Winter 2026 Activity Guide

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 50 years 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. 551583 A 10 am-2:15 pm W 3/25 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR SELLING AT AUCTION | 50+ YRS Margaret Wunderlich Do you have gently used items you no longer use? Old family heirlooms you do not know what to do with? Maybe you just need to declutter? In this helpful workshop, learn how to navigate the auction world, no matter what your goals are. You learn how to evaluate your items, what to look for when considering selling at auction and what items are trending in today’s market. 551578 A Noon-1 pm Tu 3/31 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $5 R-BCCC M | $6 NR A TASTE OF FRENCH CHEESE | 50+ YRS Josie Gonot, A Taste of France 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. For each cheese, guests receive an information sheet to keep. It contains buying tips, serving ideas and suggested wine combinations. 551566 A 1:30-3 pm Tu 3/31 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $15 R-BCCC M | $18 NR ARMCHAIR TRAVEL OHIO | 50+ YRS David Holtzapple Short of going somewhere yourself, a presentation is still one of the best ways to connect travelers with destinations and this series focuses on Ohio. Join David Holztapple once a month as he shares his photographs from his Ohio travel. 551502 A 11 am-Noon Tu 1/13 – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron 2/10 – Ashland BalloonFest 3/10 – Ohio Caverns BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B Free for BCCC members, registration required

DO YOU KNOW COLUMBUS? | 50+ YRS David Holtzapple Similar to our Armchair Travel Ohio program we want you to put your Columbus knowledge to the test and guess city locations from a series of photos. Enjoy fun facts, history and hints along the way. Each session covers four locations, with the challenge increasing as you play. 551507 A 11 am-Noon Tu 1/20, 2/17, 3/17 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A Free for BCCC members, registration required CURRENT EVENTS GROUP | 50+ YRS Volunteer Led Topics are prepared and presented by invited speakers including local government, business leaders and academic experts. The topics and speakers are identified each month and are subject to change. 551503 A 2-4 pm Tu 1/6-3/31 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center C Books are selected based on a variety of mystery-related themes, including specific authors, series or intriguing topics. Sometimes everyone reads the same book, while other times you explore different titles. Contact Shannon Guy (sguy@uaoh. net) for book titles. 551564 A 2-3 pm M 1/26, 2/23, 3/23 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center C Free for BCCC members, registration required BOOK CLUB | 50+ YRS Volunteer Led Do you enjoy reading a good book and discussing what inspires it? Titles are announced monthly. The first 15 minutes are used to determine the next month’s book. Contact Shannon Guy (sguy@uaoh.net) for book titles. 551563 A 9:45-11 am W 1/14, 2/11, 3/11 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room B Free for BCCC members, registration required MOVIE CLUB | 50+ YRS Kick back with a good movie with friends. Bring your own snacks and drink. Captioning is displayed when available, so you won’t miss a word. Contact Shannon Guy (sguy@uaoh.net) for movie titles. 551560 A 1 pm Th 1/22, 2/26, 3/26 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A Free for BCCC members, registration required Free for BCCC members, registration required MYSTERY BOOK CLUB | 50+ YRS Volunteer Led

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