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Staying Healthy Why Balance Matters, p18

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Adams Street Publishing Co. How will you celebrate the 4th of July this year?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) with friends and family by the pool.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) read the declaration of independence.

Online and worth the time!

mlivingnews.com Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Dogs – Oh My!

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Kyle Cubbon (mleditor@adamsstreetpublishing.com)

Editor’s Note

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reetings from my backyard. If you have read my notes over the past couple of years, you know I love to be outdoors surrounded

by Mother Nature’s gifts. Today, I am breathing in the sweet smells of my flower gardens and listening to the birds, especially a cardinal who apparently has much to sing about. A gentle breeze, slowly caressing the foliage, makes this a perfect moment.

To enhance your enjoyment of the outdoors, in this issue, we spotlight places to visit that offer outdoor activities. Many venues focus on the 50+ generation, providing us with valuable and enjoyable experiences.

In keeping with my love of everything outdoors, our Dining Guide directs you to great patios. All are accessible and we share our notes on noise levels and smoking rules.

Round up my cats and protect them from the scary fireworks.

Staff Writer:

As a lover of nature, I do my part to keep our planet sustainable.

I cultivate native plants and refrain from using poisons for weed control, I recycle. Please visit our website and read our article with suggestions for little, and easy, things we can all do to reduce waste, harmful chemicals and other bad-for-the-environment agents. Use some of these tips to help our planet by doing your part.

Jeff McGinnis (mcginnis@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Hamburgers on the grill and enjoying a (hopefully) nice summer day.

Contributing Writers: Lisa Alleman, Steve Liu and Julie Pompa Interns: Caitlin Hudson, Elizabeth Inman, Olivia Jo Johnson, Tre Spencer, Kerrigan Mae Stark, Kirsten Stelt and Grace Zurawski

Make sure you check out our Local Businesses section in this issue, where area businesses share their expertise with you.

Advertising Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (jleach@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Ride on two wheels, wind therapy!

Enjoy this issue of MLiving and don’t forget to sign-up for our weekly email newsletter @mlivingnews.com so you receive our updated content every Thursday!

Account Executives: Gabbie Huff (ghuff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Watch the fireworks downtown from my apartment’s rooftop with friends and drinks.

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Bonnie Hunter (bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Enjoying a relaxing day.

Kyle Assignment Editor

Jaclyn Lebert (jlebert@ adamsstreetpublishing.com) I will be camping and watching fireworks on the lake with hubby and friends.

Jon Smith (jsmith@ adamsstreetpublishing.com) Going to a lake house on Houghton Lake for the weekend.

Art/Production Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Food and Family.

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Celebrating my son’s birthday and trying to get my BF on an airplane to Florida.

Digital Media: Nathaniel Light (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Taking photos of the fireworks.

Matt Haynes (mhaynes@adamsstreetpublishing.com)

Trail hiking and maybe some camping Digital Media & Social Media: Margot Jacobs (margot@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Being with family.

Father Stu

MLiving reviews the latest movie starring Mark Wahlberg.

Administration

Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) I will be camping in Northern Michigan watching fireworks over the lake.

Distribution: Karena Adams (distribution@toledocitypaper.com) Watching the fireworks.

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Transportation for Seniors Options to get where you need to go in the Toledo area.

Correction Dr. Larry Elmer, MD, PhD, is

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affiliated with the University of Toledo College of Medicine and ProMedica Neurosciences Center. Dr. Elmer’s title was not listed correctly in our April issue in the article “Taking Control of Parkinson’s Disease.”

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Local

110 Years of Fellowship, Professional Enrichment and Charity The Rotary Club of Toledo recently celebrated 110 years of service to the community. The Club, a diverse collection of civic-minded business and professional community leaders who meet weekly for fellowship, professional enrichment, and the opportunity for service, has over 325 members and disburses more than $200,000+ annually in grants to those in need through the Toledo Rotary Club Foundation. Evidence of the Club’s commitment to NW Ohio are awards of more than $7,000,000 in grants over the past 20 years.

Congratulations to Promedica’s LaClair and Oostra Robert (Bob) LaClair, ProMedica Board Chairman, was recognized by Modern Healthcare by inclusion in their 2022 Excellence in Governance Class award which recognizes influential individuals who serve on a board of directors for healthcare organizations and foster advancement in culture, mission and performance.

Jim White Memorial Paint-Out

Watch artists paint at various locations throughout Waterville on June 16, 17 and 18 as part of the Jim White Memorial Paint-Out. This Plein Air, outdoor painting event is presented by the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission. The finished artworks will be displayed at the Waterville library from June 20-30, where attendees can vote for their favorite. For more information, visit awaac.org.

Spitzer Building Revitalization

The historic Spitzer Building will receive a $1 million grant to allow for the removal of lead paint, asbestos abatement and internal demolition necessary to further position the building for redevelopment. This investment in downtown Toledo comes as part of a $60 million award presented by Governor Mike DeWine in an effort to clean up Ohio communities. First built in the 1890s, the Spitzer building achieved notoriety as one of the area’s first indoor shopping spaces. It was shuttered and has been vacant since 2013.

