June/July Editions - Mature Living Magazine

PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF

COLLETTE JACOBS

cjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Driving to Florida with the family in our big woody station wagon with no air conditoning.

Co-publisher/Chief Financial Officer

MARK JACOBS mjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Camp Menominee in Eagle River, Wisc.

Assignment Editor LOU HEBERT mleditor@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Copy Manager RILEY RUNNELLS riley@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Going to drive-in movies with my friends!

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

JULIE POMPA, MARY GENSON

ADMINISTRATION

Accounting ROBIN ARMSTRONG rarmstrong@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Distribution

KARENA ADAMS distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Going through the mud barefoot with my great aunt while camping.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Sales Coordinator LIBBY CASSIDY sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Account Managers

AMY BJARKE (amy@adamsstreetpublishing.com)

Cranking Led Zepplin and having the pool to myself

GABRIELLE HUFF ghuff@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Spending the summers swimming in my backyard and playing tennis.

BONNIE HUNTER bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Having a nice whiskey in the warm weather.

JEN LEACH jleach@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Classified Sales classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com

ART & PRODUCTION

IMANI LATEEF imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Having my first kiss at summer camp.

LEAH FOLEY leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Surfing in Santa Cruz California for the first time.

WEB/DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

NATE LIGHT digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Going to Lollapalooza with my friends.

MARGOT JACOBS margot@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Hanging out by the pool at The Charcoal House

This is the month I’ve been waiting for. I suspect many of you feel the same. No matter your age, June was the month of “freedom.” That glorious time of the year when we were paroled from the cold prison of winter and the daily confines of school and homework. We had three months of sunshine, warm weather, hanging out with friends, riding bikes, playing baseball in the backyard or just basking in the carefree lazy days of summer. May was OK, but June was the grand gateway to the best time of the year. For me it still is. My pursuits have changed as golf and other leisure activities have replaced baseball and tennis. But summer remains a welcomed old friend that has come to visit for awhile once again.

And given the change in the weather, June always ushers in our season of festivals and fireworks and parades and parties. That has not changed over the years in Toledo. We will see a long list of wonderful opportunities for active living at our magnificent parks, our beaches and our multitude of Toledo area venues that will offer everything from music and sports to great dining and

watching animals at the zoo. Toledo has always been a busy place in the summers. In doing some quick research on our past summers, I found that in June of 1904, thousands of Toledoans lined up to see the “Liberty Bell” as it rolled into Union Station on a cross country tour. In 1919, July 4th gave us the single biggest sports event ever held here as Jack Dempsey won the heavyweight crown from Jess Willard at Bayview Park. In 1950 on July 9th, the very first “Music Under the Stars” debuted at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater. And these months of summer continue to attract the perennial flocks of boaters to the waters of Lake Erie to fish, a tradition as hearty as the hordes of returning baseball fans to enjoy a Mud Hens baseball game at Swayne Field, or now, decades later, at Fifth/ Third.

Some things never change. Toledo summers among them, and it all starts with the jubilant month of June.

Lou Hebert MLiving Editor

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I love June.

Playing baseball with my Dad.

Camping in Michigan.

Spending a few weeks traveling through Europe!

Two week in the Upper Penisula - walking the shorelines, bonfires on the beach.

Lucas County Awarded Safety and Justice Grant

Good news for Lucas County as a grant of nearly half of a million dollars from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The grant is the culmination of Lucas County’s eight years of progress toward safely reducing the local jail population and addressing inequities in the justice system. So far over $5 million has been invested in Lucas County as part of the Safety and Justice Challenge which is a national initiative to reduce over-incarceration in local criminal justice systems. The County says it will use the $480,000 grant to fund the Toledo Municipal Court Diversion Program, where 78% of those entering the program successfully complete program requirements, resulting in the dismissal of charges.

Hirzel Canning Grows 100 Years of Quality

A tip of the hat to the Hirzel Canning Company & Farms of Northwood as the venerable family-owned farming and food production company is celebrating 100 years in business. The company was founded in 1923 by Carl Hirzel, a Swiss brewmaster who needed a new trade with the enactment of prohibition, so he began farming. His first product was sauerkraut, then tomatoes and, now a century later, Hirzel produces the Dei Fratelli brand of tomato products, including diced tomatoes, salsas and pasta sauces.

Premier Bank Pledges $50,000 to Metroparks Toledo Foundation

The Glass City Riverwalk project is getting a helping hand from Premier Bank, which is pledging $50,000 to support funding needs. The money will assist the Metroparks with construction and maintenance of the Riverwalk, a world-class riverfront park with 300 acres of greenspace, five miles of trails and recreational experiences along the Maumee River. Kate Smith, director of individual and corporate giving for Metroparks Toledo, said, “This project is so much more than just a park. It’s a project that will strengthen the community, provide access to nature, support economic development and preserve our natural resources for generations to come.”

Maumee Senior Center Receives Special Award

The Maumee Senior Center won the River Business Award through the Maumee Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Hero Awards. Award recipients are selected as a business leader in the community. Malinda Ruble, executive director of MSC, said, “We are honored to be recognized for our hard work and our impact on senior services—not only during an unprecedented crisis like the pandemic, but also for our day to day operations that continue to change the lives of seniors in the community.”

St. Anne Hospital on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospital List”

Congrats to Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital for being recognized and ranked among Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2023” guide. The news magazine placed St. Anne Hospital at 190th in the United States and among the top 250 hospitals in the world. Newsweek’s ratings criteria include recommendations from more than 80,000 medical experts in 28 countries.

CHECK OUT THE LPGA DANA OPEN

Fore! Look out for the annual Dana Open LPGA Tournament July 10 through July 16. One of the longest running LPGA Tour events, the tournament was founded in 1984 and has since been hosted annually in Sylvania. Over that time, the tournament has raised $13.2 million for more than 215 local children’s charities. The tournment is held at Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. For more information, visit danaopen.com.

ALL’S FAIR IN LUCAS COUNTY

Looking for some fun in Lucas County? The annual Toledo Lucas County Fair begins Monday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 16 at the Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St. in Maumee. Sunday, July 16 will feature a parade at 3 pm with the crowning of the Fair King and Queen at 4 pm. Friday, July 14 hear country music star Tyler Farr in concert at 7 pm with food, dancing, fun and more. To learn more about the event, visit lucascountyfair.com.

PICNIC AND POLKA

Roll out the barrels! The Toledo Area Polka Society promises barrels of fun at the 8th Annual Polish Summer Picnic. This year the dancing and festivities will take place at the Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman Road in Oregon. June 16 and 17, picnic and polka lovers can listen to music, enjoy local vendors and relax in the outdoor pavilion. For event times, an entertainment schedule and more information, visit tapspolkas.com.

TARTA FLEX-ING

The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) and the Area Office on Aging (AOA) are teaming up with a new ondemand service, TARTA Flex, a point-to-point service that can be used within specific transit zones or through fixed-route buses. Passengers 65 and over or paratransit-eligible can travel door-to-door in TARTA’s coverage area for just $3 one-way. The Flex Zones include Sylvania, Holland, Ottawa Hills, Springfield Township and Sylvania Township, as well as the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. To learn more, visit tarta.com/flex, download the TARTA Flex app or call 419-382-9901 to schedule a ride.

WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE?

Palliative care enables seriously ill patients who are not on hospice to experience relief from debilitating pain and symptoms or the side effects of treatment.

