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The GUIDE PARKS AND RECRE ATION OFFERINGS A PRIL/M AY 2022 Online, phone and office registration begins Monday, Mar. 14

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Parks and Recreation Year in Review: 2021 2021 HIGHLIGHTS New/Improved Amenities

Town Center Park • Installation of benches, picnic tables and performance stage • Hosted events including Summer Sizzle concerts and elements of the Christmas Celebration Fryer Park • Community gardens installed and opened through a partnership with Eagle Scout Shane Fuller • Replacement of north fishing dock on Rotary Lake Henceroth Park • Initiation of replacement of fitness equipment Indian Trails Park • Installation of gaga pit (for dodgeball game) The Park at Beulah • Infrastructure work including grading underway to prepare for installation of amenities Windsor Park • Installation of lights, shade structures and bleachers for pickleball courts • Installation of LED replacement lights on tennis courts • First game under lights at the Mirolo Dream Field

Renovations/Major Projects

Gantz Park • Restoration work on Marsh Run and adjacent areas to establish more organic conditions through rerouting the stream closer to its original path and replacing vegetation with native species Evans Center • Completion of renovations and technology upgrades to the interior with a grand reopening in July The Big Splash • Transition to an outside management company

History

• Century Village: grand opening of refurbished Train Depot during Old-Time Harvest Day • Grant-Sawyer Home: improvements made to barn interior • Welcome Center & Museum: upgrades

New Events & Innovations • • • • • • • •

Autumn Adventures multi-day fall event in several locations Christmas Celebration extended to two days Wildlife trees displayed at Gardens at Gantz during yuletide Special collection events for pumpkins and Christmas string lights Pop-up Parks during July Is Parks and Recreation Month Sustainability Plan and food-waste program established Spring youth volleyball offered to replace 2020 fall season Continue to build community partnerships including with Southwest Public Libraries, Little Theatre off Broadway, LifeCare Alliance and Grove City Chamber of Commerce

Grants

• Ohio Nature Works grant of $123,156 for improvements to Henceroth Park playground

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2021 BY THE NUMBERS Parks & Open Space Acres

Total: 518 | Parks: 283 • Open Space: 235 Northeast........................ 86  Parks ......................... 38  Open Space ........... 48 Southeast ....................... 169  Parks ......................... 46  Open Space ........... 123 Southwest ...................... 129  Parks ......................... 123  Open Space ........... 6 Northwest....................... 134  Parks ......................... 77  Open Space ........... 58

Miles of Paved Paths | Total: 29.72 Classes (Total: 516) | Total Participants: 3,684     

Preschool (ages 2-4) Youth (ages 5-17) Adult (ages 18+) Senior (ages 55+) Swimming Lessons

Preschool & Childcare Programs | Total: 351  RecSchool |  Upstairs  Downstairs  P.A.R.K. |  After-school  Before-School  Summer

Little League Baseball | Total: 642     

T-ball (age 5)  Major 11-12 Minor 6 (age 6) (ages 11-12) Minor 7-8 (ages 7-8)  Junior (ages 13-14) Minor 9 (age 9)  Big (ages 15-17) Minor 10 (age 10)

Fall Youth Baseball | Total: 551    

T-ball (age 5)  Major 10-12 Minor 6 (age 6) (ages 10-12) Minor 7-8 (ages 7-8)  Junior (ages 13-14) Minor 9 (age 9)  Big (ages 15-17)

Youth Volleyball | Total: 367    

Spring Grades 3-4 Spring Grades 5-6 Spring Grades 7-8 Spring Grades 9-12

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Fall Grades 3-4 Fall Grades 5-6 Fall Grades 7-8 Fall Grades 9-12

Adult Sports Teams | Total: 118

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 Softball |  Spring/Summer  Fall  Cornhole |  Spring  Summer  Fall  Winter

Shelter Rentals | Total: 599  Eagle Pavilion  Gantz Small  Windsor Large  Gantz Large  Gantz Gazebo  Windsor Dream Field

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guide detailing Grove City Parks and Recreation Department offerings. You have the opportunity to see a fresh set of classes and activities six times per year to help you select what fits best in your family’s busy schedule.

To register for a class or activity, call the Parks and Recreation office at 614-277-3050 or the Evans Center at 614-277-1060, use online registration, or stop in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave.; or Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. When registering for the first time, a staff member will assist you with establishing your household account in our system. To register online, customers must also have an online registration account. This simple process can be completed by phone or in person.

Registration is required for all activities even if there is no fee, unless designated as a drop-in class.

For more information on classes, activities and events in Grove City, visit GroveCityOhio.gov, sign up for our electronic newsletter and follow social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram @GroveCityOhio and @GroveCityParks and Twitter @GroveCityOhio.

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CITY OF GROVE CITY Building Division.....................614-277-3075 City Council............................614-277-3065 City Information......................614-277-3000 Community Relations..............614-277-3040 Development..........................614-277-3004 Division of Police....................614-277-1710 Evans Center..........................614-277-1060 Finance/Tax............................614-277-3025 Human Resources...................614-277-3013 Mayor’s Court.........................614-277-1715 Mayor’s Office.........................614-277-3006 Parks & Recreation.................614-277-3050 Parks Weather Hotline.............614-277-3060 Service Department................614-277-1100 Zoning....................................614-277-3086

Big Splash/Evans 2831 Southwest Blvd.

