Hello and happy Friday! As we move into the holiday season, there’s so much to look forward to at the Senior Center! From delicious meals and sweet treats to fun games and helpful workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Take a look at what’s coming up next week and be sure to join us for friendship, laughter, and plenty of seasonal cheer. We can’t wait to see you!

Reminder: the Senior Center will be CLOSED Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Thanksgiving Meal

Thursday, November 20 at 12 p.m.

Sponsored by Amazing Grace Home Care

Join us for a Thanksgiving celebration at the Senior Center! Gather with friends and neighbors to share in the spirit of gratitude while enjoying a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving meal complete with turkey, savory sides, and all your favorite fixings. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with good company, great food, and plenty of thankfulness.

Online Registration 101

Monday, November 24 at 1 p.m.

Big changes are coming! The Senior Center will be moving to an online registration system in 2026, and we want to make sure everyone feels confident and ready. Join us for this hands-on class where we’ll walk through each step of the new process from creating an account to signing up for your favorite activities online.

Our team will answer questions, provide guidance, and make sure you leave feeling comfortable using the system. Whether you’re tech-savvy or brand new to online forms.

Additional sessions will be offered, so stay tuned for more opportunities to practice and learn.

a senior center member enjoying an ice cream sandwich

Tuesday Treats

Tuesday, November 25 at 2 p.m.

Sponsored by Gentiva Hospice

Take a sweet break in your afternoon! Join friends at the Senior Center for Tuesday Treats, where you can relax, chat, and enjoy a delicious dessert courtesy of Gentiva Hospice. It’s the perfect pick-me-up and a wonderful way to connect with others midweek.

a table of senior center members enjoy a soup lunch

Wednesday Lunch

Wednesday, November 26 at 12 p.m.

Sponsored by Debbie McNichols with RE/MAX Connection

Warm up your Wednesday with a comforting hot soup lunch and good friends at the Senior Center. Enjoy a cozy meal and friendly conversation, sponsored by Debbie McNichols with RE/MAX Connection. There’s no better way to spend a fall afternoon than with warm soup and even warmer smiles!

Beanbag Baseball

Wednesday, November 26 at 1 p.m.

Batter up — it’s time for Beanbag Baseball! Join us for an afternoon of laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition. This fun, easy-to-play indoor game brings all the excitement of baseball without ever leaving the comfort of the Senior Center.

No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit! Whether you’re aiming for a home run or cheering from the sidelines, it’s sure to be a great time for everyone.

Upcoming City Events

Holiday Movies
Presented by Make Gahanna Yours
Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22
7 p.m.
Gahanna Sanctuary (82 N. High St.)

Holiday Lights Celebration
Presented by Visit Gahanna
Sunday, November 23
3 - 6:30 p.m.
Creekside Plaza

Holiday Movies
Presented by Make Gahanna Yours
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6
7 p.m.
Gahanna Sanctuary (82 N. High St.)

Front view of the Gahanna Library building on a sunny day

From the Gahanna Library

Join us at the Gahanna Branch Library for these special events:

Dhvani Indian Performing Arts Society - Music at the Library
Saturday, November 15 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Dhvani brings the rich and ancient cultural heritage of Southern India, through performances of traditional Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, and other music and dance performance

Gahanna Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 17 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meeting Room 1

Join a lively discussion about this month's book. Copies of this month's selection will be available at the branch.  November's book is The Lion Women of Tehran.

Microsoft Office Essentials Workshop - Goodwill Columbus
Thursday, November 20 from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room 3

This course provides an understanding of Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. This class is perfect for learners who want to learn Microsoft Products. Previous computer knowledge is needed.

From The Great American Read: America's Best Loved Books Continued

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
The Shack  by William P. Young
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin
The Stand by Stephen King
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon
Tales of the City Series by Armistead Maupin
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Watchers by Dean Koontz
The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
White Teeth by Zadie Smith
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte