Join Christa Aylward, a self-taught award winning cake artist featured on Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship and Good Day Columbus, to create a stunning cake that will wow your family and friends. Learn how to decorate cakes like a pro with simple instructions on properly filling, stacking, crumb coating and icing techniques. Participants take home a six inch round cake and piping tips to recreate the cake at home.

Join Christa Aylward, owner of Sweets By Christa, for a hands-on baking experience to discover the art of pie making. Learn how to create the perfect piecrust and filling, along with proper techniques for assembling, designing and storing your pie until its ready to share. Participants leave confident and inspired to take their pie home to bake.

Connect with others discussing current events to enhance lifelong learning and build community connections. Van Young guides the discussion and includes time for sharing opinions, answering questions and engaging with others over the latest topics in the news.

This extension class is available for participants enrolled in the Fall Ceramics Sampler that need additional time to finish their projects. Register for one or both sessions to complete the glazing and firing of your ceramic pieces.

Get in to the holiday spirit and paint an ornament with us! Select from a variety of colorful underglazes to paint a pre-made, wheel-thrown ceramic ornament. After the class, Megan fires all the ornaments in the kiln and arranges pick up the following week, just in time for you to display in your home or give as a special gift this holiday season. All supplies and materials included.

Select from a variety of colorful underglazes to paint a pre-made, wheel-thrown ceramic bowl. After the class, Megan fires all the pieces and arranges pick up the following week. All supplies and materials included.

Select a pre-made ceramic pumpkin to carve and glaze while the instructor takes care of the firing of your final project. Carve your design during the first class, and then return for the second class to glaze and finish your piece. Megan arranges for pick up after all pieces are fired and ready to display in your house for Halloween. All supplies and materials included.

Create four seasonal ceramic pieces complete with decoration, glazing and kiln firing in this combination hand-building and wheel-throwing session. Each week, Megan leads the group on techniques and design, followed by time for participants to create their artwork. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies and materials included.

For participants seeking more one-on-one instruction to learn ceramics and focus on the pottery wheel, this program is for you. Partners work alongside the instructor each class to develop wheel-throwing techniques, trimming, adding attachments, glazing and firing. The limited program size provides for more individual attention and in-depth learning. Participants create up to six wheel thrown projects by the end of the session. Fee is per participant. All supplies and materials included.

Create unique artwork utilizing still life references to combine watercolor and ink and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Each session include open-ended artistic exercises that allow both beginners and experienced individuals to explore their creativity in a combination of mediums. All supplies and materials included. Lock door after room is set.

Explore your creative side as you learn and develop basic skills and techniques of acrylic painting, including color mixing, brushwork, application and composition. All supplies and materials included. Lock door after room is set.

Sketch a still life arrangement utilizing a variety of pencils and charcoals to create a work of art. This session is open to both beginners and experienced individuals to explore their creativity and enhance their observational and perceptual drawing skills. All supplies and materials included. Lock door after room is set.

Create a small book of two-dimensional works of art. Begin with painting in watercolors and drawing with ink. Add to your book each week working in a combination of art mediums. The session includes open-ended artistic exercises that allow both beginners and experienced individuals to explore their creativity. All supplies and materials included. Lock door after room is set.

Enjoy a fun and relaxing art experience creating your own Zen-doodle art. This style of drawing allows you to create intricate designs by completing small areas of patterns. We start with an abstract watercolor background then design a black and white image over it with simple shapes of circles, dots, lines and curves. All supplies and materials included. Lock door after room is set.

Design a watercolor painting of flowers utilizing special brush techniques to create a floral picture of poppies (in October) and poinsettias (in December). This session is open to both beginner and experienced individuals. All supplies and materials included. Lock door after room is set.

Spend four evenings with Kara O'Dea learning to make stained glass patterns and bring them to life by cutting, grinding and soldering glass pieces together. This program is open to all skill levels and is beginner friendly. Feel free to come to class with an idea in mind or choose from supplied patterns. All supplies and materials included.

Get ready for Beat Xichigan Week! Join Kara to make your own Block O stained glass sun catcher. Learn the basics of stained glass and show your Buckeye pride with your completed masterpiece. This class is open to all skill levels and is beginner friendly. All supplies and materials included.

Start your holiday season designing your own stained glass snowflake sun catcher! Learn the basics of stained glass as you create one to two snowflakes to decorate your home this season (or give as a gift!). This class is open to all skill levels and is beginner friendly. All supplies and materials included.

Join us for an evening filled with laughter, friendly competition and unforgettable memories. Bring your a-game and prepare to challenge your friends – or make new ones. Each game night offers a new theme and new competitive challenge so make sure to spread the word and come ready to play!

Puzzle-Palooza. The first team to finish a 500 piece puzzle wins bragging rights and a small prize.
Empty Nester Cards Night. Have fun with other empty nesters and enjoy a variety of card games including, poker, euchre and more!
Singles Mixer Trivia Night. Game On! Answer some questions, meet some people and have a great night with us.
Strategery Games Night. We are pulling out a selection of strategy board games for you to mentally enjoy!
Retro Board Games Night. Step back in time and play some retro board games from your youth that still pack a challenge!
Holiday Trivia Night. Join us for good holiday spirited trivia to celebrate the season and maybe win a little stocking!

Enjoy some fun, clean competition at one of our open Euchre tournaments this fall! Tournament play includes ten rounds with two deals per round and is open to 44 players. Participants compete as individuals. This tournament is for anyone seeking play that is more competitive with strict rules (not casual Euchre) at a fast pace. Gift card prizes awarded to the top winners. Coffee, tea and water are available.

