Prime Time Newsletter, March 2017

WESTERVILLE SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER MARCH 2017

W W W. W E S T E R V I L L E . O R G / S E N I O R C E N T E R

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Registration Dates: Online: Feb 27 In Person: Feb 28

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SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION 310 W Main Street Westerville, Ohio 43081 www.westerville.org/seniorcenter Phone: 614-901-6560 TDD: 614-901-6413 Hotline: 614-901-6887

MAR, APR, MAY MON & FRI 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

TUE, WED, THU 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

AARP Tax Assistance The AARP Income Tax Service will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 13 at the Center from 9 a.m. 4 p.m. by appointment only. AARP Representatives will be at the Center to prepare Federal, State, and City income tax forms. Please bring 1099 forms for 2016 showing Social Security/Railroad Retirement Benefits, interest, dividends, pension or annuity income and your W2 form reporting wages. Please bring a copy of last year’s tax return(s). Call the front desk to schedule an appointment.

MEMBER NOTICE A l l p ro g ra m s a re o p e n to the Deaf Community. If you are HEARING IMPAIRED and need an interpreter, please call the Senior Center at (614) 901-6565 and speak with the Program Supervisor. Please give a five day advanced notice.

MEMBERSHIPS Memberships are open to all individuals age 55 and older and their spouses.

YEARLY

$12/$18

Discounted Resident Rate / Rate

SENIOR CENTER ASSOCIATION BOARD Rick Heston, Lynn Koenig, Lloyd Kuschner, Sandra Lutz, Jim McLeaster, Janet Scott, Floyd Siebert, Clem Willis, Molly Lane, Brad Day, Ashley Wade, Carla Poston, Adele Dunn, Sara Winkler and Judie Taylor.

Garage Sale Volunteer Meeting Rate: FREE

DROP IN

We’ll need a lot of volunteers for this Association Board fundraiser that will benefit all of us at the Center. Attend this meeting and discover how you can help out!

Date Apr 14

Time 1 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

Location: Westerville Senior Center 310 W. Main St

Garage Sale Rate: FREE

OPEN TO PUBLIC

Stop by the senior center garage and help support the Senior Association. Donations for the sale will be accepted beginning March 1.

Date Apr 27 & 28

Time 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Day(s) Thu & Fri

Location: Westerville Senior Center 310 W. Main St

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

NEWS

& NOTES

The Westerville Senior Center PrimeTimes Newsletter will be taking on an exciting new look!

Moving forward, the PrimeTimes Newsletter will be included as a section within the Westerville Community Recreation Guide, along with all Parks and Recreation programs and events.

This publication will provide members with additional information regarding City events and facts, project updates and upcoming community events.

The Westerville Community Recreation Guide is available on a quarterly basis in spring, summer, fall and winter. Guides are mailed to all City of Westerville residents and available to be picked up from the Senior Center or viewed online.

How to find your classes and event in the Westerville Community Recreation Guide?

You may now find all Senior Center activities and classes within the Westerville Community Recreation Guide’s Prime Time (gold) section. This follows Healthy Active Lifestyle (green) and precedes Parks and Recreation Information (blue).

News and Notes, facility hours, transportation, membership information and rates can be found on the first two pages.

Older adult and senior programs and events will be available in the following categories:

Continuous Learning

Computers & Photography

Continuing Education

Creative Arts

Arts & Crafts

Healthy Active Lifestyle

Sports & Fitness

Support Services

Meals

Social Scene

Games

Trips & Skips Registration forms will now include a waiver to be signed by members when registering for any activity. Copies of the new registration form will be located on the front desk counter at the Senior Center and online at www. westerville.org/parks.

This final edition of the PrimeTimes Newsletter reflects activities taking place in early March, only. Registration begins on Monday, February 27, online only. Walk-in registration begins Tuesday, February 28. All late March, April and May classes and events will be available in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide scheduled to be mailed in late February. Registration will be open for April and May classes upon receiving the guide. Additional copies are available at the many City facilities, the Community Center, Westerville Public Library and the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau. You may access the guide online at www.westerville.org/recreationguide.

