Events
New Events
Hospice of Dayton
Hospice
of Dayton offers
grief support at various times, days and locations in the Dayton area those
who have lost a spouse or an adult child. To get detailed information,
call 256-4490.
Pathways of Hope
Pathways of Hope is a service of Hospice of Dayton. They
offer grief support from 7:30 to 8:30 pm every Monday, except holidays. No
appointment is needed, just come to their facility at 324
Wilmington Avenue in Dayton. For
more information, call 256-4490.
Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups
The Miami
Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has over 20 support groups throughout
our nine counties which help individuals cope with their role as a caregiver
for person’s with the Alzheimer disease. Meetings are held at various times and
locations. For more information call
Eric at 291-3322, that’s 291-3322 or visit their web
site at WWW.ALZ.ORG.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
The Fairborn
Senior Center Transportation Services department is seeking volunteer drivers
to operate a department provided car, a wheel-capable mini-van, and a full
size van. Volunteers may drive any of the vehicles and can drive as
often as wanted each month, including full days, half days, multiple times
per month or once a month. All drivers receive training and insurance
coverage while they are driving department vehicles. If you or someone
you know can spare the time and are interested in volunteering, please
contact Jim or Charlotte at 878-4141 ext 4141.
Parent Forum
The Huber Heights
parent forum for parents of children and adults with disabilities meets the
first Thursday of each month to discuss topics of interest that effect their
disabled children. This is an
information forum as well as a parent support group. Meetings are held at the YMCA located at
Brandt Pike and Shull Road. If you have any questions, contact Sharon
at 237-1049.
Diabetic Support Group
Friendship Village Retirement Community
announces a new Diabetic Support Group open to the public. The group will
meet at Friendship Village on the second Tuesday of
each month. Two classes will be offered- one at 10:30
a.m. and another at 6 p.m. Friendship Village is located at 5790 Denlinger Road – just south of Westbrook Road. Please enter the main
entrance at door 1. For more information call Pam at
837-5581 extension 269.
Lenten Fish Dinners
Knights of
Columbus, Council 4424 will be hosting Lenten Fish Dinners at
St. Peter's Life Center each Friday night 5 to 7 PM. There will be fried or baked fish, grilled cheese sandwiches, green
beans, soft drinks and desserts. Dinner prices are $7 for adults,
$6 for seniors, $3.50 for children under 12, and $22 for families with
more than two children. The entire community is invited so please bring
your family. The St. Peter’s Life Center is located at 6161 Chambersburg Road across from the Huber Center in Huber Heights. For more
information contact the Parish administration office at 233-1503.
Aviation Heritage Speaker Series
The Aviation
Heritage Speaker Series will present Dayton area entrepreneurs and
aeronautical engineers, Walt Hoy and Mitch Cary to discuss the historic
significance of the Wright “B” Flyer. The duo will also discuss how
their organization is honoring the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers and
promoting Dayton as the “Leader In Flight.”
The Aviation
Heritage Speaker Series offers the public a variety of knowledgeable speakers
addressing topics related to aviation history through engaging discussion and
first-hand accounts. All programs are on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Engineers Club, 110 East Monument
Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. These events are free and open to the
public. For more information call Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park at 937-425-0008.
First Christian Church First
Light Program
The First Christian Church’s
First Light program is offers single moms a life changing eight week class
that inspires and encourages single moms who deal with everyday
problems. During the class moms will learn how to stretch their dollar,
set goals, and feed their family. The program also guides moms with
solo parenting, developing a road map to financial freedom and teaching time
management skills. Child care will be provided while the parent is in
class by the staff. First Christian Church is located at 6114 Fishburg road next to Cotton Wood Park in Huber Heights.
For more information about class dates or to sign up send an email to stephanielaplante@sbcglobal.net
or call the church office at 236-8029.
Kettering Medical Center Tobacco Cessation Program
The Kettering Medical Center is offering a tobacco cessation program for those
who wish to stop smoking or using smokeless tobacco products. Patients
attend classes once a week for six weeks. Free nicotine replacement
therapy or medication is included for an eight week period. Counseling
is a key component to any successful smoking cessation program and is a
requirement for receiving nicotine replacement products.
Classes are available in the morning and evening. For more
information call the Kettering Tobacco Treatment Center at 395-8162, that’s 395-8162.
