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Events and programs

St. Alban's Episcopal Church, "Meeting Alzheimer's" workshop with Healing Moments, 9 a.m. to noonApril 14 at the church, 333 S. Drexel Ave. Participants will learn and practice creative, effective methods for communicating with and caring for persons with Alzheimer's and dementia. Topics also will focus on understanding of the limits and needs of those with dementia and reducing caregiver stress. There is no fee. For more information and to register call 614-253-8549 or email admin@stalbansbexley.org.

Bexley Education Foundation, BRAVO! 2018, 7 to 11 p.m.April 14 at St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. Broad St. Reservations are $60 in advance, $75 at the door. This event, the foundation's oldest and largest fundraiser, includes auctions and food from local restaurants. For information go to http://bexleyeducationfoundation.org/events/bravo/

Women In Music-Columbus, 2017-18 Call For Scores, 3 p.m.April 15 in Huntington Recital Hall, Capital University, 1 College and Main. Admission is free. For more information go to womeninmusiccolumbus.com.

Congregation Tifereth Israel, Spotlight Series event, 7 p.m.April 29 at the synagogue, 1354 E. Broad St. Peter Sagal, the award-winning host of National Public Radio's "Wait, Wait .... Don't Tell Me!" quiz show, will speak. The event also will feature the recognition of philanthropists and Columbus residents Neil and Karen Moss, who will be honored for their involvement with and support of Congregation Tifereth Israel and other causes. Tickets are on sale; contact events@tiferethisrael.org or 614-928-3293.

AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program assists unemployed Franklin, Delaware and Licking county workers age 55 and over with securing employment. The program offers paid work experience, specialized training and job-search assistance. Call 614-258-7295 or 614-322-0600.

Classes

Ikebana International Columbus Chapter 84, "Color, Impressions and Design" workshop featuring the Ikenobo School of Ikebana, 9:30 a.m. to noonApril 20 in the Veridian Room at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St. Senior professor Gary Barlow, Junkatoku, will present the workshop, assisted by Terri Lady, Kasha. Fee is $15, $25 nonmembers. For reservations contact Abby Bouton at 614-285-8212 or abbouton@yahoo.com. For more information, contact pnharmon@gmail.com.

Health

Medicare counseling, 2:30 to 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at Wexner Heritage Village, 1151 College Ave. Additional sessions are available from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday and the third Monday of each month. Enrollment options, prescription drug plans and their benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, financial assistance programs for people with limited incomes and long-term care insurance will be discussed. The free, confidential, one-on-one service is being offered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Insurance's Senior Health Insurance Information Program. To make an appointment, contact Monica at 614-559-5502 or mmayer@whv.org.

Meetings

GriefShare and DivorceCare, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays, through April 22, at Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E. Broad St. New members are welcome. For details, email murphy@bexleyumc.org.

Bexley-Berwick Kiwanis, noon Thursdays at Berwick Party House, 3250 Refugee Road, Columbus. A buffet lunch will be available for $11. For more information, call Don Gales at 614-476-3613.

South Bexley Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, except July and August, at Bexley City Hall, 2242 E. Main St. There is a speaker each month.

Bexley United Methodist Church, new Aging Gracefully group for all ages interested in the issues surrounding aging, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 2657 E. Broad St. The meetings will feature an educational program, discussion and light lunch. For details, call 614-231-2781 or email murphy@bexleyumc.org.

New Neighbors League of Columbus offers group activities and social events for recent transplants to the Columbus area. The group's purpose is to bring together new neighbors in the greater Columbus area to establish friendships and assist in the adjustment to new surroundings. The fee to join is $60. For more information, call 614-636-6652, email nnlcolumbus@yahoo.com or visit newneighborscolumbus.com.

Bexley Moms, a support group for mothers who live in the 43209 area code, seeks to include and connect mothers with one another and give them meaningful ways to engage in their communities while they care for their children. Activities include child-friendly activities, Moms Night Out and service projects that benefit local mothers and children. For more information, visit meetup.com/BexleyMoms.

