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We announce our Reader’s Choice award winners! Selected by our readers, the Winners are locally owned and operated companies and service providers, a selection of truly uniquely talented individuals. Please support our local businesses that provide character to our community.

This issue of MLiving News also includes a variety of pieces covering decluttering techniques, estate planning tips and options for keeping our brains active and curious.

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New City leaders announced

Five new employees taking leadership roles in the City were introduced

by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz. David Bush, formerly of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, is the new Commissioner of Save Our Community. Danielle Cisterino, with decades of experience at Ebeid Children’s Hospital, is named Commissioner of Youth Services.

City employee Casey Diggins was promoted to Supervisor of Code Compliance, while attorney Valerie Fatica was named new Disability manager. James Molnar, formerly of the Lucas County Auditor’s Office, is now the Director of Building and Code Compliance.

Kandy Klosterman wins Guy Bradley award

Local Penn 7 Restoration Project Completed

Part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the project improved approximately 59 acres of terrestrial and aquatic habitat, on what was previously a confined disposal facility.

Penn 7 is an island area where sediment dredged from the Maumee River was deposited in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Located on the west side of the Maumee River, south of Bayview Park, “the site now has the potential to be a fish and wildlife habitat, a downtown nature space and an ecological asset to the community,” said Debra Shore, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator.

The Guy Bradley Award– a national award recognizing people for outstanding commitment in careers in wildlife law enforcement, forensics and investigation — was awarded to Kandy Klosterman, a State of Ohio Wildlife Investigator assigned to Lucas County. Klosterman has investigated high-profile wildlife cases in Ohio and is an advocate for attracting more women into the agency where over 90% of the agents are men.

Ready to Run?

The 2022 Annual Susan G, Komen Race for the Cure is Sunday, September 25 in and around downtown Toledo.

All are invited to participate.

Register at komen.org/community/ohio/northwest-ohio.

Aging Innovations Award goes to AOaA The Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio won the USAging Innovations Award, a national honor, for its Operation COVID-19 Response, “Take Your Best Shot.” The program was designed to support older adults, individuals of color and those at a high risk of mortality during the pandemic, working to dispel myths and spread correct informaton. The Area Office on Aging continues to be a forward-thinking, award-winning agency that greatly improves senior living.

helping hands NEEDED

Hospice of Northwest Ohio is looking for caring volunteers to work with individuals in home care and nursing facilities throughout the community. All volunteers will be trained before being assigned a role, and individuals who work with patients in inpatient centers will receive additional training. Most adult volunteers work with Hospice for four hours a week or less.

Tired of ergonomically correct handlesHospice that needs aid in assisting patients in Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Sandusky, Fulton, Henry and Monroe counties. If you areare just interested not created for lefties? in being a helping hand, call 419-661-4001 or email jtucholski@hospicenwo.org.

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Profiles

The Mrs. behind Mr. Lightbulb

Sharon Stephens, lighting up the Toledo area for almost half a century.

By Lisa Alleman Sharon Stephens, the manager of Mr. Lightbulb for 48 years.

Shining a light on Sharon Stephens, the manager of Mr. Lightbulb at Monroe and 11th downtown, reveals a no-nonsense, yet amiable woman, making sure the lights are on in the Greater Toledo area for the last 48 years. In addition to residential customers, The Cities of Toledo and Perrysburg, the Toledo Lucas County Public Libraries, Toledo Public Schools, many area businesses, doctor’s offices, churches and school districts are loyal customers of Sharon and her longtime assistant, Sandy Broyles.

Mr. Lightbulb is an electrical distributor where, Sharon explains, they “specialize in lighting as in fixtures, lamp replacements and ballasts.

We don’t get into conduit and wiring.” Sharon often receives calls from electricians with questions during an installation. Her knowledge about light bulbs and fixtures, items many of us take for granted, is expansive.

During this interview Sharon took a phone call from a stumped electrician and she offered a polite, yet purposeful, response: “Didn’t you read the diagram on the ballast? I’ll send you a picture.”

Unexpected career path

Sharon gained her knowledge during a career she fell into 48 years ago when she started working for her uncle, an owner of the former Travis Lighting in the Polish Village.

“The only thing I knew how to do back then was screw in a lightbulb.

I learned through osmosis.” Armed with good listening skills and a desire to learn, Stephens set herself up to become an expert in the field. Learning the nomenclature, figuring out the right questions to ask and learning how to read the product catalogs were her stepping stones to success. In 2006, five years after her uncle died, Sharon was lured to Mr. Lightbulb, 3 years later Mr. Lightbulb bought Travis Lighting. The one constant is Sharon and her wealth of knowledge.

Decades of knowledge

Lighting technology has changed considerably over the last several decades. Sharon enjoys reading up on the changes and diving into the details, making her the person to go to whether you want to replace an old bulb or upgrade it to LED. She enjoys problem solving with her

customers and helping them find difficult to locate products, leading to many instances where Mr Lightbulb is the hero of a story.

No end in sight

Retirement is not in the near future, however Sharon would like to cut back on her hours despite rattling off all the reasons she plans on staying. “People bring a smile to my face.

I love customer service and being an expert in a niche field. ” She was especially grateful for her job when she lost her husband last November. “It’s good to have a reason to get up, clean up, put a smile on my face and say it’s a good day.” Sharon adds lightheartedness to the work that makes it hard to walk away from. “I like ribbing the customers, especially the men who think I must not know what I am doing since they see me as a little old lady. By the time they leave, they are putty in my hands. I have fun with the people I meet every single day.”

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People would be surprised to know…

I am 77 years young!

Some of my current customers are the grandchildren of my first customers!

At the end of the day I like to…go home and have a glass of wine.

Outside of work I enjoy…being with my friend and gardening.

Do you have any works in progress?

Always a jigsaw puzzle.

Favorite TV show?

Blue Bloods.

Favorite book?

The Notebook.

Share some advice that has stayed with you.

From my mother: ‘Do what makes you happy.’

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Feed Your Passion and Expand Your Thinking

The beauty of continuing education during retirement is that it’s yours to mold and expand!