If you have any questions regarding the current Newsletter - or the new Westerville Community Recreation Guide, please contact Senior Center staff at (614) 901-6560.

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

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COMPUTERS & PHOTO SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Digital Camera Help

Basic Photoshop Elements

Rate: FREE

Rate: FREE

Need additional help on how to use your digital camera? Floyd Siebert is available for one-on-one coaching on digital camera techniques and will answer questions at these scheduled appointments.

Email circussieb@columbus.rr.com or call (614) 899-0277 to schedule.

Date Mar 1 - Mar 29

Time

10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

1-2 p.m.

Day(s) Wed

Rate: FREE

Time 1-3 p.m.

Day(s) Mon

Studio Lighting Webinar Rate: FREE

Day(s)

Mar 15,22,29 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Wed Apr 5 Optional Apr 12

Photo Gallery Themes

All members are encouraged to submit their photos for display in the Westerville Senior Center Photo Gallery. Photos may be turned in at the Senior Center Front Desk or at the Photo SIG meetings and will be on display for one month. Information and Photo Gallery forms are available at the front desk.

Month Mar

Theme Stars

Deadline Feb 23

Instructor: Collins & Alton

Join us for a discussion on studio lighting techniques and how to utilize them in photography and demonstrations of equipment and its use. Lighting equipment is not needed to attend.

Date Mar 7

Time

DROP IN

Bring your computer experience, questions or problems to this group sharing and problem solving class. Online demonstrations will be used to aid the discussions. These meetings will include presentations on free software from Microsoft, Google and others.

Date Mar 6 & 20

Activity # Date 503138-01

Computer Connectors

Instructor: Poses

Learn to edit and create images with the affordable Photoshop Elements program. The four-week (with an option for a fifth week) course covers the basics of Photoshop Elements Editor including lighting and color correction, selections, layers and tools. The Organizer portion of the program is not included in the class. Good computer skills are required. You may use your own laptop if you have the program installed.

Time 1 p.m.

Day(s) Tue

Photoshop Elements Help Rate: FREE

Instructor: Poses

Microsoft Word 2010 Rate: FREE

Instructor: Don Bozzo

This educational class consists of 8 two-hour sessions and is designed for people who desire a better understanding of how to create letters, reports, calendars, mailings, and other different kinds of correspondence using the Microsoft Word 2010 program.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503141-01 Mar 7 - Mar 24 9 -11 a.m. Tue & Fri

Help is available for those who have completed the basic course by appointment only, Robin, psestudents@aol.com.

Date Mar 1 - Mar 29

Time 1 -4 p.m.

Day(s) Wed

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

BRUNCHES & LUNCHES SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Wednesday Lunches Rate: $3

DROP IN Chef specials like sandwiches, homemade soups, or lunch-time favorites. All for $3.

Date Mar 1- Mar 29

Time 12 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

BINGO CREATIVE FINANCIAL INSURANCE

First Wednesday Lunch Rate: $3 due at door

DROP IN Sloppy Joes, chips, and fruit or vegetables are served. Join your friends for a quick lunch before cards and games.

Date Mar 1

Time 12 p.m.

Day(s) Wed

COMMUNITY DANCES THE LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON

COFFEE MEDIGOLD

EUCHRE PARTY

Pancake Breakfast Rate: $3.50 due at door DROP IN Bring your friends and family to the Center for our monthly breakfast sponsored by Friendship Village of Columbus. Enjoy all you care to eat pancakes, sausage and eggs, coffee and orange juice.

Date Mar 1

Time 7-10 a.m.

Day(s) Wed

Friday Lunches Rate: $3

DROP IN Enjoy a heartier lunch every Friday, including an entree, side and dessert.

Date Mar 3 - Mar 31* * No class Mar 17

Friday Feast

Time 12 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

WHETSTONE REHABILITATION CENTER CREATIVE FINANCIAL INSURANCE

EVENING BINGO THE LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON

FRIDAY FEAST THE CONVALARIUM THE VILLAGE OF WESTERVILLE MASS MUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP THE LAURELS OF WORTHINGTON CREATIVE FINANCIAL INSURANCE VILLA ANGELA HEARTLAND OF UPTOWN

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF COLUMBUS

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Rate: $5 due at door St Patricks Day Feast is going to be a great feast, wear your GREEN or you will be PINCHED! This is a fundraiser for the Association.

