 1200 Valley St. • Minerva, OH 44657
4th Tues. at noon
Chapter #2267 - Canton Edgefield
Tozzi's on 12th, 4210 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
last Fri. at noon except Jan. & Feb.
Chapter #2630 - Alliance Area
Alliance Area Senior Center, 602 W. Vine St. • Alliance, OH 44601
1st Wed. at noon except Jan., Feb., July
Chapter #2894 - North Canton Community
First Christian Church, 6900 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44721
2nd Mon. at 11:30 a.m.
Chapter #2934 - Osnaburg Township
Foltz Community Center, 224 Wood St. N • East Canton, OH 44730
3rd Tues. at 11:30 a.m. except Jan.
Chapter #3336 – Massillon Community
Massillon Senior Center, 39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44647
3rd Thurs. at 10:45am except Jan
Chapter #3541 - Jackson Township
St. John Lutheran Church, 1900 Wales Ave. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
3rd Thurs. at noon, except Aug.
Chapter #4121 - Everhard-Belden
Tozzis on 12th, 4210 12th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
2nd Tues. at 11:30 a.m.
Chapter #4885 - Canton South
North Industry Christian Church, 425 45th St. SW • Canton, OH 44706
4th Wed. at noon except July, Aug.
Chapter #5042 - City of Green
Greensburg United Methodist Church, 2141 Greensburg Rd. • North Canton, OH 44720
4th Tues. at 1:00 p.m.
Chapter #5190 - Parkway
Chateau Michelle, 2231 44th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
4th Thurs. at noon

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SENIOR CENTERS

Alliance Area Senior Center.............................................................................. 330-821-3348
602 W. Vine St. • Alliance, OH 44601

www.allianceareaseniorcenter.com
Canton Jewish Community Center.................................................................. 330-453-0132
432 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.jewishcanton.org
monthly activities include trips and lunch; Yiddish Club, Mitzvah mobile, Men’s Breakfast

meets on the 2nd Wed. at 9:30 a.m.
Helping Hands Network.................................................................................... 330-866-2005
126 S. Main St., P.O. Box 595 • Waynesburg, OH 44688
www.thehelpinghandsnetwork.org
Massillon Senior Center..................................................................................... 330-837-2784
39 Lincoln Way W • Massillon, OH 44647
www.massillonparks.com
exercise classes, day trips, bowling, Euchre, chorus, two annual senior dances and monthly

movies, jazz concerts and member birthday celebrations
Meyers Lake YMCA...........................................................................................330-454-9018
1333 N. Park Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.ymcastark.org
senior bus day trips, senior fitness classes, social programs, Bingo, Lunch and Learn events,

Silver Sneakers, yoga and water aerobics

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SENIOR CENTERS Continued

Minerva Senior Center........................................................................................ 330-868-6004
1200 Valley St. • Minerva, OH 44657
weekly activities include day trips, Bingo Wed. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Euchre Fri. 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and

daily dinners at 5 p.m.
North Canton YMCA............................................................................................. 330-499-2587
200 S. Main St. • North Canton, OH 44720
www.ymcastark.org
weekly activities include senior social club Wed., 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., day trips, health

and fitness classes including senior fitness, low-impact aerobics, chair yoga, Silver Sneakers,
arthritis aquatics, water aerobics and yoga. Memberships not required for Exercise for the
Physically Challenged, LiveStrong at the YMCA, and Delay the Disease
Northwest Stark Senior Center.........................................................................330-854-6307
853 Locust St. • Canal Fulton, OH 44614
www.cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov
weekly activities include: Yoga Mon. 7 a.m., writers group Tues. 10 a.m.–noon, scrapbooking
1st and 3rd Wed. 10 a.m.–3 p.m., tole painting 2nd Tues. of month 9 a.m.–noon, and bridge
group Fri. 11 a.m.
Salvation Army Senior Citizens Center.......................................................... 330-453-0158
420 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
www.salvationarmy.org
meetings on Mon., Wed. and Fri., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

