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DCSC JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2020 - City of Dublin
DCSC
                                                  JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2020
                                                                 5600 Post Road
                                                            Dublin, Ohio 43017-1212
                                                                  614-410-4550

Welcome to our monthly luncheon/meeting on Monday, January 13. Friends start gathering at 11am.
Have a bit of Cabin Fever? This luncheon is the perfect antidote. Brookdale Trillium warms us up with
a yummy chili entrée. They are providing a red and a white chili (both non-spicy) with various toppings.
Program entertainment begins at 12:30 pm. Singer and acoustic guitarist John LaFollette performs the
songs of Elvis, Orbison, Cash and more while we sing around the campfire.

Our next monthly luncheon/meeting is Monday, February 10. Friends start gathering at 11am.
Love is in the Air as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Mayfair Village provides a delicious entrée of heart
shaped Stuffed Shells (cheese) with red sauce and garlic knots.
Program entertainment begins at 12:30 pm. Brian Michael Smith and his Trio perform everyone’s
favorite love songs. Columbus native Brian Michael Smith is well known as the area’s premier
performer of the great American Standard. He has earned his incomparable reputation both here and
on the New York scene where he performed for thirteen years in Off-Broadway productions, Manhattan
nightclubs and most notably, at the world famous Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center. This is a one
hour performance.

FLook under “General Information” on Page 9 for more information on the monthly
     luncheon/meeting, including an event time schedule.

Special Notes                               The DCSC Programming Office and                DCSC membership fees and all class
                                            Lounge are open M–F from 9am to 4pm            payments (programs with an assigned
During the winter months, DCSC programs for scheduled meetings, games, programs,           class number), are now being made at
are canceled on days when the Dublin City and classes. We encourage DCSC members           the Front Desk.
Schools are closed for inclement weather. to participate in the many scheduled
                                            programs we provide in the Lounge as this
The DCSC Programming Office and             space is unavailable for drop-in activities.             HIGHLIGHTS
Lounge are closed for holiday observance
on Monday, January 20 and Monday,           Membership requirement is age 55 years         Thursday, January 16 -
February 17.                                and older. The membership fee for Dublin       Lunch Bunch at
                                            residents is $15 and $20 for school
                                            district/non-residents. Anyone 90 years and
                                                                                           Katzinger’s Delicatessen
Please note…You must be a member of
the DCSC organization to participate in     older has earned a free membership but
most programming listed within this         must still fill out the required form.         Katzinger’s has a lengthy history as a
newsletter. Some classes, wellness clinics,                                                beloved fixture in German Village. It
support groups and sponsor driven events                                                   recently grew a new branch in Dublin. Now
are exceptions to this policy.                                                             it’s time for our Lunch Bunch to check out
                                                                                           this new site that offers the same great deli

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selections with table service. We           Holiday Super Bingo                          Fee: No charge, pre-registration is required
recommend heading to                                                                     through the DCSC Programming Office
www.katzingers.com                          B-12…O-70…BINGO. It’s time to play           Location: Talla 2
to preview their lunch menu and pricing.    Holiday Bingo and win some great prizes.     Presenter: Charity Eilerman, Outreach Case
Our Lunch Bunch meets 11:15am at            The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing is          Manager at Syntero Older Adult Program
7160 Muirfield Drive, Dublin. Please sign   donating the prizes for this big event.
up so that we may give the restaurant an    Happy Valentine’s Day!                       Tuesday, February 18 –
accurate count. Deadline for registration   Time: 1 - 2pm                                Tuesday Talks
is Monday, January 13.                      Fee: $1 for two cards                        Monticello and Mt. Vernon
                                            Location: Talla 3
Tuesday, January 21 –
                                                                                          A pictorial presentation on the homes of
Tuesday Talks                               Thursday, February 6–                         both American Presidents Jefferson and
The History of the Circus                   Family History                                Washington. Images of the grounds and
                                                                                          rooms inside these great structures will be
Uncover the history of the circus from      Writing down one’s life story can be very     shown along with the background and facts
1793 to the present, including a discussion powerful. There is no better way to           surrounding their building and designs. A
of the Sells Brothers Circus based out of   preserve the stories of a life well lived for short biography of each president will also
Columbus – an area known as Sellsville.     the family, the grandchildren, the next       be covered. Refreshments sponsored by
The speaker’s father worked in a circus in generations than the autobiographical          Dublin Retirement Village.
1941 and 1942, starting his own circus      account of the details that mattered to the   Time: 2pm
which closed months after opening. With     one who lived it. Documentation of your       Fee: No charge, pre-registration required
an up-close and personal knowledge of the and your family’s medical history is an         through DCSC Programming Office
circus, Pfening combines that experience    important step in the process. Family         Location: Talla 2
with research. Refreshments sponsored by History also looks at how to create a family Speaker: Van Young, Historian
Dublin Retirement Village.                  tree writing down all the pertinent names,
Time: 2pm                                   locations and dates. JP shares significant    Friday, February 21 –
Fee: No charge, pre-registration required   websites for genealogical information         Lunch Bunch at Windchimes
through DCSC Programming Office             collection. Final consideration is given to
Location: Talla 2
                                                                                          Chinese Restaurant
                                            safely storing your family history. If able,
Speaker: Fred Pfening III                   please bring your personal laptop or iPad
                                            with you to use.                              The 2020 Year of the Rat began on
Thursday, January 23 –                      Time: 10 – 11am                               January 25 and lasted for 15 days, ending
Coffee Concerto                             Fee: No charge, pre-registration is required on February 8. In celebration of Chinese
                                            through the DCSC Programming Office.          New Year, the most important holiday in
                                                                                          the Chinese calendar, our Lunch Bunch
Begin your day with coffee and confections Location: Computer Lab                         meets at Windchimes Chinese restaurant.
while listening to pianist Jack Widner      Leader: JP Valiulis, Owner/Operator
perform. At 10am DCSC members enjoy         Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance We recommend heading to
                                                                                          www.windchimeschinese.com
an hour of relaxation before starting their                                               to preview their lunch menu and pricing.
daily routine. Refreshments sponsored by    Thursday, February 13 –                       Our Lunch Bunch meets 11:30am at
The Convalarium of Dublin.                  Reminiscence Poetry                           5742 Frantz Road, Dublin. Please sign up
Fee: No charge, pre-registration required                                                 so that we may give the restaurant an
through DCSC Programming Office             Reminiscence                                  accurate count. Deadline for registration
Location: Talla 3                           \Rem`i*nis"cence\ (r?m`?-n?s"sens),           is Tuesday, February 18.
                                            n. [F. r ['e]miniscence, L. reminiscentia.]
Monday, January 27 –                        1. The act or power of recalling past         February 27 –
DCSC Advisory Board Meeting                 experience; the state of being reminiscent; Coffee Concerto
                                            remembrance; memory. The other part of
The Executive Committee and Board meet memory, called reminiscence, which is the Begin your day with coffee and confections
from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.                     retrieving of a thing at present forgot, or
                                            but confusedly remembered.                    while listening to pianist Jack Widner
Location: DCSC Lounge                                                                     perform. At 10am DCSC members enjoy
                                            Facilitator Charity Eilerman leads us         an hour of relaxation before starting their
                                            through a reminiscence poem exercise.         daily routine. Refreshments sponsored by
                                            Come and unleash your inner poet.             The Convalarium of Dublin.
                                            Time: 2-3:30pm                                Fee: No charge, pre-registration required
Tuesday, February 4 –                                                                     through DCSC Programming Office

