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TO OUR M LiViNG READERS,

Thank you for picking up a copy of our October/ November, 2022 issue of M Living. In this issue we salute our Armed Services Veterans with a list ing of Memorials and veteran related events and opportunities. Thank you to all of those brave Americans who have given of themselves to make our country a safe place and to protect our freedoms.

Our Volunteer Guide contains information about local organizations that are looking for volunteers. Contributions of time and expertise keep many service providers and agencies moving forward, providing valuable services and much needed support to our fellow citizens.

The annual 'open enrollment' period for Medicare is upon us and our article discussing that contains several considerations that all of us should keep in mind when accessing those benefits.

Our food review took us to Lambertville, MI to Sidelines Italian Grille, a distinct and delicious change from the sports bar motif that Sidelines has perfected in the Toledo area.

And we want to remind you that we are looking for an Assignment Edi tor for M Living; someone with good organizational skills who can help us steer the publication with topical story ideas to drive the content selections for upcoming issues. Give us a call or send us a message to find out more. Maybe you are the one for the job!

Enjoy the fall weather and the changing of the leaves. Stay warm and take in the milder autumn temperatures and activities (see our calendar, chock full or ideas) before the snow flies in late November. Thanks again for read ing M Living!

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Fieldstone Villa adding ten new homes

Otterbein Sunset Village at 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. in Sylvania has broken ground for the construction of ten new villa homes for their Fieldstone Villa Community. The Villas offer a continuing care retirement community with twobedroom, maintenance-free homes for retirees aiming to maintain their independence. Located just across from the Sunset Village campus, the expansion will bring the number of homes at Fieldstone Villas to 33. For more information on Fieldstone or Sunset Village, call 419-326-8568 or visit

otterbein.org.

Toledo Art Societies open first physical headquarters

After more than 100 years, the Toledo federation of Art Societies finally has a building to call home. The TFAS Studio + Gallery opened at the Toledo Botanical Garden’s Artists’ Village, located at 5403 Elmer Dr. this past summer. The first physical location for the Federation, which has existed since 1917, the Studio will provide a place for the organization to exhibit work, hold meetings and workshops and will serve as a permanent head quarters. The building is now open for regular visiting hours, so stop by to view exhibits or to learn more about TFAS. tfas100.org

A trip through time— And Along the mAumee

Would you enjoy a leisurely stroll along the downtown riverfront while learning about the area’s nautical history? The National Museum of the Great Lakes has released a new Port of Toledo audio tour through VoiceMap, a self-guided tour app. The recording features Tedd Long— author and curator of holytoledohistory.com— as he takes listeners on a trip through time with a walk along the Maumee. The tour is designed to begin at Middlegrounds Metropark (across from the Great Lakes Museum), taking walkers to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. bridge and back again. The recording costs $5.99. nmgl.org

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50 years of Charlie’s Restaurants

charlie’s, a Toledo’s trademark eatery, is celebrating its half-century anniversary. Started by owner Charlie Kryikou in 1972 as a single Coney Island at the former Southwyck Mall, over the course of the following decades it grew to include up to ten restaurants around the Toledo area. Today, three restaurants remain— Charlie’s Taverna in Maumee, Charlie’s Swanton on Airport Highway and Charlie’s on Central Avenue— and current owner (and Charlie’s son) George is still serving the area’s favorite gyros, moussaka and more. Congrats to Charlie’s and here’s to 50 more years!

tmA touts 27 neW ACquisitions

The Women’s Initiative of United Way will host an event where women can be inspired and network with one another, while raising funds for a great cause. Pur suing Inspiration will be held on Tues day, October 11 at 11:30am, hosted at The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. The featured speaker will be Amy Hall, a Toledo native and president of Ebony Construction. The event will also feature a raffle for a “super purse” full of luxury items. Proceeds will benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. facebook.com/womensinitiativetoledo

toledo united Way receives posthumous gift

The United Way of Greater Toledo announced in August that it received a gift of $660,000 from the Charles H. Dana Charitable Trust. Dana, an Executive Vice President for Owens Corning who retired in 1998, had been a supporter of UWGT for years along, with his wife Ann, before his passing in late 2021. “Charles and Ann demonstrated visionary commu nity spirit by making this gift to serve our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Wendy Pestrue, UWGT President and CEO.

gtCg prepares to turn 50

The Greater Toledo community foundation has announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary beginning in Jan uary. Launched in 1973, GTCF is a public charitable organization that provides grants and other financial support to area nonprofits, as well as scholarships. GTCF plans to hold monthly events in the coming year to commemorate the milestone anniversary and will release a list of planned events soon. A kickoff event is slated for October.

Earlier this year, amid controversy over selling items from the TMA collection, the Toledo Museum of Art sold three works by Cézanne, Matisse and Renoir to raise funds to “diversify [the] collection.” TMA announced in July that it acquired, by a variety of methods, 27 new works in 2022, including 11 that the Museum purchased. The new additions run the gamut with some objects dating to the fourth century B.C. along with works by African American artists, Indigenous art ists and women artists strongly represent ed among the new holdings. “These new acquisitions demonstrate the Museum’s collecting strategy in action, with each curator adding superlative artworks to our collection,” Museum Director Adam Levine said.

Wine gAl A rAises Funds

For mobile meAls

The wine will be flowing as Mobile Meals of Toledo’s popular fundraising event, “Sip, Sip Hooray,” returns Thursday, No vember 3. This year’s edition of the annual wine gala will be at The Venues at 540 S St. Clair St. Featuring food and chefs from a variety of local restaurants, a lot of wine and even some bourbon, the evening will also feature performances by popular Toledo area cover band The 25s. Mobile Meals works to deliver meals to the elderly, ailing or homebound in the Toledo area, providing approximately 300,000 meals a year. $50. 6-10pm. To purchase tickets or donate, visit mobilemeals.org.

PHOTO COURTESY: Otterbein Sunset Village Facebook page.

PHOTO: Kerry James Marshall, Portrait of a Black Man in a World of Trouble

ProfiLes

It’s all about the plan

Jerry Anderson looks back

By Lisa Alleman

When longtime TV personality and everyone’s best friend Jerry Anderson was considering retiring he sought advice from others. Their collective response was to start with a plan. So, when he took the leap into retirement in 2018 he called his plan The Three Bs.

Broadcasting, Basketball and Bus Driving

It’s not a surprise that in retirement Jerry continued to find a way to keep up with broadcasting. He threw himself into all aspects of producing his weekly WTOL interview show, Leading Edge. Jerry’s experience in the TV studio trans ferred easily to the Stroh Arena where he announces for BGSU men’s and women’s basketball games. But driving a school bus? Where did that come from?

“A good friend encouraged me to consider this as a way to have employ ment that would continue to provide health insurance for my wife,” said Jerry. Since he owned an RV, he was comfort able driving large vehicles and he liked the thought of helping the community through a bus driver shortage. The bus became a big part of the plan. The office pool among drivers in the bus garage predicted that a TV news anchor would last 4 weeks at the job, yet Jerry lasted almost 4 years. “It pushed me out of my comfort zone, but ended up being something I really enjoyed.”

