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50+ Recreation

March 2017 Our mission is to enrich the lives of our citizens. ISSUE 3 www.ColumbusRecParks.com

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

Dodge

Thursdays and Fridays

By appointment only, call 645-3176 or stop by.

Gillie

Wednesdays only, February 1-April 12


Marion Franklin

Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am-4 pm


Martin Janis

Mondays 9 am-2 pm

First come, first served. Walk-in only.

Whetstone

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 am – 4 pm

First come, first served basis only. No appointments.

Things to bring: PHOTO ID (valid driver’s license, state ID, passport, employee ID or student ID)

Last year’s tax return (personal tax information from year to year)

Social Security Card for each person (or SSA-1099 if all 9 digits are visible)

ALL 2016 tax documents, W-2s, 1099s, Social Security Income statement (SSA-1099), Health Coverage

Statements (1095-A, 1095-B, 1095-C), Dividend & Capital Gains statements, cost information for any stock or

mutual funds sold during 2016 and any other 2016 tax related documents

Taxes are due on Tuesday, April 18. Why? April 15 falls on Saturday this year. The tax deadline is postponed when April

15 falls on a weekend or a holiday. Sunday, April 16 is Emancipation Day, a holiday in Washington, D.C., which will be

observed on Monday, April 17. According to tax code, the tax filing deadline cannot be on a legal holiday in Washington.

So, you have a few more days this year to get your taxes done.

Golden Hobby Shop 630 S. Third St. in German Village

Columbus, Ohio 43206

Phone 614-645-8329

Shop Hours of Operation: Tuesday- Saturday

10 am – 5 pm

Free parking

Spring is busting out all over the Golden Hobby Gift

Shop. Bright and beautiful door wreaths and home

décor will get you passed the winter blahs. Come in

and look around – you’ll feel good for having visited

us.

March 2017 Issue 3

COAAA Page 8

Creative Arts Event Page 5

Dance Information Page 2

Dodge Intergenerational Page 6

Gillie 50+ Center Page 7

Golden Hobby Shop

Lazelle Woods Multigenerational Page 8

Marion Franklin Multigenerational Page 9

Martin Janis 50+ Center Page 10

Red Hat Activities Page 2

Trip Information Page 2, 3, 4

Water Exercise Page 2

Whetstone Multigenerational Page 11

Newsletter Editor: Wendy Frantz 645-7427

Dance

Gillie Dance

Line Dance Beginners Tuesdays 1 pm

Advanced Tuesdays 2 pm

Intermediates Fridays 10:30 am

Move & Groove Mondays 7:30 pm

Tap Dance:

Advanced Wednesdays 10 am

Beginning Wednesdays 10:50 am

Ballet Class Wednesdays 5 pm

Gillie Wednesday Evening Dance Information

6:30 – 9 pm Admission: $5

Come early for line a line dance session: 6-6:30 pm.

The DJ begins spinning a variety of dance music at

6:30. Refreshments will be served, dancing until 9 pm.

Weekly Themes:

March 1 Mystery Dance?

March 8 Birthdays & Anniversaries

March 15 St. Patrick’s Day

March 22 Spring Fling

March 29 Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Marion Franklin

Line Dance

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11 am

Beginners Wednesdays 11:15 am

Men’s Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 pm

Line Dance Workout Tuesday and Thursday 10 am

Men In Black Rehearsal

Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 pm

Evening Line Dance

Beginners Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm

$20 per person, per session

Urban Ballroom Dancing

Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm $25 per person, per session

50+ Water Exercise

Be sure to take care of yourself this winter by

participating in our Monday and Wednesday

water aerobics.

Columbus Aquatics Center, 1160 Hunter Ave, 43201

Doors open at 9:30 am, get in the water at 9:45 and

exercise begins at 10 am.

Is class canceled due to weather? Call 645-6122 for

up to date conditions. If there isn’t a special

recording, we are open for business. See you soon!

Red Hat Activities

Gillie’s Fillies Mark your Calendars!

Lunch at Nutcracker Family Restaurant

Tuesday, March 14 11:30 am

60 E. Broad St. Pataskala, Ohio

Monday, April 10 Money due ($40) for Birthday Bash at Berwick Party

House on Refugee Rd. Make checks payable to

Sherry Thompson 300 Midland, Cols. OH 43223

Lunch at the House of Prayer Restaurant

Wednesday, April 12 11:30 am

300 E. Greenway, Columbus 43203

Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, April 29 – Birthday Bash- Theme and time

forthcoming.

