Charity Groups For Over 50S

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OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR at Urban Meyer’s Pint House – Bridge Park!

Come join us for a fun Friday evening at Urban Meyer’s Pint House in the beautiful Bridge Park District in Dublin! 📅 Friday, October 16th ⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🍹 Happy Hour: 4:00 – 6:00 PM 📍 6632 Longshore St, Dublin, OH 43017 Weather permitting we can have it outside on the patio. Bridge Park is one of the nicest areas around Columbus for an evening out, and Urban Meyer’s Pint House is a great place to relax, socialize, meet new people, and kick off the weekend! Everyone over 50 is welcome — singles, couples, married or otherwise. This is all about getting out, having fun, making new friends, and enjoying good conversation with a great group of people. 🍺 Enjoy a cocktail, beer or your favorite drink 🍹 Mocktails and non-alcoholic options are available too! 😊 Come by yourself or bring a friend 👋 New members are always welcome! Happy Hour runs from 4:00–6:00, so come early if you’d like to take advantage of the specials. We’ll keep the fun going until around 8:00ish Whether you’re a regular or this is your first event, don’t be shy — come out and join us! Hope to see you at Bridge Park!

Hike Sharon Woods

**Let’s meet at the Maple Grove Picnic Shelter. We’ll do the paved 4 mile loop at a 17-18 min/mile pace.**

Discount Twisty Tuesday:  VERITY at Lennox Phoenix Theater!

Join us as we get together to see the psychological-erotic-thriller, VERITY! The film stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett and follows a ghostwriter for an ailing author who discovers some disturbing truths! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A woman is hired to ghostwrite a novel for a bestselling author who is unable to finish her novel after an accident. But she soon discovers disturbing truths while residing at her home to work. This book-to-film is directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) and is based on Colleen Hoover's novel of the same name. It stars Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett and Anne Hathaway (in her fifth and final film this year)! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdPMKhjMSFs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdPMKhjMSFs) EARLY BUZZ: A lot of great early buzz for what should be a fun and twisty thriller! PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet inside the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets just $5.40 and advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo starting at 5:15pm! CMG Pro Tip: Avoid the wait at either location and purchase your movie ticket in advance, and bring cash for Bravo! Should be a fun one, Dan

COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Latin City Wednesday - Bachata Love

The Biggest Dance Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. We are bringing back Bachata Love Wednesday (Last Wednesday of the Month) for the first time in a year. Back by popular demand 🚨 NEW LOCATION 🚨 Crystal Ballroom Dance Center 402 E Wilson Bridge Rd Ste a, Worthington, OH 43085 8pm-9pm Beginner Bachata & Intermediate Lessons 9pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party $15 Admission Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.

Visit A.P.E.S. Primate Sanctuary, then hang out at NACHOFEST!

Meet at the American Primate Educational Sanctuary (A.P.E.S.), 8380 Kennedy Rd. Blacklick. A.P.E.S., the American Primate Educational Sanctuary, is a non-profit organization that cares for eight White-Handed Gibbons. Located in Blacklick, they house primates that were previously kept as household pets. They are committed to be protectors, conservationists, caregivers and educators for all primates, especially the Capuchin monkey and the endangered White-Handed Gibbon. [https://apesohio.weebly.com/](https://apesohio.weebly.com/) They ask for a $10 donation toward the care of the animals. When finished at A.P.E.S., we will head on over to Edison Brewery, 785 Science Blvd, Gahanna, for NACHOFEST for an afternoon of live music, community, and a celebration of the NACHO community (stay as long as you'd like; it's open until 6 pm). There are bands playing throughout the event, including the TBDBITL Alumni Band, Clintonville Community Jazz Band, NACHO Saxadillas, Cap City Funk, and the NACHO Street Band\*. The Taquitos Food Truck will be there. \*The NACHO Street Band is made up of Nationwide Children’s Hospital staff, family, and friends working to raise awareness and money for the hospital and the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio. Free to attend and donations can be made to the campaign for the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Every dollar donated means 2 1/2 meals for those in need. Great music for a great cause, not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Links: A.P.E.S. [https://apesohio.weebly.com/](https://apesohio.weebly.com/) Edison Brewery [https://www.drinkedison.com/](https://www.drinkedison.com/) NACHO Street Band [https://www.facebook.com/NACHOStreetband/](https://www.facebook.com/NACHOStreetband/)

Tour Rumple Recycling Center, take a walk, and dine at Scotty's Cafe!

This will be a very cool event! We will start with a tour of the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center, the largest and most technically advanced recycling center in North America. The tour starts at 9 am so plan on arriving a few minutes early so our group can convene. There may be a few other people on our tour, which lasts an hour. From there we'll go to Nelson Park, which is about 1.4 miles from Rumpke, has parking and sits directly on Alum Creek Trail (which is paved). We'll walk about 3 miles (out and back) on Alum Creek and then head to Scotty's Cafe for lunch. Closed toe shoes with backs are required. https://www.rumpke.com/about-us/service-areas/oh/franklin-county/columbus/recycling-resource-center https://scottys-cafe.menu-world.com/#about Address: Nelson Park, 430 N. Nelson Rd., Columbus, OH Address: Scotty's Cafe, 2980 East Broad St., Columbus, OH

Ladies’ Night Out at RH Rooftop

Join us for a fabulous ladies’ night out at RH Rooftop Easton on Saturday, October 3rd! Come enjoy a beautiful rooftop setting, delicious food and drinks, and a relaxed evening of great conversation and connection. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting someone new, it’s the perfect excuse to dress up, get out, and enjoy a fun night with the ladies. Can’t wait to see you there!

Dog Walk at Franklin Park Conservatory

Dog Walk - come enjoy the beautiful grounds at Franklin Park Conservatory with your dog! We’ll meet on the path near the entrance. Paths are paved and nicely maintained but sunny! The loop I take is approx. 2mi around. There are plenty of shortcuts back if that’s too far or we can take it twice if the dogs are up to it. Please keep all dogs leashed as per park rules, thanks!

Blendon Woods Hike

Meet at the Nature Center parking lot at Blendon Woods to hike the Sugarbush, Hickory Ridge, Overlook, and Brookside trails approximately 4 miles at 18 min/mile pace. Optional lunch if there is interest :)