Dublin Community Senior Citizens
Are you 55 years or older? If the answer is yes, then you need to get involved with The Dublin Community Senior Citizens, based at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC), which offers a variety of interesting activities designed for ages 55 and older.
Programs and Activities
for a complete listing click on the current newsletter icon at the bottom of the page
AARP Tax Preparation
An AARP volunteer is available for free tax preparation assistance. Bring last year's return, an IRS packet and all pertinent tax information, including your social security information. This service is open to all senior adults. Register for an appointment by calling the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550.
Ages: 50 & up
Dates: Fridays, Feb 10 - Apr 13
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Fee: No charge
Location: DCRC, Teen Lounge.
Dr.Jim Speaks
Date: Monday, March 8
Jim Collins, PH.D., has developed and presented continuing education seminars and workshops for more than 18 years and has taught college courses in sociology, psychology, anthropology and gerontology for more than 15 years. Enjoy his signature high-energy, motivational style.
Stress Management for Seniors
Senior stress can originate from relationships, finances, as well as from many other areas of life. Stress management has been associated with increased senior health and well-being. Dr. Collins will cover various stressors and effective methods of stress management. Refreshments provided by Crown Pointe Care Center and Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehab.
Time: 2 - 3pm
Fee: No charge, pre-registration is required by calling the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550.
Location: DCRC, Talla 2.
Facebook 101 Workshop
Date: Thursday, March 15
Facebook is the world's leading social network. Bring your laptop to this hands-on workshop as the instructor walks you through the basics of this popular website. Begin with its features and applications and learn to create a Facebook account. By the end you will be able to use Facebook like a pro, upload photos, videos and interact with your friends.
Time: 2pm
Fee: No charge, pre-registration is required by calling the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550.
Location: DCRC, Meeting Room 1
Instructor: Billy Fischer, Oxiem Interactive.
Bees and Their Role in the World
Date: Monday, March 19
Here's the buzz...Beekeeper Jack Everetts presents the different types of bees and honey, other hive products, honey production in the United States and the world, and the role played by pollination. Jack is a member of the Central Ohio Beekeepers Association. Refreshments sponsored by Laurels of Hilliard.
Time: 2pm
Fee: No charge, pre-registration is required by calling the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550.
Location: DCRC, Talla 2
Tuesday Talks: Need a Little Sun Right Now?
Date: Tuesday, March 20
Sherry Lowe doesn't mind Ohio's grey days as much since she has a whole house full of suns. Starting with a trip to Arizona 34 years ago, she's collected anything and everything decorated with suns. Sun pots, sun magnets, sun mugs, sun toenail clippers, and so much more. She's in the process of tagging her items with an eye on the Guinness Book of World Records, hovering around the 2,000 mark of sun-trimmed items.
Time: 2:30 pm
Fee: No charge, pre-registration is required by calling the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550.
Location: DCRC, Talla 2
HealthWise Lecture Series: Shoulder Pain
Date: Tuesday, March 27
Wondering about treatment options for shoulder pain? Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jeremy Mathis discusses preventive care, non-invasive treatments and surgical interventions. A Q & A session follows his presentation.
Time: 3 - 4pm
Fee: No charge, pre-registration is required by calling the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550.
Location: DCRC, Talla 2
Speaker: Dr. Jeremy Mathis, Orthopedic Surgeon, OrthoNeuro
Big Band Dance Party
Date: Friday, April 6
Dance to the big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Count Basie and Duke Ellington, all performed by the 17-piece band "The Swing Machine." Light snacks. The evening is open to all ages.
Time: 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person at the door
Location: DCRC, Community Hall
Travel
Ballet Met - The Sleeping Beauty
Friday, March 9
Escape to an enchanted world of castles, curses, forests and fairies as BalletMet brings you the most celebrated classical ballet of all time, The Sleeping Beauty. Set to Tchaikovsky's famously moving score, this fantasy favorite tells the story of the beautiful Princess Aurora whose 100-year slumber can only be broken by the kiss of a handsome prince. We will leave the Rec Center at 9:30 a.m. for general seating of this senior dress rehearsal performance at the Ohio Theatre. Cost is $24, which includes bus transportation and general admission ticket. Please make check payable to "DCSC."
This trip is on waiting list status.
Discover the French Riviera - April 22 - 29, 2012
The fabulous French Riviera awaits your arrival, complete with elegant coastal resorts, superb dining, fabulous shopping and fascinating museums. Unpack your bags just once and stay at a single hotel for your entire adventure. Highlighted cities include Nice, San Remo, and Monaco. Collette experiences allow you to explore the Rothschild Villa and Gardens, tour the Fragonard Perfumerie, enjoy a panoramic tour of Monaco and visit the fascinating Oceanographic Museum. Cost for this luxurious stay is $2,879 pp double,
$3,379 pp single and $2,849 pp triple. Informational fliers are available in the Senior Lounge. Please make check payable to "Tours 'n Tours Travel." For a complete list of all inclusions and a registration form please pick up a brochure in the Senior Lounge. For more information please call the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550. Join us on Thursday, September 22, at 11:15 a.m. in Talla 2 for donuts and details of this fabulous coastal adventure.
Meet a Former White House Chef Trip - June 8, 2012
Sam Morgante, former White House Chef, will perform mini cooking demos and entertain you with highlights of his career cooking for some of the most powerful people in the world. Enjoy a tour of the Warther Museum with cutlery demos of the famous Warther Cutlery while Sam prepares samples of some of his favorite treats. Other motor coach stops will include lunch at a fine Amish style restaurant, Holmes County Flea Market, Heini's Cheese and Kauffman Bakery and Breitenbach Winery for more sampling! Cost for this day trip is $78. Make check payable to "DCSC." For more information please call the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550.
Montana, Glacier National Park & the Canadian Rockies by Train - August 21 - 29, 2012
All aboard Amtrak's famous Empire Builder Train bound for Montana and Glacier National Park. Sit back and relax as you ride the rails and overnight onboard as the train heads West through Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana.
Cost for this Premier World Discovery tour is $2,599 pp double, $3,399 pp single and $2,569 pp triple. Please make check payable to "Premier World Discovery." For a complete list of all inclusions and a registration form please pick up a flier in the Senior Lounge. For more information please call the Senior Adult Programming Office at 614.410.4550
Senior Newsletter
Dublin Community Senior Citizens Membership
Anyone 55 or older who shares the goals and objectives of the organization is invited to become a member. Application for membership can be made in person at the DCRC, 5600 Post Road; in writing to Recreation Services, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017; or by calling 614-410-4550 to request an application.
