TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us at the North Canton Civic Center Tuesdays and Thursdays for this collaboration between the North Canton Public Library and the City of North Canton that provides free programming targeted to our city’s older adults each week.
All are welcome. No registration necessary. Programs and supplies are offered at no cost to attendees.
PROGRAM CALENDAR:
Tuesday, January 7
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Vision Board Workshop
Thursday, January 9
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Yoga Mama Emi
12 p.m. We are Playing Banned Book Bingo (traditional BINGO with an educational twist)! Learn about historical and recent book challenges, enjoy snacks and win prizes!
Tuesday, January 14
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Special Program with our friends from Walsh University
Thursday, January 16
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Yoga Mama Emi
12 p.m. Human Trafficking 101 presented by “Not for For Sale,” a global organization fighting human trafficking. Come learn how to recognize the signs of human trafficking and about resources available to people at risk.
Tuesday, January 21
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Come learn about the Titanic from one of our very own seniors, Rita Albright!
Thursday, January 23
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Yoga Mama Emi
11 a.m. Book Club Discussion
12 p.m. Potluck and Games: Bring Your Favorite Soup to Share
Tuesday, January 28
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. NCPL Seniors in Motion: Movie Day Field Trip! Today, we’re taking our programming to the movie theater! The library will provide movie tickets. Seniors will need to find their own transportation to the theater and purchase any food/drink.
Thursday, January 30
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Yoga Mama Emi
12 p.m. Crafternoon: Art project
Tuesday, February 4
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Dream Interpretation Workshop
Let’s discuss and share our nightly dreams. Everyone will receive a dream journal for tracking recurring themes so we can discuss what they might mean.
Thursday, February 6
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
12 p.m. They Came from Above! UFOs and Aliens with Sherri Brake, a paranormal researcher and author. This presentation focuses on UFO sightings across the United States, particularly in Ohio. From Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Ohio to Area 51 in Nevada, there are secrets, sightings and speculation.
Tuesday, February 11
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Special Program with our friends from Walsh University
Thursday, February 13
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
12 p.m. We’re Playing BINGO!
Tuesday, February 18
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Ohio National Parks Program
The First Ladies National Historic Site will tell us about the Ohio National Park system.
Thursday, February 20
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
12 p.m. Maintaining Heart Health for Seniors: An American Heart Month Discussion with our Pilates Instructor, Seara
For seniors, maintaining heart health is particularly important, as it plays a vital role in overall quality of life. We’ll explore practical, heart-friendly habits tailored to older adults, focusing on simple changes that can make a big difference—like balanced nutrition, gentle exercise, stress management and regular check-ups.
Tuesday, February 25
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Health Benefits of Fermented Food with Elizabeth from Central State University. Fermented foods and drinks contain beneficial probiotics that can help improve digestion, immunity and even weight loss. Join us in learning about the types of fermented food, the benefits and to try a few samples.
Thursday, February 27
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
11 a.m. Book Club Discussion
12 p.m. Live Music: Desmond and Molly with Gale Franko and Alan Studt, a talented and energetic duo who creatively sing the timeless and popular music of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, including the Beatles.
Tuesday, March 4
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. I’m Dead, Now What?
Cheryl McConahy from 5/3rd Bank will walk us through end of life and estate planning processes. This includes important decisions about your property, healthcare, finances and more.
Thursday, March 6
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
12 p.m. Making Sourdough Products with Elizabeth from Central State University
A sourdough starter is a living culture of wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria that is used to make bread rise. We will be learning about sourdough starter, recipes and how to create our own. Samples will be available for tasting.
Tuesday, March 11
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Special Program with our friends from Walsh University
Thursday, March 13
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
12 p.m. Come play BINGO with North Canton Assistant Fire Chief, Bryant Scheffler
Tuesday, March 18
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Craft/Community Service Project
Thursday, March 20
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
12 p.m. The Mick and Rick Band
Mick and Rick perform classic songs from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. If you like music to dance to, sing along to and have a good time with, then you will love Mick and Rick.
Tuesday, March 25
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. NCPL Seniors in Motion:
Movie Day Field Trip! Today, we’re taking our programming to the movie theater! The library will provide movie tickets. Seniors will need to find their own transportation to the theater and purchase any food/drink.
Thursday, March 27
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Karen
11 a.m. Book Club Discussion
12 p.m. Potluck and Games: Bring Something Green!
Tuesday, April 1
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Tea and Tatts with Maddie from Ink and Destroy Tattoo
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a tattoo artist is like? Maddie will provide us with all the “tea” on tattoos. Come pick from a selection of teas and get a temporary piece of artwork from Maddie. All ages are welcome to join in the fun today.
Thursday, April 3
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Cora
12 p.m. Craft/Community Service Project
Tuesday, April 8
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Special Program with our friends from Walsh University
Thursday, April 10
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Cora
12 p.m. We are Playing BINGO!
Tuesday, April 15
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Craft/Community Service Project
Thursday, April 17
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Cora
12 p.m. Propogating Plants with Three Green Thumbs Greenhouse
Participants will be able to select different rooted pieces and make their own terrarium jar to take home.
Tuesday, April 22
10 a.m. Tai Chi with Holly from OSU
12 p.m. Foot Health and Occupational Therapy for Seniors: An Educational Discussion with our Pilates Instructor, Seara
Occupational Therapy and Foot Health Month is the perfect time to discuss the benefits of maintaining mobility, balance and overall foot care as key elements to aging well. We will also discuss footwear choices.
Thursday, April 24
10 a.m. Chair Yoga with Cora
11 a.m. Book Club Discussion
12 p.m. Craft/Community Service Project
Tuesday, April 29
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. We are Playing BINGO!
Thursday, May 1
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. Design Your Own Maypole
Today, the maypole is used to mark the beginning of spring, new growth and the changing of the seasons. Design your own using ribbons, fake flowers, yarn, buttons and so much more.
Tuesday, May 6
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. Cooking for One Using the Crockpot with Elizabeth from Central State
Do you have a hard time making meals for just yourself? Come learn how to use your crockpot to create delicious meals that you can use later as meal prep. Take home a few easy recipes that you can try for yourself.
Thursday, May 8
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. We are Playing BINGO!
Tuesday, May 13
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. Special Program with our friends from Walsh University
Thursday, May 15
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms of Ohio with Ian Adams
Mushrooms are fungi, which play an important role in many of the foods we eat, the beverages we drink, and the drugs used to treat many illnesses and injuries. In this program, illustrated with dozens of color photos, photographer Ian Adams introduces us to the fascinating world of Ohio’s 2000 different kinds of wild mushrooms.
Tuesday, May 20
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. Craft/Community Service Project TBD
Thursday, May 22
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
11 a.m. Book Club
12 p.m. Potluck and Games: bring a red, white and blue dish to share
Tuesday, May 27
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness TBD
12 p.m. NCPL Seniors in Motion: Movie Day Field Trip! Today, we’re taking our programming to the movie theater! The library will provide movie tickets. Seniors will need to find their own transportation to the theater and purchase any food/drink.
Thursday, May 29
10 a.m. Gentle Fitness
12 p.m. Arthritis and Osteoporisis Month: an educational discussion with our Pilates instructor, Seara
Learn about managing joint health, ways to maintain bone strength, exercise routines tailored for arthritis and osteoporosis, and dietary tips to support bone density. Seara will share ways to manage or prevent these conditions, along with lifestyle tips for maintaining mobility and strength.