Friday, December 31, 2010

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.


Saturday, January 1
*** Happy New Year ***
Library Closed

Monday, January 3
2:30 p.m.
Open Wii

Tuesday, January 4
4:00 p.m.
TOPS meeting

Wednesday, January 5
1:30 p.m.
Board Meeting

Thursday, January 6
*** Signup deadline for January 7 Lunch Bunch outing ***
1:00 p.m.
Mindful Caregiving
4:00 p.m.
"Hypnosis for Positive Change" program with Cindy Mills
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Music in the Library: classical guitarist Kevin Mulhall
7:00 p.m.
The Charlie Brown Exceptional Patient Support Group of Yellow Springs
7:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut St.
Movie Night at Nonstop: Jonathan Demme's "The Agronomist"

Friday, January 7
*** Signup deadline for January 18 UD Diversity Lecture ***
11:15 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot Lunch Bunch outing to Cracker Barrel in Springfield

Saturday, January 8
9:00 a.m. until noon, YS United Methodist Church, 202 S. Winter St.
First Winter Farmers' Market
1:00 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Winter Wellness Series: Carmen Milano and Kristen Andrea on preventing the winter blues, have fun, and improve your health.
5:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg

Thursday, December 30, 2010

New Regular Activities in January

Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
TOPS chapter meetings

Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Mindful Caregiving

Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg lessons and play

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Events & Activities December 25 - January 1

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Saturday, December 25
Yellow Springs Community Library closed

Sunday, December 26
4:00 until 7 p.m., Bryan Community Center Gymnasium

Wednesday, December 29
2:00 p.m., Rockford Chapel
Frank Betcher memorial
7:30 p.m., Friends Care Center
Friends Music Camp annual scholarship concert

Thursday, December 30
10:30 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Outing to "Promoting Peace through Books -- Not Bombs" exhibit at the Dayton Peace Museum
1:00 p.m.
Mindful Caregiving meeting
7:00 p.m., Methodist Church Sanctuary
Messiah Sing-Along

Friday, December 31
***Center Closed***
5:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Early closing

Saturday, January 1
Yellow Springs Community Library closed

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Events & Activities December 18 - 25

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Saturday, December 18
7:00 until 11:30 p.m., Nonstop Institute
Gala fundraiser
8:00 p.m., Herndon Gallery, Antioch College
Blues & Folk Concert with Trina Hamlin & Martin Locke

Monday, December 20
4:00 p.m.
TOPS Chapter informational and organizational meeting
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Book Discussion Group

Tuesday, December 21
10:30 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Lunch Bunch outing to Bistro-to-Go
2:00 p.m., Bellbrook Boomer Cafe, 3787 Upper BellBrook Road, Bellbrook
Greene County Council on Aging Membership Holiday Meeting

Wednesday, December 22
*** no Hearing Aid Help ***
1:30 p.m.
Holiday Tea with music by the Odyssey Mandolin Quartet

Thursday, December 23
1:00 p.m.
Mindful Caregiving session


Friday, December 24
***Center Closed***
Library Closed

Saturday, December 25
Library Closed

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Events & Activities December 11 - 18

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Saturday, December 11
10:00 until 11:30 a.m.
"Changes As We Age" discussion group
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Millworks Business Center, 305D Walnut St.
Hawley Wood Works Open House and Gift Sale
11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., John Bryan Community Pottery, 100 Dayton Street
Open House and Holiday Sale
5:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Sweet Betsy performance

Sunday, December 12
11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., John Bryan Community Pottery, 100 Dayton Street
Open House and Holiday Sale
3:00 p.m., Mills Lawn Gymnasium
Yellow Springs Community Band Holiday Concert
4:00 until 5:00 p.m., Senior Citizens Center Great Room
Community Carol Sing

Thursday, December 16
*** no yoga at 11:00 a.m. ***
Noon
December Potluck with presentation by Mary Kay Mabe on "James M. Cox, Ohio's Progressive Governor"
1:00 p.m.
Mindful Caregiving meeting

7:00 p.m. The Charlie Brown Exceptional Patient Support Group of Yellow Springs

Friday, December 17
10:30 a.m. (new time)
Poetry Reading
11:45 a.m., FCC Assisted Living
80+ Birthday Luncheon
7:30 until 9:30 p.m., The Main Squeeze, 229 Xenia Ave.
Holiday Ale Brewing Demonstration

