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POPULAR “COSMETIC SEASON� PROCEDURES Spring is known to be the busiest time of year for cosmetic medicine, and there’s good reason. Many clients are trying to get procedures done before summer, or may be treating themselves to something nice after the holiday season ends. Clients may also be sticking to fitness or health goals, and need us to step in to help where nature will not cooperate. It doesn’t hurt that tax season is providing many with additional funds that may be earmarked for a special procedure this year. "REAST !UGMENTATION The most sought-after procedure is likely breast augmentation, especially since we do it under local anesthesia now. It’s easier and more affordable than ever before, starting at just $4,000. Popularity spikes this time of year because recovery is complete before summer. &AT 2EMOVAL No matter how great you do in the gym, there’s always a couple spots that won’t go away. Let us do the work to keep your momentum up and help you stick
to your goals. Don’t’ think of Smart Lipo or Coolsculpting as replacements for good diet and exercise, but rather as great additions to help where nature won’t. 6EIN 4REATMENTS With shorts right around the corner, it’s time to clean up those winter veins. Quick and easy treatment will get those legs in shape for any attire, and doing it this time of year will have you ready for the first warm days of the year. )NJECTABLES Popular year-round, injectables like Botox or Juvederm are even more popular as we get into summer season. We have a short summer here, so making the most of our warmest few months will typically include some injectable correction before those summer photos are taken. To help meet Spring demand, Luxe is open 6 days per week with extended hours.
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Cover Story MEET THE MAYORS TOP DOCS 9 Golf Guide 19
There is no glory in star or blossom till looked upon by a loving eye; There is no fragrance in April breezes till breathed with joy as they wander by...William C. Bryant
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Ah, the smell of spring - April is here. The first buds are sprouting and birds are gleefully singing, can you hear the laughter of young children as they take to ball and soccer fields enjoying the seasonal transition. It is also time to finish those taxes...the 15th isn’t far away.
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Editor’s Note
MLiving visits with local NW Ohio mayors. These community leaders know working together is important for the growth in the area and they share their thoughts with us. Thinking of long term care insurance? We have some thoughts from experts on the pros and cons. Our new MGiving column explores Toledo Fair Housing - helping those in the community. Our Readers Choice Awards ballot is ready for your vote. Take a moment and let us know your favorites. MHealth features a guest column this month - with compelling information. Dining Out visits Poco Piatti in Perrysburg while our savings column gives you tips on how to save at the grocery store. Don’t forget that April 15th deadline (the 18th this year). Put on your Easter bonnet, enjoy a chocolate bunny and enjoy all that is April. As always please send any comments or suggestions to pnowak@adamsstreetpublishing.com Best, Pat Nowak, Editor
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Keith Walker recognized with Excellence in Addictions Treatment Award The National Council for Behavioral Health www.thenationalcouncil. org a unifying voice for America’s community mental health and addictions treatment organizations, has 2,800 member organizations serving more than 10 million adults and children living with mental illness and addictions. The organization has announced its 2017 Awards of Excellence Honorees – who will be celebrated at a ceremony at the organization’s national conference in April in Seattle. Keith Walker of Walker Funeral Homes is one of the two 2017 honorees for Excellence in Addiction Treatment.
We see you Midwest Eye Consultants has acquired the former Optivue locations in Oregon, Maumee and Toledo. William Martin, M.D., former owner of Optivue, stated, “Midwest Eye Consultants are committed to being the leading eye care practice in each community they serve. This alliance will allow us to provide patients with a wider variety and enhanced quality of vision correction options.” Midwest Eye Consultants is an eye care provider throughout Ohio and Indiana. Active in the communities they serve, the group has donated almost $300,000 to fighting blindness through their annual Visionwalk held in communities where they have offices. Plans are not yet finalized for the NW Ohio Visionwalk.
ProMedica Makes List of 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare Becker’s Hospital Review has named ProMedica as one of “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare, 2017,” the third year in a row ProMedica has received this recognition. The list features both healthcare provider organizations and other healthcare-specific companies. It recognizes organizations committed to fulfilling missions, creating outstanding cultures and offering competitive benefits to their employees.
Local Celebrating healers The African American Legacy Project and the Third Baptist Church (TBC) are sponsoring a Blessing of the Hands interfaith service. First held in 2008, the program focuses on the healers and doctors in the AfricanAmerican community. All medical, health and healing professionals and caregivers are invited. “God has blessed us with doctors, health and healing professionals and caregivers that give of themselves relentlessly and tirelessly day in and day out. It is important to take a day to give homage to these individuals for their contributions to humankind,” writes TBC Reverend Barbie J. Harrison. Refreshments will be served after the program. 10am. Sunday, April 9. Third Baptist Church, 402 Pinewood Ave., 419248-4623. –JK Singing for assistants Celebrate your administrative assistant in classic style with a singing tribute on Secretary’s Day. Stateline Chorus, a local chorale group affiliated with the Barbershop Harmony Society, is offering a special for Office Appreciation Day— two songs, chocolates and a long-stemmed rose for the person in your office who makes your life easier. While you don’t get to choose the songs, you can add more roses to the package for a small fee. Offered one day only (Wednesday, April 26) from 10am-4pm. Call ahead to make reservations. 419-654-1040. ordersingingvalentine. com/toledo.oh –JK Claim your Earned Income Tax Credit Everyone needs a little help with their taxes. For the fifteenth year in a row, the United Way of Greater Toledo is offering Free Tax Help, through a partnership with the office of Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz, Lucas County Commissioners Tina Skeldon Wozniak and Carol Contrada, Toledo Lucas County Public Library, PNC, KeyBank, Fifth Third Bank, Huntington Bank and Ottawa County Community Support Services. The program will help lowto-middle income families or individuals claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)— putting money back into the pockets of residents and the community. United Way of Greater Toledo, 424 Jackson St. Appointment required. Visit myfreetaxes.com, call 1-855-MY-TX-HELP, or dial 2-1-1 for more information. The program runs through April 17. Free Day of health Kingston HealthCare wants to help you age gracefully with their Embrace Life health and wellness conference. A half day of activities, the event is meant to empower adults aged 50 and up to not only think about their health, but to embrace it. The day includes a speech by humorous motivational speaker Charles Marshall, Celebrity Jeopardy and special performances by Ragtime Rick, a barbershop quartet and others. Additionally, physicians will speak on a variety of topics and health checks will be provided. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served and there will be prizes to be won. 8:00am-2:30pm. Wednesday, April 26. Cedar Creek Church, 29129 Lime City Rd., Perrysburg. 419-247-2919. kingstonhealthcare.com
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Profiles Q&A WITH
Tony Packo Jr.
