Mason & Deerfield Township - CenterPoint Winter 2021 by Cincinnati Magazine

WINTER 2021

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Mayor Kathy Grossmann

Vice Mayor Michael Gilb

Ashley Chance Council Member

Tony Bradburn Council Member

4900 Parkway Dr., Suite 150 • Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040 Office Hours: 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday 513.701.6958 • www.choosedeerfield.com

Diana K. Nelson Council Member

TJ Honerlaw Council Member

Joshua Styrcula Council Member

*Current Council Members as of date of publication. Main Number 513.229.8500 City Hotlines 513.229.8502 Administration 513.229.8510 Community Center 513.229.8555 Emergency 911 Engineering & Building 513.229.8520 Finance 513.229.8530 Fire Department Administration 513.229.8540 Parks & Recreation 513.229.8555 Police Department Administration 513.229.8560 Public Utilities 513.229.8570

Service Department 513.229.8580 Tax Office 513.229.8535 Utility Customer Service 513.229.8533 Utility Billing Questions: Greater Cincinnati Water Works 513.591.7700 Utility Service Questions: Sewer Service and Emergencies 513.229.8570 (nights, holidays & weekends, emergencies only)

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Kristin Malhotra President

Lelle Lutts Hedding Vice President

Jim Siciliano Trustee

Dan Corey Fiscal Officer

Administrator Eric Reiners 513.701.6974 erein@deerfieldtwp.com

Fiscal Officer Dan Corey 513.701.6971 dcorey@deerfieldtwp.com President Kristin Malhotra 513.770.2382 kmalhotra@deerfieldtwp.com Vice President Lelle Lutts Hedding 513.770.2380 lhedding@deerfieldtwp.com Trustee Jim Siciliano 513.760.4058 jsiciliano@deerfieldtwp.com

Planning & Zoning Director Samuel Hill 513.701.6964 shill@deerfieldtwp.com Parks and Recreation Director Joel Smiddy 513.701.6975 jsmiddy@deerfieldtwp.com Public Works Director Billy Highfill 513.701.6978 bhigh@deerfieldtwp.com

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Eric Hansen City of Mason Manager

Community Wellness

hile the pandemic of 2020–2021 caused signif- destination as daily admission passes more than doubled over icant disruption to routines, schedules, and the the 2019 season at the former Lou Eves Municipal Pool. Tastes supply chain, Mason was able to overcome a Great Concessions also made their debut at the Aquatic Center number of these obstacles to successfully host and are now operating year-round as the new concessionaire for 2021 Red Rhythm and Boom (RRB) in conjunction with Her- Meet Me on Main Café located inside the Community Center. itage Festival on September 18 and announce the opening of a Earlier this year, Mason’s all-inclusinve Makino Park number of new and exciting community opened to the community and continues amenities. to be a hotspot for Mason residents and For the ﬁrst time since the event was the tri-state community. The park hosts moved to the Mason Municipal Cenover 1,000 visitors per day. ter campus, this year’s RRB/Heritage Pine Hill Lakes Park Playground Festival featured country music artists was replaced with new amenities featurCraig Campbell and Clint Black, drawing new play structures, turf, inclusive ing a crowd estimated at over 5,000. equipment, a shade structure, and a new Again this year, the City used an Incifence that encloses the area providing a dent Command structure involving safe environment for all visitors. employees from all departments to Mason is now connected to the Little organize and manage all aspects of the Mason residents, the Short family, have been to Miami Scenic Trail with over 78 miles this signature event previously and were able to event. Through sales at the event, the bring out of town family this year. Featured on of bike trail. This project built in partAmerican Legion Post 194 contributed this edition’s cover is Mason resident Clara Short nership with the City of Lebanon bealmost $10,000 to the Mason Parks and showcasing the fun this event offers. gins at the lower level of Mason Sports Recreation Foundation. The City comPark, and winds its way past Ambleside mitted to making a donation to three subdivision before entering the City of organizations that provided at least 20 Lebanon. Guests cross over Columbia volunteers for the event, totaling over Road and connect with the trailhead 400 hours—Mason Softball Boosters, located on Kingsview Drive. Signs will Faith World Outreach Center, and the soon be installed helping guests ﬁnd this Mason Manta Rays Swim Team. new, exciting bike trail. The Mason Municipal Aquatic CenThis past year City efforts have foter’s new heated leisure pool opened for cused on improving the quality of life the 2021 season featuring exciting amefor residents and businesses expanding nities and provided the opportunity for The Henderson family from Centerville were our culture of wellness in Mason. We hope you have the opportunity to get guests to use the facility through Sep- able to attend Red, Rhythm and Boom for the tember. The pool was a popular summer first time this year. out and enjoy these community assets.

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Dan Corey Fiscal Officer, Deerfield Township

A Strong Financial Postion

e all have heard there are two things guaranteed in life: death and taxes. And while it may feel discouraging that taxes never go away, good government policies can lower your tax bill while still providing high quality services and leaving you with more of your hard-earned money. Back in 2008, Township leaders recognized, with over $40 million in debt, our tax burden would always be high and our planning would always be constrained unless we changed direction. So the leadership team set a goal and created an aggressive plan to become debt free by 2020. The plan was based on the belief that we could operate with a lower debt burden and still avoid the need to ask the voters for higher tax levies. The good news is our plan worked, and in 2020, as one of only a handful of Ohio governments, we became debt free. In addition to paying off all our debt, we were able to free up the capital tied to borrowing and build really strong reserves. In 2021 our ﬁnancial position has gotten even stronger thanks to federal COVID-19 relief funds. In 2020 Deerﬁeld received approximately $2.1M and in 2021 through 2024 we will receive an additional $4.2M. As of December 31, 2020, we are holding approximately $59M in cash, and at the end of 2021 that position will be even stronger. For perspective, it’s typical for a local government to have a cash balance sufficient to pay 1/2 to a full year of its

budget. Right now, Deerfield has approximately three times that amount. This strong financial position enables us to plan unusually far into the future and re-evaluate things that used to be on our short-term plan, like a fire or parks levy increase. Our unique financial strength gave us the ability to build, equip, and staff Fire Station 59 without asking for a single dime of new taxes. As recently as 2018, we couldn’t have done that without passing a new levy. What’s more, based on our current 10-year projections, we expect to be able to operate our Fire Department with our current levy until 2029. Deerfield has a beautiful and varied park system with more than 400 acres of land and recreational fields. Because our parks have matured since the park system was created 18 years ago, it has a need for maintenance and operating funds. As you may know, the current 10-year park levy ends in 2022, but will still produce revenue into 2023. Our current financial strength has encouraged me to recommend to the Board of Trustees to forego a new levy and instead ask voters for a continuance that would provide for the same millage for the next 10 years. In this way, the parks will continue to have a dedicated source of funds that will ensure a high level of quality in our parks without placing a higher burden on the taxpayer. This is an example of the high quality of services and steady, conservative fiscal planning you’ve come to expect in Deerfield, and as a long-time public servant, it brings me great pride to be part of a team that delivers for you year in and year out.

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The Arts Alliance! What a Year! Despite a rough COVID 2020, The Arts Alliance prevailed with some spectacular programming for 2021. Let’s look at your arts and cultural arts programming in your neighborhood. In June of 2021, The Arts Alliance held its first ever Deerfield Handmade Market at Sonder Brewing. Showcasing over 50 artists, this wonderful event was fun and relaxing, as guests enjoyed the artists, great food from BrewRiver, and Sonder Brewing’s best beers! Summer brought a wide array of amazing art camps! From Fairy Camp to Glass Camp, campers enjoyed a fabulous week of learning, growing, and meeting new friends. Camps will return next summer better than ever! Stay tuned. The Summer Concert Series held at Cottell Park proved to be first class entertainment. Guests sprawled out on blankets with the most wonderful picnics and enjoyed the sounds of Cincinnati’s best bands. Shakespeare in the Park was also a great success. September brought the second Deerfield Handmade Market of the season. Over 60 local and regional artists showcased their work. The Mason Community Band entertained the crowds, and a wonderful time was had by all. November brought the third installment of the Deerfield Handmade Market at the Manor House. This indoor event was such a treat for the community with over 80 artists showcasing their talents. Guests enjoyed boxed lunches and a specialty Arts Alliance cocktail while they shopped. Up next…art making! Join The Arts Alliance as they welcome artist Terri Riddle for holiday paper quilling. Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in the creation of a unified, decorative design. • December 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • February 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • To register: www.deerfieldrec.com The Arts Alliance is looking forward to a spectacular 2022! They hope you’ll join them! For more information about The Arts Alliance, volunteer, committee, and chairperson opportunities, please visit www. the-arts-alliance.org

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Mason Corporate Challenge 5K Walk/Run The Mason Corporate Challenge is a 5k walk/run designed to engage the Mason corporate community in a city-wide competition, support employee involvement in health and wellness activities, and give back by donating proceeds to select charities. This unique event, driven by corporate partners throughout Mason and delivered by the Mason Economic Development Office, is an opportunity to bring Mason portfolio companies and their employees together, foster healthy activity, and support talent recruitment in a creative way. The race is held annually in October at the City of Mason Golf Center and the public is invited to participate. Without skipping a beat, in 2020 Mason companies and participants alike participated all across the City and globe, touting (virtually of course) their company and Mason healthy spirit. The theme was “6 years and 6 feet can’t keep us apart!” Since 2015, the Mason corporate community and their employees have donated over $80,000 to the following local charities: The Makino Foundation, Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and United Way of Warren County. As part of Mason’s strong commitment to heart health and wellness, we are happy to announce the addition of the American Heart Association as a beneﬁting charity this year. 2021 marked the seventh year for the Mason Corporate Challenge and the City is coming together more than ever. Each participant received, in lieu of a t-shirt, a $20 Come Together Mason

E-Gift Card to drive people and dollars into more than 80 participating Mason small businesses. This is expected to generate increased connectivity between the corporate community and the small business community to drive both new and regular patrons to Mason businesses! If you are a Mason Small Business reading this and not yet a participant in the Come Together Mason E-Gift Card program, email administration@masonoh.org or call 513.229.8510 to get connected. We thank our corporate sponsors for supporting us throughout the years, as well as race participants for making this event a huge success! For 2021 race results and more information, visit: masoncorporatechallenge.com. If you were unable to participate this year, the City invites you to join us next year in October. Don’t miss this exciting event!

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Night Time Fire Safety In the United States from 2014 to 2018, fire departments responded to over 353,100 residential structure fires. These fires caused annual fatality rates of 2,620 civilians and injured another 11,030 during that time period. Only 19% of residential fires occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., but these fires are responsible for over 51% of all fire fatalities. The City of Mason Fire Department wants to help the community prevent these tragedies.

TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARMS According to Underwriter’s Laboratories, experts in residential structure fires research, 40 years ago the average civilian had 17 minutes to escape a burning house. Today, with the introduction of more synthetic finishes and lighter weight construction materials, that time has been cut to three minutes or less. Considering how little time we have to escape, the first and most obvious answer to preventing injuries and deaths is to ensure that your smoke alarms are working. Working smoke alarms are critical in giving you an early warning in the event of a fire. At night when you are asleep, they serve as an alarm clock, waking you. While most of us experienced fire drills at school or work, few have conducted drills at home. If you haven’t tested your family, we recommend setting the smoke alarms off after they have gone to bed to make sure family members wake up. People who are hard of hearing, those who sleep with music or TVs on for background noise, and those who take sleeping medications may not hear or register the alarm. Knowing this before an emergency occurs can help you set a plan in place to make sure they are notified in other ways. You can also see how your family members respond to see if they remember how to safely escape the house in the event of a real fire. If your children panic and hide when the smoke alarms activate, it is better to learn this during a drill, than when you are racing the clock.

