Alvin M. Keeling 
BUCYRUS – Due to ongoing interior work at Crawford County Council on Aging, all senior activities scheduled for March are taking place offsite at Bucyrus, Galion and Crestline.
“I’ve heard so many seniors say how much they regret coming to the building,” said Courtney Moody, Activities Coordinator. “We are fortunate to have great community partners like Bucyrus Public Library, Galleon History Center and Crestline Village to allow us to use these great spaces to provide activities for seniors.”
The Crochet Class and Crochet Circle will meet at the same time this month, from 1-3 p.m. on March 4 at the Bucyrus Public Library. Class participants should bring a 2.5mm crochet hook and worsted yarn to learn how to make a toy octopus.
Bingo will be held at Galion and Crestline this month. The first bingo will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on March 8 at the Historic Grace Church, at the corner of Union and Walnut streets in Galion. This bingo will include puzzle-themed prizes from a previous game that was canceled due to weather. Prizes are sponsored by Willow Run Community of Crestline. The second bingo will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. on March 18 at the Crestline Community Center, 143 W. Bucyrus St., Crestline.
Three Easter-themed crafts will be offered this month.
An Easter card-making class will be held from 1-3 p.m. on March 15 at the Bucyrus Public Library. Some examples, instructions and inspiration pages provided. The cost is $3 and participants can create up to 5 cards each. Class size may be limited.
A painting on canvas class will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 24 at the Bucyrus Public Library. The cost is $8; COA members pay $4. Courtney will provide all the instructions for painting a scene featuring Easter eggs nestled in grass and wildflowers. Paint markers will be available to personalize paintings with names of grandchildren, pets, etc. on the eggs.
Entrants can paint, stain or decorate a wooden cross made from rectangular blocks from 1 to 3 p.m. on March 29 at the Bucyrus Public Library. Courtney will have these crosses built and ready for participants to add their personal touches. The cost is $4. Class size is limited. Seniors must register by March 25.
To register for activities, call Courtney Moody at 419-562-3050 Opt. 4 or email cmoody@cccoa.org. COA activities are open to seniors aged 55 and over.
The Crawford County Council on Aging is a private, not-for-profit agency serving older people since 1974.
The mission of the Crawford County Council on Aging, Inc. is to be a focal point for the provision of advocacy, home and community services that will improve the quality of life for the elderly population of Crawford County by facilitate their efforts to maintain maximum independence in exercising their right to continue to live with dignity within the community
