Programs For Older Adults

Donna Smallwood Activities Center and Office on Aging

7001 West Ridgewood, Parma, Ohio

Parma area residents who are 55 and older are invited to participate in the City of Parma's vast array of programs, services, and activities.

The City's multi-purpose Smallwood Center offers daily activities Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.

Persons 60 and older are given priority nutrition lunch and transportation programs.

Center Activities

Supportive Services
- Home Delivered Meals
- Outreach
- Nutrition Meals
- Wellness Programs
- Walking Club
Social Services
- Case Manager
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Low Vision Support Group
- Bereavement Support Group
- Strength Exercise
Line Dancing
- Ball Room Dancing
- Square Dancing
- Sunshine Sing-a-long
Crafts
- Quilting
Games
- Bingo
- Chess
- Checkers
- Billiards
- Pinochle
- Cards
- Bridge
Parties
- Dances
- Guest Speakers
Volunteer Opportunities
Group Travel
Outdoor Activities in Senior Park
- Picnics
- Bocce Ball
- Horseshoes
- Shuffleboard
Specialized Transportation Service

Donna Smallwood Activities Center Director

Jo Ann Mason

Contact Information
Office: (440) 885-8800
Fax: (440) 885-8817
Email: parmasc@sbcglobal.net

Ms. Mason is responsible for the Smallwood Center and numerous offerings that facility provides to area residents.

Prior to being appointed a director, she worked for Cox Cable handling community service, television production and programming.

A devoted Parma civic activist, Ms. Mason serves on numerous boards and committees as well as being an active member of Ridgewood United Methodist Church.