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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 Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 6 the most up-to-date information on programs 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 70 4 270 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 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 Participants must perform 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 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. 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.