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Thanks to Veterans— Showing Gratitude See p. 10

Healing the wounded soul.

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Family Traditions

Shared celebrations made familiar

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Holiday Gift Guide Unique local gift ideas

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Editor’s Note November and December are packed with holidays and in this issue we share the traditional ways some families celebrate. Gathering family stories for this article was informative and fun and many were happy to share traditions, memories and photographs.

While listening to details about the various traditions, I was struck by the similarities. Lighting candles, the number “seven” and partaking in special foods is repeated across many holiday celebrations.

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We have so much to learn from each other. And, the more we learn about other religions and cultures, the more we respect, honor and appreciate our neighbors, which is a very good thing.

So, I wish you readers Happy Holidays. No matter what you celebrate, I hope you join with family and friends and consider inviting someone that does not share your faith or culture to allow them to experience your celebration. There could be no better gift.

Be well, be kind and practice being your best you.

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Genacross President joins Leading Edge Board Leading Edge Ohio, a Columbus nonprofit organization, represents nearly 400 long-term care organizations and hospice centers, in more than 150 Ohio towns and cities, named Rick Marshall, President/CEO of Genacross Lutheran Services as a member of L.E.’s Board of Directors.

KeyBank, NeighborWorks and The Fair Housing Center have partnered to expand access to home loans for single-family properties throughout Toledo, making financing easier and more affordable for low and moderate income individuals and families throughout the city. Interested borrowers can contact NeighborWorks by calling 419-691-2900.

Watch Your Grandchild Play School Sports The Golden Apple Program gives members free entry to watch most TPS sporting events for free. To qualify, members must be seniors (60+) or Toledo Public School retirees. Applications are available at all TPS high schools.

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Caregiver Help The Area Office on Aging presents ‘Social Isolation & Loneliness and the Power of Resiliency,’ a virtual presentation dealing with isolation and loneliness enhancing caregivers’ experience.

November 10, 4-6p.m.. To register, call 419-725-7037 or go online: areaofficeonaging.com.

Key Realty wins Home at Last Award Key Realty received a 2021 City of Toledo Home at Last award for a down payment assistance program for first time home buyers to close on a new home in as little as twenty-one business days. Amy Saylor, co-founder and co-owner of Key Realty said, “We are so happy for those who were able to utilize this program and to help them experience the joy of first time home ownership,” adding, “Everyone should have the opportunity of owning a home, and the Home At Last program helps people realize that dream.”

Kathryn Brod, President/CEO of LeadingAge Ohio, commented that Marshall “will bring an important voice to the Board, and represent Genacross and the Northwest Ohio region well.”

New Leader for Ability Center Announced Stuart James has been named the new Executive Director of The Ability Center.

Formerly the Executive Director at the Center for Independent Living in Berkeley, California over the last seven-years, James reinforced a truly inclusive vision and nearly tripled that organization’s endowment.

James replaces Tim Harrington, longtime Executive Director, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

Wood County’s Cocoon Receives Award The Cocoon, Wood County’s only domestic and sexual violence agency has received a $200,000 Ohio Capital Budget Award to provide seed funding for Phase III building renovations to include meeting space, training room, reception and security features.

Stranahan Theater Announces Interim Executive Director The Board of Trustees of the Stranahan Theater and Great Hall announced the appointment of Dennis S. Sankovich as Interim Executive Director for a 6-month term. With more than 40 years experience managing arts and entertainment venues, Sankovich recently retired and moved back to northwest Ohio to be near family. William Foster, Chairman of the Stranahan Board, said, “We are extremely fortunate to have such an experienced and talented professional in the community to step into the role of Interim Executive Director.” Foster indicated that the Board will explore conducting a national search for an Executive Director in the coming months.

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Profiles Warren and Yolanda Woodberry: Making Moves that Matter

Members of the Woodberry Chess Club learn valuable decision making skills

By Lisa Allerman Two things are very clear when students walk into the Chess Room at Jones Leadership Academy.

One is that Warren and Yolanda Woodberry always show up as the best version of who they are, and the second is that they expect you to do the same. Although the Wooderrys run a chess club for Toledo Public Schools, the reality is that chess is only one of the many skills they teach.

More than a chess club

While encouraging for club members to pursue creativity, Yolanda has art projects regularly available. To broaden horizons for young people, Warren has stocked a bookshelf with National Geographic magazines and nudges attendees to find something new to read about. Experiencing culture and community involves field trips to the Valentine Theater and reading to students at elementary schools. Warren and Yolanda work together on the important issue with all club members: manners, eye contact, social norms, community focus and accountability. And they also play and teach chess.

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Champions at life

“Our program is not designed to create chess champs but instead to get them through the everyday routines of school,” says Yolanda. Warren likens himself to the elementary school coach who takes his students to a certain level of mastery.

“Who would have expected that I would be teaching chess? I’m not a great chess player.” The Woodberrys have success stories that include wins at tournaments, near and far. The trophies that crowd a classroom display table and the photos of student champions lining the walls document the successes fostered in this room. “This program aims to build self-confidence. Once kids become more confident they start to want to learn.” Yolanda explains. Success both at the chess table and beyond becomes a reality for their Chess Club members.