Work the schedule

Continuing education during retirement

Your continuing education schedule should reflect your passions and goals while improving your brain health. Creating an actual weekly or monthly schedule will help you commit to assigned activities, while offering you tangible evidence of the value of the continuing education programs in your life. Programs can move you toward attaining brain health goals:

By Julie Pompa A recent television ad says, “There are millions of ways to make the most of your life.” And that is an important sentiment. Retirement can be a productive and inspiring time in your life with activities that can keep you healthy as you age.

The best results require planning, but even the process of planning improves your brain health. The National Institute on Aging defines brain health as “how well a person’s brain functions across several areas.” Those areas include: n Cognitive health – how well you think, learn and remember n Motor function – how you initiate and control movement n Emotional function – interpreting and responding to emotions n Tactile function –feeling and responding to sensations of touch (pressure, pain, temperature)

Making your plan

Cognitive health

n Language classes at the University of Toledo/utoledo.edu or BGSU/bgsu.edu, French at the Alliance Francaise de Toledo /aftoledo.com, or online classes from Babbel /try.babbel.com or Duolingo/duolingo.com. n Reading – read everything a particular author has written; stories about potential vacation spots; historical novels. Check with the library /toledolibrary.org about their collections and book clubs. n Art classes at the Toledo Museum of Art /toledomuseum.org and studios and galleries throughout the area. Some that typically offer classes include Handmade Toledo/handmadetoledo.com, Board and Brush/boardandbrush.com, Fuller Art House/fullerarthouse.com, Callisto Terra Studio/callistoterra.com, 577 Foundation/577foundation.org, Uncork the Artist/gettooccassion.com and Sunshine Studios/sunshinestudio.org, among others. n Introductory computer skills are taught at many area senior centers.

Is there something that you have always wanted to do but never seemed to find the time? Learn a new language, travel to Europe or try recipes from around the world? Master that iPhone, create a website or start a blog? Run a half-marathon or paddle the length of the Maumee River? Sample the all new restaurants in the Toledo area?

Identify the things that you would love to try, and then build activities into your calendar to accomplish them. Your schedule during retirement is flexible.

Motor function

n Exercise helps with motor function, especially strength and balance. Check your

local YMCA (ymcatoledo.org) and area gyms for programs, especially those that feature station workouts (that improve brain function). Regular aerobic exercise appears to boost the size of the hippocampus. This is the part of the brain involved in learning and verbal memory. Exercise can also positively affect your mood, self-esteem, memory and your brain’s ability to focus and concentrate. Strength training and yoga can even decrease depression symptoms. n Dancing (dancetoledo.com), especially tap(offbroadwaydancecompany.com) , improves coordination and balance, in addition to being a great workout. n Eye-hand coordination activities, like quilting (quiltfoundry.com), knitting, crocheting or photography exercise your skills and creativity. Local shops, such as Joann Fabrics (stores.joann.com), offer classes in many craft areas. n Yoga, tai chi, journaling and relaxation classes all help with balance and strength.

Area senior centers have classes catering to older adults.

Emotional function

n Schedule regular outings – lunches, short trips, etc. – with family and friends.

Get together at home or visit restaurants and attractions in new places.

n Join groups involved in things you like – book clubs, walking, senior centers,

etc., for regular meetings. n Volunteering. The Area Office on Aging (areaofficeonaging.com) offers all kinds of volunteer opportunities.

Tactile function

n Cooking classes can refresh your skills or take you around the world. A couple local spots for cooking classes include Foodology (foodologytoledo.com) and The Baker’s Kitchen (thebakerskitchen.net). n Get your hands dirty by volunteering in nature (metroparkstoledo.com) or working on an urban farm (toledogrows.org).

These activities can open your mind to entirely new worlds while helping you function better as you get older. They can broaden your social circles and make you more physically fit.

Mentally stimulating activities can help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s-related impairment and dementia. But the National Institute on Aging warns that these activities don’t have long lasting effects unless they become habits and part of your routine. So, once you’ve established your continuing education program, stick with it (with adjustments along the way) to maintain your vitality and health.

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READER’S CHOICE 2022

Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant

Place to Meet for Cocktails

WINNER: Schmucker’s Restaurant 2103 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-535-9116 schmuckersrestaurant.com

WINNER: Stella’s Restaurant 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 419-873-8360 stellasrestaurantandbar.com

RUNNER UP: Mayberry Diner mayberrydiners.com

RUNNER UP: Barr’s Public House barrspublichouse.com

Dinner Restaurant

Local Coffee Shop

WINNER: Ciao!

6064 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-6014 ciaorestaurant.com

WINNER: Georgette’s 311 Conant St., Maumee 419-891-8888 georgettes.org

RUNNER UP: Mancy’s Ideal mancysideal.com

RUNNER UP: Papa Moose’s Donuts papamoosesdonuts.com

Takeout

Local Brewery

WINNER: The Village Idiot 309 Conant St. 419-893-7281 facebook.com/villageidiotmaumee

WINNER: Earnest Brew Works 4342 S. Detroit Ave. 419-318-8344 25 S. St. Clair. 419-318-8344 earnestbrewworks.com

RUNNER UP: Bangkok Kitchen facebook.com/bangkokkitchenmaumee

RUNNER UP: Maumee Bay

Restaurant for Specials

Local Winery

WINNER: Te’kela 5147 Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-0233 25481 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-874-8800 tekelacocina.com

WINNER: Urban Pine Winery 3415 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee 567-703-1281 urbanpinewinery.com

RUNNER UP: Mancy’s Italian Grill mancysitalian.com

MLiving Readers’ cast their votes! From food to fun activities, health to housecleaning, our readers selected the very best the area has to offer in a slew of categories.

Brewing Company

mbaybrew.com

RUNNER UP: Majestic Oak Winery majesticoakwinery.com

Jewelry Store

Harold Jaffe Jewelers

4211 Talmadge Rd. haroldjaffe.com 419-472-4480 Celebrating life and love with a stunning selection of rings, necklaces and other jewelry since 1946!