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Location: Talla 3                             All supplies are included in the fee, including Location: Arts & Crafts Room
                                              firings done by the on-site moderator.          Instructor: Donna Gleditsch
Monday, February 24 –                         Ages: 55 & up
DCSC Advisory Board Meeting                   Class             Date                Day       Beginning Drawing 2
                                              152111.02         Feb 26 – Apr 1        W
                                              252111.01         Apr 15 – May 20 W
The Executive Committee and Board meet Time: Noon – 3pm                                       This class is a continuation of Beginning
from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.                       Fee: CR $55 SDR/NR $65; must be a               Drawing 1. Students learn shading,
Location: DCSC Lounge                         member of the DCSC organization.                perspective and continue to study
                                              Location: Ceramics Studio                       portraiture using graphite and charcoal.
                                              Moderator: Jerry Decker                         They need a sketch book (9 x 12 or larger),
     ARTS – CREATIVE &                                                                        graphite and charcoal pencils, eraser and a
           PERFORMING                         Beginning Acrylic
                                                                                              straight edge for the first class.
                                                                                              Ages: 55 & up
Beginner/Intermediate Pottery                                                                 Class              Date               Day
                                              Explore painting on canvas with acrylic         152131.01          Jan 14 – Mar 17 Tu
                                              paint. Students experiment with color and                  (No class February 4 & 11)
For both new and experienced ceramics         learn basic techniques, such as dry brush       Time: 3 - 4:30pm
students of all skill levels. New students    and splattering. Subject matter could           Fee: CR $78 SDR/NR $88
begin with the basics of clay hand building include rocks, water, clouds, trees, etc.
techniques such as pinch pots, slab rolling Please have a canvas, canvas board or             252131.01          Apr 14 – May 26 Tu
and coils. Textures, color, shape and         paper, no smaller than 9 x 12, paint and a      Time: 3 - 4:30pm
differing styles are introduced as well as    few brushes for the first class.                Fee: CR $68 SDR/NR $78
glazing and finishing techniques. Time        Ages: 55 & up
permitting we work on the basics of           Class              Date               Day       Location: Arts & Crafts Room
throwing on the potter's wheel.               152120.01          Jan 16 – Mar 19 Th           Instructor: Donna Gleditsch
Experienced students can continue to refine                (No class February 6 & 13)
their skills and work on ceramic projects of Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm
their own choice. All supplies are included Fee: CR $80 SDR/NR $90
                                                                                              Intermediate Drawing
in the fee, including firings done by the on-
site instructor.                              252120.01         Apr 16 – May 28 Th            Students continue to explore shading
Ages: 55 & up                                 Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm                             techniques and perspective using various
Class             Date               Day      Fee: CR $70 SDR/NR $80                          media including graphite, charcoal and
252105.01         Feb 24 – Apr 6 M                                                            colored pencils, along with pastels. Students
                (No class March 23)           Location: Arts & Crafts Room                    need a sketch book (9 x 12 or larger),
Time: 10am – noon                             Instructor: Donna Gleditsch                     graphite pencils, charcoal pencils, colored
Fee: CR $89       SDR/NR $99                                                                  pencils, eraser and a straight edge. Students
                                                                                              should have completed Beginning Drawing 2
                                              Beginning Drawing 1                             or an equivalent class.
252105.02         Apr 20 – May 18 M
Time: 10am – noon                                                                             Ages: 55 & up
Fee: CR $75       SDR/NR $85                  Through various exercises and                   Class              Date               Day
                                              homework, you will learn how to                 152132.01          Jan 13 – Mar 16 M
Location: Ceramics Studio                     change the way you look at things in                         (No class February 3 & 10)
Instructor: Stacey Besst                      order to draw what you are actually             Time: 2 - 3:30pm
                                              seeing. This course is based on the             Fee: CR $78 SDR/NR $88
                                              book "Drawing on the Right Side of
Hands in Clay - Open Studio                   the Brain" by Betty Edwards. You need a 252132.01                  Apr 13 – Jun 1      M
                                              6 B drawing pencil, eraser, and a 9 X 12 or                     (No class May 25)
During Open Studio, we welcome those          larger sketch book for the first class.         Time: 2 - 3:30pm
with previous ceramic experience to share Ages: 55 & up                                       Fee: CR $68 SDR/NR $78
our space, equipment, and materials to        Class              Date               Day
create with clay. Open Studio is              152130.01          Jan 14 – Mar 17 Tu           Location: DCSC Lounge
recommended for those who are familiar                     (No class February 4 & 11)         Instructor: Donna Gleditsch
with the ceramic process, don’t need hands- Time: 11am – 12:30pm
on instruction, and feel confident working Fee: CR $78 SDR/NR $88
independently. An Open Studio moderator
                                                                                              Advanced Drawing
and other artists are present to assist with  252130.01         Apr 14 – May 26 Tu
orientation and to share ideas and techniques.Time: 11am – 12:30pm                            As a continuation of the Intermediate
                                              Fee: CR $68 SDR/NR $78                          Drawing course, students should have