Saturday, December 18
7:00 until 11:30 p.m., Nonstop Institute
Gala fundraiser



Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Congratulate Leon

Leon Holster will be celebrating his 90th birthday at the Emporium between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. December 7. Well-wishers are invited to stop by and join the celebration.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Events & Activities December 4 - 11

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Saturday, December 4
9:00 until 11:30 a.m., YS Methodist Church
Santa Breakfast
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Bryan Park Road entrance to Glen Helen (continues Sunday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.)
School Forest Festival
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Miami Valley Pottery, 145 E. Hyde Rd.
Holiday Kiln Opening Sale

Noon, St. Paul's Church, 308 Phillips St.
Annual Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens of Yellow Springs and Miami Township
7:00 until 9:00 p.m., The Emporium
"Season's Joy: A Song Book" fundraiser for the First Presbyterian Church
7:00 until 9:00 p.m., Herndon Gallery, South Hall, Antioch College
Multimedia and sound artist and composer Brian Harnetty
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers

Sunday, December 5
9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Bryan Park Road entrance to Glen Helen
School Forest Festival
2:00 p.m., Herndon Gallery, Antioch College
Yellow Springs Senior Citizens Annual Business Meeting & Visit from Mark Twain
2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Clifton Winterfest, 41 North Street, Clifton
Bob Ford storytelling
7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Yellow Springs Community Chorus and Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert

Monday, December 6
11:00 a.m.
Activities Advisory Committee

Tuesday, December 7
10:30 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Pettigrew bus to Springfield trial run
7:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut St.
Movie night at Nonstop: Kapo by Gillo Pontecorvo

Wednesday, December 8
10:00 a.m., Yellow Springs High School gymnasium
YSHS Senior Citizen's Day Lunch
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Greene County Council on Aging, 140-A Rogers Street, Xenia
Holiday Gift Soiree and Open House

Thursday, December 9
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Greene County Council on Aging, 140-A Rogers Street, Xenia
Holiday Gift Soiree and Open House
1:00 p.m.
First meeting of the "Mindful Caregiving" program

Friday, December 10
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Jim Greer & the Macochee Valley Folks

Saturday, December 11
10:00 until 11:30 a.m.
"Changes As We Age" discussion group
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Millworks Business Center, 305D Walnut St.
Hawley Wood Works Open House and Gift Sale
11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., John Bryan Community Pottery, 100 Dayton Street
Open House and Holiday Sale
5:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Sweet Betsy performance

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Events & Activities November 27 - December 4

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Saturday, November 27
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Miami Valley Pottery, 145 E. Hyde Rd.
Holiday Kiln Opening Sale
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House

Hal Harris Orchestra

Sunday, November 28
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Miami Valley Pottery, 145 E. Hyde Rd.
Holiday Kiln Opening Sale


Monday, November 29
2:45 p.m., Art Gallery
French Class with Lynda Hicks
7:00 p.m.
“Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas

Tuesday, November 30
3:30 p.m.
“Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas
7:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut St.
Movie night at Nonstop: Queimada!/Burn! by Gillo Pontecorvo

Wednesday, December 1
10:30 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
IMAX Hubble 3D

Thursday, December 2
4:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Medicare Open House
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
E-Reader Show and Tell

Friday, December 3
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Miami Valley Pottery, 145 E. Hyde Rd.
Holiday Kiln Opening Sale
10:30 a.m. departure from Byran Center parking lot
Winterfair arts show in Columbus
5:00 until 8:00 p.m., 233 Corry St.
Open house for Yellow Springs Chiropractic
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Bob Ford & The Ragamuffins

Saturday, December 4
9:00 until 11:30 a.m., YS Methodist Church
Santa Breakfast
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Bryan Park Road entrance to Glen Helen (continues Sunday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.)
School Forest Festival
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Miami Valley Pottery, 145 E. Hyde Rd.
Holiday Kiln Opening Sale

Noon, St. Paul's Church, 308 Phillips St.
Annual Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens of Yellow Springs and Miami Township
7:00 until 9:00 p.m., The Emporium
"Season's Joy: A Song Book" fundraiser for the First Presbyterian Church
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Events & Activities November 21 - 27

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, November 21
11:00 a.m. Until 5:00 p.m., Glen Helen Building
Glen Helen Nature Arts & Crafts Show
2:00 p.m., Mills Lawn Elementary, 200 S. Walnut Street
"The Importance of Being Earnest” presented by The Yellow Springs High School Drama Club & Thespian Troupe #4671 in association with the YSHS Theatre Arts Association

Monday, November 22
2:45 p.m., Art Gallery
French Class with Lynda Hicks
7:00 p.m. “Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas

Tuesday, November 23
3:30 p.m. “Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas

Wednesday, November 24
11:00 a.m.
Free hearing aid help
5:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Early closing for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26
*** THANKSGIVING! (Center Closed) ***

Friday, November 26
Clifton Winterfest starts
Saturday, November 27

7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Hal Harris Orchestra

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Events & Activities November 14 - 20

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, November 14
2:00 p.m., Mills Lawn Elementary, 200 S. Walnut Street
“The Importance of Being Earnest” presented by The Yellow Springs High School Drama Club & Thespian Troupe #4671 in association with the YSHS Theatre Arts Association

Monday, November 15
*** Newsletter Deadline ***
11:00 a.m.
Activities Advisory Committee
2:45 p.m., Art Gallery
French Class with Lynda Hicks
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Book Discussion Group
7:00 p.m. “Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas

Tuesday, November 16
11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Medicare Open House
3:30 p.m.
“Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas
7:00 PM, Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut St., Yellow Springs
"Contradictions" screening: The Battle of Algiers (1965) by Gillo Pontecorvo

Wednesday, November 17
10:00 a.m.until 6:00 p.m., OSU Extension, 100 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia
GCCOA 2010 Medicare Checkup — Take Charge of Your Health Care: For Seniors, Caregivers & You!

Thursday, November 18
Noon
October Potluck with presentation by Angie Hoschouer of Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Music in Film: Neil Young
7:00 p.m. The Charlie Brown Exceptional Patient Support Group of Yellow Springs

Friday, November 19
11:00 a.m.
Poetry Reading
11:45 a.m., FCC Assisted Living
80+ Birthday Lunch
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., YSAC Gallery, 309 Xenia Avenue
Exhibit opening reception: "Portrait of a Woman" by Jade Nikita McConnell and Travis Tarbox Hotaling
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., "would you could you" IN A FRAME, 113 Corry Street
Opening reception for "The Polaroid Project"
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Berachah Valley Bluegrass
8:00 p.m., Mills Lawn Elementary, 200 S. Walnut Street
“The Importance of Being Earnest” presented by The Yellow Springs High School Drama Club & Thespian Troupe #4671 in association with the YSHS Theatre Arts Association

Saturday, November 20
Getaways for Women: Making Art in Yellow Springs
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Glen Helen Building (continues Sunday 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.)
Glen Helen Nature Arts & Crafts Show
3:00 until 5:00 p.m., Herndon Gallery
Interactive media presentation by Julia Heyward
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Razzamatazz & Jazz
8:00 p.m., Mills Lawn Elementary, 200 S. Walnut Street
“The Importance of Being Earnest” presented by The Yellow Springs High School Drama Club & Thespian Troupe #4671 in association with the YSHS Theatre Arts Association

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Events & Activities November 7 - 13

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, November 7
2:00 p.m.
Yellow Springs Historical Society Program — “Creative Springs: Yellow Springs Inventors and Their Patents” presented by David Neuhardt
4:00 p.m., Herndon Gallery, Antioch College
Mandolins Make Music

Monday, November 8
11:00 a.m.
Front Desk Volunteers meeting
2:45 p.m., Art Gallery
French Class with Lynda Hicks
7:00 p.m.
“Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas

Tuesday, November 9
3:30 p.m.
“Living Your Legend” workshop with Patti Dallas

Wednesay, November 10
Noon until 1:00 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, 100 S. Fountain Street, Springfield
Tecumseh Land Trust Luncheon Program: Land Preservation with Tom Daniels
1:30 p.m.
“Everyone Needs a Plan” workshop with Amy Crawford and Corinne Pelzl

