Flash Mob Practice Fridays, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 from 2–3:30 pm in the Great Room Come learn the dance and practice for the Flash Mob, which will be on Wednesday, May 29.
Bingo Friday, April 26, 4–5:30 pm, in the Great Room Play Bingo for cash prizes! Cards cost 25¢ per card each round, play as many cards as you like. Open to ages 21 and up. Register at MyActiveCenter.com, call 937-767-5751, or email info@ysseniors.org.
Genealogy Group starts (meets weekly) Monday, May 6, 10 am, in the Fireplace Room With Anna Blanchard as the leader, this group will explore the process of discovering your ancestry. The group meets weekly from May 6–June 24. Contact info@ysseniors.org to sign up.
Facial Exercise Class starts Monday, May 6, 2 pm, in the Fireplace Room Andrew Brody teaches the basics of this self-care and wellness technique. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays. Contact info@ysseniors.org to register. $5 fee per person
Grocery & Lunch Trip to Dorothy Lane Market and All the Best Delicatessen Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 am–1 pm Meet at John Bryan parking lot. We’ll eat first, and then shop at Dorothy Lane before returning to YS no later than 1 pm. Contact info@ysseniors.org to register.
Daytrip: Champaign Aviation Museum Thursday, May 9, 10 am–1 pm Meet at the John Bryan parking lot to carpool to the museum in Urbana. Lunch after the tour at The Farmer’s Daughter restaurant. The museum is free, donation recommended. Plan to return by 1 pm or sooner. Contact info@ysseniors.org to register.
Parkinson’s Puzzle Hunt Saturday, May 11, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Solving puzzles is great for brain health for people of all ages, and that goes double for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Gather a small team to exercise your brain as you walk around Yellow Springs solving puzzles suitable for all ages. Every participant gets to take home a small piece of art as a memento, and team prizes will be awarded. The proceeds from this puzzle hunt will benefit the Parkinson’s Foundation of Cincinnati. Find more info here.
Financial Series Monday, May 13, 5 pm Ryan Beach, financial advisor with Edward Jones in Xenia will present financial topics on alternate months. Second Monday, May, July, September, and November
SeniorPalooza Field Day Event in Xenia Thursday, May 16, 11:30 am–2:30 pm The Senior Field & Gathering Day at the Xenia Community Center with challenges and activities. A Grab’n’Go Supper is available for $5. Advance registration is required, and space is limited. For more information or to register, contact the Council at YourFriends@gccoa.org or 937-376-5486. YSSC is coordinating carpooling to this event. If you’re interested in carpooling, call 937-767-5751, or email info@ysseniors.org. This is separate from registering for the event itself, you must register for both. Community Colloquy Thursday, May 16, 7 pm, in the Great Room Caroline Mullin, Executive Director of YSSC, will speak about the planning and process to design a new facility. Participants will be asked to share their ideas and inspirations to create a building that serves the community for decades to come. Monthly guests to share their expertise and knowledge with the community. Programs meet in the Great Room and on Zoom. All are welcome. To get the Zoom link, register at MyActiveCenter.com, call 937-767-5751, or email info@ysseniors.org
Watercolor Workshop Friday, May 17, 10 am–1 pm Anna Morlight will lead this one-day, three-hour class at Beatty-Hughes Park, adjacent to the Kieth’s Alley lot and close to Senior Center for restroom breaks. Participants may take a short break for lunch nearby. The $30 participation fee covers materials only, which will be provided by the instructor. Limited to 10 people. Contact info@ysseniors.org to register.
Thursday Potluck Thursday, May 23, 11:30 am, in the Great Room The potluck speaker is Erin Harsh, Nervous System Coach, who will discuss her work as it pertains to healthy aging. Please note this is the fourth Thursday.Please bring a side dish to share with the group. Register at MyActiveCenter.com, call 937-767-5751, or email info@ysseniors.org
Art Reception: Christine Klinger Friday, May 24, 6–8 pm Art Reception for Christine Klinger featuring her paintings.
Closed for Memorial Day Monday, May 27
Flashmob Wednesday, May 29, 1 pm To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the YSSC is presenting the annual Flash Mob event choreographed by Lynn Hardman at 1 pm on Short Street. Those interested in learning the choreography should attend the practice times on Fridays in May from 2–3:30 pm in the Great Room.
Bingo Friday, May 31, 4–5:30 pm, in the Great Room Play Bingo for cash prizes! Cards cost 25¢ per card each round, play as many cards as you like. Open to ages 21 and up. Register at MyActiveCenter.com, call 937-767-5751, or email info@ysseniors.org.