Northmont Friends in Service Food Pantry – Donations Needed
The Northmont
Friends in Service for Humanity is in need of several non-perishable items to
help stock its pantry. The goal is to always be able to help those in need so
no man, woman, or child in the Northmont community will ever go hungry. Items such
as canned meats, instant potatoes, canned vegetables and bottled juices would
be helpful. The Northmont food item drop off site
is located at 201
N. Main St
in Englewood. For more information on
non-perishable items needed, contact the Northmont
office at 836-3637
Wright-Patt
Credit Union Finance Education Events
Wright-Patt Credit Union is
offering a series of free educational “Pit Stops” to the public beginning on
Nov. 14th with its first class “How to Understand Your Credit
Report and Score.” The class will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
in the Berry Room of Wright State University’s EJ Nutter Center, 3640
Colonel Glenn Hwy. in Fairborn.
All courses are free and open to the public. To register, go to www.savingsrace.com or call the office
at 912-7304.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering within your community? Big
Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley needs male volunteers 18
years and up. Help out a child in need of a friend, a mentor, a Big Brother.
For more information contact Big Brothers and Sisters office at 220-6850 or
online at www.bbbsgmv.org
Adult Hikes at Charleston Falls
Preserve
Adult hikes at
the Charleston Falls Preserve 2535 Ross Road in Tipp City are the third
Tuesday of each month. Join our naturalists as they head out on with an
enthusiastic group of adults and share in the joys that nature brings us.
Meet in the park’s main entrance at 9am.
Adult Hikes at Hobart Urban
Nature Preserve
Adult hikes at
the Hobart Urban Nature Preserve 1400 Tyrone off of Dorset in Troy are the
first Tuesday of each month. Join our naturalists as they head out on
with an enthusiastic group of adults and share in the joys that nature brings
us. Meet in the park’s main entrance at 9am.
Air Force Museum Behind the Scenes
Restoration Tours
On-line registration is
available for the Behind the Scenes restoration area tours of the Museum of
the Air Force. These free guided tours are offered at 12:15 pm each Friday
throughout the year. Interested individuals may register in advance at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
Alanon
Do you love someone who
drinks too much? Come be with people who understand. Alanon is there
to help and support spouses, relatives, and friends of people with an
addiction to alcohol. Meetings are
held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Brookhaven Nursing and Care Center (the building with a clock tower), 1 Country Lane, Brookville, Ohio (just off Brookville-Salem or Albert Road). Call 833-4478 or 222-5707 for directions or more
information
American Legion Post 707 Meals
American Legion Post 707
located at 200 W. National Road, Englewood, offers Wednesday night meals from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Breakfast is also served every Sunday from
9 to 11 a.m. The public is invited to join both meals.
Camp Fire USA
Camp Fire USA, a nonprofit coed youth development
agency providing year-round services in the greater Dayton area for 70 years,
operates the Community Family Resource Center at 4301 Powell Road in Huber
Heights. After School Programs and
Summer Day Camp are open to all children, ages 4 to 19. Room rental for business or personal events
is also available to the public. For
more information on Camp Fire USA, call 236-6115.
Cincinnati Oldies and Doowop
Association
Those who enjoy early rock
and roll are invited to join the Cincinnati Oldies and Doowop
Association, or CODA. This group was created to promote, preserve, perform
and play the greatest music ever recorded. CODA hosts monthly socials with
musical performances; as well as several major concerts and picnics each
year. For more information on how to join this non-profit group, check
out CODA’s web site at www.doowopoldies.org,
or call 513-675-9970.
Dayton Metro Library SCORE
The Dayton Metro Library
offers a wide variety of free programs designed to help small businesses get
started and thrive. The library continues its partnership with SCORE, a
national nonprofit organization whose volunteers are retired or working
business owners, executives and corporate leaders. SCORE counselors provide
free and confidential advice at all stages of developing and running a small
business during individual drop-in counseling sessions at the Main Library, 215 E. Third St., Dayton.
Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis the first Thursday
of each month, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the library’s first floor. For more information
on the library’s services for small business, or for assistance with
individual business research, contact Sandy Prell,
Business Librarian.
DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are
separated or divorced offered each Sunday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Christian Life Center, 3489 Little York Road. Help yourself
or someone you know. This is a non-denominational class open to the entire
community. For more information or to register, call Evelyn at (937) 239-1540,
or go to CLCDayton.com and click on “Event Registration.”