CHANGING FIRE ALARM BATTERIES The township understands that some detectors are located very high on ceilings or residents are physically unable to check their alarms, so we will be happy to assist you with checking your alarm and/or changing the battery. If you need assistance, please contact Deerfield Township Fire Rescue at 513.459.0875. The township Fire and Rescue always recommends that you call 911 if you smell smoke.

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SLEEP WITH YOUR BEDROOM DOOR CLOSED To keep yourself safer at night, sleep with your door closed. We often close our children’s doors to prevent them from being woken by our activities after bedtime or to limit them getting out of bed and wandering around the house. This may explain why children under 18 have the fewest fire fatalities and injuries statistically in residential fires because without knowing it, we give them an extra layer of protection from the smoke and flames and buy them the time they need to escape or be rescued. When asked why adults sleep with their doors open, the most common reason is to hear if their kids get up. Having your door closed while you sleep prevents the poisonous gases in smoke from entering your room. These same gases render us even further unconscious through their sedating effects, long before our bodies might notice the smell of the smoke. It has been estimated that a closed door between you and a fire can buy you as much as 20 minutes of safety. This may be enough time for firefighters to locate and rescue you if you cannot self-evacuate. Smoke isn’t the only thing a closed door keeps out. Even a hollow core door can keep a fire at bay for a while, by limiting available oxygen and offering a barrier to the heat, giving you an area of refuge until help can arrive. While residential structure fires have been declining over the past 40 years, the time we have to escape one has been rapidly declining as well. New construction techniques and synthetic materials have made fires burn hotter and quicker then ever before. For that reason, we need to make sure we do all we can to protect ourselves. If closing our bedroom doors and ensuring we have working smoke detectors can buy us precious time to escape, isn’t the time and effort worth it? Remember, every second counts in an emergency.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Robert N. Mount Mason VFW Post 9622 has been a staple in the Mason community since 1948. Located in the heart of Downtown Mason at 119 W. Main St. across the street from Yost Pharmacy, the VFW Post 9622 has provided support and advocacy to veterans in Mason and surrounding communities for decades. In addition to providing services and support to local veterans, the VFW also assists local schools, youth groups, and ﬁrst responders as well as contributes to numerous charitable causes. The VFW Post 9622 also facilitates scholarship opportunities for middle and high school students through its essay contests such as the most recent Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay competitions. Since 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has been the nation’s leading veterans service organization, with the mission of bettering the lives of all those who had the honor of wearing the uniform of the United States military. The VFW proudly serves more than 1.5 million members who aided in an overseas military conﬂict. In order to become a member of the VFW, a veteran or active military member must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National, must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, as well as received an Honorable or General Discharge, or is currently serving. Lastly, the soldier must have served or is currently serving in a war, cam-

paign, or expedition on foreign soil or hostile waters. The VFW also welcomes members to join its Auxiliary. The requirements to join the Auxiliary are open to any individual whose parent, child, grandchild, sibling, or spouse meet the requirements to be a member of the VFW. The VFW Post 9622 is eager to connect with active military members and veterans who have served or are serving in foreign conﬂicts. In addition, the Post is always looking to grow its auxiliary membership base to help support the mission of the VFW and raise awareness of the charitable causes supported by the organization. Residents are encouraged to check out the Post on Facebook at Robert N. Mount Mason VFW Post 9622, call the VFW at 513.398.9622, or stop by the Post to learn more about the beneﬁts of becoming a member or how you can get involved to support the veteran population. The VFW Post 9622 is open seven days a week; Sunday2 to 8 p.m., Monday noon to 8 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday 2 to 11 p.m. Winter 2021

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“Every Child Reads Every Day” Warren County Imagination Library Arthur Conan Doyle is quoted as saying, “It’s a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own.” Thanks to the efforts of many dedicated volunteers, over 7,300 Warren County children, aged 0–5, will do just that. In just one year, Warren County Imagination Library (WCIL) is at 55% enrollment! Since every day is someone’s birthday, children age out of the program as quickly as others are enrolled, thus active enrollment is at 46% of the total eligible population. Ohio’s Governor and First Lady started the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library (OGIL) in 2019 to promote the importance of preschool literacy as a state economic competitiveness factor, among other things. Partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Ohio now has an Imagination Library in all 88 counties. Since the program launched, 2,761,253 books have been sent to children across Ohio—IMAGINE THAT! WCIL will turn 1 on March 10 and it has been busy this first year! Volunteers have come together to shepherd this program and meet regularly. Community Advisory Groups have been established to help raise awareness and boost enrollment and a School Advisory Group has been formed which will help WCIL understand the program’s impact on kindergarten readiness outcomes. By the age of 3, a child’s brain is already 80% developed, and, by the time a child enters kindergarten, they must already know thousands of words in order to succeed in the classroom. What is the best way to ensure a child is armed with the knowledge they need to succeed? Reading aloud to that child and giving them access to books. Remember, “you’re never too old, to whacky or wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” ~ Dr. Seuss Enroll a child you love today at https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll.

Municipal Tax Note Have questions about your Mason income taxes? Mason Tax Office staff is ready to assist. Residents are encouraged to contact the Mason Tax Office with any questions or inquiries. Tax staff is available by phone at 513.229.8535, by secure email at https://ssl.datamotion.com/register/cureg.aspx?cb=mason, or by visiting the Tax Office Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the customer service counter inside the Municipal Center at 6000 Mason Montgomery Road.

TAX REMINDERS • If you are a Mason resident and expect to owe Mason City income taxes for 2021, your quarterly tax payment is due January 15. 90% of your 2021 tax liability is due by January 15, 2022. • The Mason Tax Office offers two ways to assist with making your quarterly payment: • Online Tax Tool: www.imaginemason.org/services/ tax-information/tax-payments • Payment Vouchers: www.imaginemason.org/services/ tax-information/tax-forms-for-individuals

TAX DEFINITIONS

• Tax Declaration: Estimate of the amount of income tax liability that may be owed for the year. Tax Declarations may be adjusted if financial situations change during the year. • Tax Liability: Total amount of Mason income tax owed reduced by taxes paid/estimated to be paid to Mason and other cities and the resident homeowner credit, as well as any prior year overpayment.

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• Estimated payments: Residents with Declarations in the amount of $200 or more shall pay estimated taxes on a quarterly basis. This assists residents in meeting their annual tax liability.

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April 15 June 15 September 15 January 15

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Managing Diabetes: How Your Primary Care Doctor Can Help

Coaching an Olympic athlete means giving expert guidance, support, and motivation. A primary care doctor does much the same as they help people set and achieve goals to manage diabetes. One in 10 Americans has this chronic health condition in which sugar builds up in the blood because the body can’t properly use insulin to convert food to energy. About 90 to 95% of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes, often linked to lifestyle. “Being overweight and sedentary are the most common contributing factors in developing Type 2 diabetes. Family history, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are also often linked to the disease,” says Paula Villarejo, M.D., internal medicine specialist with Bethesda Group Practice – Arrow Springs. 12 CenterPoint Winter 2021

Villarejo says unless a patient has severe symptoms and needs to see a specialist, she is able to work with her patients to manage their disease. “The patients I see who are taking their medications and changing their lifestyle are generally the most successful,” she says. “Taking a pill can be easy, but lifestyle changes are not as easy, and they should be taken as if it was another medication. I try to always talk about diet, and as a start I usually show them a portion-control-based plate and recommend that they fill it with half vegetables, and the other half with equal parts of proteins and carbohydrates. It is also important to drink plenty of water, and limit or avoid sweet beverages.” She continues, “Your diet doesn’t have to be awful, but it has to be balanced. It’s a myth that you can never eat carbs or sugar again. You can still have carbs, but the key is in the control of the portion.” Developing a healthy exercise routine is also part of the plan she formulates with patients. Villarejo says these recommendations are “something we should all do—a diabetes diagnosis may be a wake-up call for family members in the household.” She encourages family members to read about diabetes and its consequences if not controlled. Eating healthy meals together supports the person with diabetes and improves the health of all members. Recognizing signs of low blood sugar and high blood sugar in a person can prevent a serious health emergency.

no symptoms. Villarejo says that’s an important reason to get regular checkups with your primary care doctor, including blood tests. These tests will detect abnormal amounts of sugar in the blood. Once a person is diagnosed with diabetes, Villarejo sees that person about every three months, until blood sugar is well-controlled through lifestyle changes and medicine, if needed. She recommends checkups every six months for those with a stable A1C blood count—a measure of average blood sugar levels over a two- to three-month period. “As long as they are taking their medications, following a healthy diet and healthy exercise routine, people with diabetes can live a pretty normal life and do the things they want to do,” Villarejo says. “It’s my job to understand what’s important to people and to find ways to motivate them to take care of their health—whether they do it for their families or themselves. I have seen both successes and complications in my patients who have diabetes, and I’m always working with them to achieve what’s best for them.”

Paula Villarejo, M.D.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE DIABETES? “It can take a while to diagnose diabetes, because symptoms can be vague and caused by other things,” Villarejo says. “You may start feeling fatigue and attribute it to not sleeping well or to stress at work.” Common signs of diabetes include: • Fatigue • Blurry vision • Excessive thirst • Frequent urination • Hunger • Unexplained weight loss If you are having a number of unexplained symptoms, Villarejo strongly encourages you to see a primary care physician, who can provide a diagnosis and an ongoing treatment plan. Some people with high blood sugar have

To schedule and appointment with a TriHealth primary care physician, call 513.853.2100 or visit TriHealth.com/PrimaryCare

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GATHER. VOTE. GIVE. IT REALLY IS THAT SIMPLE! 100+ Who Care of Warren County is growing! We added 12 new members as of July 2021. If you are looking for a way to give back to your local community in 2022, consider partnering with us! The purpose of our group is to provide members with the opportunity of giving made simple. 100+ Who Care of Warren County is a group of men, women, and students dedicated to making life better for all Warren County residents through a quarterly donation to a Warren County nonprofit organization ($100/adult, $25/student). The Mission is to reach out and help local charities with the funds they need to continue doing their current community work and, in some cases, to focus on specific projects. As you may recall, a new local charity is selected each quarter. All charities and organizations up for consideration must serve Warren County and are nominated by group members; the idea is to keep it local and provides an impact WE can SEE. Organizations we have helped in the past are South Lebanon Historical Society, Maggie’s Mini Therapy Horses, Neighborhood Bridges of Lebanon, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Good Works Farms, Shared Harvest Backpack Program, and Circle Tail, Inc. We hope you will join us!

