Featured OWL Programs
A range of intimate, engaging experiences that help Older Adults on the Move to form and solidify relationships with like-minded peers. Click Here or Scroll Down for more information!
Our OWL programming is designed to foster vital connections between our members—they laugh, learn, grow and ENGAGE!
Technology
OWL Everyday Technology— Smartphone Basics for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:
Everyday Technology is a 4 week course designed for seniors with limited smartphone experience. Participants will learn smartphone terminology and have hands-on experience with a senior guide (seniors guiding seniors). Small class size to ensure individualized attention in a non-intimidating environment.
Next classes will be at Loveland Library starting March 26th. Please call 513-564-9777 to be added to our Waitlist. Our upcoming sessions:
Loveland Library starting March 26th through April 16th
Forest Park Library starting April 11 through May 2nd
Deer Park Library starting May 7th through May 28th
DAYS / TIMES:
Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 PM March 26th - April 16th
at Loveland Library
Fridays, 1:30-3:30 PM April 11th - May 2nd
at Forest Park Library
Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 PM May 7th - May 28th
at Deer Park Library
LOCATION:
Forest Park Library: 660 Northland Blvd, 45240 - March 2025
Loveland Library: 649 Loveland Madeira Rd. 45140 - March-April 2025
Forest Park Library: 660 Northland Blvd, 45240 - April 2025
Deer Park Library: 4020 E Galbraith Rd 45236 - May 2025
OWL Everyday Technology— Smartphone Basics Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:
These classes are for our Everyday Technology Smartphone Guides. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Guide, please call Nicole Christ at 513-564-9777.
DAYS / TIMES:
Friday, April 4th at 10:30 AM - Groesbeck Library - Westside
Wednesday, April 30th at 1:00 PM - Deer Park Library - Eastside
LOCATION:
Groesbeck Library: 2994 W Galbraith Rd, 45239
Deer Park Library: 4020 E Galbraith Rd 45236
Navigating QR Codes for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:
Navigating QR Codes for Older Adults
Are QR Codes standing in your way for accessing essential services, discounts and decreasing your overall quality of life? Join EngAging Seniors for a 1 hour workshop to learn how to access QR Codes safely and efficiently. Participants must bring their Smartphone charged to the workshop. Limited to 12 participants. Please call 513-564-9777 to register.
DAYS / TIMES:
Tuesday, April 22nd at 1:00 PM
LOCATION:
Deer Park Library: 4020 E Galbraith Rd. 45236
Entertainment
Euchre
DESCRIPTION:
Come and meet EngAging Seniors' Euchre Players; they are always looking for new players and are happy to teach those wanting to learn! Meet for lunch at 12:30 PM or come at 1 PM when game playing will begin.
DAYS / TIMES:
Thursdays at 12:30 PM
LOCATION:
Pleasant Ridge Coffee Exchange: 6041 Montgomery Rd. 45213
Leo Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:
The Leo listening room is the jewel of the Queen City Balladeers. For some, the Leo has become a musical oasis, a place to enjoy live music in a room filled with attentive listeners. The quality of attention directly affects the nature and quality of the performance. We will be highlighting one Sunday a month for older adults to meet up at Leo Coffeehouse to enjoy various performances.
1ST SET FAMILY & FRIENDS
An ensemble made up of Bill Rogers, Barry Jones, and Dick Males on bass performing an array of singer/songwriter tunes. Maybe there will be a tune by John Prine or Bob Dylan but the others might surprise you, and entertain you.
2ND SET RAISE THE ROOF
Raise the Roof is the 2024 Barbershop Harmony Society Senior International Quartet Champion. Their rich, close harmonies have been described as "a wonderful wall of sound." Join Steve, Marco, Tom & Nat for a truly enjoyable evening of music.
3RD SET DAVID SINGLEY
David Singley is a singer-songwriter-guitarist from Saint Paul, MN, whose music is born of the street, the country, and the academy. A veteran of backing world-class artists and performers, he has recently joined the Great Resignation and set his sights on his own artistic pursuits. His last album, The Long, Slow Fuse of Night, charted on Americana radio for several months. His influences include all the great singer-songwriters of the 1970s.
This is a Meet-up Opportunity with no transportation being provided nor RSVP required.
DAYS / TIMES:
Sunday, March 23rd
First set starts at 6:40 PM
LOCATION:
Leo Coffeehouse - 2301 Indian Mound Ave, 45212
Fiddler on the Roof: The Songs that Got Away
DESCRIPTION:
5:30 PM Sorrento's Italian Joint
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7:30 PM Opera Raps Presents:
Bock, Harnick, and Stein’s beloved musical is full of classic tunes like “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” but the creators of the show were so prolific that they also produced many wonderful songs that did not make the final cut. In this unique program, Evans Mirageas and guests will guide you through the forgotten songs of Fiddler on the Roof. Musical selections will include hits from Fiddler as we know it today, as well as some surprises from the archives.
