Community Recreation Guide January/February 2021 Edition

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PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION parks & recreation 1

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Welcome Welcome to 2021, and let’s hope we can officially deem this the year of recovery. If you’re a Parks and Recreation family, this is the year for you! Starting with this issue, the Guide is now on a bi-monthly schedule, which means you’ll get one publication every other month (instead of quarterly) and MORE opportunities than ever before to register for programs and drop-in events and classes.

The expanded Community Center is now open and operational, and the reviews are in. “Practically brand new,” “beautiful,” “expectations exceeded” are what we’re hearing from guests. Visit www.westerville.org/onepass to sign up or schedule a tour.

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CITY COUNCIL

BACK ROW: Alex Heckman; Valerie Cumming, Vice Mayor; Diane Conley; Kenneth Wright

The new year is also kicking off with new management for the City of Westerville. We welcome Monica Irelan to the City. Monica begins her term as City Manager this month, replacing David Collinsworth, who recently retired. Assistant City Manager Julie Colley retires at the end of the month, and Irelan is expected to name her replacement soon. Learn more about Irelan on page 6, and expect a full feature on her new role and objectives in the March/April issue.

FRONT ROW: Craig Treneff, Vice Chair; Kathy Cocuzzi, Mayor; Mike Heyeck, Chair

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MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Westerville is dedicated to providing exemplary municipal services to our community and fostering prosperity while embracing our unique heritage and character.

CITY VALUES Innovation Stewardship Excellence Accountability

Enjoy the pages ahead, as we explore the Westerville Division of Police (WPD) K9 program’s newest recruits (page 4) and emerging programs for 2021, including new virtual recreation opportunities (page 18). Please contact us with questions or story ideas at communityaffairs@westerville.org.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and healing 2021.

Integrity and Trust Public Safety Community Engagement Employee Enrichment

Registration Updates Registration is now open for 2021 classes.

NOTES TO THE EDITOR

Visit www.westerville.org/registration for details and additional information.

Westerville Community Recreation Guide Editor: Toni Schorling toni.schorling@westerville.org

Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most up-to-date class details and registration information can be found online at www.westerville.org/registration.

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CONTENTS AROUND THE CITY 4-5 6 7 8-9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Meet Bruno and Chloe

Monica Irelan Begins Term as City Manager Final Parcels in Westar

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 23-26 Community Events

MLK Day Like None Before Police/Court Facility Update In the Next Issue

Winter Fire Prevention and Safety Strategies

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Could Fiber be the Next Utility?

27-33 Westerville Community Center and Facilities

No Utility Rate Changes in 2021 On the Alert

Road Warriors Ready for Winter Holiday Light Recycling

16 Whiskers, Nail Designs for Good

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Programs and Classes

42-43 Westerville Recreation Trail

Yes, WeCan

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Transparency Hub Dives into City Data Volunteer of the Year Applications

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Parks and Recreations Virtual Recreation Community Center Expansion Is it Allergies, a Cold, Influenza or COVID-19 Coping with ‘Winter Blues’ During a Pandemic Community Photo Entries

On the Cover: Officer Khyrell Baggoo and Bruno, Westerville’s newest K9 team walk through Uptown Westerville. Find more information about Bruno and our first therapy dog, Chloe on pages 4-5.

Image Below: The Westerville Holiday Tree was celebrated with an all-virtual lighting in December. Visit www.westerville.org/tv to see the video.

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covid-19 Meet Bruno and Chloe Dog Duo Guide Joins WPD as Resource New K9 Officers

Officer Khyrell Baggoo and Bruno

When Westerville Division of Police (WPD) K9 Fiji retired in January after seven years of service, WPD began the process of finding the right fit of dog and officer to continue the program.

They found Officer Khyrell Baggoo, who joined WPD in 2017.

Ofc. Baggoo applied for the K9 program in 2020 to fulfill a goal he made as a young law enforcement cadet in the WPD Explorer program.

“I’ve always had an interest in becoming a K9 handler, even prior to becoming an officer,” said Ofc. Baggoo. “The opportunity to be a part of a team, to go to work with your best friend everyday, and to impact the community we serve has always been appealing to me. I was able to see our previous K9 teams work and observe the bond that each handler had with their respective K9’s. The dedication and teamwork they each possessed could not be put in words; I knew without a doubt I wanted to be part of this team.”

Enter 2-year old Belgian Malinois Bruno, who joins Ofc. Baggoo as the new Patrol K9 duo. Like his WPD-K9 sister, Fiji, Bruno is trained to detect narcotics with skills in tracking, area and article searches, criminal apprehension and handler protection. Ofc. Baggoo will take Bruno to scenes where illegal drug activity is suspected or to help with seizures or searches.

Ofc. Baggoo and Bruno started their Patrol in November, after completing their state certification. The team is now available for local and other agency calls, which could be calls to assist investigators with search warrants, locating fleeing criminals, recovering evidence or searching for lost persons. Ofc. Baggoo says Bruno is up for the work.

“He’s a very motivated, energetic and social dog. Each morning after his routine, he immediately wants to get into the cruiser so we can go train. His energy lasts him through the day and then some, and by the time we get home, he’s ready to lay back and get his belly rubs after a long day’s work,” said Ofc. Baggoo. “Bruno has unlimited potential with the work ethic and excitement he has shown in training. I’m excited to see where

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the future will take us, especially with the knowledge that Sgt. Schwartz brings to the K9 Unit.”

Sgt. Schwartz says Bruno shares a lot of characteristics with Fiji, which carries on the tradition of a reliable, professional, and motivated partnership that serves the Westerville community.

“Bruno is a very social K9 like Fiji, which is great because the team is more effective being able to go into just about any venue to work,” he said. “I think both K9’s possess strong drive and work ethic, and truly enjoy being out working. With that being said, K9’s are like people and have their own unique personality, and Bruno’s is a good fit with the department and the community.”

Westerville Chief of Police Charles Chandler agrees with that assessment, and says Ofc. Baggoo and Bruno have that “something special,” a combination of skill, expertise and chemistry.

“The K9 program is highly specialized, so we have been really intentional about finding the right dog and the right officer to fill this spot. “Khyrell brings an energy and sense of duty, and Bruno is a strong working dog. They will be a great team and continue our tradition of excellence in K9 work.”

For now, Ofc. Baggoo is focused on building upon the respected and award-winning teams of K9s and their handlers that have served in Westerville. They also intend to have some fun and get lots of attention along the way.

“Bruno really does enjoy meeting new people; I consider him a leaner. Once you start petting him, he leans all of his weight into you,” said Ofc. Baggoo. “He’s settling in well at home with our other dog Sadie, who is a Staffordshire Terrier. The two of them are on the path of being the best of friends.”

Officer Mark Wojciechowski and Chloe

For the first time, the WPD expanded the K9 program with the adoption of a yellow labrador retriever to assist the Community Services Bureau with special events and programs, including the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) education curriculum for students in Westerville City Schools. Meet Chloe, WPD’s first K9 therapy officer.

Chloe joins Officer Mark Wojciechowski (known as Ofc. Wojo), a 15-year WPD veteran who manages the DARE partnership with the Schools. DARE officers are specially trained professionals who help students understand decision-making about safe and healthy lifestyles, saying no to drugs and substance abuse.

Young Chloe is training with Ofc. Wojo with this mission, as well as a variety of other therapy duties.

Like the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office’s Therapy Dog Program featuring Mattis K. Nine, Chloe is in training to help comfort victims of trauma as well as meet and greet the community at special events and through community policing functions, like National Night Out. Unlike WPD’s recently-retired K9 Fiji who worked with

Sergeant Bryan Schwartz, Chloe will not be trained for patrol and enforcement, like drug detection and building searches.

“Chloe is a first for Westerville, and another way for WPD to connect with the community,” said Lt Steve Fridley, who oversees the Community Services Bureau. “Bruno and Ofc. Baggoo now make up the K9 team that replaces the work Fiji and Sgt. Schwartz performed, but Chloe and Ofc. Wojo have an important role in our DARE and Community Service programs.”

Chloe lives and trains with Ofc. Wojo and his family. The City of Westerville funds Chloe’s training, veterinary care, grooming, boarding, food and other supplies as part of the WPD K9 program.

“Chloe and I can’t wait to get out into the community and schools and meet the DARE students,” said Ofc. Wojo. “DARE is such an important program to engage young people and help make good decisions that will guide them through these formative years.”

Ask before you pet: Because of social distancing, WPD and the City of Westerville is committed to keeping pictures and video of the K9 teams updated online and on its social media accounts. Like other working dogs, please ask Ofc. Wojo or Ofc. Baggoo before approaching to pet them at any time.

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MONICA IRELAN

N A M E D W E S T E R V I L L E C I T Y M A N AG E R

CITY COUNCIL

Westerville City Council selected Monica Irelan, of Painesville, Ohio as Westerville’s 16th City Manager, replacing retiring City Manager David Collinsworth.

Irelan was appointed on Tuesday, November 10 at a special meeting of Council.

tradition of high-functioning, long-term City Managers and I am excited to join that rank. I am excited to get to work with the amazing team that already exists in Westerville. That includes Council, staff and the numerous community organizations.”

Irelan has been City Manager in Painesville for four years. Prior to that, she held city management positions in the cities of Troy, and Grosse Pointe Farms in Michigan and the City of Napoleon, Ohio. Irelan holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science, a Legal Certificate from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit.

Westerville City Council Chairman Mike Heyeck said Council was pleased with the extensive candidate pool, and saw Irelan as a standout with her professional training as well as her experience with the full spectrum of municipal services and utilities similar to Westerville.

Irelan is the first woman to hold the position of City Manager in Westerville. She begins working in Westerville on January 4. Irelan will then appoint an Assistant City Manager to replace Julie Colley, who retires in late January.

In Painesville, Irelan managed a $77 million city budget, including municipal utilities (water, electric and sewer), public safety (police, fire), public works, building/zoning, parks and recreation, and economic and community development. Irelan received several awards including Outstanding Leader in Revitalization from Heritage, Ohio in 2019 for her work in Painesville.

“Westerville was one of the first cities in the state to adopt the Council/Manager form of government, and this community has been well-run as a result for more than a century,” said Heyeck. “Monica is not only the first woman to lead Westerville from this position but also is the right fit based on her service record and expertise.”

Collinsworth and Colley announced their retirements last April. An executive search began this summer for the City Manager position, resulting in three finalists and ultimately Irelan’s selection.

Irelan relocated to the City of Westerville with her husband Steve and their son Noah. A full profile on Irelan will be published in the March/April issue of this publication. You can also learn more at www.westerville.org.

“I am incredibly honored to be selected as the next City Manager in Westerville,” said Irelan. “Westerville has a

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Community Contacts

All numbers are (614) area code unless otherwise noted.

