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Senior Newsletter

Hello and happy Friday! We hope you all have been able to enjoy the somewhat sunnier weather this week. As we get closer to summer, make sure to sign up for all of our fun spring activities including Spring Fling and the Senior Prom! Reminder: The Senior Center will be closed Friday, May 3 due to Spring Fling. We will be open Thursday, May 2. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Day Trips

Day Trips

Registration for May Day Trips is now open. Trips include the Columbus Clippers Game and Hocking Hills. June Day Trips will open for registration on Monday, May 6. A full list of all spring trips can be found here. Registration must be completed in person and credit or debit is the preferred payment.

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Spring Fling - Date Change!

The date of Spring Fling has changed! This seasonal favorite will now be held Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Get in the spring spirit with lunch and activities at Gahanna’s beautiful Hannah Park. This event is sponsored by Taylor Springs, Schneider Insurance and Amy Paul from E-Merge Real Estate. The Senior Center will be closed on May 3 due to the event. 

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First Annual “Senior” Prom

Embrace feeling "Forever Young" at the first annual Gahanna "Senior" Prom on Thursday, May 23 at 4:30 p.m.! Grab a friend and your favorite dress and get ready to dance the night away! Formal dress is encouraged but not required. The best part about this prom is that no date is required! Stop by the Senior Center to grab your ticket today! Tickets cost $10 per person. Appetizers and dessert will be provided the night of the event.

Students from the Paul Mitchell School will be on site the day of the event from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. providing FREE hair and makeup to help you feel and look your best before the event. Sign up for your 20 minute time slot at the Senior Center today!

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Membership Pictures

Starting May 1, staff will be taking pictures of all members for our scan-in system. Be prepared to “say cheese” the next time you stop into the Senior Center.


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Car Care

Spring Cleaning for your car will be available Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.! Staff will be on-site to clean debris, refill your wiper fluid and check tire pressure. Sponsor Procore Medicare will provide a car care kit and light refreshments. Make sure to sign up for a 15-minute time slot at the Senior Center!


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New! Texas Hold ‘Em

Join friends at the Senior Center to play Texas Hold ‘Em every Wednesday at 10 a.m. starting May 8. Play is only open to 10 people, so make sure to get there early.


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Alzheimer’s Association Presentation

Learn basic information about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, research, and FDA-approved treatments. This presentation will be held on Monday, May 6 at 1 p.m.

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Lunch Wednesday

Enjoy lunch with friends on Wednesday, May 8 at 12 p.m. Thank you to our lunch sponsors Heather Ramsey with Interim Healthcare and Debbie McNichols with RE/MAX Connection.


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Ice Cream Social and GASAC Elections

Don't miss this joint event on Wednesday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Enjoy a sweet treat with friends at the annual Ice Cream Social while learning more about Senior Center operations. GASAC elections and a short presentation will take place during this event. Event sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living. Unable to make the May 8 Ice Cream Social? Early voting will be available starting May 1. Pick up a ballot and vote at the Senior Center.

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Baking with Lauren

Do some baking with Senior Center Coordinator, Lauren! Learn how to make lemon blueberry loaf cake on Thursday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Cost: $5.


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Lunch and Learn

Enjoy lunch on Thursday, May 9 at 12 p.m. and learn about different ways to age safely in your home. This event is sponsored by Evergold. 

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Wii Bowling Open Practice

Come try Wii Bowling at open practices on select Fridays starting in May at 10 a.m. This is a game that anyone can play either standing or sitting. Everyone is invited and instructions provided. If you're interested, come to one of the following open practice sessions: May 24, May 31, and June 14.

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Good Reads

These are offered by librarians with the Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML).

You are invited to the following programs at the Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library:

Music Series - Dhvani Indian Performing Arts Society
Saturday, April 27, 2 - 3 p.m.
Gahanna - Meeting Room 1 + 2
Join us for a musical performance. Dhvani brings the rich and ancient cultural heritage of Southern India to audiences of Central Ohio, through traditional Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam.

Booklist: New Thrillers

Extinction
-Douglas Preston

The Chaos Agent
-Mark Greaney

The Atlas Maneuver
-Steve Berry

Lone Wolf
-Gregg Hurwitz

Matterhorn
-Christopher Reich

Leave No Trace
-A.J. Landau

Front Sight
-Stephen Hunter

Dead Man's Hand
-Brad Taylor

Fatal Domain
-Steven James

The Ascent
-Adam Plantinga

Goodbye Girl
-James Grippando

Outlaw
-Jack Stewart

Argylle
-Elly Conway

The Phalanx Code
-A.J. Tata

Spy Ring
-Bradley Wright

The Infiltrator
-T.R. Hendricks

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