Programs & Classes

A Taste of Adventure Is Right Around the Corner

Each day, you can mix creativity, spirituality, and good-hearted fun to create your own recipe for a fulfilling life at Westerwood. Our beautiful 23-acre campus offers a variety of outdoor activities, while our programs and classes cater to all interests and ages. Start your dream garden, learn a new language, attend lively events, or join a community club. Now is the time to enjoy your hobbies in a place where you can truly be yourself.

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Engaging Senior Living Programs

Music and Performing Arts – Music takes center stage in our community. Show off your vocal ability by joining one of our many resident musical groups. If you play an instrument or have always wanted to, our highly popular band featuring drums, trumpet, violin, piano, and more is sure to strike a chord.

Resident-Driven Programs – Our residents lead the way in shaping life-enriching programming and social activities. As a resident, your interests matter! Want to start an interest group? We’re here to support your ideas.

Movie Nights – Join us for Monday Night Movies! Enjoy buttery popcorn and unlimited laughs with friends while watching your favorite films.

Community Activities – Enjoy more than 120 on-site concerts, programs, sporting events, performances, and lectures each year—all just steps from your front door.

Spiritual Life

Nondenominational Services – Our on-site chaplain offers a variety of spiritual services, including religious guidance, weekly vespers services, various support groups, and spiritual book studies.

Reading and Writing

Book Club and Creative Writing – Come chat and mingle with fellow book lovers in our book club or share your creative stories in the Village Writers Group. We also have an extensive in-house library and monthly visits from the Westerville Public Library to help keep your reading list fresh.

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Creative Spaces

Art Studio – Explore your creativity in our fully equipped art studio, which features craft materials and a kiln. With an art coordinator to guide you, you can enjoy pottery, painting, photography, basket weaving, and more.

Woodshop – Our professional woodshop is stocked with all the tools you need to bring your projects to life. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced woodworker, you’ll have the chance to create something beautiful.

"My kids have told me more than once, ‘Mom, you’re busier than we are,’ because there’s just something going on all the time."

Marilyn B.

"We have more activities and things to do than any other place in the state of Ohio."

Andy H.

"It’s fun to try things you’ve never considered before. There are trips to art galleries, restaurants, ball games, historical sites, and more. Not only will you enjoy the activities, but you will find new friends."

Melissa L.

Recreation and Learning

Westerville Senior Center

For additional recreational opportunities, we have close ties with the Westerville Senior Center. Enjoy swimming, water aerobics, dance lessons, or join in on a friendly card game.

Gardening

You can request an elevated garden or a ground-level plot to grow whatever you choose. Share ideas and best practices with your fellow garden enthusiasts.

Lifelong Learning With Otterbein University

Residents have access to a variety of workshops, lectures, sporting events, and mini courses at Otterbein University. More than a few retired Ohio State University and Otterbein alumni call Westerwood home. Explore topics ranging from art and history to health and social issues, all intended to promote a journey of Lifelong Learning.