Spring Summer 2026 Activity Guide

DOWNSIZING SUCCESSFULLY | 50+ YRS Margaret Wunderlich Are you overwhelmed by the contents of your home or your parents’ home? Don’t know where to start? This workshop walks you through the overwhelming task of finding the best place for a lifetime of possessions as you downsize. We cover options for gifting, selling and donating on your terms and on your timeline. 552577 A Noon-1 pm Tu 6/2 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE | 50+ YRS AARP Driver Safety Instructor The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers ages 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit as a result of what they learned. A $20 AARP Member/$25 Non-AARP Member class fee is due to the instructor the day of the class. Exact cash or check payable to AARP. Participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch and drink, no refrigeration available. 552583 A 10 am-2:15 pm W 6/3 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP | 50+ YRS Jennifer Roenker, TheKey Our social circles matter more than ever as we age. Learn why friendship and how we spend our time matters and the art of asking beautiful questions and a few activities to put what is learned into practice in a fun and engaging way. 552558 A 10-11 am Th 6/4 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR THE SULTANA - A GREAT AMERICAN DISASTER | 50+ YRS Van Young The explosion of the Civil War steamship, the SS Sultana, was the greatest ‘loss of life’ disaster on American soil up to the attacks of 9/11. Filled with just released northern prisoners of war, over 1,700 people die from the explosion, by drowning or burning to death, on the early morning of April 27, 1865. The talk discusses what controversial events happened to the Sultana and why so many people have never heard of this historic event. 552523 A 1-3 pm Tu 6/9 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center B $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR

WELCOME TO MEDICARE | 50+ YRS OSHIIP Community Liaison A program of the Ohio Department of Insurance, OSHIIP representatives provide an overview of Medicare, Part A and B benefits, Part D prescription drug coverage, Medicare supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility, enrollment, financial assistance and important deadlines. 552597 A 10-11 am Th 6/11 552597 B 6-7 pm Tu 6/23 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A Free, registration required READ/WATCH/LISTEN: LIBRARY E-RESOURCES | 50+ YRS Jen Downing, Librarian, UAPL Downloadable e-books and audiobooks and streaming movies, TV, and music: learn about the latest and most popular additions to the library’s e-resource collections, and learn how to watch, read, and listen from home using your computer or mobile device. 552291 A 10-11 am Tu 6/23 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B Free, registration required THE SCIENCE OF JOY | 50+ YRS Jennifer Roenker, TheKey This session reviews the definition of happiness, joy, and the quality of life, why happiness matters and five strategies to boost happiness and well-being. 552559 A 10-11 am Th 7/2 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR ROCK AND ROLL - EARLY YEARS | 50+ YRS Jack Miller An unserious look at some of Rock and Roll’s best early performers from 1955-1963 with plenty of samples of their music. Categories include rockabilly stars, doo wop groups, Motown groups, heartthrobs and piano players. Not a history of Rock and Roll (Ken Burns did that), but rather an introduction that may encourage you to look deeper into performers you find you like most. 552510 A 11:30 am-12:30 pm Th 7/9-7/30 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $20 R-BCCC M | $24 NR O 4 sessions

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