2022 Meeting Dates: • January 4, April 5, July 5, and October 4 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. • Conger Construction, 2020 McKinley Blvd., Lebanon, OH 45036 • and on Zoom You can make a difference. IT’S. THAT. SIMPLE. CONNECT WITH US: 100whocareofwarrencounty@gmail.com facebook.com/100WhoCareofWarrenCounty linkedin.com/groups/13928970/

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Mason’s German Companies Drive Global Visibility Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States of America Visits Mason The City of Mason has a diverse and intentional growth footprint This year, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to with one of the highest percentages of international investthe United States of America was the guest of honor. As part of ment in the Cincinnati region. This diverse portfolio mix has the official tour, the Ambassador requested a visit to Festo’s consistently caught the attention of global companies corporate campus of the Americas here in Mason to learn and dignitaries as a key investment location. more about their organization, its Didactic program, Mason’s Economic Development Team works in foreign trade zone operations, and innovation in Mapartnership with the European American Chamber son. Furthermore, two additional German companies of Commerce (EACC) to further expand relationships were highlighted as they announced their plans to exwith Mason’s European portfolio of companies. Each pand in Mason’s R&D Park; VEGA Americas to build a year the European American Chamber of Commerce North American headquarters campus and Rhinestahl (EACC) hosts an annual event to bring together top Corporation relocating and growing its headquarters. regional decision makers and international business Together their combined investment is over $80 million. leaders to demonstrate the positive impact of the comMason is home to more than 900 businesses, including mercial business ties that connect the Cincinnati region global power-players, domestic leaders, and countless and Europe. This multi-day initiative is an opportunity for start-ups formulating the biotech and technology inthe EACC to invite European dignitaries to our Region PICTURED: Emily Margareth Haber, German dustries each with a unique story to tell. We are honored Ambassador to the United States to showcase the amount of foreign direct investment that corporate partners like Festo, VEGA, and Rhinestahl here. Visiting foreign ambassadors and dignitaries are are being globally recognized for their innovation and consistently impressed by the strength of Mason’s international business leadership and shining a spotlight on Mason as a prime location for intercommunity. national investment in research and development.

Christmas Tree Recycling Mason Residents Place your live Christmas trees at the curb for pickup starting Monday, January 3 Please remove ALL decorations and place the cut end to the street

NEW RESIDENT COFFEE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 10:30 A.M. NEW TO THE CITY OF MASON? MEET OTHER RESIDENTS AND LEARN ABOUT THE AREA

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Deerfield Towne Center Where to Purchase your DORA Beverage? The following locations have the necessary liquor permits to be able to serve DORA beverages. As additional businesses become eligible, we will update this information. Bravo Italian Kitchen Condado Tacos Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Frenchie Fresh Maplewood Kitchen and Bar Rusty Bucket Whole Foods Market

HOLIDAY LIGHTS RECYCLING PROGRAM NOVEMBER – JANUARY Barrels will be available at Mason Municipal Center and Community Center Provided by Warren County Solid Waste Management District and Cohen Recycling

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DORA HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday through Thursday - 6 p.m. to Midnight Friday through Sunday - 12 p.m. (Noon) to Midnight If you are a business owner in the DORA district and want to learn more about necessary requirements for being able to serve DORA beverages, please contact James Flick, Economic Development Director and Public Information Officer at 513.701.6958 or by email at jflick@ deerfieldtwp.com.

The people have spoken and we can’t thank you enough. Thanks for voting Bethesda North Hospital "Best Place to Have a Baby". We are proud that the “Greater Cincinnati Family Choice Awards” chose Bethesda North Hospital as the “Family Choice Award” winner. It is recognition that we are fulﬁlling our mission to provide the best care to our maternity patients every day.

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The City of Mason Welcomes Home the Western & Southern Open World Class Tennis Connects Mason’s World Class Business Partners

While the tennis tournament puts Mason on a global stage, this technology put the City on an entirely different planet. To learn more about the W&S Tournament visit: https://www. wsopen.com/ To learn more about the scientific innovations regarding the Mars Perseverance happening in Mason Ohio at L3Harris Technologies visit: https://www.l3harris.com/newsroom

This past August, the City of Mason welcomed home the Western & Southern Open to the Lindner Family Tennis Center after its 2020 hiatus when the Open was held in New York as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament once again featured many of the world’s top ranked men and women in this combined week of tennis. As quoted by tournament leaders, “one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world is hosted right here in Mason and its success depends on cooperation and collaboration across state, county, and city boundaries and it deeply impacts the regional economy.” The tournament provides a unique opportunity for the City of Mason to further its economic development strategy to connect with the corporate community, highlight innovation, and nurture strategic investment and growth opportunities within the City of Mason. In previous years, the City has leveraged the opportunity to showcase Mason startup innovation and Festo automation to the millions of spectators and stakeholders. This year, the City celebrated a marvel of scientific discovery as Mason’s L3 Harris Technologies communication system landed on Mars via the Perseverance rover.

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Request a personal written letter from Santa by completing the form below. Parents and guardians, please mail the completed form to: Dan Chambers Email: 6050 Mason-Montgomery Rd. OR dchambers@masonoh.org Mason, Ohio 45040

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Requests for letters must be received by December 10, 2021 in order to guarantee a return letter from Santa. Special information Santa should write about: Child’s Name: Child’s Age: Parent’s Names: Form Completed By: Relationship to Child:

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Moving Forward on the Comprehensive Plan Update Deerfield Township has witnessed significant growth and change in the past 20 years. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township’s population has increased 59% between 2000 (25,539 people) and 2020 (40,525 people). During this time, Deerfield has also experienced a great deal of economic growth. That growth and change has made Deerfield a more prosperous community in its ability to provide excellent service delivery to the residents; and a desirable community that continues to attract new residents and businesses alike. The elected officials in Deerfield Township have made it a priority to evaluate a number of different planning tools that our community utilizes to manage this growth. The first was adoption of the Parks Masterplan, which evaluated the parks, programs, and open space areas within the community. The second is an update of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, to ensure that we are adequately prepared for changes and growth in Deerfield. The Comprehensive Plan process is currently being strategically undertaken, and encourages residents from all areas of Deerfield to participate.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: A Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) is a strategic guide that expresses the values and aspirations of a community. In the case of Deerfield Township, it provides a comprehensive and proactive planning tool to guide government policy which helps guide public and private activities related to land use, development, and use of resources and/or services such as police, fire, infrastructure, parks, and etc. The ultimate goal is to ensure smart growth which allows the Township to continue providing a high level of service to existing and future residents and businesses and visitors. The Comp Plan is/will:

• Incorporate key objectives into a comprehensive and accessible final document; • A plan that is a tool to prepare for change; a guide for local decision-making that is implemented over time; • Identify key areas for redevelopment and placemaking initiatives; • Create an implementable list of action items in immediate, short and long terms. The current Comp Plan (2035 Vision) was adopted in 2015. According to planning industry standards, updates to the Comp Plan should occur every five years. As such, an update to the Comp Plan should occur in 2020. It is important to evaluate the plan every five years, especially with the constant changes in the economy, to be consistent with the community goals and addressing current issues/concerns within the community. The Comp Plan Update process kicked off in May 2019. Due to the pandemic, the project schedule was pushed back. However, now the township is ready to move forward and regain the momentum of the plan. The plan is currently in draft form and the township would like to hear your feedback on the contents. Please visit becomingdeerfield.com to view a digital copy of the draft plan and provide your feedback. The township is also in the process of hosting several open houses to allow input from the community. For more information about these please visit choosedeerfield.com and/or becomingdeerfield.com. We look forward to hearing from you and having your help in shaping the future of Deerfield Township.

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Sinclair College Unveils Expanded Smart Manufacturing Lab in Warren County to Strengthen Skilled Workers Training $1.2 Million investment expanded Sinclair’s Industrial Maintenance Technology facility.

inclair Community College is strengthening its efforts to train students for in-demand advanced manufacturing careers with its newly renovated and expanded Industrial Maintenance and Technology (IMT) Lab at the Courseview Campus Center in Mason. In 2020, the Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees invested $1.2 million to reinvigorate the automation and smart manufacturing programs in Warren County. “This venture strengthens our ability to educate and train more people to meet high-demand workforce needs in sectors throughout southwest Ohio,” says Dr. Steve Johnson, President – Sinclair Community College. “It is an investment in our students’ futures and in the region’s workforce.” Sinclair began the construction project in late 2020. The expanded facility was unveiled in June 2021 and is now training students for in-demand careers in automation and smart manufacturing. “Enhancing and strengthening Sinclair’s IMT program will put more students on the path to well-paying, fulﬁlling careers,” adds Madeline J. Iseli, Senior Vice President – Advancement and Regional Strategy, Sinclair Community College. Right now, there are more than 4,000 industrial maintenance technician-related jobs in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties. Each month, 235 jobs are posted in the 11-county region of southwest Ohio. That is 37% higher than the national average. Students can earn over $42,000 per year starting out. “The experience I have had at Sinclair has been phenomenal. I have been able to get hands-on experience on all of the equipment that you see in the industrial maintenance lab and the sensors lab,” says Conner Elliott, Sinclair College student. “Those skills have allowed me to move into an apprenticeship where I am now earning while I’m learning.” Students in the IMT program develop the knowledge and skillset required for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting modern industrial machinery. They learn to solve practical

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maintenance problems, read, and interpret mechanical drawings, and interpret maintenance publications. The renovated space also includes an expanded Workforce Development Lab featuring Sinclair’s SkillsTrac Industrial Maintenance Training Program which allows employers to tailor training to fit their specific needs and minimize the time their workers are away from the job. Sinclair’s investment will also enhance the efforts of the Office of Work-Based Learning that works with employers, students, and schools throughout Southwest Ohio to create a pre-apprentice-to-apprentice pipeline benefiting students and employers. Sinclair’s Office of Work-Based Learning currently has 65 active apprenticeships with over two dozen employers. To learn more about program offerings at Sinclair’s Courseview Campus Center in Mason, visit sinclair.edu/mason.

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• Full access to the facility during all operating hours including extended hours for Premier members only

• Full access to the facility during normal operating hours excluding The Edge and Kids Korner

• Kids’ Korner - up to / hours per day free of charge children must be Premier members

• fee for drop-in exercise classes • Access to member-based drop-in programming

• Free drop-in group exercise classes

• Discount for City of Mason programs

• Access to member-based drop-in programming • Year-round access to the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center • Free access to The Edge includes climbing wall • guest passes per year value • Discounts on golf at The Golf Center off Grizzly course Monday through Thursday to p m only discount at Courseview restaurant and Pro Shop Discount • discount and priority registration for City of Mason programs • registration fee discount for SAY Soccer per family • Free annual membership to the Mason Historical Society for • off any regularly priced item in sym•bi•o•sis

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*new rates go into effect on January • All members must be claimed on the same tax return in order to qualify for a family or two person membership - /month additional member on family memberships over four people • Monthly rates will increase each year based on the annual cost of living adjustment and will be applied beginning with the January billing cycle • administration fee due at joining or when reducing membership level - fee is waived for memberships paid in full for months • Daily pass rate per person ages • Free Premier membership for seniors over age

Existing Premier members receive their rate through December Membership must remain active Basic members can upgrade to Premier by December to take advantage of the Premier member rate through December

MILITARY DISCOUNT In appreciation of your service Mason Community Center offers active military personnel veterans and immediate family members the first month of membership free and off Premier or Basic memberships monthly rates Proper military identification must be shown CAC family member military ID card retired military ID card veteran ID card or certificate of service preferred DD accepted The administration fee is due at joining

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Sonder Brewing Third Anniversary - September 25th Sonder Brewing is celebrating their Third anniversary on November 6 at the Mason Taproom. Exclusive package releases will happen in the morning, and a new beer will be tapped on draft every hour starting at 10 a.m. and going until 6 p.m. Beer releases on the anniversary will include variations of the popular Frosted Milkshake IPA series, fall seasonal beer Carmen’s Carrot Cake inspired Ale, barrel aged stouts, barrel aged sours, and adjunct draft only kegs. The anniversary party is always one of the biggest package release days for the brewery, giving the team free rein to get creative and think outside the box. The Anniversary Party is a special day every year for all of the Sonder employees, but it especially means a lot to the four managing owners who have cultivated this idea from the start and continue to lead by example for the growing company. Jen Meissner, Chief Marketing Officer, says, “The anniversary party always showcases unique and small batch Sonder beers. It’s one of my favorite days of the year!” In a short amount of time, Sonder has quickly become a regional craft brewery found all over Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky, and has recently collaborated with Kings Island Amusement Park, The Root Beer Stand, and Country Boy Brewing out of Lexington, Kentucky. Along with great collaborations and unique specialty beers, Sonder has quickly become known for their four core brands found year round in most places where Sonder is sold. You Betcha! New England IPA, Voss Kölsch, Blanc White Ale, and Record Hop IPA are staples in the greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky areas. It’s been a successful three years for Sonder Brewing, but the excitement in the building is about where the company is going. A growing team, an expanding territory, and a focus on continued quality are all exciting things constantly happening for the Sonder team. Jen Meissner says, “In year four, Sonder will continue to focus on supporting our local retail partners with both core and limited release beers as well as broaden our geographic reach, making it possible for more customers to easily find our brands.”

