May/June 2023 Westerville Community Guide

ADVOCACY IN WESTERVILLE

COPS AND KIDS DAY

Events Amplify Communities

C O M M U N I T Y

"ADVANCE WESTERVILLE"

Celebrates 30 Years

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Plan Launching

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Program Registration Dates

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21 Westerville City Council Back Row: Coutanya Coombs, Ph.D.; Kenneth L. Wright, Vice Mayor; Dennis Blair; Megan Reamsnyder Front Row: Michael Heyeck, Chair; Diane Conley, Mayor; Craig Treneff, Vice Chair

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MONICA IRELAN, CITY MANAGER

On the cover: Assistant Chief of Police Holly Murchland greets a young resident at the Westerville Justice Center ribbon cutting last fall. The Justice Center public open house is scheduled for May 12 and the community is invited to attend and learn more about what the Center has to offer. See page 6 for more information.

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Welcome

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Special Event Safety Tips Healthy & Safe Swimming

Star Wars Droid Checkpoint

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Cops and Kids Day

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“Light Ohio Blue”

25 Spring Outdoor Fun Returns to Uptown

Westerville Justice Center Public Open House

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State of the City

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Westerville Champions

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Volunteer/Organization of the Year

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Advance Westerville

COMMUNITY

O U T D O O R F U N 8-9 Asian Pacific American Month T U R N S T O U P T O10-11 WHeritage N Older Americans Month

Congratulations! Columbus Business First 13

Westerville Water Remains High Quality

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Eyes Up, Distractions Down

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“Adventure” Park Seeking Community Input

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Gracie Ohio Rolls into Westerville

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Sensory Bags Available Community Contacts

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New Staff Join Westerville Team

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Westerville Citizen’s Academy

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4th of July

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Rock Your Block

ACTIVITIES 29-35

Community Events

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Calendar

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND

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Programs and Classes

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Parks and Recreation

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Index

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Recreation Trail Map

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City Hall parking Notes to thelotEditor (21 S. Westerville State St.) Community Guide Editor: Toni Schorling Join Uptown Westerville Inc. for toni.schorling@westerville.org one of the best farmers markets around. The weekly market brings Ohio grown produce, farm to table products and local artisans to the

City Hall Courtyard (21 S. State St.) Values GrabCity dinner and DORA drinks with

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Get ready for a fun and an exciting start to summer.

May brings the opening of the Highlands Park Aquatic Center (HPAC) (page 31) along with many new and exciting fun-in-the-sun activities.

Wibit Wednesdays (page 34) are back and open swim times for the HPAC summer season have been scheduled (page 70). The Field of Heroes returns for its 15th year of honoring our hometown heroes. Information on the event and how to purchase a flag in honor of your hero can be found on page 32.

Nationally observed Asian Pacific Heritage Month (page 8) takes place in May. Learn about its history and why May was chosen as the month to celebrate.

Older Americans month is also celebrated in May. Westerville Parks and Recreation is offering an

Older Adult health fair (page 29) and has a great lineup of classes that cater directly to those over the age of 55 (pages 54-68).

Back in 2023 for a new date and location is Cops and Kids Day. This exciting family-friendly event is celebrating its 30th year with new and expanded activities. See page 5 for all the details.

Westerville Citizen’s Academy returns in July and registration is now open. Information and the class schedule is included on page 21 for this free opportunity to learn about all things City. Spots fill quickly so register early.

Warmer weather is upon us so remember to get outside and enjoy the parks and trails or a day in Uptown Westerville with family and friends.

Star Wars Droid Checkpoint May the 4th Be With You Get your Landspeeder (car, truck or van) ready for the fourth-annual Star Wars Droid Checkpoint, the drivethru event that mimics the famous “Droid Check-Point” scene from the original science-fiction movie. The “checkpoint” begins Thursday, May 4 (of course) from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Highlands Park (245 S. Spring).

Started by Westerville Parks & Recreation as a limitedphysical-exposure family opportunity during COVID, the event has been so successful it was added as an annual tradition. Staff and volunteers dress as Empire Storm Troopers and other characters and “check” cars for illegal droids. Each vehicle is stopped and occupants are “required” to answer a series of questions.

As part of the fun, it is also an opportunity for the community to donate food and supplies to the Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM). To date, more than 3,125 lbs of food and over $300 in cash donations have been accepted for WARM. Find more details on page 29.

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Cops and Kids Day Turns 30: Kicking Off a Safe Summer Started in 1993 by Officer Anita Baron, the event has grown from just a few agencies and a few hundred attendees to more than 50 law enforcement agencies and 3,000 visitors annually.

Cops and Kids Day is designed to build relationships between law enforcement and the community.

Lieutenant Greg Franey, who leads WPD’s Community Services Bureau, says the event is one of the department’s annual highlights.

“This event allows our officers, and officers throughout Central Ohio, the ability to interact with children at an early age,” said Lt. Franey. “Our goal is to establish a positive first impression of law enforcement, leading to better relationships with police and youth.”

Agencies throughout the state attend this event to showcase cruisers, helicopters, motorcycles, tactical vehicles and K-9 teams. Families are also able to participate in arts and crafts, inflatable gyms and other activities. Local hospitals and safety organizations will be on-hand to provide child health and safety materials, promotional items and other interactive exercises.

“This event reinforces the impact we are having on the community,” said Lt Franey. “I enjoy seeing kids and our officers interacting in such a fun environment. The relationships we build at this event ultimately lead to safer communities.”

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The Westerville Division of Police (WPD) is introducing updates for the 2023 Cops and Kids Day. In its third decade, WPD’s signature event is moving to Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hoff Woods Park (556 McCorkle Blvd.).

Find event details and updates at www.westerville.org/copskids.

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In the past, activities included competitions such as mountain bike racing, softball tournaments and the best cruiser or specialty vehicle competition, which still exists today. Recently added to the event are various food trucks which will also be in attendance.

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NEW DATE • NEW TIME Saturday, June 10 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hoff Woods Park • 556 McCorkle Blvd.

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“Light Ohio Blue” Returns in May

Residents are invited to support the Westerville Division of Police (WPD) and all law enforcement by displaying blue lights and ribbons from May 14-20.

A statewide initiative, “Light Ohio Blue” encourages residents and businesses to light their homes, offices and skylines in honor of law enforcement. One lighthearted component of this time is a friendly cruiser photo competition. Winners are calculated by popular online vote. Follow WPD on Twitter (www.twitter.com/westervillepd) for information about how to vote.

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WESTERVILLE JUSTICE CENTER

National Police Week May 14 -20 Peace Officers Memorial Day Monday, May 15

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Friday, May 12 • 6-8 p.m.

Join us for a public open house at the new Westerville Justice Center with building tours, entertainment and refreshments.

Westerville Justice Center • 229 Huber Village Blvd.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Advancing Westerville’s Priorities JR Fourqurean Named DEI Director JR Fourqurean has been named Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Director for the City of Westerville. A 12-year employee with the City, he has served as Utility Billing Supervisor and, most recently, as Recreation Administrator in the Westerville Parks & Recreation Department.

Fourqurean holds a master’s in business administration (MBA) with a concentration in leadership and a masters of public administration.

He managed “Westerville Helps,” a financial assistance program for utility services and facility access. At Parks & Recreation, Fourqurean influenced internal and external programs that promote diversity and inclusion.

JR Fourqurean Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

“I know this community and understand the opportunities we have ahead to demonstrate how cities build cultures where every person feels represented, welcomed and served,” said Fourqurean. “Westerville has already made that promise and it’s a privilege to step into a more pronounced role to lead these efforts.”

Westerville City Manager Monica Irelan formed the DEI division of the City Manager’s Office in 2021.

Westerville’s DEI office is one of the few at the local government level to exclusively focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within communities.

“Westerville started a journey more than 13 years ago with the development of our first-ever diversity awareness plan,” said Irelan. “That work is rare and special in municipal government and in Westerville it has been significantly amplified. This is another way we choose to lead with intention so that DEI is a consideration in every decision and discussion.”

How to reach the DEI Director:

Visit www.westerville.org/dei for information about the City’s DEI initiatives and programs.

jr.fourqurean@westerville.org (614) 901-6413

Westerville Equity Lens Initiative The City’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are moving faster than ever. In partnership with BCG Learning Solutions, the City is in the final stages of developing a long-term, strategic DEI framework called the Westerville Equity Lens Strategy (WELS). WELS is producing a set of measurable outcomes that outline and articulate the purpose and meaning of our work and how it contributes to a growing and equitable, sustainable and connected Westerville.

Through this framework, the City has defined five values that are needed to reach our goals: ● Innovation

● Excellence

● Integrity and Trust

● Accountability

● Employee Enrichment

This strategic plan will guide the delivery of all public programs and services. Fourqurean will manage the implementation of the framework while building upon Westerville City Council and administration’s work in forming legislation and programs to promote a safe, inclusive community.

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Otterbein Yearbook 1945 Other members of Columbus’s Bhutanese-Nepali community, now approaching 30,000 and thought to be the largest Bhutanese population outside Bhutan, surely felt this gap too.

Dhungana recognized the power food has to bring people together and opened a grocery store, the Shangrila Corner Store, in 2011. Later, he and some friends established a restaurant called Himalayan Grille, specializing in Nepali, Tibetan and Indian cuisine. Dhungana’s contribution to the Central Ohio international food potluck is his way of helping others and enriching the community.

Visit the Westerville History Museum in person at the Westerville Public Library (126 S. State St.) or online at www.westervillelibrary.org/museum to explore resources and learn more about the community’s past.

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Older Americans Month: Aging Unbound

The Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month every May. This year’s theme is “Aging Unbound,” which encourages flexible thinking about aging and highlights the advantages of keeping older adults engaged and included.

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The City of Westerville recognizes the importance of incorporating age-friendly components into existing and future development and resources. As part of its Age-Friendly Initiative, the City has provided planning, policies, services and support structures that enable Westerville residents to remain active and connected as they age. These systems enable older adults to be more connected with services to further enhance their quality of life and ability to age in place.

Westerville Parks and Recreation plays a significant role in providing recreational programs, resources and support services to Westerville’s older adults age 55 and over. The south wing of the Westerville Community Center is bustling with daily activities that include lively card games, fitness, arts and craft classes, day trips, and services like tax preparation and downsizing assistance. Nutritious lunches are offered on site on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Transportation is another vital service for older adults offered through the Community Center, allowing seniors to maintain their independence and community connections. With a program pass, transportation can be requested to and from the Community Center, medical appointments and grocery stores. Additionally, older adults can access on-demand COTA//Plus ride services for reduced fares. Rides can be booked through the free mobile app or by calling (614) 308-4400.

OLDER ADULTS SERVICE by the Numbers (2022)

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SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS HOLDERS

12,412 MEALS SERVED

Fifteen dedicated staff members manage the daily operations of the community center’s older adult programs and services.

“We do our best to provide these important recreational services to the older adults of Westerville because, for a lot of the folks who come in, this is the only social time or physical activity they engage in on any given day,” said Katie Sass, Older Adults Manager for Parks and Recreation. “This could be the only nutritious meal they eat all week.”

For the staff at the Community Center, there is more to the job than just offering recreational programs and services for visitors and participants. It is about providing a space for older adults to call their own and engage with each other.

“Our visitors and passholders are so appreciative of the services that we provide for them and it’s great to see them utilize those services for their mental, physical and social well-being,” said Sass.

For more information on programs and services, visit www.westerville.org/olderadult or call (614) 901-6560. A full list of current classes can be found in the Older Adult section beginning on page 54.

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Programs

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Silver Sneakers Passes

2,862 Healthy and Active Living The Westerville Community Center partners with SilverSneakers®, the nation’s leading community fitness program for older adults, promoting active living through physical and social engagement. Eligible participants receive a monthly pass at no cost that grants access to the fitness area, walking track and indoor pool complex. A limited number of free fitness and water aerobics classes are offered for SilverSneakers® pass holders. See page 55-56 for details.

3,358 SENIORS TRANSPORTED

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“Advance Westerville” Plan Launching

Economic Development Week May 8-12

Controlling our own destiny through planned, thoughtful and responsible growth is a part of Westerville’s heritage. As a community, we have not relied on the actions of neighboring communities or private development projects to determine our future. Truly, any growth within the region presents opportunities for Westerville residents, workforce and businesses.

Westerville’s economic development efforts focus on creating an environment that fosters high-quality private investment and reinvestment; expands the local tax base; and presents high-quality job opportunities throughout the City. These goals are achieved through the successful execution of a strategic economic development plan.

The Westerville Economic Development strategic plan is based on thoughtful and intentional partnerships with key community stakeholders and some of the nation’s most successful businesses.

For example, Western Alliance, one of the country’s top-performing banks with more than $60 billion in assets, will invest $2.2 million to create a tech hub and 150 specialized jobs in our community. Vertiv chose to align its corporate properties in Westerville for its global headquarters, a three-building campus in the Westar area. Most recently, the City authorized $8.4 million for the Westerville Industry and Commerce Corporation (WICC) to purchase two tracts of land east of Africa Road for future development and community amenities.

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Westerville’s exceptional quality of life is a direct result of forward-thinking economic development strategies and programs. Economic growth throughout the region, such as Intel’s $20 billion investment in New Albany, requires Westerville to anticipate and respond to these local and regional successes for our own future success story.

The Economic Development strategic plan, titled “Advance Westerville,” is in the process of being updated to ensure it meets the evolving needs of our community for years to come. Updates will be posted at business.westerville.org.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations and appreciation to these Westerville-based companies on these recognitions in Columbus Business First. We thank you for your efforts in building strong workplaces and communities.

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Large companies with 100-249 employees CHAMPION COMPANIES

Large CHAMPION COMPANIES

Medium companies with 50-99 employees REVOLUTION GROUP Micro companies with 10-24 employees CHANGE 4 GROWTH 12

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FAST 50

#12 iVueIt #15 First Ohio Home Finance, Inc. #32 Acoustic Ceiling & Partition Co. of Ohio Inc. #33 Group Eleven Consulting Inc. #36 Asset Strategies Group #38 Right Way Medical #45 Lehman Daman Construction Services Inc. #49 Mid-City Electric Company

Westerville Water Remains High Quality

Photo provided by CUSI.

An aerial view of Westerville’s water treatment plant, located at 312 W. Main St.

The tragic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio in February was an environmental disaster that worried residents across the state about water quality. Months later, the debate continues about the lingering effects on the environment. While national and state representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency (https://epa.ohio.gov/) manage the response, water quality is not an issue in the City of Westerville.

Here are the facts: Water Source and Location Westerville sources drinking water from Alum Creek, which is fed from Morrow and Delaware Counties. These water sources do not receive water from the Ohio River or waterways in the northeast area of the state. The event in East Palestine (150 miles east of Westerville) or the downstream movements of water will not impact our water supply.

Water Treatment Investment The City’s water treatment plant is Ohio EPA-licensed to treat 7.5 million gallons daily and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Westerville’s skilled team monitors Alum Creek routinely.

The water plant treatment process has multiple barriers in place to address potential biological and chemical contaminants. All of Westerville’s drinking water flows through granular activated carbon filters that absorb chemicals, such as vinyl chloride (one of the main chemicals spilled in East Palestine).

Westerville uses a multi-step treatment process to produce high-quality drinking water, including coagulation using ferric chloride and settling to remove particles; softening using lime and caustic soda to remove calcium and magnesium which contribute to water hardness; disinfection using chlorine to kill harmful microorganisms; filtration using sand filters to remove fine particles and granular activated carbon to remove any potential organic contaminants; fluoridation for dental protection; corrosion control using phosphate; and taste & odor control with powdered activated carbon.

For More Information The annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report provides an in-depth look at Westerville’s drinking water quality, common contaminants and the steps we take to eliminate them. This publication is mailed directly to residents via utility bills and is always available for review at www.westerville.org/water.

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Advocacy in Westerville: Events Amplify Communities

WESTERVILLE PRIDE CELEBRATION Presented by Westerville Queer Collective

Saturday, June 10 • 2 - 8 p.m.

Westerville City Hall Courtyard | 21 S. State St.

The LGBTQIA+ rights movement traces its origins to June 28, 1969, at a small bar called the Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Villages. This date marks a major turning point against discrimination toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) Americans.

During those early morning hours, a group of more than 200 people, including transgender and Black, Indigenous and People of Color from the community experienced one of many bar raids. Violence erupted during one of the raids because the establishment was serving alcohol without a liquor permit, resulting in six non-consecutive days of protests.

The Stonewall raids inspired the first Pride Festivals, which began 50 years ago across cities in the United States on the anniversary of the protests. Since then, Pride Festivals have been a way to connect allies and raise awareness on issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. In 1999, June was officially recognized as Pride Month by President Bill Clinton.

This June, the Westerville Queer Collective (WQC) will host its third annual Pride Festival in Uptown Westerville.

“This community event holds importance because of the rich history that Pride Festivals represent - this year, we hope that the Westerville Pride will honor that history and 14

JUNE 10 offer our communities a place to come together and celebrate our diversity and identities,” said Denise Harrison, Board President for the Westerville Queer Collective.

WQC was formed as a non-profit organization to focus on raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and bringing people together to advocate for equal rights and community building. They are volunteer-run with a Board of Directors that manage daily operations, plan and execute community programming and connect with members and other resource organizations.

Harrison says the Westerville Pride Festival will be expanded, with additional entertainment, a showcase of vendors and ally organizations, food and activities.

“We hope to bring much-needed visibility to our Westerville LGBTQIA+ community, connecting community members that might feel isolated, especially our members with intersecting identities,” said Harrison. “We also want to raise awareness on important issues like transgender rights and visibility.”

Harrison is excited for the future of Westerville Pride and the organization as a whole. WQC invites the public to subscribe to its monthly newsletter for information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities at www.thewqc.org.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

WeRise for Greater Westerville will celebrate its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 24, at Alum Creek Park North, 221 W Main St. from 12-4 p.m.

Juneteenth (a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth”) commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom–nearly two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. At the time, the country was still deeply entrenched in the Civil War, and Southern secessionist states did not recognize Abraham Lincoln’s executive order.

Founded in 2021, WeRise for Greater Westerville seeks to spread racial awareness and community building. The entire community is invited to the late-June celebration which is in its second year.

James Prysock, Board President for WeRise, says that this year’s event will focus on creating a space for celebration and brave conversation while spotlighting the importance of this significant holiday.

“Not all holidays we celebrate have actually included us. Juneteenth is an event that does. That’s why it’s so special,” said Prysock.

WeRise will be highlighting and honoring Black-owned businesses and artists as well as Black-led community organizations. The event will also serve as a platform for Black expression. You can expect to see people of all ages present poetry, song, dance and art.

“This event recognizes the significance of Juneteenth and gives us a space to honor it. Historically, Westerville has made inclusive decisions that support black and brown communities and this celebration is a continuation of that,” said Prysock.

Prysock believes that we all have a responsibility to pass on information that helps improve relationships in the community. Growing up as a bi-racial person, Prysock often felt left out of a piece of his own history. He wants to change that for others by elevating information that isn’t always a part of typical learning environments.

“We can make lasting changes through legacy building,” said Prysock. “If we know better, we can do better and then we can teach better.”

Join the mailing list or sign up to volunteer www.werisewesterville.org/advocacy.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

June 24 • 12 - 4 p.m.

Alum Creek Park North Amphitheater | 221 W. Main St.

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Eyes Up, Distractions Down:

New State Law Authorizes Traffic Stops for All Distracted Drivers

The Westerville Division of Police (WPD) is reminding motorists to keep their eyes on the road, not on cellphones or other electronic devices. Senate Bill 288 (SB 288), a new state law strengthening prohibitions against distracted driving, took effect on April 4. During the law’s six-month interim period for enforcement, written warnings will be issued in lieu of citations.

Under previous laws, distracted driving was a primary offense only for juvenile drivers. The new law prohibits using, holding or physically supporting an electronic wireless communications device with one’s body while driving. The legislation also makes it a primary offense for all drivers, allowing law enforcement to pull over any distracted driver upon witnessing a violation.

“Distracted driving is extremely dangerous. While we wish all motorists would follow safe practices, this legislation allows officers to help ensure a distracted driving situation doesn’t become lifethreatening to pedestrians, other motorists or the driver themselves,” said Charles Chandler, Westerville Chief of Police.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,000 people in the United States die in crashes involving distracted drivers each year.

“Prevention and education are key. During the interim period, WPD officers engaged in traffic stops will be issuing written warnings and handing out postcards that provide more information on changes to the law,” said Chief Chandler.

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Penalties, which are still to be determined, would take effect for citations issued after the interim period ends on Oct. 4, 2023.

Like any law, the legislation allows for some exceptions, including for people using devices to contact emergency services, use in public safety vehicles and for motorists stopped outside of a lane of travel or stop signal.

Visit www.westerville.org/distracteddriving to find more information, including a list of all 13 exceptions to the law.

WHAT COUNTS AS AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE UNDER SB 288?

• Wireless telephone (cellphone) • Text messaging device • Personal digital assistant • Computer, including a laptop computer or computer tablet • A device capable of displaying a video, movie, broadcast television image or visual image.

• Any other “substantially equivalent” wireless device designated or used to communicate text, initiate or receive communication, or exchange information or data.

Two-way radio transmitters or receivers used by a person licensed by the FCC to participate in the amateur radio service are not considered an electronic wireless communications device.

SOURCE: Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 4511.204

“Adventure” Park

City Seeking Community Input

Westerville Parks & Recreation is seeking input for the design and development phase of the new “adventure” park to be integrated into the environment and wooded ravines just east of Vesper Way on the City’s northwest side.

Previously referred to as the “Edge” adventure park, this space will provide opportunities for active recreation, blending pursuits like hiking and climbing.

This project is one of six outlined in the residentapproved Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS) master plan, following developments in the trail network and the expansion of the Westerville Community Center. This park space will introduce “edgy, active recreation to the Westerville community in a wooded nature park setting,” with appealing trails and nature-friendly features included in the overall park design.