Mothers of Preschoolers, 6:30 to 9 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Life Vineyard Church, 620 Alum Creek. The group offers fellowship and support for expectant mothers and mothers of young children. Childcare is provided for a fee of $2 per child.

Boy Scout Troop 166, 7:30 p.m. every Monday evening at Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E. Broad St. New and returning Scouts welcome. Monthly outings and active summer High Adventure program. For more information, visit Troop166.org.

Boy Scout Troop 603, 7 p.m. every Monday in the undercroft at St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Road. Programming includes day outings, camping, wilderness survival, team building, leadership skills, community service and projects. Participants include students from St. Catharine, Bexley City Schools, Bishop Hartley High School, St. Charles Preparatory School and surrounding areas.

AmSpirit Business Connections-Columbus Chapter, 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Livingston United Methodist Church, 200 E. Livingston Ave. The program focuses on networking opportunities. For more information, contact Dean Curry at 614-635-0639 or dean@currysolutions.com.

Book Club, 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month, October through May, at Brookwood Presbyterian Church, 2685 E. Livingston Ave. Call 614-235-3451.

QuECK (Quilting, Embroidery, Crocheting and Knitting), 9 a.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month, at Brookwood Presbyterian Church, 2685 E. Livingston Ave. Call 614-235-3451.

Wave of Color, a session of watercolor painting, 2 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month at Brookwood Presbyterian Church, 2685 E. Livingston Ave. Call 614-235-3451.

Quilting Etc., 2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Brookwood Presbyterian Church, 2685 E. Livingston Ave. Call 614-235-3451.

Berwick Civic Association, 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1555 S. James Road. Visit 614berwick.com.

Bexley Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at Wing's Restaurant, 2801 E. Main St.

Rotary Club of Whitehall-Bexley, noon every Friday at the Columbus Country Club, 4831 E. Broad St.

Consumer and Family Advisory Council, 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the ADAMH Board of Franklin County, 447 E. Broad St. Call614-222-3743.

Support groups

NAMI Connection, a peer support group for adults living with mental illness of any kind, noon to 1:30 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Ohio State University East, Talbot Hall, 1492 E. Broad St. This group is free and meets for 90 minutes once a month. NAMI Connection offers a casual environment and the facilitators are individuals who are in recovery themselves. No registration or enrollment is required. For more information call NAMI Franklin County at 614-501-6264.

Schizophrenics Anonymous, sponsored by Mental Health America of Franklin County, 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Pathway Clubhouse, 1203 E. Broad St. Meetings subject to change. Call to confirm at 614-221-1441 or visit mhafc.org.

Al-Anon, for friends and families of alcoholics; for meeting information, visit coafg.org.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter, 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Jewish Family Services, 1070 College Ave. Open to those caring for someone with memory loss. Call Amanda Ripke at 614-271-1475.

Mental Health Through Will-Training, sponsored by Recovery International, 11 a.m. Saturdays at Brookwood Presbyterian Church, 2685 Livingston Ave. Call Karl at 614-236-9979.

Adult Epilepsy Support Group, 6:15 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Riverside Health Center, 500 Thomas Lane. Call 614-315-0437.

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Northwest Columbus, 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Road. Call 614-547-9788. Meadow Park Church of God is not affiliated with the DBSA.

Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step program for emotional wellness, meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at North Community Lutheran Church, 114 Morse Road; and from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Road. Call 614-470-0397.

Government

The Bexley Board of Education meets monthly in the Bexley High School Community Room, 328 S. Cassingham Road. For the meeting schedule, visitbexleyschools.org/domain/72.

Bexley City Council, 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call City Hall at 614-559-4200 for meeting location.

Bexley Mayor's Court, 9 a.m. every other Thursday in council chambers at City Hall, 2242 E. Main St.