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips The holidays are quickly approaching and advertisements will begin bombarding your mailboxes and social media accounts for discounted merchandise and other special deals. Shopping during the holiday season may present unique dangers and people with busy lifestyles may become careless. Consider the below tips from the Mason Police Department as you prepare to shop this holiday season. Have a safe and secure holiday shopping season!

SHOPPING IN STORES • Do not buy more than you can carry. • Save all receipts together to help you verify credit card or bank statements as they arrive. • Consider alternate options to pay for your merchandise, such as Apple Pay or PayPal. • Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or cash. • Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket. Keep your purse zipped closed. • Tell a security officer or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package.

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PARKING LOT SAFETY • Do not carry large amounts of cash; instead use checks, credit/debit cards to make purchases. • Try not to use your phone or text when walking through a parking lot. • Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. • Shop during daylight hours instead of at night. • Carry your car key fob remote in hand to be used as a personal alarm. • Do not leave purchased items visible in your vehicle. • Do not wear expensive jewelry.

MONARCH PLEDGE

HOW IS THE PROJECT FUNDED?

On April 6, 2021, the Deerfield Township Board of Trustees approved a proclamation for Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Day. This pledge is a commitment to encourage the community to plant milkweed, encourage neighborhoods to plant monarch gardens, continue invasive species removal, and encourage all residents to participate in community activities that support and celebrate monarch conservation.

• Funding varies depending on the component of the project, which may utilize Park Levy and/or various grant funding • Many components also include the work of volunteers • Please see the individual Park Project pages for funding details on specific components

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF THIS PROJECT TO THE COMMUNITY? • Improve local ecosystems and biodiversity • Improve soil and air quality • Foster healthy connections between humans and wildlife

WHAT IS THE PROJECT TIMELINE? This is an annual commitment. 2021 Pledge action items include the following: • Issue a Proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat. • Add or maintain native milkweed and nectar producing plants in community gardens • Continue an invasive species removal program that will support the re-establishment of native habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinators • Engage with parks and recreation, public works, sustainability, and other relevant staff to identify opportunities to revise and maintain mowing programs and milkweed / native nectar plant planting programs • Engage with gardening leaders and partners (e.g., Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, Nature Centers, Native Plant Society Chapters , other long-standing and influential community leaders) to support monarch butterfly conservation

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT MONARCH BUTTERFLIES? • Butterfly Grandma: Monarchs - StoryWalk Pop-Up rotating among Deerfield Parks in summer 2021

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THIS PROJECT? • March 17, 2021: NWF Mayors’ Monarch Pledge signed by Kristin Malhotra • April 6, 2021: Proclamation for Mayors’ Monarch Pledge approved by Board of Trustees and signed by Kristin Malhotra • On-Going: Invasive plant species removal and maintenance at Kingswood Park, Pollinator Pathway garden maintenance at Kingswood Park

WHERE EXACTLY WILL THIS PROJECT TAKE PLACE? • Work done to support this initiative varies and may be visible in park projects, incorporated into recreation programming, completed “behind the scenes,” etc. • Kingswood Park: You can see visible progress in the Pollinator Pathway installed in 2020 and the on-going invasive species removal.

Ways to Prevent Car Break Ins Deerfield Township and the Warren County Sheriff’s Deerfield Post would like to remind everyone about some things you can do to prevent car break-ins. Thefts from cars tend to be opportunistic crimes. The majority of these thefts occur when a car is left unlocked. Even if your car is parked in your driveway, in front of your house, inside your garage, or anywhere else, be sure to keep your doors locked. Simply locking your doors can deter would be perpetrators who may be checking for unlocked doors in order to take whatever is visible in your vehicle. Other ways to prevent car break-ins include: • Ensuring that your vehicle is secured with the windows rolled all the way up and your car alarm (if applicable) engaged. • Avoid leaving items, or proof of items, visible in the car. This includes spare change, sunglasses, any bags, power

cords, adapters, GPS units, and more. Anything that may appear of value, or allude to items of value being in the car, should be hidden from view so as not to pique the interest of would be thieves. • Get into the habit of stashing items in the trunk before you arrive at a destination. • Try to park in well-lit areas and avoid your vehicle being isolated, concealed by larger vehicles, fences, or foliage. • Be sure to report break-ins. If you witness a break-in in process please call 911 immediately and provide as much detail and information as possible including your location, description of the suspect, direction they may go after, and any other pertinent information the sheriff’s department would find helpful in tracking down the subject. Be safe in doing this and do not put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation.

• In the event your purse or wallet is stolen, contact your bank and credit card company immediately to cancel any cards or put a hold on your accounts. This is also good time to ask the bank if your card or account has been used recently. In most cases, suspects will try and quickly use your accounts before they are closed. You should also continue to monitor your credit in the following weeks for suspicious activity. Doing these things can help keep you and your possessions safe and avoid car break-ins.

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Calendar

Snowplow Rodeo

Mason Schools Winter Break

Monday, December 20 – Monday, January 3 Schools Closed

Christmas

Friday, December 24 Mason Community Center open 5 a.m.–3 p.m. with limited facilities City offices closed Saturday, December 25 Mason Community Center open Noon–4 p.m. with limited facilities

New Year’s

Friday, December 31 Mason Community Center open 5 a.m.–3 p.m. with limited facilities City offices closed Saturday, January 1 Mason Community Center open 8 a.m.–6 p.m. with limited facilities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 17 Mason Community Center open normal operating hours City offices open

President’s Day

Monday, February 21 Mason Community Center open normal operating hours City offices closed

Each year in October, the Public Works Officials of Southwest Ohio (PWOSO) hosts their annual Snow Plow Rodeo event at the Mason Sports Park. Public works departments from municipalities throughout southwest Ohio select two drivers to compete in the rodeo each year. This event is just one of the many preparations that go into each snow and ice season, and is a good way to sharpen drivers’ skills before the first snowfall. The rodeo course consists of many obstacles to simulate the obstacles drivers may encounter when plowing. Below are few examples of the course: • Cones are placed in a circle, like a cul-de-sac, and the driver must touch three without knocking them over. • The driver pushes a barrel into a specific spot, then stops it. • The driver must go around a curve and have the tires as close as possible to the cones without hitting them. • There are mailboxes with feelers where the driver must gently hit the feelers without hitting the mailboxes. If the driver hits the feelers just right, he/she won’t get points deducted. Scoring is based on a deduction system, not on points added. If the driver goes overtime on any obstacle, points are docked. The driver must also stop and drop the plow in the time allotted. The City of Mason Service Department excelled again this year and looks forward to participating next year.

PAINT-YOUR-OWN-POTTERY! November 18th 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Cottell Park, Snyder House Join the township as they welcome Star Glazers, a mobile paint your own pottery group. Registrants can pick from a variety of unfinished pieces to decorate and create. Star Glazers will return those pieces to the township for distribution. This is a fun and creative opportu-

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nity for the whole family. Studio time/fees are free to the township residents and cost $2.00 each for nonresidents. Pottery pieces range in price from $9 and up. Payment is paid directly to the instructor, but participants are required to register. Please visit www.deerfieldrec.org for registration and more information.

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Preparing for Snow and Ice With winter quickly approaching, thoughts tend to turn toward cold mornings and snowy forecasts. For the Service Department, snow and ice control is a year-round process. After the last snow event of the winter is cleaned up, preparations for the next season begins almost immediately. All trucks are cleaned and inspected, any repairs needed are noted and scheduled to be fixed, and an inventory is taken of all spare parts such as plow blades, hydraulic hoses and fittings, truck mirrors, and other commonly used parts. Parts are then ordered to replenish the inventory for the next season. The salt storage facility is then refilled to capacity, so the upcoming season will begin with plenty of salt on hand. Each season begins with approximately 5,500 tons of salt on hand, which is typically enough for an average winter. The salt brine machine is cleaned, inspected and recalibrated. Salt brine is used to pre-treat the roadways ahead of snow or ice to help prevent the bond of snow to the pavement. Pre-treating aids in the removal process and helps return snow covered streets to safe driving conditions more quickly. Salt brine is also used to pre-wet the salt as it comes out of the trucks. Wet salt tends to stay on the road better as it is less likely than dry salt to bounce off the pavement when being applied. The wet salt starts working sooner as it begins going into solution immediately without having to wait for snow to begin the solution process. All salt brine is produced at the City of Mason Service Center using rock salt and water. During extreme temperatures, calcium chloride is added to the brine to lower the melting point. Throughout the year, Service Department crews trim street trees to prevent damage to the plow trucks and to improve the ability to clear the snow. These trees that are typically located between the curb and sidewalk grow past the curb which prevents the full width of the street from being plowed and risks damaging

the trucks. A snowplow route committee reviews and updates plow routes annually as additional streets are dedicated and existing roadways are widened. This committee includes employees from the Service, Public Utilities, and Engineering & Building Departments. Routes are improved to increase efficiency and response time as the City grows. Snow and ice control driver training is conducted annually. Drivers participate in a snow plow “roadeo” to sharpen their skills. A course is set up to mimic common obstacles encountered during snow plowing. Maneuvering around parked cars, mailboxes, cul-de-sacs, and backing exercises are all practiced in fully equipped plow trucks. Service Department senior staff attend annual Winter Weather Maintenance courses conducted by the American Public Works Association to learn about the latest technologies in the industry. During the summer, all snow plow trucks undergo a Department of Transportation annual safety inspection process to ensure they are ready for the upcoming season. All necessary repairs are completed prior to the start of the season. As winter approaches, trucks are transitioned from leaf and brush pickup to snow and ice. The boxes that collect the leaf and brush debris are removed and replaced with salt v-boxes and plows. Trucks are ﬁlled with salt and are stored inside the Service Center to provide a quick response to winter weather.

NEW EQUIPMENT

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INCIDENT COMMAND TEAM

The City of Mason utilizes an Incident Command structure to manage all snow and ice events. Each month, an Incident Commander and Foreman monitor weather forecasts to prepare for upcoming events. Once a storm is approaching, multiple forecasting agencies, traffic cameras, and road weather information systems (RWIS) are monitored. Traffic cameras are used to accurately tell where snow is falling to help determine the appropriate time to call in drivers. Incident Commanders monitor the progress of the snow and ice team and provide communication throughout the event. The City is currently divided into 17 snow plow routes. Each truck has a priority route which includes the main thoroughfares in addition to a regularly assigned route that covers all types of streets. Main thoroughfares are treated ﬁrst in each storm. It typically takes approximately two hours for each truck to complete a full route. Each truck is equipped with a GPS device to help ensure no street is missed. Staff from several City departments participate in snow and ice control.

developer has not yet turned it over to the City to maintain. To tell if the top course of asphalt has yet to be installed, look for raised manhole covers or a street surface lower than the curb. These conditions make it unsafe for large plows to clear the snow.

PRIVATE STREETS

Some streets are private, usually around condominium developments, and are maintained by the homeowner associations. If a street sign has green lettering on a white background, it is a private street. Signs with white lettering on a green background are public streets. If you are unsure of the status of your subdivision or have further questions, please contact the Engineering Department at 513.229.8520.