Essential Tremor Support Group
The Cincinnati/Dayton
Essential Tremor Support Group meets the second Sunday of each month at
Kettering/Sycamore Hospital on Leiter Road, Miamisburg at 2 pm in Dining Room No. 2. The group shares ideas on how to cope
with everyday living with a tremor. Guest speakers are scheduled every other
month. There is no charge. Anyone with Essential Tremor or who has a loved
one with it is welcome. For more information contact Norma at 433-0153 or normad@woh.rr.com.
Senior Independence WISDOM Program
Senior Independence WISDOM program will
be holding a wellness clinic at Earl Heck Community Center at 201 N. Main
Street in Englewood. This clinic will be held the second Friday of every
month from 10:30 a.m. until noon. To kick of the clinic, there will be free
health screenings for seniors. The screenings will include: Blood Pressure,
Pulse, Oxygen, Glucose or Total Cholesterol. Please fast for 2 to 4 hours
prior to the screening. Please call the Earl Heck Center to schedule your health screening at
836-5929..
Senior Transportation Program
Huber Heights residents,
age 60 and up, may participate in a new senior transportation service
sponsored by Goodwill Easter Seals. To enroll and make a reservation, please
call the Huber Heights Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 233-9999. There
is one-time enrollment fee but no charge during the ride. Currently, trips
are offered to Wal-Mart and Meijer.
Drivers are needed so that the service may expand to include medical
appointments and other destinations. Please call Marty at 461-4800 ext. 371
if you are interested in helping with the driving.
Sports Car Club
The Western Ohio Region of the Sports Car Club of America is
inviting all auto sport enthusiasts to join them. A variety of auto events
and activities, driver training classes, and company discounts are some of the
benefits of the group. General meetings are held on the second Tuesday
of each month at 7:30 at the Christopher Club, 3150 S. Dixie in Kettering.
The Tenth Life
The Tenth Life
is a no-kill cat care and adoption center located in Greene County. The cats live in a home environment,
where they are fed the best food ad receive a great deal of attention from
volunteers and visitors. There is a full-time veterinarian to handle
all of the medical needs and volunteers to manage all other duties. The
Tenth Life is funded through Combined Federal Campaign and United
Way donations, private donations, and fund
raisers. All funds are used for the care of the cats. Before
being adopted, all cats are spayed or neutered, tested for Feline Leukemia
and Feline AIDs, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. The cats are
available for adoption by appointment. The adoption fee is sixty-five
dollars. If you would like to adopt one of these wonderful furry
friends or would like more information, please call 376-5550.
Walking Through Grief
"Walking Through Grief" is support group
for those who have lost a spouse. Please feel free to join us on Tuesdays
from 6:30-8pm at the Salem Church of God, 6500 Southway Rd in Clayton.
Participants may attend as frequently as they find helpful. Call
Pathways of Hope for more information at 258-4991.
Health/Social
Services
Al-Anon
Al-Anon is a support group for family members and friends of alcoholics,
whether still drinking or in recovery, rather than for alcoholics themselves.The Al-Anon Support Group meets every Friday at 8
pm at the Honey Creek Presbyterian Church at 212 W. Jefferson St, New
Carlisle.
Blue Star Mothers Miami Valley
Chapter 3 Collection
The Blue Star
Mothers Miami Valley Chapter 3 is collecting items, cards, and donations for
soldiers serving in Iraq and other areas overseas. Support is needed,
especially for those soldiers not getting any support from home. Donations
are being accepted at the dental office of Dr. Beverly Fanz located at 625 W.
National Rd in Englewood.
Childhood Immunizations
Childhood immunizations are offered at no charge at outreach clinic sites
to children of all ages by the Combined Health District of Montgomery County
as part of the “KISS Your Child” Immunization Program. The goal of this
program is to fully immunize 90% of all children under the age of two in Montgomery County. There are no family income
requirements to receive immunizations and the vaccines are of highest
quality.
Vaccines are available for all children age 18 and under. Parents or legal
guardians must bring the child’s shot record and insurance card with them. No
child will be turned away due to inability to pay. Childhood immunization
clinics are held at the following locations:
·
The Sulphur
Grove United
Methodist Church,
7505 Taylorsville Rd.,
Huber Heights, on the second Thursday of each
month from 5-7:00 p.m.
·
The Northridge
Community Center, 5945 N Dixie Drive.
The clinic will be held 3rd Thursday of each month from 4-6:00 p.m.