Outside the comfort zone

Jerry has never been one to be content staying inside a comfort zone. He ma

jored in Communications and Broadcasting at BGSU, but had to transfer to the “school of hard knocks” when he ran out of money for tuition. After his dad encouraged him to submit a voice demo tape to WSPD radio he was hired as an on-call on-air voice and began filling in, sometimes at a moment’s notice. Driving up to Toledo from Bowling Green and then back again to his other two jobs, Jerry kept his nose to the grindstone.

Hard work opened doors for him. In 1980, despite Jerry’s lack of TV experi ence, the manager at Channel 13 hired him on as a reporter. Jerry was told that if he was willing to learn, they were willing to teach and within 15 months of first being hired on, he was sitting at the anchor desk delivering the evening news. Jerry is not sure that his career path could happen in today’s world so he is grateful for the timing of it all. “I got in and out at the perfect time.”

The gift of communication

It is clear that Jerry’s talent is com munication and he is passionate about using it for the greater good through community engagement. In retirement, he continues donating his time and talents to the organizations that are the most meaningful to him. “So much of the news is man’s inhumanity against man,” Jerry stated. “Participating in charity events gives me an opportunity to witness the kindness of humanity. If you show them exactly where the resources go, the generous people of

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On communication in general, Jerry said, “Discussion, debate and dissent are a part of the fabric of our society. That’s all fine, but we are a nation of talkers. I don’t think we are good at listening.” Jerry has made it a point to try to find common ground with others. “Like me, they love their families and their country. If I shut up and listen I may be able to understand how some people end up with an opposing point of view. There may be no kumbaya hugs at the end of the discussion, but there are often areas of agreement.”

Altering the plan

Now that Jerry has retired from his bus driver job he says that life will be more leisurely, though his plans do not include sitting on the couch. He looks forward to spending more time with fam ily, traveling and the upcoming basketball season. The door at WTOL remains open. He will continue to balance his engagement in community outreach with family time and he is secure in the knowledge that a Higher Power will continue to direct him and point him towards new opportunities.

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Do you have hobbies and interests outside of news and community engagement?

I like to play piano and am considering getting back into taking lessons.

Words of wisdom that have stuck: Be who you are.

Something you are grateful for…

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Jerry enjoys spending time with hiswife Teri and their grandkids.

Monuments, Museums and More

Plan some time to honor the brave

by Julie Pompa

“History lives … As a living force that artists help us interpret and that guides the way we think about our current moment,” said Paul Farber of George Washington University. He believes that monuments exist “to create a usable past” for this relatively young country.

Monuments and memorials of all types in our region tell the individual stories about soldiers and the wars they’ve fought and convey sentiments about those times in our country’s life. Just as important, they allow our local communities to celebrate those heroes and to learn about their stories too.

Memorials & Museums – celebrate veterans from many conflicts and areas of service.

Lucas County Veterans Memorial 810 Jackson St. (near Erie), Civic Center Mall, downtown Toledo | lucascountyvets.org

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial Put-in-Bay nps.gov/pevi/index.htm

Hancock County Veterans Memorial & Medal of Honor Memorial (also Underground Railroad and Fort Findlay markers) 300 S. Main St., Findlay

Williams County Veterans Memorial 875 E. Main St., Montpelier Clay Center Veterans Memorial 440 Main St., Genoa

For more Veteran related sites to visit go to DVS.OHIO.GOV/VETERAN-BENEFITS/ BENEFITS-RESOURCES/TRAVEL

Parks – Visit the memorials and enjoy the park at the same time.

Walbridge) 419-693-0433

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6710 Providence St., Whitehouse facebook.com/veteransmemorialparkwhitehouse Sandusky County Veterans Memorial Park 148 N. Park Ave., Fremont Veterans Memorial Park 350-378 Central Ave., Sandusky Veterans Memorial Park 115 Monroe St., near Armory Park, Port Clinton Veterans Memorial Park 210 Finke Rd., Oak Harbor Veteran’s Memorial Park | Shores & Islands Ohio

6 www.mlivingnews.com October/November 2022 Celebrate our military veterans by taking some interesting tours and visiting memorials around the region:

The Veterans Memorial Park, near Armory Park in Port clinton

Veterans Memorial Park, Whitehouse

Lucas county Veterans Memorial, Toledo

Monuments – honoring battles, wars, heroes.

Jamie Farr Park, Toledo

102 E. Broadway, Maumee

James Steedman monument

Hood Park, Perrysburg

S. Fulton St. and Park St., Wauseon Park Square, Milan 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky Town Park, Columbus Grove

Veterans Freedom Flag Monument 1161 Buckeye Rd., Lima uawfreedomflag.com

Civil War monuments are found at many cemeteries around the region:

Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo (Henry Neubert and James Steedman gravesites)

The annual Toledo club Armed Service Dinner honoring veterans and current military personnel is set for November 12th 2022. Open to the public with a 5 p.m. cocktail hour in the Red Room before adjourning to dinner and a program in the Main Dining Room at 6 pm, everyone honoring a veteran or a current military member is invited. The cost for tickets for the event is $90 per person which pays for the meal and assists in defraying the cost for select military guests. “ We have had 150 people attend in past years and this year we expect a full house again,” according to Mark Keesey, a member of the Toledo Club committee hosting the event.

And Head North

Nearby, in Michigan, you can find a range of veterans’ memorials and museums that are not too far away.

Here are a few examples:

Brighton Veterans Memorial 8714 Millpond Trail, Brighton, Michigan brightonveteransmemorial.info

Vietnam Veterans Historical Museum 1095 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, Michigan

Cemeteries

Toledo Memorial Park

• 911 First

Veterans Memorial Tower,

• Wall of Honor

6382 Monroe St., Sylvania

Johnson’s Island Confederate Civil War Prison Cemetery

Gaydos Dr., Marblehead, Ohio johnsonsisland.org

Memorial,

Forest Cemetery, Toledo (George Forsyth and Mark Wood gravesites, plus a granite monument) Monclova-Swan Creek Cemetery, Monclova Township North Oregon Cemetery and Willow Cemetery, both in Oregon Wakeman Cemetery, Waterville Union Hill Cemetery, Bowling Green (John Wilson gravesite) Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay; Union Cemetery, McComb; and Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria; in Hancock County

McPherson Cemetery, Clyde Riverside Cemetery, Defiance; and Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville; in Defiance County

Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue (Charles Gambee gravesite)

– Surround yourself with history.

War of 1812 First Battle Site & Cemetery, E. Bay Shore Rd., Mineyahta-on-the-Bay (Marblehead)

Fallen Timbers Battlefield Anthony Wayne Trail / Route 24, Maumee Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Fort Meigs War of 1812 Battlefield 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg Fort Meigs – Ohio’s War of 1812 Battlefield

The 911 first Responders Memorial at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania

fallen Timbers monument

Original site of the JamesSteedman monument

Toledo Club Armed Services Dinner Honors Vets

Volunteering Tips

by Julie Pompa

The key to finding a perfect volunteer spot you will enjoy and where you can have an impact requires honest consid eration:

here are a few tips for you as you take that first step:

n What types of things interest you?

Are you better working with people or working behind the scenes? Something you do every day, or something you’ve never done?

n What are the needs of the community?