STREETS IN NEWER SUBDIVISIONS As the City of Mason grows, new roads that must be cleared of snow and ice are added. With the winter season upon us, it is important to note who is responsible for the removal of snow and ice within your subdivision. Some streets in subdivisions still under construction remain the responsibility of the developer to plow until the street or subdivision is essentially complete and dedicated. If your street does not have the top course of asphalt applied, it is likely that your

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Deerfield Township’s Renovation of the Jeremiah Morrow Barn In 1795, at the age of 23, Jeremiah Morrow came to the Northwest Territory from Pennsylvania. He purchased land along the Little Miami River in Deerfield Township and in 1799 married Mary Parkhill of Pennsylvania. Around 1800 he built this barn, which is one of Warren County’s oldest standing structures. In 1801, Morrow was sent to the Second Territorial Assembly and to the first Ohio Constitutional Convention in 1802. In 1803, he was elected the new state’s first U.S. Congressman and was Ohio’s only congressman for 10 years. In 1813 the Ohio legislature elevated him to U.S. Senate. In 1822 he became Ohio’s ninth governor. He went on to serve in both the Ohio House and Senate and at age 69 returned to Congress. An extraordinary man, Jeremiah Morrow gave his country 43 years of public service. Jeremiah Morrow built this barn with a room in front with a large stone fireplace and stairs leading to a loft. The back had stalls for horses and space for other livestock, which entered through rear doors. He built a house next to the barn and in 1815 built a mill across the road. Morrow’s famous mill was razed in 1904 but the millrace is still there. Morrow worked to get the Little Miami Railroad built; the line was Cincinnati’s first railroad. He served as its President without pay for over 10 years and its first locomotive was named Gov. Morrow. In 1845 Mary Parkhill Morrow died. The couple had 11 children but only one lived to old age. A man of great character, Jeremiah Morrow died at age 80 in 1852 and was buried in Union Cemetery.

THE TOWNSHIP IS CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING A PROJECT TO RESTORE THE JEREMIAH MORROW BARN. The Jeremiah Morrow Barn was purchased by Deerfield Township in 2020 utilizing a Clean Ohio Fund - Green Space Conservation Grant (matching grant). In Spring 2021, the Township approved a proposal for MSP Design to provide professional services to related to the pre-design and schematic design to allow for renovations and adaptive use of the building. Design and interior renovations are anticipated to be completed in 2021. The Jeremiah Morrow Barn is located at 8745 Davis Road in Maineville, Ohio. The historic building is located along the Little Miami River. The barn renovation is to be funded through a combination of grants and the Deerfield Township Park Levy. The township will utilize the space for educational and nature appreciation purposes. For more information about the Jeremiah Morrow Barn, please visit www.deerfieldrec.com.

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Mitsubishi Electric Group Celebrates 100 Years

The City of Mason is honored to be the home of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s Automotive Equipment Group’s North American headquarters and offers a sincere congratulations to Mitsubishi Electric Group on their 100th Anniversary. This anniversary illustrates a long history of successful innovation and dedication to excellence. Mason is proud of this long-term partnership and looks forward to the next 100 years. Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America’s (MEAA) first facility opened in Mason in 1987 and has since expanded close to a dozen times bringing nearly 800 jobs to the City. With home operations in Tokyo, Japan, Mitsubishi Electric was the City of Mason’s first foreign direct investment and has consistently been an important partner within the City’s corporate portfolio ever since. MEAA continues to make alternators and starters serving a global automotive market across every notable car brand. Mason is grateful to Mitsubishi Electric for the partnership, investment, and community wide support over the last 34 years. The City celebrates the milestone of 100 years with Mitsubishi Electric Group and looks forward to continued success around the globe. Congratulations Mitsubishi Electric Group! – Your Friends at the City of Mason For more information, visit: https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/100th/index.html and https://www.meaa-mea.com/products/.

Cut Down on Salt Use

f snow and ice are in the near future, it is worth remembering that de-icing materials can have adverse effects on our environment, especially water bodies. Most of the popular de-icing products sold are chloride-based products which contain salt with different combinations. Sodium chloride, otherwise known as salt, is the most widely used de-icing material. Sodium chloride is an effective de-icer, is inexpensive, readily available, and easily stored. Chloride, which is present in many common de-icing materials, can damage vegetation, destroy soil’s structure and produce erosion, can damage and kill vegetation, and can contribute to automobile corrosion.

COMMON DE-ICING MATERIALS: • Sodium chloride – Otherwise known as rock salt, is sometimes mixed with sand or other materials. It is the most widely available. • Potassium chloride – This product melts snow to 20 degrees Farenheit. • Magnesium chloride – This product is effective to 5 degrees Farenheit. This product is considered less toxic to the environment. • Calcium chloride – This product has the lowest temperature threshold, working to -25 degrees. This product tends to be easier on plant material if excessive amounts are applied and is considered less toxic to the environment.

• Apply salt at the right time. Don’t wait until snow is falling to get started. It takes more salt to melt accumulated snow than it does to prevent accumulation. • Apply salt where it will do most good, like hills, curves, shaded sections of road, and bridges. Use discretion when applying salt near sensitive streams or in drinking water source water protection areas. • More salt isn’t necessarily better. Warmer roads need less salt, and when it is below 10º F salt will not help at all. Applying less salt is also a more economical choice. Snow clean-up costs are reduced, as are damages to cars, roads, and bridges.

OTHER TIPS TO CONSIDER: • If your source of drinking water is from a private well, avoid applying salt near the well head. • Don’t use fertilizers as melting agents. Runoff can increase nutrient pollution. • Natural products such as wood chips, ash, sand, bird seed, cat litter, and sunﬂower seeds will not melt ice but they can provide traction on slippery surfaces. When the next big winter storm strikes, strike back, but in an environmentally friendly way.

• Beet Molasses – Desugared sugar beet molasses is an agricultural byproduct that is created when sugar beets are used to make commercial grade sugar. A form of beet brine has become a useful tool for many highway departments. While the City of Mason’s main priorities remain maintaining clear roads while ensuring safe travel, the City is also looking at incorporating de-icing materials that are less impactful on the environment. Residents can do that at home as well. Here are some tips for reducing or eliminating the use of de-icers at home: • Reduce salt use by adding sand for traction, although care is needed to avoid clogging storm drains. Natural clay cat litter also works well for this purpose. • Clear walkways and other areas before the snow turns to ice and avoid the need for chemical de-icers. • Track the weather and only apply de-icers when a storm is imminent. If a winter storm does not occur, sweep any unused material and store it for later use. • Only use de-icers in critical areas and apply the least amount necessary to get the job done.

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MASON CITY SCHOOLS

MCS Cafeteria Workers, Bus Drivers Ensure Learning Happens Beyond Classroom

Mason City Schools bus driver is one of the ﬁrst faces thousands of Mason young people see each day. Two of the three meals that many students eat daily are prepared by workers in the Child Nutrition department. Both of these departments view their work as not only supporting learning but extending the reach of the classroom. Retiring Child Nutrition Supervisor Tamara Earl spent nearly 25 years trumpeting the research showing the importance of proper nutrition and its positive effects on learning. But she says that the mission of her department was so much more than feeding hungry kids. “My goal was to have them remember their lunch. Students could go on and make decisions about eating outside of school from what they had learned here,” she says. Earl’s department supported this by using resources like the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate graphic, an easy-to-understand visual aid that represents the proportions of fruits, veggies, protein, and grains that make up a balanced meal. In school cafeterias, nutritional information is posted near serving areas and large displays of fruits and vegetables are available each day to make healthy choices easy. Countless times over the years, Earl says, students would take what they had learned and pass that along to those at home. “Our program includes education,” she says. “We have a lot of support from teachers who would invite us into class to talk about nutrition. With a community of many doctors and nutritionists, we got a lot of credibility with the community for our focus on healthy eating.” It has been a two-way conversation, too. Earl says she and her staff have listened to students about a range of changes they wanted to see. This includes everything from new menu items to reducing food waste to removing ocean-polluting plastic straws from the cafeterias in Mason Early Childhood Center, Mason Elementary, and Mason Intermediate. “We’re a program, not a restaurant. We are regulated,” she says. “But if we could make the change, we were always willing to try.” In a typical school year (read: before COVID-19), Earl says about 44 percent of Mason’s student enrollment would purchase lunch at school, and about 5 percent would purchase breakfast. After the USDA made school meals free for all students the 32 CenterPoint Winter 2021

2020–2021 and 2021–2022 school years, those numbers have grown exponentially. Now, more than 60 percent of students eat a Mason City Schools lunch each day, and 15 percent eat a Comet breakfast. “We are in a time of a great experiment,” she says. “How many of these students who perhaps didn’t eat because of cost are now getting a healthy meal? Who knows what levels of achievement we could see?” Earl’s last day leading the Child Nutrition Department was August 31. Little Miami’s former Child Nutrition Director, Rachel Tilford, is excited to build on the legacy that Earl leaves, and encourages community members to consider applying to help feed the future. “Tamara Earl has been an admired leader in our industry for many years because of the amazing work she has done for Mason City Schools. She has been an important mentor to me in my career in Child Nutrition and I have learned so much from her. I am honored and excited to follow in her footsteps providing healthy meals for Comet Country. Mason’s Child Nutrition Department has so many wonderful and well-trained staff. Because our community has responded so well to free breakfast and lunch we are looking

for a few more community members to join the team,” says Tilford. While Child Nutrition Services is feeding Mason’s young people, Transportation and Safety Director Mark Murzynowski and his staff are making sure they get to school and back home safely. About 10,370 children per day ride a Mason bus, which includes both public and private school students. The district’s 121 school buses rack up 3,582 miles daily, picking up and dropping off students on 101 different routes. This doesn’t count the thousands of trips Mason buses make carrying athletic teams, clubs, and bands to various events outside school hours. In transportation vernacular, these are “ﬁeld trips” and Mason buses and drivers completed 39,000 of them last year. All of this time on the road with students is a great opportunity to build positive relationships, Murzynowski says. “There are life skills that happen on a bus that may not be touched on in the classroom,” he says. “That may be the only interaction a student has with an adult on any given day. It’s important that there is care and trust.” Many who work in the school transportation ﬁeld come from the business side of district operations, but Murzynowski took a different path. He worked as an assistant principal at Mason Middle School for 20 years, has his superintendent’s license, and has years of

classroom teaching experience. He is in his second year leading the Mason transportation department and says he hopes his experience on the school side will help drivers, parents, and students. “My focus has always been systems and scheduling. What can we improve?” he says. “This is a $6.7 million ‘system’ that many rely on. Consistency is good for parents and for kids.” Mason City Schools differs from many large districts in that it does not use contractors for transportation. The district owns its own buses and the 104 drivers on staff are district employees and part of the community. Mason’s on-board instructors (OBIs) are drivers themselves and annually train staff on safe driving practices, reporting distracted drivers, and teaching students safe actions both on and off the bus. “Our drivers are able to reinforce our Mason culture and ask a student ‘Was that above or below the line behavior?’” Murzynowski says. “Our buses are really classrooms on wheels in that regard.” And should a student behavior problem arise, those relationships already in place often help to bring quick resolution to the problem. “Having been in administration, I knew that sometimes it was just picking up the phone and having a conversation with the parents and driver present,” he says. While the traditional view of “school” is a teacher and a classroom, the people working hard behind the scenes in Mason City Schools’ support operations are redeﬁning daily where learning can take place.

