Mature Living September 2014

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Mature 2014

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N w o Gr ELIZABETH SCOTT HOSTS SIXTH ANNUAL

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Profile Get to know Barbara Barkan

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War & Art Toledo Museum exhibit looks at WWI and art

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Staff Publisher/Editor in chief Collette Jacobs cjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com Co-publisher/ CHief Financial Officer Mark jacobs mjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com Editorial Editor David yonke editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com Calendar Editor Marisa Rubin mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Katherine douglas michele howe MARSHALL JAY KAPLAN sheila painter michael siebenaler sally vallongo Administration Accounting Robin Armstrong rarmstrong@adamsstreetpublishing.com Distribution Michele Flanagan distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com Advertising Sales Manager Aubrey Hornsby ahornsby@adamsstreetpublishing.com Sales Administration Molly davis mdavis@adamsstreetpublishing.com

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Lifecycle studies

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Q&A with Barbara barkan

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september fest at Elizabeth scott

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Locally Grown

Fashion

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Dress Codes, PAST & PRESENT

Health

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The right to give life

Account Executives Ashley Nowak anowak@adamsstreetpublishing.com Sharon Kornowa sharon@citypaper.com Sam Rotroff srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com Lydia Schaefer lydia@adamsstreetpublishing.com Brittani Gonzalez bgonzalez@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Movie Reviews 18

Costumer service rep Rachellyn Marsh rmarsh@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Where Are They Now? 19

art & Production margaret kelly mkelly@adamsstreetpublishing.com brittney kohl adsin@adamsstreetpublishing.com leah foley leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com Phone 419.244.9859 Website www.mlivingnews.com

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Entertainment Whodunnit?

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The trauma of war

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Calendar

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Golf at the ballpark

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n what organizers say is the first time ever, a minor league ballpark will be turned into a mini-golf course. And it’s happening here in Toledo! Before Fifth Third Field is temporarily transformed into an outdoor hockey rink for the Walleye Winterfest in late December, the field will be converted into an 18-hole miniature golf course with sandtraps, doglegs and much more.

The Links, as it’s being called, will be open to the public Thursday, September 25, through Sunday, September 28. Each round costs $15, with proceeds going to charity including the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo and Helping Hands/Walleye Wishing Well. To book your tee time, call the Mud Hens Box Office at 419- 7254367. For more information, visit online at http://ht.ly/zVXNu. —Laura Kretz

Perks of Being a Senior Seniors can enjoy free and discounted services at the Toledo Zoo on weekdays from September through October. Senior Discovery Days offer benefits to seniors 60-plus such as free parking in the Anthony Wayne Trail lot, free coffee and a mini-muffin at the Timberline Bakery from 10am to 2pm, $5 off memberships, and 20% off at the North Star Trading Post. In addition, seniors get in free on Tuesdays. Various special activities are scheduled during the two months including a senior safari, guided tours, and bingo with a twist. Caregivers who are directly responsible for assisting seniors are eligible for free admission. 419-385-4040.toledozoo.org

Lifecycle studies Residents of Otterbein Monclova, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, took part in a project watching caterpillars transform into Monarch butterflies. The seniors held a series of “release parties” to let the full-grown Monarchs fly free.

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What’s your favorite restaurant in Toledo?

Hmm, how can one pick one favorite restaurant? Picking a favorite entree maybe. Then that takes me to many of the fine ones here in Toledo like Beirut, Sakura, Basin Street, Mancy’s Italian... Do you have any secrets to aging gracefully? Give us your health, diet or lifestyle tips.

Aging gracefully but with verve! Live in the present moment. Past is past and the future isn’t here yet. Love what you do (be it golfing, acting, bowling, surfing...) I eat right, do simple yoga and breathe. I practice mindful meditation, then enjoy a double chocolate malt at the DQ. Having become a mother much later in life, my fabulous daughter keeps me young and challenged. What fun! Words to live by?

Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy s--t, what a ride!� Photo by Nick Amrhein September 2014

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Elizabeth Scott to host 6th Annual

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he Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee will celebrate fall with its 6th Annual September Fest, a free, family friendly outdoor event on Saturday, September 13, from noon to 5pm. The festival is open to the public and will be held on the campus of the Elizabeth Scott Community, 2720 Albon Rd., Maumee. Nearly 2,000 guests turned out for September Fest last year. Elizabeth Scott, which offers independent and assisted living as well as skilled rehab, is celebrating it’s 65th anniversary this year. The festival includes a 35-foot tall zip-line, giant inflatables, arts and crafts, and activities for kids. “We add something new to the event each year,” says Matt Bucher, Director of Marketing for the facility. “For example, this year we’re adding four new activities—a Jungle Island Animal Farm, a rock-climbing wall, pony rides, and train rides. Plus new entertainment featuring Johnny Rodriguez. “We’re also bringing back our popular antique farm tractors that will be on display again,” says Bucher. “A lot of festivals feature classic cars. We’re a little different with our antique farm tractors.” The tractors are part of an antique tractor club called Power of Yesteryear. Bucher says there is significance to having the antique farm tractors at September Fest, since the Elizabeth Scott Community

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began in his great-grandmother’s farmhouse. Today, that farmhouse is still a part of the Elizabeth Scott campus. “Plus, we’re located in a rural area, so we believe there is a nice country feel to our September Fest.” Rodriguez, a popular local musician, will be the featured musical artist, with Kaiden Chase opening. Returning again is the Off Broadway Dance Company, a local tap dancing troupe. Elizabeth Scott’s September Fest will also feature Las Vegas-style casino games with play money. “The casino games are a huge hit with the residents of our facility,” says Bucher. “But they are open to anyone who attends the event.” Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from We Are Ribs, a multiple-award winner of the Northwest Ohio Rib-Off; Nick’s World Famous Hot Dogs; R & L Concessions, and Bialecki’s Old Fashion Ice Cream. Non-alcoholic soft drinks also will be sold. Elizabeth Scott’s September Fest will be held on its campus, 2720 Albon Rd. in Maumee just west of I-475 between Salisbury Rd. and Airport Hwy. The Elizabeth Scott Community has been family owned and operated since it was founded in 1949. For more information about September Fest, call The Elizabeth Scott Community at 419-865-3002 or visit elizabethscott.org. Admission and parking are free.

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New This Year! Jungle Island Animal Farm Pony Rides Train Rides Rock Wall

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Zip Line Giant Inflatables Antique Tractor Display Arts & Crafts Tent Kids’ Tent Las Vegas Casino (play money, no cash winnings)

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New! Johnny Rodriguez — Headliner New! Kaiden Chase —Warm-up The Off Broadway Dance Company — Tap Dancing Troupe

Food To Purchase

We Are Ribs Nick’s World Famous Hot Dogs R & L Concessions Bialecki’s Old Fashion Ice Cream Soft Drinks (no alcohol) September 2014

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Small business owners are in the market for success 2014

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There are no shortcuts to success for small businesses. It takes time, effort and vision. The Toledo area is fortunate to have so many business owners who have invested the time and energy required to make their companies not only successful, but part of our daily lives. Join us as we celebrate their success and hear them explain what makes them stand out from the rest.