Randy Oostra, ProMedica president and CEO, is among Modern Healthcare’s 2022 class of Top Innovators. Modern Healthcare, recognizing leaders instituting innovation and leading transformative programs that improve healthcare.

Get the lead out

Approximately 3,000 water service lines owned by customers in the Toledo area contain lead. The City is planning to bring that number down to zero.

A multi-year replacement program has begun with the goal of removing and replacing all lead pipes that deliver drinking water. With the aid of Toledo’s American Rescue Plan Act funding, the program offers area residents the chance to replace their domestic lines at no cost. Residents whose homes have lead pipes (or if they are uncertain if their pipes are made of lead or not) are encouraged to register at toledo.oh.gov/residents/water/lead-service-lines/ customer-side.

Department of Transportation’s CAR-FIT TARTA Names New Board Members Valerie J. Fatica, Michael Hart, and Rev. Dr. Willie Perryman, Jr. have been welcomed to TARTA’s Board of Trustees as representatives of Lucas County. “This dedicated group of public servants are proven leaders in our region and we are excited to welcome them to help shape the future of public transportation in northwest Ohio,” said TARTA CEO Laura Koprowski. “We are excited to add new voices and ideas, and with specifics of a redesign plan coming before the end of the year, we look forward to their contributions as we build a reliable, equitable system that covers all of Lucas County.”

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) wants you to be safe on Ohio’s roadways. ODOT offers many tools and resources to get you safely to your destination at transportation.ohio.gov. Car-Fit, a communitybased educational program that promotes continued safe driving and mobility among older drivers by focusing attention on safety, comfort and fit, is quite helpful. ODOT also publishes articles, videos and links specifically

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Profiles A Passion for Public Service

From as far back as she can remember the Chief wanted to be a firefighter. Her father was a policeman and her mother worked in the ER. She remembers being intrigued when her older brother joined a fire explorers program. As she grew older, she wanted to stay in Toledo and work in public service. Her education— Paramedic/EMS Certification, Associates and Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing, a Master’s in Health Informatics and certifications in Fire Safety Inspection and Fire Instructor— point out that the Chief is a lifelong learner who is passionate about helping others.

Those are the traits — a learner who is passionate about others — that she looks for when choosing new recruits. Due to many members of the Fire Department reaching retirement age, finding those young people who want to commit themselves to public service and an unusual work schedule has been an urgent goal for the first few months as Chief. Armstrong believes that the candidates chosen to begin two upcoming Fire Academies will, by the end of the year, counteract the upcoming retirements and strengthen the line.

Toledo’s New Fire Chief Allison Armstrong

A visionary leader from the line

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llison Armstrong is a team player and problem solver; attributes necessary to be a good firefighter. And since 2000, her devotion to being a member of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department team has rewarded her with promotions to Lieutenant in 2010, Captain in 2011 and Battalion Chief in 2019. According to Sterling Rahe, Public Information Officer for Toledo Fire and Rescue, it was no surprise to anyone to see that her next step was to be appointed Chief in January of 2022. “[Chief Armstrong] is well respected as a firefighter first. She has proven to her peers that she belongs here (as Chief ),” states Rahe.

And Chief Armstrong feels welcomed to her new position. Welcomed by her fellow firefighters, welcomed by the community and welcomed by the people who have reached out with congratulations over being Toledo’s first female Fire Chief. “I am surprised at how excited people are for me. I don’t necessarily seek out attention so it’s been a little odd,” says Armstrong.

On the line

Time spent on the line was invaluable for Armstrong’s career. She explains, “Nobody (in this Department) works by themselves. To be a firefighter it takes ingenuity and thinking outside the box. On the line, we are fixers and then we are

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done and onto the next thing.” Now that she is the Chief, Armstrong is eager to address both short term and long term goals. One of her first tasks is leading the department through a software upgrade that will streamline scheduling and allow the Department to get away from handwritten punchcards. Beyond that, Chief Armstrong is eager to implement a progressive vision for Toledo Fire and Rescue. “I could be here for 14 years before I reach retirement age.

I have the time to set, and to achieve, those long term goals.”

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NATIONAL AVERAGE

Overall Rating of Hospital (scores of 9 or 10 on scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being most satisfied)

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83.3%

Willingness to recommend hospital (only “definitely yes” answers are scored)

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Days to Wean from the Vent (Lower = Better)

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Percentage of vent dependent patients weaned off of the vent (Higher = Better)

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Number of Ventilator Associated Pneumonias (Lower = Better)

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Rate of Blood Stream infections caused by a central line (Lower = Better)

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Rate of Urinary Catheter Infections (Lower = Better)

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The Food

Of course typical ballpark fare is offered at the minor league parks: hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn and beer. But many minor league teams also have local specialties that you won’t find elsewhere. At the Fort Wayne TinCaps, it’s all about the apples, including Apple “Not your routine poutine” in Akron Pie Bites with caramel sauce, apple crisp and apple dumplings. The Akron Rubber Ducks have “Not Your Routine Poutine,” with not only French Fries, cheese curds and gravy, but also pulled pork, bacon and green onions. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are also more common, though hardly standard.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

By Kim Jacobs

For many of us, baseball is the all-American sport. Baseball has given us idioms (“touch base,” “out in left field,” and “batting a thousand”), classic movies (Field of Dreams, Major League, and A League of Their Own) and even a few classic songs.