Thursday, November 11
15:30 p.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Alzheimer's Association Family Forum program on the latest in dementia care and research with Bruce Lamb, Ph.D. Of Case Western University
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Family Game Night

Friday, November 12
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
The Demerits Irish Band
8:00 p.m., Mills Lawn Elementary, 200 S. Walnut Street (continues November 13, 19, 20 at 8:00 p.m. And November 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m.)
“The Importance of Being Earnest” presented by The Yellow Springs High School Drama Club & Thespian Troupe #4671 in association with the YSHS Theatre Arts Association

Saturday, November 13
10:00 until 11:30 a.m., Art Gallery
“Changes As We Age” discussion
2:00 until 4:30 p.m., Bryan Center Gym
Fluoride Forum
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
German Sauerkraut Band
8:00 p.m., Mills Lawn Elementary, 200 S. Walnut Street
“The Importance of Being Earnest” presented by The Yellow Springs High School Drama Club & Thespian Troupe #4671 in association with the YSHS Theatre Arts Association

Friday, November 5, 2010

New Transportation Coordinator Hours



Barbara Mann, YSSC Transportation Coordinator has indicated that her new hours to help members at YSSC are Monday through Friday mornings (and by appointment).

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Events & Activities October 31 - Nov 6

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, October 31
7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Chamber Music Yellow Springs: An Elizabethan Halloween with Red Priest
10:00 p.m. Until midnight, Clifton Opera House
The Yellow Springs Tale Spinners' Annual Fright Night

Monday, November 1
2:45 until 3:30 p.m., Art Gallery
French Class with Lynda Hicks

Wednesday, November 3
*** sign-up deadline for November 4 Simon Kenton Inn dinner outing ***
1:30 p.m.
Board meeting

Thursday, November 4
CJs Southern Cooking, 1535 Xenia Avenue
Senior Citizen Day (50% off)
4:30 p.m. Departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Dinner Bunch Outing to Simon Kenton Inn
7:00 p.m.
The Charlie Brown Exceptional Patient Support Group of Yellow Springs

Friday, November 5
1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Knitting Circle
6:00 until 8:30 p.m., The Antioch School, 1160 Corry Street
Harvest Soup Supper & Auction
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Sugar Grove Bluegrass

Saturday, November 6
9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Glen Helen parking lot
Glen Fall Honeysuckle Removal
10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Casa de Paz, 1315 Corry St.
Don Kramer Workshop: Daring To Be Inadequate
1:00 p.m.departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Moonshadow Farm Seventh Annual Pumpkin Launch followed by visit to Peifer Orchards
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Back Porch Swing Band


Saturday, October 23, 2010

Events & Activities October 24 - 30

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, October 24
1:00 p.m., Trailside Museum
Wildflower Hike

Monday, October 25
7:30 p.m., Mills Lawn Gymnasium
Yellow Springs Community Band Concert

Tuesday, October 26
6:30 until 9:00 p.m., Brandeberry Winery
Girls Night Out

Wednesday, October 27
11:00 a.m.
Free hearing aid help

5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Emporium/Underdog Cafe
Cribbage Club

Thursday, October 28
Noon until 4:00 p.m.
AARP Driver Safety Course

4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Fairborn Senior Center
GCCOA Annual Keys to Successful Living Symposium

Friday, October 29
11:45 a.m., FCC Assisted Living
80+ Birthday Lunch

4:00 p.m., 114 West North College
Early dinner for Threshold Choir Gathering/Training, followed by a Singing Circle at 1315 Corry Street
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Ivory Dog House boogie blues

Saturday, October 30
9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., 1315 Corry Street
Threshold Choir Singing Circle and Training
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Scout Burnell-Garbrecht Dog Park, 618 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia
WYSO Howl-O-Ween Dog Pawty
1:00 until 4:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut Street, Suite C
Oral History: Local Stories
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Brandeberry Winery
Live Music with Jim Rose
7:00 p.m., Corner Cone
Yelloween Gravedancers' Ball with The Skeletones
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Kettering Banjo Society

Sunday, October 17, 2010

New Companies in Home Care

The October 17 Business section of the Dayton Daily News had brief articles on two new ventures in the Home Care Field:

Visiting Angels in Centerville

FirstLight HomeCare in Dayton's Oregon Arts District (which specifically mentions Yellow Springs in its service area)

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Events & Activities October 17 - 23

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, October 17
2:00 until 4:00 p.m., 1075 Route 343
Raptor Center Fall Open House
2:00 p.m. Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut St.
7th District Congressional Candidates forum

Monday, October 18
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Book Discussion

Tuesday, October 19
1:30 until 3:00 p.m., Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center
GCCOA Membership meeting with program by Ann Fredrickson of ProSeniors on Medicare fraud

Wednesday, October 20
1:30 p.m.
Halloween Tea
8:00 p.m., 91.3 on the radio
Kay Reimers' original drama "Dangerous Women" with the Living History Theatre

Thursday, October 21
Noon
October Potluck with presentation by opthalmologist Dr. Peter C. Koumas
5:00 p.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Dayton Art Institute lecture — “American Abstraction: Coming of Age in the 1950's”
6:00 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Music on Film: “Young@Heart
7:00 p.m.
The Charlie Brown Exceptional Patient Support Group of Yellow Springs

Friday, October 22
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Dale Miller's Jazz Friends

Saturday, October 23
8:00 a.m. Until 5:00 p.m., Assembly Building, Greene County Fairgrounds
“Thrill of the Hunt” antique and collectibles show
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Stewart Heritage Farm (Xenia)
Open farm day with alpacas
1:00 p.m., Glen Helen Building
Memorial for Ruth Bean
1:00 until 4:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut Street, Suite C
Oral History: Local Stories
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Brandeberry Winery
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Kathy Simpson
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House

Muleskinners Bluegrass

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Events & Activities October 10 - 16

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.


Sunday, October 10
4:00 p.m., Antioch University Midwest
10/10/10 Global Work Party

Monday, October 11
*** Columbus Day — Center open, but no Senior Lunch ***
11: a.m. Activities Advisory Committee

Tuesday, October 12
*** signup deadline for October 14 Hubble 3D expedition
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Astronomy: October Skies

Thursday, October 14
10:30 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Outing to the National Museum of the Air Force's IMAX Theater: Hubble 3D

Friday, October 15
*** Newsletter submission deadline ***
Deadline for entries in the Greene County Public Library’s Harry Potter Art Contest
11:00 a.m.
Poetry Reading
6:00 until 8:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Friday Fling Supper
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sam & Eddie's Open Book
Grand opening of The Eddie Eckenrode Gallery
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., "would you, could you" In a Frame
Opening reception for "Stitch Gasp!" exhibit by Corinne Bayraktaroglu
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., YSAC Gallery, 309 Xenia Avenue
Opening reception for "Out of My Box: An Exhibition of Extreme Quilting"
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., 100 Corry Street
Village Artisans of Yellow Springs Gallery Opening: "Dare 2B Square"
6:30 p.m., Antioch College Art Building and Amphitheatre
Founders' Day Potluck
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Skip Hoyt, acoustic guitar

Saturday, October 16
11:00 a.m. Until 6:00 p.m., various locations (continues Sunday, October 17)
Yellow Springs Artist Studio Tour
12:45 p.m., Antioch College, Horace Mann obelisk
State of the College address by Matthew Derr
1:00 until 4:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut St. Suite C

Oral History: Local Stories
5:00 until 10:00 p.m., Barr property (corner of Limestone & Xenia)
Artoberfest
6:00 until 8:30 p.m., Herndon Gallery
Reception for "Young Antiochians Make Art" exhibit (runs through January 15)
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
North River Band

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Monitoring Tech in the Home Study

New Study Finds Remote Monitoring Technology Enables The Elderly To Remain Independent Longer, Reduces Care Costs For Providers

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Events & Activities October 3 - 9

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, October 3
2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Glen Helen Building Atrium Gallery
Opening reception for “Uncommon Threads IV: In the Glen”, Art Quilts by the Miami Valley Art Quilt Network

Tuesday, October 5
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
“Blogging for Writers” program by Virgil Hervey

Wednesday, October 6
1:30 p.m.
Board Meeting

Thursday, October 7
11:00 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Lunch Bunch outing to CAP’s Hope Café in Bellbrook
7:00 p.m.
The Charlie Brown Exceptional Patient Support Group of Yellow Springs

Friday, October 8
10:00 a.m. Until 3:00 p.m.
Baked goods delivery and packaging for Street Fair Bake Sale
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Nashville Duo Garcia and Scott

Saturday, October 9
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Autumn Street Fair Bake Sale and Downsizing Treasures Sale
11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Apple Fest
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Buckeye State Harmonica Band

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Events & Activities September 26 - October 2

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.


Sunday, September 26
Noon until 7:00 p.m., Dayton Art Institute
Oktoberfest

Noon until 4:00 p.m., Village of Clifton
Old Clifton Days

2:00 until 4:00 p.m., PNC Bank Auditorium, Antioch University Midwest
Free forum: “Muslims in America and the Principle of Religious Freedom”
7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Chamber Music Yellow Springs Concert: Escher String Quartet

Thursday, September 30th
4:30 until 8:00 p.m., Beavercreek Senior Center
GCCOA Caregiver Tune-Up — A Broadway Dinner and a Show

Friday, October 1
1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Knitting Circle
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Rick Fannin, Folksinger

Saturday, October 2
National Solar Home Tour (continues October 3)
11:00 a.m., Young's Dairy
Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley Chapter Memory Walk fundraiser
Noon until 6:00 p.m., Young's Dairy (continues Sunday, October 3)
Young's Fall Pumpkin Festival
7:30, Clifton Opera House
Springfield Banjos & Brass

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Events & Activities September 19 - 25

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, September 19
2:00 p.m.
Yellow Springs Historical Society Program: Book launch for “Photographs by Axel Bahnsen”

Monday, September 20
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Book Discussion

Tuesday, September 21
9:00 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Shopping trip to Xenia
9:00 a.m.
Flu shot clinic

Wednesday, September 22
10:00 a.m.
Tissue and organ donation education truck visit
11:00 a.m.
Free hearing aid help
1:00 p.m.
Talk on how the new health care reform law affects seniors by HAP coordinator Amy Crawford

Friday, September 24
Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest (continues Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26)
Old Clifton Days (continues Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26)
Noon, FCC Assisted Living
80+ Birthday Lunch

Saturday, September 25
10:00 a.m. Until 2:00 p.m., Sheriff's Office, 120 E. Main St., Xenia (also the police departments of Beavercreek, Fairborn and Sugarcreek)
National Take-Back Day to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction
1:00 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Craft Class: Make a Basket with Darlene Collins of the Heritage Basket Guild
2:00 p.m.
YSSC Open House
7:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute, 305 N. Walnut Street
Art Opening: Local Stories, an Oral History Project

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Events & Activities September 12 - 18

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Wednesday, September 15
*** Newsletter Submissions Deadline ***

Thursday, September 16
Noon
September Potluck with vocal performance by Paul Webb
5:00 p.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Dayton Art Institute lecture — “American Abstraction: Coming of Age in the 1950's”
6:30 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Music at the Library: I Musici Anonymi, a consort
7:00 p.m.
The Charlie Brown Exceptional Patient Support Group of Yellow Springs


Friday, September 17
11:00 a.m.
Poetry Reading
6:00 until 9;00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
“Shower of Stoles” exhibit
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., YSAC Gallery, 309 Xenia Avenue
“By Available Light” exhibition
6:00 until 10:30 p.m., 14 East Main Street, Springfield
Tecumseh Land Trust 6th Annual Harvest Auction
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Bluegrass Weekend: Miami Valley's Most Wanted Bluegrass

Saturday, September 18
A Time Out for Women
10:00 p.m. Until 7:00 p.m., Young's Dairy (continues Sunday, September 19)
Wool Gathering
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Steve Bonafel & One Iota country/bluegrass

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Events & Activities September 5 until September 11

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, September 4
2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Glen Helen Atrium Gallery
Opening reception: “Sacred Places - Landscape Photographs by Scott Kissell

Monday, September 5, Labor Day
*** Center Closed ***

Yellow Springs Community Library Closed
9:30 a.m. until noon, First Presbyterian Chruch
Monday Morning Artists

Tuesday, September 7
7:00 p.m.
Presentation by Amy Crawford — “Seniors and Health Care Reform”