Matt Bucher Elizabeth Scott Community 2720 Albon Rd. Maumee, OH 43537 elizabethscott.org 419-865-3002

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How did you get started? Our facility was started by my great-grandmother, Elizabeth Scott, out of her farm home, 65 years ago in 1949. My grandparents Vern and Mary Bucher were owners after her, and my dad, Paul Bucher, is the current owner. Our goal is to keep the facility family owned and operated for as long as we keep making family members! My wife and I have two children, so we’ll see what happens down the road. My favorite local establishments? In my spare time I like to go to Urban Active in Maumee to exercise, or to go on walks or bike ride with my family at Oak Openings Metropark. I also race and ride off-road motorcycles, so I like to ride in the Maumee State Forest in Swanton. We try to eat at home as much as possible, but I love Dale’s diner in Waterville for an early morning breakfast! Favorite business quote? “If you aren’t building on or moving up, then move out of the way!” My grandpa, Vern Bucher once said this, I’ve heard. My grandparents always had projects going on, so it probably stems from this.

What was the turning point when you knew you were successful? For our company, we’ve been here so long and have had a great reputation, so we’ve had success long before I was even thought of. We will continue to succeed as long as we stay true to our mission. For me personally, however, I brought the idea of independent living apartments to the table in 2009, probably in the worst economic times possible. They’ve remained pretty much full for 5 years, and are a very popular option here.

presented itself. I took the leap ( with the OK of my wife!).

What’s your best advice for local business owners? Be persistent. If you believe, others will too. And even if they don’t, be persistent! What was the turning point when you knew you were successful? When we went out on our own, and were able to pay the bills and could still pay our salary.

What is your company vision or mission statement? To treat our residents like they were our own family members.

What is your company vision or mission statement? To provide the best service/solutions to people and help them overcome the barriers that stop them from living their lives in freedom.

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Thomas R. Merritt, M.D. Foot Solutions (Toledo)

12715 Roachton Rd. Perrysburg 419-872-6720 accessquip.com

Sylvania at Talmadge (behind Chick-fil-A) 419-214-FOOT (3668) footsolutions.com/Toledo

What makes your business great? Foot Solutions is an international franchise with approximately 125 stores in the U.S. We are the only store locally, with our closest sister stores in Cleveland. How did you get As a retired orthostarted? paedic surgeon, By paying attenI possess the tion. I was workknowledge of ing in the healththe foot and care industry ankle (as well when an opporas the secondary tunity to open my effects it may have own business in the Thomas R. on the rest of the accessibility industry Merritt, M.D. skeleton) necessary to (ramps, stair lifts, ceiling address people’s foot pain. lifts, bathroom modifications) What makes your business great? We help elderly and disabled people maintain their freedom by overcoming barriers in their lives and in their homes.

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What’s your best advice for local business owners? As a relatively new business in the community I believe that rather than being in competition with the other shoe stores in town, we complement each other, each with its own unique niche. One word to describe your business? Service. Favorite business quote? Opportunity rarely comes delivered neatly wrapped and all ready to go. You must seek it out, recognize it, and then act on it. What is your most popular product or service and why? Xelero shoes—a quality product, with great technology, that can speak to so many foot problems.

Keith Walker Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Avenue walkerfuneralhomes.com 419-841-2422

What makes your business great? The enthusiasm of our team of funeral professionals and support staff working together tocreate personal, unique and meaningful tribute services for each client family. How did you get started? My grandfather started the funeral home in 1933 and grew it successfully until his death in Keith Walker 1983. My father, Gary Walker, took over at that time and continues with the homes today. I joined the business in 1993 and became president in 1997.

What’s your best advice for local business owners? Look ahead five years or so and anticipate where your industry or profession will be, then adjust to be prepared when that happens. Favorite business quote? “Work hard and enjoy life.” What is your company vision or mission statement? Consistently meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of everyone who interacts with our organization.

ROBERT COHEN & DEAN SOLDEN Vibrant Life Senior Living-Temperance

667 W. Sterns Rd., 7342 Jackman Rd., 888-985-6530 vibrantlifetemperance.com

What makes your business great? Many companies have good care, but this is just our starting point. We believe people deserve to have a great life in their later years as well. How did you get started? Vibrant Life Senior Living was bought on February 19, 2014, from the previous owners of Windhaven Eldercare. The new owners, Robert Cohen and Dean Solden, have been providing quality lifestyle and care to Michigan’s seniors for over two decades in over a dozen communities. We couldn’t do it without...? Our staff! Favorite business quote? Keep your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds, but it’s a long stretch.

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What is your company’s vision or mission statement? All Vibrant Life communities believe that each person, despite any physical or cognitive limitations, can continue leading a vibrant and fulfilling life, and can continue making contributions to those around them.

Joel Whalen

Joel Whalen Yaeger’s Shoes 5333 Monroe St. 419-841-3537 Yaegershoes.com

What makes your business great? Our business is comfort casual shoes in all sizes and widths from the best brands in the shoe business. How did you get started? Family owned since 1846. Gregg Yaeger and Joel Whalen are current owners with over 50 years of combined experience in the shoe business. What’s your best advice for local business owners? Shop local as much as possible and always thank your customers! We couldn’t do it without...? A brannock device—the old school way to measure people feet to determine the correct size.

Mike Phillips

Favorite business quote? Always talk about what the customer needs are and then fulfill them! Mike Phillips Home Solutions of Maumee Valley 1038 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Holland homesolutionsofmv.com

What makes your business great? The satisfaction I receive when a customer looks me in the eye and says, “Thank you for your great work.” How did you get started? I was traveling a lot for business when my wife called and told me our son took his first steps. At that moment I said I would not miss another first, so I resigned and started the business. What’s your best advice for local business owners? Be a benefit to your customers and fulfill your commitments. Favorite business quote? The straight line is the shortest in morals as in mathematics. What is your most popular product or service and why? Adapting living spaces for a safe environment to accommodate the needs of the maturing population, allowing one to stay in their own comfortable home, living a longer, happier self-sufficient life.

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Back in the day...would we have worn that? Old timers ponder today’s dress codes—or lack of them by Sheila Painter

“Back in my day, we wouldn’t have worn that!” Have you ever said such a thing? Have you ever thought it? Clothing has certainly changed over the decades, and appropriate garb for particular events has been altered as well. When you traveled in the 1940s and 50s, it was an occasion to dress up. Airplane, train and automobile travel called for proper clothing. Men always dressed in suits, shirts, ties and hats. Women wore dresses, stockings, appropriate jewelry, hats and gloves. It was important to have your handbag and dress shoes match each other. Going out to dinner at a restaurant, attending a movie or theater performance, going to church or a social function…all called for getting dressed up. Even outerwear. Fancy coats, shawls or furs for women, respectable formal coats for men, and clean, shined shoes for all was a must. Do you recall how women never appeared in slacks? Would we want to return to those dress codes?