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finished the Intermediate course or              techniques such as staining, wash, resist,   Ages: 55 & up
equivalent. We continue to explore               pen and ink. Additionally experimenting      Days:            Time:
different drawing mediums, including pen         with other paint surfaces. Please have       Mondays          1 - 3pm
and ink, along with different shading            paper, no smaller than 9 x 12, watercolor    Location: Aerobics/Dance Studio II
techniques. We also explore techniques for       and brushes for the first class.             Moderator: Willie Ehrlich
rendering subject of the student’s choice,       Ages: 55 & up
such as trees, rocks, water, sky, clouds, etc.   Class        Date                Day
With time, we use various papers, such as        152141.01 Jan 14 – Mar 17 Tu                       SPECIAL INTEREST
colored paper and paper with texture.                     (No class February 4 & 11)
Students should have graphite, charcoal          Time: 1 - 3pm
and colored pencils, pastels, a sketch book      Fee: CR $80 SDR/NR $90                       Birding
(9 x 12 or larger), an eraser and a straight
edge.                                            252141.01 Apr 14 – May 26         Tu         Bring binoculars and a hat as this group
Ages: 55 & up                                    Time: 1 - 3pm                                heads outdoors for birding in Dublin and
Class              Date                Day       Fee: CR $70 SDR/NR $80                       surrounding parks (weather permitting).
152133.01          Jan 13 – Mar 16 M                                                          Contact Jim for each week’s meet-up
            (No class February 3 & 10)           Location: Arts & Crafts Room                 destination.
Time: 12:30 – 2pm                                Instructor: Donna Gleditsch                  Day: Fridays
Fee: CR $78 SDR/NR $88                                                                        Time: 8:30am
                                                 Quilter’s Corner                             Fee: No charge
252133.01       Apr 13 – Jun 1           M                                                    Location: Various locations
             (No class May 25)                   Bring your latest project and enjoy the      Moderator: Jim Estep, 614-315-7768
Time: 12:30 – 2pm                                company of fellow quilters. Members meet
Fee: CR $68 SDR/NR $78                           each month to work on individual quilting Card & Game Programs
                                                 projects. Future group projects are         General Policy:
Location: DCSC Lounge                            considered.                                     • Players must be current DCSC
Instructor: Donna Gleditsch                      ØNext meeting…Monday, February 3                     members.
                                                 Time: 10am                                      • Players need to wear their DCSC
Beginning Watercolor                             Location: Senior Lounge                              name badges while participating
                                                 Moderator: Ellen Ann Farrar,614-684-8648             in game play inside the Lounge
Students learn the basics of painting                                                                 area. This helps in getting to know
with watercolors. Experienced painters           Dublin Senior Players                                others that are participating in the
are also welcome. Some of the techniques                                                              program and in membership
investigated are wet on wet, wet on dry,         Theater troupe members learn skills                  verification.
dry brush and resist or masking. Learn           leading up to Dublin Senior Players             •    If you want to bring in a bite to
about color and color theory while               productions. Whether acting, writing or              share, please bring in items that do
tackling both landscape and still life.          working behind the scenes, talents of all            not crumble nor are sticky to the
Required supply list available at                kinds are welcome. For more information,             touch (ie. frosting /sprinkles). This
registration.                                    please contact Joe Bishara at 614.410.4554.          type of snack falls to the floor and
Ages: 55 & up                                    Days: Wednesdays                                     grinds into the carpet. Also,
Class         Date               Day             Time: 1 – 4pm                                        frosted items leave the cards and
152140.01 Jan 16 – Mar 19 Th                     Ages: 55 & up                                        game pieces sticky for play.
        (No class February 6 & 13)               Location: Abbey Theater                         •    Food items may not be left behind
Time: 12:30 – 2:30pm                                                                                  for storage in cabinets. This
Fee: CR $80 SDR/NR $90                                                                                attracts unwanted pests.
                                                 Dublin Shamrockettes
                                                                                             We want DCSC members to enjoy their
252140.01 Apr 16 – May 28           Th                                                       time together while participating in all card
Time: 12:30 – 2:30pm                             This line dancing troupe performs at        and game programs.
Fee: CR $70 SDR/NR $80                           various senior adult centers, communities
                                                 and events throughout Columbus.
                                                 Choreography is developed and practiced     Bridge
Location: Arts & Crafts Room
                                                 during the weekly meeting time.             On Wednesdays, the tables are ready in the
Instructor: Donna Gleditsch                                                                  DCSC Lounge for Bridge play from
                                                 Participants must be current members
                                                 of the Dublin Community Senior              12:30 – 4pm. Our Bridge moderators are
Intermediate Watercolor                                                                      Peter Somani, 614-382-8088 and Eleanor
                                                 Citizens organization. For more
                                                 information, contact the Senior Adult       Smith, 614-848-8121.
A continuation of Beginning Watercolor.          Programming Office at 614-410-4550.
We continue to explore color and

