2026 Fall

FEARLESS CPR | 50+ YRS Betty Giammer, RN, BSN

NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT 18+ YRS UA CARES Join us this November in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month for an informative and supportive education session dedicated to those who provide care for loved ones. This session explores the vital role family caregivers play in supporting individuals with chronic illness, aging-related needs, and disabilities. Participants gain practical tools and strategies to manage caregiving responsibilities, reduce stress, and maintain their own health and well-being. Topics include effective communication with healthcare providers, navigating community resources, preventing caregiver burnout, and balancing caregiving with personal life. 553688 A 5-6 pm W 11/4 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B Free, registration required IT HAS A ‘RING’ TO IT: HOW TO MANAGE TINNITUS | 50+ YRS Gail Whitelaw, PhD, Audiologist and Director of OSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Tinnitus is a sound experienced in the ears, usually described as a ringing, buzzing, hissing in the ears. Tinnitus impacts as many as 70 million Americans. However, most people are told to “get over it” or that there’s nothing that can be done to relieve the tinnitus. This session is designed to provide an overview of tinnitus and to share solutions that are available to people experiencing tinnitus. Although there is currently no cure for tinnitus, there are many ways to manage tinnitus and improve quality of life. 553674 A 11 am-Noon Tu 11/13 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B Free, registration required WALK WITH A DOC | 50+ YRS Healthcare Practitioners from Ohio State Univer sity Wexner Medical Center These community walking groups are a safe, fun and FREE place to go for a walk, learn about health from a local healthcare professional, and meet new people. The program was started right here in Columbus and has expanded throughout the world. For the NW Kiwanis outdoor walks in September and October, please park at the parking lot located at 2335 N. Bank Drive, Columbus, OH 43220 and meet near the ball diamond. 553620 A 9:30-10:30 am Sa 9/12 553620 B 9:30-10:30 am Sa 10/10 Northwest Kiwanis Park 553620 C 9:30-10:30 am Sa 11/14 553620 D 9:30-10:30 am Sa 12/12 BCCC, Level 5, Track Free, registration required

Earn your American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Class taught by AHA certified instructor Betty Giammar, RN. Includes use of manikins and personal instruction. Participants receive AHA certificate after completing class requirements. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor the day of the class, exact cash. 553554 A 1-3 pm W 9/23 553554 B 1-3 pm W 11/4 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 materials fee due to instructor day of class, exact cash LUNCH & LEARN: HOW TO PREPARE FOR PATIENT SUCCESS | 50+ YRS Gretchen Creviston, Synergy Homecare Join Synergy Homecare as they explain how they work alongside clinical teams to prevent hospitalization and assist with successful recovery if you are hospitalized or have surgery. From post-surgery to hospital discharge, Synergy Homecare provides personalized care focused on safety and healing. 553401 A 11 am-Noon Th 9/24 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR HOW TO KEEP DOING WHAT YOU LOVE 50+ YRS Dr. Jacob Coffman, Owner Optimize Chiropractic Whether retirement is years away or already here, we all want to enjoy it — the vacations, the hikes, the golf trips — without wondering whether we can finish the trail or play two rounds in a weekend. But staying capable doesn’t happen by accident. The good news is that you don’t have to simply hold onto your ability to move as you age — you can improve it. In this talk, Dr. Coffman breaks down practical, doable strategies to keep you strong, mobile, and active, so your body never becomes the reason you sit something out. You leave with a clear sense of where to start. 553616 A 11 am-Noon Th 10/8 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR HANDS | 50+ YRS Kelly Schweiterman, OTR/L, I’ll Stay Home, LLC Join occupational therapist Kelly Schwieterman for a practical session focused on keeping your hands strong, so daily activities feel easier and safer. In this class, you learn simple hand, arm, and core exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Kelly shares helpful tools to make life easier. Get ready to engage in group discussion and interactive problem-solving skills. 553404 A 11 am-Noon Th 10/15 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR

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