Cyclical styles Those days may be over, but they say that fashion is cyclical…what goes around comes around. Paisley, tie-dyes, and shoulder pads make a comeback. Wide-legged pants, hoop earrings, platform shoes keep showing up. Will

peplums, sailor shirts, Nehru jackets or spats ever return? “We are living in an age of constant self-reinvention, thanks to the multiple identities people are able to have through technology. This may bleed over into the fashion mentality—identities are transient and not defining, but something to be played and experimented with. People take themselves less seriously and try on different things/ clothes freely in this day and age,” says Dr. Montana Miller, associate professor in the Department of Popular Culture at Bowling Green State University. Miller also points out that an aspect of today’s culture is its “glocal” nature— our ease in accessing global trends and culture is mixed with still-strong pressure to conform to local norms. So this could be why you see teenagers at the mall wearing such similar clothing. When your grandmother talked about going to the beach in their day, women’s bathing suits were long, elaborate affairs, and even bare legs had to be covered. No stockings? No swimming. And no being on the beach, either… it was just too indecent without your striped stockings. Off to a picnic? Men wore a suit complete with tie and straw hat. And women’s dress ensembles weren’t complete without a hat and parasol. Imag-

ine today’s youth setting out for an outdoor expedition dressed like that! T-shirts hadn’t even been invented yet, and we all wore shirts and blouses. Years later, somebody had the clever idea to create undershirts with pictures and phrases, and T-shirts were born. Hard to imagine a currentday wardrobe without them, no matter how old we are.

ing law of my youth. Today’s youth probably can’t imagine yesterday’s clothing regimen. But have we taken a step in the right or wrong direction? It seems that fashion is in the eye— and sometimes the age—of the beholder.

The ‘Mother Dress Code’ As you were growing up, you probably couldn’t even fathom the wearing of bikinis, micromini skirts, bell bottom jeans, flip-flop sandals, or one-sizefits-all. I remember having to adhere to a dress code when I was in school. If you knelt down and your skirt hem didn’t touch the floor, you were sent home to change. The “Mother Dress Code” was in effect wherever you went: “You’re not going out like that, young lady! Go change your clothes now!” was the prevail-

In your grandmother’s time, women’s bathing suits were elaborate affairs.

Illustrations by Aaron Covrett

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Health

Health Notes Comfort bags for cancer patients

Baskets of Care recently delivered its 1,000th “Comfort Bag” to a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. The local nonprofit was founded in 2010 by Gail Cooper to help women and men diagnosed with breast cancer navigate their journeys to physical and emotional wellbeing. The Comfort Bags contain books and other educational materials and comfort-care products including a chocolate bar, a heart-shaped pillow, and a shawl knitted by volunteers. 419-283-9003. basketsofcare.org

Help for memory loss

Individuals with early stage memory loss, as well as their family and friends, are invited to attend monthly social and educational programs, 6:30-8:30pm on the last Thursday of every month. Persons experiencing forgetfulness, mild confusion or difficulty finding the right words are most likely to benefit. Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-537-1999 or 800-272-3900. alz.org/nwohio

Nuns receive grant

The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania have received a grant of $20,693 from SOAR! (Support Our Aging Religious) to purchase medical equipment for Rosary Care Center, the long-term care facility for nuns and priests located on the sisters’ motherhouse grounds. The 14th SOAR! grant to the nuns since 1994 will be used to purchase electric beds, vital-sign monitors, an adjustable table and oxygen concentrator.

The right to give life:

An insider’s perspective on organ donation

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by Michele Howe

reparation, schooling, and experience all weigh in on whether we are able to meet and overcome adversities. But there are some situations, those life-and-death matters, where no amount of preanything can fully ready a person to deal with the intensity and after-effects of such highly charged moments. Case in point: Procurement coordinator of Lifeline of Ohio, Jeffery Blitz, encountered just such an intersection. After only four months in his position at Lifeline, Jeff (then only thirty years old) had to meet with the parents of a sevenmonth-old girl who had died from complications originating from a respiratory illness.

Jeffery Blitz knows the difference organ donations can make.

A sudden illness Two days before Thanksgiving, this young couple was traveling when their daughter contracted an illness that took her life only five days later. Within the confines of his responsibilities, Jeff had to meet, counsel, and discuss the possibility of organ donation with this suddenly grief-stricken family. Prepared as he could be, Jeff hit an internal snag en route to the hospital to ask for permission from the family. How do you ask a parent to donate a precious part of life such as an organ from one they loved so dearly? It is never easy. And yet, multiple times, week after week, this is what a procurement coordinator must do in order to pass on the gift of life. Jeff and his colleagues continue to work within the confines of such highly emotional settings with grieving dads, moms, sons, daughters, friends, colleagues, and neighbors because they know the difference it makes, the life-anddeath difference. For every individual whose life ends, there are countless others who are similarly struggling to survive and perhaps grieving their own loss of minimally good health and the ability to live a functional life. Looking at it this way, we understand why Jeff does what he does. But what exactly does the process of organ look like step by step? Jeff explains that organs become “available” for donation only after a person has been officially declared “brain dead.” After consent is given, procurement coordinators will initiate the process of evaluating the patient for possible organ donation. Organ offered to doctors After the necessary testing is completed, Jeff enters the information into a database that opens up to a 500-mile radius if no match is found in his city. He “offers” the organs to three doctors within the database one at a time and in 1,2, 3 order (usually within an hour) each surgeon will say yes or no. Jeff continues to work down his list until he has a taker. Immediately upon receiving a positive response, Jeff must then work on getting the organ to the transplant surgeon. Counselors work with both the family of the deceased patient and the recipient of the organ to answer questions, receive support, and act as liaisons between the families and medical staff. Information on becoming an organ donor is available at lifelineofohio.org or calling 800-525-5667, or go to bmv.ohio.gov and click on “BMV online resources.”

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Health Calendar Tuesday 2

Delay the Disease - Certified train-

ers will introduce a fitness program designed to empower people with memory loss, Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. This is a series of four 45-minute classes. Registration required. 3-3:45pm. Lial Renewal Center, 5908 David Rd., Whitehouse. Free

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Simplify Your Life - Hollywood

director Tom Shadyac, best known for Ace Ventura and The Nutty Professor, will discuss how he simplified his life in a filmed interview at Lifetree Café. 7-8pm. Eleanor Kahle Center, 1315 Hillcrest Ave. Free

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“I’m Still in Here”: Memory Loss in Yourself and the One You Love - Dementia experts will

share vital information on memory loss and the importance of exercise to delay cognitive loss. Registration required. 9am-1pm. $30. Lial Renewal Center, 5908 David Rd., Whitehouse.

