Senior Center participants in class

Senior Newsletter

Hello and happy Friday! We hope you all had another great week and enjoyed some fun programs at the Senior Center. Remember, we have plenty of fun activities to celebrate the season. Make sure to sign up for our Summer Solstice Bonfire and the Hot Dog “Grill” Out. We hope you enjoy your weekend and look forward to seeing you next week. 

Reminder: The Gahanna Senior Center will be CLOSED Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth.
Gahanna Independence Day float

4th of July Senior Center Float

Sign up before the deadline on June 27 to ride on the Senior Center Float in the Independence Day Celebration Parade starting at 10:30 a.m. 
Gahanna senior citizens on a day trip outing

Day Trips

June and July Day Trips are open for registration. A full list of all summer trips can be found here must be completed in person. Credit or debit is the preferred method of payment.

DATE CHANGE! The Scioto Downs Casino trip will now be held Tuesday, July 9 instead of Monday, July 8.

Camp Pen Pals

Campers from Gahanna Parks and Recreation teen camp, Camp Thrive, are looking for pen pals. Please sign up at the front desk to receive more information about the requirements and the letter content for participants.
Senior Newsletter photos

Summer Solstice Bonfire

6/20 at 6 p.m.

Celebrate the official start of summer with a bonfire at the Senior Center. We’ll bring the bonfire and provide everything you need to make a s’more. All you need to bring is a chair for yourself. Sign up at the Senior Center today. Sponsored by Rittenhouse Village of Gahanna.

Hot Dog Grill Out

6/24 at 12

Kick-off summer with a free hot dog at the Senior Center! Stop by the Senior Center at 12 p.m. to enjoy a hot dog and great company. Sponsored by Taylor Springs.
Man and woman dancing at the Gahanna Senior Center

Other Upcoming Events

  • 6/25 Dessert with Devon at 2 p.m.  
  • 6/26 Rock Painting at 9:30 a.m.   
  • 6/26 Beanbag Baseball at 1 p.m. 
  • 6/27 Afternoon Bingo at 1 p.m.  
Gahanna Public Library

From the Gahanna Library

Join us at the Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library for these programs: 

Chess - Summer Reading Challenge 

Saturday, June 15: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

School Help Center 

Test your strategic skills in one of the world's oldest board games. All skill levels welcome. Groups call ahead. 

 

Digital Skills for Life - How to Use Your Phone/Tablet 

Goodwill Columbus 

Thursday, June 20: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Meeting Room 3 

Bring your smart phone and tablet to class and receive instruction on how to use your device for the things that are most important to you. 

 

Finance Tech: Online Banking, Mobile Apps, Digital Payments 

Goodwill Columbus 

Thursday, June 20: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Meeting Room 3 

Get help with your finances. This course gives an in-depth understanding of online banking, mobile apps, and digital payment methods that will empower you and your financial management. 

Booklist

If You Like Emily Henry from the New York Public Library 

  • The Summer Place - Jennifer Weiner 
  • Accidentally Engaged - Farah Heron
  • Meant to Be - Emily Giffin 
  • The Bodyguard - Katherine Center 
  • 28 Summers - Elin Hilderbrand 
  • Summer Sisters - Judy Blume 
  • The Hating Game - Sally Thorne 
  • The Worst Best Man - Mia Sosa 
  • Heartbreak for Hire - Sonia Hartl 
  • A Lot Like Adios - Alexis Daria 
  • It Happens in the Hamptons - Holly Peterson
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