The park will provide access to the Alum Creek waterway in support of both the PROS plan and the Rapid 5 initiative, a regional park strategy incorporating the five major waterways to knit all five Central Ohio waterways into a single cohesive system (see rapid5.org for details).

At a March Westerville City Council work session, Parks & Recreation Director Randy Auler said the project will support Council’s environmental sustainability goal.

“We see the idea of being environmentally responsible by being good stewards of the property, restoring the tributary banks to prevent soil erosion, providing invasive plant removal, and establishing native plant communities under the AEP transmission lines and in the successional growth field,” said Auler. “This park will balance the need for active, fitness recreation with restoration of the natural site by removing invasives, stabilizing the stream banks, and establishing native plant communities to improve the habitat diversity.”

Auler said this part of the project is about engaging the community through group discussions, outreach, community-wide meetings, surveys and more. To get involved or submit comments, please visit www.westerville.org/adventurepark or email parksandrec@westerville.org.

Based on its proximity to the Westar commercial area, the site will emphasize workplace wellness initiatives and help stimulate amenities for the local workforce.

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Business Spotlight:

Gracie Ohio Rolls into Westerville One of the oldest Brazilian jiu jitsu academies in the country now calls Westerville home. Gracie Ohio opened its doors in the Windsor Bay Shopping Center (285 N. Sunbury Rd.) in February. Owner, instructor and sixth-degree black belt Robin Gieseler took the time to tell us all about the academy.

Can you tell us about the history of Gracie Ohio?

Gracie Ohio has a unique place in the history of jiu jitsu in America. Dr. Jeffrey Hudson and some students at a local Taekwondo school started training with the Gracie family in 1990. Dr. Hudson officially established the academy as a training association under the Gracie Academy in 1992. This made the academy the second Gracie Association in the United States and the first in the Midwest. Very early on [internationally renowned Brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner] Relson Gracie became Jeff’s main instructor and came to Columbus a lot in the early years.

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Why did you decide to bring the academy to Westerville and, specifically, the Windsor Bay Shopping Center?

Being across the street from Westerville during the years we operated at the old location allowed us to explore the Westerville area, and we had grown fond of all it had to offer. While the old location was very convenient for our student base that comes from all over the greater Columbus area, we had grown to the point where we needed more space. With an extensive waitlist for two of our youth programs, we knew we needed to find a space that would allow us to serve as much of the public as possible. The available space in Windsor Bay not only fit our size and location needs for what we wanted for the future, and the surrounding area checked all the boxes. With Next Level Fitness in the same center, we knew our students (and parents of students) would appreciate having an amazing facility next door to utilize. Being right across from Hoover [Reservoir] makes for not only a beautiful location, but we look forward to having special events where we

can get out on the water and enjoy the trails and nearby parks as well.

Tell us about the culture of the academy.

Gracie Ohio has an amazing culture. We teach self-defense to individuals of all ages and from all walks of life, and everyone’s “why” for choosing jiu jitsu is different. Because of the diversity of our community, we have something to offer for anyone out there. Our jiu jitsu family is a tight-knit group with a common love for the art and we all support one another’s goals and progress.

What renovations have you made to the space?

The space we moved into was basically an empty box at the time we first viewed it, but through the vision of our amazing architect and contractor, and the help of so many of our students, we have been able to turn the space into a world-class facility.

Gracie Ohio now offers luxurious shower facilities and changing room spaces with complimentary towel service, a spacious lounge area, and seating for spectators/family members.

How was your experience working with the City?

Working with the Westerville City Council and Chamber of Commerce has been phenomenal.

Although we’ve always loved Westerville, now that we are officially located within the City limits, the outpouring of support has blown us away. Gracie Ohio is proud to be a part of the City and has felt very welcomed and supported.

Learn more about Gracie Ohio at www.gracieohio.com.

Sensory Bags Now Available

at the Westerville Community Center

The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department has launched a new initiative that allows individuals with sensory processing needs to experience and engage in the Community Center comfortably.

“We know that the Community Center is bustling with activities, filled with various sounds and people,” said Mike Phillips, Recreations and Operations Supervisor for Westerville Parks & Recreation. “We felt it was our responsibility to ensure all patrons could enjoy what it has to offer.”

Sensory bags are designed for all ages. Each bag contains a variety of items including: q Noise-canceling headphones q Earplugs q Communication cards q A facility map identifying potentially overwhelming spaces q Fidget toys/tools q Sunglasses Additionally, special Senior Center bags have been created focusing on senior support items including a fidget lap blanket and weighted neck pillow.

For additional information, contact Westerville Parks and Recreation at (614) 901-6500.

Community Contacts All numbers are (614) area code unless otherwise noted.

Fire/Medical/Police Emergency Gas/Carbon Monoxide Leaks Mental Health Resources Non-life threatening emergency (Fire) Non-life threatening emergency (Police) National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

9-1-1 9-1-1 2-1-1 882-2213 882-7444 9-8-8

Animal Control 901-6863 Animal Removal (Dead on roadside) 901-6740 Cemeteries 901-6740 City Manager’s Office 901-6400 Clerk of Council 901-6410 Community Affairs 901-6400 Digging (Ohio Utilities Protection Service)

800-362-2764 Economic Development 901-6409 Electric Division 901-6700 (outages, street lights, tree trimming near electric lines) Finance Department 901-6440 Fire Division Headquarters 901-6600 CPR/First Aid Training 901-6600 Non-Emergencies 882-2213 Human Resources 901-6406 Income Tax 901-6420 Leaf Collection 901-6740 Mayor’s Court 901-6419 Parks and Recreation Department 901-6500 Inclement Weather Hotline 901-6888 Administration 901-6530 Community Center 901-6500 Everal Barn and Homestead 901-6515 Parks Maintenance 901-6591 Highlands Park Aquatic Center 901-7665 Recreation Program Center 901-6531 Senior Center 901-6560 Shelter Information 901-6513 Urban Forestry 901-6598 Permits Building 901-6650 Burning 901-6600 Parade/Block Party 901-6410 Security Alarm 901-6482 Zoning 901-6650 Planning and Development 901-6650 Planning,Engineering, Zoning 901-6650 Traffic Engineering 901-6670 Zoning Enforcement 901-6660 Police Division 901-6450 Administration 901-6470 Community Services 901-6860 Investigations 901-6475 Recorded Information Line 901-6879 Records 901-6450 Non-Emergencies 882-7444 Service Department 901-6740 Sewer Emergencies 901-6740 Sewer Line Maintenance 901-6740 Stormwater Hotline 901-6740 Street Emergencies 901-6740 Street Maintenance Repairs 901-6740 Trash/Recycling Collection 901-6740 Water Emergencies 901-6740 Water Line Maintenance 901-6740 Traffic Violations 901-6419 Tree/Storm Damage (in right of way) 901-6591 After Hours 901-6790 Tree Trimming (in right of way) 901-6598 Utility Billing 901-6430 Water Plant

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New Staff Members Join the Westerville Team Michael Farrar, Chief Information Officer Michael joined Westerville to oversee the Information Systems Department and the City’s innovation programs. He formerly served as Director of Information Technology in the City of Dublin and worked with Westerville-based Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians as a Business Solutions and Security specialist. Michael has an international background as head of technology services for the University of College London, Institute of Education in London, England and holds a master’s in business administration.

Sara Yinger, Deputy Clerk Sara Yinger joined new Clerk of Council Jessica Hilts to round out the Clerk team for City Council and Boards and Commissions. Sara worked in local government for more than five years at the Village of Minerva Park as the Mayor’s assistant and Clerk of Courts before transitioning to higher education at Otterbein University.

Alex Demodovich, Jordan Hicks, Jason Pierce, Firefighter Paramedics In March, the Westerville Division of Fire (WFD) added three new full-time firefighter paramedics to their team. Alex Demodovich was previously a part-time WFD employee but has now transitioned into a full-time position. Jordan Hicks and Jason Pierce started in March. Hicks, Demodovich and Pierce will rotate service to all Westerville fire stations.

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The Westerville Citizen’s Academy Experience Residents: Apply now to start your exploration of City services, departments and programs at the Westerville Citizen’s Academy, a nine-week course interacting directly with staff members and learning about City facilities, programs, equipment, finances and more. The Academy is a fully hands-on process, taking place on Thursday nights. Participants will also learn about public service opportunities, including how to serve on a City Board or Commission. Start the application at www.westerville.org/WCA. Applications are due by Friday, June 30.

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City Manager’s Office + Economic Development Tour

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Westerville Electric Division + Department of Administrative Service

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Public Service + Planning & Development Departments

Westerville Division of Police + Mayor’s Court

Westerville Water Division + Finance Department

Move sand with a snowplow!

Tour the new Westerville Justice Center.

One of the most popular nights featuring a tour of the Water Plant.

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Graduation

Learn about Westerville’s data center and our work in innovation.

Meet Westerville City Council and end the Academy with a formal recognition.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Community Center.

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A Day of Patriotic Community Fun in Westerville!

this needs to have bleeds.

of WESTERVILLE

Find plans for the parade, live music and entertainment, and one of the best local fireworks displays in the Columbus Region at www.westerville.org/4thofjuly

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How to Host a Block Party Hosting Hosting a a neighborhood neighborhood block block party party is is a a great great way way to get to know your neighbors and create to get to know your neighbors and create a a safe safe and community. Block Block parties parties often often and connected connected community. become traditions neighbors look forward to all become traditions neighbors look forward to all year long.

New neighbors can connect with longyear long. New neighbors can connect with longtime new friends, friends, and and you you time residents, residents, kids kids can can make make new might even discover your neighborhood master might even discover your neighborhood master gardener gardener to to help help turn turn your your brown brown thumb thumb green. green.

To party, To start start the the process process for for a a summer-month summer-month party, follow these steps.

A block party requires a special follow these steps. A block party requires a special permit permit approval approval from from the the City City Manager’s Manager’s Office.

Office.

Here’s Here’s how how to to do do it: it: 1.

Talk to to everyone everyone 1. Get Get your your neighbors neighbors involved. involved. Talk on your block and neighboring areas about your on your block and neighboring areas about your plans so they don’t feel left out when you host the plans so they don’t feel left out when you host the block party. block party.

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Pick a a date date at at least least two two months months 2. Pick Pick a a date. date. Pick ahead so that everyone involved has adequate time ahead so that everyone involved has adequate time to plan.

Flyers or door-to-door visits can help inform to plan. Flyers or door-to-door visits can help inform your your neighborhood neighborhood of of the the final final date. date.

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3. Apply Apply for for a a permit. permit. Applying Applying for for a a block block party permit informs the City of your intentions party permit informs the City of your intentions and and ensures ensures you you have have permission permission to to close close your street down and that neighbors your street down and that neighbors are are notified. your street street must must be be notified. Remember Remember that that your fully accessible to emergency vehicles.

Your fully accessible to emergency vehicles. Your permit permit application application must must be be received received at at least least 10 10 days prior to the event.

Permit applications days prior to the event. Permit applications are are available available at at www.westerville.org/permits. www.westerville.org/permits.

4. Make Make a a plan. plan. Determine 4.

Determine your your party’s party’s theme theme or or goal.

Is itit a a music music night, night, family family game game night, night, cookcookgoal. Is off off or or food food competition? competition? Find Find out out who who wants wants to to be be involved, delegate delegate tasks, tasks, and and submit submit a a simple simple site site involved, plan alongside alongside your your permit permit application. application. plan 5.

No block block party party is is complete complete without without 5. Food.

Food. No food.

Are you having a potluck-style party or will will food. Are you having a potluck-style party or food trucks trucks park park in in your your neighborhood. neighborhood. Consider Consider food budgetary constraints constraints for for your your neighbors neighbors before before budgetary deciding deciding between between potluck-style potluck-style parties parties or or asking asking food trucks to to park park in in your your neighborhood. neighborhood. Bear Bear food trucks in mind mind that that alcohol alcohol can can only only be be consumed consumed on on in private property. property. private 6.

Block party party 6. Choose Choose the the entertainment. entertainment. Block entertainment can range from neighbor talent on entertainment can range from neighbor talent on front lawns, lawns, strolling strolling entertainers entertainers like like jugglers jugglers and and front magicians, small small bands bands in in your your driveway, driveway, bounce bounce magicians, houses houses on on your your front front lawn lawn or or lawn lawn games. games. Check Check in with the the City City to to see see ifif any any of of your your entertainment entertainment in with needs a a special special permit. permit. Be Be mindful mindful of of City City noise noise needs ordinances so so your your neighbors neighbors won’t won’t be be upset upset by by ordinances potentially potentially loud loud noise. noise.

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Send RSVPs RSVPs to to your your neighbors neighbors 7. Send Send out out invites. invites. Send to get get a a headcount headcount of of how how many many people people will will be be to attending the the block block party. party. attending 8.

8. Get Get the the party party started! started!

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Make sure sure that is 9. Clean Clean Up. Up. Make that any any trash trash or or food food is properly cleaned cleaned up up or or disposed disposed of of at at the the end end of of properly your party, party, especially especially trash trash that that may may have have made made its its your way way into into the the street street or or close close to to storm storm drains. drains.

Five Ideas for Your Next Block Party 1. HOST AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL Have each neighbor serve their favorite frozen treat.

2. HAVE A FOOD COMPETITION Host a chili cook-off, baking competition or crown a yearly neighborhood grill master. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone.

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PRODUCE A A TALENT TALENT SHOW SHOW Put Put your your neighbor’s neighbor’s musical musical or or artistic artistic talents talents on on display, display, with with their their permission, of permission, of course. course.

4. HOST HOST A A GAME GAME NIGHT NIGHT Set Set up up various various lawn lawn games games throughout throughout the the neighborhood neighborhood such such as as giant giant 4.

Jenga, cornhole or a water balloon fight.

Jenga, cornhole or a water balloon fight.

5. INVITE INVITE POLICE POLICE OFFICERS OFFICERS AND AND FIREFIGHTERS FIREFIGHTERS Hey, Hey, we we like like ice ice cream! cream! Call Call the the Westerville Westerville 5.

Divisions of Police and/or Fire and ask them to make an appearance with a cruiser Divisions of Police and/or Fire and ask them to make an appearance with a cruiser or or engine engine for for neighborhood kids to explore. neighborhood kids to explore.

For additional additional information, information, visit visit www.westerville.org/permits. www.westerville.org/permits. Depending For Depending on on your your plans, plans, a a special special events permit may be required. events permit may be required.

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Special Event Safety Tips Westerville is an event-loving community, with popular community gatherings such as Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays, Saturday Farmers Markets, Music and Arts Festival and more drawing thousands of people during the warmer seasons. With most residents carrying smartphones, it’s common to take photos of loved ones before, during and after big events. The Westerville Division of Police (WPD) is encouraging this practice in the name of safety.

WPD officers know that parents and guardians can easily become separated from their children or vulnerable individuals in big crowds. Sharing a current photo of your loved one as they appeared in at the time of separation is helpful to officers working to reunite families.

Upon arrival at an event, it’s recommended to take a quick full-length photo of each child or vulnerable individual in your group. In the unlikely event of separation, officers will have an accurate photo of who they are looking for.

Families should also designate and practice walking to an agreed-upon meeting location within the event space. Pick a safe location, such as a tent or booth staffed by City employees or event organizers. Take time to introduce your family to WPD officers and firefighters, they are there to help.

These simple steps can go a long way in ensuring your family has a safe, fun event experience this spring and summer. See the diagram for more information.

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Healthy & Safe Swimming Week is May 22- 26 Prevent Drowning this Summer The Westerville Fire Division (WFD) is joining the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in encouraging residents to help protect loved ones from drowning.

Education is Key Learning the basics of swimming and water safety is important for all ages. Westerville Parks & Recreation offers a full roster of aquatics classes (see pages 3839). Additionally, consider signing up for a CPR course at www.redcross.org or www.heart.org.

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Watch Children Closely, Enclose Pools Be sure to designate a responsible adult to supervise children or vulnerable individuals around water at

all times. The adult should fully understand who is under their supervision and know to keep a close eye on them at all times. When not in use, pools, hot tubs, bathtubs, etc., should be blocked from children with a secure enclosure, locked and alarmed doors.

Wear Life Jackets Life jackets can reduce the risk of drowning for swimmers of all ages and abilities. The CDC encourages parents and guardians not to rely on air-filled or foam water toys as they are not intended for safety.

Read more about water safety at www.cdc.gov/drowning.

Spring OUTDOOR FUN RETURNS TO UPTOWN

4th Friday Festivals Fridays, 6 - 9 p.m.

May 22, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 23, Oct. 28 Uptown Westerville The ever popular 4th Fridays, presented by Uptown Westerville, Inc. and Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, are returning to Uptown beginning in May. Shop from local vendors, grab dinner from your food truck or Uptown, listen to great music and discover many activities for friends and family.

Farmers Market

Uptown Concert Series

Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Saturdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

May 20 - October City Hall parking lot (21 S. State St.) Join Uptown Westerville Inc. for one of the best farmers markets around. The weekly market brings Ohio grown produce, farm to table products and local artisans to the heart of Uptown.

City Hall Courtyard (21 S. State St.)

Grab dinner and DORA drinks with friends or family and stop by for some musical entertainment. Select concerts will feature surprise pop-up activities.

June 24: July 8: July 22: Aug. 5: Aug. 19: Sept. 2: Sept. 16:

Paisha Thomas Duo Lords of Literature JT Hillier Ghost Story Whiskey Business Ebony & Ivory Acoustic Super Friends

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State of the City:

A Growth Strategy for Westerville The 2023 State of the City, the City of Westerville’s premier annual event, focused on the desirability of Central Ohio for quality of life, cost of living and business investment. As City Manager Monica Irelan acknowledged, “the secret is out on Central Ohio.”

Irelan addressed a crowd of more than 200 attendees on Westerville’s strategy to balance those factors and find success with community amenities and high-quality delivery of public services.

“Westerville has always grown reasonably, responsibly,” said Irelan. “We stay focused on our strategies while resisting the temptation to react to trends, instead being increasingly steadfast and proactive.”

Irelan mentioned the exponential growth in the region based on investments in communities around us and high levels of interest in development in Westerville’s commercial corridors.

“Westerville is actually number 21 out of 28 of the fastest-growing cities in Central Ohio, so not the fastest and not among communities with the most space to grow. However, cities all around us are growing at their quickest pace ever,” she said. “For example, the City of Sunbury’s rate of growth is more than 50%; New Albany’s is more than 40% and our friends at the City of Hilliard have grown more than 30%. Westerville cannot accommodate that level of growth, but we have to be ready for opportunities and investment that come our way because of the wide interest in this region.”

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Irelan points to the recent investment of land east of Westar Place on Africa Road as an example of strategies that will keep Westerville’s local economy strong, balance the tax burden through commercial investment and add community amenities that residents want.

“This is an investment by the City that assures under-developed land brings jobs and those amenities, but has standards to meet success metrics that are Westerville-specific,” said Irelan.

“We have a proven track record of acquiring and positioning land to promote revenue-generating purposes that are consistent with our long-range community planning.”

Emphasizing strategies that consider economic development directly related to our standard of living, Irelan also stressed the importance of job creation and access to services like education and health care.

“In communities like Westerville, economic development drives advancements in technology and innovation, which promotes sustainable and inclusive growth,” she said.

The message was one of Westerville’s commitments to vision and planning, with an eye on opportunities that make the most sense for Westerville. To learn more about the State of City event, please visit www.westerville.org/soc.

W E S T E R V I L L E

CLASS OF 2023

Kathy Cocuzzi Kathy Cocuzzi was elected to the Westerville City Council in 2005 and has held various positions, including Vice Mayor and Council representative to the Westerville Planning Commission. Before joining the Council, she served on the Westerville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the City of Westerville Charter Review Commission, as well as on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Municipal Electric Association.

Cocuzzi and her family moved to Westerville in 1982, and she quickly began her career in public service.

While her children attended Westerville schools, she led two levy campaigns for the Westerville City Schools and directed the Westerville Safety City program for seven years, which provides safety education to over 300 kindergarten-bound students annually.

In addition to these roles, Cocuzzi served as President of the Board of Trustees for the Westerville Public Library, Concord Counseling, the Westerville Parks Foundation, the Westerville Education Foundation, Westerville for Honor Flight and the Westerville Martin Luther King, Jr Breakfast Celebration committees.

Norma Thompson Westervelt Norma Thompson Westervelt, a member of the namesake family on which Westerville was founded, continues to be a longstanding, dedicated community member. In 1985, she was elected to Westerville City Council, where she served an impressive 16 years in every elected or appointed role including Chairperson (twice), ViceChairperson, Mayor and Vice-Mayor.

During her tenure on the Council, the City of Westerville experienced significant growth and development, particularly in land use and economic development. Notably, Westervelt was involved in annexing 941 acres of land to the north of the City, including Polaris Parkway, and significant businesses such as DHL and the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel. This forwardthinking approach brought great amenities to Westerville without sacrificing its neighborhoods.

Congratulations, Norma Westervelt.

To this day, Cocuzzi remains a record holder for officiating the most weddings as Mayor in the City of Westerville’s history.

Congratulations, Kathy Cocuzzi.

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Debbie Bennati

Debbie Bennati, a former educator with several decades of experience in the Westerville school system, is a shining example of leadership, creativity, cooperation and hard work.

For more than 16 years, Debbie has been a small business owner in Uptown Westerville operating the store, A Gal Named Cinda Lou. She is the president of the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association where she stays connected in the continued success of the Uptown District.

From left: Dr. John Kellogg, Superintendent, Westerville City

For over 16 years, Debbie has owned and operated the store A Schools; John Comerford, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce; Gal Named Cinda Lou in Uptown Westerville while also serving as Janet Tressler-Davis, President/CEO Westerville Area Chamber the President of the Westerville Uptown Merchants Association. of Commerce; Debbie Bennati; Erin Francoeur, Executive Director, Westerville Public Library; Monica Irelan, Westerville City Manager; In this role, she has been instrumental in ensuring the continued Jason Bechtold, Westerville Assistant City Manager. success of the Uptown District by keeping business owners informed and organized. She coordinates business owners to promote visiting and shopping in Uptown. She is key in organizing events such as the Uptown Ice Sculpture Tour and the inaugural Ohio Valley Hometown Reunion. Additionally, Debbie spearheaded the implementation of an emergency text communication system for all Uptown merchants and organizing events to honor the life of Ron Keller, owner of Captivating Canines.

As her nominator noted, “Debbie has supported me with valuable advice and many kind words. I am new to this community and her helpful hand has not only supported my small business, but many others.”

The Westerville Lions Club, Westerville’s oldest service organization, has served the community since 1928. Despite the challenge of an aging membership, the club has successfully recruited members of all ages, resulting in a 20% increase in membership in recent years.

One of the club’s national missions is to provide services to the vision impaired and the blind, in line with the national objective of preserving good vision.

The Westerville Lions Club organizes the Rudolph Run 5K and Children’s Christmas Parade.

Members of the Westerville Lions receiving their award.

In the past two years, the club has initiated the Bags to Benches program, a recycling project that aims to divert plastic bags and film from the Franklin County Landfill and repurpose them into functional benches. Since May 2021, the communitywide volunteer effort has collected over 7,500 pounds of plastics and converted them into 15 benches placed in Uptown Westerville. This program has created awareness about the significant number of plastics in our daily lives and started crucial conversations on reducing plastic waste that can harm our health and the environment.

The Westerville Lions Club remains committed to creating and fostering a spirit of understanding among the community while promoting the principles of good citizenship.

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EVENTS

Pancake Breakfast WEDNESDAYS • 7:30 - 10 a.m.

May 3 • June 7 July 5 Bring family and friends to our monthly breakfast and enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Held the first Wednesday of the month.

WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR (SOUTH) ENTRANCE 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

(614) 901-6560

STAR WARS

DRIVE-THRU DROID CHECKPOINT A fun re-creation of the scene in Star Wars where Luke's Landspeeder is stopped by Stormtroopers looking for R2-D2 and C-3PO. Rebels will drive through a checkpoint and answer questions from St Stormtroopers.

Please bring a non-perishable food item or donation for WARM.

THURSDAY, MAY 4 5:30 - 7 p.m.

HIGHLANDS PARK AQUATIC CENTER 245 S. SPRING RD.

Older Adult Health Fair Join us for an exhibition and fitness fair that will include entertainment, information and giveaways for those ages 55 and above.

Tuesday, May 9 9 a.m. - 12. p.m.

Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

Limit of three boxes per household No plastic bags or tubs Shredding provided free of charge Shredding services will not take place on-site Please stay in your vehicle Enter Hoff Woods Park from Westdale Avenue

SHREDDING DAY SATURDAY, MAY 6 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

HOFF WOODS PARK 556 McCorkle Blvd.

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KITES AND ROCKETS DAY

Saturday, May 6 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Take flight by making kites, launching rockets and take part in rocket and kite-related activities and crafts. Drinks and snacks provided! Families are welcome to bring their own kites to fly.

Activity# 202162-01 • Ages 5-12

Grown Up and Me

Spring Yoga, Play and Photos

Enjoy a yoga class and open play together.

Sensory bins from The Gab Lab and professional photos by Heather Pedigo Photography are included. Registration is required.

$15 • Resident Rate $10

Sunday, May 7

Registration is required and not accepted on-site.

Activity #301125-01 3 p.m.

Activity #301125-02 4 p.m.

Ages 6 months - 4 years $35 per child ($25 each additional sibling) Adult is free with child registration Everal Barn at Heritage Park 60 N. Cleveland Ave.

Heritage Park • 60 N. Cleveland Ave.

PARKS BOARD IN THE PARKS

BLOCK PARTY STYLE

Saturday, May 20 • 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 18 6 -8 p.m.

Westerville Service Complex • 350 Park Meadow Rd.

(556 McCorkle Blvd.)

*LATEX PAINT MAY BE DISPOSED OF FOR A FEE (TYPICALLY $1 PER GALLON)

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 6 -8 p.m.

W W W.W E S T E R V I L L E .O R G / H H W

Hoff Woods Park

Huber Village Park

(362 Huber Village Blvd.)

Come out to meet your Parks Board representatives and enjoy the party.

Activities will include a DJ and other entertainment, games, inflatables and food trucks. Parks and Recreation staff will be demonstrating exciting program opportunities.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PLEASE ENTER FROM SCHROCK ROAD

FREE EVENT*

EVENTS

Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart

Enjoy this night under the lights on your board. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate. Open session will begin at 7 p.m. followed by Best Trick for GROM, beginner, intermediate and advanced categories. This annual event is made possible with support from Old Skool Skate Shop. **No Bikes or Scooters**

Audition Dates: May 6 and 7 Callbacks on May 8 Open to ages 8 and up Audition sign-up and packet available at www.westerville.org/arts Show Dates: July 27-30 at Westerville Central High School

LIONEL BART’S OLIVER! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

H I G H L A N D S PA R K AQ U AT I C C E N T E R

OPENING DAY Saturday, May 27 • 12 p.m.

Purchase passes online at www.westerville.org/registration for families under six people or in-person at the Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.).

Passes are available at HPAC beginning May 27.

Highlands Park Aquatic Center 245 S. Spring Rd.

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EVENTS

SELF DEFENSE Class size is limited to 14 participants.

Register at www.westerville.org/selfdefense Ages 14 and up with adult • $25 (refundable)

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

NEW LOCATION Westerville Justice Center 229 Huber Village Blvd.

Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29

VISIT W W W. F I E L D O F H E R O E S .O R G

FOR DETAILS

summer kick-off Celebration Thomas James Knox memorial hockey tournament

SATURDAY, JUne 3 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thomas James Knox Rink at Alum Creek South Park • 535 Park Meadow Dr.

free street hockey clinics register at www.bluejackets.com/goal

cbj interactive gaming truck • Stinger Appearance dj • inflatables • games • bmx demonstrations • food trucks family skate • Free Skate rentals h i gh s cho o l st r e e t h o c k ey tour nam ent • 8 a. m . and 3 p. m . www.westerville.org/hockey 32

EVENTS

SOUNDS OF SUMMER

JUNE 11 - WESTERVILLE CONCERT BAND JUNE 18 - TURN TO STONE (ELO Tribute) JUNE 25 - NICK NETHERTON BAND (Country) JULY 2 - WESTERVILLE SYMPHONY JULY 9 - SWAGG (Party Band)

SATURDAY CONCERTS JUNE 10 WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY BAND JULY 8 DAVID ANTHONY MAGIC SHOW JULY 15 WESTERVILLE CONCERT BAND

JULY 16 - BRITISH INVASION (Rock N' Roll)

AUG. 5 THE AMAZING CIRCUS (7-8 P.M.)

JU JULY 23 - STREET PLAYERS (Variety - 60's to Today)

AUG. 12 WESTERVILLE CONCERT BAND

JULY 30 - THE SELECT PHASE (Rock N' Roll)

AUG. 19 WESTERVILLE SYMPHONY

AUG. 6 - ZACK ATTACK (Fun Party Band) AUG. 13 - WET BANDITS (90's Party Music)

Sundays • 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Saturdays • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Alum Creek Park North • 221 W. Main St.

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ELECTRIC DIVISION

Do you own or plan to purchase a Nest thermostat? Westerville Electric Division customers could earn a $75 rebate by registering for Nest Rush Hour Rewards.

WIBIT DAYS Get your friends together for a fun time at HPAC where the WIBIT obstacle course will be setup in the lap pool.

Thursday, June 8 12 - 5 p.m.

FREE WITH HPAC ADMISSION HIGHLANDS PARK AQUATIC CENTER 245 S. SPRING RD.

W W W.W E S T E R V I L L E . O R G / N E S T

Additional dates to be announced later this summer

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 s

HOFF WOODS PARK 556 McCorkle Blvd.

WWW. WESTERVILLE. ORG/ COPSKIDS

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The 32nd annual Westerflora 2023

The Spirit of WesterFlora, the Joy of Gardening Application forms for the Sunday, June 25 tour will be available beginning Monday, May 2 at Westerville Library 126 S. State St.

Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

Hoover Gardens 182 N. Sunbury Rd.

Enter your home garden in the 2023 WesterFlora tour.

All completed entry forms must be received by Monday, June 6.

Sponsored by Westerville Parks and Recreation Department For additional information, visit www.westerflora.net.

westerville youth baseball and softball

fall ball league registration Enjoy a walk through Johnston-McVay Park while following along with a different book every four months.

Available in May and June is:

Tee-Ball (Ages 4-6) Baseball (Ages 7-18) Softball (Ages 7-18)

"How to Find a Fox"

by Nilah Magruder

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Westerville Bimonthly

Calendar MAY 3

Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10 a.m.

WCC

4

Senior Center Program Pass 12 p.m.

Holder Registration

4

Star Wars 5:30-7 p.m.

Droid Checkpoint

4

Uptown Review Board 6:30 p.m.

5

Class Registration (Residents) Online 12 p.m.

Online

6

Class Registration (Residents) In Person 8 a.m.

WCC

6

Westerville Civic Theatre Production of Oliver Auditions*

6

Shredding Day 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. (enter off of Westdale)

6

Kites and Rockets Day* 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Heritage Park 60 N. Cleveland Ave.

7

Annual Hydrant Flushing - Week 2

Citywide

7

Class Registration (Open) Online 12 p.m.

7

Grown Up and Me Spring Yoga, 3-4 p.m.

Play and Photos*

WCC and Online

Highlands Park, 245 S. Spring Rd. Council Chambers

1

Uptown Review Board 6:30 p.m.

3

Self Defense* 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Council Chambers

3

Summer Kick-off 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Alum Creek Park S. Celebration and Hockey Tournament 535 Park Meadow Rd.

6

City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

7

Pancake Breakfast

8

WIBIT Days 12-5 p.m.

8

Board of Zoning Appeals 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

10

Cops and Kids Day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hoff Woods Park 556 McCorkle Blvd.

Westerville Justice Center 229 Huber Village Blvd.

Council Chambers

7:30-10 a.m.

WCC HPAC

10

Westerville Pride Celebration 2-8 p.m. City Hall, 21 S. State St.

10

Saturday Concerts 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Alum Creek Park N. 221 W. Main St.

11

Sounds of Summer 6:30 p.m.

Concert Series

Alum Creek Park N. 221 W. Main St.

15

Parks Board in the Parks 6-8 p.m.

Huber Village Park 362 Huber Village Blvd.

18

Sounds of Summer 6:30 p.m.

Concert Series

Alum Creek Park N. 221 W. Main St.

Online

20

City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

Council Chambers

Everal Barn

22

4th Friday in Westerville 6-9 p.m.

Uptown Westerville

24

Juneteenth Celebration 12-4 p.m.

Alum Creek Park N. 221 W. Main St.

Hoff Woods Park

7

Westerville Civic Theatre Production of Oliver Auditions*

8

Class Registration (Open) In Person 8 a.m.

WCC

24

Uptown Concert Series 7-8:30 p.m. City Hall, 21 S. State St.

8

Older Adult Health Fair 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WCC

24

Westerflora

9

City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

Council Chambers

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11

Board of Zoning Appeals 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

Sounds of Summer 6:30 p.m.

Concert Series

12

Westerville Justice Center 6-8 p.m. Westerville Justice Center Grand Opening 229 Huber Village Blvd.

14-20 National Police Week 15

Peace Officers Memorial Day

16

City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

Council Chambers

18

Parks Board in the Parks 6-8 p.m.

Hoff Woods Park 556 McCorkle Blvd.

20

Household Hazerdous 8-12 p.m.

Waste Event

Public Service Complex 350 Park Meadow Rd.

20

Skate Late 7 p.m. Alum Creek Park S., 535 Park Meadow Rd.

22

4th Friday in Westerville 6-9 p.m.

24

Alum Creek Park N. 221 W. Main St.

25

Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers

30

Citizen’s Academy Applications Due www.westerville.org/WCA

24

Uptown Concert Series 7-8:30 p.m. City Hall, 21 S. State St.

JULY 2

Sounds of Summer 6:30 p.m.

Concert Series

Uptown Westerville

4

Refuse/Recycling Delayed

Citywide

Planning Commission Meeting 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers

5

Refuse/Recycling Holiday Pickup

Citywide

5

Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10 a.m.

5

City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

26-29 Field of Heroes

Westerville Sports Complex 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

Highlands Park Aquatic Center Opening Day 12 p.m.

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JUNE

HPAC

29

Yard Waste Delayed

Citywide

30

Yard Waste Holiday Pickup

Citywide

30

Refuse/Recycling Delayed

Citywide

31

Refuse/Recycling Holiday Pickup

Citywide

Alum Creek Park N. 221 W. Main St.

WCC Council Chambers

WEEKLY MONDAYS

Yard Waste Pickup

Citywide Citywide

TUESDAYS

Refuse and Recycling Pickup

SATURDAYS

Farmer’s Market 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. City Hall parking lot

MON-FRI

DORA 4-10 p.m.

Uptown Westerville

SAT-SUN

DORA 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Uptown Westerville

* Registration Required

HIGHLANDS PARK AQUATIC CENTER OPENING DAY Saturday, May 27 • 12 p.m. www.westerville.org/HPAC

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AQUATICS DEEP WATER CONDITIONING

ADULT FITNESS SWIM INSTRUCTOR(S): Jeanne Smith AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

INSTRUCTOR(S): Jeanne Smith AGE(S): 16 and up

Gain the benefit of an organized group practice while increasing your knowledge and skills with fitness swimming. This one-hour class has individual workouts ranging from 800-2500 yards.

Not for beginners.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Activity # Date

*No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

311114-01* May 23-July 13 5:50 -6:50 a.m. Tue/Thu INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Activity # Date

**No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

311114-02** May 23-July 13 8:15 -9:15 a.m. Tue/Thu

This class uses the deep area of the lap pool for cardiovascular, strength and tone workouts.

Participants will enhance their flexibility, aerobic capacity and overall fitness. Participants must be comfortable in deep water.

BEGINNER

*No Class: May 29

RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65 Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

HYDRORIDER AQUABIKES INSTRUCTOR(S): Tiffany Dupont AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $110 | RESIDENT RATE: $95

Similar to riding a stationary spin bike with adjustable resistance-but in shallow water. This is a great workout for athletes or those simply seeking a training variety. Get ready to climb hills, sprint, cruise and incorporate intervals of power moves to strengthen the upper/lower body. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day!

Water Fitness shoes are required.

305216-01* May 22-July 14 9:30-10:30a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri

ALL LEVELS

INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

**No Class: July 4

RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65 Activity #

Date

Time

*No Class: July 4

Date

Time

Day(s)

305243-01* May 23-July 13 7:15 -8 a.m.

Tue/Thu

Day(s)

305216-02** May 23-July 13 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Tue/Thu

COMBO WATER WORKOUT

WATER TONING

INSTRUCTOR(S): Paula Hamilton AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $110 | RESIDENT RATE: $95

The class incorporates the use of upper/lower body muscles. The warm-up includes basic aerobic exercises followed by a moving river segment and ending with a toning segment using resistance equipment to add useful intensity. The cool-down segment stresses flexibility and relaxation.

INTERMEDIATE

Activity # Date

*No Class: May 29

Time

Day(s)

305214-01* May 22-July 14 8:55- 9:55 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri

WATER YOGA

In the calming effect of water you will practice deep breathing techniques, increase your flexibility and balance and develop a stronger body core through yoga poses. Research shows that the deep breathing exercises and relaxation/ meditation techniques used lowers blood pressure. Meets in the warm water pool. Meets in the warm water pool.

Activity # Date

*No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

305227-01* May 23-July 13 12 -12:45 p.m. Tue/Thu

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INSTRUCTOR(S): Leslie Warthman^ Debbie Leach^^ AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

This water class focuses on balance, flexibility and joint movement while building muscle and is great for those with arthritis, fibromyalagia and/or joint problems. Meets in the warm water pool.

INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

*No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

305231-01^ * May 23-July 13 9:45 -10:45 a.m. Tue/Thu 305231-02^^* May 23-July 13 10:45-11:45 a.m. Tue/Thu

A shallow water, total body workout that combines weight resistance, aerobic activity and flexibility.

Emphasizes aerobic activity and is great a crosstraining routine.

RATE: $110 | RESIDENT RATE: $80 INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Through drills and guided practice you can master a more efficient freestyle. Accommodates both the novice swimmer and experienced athlete.

The class is about perfecting form, not logging laps. Must be able to swim at least one length of the pool.

INTERMEDIATE

*No Class: May 29

Time

311113-01* May 22-July 12 6 -7 p.m.

Day(s)

RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65 INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

*No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

12-1 p.m. Tue/Thu

INCLUSIVE SWIM AND GYM

Enjoy fun in the pool and gymnasium.

See page 50 for information.

Day(s)

Mon/Wed

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

*No Class: May 29

Time

305232-01^* May 22-July 14 10 -11 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri

INSTRUCTOR(S): Jeanne Smith AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

Activity # Date

Date

305232-02^^** May 23-July 13

FREESTYLE CLINIC

INSTRUCTOR(S): Karen Dawson AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

BEGINNER

INSTRUCTOR(S): Paula Hamilton^ Debbie Leach^^ AGE(S): 16 and up

AQUAFLEX

AQUATICS SILVER SPLASH: AQUA, CARDIO & TONE

WATER FITNESS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Leslie Warthman AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

This class combines the benefits of aerobic conditioning with resistance training to boost energy levels and increase strength and flexibility through the use of noodles, handbells and balls.

With an emphasis on utilizing the natural properties of water, this workout can be as challenging as you wish to make it!

INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

*No Class: May 29

Date

305225-01* May 22-July 12

Time

INSTRUCTOR(S): Lori Robinson AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

This class includes an aerobic workout as well as toning and stretching. We will use buoyant and resistive equipment to aid the workout. Meets in the warm water pool. *No Class: July 4

Activity # Date

Time

This class is for the conditioned adult who has good balance and good muscle function. There will be 35 minutes of cardio exercise followed by muscle toning exercises, balance work and stretching. Schedule subject to change. Please see front desk for updates.

DR

WATERCIZE

BEGINNER

INSTRUCTOR(S): Debbie Leach AGE(S): 65 and up with Silver Sneakers membership FREE: (Silver Sneakers membership required)

ALL LEVELS

Day(s)

6-7 p.m. Mon/Wed

Day(s)

305215-01 * May 23-July 13 8:45 -9:45 a.m. Tue/Thu

INSTRUCTOR(S): Paula Hamilton^ Ellen Blaha^^ AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $95 | RESIDENT RATE: $80

Splashdance your way to fitness in the aerobic workout that is all wet! It is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular health. Swimming skills required.

INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

The Westerville Community

Center works with instructors who provide one-on-one specialized instruction.

For additional information contact them directly.

RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

SWIM LESSONS for INFANTS Sarah Berlin Infant Self Rescue Columbus LLC sarah.berlin@infantswim.com

Shallow water class is designed to work your entire body. Class includes cardiovascular training as well as strength, toning and flexibility segments. Splash your way into a new level of fitness.

INTERMEDIATE

Date

*No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

Date

Time

Day(s)

varies

Tue,Thu,Sat

Time

Britney Smith Swim Safe Columbus LLC britney.smith@infantswim.com Dolly Funk Scioto Infant Aquatics dollycfunk@gmail.com

Day(s)

305241-02 May 26-July 14 7:55-8:55 a.m. Fri

Lifeguard classes will be available in the July/August Community Guide.

*No Class: July 4

Date

Tue/Thu

INSTRUCTOR(S): Tiffany Dupont AGE(S): 16 and up

Activity #

311131-01* June 6-July 27

Day(s)

9:30 -10:30a.m. Tue/Thu

305239-02^^ June 6-Aug 10 5:30-6:30pm

INTERMEDIATE

Swim lessons are designed to teach swimmers how to be comfortable in the water. Lessons run from toddler-age through adult. For information visit www.westerville.org/aquatics.

Time

305239-01^* June 6-Aug 10

RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

INSTRUCTOR(S): Aquatic Staff AGE(S): 6 months and up RATE: $60 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

*No Class: July 4

Date

SHALLOW WATER FITNESS

305241-01 * May 23-July13 8:15-9:15 a.m. Tue/Thu

SMALL GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Activity #

*No Class: May 29

P Date Time Day(s) IN May 22 -July 14* 11:05 - 11:55 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri May 22 -July 14* 12-12:50 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri

Activity #

ALL LEVELS

HPAC AQUA AEROBICS

SWIM LESSONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN Lori Moore Moore Aquatic Abilities loriamoore96@gmail.com STROKE IMPROVEMENT ADULTS ONLY Jeanne Smith Jeanne Smith Swim Instruction jmsmith4968@gmail.com

HIGHLANDS SWIM AND DIVE TEAM INSTRUCTOR(S): Paula Hamilton AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $85 | RESIDENT RATE: $70

Welcome to the Highlands Park Aquatics Center Swim and Dive Team! The season kicks off May 31 and has two leagues: the COSA league for developmental swimmers and GCSL for competitive swimmers. Please go to http://ottersswim.weebly.com for parent information, schedule and team prerequisites. An HPAC pass is required for the swim or dive team member.

SWIM TEAM Activity # AGE(S): 5-6

Date

DIVE TEAM Time

Day(s)

*NO CLASS: July 4

Activity #

Date

AGE(S): 11-12

Time

Day(s)

*NO CLASS: July 4

Activity #

Date

AGE(S): 5-10

312012-01* May 30-July 25 10:15 -11 a.m. Mon-Fri

312012-04* May 30-July 25 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mon-Fri

312013-01* May 30-July 25

AGE(S): 7-8

AGE(S): 13-18

AGE(S): 11-18

*NO CLASS: July 4

312012-02* May 30-July 25 10-11 a.m.

AGE(S): 9-10

Mon-Fri

312012-05* May 30-July 25

*NO CLASS: July 4

7:15 -8:30 a.m. Mon-Fri

Time

Day(s)

*NO CLASS: July 4

8-9 a.m.

Mon-Fri

*NO CLASS: July 4

312013-02* May 30-July 25 9:15-10:15 a.m. Mon-Fri

*NO CLASS: July 4

312012-03* May 30-July 25 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Mon-Fri

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FITNESS & WELLNESS FIT & FABULOUS

20-20-20

CORE FUSION

Twenty minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of strength and 20 minutes of core-conditioning. A variety of formats and styles including (Tabata, HIIT, boot camp, kickboxing, bands, kettlebells, etc.) will be implemented to keep class fun!

This class fuses several moves to strength and tone the core. A great complement to a regular strength training exercise program.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Katie Stolte-Carroll AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

305250-01* May 15-July 3

*No Class: May 29

Time

Day(s)

Time

Day(s)

305256-01* May 16- July 6 4:50 - 5:20 p.m. Tue/Thu

*No Class: May 29

Time

Day(s)

305228-01 * May 21-July 9 10:15 -11:15 a.m. Sun

INSTRUCTOR(S): Terri Hurtt AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

Strength training is one of the best ways to get lean.

Train your heart and muscles at the same time with a “high reps/low weight/no-rest” format. Fasted paced program made for maximum muscular endurance and strength. Recommended for all fitness levels.

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

The class will include a warm-up, selected strength exercises for upper and lower body.

The focus is on injury prevention through muscle conditioning and body control. It is suitable for all abilities with modifications.

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305230-01

May 16 -June 27

9 -10 a.m.

Tue

INSTRUCTOR(S): Ellen Blaha AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

Improve cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility while moving to music. Hand-weight exercises for upper body, floorwork and stretching complete each workout. Easy to learn and can be adjusted for high/low format. Ideal for the beginner, overweight, and older exercisers, but designed for multiple ability levels.

ALL LEVELS

INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

305202-01 * May 16-July 6

*No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

5:30 -6:30 p.m. Tue /Thu

*No Class: May 29

Date

Time

ALL LEVELS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Robin Andes AGE(S): 14 and up

Improve cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular strength with this interval class alternating a high/low impact cardio segment with a strength training segment followed by stretching movements and core work set to upbeat music.

Day(s)

9:30 -10:30 a.m. Sat

Day(s)

305203-01* May 15 -July 5 1:15-2:15 p.m. Mon/Wed

CYCLE FUSION

INSTRUCTOR(S): Gena Richard AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

Time

GREAT SHAPES LOW IMPACT

Activity #

BODY FIT

Date

305240-01 May 20-July 8

INSTRUCTOR(S): Linda Scovern AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

This is a weight-training class that uses resistance tools to train specific muscles in order to improve muscular tone, strength and endurance. You will burn more fat while gaining lean muscle.

Date

Activity # Date

*No Class: July 4

COURT SPORT FITNESS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Beth Henman AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

ALL LEVELS

INTERMEDIATE

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mon

ALL WEIGHTS

Activity #

INSTRUCTOR(S): Gena Richard AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

Activity #

**No Class: July 4

Date

Time

Day(s)

A great combination of indoor cycling, strength and core. You never know what you are going to get!

305203-02** May 16-July 6 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Tue/Thu

RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

GLUTES & ABS

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Activity #

Date

305222-01* May 15-July 3

*No Class: May 29

Time

Day(s)

9:15-10:15 a.m. Mon

RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75 INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

INSTRUCTOR(S): Beth Henman AGE(S): 14 and up

We will target the core and glutes strengthening two areas of the body that will make a difference in your other workouts and your overall fitness. Come enjoy this intense workout - and the music it’s set to.

RATE: $20 | RESIDENT RATE: $15

305222-02 May 15-July 3 9:15-10:15 a.m. Wed

ALL LEVELS

305222-03 May 19 -July 7 9:15-10:15 a.m. Fri

Activity #

*No Class: May 29

Date

Time

Day(s)

305234-01* May 16 - June 27 7:50 - 8:20 p.m. Mon RATE: $22 | RESIDENT RATE: $17 ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

305234-02 May 20 - July 8

40

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

Time

Day(s)

10:15-10:45 a.m. Sat

FITNESS & WELLNESS HIP HOP CARDIO

LIFT & HIIT

LET’S DANCE

This energetic, high/low intensity class will get your heart pumping while you express your inner rhythm. Get ready for a full-body workout, simpleto-follow choreography and fresh dance combos.

This strength class will take your fit to the next level using weights, kettlebells, steps and discs for a muscle-building, metabolism-boosting, corerocking workout that changes each week. You will tone and strengthen all large muscle groups plus work in cardio with modifications given for all fitness levels.

This cardio class includes Zumba, Hip Hop and LaBlast Dance Fitness songs for a fun and varied workout. Modifications for all steps/moves are provided. A stretch and cool down is included at the end.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Marietta Weaver AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

ALL LEVELS

Activity # Date

Time

Day(s)

305217-01 May 17-July 5 6:35-7:35 p.m. Wed

INSTRUCTOR(S): Beth Henman AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

This weights class is choreographed to your favorite hip hop and pop music. We will push your muscles as we blast the beats, so be ready to sweat!

Activity #

*No Class: May 29

Date

305292-01* May 15-July 3

Time

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Day(s)

6:45-7:45 p.m. Mon

Date

Time

Day(s)

7 -8 p.m.

Wed

LOW IMPACT INTERVALS INSTRUCTOR(S): Trish Redd^ Sandee McCann^^ AGE(S): 14 and up

Have a high impact on your cardiovascular and muscular fitness in this class. Gain endurance, strength and flexibility with less stress on your joints. Moves are easy to learn and adjust to high/low format. Handweight exe r c i s e s f o r u p p e r b o d y, f l o o r w o r k and stretching complete each workout.

RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

KETTLEBELL STRENGTH

ALL LEVELS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Beth Henman AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $22 | RESIDENT RATE: $17

Activity #

This full-body workout emphasizing core, stamina and overall conditioning. Whether you’re new or experienced with kettlebells you’ll be amazed at what they bring to your strength training practice.

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305226-01

May 20-July 8

9:30-10 a.m. Sat

*No Class: May 29

Date

305201-01*^ May 15-July 3

Time

Day(s)

8 -9 a.m.

Mon

RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35 Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305201-02^

May 17 -July 5

8 -9 a.m.

Wed

305201-03^^ May 19-July 7

8 -9 a.m.

Fri

LOW IMPACT AEROBICS LaBLAST ® DANCE FITNESS INSTRUCTOR(S): Rachel Chilton^ Katy Tombaugh^^ AGE(S): 14 and up

A life-changing dance fitness program that inspires the mind and transforms the body while teaching the true skill of dance. Inspired

by Dancing with the Stars, this energizing class blends ballroom dancing with calorie-blasting interval training.

RATE: $31 | RESIDENT RATE: $26 ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305210-01^

May 17-July 5

5:15-6 p.m.

Wed

RATE: $27 | RESIDENT RATE: $22 ALL LEVELS

Activity #

*No Class: May 29

Date

305260-01*^^ May 15-July 3

Time

Day(s)

5:15-6 p.m. Mon

INSTRUCTOR(S): Linda Scovern AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

305235-01 May 17-July 5

HIP HOP STRENGTH

ALL LEVELS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Beth Henman AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

Date

305204-01 May 17-July 5

Time

MUSCLES IN MOTION INSTRUCTOR(S): Trish Redd AGE(S): 14 and up

This is a weight-training class that uses resistance tools to train specific muscles in order to improve muscular tone, strength and endurance. You will burn more fat while gaining lean muscle.

RATE: $27 | RESIDENT RATE: $22 ALLLEVELS LEVELS ALL

Activity #

*No Class: May 29

Date

305207-01* May 15-July 3

Time

Day(s)

12:15 -1 p.m.

Mon

RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305207-02 May 16-June 27 7:45 -8:45 p.m. Tue RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35 ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

305207-03

May 18-July 6

7:45 -8:45 p.m.

305207-04

May 19 -July 7

10:30 -11:30 a.m. Fri

Day(s)

Thu

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP

INSTRUCTOR(S): Ellen Blaha AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

Have a high impact on your cardiovascular and muscular fitness in this class. Gain endurance, strength and flexibility with less stress on your joints. Moves are easy to learn and adjust to high/low format. Hand-weight exercises for upper body, floorwork and stretching complete each workout.

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305205-01

May 20-July 8

9:15 -10:15 a.m. Sat

INSTRUCTOR(S): Linda Amici^ Katie Stolte^^ AGE(S): 14 and up

Join us for some fresh air and sunshine! This cardio/ dance fusion will feature functional training exercises and high-intensity training work to get you feeling refreshed and energized for the rest of your week.

RATE: $70 | RESIDENT RATE: $55 ALL LEVELS

HAN

Activity #

Date

Time

305259-01^

May 19-July 7

9:30 -11 a.m.

Day(s)

Fri

Join us for some fresh air and exercise to cap off your work day. This functional training workout will be just what you need to feel invigorated for the rest of your week!

RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 ALL LEVELS

Activity #

HOF

Date

305259-02^^ May 16-June 27

HAN - Hanby Park | 115 E. Park St. HOF - Hoff Woods Park | 556 McCorkle Blvd.

Day(s)

9:15 -10:15 a.m. Wed

Time

5 -6 p.m.

Day(s)

Tue

41

FITNESS & WELLNESS TIME “CRUNCH” TONER

ZUMBA

DYNAMIC PILATES

Why wait until after work when you can get your desired results in the middle of your work-day?

This workout focuses on complete body and core conditioning.

A dance fitness class that is fun, high-energy and makes you feel amazing! We’ll take the “work” out of your workout by mixing low-intensity and highintensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance party. With its great music this class will feel like exercise in disguise.

Get invigorated and relax by integrating basic and intermediate Pilates exercises using small Pilates equipment, yoga poses and mindfulnessbased stress reduction. Integrating disciplines will promote a stronger, leaner, more flexible body, while supporting core strength, spinal alignment, overall concentration and connection with the body. Please bring a yoga mat.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Trish Redd AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $31 | RESIDENT RATE: $26

ALL LEVELS

Activity # Date

Time

Day(s)

305251-01 May 17-July 5 11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Wed

TOTAL BODY STRENGTH INSTRUCTOR(S): Linda Amici AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Activity #

Date

305219-01

May 16-June 27 6:15 -7:15 p.m. Tue

Time

Time

Day(s)

5:30 -6:30 p.m. Wed

INSTRUCTOR(S): Marcy Ey AGE(S): 14 and up

Indoor cycling, often also called spinning, focuses on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity (race days) and recovery, and involves using a special stationary bike with a weighted flywheel in a classroom setting. Your coach will provide a fun, high-energy endurance ride for all fitness levels.

ALL LEVELS

Date

Time

BEGINNER BELLY DANCING INSTRUCTOR(S): Zahra Zuhair AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

Belly dancing is a low impact, total body workout for women and men of any age or fitness level. This class will include lots of drills and combinations to work your entire body. Traditionally practiced barefoot or with a soft dance shoe. Bring a hip scarf or a simple shawl to tie around the hips, water and a towel.

Activity #

*No Class: May 29

Date

305211-01* May 15-July 3

Time

Day(s)

6- 7 p.m.

Mon

Date

Day(s)

305294-01

May 21 -July 9 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sun

PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 16

Anyone under the age of 16 must have an adult enroll and accompany them to class.

NEW

Get a jump-start with intervals, rolling hills, sprints, climbs and jumps, all to great energizing music. This class will leave you feeling invigorated and ready to start your day!

INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

*No Class: May 29

Time

Day(s)

305208-01* May 15-July 3

6-7 a.m.

Mon

305208-02 May 19-July 7

6-7 a.m.

Fri

RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65 ALL LEVELS

Date

Activity #

Time

Time

Day(s)

INSTRUCTOR(S): Robin Andes AGE(S): 14 and up

Tone up and sculpt a strong, lean, fit body.

Research suggests that lifting weights can reduce your risk of osteoporosis and increase your metabolic rate. If you’ve never lifted weights before, or simply want to build on your established routine, you’ll find this class motivating and helpful.

Day(s)

*No Class: July 4

Time

Day(s)

10:30 -11:30 a.m. Mon

RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35 INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

Time

305233-02

May 17 - July 5

10:30 -11:30 a.m. Wed

Day(s)

8:30 -9:30 a.m. Sat

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

Date

305233-01* May 15 - July 3

ALL LEVELS

Date

Time

STRENGTH & MORE

305223-01 May 16-June 27 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Tue

305223-02 May 20-July 8

*No Class: July 4

Date

305206-01* May 16-July 6 6:35 - 7:35 p.m. Tue/Thu

RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75 Activity #

42

INSTRUCTOR(S): Terri Hurtt AGE(S): 14 - 75 RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

Activity #

A fun, heart-pumping workout to great music including some core work. Perfect for everyone since you control the resistance and pedal speed creating just the right intensity for you.

Activity #

STEP & SCULPT

INTERMEDIATE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Trish Redd AGE(S): 14 and up

INSTRUCTOR(S): Ashley Dunigan AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

Day(s)

5:30 -6:30 p.m. Wed

RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

CYCLE AND CORE SUNRISE CYCLE

Time

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

16

Date

305209-01 May 17-July 5

Mon

RATE: $70 | RESIDENT RATE: $55 Time

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

Activity #

Day(s)

*No Class: May 29

Activity #

INSTRUCTOR(S): Lara Uher AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

A high-intensity step workout using basic step patterns to strengthen the cardiovascular system while having fun. Using weights, bands and/or bars, this class will sculpt and tone from head to toe. General step proficiency is recommended.

RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

305294-01 * May 15-July 3 5-6 p.m.

ALL LEVELS

Day(s)

BEGINNER’S SPIN FOR FUN

This class is designed to build strength, endurance and muscle mass to speed metabolism.

Experienced and new participants alike will benefit from weight-bearing exercises, core training and stretching for a complete workout.

Weights and mats are provided but bring water.

305224-01 May 17-July 5

INSTRUCTOR(S): Beth Henman AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

Day(s)

FITNESS & WELLNESS STRETCH & STRENGTHEN INSTRUCTOR(S): Rachel Chilton AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

Learn movements designed to increase your range of motion, improve strength and relieve pain in the body. Areas of focus will include shoulders, back, hips, ankles and more!

ALL LEVELS INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305252-01 May 16-June 27 5:15 -6:15 p.m.

Tue

HATHA YOGA

VINYASA YOGA

Learn age-old, time-tested techniques with an emphasis on core strength, flexibility and balance; as well as concentration and breath control in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. This class is based on physical postures (Asanas), deep breathing techniques (Pranayamas), Hasya Yoga (laughter yoga), guided muscle relaxation, mindfulness and listening to the body.

In this class you will link several poses together to create strength, flexibility, endurance and balance working all parts of the body. Leave feeling refreshed, elongated and strong. Please bring a yoga mat.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Prasant Joshii AGE(S): 14 and up

Activity #

Date

Time

ALL LEVELS

305237-01

May 18-July 6

10:30 -11:30 a.m. Thu

Jump into this great beginner class designed for the new yogi. You’ll enjoy an energizing warm-up followed by slow and intentional moving flow.

This is an accessible beginner yoga class where you’ll practice key yoga poses and also break down important alignment tips, along with helpful modifications to help you access each yoga pose.

You’ll come away feeling strong and invigorated!

ALL LEVELS INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

*No Class: July 4

Time

Time

Day(s)

305257-01* May 16 - June 27 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tue

INSTRUCTOR(S): Kate Mantenieks AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $75 | RESIDENT RATE: $60

Class starts with gentle stretching and builds energy with sun salutations linking one breath per movement. Explore balancing poses and hold traditional peak poses. Class ends with core work, stretching and savasana. Leave feeling energized, vibrant and peaceful.

LEVEL 1 - ALL LEVELS

305220-01 May 18-July 6

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305249-01

May 19-July 7

6-7 p.m.

Fri

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

305297-01

May 18-July 6

6-6:50 a.m. Thu

Day(s)

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

PARTY AT THE PARK YOGA

Learn standing, balancing, sun salutations, seated and reclining poses, breath (Pranayama ) practice and meditations. Must be able to get to and from the floor. Appropriate for beginners and any one who wants to refresh their yoga practice. Please bring two blocks, a strap and a mat.

Time

Melt off your week by unwinding in the soft glow of electric candles, relaxing vibes and a slower flow.

Enjoy deep stretching to get you fully ready and relaxed for your weekend.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Tony Palumbo AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

INSTRUCTOR(S): Gwen Surratt AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

Date

CANDLELIGHT SLOW FLOW INSTRUCTOR(S): Melissa Hoyt AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

POWER YOGA

YOGA FOR HEALTH

Activity #

Day(s)

Day(s)

305298-01 May 21-July 9 10:15 a.m.-11: 15 a.m. Sun

INSTRUCTOR(S): Kate Mantenieks AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE

RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75 Activity # Date

BEGINNER’S YOGA

INSTRUCTOR(S): Robin Andes AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

Day(s)

6:15 -7:15 p.m. Thu

Students will move through Sun Salutations and go a little deeper in the foundational poses. We will continue with breath practice and meditation.

Please bring two blocks, a strap and a mat.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Melissa Hoyt^ Kate Mantenieks^^ AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

Practiced using a series of slow movements and focused breathing techniques that build balance and strength. Participants will relax while enjoying the many health benefits including memory improvement, low-impact exercise and risk of fall reduction.

ALL LEVELS

*NO CLASS: April 9

Join us at your local park for a night of family wellness.

The event is free but registration is encouraged.

Activity #

WILDLIFE YOGA

305293-01* May 21-July 9

MIL

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305212-01

May 25

6-7 p.m.

Thu

WILDLIFE YOGA

Activity #

Date

305212-01 June 15

Date

Time

Day(s)

11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sun

MET

Time

Day(s)

6-7 p.m.

Thu

LEVEL 2 - INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Date

305220-02 May 18-July 6

Time

Day(s)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thu

MIL - Millstone Creek Park | 745 N. Spring Rd. MET - Metzger Park | 137 Granby Pl.

43

SPORTS CLIMBING WALL

STREET JACKETS SKILLS & DRILLS

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

Participants will learn the fundamentals of indoor rock climbing, build self-esteem and improve their physical fitness while taking part in fun and educational climbing games. At the end of the session the climber’s can invite their favorite adult to join in the fun by climbing along with the class.

Participants must wear closed-toe rubber-soled shoes, all other equipment is provided.

LIL’ CLIMBERS

Activity #

AGE(S): 5-7

Dates

Time

309101-01 May 23-June 27

Day(s)

5:30-6:30 p.m. Tue

CLIMBING KIDS

AGE(S): 8-12

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

309102-01

May 23-June 27

6:45-7:45 p.m. Tue

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff RATE: $30 | RESIDENT RATE: $20

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $445 | RESIDENT RATE: $415

This competitive league is for teams that have experience playing in a competitive environment such as high school or college. Interested teams may contact the Sports Program Manager at sports@westerville.org.

COMPETITIVE

Activity #

Dates

Time

AGE(S): 4-8

Activity #

KIDS IN KARATE

INSTRUCTOR: Free Spirit Staff

This program, designed for all ages, is under direction Grand Master Jon Stephens of the Free Spirit, LLC Karate Clubs. Karate will improve your child’s sports, school and social activities.

RATE: $105 | RESIDENT RATE: $90 AGE(S): 3-6 *No Class: July 4

LIL’ KIK

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306130-02* June 13 -July 18 6:15-6:45 p.m. Tue 306130-03* July 25 -Aug. 22 6:15-6:45 p.m. Tue RATE: $125 | RESIDENT RATE: $110 *No Class: July 4

Activity #

Time

Day(s)

7-8:30 p.m.

Tue

Dates

44

Time

Day(s)

6-6:50 p.m. Mon

AGE(S): 9-12

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

Dates

Time

306160-03 May 15-June 12

Day(s)

7- 7:50 p.m. Mon

NEW ACS

The perfect next step for your roller hockey player. Games will be played cross rink, 3v3 with no goalies. All equipment will be provided including Bauer hockey roller skates, however participants may use their own equipment, if desired. A mouth guard is recommended.

Teams will have a short practice session prior to the start of their game. Parent/coach volunteers needed, contact steve.baxter@westerville.org for more information.

AGE(S): 12-15

Activity #

Dates

Time

306165-01 May 12-June 30 6- 8 p.m.

Day(s)

Fri

AGE(S): 9-11

Activity #

Dates

Time

306165-02 May 12-June 30 6- 7 p.m.

Day(s)

Fri

INCLUSIVE SWIM & GYM ROLLER HOCKEY INSTRUCTION

See page 50 for full details.

INTERMEDIATE

Date

Time

March 19, April 16

Day(s)

5:30 -7 p.m.

YOUTH STREET POND HOCKEY LEAGUE

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff RATE: $35 | RESIDENT RATE: $25

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff RATE: $30 | RESIDENT RATE: $25

Sun

ACS

The perfect next step for your young street hockey player. Games will be played cross rink, 4v4 with no goalies. All equipment will be provided, however participants may use their own equipment, if desired. A mouth guard is recommended. Parent/coach volunteers needed. Please reach out to steve.baxter@ westerville.org for more information.

AGE(S): 9-11

Activity #

Dates

306164-01 May 17-June 28

KIDS IN KARATE, & ADULTS TOO AGE(S): 6 AND UP

306130-01* June 13 -Aug. 22

Dates

306160-01 May 15-June 12

Day(s)

306201-01 July 12- Aug. 30 6:10-9p.m. Wed

Activity #

ACS

Learn the fundamentals of hockey in this sneaker-only course which will progress each week in skill development. Hockey skills such as stick control, passing, shooting, coordination and movement will be addressed. Classes will consist of a short warm-up followed by skill development drills and game play. All equipment will be provided, however, participants may use their own equipment, if desired.

Activity #

SUMMER MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

YOUTH ROLLER HOCKEY LEAGUE

Time

Day(s)

6-7 p.m.

Wed

Time

Day(s)

7-8 p.m.

Wed

AGE(S): 12-15

Activity #

Dates

306164-02 May 17-June 28

ACS - Alum Creek Park South | 535 Park Meadow Rd.

ACS

Each week we will focus on passing, stick handling, shooting with accuracy and skating with speed and power. Fun drills will help build on fundamentals and apply those skills to game situations. Scrimmages will be played each week to apply principles in a positive learning environment. Equipment will be provided for the class, however participants may use their own equipment, if desired.

AGE(S): 6-9

Activity #

Dates

306162-01 May 18-June 15

Time

Day(s)

6- 6:50 p.m.

Thu

Time

Day(s)

AGE(S): 12-15

Activity #

Dates

306162-02 May 20 -June 17 9- 9:50 a.m.

Sat

AGE(S): 9-12

Activity #

Dates

306162-03 May 18-June 15

Time

Day(s)

7- 7:50 p.m.

Thu

SPORTS BEGINNER PICKLEBALL CLINIC INSTRUCTOR: Jack Brown^ Andi Biernacki-Sweet^^ AGE(S): 18 and up

This Clinic will teach you the basic knowledge and techniques of the game to make sure you are ready to play. Clinics are highly recommended for first time players to ensure they understand the game before taking the court to compete against others.

RATE: $20 | RESIDENT RATE: $15 Activity # Dates Time

306203-01^ May 19-May 26

Day(s)

1 - 3 p.m.

Fri

306203-02^ June 23 -June 30 1 - 3 p.m.

Fri

306203-03^ May 19-May 26

3:15 -5:15 p.m. Fri

PICKLEBALL

BMX CLINICS

INSTRUCTOR: Pickleball Staff AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $70 | RESIDENT RATE: $55

INSTRUCTOR: Westerville BMX FREE

In this open-play offering, pickleball players will increase skills, strategy and consistency while playing with a variety of partners and competitors. Please be sure to register for your proper skill level.

INTERMEDIATE

Activity # Dates

Time

306112-01 June 5 -July 26 7 -9:30 a.m.

NON- COMPETITIVE

Activity # Dates

RATE: $25 | RESIDENT RATE: $20 Activity # Dates Time

Day(s)

306112-03 June 6-July 27 7 -9:30 a.m.

306203-05^^ May 12

1:45-3:45p.m.

Fri

306203-06^^ June 17

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sat

INSTRUCTOR: Jack Brown^ Andi Biernacki-Sweet^^ AGE(S): 18 and up

This clinic is designed for experienced players who are looking to further improve their gameplay. Focusing on strategy, approach, and technique; this clinic will help set you up for a future as King of the Court!

RATE: $55 | RESIDENT RATE: $45 Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306115-01^ May 20-June 24 12:30-2:30 p.m Sat RATE: $25 | RESIDENT RATE: $20 Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306115-02^^

May 13

12:30-2:30 p.m

Sat

306115-03^^

June 16

12:30-2:30 p.m

Fri

SUMMER PICKLEBALL LADDER LEAGUE INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

Mon/Wed

306112-04 June 6-July 27 9:45 -12:15 p.m. Tue/Thu

306203-04^ June 23-June 30 3:15 -5:15 p.m. Fri

INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL CLINIC

Day(s)

Time

Day(s)

306112-02 June 5 -July 26 9:45 -12:15 p.m. Mon/Wed Tue/Thu

SUNDAY DROP-IN PICKLEBALL

ACS

Certified USA BMX Coaches walk you through basic skills on the BMX Track. Participants should bring their bike and helmet. *No Clinics: May 20 or June 3

AGE(S): 6-17

INTRODUCTION

Activity #

Dates

Time

306103-01*

May 6-June 24 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Sat

Day(s)

OPEN HOUSE AND FREE RACE

Activity #

Dates

306103-02* June 4

Time

AGE(S): 6-13

BICYCLE SAFETY RODEO BMX TRACK OPEN HOUSE

Activity #

Dates

306103-03* May 20

Day(s)

12:30-2:30 p.m. Sun

Time

Day(s)

9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sat

eSPORTS TOURNAMENTS

2:30-5:30 p.m.

Rate: 8 | Resident Rate: $5

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff RATE: $5 | RESIDENT RATE: $3

NEW

Show your skills in a round robin Super Smash Brothers tournament and claim the title of Best in Westerville! Prizes will be awarded based on number of registrations.

BMX CAMP INSTRUCTOR: Westerville BMX AGE(S): 6-12 RATE: $185 | RESIDENT RATE: $170

ACS

In this accredited USA BMX Foundation STE(A) M learning program, campers will learn how to inspect and maintain their bikes, fit their helmet, road-riding safety and general BMX track etiqute. Games and races will round out each day. Campers should bring their own bikes and helmets and bring/wear long pants and shirts.

Includes a USA BMX membership. USA BMX licensed coaches are background checked, CPR and First Aid certified and have completed the CDC Heads Up Concussion Protocol.

Activity #

Dates

Time

306105-01

June 5-June 9

9 a.m. -3 p.m. Mon-Fri

AGE(S): 9-12

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306101-01

June 16

5- 7 p.m.

Fri

AGE(S): 13-16

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306101-02

June 16

7- 8:30 p.m.

Fri

Day(s)

306105-02 July 10-July 14 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Mon-Fri

This league is designed for play with others of similar skill levels. Your ranking on the ladder is based upon your winning percentage (ratio of total points won ti total points possible). Each week, players will be placed in groups determined by their total score from the previous weeks.

INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306802-01 June 5 -July 24 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Mon ADVANCED

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306802-02 June 5 -July 24 7:45 - 9 p.m.

Mon

Additional class opportunities and information available at

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND www.westerville.org/registration RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org

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SPORTS GOLF LESSONS

TENNIS LESSONS INSTRUCTOR: Ray Stephens AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $85 | RESIDENT RATE: $70

HOF

Enjoy learning and playing tennis. Learn the right grips and improve your footwork and the six strokes of tennis. Learn to keep score and have fun playing doubles. Participants need to bring a racket and two new, unopened cans of tennis balls. Rainouts will be rescheduled.

No Class: July 4. Make up July 7

BEGINNER

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306202-01* May 30 - July 7 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tue/Fri 306202-02 May 31 - July 5 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wed 306202-03 June 1 - July 6 7:30 -8:30 p.m. Thu INTERMEDIATE

Activity #

No Class: July 4. Make up July 7

Dates

Time

Day(s)

LITTLE SLUGGERS’ T-BALL

INSTRUCTOR: Gary Bower

WSC

Each lesson will cover grip, stance, golf ball position and why golfers slice, top and hook the golf ball. But more importantly, how to get those bad shots corrected. Plastic teaching golf balls will be provided each class. Students only need to bring a set of golf clubs. Taught by a Director of Golf/teaching professional.

RATE: $95 | RESIDENT RATE: $80 JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS

Activity #

Dates

AGE(S): 16 and up

Time

Day(s)

306204-02 May 24-June 14 6 -6:45 p.m. Wed RATE: $100 | RESIDENT RATE: $85 ADULT GOLF LESSONS

Activity #

Dates

Day(s)

306204-01 May 24-June 14 7 -7:45 p.m. Wed

306202-05 June 1 - July 6 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thu Activity # Dates

Time

Day(s)

306202-06 May 31 - July 5 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wed

YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC INSTRUCTOR: Andi Biernacki - Sweet AGE(S): 12-15 RATE: $105 | RESIDENT RATE: $90

This class will build confidence, encourage teamwork and effort while creating a love tennis and sports through fun, interactive drills and games. Participants will learn tennis fundamentals such as dynamic balance, handeye coordination, footwork, basic strokes and grips. Rackets will be provided along with ageappropriate balls and equipment approved by the USTA for 10 & Under Tennis.

Time

SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff

NEW

Enjoy the outdoors with this backyard HOF style league. The league will have regular season play followed by a single elimination tournament to crown the league champion!

RATE: $75 | RESIDENT RATE: $60

HOF

Activity #

Dates

306122-01

June 2-June 23 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fri

MIXED 6s

Activity #

Dates

306119-01

May 15-June 26 6:30 -10 p.m. Mon

Time

Day(s)

RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 MIXED 3s

Activity #

Dates

306119-02

May 18-June 29 6 -9 p.m.

Time

Day(s)

Thu

Day(s)

TENNIS LEAGUE: MIXED DOUBLES INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff AGE(S): 6-12 RATE: $135 | RESIDENT RATE: $120

HOF

Join us for this NEW doubles tennis league!

Registration fee is per team with only one person needing to register. Season will last for 6 weeks with no matches on Memorial Day. This league is designed for women and men with skill levels from 2.5 to 4.0 but please only one 4.0 player per team. Teams can be any gender combination of two players. For more information please contact steve.baxter@ westerville.org.

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Activity #

Dates

306111-01

May 15-June 26 6-10 p.m.

Time

ACP

Using age-appropriate activities, players will be introduced to the fundamentals of baseball in an atmosphere that is supportive, fun and prevents children from feeling pressured. Each week, the program will include an instructional portion that will introduce players to batting, base running, fielding, throwing and catching. A modified game will also be played each week. Parent participation is strongly encouraged.

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306135-01

June 5-July 10

5 -6 p.m.

Mon

AGE(S): 18 and up

Time

306202-04* May 30 - July 7 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tue/Fri ADVANCED

INSTRUCTOR: Bally Sports Bally AGE(S): 3-4 RATE: $100 | RESIDENT RATE: $85

Day(s)

Mon/Fri

HOF - Hoff Woods Park | 556 McCorkle Blvd. . ACP - Alum Creek Park North | 221 W. Main St. WSC - Westerville Sports Complex | 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

MINOR LEAGUE COACH PITCH BASEBALL INSTRUCTOR: Bally Sports Bally AGE(S): 5-6 RATE: $100 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

ACP

A great introduction to coach-pitch baseball for the beginning baseball players. The instructional portion of the program utilizes developmentally appropriate drills with modifications and/or progressions implemented when necessary.

Skills taught will include batting, fielding, throwing and catching. A modified, noncompetitive game is included each week. Parent Participation is welcomed in this program.

Activity #

Dates

Time

Day(s)

306136-01

June 5-July 10

6 -7:15 p.m.

Mon

CAMPS AMAZING ATHLETE

INSTRUCTOR: Buckeye Sports DBA Jumpbunch Columbus RATE: $75 | RESIDENT RATE: $60

WSC

Our fun, active classes encourage kids to explore and develop a variety of athletic skills through the introduction of 10 different sports. Coaches break the fundamentals of each sport down into simple steps based on each child’s age and ability.

Activity #

Date

Time

CHESS CAMP

CULTURED KIDS CLUB DAY CAMP

Day(s)

INSTRUCTOR: Camp Leaders AGE(S): 5-10 RATE: $145 | RESIDENT RATE: $130

DAY CAMP

Students will learn about native foods, animals, songs, idioms, capitals, leaders, artists, geography and landmarks reflecting the country. Games and art projects will take place to reflect the country of the day.

SPANISH CULTURE CAMP

AGE(S): 2-3 with parent

Activity # Date

302074-01 July 31 - Aug. 3 9:30-10 a.m. Mon-Thu

302192-02 June 19 - June 23 9:30a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon-Fri

Activity #

FRENCH CULTURE CAMP

Date

Time

Day(s)

AGE(S): 4-5

302074-02 July 31 - Aug.3

10:15-11 a.m. Mon-Thu

Activity #

Time

Date

Day(s)

AGE(S): 6-8

302074-03 July 31 - Aug. 3 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon-Thu

PARKOUR CAMPS INSTRUCTOR: 614 Parkour

DAY CAMP

This camp is designed to improve the JOH students’ fundamental Parkour skills in a safe and inclusive environment. Together we learn to traverse an increasingly challenging area.

Please have your participant dressed for the weather.

AGE(S): PRE-K 3-5 RATE: $135 | RESIDENT RATE: $120 Activity #

Date

302188-01 May 30 - June 2

Time

Day(s)

10 - 11:30 a.m. Tue-Fri

302188-03 June 20 - June 23 10 - 11:30 a.m. Tue-Fri 302188-05 July 11 - July 14

10 - 11:30 a.m. Tue-Fri

302188-07 Aug. 1 - Aug. 4

10 - 11:30 a.m. Tue-Fri

Activity #

Activity # Date

Time

9:30a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon-Fri

Time

Day(s)

302188-02 May 30 - June 2

12 - 2 p.m.

Tue-Fri

Day(s)

WORLD CULTURE CAMP

Landmarks include Germany, Japan, Botswana, New Zealand and Brazil. Each class will include fun and engaging activities; creative art projects, traditional songs and games, and native languages reflecting the country and culture of the day.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

302192-03 July 31 - Aug. 4 9:30a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon-Fri

Beginners/Intermediate Chess Camp provides students with the opportunity to learn world champion strategies, basic tactical sequences, end game patterns, and tournament rules and regulations. Campers will earn prizes in the daily and weekly tournaments. No extended care available.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

302198-01 May 30 - June 2 9 - 11:30a.m. Tue-Fri

STEAM ACROSS THE UNIVERSE CAMP (STEM + ART) INSTRUCTOR: Challenge IslandColumbus AGE(S): 7-11 RATE: $180 | RESIDENT RATE: $165

DAY CAMP

You’ll learn the spectacular science of space while taking on a galaxy of cosmically cool challenges from Rocket Launch Day to Moon Day to Intergalactic Day to Alien Day. Don’t miss out on this out of this world Challenge Island camp!

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

302206-01 June 5 - June 9 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon-Fri

SKYHAWKS SPORTS CAMPS INSTRUCTOR: Skyhawks Academy RATE: $180 | RESIDENT RATE: $165 MINI-HAWKS CAMP

DAY CAMP

AGE(S): 5-8

This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Through exciting games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace.

Date

302207-01 June 5-9

Date

Day(s)

302192-02 July 10 - July 15

Activity #

AGE(S): KIDS 6-11 RATE: $155 | RESIDENT RATE: $140

Time

DAY CAMP INSTRUCTOR: Kyle Jones, The Jones Chess Academy AGE(S): 6-13 RATE: $185 | RESIDENT RATE: $170

Time

Day(s)

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mon-Fri

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

AGE(S): 8-12

302188-04 June 20 - June 23 12 - 2 p.m.

Tue-Fri

302188-06 July 11 - July 14

12 - 2 p.m.

Tue-Fri

All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, setting, spiking, hitting and serving. This program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player.

302188-08 Aug. 1 - Aug. 4

12 - 2 p.m.

Tue-Fri

Activity #

Date

302207-02 July 24-28

Time

Day(s)

1-4 p.m.

Mon-Fri

ROBOTHINKROBOTIC ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR: ThinkMoore LLC AGE(S): 6-13 RATE: $280 | RESIDENT RATE: $265

DAY CAMP

Activity #

Time

Day(s)

1-4 p.m.

Mon-Fri

302205-02 June 12 - July 16 1-4 p.m.

Mon-Fri

Campers will build various robots that explore sensors, gears, servos and other various robotic engineering concepts. During this camp, we will also embark on daily “Design Challenges” that stretch our engineering skills to solve real-world problems.

Date

302205-01 June 5 - June 9

ARCHERY

INSTRUCTOR: Sunbury Archery AGE(S): 8-18 RATE: $140 | RESIDENT RATE: $125

DAY CAMP

Activity #

Day(s)

We will enjoy lots of games and activities while learning the basics of archery. Extended care not available.

Date

Time

302151-01 June 5 - June 8 10 -11:15 a.m. Mon-Thu 302151-02 July 10 - July 13 1-2:15 p.m.

JOH - Johnston-McVay Park | 480 S. Hempstead Rd. WSC - Westerville Sports Complex | 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

Mon-Thu

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AB C PRESCHOOL 1 23

KINDERDANCE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Lisa Coleman

Students will learn the basics of ballet, tap, acrobatics and creative movement while blending educational concepts designed to teach to the total child. Ballet shoes and tap shoes are required for this class.

RATE: $105 | RESIDENT RATE: $90 KINDERDANCE

AGE(S): 3-5

Activity #

Date

301231-01

July 11-August 8 5-5:45 p.m. Tue

Time

Day(s)

Kindertots is designed to develop gross motor skills, movement creativity, physical development, and body awareness while learning numbers, colors, shapes and songs.

RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75 KINDERTOTS Activity #

Date

AGE(S): 2 Time

Day(s)

301231-02 July 11-Aug. 8 4:15-4:45 p.m. Tue Class curriculum offers age-appropriate exposure to developmental milestones through dance and sensory-motor activities while nurturing the bond between caregiver and child.

RATE: $61 | RESIDENT RATE: $46

KINDER DANCE WITH ME AGE(S): 15 months - 2 years with adult Activity #

Date

301231-03 July 11-Aug. 8

Time

Day(s)

3:30- 4 p.m.

Tue

SUNSHINE CLUB

AGE(S): 1-3 with adult

DR

P IN

Date

Time

Day(s)

June 16 -Aug. 4 9:30-10:15 a.m. Fri

Time

Day(s)

301221-01 June 5-July 10

5:15-6 p.m.

Mon

301221-02 June 5-July 10

6:15-7 p.m.

Mon

301221-03 June 6-July 11

9:30-10:15 a.m. Tue

301221-04 June 6-July 11

10:30-11:15 a.m. Tue

301221-05 June 7-July 12

9:30-10:15 a.m. Wed

301221-06 June 7-July 12

10:30-11:15a.m. Wed

YO-HO, A PIRATES LIFE FOR ME Ahoy! X marks the spot as we explore a variety of activities that will make it a day to remember. We will walk the plank and shoot cannon balls as we get our sea legs strong. Each pirate will make a pirate hat and vest.

Date

301030-01 June 19 Activity #

Date

Date

301030-02 June 19

10:45-11:30 a.m. Fri

Date

301030-03 June 19 301030-06 June 19

June 16 - Aug. 4 12:30-2 p.m. Fri

Time

Day(s)

301610-02 May 16-June 6

10-10:30 a.m.

Tue

AGE(S): 24 -36 months with adult Activity # Date

Time

301610-03 May 16-June 6

10:45-11:15 a.m. Tue

Date

Day(s)

Activity # Date

Time

Day(s)

301610-04 May 16-June 6

6-6:45p.m.

Tue

MAGICAL MERMAIDS INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $17 | RESIDENT RATE: $12

Day(s)

5:30-6:15 p.m.

Mon

AGE(S): 18 - 36 months with adult

9:15-10 a.m.

Mon

Date

Time

Day(s)

9:15-10 a.m.

Tue

Time

Day(s)

301024-01 June 20

10:15-11a.m.

Mon

AGE(S): 1.5-3 with adult Activity #

Time

Day(s)

11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Mon 6:30- 7:15 p.m.

Mon

Date

Time

301024-05 June 20

Day(s)

5:30-6:15 p.m. Tue

AGE(S): 2-4 with adult Activity #

Date

301024-02 June 20

301030-04 June 19

Day(s)

AGE(S): 18-30 months with adult

Time

Day(s)

AGE(S): 4-6 Activity #

Day(s)

Activity # Date

Activity #

Time

Time

9:15-9:45a.m. Tue

Activity #

Date

Date

Time

301610-01 May 16-June 6

AGE(S): 2-4 with adult

June 16 -Aug. 4

Day(s)

AGE(S): 12 -24 months with adult Activity # Date

The room will be turned into our own ocean paradise and we will become mermaids for the day. There will be a variety of arts and crafts that shimmer and shine, just like a mermaids tail. We will create a special tropical hair clip to enhance our mermaid look and listen to music and play games to keep us busy.

Time

AGE(S): 1.5 - 3 with adult

301030-05 June 19

We will launch each class with a fun action story while children use large motor skills as we learn more about the story’s theme.

Activities will incorporate age-appropriate cognitive skills like ABCs, numbers, shapes and colors. Each session will bring new and exciting activities.

AGE(S): 18-36 months with adult

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $17 | RESIDENT RATE: $12

AGE(S): 3-6 with adult

As we paint, glue, create and color our way through the summer, we will explore a variety of fun themes.

Planned activities will promote creativity and allow children to express their ideas artistically. Children may get a bit messy, so be sure they come in appropriate clothing. All supplies are included.

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Activity # Date

Activity #

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak AGE(S): 5-7 RATE: $10 | RESIDENT RATE: $10

P IN

Encourages the experience of music through free play. Classes include singing, games and use of movement and rhythm instruments for a multicultural curriculum developed by early childhood music experts and taught by a registered instructor.

A $40 material fee is included.

AGE(S): 3-5

AMAZING ARTISTS

DR

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

Activity #

As we sing, dance and play we will explore a variety of fun themes that may include books, songs and gross motor games. Activities will promote creativity, cognitive skills and socialization. Siblings may attend together in one session with prior approval from the instructor.

P IN

TODDLER TIME ROUND UP

INSTRUCTOR(S): Wholey Sisters AGE(S): birth-5 with parent RATE: $190 per participant/ $125 per sibling RESIDENT RATE: $175 per participant/$110 per sibling

AGE(S): 18 - 36 months with adult

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysnick RATE: $6 | RESIDENT RATE: $6

DR

MUSIC TOGETHER ©

Time

Day(s)

1 0:15-11 a.m.

Tue

Time

Day(s)

AGE(S): 3-6 with adult

1 -2 p.m.

Mon

Activity #

Date

301024-03 June 20 301024-06 June 20

Time

Day(s)

11:30a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tue 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Tue

AGE(S): 4-6 Activity #

Date

301024-04 June 20 301024-07 June 20

Time

Day(s)

1-2 p.m.

6:30- 7:15 p.m.

Tue Act Tue

AB C PRESCHOOL 1 23 SPORTIES FOR SHORTIES INSTRUCTOR(S): Jump Bunch RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $55

Each week will begin with kid-friendly warm ups and exercises, an introduction to individual skills and equipment and simple rules of a different sports. Games, obstacle courses and a cool down will take place in each class to keep kids engaged and moving throughout the session.

AGE(S): 18-24 months with adult Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301220-01 June 3-June 24 9:30-10 a.m. Sat 301220-04 July 22-Aug. 12 9:30-10 a.m. Sat AGE(S): 3-4 Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301220-02 June 3-June 24 10-10:45 a.m. Sat

YOGA

INSTRUCTOR(S): Balance Child Method RATE: $50 | RESIDENT RATE: $40 ADULT AND ME YOGA AGE(S): 3-8 with adult

This is a great bonding experience for the kiddos and their caretakers. Only the child should be registered.

