2026 Fall

NATURE GUIDED FOREST THERAPY | 50+ YRS Jennifer Ramsey Forest therapy, or forest bathing, is a research-based framework for supporting wellness inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku. Slow down and connect with nature using your spirit and senses. Your guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, leads you in a series of activities on a gentle walk. Dress for the weather, including sturdy, preferably waterproof shoes, as trails can be muddy. Challenge Level Three. 553686 A 1-3 pm M 9/21 Northwest Kiwanis Park 553686 B 1-3 pm M 10/19 Inniswood Metro Gardens 553686 C 1-3 pm M 12/7 A GUIDED FOREST THERAPY, YOGA & MEDITATION EXPERIENCE | 18+ YRS Jennifer Ramsey & Dreana Nealon As the season turns and November invites reflection, join us for a deeply nourishing experience rooted in thankfulness. This immersive experience begins with a 90-minute guided forest therapy session, where you slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with the natural world. Through gentle invitations and mindful wandering, you cultivate awareness, presence, and appreciation for the abundance around you. Following our time outside, we transition indoors to a 60-minute gentle mat yoga practice designed to open the body and heart, releasing tension while inviting in a sense of ease and gratitude. Please bring a mat. 553430 A 3:30-6:15 pm M 11/9 Sunny 95 Park & Amelita Mirolo Barn $30 R-BCCC M | $36 NR Quarry Trails Metro Park $15 R-BCCC M | $18 NR ROOTS OF GRATITUDE:

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA Join others in learning how to navigate Alzheimer’s and Dementia disease processes in this special series. The goal is to provide care and support to both those affected with these challenging diagnoses and their families. WITS WORKOUT Loretta Sweeney, OSU Extension Join OSU Extension for a fun social activity. WITS Workout is a fun, engaging class with pen and paper brain activities to get your brain working. All sessions are independent and do not require you to attend all of them. 553650 A 11:30 am-12:30 pm F BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A Free, registration required O 8 sessions EXPLORING CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association® Exploring Care and Support Services examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care. 553662 A Noon-1 pm Th 10/1 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A Free for BCCC members, registration required MANAGING MONEY: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE TO FINANCES Alzheimer’s Association® This evidence-based course helps caregivers understand the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning and teaches them how to start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, avoid financial abuse and fraud, and find support when needed. 553663 A Noon-1 pm Th 11/5 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A Free for BCCC members, registration required 10/2-11/20

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