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The Embrace of Aging: The Female Perspective of Growing Old - Cre-

ated by ten-time Michigan Emmy award-winning producer/director Keith Famie, the Ann Arbor Premiere of the film will be an evening to remember. The film prominently features the cutting edge research and stories of several doctors and patients from the University of Michigan Health System. 6-8pm. $30. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor.

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Sister Circles - The support group

focuses on managing stress and life transitions by learning coping strategies. Led by a clinical psychology resident from the University of Toledo Psychology Clinic. For women only. Third Tuesday of the month through December 16. 8am-5pm. Tucker Hall Room 0168, 2801 W. Bancroft St.

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Life Line Screening - Register for a

Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149. Screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. 10am-5pm. Pilgrim Church, 1375 W. Sylvania Ave.

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Entertainment Whodunnit?

Murder mystery rolls along on dinner train by Katherine Douglas Was it Professor Plum in the ballroom with the candlestick? Or Miss Scarlet with revolver in hand in the dining room? If this sounds familiar to you, you may have played that longtime favorite board game, Clue. Now you can get in on a live action mystery game while enjoying a delicious meal and taking a brief train ride aboard a vintage rail car—all aboard the Blissfield

Murder Mystery Dinner Train. At 6pm every Saturday evening, the action begins at the Blissfield Train Depot. An entertaining murder mystery is presented while guests partake in a five-course meal in the railroad dining car. Over three fun-filled hours, guests try to solve the mystery as the train chugs along the railway. This season the Murder Mystery Train features the Barracuda Bowl 2014. Dewey Cheatum and his twin brother, Howey Cheatum, have come up with some big money-making products over the years. Howey sits as the CEO, but his brother is the brains behind the outfit. Cost-cutting has become the order of the day, however, and Howey has discontinued brother Dewey’s health insurance. Customers aren’t happy with Howey either. Seems some promises of profit have lined only his own bulging pockets and not theirs. Howey may be in danger of becoming breakfast for another greedy barracuda.

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Time to solve the clues It’s time to figure out whodunnit, and whodunnit’s motive. Interested? Advance tickets are required, and guests may choose from three entrees, including vegetarian dishes, when making reservations. There’s also a selection of homemade desserts. A cash bar is available onboard and dress is business casual. If solving a murder mystery holds little appeal for you, a number of daytime fun adventures—without the mystery—are also available aboard the Old Road Dinner Train. Among the upcoming special events is a daytime “Grandparents Day Pizza Train� on Sunday, Sept. 7. Other adult evening events this year include the Wine Train on Friday, September 5, featuring wine-tasting of Michigan wines, and special Christmas train day trips. Guests can schedule their own parties or events aboard the Old Road Dinner Train, too. Ready for some good food and fun? Call for reservations. One warning, however: If you decide to participate in the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, you just might end up playing the role of the murder victim. Did you know? The Old Road Dinner Train, the longest continuously operating dinner train in North America, has been in operation since 1991. Vintage rail cars date from the 1930s and travel along rails that were laid down before Michigan gained statehood.

Old Road Murder Mystery Train runs every Saturday from 6-10pm. For reservations, call toll-free, 1-888-467-2451, between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday, or 10 am-7 pm on Saturday. More information is available online at OldRoadDinnerTrain. com.The Old Road Dinner Train, Adrian & Blissfield Railroad, is at 301 E. Adrian St., Blissfield, MI.

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art The trauma of war:

TMA exhibit examines WWI’s impact on society

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t was called “The War To End All Wars,” but World War I, which started a century ago this summer, instead showed the world what modern armed combat could become—with highly engineered weaponry, complex military tactics, and sophisticated communications. This dreadful, deadly conflict dominated the Western world from 1914 to 1918, causing 16 million military and civilian deaths and wounding 20 million. Even more, it fanned the embers of international tension until they burst into flame two decades later in World War II. Ironically, most people today have little knowledge or understanding of World War I and its powerful legacy. At the Toledo Museum of Art, a new exhibition, The Great War: Art on the Front Line, helps bring the past into focus with examples of the terrible beauty war can engender. Instead of photographs, the 40 paintings, works on paper, and sculpture—all drawn from the museum’s permanent collection—reveal the ways artists expressed war’s effects. Created by curator Paula Reich, the exhibition is now open in Gallery 18, just off the entrance to the West Wing, where it will remain on view through Oct. 19. When she started researching the subject several years ago, she discovered there was much to ponder. “One of the things I found interesting with the show and wanted to highlight is the fact that the destruction of the war was unprecedented in every way,” Reich said. She said she was struck by the impact the war had on society. Not only were entire cities obliterated and multiple collections of some of

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humanity’s greatest achievements destroyed, but ideas were radically altered. “It was an incredibly vital time. The creativity that came out of this destruction is amazing,” she said.

Variety of artists Regular visitors will recognize the names of famed 20th century artists—Max Beckmann, Pablo Picasso, Childe Hassam, and Fernand Leger among them. The most potent works include American artist Joseph Pennell’s dark view of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, lit only by searchlights; German artist Otto Dix’s stark etching of shell craters, and Frenchman Jean-Emile LaBoureur’s frenzied engravings of trenches. Italian printmaker Filipo Tomaso Marinetti’s futurist word-based art, “After the Marne,” is, in fact, a battle-

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field map, Reich pointed out. Visitors also will notice artists less famous but equally powerful in their evocation of the tumult war generated. “One of the works that will have the biggest impact through imagery is the portfolio of Kathe Kollwitz,” said Reich. The German artist ‘s son was killed in the first months of combat, and Kollwitz translated personal grief into very strong works. “In the portfolio she is looking at the impact of war on civilians,” Reich said. Artists’ views of the war changed as it proceeded, from hope for great advancement as the first battles happened, through disillusionment as WWI lumbered on in its deadly way, to, finally, a utopian vision of a world where such conflicts would not happen again. Even art movements were affected by political and military events, Reich said. “Cubism had been such a cultural force going into the war but it lost its impetus. It actually

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Jules-Abel Faivre (Fre nch, 1867–1945), We’ll Get Them! (On Les Aura!). Poster: lithograph, 1916 . Toledo Museum of Art

became, in France, a symbol of Germany’s cultural decadence.”