Fire/Medical/Police Emergency Gas/Carbon Monoxide Leaks Mental Health Resources Non-life threatening emergency (Fire) Non-life threatening emergency (Police)

9-1-1 9-1-1 2-1-1 882-2213 882-7444

Animal Control 901-6863 Animal Removal (Dead on roadside) 901-6740 Cemeteries 901-6740 City Manager’s Office 901-6400 Clerk of Council 901-6410 Community Affairs 901-6400 Digging (Ohio Utilities Protection Service) 800-362-2764 Economic Development 901-6403 Electric Division 901-6700 (outages, street lights, tree trimming near electric lines) Finance Department 901-6440 Fire Division Headquarters 901-6600 CPR/First Aid Training 901-6600 Non-Emergencies 882-2213 Human Resources 901-6406 Income Tax 901-6420 Leaf Collection 901-6740 Mayor’s Court 901-6419 Parks and Recreation Department 901-6500 Inclement Weather Hotline 901-6888 Administration 901-6530 Community Center 901-6500 Everal Barn and Homestead 901-6515 Parks Maintenance 901-6591 Highlands Park Aquatic Center 901-7665 Recreation Program Center 901-6531 Senior Center 901-6560 Shelter Information 901-651 3 Urban Forestry 901-6598 Permits Building 901-6650 Burning 901-6600 Parade/Block Party 901-6410 Security Alarm 901-6482 Zoning 901-6650 Planning and Development 901-6650 Planning,Engineering, Zoning 901-6650 Traffic Engineering 901-6670 Zoning Enforcement 901-6660 Police Division 901-6450 Administration 901-6470 Community Services 901-6860 Investigations 901-6475 Recorded Information Line 901-6879 Records 901-6450 Service Department 901-6740 Sewer Emergencies 901-6740 Sewer Line Maintenance 901-6740 Stormwater Hotline 901-6740 Street Emergencies 901-6740 Street Maintenance Repairs 901-6740 Trash/Recycling Collection 901-6740 Water Emergencies 901-6740 Water Line Maintenance 901-6740 Traffic Violations 901-6419 Tree/Storm Damage (in right of way) 901-6 591 After Hours 901-6790 Tree Trimming (in right of way) 901-6598 Utility Billing 901-6430 Water Plant 901-6770

CITY LISTS FINAL DEVELOPABLE WESTAR PLACE OFFICE PARCELS The City of Westerville is working with CBRE for the sale of the final two office parcels at Westar Place. The parcels, consisting of two five-acre sites, are expected to generate more economic growth for Westerville’s business community.

“The area we now call Westar consisted of 941 acres of farmland just 21 years ago. The City invested more than $30 million to extend road networks and other infrastructure to lay the groundwork for what would ultimately ignite the bustling area we know today,” said Jason Bechtold, Westerville’s Economic Development Director.

The City acquired 62 acres of idled land at the southeast corner of Cleveland Avenue and State Street to create Westar Place six years ago, of which only 14.5 remain to be developed which include both office and restaurant sites.

The City has facilitated impressive growth, leading the area to become a vibrant, mixed-use locale with newly-built headquarters and choice amenities. The short amount of time it took for the Westar Place to near capacity points to how desirable Westerville is in the Columbus region.

Westar Place is home to headquarters for DHL Supply Chain and Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC) and also the Renaissance Hotel.

Learn more about business development in Westerville at business.westerville.org.

Pictured above: Throwback to May 2014. Jerry Solove and Dean Cobbs (both with Altair Realty at the time of this photo) meet with Jason Bechtold, Westerville Economic Development Director and Dave Collinsworth, City Manager of the City of Westerville to sign the contract for 62 acres of land at the current Westar Place.

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MLK DAY

LIKE NONE BEFORE IT What do we do when we don’t agree?

Vaughn Bell has lived in the Westerville area for more than 40 years, nearly all of that time contributing to the community as a representative of the faith community, and in service through Leadership Westerville and the Westerville Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Breakfast Celebration. Since 2008, he has led the volunteer and programming effort for the Breakfast, an event that honors the ideas of MLK and speaks directly to their implementation in the Westerville community.

Now serving on the Westerville City Schools Board of Education, Bell says he felt compelled to continue his service to students, parents, district staff and the community. “Education is the great equalizer,” he says. “...it is the key that unlocks the door to future possibilities, and once obtained, it can never be taken away.”

In these roles, and with a long and committed record of service in the community, Bell was asked to share his perspective on how Westerville navigates cultural and social issues on which disagreement may exist. The question is: What do we do when we don’t agree?

The social justice movement in 2020 has been divisive in our nation. It has exposed pockets of systemic racism that still exist today. For those seeking solutions and to make authentic contributions to heal our communities, where do we begin?

We start with the truth. Learn the truth about the conditions that have led us to where we are and allow that awareness to lead to personal action.

We must dedicate ourselves to the elimination of systems of oppression based on the belief in a hierarchy of human value. Start at home with your own family by making sure the books in your home are written by and feature diversity, that your children play with diverse dolls and action figures, watching programs that feature diverse cast members and diverse storylines. You can intentionally involve yourself and your children in groups and activities that are diverse, and you can intentionally develop a diverse group of friends and acquaintances so that you can model for your family and the world what it looks like.

The process will undoubtedly be complicated. There will be neighbors among us here in Westerville who simply do not agree. What do we do when that happens?

I think we start by understanding that unity is an essential element of being a community, and “unity” does not require “uniformity.” It is not only possible, but necessary for people with different beliefs and positions to live together in harmony. We must respect the right of others to hold a different belief without devaluing their personhood. We must work together where there is agreement, and respect our differences where there is not.

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The recently departed John Lewis is often credited with using the term “The Beloved Community.” What does it mean and what does The Beloved Community mean to you and to Westerville?

The Leadership Westerville Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Project has defined the Beloved Community as “a diverse and inclusive community of love, total relatedness, justice and equality for all.” For me, the Beloved Community is a community where the inherent value and dignity of all people is respected. It is a place where all persons are loved and accepted, and are free to realize their full potential. That’s the kind of community that I and an army of fellow advocates are working towards becoming.

We have to acknowledge the impact on law enforcement and the community. WPD has been profoundly affected by the social justice movement. In the recent past, WPD was experiencing historic support from the community, especially after the loss of two officers killed in the line of duty. Chief Charles Chandler was the first law enforcement executive in Central Ohio to publicly condemn the murder of George Floyd. But WPD has been/is in an unfamiliar position, directly experiencing anger, resentment and distrust. How do we acknowledge this moving forward and heal?

We begin by acknowledging the complicated history between law enforcement and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) persons in the United States. Historically, violence and brutality against people of color created a lack of trust between law enforcement and many of those whom they are sworn to protect and serve.

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We must also understand that you can support law enforcement and support criminal justice reforms at the same time. These are not mutually exclusive positions and not everyone has had the same experience in dealing with law enforcement.

I fully support Chief Chandler’s commitment to diversifying WPD, and his continued emphasis on community policing. The loss of two heroic officers was a tragic loss for WPD and our community; to this day it breaks my heart when I think about it. As a community we grieve their loss and honor their service and memory.

We must also understand that there are members of our community that have had negative experiences with WPD. These two things are true simultaneously and one does not negate the other. Yet, we must be careful not to project onto WPD the characteristics and behaviors of other departments. We cannot hold the policies and conduct of other departments against WPD, we have to get to know how our division of police operates.

I love, respect, and defend the men and women of WPD and law enforcement everywhere. It is truly one of the most dangerous and difficult occupations in the world and I am grateful for their commitment to protect us and serve us. My respect and support is not blind support. I believe we must support law enforcement and hold them accountable for illegal actions at the same time.

How do we chart a path forward? I believe we begin by having open honest dialogue that involves listening to one another and learning from one another. I have been part of a group of community leaders that met with Chief Chandler to discuss the current state of WPD and community relations. Out of this, and other very productive conversations, there was agreement that we would begin a series of facilitated Community Conversations in 2021 with a goal of collective listening and learning. Together, we can strengthen the relationship between WPD and the community and ensure that it remains a positive one.

Is there hope? What do we do when we don’t agree?

YES! There is hope. My faith gives me hope and the strength to keep pressing forward. I am filled with hope when I see the promise and potential in the next generation. I have hope in the prospect of a better and brighter tomorrow.

When we disagree, we must not diminish the personhood or humanity of those with whom we disagree. The fact that we do not all think alike or believe the same thing can become a source of strength that benefits us all if we allow it to.

There are no quick fixes or one size fits all cures that leads to community. Community takes time and requires patience. We must lead with love and live out the change we want to see in the world and by doing so, I am confident that Westerville can become the Beloved Community.

Westerville MLK Breakfast Celebration

How will the 2021 Westerville MLK Breakfast Celebration address what we have walked through as a community these many months?

Bell: The 2021 Westerville MLK Breakfast Celebration will address our collective experience by acknowledging where we have been and charting a course for where we go from here. It is an understatement to say that 2020 was a year like no other. We have experienced a global pandemic that has disrupted every area of our lives, there has been civil unrest, and the most divisive presidential election in modern history. All of this has taken a toll on the American people and what we want to focus our attention on with the 2021 MLK Breakfast is how we heal from this and continue our collective journey towards becoming “a more perfect Union.”

The theme for the Breakfast is “The Moral Imperative To Love.” The way forward will require that we intentionally commit ourselves to loving one another. We cannot legislate our way out of our current situation, we cannot arrest our way out of it, and we cannot ignore our situation and hope that it will get better.

Our keynote speaker is Father Joseph Kovitch, pastor of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Westerville, and he will share with us out of his heart how love is the way to healing and wholeness. Father Kovitch will offer a definition of love, cast a vision of what love looks like, and challenge us to live a life that expresses love.

16th Annual MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Monday, January 18 8 a.m.

See the Community Events section for details.

THE WESTERVILLE PARTNERSHIP* IS COMPOSED OF THE CITY OF WESTERVILLE, OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY, WESTERVILLE CITY SCHOOLS, WESTERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE WESTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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WPD NEWS:

POLICE/COURT FACILITY UPDATE Shovels have not yet hit the dirt, but progress has been made the last several weeks on the voter-approved Police/Court Facility, a project that moves the Westerville Division of Police (WPD), Emergency Communications (9-1-1), Mayor’s Court and Records from Uptown to 229 Huber Village Blvd. The construction to consolidate these operations and streamline certain City facilities could begin as soon as this month.

Like any major capital project, it has not been without some surprises, namely the October 1 opening of bids. If you have attempted any home improvement project in the last 12 months, you know construction and contractor demand is significantly higher than supply right now in Central Ohio. Add to that COVID-19 issues and a recent spike in building material costs, and unfortunately the bids came in higher than expected. As a result, a number of alternates will not be awarded with this initial $17.6M project. However, staff and Council are working on a phased approach so that the core project can proceed; later adding some of those optional components when conditions change and resources materialize.

The good news: Westerville earned another Aaa bond rating from Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s for the debt to be issued for construction. Bids on the 20-year bonds were recently received and the City will be able to issue this debt at an average interest cost of 1.67%, one the lowest borrowing costs the City has seen in the past several decades. This means the City will pay significantly less in debt service than planned, which will ultimately have a positive impact on the voter-approved millage rate to be levied for the project.

So, with this project, the City not only secured the best funding option, but will also reuse an existing building, lowering overall development cost and reutilizing about 28,000 sq. ft of space.

As this project moves along, the plan to consolidate the buildings owned by the City in and around Uptown will begin taking shape. When voters considered the issue last year, the City proposed the eventual selling of properties where staff is currently housed (once the new headquarters is online). Later next year, a more defined timeline of the selling and potential redevelopment of 28 S. State St. (the former post office), the old Armory and the City building at 64 E. Walnut St will be advanced.

The Veterans Memorial markers at the Armory will be moved to a new location in concert with the development of the new Veterans Memorial Park at the Westerville Sports Complex, and departments at 64 E. Walnut St. will move into the current WPD HQ once vacated and remodeled. The existing Mayor’s Court site will transition into a WPD “mini-post” of sorts, where officers can stop to prepare reports or meet with individuals as needed.

