Great Decisions
March 5 –April 23 6:30-8:00PM Registration required with the MRC business office. (We will be taking one week off in April.) Partnered Program with IUPUC Fee: $35 members/$45 non-members TOPICS for 2026 America and the World, Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy, U.S. & China Relations, Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation, Ukraine and the Future of European Security, Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order, U.S. Engagement of Africa, The Future of Human Rights and International Law Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. Every participant will receive a Great Decisions
WISE Class
(Wellness Initiative for Senior Education) March 24-April 28 (6 week class); FREE WISE is a six-week interactive program that focuses on different aspects of senior wellness. The sessions will include: Understanding changes associated with aging, Ageism, Cultural and generational diversity, Medication and older adults, Substance misuse, and Quality of Life. The program is made possible by a partnership with the Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress. Register in the MRC office. Sessions will be led by Dan Mustard.
Mandolin Orchestra
Thurs., Feb. 26 at 1:30PM; FREE Mark your calendars now for this delightful performance. The orchestra performs a variety of music from Tin Pan Alley classics that were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to classical and baroque selections, to bluegrass favorites, to pop music. The CMO celebrates the tradition of acoustic, plucked instruments. The prominent instrument is the mandolin, with additional players strumming the mandola, the octave mandolin, the mandocello, the guitar, the harp, and the upright bass. Register in the office for seating purposes and light refreshments served.
Jukebox Bingo
Tuesday, Feb. 24 3:30PM; FREE Instead of numbers we will have song titles and instead of a caller we will have a DJ. Don’t miss out on this fun time together! Your foot will be tapping to the upbeat music. This will be casual BINGO playing one card at a time with prizes. Limited seating (40) so please register for this free event in the office.
MRC Cookbook Orders Open
The Great Mill Race Center Cookoff Cookbook is here! Cookbooks are $15 each and can be purchased at the Business Office or online. Discover the Flavors of Our Community! The Mill Race Center Community Cookbook is a delicious collection of recipes submitted by Mill Race Center members and friends from across the Columbus community. Each dish celebrates connection, creativity, and the shared joy of good food. Inspired by the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, this cookbook reminds us that nourishing our bodies, minds, and relationships all play a part in aging well. From comforting classics to healthy favorites, every recipe tells