Do you possess skills and knowledge that will allow you to provide services that your community desperately needs?

n is there something that you have always wanted to do? Try something new (if you always work indoors, you might want to try volun teering outdoors).

n What issues are you passionate about?

Can you work towards supporting those issues with a volunteer position?

Some volunteer work may require more exertion or physical activity than you are comfortable with. Determine how much time you can commit before you volunteer.

Pick your volunteer spot

Several local organizations serve as central stops for volunteer opportu nities. Here are a few for readers to consider:

Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio areaofficeonaging.com/volunteer

The staff identifies the best volun teer opportunities based on pro spective volunteers’ interests and experience. They also offer mileage reimbursements to volunteers.

United Way of Greater Toledo unitedwaytoledo.org/take-action/ volunteer-opportunities volunteer with a number of local United Way-supported organizations, including helping with COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Keep Toledo/ Lucas County Beautiful, Seagate Food Bank, Toledo GROWs, Lucas County Children Services, Sylvania

Area Family Services and Catholic Charities, among others. Volunteer Match volunteermatch.org – This group organizes lists of volunteer opportuni ties for your community, based on your interests.

Toledo Together toledotogether.org/volunteer-2 This faith-based, grassroots volunteer network offers volunteer openings in a wide range of interests in local com munities.

Other volunteer opportunities, near and far

Here are several other area organiza tions that provide volunteer opportuni ties available to community members: Metroparks Toledo Metroparkstoledo.com/get-involved/ volunteer – some positions require physical skills - like assisting in main taining parks and trails, acting as a garden ambassador, lead walks, moni tor natural habitats and participate in special programs.

food banks and pantries

Gather, organize and distribute food to area distribution sites (churches, community centers, etc.) – requires physical skills - Check for opportuni ties with the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank (toledofoodbank.org), Seagate Food Bank (seagatefoodbank. org), Food for Thought (feedtoledo. org), Kitchen for the Poor (kitchen forthepoor.org/get-involved), St. Paul’s

Community Center (stpaulscom munitycenter.org/make-a-difference/ volunteer), Cherry Street Mission (cherrystreetmission.org/volunteer), among many others.

if you love to cook (particu larly Italian dishes), Lasagna Love (lasagnalove.org) could be for you! Created during the pandemic, the loosely organized group has volun teers prepare lasagna for delivery in local neighborhoods. To date, almost 100,000 lasagnas have been delivered to homes around the nation.

family services programs

help with face-to-face services with families and children around the region. Some organizations include Read for Literacy (readforliteracy. org/support#volunteer), Toledo Lucas County Library System (toledolibrary.org/volunteer), Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) (casakids.net/volunteer)

Advocacy programs

Help your local political party, the Board of Elections, unions or other groups get the word out to the com munity. Also consider animal rescue or shelter organizations.

build your own experience

With most any organization or business you respect, contact them and offer to volunteer. Connect ing may be the first step to a perfect volunteer experience.

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Monroeville Village Office 21 North Main Street, Monroeville, OH 44847

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A Helping Paw Local retiree helps raise puppies

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By Jeff McGinnis

Sally Richardson loves to help people. Living in the Toledo area all her life, she knew since high school that she wanted to work with children with disabilities. Richard son began working with Macomber/ Whitney High School’s child care program then became a summer camp counselor. She worked for years at Glendale-Feilbach Elementary School, teaching what were known then as “Orthopedically Handi capped” classes— now called Special Needs Kindergarten.

Sally’s desire to help didn’t end after she retired in 2014. Soon, she began to consider volunteering for a program with The Ability Center — raising assistance dogs.

“I was teaching aqua-jogging at the Y, and I kept seeing on Facebook that they (The Ability Center) were looking for puppy raisers. And I thought, ‘You know what? I think I want to look into that.’”

Puppy love

The Ability Center’s Assistance Dogs program works to aid indi viduals with disabilities by pairing them with service and therapy dogs to assist with daily needs. The dogs who are part of the program must be trained in the basic techniques they’ll need to be of service — and that’s where volunteers like Sally come in.

“You get a puppy, and you just train them,” Sally said. “Most of them come already potty trained, or

litter trained. And you train them on household behaviors as a puppy, and then you attend puppy classes once a week where you work with a trainer and they ask you to work on certain things.”

It was a perfect pairing for Sally: she grew up loving dogs, too. Sally has worked to train four dogs over the past five years for the Assistance Dog program. Her current dog, Nelly, is about 16 months old.

Sit and stay

Sally works on behavior with the dogs she trains almost daily, some times multiple times. It’s important to focus on fundamentals— teaching the dog to sit, lay down, walk with a loose leash, etc.

Nelly is currently spending four months as part of a program in Michigan where assistance dogs are trained by inmates. The process not only provides additional experience for the dogs but can be therapeutic for the inmates, as well. When Nelly returns to Sally in November, it’ll be time for her to start Final Training 2, really focusing on crucial skills. Most dog volunteer dog trainers

keep the animals from puppyhood through two years old. Volunteers can take care of a dog for as long as they want— just helping them during the puppy days, taking over when the dog gets older, or assisting through out the entire process. Volunteers can even work only as a dog sitter, taking care of an Assistance Dog while their master is away.

Graduation

It’s not guaranteed that every dog in the program will pass and become certified as an Assistance Dog. Some times dogs will exhibit certain behav iors that cannot be overcome and that disqualifies them from becoming certified.

Of the three dogs Sally has trained, none of them have passed yet. In that case, the dog (referred to as a “fabulous flunkie”) is either given a different assignment, such as work ing as a therapy or school facility dog, or is adopted by a forever home. Sally herself adopted the third dog she trained, Marz. “I didn’t get into this to have a dog, but I said, ‘I can’t let him go. My gosh, he’s been with me all during COVID. He’s not going.’”

Sally has high hopes that Nelly will be her first dog to become a certified Assistance Dog. If a dog does pass, they are paired with a new owner and participate in a “passing of the leash” ceremony where the trainer officially hands the dog to the person whose life the animal will change for the better. “I keep saying, ‘Nelly’s going to be the one! She’s going to be the one to pass!’ I never give up.”

For more information on the Assistance Dogs program or to inquire about volunteering yourself, visit abilitycenter.org/assistance-dogs.

Photos courtesy: Sally Richardson

Sally Richardson adopted Marz after he failed to be certified as an Assistance Dog at the end of his training.

With the holiday season on its way, saying goodbye to the healthy regimes of summer is as easy as pumpkin pie. But don’t fret— local health and wellness professionals are here to keep you looking and feeling good.

Kelli Wolf

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What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine? Do something you can see yourself sticking to!

What’s your guilty pleasure— and do you avoid it? Hallmark movies, no way.

How does looking good relate to feeling good? The confidence from looking good makes you feel good. What makes you happy? My kids.

What’s the best thing about your job? Seeing people achieve their goals and knowing I got to help!

How do you make healthy habits stick? Consistency! Be consistent until the habit it formed!

What’s something that you recently added to your routine? Infrared sauna sessions.

What’s your best habit? Your worst? Always being early. Overthinking. Describe a self-care trend that you love: Infrared saunas.