REGISTRATION IS A MUST.

Activity # 503104-01

Date Mar 17

Time 12 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

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SUPPORT SERVICES SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Parkinson’s Support Group Rate: FREE

Date Mar 1

Time 1:30 p.m.

DROP IN

Day(s) Wed

Arthritis Support Group Rate: FREE

Date Mar 2

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

DROP IN

Day(s) Thu

Alzheimer’s Support Group Rate: FREE

DROP IN

Contact Concord Counseling at (614) 882-9338 for information.

Date Time Day(s) Mar 7 6 p.m.

Tue

Location: Concord Counseling Center 700 Brooksedge Dr

DROP IN

Bring your lunch, the center will provide beverages. Gather with members facing the same challenges and discuss methods of overcoming them. Group leader is Kathryn O.Donnell.

Date Time Day(s) Mar 16 11 a.m.

Thu

Insurance Assistance - OSHIIP Rate: FREE

Rate: FREE

The Westerville Senior Association, Inc. has established a program for those members who require financial assistance to participate in the Senior Center’s Transportation Program. This program is open to members whose incomes are 150% of the poverty level, according to the 2017 Guidelines. Those wishing to apply, or reapply, should pick up and return the forms at the Senior Center to Sue Lewis. All requests for assistance are confidential.

Safe Call Rate: FREE

Safe Call is a daily telephone check-in service for home-bound, handicapped and elderly residents. Once you are enrolled in Safe Call, a computer will call your home every day at a time you have chosen. For further information, or to sign up, please call the Safe Call Coordinator, Kippy Shurman, at (614) 901-6790.

Westerville & New Albany Senior Support

Diabetes Support Group Rate: FREE

Financial Assistance for Bus Passes

A representative will answer questions regarding Medicare, Medicare supplement, insurance bills, long-term care insurance and help you understand your medical statements.

Please call the Senior Center at (614) 901-6560 for an appointment.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503132-01 Mar 21 9-11 a.m.

Tue

Rate: FREE

This program is an in-home consultation service. Your consultant will be able to provide: emotional support, limited transportation, referral and linkage to other county services, assistance with questions and problems, and friendship. To reach a consultant, call the Westerville/New Albany Senior Support Program at (614) 901-6560 between the hours of 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon - Fri. We will take the needed information, answer any questions and link you with a consultant.

What can the Library bring you?

Rate: FREE

If surgery, disabilities or health issues are preventing you from visiting the Westerville P u b l i c L i b ra r y, e i t h e r te m p o ra r i l y o r permanently, just let the library know. They offer personalized delivery of books, movies and music free of charge. If you are homebound and live in the Westerville City School district, please call (614) 259-5034 for details.

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

TRIPS & SKIPS SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES World of Travel Trip Presentations Rate: FREE

Prime Time Diners Singles Club Rate: $10 due at reg

World of Travel will present the Southeast Asia Voyage which includes: Hong/King/Vietnam/Thailand/ Singapore on the Sapphire Princess Ship. Join them for information on this fabulous travel opportunity.

Activity # 503143-01

Date Mar 9

Time 4:30 p.m.

Day(s) Thu

Prime Time Diners take to the road each month and visit some of Central Ohio’s finest restaurants enjoying great meals, great conversation and great friends.

Your transportation needs will be provided by the Westerville Senior Center bus leaving promptly at the printed time.

Activity #

Date

Time

503262-01

Mar 6 4:30 p.m.

Claudiana

Day(s) Mon

Mystery Lunch Rate: $10 due at reg

Enjoy a surprise Lunch at a very old fashioned home cooking restaurant! Lunch is on your own and we will travel on the Senior Center bus.