VETERAN GROUPS

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 50........................................................ 330-823-0868
9540 McCallum Ave. NE • Alliance, OH 44601
assistance for veterans and family members with filing claims and paperwork, and provides

medical equipment

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Stark County Veterans' Service Commission................................................. 330-451-7457
2955 Wise Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
services for veterans and eligible dependents including assistance with filing federal, state and VA

benefits, VA appointments, financial assistance, transportation to VA hospitals and outpatient care
www.starkcountyohio.gov/veterans
Ohio Department of Veterans Services........................................................... 614-644-0898
77 S. High St., Floor 7 • Columbus, OH 43215
www.va.gov
VA Canton Outpatient Clinic............................................................................ 330-489-4600
733 Market Ave. S • Canton, OH 44702
medical clinic for eligible veterans, call for appointment

AREA HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Alzheimer’s Association.....................................................................................330-966-7343
70 W. Streetsboro St. Ste. 201 • Hudson, OH 44236
www.alz.org/eastohio
American Cancer Society................................................................................. 1-888-227-6446
www.cancer.org

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AREA HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Continued

American Diabetes Association........................................................................ 216-328-9989

10200 Alliance Rd. Ste. 101 • Cincinnati, OH 45242
www.diabetes.org
services, screenings and information

American Heart Association, Stark County Division.................................. 330-478-8383

4682 Douglas Cir. NW • Canton, OH 44718

www.heart.org
American Lung Association of Ohio............................................................ 1-800-586-4872
216-524-5864
6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 260 • Independence, OH 44131

www.lung.org
education, research, & advocacy for lung disease, help with smoking cessation
American Red Cross of Stark County
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707.................................................................. 330-453-0146

www.redcross.org/neo
Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter................................... 1-844-571-4357
Arbor Court 1, 30775 Bainbridge Rd., Ste 210 • Solon, OH 44139 216-359-7152
www.arthritis.org
office hours are Mon. – Fri. , 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Aultman Blood Center........................................................................................330-363-6343
2600 6th St. SW • Canton, OH 44710
www.aultman.org
Aultman Weight Management..........................................................................330-491-1670
2615 Tuscarawas St. W • Canton, OH 44708
www.aultman.org
Beacon Charitable Pharmacy............................................................................. 330-445-1087

408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
www.panpharmacy.org

provides medication assistance to Stark and Carroll County residents who are without
prescription insurance and have a low to moderate income

Coleman Crisis......................................................................................................330-452-6000

2421 13th St. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.colemanservices.org

handles adult abuse & other senior emergencies 24 hrs. a day
Coleman Professional Services......................................................................... 330-438-2400
400 W. Tuscarawas St., Ste. 200 • Canton, OH 44702
www.colemanservices.org
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northern Ohio Chapter.................................... 216-901-2873
8001 Sweet Valley Dr. Suite 3 • Valley View, OH 44125
www.cff.org/chapters/northernoh
Generations - Aultman Hospital...................................................................... 330-363-6262

2600 Sixth St. SW, First Floor • Canton, OH 44710
www.aultman.org/generations
services & activities for people 50+ including educational, social, travel programs & fitness

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Goodwill Voucher Program............................................................................... 330-454-9461
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
www.goodwillgoodskills.org/services/social-services
provide vouchers for Goodwill retail stores
Hazardous Household Waste Collection Program........................................ 330-430-7869

call to schedule an appointment to drop off household hazardous waste (tires, appliances,
anitfreeze, motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks, fluorescent light bulbs, pesticides, cleaning
agents, batteries, etc.)
Health Department - Alliance........................................................................... 330-821-7373
537 E. Market St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.cityofalliance.com/health
Health Department - Canton............................................................................. 330-489-3231
420 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.cantonhealth.org
Health Department - Massillon........................................................................ 330-830-1710
111 Tremont Ave. SW • Massillon, OH 44647
www.massillonohio.com/health
Health Department - Stark County.................................................................. 330-493-9904
3951 Convenience Cir. NW • Canton, OH 44718
www.starkcountyohio.gov/publichealth
Immunization/Vaccination Clinics - Area Health Departments
for information, call your local health department
Lifecare Family Health and Dental Center..................................................... 330-454-2000
2725 Lincoln St. E • Canton, OH 44707
www.lifecarefndc.org
National Association for Continence (NAFC)............................................ 1-800-252-3337
P.O. Box 1019 • Charleston, SC 29402
www.nafc.org
find an expert in continence care, call for information & brochures
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter................... 1-800-344-4867
6155 Rockside Rd., Ste. 202 • Independence, OH 44131
www.nationalmssociety.org
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)............. 1-800-686-1578
50 W. Town St., Ste. 300 • Columbus, OH 43215
www.insurance.ohio.gov
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities................................................ 330-438-0500
816 30th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.ood.ohio.gov
Physician Referral - Aultman Hospital........................................................... 330-438-6254
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710
www.aultman.org
help with selecting a physician

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AREA HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS Continued

Senior Friends - Easter Seals Northern Ohio................................................. 330-494-3642

3930 Fulton Dr. NW, #107 • Canton, OH 44718

www.easterseals.com/noh
weekly visitation program for adults 60+ (55 for developmentally disabled) who are isolated
and in need of regular interaction
Senior Friends - Mercy Medical Center.......................................................... 330-489-1215
1-800-223-8662
1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708

www.cantonmercy.org
health & wellness educational program, local Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information
Program (OSHIIP) Office

Senior Sing Voices of Canton............................................................................... 330-455-1000

1001 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44702
www.voicesofcanton.org
Community engagement program that fosters the creation of choirs in assisted living
homes and senior centers and promotes health benefits of group singing, including reduced
depression, increased engagement and improved self-esteem

The Kidney Foundation of Ohio......................................................................... 216-771-2700
2831 Prospect Ave. • Cleveland, OH 44115
www.kfohio.org
The Salvation Army of Alliance....................................................................... 330-823-5189

57 W. Main St. • Alliance, OH 44601
www.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army of Canton......................................................................... 330-453-0159

420 S. Market Ave. • Canton, OH 44702
www.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army of Massillon.................................................................... 330-833-6473

315 6th St. NE • Massillon, OH 44646
www.salvationarmy.org
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.......................................... 1-877-696-6775

330 C St. SW • Washington, DC 20416

www.healthcare.gov

Vitalant................................................................................................................... 330-489-1076
1-866-644-5433
4119 Tuscarawas St. W • Canton, OH 44708

www.vitalant.org

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SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED

AbleData - National Rehabilitation Information Center......................... 1-800-227-0216
103 W. Broad St. Ste. 400 • Falls Church, VA 22046
www.abledata.com
source for assistive technology information
CHIP Program....................................................................................................... 330-493-7643
2322 44th St. NW • Canton, OH 44709

www.CHIPprogram.org
source for companian and assistant dogs
Easter Seals of Northern Ohio.......................................................................... 330-494-3642
3930 Fulton Dr. NW, #107 • Canton, OH 44718
www.easterseals.com/noh
programs providing families with assistance, relief and support from the daily care of a
family member with disabilities
Goodwill Industries of East Central Ohio, Inc.............................................. 330-454-9461
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
www.goodwillgoodskills.com
Handicapped Parking Card............................................................................ 1-800-589-8247
www.ohiobmv.gov, Form 4826
ICAN Housing...................................................................................................... 330-455-9100
1214 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH 44714
www.ican-inc.org
housing assistance for persons with severe and persistent mental illness and homelessness
Make-A-Way, Inc.................................................................................................. 330-837-0650
227 3rd St. SE, P.O. Box 904 • Massillon, OH 44646
www.makeaway.org
social/recreational center for adults affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and
loneliness
Philomatheon Society of the Blind, Inc.......................................................... 330-453-9157
2701 Tuscarawas St. W • Canton, OH 44708
www.philomatheon.com
Pilot Dogs, Inc...................................................................................................... 614-221-6367
625 W. Town St. • Columbus, OH 43215
www.pilotdogs.org
trains and provides pilot dogs to guide the blind
Siffrin, Inc............................................................................................................. 330-478-0263
3688 Dressler Rd. NW • Canton, OH 44718
www.siffrin.org
provides supervised living, community supports, foster family, fiscal services, supported
employment services and day services
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.................................... 330-477-5200
2950 Whipple Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.starkdd.org
adult centers and family resource services