What are two things that you couldn’t live without? Exercise & naps.

What’s your favorite way to exercise? Slow motion strength training!

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My biggest indulgences are: Travel, my bees, and power tools.

Your best advice on aging: Start daily Retin-a, monthly peels and quarterly Botox in your thirties and you will likely avoid any major facial plastic surgery.

How does looking good relate to feeling good?

“Its always better to look good than to feel good” - Billy Crystal

What makes you happy?

Coming home each day to find that my wife loves me.

What keeps you awake at night? Nothing. I sleep like im in a coma.

What’s the best thing about your job?

I get to cure cancer and perform amazing reconstructions- every day of my life! Amazing! I am blessed.

What would be the title of your book about health? 10 For 10, 10 minutes a day to look like a 10. Look for it soon.

How do you make healthy habits stick? Remove obstacles to success. For example, if you don’t wear enough sun screen, then put sunscreen everywhere in your environment.

What can you do to feel better immediately? Filler. The results are immediate.

What are the three things that you do for yourself every day?

I exercise with my wife every morning and then I work like a dog - so basi cally I do one thing for myself. And I’m vegetarian, so that’s two things.

What’s your best habit? Your worst?

I work like a dog. Its my best and worst habit all rolled into one.

Dr. David Kouba

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What’s the best thing about your job?

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Helping others love themselves and realize how miraculous they truly are!

What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine?

Take it slow but be consistent. Too many folks start off too strong and that is not what works. It is about consistency and gradually working up to more.

Five words I live by:

Don’t sweat the small things.

What’s the best thing about your job?

Helping others love themselves and realize how miraculous they truly are!

What would be the title of your book about health? Well…since I am working on my book…it is “Going from Living to Thriving.”

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Your best advice on aging: Brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly. After 60 years of age, schedule wellness visits every 3 months. Aging, medications, and health challenges all alter preventive dental care needs. A healthy mouth promotes a healthy body.

How does looking good relate to feeling good? Stop, close your eyes and smile. How do you feel? Smiling makes you feel better. A healthy beautiful smile makes you smile more. Our patients who improve their smiles, tell us they feel better.

What’s the best thing about your job?

I am fortunate to be changing lives a smile at a time. Being an ESOP allows each employee at Frankel Dentistry to be an owner. It is life changing. Our patients are enjoying beautiful healthy smiles which promote overall health. I cannot imagine a more gratifying career.

What would be the title of your book about health? Your Health is Just a Smile Away!

What are two things that you couldn’t live without?

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Your best advice on aging: Live longer by staying physically and mentally engaged everyday.

What’s the best thing about your job?

Meeting and getting to know people in our territories. What are two things that you couldn’t live without? Family and health.

What does “good health” mean to you?

Good health to me is a state of mind where i accept that i am aging and will have certain health issues. I believe in working with my doctors and accom plishing what i can on a daily basis.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? I remember that nothing is the end of the world except the end of the world. After decades of life, many lessons have been learned and events experienced.

What’s your favorite way to exercise? Sometimes with others and sometimes by myself.

What contributes to good health? Our environment plays a huge role. Cleanliness of our home can influence health by dust in the air and germs on surfaces. Regular cleaning reduces both.

Should we feel guilty that we need home cleaning assistance? No, as we gracefully age, our joints and muscles change. It may be difficult or challenging to get to certain places to clean.

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October/November 2022 www.mlivingnews.com 15 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION “No single formula for wellness fits everyone. Although we are all living a human experience, we have each traveled a unique journey. All of it is important to acknowledge to truly bring and keep balance, true health and well-being.”

saving Pain at the Pump: How to save on gas

By Kim Jacobs

The rising price of gas has been a frequent topic over the last 6 months. Gas prices affect most everyone. Fortunately, there are steps to take to make it a bit easier on our wallets when we gas up.

Up Like a Rocket, Down Like a Feather

When gas prices go up, they tend to shoot up dramatically. Between August 2021 and the beginning of June 2022, average gas prices in Ohio rose by about $2.50 per gallon. Of course, when prices start to fall again, they never seem to do so at the same rate as when they went up. However, between June and August 2022, prices dropped by almost $1.50. That was actually a faster drop than in past years. But no matter whether prices are headed up or down, we all want to be able to make the most of our money, including at the gas pump.

Best Prices

There are multiple ways to get the best deals on gas. The most obvious is to find the lowest advertised price. There are dedicated apps for this, such as GasBuddy, but Waze and Google Maps also let you check out gas prices. Of course, going to a gas station that will save you a few cents per gallon isn’t necessarily worthwhile if you have to drive a longer distance to get there.

Once you get to your station, keep the plastic in your wallet and pay cash. In order to avoid credit card processing fees, most stations offer a discount for cash. Of course, cash is often less convenient, so if you do end up using a card, try to go for one that offers a cash back reward for gas station purchases. Some grocery stores, such as Kroger and Costco, offer discounts for members at their gas stations.

Best Driving Practices

Once you’ve found a great deal on gas, you can save even more by following some best practices when driving. For example, if you see that a light ahead of you has just turned red, coast to your stop instead of hitting the gas and braking at the last minute. You can also improve your fuel economy by idling less at stop lights. Many newer car models will automatically power down if you’re idling for more than a set amount of time, and power back up when you take your foot off the brake.

Also, when you’re looking for a parking space, don’t keep driving around to find the spot closest to the door. Take the first open spot, even if it’s a bit further away from the door. If you have multiple errands to run, do them all in one trip. Your engine runs more efficiently once it’s warmed up, and you generally put fewer miles on the car in total.

Maintenance

Keeping your car in good order also helps with fuel economy. Re move excess weight, and keep proper air pressure in your tires. Using the proper weight of oil and type of gas also helps the engine run better and more efficiently, improving fuel economy.

Gassing up our vehicles is one of those expenses that’s hard to escape entirely. But with a few smart strate gies, we can take steps to make it less painful to our wallets.

When a loved one is dying, nothing makes sense. But Hospice of Northwest Ohio can help. For more than 40 years, we have provided patients and families with the physical, emotional and spiritual support they need, regardless of ability to pay or complexity of care.

Support. Care. Guidance. In your home, a nursing home, or in one of our two freestanding hospice centers.

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Treating patients with compassion

Arrowhead Behavioral Health is a private, free-standing behavioral health treatment facility in Maumee. Arrow head’s psychiatric and chemical dependency programs offer adults age 18 and older a non-institutional environment conducive to healing and recovery. Arrowhead welcomes all members of our community and accepts commercial medical insurance, Medicare, Ohio Medicaid, Tricare (military insur ance), VA Benefits and self-pay.

Arrowhead provides no cost level of care assessments, refer rals, call ins or walk-ins, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “We are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive behavioral health care to all patients we serve, “ explains Mary Beth Alberti, Arrowhead’s Director of Business Development.

Arrowhead provides a number of individualized treatment options including in-patient care, and outpatient programs. Outpatient programs include a Partial Hospitalization Program (two weeks, five days per week, six hours per day) and Intensive Outpatient Treatment, (6 weeks of treat ment, three hours a day) with morning and evening sessions available.

