Featured OWL Programs
A range of intimate, engaging experiences that help members form and solidify relationships with like-minded peers. Click Here or Scroll Down for more information!
Our OWL programming is designed to foster vital connections between our members—they laugh, learn, grow and ENGAGE!
Technology
OWL Everyday Technology— Smartphone Basics for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:
Everyday Technology is a 4 week course designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a senior guide (seniors guiding seniors). Small class size to ensure individualized attention in a non-intimidating environment.
Next classes will be at Deer Park Library Starting January 8th. Please call 513-564-9777 to register to be added to our waitlist at this time.
DAYS / TIMES:
Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 PM January 8th - January 29th at Deer Park Library
LOCATION:
Deer Park Library: 4020 E Galbraith Rd 45236 - January 2025
OWL Everyday Technology— Smartphone Basics Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:
These classes are for our Everyday Technology Smartphone Guides. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Guide, please call Nicole Christ at 513-564-9777.
DAYS / TIMES:
Wednesdays, November 6th, 13th and 20th at 1:00 PM
December 4th and 18th at 1:00 PM
Special Gratitude Dinner, December 11th at 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Pleasant Ridge Library: 6233 Montgomery Rd. 45213
Special Gratitude Dinner: 4033 Gilmore Ave 45209
Entertainment
Euchre
DESCRIPTION:
Come and meet EngAging Seniors' Euchre Players; they are always looking for new players and are happy to teach those wanting to learn! Meet for lunch at 12:30 PM or come at 1 PM when game playing will begin.
DAYS / TIMES:
Thursdays at 12:30 PM
LOCATION:
Pleasant Ridge Coffee Exchange: 6041 Montgomery Rd. 45213
Uno FUN!
DESCRIPTION:
Come and meet EngAging Seniors' Game Players as we start playing Uno once a month. Meet for lunch at 12:30 PM or come at 1 PM when Uno card playing will begin. In November, it will be the third Thursday of the month.
DAYS / TIMES:
Thursday, November 21st at 12:30 PM
LOCATION:
Pleasant Ridge Coffee Exchange (PRCE), 6041 Montgomery Rd 45213
Brunch at The Echo
DESCRIPTION:
We are going to do a quarterly Brunch at our favorite local restaurant, The Echo. Afterwards, join EngAging Walkers as we venture up to Wasson Way to enjoy a stroll on this wonderful trail.
https://www.echo-hydepark.com/menu
RSVP Required - Please call or text 513-564-9777 by Friday, December 6th.
DAYS / TIMES:
Tuesday, December 10th at 11:00 AM
LOCATION:
The Echo
Education
OWL American Sign Language
DESCRIPTION:
American Sign Language (ASL) OWL style is another way to extend lifelong learning. For many, it is something new and different, and is a great way to exercise fingers and hands while supporting overall brain health, increasing eye-hand coordination and extending memory by creating new neural pathways. It is also a way to communicate as one becomes hard of hearing or is unable to speak. We end our sessions signing the names of songs then playing them. What a great way to end your week by socializing, laughing, having fun and listening to some very diverse music! Join us at anytime!!!
For Google Meet Link:
DAYS / TIMES:
Mondays 9:00 AM
LOCATION:
Virtual
OWL Ideas in Philosophy
DESCRIPTION:
Instead of reading what philosophers have written or said, we actually do philosophy in this class! With thought experiments, we construct hypotheses to help us understand our experience. If the hypotheses seem consistent and adequate, we develop a theory. We compare our theory to the thought of others, refining it until we are satisfied. One can join this fun, lively and very interactive discussion group with Dr. William Cleves at anytime!
For Google Meet Link:
DAYS / TIMES:
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
No classes 11/6 and 11/13
Professor in Italy
LOCATION:
Virtual
Learn Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:
Chad Garrett, EngAging Seniors' newest Board Member. will be leading a workshop on how one can navigate Google Meet that will be replacing using ZOOM in November. Please join the fun in learning this video communication platform and that it can offer for a more enjoyable online programming experience.
DAYS / TIMES:
Monday, October 28th at 5:00PM
LOCATION:
Virtual- Google Meet Video Communication Platform
OWL European Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:
European Holiday Festival Foods
Friday, October 25th at 9:00 AM
European Perspectives is hosted by Anna-Erika Schneider who has a strong passion for historical and current European events. She offers a neutral perspective on current world events, informed by a neutral European viewpoint. She provides all references with English translations for those wanting to draw their own conclusions. Most months, EngAging Seniors request topics for future presentations. Anna-Erika finishes each session with book and movie recommendations along with a European Feel Good Story.
In order for this to be the most engaging for everyone, we request all Google Meet Cameras to be on during presentation and discussion.
For Zoom Link:
Please email nicolechrist@engagingseniors.org
DAYS / TIMES:
Friday, November 29th at 9:00 AM
LOCATION:
Virtual
Rumpke Landfill Tour
DESCRIPTION:
A landfill tour includes a brief history of the company and an explanation of truck types. The bus then travels around the landfill while a trained guide shows guests what happens after garbage leaves their homes. Methane gas removal and recovery, leachate (waste water) collection, surface water controls and other points of interest, including recycling facts, are explained. The tour concludes with a description of standard landfill closure processes and future landfill property use. This has a 3 month waiting list and is extremely educational. Rumpke REQUIRES a minimum of 10 participants. We will be organizing carpools and is open to non-members.
We will have to reschedule as we did NOT meet the minimum participants.
DAYS / TIMES:
LOCATION:
Creative
Needle Nook for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:
Do you have unfinished needlecraft projects sitting around? Would you like to learn a new needlecraft, e.g. knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, etc.? Most of all, would you like to make new friends while working with your hands and creating beautiful stitchery? Join us on Tuesdays from 10:30AM-12:30PM at The Oakley Branch Library for lighthearted conversation and fun camaraderie in their meeting room.
THERE WILL BE NO SESSION NOVEMBER 5TH DUE TO VOTING.
DAYS / TIMES:
Tuesdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cancelled 11/5/2024 due to being a voting location
LOCATION:
Oakley Branch Library 4033 Gilmore Ave, 45209
Wellness
Matthew 25 Volunteer and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
Please RSVP nicole at nicolechrist@engagingseniors.org in order for us to notify Matthew 25 how many are in our group.
EngAging Seniors will be volunteering (no standing) the third Tuesday of each month from 12:15- 3:00 PM beginning with a $7.00 lunch at their in-house cafe and volunteering following. One needs to register to become a volunteer and given a badge. To register, please text Nicole Christ
at 513-564-9777.
NOVEMBER: Matthew 25 will be closing early on November 19th. Therefore, we will volunteer first at 10:00 AM with lunch afterwards.
DECEMBER: We will not be volunteering this month.
DAYS / TIMES:
Tuesday, November 19th at 10:00 AM Volunteering and Lunch Afterwards
LOCATION:
11060 Kenwood Rd, 45242