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Senior Newsletter

Hello and happy Friday! We hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day and are looking forward to a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Despite the shorter week, we had an amazing time together. A big thank you to everyone who participated in our Independence Day parade float. Don't forget to sign up for our upcoming summer events, including the Summer Picnic on July 10th!

Reminders: 

  • Meet the Mayor will be cancelled this coming Tuesday, July 9.
  • The Senior Center will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 10 for the Summer Picnic. 
Senior citizens day trip kayaking in the park

Day Trips

July and August  Day Trips are open for registration. A full list of all summer trips can be found here. Registration must be completed in person and credit or debit is the preferred payment.??Stop by the Senior Center to view full itineraries for each trip.  
Senior citizen hot dog grill out

July & August Programs

The July and August Programs are now open for registration. Registration forms are available at the Senior Center. Registration must be completed in person at least one week in advance.
Gahanna senior citizens playing texas hold 'em

Texas Hold 'Em

There will be no Texas Hold ‘Em until July 17. After July 17, Texas Hol ‘Em will resume is normal schedule of every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Summer Picnic - July 10 at 12:30 p.m.

Kick-off the summer season at Gahanna’s Friendship Park. We will have yard games, water games, and a picnic lunch to celebrate the sunny season. The Senior Center will be closed for the Summer Picnic. 

Thanks to this year’s event sponsors: Interim Healthcare, Rittenhouse Village of Gahanna, and Debbie McNichols with ReMAX.
Gahanna senior picnic

Coming Up


7/16 GASAC Meeting at 3 p.m.  

GASAC will discuss their regular business. Meetings are open to the public. 

7/17 Morning Bingo at 10 a.m.   

Join sponsor Devon from Taylor Springs for a morning filled with fun and bingo! 

7/18 Senior Truth Empowerment Series at 10 a.m.  

The Truth on Your Aging Brain: Hear from a variety of presenters and how they can help you live a more empowered life. Series presented by Regina Hill. Register at (614) 561-1621.  

7/19 Jewelry with Jean at 1 p.m.  

You’ll receive so many compliments on the jewelry you can create and wear in this unique class.
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 29, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gahanna - School Help Center

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

Gahanna Historical Society - Monthly Meeting 


Tuesday, July 09: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Meeting Room 3 

Be a part of caring for Gahanna history by attending a meeting of the Gahanna Historical Society. All are welcome to attend and/or join! 

 

Meet the Ghosts of Ohio - The Strange and Spooky World of Jim Willis 

Wednesday, July 10: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Meeting Room 1 

View video, audio and photos of ghosts. Get a glimpse inside a ghost-hunting group, and try out some ghost hunting equipment.

Best Book Club Books from Booklist.com


  • The Woman in Me - Britney Spears 
  • The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store - James McBride 
  • Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus 
  • Iron Flame (The Empyrean Book 2) - Rebecca Yarros 
  • Tom Lake - Ann Patchett 
  • Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver 
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt 
  • The Covenant of Water - Abraham Verghese 
  • Lady Tan's Circle of Women - Lisa See 
  • Bright Young Women - Jessica Knoll 
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