Join our team & have a lasting impact on Mason City Schools’ students! MCS is currently hiring for positions in Child Nutrition Services and Transportation. Work in your community and share the same schedule and breaks as the Comets. Visit MasonOhioSchools.com and click “Employment” for more information. Winter 2021

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Mason Community Center Activities SPORTS

Tae Kwon Do Beginner Gymnasium

Tae Kwon Do is a well-balanced Korean martial art that specializes in kicking skills. No previous experience is necessary for this class. Adults, teens, and children will train together in a family-oriented program. Parents of beginning students are welcome to participate with their children at no cost. Please note: A Tae Kwon Do uniform is not required for participation in this class. Day Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th

Date 11/30-12/30 1/4-1/27 2/1-2/24

Time 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P 6:30-7:30P

Age 6 & up 6 & up 6 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $40 /$55 /$60 /$60 $40 /$55 /$60 /$60 $40 /$55 /$60 /$60

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Tae Kwon Do Advanced Gymnasium

This advanced class focuses on overall self-control, selfdiscipline, self-defense techniques, balance, flexibility, and strength. Tae Kwon Do will build character and develop courtesy, integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, perseverance, concentration, and compassion to their highest potential. Day Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th

Date 11/30-12/30 1/4-1/27 2/1-2/24

Time 6:30-8:00P 6:30-8:00P 6:30-8:00P

Age 6 & up 6 & up 6 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $40 /$55 /$60 /$60 $40 /$55 /$60 /$60 $40 /$55 /$60 /$60

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36 PRESCHOOL

38 YOUTH/ TEEN

43 ADULT

47 SENIOR

REGISTRATION Mason Community Center

ALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS Premier members Friday, November 19 at 8 a.m.

Walk-in, online at www.imaginemason.org, or by phone at 513.229.8555

Open

PROGRAM FEES Program fees are set by membership and residency: PRE: Premier pass holder BAS: Basic pass holder MR: Mason resident (if you reside within the boundaries of the City of Mason) NR: Nonresident

Monday, November 22 at 8 a.m.

Register online at www.imaginemason.org The programs and events in CenterPoint are brought to you by the City of Mason, which operates Mason Community Center. Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040, p 513.229.8555

Recreation programs and facilities presented by the City of Mason are open to all citizens regardless of race, gender, color, religion, nationality, or disability, including those who live outside of Mason and those who do not have a community center membership. City of Mason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us if you require special accommodations.

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Mason, OH

CHECK OUT NEW RELEASES NEW MOVES AND NEW MUSIC

Mason Montgomery Road

/ - / SH’BAM + GRIT / - / Les Mills Tone + BODYFLOW / - / BODYCOMBAT + PUMP / - / CORE

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER

LAUNCHES

PRESCHOOL

CARES Accepting new & unwrapped toys and clothing

AQUATICS

Me Too! Infants Learn to Swim Class Leisure Pool

This parent/child class is designed to teach you to work safely in the water with your child. Skills will be taught at an introductory level including pool safety, water acclimation, floating and gliding with support, submerging, and blowing bubbles through mouth and/or nose. Day Sa

Date 1/15-2/19

Time 10:45-11:15A

Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 6-18 mos. $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

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Beginning Monday, November 22

Holiday Shipping Needs? We’ve Got You Covered! A contract United States Postal Service Unit is available at sym•bi•o•sis located inside Mason Community Center • Holiday Postage Stamps • Mailing Service • Priority Mailing Boxes

Me Too! Toddlers Learn to Swim Class Leisure Pool

Date 1/15-2/19

Time 10:45-11:15A

Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) 18 mos-3yrs $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

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ENRICHMENT

Cincinnati Baila Dance Academy – Party Time Prep Activity Room A

Monday-Friday a.m. – : p.m.

Cincinnati Baila Dance Academy offers a great opportunity to introduce dancers to different Latin American rhythms and cultures in a bilingual and fun environment. Students will learn basic Mexican folkloric and Salsa dance steps such as “faldeo” and “zapateado” in this energetic and engaging class. Day W W

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Date 1/5-1/26 2/2-2/23

Time 6:00-6:45P 6:00-6:45P

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 3-6 3-6

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $44 /$52 /$65 /$78 $44 /$52 /$65 /$78

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

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NR: Nonresident

PRESCHOOL Mason Community Center

SPORTS

Me Too! Gymnastics Multipurpose Room

This parent and child class will help develop your child’s basic motor skills through jumping, skipping, hopping, running, and rolling. You will use beams, wedges, and mats to engage your child through structured play. Day Sa Sa

Date 1/8-2/19 2/26-4/23

Time 9:45-10:15A 9:45-10:15A

Age 18mos-3yrs 18mos-3yrs

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $105 /$124 /$149 /$174 $135 /$159 /$184 /$209

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Tiny Tumblers

Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, December 1 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• Cash and carry or place your order for the holidays • Feature Mason area merchants and home sales representatives • Take a tour of Mason Community Center when you’re done shopping

Your child will learn to follow directions without the assistance of a parent and focus on basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, and backbends. He or she will also work on circuit training and be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. Day F Sa F Sa

Date 1/7-2/18 1/8-2/19 2/25-4/22 2/26-4/23

Time 4:00-4:45P 10:15-11:00A 4:00-4:45P 10:15-11:00A

Age 3 3 3 3

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $120 /$142 /$167 /$192 $120 /$142 /$167 /$192 $153 /$180 /$205 /$230 $153 /$180 /$205 /$230

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Thank you for helping Mason celebrate

WORLD INCLUSION DAY

Jumping Jacks

Multipurpose Room Your child will improve gross motor skills, flexibility, and coordination through circuit training. He or she will also be introduced to the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor. Day F Sa F Sa

Date 1/7-2/18 1/8-2/19 2/25-4/22 2/26-4/23

To register, see page 34.

Time 5:45-6:45P 11:15A-12:15P 5:45-6:45P 11:15A-12:15P

Age 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $120 /$142 /$167 /$192 $120 /$142 /$167 /$192 $153 /$180 /$205 /$230 $153 /$180 /$205 /$230

www.imaginemason.org

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MASON COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

YOUTH/TEEN Station 5/6

AQUATICS

Leisure Pool

MASON SWIM ACADEMY

Your child will add on to the techniques acquired in previous Stations and begin learning proper freestyle stroke and backstroke. Class Times: M 5:00-5:30P or 6:10P-6:40P W 5:35-6:05P or 6:45P-7:15P Sa 9:00-9:30A or 9:35-10:05A

Station 1

Leisure Pool Date 1/10-2/19

Your child will learn to put his or her face in the water and blow bubbles through his/her nose as well as complete 10 relaxed bobs. To participate in this class, your child must be comfortable in a group class setting without a parent.

Age 3-5

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

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Station 7/8

Class Times: M or W 5:00-5:30P or 5:35-6:05P Sa 9:00-9:30A, 9:35-10:05A or 10:10-10:40A

Date 1/10-2/19

Age 3-17

Leisure Pool Activity

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Students will learn advanced elements and stroke efficiency in all four strokes – breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle. Day M,W

Station 2

Date 1/10-2/16 1/15-2/19

Time Age 6:15-7:00P 3-17 11:15A-12:00P 3-17

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $180 /$212 /$237 /$262 $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

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Leisure Pool Your child will build on what he or she learned in Station 1 by learning to glide on his or her front and back in a streamline position. He or she will also learn to roll from front to back float. Class Times: M 5:35-6:05P or 6:45P-7:15P W 5:00-5:30P or 6:10P-6:40P Sa 10:10-10:40A or 10:45-11:15A

Date 1/10-2/19

Age 3-17

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

Station 9/10 Leisure Pool

Activity

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Station 9 and 10 focuses on building the swimmer’s strength and endurance in every stroke through drills, multiple laps, and on-deck coaching. This station allows swimmers to get the feeling of being on a swim team without the competition. Day M,W

Date 1/10-2/16

Time 7:15-8:00P

Age 3-17

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $180 /$212 /$237 /$262

Station 3

Leisure Pool

Swim Clinics

Your child will enhance his or her skills by learning proper kicking and combining it with their breath control and streamlining skills.

Competition Pool

Freestyle and Backstroke technique

Class Times: M 5:00-5:30P or 6:10P-6:40P W 5:35-6:05P or 6:45P-7:15P Sa 9:00-9:30A or 10:10-10:40A

Date 1/10-2/19

Age 3-17

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

Activity

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Station 4

Swim America coaches along with Manta Rays coaches and Swimmers will work with your child on proper body position, kick, pull, breathing, and turns. Minimum requirement: be comfortable in the water and able to swim 15 yards of backstroke and freestyle. Day Su

Date 12/19

Time

2:00-2:45P

Age

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $15 /$18 /$23 /$27

Activity

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Breaststroke and Butterfly technique

Leisure Pool Your child will learn slide glide kick with breath and the front crawl stroke while continuing to practice skills learned in previous Stations. Class Times: M 5:35-6:05P or 6:45P-7:15P W 5:00-5:30P or 6:10P-6:40P Sa 9:35-10:05A or 10:45-11:15A

Date 1/10-2/19

Activity

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Age 3-17

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Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

Activity

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Swim America swim coaches along with Manta Rays coaches and Swimmers will work with your child on proper body position, kick, pull, breathing, and turns. Minimum requirement: be comfortable in the water and able to swim 15 yards of backstroke and freestyle and know the concept of breaststroke and butterfly strokes. Day Su

Date 12/19

Time

3:00-3:45P

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $15 /$18 /$23 /$27

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

Activity

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SENIORS Caitlin Westring

Sarah AbuDakar

I started gymnastics classes in third grade, shortly a er moving to Mason. I spent a year doing classes and prep team, then joined the team in the fall of 2012. While I didn’t know it at the time, this was one of the greatest and most important decisions of my life.

Mason Twisters gymnastics was hands down one of the best experiences and journeys I could ask for. I still remember the ﬁrst class I did at Mason when I was three years old. My mom walked me out onto the gym ﬂoor and the coach was all bubbly and excited. From that moment on I considered Mason Twisters my home. Mason would be my home away from home for the next 14 years and it still has a place in my heart now.

As I grew up the Community Center became a second home, the place I did homework, the place I hung out with friends, and the place I went to go to gymnastics practice. And the lessons I learned in that gym shaped me into the person I am today. I learned the importance of hard work, to conquer my stage fright, to overcome fear, and I became a more conﬁdent person. I was also able to apply what I learned in the gym to other aspects of my life.

Once I joined the competitive team, around the age of eight, I dedicated three hours a day, four days a week to the sport and my team. I’m not going to lie, it's a lot to get used to but, those three hours a day created lifelong memories I will cherish forever.

This sport and this program made me the person I am today, and this summer I was able to pay it forward by coaching the gymnastics summer camp, sharing my love for the sport with the next generation.

My coach, Yonce Daniels, always told myself and other gymnasts that school and family always comes ﬁrst. I am grateful for all of the lessons I learned in and out of the gym through Mason twisters.

This past spring I graduated from Mason High School, and was part of the ﬁrst class of seniors to graduate from the Mason Twisters, and while that marked the end of my gymnastics career, this sport will forever leave a lasting impact on my life.

My journey with Mason twisters included coaching as well and I loved everything about it. The conﬁdence in children’s eyes a er they made something they never thought they would do is one of the happiest sight I’ve seen.