Getting frank with Toledo’s hot dog king By Pat Nowak
Tony was born and raised in the Birmingham neighborhood on Toledo’s East Side. His father, Tony Sr., opened Tony Packo’s Café in 1932 at the current east side location, the corner of Front and Consaul Sts. Following his father’s untimely death, Tony Jr. started working in the restaurant at age 15. He has led the restaurant for 50 years and attributes its success to the many dedicated employees who have remained with the restaurant for decades. What was your first job? Meat
cutter at the National School of Meat Cutting on Summit St. downtown.
What health or lifestyle tips do you support? Eat anything you
want in moderation and exercise as much as you can.
Most memorable trip/trips? First,
visiting Stratford, Ontario, Canada, to watch theater performances, and, second, going to the beach with my family.
Something most people don’t know about you? I have taught spinning classes for 20 years.
Words you live by? The Golden Rule: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
What was a defining moment in your life? Getting involved in the
Mankind Project.
Tony Packo’s chili.
Your biggest self-indulgence?
What advice would you give to the younger you? Trust your heart
I have always wanted to... Take classes at the Culinary Institute of Arts.
Who is someone you’d like to meet? Winston Churchill.
What trait do you admire in others? The ability to REALLY listen
What inspires you now?
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Watching my daughter grow and thrive.
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While Toledo is the hub of Northwest Ohio, our area is a blend of communities that add vitality and synergy to the region. These cities and towns that come together to cooperate on regional issues by combining their strengths, encourage population growth, harmony and business development.
We spent some time with mayors in NW Ohio so that you can get to know them.
Richard Carr Mayor of Maumee
419-897-7100; mayor@maumee.org
Craig Stough
Mayor of Sylvania 419-885-8925; mayor.cityofsylvania.com Craig, a lifetime Sylvania area resident, is a graduate of Sylvania Schools and The Ohio State University. He is married with three grown children and four grandchildren. He practices architecture at Stough and Associates, where he works with his daughter. He has been mayor of the city of Sylvania for 21 years What is your vision for your city/village? To be the best place to live in Northwest Ohio.
What opportunities do you see for the region? Creating a Regional Water Authority would help promote economic development with safe, dependable and abundant water. What issues do you anticipate? Economic realities are always a challenge to overcome. For Sylvania to remain competitive with other communities we must continue improving all that the community has to offer. The City of Sylvania is nearly built out with little undeveloped land and no longer considered an outer ring community. We are redeveloping old sites, updating infrastructure and improving city services to make them efficient. Words you live by? Move forward with a vision for a better future. What advice would you give to the younger you? Maintain a balance between your public and private lives. What inspires you now? The generosity and positive attitude of people I encounter.
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A Lifelong resident of Maumee, Richard is a graduate of Maumee High School, University of Toledo (B.A. Political Science) and University of Toledo College of Law (Juris Doctor). He has been an attorney and partner in the law firm of Miller, Hoch & Carr for 33 years, He was honored with the City of Maumee Outstanding Citizen Award in 1999 and was named a Maumee High School Distinguished Alumni in 2013. He has been mayor five years. What is your vision for your city/village? My vision for Maumee is a clean, safe city that provides a quality of life our residents enjoy. It is also to be a fiscally sound city where we maintain the lowest taxes/fees in the area while providing the services our resident deserve. What opportunities do you see for this region? This region needs greater cooperation in consolidating services. A “metropolitan government” is not the answer, but there are services we can consolidate including water, the municipal courts, and dispatching for police/fire. What issues do you anticipate? Water will be a major issue. For too long water was used as a way for the City of Toledo to make money by passing its operating costs to other area communities, and forcing some communities to annex township residents. We also must increase our efforts to educate our children on the dangers of drugs; the heroin epidemic in Ohio is an issue that cannot be overstated. Words you live by? It does not matter how much money you have in your bank account, what kind of car you drive, or what kind of house you live in, but the world maybe a better place if you make a difference in the life of a child. What was a defining moment in your life? Standing in the garbage dump in Guatemala City with “muck” up to my ankles serving lunch to men, women and children who scavenge the dump for recycles to sell and food to eat. This July will be my 20th consecutive year of traveling to Guatemala, Central America on a mission trip to provide service and assistance to a home for abused girls, a nursery school and several rural schools.
What inspires you now? I am inspired by people who silently make a difference in the lives of others.
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Paula Hicks-Hudson
Michael J. Seferian
As former Council President Paula Hicks-Hudson was sworn in as Mayor of the City of Toledo on February 17, 2015, following the passing of D. Michael Collins. Mayor Hicks-Hudson took the oath of office once again on November 24, 2015 after the voters elected her to the post for at least two more years. Paula attended Spelman College in Atlanta and went on to do post graduate work at Colorado State University where she received a Master’s degree in communication development. After graduating with her Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa, Paula moved with her family to Toledo in 1982. She began her career at the Toledo Legal Aid Society representing senior citizens and working with several community groups. Paula has worked as assistant Lucas County prosecutor, assistant public defender and assistant state attorney general. Mayor Hicks-Hudson was chief legal counsel to the Ohio Office of Budget and Management under Governor Ted Strickland.