Dodge

Idea Foundry

Thursday, March 23 Time and Cost TBD Join the Dodge Red Hats as we get a tour of The Idea

Foundry! This is a multi-function center focusing on

creativity, described as a community workshop,

learning center and creative space. They provide tools

and training. People can take advantage of the space

available to create what they desire. Classes include

but are not limited to: Blacksmithing, Casting, Glass

Working, Wood Working, Digital Design and Laser

Cutting. This is a place where creativity flourishes

and what you can imagine you can create.

Trips

Dodge 645-3176

Trip Policy

If you must cancel going on a trip with Dodge there

must be 24 hour notice in order to receive a refund for

that trip. We have waiting lists and if there is a

cancellation the day of there is no time to get in

contact with people waiting to see if a spot opens up.

The Ohio Craft Museum

Friday, March 10 10 am Cost $5

Dodge is traveling to the Ohio Craft Museum in

Grandview Heights, and we will stop for lunch at the

Hofbrau Haus, a classic German style restaurant.

Wear your walking shoes because we will be putting

in the miles! The Ohio Craft Museum and the little

shops around Grandview are plentiful and there is

quite a bit to see. Make sure to bring additional

money for lunch that day.

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Trips

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Friday on the Town

Friday, March 17 9 am Cost $5

Dodge will journey to Clintonville! We will be

stopping for breakfast and then go thrifting. Since we

haven’t been thrifting in a while, we might give it try

and check out some of the places in and around

Clintonville. Get your comfortable shoes on, because

finding that perfect bargain for spring might take

some time.

Cash Explosion

Tuesday, March 28 11 am Cost $5 Dodge is going to get tickets for Cash

Explosion! We are joining the 2 pm

audience to be part of the taping.

We will get lunch beforehand so we

can make it to the studio before they

start the show. Payment must be

received at time of registration, limited

space is available. If it is popular, we will schedule

another trip in the future.

La Comedia’s production of Sister Act

Thursday, April 27

8:30 am Cost $50 Join us as we go to the iconic production, Sister Act!

Whoopi Goldberg was the original star for this show,

now we are going to La Comedia’s adaptation. A fun

show involving protective services for a woman that

witnesses a murder. The witness has to be placed in

the most unlikely of scenarios, going from a Nevada

Lounge Singer to being a Sister at a church.

Senior Camp at Blacklick Woods

Friday, April 28 9:30 am Cost $5

Pack a lunch and have a fun day in the spring!

Activities include a nature tram ride or a hike, fishing,

nature bingo, crafts, wildlife presentation and more!

This is a fun trip to be a part of so keep this fun Camp

day in mind.

Your opinion matters. If you have any trip

suggestions that you would like Dodge to do, please

submit to Holly Wetmore-Kemeter at HMWetmore-

[email protected] and she will work very hard

to set them up. Remember your input is important,

and this is how we can make our trip programs even

better. We want to provide our members affordable

day trips that interest you.

Gillie 645-3106

Gillie Trip Policy for 2017:

Persons registering for Van/Mini Bus Trips need to

be current registered members. Our Chartered Bus

Trips are open to both members and adult non-

members. Chartered bus trips will be canceled 30

days before departure if we have not met our target

number of reservations. All refund questions will be

handled by the staff person in charge of the trip.

Trips leave from the back of the center, please be

here 30 minutes before departure and PLEASE

DO NOT PARK in the first 3 rows. Thank you.

Gillie Lunch Bunch

Tuesday, March 14 11 am-3 pm Cost $5

Join us as we visit good, tasty local restaurants and

enjoy a little shopping getaway. Registration is two

weeks prior to the outing.

National Air Force Museum

Tuesday, April 11 8:30 am Cost $20

Includes transportation and movie or flight

simulator admission. Lunch will be on your own.

Off we go into wild blue yonder as we travel down

the road to the National Air force Museum. You will

get a chance to tour the museum, try to fly one of nine

airplanes in a simulator where you are in control or

check out the 3D Air Craft Carrier Movie in the

theater with a 600 foot screen. If you want to do both,

the second choice will be on you.

Registration begins Thursday, March 2.

Popcorn, Presidents & Potting

Tuesday, May 23 Cost $111

We will tour the Harding Home & Museum, the home

of the 29th

President, and the Marion Union Station

where more than 100 trains pass by every day. We

will have lunch at the Warehouse Restaurant, tour the

Wyandot Popcorn Museum and finish at the Marion

Flower shop.

