Welcome!
NEW TRAVEL INFO for 2019 recently added below!
Welcome to the Gahanna Senior Center, home of Gahanna’s Active Senior programs! We are proud to offer a variety of programs and activities to meet the growing needs and interests of our community.
Membership is required for participation in all programs for Active Seniors ages 55 and over. The programs include our recurring weekly and recurring monthly activities, special events, various meal programs, wellness and fitness classes, cooking programs, and great year-round travel opportunities. Please register in person at the Gahanna Senior Center. Click on the categories below for details.
We look forward to getting to know you.
Sauce & Song
Thursday, February 21, 4:30pm
Gather with friends at the annual Sauce & Song at the Senior Center. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, bread, salad, drink and dessert. Gahanna’s own Joe Hebdo will perform beginning at 4:30pm. Tickets are on sale beginning in February. Cost is $12/person or 2 for $20. Seating is limited. This event is open to the public.
Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy – Senior Center Programs
Please watch Columbus’ major television networks for Gahanna-Jefferson closures and delays.
School Closures: All Senior Programs are cancelled when Gahanna Jefferson Schools are closed for the day.
School Delays: During Gahanna Jefferson school “delays”, ALL MORNING Senior programs will be cancelled. Programs at Senior Center normally starting at 11:30am or later will not be affected, and will run as scheduled.
Evening Programs: The Senior Center will make a decision by 2pm whether evening classes are cancelled. After 2 pm, you may call either the Senior Center desk at 614-342-4265 or our Parks & Rec desk at 614-342-4250 to confirm. You may also check our website for decisions on evening class cancellations.
Learn more about our Active Senior programs!
Membership
The Gahanna Active Senior Program is a second home to over 500 active members. We welcome you to join us! Membership is open to residents and non-residents of Gahanna age 55+ and our annual membership fees are $20 or $30 based on residency.
Meal Programs
Our meal programs are great ways to enjoy meals with friends. These programs include Lunch Socials, Lunch & Bingo, Lunch Bunch within the community, Potluck & Project Interact, Lunch & Learn, Herbal Kitchen & Culinary Delights, and Microwave Meals.
Travel
Join us as we discover some great places—near and far! Our travel program is open to all individuals 55+. Members receive priority registration as well as discounted pricing. Trip reservations and payments must be made in person at the Senior Center. Travel Presentations are provided by our travel agent to learn more about trip destinations and to answer questions.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at La Comedia
Thursday, March 7, $99 per person
Visit Springsboro, Ohio and enjoy a scrumptious lunch buffet, followed by a performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at La Comedia Dinner Theatre. This inspiring musical adaptation of the Old Testament tale has something for everyone. Departs Senior Center at 8:30 am with an estimated return of 6:30 pm. Activity level: relaxed
Mystery Trip
Wednesday, April 3, $118 per person
Bring your appetite and adventurous spirit on this Mystery Trip. The day will be filed with unexpected entertainment that is sure to bring out the kid in everyone! Put on your comfortable shoes, grab a sweater and get ready for this magical trip filled with lights and memories of years gone by. Departs Senior Center at 7:30 am with an estimated return of 6:30 pm. Activity level: moderate
Gardens & Gridirons
Thursday, May 9, $115 per person
Tour some of the highlights of the Canton/Akron area! Learn about America’s most popular professional sport by exploring the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Then visit Pap Bear’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza Oven, a Canton tradition since 1956. After you get your fill, welcome spring with a tour the historic Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. Departs Senior Center at 6:45 am with an estimated return at 6:45 pm. Activity level: moderate.
Best of Columbus
Tuesday, June 4, $124 per person
Experience some of the most notable sites in Columbus as you tour the Victorian Kelton House Museum and Garden, dine at the North Market and take a guided tour of the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Finish your day with a catered dinner (included) at Huntington Park’s Hall of Fame Bar and cheer on the Columbus Clippers as they battle the Toledo Mud Hens. Departs Senior Center at 11 am with an estimated return at 10 pm. Activity level: moderate
Special Events
Depending on the season, we conduct year-round special events that are sure to entice the various interests of our membership. Special events are conducted at the Center as well as at various locations throughout our community. Events include Spring Fling, Senior Swim Days, Potluck Picnics, Fall Fireside Feast, our annual Halloween Costume Party, Christmas Open House, Senior Expo, Social Fundraisers and more.
Clubs & Leagues
We host several clubs and leagues throughout the year. Examples include the Gahanna Senior Golf League, Garden Club, Bocce Club, Table Tennis League, various card groups, and the Red Hatters. Are you looking to be part of a bigger picture and meet new friends…join us!
Wellness
Learn new exercise routines while enjoying time with friends during our series of wellness programs. Programs include Yoga Gold, Zumba Gold, Line Dancing, Tai Chi Chang Style and Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention.
Sponsors
Many of our programs would not be possible if not for the generous support of our community sponsors. Opportunities include special event sponsorships, lunch & learn meal programs, clubs & league sponsorships, among other great ways to support our programs. Please contact the Senior Center if you would like to get involved!
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