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SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED Continued

The Arc of Ohio-Regional Office....................................................................234-571-5689
2717 S. Arlington Rd. Ste. E • Akron, OH 44312
www.arcstarkcounty.wordpress.com
advocacy agency for developmentally disabled
Triad Deaf Services.............................................................................................330-768-7272
408 9th St. SW #2100 • Canton, OH 44707 VP: 234-300-3181
www.triadds.org

MEDICARE ASSISTANCE

Beacon Charitable Pharmacy............................................................................. 330-445-1087
408 9th St. SW • Canton, OH 44707
www.panpharmacy.org

Medicare Part D gap assistance; please call first
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
www.cms.gov
federal government website providing information and help with Medicare and Medicaid

Health & Wellness Programs 43

Medicare Automated Phone System............................................................. 1-800-633-4227
1-877-486-2048 TTY
www.medicare.gov
Medicare number and birth date required

Medicare and You............................................................................................. 1-800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov
federal government handbook, publications
Medicare Discount Drug Card
provides a state-by-state list of providers, visit website for information
Introducing Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards
a brief introductory overview of the Medicare-approved drug discount cards and $600 credit,

publication identification number 11060

Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card Tip Sheet
guidance for counselors, caregivers, and intermediaries who help people with Medicare

compare and choose drug discount cards, publication identification number 11071

Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card
information on the Medicare-approved drug discount cards including who can get them, how

they work, and how to choose the best card for you, publication identification number 11062

Drug Discount Card Enrollment Tip Sheet
explains how to enroll for a Medicare-approved drug discount card once you know which card

you want, publication identification number 11076

Medicare Rights Center................................................................................... 1-800-333-4114
www.medicarerights.org
source of Medicare information and assistance to help older adults receive high-quality,

affordable health care

SUPPORT GROUPS

A.L.S. Care Project (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).................................................... 330-492-4257
330-497-1792
4450 Belden Village St. NW, Ste. 216 • Canton, OH 44718

www.alscareproject.org
collaborative care for ALS through research and education

Al-Anon....................................................................................................................................... 330-645-1165
3614 Manchester Rd. #103 Akron, OH 44319 Canton 330-588-5206
www.afg-akron.org
support group and information for families and friends of alcoholics

Alcoholics Anonymous....................................................................................... 330-491-1989

4125 Hills & Dales Rd., Ste. 400B • Canton, OH 44708

www.aaincantonohio.org
meeting dates online

Alzheimer’s Association Chapter Office...................................................... 1-800-272-3900
330-966-7343
408 9th St. SW, Ste. 3400 • Canton, OH 44707

www.alz.org/eastohio
please call to confirm monthly meetings

44 Health & Wellness Programs

SUPPORT GROUPS Continued

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings - Alzheimer's Association..................... 1-800-272-3900
Alliance Area Support Group Meeting

Rodman Public Library
215 E. Broadway St. • Alliance, OH 44601
Last Thurs. at 2 p.m.
Canton Area Daytime Support Group Meeting
Faith United Methodist Church
300 9th St. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
3rd Thurs. at 1 p.m.
  Canton Area Evening Support Group Meeting
Sirak Financial Building
4700 Dressler Rd. NW, Ste. 200 • Canton, OH 44718
4th Tues. at 6 p.m.
  Early Stage Support Group............................................................................. 330-966-7343
please call the chapter office for meeting times and place

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  Massillon Area Support Group Meeting
First Christian Church

1020 Wales Rd NE • Massillon, OH 44646
2nd Tues. at 6 p.m.
Men’s Group
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Parish Life Center
1800 Steese Rd. • Uniontown, OH 44865
3rd Tues. at 1 p.m.