Activity # 503211-01

Date Mar 7

Time Day(s) 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tue

Variety Show Rate: $5 due at reg

Head on the Senior Center Bus to Dublin Retirement Village for a great Variety Show with lots of unique talent. There will be lots of food and so much fun!

Activity # Date 503212-01 Mar 9

Time 6:15 - 9:30 p.m.

Day(s) Thu

$

$

KROGER REWARDS

$PROGRAM

The Westerville Senior Association has signed up with Kroger Rewards, a community sponsored fundraising tool that earns the Association dollars by using your Kroger Rewards card. The program can be used by anyone shopping at Kroger, not just Senior Center members! Remember, purchases will not count for the Westerville Senior Association until after you register and use your card!

Registration information is available at the Senior Center.

THANK YOU!

Circular Abstractions / Bulls Eye Quilt Exhibit Rate: $15 due at reg

The exhibit, which will feature the work of artists from countries spanning the globe—including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, and the United States — will display some of the most innovative quilts being done today. The juried invitational exhibition features 51 quilts by an array of artists that improvise around the Bull’s Eye Pattern; a four quadrant design with a bull’s eye at the center of each quarter. Color and design become the focus of the dazzling display inspired by Crow. We will travel on the senior center bus, Lunch is on your own at the famous Shaw’s in Lancaster.

COSI Synapse

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503218-01 Mar 20 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon

503216-01

$

Rate: $25 due at reg

Join us as we experience COSI’s Synapse event, where guests who are 55+ get exclusive time at COSI to connect, engage, and explore at your own pace. While COSI is closed to the general public, explore all of the classic exhibits and test your knowledge with handson activities. Admission to the event is included in the fee, but lunch after our fun day will be on your own.

Activity # Date

Time

Day(s)

Mar 14 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tue

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

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SOCIAL SCENE & GAMES SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Discussion Group Rate: FREE

McDonald’s Bingo DROP IN

This informal discussion group decides topics to be discussed and shares their past experiences or opinions on such topics.

Date Time Day(s)

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mar Mar Mar Mar Mar

1 8 15 22 29

Wed

Dear Abby March Madness St. Paddy’s Day Stories Lost/Old Loves Stories about our Grandparents

Euchre Challenge Rate: FREE

DROP IN Creative Financial Insurance will sponsor a Euchre Challenge Afternoon with lots of food, drinks and of course Prizes!

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503140-01 Mar 9 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Thu

Rate: FREE

DROP IN McDonald’s sponsors Bingo every month at the Center. Join our group for a treat from McDonald’s and some special prizes too!

Date

Time Day(s) Mar 13 1 - 2 p.m.

Mon

Afternoon Euchre Party Rate: 75¢ due at door

DROP IN

This social, yet intense game of strategy will keep you sharp as a tack. Sponsored by Whetsone Rehabilitation Center.

Date

Time Day(s) Mar 17 1- 3 p.m.

Fri

Advanced Mah Jongg Rate: FREE

Evening Bingo Rate: FREE

DROP IN Enjoy some fun games of Bingo, sponsored by The Laurels of Worthington.

Date Time Day(s)

Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11

DROP IN Monday play is geared toward experienced players, with fast exciting games.

Date Time Day(s) Mar 6 - Mar 27 12:30 p.m.

Mon

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thu

Bingo!

Rate: $1/three cards

DROP IN This favorite game allows you to meet new friends, share a few laughs and enjoy the fun of winning prices. Prizes are sponsored by Creative Financial Insurance.

Date Time Day(s) Mar 10 1 - 3 p.m.

Fri

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

SOCIAL SCENE & GAMES SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Cards and Games Rate: FREE

DROP IN

Enjoy an afternoon of cards or games at the Center.

Euchre on Wednesdays and Fridays. Pinochle on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Time Day(s)

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

Mon/Wed Fri

Bridge Rate: FREE

Type Social Bridge No scores kept.

Time 12:45-3 p.m.

Silvertones Choir Rate: FREE

DROP IN Do you enjoy singing the old tunes, and new ones, too? Sit in and join your friends as you sing together in harmony, under the direction of Larry Loeffert and pianist Lindsay Smith.

