Happy New Year from all of us at the Gahanna Senior Center! We wish you a wonderful 2026, filled with joy, laughter, and many special moments.

As a friendly reminder, the Senior Center will reopen on Monday, January 5. We hope you enjoy a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season, and we truly cannot wait to welcome you back and see you in the new year!

January - February Programs Now Open!

Our January–February Program Spotlight is here! We’re excited to share a wide variety of activities, classes, and events—all now open for registration.

All FREE programs opened for registration on Friday, December 12 and still have space available. These programs can be registered for online at any time. If you prefer not to register online, you are welcome to sign up in person when we reopen on January 5.

Please note that PAID programs must be registered for in person only. Registration for these programs will begin once we reopen on January 5, as online registration is not available for paid offerings.

Need help with online registration? We’re here to help! Please review the attached step-by-step registration guides and instructional videos linked below for easy assistance. If you still have questions, staff will be happy to assist you when we reopen.

We look forward to seeing you in the new year and hope you’ll find a program you enjoy!

A photo of a field and house in Tuscany, one of the 2026 55+ World of Travel trips

World of Travel Trip Preview

Monday, January 5 at 11 a.m.

Join Josh from World of Travel for an engaging presentation highlighting exciting travel opportunities planned for 2026. Learn about upcoming destinations, trip highlights, and what you can look forward to in future group travel experiences. This is a great chance to ask questions, gather ideas, and start dreaming about your next adventure!

A room full of senior center members sitting in chairs listening to a presentation

Alzheimer's Association: Explore Care and Support Services

Tuesday, January 6 at 2 p.m.

Planning ahead can make a meaningful difference. Join the Alzheimer’s Association for an informative and compassionate presentation focused on preparing for future care decisions for yourself and the people you love.

This session will provide an overview of available care and support services, including:

Respite care options
Residential and long-term care
End-of-life care planning

Participants will gain helpful information, practical guidance, and an opportunity to better understand the resources available to support individuals and families.

A table of senior center members enjoying a meal together

Lunch Bunch: Rusty Bucket (Gahanna)

Wednesday, January 7

Join us for a fun and social Lunch Bunch outing to the Rusty Bucket in Gahanna! Enjoy great food and even better company while dining with friends from the Senior Center.

Transportation Information:

Transportation from the Senior Center will depart promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Participants who prefer to drive themselves may meet the group at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m.

Registration is IN PERSON ONLY.

Please call or visit the Senior Center to check availability and reserve your spot.

Two senior center members smiling together at the Center

Morning Mingle

Thursday, January 8 at 10 a.m.
Sponsored by Echo Hospice

Start your day on a sweet note at Morning Mingle! Spend a relaxing morning catching up with friends while enjoying fresh coffee, donuts, and pastries in a warm and welcoming setting.

This casual social gathering is a perfect opportunity to connect, chat, and enjoy some light refreshments. A special thank you to Echo Hospice for sponsoring this event.

Blue graphic with images of new GLHS building and white text "Please Join Us, January 10"

Get Ready to See the NEW Gahanna Lincoln High School Building!

Come celebrate this exciting milestone for the community. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and building tours.

Community Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Saturday, January 10
10 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.)
NEW Gahanna Lincoln High School Gymnasium

Be part of this special moment to officially open the new GLHS building!

Community Tours of the Old and New GLHS Buildings

Tours of the new building will begin immediately following the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. If you’re not attending the ceremony, tours will start at 11 a.m.
Enjoy a self-guided walk through a designated route showcasing favorite spaces and unique features in both the old and new buildings.
Last tour entry: 2:30 p.m. | Doors close: 3 p.m.

Parking & Shuttle Information

Parking on-site is limited. Visitors are encouraged to park at Clark Hall and use the free District shuttles.
Shuttle service to the Ribbon Cutting begins at 9:15 a.m. and will pause during the ceremony.
After the ceremony, shuttles will run continuously between Clark Hall and both GLHS buildings from 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Front view of the Gahanna Library building on a sunny day

From the Gahanna Library

Check out these upcoming programs offered through the Gahanna Library!

Lean to Crochet with Creativebug
Wednesday, January 7 from 7 - 8 p.m.
Learning Center

Join us to learn to crochet or just work on your current project among friends.

Gahanna Historical Society Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 13 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 2 + 3

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

Senior Living Truth Empowerment Series
Thursday, January 22 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Rooms 1 + 2

Join us for a series of candid conversations with local experts focused on the unique and complex housing-related issues facing mature homeowners and families.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Saturday, January 24 from 10 a.m. - 12 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.

Author Visit with TC Brown
Saturday, January 24 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 1 + 2

Join us to hear former military policeman TC Brown discuss his latest book Made in Taiwan: A Naïve American's Chaotic Journey to Manhood in an Exotic Culture During Radical Times.

Gahanna Book Discussion Group
Monday, January 26 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Room 1

Join a lively discussion about this month's book. Copies of this month's selection, Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, will be available at the branch.

Booklist: Goodreads Choice Awards Top of the Genres

Historical Fiction: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Mystery & Thriller: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
Romance: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Romantasy: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Fantasy: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
Science Fiction: The Compound by Aisling Rawle
Horror: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Debut Novel: Alchemised by SenLinYu
Audiobook: Onyx Storm By Rebecca Yarros, Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding, and Jasmin Walker
Young Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Young Adult Fiction: Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
Nonfiction: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
Memoir: The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
History & Biography: How to Kill a Witch by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi