2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

62 the Guide to YelLow Springs y 2018 - 1 9 Y e l l ow S p r i n g s N ews $ $ $ Continued from page 58 commun i ty organ i zat i ons Riding Centre, The Contac t: 767‑9087 We b : www.RidingCentre.org The Riding Centre was established in 1960 by Louise Soelberg as an educational, nonprofit project dedicated to the teaching of horsemanship, the care and manage- ment of horses and the training of young teachers. Located on a portion of Glen Helen, Riding Centre facilities include a large outdoor ring, a lighted indoor ring, a cross-country hunt course, several trails and two stables, which house the school’s horses, boarders and the Therapeutic Riding Program. The Therapeutic Riding Program, started in 1974, serves adults and children with developmental disabilities. Carolyn Bailey is the riding teacher for the program. The Riding Centre also features summer riding day camps, in which children attend a four-hour-daily schedule for one week, learn- ing about the care of horses and the skills of riding. Senior Center Contac t: 227 Xenia Ave., 767‑5751 ema i l : ysscoffice1@gmail.com We b : www.seniorcitizenscenter.org The Yellow Springs Senior Center is dedicated to enhancing the dignity and quality of life for seniors in Yellow Springs and Miami Township and has been a mainstay of the community since 1959. The Senior Center is located in the heart of Yellow Springs on Xenia Avenue. The Senior Center provides assistance in the following areas: • Support Services — assists seniors with navigation of available benefits, assists in finding solutions for seniors to remain in their homes, assists caregivers and provides linkages to services through the Greene County Council on Aging and other Greene County services. • Transportation — assists seniors with transportation to and from medical appoint- ments, personal care appointments or tasks and Senior Center activities and programs. • Homemaking Services — assists seniors with homemaking tasks such as cleaning, laundry, food preparation and errands. • Activities — provides activities at the Senior Center and other locations to assist seniors and others with enjoyable socializa- tion, physical exercise and learning new skills. Membership in the Senior Center is open to ever yone. Family members are encouraged to join and become aware of the resources available. A bi-monthly newsletter is published that provides information on all the activities and programs available at the Senior Center. The Senior Center is open Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Tecumseh Land Trust Contac t: Krista Magaw, P.O. Box 417, 767‑9490 ema i l : krista@tecumsehlandtrust.org We b : www.tecumsehlandtrust.org; www. facebook.com/TecumsehLandTrust/ Tecumseh Land Trust protects local farm- land, water and natural areas forever. TLT helps maintain the rural landscape of Miami Township and unique character of Yellow Springs by preserving land in the area. In 2018, TLT announced it launched the Jacoby Creek Partnership, a grant-funded initiative to preserve farms and install con- servation practices on properties along the Jacoby and Yellow Springs creeks. The goals of this project are to improve the quality of water draining into the Little Miami River and preserve key properties in the Jacoby Greenbelt and Country Commons, areas long identified by the Village of Yellow Springs as important to protect. Donations to this local nonprofit make it possible for staff to reach out to and assist private landowners who wish to preserve their special farms or natural properties. The land trust has preserved 155 proper- ties, encompassing over 27,000 acres and 42 stream miles. Glen Helen, enjoyed by many visitors every year, is the best-known prop- erty protected by the land trust. Landowners and land lovers alike are encouraged to contact the land trust to learn more about the land trust’s work, upcoming walks and local food events and volunteer opportunities. Threshold Singers of Yellow Springs Contac t: Linda Chernick, 937‑234‑SING (7464) We b : thresholdchoir.org/yellowsprings Through bedside song, the Threshold Singers of Yellow Springs bring compassion and comfort to those standing at the thresh- old between living and dying. When invited, a small group of our mem- bers (usually two or three) comes to sing quietly at bedside for a comfortable length of time (perhaps 20–30 minutes) in hospi- tals, nursing homes and private homes. We are sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the individual and family, always respecting the desire for privacy and family time. Our singing is meant to soothe, nur- ture and inspire. Family, friends and care- givers are welcome to listen or to quietly join in. There is no charge for our service. The Threshold Singers of Yellow Springs is open to all women who feel called to this service. Musical training is not necessary -- only a desire to sing from your heart, blend- ing your voice with other singers as we learn the beautiful Threshold Choir repertoire. Since this is not a performance choir, we work on learning to sing quietly together, listening to one another and blending our voices. Singing at bedside comes in time, when the new singer is ready. We rehearse on three Sunday afternoons a month. On the fourth Sunday afternoon, we sing at Friends Care Community. To schedule a visit, or for information about joining, please call 937-234-SING. UNICEF Contac t: Joy Fishbain, 767‑7724 UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, has worked since 1946 to protect the lives of children around the world. Assis- tance is provided in the areas of health care, safe water supply, sanitation, nutrition, edu- cation and training. The Yellow Springs community has given generous support to UNICEF. Many resi- dents make an effort to purchase Unicef cards and children collect donations during Halloween “Trick or Treat for Unicef.” To shop for cards online, visit www. unicefusa.org/shop or call 1-800-553-1200 to place your order. Holiday cards may also be purchased from Hallmark Gold Crown Stores, Pier One Imports, Barnes and Noble or by contacting Joy Fishbain, who has a nice selection of boxed cards from recent years at discounted rates. Wellness Center at Antioch College Contac t: 937‑319‑0100 ema i l : wellness@antiochcollege.org We b : wellnesscenter.antiochcollege.edu The recently renovated facility is a place to focus on fitness and health. Spacious and filled with natural light, the Wellness Center preserves historic architectural elements dating back to its days as the college gym, while incorporating contemporary features. It embraces Antioch’s vision of sustainability by meeting LEED Gold standards. The Wellness Center offers: • A six-lane, regulation-length indoor swimming pool made cleaner and greener with UV filtration system; • A large therapeutic whirlpool; • A fully equipped fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio equipment, strength machines, weight lifting equipment, and a walking track; • Indoor courts for basketball, racquetball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball; • Studio spaces for group fitness classes; • Outdoor tennis courts; • A healthy grab-and-go snack bar. A variety of programs are offered, taught by experienced and certified instructors. Programs include: group fitness classes, intramural basketball and volleyball, swim- ming and tennis lessons for all ages, personal training and bodywork. Memberships and day passes are available online or at the front desk. The South Gym is a multi-use space for special events, lectures, conferences, retreats and performances. Winter Farmers Market Contac t: 767‑7560 We b : www.facebook.com/ YellowSpringsWinterFarmersMarket Located in the great room of the Yellow Springs Senior Center, the winter market is open every Saturday morning, January– March, 9 a.m.–noon. The market features Creative Explorations Women’s Retreat • Relax • Reconnect • Renew Facilitated or Self-Directed Retreat Options 937-750-4117 Yellow Springs www.creativeexplorations.net Saint Paul Catholic Church Phillips at Elm Street Established 1856 WEEKLY MASS Sundays: 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. Office: 308 Phillips Street • (937) 767-7450 • Fax (937) 767-7465 office@stpaulchurchyso.org • www.stpaulchurchyso.org 108 Xenia Ave. 767-2131 * Dining room closes 1 hour earlier Over 45 years in Yellow Springs VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–10* p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.–10:30* p.m. Sun. 1 p.m.–9* p.m.