Mel Tsai Mason Twisters Gymnastics was my second home for half of my life, and the experiences I’ve had there have undoubtedly led me to where I am today. I was only introduced to the sport a er I turned eight years old. I have always appreciated Coach Yonce’s coaching style which encourages gymnasts to do what works for them, not forcing them to ﬁt a certain mold, allowing all gymnasts to feel accomplished when they put in their best eﬀorts. I didn’t have to be the highest level, working the hardest skills, or win the most competitions to learn and exercise perseverance, a strong work ethic, sportsmanship, and more—these are the lessons from gymnastics that I will carry with me forever. In the last three years as a coach, it meant even more that I was able to extend these lessons beyond myself and got to guide kids through learning while sharing my enthusiasm for the sport with them.

Saying goodbye to Mason was a hard thing for me to do but fortunately, I have been given the opportunity to stay connected with gymnastics throughout college by becoming a USAG Judge.

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

YOUTH/TEEN Safe Swimmer Program

We encourage all residents to be safe in the water. Start testing your skills this July in the Community Center Competition pool to help roll out this new Aquatic Center program for adults and children. This program will begin to take place in the new enclosed 50-meter pool this fall. To pass the program, you will need to safely complete the below skills. • Jump into water over your head. When you jump in, your entire body will be submerged. • Surface the water for breath and float or tread water for one minute. Stay relaxed so you do not overexert yourself. • After treading water for

one minute, turn around in a full circle. • Swim 25 yards to the edge of the pool without stopping. You can utilize whichever stroke is most comfortable for you. • Safely exit the water without a ladder.

CAMPS

Snow Day Registration Mason Community Center

Snow Day Camp takes place whenever the Mason City School District cancels classes due to inclement weather. Each snow day will feature group games, crafts, sports activities, a movie, and swimming. Please pack a full lunch, refillable water bottle, plenty of snacks, extra clothing, gym shoes, swimsuit, and a towel for your child. For same day announcements, registration begins at 5:30 a.m. or when the announcement is made, whichever is later. If announced the night before, early registration is available online only. To register, call 513.229.8555 or visit www.imaginemason.org. Space is limited. Day M-F

Date Time November to April 9:00A-5:00P

Age 6-12

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $38 /$45 /$57 /$68

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*You will not be able to register for Snow Day Camp until a snow day is announced.

City of Mason Manta Rays season kicked oﬀ with the th Annual Intrasquad Meet in October CARL BLOEBAUM

was voted the team co-captain for TEAM USA

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BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

NR: Nonresident

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

YOUTH/TEEN iDaP Game Jam Camp Meeting Rooms

Campers will use the latest technology and software to create a video game that can be played on the internet. Participants will be introduced to the rapid prototype development model and have the option of creating a game using Scratch or GameSalad. Campers will take the first step in video game development to create their own platform game. They will learn basic coding, character animation, and application layout and design. Basic keyboard skills are required to get the most out of this camp. Day M

Date 1/17

Time 9:00A-4:00P

Age 8-16

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $103 /$122 /$147 /$172

Activity

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Cincinnati Baila Dance Academy Party Time 2 Activity Room A

Cincinnati Baila Dance Academy’s Level 2 offers a great opportunity for dancers to keep advancing their skills in different Latin American rhythms and cultures in a bilingual and fun environment. Students will learn intermediate Mexican folkloric and Salsa dance steps such as “faldeo” and “zapateado” in this energetic and engaging class. Day W

Date 1/5-1/26 2/2-2/23

Time 5:00-6:00P 5:00-6:00P

Age 10-18 10-18

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $44 /$52 /$65 /$78 $44 /$52 /$65 /$78

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iDaP Young Game Developer Camp Meeting Rooms

Campers will use the latest technology and software to create a video game. Campers will follow along as we create several basic games: Clicker Game, Maze Game, and Basic Platform Game. Game templates may also be used to explain coding principles and programming logic. Campers will learn basic game design, mechanics, coding, and character animation. Basic keyboard skills are required to get the most out of this camp. Day M

Date 2/21

Time 9:00A-4:00P

Age 8-16

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $103 /$122 /$147 /$172

SPECIAL EVENTS

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iDaP Computer Camp Extended Care Kids’ Korner

Extended Care is designed for campers who need longer care. These campers can be dropped off in Kids Korner as early as 8:00 am. Kids Korner staff will take campers to camp at 9:00 a.m. Children who are registered will also be picked up from camp at 4:00 p.m. and taken to Kids’ Korner for after care until 5:00 p.m. Day M

M F F

Date 1/17 1/17 2/21 2/21

Time 8:00-9:00A 4:00-5:00P 8:00-9:00A 4:00-5:00P

Age 8-12 8-12 8-12 8-12

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12 $6 /$8 /$10 /$12

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ENRICHMENT

Activity Room A

Cincinnati Baila Dance Academy’s Level 1 offers a great opportunity to introduce dancers to different Latin American rhythms and cultures in a bilingual and fun environment. Students will learn basic Mexican folkloric and Salsa dance steps such as “faldeo” and “zapateado” in this energetic and engaging class.

Date 1/5-1/26 2/2-2/23

To register, see page 34.

Time 6:45-7:30P 6:45-7:30P

Age 7-9 7-9

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $44 /$52 /$65 /$78 $44 /$52 /$65 /$78

www.imaginemason.org

Premier Member Perk! Kids’ Korner

Enjoy a night out on the town while your children engage in a night full of fun at Mason Community Center. The evening will consist of themed programming and a pizza party sponsored by Marco’s Pizza. We ask that you please pack a snack and drink for each event. Parents’ Night Out is available to Premier members only. We ask that each family sign up for only one Parents’ Night Out per month.

Cincinnati Baila Dance Academy – Party Time 1

Day W

Parents’ Night Out

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513.229.8555

Children must be potty trained to attend. Day F F F F F

Date 12/17 1/7 1/21 2/4 2/18

Time 6:00-9:00P 6:00-9:00P 6:00-9:00P 6:00-9:00P 6:00-9:00P

Age 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free Free Free Free Free

Winter 2021

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Teen Power Li ing CHALLENGE

Wednesdays January - February

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Mason, OH

Holiday

YOUTH/TEEN SPORTS

Sassy Sixes and Sevens Gymnastics Multipurpose Room

Students will work on gymnastics drills, conditioning, and routines similar to those introduced in the Beginners and Advanced Beginners classes. He or she will continue to improve on basic gymnastic skills, flexibility, and strength. Day M

Tu F Sa M Tu F Sa

Date 1/3-2/14 1/4-2/15 1/7-2/18 1/8-2/19 2/21-4/18 2/22-4/19 2/25-4/22 2/26-4/23

Time 5:00-6:00P 4:30-5:30P 4:45-5:45P 12:15-1:15P 5:00-6:00P 4:30-5:30P 4:45-5:45P 12:15-1:15P

Age 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $151 /$178 /$203 /$228 $151 /$178 /$203 /$228 $151 /$178 /$203 /$228 $151 /$178 /$203 /$228 $194 /$229 /$254 /$279 $194 /$229 /$254 /$279 $194 /$229 /$254 /$279 $194 /$229 /$254 /$279

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Open House

Stop in to see our great gi selection! ONE DAY ONLY SALE PRICES and PRIZES

Mason Community Center Wednesday December a m – p m

Beginners Gymnastics Multipurpose Room

Introduce your child to the world of gymnastics. Students will learn basic gymnastics skills on the floor, uneven bars, balance beam, and vault. Conditioning and flexibility are also introduced at this level. Day M

Tu Th M Tu Th

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Date 1/3-2/14 1/4-2/15 1/6-2/17 2/21-4/18 2/22-4/19 2/24-4/21

Time 6:00-7:00P 5:30-6:30P 6:30-7:30P 6:00-7:00P 5:30-6:30P 6:30-7:30P

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 8-17 8-17 8-17 8-17 8-17 8-17

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $151 /$178 /$203 /$228 $151 /$178 /$203 /$228 $151 /$178 /$203 /$228 $194 /$229 /$254 /$279 $194 /$229 /$254 /$279 $194 /$229 /$254 /$279

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

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NR: Nonresident

ADULT

Balance During A Golf Swing Being oﬀ balance can lead to poor golf shots.

AQUATICS THE GOLF CENTER

Adult Group Learn to Swim Lessons Leisure Pool

Beginner adults with little or no experience in the water will work on various skills and techniques to achieve the goal of water acclimation, submersion, and floating one the front and the back. Day M

Date 1/10-2/14 1/10-2/14

Time 7:20-7:50P 7:20-7:50P

Age 15 & up 15 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $90 /$106 /$131 /$156 $90 /$106 /$131 /$156

Activity 152334-01 152334-02

Start with your weight slightly to the inside of your legs/knees. As you swing back keep the weight to the inside of your back foot. As you make the downswing your weight should shi to the ball of your front foot.

Bodies in Balance: Water Leisure Pool

Join Bethesda Physical Therapy to start your aquatic exercise program. You’ll use the high resistance and low impact properties of water to increase overall muscle strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. This water fitness program is ideal for those with arthritis, Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, discharged or phase 3 pulmonary rehab, or other joint complications. Led by a certified athletic trainer, Bodies in Balance: Water utilizes more rehab-based exercises compared to a traditional Water Fit class. There will be no make-up classes or rescheduling for any absences. Day Date Tu,Th 11/30-12/16 Tu,Th 1/4-1/27 Tu,Th 2/1-2/24

Time 9:00-9:45A 9:00-9:45A 9:00-9:45A

Age 18 & up 18 & up 18 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $50 /$59 /$74 /$89 $65 /$77 /$97 /$117 $65 /$77 /$97 /$117

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Indoor Pools

During the month of December set a goal and log your swim yardage on the Great Swim Card. Swim as much or as little as you like at a time as you chip away at your goal yardage. A variety of workouts will be provided to participants. All participants that submit the Great Swim Card will be eligible to receive a towel, cap, and goggles as a gift at the end of the program!

To register, see page 34.

Age 12 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free

www.imaginemason.org

www.thegolfcenter.com ½ . .

OUR MEMBERS!

The Great Swim

Date 12/1-12/31

THE GOLF CENTER ½ FAIRWAY DRIVE ½ MASON, OH

Activity 152301-01

513.229.8555

Refer a friend and receive a FREE month if they join Stop by the member services desk for details

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER

Mason Montgomery Road

Mason, OH

Winter 2021

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ADULT

LANDMARK CHALLENGE

ENRICHMENT

January - February Ages

Explore your favorite landmarks on the StairMaster Complete your passport to be entered to win a PRIZE

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER Mason-Montgomery Road

Mason, OH

PROTECT: Women’s Self Defense Meeting Room

Develop awareness, strength, and self-confidence by participating in PROTECT: Women’s Self Defense. This 2-hour class provides information on home, vehicle, and personal safety. Learn handson techniques to defend yourself in a dangerous situation. This includes hands-on training covering low level self-defense moves and simulated self-defense situations. Day Tu

12 days of

Fitmas

Date 1/18

Time 6:00-8:00P

Age 12 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free

Activity

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FITNESS & WELLNESS

December - December Mason Community Center Ages

A end classes each week for weeks You could win free personal training sessions

Wellness Series Meeting Room

Wellness Series are hands-on workshops that focus on prevention to help you eat right, move right, and live right. The purpose of each series is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to begin to take charge of your own health. Day Date Time Age Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) W 12/8 6:00-6:45P 15 & up $7 /$9 /$12 /$14 Unwrapping Holiday Stress W 1/12 12:30-1:15P 15 & up $7 /$9 /$12 /$14 Decoding Fad Diets W 2/7 6:00-6:45P 15 & up $7 /$9 /$12 /$14 Just Move It! How Exercise Can Change Your Heart

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PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

MR: Mason resident

Activity

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NR: Nonresident

ADULT

SENIOR

Ride

SUPER BOWL

Body Composition

Assessments in Minutes Using InBody 570 Introductory Pricing - one free assessment for Premier members! $20/Basic, $25/Resident, $30/Nonresident InBody is non-invasive and fast, it only takes 45 seconds. Learn about your personal Segmental Lean Analysis – how much lean muscle mass is in each part/segment of the body. Measure body fat levels by utilizing the Visceral Fat Level metric, a key component to assessing fat balance in the body. Identify your Basal Metabolic Rate, which provides your caloric needs for life sustaining functions. Track changes in body composition with a history chart of every test.

