2026 Fall

WELLNESS 10 MILLION STEPS TO PREVENT FALLS WALK 50+ YRS UA CARES The Ohio Department of Aging is encouraging communities to take part in ODA’s 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign. 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls is an annual campaign to encourage Ohioans of all ages to walk at least one mile during the month of September. To contribute to this campaign, the City of Upper Arlington is hosting a local walk at Thompson Park to help raise awareness about older adult falls. Join the UA CARES team for a friendly walk to add steps towards this campaign. Afterall, regular exercise is one of many things people can do to lower their risk of falling. Pedometers available for use if participants do not have a device to track steps. This is an open event. Feel free to walk anytime within the two-hour block. Check in at the Thompson Park North shelter when you arrive. Please register by Friday, September 4. 553655 A 10 am-Noon Th 9/10 Thompson Park North Shelter Free, registration required

NATURAL HEALING THROUGH REIKI | 50+ YRS Linda Haley, Director, The Reiki Center Currently offered in more than 800 U.S. hospitals, Reiki is a natural wellness technique using very light touch to a fully clothed body for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. It’s common to get relief from headaches or other physical aches in only a few minutes. The technique is easy to learn and can be used on yourself, others and even your pets! Sample treatments are provided to interested persons so wear loose, comfortable clothing. 553631 A 6:30-8:30 pm W 9/23 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $22 R-BCCC M | $26 NR THE JAMES MOBILE EDUCATION SERIES 50+ YRS The James Mobile Education Kitchen, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Join the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute as they educate our community about healthy, cancer-preventative foods and how to prepare these foods not only in tasty ways, but in ways everyone can understand and do at home. Cooking demonstration includes samples to tickle your taste buds. Sneaking Into Fall Menu Includes: Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette and Ratatouille Stuffed Shells 553635 A 11 am-Noon F 9/18 Cozy Recipes to Wind Down Fall Menu Includes: Pomegranate and Orange Glazed Salmon and Spice Rubbed Sweet Potatoes 553636 A 11 am-Noon F 10/16 Seasonal Favorites Menu Includes: Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toppings and Kale and Brussel Sprout Caesar Salad 553637 A 11 am-Noon F 11/13 Hearty Holiday Treats Menu Includes: French Onion and Mushroom Tart and Cocoa Powder Gingerbread Men (or Women) 553638 A 11 am-Noon F 12/11 BCCC, Level 2, OSU Demonstration Kitchen $15 R-BCCC M | $18 NR

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