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Duplicate Bridge                                 Rummikub                                      Museum of Art. The tragedy changes the
A little more competitive and serious than       If you like Rummy, then you’ll love           course of his life, sending him on a stirring
bridge, duplicate bridge is still a good time.   Rummikub, a competitive game played           odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and
Our volunteer director helps you get started     with tiles instead of cards. The tiles are    redemption, and even love. Through it all,
by covering the play of hands and scoring.       used to make runs of like colors and groups   he holds on to one tangible piece of hope
Play is progressive; however, you keep the       of like numbers. The ultimate goal is using   from that terrible day… a painting of a tiny
same partner. Bring a partner with you if        all of your tiles before your opponents.      bird chained to its perch, The Goldfinch.
you can. Please note this is not American        This game can be played with 2, 3 or 4        This R rated drama (for drug use and
Contract Bridge League (ACBL)                    players. We play a friendly game that is      language) stars Ansel Elgort, Nicole
sanctioned. Tuesdays, 9:30am – noon in           easy to learn. New players are welcome.       Kidman and Oakes Fegley.
the DCSC Lounge. Our Duplicate Bridge            Day: Thursdays         Time: 1 – 3pm          Time: 1pm
director is Don Schostek.                        Fee: No charge                                Running time: 2 hours, 29 minutes
                                                 Location: DCSC Lounge                         Location: Abbey Theater
Euchre                                           Moderator: Janet Koscik, 614-876-1881
On Fridays the tables are ready in the                                                         February’s movie on Monday,
DCSC Lounge for Euchre play from 1 –             Military Round Table                          February 24, is Judy.
4pm. Our Euchre moderator is Mary Beth                                                         In 1968, Judy Garland took on a five-week
Smith, 614-581-8000.                        We’re looking for veterans of the WWII,            run of performances at London’s Talk of
                                            Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and             the Town cabaret club. This run of shows
Pinochle                                    Afghanistan conflicts to share their war           would turn out to be among the renowned
On Thursdays, the tables are ready in the   experiences. Future generations should             performer’s last; she died of an accidental
DCSC Lounge for Pinochle play from          know and appreciate what America’s men             overdose the following year, at 47. Judy
1 – 3pm. Beginners or those who haven’t     and women in the military service endured          focuses on this period in Garland’s life.
played in a while are welcome!              to protect their country. Maybe you have a         Her career, by this point, had already
                                            story or two to share. Speakers and video          spanned more than four decades, including
Mahjongg                                    documentaries are periodically used to             her breakthrough role as Dorothy in 1939’s
Mahjongg can be translated as “clattering   stimulate discussion. Do you know of any           The Wizard of Oz. This PG-13 (for
sparrow” or “flax sparrow,” because the     guest speakers who would be interested in          substance abuse, thematic content, some
shuffled tiles make a melodious noise       speaking at one of our upcoming military           strong language) rated film stars Renée
reminiscent of birds pecking for food. This programs? Please contact the Senior Adult          Zellweger and Rufus Sewell.
game began in China hundreds of years       Programming Office at 614.410.4550.                Time: 1pm
ago. Today it is one of the most popular,   Refreshments sponsored by Mayfair                  Running time: 1 hour 58 minutes
most played, and most sophisticated games Village.                                             Location: Abbey Theater
in the world. We teach and play the         Moderator: Jeff Noble
National Mah Jongg League official          ØNext meeting… March 30                            Fresh popcorn available
standard hands and rules. No previous       Time: 1pm                                          at 50¢ a bag!
experience is necessary.                    Location: Talla 1
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30am – noon                         Movie Madness                                      The Reader’s Group
Fee: No charge
Location: DCSC Lounge                       A first-run movie is shown each month.             Calling all bookworms! The DCSC is
                                                 Note: If you are susceptible to colder        hosting a book club for all adults. This is
Mexican Train Dominoes                           room temperatures, please bring a light       not a lecture series, but a group discussion
The object of the game is for a player to        sweater or jacket with you when               encouraging individuals to share their
play all the dominoes in their hand onto         attending events in the theater.              views. Join us as we broaden our literary
one or more chains, or “trains,” emanating                                                     horizons.
from a central hub or “station.”                                                               ØNext meeting…
                                                 January’s movie on Monday,                    February 12        The Kelloggs
ØNext meeting… January 13, 23 & 30
                 February 6, 10, 20 & 27
                                                 January 27, is The Goldfinch.                                by Howard Markel
Time: 10am - noon                                The Goldfinch is the film adaptation of
Fee: No charge                                   Donna Tartt’s globally acclaimed bestseller   March 11         Inheritance
Location: DCSC Lounge                            of the same name, which won the 2014                        by Dani Shapiro
Moderator: Marlaina Holman, 614-467-             Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and spent more     Time: 10am
9888                                             than 30 weeks on The New York Times           Location: DCSC Lounge
                                                 Best Sellers list. Theodore “Theo” Decker     Moderators: Sharon Faulkner, 614-790-
                                                 was 13 years old when his mother was          0481 and Sally Hosken, 614-504-5371.
                                                 killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan

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SPORTS                         show up to play! We have 3-6 courts           other degenerative diseases by optimizing
                                              available for open play during the week.      their physical function and helping to delay
                                              Look for pickleball on the weekly gym         the progression of symptoms. This is a
Bowling                                       schedule. Players must be DCRC members        mixed level group focusing on balance,
                                              or must purchase a daily pass from the        core strength, walking, voice and
Meet for a morning of exercise and social     front desk.                                   coordination exercises with moderate heart
fun as we try this favorite American                                                        rate elevation.
pastime. There are four people to a team.                                                   Ages: 18 & up
No partner needed.                                FITNESS & WELLNESS Class                                Date                Day
Ages: 55 & up                                                                               156105.02 Feb 21 – Mar 27           F
Day: Mondays                                   Senior Adult Fitness                         256105.01 Apr 10 – May 15 F
Time: 9am                                      Orientation                                  Time: 11 am-noon
Fee: $8 for 3 games; shoe rental available                                                  Fee: $45
for $4 + tax; shoe purchase recommended                                                     Location: Avondale NCR, West Wing,
Location: AMF Sawmill Lanes,                   Regular exercise is important for the
                                               physical and mental health of everyone,      5215 Avery Road
4825 Sawmill Road
Moderator: Bob Karrer, 614-889-8478            including older adults. Exercising regularly Instructor: Mary Curtis
                                               can produce long-term health benefits,
                                               improve the health of older adults living    Delay the Disease – Chair/Basic
DCSC Golf League                               with disease or disability, and help
                                               maintain independence. A Senior Adult        A fitness program designed to empower
Calling all golf enthusiasts. It’s time to hit Fitness Orientation provides individuals or people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and
the greens for nine holes of “tee-rific” play. small groups an introduction to the fitness other degenerative diseases by optimizing
The program is open to both men and            floor, an opportunity to learn specific      their physical function and helping to delay
women. League roster and information is        recommendations and the benefits of          the progression of symptoms. This is a
sent to participants before the first week of exercise for older adults, and a chance to    chair/basic level group focusing on
play. The DCSC Golf League Recognition become familiar with various forms of                stretching, balance and seated exercises
Luncheon is Wednesday, October 7, 2020. exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness, with mild heart rate elevation.
Ages: 55 & up                                  strength, and flexibility. Senior Adult      Ages: 18 & up
Class         Date                Day          Fitness Orientations are dependent on staff Class          Date                Day
257100.01 May 13 –Sep 16 W                     availability and are free to DCRC pass       156110.02 Feb 21 – Mar 27           F
Time: 8am – 1pm                                holders. Appointments are made by            256110.01 Apr 10 – May 15 F
Fee: $20 registration fee, paid to City of     scheduling with a fitness attendant at the   Time: Noon – 1pm
Dublin, $23 weekly for nine-hole greens        DCRC or by calling 614-410-4550.             Fee: $45
fee with cart rental, paid to Safari Golf                                                   Location: Avondale NCR, West Wing,
Club. You must be a member of Dublin                                                        5215 Avery Road
Community Senior Citizens.                     Arthritis Foundation Aquatic
                                                                                            Instructor: Mary Curtis
Location: Safari Golf Club, 4853 Powell        Exercise Program (low intensity)
Road, Powell OH 43065, 614.645.3444
League kick-off meeting: Wednesday,
                                                                                            Functional Fitness
                                               This Arthritis Foundation program is
April 22 at 10am in Talla 2 & 3                designed to safely keep your joints moving
Ø You must renew your 2020 DCSC                and improve your sense of well-being,        This low impact class combines some
membership when you register for the           without putting excess strain on your joints cardio training with weight bearing
league at the front desk.                      and muscles. The gentle activities in warm exercises designed to help you improve
                                               water, with guidance from a trained          muscular strength and endurance, bone
                                                                                            density, balance and flexibility. Finish the
Pickleball Open Play                           instructor, help you gain strength and
                                                                                            hour with core strengthening exercises and
                                               flexibility. All instructors are certified
Pickleball is a paddle sport played with a     through the Arthritis Foundation. You must a great stretch for a complete and
                                                                                            functional workout!
wiffle ball on a badminton-sized court and purchase a Fitness Pass to participate. For Ages: 50 & up
a tennis-style net. A non-volley zone (or      Fitness Pass information and cost, see the
kitchen) prevents volleys close to the net,    current Recreation Services Brochure. For For a complete list of current class days,
                                               current class times, see the water fitness   times, fees and locations, see the fitness
and the serving team cannot volley the                                                      class schedule at the Front Desk.
return of serve. It is a fun sport that        class schedule at the Front Desk.
                                                                                            Instructor: Sally Gill
combines many elements of tennis,
badminton and ping-pong. Played indoors Delay the Disease – Mixed Level
on a badminton-sized court with a slightly
modified tennis net. We supply the nets,       A fitness program designed to empower
paddles, and balls. Just bring a friend and    people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and