The Wall 20 years ago, Yolanda and Warren moved from the island of Antigua to Toledo, Warren’s hometown. They formed an Art and Black Inventors Club for children at the Frederick Douglas Community Center. When Warren brought in a chess set, it caught the kids’ attention and The Woodberry Chess Club was started. “We haven’t had the chance to look back,” says Warren.

Chess is applicable to life because it teaches players to slow down and think through available choices. The Woodberrys insist that student Chess Club members write down their moves. “See where you move, write where you move,” says Yolanda.

“Kids are learning to pause, look at their decisions from different angles, and then go back and evaluate what worked and what didn’t.” The Woodberrys help students transfer this technique to their daily routines.

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Warren, who wants his students to realize that they come from a long line of successful people, insisted that a wall outside of the Jones Junior High School cafeteria could be utilized as a teaching opportunity, so he created a collage of noteworthy Black inventors. Warren often sees kids stopping to have their picture taken next to the mural and is certain that it provides those children with pause to think that there are people who have done great things who look a lot like them.

A new year

7th-12th grade students from Jones, Martin Luther King Academy, and Escuela Smart Academy fill the Chess Room 4 days a week during the school year. Spaces are limited so that the Woodberrys can concentrate their efforts on each individual child.

After the disruption caused by the pandemic, Warren and Yolanda are eager to get back to teaching children how to win at the games of life, and chess.

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with Warren Woodbury What kind of car do you drive?

A few years back I turned in my Honda Civic for an Odyssey so we could provide transportation to the tournaments for those students who needed it.

Do you and Yolanda play chess?

Yes. We often take our chess board and set it up while we are waiting for a table at a restaurant.

People would be surprised to know…

I dropped out of high school in the middle of my senior year at Scott so that I could tour with a singing group called The Barons. We played all the local clubs and toured in Detroit and Chicago with BB King.

Is this a retirement job?

At 84 I am too old to retire! Most of my career was in the clothing industry in Atlanta, New Orleans and New York City. In Antigua I owned a restaurant, roller skating rink, a boxing club and a driving range.

You aren’t afraid to try new things are you?

No, I am not. I like to push the envelope.

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Family customs broaden awareness, acceptance of different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

By Kyle Alison Cubbon

Families have their own traditions and ways to celebrate holidays that ensure a sense of belonging and comfort. Gathering with family, and participating in certain rituals, makes the group complete.

November and December host many celebrations including Hanukkah, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years Day. We asked these families to share their family traditions and rituals.

November 2-6, 2021 Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. A time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil, Diwali is celebrated over five days, each day having a different focus. The first day celebrates wealth, prosperity, youth and beauty. On the second day, twinkling lights are displayed to celebrate victory. The third day, the most important of the Diwali festival, is for visiting family and friends to feast and exchange sweets and gifts. Day four is the beginning of the new year followed by the fifth day of the celebration where brothers and sisters honor one another. Diwali is a time for feasting with family and enjoying sweet treats.

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November 25, 2021 The Bakers believe in giving to others. They did mission work before their children were born and have raised the kids in that spirit of giving.

The family celebrates Thanksgiving by giving of themselves. Each year on the holiday, mom Carrie, dad Patrick and adult children Savannah and Noah leave their home in Wood County and go to the Cherry Street Mission where they help prepare and serve the holiday meal before breaking bread with attendees. Carrie describes their service as a “humbling experience.” She repeatedly sees how many Mission clients are misjudged, human beings. Carrie and her family feel privileged to serve and share a meal with those who have no one to visit on Thanksgiving and feels that the Mission client’s are part of her family.

Savannah is now an employee of the Cherry Street Mission, focused on family and service on this holiday.

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Hanukkah is an eight-day holiday commemorating the triumph of the ancient Maccabees over the Syrians to recapture the Temple. To rededicate the Temple, the Maccabees had to light a menorah, or candelabra, that would burn continuously, although there was only enough oil to last for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days, allowing time to find a fresh supply of oil.

While not a major Jewish holiday, Hanukkah is a time for rededication.

Each evening, the family gathers to light candles placed in a menorah, adding an additional candle each night for eight nights.

Traditional foods are fried in oil as a further reminder of the substance’s importance, include latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Traditionally, small gifts of nuts, raisins and coins were given to children but in America, Hanukkah has evolved into a gift-giving holiday.

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and her husband Dan Berns, a music instructor for Toledo Public Schools have two school-age children. The Sylvania family are self-described “traditional jews.” They make Hanukkah a family and philanthropic event giving the gift of time or treasure to schools and literacy programs.

On the eighth night, the family jointly selects a charity as a recipient for a larger gift. Every night, the four family members light their own menorah and placed them in the kitchen window for their neighbors to enjoy.

Looking past their lighted menorahs to see neighbors’ Christmas lights is a warm recognition of sharing religions, cultures and traditions.

Family is welcome at the Berns home throughout the holiday, with one night set aside for a meal of brisket and latkes, playing dreidel (a traditional game played with a small spinning top) and sharing. Out-oftown family members attend the festivities via Zoom, and join in singing traditional songs.

