DARKE COUNTY – There is always lots happening with the Darke County Seniors and much of it occurs at their facility at 5844 Jaysville-St. Johns Road, Greenville. However, recently the seniors have been involving themselves in parades, festivals, events with Main Street Greenville, and monthly luncheons at local restaurants.
These energetic seniors have been busy decorating a float for the Annie Oakley Parade. Some will ride on the float, while others will walk—or perhaps line dance—along the route! The group will also host a booth at Gathering at the Garst from 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, July 25, and 11 am to 5 pm Sunday, July 26, offering temporary patriotic tattoos for children and sharing information about the Senior Center and upcoming events. They will also display a beautiful 72” x 72” America 250 quilt made by DC Senior Theresa Kress and donated as a fundraiser. The bordered red, white, and blue quilt features the Freedom Eagle with the American flag in the center and is suitable as a comforter or wall hanging.
The DCS Office has received many calls and messages from family members asking how their senior relatives can get involved at the center and what programs are available. This information is shared through local news sources, on Facebook at Darke County Seniors, on the radio, and at many public businesses and libraries.
Getting involved is simple: become a member for $2 per year, register for an event or class, and attend. To sign up, visit the center during office hours, Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; call or text (937) 794-2556; or email darkecountyseniors@gmail.com. Leave a message, and someone will respond. Please note that events with a fee must be paid at the time of registration.
Current members who have not renewed for the 2026–27 year should do so by July 31 to keep their existing membership number.
RSVP by 7/31 for a journey through the changing landscapes of our Darke County Park prairies, from the open tallgrass of Worth Family Nature Preserve to the mixed grasses, wildflowers, and scrub of Shawnee Prairie, to the wooded edges of Eidson Woods Savanna. We’ll explore how fire, bison, and Native American land practices shaped these habitats over time, and what their stories mean for the land we see today. This event will take place at the DC Senior Center on Friday, August 7th at 1 pm.
RSVP by 8/03 to participate in a road trip: On the Chocolate Trail. Those interested should meet at the Senior Center at 1pm and carpool to visit 3 chocolate-related venues: Uranus Fudge Factory, Cedar Coffee Shop, and The Place on Spring Street. Return by 4pm. This event is Monday, August 10th from 1 – 4 pm.
JULY
23 – Thursday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 am
23 – Thursday – Lunch & Learn at the Brethren Retirement Community 12:00 pm
RSVP by 7/16*
24 – Friday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
24 – Friday – Mystery Lunch 11:30 am RSVP by 7/17*
25 – Saturday – Annie Oakley Parade ride the DCS float RSVP by 7/17*
25 – Saturday – Gathering at the Garst 10 am – 6 pm Volunteer to man the booth
RSVP by 7/18*
26 – Sunday – Gathering at the Garst 11 am – 5 pm Volunteer to man the booth
RSVP by 7/18*
27 – Monday – Art with Bree ($10) 1:00 – 3 pm RSVP with prepayment by 7/20*
28 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 am
28 – Tuesday – Game Day 1:00 – 3:00 pm
29 – Wednesday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
29 – Wednesday – Beginner Line Dancing ($5) Noon
29 – Wednesday – Line Dancing ($5) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
30 – Thursday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 am
30 – Thursday – “Celebrate You Naturally” 1:00 – 4:00 pm RSVP by 7/23*
31 – Friday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
31 – Friday – Flower Arranging Demonstration 1:00 pm RSVP by 7/24*
AUGUST
03 – Monday – No planned activities
04 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 am
04 – Tuesday – Game Day 1:00 – 3:00 pm
05 – Wednesday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
05 – Wednesday – Beginner Line Dancing ($5) Noon
05 – Wednesday – Line Dancing ($5) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
05 – Wednesday – DCS General Meeting 3:00 pm
06 – Thursday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 am
06 – Thursday – Bingo 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
06 – Thursday – Movie Day “Cocoon” beginning at 1:00 pm
07 – Friday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
07 – Friday – Darke County Parks 1:00 pm RSVP by 7/31*
10 – Monday – Road Trip: On the Chocolate Trail 1:00 – 4:00 pm RSVP by 8/3*
11 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 am
11 – Tuesday – Sleep Well for Better Health 11:30 – 12:30 pm RSVP by 8/4*
11 – Tuesday – Game Day 1:00 – 3:00 pm
12 – Wednesday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
12 – Wednesday – Beginner Line Dancing ($5) Noon
12 – Wednesday – Line Dancing ($5) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
13 – Thursday – Chair Yoga 10:00 – 11:00 am
13 – Thursday – A Gang of Seamstresses Story & Crusade 1:00 pm RSVP by 8/6*
14 – Friday – REFIT® 10:00 – 11:00 am
14 – Friday – Senior Soothe Me ($10) 11:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP asap*
14 – Friday – Hawaiian Luau with Music, Food & Fun 7:00 – 10:00 pm RSVP by 8/7*
These events are open to anyone 55+, with a membership of $2 per year required and an *RSVP to (937) 794-2556. Text or leave a message, all communication will be addressed during office hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The center is located at 5844 Jaysville-St. Johns Rd., Greenville.