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Senior Small Group                               contains dances from Easy Improver       stress and can bring great improvements in
                                                 through High Improver. This means faster health and fitness.
Finally, a small group fitness class just for    music, more complex step combinations,   Ages: 18 & up
active older adults! You and a small group       and enough turns to be a challenge for   Limit: 20
of others work with a group fitness              nearly any dancer.                       Class        Date             Day
instructor once a week on exercises                                                       156190.01 Jan 4 – Mar 21 Sa
designed especially for those 55 and older.      Day                         Time         Time: 9 – 11am
Strength building, balance and flexibility       Fridays                    1:05 – 3:05pm Fee: No charge
are emphasized. Work out with a group of         Instructors: Lynne & David Herman        Location: DCSC Lounge
your peers and see the results!                  Fee: $3 per class                        Instructor: Lucia Dunn
Ages: 50 & up                                    Location: Fitness Studio 1
For a complete list of current class days,                                                      Beginning Tai Chi
times, fees and locations, see the fitness       Day                          Time
class schedule at the Front Desk.                Sundays                11:45am – 1:45pm        The beginners Taoist Tai Chi class includes
Instructor: Sally Gill                           Instructor: David Herman                       instruction in the 108 movements of the
                                                 Fee: $3 per class                              Taoist Tai Chi set. Each class builds on the
                                                 Location: Fitness Studio 1
Strength, Stretch & Balance                                                                     one before with review and time for
                                                                                                questions. The class progresses at a
                                                 Intermediate/Advanced A                        moderate pace in order to finish learning
In this no-impact class you work to gain         Also known as the Challenge Hour, this is
strength using hand weights in fun and                                                          the sequence of movements in 13 weeks. It
                                                 90 minutes of workout fun for skilled line     is not expected that participants have
creative ways. Core training, balance            dancers. Long, complex dance step
exercises and flexibility are also included                                                     memorized all the movements prior to the
                                                 sequences, rapid turning movements, and        end of class. The objective is to allow the
in this well rounded program – designed          quick tempos make this a serious workout.
with seniors in mind but great for anyone.                                                      students to follow the instructor through
Ages: 40 & up                                                                                   the entire sequence getting the benefits of
                                                 Day                           Time             the movements.
For a complete list of current class days,       Sundays                    2:00 – 3:30pm
times, fees and locations, see the fitness                                                      Ages: 40 & up
                                                 Instructors: Lynne & David Herman              Class         Date               Day
class schedule at the Front Desk.                Fee: $3 per class
Instructor: Sally Gill                                                                          156210.01 Jan 8 – Apr 1           W
                                                 Location: Fitness Studio 1                     Time: 7 – 8:30pm
                                                                                                Fee: CR $122 SDR/NR $132
Line Dancing                                     Intermediate/Advanced B Class                  Location: DCSC Lounge
                                                 This group introduces new dances and           Instructor: Midge Krause
Line dancing works the three M’s…music,          reviews older classics that are being
movement and memory. Enjoy partnerless           performed at US and International Line         Classical Yoga
dancing to a wide variety of music while         Dance Conferences. Solid intermediate line
learning new dance movements and                 dance experience is necessary to keep up
enhancing your memory. Build                                                                    Raja Yoga is often referred to as “classical
                                                 with the quick teaching pace and minimal       yoga” for attaining the union of mind, body
coordination, balance and endurance while        reviews. Very little Country dance. The
having fun and meeting new friends. Dance                                                       and soul. Class begins with a short
                                                 vast majority of selections will be            meditation in reverence to the Universe for
shoes or smooth-soled shoes are needed, or       international modern and progressive line
shoe covers may be available from the                                                           Peace. This is followed by loosening
                                                 dances. Skilled participants will take turns   exercises for lubrication to the joints,
instructor. Buy a receipt at the front desk      presenting, teaching and reviewing dances.
and turn it in to the instructor. Classes                                                       muscles, etc. in order to warm up the body.
                                                 Ages: 40 & up                                  Then individual poses (asanas) are
available at all skill levels.                   Class        Date                  Day
Ages: 40 & up                                                                                   connected by flowing movements. Their
                                                 156305.02 Feb 23 – Mar 22          Su          purpose is to increase strength and
                                                 Time: 3:45 – 5pm                               flexibility of the body. Various breathing
Beginner/Improver Level                          Fee: CR $15 SDR/NR $25
The first hour of this class (the Fun Hour)                                                     methods (pranayama) are incorporated
                                                 Location: Fitness Studio 2                     throughout. The class ends with relaxation
is for dancers with little or no dance
experience, or those who wish simple, fun                                                       of the body. Meditation and Sun Salutation
                                                 Falun Dafa                                     would be incorporated from time to time.
dances without a lot of difficult turns. Class
includes Absolute Beginner through High                                                         Bring a bath towel or blanket, small pillow,
Beginner dances, and provides a variety of       Falun Dafa (or Falun Gong) is an ancient       a yoga “sticky” mat and water.
entry-level dance experiences, movements         meditation practice consisting of five sets    Ages: 40 & up
and speeds. The second hour (the Growth          of easy-to-learn gentle movements and          Class           Date                  Day
Hour) is for more experienced dancers. It        meditation. While the exercises have deep      156410.02 Feb 25 – Mar 31             Tu
                                                 inner meanings, they also help to reduce       256410.01 Apr 14 – May 19              Tu