The community’s support of this project has been important to WPD as they respond and evolve to serve a growing and changing Westerville. Working together, the 2022 opening of the new HQ and Court facility will make all of us proud of our community partnership in public safety. Follow the project at www.westerville.org/police.

This distinction is the 11th-consecutive Aaa rating, representing the highest achievable bond rating available to cities, and reserved for organizations that meet the highest-quality, lowest-credit risk criteria for investors. It’s a rare feat in municipal government as there aren’t many cities in Ohio who can claim dual Aaa bond ratings.

In the next issue

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Spring is on the horizon in the March/April edition of the Community Recreation Guide. New classes and events for all ages will be included along with the spring registration schedule. Updates will be included regarding COVID-19 regulations and openings of the Community Center and plans for Highlands Park Aquatic Center for the summer of 2021.

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NO CHANGE FOR UTILITY RATES City Council Adopts No 2021 Rate Increase The City of Westerville offered a utility bill holiday to residents and businesses last March in the early days of the pandemic, a $5.5 million cost absorbed entirely by the utility funds. Because we, as adults, have learned the “too good to be true” lesson, many residents thought the payback would be coming in 2021. Not so, says the City.

The Westerville Electric Division has no rate increase on the books for 2021, despite its nearly $3.5 million contribution to the holiday.

Westerville Electric Utility Manager Chris Monacelli says the power purchased then managed by Westerville has been a successful model. Power supply rates, which represent 80% of WED’s of operating budget (70% of overall budget), are generating savings that can be passed on to customers.

“It has set Westerville up for success the last few years, and we anticipate even more good news in the next five years with rates potentially trending downward,” said Monacelli.

Although the projected revenues in the Electric Fund are down about 6%, a factor that includes the bill holiday, budget projections through 2022 return the fund to “normal.”

Monacelli says the strength of financial planning and policy is what protects the fund. “I’m not aware of any publicly owned utility in the country that did that,” he said.

“When we say no rate increases next year, it’s possible because of our fiscal policy.”

WED rates are lower now than they were in 2017; the residential average is about $119 a month, down by nearly 3% from the five-year perspective. After 2021, rates are projected to increase less than 2% each year through 2025.

The Water Division has reduced its proposed 3% rate adjustment to zero for 2021, with rates projected to increase 2% for each year from 2022-2025. These rate increases are similar to the cost of living, and are expected to level off. These budget assumptions for revenue are based on a half-a-percentage growth for each year. The water fund contributed more than $430,000 to the utility bill holiday and absorbed those costs without disrupting its fiscal policy.

Westerville Water Utility Manager Dick Lorenz says the Water Fund is healthy and remains steady. “There is no new debt planned for this utility, and compared to communities across Central Ohio, Westerville water customers are getting great value for their rate dollar,” he said.

Westerville is near the bottom of average monthly water rates, near rates paid by Delaware (City), Columbus and Pickerington customers (about $34.30 a month).

Kevin Weaver, Public Service Director, also credits good financial planning for the ability to absorb rate increases by sewer, refuse and recycling service providers. Despite that, no rate changes will be enacted in 2021 for this part of the Westerville utility bill.

Refuse rates will remain at $21.50 a month in 2021, and are projected to be increased by about $2/month annually from 2022-2025.

“We know rates through 2021 based on the contracts we have now, but we don’t know for sure beyond that so these are projections,” said Weaver. “Our contract with Rumpke, for example, expires next year, so we’ll be out to competitively bid that service and know more about the future rate requirements once that comes in.”

Finance Director Lee Ann Shortland says stabilizing these rates for the year ahead is designed to help lighten the ongoing load from the pandemic’s impact.

“This is a direct benefit of two things the City of Westerville does well: public utility management and fiscal policy,” she said. “We can control these rates for 2021 because we manage these utilities, and our fund discipline makes it all possible. We hope 2021 is a year of recovery for everyone, and that this helps that process a little more.”

Watch the Council budget hearing for utilities from October 13, 2020 at www.westerville.org/tv. Select the video from the City Council section.

2020 RESIDENTIAL AVG WATER BILL Huber Ridge

$68.52

Gahanna*

$45.71

Reynoldsburg*

$43.77

Upper Arlington*

$43.64

Hilliard*

$42.36

Grove City*

$41.79

Dublin*

$41.72

Worthington*

$40.11

New Albany*

$39.58

Delaware County

$38.31

Westerville

$34.30

Delaware

$32.58

Columbus*

$30.45

Pickerington

$26.28

(PER MONTH)

* Columbus Water

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GET EMERGENCY-READY FOR 2021 Last year is officially over. Now, let’s put our energy into making 2021 peaceful and calm. Of course, there’s no way to know what the year will bring, so being emergency-ready is smart. Now is the time to take a few moments and register contact information and preferences on ON THE ALERT Westerville, a website portal managed by the Westerville Emergency Communications Division. Commonly known as the “reverse 9-1-1” system, this site provided residents the opportunity to self-select and update their contact information in the event of emergencies.

Residents without Internet access may sign up by providing information in-person at the Westerville Division of Police, 29 S. State St. Anyone who works but does not live in Westerville, or parents who have children in the Westerville City Schools, may also use the system.

Visit www.westerville.onthealert.com or the City website – www.westerville.org – to securely register a mobile phone number, activate a locale/neighborhood assign a home address for local/neighborhood to receive emergency alert notifications.

To sign up or get more information, please visit www.westerville.org.

Alerts from this system are based on true emergencies, such as disaster notification, public safety information and/ or alerts pertaining to missing children, hazardous spills and major power outages. Content is provided by voice message or text, depending on the preferences selected during registration. Subscribers’ information will not be utilized or accessed for any other purpose.

“It makes sense for someone who spends a significant portion of their day in Westerville to be in the system so that they too can get alerts if there’s an emergency,” says Wayt.

Text to 9-1-1 allows a person to send a text message (SMS) from a mobile device to 9-1-1 instead of placing a phone call. To text to 9-1-1, simply enter the numbers “9-1-1” in the “To” or “Recipient” field, type a brief but detailed message that includes location and type of the emergency, and press “Send.” (Be sure to type only the numbers “911” in the “To” field; do not include any punctuation.)

Use Text to 9-1-1:

“This site expands our capabilities when it comes to communicating with residents during an emergency,” said Holly Wayt, Westerville Communications Manager.

“This makes our process of reaching people in an emergency situation not only more reliable and userfriendly but also more targeted in terms of how to get information out quickly.”

9-1-1

1. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability.

2. If you cannot speak due to an injury or medical condition.

3. If you are in a threatening situation and a voice call could increase the threat.

4. If you cannot make a call because your mobile phone reception is poor.

Lock your car doors. Roll up windows.

Remove portable electronics from your vehicle.

Secure personal handbags and shopping bags.

Make sure money is not visible or left unattended.

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KNOW YOUR WINTER

FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY STRATEGIES

The Westerville Fire Division (WFD) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) are warning residents to be aware of the most common home health and safety hazards this winter.

HEATING FIRE RISKS

ELECTRICAL FIRE RISKS

CARBON MONOXIDE (C0) POISONING RISKS

For the risk factors you don’t recognize, WFD encourages residents to install smoke detectors and CO alarms outside of all sleeping areas in the home.

According to the NFPA, home-heating devices are a leading cause of deadly home fires, with half of all home-heating fires occurring between November and February. Fire safety professionals recommend maintaining a “kid-free” zone of at least three feet around all open fires and space heaters. All flammable items should also be kept at least three feet away from heating equipment (think tissues, papers/bills and hand sanitizer).

This odorless, colorless gas occurs when fuels (wood, propane, gasoline, to name a few) are incompletely burned. Sources in the home can include improperly used and ventilated furnaces, generators, wood stoves and vehicles. Even a small amount of CO exposure over a long period of time can be deadly. Be sure that all fuel-burning equipment is vented outside the home. Always follow manufacturers operating recommendations and be sure to install CO alarms.

The U.S. Fire Administration reports the most deadly home electrical fires spark between November and March during the overnight hours. Half of these fires involve electrical wiring to the home or lighting equipment. Remember to only plug one heatproducing appliance into a wall outlet at a given time and to never plug a heat-producing appliance into an extension cord.

Find more important winter safety information at www.westerville.org/fire.

“LIVE BURN” TRAINING EXERCISE The Westerville Division of Fire (WFD) participated in a live burning training exercise at a vacant home on East College Avenue in November. Training fire experiences like these provide WFD crews the opportunity to practice new tactics and techniques in realistic situations. Firefighters are deployed in all personal protective equipment (PPE) and enter rooms that are filled with pallets and straw to simulate a room filled with furniture. They then focus on techniques to quickly knock down and extinguish the flames.

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COULD WESTERVILLE’S NEXT RESIDENTIAL UTILITY BE FIBER?

Is fiber-to-the-home a '20s reality?

Could lightning-fast Internet paired with Westerville reliability be a reality in the future? City officials are discussing the merits of a “fiber-to-the-home” (FTTH) prospect as part of long-range capital planning. Municipal broadband, already a utility service offered by select communities across the nation, uses public infrastructure to provide Internet service for a low-cost and packaged alternative to the private market.

While it’s still in its earliest stages of development, Chief Information Officer Todd Jackson says FTTH is successful in many cities because residents trust public service delivery and fully understand the utility rate model in pricing.

FTTH is just the ground level of an overall strategy to use public infrastructure— fiber— to deliver services directly to residents in their homes.

“This goes beyond just fiber to the home,” said Jackson.

“It’s a comprehensive fiber strategy fiber-to-the-‘X’ (FTTX) and FTTH is one component of the overall strategy. What that means is the City can use that public fiber to redefine the technologies and business models that are used to deliver broadband.”

Before any of this can become a reality, the City is taking a close look at feasibility with a team devoted to exploring models in both the public and private sectors. That team has categorized their exploration of issues by community impact, including job growth, traffic management, demand for broadcast and digital inclusion (equitable access to reliable, affordable, fast Internet).

Westerville’s current fiber infrastructure, network, and data center has contributed to the City’s reputation as a leader in municipal technology innovation, as well as preparing our community for continued job growth. Known as WeConnect, the data center and fiber network has been a significant contributor to Westerville’s back-to-back designations as a global Intelligent Community by the New York-based Intelligent Community Forum.

Exploring the potential for extending fiber to the home presents the opportunity for equitable and affordable access to reliable high-speed Internet access to all residents in the City.

“We’re looking at where the opportunities for more jobs intersect with better amenities for residents,” said Jason Bechtold, Westerville Economic Development Director.

“We think fiber-to-the-home is coming and we want to have the answers before the questions are asked.”

The team will also figure out how the public sector and private sector work together to accomplish FTTH. Jackson says it’s not about competition; the interests and incentives of incumbent operators are different than the interests of communities.

Jackson also notes Westerville is already a public utility provider, and broadband, Internet and fiber are being viewed as public services that are an everyday necessity to the public at large.

“By definition broadband is an essential public utility,’ he says. “It’s equitable and inclusive access is required and expected by residents, community partners, and businesses. So this practice will be determined viable or not based on how we’re using public infrastructure to provide a public service.”

Jackson says the study and feasibility are a long way from finished, and future public work sessions and budget discussions with Westerville City Council will have to take place before next steps.