Through Sincera, a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers and chaplains visit patients in their homes, or outpatient consultation offices to manage symptoms and conduct in-depth discussions about disease process, treatment options and goals of care. Nurse navigators provide additional phone support. The team works in conjunction with patients’ physicians to manage their plan of care.

Whether patients fully recover or continue to decline, they will have an improved quality of life because of the additional layer of support they receive from the Sincera palliative care team. Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans will cover the cost of a Sincera consultation, just as they do other forms of medical treatment. Learn more about Sincera at sinceracare.org or 419-931-9440.

ProfiLes

A Blessed Life Johnson retires after nearly 50 years of service

By Lou Hebert

“I enjoy getting up each morning and advocating for older adults,” Johnson said.

She plans to pursue some new opportunities to help seniors after her “retirement.”

Johnson explains her motivation likely has roots in her upbringing when she and her brother were raised by her grandmother.

“When my grandmother and great grandmother were quilting, my brother and I would get under the quilting table and listen to them talk,” Johnson said. “We'd listen to their stories and I developed a fondness for them as awesome individuals.”

Often, they would speak of their money hardships and struggles of growing older. From that experience as a child, she felt as if perhaps she was destined to help the elderly.

“I didn't realize it in my early years, but I did later,” Johnson said. “It was my calling. I was blessed.”

Celebrating her work

Q&A

What do you plan to do after retiring? I’m going to take a couple of months off to catch up on sleep and then work on a new project to create a Pace Program for seniors in our area. An allinclusive program to get a variety of services. I will always be an advocate for older adults to live in dignity.

Any special challenges for you after five decades in this role? I have met so many wonderful people and friends in doing this job in the past 49 and a half years, but as I get older, I am losing a lot of those friends as they age and pass on – that is hard.

She may be the most interesting and influential Toledoan you've never heard of. Billie Johnson is her name and in her lifetime, she has carved a legacy of caring and love and that will last for generations.

After decades of tireless passion and commitment to others, Johnson, at 78, is getting the recognition that comes when your life's work has changed the lives of so many others.

Beginning her career

Hers is an improbable story, and one that Johnson herself didn't realize she was forging when in 1974 she wrote the first grant to fund the framework for the Area Office on Aging. It was an early program, under United Way, to help empower the elderly and develop programs to help aging seniors live independently.

At the time, Billie was in her late 20s. Little did she know this new and noble cause she became involved with would become her mission in life for the next five decades.

Starting with a meager budget and a staff of four, the agency only served Lucas County. But Billie Johnson saw the potential to help even more people over a wider area. Within a few years, the agency expanded and the program became its own

independent non-profit. In later years it would grow to cover the needs of the aging population in 10 counties of Northwest Ohio.

Both then and now, one of the primary objectives was to help older people stay in their own homes and remain independent as long as possible. And while that remains as a primary focus, the Area Office on Aging also offers a long list of other services to the seniors of the area including meeting transportation needs, benefits counseling, nutrition assistance, family caregiver support and housing assistance. Under the continuity of Johnson's leadership, the agency now has 195 employees and a 46-acre campus, along with three low income senior housing complexes located in Defiance, Napoleon and North Baltimore that were “built from the ground up,” as Johnson says.

Dedicated to the cause

Her nearly five decades of dedication to the lives of the aging in Northwest Ohio is built on her commitment to “help people to age well and live healthy.” Now, nearly 50 years since she began this endeavor, Johnson is ready to retire from the agency this summer, but not ready to retire her work ethic.

Northwest Ohio has been blessed to have Johnson as an agent of influence and change for the aging population. Her reputation as a powerful leader in this endeavor has earned her continuing accolades, including a place in the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame, a leadership role in the the World Conference on Women held in on China in the 1990s and, most recently, special recognition by the Lucas County Commissioners who held a special celebration party to honor her years of dedication to the community

Are attitudes changing about people who are aging? I think people who are older have lots of wisdom and experience and we need to respect that and utilize those talents. As people age, they need things to do to keep them busy. Many aging people are just lonely. We need to find ways to make use of their resources; we need people to retire from retirement.

Did You Know?

10,000 people turn 65 every day in the U.S. Older adults will represent 20% of the population by 2050.

Credit: AARP International

How does the future look for senior care? We have made some progress but we may not be ready yet to meet the future needs for the aging population. The number of aging people is growing quickly.

Sheduling summer vacation plans can be trying. Summer can be such a busy time, even though it is meant for relaxation. Instead of spending exorbitant amounts of money, take a day trip to some of the area’s hidden gems – they are closer than you might think.

Sauder Village

Make the past part of your future this summer with a visit to Sauder Village, Ohio’s largest living history destination, a stroll through time from 1803 – 1920s. The Sauder Village experience moves guests from the modern, fast-paced world into a place that celebrates unforgettable sights, sounds and memories from the past. A visit to Sauder Village would not be complete without some delicious, home-style food and a trip to the Doughbox Bakery, offering a wide variety of baked goods! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Sauder Village, 800-590-9755, www.saudervillage.org.

Visit Fulton County

When you think of Fulton County, words like playful, tasteful, eventful, peaceful and cheerful come to mind. Fulton County offers an area “ful” of fun, and you can find what to do through Visit Fulton County. There are many great lodging and camping options right off the Ohio Turnpike, exits 39, 34 and 24. Plentiful entertainment, food and beverage options and festivals allow you to enjoy Fulton County to its ful-lest.

Check out visitfultoncounty.com or call 419-337-9669.

Visit Perrysburg

Discover a completely new and effective approach to natural, aluminum-free deodorants, chemical-free lip balms, facial toner, shampoo, and other all natural products. Made in small batches with love and the amazing Buchu leaf!

(419) 830-3055

Also, providing a wide selection of premium loose leaf teas, essential oils, diffusers, yoga mats and other accessories, premium CBD and Delta-8/9, air plants, and much more.

Looking for the perfect getaway in Perrysburg? Visit Perrysburg has a great selection of events for you to choose from. Between Market Days with vendors and musicians, sculpture walks through fantastic works of art and various dining, shopping and entertainment locations, Perrysburg is rich in excitement. Visit Perrysburg is here to help

Norma Stark Memory Garden

Peace, prayer, meditation and healing do not have to be done alone. With The Norma Stark Memory Garden and Labyrinth, everyone can seek sanctuary in beautiful surroundings. Designed by John Ridder, this 9-circuit adaptation of the French Chartres Labyrinth and accompanying garden were created in memory of Norma’s parents, as a space where anyone could find solace from dawn to dusk. Come alone or schedule a group visit. Admission is free.

normastarklabyrinth.com.

BuchuVida

BuchuVida is a family business dedicated to creating wellness products from the buchu leaf. The Grand Rapids, Ohio-based company provides a wide variety of teas, essential oils, diffusers, yoga mats, yoga accessories, premium CBD and more. There are also activities at BuchuVida like monthly tea parties and weekly YogaFaith Yoga classes. Jo, founder of BuchuVida, and her husband, Phil, president of BuchuVida, work together to educate customers on the natural, holistic uses of buchu.

24124 Front St. Visit buchuvida.com or call 419-830-3055.

The Carter Historic Farm

Visit the Carter Historic Farm, a living history cultural center and working farm representing life in the 1930s and 1940s. Farm buildings and one-room schoolhouse are open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 – 4 pm. Step into the past to celebrate traditional life skills and learn something new.

Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402 www.wcparks.org, 419-353-1897

SUMMER TRAVEL

Day Trippin’ to Jackson, MI

Take a day trip to Jackson and explore the city’s museums and parks, about an hour and 20 minute drive from Toledo.

By Mary Genson

Ella

Sharp Museum

and Park

Art, science and history is displayed throughout the museum. Additionally, 11 historic buildings from the early 19th century and several buildings that were moved to the grounds in the late 1960s remain on six acres of land for visitors to explore. The museum also manages the Hurst Planetarium. 3225 4th St. 517-787-2320.

The Cascades

This man made waterfall is an attraction from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Cascades are known for their choreographed light shows. This Jackson landmark was built in the 1930s and has been entertaining residents and visitors ever since. 1401 S Brown St. 517-788-4320.

Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory

Nostalgia radiates through this oldfashioned candy shop. Inside the building built in the 1800s is candy you might remember from your childhood along with fresh fudge, caramel corn and more. 1522 E Michigan Ave. 517-998-7070.

Jackson Coney Island

Jackson is the home of the coney dog, meaning you can not leave the city without trying one. One hundred years of coney dog history lives within Jackson Coney Island. In addition to coney dogs, they also serve a variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 615 E Michigan Ave. 517-513-3369.

Junk

Yard Dog

Another selection of hotdogs is available at Junk Yard Dog. Choose from a variety of unique Michigan made hotdogs. The pretzel dog is their best seller but they also serve the sloppy dog, firehouse dog, Chicago dog and more. 128 W Michigan Ave. 517513-3385.

One Choice. Many Locations.

Since 1926, The Toledo Clinic has had one mission - to provide exceptional healthcare to the residents of our community. Our core tenets of Quality, Access and Value provide patients across the region with world-class care, close to home. With 40 medical offices located throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, our physicians and care team ensure you’re never far from the quality care you deserve. Plus, our convenient imaging and laboratory facilities provide our patients with the best prices in the region.

You have the power to choose. Choose The Toledo Clinic.

SUMMER TRAVEL

“Promising” Future for Rail Transportation in Ohio Funding, preparation, interest lead the planning

Pompa

Federal, state and Toledo area officials agree that the time is right for the growth of passenger rail service in Northwest Ohio. While it will be several years before high-speed rail service comes to the Midwest, federal funding and public / private regional partnerships will help move those plans forward.

In a great spot

“Toledo has been, for years, the busiest (train) traffic location in Ohio,” Derek James, director of government affairs with Amtrak, said. The city’s two Amtrak routes – the Capitol Limited and the Lake Shore Limited between Chicago and the east coast – pass through Toledo’s Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza daily. Opened in 1950, the station

(formerly Union Terminal) is a transportation hub that also now serves as a Greyhound bus hub. In contrast, Columbus is the largest city in the nation without any train service or a terminal.

Both the City of Toledo and the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) have completed feasibility and financial studies and the viability of public / private partnerships to bring high-speed rail through Toledo, focusing on two routes. The first is a route between Toledo and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), connecting with an existing Ann Arbor-Detroit route. City Council Legislative Administrator Ricky Verret said this route would be “a robust regional rail service (with) far more frequency for the scheduled routes.”

Connecting people around the state

A second proposed route would travel between Toledo and Columbus, using one of three alternatives along existing freight routes: Route #1, using CSX lines through Findlay and Kenton; Route #2 using the CSX route via Fostoria and Marion; and a Route #3 hybrid, combining the two routes.

The increased rail traffic would require replacement of the current Norfolk-Southern swing bridge over the Maumee River near downtown. The TMACOG study recommends a two- or three-track lift bridge that would better handle the traffic. Fund-

ing for these routes may be available from a variety of groups, including the Federal Railroad Administration, state governments or private financing and investment.

“There are also millions in Ohio who are not served by mass transit, and many don’t have adequate other transportation options,” Theresa Allen, chair of All Aboard Ohio, a group focused on better transportation choices around the state, said, adding, “We have to look ahead with foresight, using federal money.”

Using existing lines is smart

“We need to be realistic about corridors through the state,” James Coston, executive chair of the Corridor Rail Development Corporation, a passenger rail developer, said. “It’s easier to start with existing lines (to develop plans to harness) the enthusiasm, support and coordination from Amtrak.”

Coston said that many states are using a combination of private and freight lines for high-speed service. “You have greater flexibility and lower costs while following the national regulations,” when you’re not using Amtrak lines, Coston said.

Increased access by rail can play a role in uniting educational institu-

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tions, Dr. Jerry Wicks with the Ohio Higher Education Rail Network (OHERN), said. A local route using existing track would link Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo, along with Findlay College, Owens Community College, Lourdes University, the Toledo Zoo and downtown Sylvania. “This community system could link 45,000 students and more than 5,000 staff and faculty from these schools alone,” Dr. Wicks said.

Federal funding is available

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has indicated that the state will participate in the national Corridor Identification Program, which has $66 billion committed nationwide for rail expansion from the $550 billion bipartisan infrastructure law passed last year. High-speed routes proposed for Ohio to utilize the funding include a Cleveland – Toledo – Detroit route, and a Cleveland-Columbus-DaytonCincinnati route. In 2010, then-Gov. John Kasich turned down a $400 million federal award for similar passenger rail line projects. “Economic development is not political,” All Aboard Ohio’s Allen said. “It’s good economic sense and a great marketing piece for Ohio.”

LOCALLY GROWN

Creating and owning a business can be a great challenge. Though it might seem daunting trying to get your business idea off the ground, it is entirely doable. Here is some advice from some of the area’s well-known business owners.

Sarah Schnurr

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

OHIO LIVING SWAN CREEK

5916 Cresthaven Ln.

419-865-4445

ohioliving.org

How was this business started?

Ohio Living opened its first community, Dorothy Love Presbyterian Home in Sidney, Ohio, in 1922. This is where our legacy of faith, compassion and community was birthed and still stands 100 years later.

What does your support system look like? Ohio Living is one of the largest and most experienced not-forprofit, multi-site senior living organizations. With 12 life plan communities (including independent living, assisted living, skilled rehabilitation, memory care and long-term nursing), Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Palliative Medicine, our total service area covers over 10 million Ohioans wherever they call home. Additional service lines include provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan and pharmacy services. Ohio Living Foundation raises several million dollars annually to support charity care, special programs, capital expansion and Endowment. Ohio

Living currently has more than 2,700 employees who are all dedicated to providing high level care to our residents, patients and their families.

Who do you see as your primary customers, and what do you try to provide for that demographic? Ohio Living has a proud history of serving adults for more than 100 years, as one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site aging services organizations. We strive to introduce industry best practices and make a positive impact on the communities we serve, aligning with our mission to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

Bill McConnell

OWNER

DUNRIGHT BUILDING SERVICES Custer Drive, Toledo, OH 419.518.2279

How was the business started? We had previously owned another business and decided to work for other companies when we realized we could do it better on our own.

Jeff Hoffman PROPRIETOR

JEFF’S HAULING

310 Mulberry St. 419-508-3782

Jeff’s Hauling & Cleanup on Facebook

How was this business started?

This business started when I moved a couch for my grandmother’s neighbor. I quickly realized that removing junk was fun, as it provided me with a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and assist them with a problem that we all have: too much junk.

What inspired you to enter into this field? Word spread quickly and I soon had more calls coming to help with junk removal.