Here are the businesses, people and places that represent the cream of Toledo’s crop!

RUNNER UP: Jeffrey Mann

Fine Jewelers

jeffreymannfinejewelers.com

Papa Moose’s Donuts 165 Superior St., Rossford 419-725-4433 papamoosesdonuts.com

Serving fresh-made-daily cake donuts with a selection of specialty donuts and coffee. Create your own donuts by picking your own toppings!

RUNNER UP: Wixey Bakery facebook.com/wixeybakery

Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant

Dinner Restaurant

WINNER: Schmucker’s Restaurant 2103 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-535-9116 schmuckersrestaurant.com

WINNER: Ciao!

6064 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-6014 ciaorestaurant.com

RUNNER UP: Mayberry Diner mayberrydiners.com

RUNNER UP: Mancy’s Ideal mancysideal.com

Antique/Thrift Store

Locally Owned Grocery Store

WINNER: Glean Vintage facebook.com/GleanVintage

WINNER: Walt Churchill’s Market 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000 26625 N. Dixie Hwy. 419-872-6900 waltchurchillsmarket.com

RUNNER UP: Maumee Antique Mall maumeeantiquemall.com

Consignment Store

RUNNER UP: Milo’s Meat Market milosmeatmarket.com

WINNER: Consign It Home Interiors

Farmers’ Market

6925 W. Central Ave. 419-841-4663 consignittoledo.com

WINNER: Perrysburg Farmers Market Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. visitperrysburg.com/farmers-market

RUNNER UP: Clothes Mentor clothesmentor.com

RUNNER UP: Toledo Farmers Market toledofarmersmarket.com

Place to Buy Used Books

Pharmacy

WINNER: NeverMore Used Bookstore

WINNER: Buderer Drug Co. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 119, Perrysburg 419-873-2800 budererdrug.com

2628 W. Central Ave. 419-593-0093 facebook.com/NeverMore2856 RUNNER UP: Friends of the Library toledolibrary.org/fol

RUNNER UP: Kahler Pharmacy kahlerpharmacy.com CONTINUED ON P. 10

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SHOPPING CONTINUED FROM P. 9

CBD Retailer

Florist

WINNER: Toledo Hemp Center 4925 Jackman Rd. 419-724-9588 toledohempcenter.com

WINNER: In Bloom Flowers and Gifts 126 W. Wayne St., Maumee 419-794-3000 newinbloom.com

RUNNER UP: Your CBD Store getsunmed.com

RUNNER UP: Myrtle Florist and Flower

Gift Shop WINNER: Sheffield Road 128 East Front St., Perrysburg 419-874-0404 sheffieldroad.com RUNNER UP: Angel 101 shopangel101.com

Delivery

myrtleflowershop.com

Greenhouse WINNER: Bensell Greenhouse 5720 Dorr St. 419-536-3992 bensellgreenhouse.com RUNNER UP: Bench’s Greenhouse benchsgreenhouse.com

Credit Union

Directions Credit Union

200 N. St. Clair 888-508-2228 directionscu.org This community-based financial institution works to serve the needs of the community, helping members navigate through life’s big moments!

RUNNER UP: Toledo Metro

Federal Credit Union

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Hair Salon

WINNER: Forté Music School 3208 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-471-2100 fortemusicandarts.com

WINNER: Camelot 7409 International Dr., Holland 419-865-1700 camelotsalon.com

RUNNER UP: MoJoe Boes mojoeboes.com

RUNNER UP: Texxture a Salon Search “Texxture a Salon” on Facebook

Continuing Education

Place to Buy Hearing Aids

WINNER: Owens Community College 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg 567-661-6000 owens.edu

WINNER: Great Lakes Audiology 3780 King Rd., Ste. 2C 419-327-2273 glaudiology.com

RUNNER UP: Lourdes Lifelong

RUNNER UP: Perrysburg

lourdes.edu

Search “Perrysburg Hearing Center” on Facebook

Learning

Bank WINNER: Citizens Bank Various locations citizensbank.com

Hearing Center

Auto Repair WINNER: Ray’s Service Center & Towing

RUNNER UP: Huntington Bank huntington.com

228 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 419-696-3909 raysservicecenterandtowing.com

Funeral Home

RUNNER UP: Earl Bros. earlbros.com

WINNER: W.K. Sujkowski & Son Funeral Home 3838 Airport Hwy. 419-385-5305 sujkowskiairport.com

RUNNER UP: Witzler-Shank-Walker

Funeral Home

725 Ford Street, Suite B • Maumee, Ohio • 419.873.mind (6463) • diana@essencembs.com

www.essencembs.com • www.dianaspiess.com

Music Lessons

Car Dealership WINNER: Dave White Chevrolet 5880 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-885-4444 davewhitechevy.com

walkerfuneralhomes.com/contact-us/ perrysburg-oh

RUNNER UP: Brondes brondes.com

Place to buy eyewear

Roofing Company

WINNER: Optical Shop of Toledo 3205 W. Central Ave., Ste 1 419-536-6520 Search “Optical Shop of Toledo” on Facebook

WINNER: 4 Guys and a Roof 419-343-8648 4guysandaroof.com

RUNNER UP: EyeCare Specialties

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RUNNER UP: Salgau Roofing salgauroofing.com

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Window Company

Junk Removal Services

WINNER: Dunright Building Services 419-518-2279 dunrightbuildingservices.com

WINNER: Jeff’s Hauling and Cleanup 419-508-3782 jeffshaulingcleanup@gmail.com

RUNNER UP: Seagate Roofing and Foundation Services 244leak.com

RUNNER UP: Horton Hauls Junk hortonhaulsjunk.com

Heating & AC Company WINNER: M&M Heating and Cooling 1515 Washington St. 419-243-3005 mandmheating.com RUNNER UP: Bluflame Service Co. bluflame.com

Basement Services WINNER: Everdry 2930 Centennial Rd. 419-469-1780 everdrytoledo.com RUNNER UP: Seagate Roofing

