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Active Aging Week September 22-26 September / October 2014 ComeUnity Bash Promises to be a Fun Day for All! Saturday, September 13 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Join your neighbors and friends in the community for a full day of wholesome family fun and entertainment at the Springdale ComeUnity Bash on Saturday, September 13th. As the name implies, the event is offered to provide an opportunity for people of all ages in the community to come together, socialize and enjoy life in Springdale. There will be a series of three local bands performing on stage on field #4 with music to appeal to a wide range of taste. The areas well known and long-standing oldies rock and roll band, Ooh La La & the Greasers, will take the stage at 3:00 p.m. featuring hits from the 50’s & 60’s. At 5:30 p.m. the hottest local R & B, Motown and smooth Jazz band, 2nd Wind, will deliver a concert level performance. This amazing group has opened for many national acts and has been a featured act at the Macy's Music Festival. Cincinnati’s premier rock, dance, and party band DV8 blasts onto the stage at 7:30 p.m. This high- energy group will have you singing and dancing into the night with popular songs from the 80’s to current hits. The Cincinnati Circus will present their dazzling Big Show Family Mud Quest with performances at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on field #3. The Gettin' Dirty in the 'Dale! act includes aerial acrobatics, a flying trapeze, magic tricks and more. There will be an abundance of other family friendly Saturday, September 13 1:00 p.m. activities throughout the afternoon including a climbing wall, Get down and get dirty in the ‘Dale with your family and pony rides, a petting zoo featuring a camel and kangaroo, and friends! For a second year, Springdale will host a Family games for all ages, all free of charge! As dusk falls on the MudQuest before the Springdale ComeUnity Bash. Last Community Center complex, sit back and enjoy the spectacular year, over 75 participants trekked through a ½ mile obstacle hot air balloon glow. Local service groups and organizations course designed to be a little muddy and a whole lot of will have food and refreshments available for purchase. fun! The Family Mud Quest will be held on Field #5 at the I look forward to seeing you at the ComeUnity Bash! Community Center. Mark your calendar now for this messy family event. Register early for this activity, as space is limited. Pre- registration is required. Minimum age for this event is 5 years old. Watch for more information at the Community Center. Parks & Recreation Director Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs Health & Wellness Words from the Dynamic Duo Badminton FREE! Jazzercise Have you heard the term “Active Aging” recently? It is a T 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. M & W 5:55 - 6:55 p.m. relatively new term that has sprung up in the last decade T, TH, SA 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. or so. The National Seniors Council breaks it down into Blood Pressure Checks FREE! rd Let’s Get Fit its simplest terms: it is a strategy to maximize the quality 3 Tuesday FREE! 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. of life and well-being of seniors. Springdale Parks and Recreation has been a huge advocate of active aging. We Body Sculpting L.I.F.E. FREE! offer numerous older adult programs, classes, luncheons F 5:55 - 6:55 p.m. T, TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and even have a Senior Lounge dedicated to those who Cardio Kickboxing Slimnastics FREE! are 62 and older. T, TH 5:55 - 6:55 p.m. M,W, F 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. As a person ages, it is vital that they stay engaged with SA 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Zumba their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Chair Volleyball FREE! T, TH 7:05 - 8:05 p.m. Have you ever attended one of our fitness classes such M 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. as L.I.F.E., Slimnastics, or Line Dancing? Maybe you W 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. attended one of our programs such as, This & That, Check the calendar Cincinnati Memories, or a Senior Luncheon that features for regularly some of the best local talent available? Most of these programs are free or very low cost and provide great scheduled activities. social outlets that keep you active. The Springdale Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Active Aging Week September 22-26. The Technology 101 weeklong national observance celebrates adults ages Back by popular demand is Technology 101! Take 50 and older as fully participating members of society advantage of this opportunity for private instruction on your and promotes the benefits of leading an active, healthier iPad, smart phone, notebook, navigation or other mobile lifestyle. devices. Instructions on the computer in the Senior Lounge We have numerous activities planned such as a Line is also available. Dancing demo, Brain Games, Intro to Walking Sticks, Morning or afternoon appointments are offered on Saturdays Balance Class and much more. Try to earn your MBA or Mondays beginning September 20 through October 13. (Master of Beer Appreciation) during our HOPS 101 Each session is 45 minutes with a nominal fee of $3.00. class. If you attend at least four of the Active Aging Participants should bring their fully charged mobile device events, you are invited to an Active Aging social on with them to the appointment. To secure a convenient Friday, September 26 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will serve time for you, snacks and have numerous activities and games planned. register early with If you have any questions, please see the Dynamic Duo- payment! Please one appointment or Jay per person. Springdale Parks & Recreation would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Community Center member Harold Dauer who recently passed away. Creating Community Through People, Parks & Programs 2 Spooky Free Creatures Tuesday, October 14 Programs! 7:00 p.m. Great Parks of Hamilton County Naturalists will be Golden Age of Television bringing creepy creatures Thursday, September 11 2:00 p.m. to the Springdale Community Center. Bring the whole family to this special presentation where you will see many of the Remember the days of black and white TV with 3 channels? spooky insects and animals found in the area parks. Come and reminisce with the Cincinnati Museum Center as we look back at the great pioneers of live TV such as Ruth This program is free and open to the public. Call 346-3910 or Lyons, Paul Dixon, the Cool Ghoul, Skipper Ryle and many stop by the front desk to register by October 12. more who entertained greater Cincinnatians. Register by September 9 by calling 346-3910. Ghosts & Spirits of Cincinnati Halloween Bingo Thursday, October 2 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 17 2:00 p.m. The Cincinnati Museum Center presents Ghosts and Spirits of the Cincinnati Area. Special bingo games will feature ghosts, goblins, bats, and witches from the cards to the prizes and even a celebrity We’ll examine the history of ghost stories and hauntings from bingo caller! It promises to be a scary afternoon. So join us the founding of the city right up to the present time. Did in costume if you dare! We will be serving ghoulishly good you know many older houses, as well as public places have snacks and dragon’s blood punch! resident ghosts? Learn what haunted places exist today and where they are located. Register at the front desk with payment of $5.00 by October 14. Register by September 30 by calling 346-3910. This & That programs are open to the public. September Active Aging Luncheon Zeit zu feiern Oktoberfest! Thursday, September 25 12:00 p.m. (Time to Celebrate Oktoberfest) It has been said that if you want to make a friend go and Thursday, October 30 12:00 p.m. share a meal together. It has also been said that he who sings scares away his woes. Put the two together during This fall feast will feature kielbasa with sauerkraut, Active Aging Week and you have a fantastic social outing German potato salad, and, of course, decadent German with tasty food and toe-tapping tunes. chocolate cake for dessert. After you have eaten your fill of beef stew, apple sauce, Our feature entertainer will be Laura Hazelbaker with Jell-O fruit salad, and dessert, sit back and enjoy K J her special Octoberfest program. Laura plays the geige Summerville award winning guitar player. K J played with (violin) and the rhythmus-gitarre (guitar) and has the renowned Cincinnati country band, Stagger Lee for 18 performed at places like the Grand Ole Opry, Radio years and will play for us selections from the Beatles to City Music Hall, and the Kennedy Center. So come Johnny Cash. feiern (celebrate) with us! Register with payment of $7.50 for members and $10.00 Don’t miss out! Register with payment $7.50 members for guests by Monday, September 22 at the front desk. and $10.00 guests before October 27. 3 346-3910 | [email protected] Refrigerator Reminder Community Center Hours September 1 CLOSED Labor Day Fitness Center & Indoor Track open at 6:00 a.m.
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