Michael J. Seferian started his political career on Oregon City Council in 1989, which led to his election as Mayor of Oregon on December 1, 2009. The Mayor is serving his second four-year term until November 30, 2017. Mayor Seferian is the owner and operator of Bob and Joe’s Automotive Service Repair, a family owned business since 1947. He has three sons and two grandchildren. The Mayor finds the key to Oregon’s success is to focus on maintaining the quality services that help make Oregon a great place to live while projecting revenues responsibly and spending within our means. He has been mayor 7 1/2 years.
Mayor of Oregon 419-698-7045 - oregonohio.org/contact/mike-seferian.html
Mayor of Toledo 419-245-1001; mayor@toledo.oh.gov
Your vision or your city? Toledo is a great city with challenges, but also opportunities. My vision is that we will provide the highest level of service for our citizens, implement progressive policies to improve our community, and support strategic economic development to maintain a strong foundation for our great City. What opportunities do you see for the region? Regional cooperation and vision will help all of us in northwest Ohio embrace a future that will be different from any previous period in time. What issues do you anticipate? There will be some challenges as we strive to achieve the benefits of regional cooperation and shared vision necessary to truly help our region thrive. The rewards are great as the region learns that we can accomplish much more working together. Words you live by? Be courageous and steadfast. What was a defining moment in your life? The birth of my daughter. What inspires you now? The wonderment of children and their
excitement for the world.
Your vision for your city/village? To see the City of Oregon
grow commercially and industrially, while maintaining residential quality of life. What opportunities do you see for the region? Continue to grow as the area’s power producer (petro chemicals and electricity), as well as be a potable water source.
What issues do you anticipate? With growth comes traffic, so being able to improve the roads to handle the new demand.
Words you live by? You can learn a lot by listening. I am willing to listen to anyone even if I may not agree.
What was a defining moment in your life? My mother died when I was 13, and my first wife died when our children were 8, 5, & 3. Those life events have taught me…. Do not lose track of the “things” that are truly the most important in your life.
What advice would you give to the younger you? There
are many ways to achieve your objective, but be patient and take the path that causes the least collateral damage.
What inspires you now? The sunrise.
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MAYOR OF Waterville 419-367-9699’ loribrodie@me.com Lori Brodie’s message of fiscal responsibility, common sense and a business approach to government earned her a record setting number of votes as she made history, being elected the first female Mayor for Waterville and the first Mayor elected after Waterville was designated a City under Ohio law in 2011.She has been in office six years. Lori works for the family businessBrodie Optometry. Your vision for your city/village? A city which offers its residents a wonderful quality of life with economic development to afford such opportunities What opportunities do you see for the region? The geographic location close to major roadways and modes of transportation which will attract businesses to the region. What issues do yo u anticipate? Controlling growth around the 24 bypass. Words you live by? Always be honest What was a defining moment in your life? Running for Council and winning! Realizing how much I enjoyed working for the community. What advice would you give to the younger you? Be bold. Don’t be afraid to step out and try new things. What inspires you now? Watching people giving back and helping others; paying it forward.
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mAYOR OF WHITEHOUSE Cell #419-250-3499- 419-877-5760 barbatkinson@roadrunner.com Don and his wife Barbara have lived in Whitehouse for 33 years. He has been married for 44 years and has three children, five grandchildren, and one arriving in June. His father was a regular career Army Officer so he has lived all over the world. He works full time for the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office as the Captain of Internal Affair. Before being elected to the office of Mayor he served on the Whitehouse Village Council for 4 yrs and the Anthony Wayne School Board for 20 yrs and mayor for fourteen months. What is your vision for your city/village As public servants it our primary duty to provide excellent services to the residents of Whitehouse such as police, fire, refuse collection, water, sewer, maintain village roadways public parks and recreation areas. Our vision is to preserve the small town atmosphere of our village and attract quality commercial development that enhances this vision. What opportunities do you see for the region? Making sure that future development is properly planned so we can avoid problems like traffic congestion and insure that quality infrastructure accompanies all construction projects. What was a defining moment in your life? Saying goodbye to my father when he left for Vietnam for one year when I was senior in H.S. A written letter was the only way to communicate with him. With four boys this was very hard on my mother. Words I live by are; Work hard, Do the right thing, Volunteer, and give others a hand up whenever you can. What advice would you give a younger you? Do better educationally. Set goals and achieve them.
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Top Docs William G. Martin, MD, FACS
Midwest Eye Consultants 2740 Navarre Ave., Oregon. 419-693-4444. midwesteyeconsultants.com What will healthcare be like in your specialty in coming years? The outlook for vision care has never been greater. Nearly anyone who wants to permanently get rid of their glasses for both distance and near has those options available to them through modern technology. Using myself as an example, my vision today is better than it has been since I was a teenager. For those who would rather have glasses or contacts, technology also provides unparalleled choices and quality. You’d be surprised to know that... my hobby is Stand Up Comedy! What can I say? Some doctors play golf, other have boats, I write jokes and do stand up. I wish my patients didn’t…. Misinterpret information on the internet. While an amazing store of information, there is, unfortunately, a lot of misinformation, which can cause unnecessary anxiety.
Following the Doctor’s Orders
Advice— it’s better to heed it than to need it– our medical professionals agree. Whether surgeon or dermatologist, Toledo docs concur: prevention is better than a cure. Glenn E. Whitted, M.D.
Sarah C. Stierman, M.D. Dermatology Associates, Inc. and Ada Aesthetics 12780 Roachton Rd. #1, Perrysburg 7640 W Sylvania Ave., Ste E, Sylvania 419-872-0777, daohio.com
What inspired you to become a physician? My father died from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, when I was a teenager. It had a lasting impact on me and how I care for patients.
Toledo Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery 4235 Secor Rd., 419-479-5820 ToledoClinic.com, GlennWhittedMD.com
Why did you pick your specialty? As a medical student I loved the attitude and the atmosphere in the operating room with the orthopaedic surgeons.
How did you pick your specialty? I love that Dermatology involves a little bit of everything— acute and chronic problems, all ages of patients, medical and surgical treatment options, and the opportunity to make patients feel good about themselves from the inside out.