·
The Butler Township Fire Station at 3780
Little York Rd., Butler Township, on the first Tuesday of each month from 4-6:00 p.m.
·
The Riverside
Municipal Building,
1791 Harshman Road, Riverside, on the fourth Thursday of each
month from 5-7:00 p.m.
For more information call
the Combined Health District’s Immunization Clinic at 225-4550.
CPR,
First Aid and Child/Babysitting Safety Classes
The Huber Heights Fire
Division has a community education program offering classes in CPR, Basic
First Aid, as well as Child and Babysitting Safety. All classes are held at the Huber Heights fire station on Brandt Pike and Longford Road. Call
233-1564 to more information, or to learn the dates and costs of these
classes.
Dar a
Luz Network
The North Dayton Chapter
of Dar a Luz Network offers support and education for pregnant women and new
mothers. This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 10a.m at
Shiloh Church, 5300 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton OH. Call 276-5808 for
information.
Dayton
Area Visually Impaired Persons
The Dayton Area Visually
Impaired Persons is a support and advocacy organization for low-vision or
blind individuals. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at
1pm in the sixth floor conference room at Miami Valley Hospital, 1 Wyoming
St. Call 285-0009 for more
information.
Enon Emergency
Relief
Enon Emergency Relief
manages the registration and distribution of a monthly box of USDA surplus
food to senior citizens 60 years of age and older living in the Greenon
School District. To be eligible for this Commodity Supplemental Food Program
a single person’s monthly income must be less than $1,062 and that of a
couple less than $1,430.
The food boxes are
distributed each month to registered people at the Enon Emergency Relief
Pantry, located at 105 N. Scott St. To learn more about the program and how
to register for it, please call 864-7117.
Feed The Hungry Food Pantry
The “Feed The Hungry” food
pantry is now open at the Destiny Christian center. Anyone in need can get
groceries from the pantry every Thursday from 10am to noon. Destiny Christian Center is located at 4691 Bufort Road in Huber Heights. For more information, call 236-2021.
Free Clothing
Closet
Free clothing is available
the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.- noon at the Free Clothing
Closet, a service of the Community United Methodist Church, at 339 Meyer
Avenue in Riverside. Call 253-5169 for
more information.
Free Mammograms
The Cancer Prevention Institute offers free mammograms at several
locations in the Miami
Valley. Women age 40 and
older may be eligible to make an appointment. For more information, call
297-6971.
Help the Community Blood Center
The Community Blood Center invites you to become a Gift of Life Donor. If you
are at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds, and are in good
physical health – you are probably qualified to donate blood. The Community Blood Center has blood drives scheduled in Huber Heights and Vandalia. For more information, call them at
461-3450.
Huber Heights Dog Tags
The City of Huber Heights
is selling dog tags for 2008. Each tag costs $16.75, payable in cash only.
They will be sold from 8-4:30 Monday through Friday and the Huber Heights
City Hall, 6131 Taylorsville Rd.
LifeTalk
LifeTalk is a support
group for adults who have known incarceration and wish to grow and rise
beyond it. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of every month from 7:15-8:45 pm. at the Otterbein United Methodist
Church, 111 Xenia Avenue and Keowee in Dayton. Please call 256-8344 before
coming to a meeting.
Memories of Mother
Hospice of Dayton is
offering grief support for those who are grieving the loss of their mother.
“Memories of Mother” is an education and support group that is open to the
public and meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm.
Hospice of Dayton is located at 324 Wilmington Ave in Dayton. Please call
258-4991 to register.
Miami County Immunizations
The Miami County Health
District offers Pediatric Immunizations every Thursday at their clinic in Troy. Parents may get more information on this service,
or make an appointment by calling 440-5420. The Miami County Health District
Pediatric Clinic operates every Thursday from 8:00-11:00 AM and 4:00-6:30PM at 510 West Water Street Suite 130 in Troy.
“Mingle With Our
Mutts”
Looking for a
loving addition to your family? The Animal Resource Center of Montgomery
County holds “Mingle With Our Mutts” events as an educational way for people
to visit with the animals, and learn more about various breeds. These events
are held on the second Sunday of every month, form noon to 2 p.m., at the
Resource Center, located at 6790 Webster St. in Butler Twp. As the weather improves, the meet-ups will
be moved to the adjacent Bark Park. To
find out more about the events or the shelter, call 898-4457 or visit www.co.montgomery.oh.us/AnimalShelter.
MOMS Club of
Enon
The MOMS Club of Enon is a
support group for stay-at-home moms. Meetings are held at the Enon Church of Christ,
7345 Dayton Rd in Enon. Join other MOMS at 10:30 a.m. on the first Monday of every month, and visit www.MomsClubofEnon.com to find out more.
Nar-Co-Non
Help is available to those
addicted to drugs or alcohol. Nar-co-non
offers free counseling, assessments and referrals to over 11,000 centers
nationwide. Call 1-800-468-6933 today;
or visit www.stopaddiction.com.
Other Passages
for Adolescents
Teenagers who are
depressed, having suicidal thoughts, or those persons who are close to a teen
who is, are encouraged to join the Other Passages for Adolescents group. This
group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month
from 7-9 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital’s Center for Health Education, in Room
4800.
Parents of Children With Special
Needs or Disabilities Support Group
Parents of children with
special needs or disabilities can join a support group offered by the Huber
Heights YMCA. The group meets the first Thursday of each month at the Y,
located at 7251 Shull Rd. Call Bryan Maciukiewicz at 236-9622 for details.
Panic & Anxiety Support Group
Meetings
The Panic & Anxiety
Support Group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 in the Family Center at St.
Peter’s Church, 6161 Chambersburg Rd., in Huber Heights. Call 890-0169 to find out more.
St Peter Food Pantry
Since October
1996, the St. Peter Food Pantry has helped over 300 needy families in our
community. Their mission is to provide food to people during a time of
need. The Food Pantry is open every Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for needy families or individuals
residing in the 45424 Zip Code area. Families are able to come to the pantry
once every other month for as long as needed to receive non-perishable food
items enough for up to four days. To receive
food, bring a photo ID, proof of residency and some personal information will
be required. The Food Pantry is a non-denominational program hosted by St. Peter Catholic Church, 6161
Chambersburg Rd. in Huber
Heights. For more information, call 233-1503.
Education
Meet the Superintendent
Superintendent William Kirby of the Huber Heights City Schools has set
time each week for meetings with the public. They take place each Thursday
from 4 to 6 pm, excepting the night of school board
meetings, and are held in the administration office behind Studebaker School,
5954 Longford Road.
Appointments are encouraged, but not necessary. Call 237-6300.
Senior Citizen
Activities
Beavercreek Senior Adult Center
The Beavercreek Senior Adult Center offers membership to those age 55 and
older. Activities offered include
exercise classes, line dancing, weight loss classes, monthly speakers,
bridge, euchre, bingo and a travel club.
The Center is open Monday
through Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm, Friday from 9 am to 4 pm., and Saturday
from 9 am to 12 noon. For more
information on membership or events, visit the Beavercreek Senior Adult
Center at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road, or call them at 426-6166.
Blood Pressure Checks
Free blood pressure checks are available at the Earl
Heck Senior
Center in Englewood every third Tuesday from 11:30am to 1pm and every fourth Friday from 10:30am to noon. No reservations are necessary. Get more information by calling 836-5929.
Elderly United Euchre Games
Seniors age 55 and up are welcome to join the Elderly United Euchre games
every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. at the Enon-Mad River Township Fire-EMS
Station, 260 E. Main St. in Enon.
Elderly United Meals for Seniors
The Elderly United Meals for Seniors are held at 11:15a.m. Monday- Friday,
at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 200 E. Lake Ave, in New Carlisle. This program is for those age 60 and
older. Call for van pick up and
reservations 323-9688.
Fairborn Senior Center Activities
Fairborn Senior
Center offers a wide variety of activities for all interests. Card games,
dance classes, Red Hat Society, exercise opportunities, and social events.
The Fairborn Senior Center is located at 325 N. Third St in Fairborn. For
details, call 878-4141.
Fairborn Senior Center Homemaker
Department
The Fairborn Senior Center Homemaker Dept is expanding their service area
to include Beavercreek, Xenia, Enon, New Carlisle, Huber Heights, and Medway.
Seniors over 60 may be eligible for basic homemaker services. The cost of
services is billed on an hourly rate, and time and days are flexible. Please
call Amy Barringer at 878-4141 to find out more.