Activity # Date

Time

301230-02 June 5-June 26

10:30-11 a.m. Mon

RATE: $50 | RESIDENT RATE: $40 PRESCHOOL YOGA

Day(s)

AGE(S): 3 - 6

Come explore fun yoga poses and learn about breath and movement while incorporating fun yoga books and music. We will have each class themed to a book and fun activity as well.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301230-01 June 5-June 26 9:30-10:15 a.m. Mon

301220-05 July 22-Aug. 12 10-10:45 a.m. Sat AGE(S): 5-6 Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301220-03 June 3-June 24 10:45-11:30 a.m. Sat 301220-06 July 22-Aug. 12 10:45-11:30 a.m. Sat

MUSIC WITH MR. CHUCK INSTRUCTOR(S): Chuck Johnson RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

With Mr. Chuck leading the way, your child will dance, sing and play along with instruments, scarves, egg shakers and drums. *No Class: May 29

LITTLE ROCKERS Activity #

AGE(S): 18-36 months

Date

Time

Day(s)

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak RATE: $17 | RESIDENT RATE: $12

What fun it will be as we create, play and discover with Mickey and crew. There will be roadster races and fun clubhouse creations. We will sing songs and have a jamboree. Dress in your favorite mouse gear and we will see ya real soon! Note: NO characters will be attending this program.

AGE(S): 18-36 months with adult Activity #

Date

301033-01 May 19 Activity #

Date

301033-02 May 19 Activity #

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301228-03* May 15-June 26 10:30-11 a.m. Mon

Join us for a bonding session filled with sweet lullabies, cheerful nursery rhymes and upbeat melodies that will get both you and your baby tapping your toes and swaying to the beat. *No Class: May 29

BOUNCING BEATS AGE(S): 6-18 months with adult Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301228-02* May 15-June 26 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mon

Time

Day(s)

9:15 -10 a.m.

Fri

Time

Day(s)

10:15 -11 a.m.

Fri

AGE(S): 2-4 with adult

Come join the band! Whether you like to sing, dance or bang on things and be really loud...this is the class for you!

AGE(S): 3-4.5

These soccer-themed classes focus on developing motor skills, self confidence and core skills.

Older ages will include personal focus and the introduction to light competition. Parent participation required for ages 2-3.5 years. *No Class: May 29

CUBS Activity #

Date

301033-04 May 19

AGE(S): 2.5- 3.5 with parent Date

Time

Day(s)

301229-01* May 15-June 26 4-4:45 p.m.

BEARS Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301229-02* May 15-June 26 5-5:45 p.m.

GRIZZLIES

Day(s)

1 -2 p.m.

Fri

Mon

AGE(S): 4.5- 5.5 Date

Time

Day(s)

Mon

Join us for this development program that uses a variety of fun games to engage kids while teaching the sport of football while developing fundamental skills. The goal is to build fitness, muscle coordination, football fundamentals and create a love of the game. No tackling or blocking included at this level.

FIRSTDOWN TOTS Activity #

AGE(S): 3-5

Date

Time

Day(s)

301229-04 May 17-June 21

4-4:45 p.m.

Wed

301229-05 May 17-June 21

5-5:45 p.m.

Wed

Children in these high energy classes learn far more than just core cheer concepts and techniques; they also explore their personal expression, agility, rhythm, and teamwork.

CHEERTOTS

Time

Mon

AGE(S): 3.5- 4.5

301229-03* May 15-June 26 6-6:45 p.m.

FUN WITH MICKEY AND FRIENDS

AGE(S): 4-6 with adult

ROCK AND ROLL SCHOOL

INSTRUCTOR(S): Supertots RATE: $135 | RESIDENT RATE: $120

Activity #

301228-01 * May 15-June 26 10 -10:30 a.m. Mon

*No Class: May 29

SUPERTOTS

AGE(S): 4- 6

Activity #

Date

Time

301229-06

May 17-June 21 6-6:45 p.m.

Day(s)

Wed

AGE(S): 1.5-3 with adult Activity #

Date

301033-05 May 19

Time

Day(s)

5:30 -6:15 p.m. Fri

AGE(S): 3-5 with adult Activity #

Date

301033-03 May 19

Time

Day(s)

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Fri

AGE(S): 3-6 Activity #

Date

301033-06 May 19

Time

Day(s)

6:30 -7:15p.m.

Fri

KIDS IN ACTION INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak AGE(S): 3-5 RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

Participants will love learning as they dance and play games together. Children will use and expand their cognitive and large motor skills when they participate in this fun class. Together we will be silly as we exercise our brains and bodies. Each session will bring new and exciting activities.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301116-01 May 16-June 6 11:15a.m.-12 p.m. Tue 301116-02 May 16-June 6 6:45 -7:30 p.m.

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org

Tue

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ADAPTIVE & INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO RECREATION INSTRUCTOR(S): Westerville CC staff AGE(S): 17 and under RATE: $7 | RESIDENT RATE: $5

MEET & GREET WITH PIZZA!

SAVE THE DATE

Autism Society Central Ohio Swim Night

Have fun participating in a variety of experiences that are non-sports related. Activities will include e-gaming, arts, cooking, ceramics, outdoor education... and more! Join us to have fun and socialize with friends and siblings. Aides are free.

Highlands Park Aquatic Center Friday, July 14 7-8:30 pm Additional information will be available in the July/Aug Community Guide.

PARTICIPANT

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

315507-03 June 8

2-3:30 p.m.

Thu

315507-04 June 22

2-3:30 p.m.

Thu

INSTRUCTOR(S): Adaptive Staff AGE(S): 3-12 RATE: Donation suggested

HPAC

ADAPTIVE SPORTS INSTRUCTOR(S): Adaptive Staff AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $7 | RESIDENT RATE: $5

Join us for introductory experiences with a variety of sports. No experience or equipment needed.

Plan to wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. Gym shorts and t-shirts recommended.

Aides are free.

Activity #

Date

Time

315505-01 315505-02 315505-03 315505-04

May 12 12:30 -1:30 p.m.

May 26 10 -11 a.m.

June 9 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

June 23 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Day(s)

Fri Fri Fri Fri

ACCESS TO YOGA

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

315509-01

June 16

5:30-7 p.m.

Fri

INSTRUCTOR(S): Adaptive Staff

AGE(S): 3-18 RATE: $10 | RESIDENT RATE: $5 PARTICIPANT/SIBLING

Join us this summer for fun and exciting special needs swim sessions where families can swim without the addition of crowds. Sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO).

DR P Date Time Day(s) IN June 16 7 -8:30 p.m. Fri

Learn about upcoming adaptive/inclusive programs and events as well as provide feedback on opportunities you would like to see. The event is FREE to community members. Pizza and light refreshments will be provided.

INCLUSIVE SWIM & GYM Enjoy the indoor pool and fun activities in the gymnasium where you can swim and play without the addition of crowds and receive a discounted rate.

DSACO INCLUSIVE SWIM

INSTRUCTOR(S): Adaptive Staff AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $20 | RESIDENT RATE: $15

Activity #

Date

Time

311116-01

May 7

5:30 -7 p.m. Sun

Day(s)

AGE(S): 19 and up FREE

YOUTH ADAPTIVE YOGA INSTRUCTOR(S): Katy Tombaugh AGE(S): 8-13 RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

This yoga class is developed for youth with disabilities who are looking to relax and have some fun! We will practice poses and gentle movement, as well as breath and mindfulness techniques.

All are welcome and caregivers are encouraged.

ALL LEVELS

PARENT/CARETAKER

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

311116-02

May 7

5:30 -7 p.m.

Sun

No Class: May 29

Activity #

Date

Time

305213-01*

May 15-July 3 4-4:45 p.m.

BOWLING TRIP TO STAR LANES

INSTRUCTOR(S): Adaptive Staff AGE(S): 17 and under with family and friends FREE but please register

Enjoy bowling with your friends and siblings at Star Lanes at Polaris. Transportation will be provided from the Westerville Community Center to enjoy an afternoon of fun. The bus will leave around 1 p.m. and return around 4 p.m.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

315508-02

June 20

1-4 p.m.

Tue

INSTRUCTOR(S): Sam Smith AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35

For individuals with disabilities that wish to become more adept at strength training on your own. Learn to workout on your own using a visual system developed

by Valemee to increase your independence in accessing lifelong fitness. Steeped in best practices used in education and the fitness industry. Caregivers and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend at no cost.

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

305299-01

May 16-June 27

5-6 p.m.

Tue

This yoga class is developed for those with disabilities who are looking to relax and have some fun! We will practice poses and gentle movement, as well as breath and mindfulness techniques. All are welcome and caregivers are encouraged.

Activity #

Date

50

Time

Day(s)

3:30-4:30 p.m. Sun

Mon

EMPOWERED FITNESS TRAINING

INSTRUCTOR(S): Lilian Beck AGE(S): 14 and up RATE: $50 | RESIDENT RATE: $40

305221-01 May 21-July 2

Day(s)

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?

Contact Mike Phillips at (614) 901-6552 or michael.phillips @westerville.org

YOUTH/TEEN MAGICAL MERMAIDS The room will be turned into our own ocean paradise and we will become mermaids for the day. There will be a variety of arts and crafts that shimmer and shine, just like a mermaids tail. We will create a special tropical hair clip to enhance our mermaid look and listen to music and play games to keep us busy.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301024-07

June 20

2:15 -3:15 p.m.

Tue

INSTRUCTOR(S): Chris Powell^ Audrey McCutchen ^^ RATE: $100 | RESIDENT RATE: $80

Participants will learn various hand-building techniques as they work on individual projects.

Students will work independently and with instruction.

The potter’s wheel will be introduced.

Date

307131-02* ^ May 25-July 13

Date

Time

Day(s)

302227-01

May 20

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

302227-02

May 27

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

302227-03

June 3

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

ICY TREATS PT. 1

Date

Time

June 10

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

5-6 p.m.

Tue

ICY TREATS PT. 2

Day(s)

*No Class: July 6

Activity #

Date

Time

Time

Day(s)

302227-05

June 17

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

5-6 p.m.

Thu

SMOOTHIES OF THE SUMMER

Day(s)

Activity #

Date

Time

302227-06

July 7

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

Day(s)

Activity #

Date

Time

302227-07

July 22

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

Day(s)

Ahoy! X marks the spot as we explore a variety of activities that will make it a day to remember. We will walk the plank and shoot cannon balls as we get our sea legs strong. Each pirate will make a pirate hat and vest.

DELICIOUS SALADS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301030-07

June 19

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Mon

GET MOVING IN NATURE

YOGA

INSTRUCTOR(S): Balance Child Method AGE(S): 5-11 RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $55

Children not only learn yoga poses and stretching but ways to cope with anxiety, stress and other life challenges leaving them refreshed, refocused and re-energized.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

301230-03 June 5-June 26 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon

Activity #

Date

Time

302227-08

July 29

3:30-5 p.m. Sat

Day(s)

INSTRUCTOR(S): Deborah Ketner AGE(S): 6-12 RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30

This program is designed to guide participants in both nature observation and low-intensity physical fitness movements. The objectives of this course are to observe and journal our natural surroundings while incorporating physical fitness activities and learning the benefits of combining the two.

Activity #

Date

302226-01 June 8-June 29

Time

Activity #

AGE(S): 6-11

Date

Time

Day(s)

302184-02 May 31-June 28 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wed

302184-03 May 31-June 28 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wed

RATE: $115 | RESIDENT RATE: $100 Activity #

Date

AGE(S): 3-5

Time

Day(s)

302184-01 May 31-June 28 4:30-5:15 p.m.

Wed

KIDZ HOME ALONE INSTRUCTOR(S): Enriching Kidz AGE(S): 9-12 RATE: $85 | RESIDENT RATE: $70

Would your child know what to do if they have forgotten their house key? What if they are home alone and they are choking? This class will give you and your child peace of mind when they are home alone.

Activity #

BURGER PARTY

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak AGE(S): 6-8 RATE: $17 | RESIDENT RATE: $12

RATE: $115 | RESIDENT RATE: $100

PRE-K PARKOUR

FRUIT PIZZA

Activity #

YO-HO, A PIRATES LIFE FOR ME

Improve the fundamentals of your skills in a safe and inclusive environment following three rules: be safe, have fun and learn. Throughout the session, participants will be running, jumping, climbing and rolling in order to travel from one point to another in the quickest and most efficient way possible.

KIDS PARKOUR

Activity #

302227-04

AGE(S): 14-17

Activity #

PIZZA PARTY

Day(s)

*No Class: July 4

307131-01* ^^ May 23-July 11

Cooking Caravan will lead participants in a step-bystep presentation on how to cook new recipes they can make at home for their family and friends. Class takes place in the state-of-the-art Community Center demonstration kitchen. All supplies included.

Time

AGE(S): 10 -13

Date

INSTRUCTOR(S): 614 Parkour Coach Theo

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cooking Caravan AGE(S): 7-17 RATE: $55 | RESIDENT RATE: $45

THE WALKING TACO..FROM SCRATCH!

YOUTH CERAMICS

Activity #

PARKOUR

YOUTH COOKING

INSTRUCTOR(S): Cathi Staysniak AGE(S): 6-8 RATE: $17 | RESIDENT RATE: $12

Date

Time

Day(s)

302149-01 May 30-June 1 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Tue/Thu

CREATIVE WRITING FUN INSTRUCTOR(S): Andra Gillum AGE(S): 6-12 RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

Join local author Andra Gillum for a fun, creative hour filled with stories and silliness. Andra will share her a few of her five Doggy Drama books, then we’ll all write, brainstorm and create our own stories and adventures! We’ll even add a few games just for fun. Bring your imagination!.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

302202-01

May 31, June 2

1-3 p.m.

Wed/Fri

Day(s)

5-5:45 p.m. Thu

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WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE AND BEYOND INSTRUCTOR(S): John Cameron AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75

Numerous teaching aides, examples and handouts will be shared so students can begin their own watercolor resource notebook. Individual assistance will be provided along with various lessons and demonstrations highlighting important principles of watercolor painting.

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

*No Class: June 7

Date

Time

Day(s)

307226-01* May 17-June 28

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Wed

307226-02* May 17-June 28

1-3 p.m.

Wed

CERAMICS

NATIVE ALTERNATIVE TO INVASIVE PLANTS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Chris Powell AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $185 | RESIDENT RATE: $165

Students will work at their leisure on the potter’s wheel to develop their throwing skills and honing various hand-building skills with individual guidance and technical advice from the instructor.

There is a fee for additional clay. *No Class: July 4 & 6

THROWING

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

307231-01* May 23 -July 11

6:30-9p.m. Tue

307231-03** May 25-July 13

6:30-9p.m. Thu

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

307231-02* May 23 -July 11

6:30-9p.m. Tue

307231-04** May 25-July 13

6:30-9p.m. Thu

OPEN STUDIO CERAMICS

We will work on more detailed aspects of watercolor painting and delve deeper into this medium. Critiques at the beginning and end of each class will be a big part of the learning process.

This class is open to students who are currently enrolled in an adult ceramics class. This is your time to complete a project independently. No instruction is given. All projects would have to be finished and glazed during the last class. There is an extra fee for clay usage.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Chris Powell AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $50

*No Class: June 8

Activity #

Date

Time

307230-01* May 18-June 29 1 - 3 p.m.

Day(s)

Thu

FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING INSTRUCTOR(S): Arta Noor AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $85 | RESIDENT RATE: $70

Learn the basic principles of drawing and sketching. We will cover techniques such as position, lighting, shape, texture and spacing, and advance to drawing landscape, objects, animals and portraits. Demonstration and handouts are provided. Individual assistance and feedback will be available.

ALL LEVELS

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

307221-01 May 16-June 20 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tue 307221-02 May 18-June 22 1-3 p.m.

Thu

Activity #

INSTRUCTOR(S): Steve Herminghausen AGE(S): 18 and up FREE

The Ohio Invasive Plant Council board member and Westerville Garden Club president will help you identify some common invasive pants and give you suggestions for replacing them with beautiful, beneficial alternatives.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

310225-01

May 21

1-2 p.m.

Sun

*No Class: July 4 & 6

HAND BUILD

INTERMEDIATE AND BEYOND WATERCOLOR INSTRUCTOR(S): Judi Heston AGE(S): 18 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65

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Date

Time

307232-01 May 27-July 8

Day(s)

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat

55+

OVER THE AGE OF 55?

See the Older Adult section for fitness, creative and special interest classes, travel opportunities and meals offered by the Westerville Senior Center.

WRITING YOUR CHILDREN’S BOOK INSTRUCTOR(S): Andra Gillum AGE(S): 16 and up RATE: $20 | RESIDENT RATE: $15

Do you ever dream of writing a children’s book?

Join author Andra Gillum as she shares helpful, real-world advice. She discusses finding the right idea and provides useful tips on how to craft your story. Whether you have dreams of or a full story ready to go, this class is informative, helpful and fun. Feel free to bring samples or writing to share.

Activity #

Date

Time

Day(s)

310140-01

June 27

6-8 p.m.

Tue

BUTTERFLY GARDENING INSTRUCTOR(S): Gina Crabtree, Westerville Garden Club FREE

Learn to create a butterfly habitat! We’ll talk about butterflies that are native to our area in addition to the types of plants to attract them. We’ll also learn about various native host plants for different species of butterflies and the different life cycles.

Activity #

Date

Time

310226-01

June 25

1-2 p.m.

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

Day(s)

Sun

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OLDER ADULT Older Adult Westerville Senior Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH 43082 (614) 901-6560

REGISTRATION DATES

Senior Center Program Pass Holder Registration Thursday, May 4 | 12 p.m.

All others May 5-8 Register at www.westerville.org/registration

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES Monday, May 1 | 1 p.m.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Parks and Recreation services are essential for our residents’ quality of life and transportation, and its associated fees, are sometimes a basic required necessity. The Westerville Senior Association, a nonprofit organization founded to assist the Westerville Senior Center, offers financial assistance to Senior Center Program Pass holders residing within the Westerville City limits who may be experiencing financial hardship. For further information on this and other assistance, contact the Senior Center at (614) 901-6560.

Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4 Park and enter through the south entrance for Senior Center programs and some fitness classes. You may enter through the main or north entrances for the gymnasium, indoor pools and fitness area.

PROGRAM PASS INFORMATION

Westerville Senior Center Program Passes are available to adults 55 or older. Join us and experience the benefits of improved health, lower stress, new skills, greater independence and lasting friends and memories.

YEARLY PASS RATES

Rate: $42 Discounted Resident Rate: $24 Additional information is available in the Older Adult section or online at www.westerville.org/seniorcenter.

Call the Senior Center at (614) 901-6560 for questions.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Transportation is available to Senior Center Program Pass holders residing in the corporate City limits of Westerville.

Visit www.westerville.org/seniorcenter for more information.

Rate: $25 per pass (25 punches) $10 per pass (10 punches)

Senior/Community Center (2 punches) To: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

From: Mon-Fri Times Vary Shopping (3 punches) call (614) 901-6560 for specific locations Tue/Thu 1 - 3 p.m.

Medical Appointments (3 punches) Mon-Fri 8:45 -11:30 a.m.

Mon/Wed/Fri 1 - 2:30 p.m.

ACTIVITY/PROGRAM REFUNDS

Activity/program refunds will be made if requested seven days or more before the first class takes place, or when documentation is presented for an approved hardship situation. There is a $5 transaction fee applied to all refunds.

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FIT AND STRONG

SENIOR MAT PILATES

INSTRUCTOR(S): Linda Scovern AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Learn the basic concepts of Pilates including alignment, breathing, core strength and stabilization to create a total body workout. Must be able to get to and from the floor. Bring a yoga mat. Suitable for the beginner. *No Class: May 29 Activity # Date Time Day(s) 304905-01* May 15 - July 3 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mon

GET ON YOUR FEET

INSTRUCTOR(S): Ellen Blaha AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Strap on your groovin’ shoes and add fun steps to your day while enjoying a variety of music choices from many decades! Easy-to-follow, low-impact cardio and stretching; no routines to learn. Beginners and experienced participants are welcome and supported. *No Class: July 4

Activity # Date 304912-01* May 16 - July 11 304912-02 May 18 - July 6

Time Day(s) 5:15- 6 p.m. Tue 5:15- 6 p.m. Thu

INSTRUCTOR(S): Billie McRill AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 This class uses body weight as well as various equipment like dumbbells, balls and resistance bands to increase endurance, strength and range of movement as well as improving circulation and balance. Whether you prefer to exercise in a chair or to stand, the flexibility of this class design offers lots of modifications. Beginners encouraged to attend. *No Class: May 29

Activity # Date 304906-01 May 15 - July 3 304906-02* May 17 - July 5 304906-03 May 19 - July 7

FITNESS WALKING GROUP As part of your Senior Center Program Pass you can walk your way around the Community Center track. Please remember to scan your card at the front desk.

Senior Center Program Pass Holders Only Everyday

CHAIR VOLLEYBALL

SENIOR STRENGTH

INSTRUCTOR(S): Billie McRill AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Re-engage muscles and mind and use the body the way it was designed. Practice mindful movement to achieve total body fitness. Best for those wanting strength and balance, power and mobility.

Beginners welcome.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Lynda Chambers AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Similar to volleyball but modified for everyone. We will play with a beach ball and be able to spike, bump and set to a fun time.

DR

P IN

Date Time May/June/July 10 - 11a.m.

*No Class: July 4

Activity #

Date

304904-01* May 16 - July 11 304904-02 May 18 - July 6

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Time Day(s) 9 - 9:45 a.m. Mon 9 - 9:45 a.m. Wed 9 - 9:45 a.m. Fri

Time

Day(s)

9 - 10 a.m.

9 - 10 a.m.

Tue Thu

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

Day(s) Thu

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LOW IMPACT AEROBICS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Pam Croucher AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 This fun and energetic aerobics class choreographed and performed to music will burn calories and improve your health. Large muscle groups are used in continuous rhythmic activity. Light dumbbells and an exercise mat will be used to strengthen your muscles. Must be able to get to and from the floor.