Registration begins Wednesday, March 1.

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Monday, March 20

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Trips

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Enjoy Trumbull County

Thursday & Friday, June 1-2

Cost: $326 double, $399 single and $309 triple

Motor coach transportation to Trumbull County

where we will visit the Trumbull Art Gallery and

gift shop and the National Packard Museum to see

the history of the Packard Motor Car. We’ll visit End

of the Commons General Store, one of the oldest

general stores in the state. It has been in business

since 1840. We will view the art work of Ruth

Jennings who owns Alcraft Egg Artistry. The fun

continues when we board an African safari truck to

view and feed over 350 animals at the Wagon Trails

Animal Park and the Birds of Flight Sanctuary.

Registration begins Wednesday, March 8.

Marion Franklin_ 645-3612

Breakfast and Movie

Tuesday, March 21 9 am Cost $5 We will leave the center and head to breakfast at

Cracker Barrel. The movie we see will be determined

a week prior, based on showings and times. Please

register at the front desk.

Bargain Shopping

Wednesday, March 29 9:30 am

Cost $5 (Transportation Only)

Join us as we head out to hunt down deals in the

Columbus area and enjoy a nice meal together. Please

register at the front desk.

*Spotlight Trip

Romeo & Juliet (Ballet Met)

Ohio Theatre - Columbus

Friday, April 28 9 am

Cost $25 (Includes ticket and transportation)

Deadline: April 21st

The Company Premiere of Edward Liang’s Romeo

and Juliet, set to Prokofiev’s score, will tell

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers

with all the beauty and intensity of classical ballet.

Tickets are available at the center.

Martin Janis_ 645-5954

Lunch and a Movie

Thursday, March 9 10:30 am

Cost: $5 for transport, movie admission $5 and

lunch on your own

Let’s get together and enjoy that special movie

you’ve been waiting to see at Stoneridge Plaza. Tell

your friends.

Martin Janis_(continued) 645-5954

Bowling


Cost: $5 for transport, $1.50 per person per game,

lunch on your own

We’re going to head to HPL Bowling Center for the

very first time and see who can bowl a perfect game.

Crystal Traditions Glass Cutting

Thursday, March 23 Time: TBA

Cost: $10 for transport, Lunch on your own

This trip to Tiffin is unique as we observe a master

glass cutter in action.

Whetstone_____ _________645-3217

Note: Any participant signing up for Whetstone trips

must present payment at the time of registration.

ALL ARE WELCOME ON THIS TRIP!

Wednesday, March 8 8:30 am Cost $15

Let’s take a trip down memory lane. The Red

Hat/Cruising Cougars will head south to Cincinnati to

visit the Sign Museum. Don’t forget lunch money.

Please contact Mike 614-645-3217 because space is

limited.

Mike’s Taste of Italia


We will go Pasquale’s Pizza N Pub. Don’t be late.

Contact Mike 614-645-3217 to reserve your spot.

Hikes with Mike

Wednesday, March 22 10 am

We will brave the harsh Ohio weather and hike to one

of the many beautiful Delaware County Parks. We

will decide on which one that morning. Please let

Mike know you are coming. 614-645-3217

March is National

Kidney Month -Submitted by Marion Franklin

1 in 3 Americans are at risk for kidney disease due to

diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of

kidney failure. More than 26 million Americans

already have kidney disease and most don’t know it

because there are often no symptoms until the disease

has progressed. Kidney disease is the 9th

leading

cause of death in the country. Over 95,000 people are

waiting for kidney transplants. More than 500,000

people have kidney failure in the U.S. today. For free

screening locations and online “Are you at risk”

Kidney quiz, go to: [email protected] 1-855-653-

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65th Annual Creative Arts Event

Martin Janis Center

May 10-20, 2017

Entertainment and Program Schedule

Line Dance Showcase Thursday, May 11 Noon Ballroom Dinner and Dance Friday, May 12 5 pm $10 Deadline to register with payment: May 10 Line Dance Workshop Saturday, May 13 9 am-5 pm $25 Limited space; call Gillie (614-645-3106) to register Bingo Brunch Monday, May 15 10 am $5 Register with payment by May 12. Poetry & Writing Expo (Readings of Short Stories & Poetry) Monday, May 15 Noon Art Demo, Coffee and Canvas Tuesday, May 16 9:30 am Brushes and Brews with Scott and Mike (register in advance) Tuesday, May 16 9:30 am $10 Central Ohio Hall of Fame Wednesday, May 17 1 pm Variety Show Thursday, May 18 1 pm Buckeye Barbershop Concert Friday, May 19 7 pm Free Scrapbook Crop Saturday, May 20 9 am-9 pm

Entry Information

This year’s theme: Life in the City. Central Ohio area residents age 50 and over are invited to enter two items of original artwork, crafts or writings.