What was a defining moment in your life? Going to medical school in Germany, at a time when it was so difficult to get into medical school here. You’d be surprised to know that: Orthopaedic surgery involves many more biologic treatments now, than pure surgical operations.
What advice would you give to the younger you? Persistence pays off!
How do you know when you’re done for the day? When my staff tell me “That’s everybody, Doc! Good job!”
Marlene C. Welch, MD, PhD, FACS AM Skin Health and Plastic Surgery 6525 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI. 734-568-6100 Amskinhealth.com
Matthew A. Molenda, MD, FAAD, MBA
Bravia Dermatology 2000 Regency Ct., Suite 201. 419-948-3376. braviaderm.com What do you do when you leave the office? I usually call my surgery and cosmetic patients during the evening after their surgery to make sure they’re doing well. What advice would you give to the younger you? Wear sunscreen and take care of your skin. As Benjamin Franklin once said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
What’s the funniest thing a patient has asked you? If they could put me in their pocket and take me home with them! I wish my patients didn’t…. watch videos of their operation on YouTube What is the most important part of your morning routine? My “Power Hour” is first thing in the morning when everyone in the house is still asleep. I always start by tending to my orchids, then I like to use that time to read and write. What was a defining moment in your life? Finally finishing my residency and starting my first job after 20 years of education!
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I wish my patients didn’t… overwear their contact lenses. I have seen the devastating effects that over wearing contact lenses can cause. Wearing lenses longer than prescribed puts patients at risk for things such as corneal infections,scarring and even vision loss. What’s the funniest thing a patient has asked you? Do I still have “Cadillacs” in my eyes? It’s common to mispronounce the word “cataract.”
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You’d be surprised to know… that I lived on a Caribbean Island for 14 years. I wish my patients didn’t… know they had a memory impairment.
Why did you pick your specialty? It is a family business. I have been working here since I was about 14 years old. You’d be surprised to know that: I walked onto The Ohio State Buckeye Football Team— however, I didn’t make it. What advice would you give to the younger you? Don’t try to be everything to everyone. Do what you know best and learn the other stuff as you go. I feel strongest when: I am surrounded by my family. Cont’d on p14
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“They were wonderful! First time I felt peace,� said Ms. Judith Blinn, a 75-year-old widow and retired attorney describing one of Toledo’s resources. The Toledo Fair Housing Center (TFHC), a not-for-profit Center located at 432 N. Superior St. in Toledo, not only talks the talk but has been walking the walk as it fights injustices that arise in housing issues concerning race discrimination as well as discrimination by virtue of national origin, sex, religion, familial status (presence of children), and disability. Michael Marsh, CFRE – President and CEO at the TFHC explains, “The Center serves Lucas and Wood Counties. We are not a government agency. We receive funding through grants and [our service] is free and confidential and there are no restrictions on income� for individuals to receive assistance.
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Founded in 1975 by members of The Women of the Old West End and The League of Women Voters, the TFHC adheres to its mission of eliminating housing discrimination to better offer “people access to housing of their choice and to have the opportunities to fulfill their potential� says Sarah Jenkins, TFHC Director of Communications and Outreach. Ms. Blinn met the criteria to receive help from the TFHC based on evidence that she and her apartment were exposed to a toxic pesticide. While sleeping, at around 7:30 am, she said “I felt droplets in my face� as a mist entered her apartment through open windows Ms. Blinn began experiencing physical reactions to the droplets which turned out to be an exposure to a pesticide applied by a lawn company. She was treated for coughing, tearing of her eyes, difficulty in talking and laryngitis. When she was advised to stay out of her apartment, Ms. Blinn asked the landlord to release her from her lease. Her request was denied. After considerable hardship while trying to secure another place to live, Blinn contacted The Toledo Fair Housing Center. It took about a year, but Ms. Blinn, with the help of the TFHC, were able to secure the cancellation of her lease
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based in part on her landlord’s failure to honor her request for handicap accommodations, as she also suffers from medical disabilities.
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Mr. Marsh said, “When I started [with the TFHC, 20 years ago] it was race that received most of the complaints, now the majority of the complaints come from the disabled.� The correlation between those 55 and over and those suffering from some form of disability is striking. The U.S. Census Bureau reported “In 2008–2012, there were 40.7 million people aged 65 and over in the United States. Among this older population, about 15.7 million, or 38.7 percent reported having one or more disabilities.� Given the figures from the census bureau it stands to reason that many individuals 55 and over face discrimination for being disabled which brings into play help from the TFHC, especially when reasonable accommodations are needed but denied. Karen Plocek, TFHC Director of Enforcement and Compliance said the agency endeavors to “help the disabled with needs such as handicapped parking, construction changes such as showers to accommodate the disabled and flashing fire alarms for the hard of hearing and allowing assistance animals when pets are not allowed.� The TFHC partners with the Ability Center of Toledo, receives help from HUD and the Civil Rights Commission. Ms. Jenkins said the TFHC “refers clients to legal aid if their investigation warrants it.�
Should you, or someone you know, have concerns regarding housing discrimination, contact the Toledo Fair Housing Center at 419-243-6163 or visit toledofhc.org.
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Brandywine Country Club
The private Brandywine Country Club’s public restaurant, Champions Bar and Grill, will offer their favored, weekly Sunday Brunch on April 16 for Easter. Enjoy Carved Prime Rib, Honey Glazed Ham and Roasted Turkey Breast in the restaurant’s elegant, sophisticated setting, which reopened to the public under new management last July. 10am-4pm on Sunday, April 16. $18.99/adults, $16.99/ seniors, $9.99/kids. Please reserve your tickets in advance. 419-865-2393. If you’ve been curious about getting a membership to Brandwine, a visit to the Sunday Brunch is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about their Arthur Hilldesigned 18-hole golf course, event hosting options, among other details.
