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Beachwood Community Services strives to provide social and communal activities for senior residents. Programming promotes learning, safety, health, overall well-being, and more. For questions, call Community Services at 216.292.1970 and ask for Susan Gordon Merdler, Program Manager.
New: Monthly Minute
Beginning in April, a one page Monthly Minute publication will be available dedicated to senior programs and activities. Get a quick snapshot of the whole month and get involved in your favorite offerings! Physical copies at City Hall and the Community Center. View the May edition here Version OptionsSenior ProgramsONLINE ACTIVITY REGISTRATIONHeadline.
Program Spotlight: SDO The Beatles in Cleveland
Relive the excitement of Beatlemania on Thursday, May 19th during Senior Day Out! This unique presentation takes you behind the scenes with insider stories, rare concert films, never before published photos and memorabilia. Register by May 10th to secure your spot.
Cleveland Pops Orchestra, May 15th
Senior discount, only $5 each! Featuring your favorite Broadway and movie hits at Beachwood Bison Stadium at 1 PM on Sunday, May 15th. Get your tickets here Version OptionsSenior ProgramsONLINE ACTIVITY REGISTRATIONHeadline.
Senior Van Transportation
Free door-to-door wheelchair lift equipped van service is available for Beachwood residents 60 years and older and those with disabilities living in an independent living setting. This service is not meant to supply all transportation needs, but is a supplemental service. Rides are available for medical appointments, shopping, banking, and social / recreational activities. There is no guarantee of the van's availability for requested dates and times. View our Beachwood Community Transportation Brochure (PDF).
Register for Service: Call Shelly Drenski at 216.292.1971 to register. One-time registration is required to determine eligibility before utilization of a van service. The City of Beachwood reserves the right to determine eligibility.
Service Area & Hours: This service is provided to destinations within the eastern suburbs of Cuyahoga County and the University Circle area. Offered Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM.
Reserve Your Ride: To reserve a ride, call 216-595-3709. Provide the following information when calling (to make a request you must leave all of the following): your name, address, phone number, date requested, destination, address of destination, phone number of destination, time of appointment, time for return, and use of a wheelchair/walker/escort.
As soon as you know you need a ride, give us a call. The answering machine on Van Request Line is the only way to request or cancel a ride. Our staff retrieves the requests throughout the day.
A phone call will be placed to you telling whether we can or cannot accommodate your request within the week. The day prior to your confirmed ride, a staff member will call you with a pickup time. Please be ready to be picked up 10 minutes before your scheduled time. The driver does not leave the van to look for riders. You need to watch for the van’s arrival. Drivers are not permitted to pick up unscheduled residents.