Arrowhead Behavioral Health, 1725 Timber Line Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537. Call 419-891-9333 or visit arrowheadbehavioral.com. Because Life is Waiting….

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Nature’s Virus Killer

Copper can stop a virus before it starts

Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.

Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.

Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and multiply. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause misery.

Hundreds of studies confirm copper kills viruses and bacteria almost instantly just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about viruses and bacteria, but now we do.

“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.

Scientists say copper’s high conductance disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell and destroys it in seconds.

The EPA recommended hospitals use copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.

When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds.

“It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never happened. I used to get 2-3 bad colds every year. Now I use my device whenever I feel a sign I am about to get sick.”

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

After his first success with it, he asked relatives and friends to try it. They all said it worked, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.

Soon hundreds of people had tried it. 99% said copper worked if they used it right away at the first sign of bad germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.

As thousands more tried it,

some found other things they could use it against, including: Colds, flu, new viruses and variants, sinus trouble, cold sores, canker sores, strep throat, nighttime stuffiness, morning congestion, nasal drip, skin infections, thrush, warts, styes, and ringworm.

The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.

Users say:

“It works! I love it!”

“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”

“Is it supposed to work that fast?”

“One of the best presents ever.”

“Sixteen airline flights, not a sniffle!”

“Cold sores gone!”

“It saved me last holidays. The kids all got sick, but not me.”

“I am shocked! My sinus cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”

Scientists placed millions of viruses on copper. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it,” said Dr. Bill Keevil.

Tarnish does not reduce how well copper works, EPA tests showed.

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The weather outside may be frightful, or make you harken for the warmth of summer, but you can make that special someone’s home delightful with a few selections from Hoen’s. Offering a vari ety of garden-inspired decor, a variety of indoor planters and small plants that will brighten any room, not to mention plenty of cold weather friendly plantings. Whether it’s for inside or outside, you can find something perfect at Hoen’s.

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At Laura’s Framing Place, it’s all about making your memories and special moments last. Owner Laura Osborne has been in the framing business for almost 40 years, and there’s no framing project she can’t tackle. Let Laura frame your memories today!

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Maumee Antique Mall is your one-stop shop for all your vintage needs. Featuring more than 250 dealers, the mall covers almost three acres of antiques, from furniture to household items that will make you exclaim, “I remember that!”

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At Consign-it! Home Interiors, it’s all about meeting your home decorative needs at reasonable prices. For more than 25 years, Consign-it! Has been selling previously owned and new furniture and home accessories that you won’t find in the national chains. From shabby chic to postmodern style, you’ll find it all at Consign-it! Home Interiors.

We put living into senior living.

Dedicated to our healing ministry, St. Clare Commons offers you many safe senior living options, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehab and Long-Term Care.

And, with our coffee bar, piano lounge, robust choice of activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces, your choice to move just got easier!

Schedule a tour to learn more about all of St. Clare Commons’ services and amenities at CHILivingCommunities.org or call 419.931.0050.

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Sincera™ Palliative Care

Caring for the Whole Person

Since 2008, Sincera has provided palliative care to more than 5,800 people in our community. Through partnerships with area hospitals, cancer centers and physician offices, the pro gram addresses the needs of patients with serious, chronic illnesses who are continuing to seek treatment.

Among the most common patient concerns that the Sincera team ad dresses are pain, shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue, sleep loss, constipa tion, anxiety and depression. The team also facilitates in-depth con versations about disease progression, treatment options and goals of care.

Leneata’s Journey

57-year old Leneata McCoy is grateful for the interventions and guidance she has received from the Sincera palliative care team over the past year. “I prayed for help and truly believe that God sent these amazing people to me,” she shares.

Life changed for Leneata five years ago when her husband passed away suddenly from a heart attack. Shortly after that Leneata’s younger sister and mother were both diagnosed with breast cancer. Then, in May 2021 she was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. “Cancer is scary,” says Leneata. “I am lucky that my son is a nurse at UTMC and told me to ask my doctor about palliative care right away.”

Her oncologist referred her to Sin cera who joined Leneata’s care team and immediately went to work ad dressing her physical pain, numbness and tingling as well as emotional and spiritual concerns.

Connecting to Resources

Unfortunately, Leneata was let go from her job for missing too much work due to her cancer treatment. Losing her job, meant also losing her health insurance. “The Sincera social worker was so helpful to me,” she shares. “She addressed my anxiety and emotional stress, and also helped me secure financial resources so I could pay my bills, continue my cancer treatments and follow through with a planned surgery.”

Following a double mastectomy, Leneata experienced some pain and numbness. “I just called Sincera and the nurse made recommendations to adjust my medications,” she explains. “I just love every member of the Sin cera team and I am grateful for this excellent service that has supported me and improved my quality of life.”

Sincera’s services are provided in hospitals, patient’s homes or at our consultation office within Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo Center. They are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. For more information about the pro gram or for help seeking a referral from your physician, call 419-931-34400

Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Or, visit sinceracare.org.

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health Notes

mAking it eAsier to heAr

A new rule announced by the FDA means that buying a hearing aid may soon be easier and cheaper for patients with mild-to-moderate hearing issues. In August, the new FDA rule established an “over-thecounter” classification of hear ing aid that allows users to buy one directly from stores without a medical exam or fitting adjust ment. The rule is expected to lower the cost of hearing aids and make them more accessible for consum ers who need them. Patients who require a device that helps with more severe hearing problems will still need a prescription. The rule takes effect mid-October 2022.

roll up your CuFF

Keep an eye on your health and get your blood pressure checked as part of the Franciscan Care Center Blood Pressure Clinic, held at the Sylvania Senior Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. It is recommended that older adults regularly have their blood pres sure tested, as a rise in blood pressure can be a sign of larger underlying issues. Clinics are held from 11am-1pm at 7140 Sylvania Ave. in Sylvania. For more information about the Sylvania Senior Center, visit sylvaniaseniorcenterorg.

mentAl heAlth liFeline noW “988”

The National Suicide Preven tion Lifeline has been functioning since 2005, but after 17 years the service is making some neces sary changes. Recent legislation has changed the 11-digit number to just three— 988— making it easier to memorize and quicker to call in mental health emergencies. Launched in 2005, the Lifeline’s 200+ crisis centers connect trained counselors to callers in mental health emergencies like depression, substance abuse, or thoughts of suicide.

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To leAd AlzheimeR’S WAlk

The Toledo Regional edition of the 2022 Walk to End Alzheim er’s on Saturday, October 8 in downtown Toledo will be led by Angela Brandt, president of ProMedica Senior Care. One of the year’s largest fundraisers for the Alzheimer’s Associa tion, all funds raised by walkers go toward the efforts aimed at caring for and supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s, as well as research concerning the disease. The event starts at 9am at Promenade Park, 400 Water St. For more information or to register to walk or volunteer, please visit act.alz.org.

Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Toledo Offers Long Term Hospital Care with New Clinical Leadership

In need of Long Term Hospital Care (LTAC)? Want to heal in a friendly environment that excels in clinical care as well as customer service? Want to have a private room and keep that room for your entire hospital stay? Then Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Toledo (ASH) is the place for you or your loved one.