What does your support system look like? I have a wonderful support system consisting of friends, family, other business owners, previous clients and others. The support system allows for exchange of ideas, knowledge and other factors that may come into play when needed. Having a great support system in place is essential to keeping things moving in an efficient manner.

Who do you see as your primary customers, and what do you try to provide for that demographic? Everyone is a customer. We provide quality service at a fair price.

What’s the best advice you have ever received? It is easier to provide superior customer service than it is to address a customer complaint.

What sets you apart from other businesses in your industry? After nearly 25 years in business I have seen them come and go. What sets us apart is our longevity in the industry. We have seen it all and done it all. We have also been voted the Best of Toledo for four years in a row and we have also won the Mature Living Reader’s Choice award.

What were the steepest challenges in creating this business? Finding likeminded people with the same goals.

What does your support system look like? I could not have reached the level of success we have without the unwavering support of my lovely wife Robin, my friends and family and a strong faith in God.

How did you determine your business’ big picture goals? Have you met them? Big picture goals including working with integrity above all else. Our goal was to be the best and we have been awarded with national, state and local awards.

Who do you see as your primary customers, and what do you try to provide for that demographic?

Homeowners of all stripes. Our target market is homeowners 35 to 75 that are looking for a good contractor at a fair price.

Who or what business do you admire in your industry? Why? My father had always been my hero and had always given me a role model to follow and gave me wonderful advice on customers, personnel and success.

Sarah & Michael Krueger PROPRIETORS

LAKEWOOD FLOWER MARKET

4701 Talmadge Rd.

419-922-9272

Lakewood Flower Market on Facebook

How was this business started?

Lakewood Flower Market has evolved from a fourth generation wholesale greenhouse into its current retail operation owned by me and my husband Michael. Michael and I decided that we wanted to start a business together. I had experience with managing a team and running operations from my previous job, and Michael had industry experience and plant knowledge. An opportunity came up that allowed us to open up in the former Anderson’s Toledo garden center and we were in business.

What inspired you to enter into this field? Michael: Partially being raised in the business has developed my interest in horticulture. I have also always wanted to be an entrepreneur and really enjoy providing my community with quality plants from local growers in the Toledo area.

Alexander Clawson

PROPRIETOR

PAINTING SERVICES PLUS

5242 Angola Rd. #75

419-297-7046

Painting Services Plus LLC on Facebook

What were the steepest challenges in creating this business? Opening our store in the old Andersons Toledo location which was vacant at the time, aside from The Olive Garden and Chili’s, we were the only other business in the whole shopping center for almost two years. Another challenge was marketing our business to a new part of town with a larger customer base – previously we had been in Northwood or at the Toledo Farmers Market.

Who do you see as your primary customers, and what do you try to provide for that demographic?

Anyone who wants to garden. We really find joy in helping new gardeners gain knowledge about the plants they are purchasing. We want our customers to be successful and are here to help in any way we can. We provide healthy locally grown plants, fertilizers and nutrients and high quality soils and amendments to give our customers great success.

How was this business started?

I’ve been in the painting/construction field for over 27 years, so after working for other companies over that time period I learned a lot. I decided over two years ago to start my own company and haven’t looked back since. The coronavirus pandemic pushed me to do and be more – to be better – and here we are.

What inspired you to enter into this field? When I was 20, 27 years ago, I told my father I was looking for employment. He suggested I contact the painting company next to his office. They hired me and this is where I got my feet wet, so to speak. This is where I learned the basics of painting and how to hang wallpaper.

What were the steepest challenges in creating this business? The steepest challenge in the beginning was acquiring qualified employees. It is still a challenge, but I currently have a great bunch of guys and gals that are extremely well-rounded and professional. I honestly couldn’t be happier with all of their hard work and dedication. I am proud of them.

What does your support system look like? My support system comes from all of the Sherwin Williams stores in and around the Toledo area, and John at Color Concepts on Central Ave. They are very consistent in referring me to their customers, which I am very grateful for. My friends and family are also very supportive in what we are doing at Painting Services Plus.

Cont. on page 14.

Phil Barone PROPRIETOR

ROSARIA’S 135 W. Third St. 567-686-7644

rosariason3rd.com

How was this business started? Rosaria’s started with the idea of branching out from our established restaurant, Rosie’s Italian Grille. My partner Chef Eric Kish and I wanted to bring authentic Italian cuisine to another community but with more emphasis on coastal Italian cuisine with fresh fish, mussels, oysters, scallops and our bungalow shrimp. We were blessed to find a home here in downtown Perrysburg where we live, so we get to serve our community.

What were the steepest challenges in creating this business? The steepest challenge we face, in regard to opening, would definitely have to be COVID. It was a struggle to find employees, materials and financing. But, thankfully, it all came together.

What does your support system look like? I have a huge support system in my family and the Kish family who have become an integral part of our family business.

How did you determine your business’ big-picture goals? Have you met them? The bigpicture is determined by the success of the business itself and recognition within the community as being one of the best Italian and seafood restaurants in the area. We are working towards these goals every day. We opened quietly right when the pandemic slowed down, so now we are trying to spread the word about the hidden gem of downtown Perrysburg: Rosaria’s on 3rd Street.

What sets you apart from other businesses in your industry? What sets us apart from some other restaurants is we are family owned and operated between the Barone and Kish family and all of our recipes are passed down through generations. We are the community and we are a part of the community.

Cont. on page 16.

Phillip Dionyssious

PROPRIETOR

RUDY’S HOT DOGS

Various locations

rudyshotdog.com

How was this business started? My uncles came over from the island of Cyprus in the early 1900s. They settled in Toledo. They had a chili recipe, so decided to open up a restaurant specially for chili, chili dogs and some home cooked specials. What inspired you to enter into this field? My family business inspired me to pass on to the next generation.

What’s the best advice you have ever received? Don’t sweat the small stuff. Things don’t always go the right way. People let you down; it’s not a perfect world. You must learn and move on. Don’t let things bring you down.

What sets you apart from other businesses in your industry? food is all made to order for the customer. We take special pride in making our customers feel special.

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you should… Be ready to work hard. Be unique. Try to be an example to your employees. Try to always have a good attitude.

Cont. on page 18.

The “Uncles” Dionyssious

Tori Rotar ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

PARKCLIFFE ALZHEIMER’S 4226 Parkcliffe Ln. 419-381-9447 parkcliffe.com

How was this business started?

In 1988, Wayne Bucher opened Parkcliffe Community as an alternative to nursing homes and clinical approaches to care which could overlook the whole person.

What inspired you to enter into this field? Growing up with parents and grandparents in the industry, Parkcliffe grew from the idea that long-term care could be less institutional and more affordable. It could be more responsive to evolving needs. He envisioned a community where individuals and family maintain a say in care. A choice where people lead meaningful lives throughout the end of life.

Who do you see as your primary customers, and what do you try to provide for that demographic?

Dementia is our speciality. Our environment, meaningful activities, staff training and family support are all designed to meet the challenges of living successfully with dementia.

What sets you apart from other businesses in your industry? Parkcliffe Community was built specifically for individuals living with dementia. Our buildings allow us to support individuals in a unique way, in the comforting and familiar surroundings of a true neighborhood and home. Our environment –houses, yards, gardens, photos, personal keepsakes – contributes to a sense of normalcy and freedom.

