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Greetings, Excitement is building as we prepare to open the doors to the Bob Crane Community Center this spring! Situated in the heart of Upper Arlington, this historic facility is designed to bring people together and truly has something for everyone, from young kids to older adults. Whether you’re looking to get active, learn something new, or simply connect with your neighbors, the Bob Crane Community Center promises endless opportunities for health, wellness, creativity, and social engagement. Opening Timeline Our soft opening schedule has been developed to allow community members a chance to explore and try some of the offerings within the facility, while giving our team the hands-on operating practice they need to make sure we are providing you with the best possible experience. But it all leads up to our Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, April 6, with the Bob Crane Community Center open for business as usual on the morning of Monday, April 7. Here’s the schedule: • Monday, March 10: Membership pre-sales begin (online or in person at the Municipal Services Center or Senior Center) • Tuesday, March 25-Friday, March 28: On-site pass sales and tours, 8 am-8 pm (pre-registration available for tours, walk-ins welcome) • Saturday, March 29: On-site pass sales and tours, 8 am-1 pm (pre-registration available for tours, walk-ins welcome) • Tuesday, April 1-Thursday, April 3: Preview sessions, tours and membership sales • Saturday, April 5: Preview sessions, tours and membership sales • Sunday, April 6: 4 pm Ribbon Cutting Celebration, facility open 4:30-8 pm • Monday, April 7: Regular operations begin 5:30 am

Please watch for additional opening updates via our e-newsletters and on social media, including opportunities to register for facility tours. For detailed information on Bob Crane Community Center amenities, hours, memberships, rentals, services, and programs, visit uacommunitycenter.com . Memberships can be purchased online or in-person at the Municipal Services Center and Senior Center. Please login or create a household account at parks.uaoh.net , where you can upload verification documents if you are a resident or employed in Upper Arlington to qualify for our resident rates. For older adults, we continue to include the Medicare supplemental programs, SilverSneakers® and RenewActive™, as options for securing Bob Crane Community Center memberships. Through these programs, all current and new SilverSneakers® and RenewActive™ members can sign up for this benefit as a method of membership at the Bob Crane Community Center. My sincere thanks to everyone who has played a part in making this dream for Upper Arlington a reality. There are too many to list here, but this seven-year needs assessment, visioning, fundraising, design and construction process has been shaped by extensive community input, detailed planning and the passion of many. We welcome you to the Bob Crane Community Center and are available to assist you with tours and inquiries. We hope you find value in this unique community asset and that you will join with us in creating lasting memories. We look forward to building a stronger, more united community, together! Sincerely,

Debbie McLaughlin, CPRP Parks & Recreation Director

parks.uaoh.net | 614-583-5300 | @CityofUAPR

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