& Foundation Services

244leak.com

Handyman

Estate Sale Company

WINNER: Handy Hubby 2010 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-754-1150 handyhubbytoledo.com

WINNER: S. Sterling Estate Sales 662 Centerfield Dr., Maumee 419-215-5365 susansterlingestatesales.com

RUNNER UP: Pat Meadows, Lucky Day

RUNNER UP: Beth Rose Real

419-309-9387

bethroseauction.com

Plumber

Housekeeping/Cleaning Service

WINNER: Rooter Pro Sewer

WINNER: Carissa’s Green Cleaning 2724 Wyndale Rd. 419-764-9610 facebook.com/carissasgreen

Handyman Services

and Drain Cleaning

4924 N. Summit St. 419-726-9335 sewercleaningtoledo.com RUNNER UP: Drain Master ohiodrainmaster.com

Lawn Care/Snow Removal WINNER: Yoder Brothers Lawn and

Snow

126 Jennings Rd., Rossford 567-218-1915 yoderbrotherslawnandsnow.com RUNNER UP: A&J Landscape Center aandjlandscape.com

Garage Door Company WINNER: Quality Overhead Door 4655 South Ave. 419-578-8700 qualityoverheaddoor.com RUNNER UP: Spike’s Door Service spikesdoorservice.com

Estate & Auctions

Thank You

RUNNER UP: You’ve Got Maids facebook.com/youvegotmaidstoledo

Pet Daycare and Boarding

Voted Best Dermatologist

WINNER: Perrysburg Pet Lodge & Spa 399 W. Boundary St., Perrysburg 419-931-8786 perrysburgpetlodgeandspa.com

Summer is looking good.

RUNNER UP: Total Pet Care tpcmaumee.com

Pet Grooming WINNER: Sheri May Meyers Pet Styling 5529 Harroun Rd., Sylvania 419-882-8888

RUNNER UP: Perrysburg Pet

Lodge and Spa

perrysburgpetlodgeandspa.com

Buttocks

Abdominals

Arms

Dr. Clint Keifer Great Lakes Audiology

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Health AThe ABCs – and More – of Medicare Learn how it works before you enroll or adjust

By Julie Pompa Enrolling in Medicare can be a major project. While many expect the enrollment process to be easy, there are lots of details. Despite some surprises,resources provide help – and rewards in the end. Medicare enrollment is worth the journey, but it’s important to take the correct steps.

“We have 10 trained, certified, knowledgeable counselors who will work with you throughout the process,” explained Julie Forrester, the Area Office on Aging’s RSVP program manager. “We’ll give you information,” so you can make the best personal decisions, she added.

Enrollment, the big first step

“The enrollment period is definitely not something to be taken lightly,” said Chris Orestis, president of Retirement Genius, an authority on retirement planning, long-term care and financial health. “Missing the windows to enroll will result in delays in coverage, or being locked into inadequate coverage or being assessed financial penalties.”

Medicare ABCs – and D

Generally, here are the descriptions of Medicare coverage: Medicare Part A covers hospital and skilled nursing facility, hospice and home health care.

Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of costs for doctors, outpatient services, medical equipment and preventive services such as screenings, shots or vaccines and “wellness” visits.

Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is a bundled plan that typically includes Part A, B and D coverage.

Medicare Part D provides options for covering prescription drug costs.

“Original Medicare” includes Parts A and B. Most people will not pay a fee for Part A coverage and do pay a premium (based on annual income) for the 80 percent medical costs covered byPart B. In 2021 that premium was $148.50 per month; in 2022 it was increased to $170.10, in part due to the potential use of a new and expensive Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm™,

by Medicare recipients.

“Our number 1 question about Medicare planning is concerning drug expenses,” said Forrester. “If people don’t qualify for specific programs and benefits (usually based on income levels), drug costs can be very high. We research other agencies and programs and offer resources people can use.”

Supplements and Advantages The initial enrollment period for Medicare is during the three months before the month of your 65th birthday, your birthday month and the three months after . If you miss that window, you can sign up during the general enrollment period from January 1 through March 31 each year, but your coverage won’t begin until July 1 of that year, and you may face late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part B (insurance) and Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage). Switching plans can be done during the Medicare open enrollment period, this year from October 15 through December 7.

Medicare covers a significant portion of medical and care costs, but equally significant areas of coverage are accessible. Generally, there are two types of programs: Medicare Supplemental Coverage (also called Medigap plans), which provides additional coverage and helps pay out-of-pocket expenses not covered by Medicare Parts A and B. Medicare Advantage Programs, under Medicare Part C, combine Parts A and B, and often include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage plans feature a “network” of doctors and hospitals to choose from, while Supplemental plans allow you to select the doctors and hospitals you visit.

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Many medical and health services are not included under the Medicare program, according to AARP, so you’ll have to obtain coverage for them separately:

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Opticians and eye exams, including cataract surgery - check Advantage programs, or sign up for additional coverage n Hearing aids – covered by some Advantage programs, and overthe-counter hearing aids are available n Dental work – covered by some Advantage programs, or add a dental insurance plan n Overseas care – some Supplemental programs include medical costs incurred while traveling out of the country n Podiatry – Medicare Part B covers diabetic nerve damage n Chiropractic care – Medicare Part B covers one manual manipulation of the spine, while some Advantage plans provide coverage n Nursing home care – limited rehab facility stays are covered Choosing an advantage or supplemental plan can be very confusing, said Forrester. “It’s important to evaluate programs based on what you need in your life,” she said. “I can educate you to empower you. I want you to make the decision that makes you safe and comfortable.”

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Medicare.gov offers personalized services to walk you through all the available options. Working through the online site can link you to a range of Supplemental and Advantage programs to review (and providers can discuss with you by phone).

The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Program (OSHIIP) provides information and resources about insurance in the areas of medical, automobile, homeowner and life insurance.

Locally, AOoA’s Medicare counseling is free to anyone by calling 419.382.0624. “Do not call any of the Medicare programs you see advertised on television,” Forrester said.