Breck Community (Dog Park) 3005 Demorest Road Concord Lakes Off Lake Mead Drive Creekside Off Holton Road Fryer (Century Village, Splash Pad) 3899 Orders Road Gantz (Gantz Barn, Gantz Farmhouse) 2255 Home Road George Edge Music Park on Broadway Park St. at Broadway Grant-Sawyer Home 4126 Haughn Road Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Columbus St. at Broadway Grove City Museum 3378 Park St. Henceroth (Purple Heart Memorial Walk) 2075 Mallow Lane

City Offices City Hall 4035 Broadway Evans Center 4330 Dudley Ave. Kingston Center 3226 Kingston Ave. Safety Complex (Police) 3360 Park St. Service Complex 3262 Ventura Blvd.

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Hoover Off Haughn Road Indian Trails Off Buckeye Parkway Keller Farms Off White Road Meadowgrove Off Springhill Drive Pinnacle Area 2430 Holton Road Scioto Meadows Off Scioto Meadows Blvd.

Skate Park 3728 Hoover Road Town Center Gazebo Grove City Road at Broadway Town Center Promenade Park St. to Grant Ave. (parking lot) Walden Bluff Walden Bluff Court Westgrove Park 3580 Magnolia St. Windsor (Evans Center) 4330 Dudley Ave. 4408 Broadway

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Preschool RecSchool (Ages: 3-5) This child-centered preschool offered by Grove City Parks and Recreation fosters in each child feelings of competence, social skills, independence, love of learning and appreciation for the wonders of nature. Curriculum is based on the Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Content Standards and capitalizes on how children learn best: through play. Activities balance spontaneous and planned learning experiences including art, literacy, music, exploration, early academics, science and daily outdoor experiences.

RecSchool is at Gantz Barn in Gantz Park and operates September through May with part-week, half-day classes offered morning or afternoon. Enrollees must be 3 years old by Sept. 30 of the current school year. Registration for each school year begins the previous February and continues until the program is full.

Sept.-May Gantz Barn Morning and afternoon options Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information.

PlayTots (Ages: 2-3 with an adult) Two year olds and a parent or other caring adult enjoy preschool classroom activities including art, sensory exploration and self-directed and planned experiences. Registration for the next school year begins each May. Sept.-May • Day: Fri. Gantz Barn, Upstairs Morning options Call Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for information.

Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.

Registration

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Friday PlaySchool (Ages: 3-4) Children gain independence and confidence while learning to work and play with others in a child-centered classroom setting. Activities each week include creative art, sensory exploration, social play and singing at circle time.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Fri. Gantz Barn, Upstairs $52 (NR: $60) Begins: April 8 • 12:20-1:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1082204_01 JumpBunch (Ages: 18-36 months) Toddlers build coordination, balance, teamwork and motor skills during coach-led activities. Through encouragement and success, children gain confidence, sports-readiness skills, and the foundations of fitness.

JumpBunch (Ages: 18-24 months) Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78) Begins: April 6 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1032204_01 JumpBunch (Age: 2) Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78) Begins: April 6 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1032204_02 Sporties for Shorties (Ages: 3-5) Young children develop kicking, running, throwing and team skills through exciting lead-up sports activities and group games. Focus sports may include baseball, soccer, football and others. Powered by JumpBunch.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $70 (NR: $78)

Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 3-6) Bally Sports provides age-appropriate instruction that utilizes fun games and activities to teach fundamentals to beginning soccer players. Coaches focus on teaching the basics of dribbling, passing, scoring and the concept of game play. Proper sportsmanship is emphasized in an encouraging atmosphere enabling children to enjoy learning soccer while being physically active. Each week includes developmentally appropriate instruction and recreational, noncompetitive game play. Team shirt included.

Register with Bally Sports at bit.ly/ BallySoccerGC. Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 3-4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Westgrove Park $75 (NR: $75) Begins: April 6 • 5-6 p.m.

Mini Soccer Stars (Ages: 5-6) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Westgrove Park $75 (NR: $75) Begins: April 6 • 6-7 p.m.

Begins: April 6 • 7-7:45 p.m.

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Little Sluggers®T-Ball (Ages: 3-5) Bally Sports Group introduces young children to the game of baseball using age-appropriate activities. Players learn fundamentals in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Each week includes an instructional portion that introduces players to batting, base running, fielding, throwing and catching, followed by a modified game. Parent participation is welcomed, but Bally Sports staff lead. This fun, positive T-ball experience will start children on a life of participation in sports! Includes T-shirt and cap.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Windsor Park Fields 7 & 8 $80 (NR: $80)

KinderMusik (Ages: 3-4) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: April 7 • 10:15-11 a.m.

Activity #: 1082204_03 KinderMusik (Ages: 1-2) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: May 5 • 9:30-10 a.m.

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Begins: May 6 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

No class May 27 (Fri.) Register at BallySportsGroup.com

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Windsor Park Fields 7 & 8 $80 (NR: $80)

Begins: May 5 • 10:15-11 a.m.

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Begins: May 6 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

No class May 27 (Fri.) Register at BallySportsGroup.com Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. Windsor Park Fields 7 & 8 $80 (NR: $80) Begins: May 6 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

No class May 27 (Fri.) Register at BallySportsGroup.com KinderMusik (Ages: 1-4 with Adult) Music supports cognitive, social, physical and musical whole-child development. Children (each with one caring adult) join Stephanie Dille of Groove City Kids Music, for interactive musical experiences. Play instruments, sing and dance for learning, for health and for joy!

KinderMusik (Ages: 1-2) Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $62 (NR: $70) Begins: April 7 • 9:30-10 a.m.

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Nature Kids Egg Hunt (Ages: 2½-4½) Feeling adventurous? Explore Gantz Park to search for eggs in the woods, gardens and fields. Meet at the large shelterhouse for instructions. When finished, return to the shelter house for prizes and a photo with the Easter Bunny. Dress for adventure and the weather; long pants and boots are recommended. Rain date: April 14 (Thu.).

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Park, Large Shelter $8 (NR: $10) April 12 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1092204_01 Ballet Baby (Ages: 3-4) New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet while developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft-soled slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs. Child must be toilet trained.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $65 (NR: $73) Begins: April 13 • 5:15-5:45 p.m.

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Modern Dance (Ages: 3-4) Participants learn the jazz style, adapting bold, dynamic movements and techniques to later apply to a variety of modern dances. Develop skills to grow and enhance your journey for future dance. Experienced instructor Lindsay Maynard leads.

Modern Dance (Age: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $54) Begins: April 7 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1022204_02 Modern Dance (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $54) Begins: April 7 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1022204_03 Parent & Tot Gymnastics (Ages: 2 with Adult) Toddlers learn foundation gymnastics skills for vault, bars, beam and floor to use and built upon in future gymnastics classes and other athletics. Children work on basic skills to practice balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $54) Begins: April 7 • 5:30-6 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_02 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $54) Begins: April 5 • 5-5:30 p.m.

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Options for 4 year olds: Peewee Karate classes are open to ages 4-7.

Check the Youth Sections for details!

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Gymnastics (Ages: 3-4) Boys and girls learn foundation gymnastics skills for vault, bars, beam and floor to use and build upon for all future gymnastics and other athletic pursuits, while developing basic skills to practice balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Youth

Gymnastics (Age: 3) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 7 • 5-5:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 5:30-6 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_06 Gymnastics (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 1012204_05 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Gym $48 (NR: $53) Begins: April 5 • 7-7:30 p.m.

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Inclement-weather activity status updates: 614-277-3060

P.A.R.K. (Grades K-4) Programmed After-school Recreation for Kids is committed to providing a safe, secure, enriching and affordable place to be after school. This schoolage childcare program offers daily after-school activities for children in kindergarten through grade four staffed by qualified childcare providers at each site. P.A.R.K. operates in the school gymnasiums every day the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) is in session. The program is designed for, but not limited to, children of working parents. P.A.R.K. provides planned cooperative games, outrageous play, fitness, indoor and outdoor activities, free art, specialinterest and free-choice activities and much more. Please pack a nutritious snack daily.

Before School P.A.R.K. Elementary (Grades K-4) Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment in the morning hours before school starts for students of Buckeye Woods, Highland Park, J.C. Sommer, Monterey and Richard Avenue elementaries. The monthly tuition fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCSD is in session. Transportation to the child’s home school is provided by the SWCSD Transportation Department; J.C. Sommer elementary students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff.

School Year • Days: Mon.-Fri. Kingston Center Room 2 $98 per month School Days • 6-8 a.m.

School Year • Days: Mon.-Fri. SWCSD Sites $190 per month School Days • 2:30-6 p.m.

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Before School P.A.R.K. Intermediate (Grades 5-6) Before-school P.A.R.K. creates a safe, fun environment in the morning hours before school starts for students of Hayes, Holt Crossing and Park Street intermediate schools. The monthly tuition fee includes breakfast and supervised recreational activities. This program meets every day the SWCSD is in session. Transportation to the child’s home school is provided by the SWCSD Transportation Department; Park Street Intermediate students walk to school with P.A.R.K. staff.

School Year • Days: Mon.-Fri. Kingston Center Room 4 $110 per month School Days • 6-9 a.m.

Cheep, Cheep, Easter Peep (Ages: 5-10) Have fun and learn while using Peeps to do experiments, make playdough, s’mores and Peep houses.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 5 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

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Easter Egg Fruit Pizza (Ages: 6-9)

Make a tasty cookie pizza shaped like Show your mom how special she is an egg decorated with fresh fruit. Gloria and make her presents to give her to Hartung instructs. celebrate Mother’s Day. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $14

Hop on in for some fun making bunnies April 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2072204_02 of cups, plates, bags and Blow Pops.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 7 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_02 Easter Egg (Ages: 5-10) Get egg-static about Easter by making egg bouquets and pom-pom poppers, and, of course, color some eggs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 12 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

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Easter Basket Making and Egg Hunt (Ages: 5-10) Get ready for the Easter Bunny by weaving paper into two baskets then use one during an egg hunt.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 14 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) May 5 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042205_02 Memorial Day Celebration (Ages: 5-10) Celebrate by making crafts and kabobs to celebrate the start of summer!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) May 26 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Earth Day (Ages: 5-10) Celebrate Earth Day by making earthand recycling-themed crafts.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 21 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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P.A.R.K. programs are popular!

Call 614-277-3050 to ensure availability before attempting to register. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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Edible Insects (Ages: 5-10) Spring is here and the insects are emerging. Make your own insects then eat them!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 19 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_05 Recycle! Make a Bird Feeder (Ages: 6-9) In honor of Earth Day, take a juice container destined for the recycle bin and make a feeder for the backyard birds. Birdseed included. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $12 (NR: $14) April 27 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_11 April Showers (Ages: 5-10) April brings showers. Create crafts perfect to make on a rainy day, and hope the rain brings pretty flowers after it goes away.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 28 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_08 May Flowers (Ages: 5-10) Colorful flowers come out in May after the April rain goes away. Fashion crafts using pressed flowers to celebrate the growing season.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) May 3 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

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DIY Bird House (Ages: 5-10) Make and decorate two types of bird houses to take home, then watch the birds flock to take up residence in your yard.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) April 26 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_07 DIY Butterfly House (Ages: 5-10) Love butterflies? Make a habitat to invite them into your yard so you can enjoy them.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14)

Fairy Gardens (Ages: 6-9) Take some miniature thyme, a few dainty fairy plants and create a special bower for the fairies (or other small creatures) who live in your garden. A pot and all the plants, plus decorative items like seashells, rocks and other natural materials are provided. Feel free to bring garden furnishings to make your fairy garden unique. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Miniatures can appeal to girls and boys.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) May 18 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2092205_02 Garden Sprouts (Ages: 6-10)

Experience the basics of starting and growing your own vegetable garden!

In this hands-on group garden, young gardeners learn to prepare the ground, Design Your Own Greenhouse plant and water seeds, watch them (Ages: 5-10) grow into vegetables, and then harvest them. Dress to get messy and get Set up your own small greenhouse so you can plant seeds and get your plants exercise along the way. May 11 is the informational meeting for parents started. and children to explain the program.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Garden volunteer Amy Weber instructs.

Kingston Center Room 2 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. $12 (NR: $14) Gantz Farmhouse May 12 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. $40 (NR: $45) Activity #: 2042205_04 May 11 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 2092205_03 Bird Feeders (Ages: 5-10) Kite Making The birds are back! Make bird feeders to (Ages: 5-10) give them a place to gather and eat.

Get creative and make some kites that Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. you can fly them in the warm air!

Kingston Center Room 2 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. $12 (NR: $14) Kingston Center Room 2 May 17 • 4:15-5:15 p.m. $12 (NR: $14) Activity #: 2042205_05 May 24 • 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042205_07 Design a Bee House (Ages: 5-10) Let’s Go Camping Pollinators are an important cog in (Ages: 5-10) the natural world. Help save bees by making a bee house and themed crafts. Design your own campsite and enjoy some s’mores!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) $12 (NR: $14) May 19 • 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Big Art (Ages: 5-8) Cover a variety of styles and techniques while focusing on the process, using quality materials and supplies found in a professional art studio like pastels, watercolors, acrylics and more. Take home a finished piece each class. Art supplies furnished. Dress to get messy/ bring a smock! Sonya Wells instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $50 (NR: $55) Begins: April 5 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_09 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $63 (NR: $71) Begins: May 3 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042205_10 Art Workshop (Ages: 8-12) Create artwork while learning about, combining and practicing techniques of famous artists to sketch, paint, make collages and more. Complete a project each week. Dress to get messy/bring a smock. Sonya Wells instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $60 (NR: $68) Begins: April 5 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042204_10 Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $75 (NR: $83) Begins: May 3 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042205_11 Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 4-10) Learn the basics of jumping, climbing and rolling, and using obstacles, mats and blocks. Gain strength, coordination and stamina while learning to safely perform skills with parkour form. Now a 45-minute class.

Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 4-5) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 4:30-5:15 p.m.

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Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 6-7) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 5:15-6 p.m.

Activity #: 2012204_02 Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 7-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 6:45-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2012204_04 Gymnastics Parkour (Ages: 8-9) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2012204_03 Gymnastics Parkour (Age: 10) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Gym $65 (NR: $70) Begins: April 4 • 7:30-8:15 p.m.

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Ballet Princess (Ages: 5-7) New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet while developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft-soled slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $65 (NR: $73) Begins: April 13 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2022204_01 Ballet Basics (Ages: 8-12) Slightly older children just getting started are introduced to ballet fundamentals, developing coordination, balance and grace. Ballet shoes or soft-soled slippers needed.

Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 4 $65 (NR: $73) Begins: April 13 • 6:15-6:45 p.m.

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Modern Dance (Ages: 5-10) Participants learn the jazz style, adapting bold, dynamic movements and techniques to later apply to a variety of modern dances. Develop skills to grow and enhance your journey for future dance. Experienced instructor Lindsay Maynard leads.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $53 (NR: $58) Begins: April 7 • 7-7:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2022204_03 Karate Peewee Beginners (Ages: 4-7) Learn basic movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence. Dave Holloway instructs.

Karate Youth/Adult Advanced (Ages: 8+) Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts philosophy while learning karate basics, movement drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 6 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 4 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_03 Karate Youth/Adult Beginners (Ages: 8+)

Begins: April 4 • 5-5:30 p.m.

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Deepen levels of concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements, drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring. Dave Holloway instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50)

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65)

Begins: April 6 • 5-5:30 p.m.

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Begins: April 4 • 6-7 p.m.

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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50)

Karate Peewee Advanced (Ages: 4-7) Build on the basics of Karate with movement drills, kata (form) and noncontact sparring with added emphasis on concentration, confidence and the martial arts philosophy. Dave Holloway instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: April 6 • 5:30-6 p.m.

Activity #: 2062204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: April 4 • 5:30-6 p.m.

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Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 6 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_02 Modeling: The Catwalk (Ages: 7-16) Experience fashion on a make-believe catwalk stage. Learn to walk with grace and style as well as basic etiquette to help with good behavior and manners.

Invite guest to see you work the stage and model your favorite outfits on the last day. Students are encouraged to model their favorite Disney character costumes/outfits. Includes in-class photo session with a professional.

Photos are yours to keep!

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 3 $175 (NR: $190) Begins: April 5 • 5-6 p.m.

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Acting Games (Ages: 7-16) Build confidence and creativity while having fun learning to act through games and improvisational situations to help you think on your feet and explore the possibilities of your imagination. Acting games build skills in collaboration, expose participant to new experiences and foster selfreliance.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $88 (NR: $98) Begins: April 7 • 5-5:50 p.m.

Activity #: 2052204_02 Acting Class with Showcase (Ages: 7-16) Work in groups to act out various, age-appropriate acting scenes, including some from TV, movies and plays. Improve your memory, learn to develop a character and increase self-confidence and stage presence.