Fairborn Senior Center Support
Groups
The Fairborn Senior
Center hosts regular support group meetings for citizens dealing with various
issues. Diabetes, Parkinsons, MS, and Alzheimers are only a few of the groups
that are here to help you. You do not have to be a member to participate. The
Fairborn Senior Center is located at 325 N. Third St in Fairborn. For more
information, call 878-4141.
Friend Trips
Goodwill Easter Seals is establishing a senior
transportation program in Huber Heights called Friend Trips. Drivers are
always needed and welcome, and need to be at least 25 years old. For
information on becoming a volunteer driver, please contact Marty 461-4800 ext.
371.
Grandparents Support Group
The AARP sponsored free tax preparation will be offered on Wednesdays and
Fridays at the Huber Heights
Senior Center.
Some Wednesday evening appointments may be scheduled. Shut-ins may call to
leave a name and phone number and a tax preparer will contact you. Tax
returns will also be prepared at the Huber Heights Library on Monday
afternoons. Appointments can be made by calling 233-9999.
Huber Heights Senior Center
The Huber Heights
Senior Center
at 6428 Chambersburg Road
in Huber Heights is the place to be for
members of the community aged 50 and older. Activities include woodcarving
exercise classes, computer classes, bingo, cards, travel, aerobics, a book
group, speakers and health screenings. For more information, give them a call
at 233-9999.
The Huber Heights
Senior Center
is the site for the Congregate Meal Program sponsored by Senior Resource
Connection. Lunch is served from 11:30AM
to 12:15PM on Wednesdays
and Fridays and is open to the public. A $2.00 donation is suggested for
those aged 60 and up. Those under 60 are required to pay $4.65 unless certain
eligibility requirements are met. Please call the center at 233-9999 by 12:30 the day before the meal to
make a reservation or to cancel. Menus are available at the Senior Center
The Huber Heights
Senior Center
is site to apply for a Golden Buckeye Card if you are an Ohio resident and at least 60 years old.
Proof of age must be shown and the application must be filled out at the Senior Center.
Those under 60 are eligible if documentation of perminant and total
disability is supplied. More information is available by visiting the Senior Center
at 6428 Chambersburg Road,
or by calling them at 223-9999
The Huber Heights
Senior Center
is offering assistance in completing simple wills, living wills, help power
of attorney and general power of attorney. This assistance is provided by
Legal Aid of Western Ohio and is available at the Senior Center
at 6428 Chambersburg Road.
To make an appointment call 1-888-534-1432.This service is available to
residents of Montgomery
and Greene County who are at least 60 years old
Huber Heights Senior Center Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Level Checks
Once a month, the Huber Heights Senior
Center offers blood pressure
and blood sugar level checks by a nurse from Springcreek Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center. No fasting is required. This service is open to seniors in the
community at no charge. To find out the date and time of the next free
blood pressure and blood sugar level check, stop in at the Huber Heights
Senior Center, 6428 Chambersburg Road (east of Brandt Pike) or call them at 233-9999.
Huber Heights Senior Center
Computer Courses
Several hands-on computer courses are offered throughout the year at the
Huber Heights Senior Center. Courses include Basic Computers, Internet Usage,
Microsoft Word, and Digital Cameras.
For more information on the course schedule and costs, visit the Huber
Heights Senior Center at 6428 Chambersburg Road (just east of Brandt Pike),
or call them at 233-9999.
Huber Heights Senior Center Hearing Check Screening Day
On the second Thursday of every month, there is a hearing check screening
day at the Huber
Heights Senior
Center. The Fairborn Hearing Clinic is providing
this service. A basic hearing
screening is conducted and hearing aids are examined. Minor repairs may be made on site. The
hearing check screening day is on the second Thursday of every month. Please
visit the Huber
Heights Senior
Center, 6428 Chambersburg Road
to make your appointment; or call them at 233-9999.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each
month from 6-8 pm at the Senior Citizen’s Center, 325 N Third Street in
Fairborn. For more information, contact Phyllis DeLong at 879-3725.
Parkinson Support Group
The Parkinson Support
Group meets at 2pm. on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Fairborn
Senior Citizen’s Center, 325 N. Third St. in Fairborn. To find out more, please call Marlene Massung
at 864-1848
Seniors and Scouts
The Beavercreek Senior
Citizens Center is developing an ongoing Seniors and Scouting Collaboration.