In addition to the outstanding patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes and team of physicians, ACLS certified nurses and respiratory therapists, aides, therapists and other support staff we are pleased to announce Gary Zaciewski, RN, has joined our team. Gary brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him. With over 38 years of nursing experience and holding multiple leadership roles including LTAC CEO and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gary has provided critical care and lead multiple teams through the LTAC process.

ASH is located 10 miles from the Michigan boarder in Ohio. It is a stand-alone 40-bed hospital that has all private rooms and specializes in respiratory and cardiac conditions as well as wound care. Close parking is available for the convenience of patients’ families and visitors.

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Medicare Options

Helpful Facts for Open Enrollment beginning October 15

By Chris Orestis

Each year, an important window of opportunity arrives for current Medicare beneficiaries as well as those about to enroll in the government’s health insurance program for older Americans.

The Medicare open enrollment period, which runs annually from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7., allows new enroll ments while current recipients can make changes to their plans.

The enrollment period is definitely not something to be taken lightly, says Chris Orestis, president of Retirement Genius (www.retirement genius.com) and an authority on retirement planning, long-term care and financial health.

“Enrolling in Medicare can be complicated,” he says. “Missing the correct windows to enroll will result in delays in coverage, or being locked into the wrong or inadequate cov erage that isn’t keeping pace with changing care needs. There is also the risk of financial penalties that will increase premiums and out-of-pocket costs.”

Orestis notes that Medicare, which covers more than 61 million people, is the most important payer of healthcare services in the United States for those 65 and older. Medi care spends more than $800 billion annually, which is almost a quarter of the country’s healthcare spending.

If you are enrolling in Medicare for the first time, or need to change your plan, Orestis says a few impor tant things to know include:

Traditional Medicare. Traditional Medicare provides the same level of coverage to all enrollees across the country. There are no pre-existing condition limitations or wait peri ods. Every medical provider who accepts Medicare will treat a patient on traditional Medicare in any part of the country. “People who travel a lot or split time living in more than one state will typically enroll in traditional coverage, and then buy a Medicare Supplemental policy to limit their out-of-pocket exposure,” Orestis says.

Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Here’s how the alphabet soup of Medicare coverage breaks down, Orestis says. Medicare Part A pays for hospital and skilled nursing facility care. Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of costs for doctors, outpatient services and medical equipment. Medicare Part C is pri vate Advantage Plans. Medicare Part D provides a variety of options to pay for prescriptions.

Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage Plans are managed as HMO or PPO programs by private health insurance compa nies.Theyhavelowerout-of-pocket costs for staying in-network. They also offer prescription services (replacing Medicare Part D), and extra services such as dental, vi sion, hearing, care-related home improvements,transportationand even meal services.

The costs. Understanding Medi care premiums and out-of-pocket costs could mean the difference of thousands of dollars per year for enrollees, Orestis says. Most people will not pay a premium for Part A, but they will for Part B, Part C, and Part D. In 2021, the premium for Part B is $148.50 a month. The average Part D pre mium is $30.50 a month. Anyone who enrolls in a Medicare Advan tage Plan or purchases a Medigap policy (which pays for any gaps in coverage), will pay premiums to the insurance company. Medi care Advantage enrollees still pay the Part B premium in addition to their Advantage Plan premiums. Medigap plans, sold by insur ance companies, have a range of monthly premiums based on the plan type.

Prescription coverage. In addition to a monthly premium, MedicarePartDprescriptioncover age also has out-of-pocket costs. As of 2021, once out-of-pocket costs reach $4,130 the recipient is responsible for 25% of costs for the remainder of that year. If prescrip tion drug costs reach $6,550 in the

chris Orestis, cSA, President of Retirement Genius retirementgenius.com

same year, the share paid by the individual will then decrease to 5%.

“There are numerous Part D plans,” Orestis says, “so it is important to compare and contrast what drugs are covered and the associated costs so any needed changes can be made during the open enroll ment period.”

If you are confused, know that assistance is available, Orestis says. Insurance agents who specialize in Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans can help with initial enrollment and open enrollment.

Free assistance also can be ob tained through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and the Medicare Rights Center. Also, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is the government agency that admin isters both Medicare and Medicaid, provides a wealth of information and resources.

“When it comes to Medicare en rollment, don’t procrastinate,” Orestis says. “Not being informed, missing deadlines, or making the wrong selec tions can cause delays and penalties that could have a negative impact on your coverage – and your wallet.”

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Poetry

Poetry can be direct and achingly real, full of painful confessions and powerful moments of pride. But it can also be wild and magical. In the following poem, see how Star Bowers, a beloved Toledo poet who passed away earlier this year, has used simple language in a small space to create a magical statement of self.

Fish-Bone Moon

I can turn a full moon into a crescent moon and back into a full moon you will never notic I have powers I have weaknesses as well you seem to know them all feed yourself with the results but always remember -- when you eat fish once you will get a bone caught in your throat you will choke unto death never even noticing the moon changing

WORKSHOP:

Imagine yourself as a superhero or with a superhuman ability. What would you do?

List some specific scenarios. How would you use your powers? To help mankind? To seize power and crush your enemies? Add little moments, grand gestures, but keep your language simple and visceral. If you want a bigger chal lenge, write a short story about a situation using your pow ers. Then write a short poem, less than a page in length, to tell the same tale. Think about how poetry focuses your language.

(Originally published by Star Bowers in Some Women Howl, 2010 by The University of Toledo Urban Affairs Center Press)

New Release!

A Bar in Toledo

A Bar in Toledo: The Untold Story of a Mafia Front Man and a Grammy-Winning Song explores the history of the Peppermint Club and The Country Palace, and the dark underworld that helped make it all possible. Available at utoledopress.com or Gathering Volumes in Perrysburg.

Matt Bucher, Director of Marketing

Dining out

Sidelines Italian Grille Menu Satisfies

A pleasing dining option by Jeff Glick

Sidelines is a name that is familiar as a local chain of now seven restau rants generally known for pub grub and a gaggle of TVs. In a refreshing change from the sports bar atmo sphere, Sidelines Italian Grille, at the corner of Secor and Summerfield Roads in Lambertville, provides a variety of Italian specialties in a calming dining room.

The lighting is pleasant and subdued over 12 booths, with bench backs tall enough for privacy, oc cupying the middle of the room, with tables lining the room’s edges, all adjacent to a comfortable bar area. Wood beamed ceilings and earth tone accents provide a Tuscan feel. Sidelines Italian Grille is not a large place, but has enough room to comfortably seat almost 100 at a time. The entire restaurant is easily accessible with newly poured side walk ramps leading to the entry and the quaint outdoor patio. Parking is convenient, encircling the building. There is a drive-thru pick up window for convenient carry out. The noise level is muted, with a buzz from other diners allowing a com fortable conversation at the table. Sidelines Italian Grille is nicely ap pointed, but not a fancy place, rather boasting a solid family atmosphere.