Heather Downs Country Club
Unsure if getting a club membership is right for you? Heather Downs Country Club is a semi-private golf course and club, perfect for golf enthusiasts of all levels. The 18-hole course has tee times available to the public Monday through Friday, as well as contests, leagues— such as the Ladies Golf League and a Couples League— and group outing packages. See what Heather Downs Country Club is all about during their Easter Brunch. Enjoy smoked salmon, maple glazed ham, roast beef, shrimp and other foodie favorites, with a visit from the Easter Bunny— perfect for your grandkids— during the day. Seating times are 11:30am-2pm on Sunday, April 16. $23/adults, $21/ seniors, $10/children. Please reserve your tickets at least three days before. 419382-3482 ext. 2.
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Can’t Stand Your CPAP? “I know my brain needs oxygen to survive, but this Darth Vader mask is driving me crazy!” While CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is considered the gold standard for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there is a problem with patient compliance. Research articles have shown that CPAP compliance can be as low as 50% because of discomfort and inconvenience. Obstructive sleep apnea sufferers who do not wear their CPAP machines increase their risk of heart failure, high blood pressure and stroke and are drowsy during the day and fall asleep while driving. OSA sufferers who stop wearing CPAP often snore, gasp and choke loudly, disturbing their bed partners and placing a strain on relationships and marriages. A Proven Natural Alternative: Oral Appliance Therapy Still there is hope. Oral appliance therapy, provided by dentists specifically trained in the use of these devices, can be an effective alternative to CPAP. A recent article published in the journal Sleep by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine stated that oral appliances can be used as first-line therapy in patients for treating mildto-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. A dentist trained in sleep apnea therapy uses a variety of sleep apnea oral appliances that are custom-fitted to help the patient sleep soundly and minimize the effects of sleep apnea, such as snoring. These FDA-approved devices essentially treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea by preventing airway obstruction and allowing the patient to breathe easily and continuously. Worn in the mouth like an orthodontic appliance during sleep, oral appliances keep the soft tissue from collapsing and interrupting normal breathing patterns. How Do I Know If An Oral Appliance Will Work For Me? Predictable and reliable success is now assured with a new technology called Doppler Eccovision which uses sound waves (sonar) to accurately measure the airway during exhale to enable the dentist to find the exact jaw position for the oral appliance to
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stabilize the airway. This simple, 20 minute test is noninvasive; the patient simply breathes normally holding a snorkel-like mouthpiece attached to a hollow recording tube as the sound waves record and chart the dimensions of the airway. The recordings show if a dental apnea appliance will be of benefit to restore a stable airway. Before and after the fabrication of the oral appliance, the patient performs a sleep study in the comfort of their own bed to confirm the success of the treatment. The initial and post-treatment data is evaluated by a board-certified sleep apnea physician and results reviewed by the dentist and patient to see if any adjustments are necessary to achieve the best possible result. FDA-approved and covered by most medical insurance companies, the benefits of a natural, healthy night’s sleep can be yours without the hassle of masks, tubes, and a machine.
Michael C. McVicker, DDS is director at the Center For Dental Sleep Medicine, 3829 Woodley Rd. Suite 5 Toledo, Ohio. For a complimentary screening appointment, call 419-474-5955 or visit ExceptionalSleep.net
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April 16 is National Healthcare DeOver the next few weeks we were cisions Day. Take time to talk to your asked to give our consent many times. family about your end-of-life wishes. Sometimes the decisions were big, The Advance Care Planning Coalisometimes small. The doctors tried tion of Greater Toledo can assist you, several times to remove the breathfree of charge, with initiating family ing tube, a process called “weaning.” conversations, getting the necessary It didn’t work. We were asked to give forms and filling them out. Contact our consent to perform a surgical prothem today at 419-725-0523. cedure to create a tracheostomy. We When our father was diagnosed were told weaning is sometimes more with Alzheimer’s disease, we knew successful when the breathing tube is there would be a time when he would in the trachea instead of the mouth. be unable to make his own decisions. We were asked to give our consent What we didn’t know is how quickly to insert a feeding tube, another surthat time would come. We thought gical procedure that would help my we had taken care of father keep up his Is this something he everything. We had strength because my father’s finances wanted? Is this something he was unable to put in order so that eat, drink or take we wanted? How had no one could take his medication. this happened? Now advantage of an agWhen he ran a feI know this happened ing man with Alver, we were asked because as a family we zheimer’s. We had my if we would connever talked about the father’s monthly bills sent to antibiotics. put into my sister’s “what ifs.” When he became name so they would agitated, we were be paid on time. We updated the Last asked if we would consent to keeping Will and Testament and we had carehim sedated. Even though it became givers coming to the house on a reguharder and harder to watch what my lar basis. father was going through, we would My father’s condition worsened. give our consent without knowing He didn’t always know us or his grandwhat our father really wanted. children. On most days he couldn’t reOur father’s body finally gave out member if he had eaten. Despite our and he died in the intensive care unit best efforts to keep my father healthy, with a tube in his trachea, a tube in he developed pneumonia. We saw the his stomach, a tube draining urine doctor who prescribed some antibiotand several tubes providing medicaics and sent us home. We were gratetion. Is this something he wanted? Is ful the doctor didn’t admit my father this something we wanted? How had to the hospital because we knew that a this happened? Now I know this haphospital stay for those with Alzheimpened because as a family we never er’s often leads to increased confusion. talked about the “what ifs.” While One night when he started having we were busy making sure everything trouble breathing. We called the docwas being taken care of: the bank, the tor and were told to take my father to bills, the Will, we forgot to take care the emergency room. of the most important thing, underBy the time we got to the hospistanding his wishes for care at the end tal my father was struggling for every of life. Because we didn’t know what breath. Even if he had not been strughe would want, we were left to make gling to breathe, my father was unable decisions on our own at a time when to make his own decisions because the time was of the essence and emotions Alzheimer’s had taken its toll. So, the ran high. I don’t think this is how my emergency room doctor asked if we father would have wanted it, but I would give our consent to help my don’t really know. I never asked. father breathe by putting a tube into Please take the time to talk with his lungs and hooking him up to a your family. Ask them what they machine that would breathe for him. would want in this situation, tell them Of course you have our consent, help what you want and then write it down. our father breathe!” We never asked Don’t wait. Do it while you have the ourselves what our father would want. chance, before a crisis occurs. How would we know, we had never talked about it. April 2017
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Poco Piatti: Little (Mediterranean) Plates Levis Commons restaurant is next level good By Jeff Klima The first thing you’ll notice upon entering Poco Piatti, the Mediterranean eatery in the Levis Commons Shopping Center, is the excellent service. Well, you might first notice the long, recessed bar, stocked with every liquor. But the service comes quickly thereafter. A waiter, Zak, showed me to a table and set me up with a drink and a bread basket full of puffy pita triangles, fresh out of the oven, an excellent beginning to a fascinating conversation with the owner and chef, Elias Hajjar.
