Hello and happy Friday! We hope you all had a fantastic Fourth of July and enjoyed celebrating with loved ones. A big thank you to everyone who joined us on the Gahanna Senior Center Independence Day Parade float—what a joyful, spirited way to show off our community pride!

As we move deeper into summer, we’ve got a full lineup of fun, food, and friendship ahead. Whether you’re ready to picnic, play bingo, get creative, or just cool off with a good movie, there’s something for everyone coming up this week at the Senior Center. Take a look below and join in the fun!

Two senior center members smiling at a table

Summer Picnic

Thursday, July 10 at 12 p.m.

Kick off the summer season in style with our annual Senior Picnic at the Gahanna Senior Center! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of yard games, laughter, sunshine, and a delicious picnic lunch as we welcome the warm weather with friends and good cheer.

Please note: The Senior Center will be CLOSED for regular programming during the picnic—we'll all be outside soaking up the summer vibes! Bring your hat, sunscreen, and appetite for fun. Don’t miss this perfect start to the season!

Group of senior center members smiling with a birthday card

July Birthday Bash

Monday, July 14 at 12 p.m.

Calling all July birthday stars! Join us at the Gahanna Senior Center for a special Birthday Bash to celebrate your big day. Thanks to Sunrise Senior Living, we'll be serving a light lunch and a sweet dessert to honor everyone turning a year older this month.

Not your birthday? No problem! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and help us sing and celebrate—but only those with July birthdays will receive a complimentary meal. Let’s make it a birthday to remember!

Lunch and Learn: NeuroAnimation New Albany

Tuesday, July 15 at 12 p.m.

Feed your body and your brain at this month’s Lunch and Learn featuring a presentation by NeuroAnimation—a leader in brain recovery and cognitive wellness. Discover groundbreaking techniques that help strengthen and rejuvenate brain function, all while enjoying a tasty lunch with friends.

Whether you're curious about brain health or looking for new ways to stay sharp, this session is not to be missed!

GASAC

Tuesday, July 15 at 3 p.m.

Want to help shape the future of senior programs in Gahanna? Come to the next Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee (GASAC) meeting! This is your opportunity to share ideas, give feedback, and get involved in making our Senior Center the best it can be.

Meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. Let your voice be heard—your input matters!

Three senior center members smiling with bingo cards

Morning Bingo

Wednesday, July 16 at 10 a.m.

What’s better than coffee in the morning? Bingo with friends! Join us for a lively session of Morning Bingo at the Senior Center, proudly sponsored by Woodlands of Columbus.

Enjoy games, laughter, prizes, and good company—it’s the perfect way to kick off your day with fun and community spirit.

Movie Thursday

Thursday, July 17 at 11:30 a.m.

Beat the summer heat and head over to the Gahanna Senior Center for a cool afternoon screening of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.” Grab some popcorn and refreshments, sit back, and enjoy this heartwarming and humorous tale about ohana, friendship, and a very mischievous alien!

Bring a friend and make it a movie day to remember.

Three senior center members smiling at camera and making jewelry

Jewelry with Jean

Friday, July 18 at 1 p.m.

Unleash your inner artist and create beautiful, wearable art in our popular Jewelry with Jean class! Learn how to craft stunning pieces that will have everyone asking, “Where did you get that?”

This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike—come explore your creative side and leave with something dazzling to wear!

Upcoming Events

Check out these events happening around Gahanna this month!

Cinema Under the Stars
Friday, July 18
7 - 11 p.m.
Friendship Park (150 Oklahoma Avenue)

Gahanna Market
Wednesday, July 23
4 - 7 p.m.
Creekside (117 Mill Street)

Creekside Live
Friday, July 25
5 - 10 p.m.
Creekside Plaza and Rotary Stage (117 Mill Street)

Go to Gahanna.gov for more information!

View of Gahanna Library from parking lot on a sunny day

From the Gahanna Library

Join us at the Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library for this program:

Gahanna Historical Society- Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 8 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Be a part of caring for Gahanna's history by attending the Gahanna Historical Society's monthly meeting. The meeting will be held at the Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Meeting Room 3. All are welcome to attend.

Booklist: New Gardening Books

The 10-minute Gardener: How to Have A Veggie Garden and A Life: 85 Time-saving Tactics to Be More Efficient and Grow More Food in Less Time by CaliKim
The 5-minute Gardener: Year-round Garden Habits for Busy People by Nicole Johnsey Burke
All New Square Foot Gardening: The World's Most Popular Growing Method to Harvest More Food From Less Space by The Square Foot Gardening Foundation
Become A Landscape Expert: Gardening, Urban Forestry & More by Kaitlyn Duling
Biodynamic Gardening: Organic Growing Guided by the Moon for Bountiful Harvests by Monty Waldin
Black Girls Gardening: Empowering Stories and Garden Wisdom for Healing and Flourishing in Nature by Amber Grossman (Ebook only)
The Cook and the Gardener: Recipes and Writings From France by Amanda Hesser
The Curious Kitchen Gardener: Uncommon Plants & How to Eat Them by Linda Ziedrich
Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening: Techniques and Know-how for Planning, Planting, and Tending A Home Vegetable Garden Organically by American Horticultural Society
Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening: Techniques and Know-how for Planning, Planting, and Tending Low-maintenance Perennial Plantings by American Horticultural Society
For the Love of Plants: Over 150 Plants to Bring Joy to your Garden and your Life by Adam Frost
Garden to the Max: Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design by Teresa Woodard
Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening by Scott A. Wilson
Grass Isn't Greener: The Everyday Conservationist's Guide to Bringing Nature to your Yard by Danae Wolfe
Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening: Including How to Grow 50 Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruits by Willi Galloway
Grow Food Anywhere: How to Plant the Right Crops in the Right Place and Help your Garden Thrive by Lucy Chamberlain
Grow your Groceries: 40 Hacks for Growing Plants From Supermarket Foods by Simon Akeroyd
Herbs in Every Season: 48 Edible and Medicinal Herbs for the Kitchen, Garden, and Apothecary by Bevin Cohen
High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening: Practical Tips for Growing your Own Food by Christy Wilhelmi
Homegrown Handgathered: The Complete Guide to Living Off your Garden by Silvan Goddin
How Can I Help? Saving Nature With your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy
Lavender for All Seasons: A Gardener's Guide to Growing and Creating With Lavender Year-round by Paola Legarre
Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing by Martha Stewart
My Garden: A Year of Design and Experimentation by Jacqueline van der Kloet
The Permaculture Garden: A Practical Approach to Year-round Harvests by Huw Richards