FALL I l 2021

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s newsletter for residents ages 50 and older

Register for Fall I Session!

Join us for Fall I Session to enjoy 50+ programs and Strong safety protocols remain in place to ensure the activities, including dance, fitness and arts classes, safety of all residents and staff. Advanced registration is wellness workshops and access to fitness rooms. While required for all activities and although face coverings are most classes are available in person, some are offered no longer required, they are still strongly encouraged, virtually; check with your center directly for details. especially for participants who are not vaccinated.

Registration Starts: Tuesday, Sept. 7. Continue to enjoy our parks and trails, which provide a Session Starts: Monday, Sept. 13. safe and accessible way to stay active and give you lots of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors. Even outside, it Search and register for activities via Activenet, is important to follow all safety protocols – practice social our online registration system. Contact your distancing, clean your hands often with soap and water or community center with any questions. hand sanitizer, and stay home if you’re not feeling well.

All centers will be closed for the following: Be sure to check our website frequently for ƒ Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 6 the most up-to-date information on programs ƒ Center Cleaning – Monday, Aug. 30-Friday, Sept. 3 and activities, at ColsRecParks.com.

In this Issue

NEWSLETTER UPDATE REMINDER! l Fall I Session - Mailed/Published in late August The 50+ newsletter will now be published on the l Fall II Session - Mailed/Published in late October same schedule as our programming sessions. This l Winter Session - Mailed/Published in late December means that the newsletter will now be coming your l Spring Session - Mailed/Published in late March way on the following schedule: l Summer Session - Mailed/Published in late May

Contact: Michael Phillips 614-645-2201 l [email protected] 3 Of Columbus 71 Recreation and 6 Parks Department's 270 28 Community

Centers, several 5 sites offer enhanced 7 670 programming tailored for residents ages 50 70 2 and older. 1

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1 BARNETT COMMUNITY 4 MARION FRANKLIN 7 THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER CENTER 1184 Barnett Rd. | 43227 2801 Lockbourne Rd. | 43207 1189 Dennison Ave. | 43201 614-645-3065 614-645-3612 614-645-3082

2 DODGE COMMUNITY CENTER 5 MARTIN JANIS COMMUNITY CENTRAL OHIO AREA 667 Sullivant Ave. | 43215 SENIOR CENTER AGENCY ON AGING (COAAA) 614-645-3176 Center Closed. 3776 S. High St. | 43207 Programming moved to 614-645-7250 Thompson Community Center. Call for additional information 3 GILLIE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER 2100 Morse Rd. | 43229 6 WHETSTONE GOLDEN HOBBY GIFT SHOP 614-645-3106 COMMUNITY CENTER 549 Franklin Ave. | 43215 3923 N. High St. | 43214 614-645-8329​ 614-645-3217 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

