Spring has sprung, and so has a season full of exciting opportunities here at the Senior Center! In this edition, you’ll find everything from our latest Senior Spotlight to can’t-miss programs, special interest groups, and updates on local happenings. Whether you’re ready to hit the golf course, learn something new, connect with your community, or curl up with a great book, there’s something for you.

Graphic of the 2025 May/June Senior Spotlight

May and June Programs

The May/June issue of our Senior Spotlight will be available at the Senior Center starting Monday, April 14. It’s packed with fresh opportunities to get involved—whether you want to explore a new hobby, meet new friends, or just soak up the season.

Don’t forget—Program Registration opened April 17! Be sure to sign up for your favorite activities the next time you stop by the Senior Center. Let’s make this season our best one yet!

Two senior center members smiling together on a golf course

Golf League Kick Off Meeting

Thursday, April 24 at 10 a.m.

Ready to hit the greens? Swing by the Golf League Kick-Off Meeting, April 24, at the Gahanna Senior Center to get the scoop on the 2025 season and register to join the fun.

Can’t make it? No problem! Stop by the Senior Center front desk AFTER April 24 to register and get in the game.

forestry team hosting a class for children

Meet the Forestry Team

Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.

Curious about what’s growing in Gahanna? Meet with the Gahanna Forestry Team and discover the latest programs and green initiatives shaping our city. It’s a great chance to learn how trees and nature play a role in our thriving community!

AARP - Fraud Prevention Basics

Thursday, May 1 at 12:30 p.m.

Have you ever received a suspicious call or email? You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is here to help you spot, avoid, and report scams before they affect you or your loved ones.

Join us to learn practical tools and tips that put the power back in your hands. Knowledge is your best defense!

Graphic for the Gahanna Mind and Wellness Fair

Upcoming Events

Golf Course Chili Bowl

Saturday, April 19
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course (220 Olde Ridenour Rd.)

Shred & E-Recycle Event

Saturday, April 26
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd.)

SWACO National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Kroger Marketplace (300 S. Hamilton Rd.)

Gahanna Mind & Wellness Fair

Thursday, May 1
5 - 7 p.m.
City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd.)

Our Gahanna Vision Festival Senior Lunch

Wednesday, May 7
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Senior Center

From the Gahanna Library

Happening for adults at the Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library:

Landscape Design - OSU Master Gardener Speakers Bureau
Saturday, April 19 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Room 3

Learn from the expert to create the garden of your dreams!

Gahanna Book Discussion Group
Monday, April 21 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Room 1

Gather together to talk about books. Copies of this month's selection will be available at the branch. April's selection is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.

Visions 4 Aging Workshop - Courageous Conversations About the Challenges of Aging
Wednesday, April 23 from 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Visions 4 Aging is a 4 Part Workshop to facilitate Aging Well through CARE planning and building the pillars of wellness. Register at www.yourpath2healthy.org/visions-4-aging-workshop

Music at the Library - Jazz Academy on Tour
Saturday, April 26 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Room 1 + 2

Join us for an all ages, interactive performance by the local Jazz Arts Group

Booklist: New Inspirational Fiction

Ambush by Colleen Coble
Sunrise Reef by Irene Hannon
The Pharisee's Wife by Janette Oke
Welcome to the Honey B&B by Melody Carlson
The Keeper by Charles Martin
Shattered Sanctuary by Nancy Mehl
Storm Warning by Elizabeth Goddard
Break My Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn
Land of Dreams by Louraine Snelling
A Constant Love by Tracie Peterson
The Peacemaker by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Hope's Enduring Echo by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Serial Burn by Lynette Eason
Whispers of Fortune by Mary Connealy
The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Martha Bolton
Tempest at Annabel's Lighthouse by Jamie Jo Wright
Guilty Until Innocent by Robert Whitlow
The Indigo Heiress by Laura Frantz