Phil Barone

PROPRIETOR

ROSIE’S 606 N. McCord Rd. 419-866-5007

rosiesitaliangrille.com

How was this business started? Rosie’s began when my brothers and I decided to open up a little Italian deli on Sylvania Avenue in 1982 with an attached arcade. Our mother was our inspiration and namesake; we wanted to share her recipes with the community. From there we expanded to five restaurants and eventually condensed down to Rosie’s Italian Grille on McCord. Forty years later, we are a staple in the community.

What inspired you to enter into this field? My mother Rosaria ‘Rosie’ Barone.

What does your support system look like? I have a huge support system in my family and the Kish

family who have become an integral part of our family business. Not to mention the staff who has worked for us over the years. When you work with people for almost 40 years, they become your family.

Who or what business do you admire in your industry? Why? What I love about the restaurant industry is the sense of community. When you cook for people you are sharing with them a part of you, your history and traditions. We are very fortunate to have many foodies in Northwest Ohio and we have met a lot of great people doing the work that we do.

Ryan Pyle PROPRIETOR

WESTGATE RESIDENTIAL SUITES

3433 Oak Alley Ct. 419-535-0727

westgateresidential.com

What inspired you to enter into this field? My father runs a luxury senior independent living community in Westerville, OH. Over the years he has met so many great residents with such interesting life stories. He really enjoys the environment. Like many sons, I wanted to emulate my father.

What were the steepest challenges in creating this business? I’ve been in the apartment business for nearly 20 years. Before I bought Westgate Residential Suites, I thought I knew it all and could just run this business the same as any other apartment community. Boy was I wrong! Thankfully Bonnie, our community manager for the last eight years, views her job as more of a vocation than just a job. She knows exactly what our residents need and provides a great senior living environment. Without her I would have made a mess of things for sure.

Nancy Avalos

PROPRIETOR

ROYAL DELI

112 W Front St.

(419) 874-7451

Royal Deli Foods on Facebook

How was this business started? We have always been in the food service business, we noticed that a need for home-delivered meals existed, so we followed our hearts and ended up where we are.

What inspired you to enter into this field? My mother became ill and needed meals. I started cooking for her and decided I wanted to do this service for other people who need this.

What were the steepest challenges in creating this business? Actually there were so many challenges in the first year, it was just a blur. So I would ay the first year was our steepest challenge – all of it.

What does your support system look like? Her name is Bonnie. I also have my wife Heather of 25 years, and three daughters. My oldest, Gwen, joined the family business as our leasing manager last year and is making her dad proud!

What sets you apart from other businesses in your industry? Our community of 44 units allows the tenants to really get to know each other. The morning coffee and pastries and afternoon snacks gives them the opportunity to socialize and participate in the many activities available.

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you should… Make sure that whatever you pick doesn’t feel like work. You should enjoy it and work every day to get better at it. If it feels like work, you just bought yourself a job!

What does your support system look like? I have a wonderful support system. Our daughter and son both work here and keep me going. We also have a grandson and granddaughter here so we are full of family support.

How did you determine your business’ big picture goals? Have you met them? Our big picture goal was really to enjoy what we do, and we have accomplished that.

Destigmatizing Grief

Monarch Grief Center provides counseling, education for community

By Riley Runnells

Grief is a universal experience when losing a loved one, ending a relationship, leaving a job or many other bumps in the road of life. Local resources are available so those grieving can get the support they need.

The Monarch Grief Center in Perrysburg focuses on grief counseling, destigmatizing the trauma of going through a loss and understanding that, though grief and mental health go hand in hand, they are not always mutually exclusive.

Filling a need

Cofounders Amy Rowe, outreach director, and Tim Polakowski, executive director, are licensed grief counselors working diligently to help Northwest Ohioans on their journeys of grief.

Rowe began thinking about creating a center about 10 years ago and in April 2022 she mentioned her ideas to Polakowski, who was working in a hospice center at the time.

“The bereavement program at hospice provides a nice service, but it can be so much more,” Polakowski said. “There are so many more unmet needs out there in the community, and a grief center is the perfect way to help.”

The co-founders saw that most existing services provide generalized grief groups, where people of all ages and experiences work through the grief counseling process as a collective, peer to peer way. Though this experience can be beneficial, it does not always entail a comfortable and educated space for grieving individuals to process their feelings.

Polakowski and Rowe have created a space where young people who lost their parents, people struggling with the death of a friend, an elderly person who has lost a spouse after decades of marriage or others grieving could receive specialized attention.

The Center is not only helpful for those needing individual attention, but it also comes with an agnostic approach to grief, rather than a strictly religious approach like other grief groups. Monarch Grief Center helps those from any religious affiliation and is not associated with any religion, instead welcoming people from all backgrounds.

“Spiritual counseling and grief counseling can go hand in hand –not necessarily by the same provider,” Rowe said. “We are not specifically faith based, so that is somewhat unique. The key is that the human being is able to problem solve and find solutions – sometimes you need someone’s help. A good counselor can help uncover those [emotions] and reframe them so they make sense.”

Three services approach

Monarch Grief Center currently provides three specific services. The first is individualized counseling to focus on each individual’s specific needs. The second service is creating specialized support groups that connect people dealing with similar circumstances surrounding grief. This way, there is a sense of community created through shared experiences.

Most of the outreach comes into play through the third service: community education and outreach. Rowe and Polakowski believe in

out regarding coping with grief and working through it in a healthy way, so the cofounders developed programming to achieve that objective.

Through conversations at a church, helping an office staff deal with the death of an employee or even professional continuing education courses for nurses, social workers and counselors, Monarch Grief Center is committed to creating new programming to help educate Northwest Ohio on grief.

Monarch Grief Center is constantly making community connections and networking to sink deep roots in the area. The goal is for the Center to be funded by the community, for the community, so organizations or individuals are encouraged to donate and support the mission.

“The response so far has been very positive,” Rowe said. “People say, ‘This is great, this is what we need and how can I help?’ No amount is too small. We have people who give a few dollars, people who give four or five digits. There are lots of ways to be a part of it.”

Destigmatizing grief

Monarch Grief Center’s website and its physical space both boast an overwhelming presence of Monarch butterflies. The Center got its decor and name from the beautiful bug as a great metaphor for grief and a symbol of hope. The caterpillar entering this dark chrysalis and eventually turning into a beautiful butterfly represents people entering into a dark time of grieving, but working through it and growing with the help of the Center.

The meaning is simple: Helping people realize that working through grief or grieving in general isn’t linear. People face grief and heal from grief at different paces and timelines.

Another part of grief education comes from understanding the difference between mental health struggles and grief. Polakowski and Rowe work to destigmatize mental health journeys while also making it clear that grieving does not mean that you are mentally ill. However, processing grief can take a toll on an individual’s emotional wellbeing.

“There’s a stigma around seeking help, especially for mental health,” Polakowski said. “And grief is in this weird space where it’s not really considered mental health, but in some ways it is taking care of your emotions and your mental processes.”

The two cofounders see the Center as normalizing grief by being there for those who are suffering, sharing a memory about their lost loved one, leaving them care packages, asking them questions or just letting them be sad. They emphasize that you don’t have to be perfect in every situation, you just have to be present.

Monarch Grief Center has rates that operate on a sliding fee scale to help people across all income levels.

Connect with the Monarch Grief Center through its website or by searching Monarch Grief Center on Facebook. Rowe and Polakowski are proud to create a space where they can spend each day helping people work through their grief by encouraging those grieving to seek the necessary help and reach out.

“Nothing has to be wrong with you,” Polakowski said. “You’re not broken. Reaching out doesn’t mean that you’re weak. We’re here for the worst of the worst, but it doesn’t have to be for people to reach out.”