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years ago on Monroe St., by my father, Labib Hajjar (co-owner of the Beirut restaurant) and Joey Skaff (from Star Diner),” the younger Hajjar tells it. “In the meantime, I had come home from college and was working at the Beirut and my father thought it would be a good idea for me to go to Poco. I ended up buying Joey out and decided to move [to Levis Commons]. We’ve been here 11 years.” Hajjar studied Hospitality Management in college, but it’s the experience he gained from his father that he considers his true education. “I learned more in the 15 years working with my father than I did in the threeand-a-half years of college,” Hajjar explained of his time busing tables and working at Beirut. “You can’t really
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The restaurant, a large space with tables, booths, a full bar and an event area, is set in the mix of retail shops, great for a light and healthy lunch or an evening date. The menu is eclectic, offering traditional Mediterranean cuisine, like kabobs or lamb chops with innovative gourmet fare such as their delicious chicken or lamb sliders or Eggplant Rollotini. “When we opened Poco, we enlisted the help of an Italian chef from Florida. He brought some of the Italian, Spanish and Greek, we brought the Lebanese.” Poco is great for vegetarians or people with gluten issues, offering an abundance of foods choices with no meat or flour. While the majority of the recipes come from his family, Hajjar travels to try different restaurants around
the country to see what would work for his customers in NW Ohio. There’s a lot to pick from menuwise, but when it comes to customer choice, the most popular dishes are the basics: the hummus, the grape leaves and the Saganaki Kasseri, a Greek cheese flamed tableside.
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For Poco Piatti, it has always been about the basics. “The restaurant has evolved over the 11 years from what it was intended to be, to what it is now. It was intended to be strictly a tapas restaurant with small portions and it’s morphed into not only tapas, but larger plates and larger-portion appetizers,” said Hajjar. The change came after he observed how guests were eating “family style,” everyone sampling from several dishes,
and he wanted to accommodate them, making sure the portions were large enough so everyone got a bite or two. “It’s not easy running or owning a restaurant. Some people look at it as a glamour job, but it really isn’t. You’ve got to enjoy it to be good at it. It’s not something you can do on the side and hope it takes off. You’ve gotta put the time in and make sure the products come out consistently and the staff is doing what they need to be doing. But I love coming to work every day and not knowing what to expect,” said Hajjar, who admits that it isn’t uncommon for him to be at the restaurant six or seven days a week. If that’s what it takes for Poco Piatti to maintain this level, we say, “Keep up the great work.”
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Fish Fry -Blessed Sacrament Parish offers their last fish fry of the Lenten season featuring baked and deep fried Alaskan pollock, fries, macaroni & cheese, baked potatoes, salad, homemade coleslaw, rolls, beverage and dessert. 4pm. $9/adults, $8/seniors, $7/ children, Free/ages five and under. Blessed Sacrament Parish, 240 Castlewood Dr., 419-472-2288. blessedsacramenttoledo.com
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Hook, Wine & Dinner - Majestic Oak Winery invites you to try a perch dinner from Rusty’s Road Trip food trucks. 5pm. Prices vary on the food ordered. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com
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Non-taxing Tastes: Wines That Are Easy on the Wallet - This session of the “Wine by the Glass Pavilion” series offers a taste of four wines and light snacks. 6:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers. The Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
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Other trends: Graphic Tile - Today’s kitchen designers are using the modern technology of porcelain tile to create wonderful floors or walls in graphic patterns that are durable and stunning to behold. Induction Tops - Induction cooktops offer so many advantages with almost no downside. The induction cooktop always stays cool to the touch- not heating up your kitchen and providing extra safety that nothing else offers. Pet Spaces – Our pets are like family, and now you can incorporate their needs into your kitchen plans. Water and food bowls disappear into special drawers. Also trendy and more permanent are built-in solutions such as a pet bed or feeding station. Docking/Charging Station – We are connected and need to accommodate our devices in a functional manner which can also be smart looking. Today, drawers are made with built-in USB and electrical connections and options for countertop pop-up units that also keep you connected and charged.