Our server was informative and knowledgeable about the menu which has pasta choices as well as items from the grill. Pasta dishes included traditional spaghetti, lasa gna, chicken parmesan and seafood pastas with grill offerings of steaks and brochettes and seafoods includ ing salmon, grouper and shrimp. An impressive variety for a relatively small place, the grill items come with two sides, steamed vegetables, potatoes or pasta (spaghetti with pomodoro house-made red sauce or linguine in a butter herb sauce). The pasta dishes are served with a salad choice — chopped ( a house blend of crisp fresh greens and other items) the misto ( which also includes fried, salty pancetta) or a classic caesar — or soup — chicken gnocchi or lobster bisque. Soup or salad can be substi tuted for one of the grill dish sides for a $2 upcharge.

At our table we ordered the Grilled Chicken Caprese ($17.99), a lovely presentation of chicken breasts adorned with fresh tomatoes and basil; the Grouper ($17.99), was served blackened, which really enhanced the flavor of the meaty fish; Chicken Parmigiana ($15.99) on a bed of spaghetti ( we asked for more of the pomodoro sauce, which the

server happily delivered to the table); and Lasagna ($14.99) a large portion, baked in its own dish topped with the pomodoro sauce and cheese.

Dessert selections, which we passed on due to the generous dinner portions, include cheesecake and tira misu along with house-made Zeppo li, warm Italian doughnuts tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla icing. We will make a return visit and save room for the Italian doughnuts next time.

Sidelines Italian Grille 7965 Summerfield Rd. Lambertville, MI 734-568-6055.

Open daily 11:30am to 10pm.

Lighting: Good Cleanliness: Clean

Accessible: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes (kid’s menu)

Noise: Not noisy

Price: Moderate

OCTOBER

MONDAY 3

180th Fighter Wing Base Tour

Have you heard fighter jets overhead? Most likely they are from the 180th Fighter Wing (180FW) of the Ohio National Guard. This is your opportu nity to see the base from the inside, view an F-16 jet up close and learn about the flight equipment needed to fly one. Lunch will be provided with admis sion. Sign up through Lourdes Lifelong Learning. $25-$37. 10am-1pm. Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Hwy. lourdes.edu

FRIDAY

NOV. 4

Silver Screen Classical Film Gone With the Wind

OCTOBER

SATURDAY 1

[history]

Heritage Farm Fest

WEDNESDAY 5

[fitness]

Club F.I.T. Exercise Class

THURSDAY 6

Join local car enthusiasts with theToledo Hotrodders every Thursday at Dunns Chevy Buick. Runs through October 27. 5:30-8pm. Dunns Chevy Buick, 3000 Dustin Rd., Oregon. Free.

OCT. SUNDAY 9

Grand Rapids Applebutter Festival

The Applebutter Fest is regarded for its historical re-enactments, hand made crafts, live music, food, and apple butter. 7am-5pm. Downtown Grand Rapids. applebutterfest.org

Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic-historical romance film adapted from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel, produced by David O. Selznick, and directed by Victor Fleming. The film stars Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard and Olivia de Haviland. $5. 7:30pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. valentinetheatre.com

Join in the fun down on the farm at this free community event! Heritage Farm Fest is held at the Carter Historic Farm, a working farm and living history cultural center representing life in the Depression-era. Learn traditional life skills at hands-on interactive stations, enjoy live entertainment, and make memories. 11am-3pm. Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. Wcparks.org Free

TUESDAY 4

[card games]

Cards & Coffee

Enjoy a cup of coffee and some friendly competition. We'll have decks of cards for Euchre, Bridge, Pinochle, and more. 10am-noon. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. toledolibrary.org Free

This Fitness Interactive Teaching (F.I.T.) program will provide you with strengtheningexercisesandeducational tips to keep you actively independent. Please contact the Programs Depart ment of WCCOA to register by calling (419) 353-5661 or (800) 367-4935, or by emailing programs@wccoa.net. 10-11am. Perrysburg Area Senior Cen ter, Schaller Building, 130 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. wccoa.net

FRIDAY 7 [music]

DooWop, Soul & Rock n’ Roll

The Reflections, The Shades, Ohio Express (Tim Corwin), Leisa, Kevin and maybe even another surprise. $30 at door cash or credit. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. maumeeindoor.com

OCT. WED. 26

One More For the Road: A Sinatra Reenactment

One More For the Road honors the musical legacy of Frank Sinatra and his tremendous contribution to the Great American Songbook. $59-$119. 7pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com

NOV. THURSDAY 29

Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats - The Holiday Variant

Television personality, author, Food Network and Netflix star Alton Brown will be heading out on his Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats - The Holiday Variant tour this holiday season. He is the host of Top 10 new Netflix Iron Chef reboot "Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend." Brown says fans can expect "more cooking, more comedy, more music, and more potentially dangerous science stuff with a sprinkle of seasonal spices. Plus, you'll see things I've never been allowed to do on TV." $39-$119. 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheater.com

Solve puzzles in the parks to defeat nature villains.

SATURDAY 8

[markets & shopping]

2022 Old West End Autumn Market

Vendors, food trucks, music and a great time. 10am. Agnes Reynold Jackson Arboretum, 716 W. Delaware Ave.

TUESDAY 11

[law]

Free Legal Clinic | Consumer Law Services are provided on a first come, first served basis. Please bring all required documentation. This event is done in partnership with the Ohio Jus tice Bus, the Lucas County Law Library, and the Toledo Bar Association. 10amnoon. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. Free toledolibrary.org

WEDNESDAY 12

[local interest]

Toledo Flavors

Enjoy a lunch of iconic Toledo dishes made famous by local food producers. Then spend 90 minutes walking Adams Street. Learn about the colorful history of this area, its murals and artwork. Reservationsrequiredtokate@stpaulsto ledo.org. $25. 11:30am. HeArt Gallery & Studio, 428 N. Erie St. heartgalleryandstudios.com

THURSDAY 13

[talks & lectures]

Great Decisions 2022

Speaker Series

Dr. Andy Jorgensen, associate profes sor emeritus of chemistry, will talk about the international dimensions of climate change and the role the U.S. will play in future negotiations in curbing green house gas emissions. 5:30-7:30pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. toledolibrary.org

FRIDAY 14

[talks & lectures}

Lunch & Learn: Medicare

Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour long presentation on Medicare, presented by Erin Thompson from the Social Security Administration. Noon-1pm. Reynolds Corner Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St. toledolibrary.org Free

SATURDAY 15

[handicraft markets}

The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild’s Bewitched Harvest Art and Craft Show

Jump-start your holiday shopping with handmade arts and crafts made by the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild’s juried members. 9am-4pm. Also runs Sunday, Oct. 16, 11am-4pm. The Premier Ban quet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. @ToledoCraftsmansGuild

Aging and Driving Safely

Check out new resources and a free, downloadable guide at transportation.ohio.gov/olderdrivers

• Learn the impacts of aging, medicine and medical conditions on safe driving

• Access resources to support older drivers and their families and friends

[festivals & fairs}

Sylvania Fall Festival

Enjoy local craft booths, live music, the annual parade and so much more! 4-10pm. Also runs Sunday, Oct. 16, 10am-4pm. Downtown Sylvania.

SUNDAY 16

[markets & shopping]

Iris Market

Iris Market is a family friendly commu nity event that allows local businesses, farmers, & food trucks to serve the com munity. 11am-5pm. DeVeaux Elemen tary School, 2620 W. Sylvania Ave.