“There’s a lot more physical connections that have to go in and around neighborhoods, and a lot more discussion and analysis to take place,” he said. “As we see cities take this on, we’ll be studying their process and learning if it makes sense to make it work for Westerville.”

WeConnect supports economic development directly.

Businesses can choose from a menu of managed services to protect data and connect to reliable broadband service.

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SNOW PROBLEM:

W E S T E R V I L L E R OA D WA R R I O R S R E A DY F O R W I N T E R

When snow falls on the City’s 130-plus miles of streets, the men and women of the Westerville Service Department’s Road Warriors kick into high gear.

“We have a multi-level plan of attack when it comes to keeping roadways clear and safe for first responders and motorists. Currently, there are actions that involve six-10 truck plans, plus a four-truck tandem plan,” said Kevin Weaver, Westerville Public Service Director.

Weaver says residents can help ensure successful snow removal services by keeping vehicles off streets to give trucks extra room to maneuver.

When shoveling, the City asks residents to place snow on the left side of the driveway (facing the residence) to minimize the amount of snow plowed back into the drive apron. Don’t forget, people count on passable sidewalks in neighborhoods. It is important to clear the sidewalks that are your responsibility, and it is also the law per Westerville Codified Ordinance 529.05.

Read more about the City’s plan for snow removal at www.westerville.org/snow.

HOLIDAY LIGHT RECYCLING

CONTINUES THROUGH END OF JANUARY

The Westerville Electric Division (WED) accepts strands of holiday lights to recycle in exchange for an LED light bulb. The program, now in its fourth year, ends at the end of January.

The recycling initiative was designed to help residents remove outdated, nonworking or inefficient strands of holiday lights, redirecting them from the landfill to a recycling center. At no cost to residents or the City, a scrap metals-and-materials vendor picks up the material from this centralized site. Light bulbs and batteries are also accepted year-round.

Rumpke, the City’s trash and recycling contractor, asks customers to refrain from tossing holiday lights in recycling bins as they can become entangled in equipment.

Participants must bring their lights to WED, 139 E. Broadway Ave., Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. to receive new LED bulbs. Those not interested in an exchange can drop off strands in the marked bins in front of the facility anytime.

For more information on this program, visit www.westerville.org/lightrecycling, call WED at (614) 901-6700 or email electric@westerville.org.

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WPD DOES WHISKERS, NAIL DESIGNS

‘FOR GOOD’

The typically well-groomed men and women of the Westerville Division of Police (WPD) will be sporting facial hair or creative nails over the winter all for charity. Participating officers may pay into a program to wear their winter beards or decorative nail polish, all to support local charitable and nonprofit missions. WPD supports Westerville Caring and Sharing from November to December with this initiative, followed by the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) from January to February. The program ends each year in March.

Officers may grow facial hair or participate with creative and/or decorative nail designs/polish for a $100 donation for each respective campaign. WPD Chief Charles Chandler relaxed the department’s policy mandating that all officers be clean-shaven with neat, trimmed nails to accommodate those participating. During these months, officers’ facial hair must still be neatly groomed. The policy for fingernail length is unchanged; however, creative and decorative designs are encouraged outside of the usual clear and conservative language regarding nail polish.

“This is another way for us to give back to the community we serve, and this time we’re doing it directly from our pockets,” said Chief Chandler. “I think the community does know about our officers’ generosity. There are more occasions than I can count of an officer taking on a personal expense to help someone. This is a simple way for us to carry on that tradition of kindness and compassion at a time when we all really need the lift.”

Chandler also says the department has a lot of fun with the program, including a fair amount of friendly ribbing for full vs. sparse facial hair as well as those who have turned a bit gray.

Watch their progress. Follow the WPD Twitter account for updates: www.twitter.com/WestervillePD. TOP: Chief Chandler BOTTOM: Officer Brian Gavaghan, Officer Guy Cerino, Sergeant Jesse Hibbitt.

YES, WeCAN

City Program Provides Relief For Small Businesses The City’s expanded Westerville COVID Assistance Now (WeCAN) program helped provide approximately $600,000 to local businesses and organizations in 2020.

The program was offered in two installments, the first providing nearly $250,000 to 103 local businesses to help cover the costs of reopening during the pandemic. The second, offered in the fall, focused on helping businesses remain open and also extended help to non-profit organizations. Assistance came by way of a 50% matching grant to qualified applicants.

“Westerville City Council and staff acted quickly when the pandemic first struck to pull funding from existing economic development programs to create the WeCAN program,” said Jason Bechtold, Westerville’s Economic Development Director. “We were pleased to tap into funding from the federal CARES Act to expand the program and help even more organizations.”

WeCAN was managed by the City in partnership with the Westerville Industry and Commerce Corporation (WICC). The program is designed to assist small businesses (fewer than 40 full-time employees) by providing recovery assistance to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally offering a 50% matching grant of up to $2,500, the program now offers applicants up to $3,500. Those originally awarded may apply to cover the difference.

Businesses can learn more at www.westerville.org/wecan.

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS

TRANSPARENCY HUB TAKES DEEP DIVE INTO CITY DATA

Westerville residents are invited to take a virtual look “behind-the-scenes” at City services and programs through the Westerville Transparency Hub, a web-based portal that explores public data and purchasing records at transparency. westerville.org.

“Westerville prides itself on being responsive and transparent with residents; it’s core to our customer service standard,” said Todd Jackson, Chief Information Officer for the City. “We aim to deliver data to the hub as soon as we can, depending on the availability and complexity of the information.”

Data also includes, but is not limited to, year-to-date public safety, financial data and development statistics.

“The Transparency Hub succeeds in presenting a lot of information in a visually pleasing and, hopefully, easy to understand format with colorful graphs and other visualization methods,” said Jackson.

Data tells an important part of the story of how the City succeeds in delivering services to residents and visitors.

Jackson, who oversees all Information Services for the City, hopes the Hub inspires continued dialogue between residents and the City.

Explore the Westerville Transparency transparency.westerville.org.

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APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED for 2020 Volunteer and Business of the Year Tell Westerville about an individual or business/group that has volunteered time to help people in need during the extraordinary events of 2020. Nominations are now open for Volunteer of the Year.

This important community recognition acknowledges and encourages the work of others who go above and beyond in difficult times.

The annual Volunteer of the Year Award is designed to recognize the many outstanding volunteers who are making valuable contributions to the community through volunteer service in a wide variety of categories such as health, recreation, arts, environment, education, public safety, civic service or human service. Recipients of this award must either reside in Westerville, or the volunteer service must be performed in Westerville. The volunteer activity can be in a structured setting or on an informal basis.

Nominations are accepted in two categories: Individual and Business. One nomination in each category per person.

Each nomination will be evaluated in the following areas: Demonstrating an exceptional commitment to volunteerism by helping with a special project or ongoing activities; demonstrating exemplary leadership, creativity, cooperation and hard work in their service to others; and demonstrating outstanding contribution to the community through their volunteer service.

Access the Volunteer and/or Business of the Year Nomination form on the City’s website at www.westerville.org/voy.

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With current restrictions in place due to COVID-19, Westerville Parks and Recreation is committed to supporting the well-being of our community in a new way. It is important for all to have access to a variety of resources to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle during this challenging time.

Inside this virtual recreation portal, you’ll find online programs to take part in and resources to explore to stay active both physically and mentally. Continue to visit www.westerville.org/virtualrecreation and follow us on social media for new updates and ideas to keep you and your family healthy, entertained and informed.

NEW STORYTIME VIRTUAL VIDEOS Are your children enamoured with princesses and superheroes? Do they love storytime? Westerville Parks and Recreation has recently rolled out Virtual Storytime. Videos will premier weekly at no-cost to viewers. Look for stories from Cinderella, Belle, Tiana and Elsa among others and a special appearance by a Ninja Turtle and Spiderman.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN VIRTUAL RECREATION IN 2021 Plans are underway for a full offering of virtual classes throughout 2021. Program managers are planning with instructors on fun, active classes that will transfer well from in-person to basic one-on-one opportunities for all ages of the community. Some classes will include access to a video presentation while others will require a kit pickup and instructions. There are even a few new scavenger hunts scheduled for each season.

Classes offerings that you may see in the first quarter of 2021 include:

PRESCHOOL:

YOUTH:

AQUATICS:

FITNESS:

Snowman Crafts Decorating Sugar Cookies Waterless Snow Globe Craft Superhero Piggy Banks Airplane Popsicle Sticks Let’s be Ninjas

Dryland Water Aerobics

Making a Memory Jar 614 Parkour Cooking Caravan Name that Tune In-Home Scavenger Hunt Bullet Journaling 101

ADULT:

Paper Quilting Air Plant String Art Kokedama Mini Magnet Terrariums Take and Make: Lunch and Craft

Hip Hop Cardio 20-20-20 Mat Pilates/Yoga Senior Zumba Yoga for Health

ESports Ready for Opening One of the newest opportunities with Parks and Recreation are ESports classes and events. With the addition of a new ESports room at the Community Center, plans were to include a multitude of options for gamers. Due to the pandemic, the room is currently unavailable, but virtual opportunities are possible. Some virtual options may include: Madden League Valorant League League of Legends NBA2K League FIFA League

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More information can be found at www.westerville.org/esports or by calling the program manager at (614) 901-6506.

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COMMUNITY CENTER EXPANSION AND COVID-19 UPDATES Although some areas of the Community Center remain closed or have limited hours due to COVID-19 regulations, many areas are open for the community to enjoy.

OPENING SOON

CURRENTLY OPEN

The newly completed, two-story fitness area is open to passholders and limited daily admission. Included is the expanded track and crossfit area.

Enjoy the warmth of the indoor pool that includes dueling slides, a water playground, lazy river and open space for classes, lap swimming and fun. Lap lane time-slots can be scheduled at www.westerville.org/registration.

The indoor warm water therapy pool is in its final stages of completion and is expected to open very soon.

Get in some hoop time in the gymnasium and MAC gym. Currently open to individual play, the gym includes an Adventure Course where you can time yourself or play against others. (This area is currently closed due to COVID-19 regulations.)

Coming soon is the newly finished birthday party room that sits right off of the indoor playground and pool. A new list of parties will be added this year once social distancing regulations allow.

The south entrance of the facility houses Senior Center activities and events.

Open to scheduled billiards play and currently serving meals on Wednesdays and Fridays on a drive-thru basis, the area will be open to all activities once social distancing regulations are lifted.

Get your game on in the ESports gaming room. Once regulations allow, the community can play against each other or strengthen their knowledge of all types of games. Look for classes and events this year.

A Note from the

Westerville Community Center The Westerville Community Center is committed to a healthy and safe environment to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. New cleaning and sanitation procedures were added to our already rigorous protocol, including: •

Temperature checks were required on each person entering the facility.

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Cleaning staff were added to routinely sanitize all high-touch areas throughout the day in addition to the full-facility cleaning after hours.

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Capacity levels were lowered in each area to ensure social distancing regulations are met.

If you plan to utilize the Community Center, participate in a class or program, or visit the indoor pools, please remember to: •

Wear your mask - a person should only remove their mask if they are actively working out on a piece of fitness equipment, in the water, or engaged in a strenuous activity.

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Don’t forget! Your mask should be worn while in the locker rooms, on the pool deck, walking between fitness equipment and while speaking with anyone in the facility.