Monarch Grief Center, www.monarchgriefcenter.org, 567-331-8601, 314 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

Amy Rowe and Tim Polakowski connect with the community at Monarch.

Health Notes

PROPUBLICA RELEASES DATABASE ON NURSING HOME INSPECTIONS

If you are looking for inspection reports on nursing homes in the Toledo area (or anywhere in the United States), ProPublica has produced an easy to use database to compare nursing homes based on the deficiencies cited by regulators and the penalties imposed over the past three years. The database allows searches of over 80,000 nursing home inspection reports to evaluate nursing homes near you. Visit ProPublica’s website for nursing home inspection data.

TWO INFUSION CENTERS OPEN IN TOLEDO AREA

Toledoans with chronic or other conditions that require intravenous or injection therapies, by injecting medications directly into a vein, have two new infusion centers in the area. Infusion Associates and Horizon Infusions have both recently opened facilities in Toledo and Perrysburg, respectively. John Crawford, director of operations for Infusion Associates, said they saw the need for a new center as access to infusion care was lacking in the area. Many new biologic medicines today are used to treat a wide variety of conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus or Crohn’s disease.

infusionassociates.com

horizoninfusions.com

Dining out

Ameera Mediterranean Bistro roots itself in family

Chef Nick Chamoun cultivates love and tradition at Ameera

By Lou Hebert

For tasty Lebanese food in a casual, yet welcoming atmosphere, head to Ameera Mediterranean Bistro in Sylvania. Located on South Main Street about ½ mile from downtown in an unpretentious strip mall with plenty of parking, Ameera offers a variety of Mediterranean dining options that cover everything you would expect and much more.

As soon as you enter the door, the booming friendly voice of the proprietor, host and chef, Nick Chamoun, welcomes you. Chamoun is involved in every aspect of this delightful eatery. A long-time and well-known chef in the area, he not only prepares the food, but also seats you and takes your order from the many wonderful choices you’ll find on the menu.

Ameera Mediterranean Bistro

5127 Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio (419) 517-9999

Hours:

Sunday - Closed

Monday - 11am-9pm

Tuesday - 11am-9pm

Wednesday - 11am-9pm

Thursday - 11am-9pm

Friday - 11am-10pm

Saturday - 11am-10pm

Lighting - Well-lit

Parking - Ample

Kid Friendly - Yes

Accessibility - Yes

Noise - Quiet Price - Moderate

Chef

A restaurant built on the strength of family

“A good, strong family is built on a foundation of pride, love and tradition. A good quality dining establishment is built on those same principles,” Chamoun said. Those standards of excellence are rooted in the Chamoun family culture of meal preparation from Chamoun’s grandmother, Ameera, for whom the restaurant is named. Chamoun says Ameera means “Princess” and his grandmother was the strength of the family, passing on her passion for delicious recipes with pride in the Lebanese tradition. Chamoun wants customers to feel like family so that once they have visited they will keep coming back.

Ameera’s menu — healthy and fresh

It may take some time to review the entire menu as it features an extensive array of fresh and traditional Mediterranean staples. To get you started, Ameera offers a healthy selection of appetizers, including

shows his many dishes. hummus, grape leaves, falafel and kibbi or lightly fried cauliflower florets – just one of many vegetarian or gluten free offerings served here.

For the hearty appetite, the shish tawook with rice, vermicelli and pine nuts is popular, as are the delicious Mediterranean lamb chops. Another favorite on the menu is Ameera’s Favorite Combo plate, a generous blend of shish kabob, shish tawook and beef kafta on a bed of rice with green beans.

In addition, there are plenty of choices for salads, soups, rolled pitas and pita pitza, and you can finish your dining experience here with a tempting treat of Mediterranean desserts sure to please the palate, including baklava, cheesecakes or rice pudding.

Whatever you choose from this banquet of menu choices, Chamoun says you can be assured they use only the freshest ingredients for every dish that comes out of the kitchen.

Ameera is truly a “Princess” among Toledo area dining options.

Nick Chamoun

Sautter’s Local Cookbook Honors History

by Riley Runnells

Local grocery store operator

Sautter’s has updated the 2019 publication, “After All These Years, Ohio’s Still Cooking!” The original book, compiled by Amanda Kay, celebrates 200 years of Ohio food history through varying flavors and stories. The updated version, with Sautter’s special twist, has photos, news clippings, a collection of cooking and history articles and profiles of Ohio cooks, who share some of their secret family recipes.

Sautter’s Market, founded in downtown Toledo in 1927, has been a local community staple as the family-owned grocery business passed through generations, taking pride in offering locally sourced quality foods. The book has a foreword from former northwest Ohio television broadcasting legend and longtime Sylvania resident, Gordon Ward, who passed away at age 96 in 2022.

Purchase the book, dive into the history and connect with local epicurean offerings by trying the recipes.

Available for purchase on Amazon or at Sautter’s grocery stores in Sylvania and Waterville.

Marcy Kaptur Grants $3.971 Million To Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

by Riley Runnells Congresswoman Marcy

Kaptur announced a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for $3.971 million to expand Ohio’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

The federally funded program aims to lower food insecurity among seniors, while supporting local agriculture. The grant will increase the yearly Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) budget by 150%. Administrators from SFMNP will be able to serve more seniors and expand into different areas in Ohio. Rep. Kaptur was not only instrumental in securing this funding, but also was part of the creation of SFMNP in 2001.

The USDA grants a total of $50 million across 47 states under the American Rescue Plan Act. Every year, more than 800,000 seniors across the country receive up to $50 worth of coupons. These coupons can be exchanged for fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey at around 20,000 different farmers’ markets and food stands across the nation.

OUR PATIOS ARE OPEN!

Scan the QR code for more information on the $3.971 million grant, or visit the Food and Nutrition Service page of the USDA’s website. To learn more about the SFMNP, visit the Ohio.gov website.

SAT 3 & 4 Maple & Main Art & Music Festival

Artist booths will be lined up and down Sylvania’s Main Street, a stage for musical performances will be set up on Maplewood with a children’s art activity area near the Historic Village. 11am-9pm. Also on Sunday, June 4, noon-4:30pm. Downtown Sylvania, Maple & Main. sylvaniaarts.org. Free

FRI 9

Glass City Metropark Opening Weekend

Opening weekend for Glass City Metropark is Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, with a free concert by Nikki D & the Sisters of Thunder Friday evening, a roller skating party Saturday and an outdoor expo Sunday. 11am ribbon cutting. Glass City Metropark, 1001 Front St. metroparkstoledo.com Free

THURSDAY 1

[book sales]

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Stock up on summer reads while supporting the library. CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more are also available. Runs through Saturday, June 3. Thursday, June 1, 4pm7pm. Friday, June 2, 9am-4pm. Saturday, June 3, 9am-4pm. FOL Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd. friends-of-the-toledo-lucas-county-public-library.square.site

[religion & spirituality]

MultiFaith Council Summer Series

The MultiFaith Council of NW Ohio presents a summer community series. Hosted by First Unitarian Church of Toledo, this event includes dinner, basics of faith, site tour, Q & A, and activities for children/youth. Also on Thursday, June 8 and Thursday, June 15. 6-8pm. First Unitarian Church of Toledo, 3205 Glendale Ave. multifaithcouncil.org

SATURDAY 3 [tractors]

