New Horizons 60+ Group Plans Activities at the JCC

The New Horizons 60+ group for active senior adults is planning a variety of activities in the upcoming weeks at the JCC. All events will begin in Room 217 at the JCC unless otherwise noted. Those activities include:

Ballet Met
Performance of Romeo & Juliet at the Ohio Theater
Thursday, May 1, 9 a.m. Breakfast
9:45 a.m. Departure
Cost: $17 M/ $19 NM

Antique Appraisal
Join us for our "Antique Road Show" featuring
appraisals by the Estate Group of Ohio and Janine Aquino.
One item per person up to the first 60. Audience unlimited!
Tuesday, May 20, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $5
Registration taking place now!

Victory Day
Join us for the 63rd anniversary celebration of Victory Day
Remembering those who lost their lives during WWII
Wednesday, May 7, 6 p.m.
$13 per person
RSVP: Raisa (614) 559-6215

LifeCare Alliance: Dietician
Straight Talk about Sodium
Linda Fester, RD
Monday, May 12, 10:30 to 11 a.m.
OR BY APPOINTMENT!
Conference Room/Adult Lounge

Senior Shindig
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Depart for Blacklick Woods at 10:15 a.m.
Buttonbush Shelter
$5M/ $6NM
Includes Transportation and Lunch

Wii Wednesday!
Come and play! Great Exercise! Lots of Fun!
Video-game versions of bowling, boxing and tennis!
Wednesday, May 21, 11 a.m.

Senior Theater Day: "Brooklyn Boy"
Sunday, May 18
Box lunch: 1:30 p.m.
Show: 2:30 p.m.
RSV: Debbie (614) 559-6214

Current Events
Join this lively discussion group!
Monday, May 19, 11:15 a.m.
Facilitator: Beth Gerber, JFS

AARP Driver Safety Program
A 2 class course designed to remind you of skills and techniques you once learned. Taking this class may also give you a discount on your auto insurance.
Tuesday, May 20 & Thursday May 22
1 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $10
Bring your drivers license and AARP Card
Registration through Debbie (614) 559-6214
Adult Lounge

Governor's Residence
Heritage Tour of the Wildflower Garden
Tuesday, May 27
Departure: 9:15 a.m.
Tour: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Make a reservation and stay for lunch!

Birthday Celebration
Celebrate May Birthdays!
Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m.
Musical Entertainment: Don Ross(Our own Rose Ross' son)

ONGOING PROGRAMS
LifeCare Alliance Lunch Ongoing, Monday-Friday at noon
$1.25 suggested donation
Kosher lunch for 60 plus.
Register one-day prior
Call Delores at (614) 231-2731, ext. 243.

LifeCare Alliance: Dietician
Linda Fester, RD
Monday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
OR BY APPOINTMENT!
Conference Room/Adult Lounge

Game Day Tuesday!
New Program for independent adults 35+ with special needs.
Come, eat lunch and Play a variety of card and board games.
Every Tuesday throughout the month of May.
12noon Lunch
$1.25 reservation required one day ahead
12:30 p.m. Fun and Games
RSVP: Debbie (614) 559-6214

Maj Jongg
Monday, May 5 & 19, 2008
12:30pm
Cost: $1
Room: 218
Instructor: Joni Sucan
Open to all but RSVP a must!
Join us for lunch at noon!
Call Debbie at (614) 559-6214

Bingo
Win assorted prizes, challah with a full card!
Ongoing at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Yiddish Bingo
Fridays: English Bingo

Bridge
Wednesdays
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
$5M/$6NM per game

Yiddish Club
Wednesday, May 21, 1 p.m.
Creekside
Call Ann at (614) 231-5838 for more information

EXERCISE CLASSES
Chair Fit
Ongoing, Tuesdays and Thursdays
11 a.m.
Exercise from your chair to music!
Improve: flexibility, strength, & circulation.
Instructor: Gail Rosenblum
Room 218

Line Dancing
Ongoing: Every Wednesday 10:45 a.m. (beginning May 7)
Cost: $4 per dancer
Room: Aerobic Room
Wear dancing shoes or sneakers.

Forever Fit
Incorporates stretching, strength training and low-impact aerobics in a class designed especially for seniors
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8am
Instructor: Gail Rosenblum

Lunchtime Yoga for the Back
For healthy and injured backs alike
45 minutes of gentle movement
Tuesdays
Noon
Instructor: Maria

UPCOMING EVENTS
American Whistle Corp.
The only U.S. manufacturer of metal whistles!
See the whistle making process and receive a whistle to take home!
Wednesday, June 4
Breakfast 9:30 a.m.
Tour Departure: 10:10 a.m.
Cost: $7
(Lunch is on your own)

Catco's "Foursome"
Wednesday, June 11
9 a.m. Breakfast
9:45 a.m. Departure
Capitol Theater's Riffe Center

An American Journey
Wednesday, June 18
Departure: 12:30 p.m.
Show: 1 p.m.
RSVP: Debbie (614) 559-6214 by May 19

LaComedia Dinner Theater, Springboro, Ohio
"West Side Story"
Thursday, May 26
Departure: 9 a.m.
$55 M / $60NM
Includes Box Breakfast, Show, Buffet dinner, & transportation
RSVP: Debbie (614) 559-6214

And remember, you don't have to be a JCC member, nor do you have to be Jewish, to enjoy the camaraderie and the fun! For more information and to make reservations, contact Debbie Vinocur, JCC New Horizons program director, at (614) 559-6214 or dvinocur@columbusjcc.org.