LAKE AOA EVENTS
Lake AOA Lunch & Learn: Early History of the Internet with Mike Albright
Lake AOA Craft: Dog Toys with Anna Vasserman
Lake AOA Lunch & Learn: Laurel & Hardy with Carl Quatraro
Lake AOA Autumn Acoustics with Emalee Lujan
ACTIVE OLDER ADULT
August Newsletter 2026
August Upcoming Events & Programs
Card Club
Wednesday, August 5 & Wednesday, August 19
1:00–2:30 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
Bring a snack and join your Y friends for a friendly game of cards! Participants’ choice of game. Please sign up by the Monday before the Card Club date.
Lunch & Learn: Patrick Henry
Thursday, August 6
12:30–1:30 PM
Studio C
Step back into the dawn of the American Revolution with actor Jim Knight as he brings Founding Father Patrick Henry to life. Discover the passion, courage and convictions behind the legendary “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech and explore the life of the patriot, lawyer, soldier and governor who helped shape a nation.
Please register by August 2.
Music Bingo
Tuesday, August 11
1:00–2:30 PM
Studio A
Join us for a game of Bingo after Chair Yoga! Instead of numbers, listen for your favorite songs and mark them off your card. Sing along, test your music knowledge and compete for great prizes.
Please register by August 7.
Parlor Room Games
Wednesday, August 12
1:00–2:30 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
Bring a snack and join your Y friends for an afternoon of card and board games! Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite games.
Please sign up by August 8.
Craft with Meg & Abby
Tuesday, August 18
12:15–1:30 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for a relaxing summer canvas painting after Chair Yoga! Sponsored and led by Meg of Amherst Meadows and Abby of Canton Regency.
Please register by August 14.
Lunch & Learn – Altercare Series: Part 1
Thursday, August 20
1:00–2:00 PM
Studio C
Discover what to expect when transitioning to a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility. Representative Anna Vasserman from Altercare will explain the admissions process, answer common questions and share tips for making the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. Lunch provided by Altercare.
Please register by August 16.
Crafternoon
Tuesday, August 25
12:15–1:30 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
Grab your current project and join us for a relaxing Crafternoon! Bring whatever you’re currently working on—knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, embroidery, coloring and more. There is no instruction and no pressure—just good company and time to create!
Euchre Tournament
Wednesday, August 26
1:00–4:00 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: $5 — collected the day of the event and used for the Winner’s Circle. Bring a snack to share with the group.
Sign up by August 22.
Community Events
Uniontown Community Euchre Night
Monday, August 3 • 6:30 PM
Uniontown United Methodist Church — back lot through double doors
Contact: Jaquie Lee, 330-807-4084
Rummage Sale
August 8 • 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Trinity Church of the Nazarene
2780 Canton Rd., Uniontown
Uniontown Lions Festival
Wednesday, August 19–Saturday, August 22
5:00–10:00 PM
Chickpea & Edamame Salad
This chickpea and edamame salad is light and refreshing. Enjoy it on its own, stuffed in a pita or served as a dip with crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well
- 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup finely diced carrots
- 1/4 cup finely diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, edamame, carrots, bell peppers and cranberries in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cumin and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
July Highlights
Our Active Older Adults had plenty of fun in July—from creating patriotic crafts and suncatchers to playing Spy Alley and enjoying Parlor Room board games.
Questions?
Cora Hyatt
Programs Assistant
Lake Community YMCA
Phone: 330-877-8933
Email:
chyatt@ymcastark.org