Wednesday, September 8
*** Sign-up deadline for Skyline Chili Lunch Bunch outing on September 9 ***
7:00 p.m., Central AME Church
AACW Gospel Fest

Thurday, September 9
11:00 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Lunch Bunch outing to Skyline Chili in Fairborn

Friday, September 10
11:00 a.m.
Activities Advisory Committee
4:00 p.m., Wittenberg University
AACW Blues & Jazz Educational Workshop
7:00 p.m., Antioch Amphitheatre
Opening of AACW Blues Fest
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Wirebenders Bluegrass

Saturday, September 11
Noon, First Baptist Church, 600 Dayton Street
Senior Luncheon
2:00 p.m., Antioch Amphitheater
AACW Blues Fest
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Ragtime Riverboat Rats

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Historical Society Program September 19



On Sunday, September 19, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. the Senior Center will be the location for a program presented by the Yellow Springs Historical Society to celebrate the publication of a new book of photographs by nationally-known local photographer Axel Bahnsen. Paul Cooper will lead a panel to discuss the book, and copies will be available for purchase.

The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

YSSC Has Lost a Treasured Member


Aunt of recently-retired director Rodney Bean and dedicated YSSC member Ruth Bean has passed away after an extraordinary life.

Obituary for Ruth Bean

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Baptist Senior Luncheon

The First Baptist Church is having their annual Senior Luncheon on September 11, 2010, at 12 noon. If people wish to attend or need a ride, please call the Senior Center (767-5751).

New Regular Time for Aerobics

The Saturday morning Aerobics session has been moved from 10:15 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.

Events & Activities August 29 - September 4

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, August 29
10:00 a.m. Until 1:00 p.m., Yoga Springs Studio
Baby Boomer's Yoga
5:00 p.m. Until 8:00 p.m., Carillon Park
WYSO Summer Concert

Monday, August 30
*** Gentle Yoga postponed ***

Wednesday, September 1
1:30 p.m.
Board Meeting


Thursday, September 2
1:00 p.m. (also on September 9, 16, 23 and 30)
“Go” strategy board game


Friday, September 3
1:00 p.m.
Mahjong (also on September 10, 17 and 24)

1:00 p.m., Yellow Springs Community Library
Knitting Circle
7:00 until 9:00 p.m., 314 Xenia Avenue
First Presbyterian Church 150th Anniversary
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Kentucky Memories Old Time String Band

Saturday, September 4
9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. (new regular time)
Aerobics
6:00 until 9:00 p.m., The Asian Collection, 309 Xenia Avenue
Tea in the Garden
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Swing Shift: Music of the 30's and 40's





Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Personnel changes at YSSC

A new Executive Director has been selected:

http://ysnews.com/news/2010/08/scott-named-new-senior-center-director

And there's been a replacement of a board member — Carol Gasho will replace Roger Cranos.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Events & Activities August 22 - 28

The list of regular activities is shown in the left column of the Senior Center website's "Schedule Page".

Activities not sponsored by the Senior Center, but which may be of interest to our members, are shown in blue italics.

Sunday, August 22
1:00 p.m., Trailside Museum
Wildflower Hike
3:00 until 6:00 p.m., Brandeberry Winery
Chamber Music Yellow Springs Lawn Party Fun(d) Raiser

Tuesday, August 24
*** Sign-up deadline for August 26 Dayton Art Institute outing ***
9:00 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Morning shopping trip
7:00 p.m., Nonstop Institute
Ingrid Sinclair's film "Flame" (Zimbabwe, 1996)

Wednesday, August 25
11:00 a.m.
Free hearing aid help

Thursday, August 26
10:30 a.m. departure from Bryan Center parking lot
Outing to the Dayton Art Institute exhibit: Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum
7:00 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Talk by Dan La Botz, Socialist candidate for Senate: "A New America — and How to Get There"

Friday, August 27
11:45 a.m., Friends Care
80+ Birthday Luncheon

Saturday, August 28
11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Bryan Center parking lot (rain date August 29)
Hot Rod Car Show Annual Appeal benefit
6:30 until 9:30 p.m., Brandeberry Winery
Acoustic guitarist Jim Rose
7:30 p.m., Clifton Opera House
Shakertown Stompers