Great for anyone interested in working in the entertainment industry. The instructor can provide guidance to parents of children interested pursuing professional acting. Last day is a showcase for guests to see the participants in action.

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 3 $132 (NR: $147) Begins: April 7 • 6-6:50 p.m.

Activity #: 2052204_03 Kids in the Kitchen: Spring (Ages: 6-7) Children learn to read recipes, basic kitchen safety, and cooking techniques while creating delicious seasonal treats.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $42 (NR: $47) Begins: April 14 • 6-7:30 p.m.

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LEGO BattleBots: Build & Program (Ages: 5-13) Love Robot Wars? Love LEGOs? Spend your day off school to build LEGO Robots to compete in a BattleBot championship to win prizes. No experience is necessary. We teach children everything they need to know to build/program BattleBots. Snack provided. Students will be grouped by ages 5-8 and 9-13. Optional purchase of Robot Academy’s Arduino LEGO Robot for students to take home at the end of the camp for only $125 at www.robot-academy.com/product/ arduinolegorobot.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Kingston Center Gym $75 (NR: $83) April 15 • 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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Adult Line Dance (Ages: 18+) Intermediate-level dancers learn country and ballroom routines with instructor-led tutoring set to fun and beautiful music. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that slide easily across the floor. Learn exciting dances and meet new friends!

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $22) Begins: April 7 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3022204_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $22) Begins: May 5 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3022205_01 Workout With Weights (Ages: 18+) This series of simple yet effective exercises everyone can do includes a 45-minute strength workout and instruction on doing the same workout at home throughout the week. New exercises are featured each week! Bring a yoga mat and at least one set of 5-pound or heavier weights.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $25) Begins: April 6 • 6-7 p.m.

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Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $23 (NR: $25) Begins: May 4 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3032205_02 Yoga (Ages: 18+) Learn to relax the body and calm the mind. Melt away tension and stress by combining Hatha yoga posture with breathing techniques and deep relaxation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a towel or mat and come with an empty stomach.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $22)

Begins: April 5 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3032204_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $22 (NR: $24) Begins: May 3 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3032205_01 Karate Youth/Adult Advanced (Ages: 8+) Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts philosophy while learning karate basics, movement drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 6 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_04 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 4 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_03 Karate Youth/Adult Beginners (Ages: 8+) Deepen levels of concentration and confidence while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movements, drills, kata (form) and non-contact sparring. Dave Holloway instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 4 • 6-7 p.m.

Activity #: 3062204_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: April 6 • 6-7 p.m.

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Decorative Concrete Garden Bowl (Ages: 18+) Create a decorative concrete bowl with a leaf motif for use as a lovely addition to your garden. Using two plastic bowls as molds, pour quick-cure concrete and imbed leaves for an impressed pattern.

Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $30 (NR: $35) April 19 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3042204_02 8 Herbs You Can’t Live Without (Ages: 18+) Learn about the eight most useful herbs for the home gardener including histories, uses and folklore as well as how to grow them. Receive an herb to take home along with a handout. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Painted Canvas (Ages: 18+) Take time for yourself to be creative following step-by-step instructions to paint on an 11x14 canvas using brushes and pallet knives to add layers of acrylic paint and texture. All supplies are provided in this class that encourages learning and fun. Bring a smock or apron to protect clothing.

Antique & Vintage Button Identification (Ages: 10+) Get introduced to the identification and dating of old buttons. Bring in your container of buttons to sort through during class. Program Instructor: Leanne Watkins, Central Ohio Button Collectors/Buckeye State Button Society

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Painted Canvas: Landscape Painting Grove City Museum (Ages: 18+) $7 (NR: $9) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. April 12 • 6-8 p.m.

Evans Center Classroom Activity #: 3082204_01 $30 (NR: $35) Genealogy 101 April 14 • 6-8 p.m.

(Ages: 12+) Activity #: 3042204_01 Painted Canvas: Floral Painting (Ages: 18+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Classroom $30 (NR: $35) May 12 • 6-8 p.m.

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Interested in learning your family history, but aren’t sure where to start?

This class is designed to get you started with an emphasis on performing hands-on research at the court house and library over two days. Instructed by Sandie Crissinger.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) May 3 • 7-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3092205_01 Fresh Herb Bowl Garden (Ages: 18+) Want to grow your own fresh herbs but do not have much space? Sow a bowl planter that fits on your patio or doorstep with a variety of herbs to use in all your cooking. Includes both plants and seeds so your bowl will last throughout the summer. Also learn to prepare fresh herbal salad dressings to enhance your salads. Arlene Crosser instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Mon. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28) May 16 • 6:30-8 p.m.

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Wks: 2 • Classes: 2 • Day: Tue. Grove City Museum $7 (NR: $9) Begins: May 3 • 6-7:30 p.m.

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Fairy Gardens for Adults (Ages: 18+)

55+ Lite Line Dance (Ages: 55+)

Express big creativity in a small space!

Take some miniature thyme, a few dainty fairy plants and create a special bower for the fairies who inhabit your garden. A pot and all the plants, plus decorative items like seashells, rocks and other natural materials are provided. Bring additional miniatures to make your garden unique. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Are you a first-time dancer who wants to learn the basic steps and techniques of line dancing or do you enjoy easy line dances at a gentle pace? Take advantage of this opportunity.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $25 (NR: $28)

Begins: April 6 • 1-2 p.m.