Entrants should bring their entries to Martin Janis Center, 600 E. 11th Ave., Columbus 43211 (at the Ohio State Fairgrounds) on Wednesday, April 19 between 10 am and 2 pm or on Thursday, April 20 between 5 and 7 pm. Parking is free and there is no charge to enter your items.

Any type of two or three dimensional art or craft work made by the entrant after the age of 50 is eligible. Winning entries are chosen by area artists and instructors. Ribbons and plaques are awarded by category.

The theme, Life in the City, is a category for entries in any media. Recycled/ repurposed work is a newer category. Paintings, photos and other two dimensional entries must be framed with hangers or otherwise ready to be displayed or hung. Quilts and other wall-hangings should also be ready to hang with casings for dowels or loops attached for hanging.

Writing and poetry entries may include a group of short poems or stories. They should be typed and enclosed in a plastic sleeve or otherwise ready for display or reading.

The event will be open to the public Wednesday, May 10-Saturday, May 20 with special entertainment and programs daily. Admission is free; some special events have a fee. Family and friends are welcome. Lunch will be served daily, 11:30 am- 12:30 pm.

For more information, please contact event co-chairs Linda Jacobs at Gillie, 614-645-3106, or Doreen Gosha at Martin Janis, 614-645-5954.

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Dodge Intergenerational Center 667 Sullivant Ave. 43215 645-3176

Timberly Leffler, Center Manager Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm

Senior Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 14 1 pm

Interested in seeing the how the senior council works?

Join us for a meeting to talk about the happenings at

Dodge. We welcome any members of Dodge to attend.

If you would like something to be added or changed, this

is the best way to get that voiced!

Tai Chi with Michael

Mondays and Tuesdays Noon-1 pm

Come in to enjoy this calming Martial Arts discipline. A

great way to build strength, flexibility and balance and

helps relieve stress. Simple, low-impact fitness.

Join us to stay healthy!

Chair Fitness

Wednesdays and Fridays

Want to enjoy some fitness classes without the stress of

standing? Join Nikki or Kinta for some great fitness in

the comfort of a chair. Get fit while sitting; and exercise

without any fear of falling or having to stand for long

periods of time. It is never too late to get fit!

Medicare Information

Thursday, March 9 11 am-1 pm

Dan from Medical Mutual who comes and gives us

information about Medicare is joining us again! If you

have any questions about Medicare or are interested in

Medicare, please don’t hesitate to stop by and see the

information Dan is offering. This is a great opportunity

to get information right here.

Classes For Winter!

Painting Mondays 10 am-Noon

You Sew fine Mondays 1:30-3 pm

Senior Fitness Mon & Wed 9:30-10:30 am

Cardio Wed 11 am-Noon

Quilting Tuesdays 9 am

Pickleball Tues & Thurs 9:30-10 am

50+ Sewing Tuesdays 1:30-4:30 pm

Acting Tuesdays 1 pm

Crochet Wednesdays 1-3 pm

Walking Group Mon-Wed 9-10 am

Shuffleboard Thursdays 10:15–10:55 am

Bingo Thursdays 11-11:55 am

Chair Volleyball Mon & Thurs 1-3 pm

Ceramics Tues & Fri Noon-3 pm

50+ Alterations Fridays 1-4 pm

Drawing Fridays 1:30-3:30pm

Interested in Eating Healthy?

3rd

Thursdays 12:30 pm

Join Dodge for this healthy eating and Nutrition

class. Lisa Gibson joins us from OSU to teach this once

a month class on nutrition.

Volunteer Luncheon

Friday, March 24 11 am-1 pm

If you have volunteered at Dodge Center, this is your

luncheon! We are celebrating all of the hard work you

do throughout the year. Service Circle, Front Desk,

Produce Drop, Instructors and anyone else that

volunteers their time at Dodge to help make our center

better are all invited to come to this catered luncheon.

New Information for Events at Dodge!