Going to a ball game is a lot of fun. But most fans will admit that the game itself can be a bit hard to follow and slow at times, especially for younger attendees. This can make it harder to justify taking the whole family to a major league game, especially when you figure in the cost of tickets, parking and food.

The Mascots

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Lou Seal, mascot of the Columbus Clippers

Team mascots are inherently geared toward fun fan interaction. Minor league teams frequently run with this idea, with their mascots often being anthropomorphized animals, cartoonish critters with high kid appeal. Since minor league parks are smaller, the mascots have time to interact with more of the fans. In fact, many teams have multiple mascots. Whether it’s Johnny TinCap in Ft. Wayne, Rubberta the rubber duck in Akron, or Heater the dragon in Dayton, the mascots are very friendly and happy to interact with fans.

The ‘Hens

The Minors

Happily, there is a solution: minor league baseball. Minor league games are less expensive, and the ball parks are smaller than the majors and cater more to families. Many of them have playgrounds or even splash pads for those hot summer days. Is the level of play as high as at a major league game? Frankly, no— these are “farm” teams, where players get started in their careers, improving their skills as they move up the ladder. So although you might not see the best current players, you do get a chance to see future stars.

In fact, there are four levels of minor league teams. Triple A is the closest to the majors, followed by double A, High A, and Low A. Teams always play within their leagues, so you won’t see the Mudhens (Triple A) play the Akron Rubber Ducks (Double A). There are plenty of possibilities to check out a game: with six teams within a two and a half hour drive of Toledo, though not all of them are within Ohio’s borders.

The Fun

Minor league teams often go the extra mile in providing special events during or after the games. Fireworks are particularly common, if you’re willing to wait until it’s dark enough. Bark in the Park, where people bring their (leashed) dogs, is another popular event. Other special promotions include Trivia Night, Hip Hop Night, T-shirt giveaways, Military Appreciation, Toga Party, Dinosaur Night, Star Wars Night, to name a few. For a full list, check the schedule on each team’s website.

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The Toledo Mud Hens earned national fame on TV’s M*A*S*H thanks to Corporal Max Klinger, played by Jamie Farr, who often wore a Mud Hens jersey. The Mudhens are the Triple-A affiliate for the Detroit Tigers. They play at Fifth Third Field, which seats 10,300 fans. The Mud Hens have averaged more than 500,000 fans annually since opening in 2002, selling out 507 times. Mascots Muddy and Mudonna are always ready to hang out with the fans! Opening Day was April 5th in 2022, and the house was packed— the Mudhens have sold out on Opening Day for the past 19 years.

A Muddy’s Buddies Kids Club membership includes a club member hat, a newsletter highlighting upcoming family themed events, and a $20 Mud Hens gift card that can be used towards game tickets, fanwear at the Swamp Shop or treats at the stadium. You can also download a “Design a Jersey” coloring page and a 23 page kids’ activity book for free from the Mudhens website.

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Sauder Village

Whether you plan on driving out of town or want to sample the best that the 419 has to offer, you can always find a splendid way to spend the day.

Here are a few of our favorites!

This year marks the 45th anniversary of Sauder Farm, a nonprofit organization and home of Ohio’s largest living-history museum. The 235-acre complex in Archbold, Ohio offers a complement of food, lodging and retail services, making it an ideal destination for a day trip.The complex includes : Living History farm and craft village preserving more than 75 historic structures, the 98-room Sauder Heritage Inn, the 350-seat Barn Restaurant, a wetlands area and much more.

22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage.org

Fort Wayne

Family is at the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Only a 90 minute drive away, with high-quality attractions, affordable admissions and that big-city, small-town feel, families LOVE this city.

From year-round attractions to summer favorites, Fort Wayne makes for a family-friendly road trip that is worthwhile. Adventure along eight miles of riverfront downtown, explore more than 150 pieces of public art on Fort Wayne’s Public Art Trail, or enjoy the food and fun in new destinations like The Landing – a walkable block where you can find public art, friends gathering and dining destinations at seven restaurants. Find out more by calling 260-424-3700 or go to visitfortwayne.com.

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Wood County Park District

The Wood County Park District is a natural resources conservation agency with twenty parks and nature preserves. Only 30-45 minutes away, the district offers trails, fishing, hunting, kayaking, boating, beautiful views, picnic areas, rental facilities and other programs galore. Open daily 8 am until 30 minutes past sunset. wcparks.org, Park District Headquarters: 419-353-1897, Program Department: 419-661-1697

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Toledo Museum of Art

Day trips do not require a long drive. A perfect local day trip is to the world renowned Toledo Museum of Art. Take a group tour— either self-guided or led by a docent— or search the collection

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how to honor your loved ones

Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe 114-128 East Alexis Rd. 419-476-9176 www.sujkowskifh.com Serving our community since 1888 Why choose Sujkowski Funeral Home - Northpointe for your funeral needs? Sujkowski Funeral Home is an independently, family-owned

facility operated by 3rd and 4th generation Sujkowski Funeral Directors. They have been proudly serving Toledo area families in their time of need since 1888 and take pride in the accessibility of our family and staff 24 hours a day to assist families in every detail. After 134 years of service to this community, you can be certain that Sujkowski Funeral Home is well-experienced and treats its families with tender care and attention.