CHAIR YOGA

INSTRUCTOR(S): Pam Croucher AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 A great way for older adults to achieve the health benefits of yoga that include loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing stress and improving circulation. Chairs will be used.

Activity# Date

Time

*No Class: July 4

304903-01 May 17 - July 5

2:15-3:15 p.m.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304901-01* May 16 - July 11 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Tue 304901-02 May 18 - July 6 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Thu

SENIOR TENNIS

SILVER SPLASH: AQUA, CARDIO & TONE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Debbie Leach AGE(S): 65 and up with Silver Sneakers FREE : Silver Sneakers membership required This class is for the conditioned adult who has good balance and muscle function. Includes cardio exercises followed by muscle toning exercises, balance work and stretching.

No Class: May 29

Date May 22- July 14 May 22-July 14

Time 11:05 - 11:55 a.m.

12:05-12:50 p.m.

Day(s) Mon/Wed/Fri Mon/Wed/Fri

I.T.S. ESSENTIAL

INSTRUCTOR(S): Ellen Blaha AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Interval, Training and Stretching build the mobility, strength and agility essential to your functional fitness. We will alternate easy-to-follow low impact cardio with resistance work and relaxing stretches.

No floor work. Beginners and experienced exercisers welcome.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 304907-01 May 17-July 5 11:10 - 11:55 a.m. Wed

Day(s) Wed

HOF AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Our moderated senior tennis is generated for those looking to continue their love of the sport while continuing to get exercise and socialize with friends.

DR

P IN

Date Time Day(s) May, June, July 8-9:30 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri

FITNESS MUSICAL CHAIRS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Pam Croucher AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 This is not your grandma’s chair class. Join us for a fun, energetic exercise program that includes cardio, strength and core conditioning set to uptempo music. Improve flexibility, coordination and endurance while seated. Must be able to freely move arms and legs. Beginners encouraged. *No Class: July 4

Activity# Date

Time

Day(s)

304908-01* May 16 - July 11 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tue 304908-02 May 18 - July 6 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thu

REMINDER

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4

HOF - Hoff Woods Park | 556 McCorkle Blvd.

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AEROBICS & MORE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Billie McRill AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 A fun-filled class to improve cardiovascular fitness, balance, and flexibility that is choreographed to music from the past. Light weights will occasionally be used.

No experience necessary as modifications will be demonstrated for all moves. No floor work included. *No Class: May 29

Activity # Date 304910-01* May 15 - July 3 304910-02 May 17 - July 5 304910-03 May 19 - July 7

Time 10 - 11 a.m.

10 - 11 a.m.

10 - 11 a.m.

Day(s) Mon Wed Fri

DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S

INSTRUCTOR(S): Chloe Napoletano AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $50 | RESIDENT RATE: $40 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $30 Designed for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

Through carefully crafted movement, this class promotes increased strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Participants’ family members, friends and caregivers are welcome to attend class. No experience is necessary and both seated and standing movement is welcome.

Activity # Date 304911-01 May 17-June 28

Tuesday, May 9 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

55 and up Free

INSTRUCTOR(S): Marie Corbitt AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Learn simple, mindful breathing exercises that will help you develop a sense of calm and focus. This program is taught by a Westerville Public Librarian.

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Date May 8 June 12 July 10

Time Day(s) 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon

FEARLESS FALLING

INSTRUCTOR(S): Mike Grigsby AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Learn how to fall safely and prevent falls. The fear of falling is one of our biggest phobias, so most people never learn how to fall properly. Learning how to fall safely is the primary purpose of the classes.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304913-01 May 17 - July 5

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OLDER ADULT HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR

MINDFUL BREATHING

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Time 4 -5 p.m.

3-4 p.m.

Wed

Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC

INSTRUCTOR(S): Pam Croucher^ Stephanie Bellflower^^ FREE: Silver Sneaker Pass holders Seated and standing exercises to increase muscular strength, range of motion and daily living. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Get fit, have fun, make friends.

Date Time Day(s) April 5 - May 31^ 12 - 12:45 p.m.

Wed April 4 - June 1^^ 8 - 8:45 a.m.

Tue/Thu

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

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HEARING EVALUATIONS / HEARING AID

INSTRUCTOR(S): Columbus Speech

and Hearing and Franklin

County Senior Options AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, maintenance and follow up hearing aid services. Seniors who need a hearing aid may qualify with only a co-pay through the Older Adult Outreach Program. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (614) 263-5151. Appointment required.

Date May 10 June 14 July 12

Time 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Day(s) Wed Wed Wed

LINE DANCE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Anita Ebbert^ Robin Poses^^ AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Get up and get down on the dance floor! This class is filled with fun and exercise while learning steps to all of the latest line dances. No partner needed.

You will increase your coordination, flexibility and endurance while having fun and making new friends. *No Class: July 4

Activity#

Date

Day(s)

304909-01*^ May 16 - July 11 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Tue 304909-02 ^^ May 17 - July 5 1 - 2 p.m.

Wed IMPROVER

Activity# Date 304909-03^^ May 18 - July 6

DELAY THE DISEASE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Megan Arnold^ Lisa Berger ^^ AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $45 | RESIDENT RATE: $35 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $25 Fitness program designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s disease. This class will optimize physical function and help to delay the progression *No Class: July 4 of the disease.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 304902-01*^ May 16-July 11 1:15 -2:15 p.m. Tue 304902-02^^ May 18-July 6 1:15 -2:15 p.m. Thu

Time

Time Day(s) 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thu

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK May 8 / June 12 / July 10 10-11 a.m.

Mondays FREE Stop by and get your blood pressure and vitals checked. Provided by Uptown Pharmacy.

FOOT CARE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Anchor Foot Care AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $55 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $45 Services include nail trimming, thinning, filing, foot assessment, corn and callus reduction. Payment for each session due at registration.

Activity # Date Time Day(s) 204917-01 through -16 May 16 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue 304916-01 through -16 June 20 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue 304917-01 through -16 July 18 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue

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CREATIVE ARTS

CERAMICS- GREENWARE

INSTRUCTOR(S): Phyllis Doelker AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $75 | RESIDENT RATE: $60 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $40 Learn the basics to enhance your current techniques of greenware ceramics. Paint and supplies will be supplied, but greenware projects will be bought by participants. Participants will leave the Senior Center by carpool to purchase their own greenware.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304301-01 May 18 - June 29 11:30a.m.-2:30p. m. Thu

CERAMICS AND POTTERY

INSTRUCTOR(S): Diana Iles AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $80 | RESIDENT RATE: $65 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $50 This class is for those students who have completed at least two sessions of the introductory level class.Intermediate techniques and projects will be explored. Projects must be made in class - no outside projects.

INTERMEDIATE

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 307340-01 May 16 - June 27 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tue Join us for an introduction to making your own pottery from clay. Hand-building techniques will be covered as well as an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Flex your creative muscle and make your own pottery in this fun, hands on class. Projects must be made in class - no outside projects.

BEGINNER

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 307340-02 May 16 - June 27 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. Tue 307340-03 May 16 - June 27 1-3 p.m.

Tue

REMINDER

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

ZENTANGLE ® BEYOND THE BASICS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Arlene Roeder AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $70 | RESIDENT RATE: $60 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $40 Are you ready to take what you’ve learned and created in the Introduction to Zentangle® class and expand your tangling practice? Classes are designed to give you a deeper understanding of the Zentangle® method of drawing. You will learn new tangle patterns and techniques that will enhance your experience and art. Please bring your basic Zentangle® kit.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304305-01 May 10 -May 31 2 - 4 p.m. Wed 304305-02 June 7-June 28 2 - 4 p.m. Wed

CRAFTERS

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE This is a group of crafters who work independently on self-designed projects that include knitting, crocheting, sewing, paper crafting and whatever sparks their interest. Items are sold in the lobby display case, at several craft sales, and at Snowflake Castle to benefit the Senior Association.

Although no group projects are assigned, everyone is welcome. *No Class: May 29

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QUILTING

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Join this group of quilters as they continue to work on beautiful heirloom quilts. New and experienced *No Class: May 29 quilters are always welcome.

Date Time Day(s) May*/June/July May/June/July

1 - 3 p.m.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4

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CRAFTING CORNER

INSTRUCTOR(S): Kim Roberts AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Meet new friends and connect with others! A new and exciting craft will be offered each month. Sign up for one or all.

Activity# Date 304336-01 June 13 304336-02 July 11

Time Day(s) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tue 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tue

STONE CARVING

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Learn how to transform stone into a piece of art ranging from a simple piece to something more detailed and complex. This is an informal group with carvers participating as their schedules permit. Each carver works on a project of their choosing and at their own pace. Stone and tools are provided. Meet at the 310 W. Main St. parking lot by the bus garage. *No Class: May 29 Date May*/June/July

Time 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Day(s) Mon

CARDMAKING FOR MANY OCCASIONS, BUT NOT BIRTHDAYS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Sue Freund AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $65 Choose from a variety of cards and themes on the first class. Each week you will make three to four cards that replicate one of the cards you chose.

Cardmaking tools needed by the second session include scissors, ruler, glue, repositionable tape, picker upper tool, tweezer and a paper piecer.

These tools will be discussed during the first class.

Activity# 307327-01

Date Time Day(s) May 17-July 5 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Wed

DIABETES EDUCATION/ SUPPORT GROUP

INSTRUCTOR(S): Uptown Pharmacy FREE Learn about a new diabetic topic each month including nutrition, self-care and possible complications in this open, safe learning environment. Attendees can learn from other’s experiences and offer support to each other.

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Time

Day(s)

May 18 June 22 July 20

2 - 3 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

Thu Thu Thu

COMPUTER CONNECTORS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Jim Holden AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Bring your computer questions to this group-sharing and problem-solving class. Online demonstrations will be used to aid the discussions. These meetings will include presentations on free software from Microsoft, Google and others.

Date Time Day(s) May 1, 15 1 - 3 p.m.

Mon June 5, 19 1 - 3 p.m.

Mon July 3, 17 1 - 3 p.m.

Mon

GET MOVING IN NATURE

HIG INSTRUCTOR(S): Deborah Ketner AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $55 | RESIDENT RATE: $45 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $35 Participants will enjoy nature and use their senses as they walk and perform light exercises while touring the wetlands area. Time will be given at the end of each session to write, draw and reflect on observations. The class will be held outside except in the event of extreme weather conditions. Meet at the shelter.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304323-01 June 1 - June 22 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Thu

HIG - Highlands Park | 245 S. Spring Rd.

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org

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HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Learn how to register for Senior Center programs by using our online registration system.

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Date

Time

Day(s)

May 1

1 p.m.

Mon

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO DSLR OPERATION

INSTRUCTOR(S): Robert Yorde AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $10 Learn about automatic and scenic modes, how to setup your camera and create a foundation for success in photography. The goal of this class is the get you taking pictures.

Activity# 304389-01

Date June 1

Time 1 - 3 p.m.

Day(s) Thu

ESTATE AND LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING

INSTRUCTOR(S): Kelly Augspurger, Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Join us for a boxed lunch (provided) and learn what documents and funding solutions are important and available when planning for aging. Having a plan in place is key to protecting your family and finances.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304365-01 June 27 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue

DOWNSIZING CAN BE UPLIFTING

INSTRUCTOR(S): Downsizing with a Heart AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Thinking of downsizing your home? Moving? Aging in place? Get tips from the pros on how to plan, organize and sort your possessions. If moving, learn about selling, donating or disposing of items, then packing and unpacking.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304330-01 May 16 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tue

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PHOTO CHAT

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Buy or bring your lunch and develop a fellowship with other photographers. This is an informal chat about all things photography.

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Time

Day(s)

May 3, 17 June 7, 21 July 5, 19

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed

SILVERTONES

INSTRUCTOR(S): Larry Leffort and

Lyndsay Smith AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $80 Silvertones choir members sing in a professional atmosphere with amazing harmonies and professional instructions. Call the Senior Center at (614) 901-6560 for more information or if you are new to the group.

Activity# Date 804301-01 May/June/July

Time Day(s) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wed

BUCKEYE TAILGATE & CONFESSIONS OF AN OSU USHER

INSTRUCTOR(S): Trevor Zahara AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $5 Westerville author and 27-year usher, redcoat and tour guide will bring a unique insider perspective on OSU football. Through his presentation based on his books “Buckeye Tailgate “ and “Confessions of an OSU Usher” and a trivia contest, he will reveal some of the most humorous, unusual and captivating experiences while on the job.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304390-01 June 13 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tue

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org

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CENTERED SENIORS INVESTMENT CLUB

INSTRUCTOR(S): Linda Lerner AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE This club is a legal partnership of senior investors who maintain an active portfolio of common stocks and take responsibility for learning, listening and helping to make an investment in common stock. Each member is assigned the responsibility to follow one of the stocks in the the Club’s portfolio, studying and reporting back to the group on a quarterly schedule. Discussion is usually lively and always educational. For more information, contact Linda Lerner at llerner2009@gmail.com.

Date

Time

Day(s)

May 11 June 8 July 13

1 - 3 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

Thu Thu Thu

Date

Time

Day(s)

May 22 June 26 July 24

1 - 2 p.m.

1 - 2p.m.

1 - 2p.m.

Mon Mon Mon

KEEP IT OR PITCH IT

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ISSUES IN EUROPE May 15 10 - 11 a.m.

Day(s) Mon

HOW TO COPE WITH INFLATION June 19 10 - 11 a.m. Mon

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED

INSTRUCTOR(S): Marie Corbitt AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Created by the Foreign Policy Association, this class is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The class goal is to promote greater understanding and respect on a wide variety of topics. Led by a Westerville Public Library Librarian.

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NEW INSTRUCTOR(S): John Palmer AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Each meeting will include discussion on current topics and issues in America from law enforcement and education to government.

REMINDER

GREAT DECISIONS

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INSTRUCTOR(S): Kim Roberts, Senior Transitions Experts AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass holder FREE Trying to downsize or do spring cleaning? Learn what to keep, what to pitch and where to take it.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304190-01 May 25 1 - 3 p.m.

Thu

Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4

WORLD OF TRAVEL

INSTRUCTOR(S): Sandy Dillon AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass holder FREE Learn about upcoming exciting getaways around the world and in our own background. Trip presentations will be Canadian Rockies/Glacier, Route 66 tour and Scotland in March. May date will present the Bourbon/ Derby Trail,Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and Scotland.

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Date

Time

Day(s)

May 8

10 - 11 a.m.

Mon

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

INSTRUCTOR(S): Mindy Bilyeu AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE This group enjoys lively discussion led by Westerville Public Library librarian Mindy Bilyeu. Contact Mindy at (614) 882-7277 extension 2186 to pick up a book and enjoy the fun.

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Date

Time

Day(s)

May 8 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The Marlow Murder Club

by Robert Thorogood

Mon

June 12 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Mon

INTERACTIVE LECTURE SERIES INSTRUCTOR(S): Van Young AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS

Smokey Mountain National Park stretches from North Carolina west to Tennessee and is the most visited national park in America. Learn about some highlights along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the top sights when vacationing in the Smokies. We will “visit” the Biltmore Estate, Grandfather Mountain, Boone, Cumberland Gap National Historical Site, Louisville and Nashville during our lecture.

DR P Date Time Day(s) IN June 20 2-4 p.m.

Tue HISTORY OF THE US HIGHWAY SYSTEM

DISCUSSION GROUP

INSTRUCTOR(S): Lisa Clark,

Concord Counseling AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass FREE Engage with others in different topics each week.

Call Lisa at (614) 882-9338, ext. 230 for a Zoom link.

Date May/June/July

Time 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Day(s) Tue

Dwight Eisenhower traveled cross-country in a military convoy that took weeks to complete. When he was President he made changes based on his visualization of a network of multilane roads with no stop lights (or towns) to slow drivers down. His idea led to the creation of the US Interstate Highway System, all 48,876 miles.

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Time

Day(s)

July 13

2-4 p.m.

Thu

PRIME TOURS

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SENIOR NOTARY SERVICES

INSTRUCTOR(S): Shirley Bernard, The James Notary Solutions, LLC AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass RATE: $5 per document needing signed Bring your documents (unsigned) to this drop in program. You must provide a valid form of identification. Additional requirements apply. Call (614) 515-3220 for details.

INSTRUCTOR(S): Kevin Thuman, Lisa Busch AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass holder FREE Exciting 2023 travel opportunities include: OSU football verses Rutgers in New York and Purdue in Indianapolis, Elvis’ Blue Christmas at Graceland (Memphis and Nashville). Other trips include Ohio Wine Country, Akron Rails and Gardens, New England Cruise, Amalfi Coast Italy and Oglebay Christmas Lights. Trips for 2024 will also be announced.

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Date May 12 June 9 July 14

Time 10 - 11 a.m.

10 - 11 a.m.

10 - 11 a.m.

Day(s) Fri Fri Fri

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Date May 23

Time 4 p.m.

Day(s) Tue

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VETERANS AID AND BENEFITS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Nataile Mosacto, Collins and Kruse Law Offices AGE(S): 55 and up FREE This program will provide information about the “Aid and Attendance” program, designed to give Veterans more benefits, in addition to explaining what pension benefits participants may already receive.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304317-01 June 22 1 - 3 p.m.

Thu

HOW TO USE YOUR iPHONE AND iPAD

INSTRUCTOR(S): Gregg Montgomery AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $40 | RESIDENT RATE: $30 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Learn the basics on how to use our iOs, App Store and Safari browser, cameras and phone app in these easy to follow classes. Each class will be dedicated to a different area of your iPhone or iPad. Sign up for one or all depending on your needs.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) CAMERA

304307-01

June 8

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Thu

July 6

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Thu

July 13

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Thu

PHOTO PART 1

SILVERTONES

CONCERT

Bring your family and friends to enjoy this free Silvertones concert.

Thursday, May 18 3 p.m.

Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Open to the Public

204307-02

CALENDARS

304307-02

INTRODUCTION TO CHROMEBOOKS

INSTRUCTOR(S): Mike Freeman AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass holder SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $5 Le a r n t h e d i f f e r e n c e s b e t w e e n t a b l e t s , Chromebooks and notebook computers (a.k.a. laptops). You’ll also find out why a Chromebook might be a good option for seniors’ IT needs. It would be helpful for participants to already have a Gmail email address.

Activity# 304366-01

Date June 6

Time 10 - 11 a.m.

Day(s) Tue

PERSONAL SAFETY AND DEFENSE PRESENTATION

INSTRUCTOR(S): Nancy Evans AGE(S): 55 and up SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $5 This program will raise awareness and provide product solutions for your personal safety and defense making you more aware of your surroundings.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 304312-01 June 5 1 - 2 p.m.

Mon

Additional class opportunities and information available at www.westerville.org/registration

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BOURBON TASTING

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $50 | RESIDENT RATE: $40 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $30 Travel to Delaware to the Greek Tavern of Opa. We will have lunch (on your own) at this Greek/ American tavern and then learn about and try a variety of different bourbons. We will travel to a ProCore Health Brokers and have a dessert catered by Carla Poston.

Activity#

Date

Time

Day(s)

314320-01

June 15

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thu

BLOOMS AND BRIDGES

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $70 | RESIDENT RATE: $55 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $45 Experience the art of growing lavender, shiitake mushrooms and making hickory syrup at this quaint, family run farm. Sample herbed goat cheese and hickory syrup on crackers. Next we will experience the Succulent bar workshop at the Dutchmill Greenhouse. You will select a pot, plant and decorative rock topper to make your own succulent planter. Enjoy lunch (on your own) at a local restaurant before going exploring the seven covered bridges of Union County.

Activity#

314316-01

BRASS AND BRIDGES

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $90 | RESIDENT RATE: $75 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $60 Take a tour of Buckeye Brass, known for being a top source for instrument repairs for the OSU Marching Band, while we learn how they breathe new life into old instruments. We will then explore the seven covered bridges of Union County. We will enjoy a boxed lunch (included) with musical entertainment on the historic Pottersburg bridge.

Tour and lunch included.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 314312-01 May 23 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tue

94TH AERO SQUADRON

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $30 | RESIDENT RATE: $20 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $10 This will be one of the last chances that we will have to enjoy dinner (on your own) at the 94th Aero Squadron, located near the John Glen International Airport. The restaurant is full of military memorabilia and aviation relics depicting the ties of the WWI and WWII era.

Activity#

Date

Time

Day(s)

314315-01

June 8

3:30-8 p.m.

Thu

Date

Time

June 27

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Day(s)

Tue

PRIME TIME DINERS

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $20 | RESIDENT RATE: $15 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $10 Take the road each month and visit some of central Ohio’s finest restaurants enjoying great meals, conversation and friends. Transportation needs will be provided by the Westerville Senior Center leaving promptly at the printed time. (Dinner is on your own). Location TBD. Activity#

Date

Time

Day(s)

314303-01 314303-02

May 22 June 19

4:30-9 p.m.

4:30-9 p.m.

Mon Mon

MONTE CARLO

Try your hand at blackjack, the roulette wheel, horse racing and many more. You will receive “play money” for casino games. Use your “winnings” on a variety of raffle prizes.

July 20 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Ages 55 and up Rate $20 | Senior Center Program Pass $2 Tickets available at the Senior Center Front Desk.

Sponsored by Westerville Senior Association and Dedicated Medical Center.

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LUNCH BUNCH

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $20 | RESIDENT RATE: $15 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $10 Travel on the Senior Center bus for lunch to variety of restaurants (lunch on your own). Lunch destinations TBA. Activity#

Date

Time

Day(s)

314304-01

May 15

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mon

314304-02

June 26

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mon

KINGWOOD GARDENS

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $50 | RESIDENT RATE: $45 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $30 We will travel to Kingwood Gardens in Mansfield and tour the exquisite gardens with historic statues and fountains, nature trails and ponds. and then visit Kingwood Hall, a 1926 Provincial style mansion. A boxed lunch will be included with the visit. We will stop on the way home for snacks, if times allows.