Do you enjoy coming to the events at Dodge? Our

sponsors are amazing groups but cannot provide

adequate food without knowing the proper number of

event goers. So to plan events successfully, we

CANNOT take entry at the door. You must REGISTER

ahead of time. We are sorry about the change but it is

not fair to our sponsors or the attendees, to prepare and

end up with more or less than in which everyone has

planned. Thank you for your understanding.

COAAA Matter of Balance

Thursdays 10 am-Noon

COAAA has finally been able to schedule the Matter of

Balance workshop here at Dodge! The format is an

eight week session for 2 hours. It is a free course but

you must register! Come by Dodge and register for this

class that starts March 23rd

and goes until May 11th

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Join us as we learn together how to manage balance and

reduce falling risk factors!

Dodge Chorus

Tuesdays 1-2:30 pm

Dodge Chorus is taking their winter break! They will

return after Presidents Day to continue signing! Come

join the fun and perform at a few different venues and

during the year!

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in volunteering at Dodge? We are

always looking for volunteers to help out with special

events, especially set up, serving food and clean up. Do

you have a special talent or skill that you would like to

share or teach a class? Would you like to perform at a

special event? We have a Volunteer Luncheon every

year to thank all of our volunteers.

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Gillie 50+ Center 2100 Morse Centre, 43229 645-3106

Monique Mapp, Center Manager Hours: M,T,Th,F 8 am-5 pm; W 8 am-10 pm

Open Art Studio

Fridays in the sewing room 1-4:30 pm

Get all your half started craft/art projects finished. You

can do jewelry, scrapbooking, painting, drawing and

we’re here to help you.

Ukrainian Eggs with Val

Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15 & 29 and April 5 & 12

2:30- 6:30 pm Cost $20

All eggs, dyes, wax and other materials included. Make

fantastic pieces of art the old fashioned way. Register

ASAP at the front desk, space is limited.

OSU Extension Service

Friday, March 3 9:30 am

Veteran’s Group

Friday, March 3 1 pm

We are calling all members of the Armed forces for a

meeting of the brotherhood.

Nikken Wellness Products

Tuesday, March 7 11 am

A representative from Nikken Wellness products will

be here to share with you how their products will help

you in your pursuit of wellness.

Gillie Recreation Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 8 1 pm

History Roundtable


Gnadenhutten Massacre, the Ohio militia kills 90

Indians on this date.

BINGO Mondays, March 13 & 27 1 pm

Eat Better, Feel Better


Registered Dietitian Leonor Button from LifeCare

Alliance will present a program on how you can

improve your health by improving your diet.

Alzheimer’s Association

Tuesday, March 14

~Support Group 12:30 pm Everyone is invited.

~Private Consultations 1:30-4 pm for yourself or

a caregiver; by appointment (457-6003).

Columbus Speech & Hearing

Thursday, March 16 10 am-3:30 pm

To schedule an appointment, call 261-5452.

Zen Doodle Class

Tuesdays, March 7 & 14 1:15 pm Cost $4

Enjoy this new art form and learn to use markers and

colored pencils.

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch


Wear your green and join us for some corned beef and

cabbage. You could win a prize for your best Irish Jig.

No tickets needed, regular prices apply

Annual Line Dance Jamboree

Saturday, March 18 9 am-3 pm

Cost: $10 with lunch or $8 dance only

Celebrate the “wearing of the green” by donning your best

green outfit and we’ll have fun, fun, and more fun! Enjoy

as different instructors from all over the state bring new

music and dances. There will be cue/step sheets plus

wonderful door prizes to round out the day. Group

registration is encouraged. Register by Wednesday,

March 15 for lunch.

Travel Talk with Nurse Peggy

Thursday, March 23 12:15 pm

If you are planning to travel overseas this year, you will

want to know about the various shots and medical

information needed to stay safe. Our very own LifeCare

Alliance Nurse, Peggy Parisot RN, MSN will lead this

program.

Collage Writing

Tuesdays, March 28-April 18 1:15-3:15 pm $20

Writing practice is a simple, effective way to produce

honest, authentic, writing that inspires and informs.

Participants in this workshop will use writing practice

exercises to generate pieces of writings that can be

arranged into collage stories or poems that portray their

unique life story. Facilitated by Jeannetta Holliman

Register now at the front desk.

Lincoln Heritage Insurance


Do you have all your affairs in order? A representative

from Lincoln Heritage Insurance will be here to help

you with questions about making those final plans.

Women’s History Program

Thursday, March 30 12:30 pm

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Women through

our nation’s history.