Mark your calendar for the Spring Concert on April 7 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at The Westerville Community Center.

Date Time Day(s) Mar 6 - Mar 27 11 a.m-12 p.m.

Mon Location: Recreation Program Center 64 E Walnut St.

DROP IN

Day(s) Mon

Table Tennis Rate: FREE

Bridge Lessons 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tue Suitable for beginners or those seeking brushup instruction. Sessions are cordial, informal and noncritical. Call for details (614) 895-3572.

Contract Bridge

CHANGE IN LOCATION!

1-3 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

Wed Fri

DROP IN Anyone interested in joining the Table Tennis group should arrive at the center a little before 10 a.m.

This is a fun game and a great way to exercise.

Date Time Day(s)

Mar 2 - Mar 30

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Thu

Billiards Rate: FREE

Duplicate Bridge Rate: $30 for couple $20 for a single

DROP IN There are plenty of pool shooters waiting to be challenged. Stop in, but beware of the pool sharks.

Date Time Day(s)

Mar

Open Hours

Mon-Fri

Duplicate Bridge is played on the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. All players must be a member of the Westerville Senior Center. An e-mail is sent out at the start of each month to registered players and they must reply if they wish to play that month. For more information, please contact Bob Porter at RPORTER4@WOWWAY.COM. Date Time Day(s) Mar 9 & Mar 16 1 p.m.

Thu

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

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CREATIVE ARTS SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES

Quilting Rate: FREE DROP IN Join this group of quilters as they continue to work on beautiful heirloom quilts. New and experienced quilters are always welcome.

Cartooning for Beginners Rate: FREE Instructor: Tom Masterson Do you doodle? Do you copy the Sunday comics?

Do you want to delight your grandchildren? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this class is for you! No once can teach you cartooning, but Tom can show you how to draw cartoons. Most cartoonists are self-taught. This class is designed to show you how to develop your artistic talent and turn your doodles into a work of art. All you need is a pencil and a drawing pad.

Activity # Date 503150-01 Mar 2 - Apr 27 *No Class: Apr 20

Time 6 -7 p.m.

Day(s) Thu

Date Mar 6 - Mar 27 Mar 2 - Mar 30

Time 1 - 3 p.m.

9 - 11:30 a.m.

Day(s) Mon Thu

Drawing Rate: $50 due at reg Instructor: Euans Dan is back and ready to guide you through different drawing techniques each week. Class involves guided lecture and time to explore your own drawing interests.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503134-01 Mar 8 - May 24 10 -11 a.m. Thu

Color Me Calm Rate: FREE

Instructor: Corbet Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! It’s a relaxing, stress-relieving and fun way to spend some time.

Spend an hour with the Westerville Public Library and friends as we listen to calming music and color away! All materials provided.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503145-01 Mar 3 1 p.m.

Fri

Advanced Zentangle Rate: $30 due at reg Instructor: Laura Emler This class is for anyone who has taken BASIC Zentangle®. Using a mixture of tile sizes, colors, and advanced shading techniques, students will tangle on different surfaces to create their Zentangle® art.

Bring your Zentangle® kit with you and join in the fun! Each month will be a new session of exploration!

Activity # Date 503137-01 Mar 7 - Mar 28

Time Day(s) 2 -4 p.m. Tue

Crafts Rate: FREE DROP IN

Instructor: Winkler Do you have a talent for crafting? Don’t have a creative bone in your body but still want to get together with a fun group and help raise money for the Senior Association? Then this group is perfect for you! Help build items throughout the year that will be sold at Snowflake Castle. All money raised goes to the Senior Association. For more info, call (614) 523-3738.

Date Mar 6 - Mar 27

Time 1 - 3 p.m.

Day(s) Mon

Woodcarving Rate: FREE DROP IN Share ideas and techniques. New carvers are always welcome.

Date Mar 4 - Mar 25

Time 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

Painting Open Studio Rate: $50 due at reg Instructor: Euans Weekly afternoon craft room time will start back March 8th, the class is dedicated to helped experienced painters of any type of medium. Dan will lead a short “How to” focused on any number of techniques before open studio begins. Enjoy painting as a group with the kind of guidance of helpful pro.