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After Hours Tour:
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Receive a guided after hours tour of the Kehinde Wiley Exhibit; A New Republic Exhibition. Wiley’s work, inspired from Old Masters portraits, replaces European aristocrats with contemporary African American models. 5pm. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomusuem.org
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Best selling author Jennifer Teege will speak at Lourdes University to talk about her book titled “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me.” She tells her personal discovery that her grandfather was the Nazi commandant Amon Goeth, who was depicted by Ralph Fiennes in the classic film “Schindler’s List.” 7pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., 800-878-3210. lourdes.edu
April 7
Model Expo - The Toledo R/C
Model Expo is the largest and longest running expo. This three day event includes R/C model planes, cars and boats, including competitions such as drone racing. There will also be vendors and an auction. 9am. $10. SeaGate Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com
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of blacksmithing at Fort Meigs. The class covers heating, shaping, and bending metal. Participants will create a 19th century traveling forge, which was used during the War of 1812. 10am. $55/ per person, $50/ OHC members. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., 419-8744121. fortmeigs.org
Center at the Kent Branch Library hosts professional musicians for a jam. There will be live music, children’s activities, snack bar and prizes. 12pm. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free
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Jason Aldean: They Don’t Know Tour 2017
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Country Music star Jason Aldean stops at the Huntington Center for his “They Don’t Know Tour.” Jason is famous for his hit songs “Dirt Road Anthem” and “Any Ol’ Barstool.” 7:30pm. $32.25- $72.25. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-321-5007. huntingtoncentertoledo.com
The Bowling Green State University Planetarium presents an ongoing show titled “Undiscovered Worlds.” This presentation will take audiences to strange new worlds outside of our solar system to explain humanity’s place in the universe. Tuesday and Friday/8pm, Saturday/2pm, Sunday/7:30pm. Show runs until May 5. $1 suggested donation. BGSU Planetarium, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-372-2421. bgsu.edu
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The Toledo Show: R/C
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Planetarium show: Undiscovered Worlds
Chasing The Ghost Particle
Deep in the cold of Antarctica, scientists study stars and galaxies by using ghostly neutrinos. This film will explain what neutrinos are, and what scientists have learned. 7:30pm. $7/adults, $5/kids, seniors, and UT community members. Ritter Planetarium, 2801 W. Bancroft, 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo/
Saturday 1 [Art]
Glass Art Workshop: Ducks
A Toledo Museum of Art Instructor will guide you through the art of creating glass objects. This session’s art piece is a glass duck. The workshop lasts one hour, and no experience is necessary. 7pm. $30/members, $40/non-members. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomusuem.org
Sunday 2 [Culinary]
Sunday Brunch at Brandywine
Brandywine Country Club offers a buffet style brunch.10am. $12. Brandywine Country Club. 6904 Salisbury Rd. Maumee. 419-865-2393. brandywinecc. com
Tuesday 4 [Art]
Drink and Draw - The Art Supply Depo offers the opportunity to sketch a nude model while sipping on your favorite wine or brew. Drink and Draw occurs the first Tuesday of every month. Participants bring their own drinks and drawing tools. 7pm. $10. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
Thursday 6 [Misc.]
Spring Rummage Sale - Looking for a unique gift? Find something unexpected at the spring rummage sale. 9am. Eleanor Kahle Senior Center, 1315 Hillcrest Ave., 419-476-2745. Find Eleanor Kahle Senior Center on Facebook. [Music]
Toby Mac 2017 Hits Deep Tour
Toby Mac stops at the Toledo Huntington Center for his “Hits Deep Tour.” Toby Mac, known for his hit songs “Love Broke Thru” and “City on our Knees,” partners with K-LOVE/Air1 and Awakening Events, which provides food, education, clean water and medical treatment to kids in need. 5:30pm. $15-$70. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com [Art]
Images of the Great Depression in America
This program showcases photographs of the Great Depression. The professor of contemporary art history at BGSU, Andrew E. Hershberger, provides a presentation about the images. 10am. Wood County District Public Library Central Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org
Friday 7
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Fish Fry - Gesu Catholic Church’s
annual fish fry serves one last time this Lenten season. 4pm. $8/adults, $5/seniors, $4/kids. Gesu Parish, 2045 Parkside Blvd., 419-536-5634. gesutoledo.org
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of an art piece through engaging discussion. Groups are lead through the museum and group discussion is held to uncover the true meaning of pieces. The group should meet in Libbey Court. 7pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomusuem.org Free
Fan Appreciation Night
The Toledo Walleye thank you for being an incredible fan, as the Walleye dedicate the last game of the season to their fans. 7pm. $17. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com SUNDAY
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15th Annual Kilometers for Kidney Walk - The annual kidney
Hearthside Cooking Class
Experience the feeling of cooking in the year 1812. This class teaches how to cook with an open hearth and period kitchen tools. Offered to the first 12 registered participants. 9am. $30/per person, $25/OHC members. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org
walk returns to the Huntington Center. This years theme is Star Roars, which will include a costume contest and prizes. 12pm. Each walker is asked to raise $25 dollars. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-321-5007. Find the 15th Annual Kilometers for Kidney Walk event on Facebook.
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Jack Hanna’s into the Wild Live
Jungle Jack Hanna invites you to a live show that features a variety of animals along with clips and stories of his wildlife adventures. 7pm. $28-$48. The Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com
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Dreams: Open Spiritual Discussion - This discussion teaches participants how to remember and interpret dreams. 2:30pm. Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., 800-891-7713. eckankarohio.org
Opening Day The Toledo Mud Hens vs. the Indianapolis Indians - Join the Toledo Mud Hens
Authors! Authors!: Juan Felipe Herrera - The Toledo Lucas County
Public Library presents Juan Felipe Herrera for a discussion as part of their “Authors! Authors!” series. Herrara is a poet, writer, cartoonist, teacher and activist who has written over 30 books of poetry. He is the United States Poet Laureate, since 2015. 7pm. $8-$10. Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org
as they start their 2017 season. To celebrate the upcoming season, Hensville is hosting a block party with eight local bands performing from noon until 11:30pm. The game starts at 4:05pm. $15/per ticket, Free/block party. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. mudhens.com
[Film]
[Outdoors]
TUESDAY 18
The Sound of Silents: “The Passion of Joan of Arc”
NorthWest Ohio River Runners Meeting: A Kayak Group Open to the Public - Learn how to kayak
“The Sound of Silents” film series allows an audience to watch classic silent films accompanied by live music in the Peristyle. This installment shows the 1928 film “The Passion of Joan of Arc.” Many consider this to be the first movie to be thought of as an art form. A cash bar will be available. 7pm. $5. The Peristyle at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
and canoe with the NorthWest Ohio River Runners. 6:30pm. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
WEDNESDAY 19 [Outdoors]
Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie monthly meeting - Learn about Lake Erie pollution and what you can do to help. 6:30pm. Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., 419-474-6403. gracelutherantoledo.org Free
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Wine by the Glass Pavilion Earth Day Picks: Sustainable and Salmon Safe Wines Taste four wines that are eco friendly and have an emphasis on sustainability. 6:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers. The Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
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This program discusses the Presidential Place Settings from the collection of Marjorie Waterfield. There will be coffee and refreshments. 9:30am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 Central Ave., Ottawa Hills. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free
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Ballroom Bash - Enjoy a night of
dancing to big band music from Jeff McDonald’s Swingmania Orchestra, which will play swing, 50s, 60s and big band music. 7pm. $5/general admission, Free/ Paramount members. The Stranahan Theater and Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 1-888-891-0707. stranahantheater.org [Misc.]