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May 17 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3092205_02 Patio Candle Planter (Ages: 18+) Nothing look prettier on your patio table than a beautiful dish garden! This one has the added benefit of a central citronella candle bowl. Planted with bug-repellent herbs, we will pot-up a beautiful dual duty centerpiece. We will also make a bug repellant spray with essential oils. Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $35 (NR: $38) May 19 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3092205_03 Grove City Compost Drop Off Program (Ages: 18+) Participate in the City’s food composting program, funded with assistance from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio’s. This program is free to all residents of Grove City, Jackson Township and Urbancrest. The drop-off is located at 2803 Southwest Blvd. Grove City, Ohio, behind Brookpark Middle School.

Download a list of accepted materials at GroveCityOhio.gov Brookpark Middle School No cost to residents Visit GroveCityOhio.gov to register

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Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $20)

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $20 (NR: $20) Begins: May 4 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4022205_01 Chair Exercise (Ages: 55+) This video-based program provides a group exercise experience for social interaction and motivation to get you moving! Seated fitness routines offer people with mobility, endurance and balance issues a way to lower blood pressure and to increase stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, coordination and a sense of well-being through lowimpact workouts.

Wks: 9 • Classes: 9 • Days: Tue., Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Free

Senior Exercise (Ages: 55+) Are you a physically active senior looking to increase strength, gain flexibility and range of motion, produce better mobility and gait, and improve balance? This fun, motivating and camaraderie-based program features 20 minutes of aerobic exercise followed by 20 minutes of progressive resistance strength training (weightlifting) sandwiched by 10-minute warm-up and cool-down sessions. Bring an exercise mat and hand weights.

Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: April 4 • 9-10 a.m.

Activity #: 4032204_04 Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15) Begins: May 2 • 9-10 a.m.

Activity #: 4032205_04 Senior Yoga (Ages: 55+) Move through yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement while enjoying restorative breathing exercises that promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Begins: May 3 • 9 a.m., Tue.; 10 a.m., Thu. Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Auditorium Activity #: 4032205_02 $15 (NR: $15) Wks: 8 • Classes: 8 • Days: Tue., Thu. Begins: April 7 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Evans Center Auditorium Activity #: 4032204_05 Free Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Begins: April 5 • 9 a.m., Tue.; 10 a.m., Evans Center Auditorium Thu. $15 (NR: $15) Activity #: 4032204_03 Begins: May 5 • 11 a.m.-noon Activity #: 4032205_05

Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.

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Days: Mon.-Fri. Evans Center Fitness Room $15 (NR: $15) Begins: May 1 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Activity #: 4032205_01 Bead Artwork (Ages: 55+) Versatile beads are the perfect material for crafting projects. Join the fun and create a variety of handcrafted items that show off your personality and are perfect for sharing. Purchase kits separately.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: April 4 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4042204_01 Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Mon. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: May 9 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4042205_01 Tai Chi (Ages: 55+) Yang-style Tai Chi creates a peaceful mental space and builds a calm balancing energy, as the slow, mindful movements leave you feeling energized and more flexible physically and mentally, as well as more positive and confident.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $18) Begins: April 5 • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4032204_06 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Tue. Evans Center Auditorium $18 (NR: $18) Begins: May 3 • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4032205_06 Chair Volleyball (Ages: 55+) Join the fun! This activity includes physical wellness, social interaction, competition and, most of all, lots of laughs. Chair volleyball reduces stress while boosting self-esteem and confidence in those who cannot play traditional volleyball, creating an even playing field by requiring players to remain seated. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Wks: 7 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium Free Begins: April 4 • 2-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4032204_02 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Days: Mon., Wed. Evans Center Auditorium Free Begins: May 9 • 2-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4032205_03 Fitness Room (Ages: 55+) Whether getting back on track after a break or looking for a new way to stay active, the the Evans Center fitness room is a great tool to make physical activity a regular part of your life. Exercise at your own pace using elliptical machines, treadmills, NuSteps, recumbent and upright bikes, hydraulic weight machines and free weights. Registration is required and participants will be assigned a workout time slot. Contact the Evans Center for available times.

Days: Mon.-Fri. Evans Center Fitness Room $15 (NR: $15) Begins: April 1 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Open Art Studio (Ages: 55+) You provide the artistry, we provide the space for all kinds of creations.

Create your own, self-guided artwork using pastel, paint, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, colored pencil or other medium. Bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome!

Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: April 1 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4042204_02 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Classroom Free Begins: May 6 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Eldorado Casino (Ages: 55+) Trips to Scioto Downs are back by popular demand! Sign up to try your luck at the slots and enjoy lunch at the café or Brew Brothers (on your own).

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) 20-Apr • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4122204_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) 25-May • 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4122205_01 Loss Support Group (Ages: 55+)

Bingo (Ages: 55+) Compete against other players to be the first with a winning arrangement for the prize. Play for different patterns like classic, X, T, postage stamp and full card. Games are $.25 per card.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: April 7 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082204_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Thu. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: May 5 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082205_01 Computer Lab (Ages: 55+) The Evans Center has several desktop computers available for use. Contact the front desk for access details.

Evans Center Free Contact front desk for a time

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Game Day (Ages: 55+) Fridays are fun day! Games are a great way to keep your mind sharp and to build social connections. Learn a new game or show your prowess with an old favorite with a different game each month.

Game Day: Skat (Ages: 55+) During this strategic, trick-taking card game, maximize your points through wise bids and tactical play.

Wks: 5 • Classes: 5 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: April 1 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082204_04 Game Day: Farkle (Ages: 55+) Test your luck and nerve in the classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game as you toss dice to create scoring combinations.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free Begins: May 6 • 1-3 p.m.

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There is no normal way to experience grief. While you may be tempted to isolate yourself, it is okay (even healthy) to lean on others for support.