Our services include full service funerals, cremation, grief care, veterans honors, pre-planning, unique funeral coach options, online memorials, tribute videos, facilitating funeral fund donations, flowers and more.

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How to select a household hauling and clean-up business?

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Working with a company that comes into your home to remove no

longer needed or wanted goods requires a good selection process.

Trust - You will gain trust by checking references, looking at Google Businesses, and speaking with the owner.

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Insurance - the company must have commercial insurance to cover any problems that might occur.

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how to secure orthopedic supplies

Ryan Pharmacy 3340 Dorr St. 419-531-2836 ryanpharmacy.com Serving Toledo since 1959 Why shouldn’t I just buy a wheelchair online? Founded in 1959, Ryan Pharmacy has been a main-

stay in NW Ohio. Originally a traditional pharmacy, Ryan evolved into a full service pharmacy and orthopedic supply company in the late 1970’s.

Still later, Ryan added a commercial PT supply division.

The pharmacy serves seniors with its “Med Packs”. These organize your prescriptions by date and time making it easier to avoid mistakes in taking your meds.

Online and bigbox “stores” cannot, and do not, provide the care and attention Ryan Pharmacy provides. Ryan’s orthopedic supply division is full service.

Very experienced and knowledgeable staff help you select the right orthopedic equipment from the multiple leading, in-stock brands they carry. They make sure the fit is good and the product is exactly what you need. The better the fit, the better the product will work for you. Ryan carries walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, hospital beds, lift chairs, scooters and more. In their showroom, your questions are answered and concerns addressed. Another reason to shop local at Ryan Pharmacy is repair services - they service what they sell.

Sixty-three years serving our community - in the same location - speaks volumes. Ryan is here for you.

how to contribute to the community

Senior Centers, Inc. Nonprofit organization serving older members of the community by providing programs and services which enhance dignity, support independence, and encourage involvement in the community.

2308 Jefferson Ave seniorcentersinc.org SeniorCentersInc@gmail.com Phone: 419-242-9511 Serving Toledoans for 47 years How can Senior Citizens fill their time, earn spending money and give back to the community? People over 55 can

participate in the Foster Grandparent Program administered nationally by AmeriCorps Seniors and sponsored locally by Senior Centers, Inc. This program connects older, limited-income citizens with young, at-risk children attending Toledo Public Schools and area non-profit pre-schools. Seniors are matched with a facility and a plan of care is made that best suits the needs of the children. Writing, reading and other activities are involved to assist the children with academic needs. The seniors are paid a small stipend for their 10-30 hours per week service along with travel reimbursement. Foster Grandparents undergo a complete background check and receive extensive pre-service training—as well as monthly in-service training to keep their skills up to date. A great way to participate in our community and keep it local!

For more information, contact Marianne Tylicki, Foster Grandparent Program Director at 419-242-9511.

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Orchard Villa fits all of these requirements. Their facility offers 136 beds in mostly private rooms, with private baths. Occupational therapy, PT and speech therapy are available 24/7. A certified wound care nurse is on staff as is a full-time nurse practitioner. Specialty programs for cardiology, pulmonary, dialysis and orthopedics are available and many different doctors make rounds at Orchard Villa. Caregiver to patient ratios are good: Nurse:patients, 1:20; aids:patients, 1:12.

Patients’ many needs are cared for with long-term employees, great food (menu system), daily activities, a peaceful chapel and attractive outdoor areas.

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Health Living a Balanced Life

Tips for maintaining physical balance allows seniors to keep active, energized, and in good spirits

By Steve Liu Our bodies are designed to move.

Doctors recommend balance activities for all adults in general, but balance activities for elderly folks are especially important to increase confidence in everyday tasks, maintain a feeling of being energized, increase hip strength and improve overall mood.

As we get older, we naturally spend more time sitting. According to Dr. Kayla Plaunt, a physical therapist at PTLink in Toledo, as our bodies become less active, we’re bound to have trouble with both weakness and balance. “If either one of those are off,” Plaunt says, “it can contribute to injury.”

Our bodies need to balance all the time throughout the day. “When we walk, we stand on one leg, whether we think about it or not,” Plaunt says.

Why should seniors perform balance exercises?

The benefits of balance training for older adults are numerous. Building exercise habits and staying active can increase strength, confidence and overall health. According to a study by Scientific American, a small amount of physical activity each day can decrease your risk of “heart disease, stroke, cancer and other ills.”

Furthermore, creating an exercise routine can be meditative as consistent physical activity can enhance cognition and improve mental abilities like memory, organization and attention.

10 minutes of balance exercises for seniors Dr. Plaunt suggests that seniors begin exercising with assistance, holding onto a chair or sofa. Then, as confidence grows, try these exercises without holding on.

Here are five quick balance exercises you can practice from the comfort of your home. The total time for these should be around 10 minutes.

Hip-kicks. Move your leg in different directions—front, back, left, right—and repeat for one minute. After that, switch legs.

Once you’ve done both legs, try another exercise.

Standing marches. For sets of one-to-two minutes, lift your legs up while walking in place.

