BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Council on Getting older (COA) will reopen its doorways to senior citizens July 6. Things to do on the calendar in July will take location within the senior centre, 200 S. Spring St., Bucyrus, or at selected places close to the county.
The grand opening celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. on July 6 kicks off Patriotic Week at the senior center.
“I’m arranging a themed 7 days of enjoyable each month. In June we experienced Beach Social gathering Week where just about every action had a seashore/tropical theme. In July, we are getting a Patriotic Week celebrating Independence Working day, the Bucyrus Bicentennial and our reopening,” Functions Coordinator Courtney Moody mentioned.
The centre is closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Working day. The grand opening celebration on July 6 will characteristic a totally free cookout and Mark’s Home made Ice Cream for seniors 55 and more mature.
On July 7 there will be a presentation on the 1928 Seagrave Engine #2 at 10:15 a.m. in the parking lot. Lieutenant Barry Herschler from the Bucyrus Hearth Division will existing the background and carry the motor vehicle to the Council on Growing older. The engine was in company at the Bucyrus Fireplace Division from 1928 to 1964 and was procured throughout Main William F. Mader’s tenure.
Patriotic bingo will get place from 2 to 3 p.m. July 8 at the senior center. Those attending are inspired to dress in patriotic attire. Some bingo prizes will have a patriotic topic. Typical and special spherical prizes are sponsored by Orchard Park Assisted Dwelling and Villas.
The reopening week finishes with one more social gathering. In celebration of the Bucyrus Bicentennial, the COA is owning a Delighted Birthday Bucyrus Bash for seniors from 1 to 3 p.m. July 9. In-A-Jam band will execute at 1 p.m. Subsequent the efficiency, seniors will delight in cake and ice product. There will be a Bucyrus-themed raffle basket and tickets are $1 each individual or get 6 for $5. Tickets may well be purchased at the function with cash or check out and the winner will be drawn at the close of the social gathering.
Senior Walking Club proceeds at 8:30 a.m. Thursdays in July. This thirty day period, the walks will acquire area at Sears Woods. Those people who are not common attendees ought to simply call to indication up. The wander is canceled if it is raining that morning or if there was a ton of rain right away. “Canceled” just means Courtney will not show up at, but individuals who still want to walk can go.
Chair Yoga will be provided at 9:30 a.m. July 12 and 26. The course features some standing positions. An training waiver is expected to participate. Chair yoga can support improve equilibrium, boost adaptability and advertise mobility.
The Council on Getting older is partnering with the Galion Historical Modern society to provide a cost-free scavenger hunt for seniors at 2 p.m. July 14 at Brownella Cottage, 132 S. Union St., Galion. Individuals will be provided scavenger hunt papers and clipboards, filling out the papers as they tour the cottage. At the close of the game, contributors will be entered to win a prize. Sign up is essential and confined. Members are encouraged to give a donation to the historic modern society.
Two motion picture days are scheduled in July. A 2006 heartwarming movie starring Will Smith and his son will be revealed at 9:15 a.m. July 16 donuts will be available. A 2012 drama starring Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake will be shown at 1 p.m. July 22 and viewers may possibly get pleasure from popcorn throughout the clearly show.
“Instead of featuring the similar war-themed movies that are played all-around Independence Working day, I determined to offer you distinct videos that nevertheless have that American topic. The July 16 movie is all about the American Dream an underdog struggling to make a superior daily life for himself and his son. The July 22 movie is about America’s pastime, baseball, and some of the realizations and struggles more mature Us citizens go as a result of as they age,” Moody mentioned. “Seniors can contact the senior centre or quit by to find out the film titles.”
A canvas painting class will be offered at 1 p.m. July 20. Participants will follow a movie tutorial to generate a stunning patriotic mason jar portray on a black canvas. No preceding portray encounter needed. Price tag is $8 and registration is required and minimal.
New Washington bingo will be from 2 to 3 p.m. July 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 203 E. Mansfield St., New Washington. The bingo will be inside the church’s air-conditioned social hall. Free to engage in and winners get prizes. Frequent and unique round prizes are sponsored by Secor Funeral Residence. Registration is required.
A crochet circle will get started at 1:30 p.m. July 26 at the senior middle. Individuals really should bring their personal provides. The circle is open to knitters and other handcrafters.
Crestline bingo will be from 2 to 3 p.m. July 28 at the community setting up (formerly the Golden Age Centre), 102 N. Thoman St., Crestline. Paper bingo playing cards and daubers will be provided. A single of the distinctive spherical prizes will be a one-year membership to the Crestline Advocate. Registration is essential.
To register for pursuits, call Courtney Moody at 419-562-3050, Possibility 4, or electronic mail cmoody@cccoa.org. COA actions are open up to Crawford County seniors ages 55 and older.
The Crawford County Council on Aging is a private non-gain agency and has been serving senior citizens given that 1974.