2 FALL I l 2021 Message from Message from Help Keep COAAA the Franklin our Parks HEALTHY U AT HOME DIABETES County Office Beautiful PHONE DISCUSSION GROUP on Aging Columbus is home to more than 400 Thursdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 21, parks, where residents can work out, at 11 a.m. FREE RIDES TO VACCINATIONS relax and engage with nature year- Franklin County Office on Aging round. During the pandemic, our Join us for a FREE Diabetes Self- is providing free transportation parks have been a place for residents Management workshop! Designed to Franklin County residents ages to safely get outside and spend time for those with Type II Diabetes 60 or older who have scheduled a with family and friends, and traffic and their caregivers, this one-hour COVID-19 vaccine appointment. To in parks has significantly increased. workshop will take place by phone, arrange transportation, call 614- once a week for six weeks. Learn 525-6200, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. You Unfortunately, littering also proven strategies to better manage must have a vaccine appointment has increased in our parks. Diabetes and connect with and scheduled before calling. support others with the condition, Littering sometimes is unintentional, while setting goals and making FREE HOME-DELIVERED MEALS such as when something falls out of step-by-step plans to improve your Any Franklin County resident 60 your bag without you knowing. But health! FREE workshop materials or over who is struggling to access most littering is done intentionally. will be sent to your home. food while sheltering in place is eligible to receive home-delivered A study by Keep America Beautiful Topics include: meals. Now through Sept. 30, 2021, found the most littered items include l Setting and achieving personal goals Franklin County Office on Aging will cigarette butts, food wrappers, plastic l Strategies to deal with stress and not require income verification to bottles, disposable cups, grocery fatigue receive home-delivered meals. To bags, and tire and vehicle debris. l Strategies for sick days request meals and other available l How to be physically active and services, call 614-525-6200, Preventing litter isnít just about eat healthy Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. keeping our parks beautiful, l How to use medications safely it's about protecting our health l Tips for communicating with Franklin County Office on Aging helps and the environment. your healthcare team Franklin County residents age 60 and older maintain their independence. l Litter causes pollution as it Space is limited, so register today! They also support family members degrades and releases chemicals Registration deadline Sept 1. Please with the often overwhelming job and microparticles. plan to attend all six sessions. of caring for a frail older parent, l Litter can kill wildlife. Researchers family member or friend with limited estimate that over 1 million animals To register, contact Jane at abilities. This organization has been die each year after ingesting or [email protected] or 614-645-3866. providing community-based services becoming entrapped in litter. Registration is required to receive through Senior Options since 1993. l Litter facilitates the spread of materials and call-in number. These services can include home- disease. delivered meals, homemaker Sponsored by Central Ohio Area services, personal care, respite care, Our parks enhance the quality of Agency on Aging (COAAA). adult day care, emergency response life for all of our residents. Please, systems and minor home repair. help keep our parks beautiful!

FALL I l 2021 3 Register online for classes at procedures, which include: for social distancing with ColumbusRecParks.com. If you ƒ Registration and class very young children and have difficulty registering on your size are limited. individuals with disabilities. own, call or stop by the center of ƒ Participants must perform ƒ To ensure the health and safety of your choice and staff will help you get daily well checks at home. If participants, a limited number of registered. All classes are free, except you are feeling sick (cough, people are allowed in the fitness where indicated. Class fees will vary fever, nausea, runny nose, rooms at one time, and users according to the instructor. Be sure etc.), you must stay home. must reserve a time block online. to check with your class instructor ƒ Masks = Kindness. Although for details. All schedules are subject face coverings are not required, View the full list of COVID-19 to change. Some classes are taking they are strongly encouraged, precautions for all Columbus place virtually. Please call your center especially for participants Recreation and Parks Department to confirm which classes are in who are not vaccinated. facilities here: Columbus. person and which ones are virtual. ƒ Social distancing - staying six gov/RecParksCOVID19. The health and safety of participants feet away from others – must and staff is our top priority, and be observed at all times, as such, we have implemented with an understanding of the rigorous, department-wide challenges and limitations

You must be registered. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Barnett Please call the center for more 1184 Barnett Rd., 614-645-3065 information at 614-645-3065. MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER 9 a.m. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Stay Young, Stay Fit BARNETT “SUPER Wednesdays, Sept. 15 and VOLUNTEERS” NEEDED! Oct. 20, from 12-1 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Would you like to be a Barnett Super Cardio Boxing Volunteer? Are you available 3-4 Sign up at Barnett or hours per week to help out at this call 614-645-3065. 10:15 a.m. location? Call us at 614-645-3065 for 50+ Beginning Line Dance more information and to sign up! Topics: Sept.: Healthy Living for 12 p.m. BARNETT MONTHLY DRIVE- your Brain and Body 50+ Ceramics THRU PRODUCE GIVEAWAY Oct.: Recognizing the 10 Fridays, Sept. 10 and Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s 12:15 p.m. Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. 50+ Intermediate Line Dance FITNESS ROOM LIFECARE ALLIANCE LUNCH TUESDAY CURBSIDE GRAB & GO Sign up for a time block here: 9:15 a.m. 3rd Thursdays at 11 a.m. http://bit.ly/barnettfitness Chair Fitness