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
www.aagponline.org
dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of older adults
American Brain Tumor Association............................................................. 1-800-886-2282
www.abta.org
referrals to support groups

American Lung Association of Ohio............................................................ 1-800-586-4872
216-524-5864
6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 260 • Independence, OH 44131

www.lung.org

Aultman Compassionate Care Center - Inpatient Hospice......................... 330-479-7450
2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
call for days and times
Aultman Grief Services...................................................................................... 330-479-4800
Aultman Woodlawn

2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708

www.aultman.org

Be Sober..................................................................................................................330-493-4111
Cathedral of Life
2130 31st St. NW • Canton, OH 44709
www.BESOBRNOW.com
Scripture based class on how to stay sober, meets Fri. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Canton Brain Injury Support Group............................................................... 330-455-7969
1021 Roslyn Ave. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.akroncanton.oh.networkofcare.org/aging/services
Celebrate Recovery.............................................................................................. 330-494-1860
7373 Portage St. NW • Massillon, OH 44646
www.rivertreejackson.com/recovery

CommQuest.......................................................................................................... 330-455-0374
625 Market Ave NW • Canton, OH 44702
www.commquest.org
recovery support meetings and family education programs

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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance...................................................... 330-454-2888
Foundations

800 Market Ave. N Ste. 1500 A • Canton, OH 44702

www.foundationscanton.org
every Mon. at 4 p.m. and Thurs. at 10 a.m.

Diabetic Awareness............................................................................................. 330-596-7888
Alliance Community Hospital

200 E. State St. • Alliance, OH 44601
1st Wed. at 1:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. based on the month, call for more info
Diabetes (Type 2) Support Group......................................................................330-363-5235
Aultman Hospital
2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710
"Lunch Bunch" diabetes support group meets the 2nd Tues. from noon to 1 p.m. There is no
charge. Call for more information or to make a reservation

Domestic Violence Project - Canton Hotline............24-hour confidential hotline 330-453-7233
P.O. Box 9459 • Canton, OH 44711 national hotline 1-800-799-7233

www.dvpi.org
crisis counseling, emergency shelters, prevention education, and court advocacy

Domestic Violence Support Group.................................................................. 330-491-1351

www.dvpi.org
support groups for victims of domestic violence

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus.................... 1-877-804-2241
www.epilepsy-ohio.org 614-725-1015

Gamblers Anonymous........................................................................................ 330-966-2800
First Friends Church
5455 Market Ave. N • Canton OH, 44714
for those with or think they have a gambling problem, meets Mon. at 7:00 p.m. in Room E-112

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation............................................................... 703-556-9222
www.gmhfonline.org
mental health information

GriefShare............................................................................................................. 330-935-0132
The Chapel in Marlboro

8700 Edison St. • Louisville, OH 44641

www.marlboro-chapel.com
Sun. at 6 p.m.
Information and Referral - United Way of Greater Stark County............. 330-491-0445

www.uwstark.org

Look Good...Feel Better................................................................................... 1-800-227-2345
Aultman Hospital

2600 Sixth St. SW • Canton, OH 44710

www.aultman.org
monthly cancer support, reservations required

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Look Good, Feel Better ...................................................................................... 330-430-2788
Mercy Hospital
1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
www.cantonmercy.org
Lucky Strokes........................................................................................................330-489-1135
Mercy North Canton

6200 Whipple Ave. NW • North Canton, OH 44720
support group for stroke survivors and caregivers, 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Man-to-Man - American Cancer Society.......................................................... 1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
one on one support for men dealing with issues of prostate cancer
Mercy Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group.................................... 330-430-2788
Mercy Medical Center, Cancer Resource Center Library

1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
2nd Mon. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center Cancer Support Group.............................................. 330-430-2788
Mercy Medical Center, Cancer Resource Center Library
1320 Mercy Dr. NW • Canton, OH 44708
2nd Thurs., 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
NAMI Stark County - National Alliance on Mental Illness....................... 330-455-6264
121 Cleveland Ave. SW • Canton, OH 44702
www.namistarkcounty.org
support groups for those with mental illness and family members and peers impacted by
mental illness
Narcotics Anonymous..................................................................................... 1-888-438-4673
www.na.org
call the 24-hour hotline for a meeting nearby