Winter 2025

A TASTE OF FRANCE SERIES | 50+ YRS Josie Gonot, A Taste of France A TASTE OF FRENCH CHEESE There are over 400 kinds of cheese produced in France. Many are “Triple-Crème,” the legal name for a French cheese more than 75% butterfat. Our creamy tasting tour may stop in La Brie, the famous village of Roquefort, the mountainous regions of La Chèvre and the historic Normandy town of Camembert. 551566 A 1:30-3 pm Tu 1/21 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 $14 R | $17 NR A TASTE OF FRENCH CHOCOLATE Guests sample three-four different grades of a famous French brand of chocolate, Valrohna. Samples may range from the sweet milk chocolate “Jivara” to the very dark and bitter “Guanaja” at 70% cacao. All guests receive a Chocolate Trivia handout that you can use later to quiz your Friends regarding famous American standards like Snickers and Baby Ruth. Since chocolate has been long touted as an inspiration for love, the program ends with the reading of some actual love letters written by famous French authors and artists. Ooo-La-La! C’est L’amour! 551567 A 1:30-3 pm Tu 2/18 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 $14 R | $17 NR A TASTE OF EUROPEAN PASTRIES For centuries, families of every European nation jealously guarded the recipes of their old-world sweets. Over centuries, teatime Scones of England and Italian Biscotti became cultural symbols of their nations. But we explore whose recipes were they and who owns them now. Guests receive hand-outs to take home, including a guide of where to buy these imported treats locally as gifts. This historical lecture may feature samples (as local availability permits) from the following delectable Parade of Nations: -Poland: The Delicje - Chocolate-covered biscuits filled with fruit jam -Sweden: Orange Galletas - Crisp thins by Gillebagaren Bakery, Sweden -Greece: Halvah - Ancient dessert of honey and sesame butter -France: Patîsserie variée - Assorted sweets from LU brand in France -Canada: Maple Crèmes - Cookies by Dare Bakeries of Canada -Belgium: Almond Thins - Delicate lace thins by Jules Destrooper Bakery 551568 A 1:30-3 pm Tu 3/18 Senior Center Building 2, Room 204 $14 R | $17 NR

LAUGHING ABOUT THE “GOOD OLD DAYS” 50+ YRS Van Young Enjoy a fun filled trip down memory lane, complete with old photos and great cartoons. Flash back to the time of your youth, with reminders about the ridiculousness and ingenuity of our parents and grandparents. Travel the world as you visit places from afar and meet some of the strangest people and inventions from a time long ago. Plenty of trivia questions as well. Funny, witty and educational. A good time for all. 551521 A 10-11:30 am F 1/24 Senior Center Building 1, Room 104 $5 R | $6 NR REDUCE TAXES IN RETIREMENT | 50+ YRS Michael Holly Learn what steps you can take leading up to, or even in, your retirement to minimize your tax bill. We discuss Roth IRA conversions, tax-efficient investing and more. 551512 A Noon-1 pm M 2/3 Senior Center Building 1, Room 104 $5 R | $6 NR COPS IN THE CAFE | 50+ YRS UA Police Division The Upper Arlington Police Division and our Senior Center “join forces” for a Cops in the Café talk. This is an open and casual atmosphere for all Senior Center members to listen and discuss topics related to our older adults, the community and relevant information our officers may want to share with us. This is a great time to learn, connect and share our appreciation for the many ways our Police Officers help our community to be safe. Enjoy coffee and conversation with us! 551511 A 9:30-10:30 am Tu 2/4 Senior Center Building 2, Cafe UA Free, registration required 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? We walk you through our proven solution to the overwhelming task of finding the best place for a lifetime of possessions as you downsize. From auction sales to donation services, we help you with Everything But The House. 551577 A Noon-1 pm Tu 2/4 Senior Center Building 1, Room 104 $5 R | $6 NR

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