Stone Carving

Activity # Date 503135-01 Mar 8 - May 24

Date Mar 2 - Mar 30

Time 1 -2 p.m.

Day(s) Wed

Rate: FREE DROP IN Learn how to transform hunks of rock into artistic beauty. While this club does not have a dedicated teacher, current carving members can help guide you through a project. A limited number of stone carving tools are supplied. New carvers are always welcome.

Time 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

Day(s) Mon & Thu

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

CONTINUING EDUCATION Centered Seniors Investment Club Rate: FREE

DROP IN

Come experience dynamic discussions regarding common stocks. The club has managed an active investment portfolio of 15-20 US common stocks for 21 years. Members invest in the portfolio and participate in decisions about purchasing, holding and selling those stocks. Active discussion about market trends and stock opportunities is encouraged. Our objectives are to expand our knowledge about the process of investing while expanding our shared investment portfolio. For complete details, contact Mike Tootell: mtootell@columbus.rr.com.

Date Mar 9

Time 1 - 3 p.m.

Medicare Seminar Rate: FREE

Join Rick Wagner, with Wagner Insurance.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503146-01

Mar 16

6 - 7 p.m.

Thu

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

504144-01

Apr 20

6 - 7 p.m.

Thu

Day(s) Thu

Book Discussion Group Rate: FREE

Pizza Club Rate: FREE

Discussing current events, the economy and investing in a relaxed informal setting is a great way to get to know one another. Pizza will be provided for lunch by Edward Jones.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 503133-01

Mar 9

12 - 1 p.m.

Rate: FREE

DROP IN

All Senior Center members are invited to discuss genealogical issues and learn additional techniques for researching family history. Computer issues, as they relate to genealogy, will also be discussed.

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

Day(s) Wed

DROP IN

Do you love to read? This group enjoys a lively discussion lead by Westerville Librarian, Mindy Bilyeu and Outreach Associate Ellyn Dinning. Contact Mindy at 614-882-7277 ext 186 to pick up a book and join in the fun.

Date

Time

2:30- 3:30 p.m.

Mar 13

Thu

Genealogy Discussion Group

Date Mar 15

11

Day(s) Mon

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

by Phaedra Patrick

Cookbook Club

Rate: FREE

DROP IN

Enjoy new recipes from the cookbook of the month.

You will be able to take home a cookbook, pick a recipe that appeals to you and bring in your final product to share with the group. You will also taste other recipes while discussing the cookbook.

Date Mar 27

Time

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Day(s) Mon

MORE CLASSES IN COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE Some March, all April and May classes and events can be found in the spring edition of the Community Recreation Guide mailed to homes or available at the Westerville Senior Center or Westerville Community Center.

WESTERVILLE SENIOR CENTER

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 201 Westerville, OH 43081

310 W Main Street Westerville, Ohio 43081 (614) 901-6560

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.

SERVICES TO SENIOR CENTER

MON - FRI

9 a.m.

FROM SENIOR CENTER

MON - FRI

1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

TO COMMUNITY CTR.

MON, WED, FRI

9 a.m. & 1 p.m.

FROM COMMUNITY CTR.

MON, WED, FRI

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

TO COMMUNITY CTR.

TUE & THU

1 p.m.

FROM COMMUNITY CTR.

TUE & THU

3:15 p.m.

WALMART KOHL’S, MARCS SCHROCK RD. KROGER

TUE

MAR/APR/MAY

1 p.m.

1.5 hours

$3

W.A.R.M

TUE

MAR 21, APR 25, MAY 23

9 a.m.

2 hours

$3

KROGER, MEIJER, GIANT EAGLE ON POLARIS PKWY

THU

MAR/APR/MAY

1 p.m.

1.5 hours

$3

MON-THU *Closed Memorial Day

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

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

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

FRI

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

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

PLEASE NOTE

DATES

ROUTING TIME BEGINS

ESTIMATED SHOPPING TIME

DAYS OF THE WEEK

ROUND-TRIP PRICES $2

$2

$2

$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.