Happy Friday everyone! We have a lot of exciting things happening this week. From GASAC Elections to the Vision Workshop, and our member favorites like Movie Thursday and Beanbag Baseball, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Be sure to stop by the Senior Center and sign up for your favorite events! We look forward to seeing you next week!

GASAC Elections

The Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee (GASAC) serves the Gahanna Senior Center Community by helping to plan, promote, and volunteer for special events and activities while also welcoming and supporting new and existing Senior Center members. The Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee has 2 open positions and we are seeking volunteers to run. Stop by the office for an application and more information.

Ohio Attorney General's Office - Consumer Scams

Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m.

Scammers use a variety of tactics to make their offers seem legitimate. Learn to recognize the signs of a scam to protect yourself and those you care about. Find out some of the common types of scams faced by consumers as well as how to reduce your risk of identity theft.

Group coaching session with speaker talking to the class

The Vision Workshop

Tuesday, April 8 at 11 a.m.

Do you want to discover your dream or life's purpose, eliminate fear, and move toward your goals? Join certified Life Coach, Helen Bullock, for this 1-hour workshop to help you set goals, reignite your passion, and re-discover your purpose.

A table full of senior center residents enjoying a meal together

Wednesday Lunch

Wednesday, April 9 at 12 p.m.

Enjoy a comforting lunch of Chicken Noodle Soup and salad and some quality time with friends at the Senior Center. It's a great way to have a mid-day break in a relaxing atmosphere. This meal is sponsored by Interim Healthcare and Debbie McNichols with REMAX Connection. Don't miss this delicious gathering!

Beanbag Baseball

Wednesday, April 9 at 1 p.m.

Experience the thrill of baseball from the comfort of the indoors! New players will receive a brief introduction to the basics, so you'll feel confident jumping right into the action. It's a great way to enjoy all the excitement of America's pastime without worrying about the weather. So, grab your teammates and come have a blast as we bring the spirit of baseball indoors.

Movie Thursday

Thursday, April 10 at 11 a.m.

Grab your friends, settle in, and join us for a movie at the Gahanna Senior Center! We’ll have popcorn and a variety of tasty treats as you relax and enjoy the show. This month’s classic film is Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Don’t miss out on a cozy event with great company!

Upcoming Events in April

Cocktails at the Conservatory
Thursday, April 10

Eggs-Hilarating Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12

OSU Buckeyes Baseball
Tuesday, April 15

Casino Night
Thursday, April 17

Golf Course Annual Chili Bowl
Saturday, April 19

Cleaner Greener Gahanna Spring Litter Clean-Up
Saturday, April 19

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Wednesday, April 23

Shred and E-Recycle Event
Saturday, April 26

From the Gahanna Library

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

Learn to Crochet with Creativebug
Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gahanna - Meeting Room 3

Learn to crochet or bring your own project and enjoy the company. We will use Creativebug to learn new stitches. We have hooks and yarn to loan for class.

Digital Skills for Life - How to Use Your Phone/Tablet - Goodwill Columbus
Thursday, April 3 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
 Gahanna - 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.

Puzzle Exchange
Saturday, April 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Gahanna - Meeting Room 3

Calling all puzzle lovers! Come participate in a free puzzle exchange. Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle, or just meet other puzzlers in the community.

Booklist: John Grisham's Books in Order - Have You Read Them All?

Jake Brigance Series

A Time to Kill (1989)
Sycamore Row (2013)
A Time for Mercy (2020)

Firm Series

The Firm (1991)
The Exchange (2023)

Theodore Boone Series

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer (2010)
The Abduction (2010)
The Accused (2012)
The Activist (2013)
The Fugitive (2015)
The Scandal (2016)
The Accomplice (2019)

Lacy Stoltz Series

The Whistler (2017)
The Judge's List (2021)

Camino Island Series

Camino Island (2017)
Camino Winds (2020)
Camino Ghosts (2024)

Novels

The Pelican Brief (1992)
The Client (1993)
The Chamber (1994)
The Rainmaker (1995)
The Runaway Jury (1996)
The Partner (1997)
The Street Lawyer (1998)
The Testament (1999)
The Brethren (2000)
A Painted House (2000)
Skipping Christmas (2001)
The Summons (2002)
The King of Torts (2003)
Bleachers (2003)
The Last Juror (2004)
The Broker (2005)
Playing for Pizza (2007)
The Appeal (2007)
The Associate (2008)
The Confession (2010)
The Litigators (2011)
The Racketeer (2012)
Calico Joe (2012)
Gray Mountain (2014)
Rogue Lawyer (2015)
The Rooster Bar (2017)
The Reckoning (2018)
The Guardians (2019)
Sooley (2021)
The Boys from Biloxi (2022)
Fourteen Days (2023) (with others)
Collections
Ford Country (2009)
Sparring Partners (2022)
Novellas and Short Stories
Blood Drive (2011)
Casino (2011)
Fetching Raymond (2011)
Fish Files (2011)
Funny Boy (2011)
Michael's Room (2011)
Quiet Haven (2011)
The Tumor (2015)
Partners (2016)
Witness to a Trial (2016)