4 FALL I l 2021 10:15 a.m. 12 p.m. EXTENDED PRODUCE DROPS Core Class 50+ Gardening CURBSIDE PICKUP Thursdays, Sept. 9 and 10:30 a.m. FRIDAY Oct. 14, from 3-5 p.m. or Gentle Stretch & Relaxation 9 a.m. until produce runs out. 50+ Walking/Jogging Fun 11 a.m. ACRYLIC PAINTING ADVENTURES Senior Spin Class 10 a.m. WITH SPECIAL GUEST, Beginning Tai Chi | $35 MS. CAROL WOOTEN 12 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 17 and 24, and Senior Strength Training 10 a.m. Oct. 1 and 8, from 1-3 p.m. Fitness Pass Pickleball Using a provided pre-painted background, you can express 12 p.m. 12 p.m. your creativity in any way shape Beginner Pottery Wheel Ceramics 50+ Ceramics or form. This will be a 4-week series and you’ll be able to take WEDNESDAY the painting home with you when 9 a.m. it’s finished. Basic experience in Stay Young, Stay Fit Dodge acrylic painting is necessary. 667 Sullivant Ave., 614-724-8151 10:15 a.m. UPCOMING PARTIES Cardio Boxing ANNOUNCEMENTS End of Summer Cookout Friday, Aug. 27, 11:30-1 p.m. 10:15 a.m. SRC COMMITTEE MEETING 50+ Beginning Line Dance Tuesday Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. Halloween Party Would you like to join our SRC Friday, Oct. 22, 11:30-1 p.m. 12:15 p.m. committee or just find out 50+ Intermediate Line Dance more information? Please join Holiday Party us for our Sept. meeting! Friday, Dec. 10, 11:30-1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Jewelry Making SENIOR FOOD BOXES **Our Red Hat ladies will begin Fridays, Sept. 24 and Oct. meeting again to discuss future THURSDAY 22, from 12-4 p.m. activities/events, so keep an eye out 9:15 a.m. For those who have pre-registered, for that phone call! Also, if you are Chair Fitness food boxes will be available for interested in joining the Red Hat ladies pick up on the day and time listed group, please call our center.** 10:15 a.m. above. These are the ONLY available Core Class times, so please plan your schedule FITNESS ROOM accordingly. If you or someone you 11 a.m. know would like to register and Sign up for a time block here: Senior Spin Class you meet eligibility requirements, http://bit.ly/DodgeFitnessRoom please call 614-724-8151. We do 12 p.m. have a few spots available. Senior Strength Training Fitness Pass CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

FALL I l 2021 5 DODGE 11 a.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 12 p.m. Bingo Euchre PROGRAM SCHEDULE 11:15 a.m. 1 p.m. Chair Yoga Sewing MONDAY 12 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Chair Fitness Senior Fitness Adult Intermediate Watercolors 12 p.m. 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Pinochle Beading Art Journals on the Go 12:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY Tripoley Water Aerobics 8:30 a.m. (Transportation provided Senior Fitness 1 p.m. to the Aquatics Center) Chair Volleyball 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Crochet & Needle Craft 1 p.m. 50+ Basketball Sewing 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Senior Coffee Social 1:30 p.m. Shuffleboard Oil Paint Studio 9:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Water Aerobics 3 p.m. Pinochle (Transportation provided Drawing to the Aquatics Center) 1 p.m. FRIDAY Chair Volleyball 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Indoor Cycling Senior Fitness TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 9 a.m. Senior Pipe Cleaner Art Pinochle Walking Club

9 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Walking Club Intro to Oil Painting Senior Bike & Pump

9:30 a.m. THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. Quilting 9 a.m. Shuffleboard Walking Club 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga 10:15 a.m. Zendoodle Crafts Cycling 12 p.m. 12 p.m. Chair Fitness Pinochle