FEBRUARY

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Ages Interval Cycling Class Registration Required

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER Mason-Montgomery Road

Mason, OH

NEW YEAR FITNESS RESET FITNESS CENTER Improve Your Overall Health Through Fitness self-lead program includes equipment orientation, weekly workout routines, activity challenges, and two in-person body composition assessments

January - February

Ages Registration Required

Partner Yoga Studio B

Partner up with a friend or family member to connect and support each other through yoga moves. Learn to deepen your yoga poses and connections with others. Partner Yoga invites openness, patience, communication, and balance into your yoga practice. You and your partner will help each other to relax physical, mental, and emotional tensions. No previous yoga experience needed. Day Su

Date 2/13

To register, see page 34.

Time 1:30-2:30P

Age 10 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $5 /$6 /$8 /$9

www.imaginemason.org

Activity

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513.229.8555

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MASON COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

ADULT Your Personal Mission Statement: Sankalpa for the New Year

SPORTS

Adult Badminton Field House Court 1

Studio B

In this series of four weekly meetings, we will use yoga and mindfulness practice to strengthen the body and mind connection. This will allow us to move closer to understanding our true nature and higher purpose. Over the course of the program, we will continue to fine-tune our sankalpa (“intention” or “resolve”) as a fresh and healthy alternative to the discouraging and often-broken New Year’s Resolution. Sankalpa gives us something tangible and specific to work with, and ultimately provides guidance for our goals in a more conscious way. Day Su

Date 1/9-1/30

Time 1:30-2:45P

Age 10 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $49 /$58 /$73 /$87

Activity 125100-01

Open play is offered during designated program times and runs yearround. Members must register once to be eligible to play during the designated times as long as their membership is active for the year. Day T,Th,Sa

Date 12/2-2/27

Time varies*

Age 18 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free

Activity 722201-11

*T,Th: 7 to 9P and Sa: 8 to 10:30A No Class 12/25

Adult Basketball Gymnasium A

Date 12/11-2/28

Time varies*

Age 18 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free

Activity 722200-10

*M,W: 5 to 7P and Sa: 10A to 12P No Class 12/25

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MASON COMMUNITY CENTER

Mason-Montgomery Road

PRE: Premier pass holder

BAS: Basic pass holder

Mason, OH

MR: Mason resident

NR: Nonresident

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

SENIOR Family Hearing Center

Parkinson’s Exercise

Get more informed about your hearing health with the help of The Hearing Center professionals. Their staff will provide a thorough hearing test and take the time to answer all of your questions.

Mason’s Parkinson’s Support Group offers you education, exercise therapy, and support that has proven beneficial in helping cope with this disease.

Senior Center

Day W W W

Date 12/9 1/13 2/10

Time 10:00A-3:30P 10:00A-3:30P 10:00A-3:30P

Age 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up

Senior Center

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free Free Free

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FITNESS & WELLNESS

Stay strong with a senior workout program that is perfect for all fitness levels. Join us in a circuit program designed and instructed each week by a certified personal trainer utilizing TRX straps, BOSU, stability balls, dumbbells, medicine balls, and more. Circuit training is a great way to get maximum results in minimal time and provides full body fitness, toning, and strength. Time 9:00-9:45A 9:00-9:45A 9:00-9:45A

Age 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up

Age 55 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Free 149401-01

Meet & Greet

Fitness Center

Date 11/30-12/16 Tu,Th 1/4-1/27 Tu,Th 2/1-2/24

Time 4:30-5:30P

SPECIAL EVENTS

Senior Fitness Training

Day Tu,Th

Day Date Th 12/2-2/24

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) $41 /$49 /$62 /$74 $55 /$65 /$82 /$98 $55 /$65 /$82 /$98

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Are you thinking of joining Mason Community Center or are a current member and don’t know where to begin? Let us help you! Join us in the Senior Center and learn about all of the amazing activities and programs that you can be involved in while making a few new friends. Day Date Tu 12/7 Tu 1/4 Tu 2/1

Time 4:00-5:00P 4:00-5:00P 4:00-5:00P

Age 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free Free Free

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Warren County Dog Licenses

Senior Center

On Sale December , January ,

Renew or purchase a new license online at doglicenses.us/OH/Warren For additional details, please visit wcauditor.org *Mason Community Center gift cards cannot be used for household balances, auto-debit charges, or postal items.

To register, see page 34.

www.imaginemason.org

513.229.8555

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SENIOR

Senior Center

LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES A new speaker is invited each month to discuss topics relevant to seniors

First Thursday of each month a m - p m Ages

Registration Required

MASON COMMUNITY CENTER Mason-Montgomery Road

Mason, OH

Safari Dinner Senior Center

Let’s all enjoy a night off of cooking and meet at a local restaurant for some delicious food and fun. Reservation will be under the name Mason Senior Center. Registration is required. December: CourseView Restaurant January: Luigi’s Ristorante Italiano February: SW Clyborne Provision and Spirits Day Tu Tu Tu

Date 12/8 1/5 2/9

SENIOR CENTER

Age 55 & up 55 & up 55 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Free Free Free

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Line Dancing Senior Center

Join in the fun of Line Dancing. You will learn easy line dances in this friendly, casual, and fun class. The instructor has been teaching line dancing for many years using step-by-step, with lots of repetition. Burn calories while enjoying yourself. Day Date W 1/5-2/9 W 2/16-3/23

Alzheimer's Series

Time 6:00-8:00P 6:00-8:00P 6:00-8:00P

Time 10:00-11:00A 10:00-11:00A

Age 18 & up 18 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $40 /$48 /$60 /$72 121306-02 $40 /$48 /$60 /$72 121306-03

Breakfast Bingo Senior Center

Rise and shine with breakfast and bingo! Enjoy donuts, pastries, coffee, and yogurt parfaits while you play.

Thursday December

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Holiday Celebrations and Family Gatherings

Thursday January

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Living with Alzheimer's For the Care Partner - Early Stage

Thursday February

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Navigating Senior Care Options In Home and Community Living REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Day Date W 1/18 W 2/15

Time 9:30-11:00A 9:30-11:00A

Age 55 & up 55 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $5 /$6 /$8 /$9 143108-04 $5 /$6 /$8 /$9 143108-05

Casino Motorcoach Are you feeling lucky?! Join us for a fun trip to Belterra Park Gaming on a passenger bus! This trip includes a free $35 Player Card! Space is limited. Day Date W 1/19

Time 10:00A-4:00P

Age 55 & up

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity $30 /$36 /$45 /$54 149101-02

Member Perk

Pickleball

Gymnasium B Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all athletic abilities. The rules are simple, and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Day Date M-F 12/1-2/28

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Time 12:00-2:00P

PRE: Premier pass holder

Age 55 & up

BAS: Basic pass holder

Fee (PRE/BAS/MR/NR) Activity Free 141308-01

MR: Mason resident

NR: Nonresident

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN COME TOGETHER MASON

Downtown Mason is a growing, eclectic mix of businesses creating a vibrant area for residents and vistors to our region. We encourage you to purchase a gi card and come explore Mason’s local businesses.

Lots Brewing Company Reading Road Mason Ohio Adesso Coﬀee E Main Street Mason Ohio Al's Heating and Cooling Reading Road Mason Ohio American Legion Post Reading Road Mason Ohio Badges Drum Shop W Main Street Mason Ohio Belong Christian Bookstore Kings Mill Road Mason Ohio Bon Ton Salon

Reading Road Mason Ohio Briana Post @ Salons E Main Street Mason Ohio Buffalo Wings and Rings Kings Center Drive Mason Ohio Chicken Salad Chick Snider Road Mason Ohio Cincinnati Team Apparel Reading Road Mason Ohio Cocoon Coffee Snider Road Mason Ohio Comets Pizza E Main Street Mason Ohio Creative Contracting Incorporated Mason Pointe Dr Mason Ohio Danielle Maffey @ Salons E Main Street Mason Ohio Drishtiq Yoga Snider Road Mason Ohio El Caporal Tylersville Road Mason Ohio Empanadas Aqui

Reading Road Mason Ohio Everybody's Health Chiropractic Massage and Wellness Reading Road Mason Ohio Gary's Barber Shop W Main Street Mason Ohio Gym Nation Reading Road Mason Ohio Hair by Kelsey Erin @ Salons E Main Street Mason Ohio Haley Cator Makeup & Hair @ Salons E Main Street Mason Ohio Hey Suburbia Records W Main Street Mason Ohio HiFi Yoga S Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio James Third Base Reading Road Mason Ohio

Jets Pizza Mason Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio Kala Coﬀee US Mason Ohio Kidd Coﬀee and Wine Bar Reading Road Mason Ohio Ki y Brew Cafe Tylersville Road Mason Ohio Kung Fu Tea

Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio Lavish Grace Boutique E Main Street Mason Ohio Li le Rascals Photography E Main Street Mason Ohio Lucky Dog Grille

Reading Road Mason Ohio Mad Monks Pizza Reading Road Mason Ohio Main Street Yarns W Main Street Mason Ohio Manor House Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio Martinez & Martinez Family Dental Care Cox Smith Road Mason Ohio Mason Community Center Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio Mason Dental Center Reading Road Mason Ohio Mason Grill E Main Street Mason Ohio Mason Nutrition Reading Road Mason Ohio Mason Skin Clinic and Float Center Reading Rd Mason Ohio Mims oﬀ Main Reading Road Mason Ohio Mio Vino Reading Road Mason Ohio Native to Nature

E Main Street Mason Ohio Phoenician Taverna Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio Pop Revolution Gallery E Main Street Mason Ohio Quatman Cafe

West Main Street Mason Ohio Raja India Restaurant Tylersville Road Mason Ohio Reform Your Core Pilates Reading Road Mason Ohio S W Clyborne Co Snider Road Mason Ohio

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Sichuan Bistro Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio Skin Addictions @ Salons E Main Street Mason Ohio Snazzy's Car Wash Snider Road Mason Ohio Spanish Booster Central Parke Blvd Suite Mason Ohio Springdale Cleaners Reading Road Mason Ohio Subway W Main Street Mason Ohio TANtalize Tanning Studio Tylersville Road Mason Ohio Teatro Hookah Lounge Reading Road Mason Ohio The Common Beer Company E Main Street Mason Ohio The CourseView Restaurant Courseview Drive Mason Ohio The Gaming Goat Western Row Road Mason Ohio The Ge in Place

West Church Street Mason Ohio The Goddard School Reading Road Mason Ohio The Golf Center Fairway Dr Mason Ohio Todd K Pieper DDS Cox Smith Road Suite B Mason Ohio Tonys Pizzeria

W Main Street Mason Ohio Two Cities Pizza

W Main Street Mason Ohio Walldogs Sandtrap Circle Mason Ohio Wildﬂower Cafe

E Main Street Mason Ohio Window Genie of NE Cincinnati Richmond Park Drive Mason Ohio Winslow's Wags and Wiggles LLC Overlook Drive Mason Ohio Woodcra Furniture Reading Rd Mason Ohio Xtra Care Pharmacy

S Mason Montgomery Road Mason Ohio Yost Pharmacy W Main Street Mason Ohio Zygmunt's Chicken Tri Way Drive Mason Ohio

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