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Lazelle Woods Intergenerational Center 8140 Sancus Blvd., 43081

Anna Marie Brown, Center Manager 645-5330 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8 am-9 pm; Sat.: 9 am-6 pm

Pickle Ball Mondays & Fridays 8:30-10 am

Wednesdays 1-3 pm

$10 for the session

Monday

Zumba 8:30-9:30am $20

Combo class for $38 and $48

Lunch Indoor Cycling 1-1:45pm $10

Get Moving 1:30-2:30pm Free

Tuesday

Tai Chi 11:30-12:30pm $35


Combo class for $20

Aiki Ju Jitsu and Aikido 6:30-8:30pm $35

Women’s Circle 6:30-7:45pm $30 + $5 Mtls.

Wednesday

Zumba 8:30-9:30am $28


Yoga 6:30-7:30pm $40

Thursday


Get Moving 1-2pm Free

Fundamentals of Watercolor 6-9pm $85

Piano Level 1 6-6:30pm $25 + $3 Mtls.

Adult Pottery 7-9pm $10 Mtls.

Knitting Club 7pm Free;

participants must provide their own supplies.

All levels from beginner to expert. Come and share

your knowledge and build skills with others

Friday

Zumba 45 8:15-9am $20

Pottery 12-2pm $35 + $15 Mtls.

Check with center or website for complete listing

of classes.

COAAA Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

3776 S. High St., 43207 614-645-7250

Don’t go it alone! Support is out there!

When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer Disease or other related disorders, all of you often face

immense challenges. Accurate and timely information is important. Alzheimer's disease is the most common

form of dementia. Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough

to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all cases of dementia. There are

other causes of dementia and a complete medical work up is needed if you are concerned about changes in

yourself or someone else. There are some cases where symptoms of dementia can be reversed, such as urinary

tract infections. A doctor, often a neurologist, can assess presence of dementia, its probable cause, and determine

appropriate treatment.

While the greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer Disease is increasing age, Alzheimer's is not just a disease of

old age. Up to 5 percent of people with the disease have early onset Alzheimer's which often appears when

someone is in their 40s or 50s. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, meaning the symptoms gradually worsen

over a number of years. Although current Alzheimer's treatments cannot stop the disease from progressing, they

can temporarily slow the worsening of symptoms and improve a person’s quality of life. Today, there is a

worldwide effort under way to find better ways to treat all causes of dementia, delay onset, and prevent these

disorders from causing brain failure.

In Central Ohio we are fortunate to have a Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. A wealth of

information and support is available through the Association. In 2017 The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging

(COAAA) is working with the Alzheimer’s Association and starting a new day-time support group for caregivers.

The group will meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, 3776 South

High St. from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Support groups are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons

with dementia to develop a support system. Participants can exchange practical information, talk about coping

strategies, share feelings, needs and concerns and learn about community resources. If you or someone you know

might benefit from this type of support, we invite you to join us. Contact: Paula Taliaferro with COAAA at 614-

645-7250 or Katie Gabriel with the Alzheimer’s Association at614-457-6003 extension 129 to learn more.

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Marion Franklin Intergenerational Center 2801 Lockbourne Road, 43207

Anthony Dawkins, Center Manager 645-3612 Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm

Marion Franklin Dining Center

Lunch: Tuesday-Thursday 11 am-1 pm LifeCare Alliance…Nourishing the Human Spirit

Marion Franklin 50+ Fundraiser (SRC)

African American Expressions: Cards, Calendars,

Planners and more for sale. Catalogs will be available at

the Marion Franklin front desk. Orders will be accepted

with cash, check or money orders. For more

information, please call the center.

Senior Council Meeting

Monday, March 27 2 pm

Every 4th

Monday of the month

Free Produce - Clarfield Urban Farm’s Winter Farm

Stand

Fridays 9-11 am

Table Games Day


Tai Chi

Certified Instructor: Darryl Green

Beginners I: Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am

Beginners II: Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Intermediates: Monday/Wednesday 11:00-Noon

This is a fee based class, $25. For more information,

contact the center.

AARP Tax Program

Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am-4 pm

Now – April 12

Call the center to make an appointment.

Book Club Discussion

Every 2nd

Wednesday 1:30 pm

March 8 in Center Library

Book: Charcoal Joe Author: Walter Mosley

Classic 8 Ball Tournament

Thursday, March 9 3 pm Entry $1

Whether you’re a shark or minnow, join us in the fun.

Tournament is double elimination; call shot, no ball in

hand. Winner gets name and photo on wall. Participants

can order Papa Joe Pizza’s discounted enough to make

everyone a winner. Please register at the front desk.