Pick your knees up to different heights, depending on your comfort level.

Single leg stands. While standing, pick one leg up at a time for one minute.

Sit and stands. Sometimes, balance exercises are as simple as sitting down, and standing up. Dr. Plaunt suggests 10 repetitions. Going from sitting to standing engages your core muscles, as well as your legs, both of which are essential for good balance.

Walking. Sometimes the simplest exercises are the best.

Something as easy as walking down the block can do wonders for your health.

Easier than you think

While beginning a routine to exercise daily may seem daunting, balance activities are as simple as reminding yourself to stand up more often, moving around the house, going outdoors or standing up during commercials on TV. The gradual worsening of one’s balance is an exponential process. When our balance worsens, due to any number of factors—including age, poor posture, and injury— we’re likely to be less comfortable with physical activity. And less physical activity causes our muscles to weaken, making it more difficult to find the strength to start exercising again.

Thankfully, improving balance is also an exponential process. As balance improves, so does overall health as physical activity becomes easier and muscles get stronger. Exercise causes endorphins to be released in the brain, which leads to more positive feelings and lighter moods.

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Health Notes Mazor X Stealth Aids Spinal Surgery

Toledo’s St. Vincent Medical Center has added the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition Robotic Guidance Platform as part of the Mercy Health – Neuroscience Institute. The Mazor X Stealth Platform combines preoperative planning tools and analytics with intraoperative guidance, giving Mercy Health surgeons advanced spinal surgery options. Dr. Zubair Ahammad, Mercy Health surgeon, noted “The Mazor X robot is the latest in technological advances in spine surgery, allowing us to utilize a robotic arm to place hardware for procedures fixing the spine together with screws and rods. The Mazor allows for greater precision, improved safety, less invasiveness and greater efficiency when performing these surgeries.”

Need a new Doctor, Hospital or Healthcare Provider?

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The Ohio State Medical Board makes it easy to know more about your doctor. For example, medical education, graduation dates and schools, certifications, licenses and in the event the physician has been sanctioned, details about the issue that lead to that action. This information is available at med.ohio.gov/License-Lookup

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Giving

Donating tips

Do Your Donations Have the Impact to Make Change?

Supporting an organization is a noble action that almost always has a positive impact. Donating with care, your support will also have its intended objective; to help make a difference. Tips for making your donation plans:

Donate to make the greatest impact and to change the world

Determine your annual personal budget for donations and stick to it.

By Julie Pompa They’re everywhere: among your email and text messages, in your web and social media streams, in your mailbox and on the evening news. Everyone seems to need our help with donations to meet the most fundamental of goals. The sad Sarah McLachlan dogs with the ASPCA? The local family’s crisis after a fire has wiped out everything? Or watching the humanitarian crisis now facing the people of Ukraine? We all want to help, but all of the “asks” can be overwhelming.

Cause IQ says there are almost 2 million nonprofits (organizations that receive tax-deductible donations) currently operating in the US, with churches, schools and foundations making up 40 percent of the total.

Beyond that, nonprofits include civil, social and business organizations, human services providers, cultural

and humanities champions, and others from environmental, animalfocused and public safety groups as well as think tanks and civil rights organizations.

“People are very generous, especially older adults,” explained Dick Eppstein, president of the Better Business Bureau. “But it’s important to do your homework” before giving to nonprofits, he warns.

Make a plan for giving

Your personal passions should be a guiding factor in determining the organizations you support. Time Magazine suggests that you develop a personal philanthropic autobiography for giving based on your values, passions and interests. What causes do you favor? What nonprofit organizations have been important to you?

• Make sure at least 65 percent, or more, of a nonprofit’s budget is dedicated to program services.

• If you’re interested in a crowdfunded program, you should have per-

sonal knowledge of the people involved (or know someone who does).

• Don’t click an unsolicited link or respond to phone or email solicitations.

If you’re interested in a nonprofit, research it independently.

• Do the most good – give money. And give meaningful gifts, consider-

ing the long-term impact of your donation vs. a short-term fix. Consider volunteering or doing pro bono work (volunteermatch or catchafire, or directly through local organizations).

A randomly selected group from the list of local charities and nonprofits that have received “Meets all standards” qualification from the local Better Business Bureau. The listing is from the April 2022 newsletter, distributed to BBB members. All the organizations listed below dedicate at least 80 percent of their budgets to programs.

Arts Commission of Greater Toledo Beach House, Inc., Toledo Findlay Hope House for the Homeless Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County and Monroe County, Michigan

Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo

What activities are important to you?

This listing can provide the foundation for your annual contributions.

MLK Kitchen for the Poor, Toledo Open Door Ministry, Toledo St. Paul’s Community Center, Toledo Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Van Wert Council on Aging

National or International –

Organizations around the world that support veterans, hunger, climate or other international efforts, or nonprofits involved with topics you’re passionate about.

Create a Legacy – Look for a nonprofit that will honor a loved one, support a cause or establish a giving platform for you.

Making selections? Consider interests that guide your life: Locally - Your church, medical facility, library, college or other schools, parks or community organizations are good candidates.

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Dining out

Six Patios to Love

Summertime means seeking out patios where food and drinks are served.

These outdoor dining options are lovely, accessible, offer good food and are lively — but not too loud.

Rosie’s Italian Grille

Element 112

5735 N. Main Street, Sylvania 419-517-1104 element112restaurant.com Tues-Fri, 5-10pm Sat, 10am-1pm, 5-10pm

606 N. McCord, Holland 419-866-5007 rosiesitaliangrille.com Sun-Thurs, 11:30am-9pm Fri & Sat, 11:30am-10pm

We love Rosie’s patio because it is full of flowers, the soothing sound of water, laughter and there are even heaters, when needed.

Unique, expertly prepared country French food served on a small, intimate patio makes Element 112 a must visit locale.

Noise level: Always peaceful.

Smoking on the Patio? No

The Garden at Brandywine

Noise level: Can be a bit noisy when crowded.

Smoking on the patio? No.

6904 Salisbury Rd, Maumee 419-865-2393 brandywinecc.com/restaurant/ Tues-Fri, 11am-9pm Sat, 4-9pm Sun, 10am-2pm

One of the most beautiful patios in the area serving Certified Angus beef, lamb chops and house made crab cakes everyday, not to mention walleye on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays.

Not too loud unless the golfers come in for drinks!

Smoking on the patio? Yes and No - divided areas.

Noise level:

The Perrysburg Farmers Market is from 3-8pm every Thursday (rain or shine) in the Perrysburg Historic District May 5 through October 13, 2022

The Heights 444 N. Summit St. 419-243-7565 theheightstoledo.com Mon-Thurs, 6:30-11am, 3-10pm Fri, 6:30-11am, 3-11pm Sat, 7-10am, 10am-2pm, 3-11pm Sun 7-10am, 10am-2pm

What’s not to love about a patio high in the sky? Come for nibbles or full meals of American fare. The patio is not for kids after 9:00 pm.

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The Real Seafood Company International Park 419-697-4400 realseafoodcotoledo.com Mon-Thurs, 4-9pm Fri & Sat, 4-10pm Sun, 12-9pm

Is there anything better than “sitting on the dock of the bay” and eating fresh seafood? Probably not.

Noise level: Not loud.

Smoking on the patio?

No.

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Entertainment SATURDAY 4 Maple & Main Art & Music Festival

june Friday 3 The Old West End Festival

The 49th annual historic festival is back with the King Wamba Parade, an art fair, a 5k race, yard sales, entertainment and so much more.

6-10pm, Friday, June 3. 10am8pm, Saturday, June 4. 9am-5pm, Sunday, June 5.

Artists from all over the region line Main Street with everything from glass art, to ceramics, jewelry, and paintings. Support your local musician, food truck and business at this relaxed festival. 11am, Saturday, June 4. 11am, Sunday, June 5. Downtown Sylvania, Maple & Main, Sylvania. sylvaniaarts.org

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The 7th Annual Polish Summer Picnic This truly authentic Polish picnic provides an entertaining venue for celebrating Polish heritage and culture. Several polka bands, souvenirs, food and Polish beer. $10.

Noon-11pm. Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman Rd.

WEDNESDAY 1 [music] Brown Bag Concert: The Good, The Bad and The Blues Bring your lunch and relax while you enjoy blues/rock music. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Atrium inside the library. 12:15-1:15pm. Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. toledolibrary.org TUESDAY 7 [meditation] Sound Bath With Tibetan Bowls Immerse yourself in a Sound Bath created by Tibetan bowls to gently release tension and feel like you're floating on sound waves. Informational session following. 3:30-4:30pm.

Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. toledolibrary.org THURSDAY 9 [music] The Druids In Concert With Special Educational Talk The Toledo Irish American Club & Lucas County Hibernians will host award winning Irish band The Druids.

Irish Folk Music Award winning musicians will also discuss the historical significance of Irish folk music and culture. $25. 6-10pm. St. Clement’s Hall, 4728 Monac Dr. Purchase advance tickets at eventbrite.com

Farmers Market Roundup THURSDAYS Perrysburg Farmers’ Market 2022 Market days are Thursdays from May 5 - Oct 13, rain-or-shine. Music at the Market is June through August and is weather-dependent, so be sure to follow social media for updates. Thursday, 3-8pm. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana Ave. at Third St. visitperrysburg.com

Find more Farmers SATURDAYS Markets here!

Toledo Farmers’ Market The Farmers' Market Association hosts Toledo’s centralized market for area farmers and gardeners, showcasing high-quality, local products every Saturday. 8am-2pm. 535 Market St. 419-2556765. toledofarmersmarket.com Free

SUNDAY 12 [cooking, history] The Great American Recipe Celebration: Exploring Recipes From Farm and Nature Celebrate the new PBS series The Great American Recipe at the Great Depression era working farm and living history center. Join WBGU-PBS, Wood County Park District and the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Department of Natural Resources for talks, demonstrations, farm tours and wagon rides. 1-4pm. Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. wcparks.org TUESDAY 14 [technology] Learn How To Podcast Learn how to record and publish your own podcasts through this overview of equipment, software, and hosting platforms. This program is taught by a faculty member of Owens Community College. Registration is required.