Demonstration Day: Power of Yesteryear Tractor Show

There will be farm demonstrations and activities for the whole family at this free event. Tractors of many different makes and models will be displayed by the Power of Yesteryear Tractor Club. Forage demonstrations will be held in the Boom Town area of the museum grounds by the Northwest Ohio Blacksmiths. 10am-3pm. Also on Sunday, June 4, 10am-3pm. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. Woodcountyhistory.org Free

[handicraft markets]

2nd Annual Multicultural Twilight Market - A farmers market-style showcase of local BIPOC & immigrant-owned small businesses. Free and open to the public. Come shop, eat, and support small businesses! 6-10pm. Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St. Free

MONDAY 5

[crafts]

Crafters & Snackers

Featuring a different art or craft project every week. The program includes paper quilling, watercolor, latch hook, and jewelry making--all while enjoying a variety of delicious snacks! Art experience is not required. 2:30-3:30pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. toledolibrary.org Free

[games]

Game Gathering

Enjoy board games or cards along with a cup of coffee. 2-3pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. toledolibrary.org. Free

WEDNESDAY 7

[film]

Community Nights

Save Our Screen hosts a free showing of their favorite films each Wednesday evening. Check the website each week for film titles. Outside food is prohibited, food and drink can be purchased from the Parkside Concession Stand. 8:50pm. Parkside Drive-In, 4500 Navarre Ave., Oregon. Parksidedrive-in.com

Free

THURSDAY 8

[festivals & fairs]

40th Annual Cherry Festival

A beloved festival that celebrates everything Whitehouse has to offer. The weekend will also include cherry pie eating contests, parades, 5k races for kids and adults, and so much more. 6pm. Also on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 at noon. Village of Whitehouse, 6751 Providence St., Whitehouse. awchamber.com

[health & wellness]

Healthy Living For your Brain & Body

Join the Alzheimer's Association to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. 2-3pm. Genoa Retirement Village, 300 Cherry St., Genoa. alz.org

SATURDAY 10

[rummage & yard sales]

Old Orchard Neighborhood Garage Sale

The annual neighborhood-wide garage sale returns the second Saturday of June. 10am-2pm. Old Orchard Neighborhood, between Bancroft, Secor & Central. oldorchardtoledo.org

[parks & gardens, visual arts]

Open House in the Artist Village

See art demonstrations, exhibits, and behind-the-scenes peeks into Artist Village studios, galleries, and garden spaces. 10am-4pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. metroparkstoledo.com Free

SUNDAY 11

[automotive]

Toledo Cars and Coffee

Toledo Cars and Coffee is an informal monthly gathering of car enthusiasts the second Sunday of each month for cars, camaraderie and coffee. 9am-noon. Shoppes at River Place, 2611 N Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

[gardens]

Old Orchard Garden Tour

The Old Orchard neighborhood features many unique homes, an abundance of old-growth trees, and a selection of beautiful garden spaces. $10. 10am-5pm. Old Orchard Neighborhood, between Bancroft, Secor & Central. oldorchardgardens.org

MONDAY 12

[health & wellness]

Healthy Living For your Brain & Body

Join the Alzheimer's Association to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. 5:30-6:30pm. Otterbein Pemberville Seniorlife Community, 20311 Pemberville Rd, Pemberville. alz.org

TUESDAY 13 [caregiving]

Effective Communication Strategies

As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join the Alzheimer’s Association to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s. 1-2pm. Oakleaf Village, 4220 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. alz.org

WEDNESDAY 14 [automotive]

Genesis Village’s Annual Car Show

Entertainment by Cruisin' Zeake, prizes, 50/50 Raffle and of course, classic cars. Food & drink available for purchase. Rain date June 15. 6-8pm. Genesis Village, 2429 S. Reynolds Rd. Free Cont. on page 26.

AOoA

Making homes safe and accessible. Most older adults want to remain at home. With a disability, home might not be as accessible as it once was. Ramps, grab bars, and other modi cations can help make home more safe and accessible.

THURSDAY 15

[civic benefit, arts]

Art Loop: Street Faire

Join the Arts Commission for live entertainment, local art and so much more. 5-8:30pm. Warehouse District, Erie St. to Summit St. theartcommission.org

SATURDAY 17

[markets & shopping]

Toledo Night Market

Inspired by night markets from around the world, the Toledo Night Market is a fun community gathering at the Farmers Market. Shop with local artisans and vendors. Enjoy live music, food trucks and craft drinks. $5 admission. 6-11pm. Toledo Farmers Market, 525 Market St.

MONDAY 19

[Juneteenth]

4th Annual Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration

Enjoy live entertainment, food, local vendors, family activities along with culture and heritage in the celebration of Jubilee. Noon-8pm. Walbridge Park, 2761 Broadway St.

TUESDAY 20

[outdoor concerts]

Music at the Library

Enjoy a free concert by the Maumee Community Band on the library lawn. Bring your own chair or blanket. In case of rain, the concert will be in the auditorium. 7-8pm. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee. toledolibrary.org. Free

THURSDAY 22

[painting]

Art & About 2023: Jim White Memorial Paint Out & Art Walk

This is the tenth annual plein air (open air) event sponsored by AWAAC. Art and About is a three-day event that invites talented, local artists to set up and paint outdoors throughout the historic city. Runs through June 24. Downtown Waterville, Anthony Wayne Trail, Waterville. awacc.org

FRIDAY 23

[visual arts, parks & gardens]

Crosby Festival of the Arts

Since 1965, CFA has been held at Toledo Botanical Garden; celebrating its 56th year, this festival is heralded as Ohio’s oldest outdoor juried art festival. $12 advance, $15 gate. 6-9pm. Also Saturday, June 24, 10am-5pm and Sunday, June 25, 10am-4pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. crosbyfest.com

SATURDAY 24

[outdoor concerts, parks & gardens]

Music in the Gardens: TSA Glass City Steel

Enjoy listening to the TSA steel drum band, Glass City Steel, and take a stroll through the gardens. Seating is limited. Blankets, chairs, and snacks are encouraged. 10am-1pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 East Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org Free

SUNDAY 25

[football]

Mayor’s Cup

Toledo Mayor Wade Kapsukiewicz invites mayors from NW Ohio and Michigan to participate in a skills competition at Central Catholic High School. Come cheer on your mayor and enjoy the afternoon with residents from participating cities! The event encourages tailgating and local food trucks will be on site. Noon5pm. Central Catholic High School, 2550 Cherry St. italianbowlusa.com

JULY

THURSDAY 6

[jazz, parks & gardens]

Jazz In the Garden: Toledo Jazz Orchestra

Warm summer nights and cool jazz in the garden. This season, once again, features some of the best regional artists. Food trucks on site. Bring a chair/blanket. $10/$5 Metroparks

Members. 6:30pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. metroparkstoledo.com

FRIDAY 7

[outdoor concerts]

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen Killer Queen is the longest established worldwide Queen tribute band. Part of the Promedica Live concert series. $15-$65. 5pm. Promenade Park, 500 Water St. promedicalive.com

SATURDAY 8

[visual arts, parks & gardens]

Open House in the Artist Village

See art demonstrations, exhibits, and behind-the-scenes peeks into Artist Village studios, galleries, and garden spaces. 10am4pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. metroparkstoledo.com Free

THURSDAY 13

[book sales]

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Stock up on summer reads while supporting the library. CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and more are also available. Runs through Saturday, July 15, 9am-4pm. FOL Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd. friends-of-the-toledolucas-county-public-library.square.site