6 FALL I l 2021 DODGE you. Membership numbers are is the latest art craze to hit the US. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 required to receive a ballot. We will practice a variety of lettering fonts, using a variety of mediums, 12 p.m. SENIOR PRODUCE PICKUP including water color, brush, Senior Arts and Crafts Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or markers and colored pencil. You until produce runs out. will go home with two completed 1 p.m. Produce is available for pick up projects. Register at the front desk. Sewing at the rear of the building. HISTORY ROUNDTABLE 1:30 p.m. HOLIDAY BAZAAR Wednesdays, Sept. 8 and Adult Ceramics Friday, Nov. 5 and Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. Topics: SATURDAY Tables for the Holiday Bazaar are Sept.: Simon Kenton, founder 9:30 a.m. now on sale. Cost is $25 per table. of many pioneer communities Indoor Cycling No Food, Alcohol or Firearm sales in Ohio and Kentucky. will be allowed at the bazaar. Oct.: Johnathan Alder, who lived 10:30 a.m. with the Shawnee Indians, first as a Acrylic Painting GILLIE GAMES! captive and then as a member of the Some of your favorite games tribe, during the late 1700’s to 1800’s. 12 p.m. have returned to Gillie, so let’s Pinochle fill up those tables once again! BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH l Duplicate Bridge: Mondays Thursday, Sept. 9, at 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. at 12:30 p.m. Attention all Gillie students! Principal Intro to Watercolor l Euchre: Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Mapp and the Gillie Student Council and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. invite you to the cafeteria for a l (NEW) Spades: Fridays at 12:30 p.m. wonderful lunch of hamburgers, l (NEW) Backgammon and tater tots, apple sauce, dessert and Gillie Chess: Tuesdays at 3 p.m. beverages, to celebrate the new 2100 Morse Rd., 614-645-3106 school year. Lunch will be followed (NEW) COFFEE & CONVERSATION by a Sock Hop with DJ Steve “the ANNOUNCEMENTS Mondays at 10 a.m. Music Man” Parker from WGSC Come and share some friendly spinning the tunes. Please call or GILLIE CANTEEN IS OPEN! conversation with some center stop by the front office to register. Hours: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily. friends! Research shows that strong social connections are necessary p.s. You have permission to wear GILLIE SENIOR COUNCIL for a long, healthy, happy life. your favorite school outfit for this ELECTIONS Join us to share your thoughts event, but as a friendly reminder, Wednesday, Sept. 1, at and experiences with others who know that Sister Linda Mary Agnes 9 a.m. through Wednesday, also want to stay connected. may be there with her yard stick. Sept. 8, at 12 p.m. Cast your vote for the 2020- (NEW) LETTERING WORKSHOP EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER 2022 Council Officers. Stop by Tuesdays, Sept. 7 through Oct. 5, 2nd Tuesdays at 11 a.m. the front desk to receive your at 1:15 p.m. Cost $5 per class. Presented by Nurse Barbara ballot and be sure to have your Have you ever wanted to explore the membership number with world of lettering? Brush lettering CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

FALL I l 2021 7 GILLIE up is Wednesday, Sept. 22. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 FITNESS ROOM