St Patty’s Luncheon

Friday, March 17 11 am

Save the Date. We will have a traditional St Patty’s Day

lunch and entertainment. For more information about

menu and pricing, please visit or call the center.

Blue Monday

Monday, March 27 5:30-7:30 pm

Ticket Cost $10

If you remember WVKO, then you will love this event.

Come out and listen to the “Oldies but Goodies.” A

portion of the proceeds will go to support Prostate

Cancer Awareness. Sponsored by the Men In Black and

Senior Council. Must have a ticket to attend. For more

information, call the center.

Snacks & Facts

Wednesday, April 5 1 pm Free

Deadline to register: Wednesday, March 29

Join us on for a special Bingo and Snack & Facts

session. Shelli and Nick from Bankers Life will be

joining us to facilitate Bingo and answer questions

about our healthcare options and ways to protect

ourselves from high costs. Door Prizes, Bingo Prizes

and snacks will be provided. Must register at the front

desk to attend.

Scrapbooking Fridays Noon

BINGO 1st and 3

rd Tuesdays 1-3 pm

Pokeno Wednesdays Noon-3 pm

50+ Basketball Every Mon/Wed/Fri 10 am-Noon

Pickleball

Monday-Friday 9-10 am & Noon-2pm

Played on two inside courts.

Save the Date:

Friday, May 12 Marion Franklin Dance Recital

Health & Wellness Information:

Nurse Barbara Parker, LifeCare Alliance Wellness

Center; office 645-7173/voicemail 437-2927. Schedule

an appointment to have your blood sugar checked and

for information on how to manage your Diabetes.

Free Hearing Services Call Rachel at 261-5452 for more information or to

schedule an appointment.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group

Every second Tuesday of the month 1 pm For more information contact April Lee 325-1297.

Lifecare Alliance

Eat Better, Feel Better! Class Schedule

Every third Friday of the month 11 am-Noon

Classes are Free/No Registration Required

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Martin Janis 50+ Center 600 E. 11th Avenue, 43211 645-5954

Doreen Gosha, Center Manager Hours: M,T,W,F 8 am-5 pm; Th 8 am-9 pm

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Martin Janis Annual Celebration

Wednesday, March 15 11:30 am-2 pm

Wear your best green and come on in for our annual

bash featuring some great traditional Irish foods and

treats. Humana will be giving a presentation, and Toni

will start bingo at 1 pm. Erin go Braugh!

Tax Time

Tax season is here! It’s never too early to start thinking

about taxes and getting them out of the way. Don’t

forget about the AARP free tax assistance program here

at Martin Janis. Tax professionals are here each Monday

from 9 am-2 pm through April 17. Arrive early: first

come, first served!

Fundraiser

Martin Janis ceramic classes will be hosting several

fundraisers throughout the year. Look for our homemade

clay pieces and other unique items to purchase,

including a regular Artisan Cupcake sale at lunch time in

the Janis Café! All proceeds go towards the purchase of

equipment.

Martin Janis Senior Council

Wednesday, March 15 10 am

Council now meets every other month.

Coffee Club

Wednesdays 9 am

Come join the conversation.

Lampworking Classes: Martin Janis is still conducting

6-week lampworking classes. $45; contact Mike if

interested, 614-645-5954.

Lunch served

Monday- Friday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

GREGG’S HEALTH CORNER:

A Note About Breakfast-According to ‘Living a

Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions’, Breakfast is

just that: breaking the fast. It refuels your body after

going without eating for many hours and helps you

resist the urge to eat extra snacks or overeat the rest of

the day. You may not want to eat breakfast, not only

because you don’t have the time or aren’t hungry but

because you don’t like the usual breakfast foods.

There are no set rules about what you should eat in

the morning. Breakfast can be anything: fruit, beans,

broccoli, even leftovers. The important thing is to

kick-start your body each day by refueling it.

“Breakfast for Lunch”


Come in and enjoy the wonderful breakfast specials

our talented kitchen staff serves every month. This

popular event is a great way to have a nice hot

breakfast on a cold winter day. Different selections

each month, and the quiche is always fresh.

Save the Date:

Martin Janis Annual

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt!

Time and date to be announced.

Let’s start off the Easter celebration here at Martin

Janis. Join in our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Activities

include games and egg decorating, prizes and bingo.