RSVP by Thursday, April 3rd
by calling/texting 513-564-9777
Cost: $15
(Transportation to 2 Locations and ticket processing fees)
Pickup at Oakley Senior Citizens Center Parking Lot promptly at 5:15 PM
DAYS / TIMES:
Thursday, April 11th Pick up at 5:15 PM
LOCATION:
Oakley Senior Citizens Center: 3882 Paxton Ave. 45209
Education
OWL American Sign Language
DESCRIPTION:
American Sign Language (ASL) OWL style is another way to extend lifelong learning. For many, it is something new and different, and is a great way to exercise fingers and hands while supporting overall brain health, increasing eye-hand coordination and extending memory by creating new neural pathways. It is also a way to communicate as one becomes hard of hearing or is unable to speak. We end our sessions signing the names of songs then playing them. What a great way to end your week by socializing, laughing, having fun and listening to some very diverse music! Join us at anytime!!!
For Google Meet Link:
DAYS / TIMES:
TBD
To receive Google Meet Link
Email nicolechrist@engagingseniors.org
LOCATION:
Virtual - Google Meet
OWL Ideas in Philosophy
DESCRIPTION:
Instead of reading what philosophers have written or said, we actually do philosophy in this class! With thought experiments, we construct hypotheses to help us understand our experience. If the hypotheses seem consistent and adequate, we develop a theory. We compare our theory to the thought of others, refining it until we are satisfied. One can join this fun, lively and very interactive discussion group with Dr. William Cleves at anytime!
For Google Meet Link:
DAYS / TIMES:
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
To receive Google Meet Link
Email nicolechrist@engagingseniors.org
LOCATION:
Virtual - Google Meet
OWL European Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:
European Perspectives is hosted by Anna-Erika Schneider who has a strong passion for historical and current European events. She offers a neutral perspective on current world events, informed by a neutral European viewpoint. She provides all references with English translations for those wanting to draw their own conclusions. Most months, EngAging Seniors request topics for future presentations. Anna-Erika finishes each session with book and movie recommendations along with a European Feel Good Story.
In order for this to be the most engaging for everyone, we request all Google Meet Cameras to be on during presentation and discussion.
For Google Meet Link:
DAYS / TIMES:
TBD
LOCATION:
Virtual - Google Meet
Needle Nook for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:
Do you have unfinished needlecraft projects sitting around? Would you like to learn a new needlecraft, e.g. knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, etc.? Most of all, would you like to make new friends while working with your hands and creating beautiful stitchery? Join us on Tuesdays from 10:30AM-12:30PM at The Oakley Branch Library for lighthearted conversation and fun camaraderie in their meeting room.
DAYS / TIMES:
Tuesdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
LOCATION:
Oakley Branch Library 4033 Gilmore Ave, 45209
Preserving Memories Through Fabric
DESCRIPTION:
We will be visiting Lowanne Jone's fabric studio located within Brazee Studios. She will share how she rescues various fabric arts from quilts to needlepoints that would have been easily discarded and not appreciated.
Lowanne Jones has a Ph.D. In Medieval Studies from Ohio State University, 1972, Associate Professor Emerita of English & Comparative and also of Romance Languages and Literatures at UC including several administrative positions as Department Head and Director of the School of World Languages. Retired: 2010
Creatively: Fiber Artist 75 years: Master Knitter and knitting instructor, tailor (adults, children, dolls), rescue quilter, bead artist, needlepoint reuse and recycle, lace rescue, paper maker.
This unique experience is limited to 5.
RSVP is required by Call/Text Nicole Christ 513-564-9777
DAYS / TIMES:
Tuesday, March 25th 1:00 PM - Meet at Brazee Studios: 4426 Brazee Street 45209
LOCATION:
Brazee Studios: 4426 Brazee Street 45209
Creative
Wellness
Matthew 25 Volunteer and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
Please RSVP nicole at nicolechrist@engagingseniors.org in order for us to notify Matthew 25 how many are in our group.
EngAging Seniors will be volunteering (no standing) the third Tuesday of each month from 10 - 12 PM with a $7.00 lunch at their in-house cafe afterwards. One needs to register to become a volunteer and given a badge. To register, please text Nicole Christ at 513-564-9777.
DAYS / TIMES:
Tuesday, March 18th at 10 AM
LOCATION:
11060 Kenwood Rd, 45242