SATURDAY 1

[markets & shopping]

Toledo Night Market

Toledo Night Market is proud to be a partner in the celebration of The XLII Italian Bowl. This open-air market is a festival of lights, food and refreshments, live music and artisan shopping. Glass Bowl Stadium, 1745 Stadium Dr. toledonightmarket.com. Free

MONDAY 3

[crafts]

Crafters & Snackers

Featuring a different art or craft project every week. The program includes paper quilling, watercolor, latch hook, and jewelry making--all while enjoying a variety of delicious snacks! Art experience is not required. Each Monday in July. 2:303:30pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. toledolibrary. org Free

[jazz, parks & gardens]

Jazz In the Garden: Ramona Collins Quintet

Warm summer nights and cool jazz in the garden. This season, once again, features some of the best regional artists. Food trucks on site. Bring a chair/blanket. $10/$5 Metroparks

Members. 6:30pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. metroparkstoledo.com

SATURDAY 15

[outdoor concerts, parks & gardens]

Music in the Gardens: TSA Urban Jazz Collective

Enjoy listening to the TSA Urban Jazz Collective and take a stroll through the gardens. Seating is limited. Blankets, chairs and snacks are encouraged. 10am-1pm. The 577 Foundation, 577 East Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org Free

WEDNESDAY 19

[painting]

Plein Air in Pastel Sponsored by Red Bird Sylvania

Discover the art of Plein Air painting with Red Bird Sylvania! Join instructor Mary Jane Erard for a special course designed for all skill levels and abilities. Register online. 1-3pm. The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania. abilitycenter. org. Free

SATURDAY 22

[visual arts]

Art Loop: Summer Spectacular

Art Loop Summer Spectacular will be a mix of the usual Art Loop favorites; artist make-and-takes, creative spaces, food trucks, live art, music and fun. 2-6pm. Uptown Green, 1904 Madison Ave. theartscommission.org

Disability Friendly Awards

The Ability Center will take over the Lucas County Public Library, featuring multiple attractions and activities. The event runs 12 pm to 4 pm, with the awards announced at 12:30 pm. 325 N Michigan St. abilitycenter.org. Free.

Lindsey Webster

THE GREAT LAKES JAZZ SOCIETY presents...

JOIN SUMMER READ AT THE TOLEDO LIBRARY!

Just read 30 days between June 1 and August 5 and earn prizes!

Scan the QR code below for easy online sign up, or pick up a paper tracker at any Library location.

Stop at any location to pick up your prizes. Just tell us if you are using a paper tracker or counting your days digitally.

• Sign-up prize: everyone gets a tote bag when they sign up.

SATURDAY • 12-8pm

June

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ENJOY A FULL DAY OF JAZZ! — 5 Bands —

• Completion prize: kids and teens choose a book to keep from our special selection, and grown-ups get a mug.

• Grand prizes: everyone who completes Summer Read is entered into grand prize drawings for Nintendo Switch Lites, Kindles, Cricuts, Fitbit trackers, gift cards, and more.

Prizes are available while supplies last. Prizes must be picked up at Library locations, no mailing is available.

Use the QR code for more details!

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tHeater

Rock Out At The Toledo Zoo

The Toledo Zoo Amphitheater will leave you “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” with Chicago’s performance on Tuesday, June 20. After 56 consecutive years of touring, Chicago is one of the longest-running and best-selling groups of all time and the highest charting American band in the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists with 47 gold and platinum records. 7:30 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit chicagotheband.com.

Catch A Star With Peter and The Village Players

The Village Players will perform “Peter and the Starcatcher” from June 2 through June 11. The stage adaptation of the original novel follows Peter Pan, an orphan who refuses to grow up, with themes of greed, despair, friendship, duty and love. Attendees will enjoy live music and songs throughout the performance. Adults $25, seniors/students $23. For performance times and more information, visit thevillageplayers.org or call 419-472-6817.

Spend Sunday In The Park

For a poignant performance, head to the Toledo Repertoire Theater, 16 Tenth St., for the Pulitzer Prize winning and Tony Award nominated play “Sunday in the Park with George.” Inspired by George Seurat’s painting and adapted by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, the play focuses on the challenges of understanding life and art. June 9 through June 25. Ticket prices from $14.75 to $24.75. For showtimes or to purchase tickets, visit toledorep.org.

Feel Beautiful With Carole King

Those who love the music of the esteemed Carole King should head to the Croswell Opera House, 129 E Maumee St. in Adrian, Michigan for “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” From July 7 through the 16, listen to King’s chart-topping classics like “One Fine Day” or “On Broadway,” while watching the story of the musical icon. Adults $22 to $44, students $15 to $25. For specific showtimes or to purchase tickets, visit croswell.org or call 517-264-7469.

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PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE SENECK

RE/MAX Cinco De Mayo Party

The RE/MAX Preferred Associates “Cinco de Mayo” Party is a fundraiser held every year in May since 2002. All proceeds benefit our local Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo as well as Susan G. Komen.

Arlene Gerig and Kira Kline

Linda Brelsford, Susan & Jeff DeGross, Denise Brown and Judy Damman

Alma Fesh, Korrie Zientek and Ann Mangas

CORONATION DAY

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

Across

1. Does an encore showing

7. Christmas symbol

10. Scatting syllables

13. “Unlock the door!”

14. With it

15. Thinking of Mother Earth

16. Check to see if deposits go through?

18. Gun collectors?: Abbr.

19. Big dog at the office

20. Call to action

21. Snotty retort

23. Philosophy of the Washington Post?

27. One for the road

28. Increase at the gym

29. ‘Enough of that jibber jabber”

32. One for the road

35. “Hadn’t considered that”

38. Driver’s Ed class about stopping?

42. Buffoon

43. Hamad International Airport city

44. Slowly, in music

45. With the bow, in music

48. Beauty line owned by McEvoy Ranch

49. How some teachers earn more money?

55. Rather mean

56. Magnum ___

57. Record label that released the first 45 single

60. Sought election

61. Game about doing valet work?

65. “Lucky Hank” network

66. Drop trou

67. Mid-day tryst

68. Tach. measurement

69. Cancel 70. Jim of CNN

Down

1. Duke recruiter, for short

2. Sports equipment that comes with a bell

3. “The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs” author

4. Giant takeaway: Abbr.

5. Spicy application

6. James of “The Blacklist”

7. Religious belief

8. Maid employer

9. Saskatchewan’s capital

10. Getting a little bit closer

11. Follow, as an impulse

12. Sound heard twice in the phrase “gentle giant”

14. “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” bit

17. Neither partner

22. Activity that requires a pass

24. Berry in some salads

25. One who wishes to be a queen

26. NHL goalie Shesterkin

29. Book fair grp.

30. Grp. mailing in the last two semesters, say

31. Feels in one’s bones

32. Marzo is a part of it

33. “This CAN’T be happening”

34. Scheduling placeholder

36. Otolaryngology specialist

37. Freudian topic

39. Bey, to the BeyHive

40. Trader Joe’s rival

41. Really into 46. Fish eggs

47. Ionic ___

48. Skater Baiul

49. “Leave me alone!”

50. Runner’s problem

51. It might remove the wrinkles 52. Over 53. “Howzit goin’?”

54. :) :) :)

58. “Your guide to a better future” website

59. City in India’s Golden Triangle

62. Hawaiian paste

63. Mythical flyer

64. “Rock and Roll, Hoochie ___” (1974 hit)

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