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Sign up for a time block here: Parker, LifeCare Alliance 2nd and 4th Mondays, at 6 p.m. http://bit.ly/GillieFitnessRoom Wellness Center 2nd and 4th Thursdays, at 1 p.m. Sept. 14: Creative Calcium Cuisine We study American History PROGRAM SCHEDULE Oct. 12: Soy Good through the eyes of the conductors, agents and freedom ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION seekers who were a part of the MONDAY 2nd Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. Underground Railroad. We will be 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Support Group: studying the following states: Stretch & Tone |1st & 3rd Mondays Everyone is invited. Sept. 9 and 23: Missouri 1:30-4 p.m. Private Consultations: Oct. 14 and 28: Kansas 9:30 a.m. Individuals and caregivers. Please call 614-645-3106 for Service Circle Call 614-457-6003 to schedule Zoom login information. your appointment. 9:30 a.m. LIFECARE ALLIANCE Wood Crafts COLUMBUS SPEECH & HEARING WELLNESS CENTER Thursdays, Sept. 16 and Oct. Mondays and Tuesdays 10 a.m. 21, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. If you are monitoring your blood Coffee & Conversation Call 614-261-5452 to schedule pressure at home with an automatic your appointment. meter, you should have it calibrated 12:30 p.m. or checked for accuracy against Duplicate Bridge LUNCH AND LEARN a manual monitor at least once Thursday, Sept. 16, from every year. The LifeCare Alliance 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Wellness Center is open if you Bingo | 2nd & 4th Mondays We will have a Carolyn Rankin from need to have your blood pressure Franklin County Office on Aging checked in between doctor’s visits 3 p.m. speak to us about all the services or your toenails cut. Please call Fitness @ 3 they have to offer to seniors in Peggy Parisot, RN at 614-437- Franklin County. A light lunch will 2811 to make an appointment. 4:30 p.m. be provided after the program. You Euchre must pre-register at the front desk WEDNESDAY EVENING no later than Monday, Sept. 13. DANCE CLASS 6 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. | $5 for lesson, Underground Railroad “GILLIE’S GOT TALENT” $5 for dance party or $7 2nd & 4th Mondays VARIETY SHOW (per person) for both (Virtual Option) Friday, Sept. 24, at 12:15 p.m. Please contact the center to find A little song, a little dance, a little out the dance style for the evening. 6:15 p.m. comedy by any chance? Come In-person classes will have ballroom Walking and show us what you can do! dance lessons from 6-7 p.m., (Meet at Woodward Park We will showcase the musical followed by practice sessions from Tennis Courts) and performing talents of Gillie 7-8 p.m., with music provided by a DJ. members and other Central 7:30 p.m. Ohio seniors. Deadline to sign Movin' & Groovin'

8 FALL I l 2021 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. (Hip Hop/R&B Line Dance) Ceramics Euchre

TUESDAY 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Crochet & Knitting | Advanced Arthritis Exercise Walking (Virtual Option) (Meet at Woodward Park 1 p.m. Tennis Courts) History Roundtable 1 p.m. 2nd Wednesdays Underground Railroad 9 a.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays Fitness Plus 1:30 p.m. (Virtual Option) Square Dancing 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Stay Young, Stay Strong 1:30 p.m. Yoga Crochet & Knitting | Beginners 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Wii Bowling / Wii Play 2 p.m. Smart Phone Basics Card Making 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Eat Better, Feel Better | 2nd Tuesdays 4:15 p.m. Fitness @ 3 Tap Dancing | Advanced 12 p.m. FRIDAY Alzheimer’s Association 5:15 p.m. 9 a.m. Beginning Ballet Stretch & Tone 1 p.m. Arthritis Exercise 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Ballroom Lessons Scrap Booking 1 p.m. Line Dance | Beginners/Intermediate 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Ballroom Dance Party Fit Ball Yoga 1:15 p.m. Art Journaling THURSDAY 12:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Spades 2 p.m. Fitness Plus Line Dance | Advanced 1 p.m. 10 a.m. Veterans Group | 1st Fridays 2 p.m. Stay Young, Stay Strong Balance Class 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Wii Bowling Backgammon/Chess 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY Coffee & Coloring 9 a.m. Stretch & Tone CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

