Happy Friday! We hope you're all having a wonderful start to April! This week’s newsletter is packed with exciting activities and events designed to keep you engaged and connected. Whether you're interested in creating your own unique piece of jewelry, exploring travel destinations for 2025, celebrating birthdays with friends, or learning about the latest city and library programs, we've got something for all interests. Take a look at the upcoming events and make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing!

Gahanna senior center residents sharing a meal together and smiling for the camera

April Birthday Bash

Monday, April 14 at 12 p.m.

Celebrate your birthday at the Senior Center! If you’re celebrating a birthday this month, we want to make it extra special. Join us for a fun-filled birthday bash, where our generous sponsor, Sunrise Senior Living, will be providing a delicious light lunch and dessert for all of our birthday stars. This event is open to everyone, but if your birthday falls in April, you’ll be treated to a tasty meal to help you celebrate in style.

Photo of a lighthouse on a rocky hill looking out on the water

World of Travel

Tuesday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m.

Ready for an adventure? Join us as we welcome the team from World of Travel to share exciting details about their 2025 trips! Whether you're dreaming of exploring distant destinations or simply curious about the travel options for next year, this is the perfect opportunity to get all the info you need. Don’t miss out on the chance to start planning your next getaway.

A board game with dice and colorful player pieces

Board Game Bonanza

Thursday, April 17 at 10 a.m.

It’s game time! Whether you’re a fan of classic favorites or excited to try something new, come join us for an afternoon of board game fun with friends. We’ve got a few games ready to go, but feel free to bring any of your own favorites to share and play. It’s all about good company, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs to start your day.

Gahanna senior center member making jewelry

Jewelry with Jean

Friday, April 18 at 1 p.m.

Create beautiful jewelry you'll love! In this one-of-a-kind jewelry-making class, you’ll learn how to create pieces that are sure to get you plenty of compliments. This class is good for both seasoned pros and first-time crafters, so let your creativity flow and enjoy making jewelry that’s uniquely yours.

flyer with shredded paper, left side is yellow with the title "Shred and E-Recycle Event"

Upcoming Events

Golf Course Chili Bowl

Saturday, April 19
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course (220 Olde Ridenour Rd.)
Gahanna.gov

Shred & E-Recycle Event

Saturday, April 26
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd.)
Gahanna.gov

Gahanna Mind & Wellness Fair

Thursday, May 1
5 - 7 p.m.
City Hall (200 S. Hamilton Rd.)
Gahanna.gov

Our Gahanna Vision Festival Senior Lunch

Wednesday, May 7
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Senior Center
OurGahanna.com

From the Gahanna Library

Join us at the Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library for these special programs:

Puzzle Exchange
Saturday, April 5 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Gahanna - Meeting Room 3

Calling all puzzle lovers! Come participate in a free puzzle exchange. Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle, or just meet other puzzlers in the community.

Visions 4 Aging Workshop - Courageous Conversations About the Challenges of Aging
Wednesday, April 9 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Gahanna - Meeting Room 3

Visions 4 Aging is a 4 Part Workshop to facilitate Aging Well through CARE planning and building the pillars of wellness. Register at www.yourpath2healthy.org/.

Urban Birding Basics - Warbler Migration
Saturday, April 12 from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
 Gahanna - Meeting Room 2

Discover the joy of birding right in your neighborhood! Learn the essentials of identifying common birds in urban settings. This class will have an outdoor component, weather permitting.

Booklist: Historical Fiction 2025

The Antidote by Karen Russell
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict
Isola by Allegra Goodman
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Far From Home by Danielle Steel
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue
The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian
Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff
We Do Not Part by Kang Han
Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray
The Medici Return by Steve Berry
One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter
A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner
Babylonia by Costanza Casati
Midnight on the Scottish Short: A Novel of WWII by Sarah Sundin
33 Place Brugmann by Alice Austen
The King's Messenger by Susanna Kearsley