Lifelong Learning Hot Topic: Lead Poisoning in Toledo - Toledo ranks second in the state for lead poisoning cases, which can cause irreparable damage to children. Gloria Smith, a case manager to the Lucas County Childhood Lead Prevention Program, gives a talk about the issue and what is being done to protect families. 11:15am. $10/ members, $15/non-members. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., 800-878-3210. lourdes.edu
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Museum of Art’s “Art House Film Series” shows movies that revolve around artists or museums. “Sketches of Frank Gehry” tells the story of this famous architect’s style and history. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
FRIDAY 29 [Theater]
Spellbinder: The Magic of Eli!
Eli Portala uses magic effects, comedy, music, juggling and dance to create a truly unique entertainment experience. Eli has performed across the globe and his style harkens back to the golden age of magic. 7pm. $13. 2413 Collingwood Blvd., 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org [Theater]
Uncanny Valley - The Actors Collaborative Toledo presents the “Uncanny Valley,” directed by David Nelms. This science fiction play tells the story of a neuroscientist Claire and a nonbiological human named Julian. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent to Julian why he was created. 8pm. $15. The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft., 800-586-5336. utoledo.edu
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8pm. $38-$88. The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org
The traveling Broadway show makes a stop at the Stranahan Theater. Set in Chicago during the roaring 20’s, the play tells the story of two vaudeville actresses who are stuck in jail for murder and their comeback into showbiz.
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7:30pm. $38 - $68. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St., 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com
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Housing Guide Independent Living The Elizabeth Scott Community
Pelham Manor Apartments 2700 Pelham Road Toledo, OH 43606
419-865-3002 The Elizabeth Scott Community opened its new Independent Living apartments in March 2010 for individuals age 62 and older. The Independent Living units are unfurnished with one- or two-bedrooms; walk-in closets; full kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator and dishwasher; private washer and dryer; daily continental breakfast and dinner included; Resident Activity Center with fitness equipment; heated outdoor pool; and housekeeping. The Elizabeth Scott Community also offers two distinct levels of Assisted Living. Assisted Living Level I units are available as studio or one-bedroom apartments with a variety of amenities and services. Assisted Living Level II is tailored for those residents who need greater assistance but still remain as independent as possible. Assisted Living Level II is also secured for individuals suffering from Dementia. For more information and a video tour, visit www.elizabethscott.org.
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2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537
A Place to Call “Home”. If you have been looking for a comfortable, secure and affordable place to live... Look no further, Pelham Manor Apartments offer many amenities including: individually controlled heat and central air conditioning, laundry facilities, all appliances, rent based on income (extremely low income encouraged to apply). Pelham Manor is a tobacco-free property offering one and two bedroom apartments for persons aged 62 years or older, with some units available to persons under 62 who require certain accessibility features. Please call for information or stop by Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4 pm.
Oakleaf Village and The Grove
4220 N. Holland-Sylvania Toledo, OH 43623
Moongate Luxury Adult Living 930 Soda Park Drive Temperance, Michigan 734-847-7879 www.moongateadultliving.com
One story apartment
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419-885-3934 Oakleaf Village is an Independent and Assisted Living apartment community that offers all of the comforts of home with the peace and security of 24/7 care by a staff of caring professionals. Residents feel at home in their private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments. Your customdesigned personal care program will have exactly what you need – from basic services to more customized care and monitoring. We welcome the opportunity to show you the Oakleaf Village community and The Grove memory care facility on our campus. Contact us at 419-885-3934 for more information or to make an appointment today.
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re-imAGINinG Spring Fling
MAY 16, 2017 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Those looking for some good food, good entertainment as well as information and services to help them live a long and vibrant life have attended the Area Office on Aging’s Spring Fling event for decades. This year will be no different as the Area Office on Aging prepares to welcome about 1,500 people age 60 and over as well as over 90 exhibitors to its Spring Fling event from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m at Sylvania Tam-o-Shanter. Admission to the event is free. The Tony Packo’s lunch is $5 for those ages 60 and over. Lunch tickets may be purchased at the event. About 90 exhibitors will have information about the programs, products and services available to those age 60 and over. Various health screenings will also be part of the event. There will also be various health and wellness demonstrations throughout the event.
50+ Sports Classic
(Tenatively Scheduled for 5/20/17) MAY 20, 2017 9:00 AM
Senior Prom
April 28, 2017 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thanks to the Area Office on Aging and Toledo Public Schools about 250 older adults each year get an opportunity to go back to school to attend Senior Prom for a night of dinner and dancing. Students and older adults sometimes believe mistaken negative stereotypes about one another. Toledo Public Schools and the AOoA’s Senior Prom at TPS high schools provide a positive intergenerational experience. The students roll out the red carpet for the older adults, put the corsages and boutonnieres on them and serve them food. Older adults and students share the dance floor teaching one another dance moves. Senior Prom attendee Carol Szurminski said, “We seniors were treated like royalty from the moment we walked in the door. Kudos to them all and to you for making this the most enjoyable evening I’ve had in about 20 years.”
People across northwest Ohio age 50 and over are preparing to go for the gold in the Area Office on Aging’s 50+ Sports Classic. Everything from a full range of track and field events, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and more are available. The event starts with an Opening Ceremony in the morning and is followed by individual and team athletic events for the rest of the day at St. Francis de Sales High School. Events are divided into the following age brackets: 50-54; 5559; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85-90; 90+. People in Northwest Ohio are shattering myths about aging with their amazing athletic accomplishments, and wearing gold medals around their necks give all new meaning to the term “The Golden Years.”
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