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Summer Seniors Series
The following programs are for ages 60 and up!
REGISTER HERE
Art w/ Ceneetra Anderson: 3rd Monday of the Month at 11:30am
Discover your creative side while you experiment with different art techniques and create a series of themed art projects. Design your favorite pet using a collage technique just like artist Anne Cooper. Get inspired by nature and Elspeth McLean’s dot painting art to create your own masterwork. Learn how to paint a stylized fish and celebrate the whimsical art of Xavier Portilla. Explore patterns and textures like Darryl Norem while you reassemble the pieces together to create a landscape puzzle. This session is for all levels of experience.
Chess Class: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month at 11am
Absolute beginners or continuing players welcome! Taught by Robert Chenault with Chess Earth
Better Balance, Safer You
We help seniors improve their balance while also learning self-defense. Our goal is to build confidence, promote independence, get some exercise and HAVE FUN in our classes! We know everyone has different abilities, so we focus and improve upon what you CAN do instead of dwelling on what you can’t. You deserve to feel safe and comfortable both in and outside of class.
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Summer Programming Overview:
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PERFORMANCES
June 8, 1pm: Madcap Puppets performs Monsters of Baseball
FREE The sign at the ballpark says “No Monsters Allowed!”, but that doesn’t stop Roscoe from sneaking a little monster named Gus in to see a baseball game. It seems they’re not alone as more monsters begin slipping into the ballpark to join the fun! Giant puppets bring the history and tradition of baseball alive through songs, stories, and funny family friendly improv! There’s room for everyone at America’s favorite pastime.
July 27, 1pm Riverside Puppets: Wonders of Wiggly River
FREE Join an adventurous fisherman and a chatty wish fish as they dive into a world of enchanting folktales! With a cast of fantastical puppet creatures, they unravel the mysteries of a misunderstood river monster.
August 10, 1pm Shakespear in the Park:
A Midsummer's Night Dream
FREE
Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.
Enjoy a talented performance from one of Cincinnati's top theatrical companies in the comfort of your own community!
August 24, 1pm Ice Cream & Opera
Purchase a delicious ice cream treat and watch a free outdoor performance with Cincinnati Opera.
Free outdoor vocal performance from Cincinnati Opera singers and ice cream for purchase.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Presented by our Artist in Residence, Originary Arts Initiative
Spirit of Song- Lyric Writing Workshop & Community Song Circle
Friday June 27th, 2025
6-9pm
Spirit of Song Ballad Writing Workshop and Community Sing-Out
Tap into your creative side alongside inspiring local and regional musicians -- bring your lyrical ideas and projects to a supportive, dynamic workshop that includes creative sharing, guided writing prompts, practical advice, and camaraderie for your songwriting path. After the writing workshop, we'll all gather for an open mic style community sing-out that includes original, folk, and traditional music! Workshop open to beginning and experienced songwriters -- 6-7:30 in the East Room. Cost -- $30. | Community Sing-Out -- 7:45-9 pm in the West Ballroom. Free to all with donations appreciated! Sponsored by UACC, in partnership with OAI and TCCCT.
Pricing: $30
Sponsored and Hosted by Originary Arts Initiative (OAI) in conjunction with the Urban Appalachian Community Coalition
Homeshores Creative Writing Workshop
July 26, 2025, 2pm
Spend an evening with awarded authors in a supportive creative writing circle inspired by the power of home place memories and the natural realm. We'll provide guided writing prompts that invite new projects and hone specific craft techniques. Opportunities to share and ask questions, too. Special submission calls and contest information will also be provided.
Cost $35. Complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks. Sponsored by UACC, in partnership with OAI and TCCCT.
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EVENTS
Summer Reading Event! May 18th, 1-3:30pm FREE
Guest authors, crafts, free books, read alouds and more! Sign up for the Cincinnati Public Library's summer reading program while you're here! RSVP
Schedule:
1:00 Pages 'N Paws: Read to Therapy Dogs!
1:30 Cincinnati Opera Storybook Hour
2:00 Danise DiStasi
Author of Louie's Little Legs series
Read-Aloud and Book Signing
2:30 Julie Whitney
Author of Astra The Lonely Airplane
Read Aloud and Book Signing
All Day:
The Bookery, book sales
Free books from Queen City Book Bank
Winn Reading
Public Library Summer Program
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Reading Crafts!
Snacks!
Community Art Day and Exhibition: August 16th
Community Art Project
Community Art Day and Exhibition: August 16, 1-4PM; FREE Event
1:30, 2:30, 3:30 Hands-On Collaborative Mural Design for Unity Tunnel by L.D. Nehls
All Day: Artist Exhibit and Sale, crafts, refreshments, vendors
1pm, 2pm: Abrakadoodle Art for kids
Collaborative Art Project: Unity Tunnel Project
Calling all community volunteers to help design and paint a Unity Mural in Columbia Tusculum! Led by artist L.D. Nehls, this collaborative project welcomes participants of all ages to contribute to a vibrant mural in the pedestrian tunnel beneath the railroad, connecting Eastern Avenue and Congress Avenue/Stacon Street. By blending art with community engagement, we aim to transform this dull passage along the Columbia Tusculum bike path into a colorful, unifying landmark that brings our neighborhood together!
Collaborative mural design will take place on August 16th during the Community Art Day, and collaborative mural painting is scheduled for 9/20/25 and 9/21/25!
CLASSES
April 8 Parents and Tots Class
Tuesdays mornings May 13th through July 1st from 9:00-10:30
Join April Eight, professional storyteller and certified Healing Arts practitioner, for an enchanting 8-week adventure designed for children ages 1-4 years old and their parent, grandparent, or care-giver.
This hour-and-a-half program brings gentle story and puppet play together with developmental movement that promotes coordination, balance, and body awareness.
After each session, we’ll wrap up with a cozy nibble and community time, giving families a chance to connect and share in the fun. It’s a joyful, hands-on experience that nurtures both mind and body, creating lasting memories as you bond with your child and explore the magic of puppetry together!
Little Nest Puppet Playtime
A cozy weekly story and puppet circle for Littles and their Grownups.
Join April Eight for a gentle morning of storytelling, song, and imaginative play. We’ll begin with a sweet lap-puppet tale, enjoy open playtime with handmade puppets, and close with a tiny story and shared nibble for cozy community time—just the right rhythm for little hearts. $155 for 7 weeks of gatherings. Payment plans available.
🧺 Tuesdays, 9–10:15 AM | May 20 – July 1
🎁 Free sampler session: Tuesday, May 13
📍 The Carnegie Center
3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
👶 Ages: Walking toddlers to 4 and caregiver | Bring: A blanket to sit on
Find out more and sign-up at https://aprileight.com/puppetplaytime
🕊️ Songbird Mamas & Baby Singing Group
A weekly song circle for new mothers and mothers-to-be
Songs for soothing, bonding, and belonging
Come sing with your little one in a cozy, heart-centered circle of mamas and babies. We’ll share lullabies, folk tunes, and simple songs that nourish calm and connection—no experience needed, just a voice. Mamas are welcome with or without baby in arms.
Led by storyteller and song leader April Eight, this is a space for rest, rhythm, and the joy of singing together. Crying babies and sleepy mamas are welcome. After we sing, we’ll share a simple nibble and sweet time together. $120 for 7 weeks of gatherings. Payment plans available.
🧺 Tuesdays | 10:45–11:45 AM
📅 May 20 – July 1 | Free sampler: Tuesday, May 13
📍 The Carnegie Center – 3738 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH
👩🍼 For mothers with babes in arms or on the way
Find out more and sign-up at: https://aprileight.com/songbirdmamas
Self Defense Workshop
Introduction to Self Protection by True Defense
August 2, 1:30pm; $5pp
Introduction to Self-Protection:
* How to take on the role of being your own bodyguard.
* Using the best personal safety habits, so that you are not targeted
by predators.
* How and when to use counter violence to deter an attack or an
ambush.
* How to use verbal, physical, and emotional boundaries to keep
unknown threats at a distance.
* Best Practice for at home and about to keep your family members
safe.
90 minutes
Summer Yoga
Yoga with Kim Neitchi
all ages
Summer Series
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm
6 classes for $75
Kids Summer Chess Club
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
Sessions: June, July, August
All chess equipment and chess sets are provided.
Open to all, including parents. Parents are welcome to come and hang out, play, or get work done.
$60 per month or $60 for four (4) Wednesday sessions.
$20 daily drop in rate for one-time sessions.
Parents can sign up at chessearth.com/summer-kids-chess-club/
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