“All of these plans promise the sun, moon and stars, but don’t deliver.

We work closely with each of our clients to find the plan right for each individual.”

While Medicare is not “free,” and the costs may be surprising, the program can be adjusted to meet your changing needs as you get older.

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Do you know the differences between a Living Will and a Last Will and Testament? A Living Will is effective before a person dies and the Last Will and Testament becomes effective after death. Estate planning assures that your wants and desires at the time of grave sickness or death are known and followed. Rose Mock, a Toledo area estate planning attorney with a background in social work, explains the five standard documents used in estate planning to guarantee your wishes are known and followed.

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Advance Directives

Mock explains that end of life or estate planning is a topic many people don’t know very much about. She requests that clients bring their Advance Directives to their first consultation, but most are unsure of what these are. Mock explains: “Advance Directives are your end-of-life forms. There are five documents that everyone needs in their basic estate plan.” These include a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Durable Power of Attorney for Finances, a Living Will, the HIPPA Release, and a Last Will and Testament.

Durable Powers of Attorney, for Healthcare and Finances

“If someone becomes incompetent or incoherent, it is important to have a Power of Attorney for Healthcare in place.” instructs Mock. She explains that the healthcare power of attorney directs the type and extent of medical care a person will receive in the event that they are unable to make their own decisions.

A separate Power of Attorney for financial matters works similarly in the sense that it appoints an individual to control a person’s bills and financial responsibilities while they are still living.

Living Will

“A companion document to the Healthcare Power of Attorney is a Living Will,” said Mock. This is part of the “end of life” paperwork that will indicate to the care provider the signor’s wishes regarding “artificial nutrition or hydration” in the event that an individual is placed on life support. This means that you have a say if you want to be given fluids intravenously and it also covers the subject of resuscitation in the event of losing your heartbeat. Mock reminds us that, “This must be put in writing, otherwise it’s pretty difficult to convince medical professionals (who are sworn to abide by the Hippocratic oath, to treat the sick to the best of their ability) to discontinue life support if that is not memorialized in writing as the patient’s wishes.”

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HIPPA Release

Health Notes

“The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law which protects people’s healthcare records,” said Mock. The person designated as the power of attorney in charge of medical needs must be able to communicate effectively with the doctors. That is accomplished by the patient executing a HIPPA Release. The person designated as the Power of Attorney for Finances may need access to medical information to better understand the situation and to make responsible monetary choices on their behalf.

Last Will

“A will does not allow you to avoid probate. It does the exact opposite. It advises the probate court that you are naming someone to dispose of the estate and allowing them to serve without bond,” says Mock. If the Last Will doesn’t explicitly state that the executor/executrix is directed to “serve without bond,” then, in most instances, the designated estate representative will have to post a surety bond for two times the value of the estate assets. “The biggest reason anyone would want a will is if they have specific bequests to make sure someone receives a certain asset. A will also nominates a person to administer the estate without being bonded,” explained Mock. If there is not a beneficiary designation in the will, a person’s assets will be distributed according to the laws of the state, which provides a listing of who will receive the estate assets including a spouse, children, parents, siblings etc.

A trust is another alternative

Creating a trust, and transferring an individual’s assets into the trust during their lifetime, can avoid the need for filing an estate in Probate Court. In that situation, and when done correctly by an experienced estate planning attorney, an individual’s assets are transferred out of an individual’s name and into the trust before death, and the trust document directs how those assets are to be distributed or maintained. While the cost to create a trust can be several thousand dollars or more depending on the complexity of the plan, a trust obviates the need for Probate Court involvement, which could cost more if there are significant assets and/or disagreement among the survivors.

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The new After Hours Clinic at The Toledo Clinic’s main campus on Secor Road is now open. The After Hours Clinic is a new urgent care service of Independence Health, a partnership comprised of The Toledo Clinic and Wood County Hospital. The Clinic is staffed by skilled and qualified Acute Care Nurse Practitioners as primary providers with the full complement of The Toledo Clinic for ancillary services; including support from consulting Toledo Clinic physicians and specialty groups.

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Since March 2022, Esther’s Law grants nursing home residents and/or their representatives the ability to authorize and install electronic monitoring devices in residents’ rooms to monitor the quality of care received in the facility. The law addresses residents’ rights to dignity and privacy where there is a roommate involved, and places requirements on the facility to make reasonable accommodations while prohibiting retaliation against residents who install these electronic monitoring devices.

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By Kim Jacobs No one knows how long clutter has been a problem for humanity, but it’s likely that ancient people looked around their caves and thought, “We have GOT to get rid of some of this stuff!”

Clutter issues may feel eternal, but during the COVID pandemic, when we spent considerably more time in our homes, decluttering became trendy. Marie Kondo, with her bestselling books and her Netflix shows about decluttering our lives, became so popular that her name is synonymous with getting rid of the things in your life that no longer “spark joy” in you.

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Kondo’s method of decluttering, known as KonMari™, encourages tidying by category. Start with clothes. Conduct an inventory of your closets– if you haven’t worn it in a year, it’s time to let it go. Next, move to your bookshelf. Many of us pride ourselves on our extensive libraries, but they also take up considerable space. Keep the books that you really love, and will read multiple times. Those beach-read bestsellers and thrilling whodunits? Once you get to the end, you don’t need them anymore.

After the closet and the bookshelf, go through papers and sentimental items.

Remember, the idea is to keep only the things that are most meaningful. If you’re having a hard time deciding if something is worth keeping, try the “out of sight, out of mind” technique: hide the questionable item away for a few months.

When you go back to look at it, consider how much you missed it while it was hidden, and base your decision accordingly.

“We often suggest to someone trying “Clutter is not just the stuff on to declutter or downsize to work with 3 empty boxes at a time: 1. Family (keep), your floor – it’s anything that 2. Donate, 3. Sell,” said a representative of Caring Transitions in Toledo. stands between you and the “For someone older or who lacks life you want to be living.” the energy or stamina to do the work of packing items into boxes, instead, as ­— Peter Walsh, Clutter they have time and feel up to it, use a Organizer color coded system to put stickers on individual items around the house: family/ keep blue sticker, donate yellow sticker, sell red sticker / then a family member (or Caring Transitions) could do the work of boxing and transporting items.”