Related programs To help create a context for the works, Reich added a WWI timeline. Plus, the museum has scheduled several related programs. University of Toledo art history professor Richard Putney will talk about the challenges of creating suitable war monuments at 7pm Sept. 5 in the Great Gallery. Artist Natalie Lanese will discuss the secrets of camouflage at 7:30pm Sept. 18 in the Little Theater. Reich herself will talk about the show at 2pm Sunday, October 5 in Gallery 18. All these events are free to the public. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org September 2014 ● Toledo

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Movie Reviews

Home video calendar

Home Movie Video Review: Mom’s Night Out

“All heroes start somewhere.” Guardians of the Galaxy HHH

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ased on the comic book series that began in 1969, Guardians of the Galaxy has a great tone, entertaining plot, constant comic gems, expert casting choices, and an epic story that required several editors for a high-quality refinement worthy of the other Marvel Studios films. Peter Quill (aka Star Lord), played by Chris Pratt (The LEGO Movie, TV’s Parks and Recreation) represents the only seemingly human character in this unlikely team. His physical skills and comic timing provide perpetual entertainment after a stark beginning origin sequence. Peter draws from a gold mine of references that only he (and the audience) understands. His entertaining explanations enhance the effective dialogue even more. Gamora, played by Zoe Saldana (Avatar, Star Trek Into Darkness) is the adopted daughter of tyrannical “Titan” being Thanos, played by Josh Brolin. Drax, played by former pro wrestler Dave Bautista (Man With the Iron Fists) delivers a hilariously blunt wordplay amid his vengeful quest to get back at the main villain Ronan, who killed his family. The remaining team members are the wonderfully endearing tree creature Groot, voiced by Vin Diesel (The Fast and the Furious, Riddick) and wise-cracking, but brilliantly strategic genetically-engineered raccoon Rocket, voiced by Bradley Cooper (Silver Linings Playbook). The surprisingly strong supporting cast bolsters the main cast even more. Lee Pace (The Hobbit film series) plays the villain Ronan well, but Michael Rooker (Cliffhanger) and Karen Gillan (TV’s Doctor Who) leave lasting impressions as Yondu and Nebula. Remaining supporting characters include Djimon Hounsou as Korath, John C. Reilly (Wreck-It Ralph) as Corpsman Dey, Glenn Close as Nova Prime, Benicio Del Toro as The Collector and Laura Haddock (DaVinci’s Demons) as Meredith Quill. Marvel founder Stan Lee has a cameo (nonspeaking). Special effects highlights include an initiating foot chase, the “infinity stone” discovery, and an amazing chase with pod spaceships that leads to one of two extraordinary situations that exemplify how effects stretch common boundaries into genuine “wow” moments in the sci-fi genre. The musical score and song soundtrack has a high functionality beyond enhancing the filmgiving the film its character, especially Peter. Stick around for the ending credits. The first sequence warms the heart to the already likable characters while the second sneaks a look at the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron film.

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The filmmaking brothers Andrew and Jon Erwin (October Baby) team up again to direct and produce this 98-minute laugh fest. It sustains impressive energy with running gags, impressive comic timing, helpful film editing, and endlessly entertaining situations. Sarah Drew (TV’s Grey’s Anatomy) impressively stars in the lead role of Allyson, a mother struggling to find her personal and emotional footing amid frenetic family life. This film has genuine moments, great comedy, and authentic situations that won’t make you feel uncomfortable because there is no inappropriate content. Recommended (***) and rated PG for mild thematic elements and some action.

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Frontera - Ed Harris, Michael Pena and Eva Longoria star in this tragic drama set on the Mexican border (limited).

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Draft Day - Kevin Costner stars as general manager of the Cleveland Browns in this sports comedy co-starring Jennifer Garner, Ellen Burstyn, and Denis Leary. They Came Together - This romantic

comedy parody stars Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Steve Rogers, played by Chris

Evans, adjusts in the present while his past becomes a major factor in this second Marvel superhero installment. Robert Redford, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Anthony Mackie star.

Words and Pictures - Clive Owen and Juliette Binoche star as teachers who start a friendly school competition between the English and art departments in this comedy-drama. September 16

The Fault in Our Stars - Rising stars

Shailene Woodley (Divergent, The Descendants) and Ansel Elgort stars as two youngsters with physical challenges who meet at a support group. Based on the best-selling book written by John Green.

thriller, an adaptation of Steve Watson’s novel, stars Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, and Mark Strong (limited).

Godzilla - British director Gareth Edwards (Monsters) presents a story that equals the epic monsters. Steady pacing, intensity, and non-gratuitous content provide an impactful realistic tone.

Dolphin Tale 2 - Harry Connick Jr.,

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animation adventure features the classic characters voiced by Ty Burrell (TV’s Modern Family) and young Max Charles.

Before I Go to Sleep - This dramatic

Morgan Freeman, Kris Kristofferson, and Ashley Judd return in this family adventure series.

The Maze Runner - Based on the James Dashner novel, this thrilling adventure follows a group of young men trying to escape. A Walk Among the Tombstones - Liam Neeson stars in this thriller based on the bestselling novels about a private eye tracking a group of killers in New York City. September 26

The Boxtrolls - This animated adventure

centers on loving creatures who raise an orphan boy

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby - James McAvoy and

Jessica Chastain star in this relationship drama.

The Equalizer - Based on the TV series,

Denzel Washington stars as McCall, a skilled ex-military expert who helps innocent people find justice in this action thriller (also in IMAX).

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X-Men: Days of Future Past - Time

travel, survival, and some large new inventions are featured as these Marvel mutants continue the long-running film series. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, and Halle Berry star (on HD digital).

September 30

Chef - Jon Favreau writes, directs, and

stars in this comedy about a creative chef on his professional journey from one cooking extreme to another. Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale, Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansson, and Robert Downey, Jr. co-star.

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Where Are They Now? Catching up with the iconic television family, The Waltons

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he iconic TV family, who made their way through the Great Depression, brought love and family values to viewers every week for nine seasons. After more than thirty years off the air, it is time to catch up with The Waltons. Airing first as a Christmas special in 1971 and then as a series in September, 1972, The Waltons was an immediate success. The show was about John “John-Boy” Walton Jr. (played by Richard Thomas) and his parents, Olivia and John Walton (played by Michael Learned and the late Ralph Waite). The show was set between 1933 and 1946, from the Great Depression through World War II. At the helm were Grandpa and Grandma Walton (played by the late Will Geer and Ellen Corby). The series was groundbreaking, as Michael Learned recalls. “We dealt with segregation. We dealt with book burning.” Actress Judy Norton Taylor (Mary Ellen) concurs. “One of the most moving scenes was in the episode about book burning,” she says. So where are The Waltons now? Here is a quick update: Michael Learned (Olivia Walton) is 75, lives in northern California and continues to act on stage. Ralph Waite (John Walton) passed away on February 13, 2014 at age 85.