The generations have much to offer each other. This program is designed to
bring Scouting youth and Seniors together to help each other with household
chores, mentoring, and earning scout badges. To learn more about this
exciting program, stop by the Senior Center at 3836 Dayton-Xenia Rd or call
Joe Sowder at 429-0446.
Vandalia Senior Center
The Vandalia Senior Center
offers a wide range of activities for people age 55 and older. Activities
include weekly card games, non-credit college courses, exercise classes,
crafts, crochet, ceramics, legal aid, health screening, travel programs,
potluck dinners and much more. For more information, stop by the Vandalia Senior
Center at 21 Tionda Drive, or
call them at 898-1232.
Government
City Council Meetings
The Cities of Huber Heights, Tipp
City, and Vandalia all
have regular City Council meetings open to the public.
- The Huber Heights City Council meets at 7pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each
month (except the 4th Monday of December) at City Hall, 6131
Taylorsville Rd. For more information, go to their web site.
- The City Council for Tipp City meets the first and third Monday of each
month. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Tipp City Government Center, 260 S. Garber Drive. For more information, go to the city’s web site.
- The Vandalia City Council meets the first and
third Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, 333 J.E. Bohanan Drive. For more information, go to their web site.
MetroParks
Adult Walk
Join in for the Tuesday Morning Adult Walk at Eastwood MetroPark. Every
Tuesday at 9 a.m., there is
a 1-1/2 hr walk which will search for evidence of wildlife in this natural
oasis. Walker may
bring binoculars. The Tuesday morning adult walk starts at 9am every week at the Eastwood
MetroPark, 1385 Harshman Road.
Meet at the first parking lot.
Educational Programs
The Five Rivers MetroParks system has an extensive educational program for
pre-school and home-schooled children. These programs have dozens of subjects
taught at the many MetroPark locations. Reservations are often required. Call
275-7275 for more information; or visit the MetroParks website at www.metroparks.org .
Hiking
Five Rivers MetroParks have many hiking trails in their parks throughout Montgomery County. The “Hike For The Health of It”
program has guided hikes most every weekend. Call 275-PARK for more
information.
Youth/Family
Activites
Community Family Center in Huber
Heights
The Huber Heights Community Family Center is now open at 4301 Powell Road
in Huber heights. This facility is run by Campfire USA. Campfire USA is a
non-profit coeducational youth development agency that has been providing
services to youth and their families in the greater Dayton area for more than
60 years. Their mission is to build caring, confident youth and future
leaders. For more information on their activities call 236-6115.
Huber Heights Library Yarn
Matters
The Huber Heights Library invites the public to join Yarn Matters. The
love of needle arts is all you need to participate. The group will meet from
6-7:30 on various Tuesdays. For dates and more information, call the Huber
Heights library at 227-9508.
Life in the 1800s
Young people age 6 and older can experience part of life on the farm back
in the late 1800s by helping out with the morning chores. Families can help the
farmhand at Carriage Hill MetroPark at 8:30am on the third Saturday of each
month. Carriage Hill MetroPark is at 7800 East Schull Road (near Brandt
Pike). Reservations are required; call 278-2609.
Miami Valley Astronomical Society
The Miami Valley Astronomical Society welcomes visitors to its monthly
meetings at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. These free meeting are held on
the 2nd Friday of each month
at 7:30 pm. The museum is located at 2600 DeWeese Pkwy in Dayton. Visit www.mvas.org for
more.
National Museum of the Air Force
There is always
something exciting going on at the National Museum of the Air Force! Every 3rd Saturday of the month
is “Family Day” at the museum. Family Days are full of fun learning activities
that are appropriate for age preschool through 8th grade and their
families, and may qualify for Boy Scout or Girl Scout badges. The museum is located on Springfield St, at
Harshman Rd in Riverside. Contact the Education division at 255-8048 x 461,
462, or 463 for more information, or visit online at www.NationalMuseum.af.mil.
SunWatch Indian
Village/Archaeological Park Family Days
The SunWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park hosts Family Days on the
1st Saturday of every month. Admission is $3.00 for children and
seniors and $5.00 for adults. SunWatch is located at 2301 W. River Rd in
Dayton. For information, call 268-8199 or visit www.SunWatch.org
Tecumseh YMCA Active Older Adults
Class
The Tecumseh YMCA is offering an Active Older Adults class for those
adults that would like to work on strength and flexibility. This is a very
low impact class that utilizes a variety of equipment, and is designed to
help with balance, bone density, flexibility, and overall agility. The classes are free to Y members and are
only $5.00 for non-members. Non-members have the option of purchasing a punch
card. More information on this class
and the Y is available online at www.TecumsehYMCA.org, by phone at 845-3513, or
stop by the Y at 524 St. Rte. 235, in New Carlisle.