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Though the KonMari method dictates working through your clutter by type, many find this method overwhelming. Instead, consider starting with one area of the house. The decluttering effort doesn’t have to encompass the entire house, or even an entire room. Starting with just one single drawer is a step on your decluttering journey.

Setting a time limit is another helpful strategy. Give yourself 15 minutes, and see how much you can get done in one particular area. Of course, a single 15 minute session is unlikely to get the entire job done. Making a regular habit out of your decluttering sessions is the surest way to make progress. Completing these small goals will add up to big changes if you keep at it.

You can also use the “one in, one out” rule. If you want another book, or throw pillow, or pair of jeans, that’s ok, but dispose of a comparable item to keep the balance. And remember, “dispose of ” does not mean “shove into the back of the closet no one looks in.” Clutter doesn’t disappear just because you don’t have to look at it.

Celebrate!

Decluttering can feel like an enormously daunting task. As you make strides to vanquish your clutter, take time to appreciate your hard work. Take before and after pictures, so that you can see the dramatic difference. Pat yourself on the back for taking charge of your environment, and revel in your newly wellordered space!

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Poetry

Enjoy writing poetry through example, and a prompt

By Jonie McIntire, Lucas County Poet Laureate When we write about what we know, work weasels its way into our writing. For many of us, we see our co-workers more than we see our own families as work consumes huge spans of our time. In this poem, we learn not only about the physical environment of the workplace, but the relationship of co-workers. We are, after all, in this together.

The use of specific images and movement reveal so much about a simple moment at work and paints a clear picture of empathy.

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PROMPT: Make a list of items related to your work or workplace. Think of a moment where you noticed a co-worker, maybe stressed or excited or in the thick of their work. Write about the moment, placing yourself or another person in the scene to help us understand the relationships or power structures involved.

The items you choose should reveal information about the work and how workers relate to the work and to each other.

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By Kyle Alison Cubbon, based on the prompt

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Sitting at the kitchen table looking out the window enjoying my flowers and the birds they attract I await my weekly work zoom meeting.

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Dining out Rosaria’s on 3rd St.

Where Downtown Perrysburg speaks Italian

by MLiving Staff The long wait for the opening of the latest Barone family restaurant, in Perrysburg, is finally over. After delays from situations beyond the control of the restaurateurs, Rosario’s on 3rd Street in Perrysburg touts the experience as “coastal Italian dining”.

“We saw this opportunity become available in downtown Perrysburg and decided that a dining experience, with the best parts of Rosie’s, our original upscale eatery, and more small plates and seafood options, would work well here,” explains Phil Barone, proprietor, adding, “and we have had a great welcome from the public for Rosaria’s.”

The venue captures the essence of the Amalfi coast — a dining room with warm wood tones, inviting

lighting, friendly and welcoming, open and airy. The walls are accented by black and white photos depicting movie stars and other celebrities enjoying pasta and Italian treats. A colorized picture of Rosie, the company’s namesake and Phil Barone’s late mother, hangs above the grand piano, which is played on select nights.

Highlighted by fresh fish selections, the menu offers several preparations for the fish along with Italian specialties and some familiar recipes from Rosario’s sister restaurant, Rosie’s.

The dining room has a fireplace which adds to the warmth and ambience and doors separating the dining room from the bar area can be closed.

The bar, a large boat-shaped custom

wood creation, is surrounded by tables and booths adjacent to a four seasons patio. The bar’s unique look, using complimenting workmanship in wood tones with wines stored behind glass walls, separating the bar area from the dining room. The wine selection is varied including standards and finer bottles amid a large selection of wines, including pricier bottles, offered by the glass.

Thanks to an Italian system which controls the pour and then maintains the open bottle to keep the wine from aging, the wines, including the finer varieties, remain fresh and can keep for weeks once opened. Beer selections are both local and regional and the water served in house is purified with a Purezza water filtration system.

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The offered fish selections when we visited included salmon, grouper, halibut and swordfish. The fish is flown in fresh from Florida several times a week and can be prepared in a variety of ways including simply grilled, cajun key west, bruschetta, seminole and wasabi encrusted.

Pasta favorites including ravioli with pesto and pizzas, Rosie’s signature since the Barone family opened the first Rosie’s 40 years ago, are on the menu.

The wait staff was pleasant and accommodating during our visits but this newly opened restaurant will soon work out the hiccups that often come with the opening of a new dining establishment.

Our dining party, a group of six, started with shared appetizers of calamari and smoked fish dip. We then placed orders for the mushroom ravioli with pesto sauce, a square pan pizza, wasabi encrusted grouper, a freshly house-made stromboli along with linguini with marinara and chicken as well as a tuna nicoise salad. The comments concerning the food ranged from excellent to

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above average and most of the issues came from timing on service of the meals from the kitchen. Again, this is something that will undoubtedly be worked out as the staff gains more experience and is more accustomed to working together. The sister restaurant, Rosie’s on McCord and Nebraska in Toledo, has certainly demonstrated that the Barone family are experienced restaurateurs.

Delicious Endings

Chef Chad is putting together beautiful and tasty desserts including Panna cotta, a real treat, along with cannoli, key lime pie, and a variety of gelatos. The gelato is available from a separate location within the restaurant, so those strolling on Louisiana Avenue in downtown Perrysburg can enjoy a cup or a cone to go.

Rosario’s is a well thought out concept and fits nicely in with other dining options in downtown Perrysburg. Their extensive wine list and the ability to taste a variety of wines without ordering an entire bottle is a plus. As well, their fresh fish is unique in Northwest Ohio both in variety as well as preparation options. The future is bright for this coastal Italian restaurant and we look forward to visiting again soon.

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Entertainment Ongoing THURSDAYS [misc.]