A caregiver is a person who tends to the needs or concerns of a person with short or long-term limitations due to illness, injury or disability. Join staff from the COAAA each week as they present information to support caregivers through difficult times. Topics include caregiving over the holidays, common signs of burnout, strategies to treat and prevent burnout, common family dynamics and challenging care situations.

Welcome to our Murder Mystery Dinner wherein you take on the role of passengers and staff on the Orient Express and play as those characters throughout the evening. At some point, one of our guests meets their demise and the remainder of the evening guests’ piece together clues to determine who did it. Dinner includes pasta, salad and breadsticks. Coffee and lemonade also provided.

This program includes both classroom-style presentations and hands-on exercises to practice basic self-defense techniques. All participants are required to complete a waiver before the program. Participants younger than 18 must attend with a registered parent/guardian. Those who complete the session receive a personal alarm device.

Join us for fun, fitness and fellowship during a 2-3 mile hike at one of Dublin’s community area parks (weather permitting). Each hike provides an opportunity to explore, learn, and actively engage in nature at a different Dublin park. Dress weather appropriate and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Join Barbara for an evening hike through M.L. 'Red' Trabue Nature Reserve to search for owls and learn more about these intriguing nocturnal birds. Discover how owls thrive at night and what signs to watch out for to know they are in the park. Dress weather appropriate and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Learn the Japanese language through this beginner level, virtual connections course. Nori provides a structured framework focused on clear learning objectives, consistent content and an opportunity to acquire, develop and refine applicable skills in a positive, encouraging environment. All program content and materials provided online by the instructor. Contact Nori Ito at [email protected] with any program questions.

Continue learning the Japanese language through this virtual connections course involving an increased focus on pronunciation as well as the utilization of learning grammatical content. All program content and materials provided online by the instructor. Participants must have completed part one of the course or have permission of the instructor. Contact Nori Ito at [email protected] with any program questions.

Join Julie Tobias and OSU Dietetic students to learn about good nutrition and gain experience in the kitchen through these fun, hands-on cooking sessions. The September session includes game day appetizers and the October session focuses on a healthy three-course holiday meal.

Discover what you can eat to improve your health, reduce inflammation, help with weight loss and feel your best. Join Julie Tobias, a registered and licensed dietitian as she presents the tools needed to incorporate food into your daily routine and gain inspiration for lifelong health. This session is open to women in all stages of life.

Experience how much fun ballroom dancing can be! Learn how to lead/follow and build a strong foundation in several styles of dance. Discover the many benefits dance offers, including stress relief, mental acuity and increased opportunities to engage in social activities. Attend on your own or with a partner. Enroll in both sessions to build on your muscle memory. Registration is per participant and tailored for beginner level dancers.

This next level dance session picks up where the beginner level left off, adding more techniques and new steps in a relaxed environment designed for learning. Achieve comfort on the dance floor and the ability to dance with others. Attend on your own or with a partner. Registration is per participant and tailored for intermediate level dancers.

Instructional Badminton provides beginners or those wanting to get more comfortable with the sport, guidance on strokes, rules of the game, strategy, as well as opportunities for recreational play. Players are required to bring their own badminton racquet to each session.

For all interest and inquiries, please email league scheduler and facilitator Derek Lee at [email protected]. Permission to register online for league play determined by the instructor prior to registration. Players receive notification from Derek confirming league night and required code to enter. Registration in a league confirms play ability for the entire season. No refunds available after registration is complete.

Join Art for a fun evening of learning and play. Start each week with one hour of pickleball instruction, covering serves, volleys, dinking, third shot drops and other doubles strategy techniques. The rest of the time includes play on the court to engage and try out your skills with instructor guidance as needed. This program is for experienced beginners seeking to improve to an advanced intermediate level (no novices). Participants should bring their own paddles.

This instructional program teaches the basic skills and rules of the game so you can begin playing right away. Each week learn and develop proper technique, a variety of shots and scorekeeping. This program is for individuals wanting to learn the game – no experienced players. Equipment provided.

For individuals wanting to advance their pickleball game, join in on this intermediate session to master your skills of serving and develop new kitchen play strategies. This is an instructor-led program providing increased levels of learning and techniques. Equipment provided.

Connect with nature and discover the artist within. Barbara Ray guides you through fail-safe techniques to sketch a live animal portrait. Meet a couple of mammals and focus on techniques to create the visual textures of fur and capture the personality of our animal models. All supplies and materials included.

Join us for a fun outdoor excursion to Amish Country. This trip includes stops at a few popular destinations for you to enjoy. We begin in Orrville at the J.M. Smucker Company, then head to Millersburg for the Heini's Cheese Chalet. A stop in Wilmot for a buffet lunch at the Amish Door Restaurant, then finish up at the Christmas Store. Be prepared for lots of walking, exploring and shopping! Fee includes round trip transportation by Cardinal Transportation, LTD and a buffet lunch at the Amish Door Restaurant. The activity level for this trip is VIGOROUS/HIGHLY ACTIVE and is intended for individuals who are able to stay on their feet for long periods of time. Travel itinerary and trip information available in the Senior Lounge. Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 17.

View the incredible fall colors of scenic Appalachian Ohio on a roundtrip train ride from Nelsonville to East Logan. The coaches are heated as weather requires, but also have open-air cars for those wanting to experience the fall season. The fee includes round trip transportation by Cardinal Transportation, LTD, and a roundtrip ticket for the Fall Foliage Train Ride. Participants should bring a packed lunch, drink and additional snacks for the trip. The activity level for this trip is ACTIVE (walking/steps/ramps). Travel itinerary and trip information available in the Senior Lounge. Deadline to register is Thursday, October 3.

This presentation focuses on the importance of using native plants in your landscape. Discussion includes how gardening is part of nature – not apart from nature. Discover how urban gardens can help us connect more with nature, and when the best time for growing occurs.