Lorain County Activities & Events
Lorain County is a vibrant community with plenty happening for older adults and seniors! This page highlights events and activities in our area that may be of interest — even if they're not hosted by LCOOA. Check back often for new additions!
Upcoming Events
🎵 3 Birds and The Wire — Sincerely The Sixties!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 7 PM
Wesleyan Village — Cascade Hall | 807 West Avenue, Elyria, OH
Be part of something special as 3 Birds and The Wire bring the magic of the 1960s to life with Sincerely The Sixties! — a fun and lively concert featuring your favorite popular songs from one of music's most iconic decades. Whether you grew up with these classics or simply love great live music, this is an evening you won't want to miss!
🎟️ Free Entry — A freewill offering will be collected to help support future concerts.
Presented as part of the Wesleyan Senior Living Foundation 2026 Concert Series.
🏥 Avon Hospital Community Advisory Council
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Avon Public Library | 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon, OH
Join the Avon Hospital Community Advisory Council for an exciting morning of community health updates and conversations! A continental breakfast will be provided. We are always looking to add new partners to the council — feel free to send recommendations!
Agenda:
• Welcome & Opening Remarks — Rebecca Starck, MD
• Cancer Institute & Breast Center Updates — Abdo Haddad, MD & Erica Peters, MD
• Cancer Community Outreach — Lucas Velez
• Community Partner Spotlight: Lorain County Metro Parks — James E. Ziemnik
• Community Conversations — Janice Gonzalez, Randall Turner, Austin Kirkland, Center for Community Health
• Announcements & Open Forum
📋 RSVP required (Continental Breakfast Provided) | Questions? Contact Janice Gonzalez • 216-973-2717 • gonzalj5@ccf.org
💪 Community Senior Health & Wellness Fair
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The 1907 at Central School Assisted Living Gymnasium | 474 Church Street, Amherst, OH 44001
Take charge of your health and well-being at this FREE community event hosted by Sprenger! Enjoy complimentary blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings, balance tests, door prizes, and gifts — plus free presentations from some of the region's top health organizations including Mercy Health, University Hospitals, the Alzheimer's Association, and more. A wonderful afternoon of wellness, knowledge, and community! 💚
Free Presentations Schedule:
1:00pm — Mercy Health
1:30pm — UH Stroke Coordination Team
2:00pm — Estate Planning with Attorney Richard Ramsey
2:30pm — Alzheimer's Association
3:00pm — University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
☀️ Community Resource Fair — Your Summer Connection!
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 1 – 3 PM
Catholic Charities • St. Elizabeth Center | 2726 Caroline Ave., Lorain, OH 44055
Looking for resources on health, education, employment, or social services? This is your one-stop summer connection! The Community Resource Fair brings together a wide variety of local organizations all under one roof — making it easy to find the support and information you need. Come curious, leave connected! 🌟
For more information, email: carrie.hetsler@ccdocle.org
👟 Healthy Strides — Walk. Learn. Connect.
Saturdays | 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation | 913 North Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001
Session Dates (Amherst): July 18 • August 15 • September 12, 2026
Also joining us: May 9 & June 6 at French Creek Reservation in Sheffield.
Healthy Strides is a free, community-based walking and health education program designed to help participants take simple steps toward better health. Ideal for individuals managing high blood pressure, diabetes, or improving heart health. Open to all ages and fitness levels!
What to Expect:
• Short health education talk (caregiver-led)
• Light stretching
• Guided 1–3 mile walk at participant’s pace
• Preventive screening information and referrals
• Time for participant and caregiver connection
Each session is led by Cleveland Clinic caregivers. Registration helps tailor sessions to your health needs — register today or ask your provider about joining Healthy Strides.
In partnership with United We Sweat Impact Initiative, Lorain County Metro Parks, and United Way of Greater Lorain County.
🥗 Healthy Cooking Essentials / Fundamentos de Cocina Saludable
Virtual Series | Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:45 AM
Led by Cleveland Clinic culinary experts, providers, and caregivers
Presented in partnership with CentroVilla25, Morrison Healthcare & Community West Foundation
Healthy Cooking Essentials is a welcoming virtual cooking and nutrition program focused on making healthy eating enjoyable, sustainable, and realistic — without giving up flavor, culture, or affordability. Sessions will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Session Dates:
• May 26, 2026 — Healthy Eating Basic Foundations
• July 28, 2026 — Plant Forward Cooking
• September 29, 2026 — Cooking for Healthy Blood Sugar
• November 17, 2026 — Reduce the 3 Addictives in Food
• January 26, 2027 — Heart-Healthy Cooking
• March 23, 2027 — Cancer Risk Reduction Cooking
• April 27, 2027 — Business Strategies for Selling Healthier Options
Grand Finale Showcase (In Person) — Spring 2027 (Date TBD)
A celebratory in-person event featuring CentroVilla25 vendors. Community participants, families, and partners are warmly encouraged to attend!
📋 RSVP required. Contact: Janice Gonzalez | 📧 gonzalj5@ccf.org | 📞 216-973-2717
Dates are subject to change. / Las fechas están sujetas a cambios.
🌟 Aging Well Senior Expo — You Won't Want to Miss This!
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 10am – 2pm
LaGrange Village Hall | 301 Liberty St., LaGrange, Ohio
Sponsored by the Lorain County Office on Aging, the Aging Well Senior Expo is a fantastic free community event connecting older adults and their families with the local agencies, products, and services that make aging well possible. Come explore, connect, and leave feeling informed and inspired — all in just a few hours! Open to everyone, no registration required. 💚