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We strongly recommend wearing your mask while walking on the track.

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Sanitize all equipment before and after each use.

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Wash your hands regularly.

Remember, if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, please remain home. Together we can help ensure a safe, comfortable environment for everyone.

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IS IT ALLERGIES, A COLD, INFLUENZA OR COVID-19?

Dr. Robert Stone, Senior Medical Director of Ambulatory Services for Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians (COPCP) practiced medicine for more than 20 years before taking on an administrative role with the organization. Dr. Stone acknowledges the difficulty posed by similarities of COVID-19, colds and flu symptoms.

“It is almost impossible to distinguish COVID-19 from the flu, and many people get mild symptoms which could resemble a cold or no symptoms at all. The best advice is to reach out to your primary care physician’s office by phone - he or she can then advise you on the next step, which may well be testing,” Dr. Stone said.

“ It is almost impossible to

distinguish COVID-19 from the flu, and many people get mild symptoms which could resemble a cold or no symptoms at all.

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As the season shifts deeper into the winter months, anxieties remain high about the ongoing public health concerns related to COVID-19. It doesn’t help that these months also typically see a spike in flu and cold diagnoses.

- DR. ROBERT STONE SENIOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF AMBULATORY SERVICES FOR CENTRAL OHIO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke to residents in November with news of potentially a viable vaccine option expected to be ready as early as December. With this ray of hope, Dr. Stone says it is still important for residents to continue following spread prevention protocols.

“Masks, masks, masks,” said Dr. Stone. “We know they work very effectively especially when worn by everyone. It is estimated we could save 100,000 lives in the country if at least 80% of us wore them. Also, practice social distancing and avoid crowds. Frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizer is also important.”

With just under a year of COVID-19 exposure in the state, it’s evident that haphazard measures simply won’t help stop the spread. Residents must work together and stay vigilant to help contain the pandemic.

The similarities in symptoms point to the need to err on the side of caution. If you feel as though you are experiencing symptoms of illness, please contact your physician and seek testing. Continue following best practices set forth by public health experts.

Find the latest updates about the pandemic at www.cdc.gov.

CREDIT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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NOT ALONE:

Coping with “winter blues” during a pandemic SAD is serious and should be discussed with a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or worsen. Individuals who believe they are experiencing depression should avoid a self-diagnosis; instead seek advice from your primary care physician or a mental health professional who can help evaluate symptoms and recommend an appropriate course of treatment.

Mental health experts encourage people to take steps to protect their emotional wellbeing this winter, especially as the effects of the global pandemic have uncertainty and anxiety over the course of several months.

The Cleveland Clinic estimates nearly half a million U.S. citizens are impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD), with another 10-20% of the population reporting a milder form of “winter blues” each year. The condition is marked by a recurrent depression that typically begins in the fall, worsens into the winter months and lifts as the warmer seasons return. SAD can be a heavy burden to bear alone, and can worsen under the added pressures of COVID-19.

With the pandemic requiring masks and social distancing, it’s reasonable to assume some people will experience increased feelings of isolation during the colder months.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) experts say some common symptoms of SAD may include oversleeping (or, hypersomnia), overeating and weight gain in addition to other symptoms common to major depression like losing interest in activities, feeling sluggish or agitated, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness and thoughts of death or suicide.

Low-cost mental health resources are also available.

Westerville is home to Concord Counseling, a non-profit organization with more than 100 professionals who specialize in mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Facility staff has continued to see patients virtually and by phone during the pandemic. Contact Concord at (614) 882-9338, ext. 205 or visit their website at www. concordcounseling.org.

The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) provides an extensive list of facilities that may be able to provide affordable mental health care. Visit their website at www.adamhfranklin.org.

OTHER RESOURCES Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text “LoveIs” to 22522 National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Even if you aren’t experiencing strong symptoms of anxiety and depression, the daily stressors that come with living through a pandemic can affect anyone. Consider trying these steps to bring some balance to your days when you feel the blues:

Get Outside

Westerville is home to more than 50 miles of recreation trails through parks, wooded areas, fields and more. Research has shown that just 20-30 minutes spent outside can lead to lower levels of cortisol, aka the “stress hormone.”

Breathe Deep

Deep, diaphragmatic breathing (sometimes called “belly breathing”) has been used for centuries to lower heart rates, stabilize blood pressure and calm the mind. Commonly used in practices of meditation and yoga, experts recommend practicing deep breathing several times a day for five10 minutes.

Build a Community

Isolation protocols and quarantines made it tricky to find opportunities to stay social. Westerville Parks and Recreation is just one City department working to provide opportunities for residents of all ages to connect while maintaining safe distancing. Flip through the pages of this publication for in-person or visit the Virtual Recreation Center online.

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Residents’ Lights Shine Bright '

Holiday Decor Galore!

A quick drive around Westerville proved its residents weren’t letting the pandemic dim the lights and spirit of the holiday. Thanks to all who provided such festive images of their homes.

Submitted by K McStrete Submitted by Kristin Shuey

Submitted by Kevin and Dana McDonie

Submitted by Rose Kepler

Submitted by Claudia Lupia

Submitted by Linda and Jeff Laine

Submitted by Colleen Crager

Submitted by Ken & Cathy Sahlin

Submitted by Amy Kavelaras

Submitted by Rick Hilyard

BRIGHT SPOTS OF THE PANDEMIC

The next opportunity to share your story with Westerville in the March/April edition is all about the “bright spots” of your pandemic experience. Share your images and stories and we will share with the community. Perhaps you purchased a home, got a new job or had a baby (extra points for this one)! Submit your photos and comments about how this event brightened your life during the pandemic to communityaffairs@westerville.org for consideration.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Thursday, Jan. 14 • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

F R I D AY, F E B . 2 6 • 6 - 8 p . m .

Evaluate preschool programs located in Westerville, Lewis Center, Sunbury and additional surrounding areas. Free entry with a donation of a canned/boxed food item for donations to the local food pantry.

Compete against your family and make new, fun memories. Families will have access to various games, yard games and more.

Music, refreshments and light snacks provided. Every person must register prior to attending. Registered families will be contacted with COVID-19 protocols.

FREE • DROP-IN Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

AC T I V I T Y # 1 0 2 1 5 4 - 01 • AG E S 5 A N D U P $ 1 0 • D I S C O U N T E D R E S I D E N T R AT E $ 5 WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER 3 5 0 N . C L E V E L A N D AV E .

Father Daughter Dance Make memories with your father or a special male mentor in your life during this socially distanced, semi-formal dance. Music by DJ Matt Ryan, goody bags to take home, a prom type photo to cherish and more will be provided. Space will be very limited. For the latest information on this event, please visit www.westerville.org/parks.

Father Daughter Dance in a Box: If you are unable to attend this year's event, you can take home the fun! Each box will include items for a special night at home for daughters and the special male mentor in their life such as crafts, corsage/boutonniere and more. Boxes can be picked up at the Westerville Community Center.

Please visit www.westerville.org/parks for the latest information.

Please check www.westerville.org/parks for updates on all class and event schedules and locations. All available classes with Westerville Parks and Recreation can be found at www.westerville.org/registration.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS 16TH ANNUAL

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. V I R T U A L C E L E B R AT I O N The Moral Imperative to Love Monday, January 18 • 8 a.m.

Story Walk AT J O H N STO N - M CVAY PA R K 4 8 0 S . H E M P ST E A D R D.

Westerville Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Westerville Public Library to bring you a whole new way to follow along with a great book.

Second in the series of stories available in January and February is:

Everything you'd expect from past celebrations will come straight to your fingertips through keynote speakers and community leaders who honor King's legacy throughout greater Westerville and beyond.

“Winter is Here”

by Kevin Henkes Illustrated

by Laura Dronzek

For addtional information, visit www.westervillechamber.com.

SPECIAL NEEDS SUNDAY, MARCH 28

Registration Required. No same-day registration. The Community Center leisure pool is filled with hundreds of eggs, some of which float, some sink.

Kids collect eggs and then exchange them for candy and toys! Enjoy carnival games before/after the hunt in the gym. Families are invited to stay after the egg hunt and enjoy open swim from 1-5 p.m. Parents are free!

Bring a basket or net to collect eggs in the water!

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AGES

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211112-01

9-11

11:30 - 11:40 a.m.

211112-02

7-8

11:50 a.m. - 12 p.m.

211112-03

6

12:10 - 12:20 p.m.

211112-04

4-5 with Parent

12:30 - 12:40 p.m.

$7.50 • DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE $5 WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER • 350 N. CLEVELAND AVE.

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SWIM

Join us for a fun and exciting special needs swim where families can enjoy the pool without crowds and receive a discounted rate. $7.50 • Discounted Resident Rate $5 Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave. MORE EVENT INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE MARCH/APRIL COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE

Please check www.westerville.org/parks for updates on all class and event schedules and locations. All available classes with Westerville Parks and Recreation can be found at www.westerville.org/registration.

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G E T T H E M O S T O U T O F T H E N E W LY E X P A N D E D WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

A monthly pass provides individual and household options, and includes the gymnasium, track, ďŹ tness area, indoor pool and climbing wall to enhance your recreation experience.

W W W.W E S T E R V I L L E . O R G / PA S S E S New pass purchases get a free T-shirt commemorating the expanded Community Center.

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WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER MONTHLY RATES PASS TYPE YOUTH

(Ages 3-15)

ADULT

(Ages 16-64)

SENIOR

(Ages 65+)

HOUSEHOLD^

(three or more)

DAILY RATES

RATE

DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE

RATE

DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE

$35

$20

$9

$5

$45

$26

$12

$7

$42

$24

$11

$6

$120

$70

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NA

Annual Rate: Available upon request

*Ages 14 and up

^ Proof of Residency Proof of residency is required for each household member ages 6 and older. Types of proof may include a state issued ID, pay stub, utility bill or report card/school registration.

Proof of residing is required each time a new person is added to the household.

SENIOR CENTER

Military Pass

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Westerville Senior Center memberships are available to adults 65 or older. Join us and experience the benefits of improved health, lower stress, new skills, greater independence and lasting friends and memories.

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP RATES

The City of Westerville cares and appreciates its military personnel. All active and retired military will receive a 15% discount on a Community Center pass. Military ID required.

Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most up-to-date class details and registration information can be found online at www.westerville.org/registration.

Rate: $42 Discounted Resident Rate: $24 Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS HOURS Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

5:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

C LO S E D

SPECIAL HOURS

Thanksgiving Christmas New Year’s Day Easter

Day before Thanksgiving Christmas Eve New Year’s Eve Center closes at 5 p.m.

Day after Thanksgiving Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Center hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Registration Information REGISTRATION DATES Registration is now open! Register in-person at the Westerville Community Center or online at www.westerville.org/registration.

1. Visit www.westerville.org/registration.

ONLINE

2. Enter “User Name” and “Password” a. If you recently had an account created at a Parks and Recreation facility, the default user name is your phone number (no spaces or hyphens). b. If you have forgotten your user name or password, follow the links, “Forgot your username” or “Forgot your password” on the webpage. You must enter the email address on file with Parks and Recreation.

3. Click “Sign In” 4. To navigate the screen, click the tabs along the top or “class-type” buttons on the screen. a. If you know the Activity Number, enter the first six numbers OR b. Once you find the class you are interested in, click the green button (+). A pop-up box will open with “Add to Cart” or “Clear Selection”.

