Hello and happy Friday! We had a blast at Senior Prom with you! It was great to see everyone dressed in their best and ready to boogie on the dance floor. There are plenty of ways to stay involved this week, and even more exciting events coming up this summer. Take a look at what's coming up next and gear up for a great summer together!

Friendly Reminder: There will be NO Wednesday Lunch this Wednesday, June 11. We will also be CLOSED on Thursday, June 19.

A group of senior center members and a toddler on the dance floor at senior prom

Two senior center members posing in front of a Let's Boogie sign

Two senior center members dancing together at senior prom

Senior Center members dancing together at Senior Prom

Senior Center members with props in a photobooth

Morning Bingo

Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m.

Take a mid-week break and enjoy a little luck and a lot of laughter at our Morning Bingo! Join friends old and new for a fun-filled morning of quality time and community cheer. Sponsored by our generous friends at Woodlands of Columbus, this is your chance to enjoy a classic favorite in a warm and welcoming setting.

A senior center member smiling with a snow cone

Start of Summer Celebration

Wednesday, June 15 at 5 p.m.

Summer is here, and we’re celebrating in style! Gather with us for an evening of sunshine and smiles as we kick off the season with a crackling bonfire, refreshing snow cones, and more. Whether you're roasting marshmallows or simply soaking up the good vibes, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Let’s make it a summer to remember!

Senior Center members making jewelry together at a table

Jewelry with Jean

Friday, June 20 at 1 p.m.

Unleash your inner artist in this fun and fashionable jewelry-making class with Jean! Create one-of-a-kind pieces that are as unique as you are — perfect to wear or give as gifts. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or trying something new, you’ll walk away with stylish creations and plenty of compliments to follow.

Meet with the Mayor- NEW date!

Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m.

Have questions about what’s happening in Gahanna? Curious about upcoming projects or city news? Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet Mayor Jadwin!

Join us for an open and friendly discussion about current events, share your thoughts, and stay informed about the community you love. Your voice matters—come be part of the conversation!

Upcoming Events

Creekside Live
Friday, June 6 and Friday, June 27
5 - 10 p.m.
Creekside Park and Plaza

Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15

In This Together: A Conversation on Mental Health
Wednesday, June 18
6 - 8 p.m.
Golf Course Clubhouse (220 Olde Ridenour Rd.)

Coffee with a Cop
Tuesday, June 24
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Panera Bread (91 N. Hamilton Rd.)

The Gahanna Market
Wednesday, June 25
4 - 7 p.m.
Creekside Park and Plaza

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, June 28
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Headley Park (1031 Challis Springs Dr.)

Ohio Brass Arts Festival
Saturday, June 28
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Creekside Rotary Stage

From the Gahanna Library

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Saturday, June 7 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room 1

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 while doing a puzzle.

Gahanna Historical Society - Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, June 10 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room 3

Be a part of caring for Gahanna's history by attending the Gahanna Historical Society's monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend.

Digital Skills for Life - Google Apps - Goodwill Columbus
Thursday, June 12 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room 3

Learn how to use Google Apps at this workshop with Goodwill Columbus. Learn fundamental tools like Gmail, Google Drive and more.

Digital Skills for Life - Technology and Transportation - Goodwill Columbus
Thursday, June 12 from 12:30 - 2 p.m.
 Meeting Room 3

This workshop explores the ways to use technology to travel around the city using apps like COTA bus service, Google Maps, and more. Bring your smartphone to get these apps and learn how to use them!

Booklist: Travel Writing

The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road by E. A. Hanks
Into the Ice: The Northwest Passage, the Polar Sun, and A 175-year-old Mystery by Mark Synnott
The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir by Sarah Kendzior
Milk Street Backroads Italy: Finding Italy's Forgotten Recipes by Christopher Kimball
On This Holy Island: A Modern Pilgrimage Across Britain by Oliver Smith
Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic by Stephan Kesting
Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir by Craig Mod
Walking Europe's Last Wilderness: A Journey Through the Carpathian Mountains by Nick Thorpe
40 Days & 40 Hikes: Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at A Time by Nicola ross
Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures by Wally Koval
Adventures on Land and Sea: Searching for Culinary Pleasures in Provence and Along the Cote D'Azur by Carole Bumpus
Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range by Michael Engelhard
Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders by Cara Giaimo