Richard Thomas (John Boy) is 62, lives in Los Angeles and continues to act on television and has earned accolades for his appearances on the Broadway stage Jon Walmsley (Jason) is 58. He composes and plays music, residing in Long Beach, California. Judy Norton Taylor (Mary Ellen) is 56, lives in Los Angeles, and guest stars on television and independent films. Eric Scott (Ben) is 55, lives in Sherman Oaks, California, and owns a delivery service. Mary McDonough (Erin) is 53 and resides in San Diego. She published her autobiography and is currently authoring two more books. David W. Harper (Jim-Bob) is 52. He has left acting and lives in Poway, California. He runs his own business. Kami Cotler (Elizabeth), the youngest of The Walton clan, is 48. She resides in Los Angeles where she is the founding principal of a middle school. Every Walton episode ended with an iconic closing scene. It is nighttime on Walton Mountain, only a few lights are on at the home. We hear a few voices talking about the day’s events, until family members bid each other good night. “To this day,” Richard Thomas says, “when people see me, they shout out, ‘Good night, John-Boy.’ “ And, with that we end his article. Good night, John-Boy… and the rest of the Walton family.

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Authors! Authors! Cokie Roberts - The influential

New York Times bestselling author and popular ABC and NPR correspondent will discuss her career, politics, the upcoming election, and her books, including Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation and We Are Our Mothers’ Daughters. Book signing to follow. $10 adults, $8 students. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

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Butterfly Festival - This all-day event

features outdoor crafts, an indoor afternoon program, and Monarch tagging on the Historical Association grounds. Butterfly demonstration and tagging at 11am behind the church. Adopt a butterfly (and track its migration on the web) through the Kelleys Island Audubon Club (small fee). 10am-5pm. Kelleys Island Historical Association, 224 Division Street, Kelleys Island.

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12th Annual Golf Classic - Considered one of the finest golf fundraisers in Northwest Ohio, the Golf Classic will feature 18 holes of golf, lunch, grazing dinner and an awards program. Registration required. 11:30am-5pm. Proceeds go toward scholarship funds and outreach endeavors for Owens Community College graduates. Prices vary, visit website for more information. Belmont Country Club, 29601 Bates Rd., Perrysburg.

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Waterville Roche de Boeuf Festival - The

festival translates in French to “rock of beef” or “buffalo rock,” which refers to the rock in the Maumee River that Ottawa Indians used as a staging ground for hunting and war times. 9am-5pm. Downtown Waterville.

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Senior Discovery Days - Seniors, ages

60+ will receive specials throughout the zoo. It’s a great way to reconnect with your Toledo Zoo! Weekdays through September and October. Seniors also receive free admission on Tuesdays. 10am-2pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission - The Battle of Fallen Timbers was a seminal event in American history. Help shape the future of this fascinating site by participating in Commission meetings. 7-9pm. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Thursday 4

Eberly Center Open House - Get an

overview of the center and its services, while enjoying an ice cream social. Tours will be given and lactose-free ice cream will be available. 5-7pm. Eberly Center, Tucker Hall Room 0168, 2801 W. Bancroft St. utoledo.edu/centers/eberly

Jazz in the Garden - Each week will

feature a different fantastic jazz group. Weather permitting. Tonight, enjoy tunes from the Gene Parker Quintet. 6:30-8:30pm. TBG members, $6/ nonmembers, $8/ senior or student, $7. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. toledogarden.org

Friday 5

Tea at Stranleigh: Puttin On The Glitz Hollywood Style - Settings include

tea, two sandwiches, two desserts and musical entertainment in the beautiful setting of the Manor House. 11:30am2:30pm. $10. Wildwood Preserve Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave. metroparkstoledo.com

Black Swamp Arts Festival - Over

150 artists, youth arts village, 3 music stages. Through September 7. 8am-5pm. Downtown Bowling Green. blackswampfest.org Free

Veteran’s Festival - Celebrate and

honor our country’s veterans while enjoying karaoke, food, beer and flea markets. On Saturday night listen to bands, Elmore Fudd and Streetwise. 2pm-midnight. Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood.

Quartet - Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred reside in a home for retired opera singers in Kent, England. Each year, on the tenth of October, there is a

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Calendar concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday. Jean, who used to be married to Reggie, arrives at the home and disrupts their equilibrium. 5-8pm. Times and prices vary. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6827. thevillageplayers.org

First Friday - Enjoy being outside with friends and family with lots of entertainment including dancers, theater groups, clowns, jugglers, vendors, music, arts and crafts, inflatables, train rides and a petting zoo. 6-9pm. Downtown Perrysburg. downtownperrysburg.org Free

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Season of the Arts Plaza pARTy -

Performances by all of The Valentine’s resident performing arts organizations and an outdoor beer garden, full bar, food and wine. Proceeds benefit our new local Performing Arts Group Fund administered by the Toledo Community Foundation. 5-11pm. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-2423490. valentinetheatre.com Free

Crossword Solution Jerry Anderson and team. Proceeds benefit for the Schedel Foundation. Reservations required. 2-5pm. Donations are $150 per person or a table of 8 for $1,000 (please call for group rate). Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

Bark for Life - A one mile walk

honoring the care-giving qualities of our canine best friends. Registration includes admission to the fort and a “doggy” surprise. 10am. $10 a dog, $5 each additional dog. Fort Meigs State Memorial Park, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

Jazz in the Garden - Tonight is

the last night of the fantastic Jazz in the Garden summer concert series. Bring your family, your lawn chairs, food and a bottle of wine (or beverage of choice!). Food and soft drinks are available for purchase. 6:30-8:30pm. TBG members, $6/ nonmembers, $8/ senior or student, $7. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. toledogarden.org

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Ellen Biddle Shipman (1869-1950) -

Once called the “Dean of American Women Landscape Architects,” she designed over 600 gardens during her thirty-five year career. With an interpreter, stroll through Wildwood’s

Sunday 7

Reynolds Corners Merchants Association Cruize-In -

Watch the dream cruisers and muscle cars that you loved “cruize” up and down Reynolds and Dorr St. There will be food and plenty more. Noon-4pm. Reynolds at Dorr, 1700 Reynolds Rd. Free

Seed Saving and More - Learn how

to save seeds from plants and how to take soft and hard wood cuttings from trees and shrubs. Seed saving manual included. 2-4pm. $20. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-9395. 577foundation.org

Sunday In the Park with Art: Maumee River - Capture the unique beauty of Blue Creek, your newest Metropark. Learn a few fun tips to become a better photographer, naturalist and historian. Bring an SD card and your camera. If you don’t have a camera, one will be provided. Reservations required. 10-11:30am. $12. Blue Creek Conservation Area, White Barn. metroparkstoledo.com

Hidden Garden Party - This event is

among the most enjoyable benefits in the area for food, wine and festivities—all in a beautiful unparalleled setting with live music, open bar, fantastic noshing and premier auctions, once again conducted by WTOL’s September 2014

Shipman Garden and learn about Ellen’s background as a designer, the architectural details, and the plants she used to achieve her masterpiece. Reservations required. 2-3pm. $6. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

SAVE Lecture: Eating Mercifully - John

Dinon, Ohio Director of Outreach and Engagement for the Humane Society of the United States, will speak about the switch from farms to factory farms and the many devastating effects that resulted. He will talk of these impacts and suggest reverses from this trend. 7:30-9pm. Franciscan Theater and Conference Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu

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Boomers Resource Network Lunch - Hear guest speaker, Christo-

pher Gillcrist, as he speaks about In Toledo—A Freighter Trip. 11:30am1pm. The National Museum of the Great Lakes at the Toledo Skyway Marina, 1701 Front St. boomersrn.com

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Birders of a Feather - The group meets

at different parks each month to share the enjoyment of birding. First-timers and experienced birders love these monthly avian explorations. Bring binoculars and field guides. Reservations required. 8am. Farnsworth Metropark, 8505 S. River Rd., Waterville. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Preserving Our Memories - Learn

information about blogging, digital scrapbooking, heirloom and photo preservation, genealogy and recording your family stories through oral history. 10am-5pm. Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archbold. saudervillage.com

Canal Days - Celebrate our region’s

Naturalist Camera Club of Toledo to present photography programs which include a guest speaker, photo instruction, club information and light refreshments. Reservations required. 2-4pm. Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. NaturalistCameraClub.org Free

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Senior Safari - Enjoy tables of local products or services throughout the afternoon, hands-on activities and health screenings. 10am-2pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-3854040. toledozoo.org

past by spending a day in the 1800s aboard an operating canal boat. The Isaac Ludwig Mill will be in full motion grinding grain and sawing logs using nothing but the power of water. Noon-4pm. Fees apply to ride the canal boat. Providence Metropark, 13827 Old U.S. 24, Grand Rapids. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Thursday 18

Whitehouse Farmers’ Market - Enjoy

A book review on “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni, Author. 11:30am-1pm. Uncle John’s Restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd. boomersrn.com Twylite Thursday - Help support the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students at The University of Toledo. All proceeds benefit the two programs in regards to conferences, research, and graduation expenses. Twylite Thursdays include light, all you can eat refreshments, music, cash bar, and raffle baskets. 5-8pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee.

a fantastic variety of fresh produce and homemade baked goods. Saturday mornings through September 27. 9am-noon. Village Plaza, 6751 Providence Street, Downtown Whitehouse.

Dancing Under the Stars: The Johnny Knorr Orchestra - Enjoy listening to

the beautiful tunes of the Johnny Knorr Orchestra. 7:30-10:30pm. $10. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

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Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner and Silent Auction - Grab a group of

friends and come out for food, fun and a fantastic way to assist animals and to help end pet homelessness. 5-8pm. $30. Holiday Inn French Quarter Perrysburg, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. 2014spayghetti.org

Elizabeth Scott’s 5th Annual September Fest - Celebrate the fall

season at this fun family event featuring face painting, arts and crafts and a Las Vegas style casino. Elizabeth Scott offers independent and assisted living as well as skilled rehab. Noon5pm. The Elizabeth Scott Community Campus, 2720 Albon Rd., Maumee. 419-865-3002. elizabethscott.org Free

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Tour of Art Pilgrimage - View the

beautiful artwork all over Lourdes University’s campus. 10am12:30pm. $15 (includes lunch). Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu

Boomers Resource Network Lunch -

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Lourdes Lifelong Learning “Hot Topics” - Don Rowney, Specialist in

Russian and East European Studies at Indiana University will discuss the “Crisis In The Ukraine: A Return to The Cold War”. Refreshments will be served. 11:30am-12:30pm. $10/members/$15 non-members. Franciscan Center Board Room at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

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United North 19th Annual Golf Scramble - Your donations and

sponsorship will continue United North’s work in providing services to the disabled or seniors in the local community. 11am-2pm. $75/$1,000 donations. Detwiler Golf Course, 4001 N. Summit St.

UpTown PARK(ing) Day - This is a

global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to transform parking spaces into temporary public parks. 11am-6pm. Outdoor Main Stage, Adams Street near 15th St. uptowntoledo.org

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 - Enjoy this romantic season

opener, featuring two of the most lyrical and passionate works of the Russian tradition, including Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 and Tchaikovsky’s beloved first Piano Concerto, performed by rising star Jiayan Sun. 8-10pm. Call for ticket prices. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2558000. toledomuseum.org

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Garden Keepsake Note Cards -

Create your own card with dried flowers & greenery. Supplies, tools, instructions and handouts provided; feel free to bring your own dried flowers & greenery to use. Registration required. 9-9:45am. $15. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org

Container Gardening - Learn how

to create an eye-catching container and how to choose the right container and plants for your patio, porch or deck. Reservations required. 8-10pm. $12/$10 for Schedel members. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. benchfarms.com

H2Oh! - The event will feature com-

plimentary wine and Great Lakes Brewing Company beer, raffle tables, a traditional clam bake for dinner and a live auction. Proceeds benefit the Great Lakes Historical Society and its National Museum of the Great Lakes. Reservations required and tickets must be purchased in advance. 6:30-10pm. $100. The National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St.

Popcorn Posters 2014 - Now is

poster. Redesign your favorite movie poster using any medium you prefer. Registration required by September 8th. $5/10. 6:30-10pm. AIGA Toledo c/o Madhouse, 1215 Jackson St.

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Fallen Timbers Lecture Series: The Role of Alexander McKee - Dr. Larry

Nelson, history professor at Bowling Green State University, will speak on Alexander McKee, one of the key participants leading up to the Battle of Fallen Timbers and its aftermath. Reservations required. 7-9pm. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Thursday 25

Computer Basics - Participants will

learn how the computer operates, as well as how to effectively use the mouse and keyboard. Three weekly sessions. No computer skills required. Thursdays, September 25 through October 9, 9:30am12:30pm. Also on Tuesdays, September 23 through October 7, 5:30-8:30pm. $45. Tucker Hall: Room 0168, 2801 W. Bancroft St. utoledo.edu

Evening Guided Tour of the Gardens - Enjoy a twilight journey of the

beautiful 17 acre garden estate. The tour will include information on plants and trees as well as Schedel history. At 6pm participants may enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. $15/$13 for Schedel members. 6-8:30pm. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. schedel-gardens.org

Saturday 27 Wiener Dog Nationals - All proceeds benefit the Wood County Humane Society. Enter your wiener today and join the fun! No experience necessary. Registration required. $6 to race. 10am-2pm. W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. wienerracing.com

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Women’s Success Series - This ongoing series covers time management, project management and goal setting. 9:30-11:30am & 5:30-7:30pm. Tucker Hall Room 0168, 2801 W. Bancroft St. Free

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Housing Guide Assisted & INdependent Living Browning Masonic Community & Pathways Memory Care Center 8883 Browning Drive Waterville, Ohio 43566 419-878-4055 browningmasoniccommunity.org.

Oakleaf Village 4220 N. Holland-Sylvania Toledo, OH 43623 419-885-3934

Browning Masonic Community Independent Living Apartments and Garden Villas. Assisted Living, one bedroom apartments. Providing adult retirement living and community based services in a lovely country setting.