Once you add your class to the cart you can shop for additional classes.

5. Once you are done adding classes to your cart, pay for your classes and log out of the system.

IN PERSON

The Westerville Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to offer online registration for classes, programs and shelters. Online registration streamlines the process of registering by eliminating the need to wait in long lines on registration day.

Any household that has previously participated in a Parks and Recreation program, pass, or facility reservation may already have an online account.

Those wanting to sign up for the first time will need to create an account through our online registration site www. westerville.org/registration. Click “Create an Account” and follow the prompts.

Proof of residency is required in order to be eligible for the discounted resident rates.

With your active online account, you will be able to view class information, process registration and reservations, make secure credit card payments and view class enrollment counts from your home or office 24 hours a day! You can even make changes to your household and member’s information–fast, easy and secure. User name/passwords and household information can be changed once you log in. Click on “My Accounts.”

Visit the Westerville Community Center during the hours listed on the previous page. Participants may register for ONE additional household other than their own during the registration process. Resident restrictions still apply.

HOW TO UPDATE YOUR RESIDENCY STATUS WITH WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION AND UTILITY BILLING: Contact Utility Billing at (614) 901-6430 or askutilitybilling@westerville.org to ensure your phone number is current.

Contact Parks and Recreation at (614) 901-6500 or parksandrec@westerville.org to confirm the phone number associated with your Utility Billing account and Parks and Recreation account are the same.

Once the phone number tied to the two departments are identical, you will no longer need to provide proof of residency and will receive resident rates when registering for programs with Parks and Recreation.

Make sure to keep both departments updated with address and contact information changes to ensure this will continue in the future.

For detailed information, call (614) 901-6500.

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WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.wester ville.org

COMMUNITY CENTER

Fitness Wing &

Track

FITNESS WING

The new north fitness wing has two levels and four training areas that include a variety of strength training equipment.

The first floor includes squat racks, Smith machines, Olympic benches, plate-loaded equipment and dumbbells.

The second floor houses over 70 pieces of cardiovascular equipment that includes treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, seated steppers, upper body ergometers, step mills, rowers and a Jacob’s ladder in addition to the Nautilus Inspiration selectorized line.

The Agility/Stretching area is located within the track and has a multifunctional trainer, tank and tire flip along with AirDyne Bikes and rowers.

TRACK

The Track is 1/7 of a mile long and can be utilized by those ages 14 years and older.

ORIENTATION FOR NEW PASS HOLDERS

FITNESS WING & TRACK HOURS FITNESS Mon–Fri Sat Sun

WING & TRACK HOURS 5:45 a.m.– 9 p.m.

8 a.m.–8 p.m.

10 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Please be advised Fitness Wing & Track hours may be subject to change due to activity changes or special events.

Are you new to the Community Center? New users are required to complete an orientation. Fitness staff will: Show you how to use the cardiovascular equipment Discuss Fitness policies Have you fill out a health history questionnaire that will be kept on file Free introductory strength-training class offered to novice exercisers. Available by appointment only; please see Fitness Room staff to schedule.

COVID-19 UPDATE Masks are required to enter the facility. Masks may be removed during physical activity.

Limited lockers/locker rooms are available.

PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE

Our degreed and certified health professionals will coach you to achieve optimum fitness results. Only annual passholders may use a personal trainer. Fees and appointments are arranged between the passholder and trainer. Information can be located at the community center front desk or fitness desk.

SPROUTS WAIT ROOM At the time of this printing, the Sprouts Wait Room remains closed. Check www.westerville.org/parkhours for updates.

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COMMUNITY CENTER

WATERING H O L E

The indoor pool complex at the Community Center is home to new and exciting updates. Adding to the eight-lane competition pool and diving boards is the updated leisure pool that includes new dueling activity slides, shallow play area with a new water playground, a lazy river, whirlpool, fountains and deep water lap lanes.

Contact the Aquatics Manager at (614) 901-6510 for information regarding Watering Hole and Highlands Park Aquatic Center rental information.

Please visit www.westerville.org/wateringhole for up-to-date Lap Lane schedules.

SWIMMING UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS During open adult and family swims, admission is limited to 50 daily passes per session.

There is no limit to passholder use.

LAP LANE HOURS

Monday - Friday 5:45 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Register for a time slot at www.westerville.org/registration

LEISURE POOL HOURS

BUILDING HOLIDAY HOURS Nov. 25, Nov. 27, Dec. 24, Dec. 31

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CLOSED

Parents of children ages 6 and under must have a swimsuit on and be in the water within arms distance of their child.

REMINDER!

Please limit time in the Hot Tub to 15 minutes. Extended Hot Tub use may result in dizziness, nausea and unconsciousness.

Nov. 26, Dec. 25, Jan. 1

You are allowed to check in up to 20 minutes prior to the start of your aqua fitness program.

ADULT SWIM HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. *

1 - 7 p.m. *

1 - 5 p.m.*

FAMILY SWIM HOURS

TUESDAY/THURSDAY

*There will be an adult swim for 15 minutes at theSUNDAY bottom of every SATURDAY hour during any Family Swim scheduled for more than two hours.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.wester ville.org

COMMUNITY CENTER

GYMNASIUM

The Gymnasium can consist of two regulation-size or four smaller basketball courts or four regulation-size volleyball courts.

Basketballs and volleyballs are available for your convenience.

The all-new Multi-Activity Court (MAC) Gym includes an Adventure course, one regulation-size basketball court or two quarter basketball courts, three Pickleball courts, two volleyball courts, one Futsol court, bleachers and easy access to free lockers. The MAC Gym can be accessed through the North (Fitness Wing) entrance or directly through the existing gymnasium.

GYMNASIUM HOURS GYMNASIUM HOURS Monday-Friday 5:45 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The MAC gymnasium is now open for overflow use and programming through winter 2021. As social distancing regulations are lifted, areas and use of the MAC gym will expand. The Adventure Gym is closed until further notice.

Parent/Guardian may observe children nine and under at no charge.

Hours are subject to change due to special events.

COVID-19 UPDATE Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most up-to-date class details and registration information can be found online at www.westerville.org/registration.

ZENITH CLIMBING WALL

ADVENTURE GYM

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BIRTHDAY

PARTY PA C K A G E S

AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

COMING SOON!

New Birthday Party packages will be announced at the completion of the Community Center Expansion. Please check www.westerville.org/parks for updated information as it becomes available.

Choose from a variety of all-inclusive options for your child’s unforgettable day. All party packages include a private room (partial), party specialist, balloons, cake with child’s name, ice cream and drinks as well as paper products and lots of fun entertainment.

Party pricing is based on 10 children or less with a maximum of 25 people including adults. A $4 charge will be added for each additional child. A minimum of three adults must be in attendance.

SHELTER RENTALS

Planning a picnic or get-together? There are a variety of shelters located in various parks throughout the City of Westerville that can be rented for a $25 refundable deposit.

Please check www.westerville.org/parks for updates on when birthday parties will be available for scheduling.

RENT ONLINE!

Shelter rentals are now scheduled online at www.westerville.org/registration.

See Registration Page for details.

ANTRIM SHELTER AT HERITAGE PARK 60 N. CLEVELAND AVE OCCUPANCY - 40

ALUM CREEK PARK NORTH

HIGHLANDS PARK

HUBER VILLAGE PARK

METZGER PARK

OLDE TOWN PARK

SPRING GROVE NORTH PARK

221 W. MAIN ST OCCUPANCY - 48

245 S. SPRING RD OCCUPANCY - 48

• Reservations are made online at www.westerville.org/reservations.

• Shelters are booked a minimum of two weeks prior to the intended rental date.

• Shelter reservations may be made starting Jan. 11 for residents and April 1 for nonresidents.

HOFF WOODS PARK 556 MCCORKLE BLVD OCCUPANCY - 48

362 HUBER VILLAGE BLVD OCCUPANCY - 20

137 GRANBY PLACE OCCUPANCY - 48

• Deposits may be donated/transferred to the Westerville Parks Foundation as a taxdeductible gift. Visit www.westerville.org/ parks for additional information.

• Shelter restrooms are open mid-April through October.

• Parks close at dusk.

MILLSTONE CREEK PARK 745 N. SPRING RD OCCUPANCY - 20

108 OLD COUNTY LINE RD OCCUPANCY - 18

1201 E. COUNTY LINE RD OCCUPANCY - 20

• No alcohol permitted.

• All Park Rentals must abide by all Park Rules and Regulations.

Occupancy is in accordance to COVID-19 regulations.

• All shelter rentals close at 8 p.m.

TOWERS PARK 161 N. SPRING RD OCCUPANCY - 6

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WALNUT RIDGE PARK 529 E. WALNUT ST OCCUPANCY - 20

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.wester ville.org

EVERAL BARN AND HOMESTEAD AT HERITAGE PARK ROOMS/RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

60 N. Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43081 www.westerville.org/parks

EVERAL HOUSE MONDAY – THURSDAY

Minimum Rental Hours: 3 Rate: $80 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $55 per hour FRIDAY – SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS Minimum Rental Hours: 5 Rate: $175 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $100 per hour

EVERAL BARN (UPPER & LOWER LEVELS)

EVERAL BARN (LOWER ROOM ONLY)

ENTIRE FACILITY (HOUSE AND BARN)

MONDAY – THURSDAY

MONDAY – THURSDAY

MONDAY – THURSDAY

FRIDAY – SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS Minimum Rental Hours: 5 Rate: $260 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $150 per hour

FRIDAY – SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS Minimum Rental Hours: 5 Rate: $200 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $115 per hour

FRIDAY – SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS Minimum Rental Hours: 5 Rate: $350 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $200 per hour

Minimum Rental Hours: 3 Rate: $120 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $80 per hour

Minimum Rental Hours: 3 Rate: $95 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $60 per hour

Minimum Rental Hours: 3 Rate: $150 per hour Discounted Resident Rate: $100 per hour

PLEASE NOTE

Beer and wine are permitted inside the Everal Barn and Homestead during rentals through an approved caterer only. Please contact the facilities specialist for additional information.

SECURITY DEPOSITS Monday - Thursday Friday - Sunday and Holidays

$150 $250

Security Deposits are: • The same for residents and non-residents • Will be used for any damages/cleaning • May not be used toward rental fees

GENERAL INFORMATION

Rentals must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance

APPOINTMENTS are required.

Please call ahead.

EVERAL OFFICE HOURS Tuesday Wednesday

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Please call ahead for tour availability

Please contact the Facilities Specialist at (614) 901-6515, (614) 901-6578 or kim.sipe@westerville.org for more information.

A 12% fee applies to all food and beverage provided by a caterer Caterers must be City-approved Approved nonprofit organizations receive a 25% discount on a limited basis Additional fee for wedding rehearsals Limited beer and wine permitted by an approved caterer only Linens and decor not included with rental Projector and podium available for an additional fee Lower level of Barn accommodates up to 50 people Upper and lower levels of Barn accommodates 120-150 people (pending table and chair configuration.)

HISTORIC TOURS OF EVERAL Join in on a historical journey at Westerville’s Everal Barn and Homestead. Tours will last approximately 45-to 60-minutes depending on the size of the group, and are offered during non-rented times only. Contact the Facility Operations Manager at (614) 901-6549 at least 30 days prior to your date to check availability.