Perrysburg Farmers’ Market 2022 Market days are Thursdays from May 5 - Oct 13 and open rainor-shine. Thursday, 3-8pm. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana Ave. at Third St. visitperrysburg.com

SATURDAYS [misc.]

Fun with Grandchildren MONDAY, AUGUST 8

Family Friendly Book Club Discuss a book, play games and enjoy a treat. 6-7pm. Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St. 419-259-5390. toledolibrary.org

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

Living History Day Experience a recreation of historic Wood County events.

2-3pm. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

Maumee Summer Fair Art & craft booths, a classic car show and more. Friday, 5pm-midnight, Saturday 9am-midnight. Uptown Maumee, Conant St., Maumee maumeesummerfair.com

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Women Build 2022 Kick Off Party The Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity 2022 Women Build Kickoff Party brings together passionate supporters of affordable housing in Northwest Ohio. TolHouse, 1447 N. Summit St. mvhabitat.org/ womenbuild/

FRIDAY 5

[fairs & festivals] St. George Cathedral Summer Festival This year’s festival will feature local bands. Also Saturday, Aug. 6 from 4pm-midnight and Sunday, Aug. 7 from noon-6pm. $5, children 10 and under free. 5pm-midnight. St. George Cathedral, 3754 Woodley Rd.

[fitness]

Yoga For Adults This 60-minute yoga session will incorporate breath and gentle movement to focus on releasing tension from the body. Register online.

6-7pm. Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3625 Glanzman Rd. toledolibrary.org Free

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56th German-American Festival Authentic German music, folk dancing and entertainment. 2pm-midnight.

Also Friday, Aug. 26, 6pmmidnight, and Sunday, Aug 28, noon-8pm. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. germanamericanfestival.net

Toledo Farmers’ Market The Farmers' Market Association hosts Toledo’s centralized market for area farmers. 8am-2pm. 535 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com Free

THURSDAY 4

Chi Kung for Mental & Physical Health & Well-Being Chi Kung (pronounced chee gong) is a subtle yet profound set of energy exercises similar to the more familiar Tai Chi. 11am-noon.

Holland Branch Library, 1032 S. McCord Rd., Holland. toledolibrary.org Free

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[rummage & yard sales] 28th Annual Library Village Garage Sale Over 100 sales! Library Village is the area bound by Sylvania Ave., Lewis Ave., Eleanor Ave. and Jackman Rd. 9am-5pm. Five Points/ Library Village. @LibraryVillageToledo [museums] Great Lakes Fest Great Lakes Fest A day-long celebration of Great Lakes history. Admission is free to NMGL Members and Children under 5.

Adults (ages 18-64) are $17; Seniors (65+): $16; Youth (6-17): $14. 10am5pm. National Museum Of The Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. nmgl.org

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All Schools Reunion | DeVilbiss Make plans with classmates for a mini reunion on Aug.6. Email halloffame@devilbissalumni.org to purchase tickets. $10. 10am-1pm Tour DHS and purchase DHS swag.

Reunion 7pm-11pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. devibissalumni.org

Classic Movies At Oregon This month’s selection is Cool Hand Luke (126 min). Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. toledolibrary.org Free

Wild About Art This unique show features local and regional artists with various mediums on display and for sale. With zoo admission. Also on Sunday, Aug. 4 10am-4pm. 10am-5pm.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org

SUNDAY 14 [music]

SUNDAY ˇ7 [car shows]

FRIDAY 12

Car Cruisers For Hospice Car Show Drawings for registered drivers.

50/50 raffle and oldies spun by Cruisin’ Zeake. All proceeds go to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

10am-2pm. Walker Funeral Home, 3500 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

[parties]

Kahle Senior Center Card and Board Game Party Play cards and board games, door prize raffle and 50/50 raffle. $10 in advance, $11 at the door.

11am-4pm. Kahle Senior Center, 1315 Hillcrest Ave.

TUESDAY 9 [music]

SATURDAY 13

[festivals & fairs]

Music by the River Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy a free concert by the Maumee Community Band. 7-8pm.

Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd, Maumee. toledolibrary.org Free

Maumee Summer Fair Art & craft booths, family friendly events, classic car show, and evening bands & beer. Friday, 5pmmidnight, Saturday 9am-midnight.

Uptown Maumee, Conant St., Maumee maumeesummerfair.com

Music Under the Stars with The Perrysburg Orchestra Enjoy summer evenings in the historic Amphitheater. Zoo admission does not apply, as concerts happen after Zoo hours. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org

MONDAY 15 [music, wine]

Freshly baked treats & specialty drinks at the Doughbox Bakery Discover handmade brooms, baskets, pottery and more at our unique shops

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[health & wellness] The Walk in Toledo The 19th Annual African American Male Wellness walk. Free health screenings, vendors, kids area, and more! 7am. Warren A.M.E. Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd.

WEDNESDAY 17

TUESDAY 23

[thrifting]

CAF Airpower History Tour Experience the sights, smells and sounds of historic World War II aircraft. $20 adults, $10 children 11-17, children 10 & under free.

9am-5pm through Sunday, Aug. 21. Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Hwy, Swanton. airpowersquadron.org

Homestyle dining at the Barn Restaurant & tasty ice cream at the Soda Fountain

Steak & Salmon Cookout Everything is provided for this unique dining experience. Grill your own locally sourced steak or wild caught Alaskan salmon to your preference. Reservations preferred

by Wednesday prior. $30 per selection. 5-8pm. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. majesticoakwinery.com

SUNDAY 21

[aviation history]

Stay at the Sauder Heritage Inn with indoor pool or Sauder Village Campground with splash pad

[food & drink]

Wine & Song Join whateverandeveramen. for an evening of wine and song. Guests will enjoy a wine flight featuring wines from four different countries.

Tickets are limited. $36. 6:30pm.

The Bottle Shop at Mancy's Italian, 5453 Monroe St. whateverandeveramen.ticketleap.com/wine-andsong/

National Thrift Store Day Celebrate National Thrift Store Day and help fund the animal shelter at the Humane Society. 11am-7pm.