Fashion Show, “Women on the Move”

Saturday, April 15 3 pm

Martin Janis, along with the Red Hat Society Chapter,

is holding an afternoon Tea Luncheon and Fashion

Show. Tickets are $15 in advance; will include show,

lunch, entertainment, prizes and raffle tickets. Call

for details, 614-645-5954.

Creative Arts Event

May 10-20 Calling All Artists! The Creative Arts Event is just

around the corner. The theme for the 2017 event is:

“Life in the City!” Now is the time to start thinking

about your project; let your creativity take flight. For

more information, contact Mike Phillips at Martin

Janis 645-5954 or Linda Jacobs at Gillie, 645-3106.

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Whetstone Community Center 3923 N. High Street, 43214 645-3243

Rick Bruhn, Center Manager Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 9 pm

*Participants must present payment upon

registration for all activities with fees.*

Canasta

Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm; Free; Community Room

Bid Euchre (6, 7 or 8 handed can be played)

Everyone is welcome!

Tuesdays; Noon-3 pm; Free; Community Room

Progressive Bridge

Thursdays; Noon-3 pm; Free; Community Room

Progressive Regular Euchre: $2 per person

Thursdays & Fridays; Noon-3 pm; Dance Room

(Have fun and win grocery prizes!)

Captain’s Table

Mondays 11:30 am-1 pm $5

Come join us on Mondays for the best lunch deal

around. Bring on the soup for the colder months. Bring

your appetite and $5; and we’ll see you every Monday.

Contact the center with any questions.

Open Pickle Ball

Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays

10 am-Noon Beginner

12:30-2:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced

Wednesdays 6:15- 8 pm All Levels

What is Pickle Ball? It’s a popular game that looks like

a cross between regular tennis and table tennis; and a

fun way to get exercise. Contact Mike with any

questions.

International Folk Dancing

Mondays 7-8:45 pm

Free

Come and join The Whetstone Folk

Dancers for International Folk

Dancing! Learn about dances from

different countries and you don’t

even need to bring a partner. It’s

“No fault folk dancing.”

Whetstone 50+ Writers: Memory to Memoirs

This group meets every 1st and 3

rd Thursday of the

month. Contact the center with questions about

meeting times.

Monthly Friday Potlucks

Friday, March 17 Noon

The senior council provides a meat dish.

No money will be taken from participants. EACH

INDIVIDUAL MUST bring a dish sufficient to feed

10 people in order to participate in the potluck.

Please call the center in advance for your

reservation, so we know how much food to prepare.

Classes Classes are offered at the Whetstone Community

Center for adults of all ages. We offer a wide variety

of opportunities for 50+ participants including:

Full Body Conditioning with Char

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:15-10:15am/ $60

for 3 days a week; $50 for 2 or 1 day for $30

Wii Bowling Tuesdays 10:30am-Noon/ Free

(Everyone comes at this time.)

The Body Shop Workout Tues./Thurs. 3:45 pm, 4:45

pm & 5:45 pm and Sat 9:15 am/ $10 for 1 class pass,

$70 for 10 class pass, $97.50 for 15 class pass, $120

for 20 class pass, $150 for 30 class pass

Poetry & Prose Thursdays 1-3pm/ Free

Woodcarving Meets every 1st & 3

rd Tuesday at 6 pm/

Free/ Bring your own supplies.

Wood Chippers Wednesdays 9 am-Noon/ Free/

Bring your own supplies

Open Walking- Gym M, T, Th, & F 8-9:15am/Free

Fearless Falling (Adult Safety Skills) Fridays 10:30-

11:30am/ $30

Chair Yoga Wednesdays 11:15-11:45am/ $25

Gentle Yoga Wednesdays 10-11am or 7:15-

8:15pm/$40 each

Walks with Jack Saturdays starting 10 am/ Free

See Center Class Schedule for complete class listing.

Schedules are available in hardcopy at the front

counter & can also be downloaded from either of our

websites at www.columbusrecparks.com or

www.whetstonepark.org. Most of our activities are

available for registration online. Register online at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/columbusrecparks

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http://www.columbusrecparks.com/

http://www.whetstonepark.org/

https://apm.activecommunities.com/columbusrecparks

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1111 EAST BROAD STREET, SUITE 103

COLUMBUS, OH 43205

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Spring Registration: March 13-17 Spring Classes: March 20-May 26

Summer camp registration begins

March 16. More information at ColumbusRecParks.com.

Creative Arts event

May 10-20 “Life in the City”

See page 5 for more information.

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