Interacting with friends, family and support groups can be helpful when you feel low or overwhelmed. Meet with others with similar experiences and join in discussions or just listen.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Classroom Free 13-Apr • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4112204_01 Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Classroom Free 11-May • 10-11 a.m.

Activity #: 4112205_01 Alzheimer’s Support Group (Ages: 18+) Everyday challenges faced by those dealing with Alzheimer’s and related diseases can be overwhelming. If someone you care about suffers from Alzheimer’s or related dementia disease, help them and yourself.

This group provides caregivers the opportunity to share experiences and receive support, fostering a sense of belonging through interactions among those facing similar challenges.

Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free 3rd Tuesdays • 7 p.m.

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S.A.L.T.: Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (Ages: 55+) The Grove City Division of Police wants to be a resource and advocate for elderly citizens in our community.

Seniors are often targeted for crimes, due to high levels of trust and other vulnerabilities. The goal of S.A.L.T. is to raise awareness and share prevention tips to lessen the chance of being victimized, while providing an opportunity to report neighborhood concerns or just ask questions.

Day: 2nd Tue. Evans Center Auditorium Free Monthly • 1 p.m.

Drop in Lunch & Learn: Pain in the Lower Quarter (Ages: 55+) Pain can be very limiting to daily life, but it is not always something you must live with. Discuss some causes of discomfort as well as pain presentations in the low back, hip, knee and ankle that may affect you. Learn about treatment options including how physical therapy can be a natural way to relieve pain.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free April 13 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4112204_02 Lunch & Learn: Technology 101 (Ages: 55+)

Lunch & Learn: Preparing Your Estate Plan (Ages: 55+) Get help better understanding the basics of estate planning so you can consider the options that make the most sense for your specific situations.

You will learn what to consider when creating a will, the benefits of trusts in estate planning, how to help reduce taxes on estates and how insurance can help protect your family.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room Free May 25 • 1-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4112205_03 LifeCare Alliance Lunch Program (Ages: 60+) Seniors 60 and older can enjoy a nutritious lunch twice weekly at the Evans Center. There are no financial restrictions.

Days: Tue., Thu. Evans Center Cafeteria Twice weekly Call 614-277-1067 one week in advance and leave a message to reserve a meal.

Dining Trips (Ages: 55+)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) April 26 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4122204_03 Lunch Bunch: P.F. Chang’s (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) May 31 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Activity #: 4122205_03 Supper Club: Liberty Tavern (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) April 5 • 4-7 p.m.

Activity #: 4122204_04 Supper Club: Milestone 229 (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) May 10 • 4-7 p.m.

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Ready to enjoy time away with others for conversations over a good meal at popular regional dining destinations?

Hop on the Evans Center bus to enjoy door-to-door dropoff and pickup service at the door.

Learn some tricks and tips to make Breakfast Club: Abners technology work for you. Bring your cell phone; we have a good tip to share! (Ages: 55+) Includes opportunity to ask detailed Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. questions.

Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Evans Center Multipurpose Room April 12 • 9 a.m.-noon Free Activity #: 4122204_02 18-May • 1-2 p.m.

Breakfast Club: 3 Brothers Activity #: 4112205_02 (Ages: 55+) Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Departs the Evans Center $5 (NR: $5) May 17 • 9 a.m.-noon Activity #: 4122205_02 www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Lunch Bunch: Cap City Diner (Ages: 55+)

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Movie Fun (Ages: 55+) Miss the days of watching a movie in a theater? Immerse yourself in the scent of fresh popcorn, the darkness illuminated by the flicker of a film, and the emotion of the surrounding crowd reacting to the on-screen events.

The shared experience changes the way you see the movie, and spurs conversation and analysis. Join us for movie days in our own “theater.”

Registration required.

Movie Fun: Cruella (Ages: 55+) (2021; PG-13) Arriving in London determined to make it in the fashion world, young Estella meets two thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief. They build a life of grifting for themselves before she befriends fashion legend Baroness von Hellman, who inspires her to embrace her wicked side as the raucous, vengeful Cruella.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free April 1 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082204_03 Movie Fun: Singing in the Rain (Ages: 55+)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Departs the Evans Center $20 (NR: $20)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free

April 29 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Spring Fling (Ages: 55+)

(1952; G) A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.

Spring is here, the flowers are blooming and warmer weather is on its way. It is time to celebrate the season with a party! Gather your friends, don your favorite spring outfit and party it up spring-fling style with live music and a delicious meal.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium $15 (NR: $15)

May 6 • 1-3 p.m.

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May 20 • Noon-3 p.m.

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Columbus Symphony Orchestra (Ages: 55+) Enjoy general admission seating to the symphony’s working rehearsal and observe the conductor and musicians put the finishing touches on a spectacular program for that evening.

Includes coffee and donuts before the show. Lunch (on your own) follows.

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Senior Resource Expo (Ages: 55+)

Travel Expo (Ages: 55+) Meet face-to-face with travel experts from several agencies to learn more about traveling near and far. If interested in visiting new places around the US or across the globe, discover the best deals and destinations.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Fri. Evans Center Auditorium Free May 13 • 1-3 p.m.

Activity #: 4082205_02 Senior Club Membership (Ages: 55+)

Grove City Area Senior Citizen Club Whether downsizing, upsizing, meetings resume in 2022! Membership simplifying your life or just getting your in the club is just $5 for residents and ducks in a row, it is good to know what $10 for non-residents. community resources are available for you. Speak with representatives from various community organizations from health care providers, Medicare insurance, elder law, mental health, Online, phone and office senior living and more. Live life with the registration begins vibrancy that peace of mind can bring.

