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The Joy of the Season The holiday’s are here!! It is time to get into the spirit of the season.

My all time favorite show is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” because the lesson reminds me - it’s not the trappings that are important, but rather, the love and friendship of the season. I have watched the show repeatedly, since it came out decades ago, and every year as my son adds to my Grinch collection of slippers, jogging wear, books, movies and ornaments; it makes me smile.

Our December issue explores the reasons for charitable giving and focuses on our good feelings when we donate time, goods or money, mentor children or work in a soup kitchen. We highlight some thoughtful volunteers who to make a difference in the community and some hints on how to make decisions on where to give our money.

We get ready for the season with some decorating tips and we visit TREO, a restaurant that is always beautifully adorned for the holidays. MLiving Home visits an exquisite newly constructed home in The Stone Oak Development.

Our profile introduces us to Elaine Canning and our health column talks about the dangers of Diabetes, especially with all those sweets are around at the holidays.

Our staff wishes you the best for your holidays; may they be joyous, lighthearted and full of memories.

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Profiles

Q&A WITH

Elaine M. Canning

By Pat Nowak

Elaine Canning with husband, Dan Kory in France A 1979 University of Toledo graduate, Elaine’s career started at Ernst and Young and she became the first woman, in Toledo, promoted to the position of Audit Manager. In 1986, she joined Bostwick-Braun as Chief Financial Officer and then went on to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer.

In 2008, she began working in the recycle plastic industry and she is currently a partner and Vice President of Palmer Energy Company and Palmer Conservation Consulting.

She is married with two daughters who live in Raleigh and Chicago. She serves on the boards of The Toledo Symphony, The Toledo Zoo and the National Great Lakes Museum and is a past Board member and Treasurer of the United Way, Mobile Meals and The University of Toledo Foundation.

Where do you call home?

Hidden Harbour - a wonderful hidden lake in Springfield Twp.

Something most people don’t know about me?

My nickname is Lani

What was your first job?

Waitress- I learned how to multi task and work hard!

Words I live by?

Thank God for unanswered prayers, he has it figured out before I do!

What health, diet or lifestyle tips do you favor?

After 40 I can only eat about two third’s of what I would like to and, of course, I have to get my 10,000 steps in every day!

My biggest self-indulgence?

Red wine and Max Mara

My proudest accomplishment?

Raising two daughters and cooking for family and friends.

I have always wanted to...?

Go on a road trip in Iceland. The geysers and waterfalls look spectacular!

What trait do you admire in others?

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On a personal basis, my husband, Dan Kory, he is bright, funny and always tries to make my day enjoyable. In business, Dick Smith, retired CEO of Bostwick- Braun. He was a great inspirational leader, always respectful and he made it a pleasure to go to work everyday.

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ssisting at events, mentoring at schools, funding local charities, they always seem to have a smile on their faces. Their giving goes on continuously, every day of the year, propelling positive growth in the areas of education, the arts, social services and government.

Focusing on volunteers, we highlight some special people, each of them helping in different ways, with a cumulative effect that is overwhelming. They all believe volunteerism is important to further the mission of an organization, and to make a difference in the community. They give back because they are blessed and they want to share those blessings. The group includes a couple who have made helping a family affair, a mother and daughter duo and several individuals, all supporting their special causes.

Toledo Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (past president); U.S.S. Selective Service; Fair Housing, 40th St. Vincent Women’s Advisory Committee; Sherman Elementary School and others.

Laneta Goings Laneta volunteers for the joy of helping others!

Changing lives and influencing people fosters a sense of being and purpose. “As a child, it was instilled in me that it is, ‘More Blessed to Give than to Receive.’”

She reviews each organization’s goals to identify a need and to determine what she can offer. Laneta has provided leadership in a variety of nonprofit and social and civic organizations including; The Toledo Zoological Society; YWCA, Ohio Supreme Court, Client’s Security Fund, Vice Chair; The

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The one project she is most proud of is Books 4 Buddies (B4B) founded in 2012 by Toure’ McCord, her grandson. Laneta is co-founder and president. B4B is a grassroots organization that encourages literacy and provides leisure reading material, free of charge, to disadvantaged youth, especially boys, in Northwest Ohio. It is led by a diverse group of 25 teenage Changing lives fosters ‘Ambassadors’ a sense of purpose. from area high schools.

New and gently used books are collected and distributed to kids in underserved communities.

Since its inception, more than 31,000 books have reached kids locally, and by collaborating with Rotary Club International, in Belize, Jamaica and Guatemala. B4B acts on the firm belief that education IS our global responsibility.

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You Can Spare the time?

Why Volunteering Makes a Difference

by Stephen Roberts, Ph.D. What benefits does an individual derive from volunteering?

Volunterring lets you get a real connection with your community by making it a better place. It helps you meet new people and make new friends. Not surprisingly volunteering improves social skills.

This happens when your meet with a regular group of people and interact with them over time. You also meet people you are serving and, in your communications with them, given chance to practice your skills.

John & Yolanda Danyi Szuch The Szuch’s embrace volunteerism because they feel that giving, whether in time or financially, lifts their spirit and makes this community a better place for your efforts.

As a couple, they support many of Toledo’s treasures - the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, the Toledo Zoo, the Toledo Symphony, the Toledo Museum of Art, and most recently the National Museum of the Great Lakes. They assist the good work of Little Sisters of the Poor, United Way, the Toledo Northwest Ohio Food Bank, CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates, Toledo Day Nursery, their local parish, the Hungarian Club and Junior Achievement.

Valuing education their support of the University of Toledo and its Alumni Association, Lourdes University, and area high schools like St. John’s Jesuit and St. Ursula, is strong and consistent.

Giving lifts their spirits and makes the community a better place.

John is proud of his service as a Trustee of the University of Toledo and University of Toledo’s Real Estate Corporation, the Port Authority Board, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Symphony Board, and the St. Ursula and the St. John’s Jesuit Foundation Boards.

They have funded scholarships at several schools and are proud to assist the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Foundation’s Early Literacy Campaign.

Yolanda serves on the Board of Trustees for the Ohioana Library Association (which connects readers to Ohio writers). In addition to being a screener and judge for the book awards,she chaired the reorganization of the Ohioana Awards process and is a founder of the University of Toledo’s Women & Philanthropy.

She is most proud of writing The History of St. Stephen’s Church, collecting data about the history of the parish which will live on for decades.

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When you do good for the community you feel a sense of accomplishment, and this can increase self-confidence.

Volunteering can provide career experience and be an opportunity to learn new job skills. Many people put this type of activity on their resumes.

Volunteering can provide a strong sense of purpose and contribute to having meaning in life. Finally according to a study carried out by the London School of Economics, the more people volunteer the happier they are.

To make the best of a volunteer opportunity, start with less challenging activities and slowly evolve to doing more demanding tasks. Don’t overburden yourself

and get burnt out. You do not have to solve all the problems of the world in the first month – it is better to slowly engage and take on more tasks, if you wish, very slowly.

You need to manage your time and your energy carefully so that you can maintain a high level of performance.

Keep your commitments to both the people you are serving and the manager of the organization that you are working for.

People count on you being reliable.

Make sure to keep the information you learn about the clients you are serving confidential. Finally, this is not a place for you to persuade others to follow your beliefs with regards to religion or politics.

How do you find volunteer opportunities?

One of the best places is VolunteerMatch.org that claims to have matched 10,000,000 people with 104,000 organizations to carry out 97,000 tasks. When you go on the site you are given the chance to search for what you specifically care about, or to browse opportunities under headings such as seniors, human rights, children & youth and animals.

So check it out and get involved.

Your community needs you!

If you are looking for some places to volunteer you might want to consider these organizations. However there are several dozen more options available in NW Ohio so if you have a passion to help visit volunteermatch.org for information.

Area Office on Aging www.areaofficeonaging.com 419-382-0624

Toledo Humane Society toledohumane.org 419-891-0705

American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio redcross.org/local/oh/toledo 419-329-2900

United Way of Greater Toledo unitedwaytoledo.org 419-248-2424

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church www.stpaulstoledo.org 419-243-4214

The Victory Center www.thevictorycenter.org 419-531-7600

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Norene Drewicz Norene feels her volunteer efforts provide her with more than she gives. For the last thirty years she has helped Lourdes University (where she received her education), Mobile Meals, The Marathon LPGA Classic, the Flower Hospital (where medical professionals saved her life after a stroke) Auxiliary, Make-A-Wish, WGTE/Channel 30, and other organizations.

She has helped over 30 organizations with funding, There is a need for donated hundred of hours people to be kind to on committee projects and each other. has served as chairman for many events.

Her motto is ‘there is a need for people in this world to be kind and nice to each other’. It is important to do things for others because it makes you feel good about yourself and that you are accomplishing something.

Mary & John Campbell The Campbell’s volunteer because their faith tells them to take care of their neighbor. Believing that creed, they live it by, encouraging others to help where and how they can as it makes the world a better, gentler place. Giving is a lasting gift to their children and those who follow them.

Currently, they are involved with the St. Vincent DePaul Society, taking communion to those who are homebound. They help with activities at their church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Sometimes just being a listener to a person who needs to talk is a great assistance.

Caring for others Mary is an alumna and cherishes her is a lasting gift. involvement with Lourdes University, serving on the Associate Advisory Board for the Sisters of St. Francis. She works in the garden at the Toledo Botanical Gardens helping with the MVHS herb area. John is most proud that he has organized

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the building of 3 homes for Habitat for Humanity.

They find satisfaction in helping the poor and disadvantaged who do not have a strong voice in this world. They have been volunterring together since their marriage 53 years ago. It was a volunteer fund raiser that brought them together and the desire to give to others continues to be a strong part of their marriage.

It doesn’t take money to be a volunteer— it can be as little as giving a few hours at a soup kitchen or helping as a literacy coach. Without the cadre of people wanting to give, help, and make a difference our efforts will fall short. So take a moment to discover where your passion lies and volunteer today.

Karen Fraker Karen has a long history as a volunteer, serving on numerous boards. She has been a volunteer for the YMCA for nearly 25 years, serving on the Board of Trustees and as their first female Board chair. As the University of Toledo changed her life, providing her with an education which lead to a successful career, she is very supportive of the Alumni Association and every year volunteers for Art on the Mall.

She was also involved in career-oriented organizations—The Press Club of Toledo and the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society, She spent 9 years on Mercy Health Partner’s Board of Trustees and 6 years on the Toledo Botanical Garden board. She currentVolunteering ly works with the is a perfect sponsors of 20 Unnetworking der 40 which just celebrated its 20th opportunity Anniversary, bringwhich she ing back previous rerecomends to cipients who shared their thoughts the young people. program. With 500 people in attendance, it was a very successful evening which she was proud to be part of it.

Her belief is that you have to have an interest in the mission of the organization because volunteering requires your time and your treasure.

The side benefits include working with other community leaders and learning from them by expanding your exposure. It is a perfect networking opportunity which she always recommends to young people. It rewarding to see young leaders succeeding in their careers by working hard to make the community a better place.

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Judith & Susan Conda the pet’s care, while the pet owner is monitored by mental health professionals and the TAHS.

Judith and Susan, a mother/daughter duo, have been blessed financially and feel that each of us has a bit of time, a personal strength or talent, or a measure of monetary capacity, that can be shared with some group or organization.

Susan explains “Everyone has a passion in life, something that touches their hearts. Follow that passion. My very wise grandmother used to tell me, ‘The more you give, the more you get.’

She was not talking about financial matters. She was talking about the gifts of the heart. I take her words and try to live by them.”

Susan concentrates her efforts in three areas: the arts, animal welfare, and mental health— her passions. The project she is most proud of is the founding of the Hope and Recovery Pets (HARP) Fund at the Toledo Area Humane Society. HARP provides low income individuals who suffer chronic mental illness with an opportunity to have a pet. The fund covers the cost of

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charity count organizations that work internationally. “There is work that can only be done on a local, immediate scale,” says Mathison. “There is also work that needs to be tackled nationally or globally. In any of these cases, the charity should be able to benchmark progress and demonstrate momentum toward fulfillment of their mission.”

Burwell emphasizes metrics as well. “In today’s day and age there is no lack of tools to create and measure progress. Regardless of the focus of a non profit they should be able to show that their programming is effective and impactful, both short and long term.”

Nicole Candle Manager, Women’s Initiative of United Way of Greater Toledo

By first identifying what you and your family’s interest, the daunting of possibilities for donating narrows.

With Whom Shall We Share?

Tips for Giving Graciously

by Chris Watson No one wants to be Scrooge. Charles Dickens’ iconic mizer from A Christmas Carol is a leading candidate for holiday disdain. But only at first, before he becomes the hero, delivering holiday cheer through largesse in the final pages of the perennially told story. Scrooge is the epitome of the redemptive value of charity. The question is not whether we should share our blessings with others; the question is always with whom shall we share?

Focus is First

“Personal connection plays a large part in where people contribute,” claims Nicole Candle, Manager for the Women’s Initiative of United Way of Greater Toledo. “If you have a specific passion, you can find a cause to contribute to that will make a difference.”

By first identifying what you and your family’s interest, the daunting of possibilities for donating narrows. It is also important to look across the spectrum of causes. When focusing on a problem like hunger, there are scores of charities, from international to local, that work toward eliminating hunger as a human concern. “Many people identify their philanthropic focus, whether that is education, health, homelessness, hunger, etc, and then make contributions associated with those causes,” remarks Candle.

Identifying a focus simplifies the contribution picture.

Donors expect accountability

Everyone wants to know that the money and time they give is being used and being used wisely. But how can you be sure? “First take a look at their board of directors,” says Keith Burwell, President of the Toledo Community Foundation.

“Make sure the board is representative of the community as a whole with a broad range of experience and interest.” Having a board, and making sure that board of governance isn’t mono-focused (such as only being of a single family or profession), is an important indicator of an organization’s viability and strength.

Karen Mathison, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Toledo agrees.

“There is a level of accountability that donors should expect.” She further explains, “A simple web search to gather information about a charity or nonprofit organization should reveal a few basics.

Is there a list of board members? Does the non profit have a financial annual report, audit procedure, and properly filed tax form 990?” If these fundamentals are not met, it is prudent to investigate the organization further before giving money or time.

Above All Give

“‘We all do better when we all do better,’” says Mathison, quoting former Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone.

“That premise is at the root of what we do at United Way,” she explains. “First and foremost we must recognize that our community, including our families and ourselves, fair better when we show compassion and generosity. The holidays are a great time to be sensitive to our community’s needs and become part of an ongoing effort to meet those needs through giving.”

Burwell takes the idea further. “We are a nation of givers,” he says passionately. “Together we can solve problems, perhaps not quickly or in one dramatic stroke, but we can be a part of a working solution.” He continues with emphasis.

“There is no reason to wait for some defining moment in your life to be charitable. Giving back to our community is in the very framework of who we are as a nation. Now is the time to give.”

Karen Mathison President and CEO of United Way of Greater Toledo

“A simple web search to gather information about a charity or nonprofit organization should reveal a few basics.”

Mission Metrics

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“Make sure the board is representative of the community as a whole with a broad range of experience and interest.”

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New This Year! Holidays in the Hall Just a short walk from the Manor House at Metroparks Hall.

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Gift Giving Suggestions 2015

by Pat Nowak Holiday gift giving is an art... fulfilling the wishes of a friend or family can be daunting.

Where can you find suggestions?

Often when you shop local the store has a myriad of ideas with price points that can offer you a stocking stuffer or a more substantial gift. If the gift recipient is also a customer, the clerk may know their taste, offer advice and provide free gift-wrap, unlike big box stores.

Consider the giftee’s habits. Someone who is a gourmet cook would probably love the newest in gadgets think a Crock Pot Smart Slow Cooker with WeMO - you can connect with an app on your phone or how about a subscription to a wine club, or hire a chef for the day.

Children all want the newest gadgets from the IPhone 6S, or consider the Kindle Paperwhite to encourage reading. The Kano Computer Kit helps children learn the basics of computer science and the Toys-to-Life Game which expands as the child ages.

Gift certificates are always well received. When choosing, think of how the recipient will use them. If your sister is a gourmet cook, a restaurant certificate might be welcome.

The lifestyle of the person receiving the gift provides clues for gift selection. Where do they usually shop?

What lines of clothing do they favor?

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Thrill them with a certificate from their favorite store. Today, gift certificates have to be valid for five years, so the issue of them losing their value is no longer a problem.

Jewelry is high on the list of gifts, but be sure you know the person’s taste before purchasing an expensive piece that cannot be returned. Clothing also falls into that category - sizes are always dicey and the worst gift to deliver is one that is too large. Buy a beautiful scarf instead.

Personal concierge services are a wonderful gift. A personal organizer, clothing specialist or handyman services are all great ideas and make life easier for the recipient. But be sure the gift is needed and not a hint, like buying a certificate for a gym for someone who is struggling with a weight problem. The holidays are not a time for others to be reminded of their shortcomings.

One last tip: the holidays are not a good time to bring a pet into the home for the children. This time of year is stressful enough without watching over a new pet. Perhaps give a gift certificate to a pet shelter that can be used at a later time when it is more appropriate.

Aah the joys of the season - giving is better than receiving.

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Decorating for the Holidays

By Barb Manning

It’s December, and time for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa decorations for the house and maybe even the yard. Thoughts of fall and winter holidays inspire childhood memories, of sitting under the Christmas tree, in a sea of wrapping paper, opening presents.

Making the House Festive

Venture into the basement, or up into the attic in search of last year’s holiday supplies. You likely have ornaments on hand that one family member or another is responsible for buying or making, as well as clay trinkets made during a grade school art project. Everyone loves family “heirloom” pieces spread around the house during festive celebrations. Bring new life to traditional holiday decorations by introducing new pieces in strategic places.

Pinterest is a great tool for seeking fresh ideas on Hanukkah menorahs and dreidels. If you have an interest in bringing Kwanzaa into your holiday decor, there are a number of online resources, including HGTV with details on corn-husk vases, unity cups and mkela.

If your holiday decorations are already spectacular, but the notion of taking them out and getting

them ready for display is daunting; you may want to write the staff from C’est la Vie Design Boutique come to your house and to do some decorating for you. Staffers will come out, check your treasures, and then develop creative ways to use them, or suggest new choices to make your holiday pop. C’est la Vie has a number of distinctive, fanciful and creative accent pieces like Fraser fir garlands, bright shiny vases and floral arrangements.

Hunting for the Tree

If your family celebrates Christmas, you’ll need a tree. You can visit the Wheeler Christmas Tree Farm in Whitehouse, or Rick and Carl’s Christmas Tree Farm outside Bowling Green for freshly cut varieties of evergreens, including, firs, spruce, and pines. If you want to venture further, maybe make a day of it; take a trip to the Matthes Evergreen Farm in Ida, Michigan. The whole family can enjoy a wagon ride on this sprawling tree farm.

Studio at Toledo Botanical Gardens to learn how to make ornaments using glass, clay, wood, or needlefelted wool. Classes are also available in card and gift making. The Hands On Studio hosts a number of one-session craft workshops on a variety of holidayrelated themes.

Final Touches to Your Decor

The winter holidays can be a time for reuniting with friends you haven’t seen in awhile, or other family members with equally busy lives. Once you finish your holiday decorating for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, consider making your home even more welcoming with fragrant aromas. Cinnamon cookies, pumpkin spice and sweet potato pies all suggest family and fun get-togethers. Also, aromatic diffusers and candles set the mood for your celebrations.

Whatever you do to celebrate the season, have fun and enjoy your family and friends, since that is what makes every occasion special and festive.

Ornaments for the Tree

Once you bring the tree home, do you use the same ornaments you use every year, or get creative?

For those even slightly artistic, visit the Hands On

Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm , wheelerfarms.com/christmas-tree-farm • Rick & Carl’s Christmas Trees, bowlinggreenchristmastrees.com/tree-farm • Matthes Evergreen Farm in Ida, Michigan, matthesevergreenfarm.com • C’est La Vie, boutiquesylvania.com • Hands On Studio at Toledo Botanical Gardens, toledogarden.org/education • HGTV Kwanzaa decorating ideas, hgtv.com/search/kwanzaa

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Restaurant Confidential “A Party Every Night”

Fine dining, live music, and lots of heart make Treo the place to go

By Anthony Zick Treo, open since 2008, has become an area staple that keeps customers returning for a variety of reasons. Treo, according to general manager Nate Schank, is the phonetic spelling of the word “trio.” Originally the name was taken to reflect the restaurant’s three-fold cuisine: French, Italian, and American.

But, as the restaurant has grown over the years, the name has taken on additional meaning. When Treo added a casual bar lounge and a larger event space to its existing dining room, the dining experience became threefold in a new way.

The allure of Treo comes, not just from the cuisine, but also from the restaurant’s “small . . . family atmosphere.” “This is our house,” says Schank. “We throw a party every night. We invite everyone we know and everyone they know.” The Treo staff works hard to make every “[customer] . . . feel like a guest in [their] home.”

Chef adds flair

Head Chef Brett McIntosh is a large part of what makes Treo both so personal and universally loved. Combined, he and Schank have nearly 50 years of restaurant experience.

McIntosh’s general approach to food is to take a classic item and add his own signature flair. For example, the Beef Wellington, one of Treo’s most popular dishes, includes the traditional beef tenderloin covered in mushroom pâté, wrapped in a pastry and topped with a red wine demi glace; but in McIntosh’s recipe, the tenderloin is also wrapped in prosciutto and brushed with Dijon mustard. Another popular item, the Salmon Oscar, follows the same approach, adding a delicious house-made citrus hollandaise sauce to the traditional salmon filets stuffed with crabmeat and asparagus tips.

“One 2” Lounge

The restaurant also has a casual dining experience with local live music and numerous craft beers on tap. Treo’s “One2” lounge provides a perfect spot to relax. There is live music every night, and nearly all musicians are from the Toledo area. What’s more, the burgers, pizza, truffle fries and sandwiches you crave are all at One2. For instance, every Thursday a half-pound burger with French fries is only $5!

The restaurant features an extensive list of fine wines.

Options stretch from California to Italian to French, Spanish, and Argentinian varieties. They also carry a healthy stock of fine bubbly from around the world. For beer geeks, Treo always has 15 beers on tap, around twelve of which are craft beers. Sour beers, a rarity at many bars, can regularly be found here. And don’t forget the wide selection of liquor.

For client meetings, date night, or an evening with friends ­­­—Treo can deliver.

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This 3rd Annual tea party is the perfect way to spend the holidays. Destress, and enjoy a little rest and relaxation, while learning about and enjoying a warm cup of tea. Take in the extraordinary Manor House. Please reserve in advance.

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Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org/ festivefeast

Enjoy a delicious holiday buffet complete with the Zoo’s famous hot chocolate and baked goods in our lavishly decorated Lodge before enjoying the Lights Before Christmas display.

Reservations required. 5pm Mondays & Tuesdays through December 14. Adult only Moonlight & Mistletoe, 6-8pm Wednesdays, December 2, 9 & 16. $35/adults, $25/children ages 2-11.

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Victorian Christmas Tea Matthew Brown House, 1107 N. Superior St. 419-266-8039. historicvistulafoundation.org

Enjoy seasonal treats served on fine china and linens while drinking selected teas and enjoying holiday decor. 11:30am $30.

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Cooking Class: No Stress Holiday Parties Dégagé Jazz Cafe 301 River Rd., Maumee.419-794-8205. historiccommericalbuilding.com

Love parties but hate the preparation? Want to enjoy a get together in the living room, and not from the kitchen? This innovative and fun culinary class will help you learn how to throw a party without stressing yourself out.

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Preventing the onset of diabetes Moderation is the key

by Stephen Roberts PhD I really enjoy the holiday season— friends, family, get-togethers, the occasional song, opening presents, good cheer, traditions, and of course the food— including cookies, cakes, pies and candy. I struggle moderately with how much I consume, but I’m susceptible to overeating. My concern with this is not simply that I will gain weight. I am also concerned with the ever increasing numbers of people becoming type 2 Diabetics, and the possibility that I could develop this disease.

By present medical standards, if your fasting blood glucose is greater than 125 mg/dL you are considered to be diabetic.

If your numbers fall between 100-125 mg/dL you are considered to be prediabetic. While I am not diabetic, my blood glucose numbers cause me some concern.

According to the Nutrition Source at Harvard University approximately 24,000,000 Americans suffer from type 2 Diabetes but 6 million of these people do not even know they have it. If the present trends continue the numbers of Americans with diabetes will be approximately 50,000,000 by 2050.

Contracting type 2 Diabetes is not a trivial issue. Diabetes can cause blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, circulation problems, loss of limbs and heart

disease. Diabetes leads directly, each year, to more than 70,000 death, and is indirectly responsible for thousands of others.

Steps to lower the risk

Although it is not easy, lowering your risk of type 2 Diabetes is really worth the effort. First, and I know you know this, control your weight. Studies show that if you are overweight a weight loss of 7 to 10% can decrease your risk of developing type 2 Diabetes by 50%.

Quitting smoking is critical. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop diabetes.

According to one American Journal of Epidemiology study, walking quickly for more than five hours a week decreases the risk by approximately 30%. Some researchers however feel that those who become diabetic because of genetic susceptibility, are less likely to benefit by using exercise as a method of decreasing the risk.

You should also make dietary changes.

One very obvious change is to substitute water, coffee or tea for pop and other sugary drinks. According to both European and American studies, drinking one can of pop daily can increase your risk of diabetes by approximately 20%.

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One French study that followed nearly 70,000 women for 10 years, discovered that eating a lot of processed meats such as sausages and bacon increased the risk of developing type 2 Diabetes.

The women who ate processed meat five times a week increased the risk of diabetes 30%, as compared to women who ate it less than one time a week.

Increasing fruits and vegetables and whole grains and decreasing foods such as pies, cakes and cookies is important.

A National Institute of Health study that investigated 160,000 women, found that those who regularly ate whole grains were 30% less likely to develop diabetes.

One strategy to decrease your risk, is to begin to make moderate changes in a few of the areas mentioned, making more changes, over time, to further decrease your risk. A frank conversation with your dietician or physician is recommended.

Stephen Roberts has a PhD in Health Education and serves as a faculty member at the University of Toledo School of Health Science as a teacher, researcher and advocate in the areas of health promotion and public health.

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Toledo Jingle Bell Run/ Walk 5K for Arthritis

8am. $12-$35. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Suite 1599, Maumee.

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This is a fun and festive way to kick off your holiday season. Wear a holiday themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help raise funds to find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Run or walk while celebrating the season of giving.

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Men’s Health Clinic 1:30pm. Urology Clinic of the Medical Pavilion at UTMC, 3000 Arlington Ave. 419-383-4318. utoledo.edu Free

The clinic’s emphasis is on common conditions in men’s health. The clinic is run by four UT Health specialists: Dr. Ajay Singla, urologist; Dr. Rajesh Gupta, cardiologist; Dr. Juan Jaume, endocrinologist; and Marc Crisenberry, a nurse practitioner in urology.

Call to register, have insurance information available.

Join The University Church, UT Health Grows, and professional yoga instructor Sue Lee as she leads the group through gentle yoga that is both restorative and Slow Flow Yoga 8:30-9:30am. The University Church, challenging. This is perfect for seniors, pregnant women, people with injuries or anyone looking to get more 4747 Hill Ave. 419-534-3080. fit and focused. Mats provided. Wear comfortable theuniversitychurchtoledo.org Free clothes that are easy to move in.

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Food On The Counter Influences Eating A study carried out by Cornell University showed that women who had cereal in plain view on the kitchen counter weighed 20 pounds more than those women who stored the breakfast food in the cupboard. Conversely if a fruit bowl was on the counter individuals weighed 13 pound less.

Displaying healthy food and hiding food that is less healthy is worth a try, but it seems that the ice cream that is tucked away in our freezer still seems to get eaten.

Test to Detect Liver Disease New technology called Fibroscan uses sound waves to measure liver damage Testing for liver damage is now faster, painless and non-invasive with a device called Fibroscan®. ProMedica is the first health system in metro Toledo to offer the liver biopsy alternative that uses ultrasound technology to measure liver fibrosis or stiffness.

Patients with various types of liver diseases, such as hepatitis B and C and fatty liver disease, are among those who may benefit from this new testing option. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Fibroscan is performed in less than 15 minutes in a doctor’s office and the results are available right away.

For decades, a liver biopsy has been used to test for liver damage. During a biopsy, a thin needle is inserted through the skin and into the liver.

It requires patients to spend half a day in the hospital. The limitations of biopsy are that it tests a small part of the liver and may not provide a complete picture of the extent of damage. Also, it’s costly, can be painful and may cause bleeding.

Fibroscan is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans. For more information about ProMedica, visit www.promedica.org/aboutus.

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Stone Oak Beauty

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Saving the best for last might be what Tom Schlachter and Tracy Sallah were thinking about when they built the gorgeous house on the last available lot in Stone Oak. The brick and stone beauty boasts innovative decorating that melds vintage with contemporary design.

The ceilings in many of the rooms are embellished with faux painting, fitted wood or a four seasons mural, in the master bathroom.

The owners’ love of glass is prevalent with a floor to ceiling cabinet filled with exquisite pieces. The home is a haven for the late artist Robert Heindel’s ballerina paintings. A friend of Tracy’s family, he counted Princess Diana as a fan. She said to Heindel, “Experts hold your work in the highest regard, I know, but for me it simply succeeds in capturing the spirit of dance as art,” Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Roman Holiday - Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Paramount Pictures bring the 1953 American romantic-comedy classic, Roman Holiday, back to the big screen.

A unique introduction from Turner Classic Movies that will give insight into William Wyler’s classic film starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. The film follows Hepburn as a sheltered princess who falls for an American newsman in Rome. Roman Holiday won three Academy Awards® for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Costume Design and Best Writing. 2pm and 7pm.

Visit website for price information. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St. & Fallen Timbers 14, 2300 Village Dr. W., Maumee. fathomevents.com Free

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mas at the Peristyle is bigger and better than ever as stories of the season fill the air for an event that your family will remember for years to come. The Saturday matinee will feature sing-a-longs, the talented Toledo Opera Chorus, Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio, and a visit from Santa. 3pm. $25. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. tickets. toledosymphony.com

versary celebration. Browse from a variety of quality handcrafted items including jewelry, pottery, woodworking, fragrances and lotions to fabric, decorative painting, photography, and more. In addition, there will be a fine selection of holiday wreaths and seasonal decorations. If you can’t find what you want, many of the Craftsman’s Guild members will take special orders to create that one of a kind gift. 10am. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. toledocraftsmansguild.org Free

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The Great Art Escape - This annual winter celebration will honor dance this year.

Discover the museum with art exhibits, drawing in the galleries, free music, live demos, and plenty of free dance performances will be held in the galleries, inspired by the exhibitions Degas and the Dance and The Rise of Sneaker Culture. Dance performances include: Ardan Academy of Irish Dance (2pm, Dec. 26, Peristyle), El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folkloric (2pm, Dec. 27, Peristyle), Aegela Centers for Middle Eastern Dance (2pm, Dec. 31, Peristyle), Aha! Indian Dance (2pm, Jan. 1, Peristyle), Waltzing with The Antivillains (6:30-8:30pm, Jan. 1, Great Gallery), Toledo Jazz Orchestra with Swing Dancers (2pm, Jan. 2, Peristyle), and Toledo Ballet presents Awkward Girl (2pm, Jan. 3, Peristyle). Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Biennial Veteran’s Art Show - This

non-juried exhibition is open to all honorably discharged veterans of any era or branch of service in any media or genre of Visual or Literary art, with the intention of highlighting the talent and artistic abilities of our veterans. Through January 7. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-8732. MyPrizm.com [art]

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Lights Before Christmas - During the holiday season, the Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with more than one million lights, over 200 images of some of your favorite animals, ice-carving demonstrations on Thursday evenings, carolers, holiday treats, the Swanton Area Railroad model trains, and visits with Santa in the Indoor Theatre. Also on display will be the 85-foot Norway spruce adorned with more lights than the famous Christmas tree in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. Through January 3. 3-8pm Sunday-Thursday, 3-9pm/Friday & Saturday. $15/adults, $12/kids and seniors, free/children under two. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Celebrate global connections by examining the people and organizations from Toledo who have shaped — and been shaped by — the world. Through May 6. 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections at The University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft Rd. 419-530-4480. utoledo. edu/library/canaday Free

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Holiday Lantern Tours - Take a tour around the village to experience the transition into the

20th century. You will be guided by knowledgeable and engaging members of the village. Reservations required. Also on December 11 & 12. 4-8:30pm. Visit website for prices. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 1-800-590-9755. saudervillage.org

Yuletides of Yesteryear - You will make three tour stops, making your way from 1850 to 1928. Hear about the comparison between old-fashioned and modern holiday traditions. Also on December 11 & 12. Tours every half hour from 4-8:30pm. Non-members: $7/children, $13/adults; Members: $6/children, $11/adults. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route. 2, Archbold.

419-446-2541. saudervillage.org Holidays in the Manor House - Ring in the holidays this year by taking part in one of northwest Ohio’s most festive holiday traditions. For 40 years, community volunteers have decorated the Manor House at Wildwood. Take a free tour of the home and see what new ideas they’ve come up with this year. Be sure to visit The Andersons Welcome Tent and make a s’more over a campfire. Also check visit Holidays in the Hall at nearby Metroparks Hall, where there are new displays, programs and food options this year. 10am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Home for the Holidays Parade - Pa-

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Tours of the Wolcott House - Docents

will lead visitors around the complex, explaining the Wells-Wolcott legacy and pioneering traditions presented within the context of an early nineteenth to early twentieth century recreated village. Due to popular demand, the Downton Abbey exhibit has been extended through the end of 2015. The exhibit, based on the popular PBS series, displays original gowns and decorative art from 1900 through the “Roaring 20’s.” Tours are at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. $3/adults, $2.50/seniors, $1.25/students, free/members. Wolcott House, 1035 River Rd., Maumee.

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Ice-carving Demonstrations - Add

some artistic coolness to your Lights visit with an ice-carving demonstration. Come to the Main Plaza and watch these masterpieces take form right before your eyes.

Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17. 6pm.

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rade down Louisiana Avenue and feel the holiday spirit. Registration is required for parade participation. 4-6pm. Downtown Perrysburg. 419-872-6246. visitperrysburg.com

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Handel’s Messiah - Presented by the Toledo Choral Society and BGSU choruses.

Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel and is one of his most famous works. The Toledo Choral Society has performed the oratorio every year since the society’s 1919 establishment, and Richard Napierala will conduct. This is the Messiah of the season, and one you will cherish forever. 2pm. $35. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419241-1272. tickets.toledosymphony.com

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Festival of Lights Parade - Carriage

Rides and Sing Along at Maplewood Park and surrounding areas, followed by a parade at 5pm. The main event is a tree lighting ceremony with the arrival of Santa Claus. 4-7pm. Downtown Sylvania. cityofsylvania.com Free

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1st Annual Holiday Trunk Show and Live Cigar Auction - The event will feature food, beverages, cigars, and entertainment, followed by a live cigar auction. The entertainment for the evening will be Pattrick Przysiecki, a four-time international magic champion.

Purchase tickets at The Cigar Affair or The Blarney. 6pm. $25/advance, $35/day of.

The Blarney Event Center, 601 Monroe St. 419-891-0109.

Wednesday 9 [sports]

Toledo Walleye Game - Come watch

the Toledo Walleye play hockey at a home game in December. 7:15pm December 9,11, 19 & December 26, 10:35am December 16, 8pm December 30. $16-25.

Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledowalleye.com

Thursday 10 [film]

Real Talk Classic Film Series - Enjoy

a screening of the 90s thriller, Lady Killer, involving an affair and a family love triangle. 10am. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info [miscellaneous]

Come to the Stable - Enjoy an intricate

display of about 700 nativities and creches, representing the scene of Jesus Christ’s birth, as part of the 15th anniversary of the church’s Christmas display. There will be free refreshments and snacks, live and recorded music as well as a drawing for a free nativity. Through December 13. 5-9pm Thursday, 10am-9pm Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday, noon-3pm Sunday. Bowling Green Alliance Church, 1161 Napoleon Rd., Bowling Green.

419-352-3623. bgalliance.org

Friday 11 [art]

AIA-Toledo Society Lecture: Living, Mining and Surviving in the Egyptian Eastern Desert - Kate Liszka, adjunct

professor of archaeology at Princeton University, presents a talk about an archeological gem in the desert: Wadi el-Hudi.

7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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[miscellaneous]

Bethlehem Experience - A live and

interactive display that will take you back over 2,000 years of biblical history. This will be held at Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Dr. Also on Saturday. 6-9pm Friday, 5-9pm Saturday. westgatechapel.org Free

Saturday 12 [miscellaneous]

A Night in Bethlehem - The entire com-

munity is invited to experience first century Bethlehem – just as it would have been at the time of Jesus’ birth. Throughout both afternoons, guests will take in the sights, smells and sounds of the bustling marketplace, complete with authentic shops staffed with artisans and live animals. In addition to the sights, sounds and smells there will be an excitement in the air as news of a newborn baby spreads through the people. Live animals – including a camel, sheep and a calf – are on site.

Also on December 13. 11-6pm. Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor Rd. (corner of Secor and Bancroft). Free

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[miscellaneous]

Fort Meigs Holiday Open House -

War of 1812 soldiers and civilians will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, hands-on activities and shop the museum store for unique holiday gifts. Noon-5pm/site open, 1-4pm/open house. Fort Meigs Visitor Center, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org [music]

Rosary Cathedral Concerts: Christmas Carol Sing - Feel the holiday

spirit as you sing favorite Christmas carols in the splendor of Rosary Cathedral accompanied by the Skinner organ, choir and brass ensemble. The fading daylight filters through stained glass as the cathedral is filled with the joyful sounds of Christmas. 3pm. Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-9575. rosarycathedral.org Free

[education, outdoors]

Star Struck: Geminid Meteor Shower - It may be chilly outside, but December

13th is a hot night for meteor watching.

The spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower should peak this evening, with an impressive display of lights streaking across the night sky. Bring a camp chair, a thermos of hot chocolate or coffee, and your warmest clothes. Cross your fingers for a cloudless night. 9:30pm. $3. Wiregrass Lake, 201 N. Eber Rd., Holland.

419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.com

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Make a Gift: Personalized Painted Pottery - Organize some last minute gift

giving by creating your own personalized pottery. Stop by the studio at any time on December 16 and let instructor and store owner, Jules Webster, show you how to paint. If you’d like to paint more than one item, you are welcome to do so. If you know in advance what you’d like to paint, please purchase the items in advance online so we can reserve your inventory. Drop-in’s are also welcome. 10am7pm. $12, or more, cost is per piece.

The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Reel Opinions Film Series with WGTE

Every month the library will screen a different program from WGTE that covers a variety of topics. Discussion to follow, refreshments are provided. 10:30am. Way Public Library 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free [music]

Jazz Under Glass - The popular Jazz un-

der Glass series returns with monthly performances put on in partnership with the Art Tatum Jazz Society. 6:30pm. $10-$30.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-241-5299. toledomuseum.org

Saturday 19 [music]

Christmas Concert - The Toledo Jazz

Orchestra will put on their annual holiday concert. Get in the spirit with big band holiday music featuring Lori Lefevre. $8-33. 8pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com. [miscellaneous]

2nd Annual Last Call Locavore: Craft Fair - Together with some of our

favorite Toledo vendors we will provide seasonal procrastinators one last chance to find that perfect locally made gift. With a wide variety of vendors, you will easily be able to find something special for anyone. Vendors that you will see there include: Humblebee Family Farm, ChristiesStuff, One Love, Novel Design by Deidre, honeycombcalligraphy, Found and Feather, Actual Coffee and more. 11am.

The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave. facebook.com/TUC.GROWS Free

Sunday 20 [art]

Brace For Impact! Outdoor Photography With Pop - Professional photog-

rapher, Bryce Denison, will lead an intensive one-day program teaching strategies and techniques to make impactful relevant

nature photographs. From fill flash to highdynamic range, this workshop will cover a wide range of how-to information for the beginner or those who just want to brush up on the basics. (Lunch is not included.)

Registration required. 9am. $85. Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave. 419-407-970. metroparkstoledo.com [miscellaneous]

Parade of Trees - Enjoy dinner in the

main dining room and then view 40 beautifully decorated trees throughout the club and partake in a silent auction. Proceeds benefit local charities. This event is open to the public. Proper attire and reservations are required. 5:30pm. $16-$36. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-254-2961. facebook.com/TheToledoClub

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The Great Art Escape - The Toledo Mu-

seum of Art’s annual winter celebration will honor dance this year. Discover the museum with art exhibits, drawing in the galleries, free music, live demos, and plenty of free dance performances will be held in the galleries, inspired by the exhibitions Degas and the Dance and The Rise of Sneaker Culture. Dance performances include: Ardan Academy of Irish Dance (2pm, Dec. 26, Peristyle), El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folkloric (2pm, Dec. 27, Peristyle), Aegela Centers for Middle Eastern Dance (2pm, Dec. 31, Peristyle), Aha! Indian Dance (2pm, Jan. 1, Peristyle), Waltzing with The Antivillains (6:30-8:30pm, Jan. 1, Great Gallery), Toledo Jazz Orchestra with Swing Dancers (2pm, Jan. 2, Peristyle), and Toledo Ballet presents Awkward Girl (2pm, Jan. 3, Peristyle). Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Thursday 31 [miscellaneous]

Noon Year’s Eve - Ring in the new year at

the stroke of... noon! Kids and families start the New Year a little early by building party hats and noise makers, choosing a reZOOlution and gathering for the big countdown at noon. Don’t miss the fun! 11am-1pm. $12/children and seniors, $15/adults. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org W A N E D E L E N A S I D D H A N H O F T D L O E W E I M M A N U P E O N S T E C A C T I V J U S T A G C O F R O O S T E D E Y O S T L T R I S

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Knowing When It’s Time to Hang Up the Car Keys Older drivers who fell two or more times in the prior year were 1.5 times as likely to be involved in an accident and two times as likely to be involved in an at-fault accident, according to a report from The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society also published an article saying older adults that have fallen two or more times in the previous year may be at a higher risk of being involved in an at-fault car crash.

Readers who have either fallen themselves or have had an aging loved one fall recently can take this information as an opportunity to start a discussion about the possibility of retiring from driving and/or as an opportunity to find ways to reduce future falls.

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For those choosing to find ways to improve balance and reduce falls, contact your local senior center to see if they offer the evidence-based programs named A Matter of Bal ance or Tai Chi for Better Balance as both programs have been proven to reduce falls. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control suggests the following tips to reduce falls: • Do leg exercises, such as Tai Chi, regularly that increase leg strength and improve balance.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist to review current medications that might have side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness.

• Have an eye exam done by an eye doctor yearly and update eyeglasses to maximize vision.

• Make the home safer by reducing tripping hazards such as rugs and by adding grab bars inside and outside the shower and next to the toilet as well as adding railings on both sides of stairways and improving lighting in the home.

For the safety of the driver and others on the road, readers who have fallen or had a loved one fall are encouraged to take one piece of information in this article and act on it today.

If you are caring for a loved one and would like additional information on the Area Office on Aging Caregiver Support Program, please contact us at www.areaofficeonaging.com, 419.382.0624 or 1.800.482.7277

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For those choosing to start a discussion about the possibility of retiring from driving, one resource that can help can be found at www.KeepingUsSafe.org by calling 877-907-8841 for a self-assessment program. This self-assessment learning conversation tool covers topics such as medical history, driving history, mental status, range of motion, visual and hearing issues. Other driver education/evaluation programs can be found at ProMedica Total Rehab at 419-824-1968, University of Toledo Medical Center at 419-383-400 and AARP Ohio at 866-389-5653.

Matt Burwell from Keeping Us Safe says, “A retirement from a long and successful driving career does not have to be all doom and gloom and does not have to be the equal of house arrest.” Different community transportation resource information can be found by calling the Area Office on Aging at 419-382-0624.

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Theater

Dancing into the right place

The Toledo Ballet celebrates the 75th Anniversary performances of The Nutcracker. The company’s production is the longest running annual Nutcracker in the country, and this long history ensures a perfect experience. Concurrently, the Toledo Museum of Art’s Degas and the Dance exhibition features memorabilia to honor The Toledo Ballet’s rich and long legacy. Don’t miss one of Toledo’s biggest and most celebrated holiday traditions. $25-$55. 2pm and 7pm, Saturday, December 12. 2pm, Sunday, December 13. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. toledoballet.net —AC

Tuesday 1

Dirty Dancing - Experience the heat and

feel the rhythm during the unprecedented live performance. Dec. 1-6. $43+.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. broadwayintoledo.com

Friday 4

The Laramie Project - 8 actors will portray

over sixty characters in this play, written about the hate-crime death of Matt Shepard in the town of Laramie, Wyoming. December 4-6. 7:30pm Friday & Saturdays, 2pm Sunday. $15/general, $10/seniors, military, and UT faculty and alumni, $8/student and children.

The University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-ARTS. utoledo.edu/comm-arts/theatrefilm A Christmas Carol - The Toledo Rep will

present their 30th anniversary production of the Charles Dicken’s Christmas classic.

Follow Scrooge as he is transformed by the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. 8pm December 4 & 5, 2:30pm December 6. $25/adults, $20/seniors, $15/child. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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more creativity. BGSU alum Logan (Jacot) Marvel is the centerpiece artist, who took his nationally known artist with a broad background in circus skills to create Mr. Marvel’s Wondertorium. 5-9pm. Wolfe Center for the Performing Arts and the Fine Arts Center, 1000 Fine Arts Center, Bowling Green, OH. 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu Scott’s 2nd Chance b4 Christmas -

A gospel version of A Christmas Carol will hit the stage for a spectacular night of singing, dancing, and the holiday spirit. 7pm. $15/in advance, $17/at the door. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. brownpapertickets.com

Thursday 17

The Choreography of Glass - Warm up

and celebrate the season with a program that includes dancing, painting and poetry, inspired by the dance-like movements of glassblowers. 6-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Tuesday 22

Cirque Dreams Holidaze - Leave the

holiday stress behind and be dazzled by amazing cirque performances and Broadway music, wrapped up in one show. 7:30, Tuesday, December 22 and Wednesday, December 23. $28-$58.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

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December 2015

The Valentine Gala

Mark and Gretchen Zyndorf Beb and Dick Lentz Tom and Susan Palmer

Mobile Meals Wine Gala

Scene Stepping up and stepping out to support worthy causes, events paired with generous giving are a fun combination.

Harvest of Thanks Dinner

Front row: Joel Gorski, Clare Smith Gorski, and Michael Sordyl. Back row: Barbe Fisher, Sharon Sordyl

Elaine LaValley Lewandowski, Pat Brobst, Brad Lewandowski, Debbie & Leo Deiger Sharon Sordyl, Maggie Thurber and Joyce Johnson

Jane Williams, Heather Wolfe and Diana Attie

Family House Gala

Terrie Barricklow, Cynthia Beekley, auctioneer Jef Keim and.Joanna Koenigsecker December 2015

Red Bird Art Walk

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