FALL I l 2021 9 VETERANS AFFAIRS ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP Marion ACTIVITIES 1st Tuesdays, from 1-2 p.m. 4th Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Presented by the Central Ohio Franklin The Department of Veterans Affairs Alzheimer’s Association 2801 Lockbourne Rd., 614-645-3612 runs programs benefiting veterans The Alzheimer’s Association and members of their families. Support group will meet monthly ANNOUNCEMENTS It offers education opportunities at Marion Franklin to provide and rehabilitation services, and caregivers with an opportunity provides compensation payments to share their experiences and LIFECARE ALLIANCE MEALS for disability or death related to receive support and problem- CURBSIDE GRAB & GO military service. These include solving tips from others coping with 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, from home loan guarantees, pensions, Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. burials and health care services There is no cost to participant. Must be registered to in nursing homes, clinics and participate. Please call the medical centers. Please call the THE CONVERSATION PROJECT center for more information. center for more information. 2nd Tuesdays 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. MOBILE PRODUCE MARKETS HEALTH & WELLNESS AT The Conversation Project is designed CURBSIDE GRAB & GO MARION FRANKLIN to help people talk about their 4th Thursdays at 3 p.m., LifeCare Alliance Wellness Center, final wishes and end-of-life care. except for holidays Nurse Barbara Parker, RN Topics will include: how to start Office: 614-645-7173 the talk, what’s most important FALL 2021 HEALTH AWARENESS & Voicemail: 614-437-2927 to talk about and completing NUTRITION MONTH GIVEAWAYS New Hours: legal documents. Everyone will be One of the most effective tools Tuesday & Thursday, provided with a starter kit, Living we have to fight challenging 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Will and Durable Power of Attorney health issues is the power of (POA) for healthcare. This program is human connection. It’s one of BRAIN EXERCISE OPEN LAB sponsored by LifeCare Alliance and the reasons health awareness Mondays and Wednesdays, presented by Nurse Barbara Parker. campaigns are so important: they from 9:15 a.m.-10 a.m. Call the center for more information. help us rally together to spread The brain is involved in everything awareness and show support. we do and like any other part of EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER In the spirit of connection, the body, it needs to be cared Presented by Nurse Barbara education and awareness, we for too. Exercising the brain to Parker, LifeCare Alliance are offering giveaways and improve memory, focus or daily Wellness Center health information during our function is a top priority for many 3rd Tuesdays Fall Mobile Produce Markets. people, especially as they get 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sept.: Prostate Cancer older. That said, people of all ages Sept.: Creative Calcium Cuisine Awareness Month can benefit from incorporating a Oct.: Soy Good Oct.: National Breast Cancer few simple brain exercises into Nov.: 2nd Chances - Creative Awareness Month their daily life, which we’ll explore uses for Leftovers Nov.: American Diabetes Month in more detail on Monday and Call the center for more information. Wednesday mornings. Please call the center for more information.

10 FALL I l 2021 ALZHEIMER’S improve their families’ well-being. (Supplies Not Included) EDUCATIONAL CLASS Through a series of interactive 3rd Tuesdays, from 1-2 p.m. lessons, the program seeks to 2 p.m. Presented by Central Ohio introduce participants to new ways Underground Railroad Alzheimer’s Association to add fruits, vegetables and grains 1st and 3rd Mondays Sept.: Healthy Living for into each meal, as well as learn your Brain and Body ways to stretch their food budgets. 2 p.m. Oct.: Recognizing the 10 50+ Art Class Warning Signs of Alzheimer's FITNESS ROOM Nov.: Understanding Alzheimer's TUESDAY and Dementia, and Holiday Tips Register for a time block here: 8:30 a.m. Dec.: Effective Communication Cardio Room Pickleball | Instructional | $40 Strategies for Alzheimer's/Dementia http://bit.ly/ MarionFranklinCardioRoom 9 a.m. CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Weight Room Chair Yoga 4th Tuesdays http://bit.ly/ Presented by LifeCare Alliance MarionFranklinWeightRoom 9:15 a.m. Are you a caregiver? Are you Ab Workout | Medium Impact struggling with juggling work, PROGRAM SCHEDULE family and caregiving? Do you feel 10 a.m. stressed and burned out? There is National Arthritis Foundation help! Join us for topics that include: MONDAY Exercise Program what caregiving is, resources, 9 a.m. equipment and self-care. Please call Chair Yoga 10:30 a.m. the center for more information. Tai Chi | Beginner I 9:15 a.m. COLUMBUS SPEECH & Brain Exercise Open Lab 11:15 a.m. HEARING SERVICES The Conversation Project 2nd Thursdays, by 9:30 a.m. 2nd Tuesdays appointment only Line Dance | Intermediate Services offered: Free hearing 11:15 a.m. evaluations, hearing aid fitting & 10:30 a.m. Eat Better Feel Better | 3rd Tuesdays maintenance and follow-up hearing Tai Chi | Intermediate aid services. For more information 11:15 a.m. or to schedule an appointment, 11 a.m. Caregivers Support Group please call 614-261-5452. Everyday Sign Language 4th Tuesdays