Everal Barn and Homestead reservations may be made up to 12 months prior to event Reservations begin on the first business day of the month (example June 1 of current year for June of following year rental)

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Aquatics SPECIALIZED SWIM INSTRUCTION

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASS

DURATION: 12 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Debbie Leach AGE(S): 50 and up with Silver Sneakers Membership FREE: (Silver Sneakers Membership required)

DURATION: 12 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Paula Hamilton AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $125 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $110

This class is for the conditioned adult who has good balance and good muscle function.

There will be 35-minutes of cardio exercise followed by muscle toning exercises, balance work and stretching.

The Westerville Community Center also works with the following instructors who provide one-on-one specialized instruction. You can contact them directly!

Jayne Lockhart - Infant Aquatics 614

DURATION: 2 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Aquatics Staff AGE(S): 15 and up by last day of class RATE: $50 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $40

ALL LEVELS

swim@infantaquatics614.com, (survival swim lessons for children six months and up)

SILVER SPLASH: AQUA, CARDIO & TONE

Date

Time

Day(s)

Jan. 4 - March 15 Jan. 4 - March 15 Jan. 6 - March 17 Jan. 8 - March 19

11:05 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Mon

12- 12:50 p.m.

Mon

11:05- 11:55 a.m.

Wed

11:05- 11:55 a.m.

Fri

Lori Moore - Moore Aquatic Abilities loriamoore96@gmail.com (swim lessons for special needs children)

k.crabtree@infantswim.com, (survival swim lessons for children six months and up)

DURATION: 12 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Debbie Leach AGE(S): 50 and up with Silver Sneakers Membership FREE: (Silver Sneakers Membership required)

Alli Sharrock - Sharrock‚ Adapted Fitness adaptiveswimcolumbus@gmail.com (swim lessons for special needs children).

VARIOUS LEVELS

Activity # Date

105232-01

Time

Day(s)

Jan. 4 - March 19 10 - 11 a.m. Mon/Wed

Time

Day(s)

Jan. 6 - March 17 Jan. 8 - March 19

12 - 12:50 p.m.

Wed

12 - 12:50 p.m.

Fri

Time

Day(s)

5:30- 8:30 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun

WATER YOGA

DURATION: 12 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Karen Dawson AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $95 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $80

Water yoga is a thermal aquatic activity which utilizes modified movements and principles of yoga to accommodate people of all fitness levels. This low impact class will center on movement and motion. No swimming skill required.

ALL LEVELS

105239-01

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Jan. 29 - Feb. 7

Activity # Date

ALL LEVELS

Date

Activity # Date

111110-01

Krysten Crabtree Krysten Crabtree Infant Self Rescue

SILVER SPLASH: AQUA, BALANCE & TONE

Muscle toning and strength training class for participants of all ability levels. Equipment is provided to give a challenging strength workout for those just getting back into fitness after an injury or illness, or if additional strength training is needed. Participants must be able to perform exercise without assistance. Light cardio and some yogastyled balance work is included.

Want to be a Lifeguard? On the first day of class, participants must swim 300 yards utilizing the front crawl/breaststroke and retrieve a 10-pound brick from bottom of the dive well. Participants must demonstrate competency in all skills and pass the exam.

NO REFUNDS IF YOU CAN NOT PASS PREREQUISITE SKILLS.

Time

Day(s)

Jan. 4 - March17 6:30- 7:15 p.m. Mon/Wed

DR P IN FITNESS CLASSES

$7.50 Discounted Resident Rate $5 Space is limited. Classes at capacity will not allow drop-in participation. Classes meeting offsite require receipt (proof of payment) upon arrival. Drop-in fees must be paid at the Community Center front desk in advance and be provided to the instructor before class.

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.wester ville.org

Sports Check www.westerville.org/registration for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LIL CLIMBERS*

DURATION: 6 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Climbing Wall Instructors AGE(S): 5-7 RATE: $55 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $45

Participants will learn the fundamentals of indoor rock-climbing, self-esteem and physical fitness while taking part in fun and educational climbing games. Participants must wear closed-toe rubber-soled shoes; all other equipment provided.

Activity # Date

109101-01 109101-02

Time

Day(s)

Feb. 2 - March 9 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Tue Feb. 2 - March 9 6:45 -7:45 p.m. Tue

CLIMBING KIDS*

DURATION: 6 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Climbing Wall Instructors AGE(S): 8-12 RATE: $55 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $45

Learn the basics of rock climbing with our experienced staff through fun games and skill challenges. Emphasis will be on safety, techniques and practical skills including bouldering and beginning belay training. Participants must wear closed-toe rubber-soled shoes; all other equipment is provided.

Activity # Date

Time

HOME SCHOOL CLIMB*

DURATION: 6 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Climbing Wall Instructors AGE(S): 6-12 RATE: $55 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $45

Participants will learn fundamentals of indoor rock-climbing, self-esteem and physical fitness while taking part in fun and educational climbing games while getting the opportunity to meet other home school participants. Participants must wear closedtoe rubber-soled shoes; all other equipment is provided.

Activity # Date

109106-01 Feb. 3 - March 10

*

Please Note

Time

Day(s)

4-5 p.m. Wed

JUMPBUNCH SPORTS AND FITNESS FOR KIDS DURATION: 6 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Jumpbunch Sports AGE(S): 18-36 months RATE: $85 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $70

This program will build your child’s healthy habits by providing age-appropriate fitness and sports activities designated to build coordination, balance and motor skills. In each class, children will warm up and exercise to music and work on developing sports skills with a different activity every week.

Activity # Date

101631-01

Time

Day(s)

Feb. 20 - March 27 9:30-10 a.m.

Sat

*

Climbing classes are subject to change and/or be canceled based on COVID-19 regulations and the Climbing Wall re-opening plan.

Day(s)

109102-01 Feb. 4 - March 11 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Thu 109102-02 Feb. 4 - March 11 6:45 -7:45 p.m. Thu

Adaptive & Inclusive

MOVIE AND PIZZA NIGHT

DURATION: 1 Day INSTRUCTOR(S): Adaptive & Inclusive Staff AGE(S): 15 and up RATE: $15 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $10

We will be social distancing while enjoying pizza and a movie with friends.

Activity #

Date

Time

115503-01

Feb. 19

6 p.m.

Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most up-to-date class details and registration information can be found online at www.westerville.org/registration.

Day(s)

Fri

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AB C Preschool1 2 3 Check www.westerville.org/registration for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CRAZY ART ADVENTURES DURATION: 4 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak AGE(S): 5-7 RATE: $55 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $45

DURATION: 6 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Jumpbunch Sports RATE: $85 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $70

This class will provide time for your child to create exciting art projects, make new friends and have fun. Activities could include games, stories and music. Please provide a smock or wear old clothes.

All materials and a snack are included.

Time

SPORTIES FOR SHORTIES

Activity #

Date

101056-02

Feb. 23 - March 16 6:30-7:45 a.m. Tue

Day(s)

Each week will begin with kid-friendly warmups and exercises plus an introduction to individual skills, equipment and simple rules of different sports. Each session concludes with games, an obstacle course and cool downs to keep kids engaged and moving throughout the session. Parents are asked to remain outside the classroom during this program.

AGE(S): 3-4 Activity # Date

101007-01

HEARTS GALORE MORE DURATION: 1 Day INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $15 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $10

AGE(S): 18-36 months with parent Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

101043-01

Feb. 12

9-9:45 a.m.

Fri

AGE(S): 2-4 with parent Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

101043-02

Feb. 12

10-10:45 a.m.

Fri

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

101043-05

Feb. 12

11 a.m. -11:45 a.m. Fri

AGE(S): 3-5

Day(s)

Feb. 20-March 27 10:15 - 11 a.m.

Sat

DURATION: 4 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $55 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $45

This energetic class provides your preschooler with fun gross motor activities and games.

Children will have fun while practicing their listening skills and following instructions.

We will incorporate new activities each week that are fun and educational, too.

AGE(S): 3-5 Activity # Date

Activity # Date

Time

Day(s)

Day(s)

Feb. 20-March 27 11:15 a.m.- 12 p.m. Sat

BE BOPPIN’ TOTS DURATION: 5 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $35 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $25

Time for a boppin’ good time with friends.

This class will bring opportunities to sing, dance and move through stories, songs and large muscle activities. As the children get their wiggles out, they will learn and practice socialization skills. Weekly activities will also help develop new cognitive and language skills.

AGE(S): 18-30 months with parent Activity # Date

101017-01

Time

Day(s)

Feb. 23 - March 23 9:15-9:45 a.m. Tue

Activity # Date

101017-02

Time

LUCKY LEPRECHAUNS DURATION: 1 Day INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $15 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $10

AGE(S): 2-3 with parent Day(s)

Feb. 25 - March 25 10:15-10:45 a.m. Tue

We will explore the fun and festive holiday of St. Patrick’s Day through books, art, projects, activity stations, games, songs and a very yummy snack. Each child will have some treasures to take home.

Wear your green and be ready to play.

AGE(S): 18-36 months with parent Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

101030-01

March 15

9 - 9:45 a.m.

Mon Day(s)

AGE(S): 2-4 with parent Activity #

Date

Time

101030-02

March 15

10 - 10:45 a.m. Mon

Activity #

Date

Time

101030-03

March 15

11 - 11:45 a.m. Mon

AGE(S): 3-5 Day(s)

AGE(S): 3.5-5 Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

101030-04

March 15

1-2 p.m.

Mon

AGE(S): 5-7

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Time

101012-01 Feb. 23 - March 23 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Tue

AGE(S): 5-6

101007-02

We will be busy as we craft, sing, play and eat to our hearts content. Red and pink will be everywhere as we create special projects for those we love. Come dressed in your favorite Valentine’s Day colors and be ready to have fun and maybe even get a bit messy.

Time

MOVING AND GROOVING GAMES

Youth AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING

CREATIVE CLAY

DURATION: 8 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Anne Ernst AGE(S): 7-9 RATE: $75 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $60

Learn to create with clay! Students will be guided through fun and imaginative projects while encouraging them to add their own creative flair! A $15 supply fee is due to instructor at first class.

Activity # Date

Time

107132-01

5-6 p.m.

Jan. 20 - March 10

Day(s)

Wed

MIXED MEDIA DODO BIRDS DURATION: 4 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Anne Ernst AGE(S): 9-12 RATE: $35 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $25

We will be creating 3-D bird sculptures using a wide variety of materials and techniques using Styrofoam, plaster, clay, paper mache and wood. Some of the possible decorations include paint, feathers, pom poms, ribbon, pipe cleaners, brads, gems and more. Be ready to get creative and a little messy. A $15 supply fee is due to instructor at first class.

Activity #

107123-01

Date

Jan. 19 - Feb 9

HORSEBACK RIDING

DURATION: 6 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Neely Equestrian AGE(S): 6-12 RATE: $220 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $205

DURATION: 1 Day INSTRUCTOR(S): Amy Rudawsky AGE(S): 10 and up RATE: $60 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $50

Ideal for current and future babysitters, this course will teach the best ways to keep the children in your care safe and happy. Class includes a reference guide, certification in first aid and all preparations needed to handle any babysitting emergencies. Students should bring a packed lunch, a baby-sized doll, paper and pencil.

Activity #

Date

Time

102110-01 102110-02

Jan. 9 Feb. 6

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Day(s)

Sat Sat

KIDS NATURE NIGHT IN DURATION: 1 Day INSTRUCTOR(S): Recreation Staff AGE(S): 8-12 RATE: $20 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $15

Time

Day(s)

Explore the colder side of the outdoors as we bring outside in. We’ll have a “nature” themed dinner, play games, make art and learn about how nature weathers the cold season.