6-7pm. West Toledo Branch Library, 1320 Sylvania Ave. toledolibrary.org WEDNESDAY 15 [safety, wellness] Injury Prevention Join Genesis Village for a Promedica Connected Care presentation on injury prevention. Light refreshments. 12:303:30pm. Genesis Village, 2429 S Reynolds Rd. @Genesis.Village THURSDAY 16 [walking, local history] Summer Evening Strolls Stroll through the historic cemetery and arboretum with guides on a discovery of history, art and nature in a very unlikely location. 6-7:30pm. Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W Central Ave. historicwoodlawn.com

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FRIDAY 17 [art] Art Loop: Street Faire The 2022 season will welcome back audience favorites with a safe and abbreviated schedule that includes inperson gatherings, safe and self-guided programming, as virtual content.

After Dark: 8pm-10pm at Graphite Design + Build. Street Faire: 5-10pm.

Huron Street (Monroe to Lafayette) Art Loop. theartscommision.org SATURDAY 18 [festivals] The 7th Annual Polish Summer Picnic This truly authentic Polish picnic provides an entertaining venue for celebrating Polish heritage and culture.

Several polka bands, souvenirs, food and Polish beer. $10. Noon-11pm.

Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman Rd. TUESDAY 21 [automotive] The Great Race Rally Classic cars will make a pit-stop in Historic Downtown Perrysburg on their way to the Finish Line. Cars are expected to begin rolling into downtown around 5pm, with a meet-andgreet alongside their roadsters. You can chat with the racers and enjoy a

local car show on the Commodore Square lawn. 4:30-8:30pm.

Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. visitperrysburg.com WEDNESDAY 22 [car shows] Annual Car Show Classic car enthusiasts can ogle over 100 cars. Also enjoy food, giveaways and live music. 6-8pm.

Genesis Village, 2429 S. Reynolds Rd. @Genesis.Village FRIDAY 24 [art fairs] Crosby Festival of the Arts Crosby Festival of the Arts (CFA) is a highly recognized fine art show.

Since 1965, CFA has been held at Toledo Botanical Garden (formerly Crosby Gardens), set amidst the beauty of gardens and nature.

This three-day art show features not only beautiful artwork, but great local food and drink and live music. $10. 6-9pm, Friday, June 24. 10am-5pm, Saturday, June 25. 10am-4pm, Sunday, June 26.

Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer St. crosbyfest.com

SATURDAY 25 [festivals] Toledo Sister Cities International Festival Enjoy a world of entertainment, food, crafts and souvenirs, vendors, raffles, and the language corner.

Share pride in your heritage and learn about other cultures. 11am9pm. Levis Square, 4635 W. Alexis. toledosistercities.org

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Lavender Harvest Festival Stroll through six acres of blooming lavender, enjoy live music, lavender lemonade and lavender-smoked BBQ, visit a petting farm and buy some of Lavender Lane’s bath and body products. Featuring more than 40 local artisans. $8 in the morning, $5 in the afternoon. 8am-4pm. 12040 Plank Rd., Milan, MI. 734-239-2213. lavenderlanemi.com

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Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu

SATURDAY 2 [nature & wildlife] Dragonfly Wander Spend a summer morning of exploring and learning more about these fascinating ancient creatures.

Participants will look for adult dragonflies, observe baby dragonflies and learn about their ancient past.

Registration is required. 10amnoon. W.W. Knight Nature Centre, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. wcparks.org MONDAY 4 [civic benefit] Reading of The Declaration of Independence Celebrate Independence Day at the historic Lathrop House, the only Underground Railroad Site in Northwest Ohio open to the public, by witnessing a reading of our Declaration of Indepence. 10am. Lathrop House, 5362 Main St., Sylvania. cityofsylvania.com WEDNESDAY 6 [music] Brown Bag Concert/ Glass City Steel Bring your lunch and relax while enjoying the sounds of steel drum music. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Atrium inside the library. 12:151:15pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org

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Nancy Drew Convention Calling all sleuths! The 2022 Nancy Drew Convention is coming to the Library. Visit the ultimate Nancy Drew collection donated by Jennifer Fisher, see original Nancy Drew artwork, solve a mystery, and more.

6-8pm, Thursday, July 14. 1-3pm, Friday, July 15. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org SATURDAY 16 [music] The Jolly Gabbers Rhythm on the River will feature the Irish folk trio. Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music. 4pm. Wright Pavillion, 0 Hamlin St., Grand Rapids. grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org

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TUESDAY 19 [personal finance] Medicare Informational Seminar When the time comes to choose a Medicare plan, reviewing your options can become overwhelming.

Attend an educational, “Medicare Made Clear” meeting to learn all about your Medicare choices.

Although this class is FREE, registration is required. 6-7pm. Owens Community College Workforce & Community Services, 458 Depot Rd., Perrysburg. owens.edu THURSDAY 21 [music] Jazz In the Garden Warm summer nights and cool jazz in the garden. This season, once again, features some of the best regional artists. 6th Edition will perform. 6:30pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. metroparkstoledo.com

TUESDAY 26 [technology] Cyber Security & Keeping Devices Safe Learn how to keep your data and electronic devices safe and secure from hackers, malware, ransomware and viruses. This program is taught by a faculty member of Owens Community College.

Registration is required. 6-7pm.

Reynolds Corners Branch, 4833 Dorr St. toledolibrary.org SUNDAY 31 [art] Art on the Mall Almost 100 artists from all over the country showcase their artwork.

This free, public art show offers an eclectic mix of work from our artists each year, including acrylic, glass, pen and ink, oil, mixed media, metals, photography, ceramics, textiles, watercolor, woodwork, jewelry and more. 10am-5pm. University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft Rd. toledoalumni.org

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At your Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Mobile hotspots:

Borrow a free, mobile hotspot and have access to WiFi anywhere!

On-site Mercy nurses:

Community nurses are at select TLCPL locations from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to examine blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight screenings. First come, first served.

First Mondays: Kent Branch First Fridays: Main Library Second Fridays: West Toledo Branch Third Fridays: Oregon Branch Fourth Fridays: Holland Branch

Author visits and discussions:

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Spring Meadows, a Villa Center offers our residents many of the comforts of home. We provide specialized clinical care with evidence-based protocol from highly trained medical personnel, utilizing cutting-edge technology to treat and heal.

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Travel back in time, sail across the world—while never leaving your armchair with the Online Fiction Book Group. Read various titles and discuss with new friends and the author.

Personalized book recommendations:

Share what you’ve enjoyed reading recently and librarians will send you a list of personalized recommendations.

TutorSmart:

TutorSmart provides free after-school tutoring for 1st-8th grade students in the greater Toledo area. Academic tutoring will be provided at 5 Library locations (Kent, Locke, Main, Mott, and South) beginning on May 16.

Visit toledolibrary.org/tutorsmart to register.

All of this and more at toledolibrary.org

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Theater

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In the Heights

In The Heights, winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

June 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2022 at 8:00 pm June 12, 2022 2:30 pm Toledo Repertoire Theater, 16 West 10th St Price: $14.75 to $24.75 Tickets: https://toledorep.org/buy-tickets/

RSVP

Volunteer programs allow older adults to give back to the community, and provide a way to remain active.

Join the AOoA Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol Program (RSVP) team, where volunteers are provided service orientation, training from the organization served, supplemental insurance and mileage reimbursement while on duty. RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities with thousands of local and national organizations for people age 55 and over.

Mimi’s Famous Company

Mimi’s Famous Company is a wicked comedy that explores the origin of greed. The play’s two pivotal roles are the title character, a pert teenager who’s infinitely more talented than Patricia Highsmith’s sinister “Mr. Ripley,” and Sheila, her Drama Queen mom with a keen taste for revenge and a regrettable taste in men. Mimi may be (almost) perfect, as she and her mother contend, or else she is the very embodiment of evil.

Perhaps wickedness, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

June 17, 18, 24, 25, 2022 at 8:00 pm June 19, 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm Black Swamp Players, 115 E Oak St., Bowling Green Price: $20.00 Tickets: www.onthestage.tickets/black-swamp-players/ individual-tickets

Rent

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent is a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

July 29, 30, 2022 at 8:00 pm July 31, 2022 3:00 pm Collingwood Arts Center 2413 Collingwood Blvd

Price: $15.00 to $20.00 Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/ venue/188917

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1 Arrest 5 Dwarf planet named for a goddess 9 Places to relax 14 Prefix meaning “personal” 15 Caribbean isle seriously damaged by a 1995 volcanic eruption 17 Threshold adjoiner 18 Law enforcement tool that may be triggered by a siren 19 Natural healer 20 First-class freebie on long-haul flights 21 1959 winner of 11 Oscars 23 Alfred of coffee fame 24 Mollycoddle 26 Jocular headlock accompaniment 31 Yani __, youngest golfer to win five majors 33 Trendy 35 Head makeup 36 Loose 38 Some holy city dwellers 40 They go with guys 41 Ithaca opening 43 Pirogue, e.g.

44 Campaign buy 46 Reply card, say 48 Viral internet item 50 NFL highlight reel clip 53 Barista’s concoction 58 Get in the game 59 Reference for budding meteorologists 60 Acid __ 61 Sara Pennypacker kid-lit heroine 62 Capone capturers 63 Evening stroll 64 Stone massage sites 65 Class with poses

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1 Muslim veil 2 Allan-__: Robin Hood cohort 3 Citrus liqueur 4 “Truth is ... “ 5 Imprisons 6 Leeway 7 Thorough 8 Composer Jule 9 Reach ahead of 10 Private employer 11 Wisconsin-based bike brand 12 Spydom name 13 Actuarial datum, e.g.

16 Rocket __ 22 Bob Jones Award org.

25 Parrot 27 Prime spot for stargazing?

28 Cuban city with a U.S. Navy base 29 SSN, e.g.

30 To be, in Latin 31 Harbor sights 32 Flip out 34 Mononymous supermodel 37 Jazz group guy 39 In the loop 42 Accessory with a suit 45 Artist Modigliani 47 Equilibria 49 Big name in apple products 51 “The Girl Who Played With Fire” author Larsson 52 Medicinal shrub 53 Cosmonaut’s insignia, once 54 Spaghetti __ puttanesca 55 Krystle and Alexis on the 1980s “Dynasty,” e.g.

56 Stew 57 Maui’s famously twisty Road to __

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