Activity# Date Time Day(s) 314305-01 June 6 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tue

BUDD DAIRY

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $30 | RESIDENT RATE: $20 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $10 We will explore one of Cameron Mitchell’s newest restaurant incubation, culinary exploration and entertainment facilities in Columbus for lunch (on your own). The iconic Budd Dairy building has a history as a community gathering space dating back to the 1900s. Inside the food hall are nine restaurant concepts and a rotating pop-up kitchen called Hatch.

Day(s) Time Date Activity# 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thu June 29 314317-01

GOAT YOGA

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $65 | RESIDENT RATE: $55 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $45 Join us on this athletic experience as we travel to the working Harrison Farm in Groveport for a unique yoga experience. Please dress comfortably in Yoga attire and bring a mat. Mats and chairs will be available. We will take part in a yoga class then tour the farm. We will stop for lunch after the activity (on your own).

Activity#

Date

Time

314323-01

June 13

9:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

LILYFEST

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass Holder RATE: $30 | RESIDENT RATE: $25 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $20 Enjoy this celebration of arts, crafts, music and gardens with more than 60 artists and live music throughout the three acres of beautifully designed gardens showcasing ponds and a variety of unique garden sculptures. Look for plant sales and ask a master gardener your garden-related questions.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

We will stop for a late lunch (on your own) on the way home. VIGOROUS WALKING,STEPS, HILLS Activity# Date Time Day(s) 314314-01 July 14 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION All trips meet at the Westerville Senior Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave.

Day(s) Tue

MODERATE WALKING, SOME HILLS AND/OR STEPS VIGOROUS WALKING, SOME HILLS AND/OR STEPS STRENUOUS WALKING, WITH HILLS AND/OR STEPS

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FRIDAY FEAST

SENIOR ASSOCIATION ICE CREAM SOCIAL

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass holder FREE Enjoy an afternoon of live music and ice cream with all the toppings. Bring your friends for a relaxing summertime tradition!

Date June 22

Time 4 - 7 p.m.

Day(s) Thu

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $5 Enjoy a themed, hot and delicious meal served to you with old and new friends. Registration is required.

MEMORIAL DAY LUNCH

Activity# 204306-02

Date May 19

Time 12-1 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

Date June 16

Time 12 - 1 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

Time 12 - 1 p.m.

Day(s) Fri

FATHERS DAY

Activity# 304328-01

SUMMERTIME FUN

BIRTHDAY LUNCH

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass RATE: $4 Join us the first Wednesday of the month for our birthday lunch celebrations. You will receive one lunch free during the month of your birthday.

Dessert sponsored by Buckeye Terrace.

Date May 3 June 7 July 5

Time 12 - 12:30 p.m.

12 - 12:30 p.m.

12 - 12:30 p.m.

Day(s) Wed Wed Wed

Activity# 304328-02

90+ BIRTHDAY PARTY

AGE(S): 55 and up RATE: $5 | RESIDENT RATE: $5 AGE 90+: FREE Join us for a birthday party treat for our patrons who are over the age of 90! The 90+ birthday person is free for the celebration but all guests under 90 are $5. All guests must register.

Activity#

SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM

AGE(S): Senior Center Program Pass SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS RATE: $4 Enjoy a delicious meal in the company of others.

Pick up the monthly menu or visit www.westerville.org/seniorcenter.

Date Time Day(s) May/June/July 12 - 12:30 p.m.

Wed/Fri

Date July 21

Date

Time

Day(s)

June 20

12 - 1:30 p.m.

Tue

304189-01 90+ Free but please register 304189-02 Guests $5

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Wed, May 3 / June 7 / July 5 7:30 -10 a.m.

Rate: $5

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GAMES

All games are available to Senior Center Program Pass holders only and are free with your pass.

Meeting Every Week MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

PINOCHLE 1 - 3 p.m.

TABLE TENNIS 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

EUCHRE 1 - 3 p.m.

CORN HOLE 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

BEGINNER MAH JONGG 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

(at 310 W. Main St.)

ADVANCED MAH JONGG 1 - 3 p.m.

HAND AND FOOT/ CANASTA 1 - 3 p.m.

CONTRACT BRIDGE 1 - 3 p.m.

ADVANCED MAH JONGG 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

CONTRACT BRIDGE 1 - 3 p.m.

PINOCHLE 1 - 3 p.m.

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1 - 3 p.m.

EUCHRE 1 - 3 p.m.

TRAIN DOMINOES 1 - 3 p.m.

SCRABBLE 1 - 3 p.m.

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SPADES 1 - 3 p.m.

*

*

CHAIR VOLLEYBALL 10 - 11 a.m.

*

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Meeting on Specific Dates

MAY 22

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BINGO 1 p.m.

BINGO 1 p.m.

JUNE 26

JULY 31

MAY 9

JUNE 13

WEDNESDAY

JULY 11

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

EUCHRE CHALLENGE 3-5 p.m.

BINGO 1 p.m.

MAY 4

JUNE 1

JULY 6

JUNE 9

JUNE 6

MAY 19

JUNE 16

EUCHRE CHALLENGE

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

CONTRACT BRIDGE

AFTERNOON EUCHRE PARTY

SOCIAL BRIDGE

BINGO

INSTRUCTOR(S): Carla Poston ProCore Health Brokers Enjoy an afternoon of Euchre with prizes.

Meets from 3-5 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.

Play is geared toward experienced players with fast, exciting games.

Hard start at 1 p.m. on the third Friday of the month.

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JULY 14

AFTERNOON EUCHRE PARTY 1 p.m.

BINGO 6 p.m.

MAY 2

MAY 5 & 12

While the play is serious, the atmosphere is friendly and social. Players are asked to come with a partner.

Meets from 12:30-4 p.m. on Thursday.

(WITH LESSONS)

INSTRUCTOR(S): Reed Sleven Have fun while learning and playing bridge in a relaxed, non-competitive environment.

This class is for beginner and intermediate players. Meets from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday.

Meets from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday.

JULY 21

Play is geared toward experienced players with fast exciting games. New and experienced players welcome.

See chart for dates and times.

This favorite game allows you to meet new friends and share a few laughs while enjoying the fun of winning.

See chart for dates and times.

Tuesday sponsor - Trinity Living Friday sponsor - Carla Poston, ProCore

EXPERIENCED/ADVANCED PLAYERS

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Community Center PASS TYPE

The Westerville Community Center pass includes access to the • Gymnasium and MAC Gym • Adventure Fitness Gym • Fitness Area* and Track* • Indoor Pool • Climbing Wall • eSports Room

YOUTH (Ages 3-13)

ADULT

(Ages 14-64)

SENIOR

(Ages 65+)

HOUSEHOLD^ (three or more)

MONTHLY RATES DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE RATE

DAILYDISCOUNTED RATES RESIDENT RATE RATE

$40

$23

$14

$7

$56

$32

$20

$10

$44

$25

$14

$7

$149

$85

NA

NA

ANNUAL RATE: Available upon request

*AGES 14 AND UP

^ PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Proof of residency is required for each household member ages 6 and older. Types of proof may include a state issued ID, pay stub, utility bill or report card/school registration. Proof of residing is required each time a new person is added to the household.

MILITARY PASS All active and retired military will receive a 15% discount on a Community Center monthly or annual pass. Military ID required.

CLASS REGISTRATION THURSDAY, MAY 4 • 12 P.M. Senior Center Program Pass Holder registration only (In person at the Community Center only and online)

COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

5:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

SPECIAL HOURS

CLOSED

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Day before Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve New Year’s Eve

Thanksgiving Christmas New Year’s Day Easter August 28-Sept. 3

(annual maintenance)

Visit www.westerville.org/hours for specific special hours.

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FRIDAY, MAY 5 • 12 P.M. Online Early Registration (Residents Only) SATURDAY, MAY 6 • 8 A.M. In-person Registration (Residents Only) SUNDAY, MAY 7 • 12 P.M. Online Open Registration (Residents and Non-Residents) MONDAY, MAY 8 • 8 A.M. In-person Open Registration (Residents and Non-Residents)

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES Register at www.westerville.org/registration or in person at the Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.) Information on HOW TO UPDATE YOUR RESIDENCY STATUS can be found at www.westerville.org/residencystatus.

SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM PASS INFORMATION

Westerville Senior Center program passes are available to adults 55 or older. Information including rates and Senior Center hours can be found in the Older Adult section.

Hours

PASS

FITNESS WING & TRACK

Visit www.westerville.org/hours for restricted hours.

PASS

GYMNASIUM & MAC GYM

www.westerville.org/fitness

www.westerville.org/gymnasium

Mon-Fri 5:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat 8 a.m. -8 p.m.

Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Mon-Fri 5:45 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

*Court availability subject to leagues, programs and events

PASS

CLIMBING WALL

PASS

ADVENTURE FITNESS COURSE

www.westerville.org/parks

www.westerville.org/gymnasium

Mon/Wed/Fri Tue/Thu Sat Sun

Mon/Wed/Fri Tue/Thu Sat/Sun

4-8 p.m.

CLOSED 1-6 p.m.

1-5 p.m.

CLOSED 4-8 p.m.

1-5 p.m.

CHILDCARE ROOM www.westerville.org/childcare Mon/Tue 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

4 - 8 p.m.

Wed/Thu 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

5 - 8 p.m.

Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sun CLOSED

PASS

RATES

www.westerville.org/esports

$3 per hour for active Community Center Pass holders

Mon - Fri

eSPORTS ROOM 4-8 p.m.

$5 per hour for all non-pass holders There is no discount for siblings.

Punch cards are no longer available.

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Westerville Parks & Recreation Pools INDOOR POOL AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

www.westerville.org/indoorpool

350 N Cleveland Ave.

LEISURE POOL

WARM WATER POOL

LAP POOL / HOT TUB

Adult Swim Hours

Adult Swim Hours

Mon/Wed/Fri 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tue/Thu 5:45 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sat 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Family Swim Hours

Family Swim Hours

Please visit www.westerville.org/indoorpool for special holiday hours, closures and lap lane schedules.

Family Swim Hours*

Family Swim Hours*

Mon - Fri Sat Sun

7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30 - 7 p.m.

Tue/Thu 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (beginning Tuesday, May 30) Mon/Wed/Fri 1 - 7 p.m.

Tue/Thu 1 - 5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun 1 - 5 p.m.

Mon - Fri Sat Sun

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30 - 7 p.m.

Tue/Thu 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Sat/Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (beginning Tuesday, May 30) Mon/Wed/Fri 1 - 7 p.m.

Tue/Thu 1 - 5 p.m.

Sat/Sun 1 - 5 p.m.

HIGHLANDS PARK AQUATIC CENTER

Rates available at www.westerville.org/HPAC

245 S. Spring Rd.

Family Swim Hours

Saturday, May 27- Monday, Aug. 14 Mon-Thur 12 - 7 p.m.

Fri/Sat/Sun 12 - 6:30 p.m.

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Preschool Swim

Tuesday, May 30 - Monday, Aug. 14 Mon - Fri 9 - 11 a.m. (tot pool only)

Water Walkers

Wednesday, May 31 - Monday, Aug. 14 Mon/Wed/Fri 9 - 11 a.m.

Sat 8 - 11 a.m.

Available Mon-Fri starting Monday, July 31

Lap Lanes

Saturday, June 3 - Monday, Aug. 14 Sat 8 - 11 a.m.

Sat 8 - 11 a.m.

Available Mon-Fri after Swim Team Season ends starting Tuesday, July 25

Rental Opportunities WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

www.westerville.org/rentals

MULTIPURPOSE ROOMS HOURS FRI/SAT/SUN (Rental Hours: 5-hour minimum) Fri Sat Sun

5 - 10 p.m.

8 a.m. -10 p.m.

10 a.m.-9 p.m.

RATES

One Room Rate: $105 per hour Resident Rate: $70 per hour Two Rooms Rate: $135 per hour Resident Rate: $90 per hour Three Rooms Rate: $165 per hour Resident Rate: $110 per hour

To reserve space for a birthday party, rent the climbing wall or reserve a shelter, visit www.westerville.org/reservations.

Security Deposit Friday - Sunday including Holidays: $250

EVERAL BARN & HOMESTEAD

www.westerville.org/everalbarn

60 N. Cleveland Ave.

HOUSE

HOUSE & BARN

OFFICE HOURS

Mon - Thu Rate: $80 Resident Rate: $55

Mon - Thu Rate: $150 Resident Rate: $100

All rates are per hour.

Fri - Sun & Holidays Rate: $175 Resident Rate: $100

Fri - Sun & Holidays Rate: $350 Resident Rate: $200

BARN UPPER & LOWER LEVELS Mon - Thu Rate: $120 | Resident Rate: $80

LOWER LEVEL ONLY Mon - Thu Rate: $95 | Resident Rate: $60

Fri - Sun & Holidays Rate: $260 | Resident Rate: $150

Fri - Sun & Holidays Rate: $200 | Resident Rate: $115

Tue Wed

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Mon-Thu 3-hour minimum Fri/Sat/Sun & Holidays 5-hour minimum

Interested in renting the Everal Barn and Homestead or just want to visit this historical park, take a tour or walk the trails?

Visit www.westerville.org/everalbarn for information.

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Index

A

20-20-20............................................................................................40 90+ Birthday Party..............................................................................66 94th Aero Squadron............................................................................64 Access to Recreation...........................................................................50 Access to Yoga....................................................................................50 Adult Fitness Swill...............................................................................38 Aerobics & More..................................................................................56 All Weights..........................................................................................40 Amazing Artists...................................................................................48 Amazing Athlete.................................................................................. 47 Aquaflex..............................................................................................38 Archery............................................................................................... 47

B

Beginner Belly Dancing.......................................................................42 Beginner Pickleball Clinic...................................................................45 Beginner’s Spin for Fun.......................................................................42 Beginners Guide to DSLR Operation...................................................60 Beginner’s Yoga..................................................................................43 Birthday Lunch....................................................................................66 Blood Pressure Check......................................................................... 57 Blooms and Bridges............................................................................64 BMX Camp..........................................................................................45 BMX Clinics.........................................................................................45 Body Fit...............................................................................................40 Book Discussion Group.......................................................................62 Bourbon Tasting..................................................................................64 Bowling Trip to Star Lanes..................................................................50 Brass and Bridges...............................................................................64 Buckeye Tailgate & Confessions of an OSU Usher...............................60 Budd Dairy..........................................................................................65 Butterfly Gardening............................................................................52

C

Candlelight Slow Flow........................................................................43 Cardmaking for Many Occasions........................................................59 Centered Seniors Investment Club.......................................................61 Ceramics.............................................................................................52 Ceramics - Greenware........................................................................58 Ceramics and Pottery..........................................................................58 Chair Volleyball...................................................................................54 Chair Yoga...........................................................................................55 Chess Camp........................................................................................ 47 Climbing Wall......................................................................................44 Combo Water Workout........................................................................38 Computer Connectors.........................................................................59 Cops and Kids Day..............................................................................34 Core Fusion.........................................................................................40 Court Sport Fitness.............................................................................40 Crafters...............................................................................................58 Crafting Corner...................................................................................59 Creative Writing Fun............................................................................51 Cultured Kids Club.............................................................................. 47 Current Topic Discussion Group...........................................................61 Cycle and Core....................................................................................42 Cycle Fusion........................................................................................40

D

Dance for Parkinson’s.........................................................................56 Deep Water Conditioning....................................................................38 Delay the Disease............................................................................... 57 Diabetes Education/Support Group.....................................................59 Discussion Group................................................................................62 Downsizing Can Be Uplifting...............................................................60 DSACO Inclusive Swim........................................................................50 Dynamic Pilates..................................................................................42

E

Empowering Fitness Training..............................................................50 eSports Tournaments..........................................................................45 Estate and Long-Term Care Planning..................................................60

F

Fearless Falling...................................................................................56 Field of Heroes....................................................................................32 Fit & Fabulous.....................................................................................40 Fit and Strong.....................................................................................54 Fitness Musical Chairs........................................................................55 Fitness Walking Group........................................................................54 Foot Care............................................................................................ 57 Freestyle Clinic...................................................................................38 Friday Feast........................................................................................66 Fun with Mickey and Friends..............................................................49 Fundamentals of Drawing...................................................................52

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G

Games................................................................................................. 67 Get Moving in Nature...........................................................................51 Get Moving in Nature - Older Adult.....................................................59 Get On Your Feet.................................................................................54 Glutes & Abs........................................................................................40 Goat Yoga...........................................................................................65 Golf Lessons........................................................................................46 Great Decisions....................................................................................61 Great Shapes - Low Impact.................................................................40 Grown Up and Me Spring Yoga...........................................................30

H

Hatha Yoga.........................................................................................43 Hearing Evaluations/Hearing Aid........................................................ 57 Highlands Swim and Dive Team..........................................................39 Hip Hop Cardio....................................................................................41 Hip Hop Strength.................................................................................41 Household Hazardous Waste Collection.............................................30 How to Register Online.......................................................................60 How to Use Your iPhone and iPad.......................................................63 HPAC Aqua Aerobics...........................................................................39 HPAC Opening Day..............................................................................31 Hydrorider Aquabikes.........................................................................38

I

I.T.S. Essential.....................................................................................55 Inclusive Swim & Gym.........................................................................50 Interactive Lecture Series...................................................................62 Intermediate and Beyond Watercolor.................................................52 Intermediate Pickleball Clinic.............................................................45 Introduction to Chromebooks.............................................................63

J K

Keep It or Pitch It.................................................................................61 Kettlebell Strength...............................................................................41 Kids in Action......................................................................................49 Kids in Karate......................................................................................44 Kidz Home Alone.................................................................................51 Kinderdance.......................................................................................48 Kingwood Gardens.............................................................................65 Kites and Rockets...............................................................................30

L

LaBlast Dance Fitness..........................................................................41 Let’s Dance..........................................................................................41 Lift & HIIT.............................................................................................41 Lilyfest................................................................................................65 Line Dance.......................................................................................... 57 Little Sluggers’ T-Ball..........................................................................46 Low Impact Aerobics............................................................................41 Low Impact Aerobics...........................................................................55 Low Impact Intervals............................................................................41 Lunch Bunch.......................................................................................65

M

Magical Mermaids..........................................................................48, 51 Meet & Greet with Pizza......................................................................50 Mindful Breathing...............................................................................56 Minor League Coach Pitch Baseball....................................................46 Monte Carlo........................................................................................64 Muscles in Motion................................................................................41 Music Together...................................................................................48 Music with Mr. Chuck..........................................................................49

N

Native Alternative to Invasive Plants...................................................52

O

Older Adult Health Fair.......................................................................29 Oliver...................................................................................................31 Open Studio Ceramics........................................................................52 Outdoor Bootcamp..............................................................................41

P

Pancake Breakfast..............................................................................29 Parkour ..............................................................................................51 Parkour Camp..................................................................................... 47 Parks Board in the Parks.....................................................................30 Party at the Park Yoga.........................................................................43 Personal Safety and Defense Presentation.........................................63 Photo Chat..........................................................................................60 Pickleball............................................................................................45 Power Yoga.........................................................................................43 Prime Time Diners...............................................................................64 Prime Tours.........................................................................................62

Q

Quilting...............................................................................................58

R

Robothink- Robotic Engineering.......................................................... 47 Roller Hockey Instruction....................................................................44

S

Sand Volleyball League.......................................................................46 Self Defense........................................................................................32 Senior Association Ice Cream Social...................................................66 Senior Mat Pilates...............................................................................54 Senior Meal Program..........................................................................66 Senior Notary Services........................................................................62 Senior Strength...................................................................................54 Senior Tennis......................................................................................55 Shallow Water Fitness.........................................................................39 Shredding Day....................................................................................29 Silver Sneakers Classic.......................................................................56 Silver Splash:Aqua, Cardio & Tone................................................39, 55 Silvertones..........................................................................................60 Silvertones Concert.............................................................................63 Skate Late............................................................................................31 Skyhawks Sports Camps..................................................................... 47 Small Group Swim Lessons.................................................................39 Sporties for Shorties...........................................................................49 Star Wars Droid Checkpoint................................................................29 Steam Across the Universe Camp....................................................... 47 Step & Sculpt.......................................................................................42 Stone Carving.....................................................................................59 Story Trail............................................................................................35 Street Jackets Skills & Drills................................................................44 Strength & More..................................................................................42 Stretch & Strengthen...........................................................................43 Summer Concert Series......................................................................33 Summer Kick-off Celebration and Hockey Tournament.......................32 Summer Men’s Basketball League......................................................44 Summer Pickleball Ladder League......................................................45 Sunrise Cycle......................................................................................42 Sunshine Club.....................................................................................48 Supertots............................................................................................49

T

Tai Chi for Health................................................................................43 Tennis League: Mixed Doubles............................................................46 Tennis Lessons....................................................................................46 Time “Crunch” Toner..........................................................................42 Toddler Time Round Up.......................................................................48 Total Body Strength.............................................................................42

U V

Veterans Aid and Benefits...................................................................63 Vinyasa Yoga......................................................................................43

W

Water Fitness......................................................................................39 Water Toning.......................................................................................38 Water Yoga..........................................................................................38 Watercize............................................................................................39 Watercolor for Beginners, Intermediate and Beyond..........................52 Westerflora.........................................................................................35 WIBIT Days..........................................................................................34 World of Travel.....................................................................................61 Writing your Children’s Book...............................................................52

X Y

Yo-Ho, A Pirates Life for Me...........................................................48, 51 Yoga .............................................................................................49, 51 Yoga for Health...................................................................................43 Youth Adaptive Yoga...........................................................................50 Youth Ceramics....................................................................................51 Youth Cooking......................................................................................51 Youth Roller Hockey League...............................................................44 Youth Street Pond Hockey League......................................................44 Youth Tennis Clinic..............................................................................46

Z

Zentangle............................................................................................58 Zumba.................................................................................................42

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Child Care Attendant

Lifeguard

Guest Service Specialist

Recreation Attendant

W W W . W E S T E R V I L L E . O R G / J O B S 75

350 N. Cleveland Avenue Westerville, Ohio 43082-9105 www.westerville.org

The 2023 feature will return the month of May in time for graduation photos. You can find this under the overhang at 29 S. State St.