Mon., Mar. 14

Registration

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Registration

Grove City Parks and Recreation offers five easy methods to register for classes. Registration forms are available for download online at GroveCityOhio.gov or pick up at the Kingston Center or the Evans Center.

ONLINE registration is available at GroveCityOhio.gov for most Parks and Recreation offerings, providing 24-hour access to our exciting array of options for all ages.

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WALK-IN registration is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., for preschool, youth and adult classes, and at the Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave., for 55+ offerings.

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Registration by PHONE is accepted via Visa, Discover or MasterCard only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Evans Center, 614-277-1060, for 55+ classes, and the Kingston Center, 614-277-3050, for all others.

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Use the silver DROP BOX located on the parking lot side of the Kingston Center for afterhours registration. The box is opened at 8 a.m. each business day; registrations placed in the box after 8 a.m. are processed the next business day.

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MAIL your payment and completed registration form to: Grove City Parks and Recreation Department, Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., Grove City, OH 43123

Payment Methods • Cash or Money Order • Checks made payable to: City of Grove City. A customer with a returned check is assessed a $25 fee.

Any customer with two returned checks within 12 months must pay all subsequent fees by cash or money order.

• Credit Card: MasterCard, Discover or Visa only Confirmation Once you have registered for a class, no other confirmations are made unless a change is made in the program details. It is the responsibility of the participant to be present on the date and time listed.

Cancellations/Credit Registered participants may cancel from a program, but it is that participant’s responsibility to contact the Parks and Recreation Department. A credit is made to the participant’s account if a request is made in writing prior to the start of the program. To receive a full refund for sports, the request must be made before uniforms are ordered.

Class/Event Cancellation All classes and events are subject to change or cancellation based on participation and instructor availability.

A staff member will notify all registered class participants as changes occur.

Photos and Videos The City of Grove City reserves the right to photograph or record event and program participants for publicity purposes. Images may be used in catalogs, brochures, magazines, ads or other print or electronic public relations efforts (i.e., website, social media).

Residency Rates & Fair Share Policy The lower “resident rate” provides credit to those paying municipal taxes that help support the programs www.GroveCityOhio.gov

and events offered by the City of Grove City. To qualify as a resident, a person must live or work in Grove City or Jackson Township. This does not include all of ZIP code 43123; ZIP codes are used by the U.S. Postal Service to designate the office that delivers mail to an address.

Visit FranklinCountyAuditor.com to check your address. Grove City parcel IDs start with 040; unincorporated Jackson Township with 160.

Through the City of Grove City Fair Share Policy, non-residents who pay income tax to the City of Grove City are eligible to participate at resident rates. To be eligible, non-residents must annually provide proof of employment on company letterhead with the signature of the personnel director or a current pay stub showing the employer’s address.

Equal Opportunities and Special Populations The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the whole community. All persons regardless of age, sex, race, color, national origin or religion are encouraged to participate. Our goal is also to include individuals with special needs in our existing programs based on their need and ability. Groups or individuals serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make program arrangements.

The City of Grove City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. The ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 614-277-3050.

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Grove City Parks and Recreation Shelter Rentals

Windsor and Gantz parks feature shelters large enough for gatherings available to the public year-round, dawn to dusk, and are open for walk-up usage if not already reserved. Reservations for April through December 2022 begin Tuesday, Jan. 18. All other shelters and gazebos are accessible on a first-come basis and are not reservable. The Eagle Pavilion in Fryer Park has separate policies from open shelters; there is no walk-up usage. For more information, call 614-277-3050 or visit GroveCityOhio.gov and select Park Rentals from the Parks and Recreation menu.

WINDSOR PARK LARGE SHELTER

GANTZ PARK LARGE SHELTER

GANTZ PARK SMALL SHELTER

Size Picnic Tables Electricity

Size Picnic Tables Electricity

Size Picnic Tables Electricity

1,500 square feet 18 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

1,800 square feet 18 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $55 ($70 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $95 ($125 NR)

850 square feet 6 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

Outdoor Shelter Reminders:

WINDSOR PARK BASEBALL FOR ALL/DREAM FIELD SHELTER Size 1,500 square feet Picnic Tables 8 Electricity With key ($25 deposit) Rental Times & Fees 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

GANTZ PARK GAZEBO Size Picnic Tables Electricity

500 square feet 0 With key ($25 deposit)

Rental Times & Fees

11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-8 p.m.: $45 ($60 NR) Full Day (11 a.m.-8 p.m.): $75 ($105 NR)

FRYER PARK EAGLE PAVILION (ALL SEASON) Size Amenities Utilities

2,500 square feet Serving kitchen, restrooms, round tables and chairs Electricity, plumbing

Rental Times & Fees

Damage deposit (refundable): $150 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. or 6-10 p.m.: $200 Any two time blocks: $400 Full Day (8 a.m.-10 p.m.): $550 Pavilion may only be rented by residents.

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• Refunds only granted 30+ days before reservation date.

• Water fountains/flushing toilets are seasonal (April 15-Oct. 15).

• Electricity is available using a key; requires a $25 refundable deposit.

• Reservations have priority. Shelters are first-come, first-served if not rented.

• Shelters are cleaned early each morning. Be prepared in case others have left messes.

• Tobacco products, alcohol use/ impairment and weapons are prohibited.

• All park laws apply; see Grove City Code Chapter 903.

Parks with Walk-up Shelters • • • • • •

Blodwen Creed-Lawless Creekside Fryer Indian Trails Keller Farms

• Meadowgrove • Scioto Meadows • Swearingen • Westgrove • Windsor

Reservations for rentable shelters for 2022 are available starting Tue., Jan. 18. www.GroveCityOhio.gov