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 custom-designed 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. Contact us at 419-885-3934 for more information or to make an appointment today.

Pathways at Browning 24 private, assisted living apartments – environmentally designed specifically for those with memory impairments.

The Elizabeth Scott Community 2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537 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.

INdependent Living Creekside at Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek 2045 Perrysburg-Holland Road Holland, OH 43528 419-861-5619, www.LHSOH.org

Kensington Garden Villas Zachary Circle Waterville, OH 43566 419-885-821 www.rentwaterville.com

Moongate Luxury Adult Living 930 Soda Park Drive Temperance, Michigan 734-847-7879, www.moongateadultliving.com

One, two, and three bedroom residences for the 55+ community. Underground parking, maintenance- free living, socialization, faith-based, serving all faiths, full kitchen, hook-ups for washer/ dryer, and a lifetime of care and security on our 46-acre wooded campus.

The new Kesington Garden Villas is an independent community offering two bedroom and two full bath Villas for seniors 55+. Each Villa has an open design floor plan with stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite countertops and large closets. Villas are well insulated with efficient central heating/air conditioning and washer/dryer hookups. Enjoy your own private patio area plus an attached garage. Conveniently located to grocery and shopping.

One story apartment community nine years old for ages 55 and older. You’ll have it all under one roof... library, activities & craft room, beauty salon, fireside lounge, game room, exercise room, coffee shoppe, patios, community room, washer/ dryer hookups and activities. Family owned and operated. Offering the best in luxury adult living. Just like home... only better! Rents from $825.

The Lakewoods Apartment Homes 2125 Arlington Avenue Toledo, OH 43609 419-380-8079 • (TTD) 800-567-5857 Certain Income Restrictions Apply The Lakewoods is a luxury community of 89 apartment homes designed to fit every lifestyle for people 55 and older. The Lakewoods is centrally located in the historic Maumee Valley, in a beautifully restored building. An on-staff service coordinator from the Area Office on Aging can help with all your needs. Spacious floor plans, unique architecture, lots of natural light, are just some of the features of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. With a movie theater, activity room with planned activities and elegant library with computer learning center, there is always something to do. At the Lakewoods, we take pride in respecting the privacy of our residents, while at the same time, creating that real sense of community. We look forward to meeting you!

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OTTERBEIN SENIOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES Otterbein Portage Valley Senior Lifestyle Community Otterbein North Shore Senior Lifestyle Community Otterbein Skilled Nursing Rehab Neighborhood-Perrysburg Otterbein Skilled Nursing Rehab Neighborhood-Monclova Call 855-300-5686, www.otterbein.org

Housing Guide continuing care Retirement Communities KINGSTON HEALTHCARE Kingston Residence of Perrysburg Kingston Residence of Sylvania Kingston Care Center of Sylvania Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg 419-724-CARE, www.kingstonhealthcare.com

Swan Creek Retirement Village 5916 Cresthaven Lane Toledo, OH 43614 419-865-4445 swancreek.oprs.org

Kingston Healthcare provides convenient, quality care in the greater Toledo area. Our comprehensive care services include assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, long term and respite care. Schedule a visit, and you'll immediately experience the beautiful surroundings, the helpful staff, and genuine care that sets our communities apart. Kingston communities are located in Perrysburg and Sylvania.

Carefree living. Available for a lifetime. Located on a 34-acre wooded campus. Toledo’s premier continuing care retirement community is the only accredited community offering villas, apartments, assisted-care apartments, dementia care, professional home care, an adult day program and short-term medicare covered rehabilitation.

Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek 2001 Perrysburg/Holland Road Holland, OH 43528 419-861-5619 www.LHSOH.org

Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, an active retirement community, offers one, two, and three bedroom Independent Living units; one and two bedroom Assisted Living apartments; 135-bed nursing care center which offers all private rooms, skilled short-term stays and/or long term nursing care (Medicare/Medicaid approved); short-term respite stay and a rehab center—all on a magnificent 45-acre wooded campus. Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek is a faith-based retirement community that serves all faiths, has their own chapel, chaplain, village store, and activities to fit all your needs. Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek is a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society in partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital.

St. Clare Commons, a Franciscan Living Community 12469 Five Point Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-931-0050 Office www.HomeIsHere.org

The first phase of St. Clare Commons offers Assisted Living apartments, Specialized Memory Care studios, and Private Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing suites. A beautifully appointed chapel, state-of-theart therapy lab, fountains, rooftop terraces, a piano lounge, community rooms, a Starbucks™ coffee shop, quiet building technology, and many connections to Blessed John XXIII Catholic Community round out the many features. In addition to innovative amenities, St. Clare Commons features helpful technologies and well-designed therapy programs, individualized care plans and engaging activities, plus beneficial partnerships include the Wright State University, the Alzheimer’s Association, Nursing Institute, Ergonomic & Engineering Institute, and Dr. Govind Bharwani, who created Behavior Based Ergonomic Therapies specifically for Memory Care.

Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices - There’s a community near you! With five Otterbein communities in in our area, we exist to “enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons”. Faith based and not for profit, serving YOU is our mission! Otterbein North Shore in Marblehead and Otterbein Portage Valley in Pemberville are Continuing Care Retirement Communities featuring independent living, assisted living, long term nursing and rehab. The Otterbein Small house neighborhoods in Perrysburg and Monclova provide a “unique” new way to receive care in a true home like setting. The small houses offer long term care and skilled rehab. Don’t make a move without touring our Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices! The Elizabeth Scott Community 2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537 419-865-3002 www.elizabethscott.org

The Elizabeth Scott Community offers a broad spectrum of retirement living arrangements and a continuum of care to meet the needs of its residents, all on a single campus on 50 beautiful acres in rural Maumee, Ohio. Elizabeth Scott’s facilities include Independent Living one- and twobedroom apartments (new this year); Assisted Living studio and one-bedroom apartments; Skilled Rehab; Respite Care; and Long-term Care offering skilled short-term stays or long-term nursing care approved by Medicare and Medicaid. Family owned and operated since 1949, Elizabeth Scott’s grandson, Paul Bucher, and his immediate family are owners and operators who follow Elizabeth Scott’s philosophy of “caring for residents as if they were our own family.” Amenities include an indoor Resident Activity Center with fitness equipment, spacious hallways for walking, planned activities and outings, dining rooms that overlook a beautiful lake, and heated in-ground swimming pool.

Subsidized housing / Low INCome Pelham Manor Apartments 2700 Pelham Road Toledo, OH 43606 419-537-1515 For TDD/TTY Users Only 1-800-545-1833, Ext. 583

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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.

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Events Stargazing Peach Mountain Observatory Ann Arbor September 20th Directions: http://www.umich. edu/~lowbrows/calendar/regular.html Observatory Opens at Sunset, Free admission and parking

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