January 8 - 14 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Volume 3, #1

You are receiving this electronic newsletter because you are a Westerville Senior Center Program Pass holder or have registered for a program with the Westerville Senior Center.

Welcome to 2023 and your new newsletter.

The Senior Center newsletter has taken on a new look in 2023.

You will still find all of the information normally sent via personal email but with a fresh new look and in a clear and readable way, weekly through the year. Postal mailed newsletters will no longer be sent. Copies will be available at the Senior Center and on our transportation buses. You will also be able to find the updated newsletter online at www.westerville.org/seniorcenter.

If you know of anyone who would like to receive this newsletter, call (614) 901-6560 or email [email protected].

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holiday Hours

The Westerville Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.

The Community Center will be open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with limited open swim hours of 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Additional information is available on the Parks and Recreation website.

Newspapers Needed

Preparations are underway for Snowflake Castle 2023 and newspapers are needed for use in the paint area.

Donate your used and old newspapers to the Senior Center. Front desk staff will be happy to take them during open hours.

A full list of hours is available online.

Silver Sneakers & Renew Active

If your medical plan includes Silver Sneakers or Renew Active, you are eligible for a free pass to the Westerville Community Center. Access includes the fitness room, indoor pool, gymnasium and track.

The Community Center also offers free Silver Sneaker classes. Information can be found in the bi-monthly Community Guide. These classes are for those with a Silver Sneakers plan only.

Call (614) 901-6500 for details.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Taxes

The Senior Center will once again host free AARP tax services from Feb. 2 through April 18. Information on how to schedule a session will be available in upcoming newsletters.

Program Open House - Sunday, Jan. 8

Kick off the new year by learning what opportunities Parks and Recreation has available in 2023! A variety of classes in all age ranges are available. Each session will last 30 minutes and include an introduction, demonstration and a question and answer session.

Fitness/Wellness

Tai Chi 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cycle & Core 11 a.m.

Candlelight Slow Flow 11:30 a.m.

Hip Hop Cardio 11:30 a.m.

Court Sport Fitness 11:30 a.m.

Belly Dancing 12 p.m.

New Years Refresh 12 p.m.

Power Yoga 12 p.m.

Let's Dance 12:30 p.m.

Pilates Flow 12:30 p.m.

Muscles in Motion 12:30 p.m.

Sports

General 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Preschool

Music Together 11 a.m.

Kinderdance 11 a.m.

Music with Mr. Chuck 11 a.m.

JumpBunch 12 p.m.

Preschool/Youth

Yoga/Family Yoga 11 a.m.

Drama Kids 11:30 a.m.

Youth

Moving in Nature 12 p.m.

Spanish Drama 12 p.m.

Teen

Mindfulness 12 p.m.

Public Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Westerville Parks and Recreation will be holding a public meeting for the Edge Adventure Park in the Community Center's multi-purpose rooms. Consultants will be sharing the site constraints and regional market analysis with the public and taking feedback on what amenities the community would like to see developed in the park. Contact Laura Ball at (614) 901-6545 or [email protected] with questions.

WEEKLY MEAL SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Turkey and Swiss Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Dessert

Sponsor: Westerville Senior Association

Friday, Jan. 13

Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Carrots, Dessert

Full Monthly Calendar Available

DAILY EVENTS

Week of Jan. 8 - 14, 2023

**Italicized items are new to the schedule this week.**

Monday, Jan. 9

9 - 9:45 a.m. Fit and Strong (#104906 - 01)

10 - 11 a.m. Blood Pressure Check (Drop-In)

10 - 11 a.m. Aerobics & More (#104911 - 01)

11:15 - 12:15 p.m. Senior Mat Pilates (#104905-01)

11:30 - 12 p.m. Mindful Breathing (Drop-In)

1 - 3 p.m. Quilters

1 - 3 p.m. Advanced MahJong

1 - 3 p.m. Pinochle

2:30-3:30 p.m. Book Discussion Group “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams (Drop-in)

Tuesday, Jan. 10

8 - 8:45 a.m. Silver Sneakers Classic

9 - 10 a.m. Senior Strength (#104904 - 01)

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hearing Evaluations/Hearing Aid (By appointment ONLY; Call 614-263-5151)

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Line Dance (#104909-01)

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Low Impact Aerobics (#104901 - 01)

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cornhole (inside @ Senior Center) (Drop In)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fitness Musical Chairs (#104908 - 01)

1 - 3 p.m. Social Bridge with Lessons

1 - 3 p.m. Hand and Foot/Canasta

1:00 p.m. Bingo!

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Delay the Disease (#104902 - 01)

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Discussion Group (ZOOM only)

5:15 - 6 p.m. Get On Your Feet (#104912-01)

Wednesday, Jan. 11

9 - 9:45 a.m. Fit and Strong (#104906 - 02)

10 - 11 a.m. Aerobics & More (#104911 - 02)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cardmaking for the Holidays

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Interactive Lecture Series: Lincoln’s Plan to Colonize the Enslaved People (#104319-01)

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Silvertones (#804301)

11:10 - 11:55 a.m. I.T.S. Essential (#104907 - 01)

12 - 12:30 p.m. Senior Lunch Dine In ($4)

12 - 12:45 p.m. Silver Sneakers Classic

1 - 2 p.m. Line Dance (#104909 - 02)

1 - 3 p.m. Contract Bridge

1 - 3 p.m. Pinochle

1 - 3 p.m. Euchre

1 - 3 p.m. Spades

2 - 4 p.m. Zentangle (Drop In)

3 - 4 p.m. Fearless Falling (#104915 - 01)

4 - 5 p.m. Dance for Parkinson’s (#104950-01)

Thursday, Jan. 12

8 - 8:45 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic

9 - 10 a.m. Senior Strength (#104904 - 02)

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Quilters

10 - 11 a.m. Chair Volleyball (Drop-In)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Advanced MahJong (Drop-In)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Table Tennis (Drop-In)

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Low Impact Aerobics (#104901 - 02)

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Salt Cave (FULL)

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ceramics: Greenware (FULL)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fitness Musical Chairs (#104908 - 02)

1 - 3 p.m. Train Dominoes (Drop-In)

1 - 3 p.m. Centered Seniors Investment Club

1 - 3 p.m. Duplicate Bridge (Drop-In)

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Delay the Disease (#104902 - 02)

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. How to Use iPhone/iPad (#104307 - 01)

2 - 7 p.m. Hollywood Casino (#114313 - 01)

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Improver Line Dance (#104909 - 03)

5:15 - 6 p.m. Get On Your Feet (#104912-02)

Friday, Jan. 13

9 - 9:45 a.m. Fit and Strong (#104906 - 03)

10 - 11 a.m. Aerobics & More (104911-03)

10 - 11 a.m. Notary Services (Drop-In; $5 per document)

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Safety at Home Screening: Falls (Drop-In)

12 - 12:30 p.m. Senior Lunch Dine In ($4)

1 p.m. Bingo!

1 - 3 p.m. Open Cards/Games (Drop-In)

1 - 3 p.m. Contract Bridge

1 - 3 p.m. Scrabble

1 - 3 p.m. Euchre

WESTERVILLE SENIOR CENTER

Westerville Community Center

350 N. Cleveland Ave.

Westerville, OH 43082

(614) 901-6560

www.westerville.org/seniorcenter

Activities and events are subject to change. For more information, call (614) 901-6560 or visit www.westerville.org/seniorcenter.