MONDAY 17

[talks & lectures}

"Originalism and Original Sins: Reevaluating the Founding" This lecture will discuss how we should understandtheFounders’historicallega cy, and how the Constitution they wrote might remain binding today, in law and also in conscience. Speaker Stephen E. Sachs is the Antonin Scalia Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he teaches civil procedure, conflict of laws, and seminars on constitutional law. Noon-1pm. University of Toledo College of Law, 1825 W. Rocket Dr. utoledo.edu

WEDNESDAY 19

[fitness]

Benefits of Physical Therapy

Is physical therapy the right choice for you? Get information on the benefits of physical therapy. Snacks are provided, and there will be a gift card giveaway. 12:30-1:30pm. Genesis Village, 2429 S. Reynolds Rd. @Genesis.Village

FRIDAY 21

[lessons & classes, visual arts]

Bring Your Lunch & Learn: Nature Canvas Painting Welcome in the colors of Fall with this step by step guided painting class, from Metroparks Toledo. No experience is necessary to create a fall-themed nature painting. Noon-1pm.Washington Branc Library, 5560 Harvest Lane. toledolibrary.org. Free

OCTOBER 22

[collectibles]

Toledo Doll & Bear

Show and Sale

Featuring dealers with a wide variety of antique, vintage, artist, & modern dolls, and bears. $7, early bird entry tickets $20. 10am-3:30pm. Total Sports Ross ford, 10020 S. Compass Rd., Rossford. toledodollshow.net

TUESDAY 25

[caregiving]

Behavioral Interventions: When Caring for Someone with Dementia Understandingwhypeoplewithdemen tia act the way they do. What you can do to help. RSVP to attend. 419-720-4940 or cconley@memorylanecare.org. 6-8pm. Memory Lane Care Services, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd.

FRIDAY 28

[visual arts]

Art & Archives Hour: Gallery 1 Learnbehind-the-scenesMuseumhistory along with stories about art in the col lection in this collaboration between the TMA’s Archivist and Docents. 3-4pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. @ToledoMuseum

Free

NOV.

WEDNESDAY 2

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

The celebration runs for three nights and will feature food, drinks, altars, train town, shopping, and more. 6pm, also runs Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4 at 6pm. Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1222 Broadway St.

WEDNESDAY 9 [visual arts]

Bring Your Lunch & Learn: Art Hour

Bring your lunch and create an art proj ect, presented by the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center. Noon-1pm. Birming ham Branch Library, 203 Paine Ave. toledolibrary.org

Free

FRIDAY 11 [poetry]

Poems from the Indigenous Peoples

Joy Harjo is the incumbent United States Poet Laureate, the first Native American to hold that honor, and only the second Poet Laureate to serve three terms. Experience her poetry and that of other Native American writers. Register through Lourdes Lifelong Learning. 10-11:30am. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu

TUESDAY 15

[music}

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a jam packed eve ning of holiday hits and classic rock and roll. $49-$89. 7:30pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. valentinetheatre.com

WEDNESDAY 16

[health & wellness]

Understanding Diabetes Learn how diabetes affects the body, and healthy ways to live diabetes. 12:30-1:30pm. Genesis Village, 2429 S. Reynolds Rd.

THURSDAY 17

[personal finance]

Principles of Retirement Planning Presentation

A special event for retirees or those planning to retire soon. Pete Samenuk, local financial professional, will provide information for making sound financial decisions. RSVP by calling the Citizens Advisory Group at (419) 872-0204. 6:30-8:30. Final Cut Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St.

FRIDAY 18

[health & wellness]

Dementia Conversations with the Alzheimer's Association

This program by the Alzheimer's As sociation, Northwest Ohio Chapter provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, decid ing when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care. 1-2pm. Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. toledolibrary.org

THURSDAY 29

[support groups]

Family Caregiver Support Group Meeting

RSVP by calling Laree Shroyer, Out reach Coordinator at 419-893-1994 or email mscoutreachcoordinator@gmail. com. 10-11am. The Area Office on Aging, 2155 Arlington Ave. areaofficeonaging.com

Fall family classes at Toledo Zoo.

2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org

Build your own bee house, create a toad abode or paint an animalthemed pumpkin during a Fall Family Class! Learn more and purchase tickets on website.

October 1 & 2: Mason Bee Houses

October 8 & 9: Toad Abodes

October 15 & 16: Pumpkin Party

Sylvania Fall Festival

Saturday, October 15th 4pm - 10pm

Nite Lite Farmers Market Live Music -And More!

Sunday, October 16th 10am - 4pm

Craft & Farmers Market Vendors

Trick or Treating -Parade: 1pm Live Music

Family Fun Zone And More

ACES Haunted Glow Trail

Friday 10/7. Saturday 10/8

Are you ready for a Haunting good time? Come out in costume, if you dare, to navigate this 1,000 step Haunted Trail with Trick or Treating for kids on the path. Play spooktacular games, Casket Raffle, fun face painting, grind on food truck feasts and your wee ones (5 and under) can climb Kiddie Candy Climb Mountain.

Sing-a-Long Wizard of Oz

Oct 23

Come sing along with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the rest of the gang on the big screen in this special showing of “The Wizard of Oz.”

The Andersons Family Series: Halloween Spooktacular Oct 30

Goblins, ghouls, and ghosts haunt the ValentineTheatre in this family-friendly event featuring spooky activities and games and a performance featuring musicians of the Toledo Symphony andToledo Ballet dancers.

tHeater

Jesus Christ superstar

was first performed in 1971. In honor of the show’s 50 year legacy, a new production of Superstar from director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Drew McOnie arrives at the Stranahan Theater for a four-day run beginning October 13. 7:30pm, Thursday, October 13. 7:30pm, Friday, October 14, 8pm and Sunday, October 16, 1pm and 6:30pm. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 866-381-7469. stranahantheater.com

hitchcock’s

Psycho

with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra provides a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 film with a live performance of the film score. Experience the harrowing tale of Norman Bates and his dear (though little-seen) mother as TSO plays Bernard Her rmann’sunforgettablemusic,makingthisaperfectnightatthetheaterfor the Halloween season. $30-51 for adults, $15 for students. 7pm, Friday, October 28. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

sweeney todd

The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a macabre musicalaboutcuttinghair,servingmeatpiesandseekingbloodyrevenge. Perrysburg Musical Theatre will open its 2022-23 season with a production of Sweeney from October 28-30 at the Juliet Beck Audi toriumintheCommodoreBuildingneardowntownPerrysburg.7pm,Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. 2pm, Sunday, October 30. 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org

million dollar quartet Christmas

isaholidayproductioninspiredbyaremark able recording session from 1956 with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. The show, performed at the Valentine Theatre on Tuesday, November 15, sees hit songs by all four artists performed, along with holiday favorites. $49-89. 7:30pm.

410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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The Elizabeth Scott Community offers a variety of living units for seniors. Independent Living units are

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The Elizabeth Scott Community also offers two distinct levels of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing if further care is needed. In September 2015, the Elizabeth Scott Community opened a 12,000 square foot Skilled Rehabilitation facility. The Skilled Rehabilitation facility offers state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient treatment along with14 private rooms with private baths. For more information, please email Matt Bucher at

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