5-6 p.m.

Tue

Activity #

Date

113720-02 113720-03

Feb. 19 Mar. 19

Time

5:30 - 8 p.m.

5:30 - 8 p.m.

Day(s)

Fri Fri

Learn to ride a horse in this fun new class. A riding helmet will be provided. Please wear long pants, gloves and a facial covering.

Activity # Date

113714-01

Jan. 25 - March 1

Time

6-7 p.m.

Day(s)

Mon

EMPOWERING GIRLS WITH CONFIDENCE DURATION: 4 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Enriching Kids AGE(S): 9-13 RATE: $105 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $90

VIR

This workshop recognizes those qualities that make girls awesome, celebrates who they are and empowers them when their self-confidence is challenged by others or difficult situations. This interactive workshop is accomplished by discussion, videos and fun hands-on activities. This live virtual course can be taken on any device (ex. laptop, Smartphone, tablet) anywhere that has WIFI access. You must have access to the microphone and camera through the device.

Some supplies will be sent via USPS. Activity #

103104-01

Date

Time

Day(s)

Feb. 2 - Feb. 23 4-5:30 p.m. Tue

COOKING

DURATION: 1 Day INSTRUCTOR(S): Cooking Caravan L.L.C AGE(S): 6-12 RATE: $55 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $45

Participants will be taught step by step how to cook new recipes they can make at home for their family and friends.

Activity #

102152-01 102152-02 102152-03

Date

Time

Jan. 23 3:30- 5 p.m.

Feb. 20 3:30- 5 p.m.

March 20 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Day(s)

Sat Sat Sat

KIDZ HOME ALONE DURATION: 2 Days INSTRUCTOR(S): Enriching Kidz AGE(S): 9-12 RATE: $85 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $70

VIR

In this live, online course, participants will learn home alone safety, the self-Heimlich maneuver, first aid, microwave safety and more. Students will need a laptop, smartphone or tablet that has a microphone and camera access. Link and password will be shared after registration.

Activity #

102149-01

Date

Time

Feb. 4 - Feb. 11 4-5 p.m.

Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most up-to-date class details and registration information can be found online at www.westerville.org/registration.

Day(s)

Tue

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Older Adult REGISTRATION DATES Registration is now open! Register in person at the Westerville Community Center or online at www.westerville.org/registration.

Visit us at our new home within the Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH 43082 Park and enter through the south entrance for programs, main entrance for indoor pool or north entrance for fitness area.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Transportation is available to members residing in the corporate City limits of Westerville for programs at the Senior Center, the Community Center (as available), medical appointments within the Westerville School District, trips to other destinations which are planned by the Senior Center Staff, and shopping trips to grocery stores. Please call the Transportation Coordinator at (614) 901-6567 with questions.

SERVICES

DAYS OF THE WEEK

TO SENIOR CENTER

MON - FRI

8:30 a.m.

FROM SENIOR CENTER

MON - FRI

1 & 3 p.m.

TO COMMUNITY CTR.

MON, WED, FRI

8:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.

FROM COMMUNITY CTR.

MON, WED, FRI

11 a.m. & 3:15 p.m.

TO COMMUNITY CTR.

TUE & THU

9 a.m.

FROM COMMUNITY CTR.

TUE & THU

11 a.m.

WALMART KOHL’S, MARCS SCHROCK RD. KROGER

TUE

1 p.m.

W.A.R.M

TUE & THU

MORNINGS ONLY

KROGER, MEIJER, GIANT EAGLE ON POLARIS PKWY

THU

1 p.m.

MEDICAL APPTS. DURING LISTED TIMES ONLY. LAST TAKE HOME IS 3:30 p.m.

MON,WED,FRI

TUE & THU

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PLEASE NOTE

DATES

APPOINTMENT TIMES 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CLOSED Nov. 26-27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

ROUTING TIME BEGINS

PLEASE BE READY FOR PICKUP ONE-HALF HOUR PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME.

ESTIMATED SHOPPING TIME

ROUND-TRIP PRICES $2 $2 $2

1.5 hours

$3 $3

1.5 hours

$3

$3

If the Westerville City Schools close due to inclement weather, then the Senior Center is also closed. Transportation to a doctor’s appointment or to the grocery store is a decision made by Senior Center staff. If you have signed up for this service, you will receive a phone call from us.

Transportation Scholarships are available. Please call (614) 901-6560 for details.

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BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK

INSTRUCTOR(S): Uptown Pharmacy AGE(S): Senior Center Member FREE Stop by and get your blood pressure checked monthly by Uptown Pharmacy.

Time Day(s) DR P Date I N Feb. 8 10 - 11a.m.

Mon March 8 10 - 11a.m.

Mon

LEARN TO ZOOM AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Learn how to use an important new communication tool that is used everyone during social distancing. Join staff as they teach the basics of Zoom, a free service for users.

You will need internet access and a phone or computer with microphone and camera.

Activity#

104376-02 104376-03

FOOT CARE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Everyday Divinity AGE(S): 65 and up RATE: $65 RESIDENT RATE: $60 SENIOR CENTER MEMBER RATE: $40 Services include nail trimming, thinning, filing, foot assessment, corn and callus reduction.

Appointment time will run in 30-minute increments. The fee is due at registration.

See the front desk of the Senior Center for appointment availability. Gift Cards are available for foot care services. Ask Heather for details at your appointment.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 104917-01through -10 Feb. 9 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tue 104918-01through -20 March15, 16 9a.m.-1:30p.m. Mon/Tue

Date

Feb. 4 March 4

Time

1-2 p.m.

1-2 p.m.

Day(s)

Thu Thu

GREAT DECISIONS, WESTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INSTRUCTOR(S): Marie Corbitt, Westerville Public Library AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Created by the Foreign Policy Association, this class is America’s largest discussion program on the world affairs. The class goal is to promote greater understanding and respect on a wide variety of topics. A Zoom link will be sent to each registered participant prior to class.

Activity#

104340-01 104340-02

Date

Feb. 22 March 22

Time

1-2:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Day(s)

Mon Mon

PINTEREST CLUB

DURATION: 1 Day INSTRUCTOR(S): Africa Thomas, Wesley Communities AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Each month you will complete a new project from the popular Pinterest website. No experience necessary. All projects will be completed the same day. Materials will be provided.

Activity# Date Time Day(s)

104302-02 104302-03

Feb. 11 March 11

3 - 4 p.m.

3 - 4 p.m.

Thu Thu

DOWNSIZING AND MOVING CAN BE UPLIFTING

INSTRUCTOR(S): Rob Rankin AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Thinking of downsizing your home? Moving or aging in place? Get tips from the pros on how to plan, organize and sort your possessions. If moving, learn about selling, donating or disposing items then packing and unpacking. A Zoom link will be sent to each registered participant prior to class.

Activity# Date

104327-01 104327-02 104327-03

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Time

Day(s)

Jan. 20 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Wed Feb. 17 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Wed March 17 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Wed

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SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM

DANCE FITNESS FOR ALL BODIES

DURATION: 8 Weeks INSTRUCTOR(S): Billie McRill AGE(S): 65 and up RATE: $40 DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER MEMBER RATE: $20 Partner Free!! Wiggle and Move to some great classic songs as we combine graceful steps of ballroom dance with aerobics to increase endurance and flexibility while keeping the mind engaged. Come join the fun!

NO dance experience needed. Suggest smooth sole shoes for ease of movement.

ALL LEVELS Activity #

Date

Time

104915-01 104915-02

Jan. 5 - Feb. 23 Jan. 7 - Feb. 25

Day(s)

9- 9:45 p.m.

9- 9:45 p.m.

Tue Thu

AGE(S): Senior Center member RATE / RESIDENT RATE: $4 Bring your family and friends for this monthly breakfast at the Westerville Community Center.

Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. This is an in-person event but drivethru meals are available.

Date

Time

Day(s)

Jan. 6 Feb. 2 March 3

7:30-10 a.m.

7:30-10 a.m.

7:30-10 a.m.

Wed Wed Wed

MARDI GRAS PARTY

AGE(S): Senior Center member RATE / RESIDENT RATE: $5 Join us as we celebrate Mardi Gras with a luncheon and party. We will have a special lunch and there will be plenty of beads. Get your King Cake to see who will be our King and Queen of our own Mardi Gras.

Activity# Date Time Day(s)

114320-01

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Feb. 16

12 p.m.

WEDNESDAY LUNCH AT 12 P.M.

Activity#

Date

104385-02 104385-03 104385-04 104385-05 104385-06 104385-07 104385-08

Jan. 13 Jan. 20 Jan. 27 Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 24

FRIDAY LUNCH AT 12 P.M.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

DR P IN

New! Drive-thru meal pickup will be from 11:30 a.m. -12 p.m. at our new home at the Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. in the south parking lot. No registration is required. If you would prefer to join us in person inside the facility, meals begin at 12 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. You will need to register for the in-person meal with the activity numbers below at www. westerville.org/registration or call (614) 901-6560 for information.

Activity#

Date

104386-02 104386-03 104386-04 104386-05 104386-06 104386-07 104386-08 104386-09

Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 26 March 5 March 12 March 26

FRIDAY FEAST AT 12 P.M.

Activity#

Date

104306-01 104306-02 104306-03

Jan. 15 Feb. 19 March19

RATE $3

Birthday Lunch

RATE $3

RATE $5

Mystery Theme Mystery Theme Mystery Theme

Tue

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.wester ville.org

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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

AGE(S): All FREE For patrons and caregivers, this informal group will gather to share information and support each other. Provided by Concord Counseling.

Call (614) 882-9338, extension 269 to register.

We will be meeting via a Zoom call.

Date

Feb. 3 March 3

Time

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Day(s)

Wed Wed

CORN HOLE

AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Join your friends for a friendly game. Will be playing inside when weather is bad and during the winter months. To ensure social distancing regulations are enforced, registration is now required.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 104369-01 Jan. /Feb./March 10-11a.m. Tue

BILLIARDS BINGO AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE This favorite game allows you to meet new friends, share a few laughs and enjoy the fun of winning.

AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Come and play for fun and friendly competition.

Bring your own stick or use one of ours. To ensure social distancing regulations are enforced, please call (614) 901-6560 to reserve a time for use of the billiards area.

DR P IN

Date

Mon-Fri

Time

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BINGO WITH CARLA POSTON

Prizes are sponsored by ProCore Health Brokers.

Activity# Date

Time

104342-02 104342-03

1-3 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

Feb. 12 March 12

Day(s)

Fri Fri

BINGO WITH WESLEY GLEN

Time

104343-04 104343-05 104343-06

1-3 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

Jan. 25 Feb. 22 March 29

AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Enjoy a morning of fun with friends as you learn the game of table tennis/ping pong.

To ensure social distancing regulations are enforced, registration is now required.

Activity # Date Time Day(s)

104381-01 Jan. /Feb./March 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Thu

Sponsored by Wesley Glen.

Activity# Date

TABLE TENNIS

Day(s)

Mon Mon Mon

TOUR THE NEW FACILITY

AGE(S): Senior Center member FREE Take a tour of the new home for Westerville Senior Center members at the Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Enjoy a bright, cheery and ready to welcome you location.

Please call (614) 901-6560 to reserve a time.

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