Hello and happy Friday! We hope you all had a great week and weekend, from the Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival to Father's Day, there were plenty of reasons to spend time with your loved ones and have fun in Gahanna. There are plenty of ways to get involved in the coming weeks, so take a look at what's to come so you can be prepared for a summer to remember!

July and August Programs

The Senior Spotlight for July and August is here! If you didn’t receive your copy in the mail, stop by the Senior Center to pick one up.

Mark your calendars: Registration for all July and August programs opens Thursday, June 26. Don’t miss out on this summer’s exciting activities!

August Day Trips

Ready for some summer adventure? Registration for August Day Trips begins Tuesday, July 1.

This month’s destinations include:

Outlet Shopping – Find great deals and enjoy a day out.
El Dorado Casino – Try your luck and enjoy the excitement!
Kayaking at Alum Creek – A fun and refreshing way to enjoy the great outdoors.

Full trip itineraries are available at the Senior Center front desk.

Meet with the Mayor

Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m.

Have a voice in your community! Mayor Laurie Jadwin will be visiting the Senior Center to talk with you about current events, updates around Gahanna, and what’s ahead for our city. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and connect directly with our local leadership. Your perspective matters—come be heard!

Three women holding hot dogs, one dressed like a bottle of mustard

Hot Dog Grill Out

Monday, June 30 at 12 p.m.

Come celebrate the season with a free hot dog lunch at the Senior Center! Enjoy good food, great company, and a summer afternoon together, sponsored by Procore Medicare.

Senior center members sitting at a restaurant table together and smiling

Lunch Bunch 101 Kraft Kitchen

Wednesday, July 2 at 11:30 a.m.

Join the Lunch Bunch for a delicious outing to 101 Kraft Kitchen in Westerville!

Need a ride? Transportation leaves the Senior Center at 11 a.m. Driving yourself? You can meet at the restaurant (817 Polaris Parkway) by 11:30 a.m. Bring your appetite and enjoy lunch with friends, old and new!

Upcoming Events

Cinema Under the Stars
Friday, June 20
5 - 10 p.m.
Friendship Park

Luau Night
Saturday, June 21
5 - 9 p.m.
Hunters Ridge Pool

Coffee with a Cop
Tuesday, June 24
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Panera Bread (91 N. Hamilton Rd.)

The Gahanna Market
Wednesday, June 25
4 - 7 p.m.
Creekside Park and Plaza

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, June 28
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Headley Park (1031 Challis Springs Drive)

Ohio Brass Arts Festival
Saturday, June 28
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Creekside Rotary Stage

Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 3
5 - 11 p.m.
Gahanna Municipal Golf Course

From the Gahanna Library

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

Columbus Koto Ensemble - Music at the Library
Saturday, June 21 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Room 1 + 2

Join us for this special event. The Columbus Koto Ensemble delivers a mesmerizing performance that beautifully blends traditional Japanese music with contemporary flair.

Senior Living Truth Empowerment Series - The Truth on Hospice & Palliative Care
Thursday, June 26 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room 1 + 2

There are many misconceptions about hospice and palliative care. We will explore what it is, who benefits and how to maximize your quality of life. Call 614-561-1621 to register.

Booklist: Oprah's Summer Reading List 2025

The Compound by Aisling Rawle
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Murder in the Dollhouse by Rich Cohen
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
The Red House by Mary Morris
So Far Gone by Jess Walter
Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor
Sleep by Honor Jones
The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater
Joy Goddess by A'Lelia Bundles
The Missing Kidney by Maxine Rosaler
Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin
Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee
I'll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom
August Lane by Regina Black
Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson
Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino
Salty by Kate Myers
Seduction Theory by Emily Adrian
The Accidental Favorite by Fran Littlewood
Bug Hollow by Michelle Huneven
Finding Grace by Lorette Rothschild
Loved One by Aisha Muharrar
How to Lose Your Mother by Milly Jong-Fast
The Satisfaction Cafe by Kathe Wang
A Family Matter by Claire Lynch