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Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm                             Location: Fitness Studio 1                   Zumba Gold®
Fee: CR $60 SDR/NR $70                          Instructor: Pat Henderson, Registered Yoga
Location: DCSC Lounge                           Teacher                                      Zumba Gold® provides you a safe and
Instructor: Kanchan Ambwani, Masters in                                                      effective total body workout, while
Yogashastra, Certified Level 2 Yoga             Senior Yoga                                  maintaining an atmosphere that is fun and
Instructor – Quality Council of India, UGC                                                   energetic. Easy-to-follow moves set to a
Net Certified for Associate Professor                                                        variety of upbeat music. A “feel good”
                                                No one is ever too old to start yoga. The
                                                practice of yoga improves posture, helps     workout that is also great for the mind.
Gentle Yoga                                     maintain joint mobility and calms the mind. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel
                                                Participants are introduced to modified      and water bottle along with a “ready to
Gentle yoga is a form of yoga that brings       Hatha Yoga postures, breathing and           move” attitude.
serenity and balance back into your life.       relaxation techniques. Discover the benefits Ages: 55 & up
Poses are deliberate and unhurried, and less of incorporating yoga into your life. If you Class           Date                  Day
strenuous than other forms of yoga. Yoga        are not comfortable lying on the floor,      156500.02    Feb  25 – Apr  7       Tu
props are used to enable all participants to many of the techniques can be practiced         256500.01    Apr  14 – May   19     Tu
experience the profound effects of a yoga       while sitting on a chair. Bring a bath towel Time:  3 – 3:45pm
practice. Appropriate for all levels especially or blanket, small pillow and a yoga          Fee: CR $60 SDR/NR $70
people with movement limitations, profound “sticky” mat if you have one, which are           Location: Classroom C
stiffness that can be from lack of activity,    required for floor and chair participation.  Instructor: Pamela Snyder
disabilities and chronic conditions such as Ages: 50 & up
arthritis, back pain, and other musculoskeletalClass         Date                    Day            CARE, SUPPORT &
issues. This particular yoga class is also      156400.02 Feb 26 – Mar 25             W
supportive of those recovering from surgery, Time: 10:45 – 11:45am                                 HEALTH SERVICES
illness or injury.                              Fee: CR $50 SDR/NR $60
Ages: 40 & up                                                                                Dublin Alzheimer Caregiver
Class          Date                 Day         256400.01 Apr 15 – May 20             W      Support Group
156403.02 Feb 24 – Mar 23            M          Time: 10:45 – 11:45am
Time: 1:30 – 2:15pm                             Fee: CR $60 SDR/NR $70                       The Alzheimer’s Association of Central
Fee: CR $50 SDR/NR $60                                                                       Ohio sponsors monthly support group
                                                Location: Fitness Studio 1                   meetings. Caregivers, family members and
256403.01 Apr 13 – May 18            M          Instructor: Pat Henderson, Registered Yoga friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease
Time: 1:30 – 2:15pm                             Teacher                                      or related disorders are welcome to attend.
Fee: CR $60 SDR/NR $70                                                                       These groups, facilitated by a professional
Location: Classroom C                           Yoga Basics                                  with emphasis on peer support, are a
Instructor: Pat Henderson, Registered Yoga                                                   unique opportunity for learning and
Teacher                                         Yoga works a special magic on our over 40 sharing.
                                                year old bodies. A unique mix of             Ø Next meeting…Monday, February 3
Yoga in the Afternoon                           thoughtful stretching, joint strengthening   Time: 7pm
                                                and muscle toning. Your physical yoga        Fee: No charge
Take a break in your day to rejuvenate and practice improves your spinal health,             Location: DCSC Lounge
re-energize. Yoga improves strength,            physical flexibility, balance and day-to-day Leader: Heather Adcock, Alzheimer’s
flexibility, coordination and balance.          mobility. Yoga goes beyond your body,        Association of Central Ohio
Breathing techniques help relieve stress and working from within to sharpen your mind,
tension. Your instructor leads you through a direct your focus, and reduce your stress       Caregiver Support Group
gentle series of poses that can be practiced and anxiety. In this class, expect to practice
anytime. Leave each class with a feeling of meditation, breath enhancement, and              This is the space to explore the stresses
peace, relaxation and optimism.                 intentional movements. All levels            associated with being a caregiver.
Ages: 40 & up                                   welcome. Please bring a towel, yoga sticky Information is presented followed by a
Class           Date               Day          mat and water to each practice.              time to interact with others and discuss
156405.02 Feb 24 – Mar 23           M           Ages: 40 & up                                shared experiences and concerns.
Time: 2:30 – 3:30pm                             Class        Date                 Day        Ø Next meeting…Monday, January 20
Fee: CR $50 SDR/NR $60                          156412.02 Mar 12 – Apr 16 Th                                         and February 17
                                                256412.01 Apr 23 – May 28 Th                 Time: 7pm
256405.01 Apr 13 – May 18 M                     Fee: CR $60 SDR/NR $70                       Fee: No charge
Time: 2:30 – 3:30pm                             Time: 7 - 8pm                                Location: DCSC Lounge
Fee: CR $60 SDR/NR $70                          Location: DCSC Lounge                        Leader: Brad Jackson, VITAS Healthcare
                                                Instructor: Claudia Hamman