NUTRITION CLASS WITH 12:15 p.m. 11:15 a.m. OSU SNAP-ED Tai Chi | Advanced Men’s Line Dance Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE 12 p.m. 12 p.m. SNAP-Ed works to provide 50+ Basketball Tai Chi | Beginner II participants with the tools and resources to improve their overall 1 p.m. health and wellness, and in turn, No Sew Blankets CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

FALL I l 2021 11 MARION FRANKLIN 2 p.m. (Open class) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Knitting/Finger Looming 9:15 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Brain Exercise 12 p.m. Open Cards Pickleball | $10 11 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Everyday Sign Language 12:30 a.m. Sickle Cell Support Group Alzheimer’s Support 4th Wednesdays 12 p.m. Group | 1st Tuesdays Indoor Tennis | $$ 6 p.m. 1 p.m. Evening Line Dance 1 p.m. Alzheimer’s Educational No Sew Blanket Class | 3rd Tuesdays THURSDAY 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Ab Workout | Medium Impact Square Dancing No Sew Blankets (Supplies Not Included) 10 a.m. 2 p.m. National Arthritis Foundation Knitting/Crocheting 2 p.m. Exercise Program Chess 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Chess 2 p.m. Tai Chi | Beginners I 50+ Art 11:15 a.m. WEDNESDAY Men’s Line Dance Martin Janis 9:15 a.m. 1189 Dennison Ave., 614-645-3082 Brain Exercise Open Lab 12 p.m. Tai Chi | Beginners II All programming will take place 9:30 a.m. at Thompson Community Center Line Dance | Intermediate 11 a.m. until further notice. Nutrition Class 10:15 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Journaling/Writing Class 12 p.m. Pickleball | $10 *Check the center for special 10:30 a.m. events and trips for the fall.* Tai Chi | Intermediate 12:30 p.m. Veterans Affairs Program SENIOR FOOD BOXES 12 p.m. 4th Thursdays Thursdays, Sept. 16, Oct. 21 50+ Basketball and Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2:30 p.m. For those who have pre-registered, 12:15 p.m. Open Cards food boxes will be available for Tai Chi | Advanced pick up on the days and times FRIDAY listed. Must have a current 2021 1:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. application on file with Martin Janis/ Book Club | 2nd Wednesdays Indoor Walking