Vandalia Recreation Center Birthday Parties
The Vandalia Recreation Center
will help you put on a birthday party for your child that they will
remember. Each package includes use of
the special events room and many of the facilities at the rec center. The cost varies with each package. For more information, or to reserve a date,
visit the Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Road, or call them
at 415-2340.
Winter Story Times
The New Carlisle Public Library announces its winter story times. Teeny
Tiny Tales will take place every other Wednesday at 10:30a.m., beginning Feb.
13 for babies up to age 18 months and an active caregiver. Wiggleworm
Excerise Class will be held every other Wed. at 10:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 6
for children ages 3-7. The New Carlisle Public Library is located at 111. E.
Lake Ave. Call 845-3601 ext 207 for details.
Volunteering
Dayton Foundation
The Dayton Foundation is looking for energetic volunteers for help with
various administrative duties including copying, filing, and data entry.
Occasional help with receptionist responsibilities also is needed. Volunteers
are needed Monday – Friday between 8:30 and 5:30. Parking, training and
orientation will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering or would
like more information, please contact LaTonya McClain at 225-9963
Tipp City’s Needy Basket Food Pantry
Tipp City’s Needy Basket Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help the
organization serve residents of Tipp City, Bethel and Monroe Township. They are located at 330 S Fifth Street in
Tipp City. For more information on volunteering
for Needy Basket, call Gerry at 667-6489.
Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry
The Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry provides food to
needy families in the community. They
are always interested in making contact with families that need help; and
also are in need of donations to continue their mission. The Vandalia-Butler Food Pantry can be
contacted at 890-6628.
Fun and Games
Dayton Area Boardgaming Club
The Dayton Area Boardgaming Club meets every month to play all sorts
of strategy games, everything from chess to Carcassonne. Bring your
favorite, or try something new. This event is free and open to the
public. They meet the third Saturday of every month from Noon to 5:15 PM
at the East Branch Library at 2008 Wyoming Street in Dayton. For more
information, call Dan Woodard at 258-3725.
Dayton Lacrosse Club
Calling all kids! The Dayton Lacrosse Club is now open for the 2008
season. This spring sport is now taking registration for boys and girls from
grades 1-12. For more information about the sport of lacrosse, and to
register, visit the Dayton Lacrosse Club website at www.DaytonLacrosse.org
Euchre Tournament
The Enon Elderly United group will
continue to host Euchre every Tuesday at 1p.m. The weekly game is played at
the Enon-Mad River Twnshp Fire & EMS Station, located at 260 E. Main St. in
Enon. Join Elderly United for all the
fun! Call Dee Berry at 845-2080 for
more information, or to sign up.
HHAF Bingo
The Huber Heights Athletic Foundation will be hosting Wayne Bingo every
Sat and Sunday at Huber Heights Athletic Foundation Center. 5367 Fishburg
Road just west of Brandt Pike by the Post Office. Procedes will go to Huber
Heights City Schools, Organizations and the Community. More information about
the Huber Heights Athletic Foundation and their activities is available at
937-233-9655
Miami Valley Backgammon Club
The Miami Valley Backgammon Club welcomes all players to join monthly
meetings. A tournament format is utilized with ½ off entry fees for newcomers
to our club. Meetings are held at 1:00pm on the second Sunday of every month
in the Kennedy Student Union building on the UD campus, at 300 College Park
in Dayton. Park in lot C, and please bring your own board. Call 643-2257 for
more details.
St. Peter's Bingo
St Peter’s Church at 6161 Chambersburg Road in Huber Heights has Bingo
every Thursday evening. The public is invited. Bingo is held in Fehrenbach
Hall located in the basement of the church starting at 7:00PM every Thursday
evening. For more information call 233-1503.
Arts and
Entertainment
Poetry Slam
The Dayton Poetry Slam and
Sessions and open mic is your opportunity to express yourself in a free and
open environment. Poetry of all types are welcome as is comedy, music or
anything else you feel like bringing to the stage. The event is free and held
every Tuesday night at 9:00 PM at the Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street,
Downtown Dayton in the Oregon District. For information call Link at
360-6117.
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