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                                                                                                                EVERY THING GROWS HERE.
Caring for the Individual                                       2020                       programs we provide in the Lounge as this
                                                                                           space is unavailable for drop-in activities.
When the challenges of growing older
become overwhelming or bothersome, it is
                                                               DCSC                        DCSC
helpful to talk privately with an impartial         ADVISORY BOARD                         Monthly Luncheon/Meeting
listener. Schedule individual time with an
older adult specialist to help sort out what            Executive Committee                11:00 Dublin area residents gather with
is going on in your life.                               President – Bruce Book             new and old friends for a shared luncheon
Day and Time: Arrange an appointment by             Vice-President – Tony Burchard         meeting and special program in the DCRC
calling Syntero/Dublin Counseling Center               Treasurer – Pat Breading            Community Hall on the second Monday of
at 889-5722.                                           Secretary – Joan Margard            each month, except May and December.
Fee: Medicare and insurance will be billed.          Past President – Bob Seredick         Bring a main dish to serve 8. If you are
Facilitator: Syntero/Dublin Counseling                                                     attending as a couple, your dish needs to
Center                                                    Committee Chairs                 serve 16.
                                                        Charity – Dolores Morris
Ohio Senior Health Insurance                                                               2020
                                                             Food Service –
Information Program (OSHIIP)                            Larry & Leslie Herchline
                                                                                           Luncheon/Meeting
Fri. January 17 and February 21                             Ronda Pharazyn                 Program
Appts. from 8 – 10am                                                                       Pianist at 11:00am
                                                      Goodwill – Barbara Mirbach
A counselor helps explain and sort out                                                     January: Wilma Snyder
problems with Medicare, Medicaid,                        History – Jerry Boone             February: Vivian Wistner
Medicare Supplemental insurance policies,
long-term care insurance, retirement health            Hospitality – Donna Book            11:20 People with disabilities or needing
plans and other health insurance. The                                                      assistance are called to go through the
program is provided by the Ohio                       Membership – David Petersen          buffet lines.
Department of Insurance.                                                                   11:30 President Bruce Book calls
A counselor helps explain and sort out            GENERAL INFORMATION                      individual tables. Please wait until your
problems with Medicare, Medicaid,                                                          table number is called.
Medicare Supplemental insurance policies,      For assistance or information, please call  12:20 Announcements
long-term care insurance, retirement health    the Dublin Community Recreation Center 12:30 Entertainment (45 min)
plans and other health insurance. The          front desk at (614)410-4550 and ask for the Following Program – Program
program is provided by the Ohio                DCSC Programming Office.                    registration may be made in the DCSC
Department of Insurance.                                                                   Programming Office at this time or during
Fee: No charge, appointment necessary by                      Wanda Kamler                 regular business hours Monday through
calling 410-4550                                       DCSC Program Supervisor             Friday, 9am – 4pm
Location: DCSC Lounge
Counselor: Marcia Strall                                   Stacie Neilan                    Sign Up/Recreation Classes
                                                       DCSC Program Specialist              Numbered classes require registration with
Podiatry Services –                                                                         payment. Nothing kills a good
Fri. February 14                               Parking                                      class/program more quickly than waiting
                                               Designated parking spaces on the north       until the last minute to register. Seven
Appts. from 8:45am – noon,                     side of the DCRC allow for easier access . working days prior to the start of a class,
every 15 minutes                               Parking is available from 9am –              we must decide whether to cancel due to
                                               5pmweekdays, for adults 55and older. The lack of enrollment. Registering at the last
Services provided include trimming corns,      northwest entrance leads directly to the     minute may mean that the class/program
calluses, nails and routine foot care.         DCSC Programming Office / Lounge and         you want has been canceled. Please register
Fee: Medicare may cover the cost and will      the atrium hallway into the main area of the early.
be billed for fee coverage after consent       Recreation Center.
sheet is signed; people with HMOs need to                                                   Refunds/Recreation Classes
make a $40 payment on day of service           DCSC Programming Office and Lounge A cancellation request form must be
Location: Theater Dressing Room 2              The DCSC Programming Office and              submitted to the Welcome Desk of the
Podiatrist: Dr. Craig Cohen, Capital Foot      Lounge are open M–F from 9am to 4pm          DCRC at least seven days prior to the first
Care Inc.                                      for scheduled meetings, games, programs, day of class for a refund of fees paid, less a
There is no Podiatry Services in               and classes. We encourage DCSC members $15 administrative fee. No refunds are
January.                                       to participate in the many scheduled         processed after this time.

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                                                                                                               EVERY THING GROWS HERE.
Sign Up/Programs & Events                                                  Barbara Miller
Don’t wait until the last minute to sign up!                               Betty Miller
If a count is low when deadlines arrive, a
program may be canceled. Sign up early to                                  Peggy Miller
ensure your spot and commitment.                                           Peter Miller
We ask that individuals sign up for all                                    Ronald Minekime
DCSC programs which offer an                                               Robert Monks
outside speaker. If no one signs up for a                                  Marino Moraitis
scheduled program, we will cancel the
speaker seven working days prior to the                                    Martha Morley
event. If a speaker is unable to attend for                                Barbara Murray
reasons such as illness or family              Shirley Block               Christine Nowacki
emergency, we are then able to notify those    Joyce Bollinger             Nomer Obnamia
who have registered.                           Jerry Boone                 Judy Onesto
                                               Ann Borden                  Betty Patch
Refunds/Programs & Events
                                               Vicki Bradham               James Poe
Program refunds are possible if the DCSC
Programming Office is able to fill your        Jill Butler                 Karen Rafferty
spot before commitment deadlines               Susan Bynner                Nancy Robison
arrive. Please notify the office as soon as    Cal Calvert                 Rick Rosemeier
you know that you are not able to              Lloyd Casey
participate. We will try to find a                                         Syed Saiduddin
replacement, however there are no
                                               Dennis Clum                 Ezzat Sedaghati
guarantees of refund once a commitment         John Coffey                 Bob Seredick
deadline has been reached. Members may         Richard Cragg               Gary Sheriff
not transfer their spot to another person      Suzanne Crepeau             Nancy Shuman
without first notifying the DCSC               Vivian Di Lillo
Programming Office.                                                        Phyllis Sindoni
                                               Diane Dierckman             Eleanor Smith
                                               Roger Dierckman             Mary Beth Smith
            In Sympathy                        Michael Disko               Kamlesh Somani
            DCSC members extend their          Mark Duda                   Kathleen Spencer
          deepest sympathy to members          Russell Fenner              Nick Stropoli
       and their families who have lost        Dave Francis
loved ones.                                                                Marian Thomas
                                               Lois Gantner                Sandy Turner
Norm Monska passed away on                     Karen Gibbs                 John Winkler
Thursday, December 12. Norm was a              Linda Gillman               Prudie Wray
dear friend of Janet Klier.                    Satya Goyal                 Donald Yingst
                                               Kathy Greco
Betty Geise passed away on Thursday,
                                               Jane Hendrickson
December 26.
                                               Tom Henkel
Ann Bateman passed away on Saturday,           Steve Hoyt
December 28.                                   Sandra Kelso
                                               Barbara Kiefer
If you know of an ill member or one who
has passed away, please notify                 Don Kiefer
Barb Mirbach, Goodwill Committee               Kenneth King
Chairperson, at (614)457-7942. She will        Nancy Kuhl
send a card to that member or member’s         Thomas Lang
family on behalf of the DCSC organization.     Bill Lee
                                                                    My New Year’s Resolution is
                                               Penny Lemerise
                                                                  simply to remember to write 2020
                                               Ruth Matthews
                                               Mary Matuska
                                                                           instead of 2019.
                                               Lynn McCurdy

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                                                                                EVERY THING GROWS HERE.
May all your troubles last as long
as your New Year’s Resolutions!

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