12 FALL I l 2021 Thompson. Call before you come and we’ll be happy to assist you. Cardio Room 9:30 a.m. http://bit.ly/ Painting, Drawing and Printmaking HOLIDAY SALE! ThompsonCardioRoom Friday, Dec. 3, from 4-8 p.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Weight Room Silver Sneakers Classic Vendor spaces available. $25 per http://bit.ly/ThompsonWeightRm table. Please stop in to register. 11 a.m. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Hot Licks/Drumming GREGG’S HEALTH CORNER Cholesterol by the Numbers 12 p.m. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like MONDAY Tai Chi substance that is naturally found 10 a.m. in all cells of your body. In order Wheel Ceramics | Advanced | $15 2 p.m. to function normally, your body Beginning Italian needs cholesterol. However, too 11 a.m. much cholesterol in your blood can Beginning Digital Photography 2 p.m. increase your risk of heart disease. Quilting and Sewing Cholesterol comes from the food 1 p.m. you eat and is produced naturally in Face painting and Henna | $10 THURSDAY your body based on family history. 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Chair Fitness The different kinds of fats Wheel Ceramics | Advanced | $15 in your blood are: 10 a.m. • Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL), TUESDAY Advanced Italian known as “bad” cholesterol; can 9:30 a.m. build up in the walls of your arteries Ceramics/Hand Building | $15 10 a.m. and obstruct blood flow. A level Clay Combo of 130 mg/dl is recommended. 9:30 a.m. • High-density lipoprotein (HDL) Fused Glass | $30 10 a.m. is known as “good” cholesterol Tech Help and carries bad cholesterol 10 a.m. (Appointment only) away from artery walls. A total Chair Fitness of 60 mg/dl is recommended. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Clay Studio A total cholesterol level of 200 mg/ Clay Combo | $15 (Must be currently enrolled dl is recommended. Triglycerides in an instructor-led class) are used by your body as a source 1:30 p.m. of energy and a level of less than Fused Glass | $30 1 p.m. 150 mg/dl is considered normal. Jewelry Making/Beading | $30 3 p.m. FITNESS ROOM Open Ceramic Studio | $15 3 p.m. Open Ceramics Studio | $15 Sign up for a time block here: WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. Stained Glass | $15

FALL I l 2021 13 MARTIN JANIS 5 p.m. 5 p.m. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Stained Glass | $30 Beginning Stained Glass | $30

7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY Whetstone Folk Dancers Adult Volleyball | Open | Sports Pass 9 a.m. PK Picasso TUESDAY THURSDAY (Art classes for preschoolers 6 a.m. 9 a.m. and their grandparents) Boot Camp | Class Pass Beginning Stained Glass | $30

10 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Painting & Drawing Studio w/Mike Beginning Stained Glass | $30 Chair Aerobics

10 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 12 p.m. Silver Sneakers Classic Chair Aerobics Bridge

12 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Crafts, Crafts, Crafts | $15 Wii Bowling Body Shop Fitness | Class Pass

1 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:40 p.m. Pickleball Pickle Ball | Beginners Advanced Tae Kwon Do | $45

12 p.m. FRIDAY Pickle Ball | Advanced 9:15 a.m. Whetstone Body Shop Fitness | Class Pass 3923 N. High St., 614-645-3217 12 p.m. Euchre 9:15 a.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS Yoga w/ Anne | $60 Call the center to inquire about 5 p.m. senior trips; we currently do not Body Shop Fitness | Class Pass 10 a.m. have any scheduled for the fall. Pickle Ball | Beginner 6 p.m. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Open Pottery Studio | $40 10:30 a.m. Tai’ Chi 6:40 p.m. MONDAY Beginning Tae Kwon Do | $35 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Fearless Falling | $30 Open Pickle Ball | Beginning WEDNESDAY 9:15 a.m. 12 p.m. 11:45 a.m. Body Shop Fitness | Class Pass Pickle Ball | Advanced Open Pickle Ball | Advanced 11:30 a.m. SATURDAY 12 p.m. Water Color 8:30 a.m. Canasta Adult Tumbling | $40

14 FALL I l 2021 9 a.m. Beginning Stained Glass | $30

9:15 a.m. Body Shop Fitness | Class Pass

10 a.m. Beginning Tae Kwon Do | $35

11 a.m. Dance Fit + Toning | $5/class

Golden Hobby Gift Shop We’re open again! Come check our new location: 549 Franklin Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. We are located in the Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC) building, just behind the Main Branch of the Columbus Public Library and Topiary Park.

Stop by to find incredible handmade art and craft items for your home and garden or find a great gift for family members and friends!

Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

FALL I l 2021 15 1111 East Broad Street | Columbus, Ohio 43205

Know the Facts: Older Adults and COVID-19

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