Toledo Humane Society Thrift Store and Donation Center, 2306 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo. toledohumane.org

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FRIDAY 19

THURSDAY 18 [civic benefit]

Better Toledo: A Series This series of classes and lectures focuses on self awareness, self help and building understanding. Confront Racism will be presented by Monita Mungo. 3pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

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[jazz, art]

Sunset Jazz & Art Festival The event will feature jazz performances, a juried art show and sale, food and beverages. Headliner Gene Parker will play from 6pmdusk. 2pm-sunset. Grand Rapids towpath, Front St., Grand Rapids. grandrapidsartscouncil.org

[personal finance] Medicare Informational Seminar An educational, “Medicare Made Clear” meeting. Although this class is FREE, registration is required.

6-7pm. Owens Community College Workforce & Community Services, 458 Depot Rd., Perrysburg owens.edu

THURSDAY 25 [book sales]

Friends of the Library Book Sale Stock up on cozy reads for the coming Fall months. $1 each, $15 a bag. Also Friday, Aug. 26 9am-4pm and Saturday, Aug. 27 9am-4pm. 4-7pm. Friends of the Library Book Center, 1301 N. Reynolds Rd. toledolibrary.org/fol

FRIDAY 26 [music]

KC & the Sunshine Band KC & The Sunshine Band changed the sound of pop music by adding a hint of disco and a whole lot of fun. The band continues to grow its disco groove by blending eras to create a modern, unique vibe for all August/September 2022

generations. With five number one hits, they have enchanted audiences for decades. $20-$50. 5-11pm.

Promenade Park, 400 Water St. promedicalive.com

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SATURDAY 17

Dana Open Presented by Marathon LGPA golf tournament runs through Sunday, Sep 4. $15-$120. 6am.

Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. danaopen.com

Free Legal Clinic | Domestic Relations & Family Law This first come first served event is done in partnership with the Ohio Justice Bus, the Lucas County Law Library, and the Toledo Bar Association. 10am-noon. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org Free

Food on the Canal Sample dishes from yesteryear that might be slightly different than what's on your plate today. Adults $7, Seniors $6, Kids $4. 10am5pm. Providence Historic Area, 13200 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids. metroparkstoledo.com

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MONDAY 5

SUNDAY 28

WEDNESDAY 7

Living History Day History comes alive! Meet firstperson interpreters who will share stories of Wood County’s history, people, and places. A Joyful Noise will perform at 1:30 PM. 2-3pm.

Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org Free

Conservation At Work: Oak Wilt Since 2014, Metroparks has been dealing with a new threat to our iconic oak trees - Oak Wilt. This deadly disease is a conservation problem that extends beyond the boundaries of our parks. Join Metroparks staff to learn about this disease, what Metroparks is doing to combat the spread, and how landowners with oak trees can protect them throughout the growing season. Learn what signs to watch for in your own yards and neighborhoods to identify oak trees that might be in trouble. Oak Openings, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. metroparkstoledo.com Free

[concerts]

Girl Named Tom The Ohio natives, and winners of The Voice, will be performing on the big stage. $25-$74, not including platinum seating or VIP packages. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Toledo Labor Day Parade All local labor unions will march this year. 9am. Downtown Toledo.

Art Loop: Dancin’ In The Streets Dance performances, art, food, and a whole lot more! 5:30-8:30pm.

N. St. Claire St., Monroe-Washington. theartscommission.org Free

FRIDAY 16 [music]

[nature & wildlife}

1964: The Tribute For over two decades 1964: The Tribute has been playing to sold out venues all over the world. Every detail from the Beatles early years are captured from the haircut, suits, vintage instruments. $45.50.

7:30pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. centennialterrace.org

S a t u r d a y,

[festivals & fairs] Roche de Boeuf Festival A celebration of our rich culture and the history of Waterville, OH and the Maumee River. Come celebrate with family and friends.

Parade, kids area, art show, classic car show, live music, and food.

9am. Downtown Waterville. watervillechamber.com

October 1; 11 am - 3 pm Games H i s t o r y Tal k s Wa go n R i d e s Fa r m i ng De mo s

Untapped & Uncorked Enjoy live music, wine, craft beer, and local bites for a great cause.

Silent Auction, Live Auction, Wine Pull, Mystery bags, and more.

All proceeds benefit Sylvania Area Family Services, Inc. $100.

7-10pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania.

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Hammocking & Mindfulness Connect to the healing elements of nature. $4. 6-7pm. Oak Openings, 4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton. metroparkstoledo.com

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56th German-American Festival Authentic German music, folk dancing and entertainment. $9 single day pass, $15 two day pass, $20 three day pass. 2pm-midnight. Also Friday, Aug. 26, 6pm-midnight, and Sunday, Aug 28, noon-8pm.

Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. germanamericanfestival.net

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Theater Saturday, August 20

The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus

will be performed by the Children’s Theatre Workshop at the Ohio Theatre on Saturday, August 20.

The story of an 8-year-old girl and her friends as they face adventure and talking animals, the story tells an entertaining and heartwarming tale of protecting the environment. 2-3pm. Ohio Theatre, 3112 Lagrange St. 419-244-5061. ctwtoledo.org. Free

August 26 & August 28

Blue,

a powerful and timely piece performed by Toledo Opera on Friday, August 26 and Sunday, August 28. African American parents raising their young son in modern America, while the father struggles with the complexities of being a Black man working as a police officer. $69-119. 7:30pm, August 26. 2pm, August 28. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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7:30pm, Tuesdays-Thursdays, August 23-September 1. 8pm, Fridays & Saturdays, August 26-September 3. 2pm, Saturdays, August 27 & September 3. 1pm & 6:30pm, Sundays, August 28 & September 4.

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September 16-25

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Kinky Boots

is an unusual and joyous musical performed at the Croswell Opera House from September 16-25. With music

by Cyndi Lauper, the show tells of a struggling shoe factory owner who joins forces with a drag queen to save the business. $15-40. 7:30pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, September 16-24. 2:30pm, Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 17 and 25. 129 E. Monroe St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. croswell.org

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