City of Worthington: City Services: Griswold Center

Colleen Light, Center Manager: clight@ci.worthington.oh.us

Mary Kay Scott, Recreation Leader: mscott@ci.worthington.oh.us

Jeff Fickell, Recreation Leader: jfickell@ci.worthington.oh.us

Ryan Cooper, Customer Service Specialist: rcooper@ci.worthington.oh.us

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The Fitness Room has a wide variety of cardiovascular equipment as well as Cybex strength training systems. Participants can expect increased aerobic capacity, lean muscle mass, range of motion and joint stability as well as a decrease in body fat and resting heart rate. A fitness leader is available for questions and exercise-related concerns.

Class price for 20 sessions is $52.
Resident discount price is $40.
Good for 12 months from date of purchase.

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For league information including schedules and standings please visit www.leaguelineup.com/wprd

Golf League

April - October

Our social league is open to 18 and 9 hole golfers who enjoy playing different courses in the Central Ohio area. Foursomes will change weekly: partner requests are considered but not guaranteed. Schedule, directions and prices are available online (links below) or at the front desk. For more information, contact leader Jeff Fickell at (614)842-6320.

Who can play?

Men and women who are current members of the Griswold Center. Membership information is available at the front desk.

How do I register?

- Sign-up for each golf outing on a monthly basis.

- Golf registration sheets are due by the last Thursday of each month.

How do I receive my tee time?

Afternoon on Tuesdays either pick up the schedule at the front desk or call (614)842-6320 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/wprd

When do I pay my greens fee?

Pay at the course.

How & when do I cancel?

Important-- Please call the office as soon as possible to cancel! For scheduling purposes, cancellations are preferred by end of business on Monday. Call the golf course directly if canceling the day of the outing.

Is transportation available?

A bus for 9 hole players is available for most outings. Seating is limited. Departure times vary and will be noted on the tee time schedule. Program price is $6.50. Resident discount price is $5 collected the day of the outing. Request transportation on the monthly golf sign-up sheet.

Softball League

The Central Ohio 60's Softball League is designed for senior men ages 59-69 (must turn 60 anytime during 2009). Men over the age of 70 are also welcome to play.* The league provides balanced competition with two six-team divisions that play 26 games plus a tournament.

For weather updates or field conditions call

645-RAIN(7246)

*An over 70's league is available. If interested call George Van Niel at 614-871-7847 or email at vnci@sbcglobal.net.

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Annual membership dues are $10 for residents (those who live within the City limits of Worthington) and $15 for nonresidents.
Membership entitles members to receive the Griswold Quarterly Program Brochure.
Membership provides priority registration for programs and trips. Non-members may sign up for certain programs after membership registration has ended.

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Registration Dates

August Registration Form

September Registration Form

SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

Residents                         Wed Aug 25

Work in Worthington    Thu   Aug 26

Nonresident                     Fri     Aug 27

October Registration Form

OCTOBER PROGRAMS

Residents                         Wed Sept 22

Work in Worthington    Thu   Sept 23

Nonresident                     Fri     Sept 24

November Registration Form

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS

Residents                         Wed Oct 27

Work in Worthington    Thu   Oct 28

Nonresident                     Fri     Oct 29

December Registration Form

DECEMBER PROGRAMS

Residents                         Wed Nov 17

Work in Worthington    Thu   Nov 18

Nonresident                     Fri     Nov 19

Griswold Center Summer Brochure

Parks and Recreation Fall Brochure

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The Town Hall, Kitchen, Thompson Room, Topping Room and Buttles Conference Room are available for rental through the Worthington Griswold Center. Permits are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and will be issued around Senior Center programming.

Application Process

Permit inquiries and requests may be made by calling 842-6320 or in person at the Griswold Center. A permit form must be completed and submitted with the rental payment to confirm the rental. The individual applying for the permit is responsible for being present during the entire permitted time. Requests must be made at least 5 days prior to rental.

Fees

Fees are established based on number of people, type of room and residency. Groups consisting of more than 50 participants pay twice the hourly rate and groups with more than 100 participants pay 3 times the hourly rate.

Common Rental Usage

The rooms and some equipment are available for anniversaries, meetings, seminars, classes, private parties, or for other purposes that do not compete with our programs. Please be aware that no alcohol is allowed on the premises. Groups are responsible for their own set-up and tear down of tables and chairs.

Repeated Use and Equipment Fees

To qualify for the resident rate, any adult group or organization reserving a room for multiple days must also submit a roster verifying that 75 percent of the group's membership lives or works in the City of Worthington. Use of certain equipment is available for rent at an additional fee.

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Many Griswold members volunteer their time and donate items, which make it possible for the Griswold Center to present its varied program schedule. Volunteers are utilized as instructors, desk receptionists, cookie bakers, and more. Anyone interested in volunteering at the Griswold Center may fill out and return our volunteer application, or just give us a call at 842-6320. We appreciate all of the help and support that our volunteers provide!

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