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December 24, 2021 Each year, Ava Dustin’s Polish mother and Italian father create a family Christmas Eve celebration by preparing the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes, with a few Polish touches added in. The seven-course meal, with origins in the Roman Catholic tradition of eating fish on holidays, also includes the number seven found in multiple Catholic symbols — the seven sacraments, the seven days of Creation and the seven deadly sins.

Some families serve seven different fish, while others serve fewer types of fish with different preparations for each course.

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December 25, 2021 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holbein raised 11 children on a few acres in Springfield Township. Those children had children and those children had children. Today, there are 111 in the immediate family. It’s not easy, but each year the family joyously gathers together for Christmas dinner. Generally, they assemble in the one family home large enough to hold all of them. Santa arrives for a visit with gifts for the 40 great grandchildren, with each gift selected and wrapped by Santa’s designated helpers (the parents of each child). One aunt, a kindergarten teacher, takes charge of the little ones with games and activities, including singing and dancing. Mrs. Claus uses her special iPad to determine if family members have been naughty or nice. (Before his passing, great grandpa was found to be naughty every year, to the absolute delight of the little ones.) Dinner includes lasagna (one brought by each household), salad and bread, guaranteeing a wide variety of lasagna choices. The grandchildren bring appetizers and desserts to be served along with Great Grandmother’s cut-out cookies. Each family supplies their own beverages. Dinner is followed by a rousing game of Bingo, with catching up and sharing memories peppered by loud bursts of laughter. The Holbeins know the importance of family and demonstrate the meaning of love every year.

Ava’s parents prepare the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes for Christmas Eve. The meal includes Baccali (salt cod cooked with onions, potatoes and tomatoes), shrimp (usually cocktail style), angel hair pasta with anchovies, fried smelts, deep fried cod, clams and a shellfish, like crab or lobster. A nod to the Polish side of the family includes pickled herring served with a salad and bread. Before the meal begins, a thin Polish wafer, Oplatek, stamped with a religious image, is shared by attendees who break off a piece while saying a prayer for loved ones, with good wishes for the coming year.

After midnight mass, the extended family is invited for a large feast often featuring ham and traditional cookies. An extra place is set at the table as a Polish tradition reminder to welcome strangers. Visits are enjoyed with other families where sharp cheeses, small boxes of candy, such as La Florentine Torrone, and Italian olives are shared.

December 31, 2021 Toledo attorney Jim Yavorcik and Rick Kelly met while they were students at The Ohio State University in the early 1980’s. In 1983, they first brought in the new year together, beginning a longstanding tradition. The Yavorcik and Kelly families have now shared 35 of the last 37 New Year’s Eves together. One year the celebration is hosted at the Yavorcik’s home, the next at the Kelly’s. The host makes a “very good New Year’s meal which is the centerpiece of the evening,” according to Jim. The evenings included overnight stays and, when the Kellys moved to Pennsylvania 25 years ago, the tradition expanded into a few days’ stay. With the arrival of children, what started as a gathering of two couples became a family event.

Only twice in 37 years has the celebration not taken place— once for a wedding and in 2020 due to COVID. This year, Jim, Rick and their families will be together for the best way to bring in the new year.

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January 1, 2022 December 26 - January 1, 2022 Kwanzaa, an African holiday, is a 7-day festival celebrating family, community and culture as a means to help families and individuals connect with their roots with activities that foster and strengthen the Seven Principles— unity, selfdetermination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Large communal meals, music, dancing and reflection are a part of the holiday.

A candle is lit each day of Kwanzaa, both at home and in larger community settings, to mark a time when one of the Seven Principles is considered.

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Each New Year’s Day, the Cocoves family gathers for a midday meal. The entry changes from year to year but Greek favorites like lamb pita, spanakopita (spinach pie) and tiropita (cheese pie) are always on the menu. The lamb pita, which contains a small Greek coin hidden in the layers of filo dough, is cut and served to attendees in age order (usually oldest to youngest) and the person who receives the piece containing the coin receives good luck for the year to come. At the Cocoves home, the day’s celebration includes watching football games which, while not traditionally a religious activity, is part of joining together to celebrate good fortune and the beginning of the new year.

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#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and endof-year giving. Here is a directory to help you find organizations, charities, events and more in your community.

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The Erie Shores Council provides outstanding Scouting programs for boys and girls of Northwest Ohio, with focuses on character and leadership development, citizenship and personal fitness. We also operate and maintain Camp Frontier and Camp Miakonda, which offer outdoor family adventure and fun to our Scouting Families and the wider community.

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The Avalon Foundation promotes youth leadership by providing support to kids receiving life-altering treatment for rare diseases.

By instilling the values of compassion, commitment and contribution in kids at a young age, we are creating a lifelong imprint that positively impacts the world.

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Formerly known as Armistice Day, Veteran’s Day is a time to say thank you to our veterans.

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Matt Tavares of Ogunquit, Maine, Why November 11? from an illustration he created for a book called Twenty-One Steps. This Originally known as Armistice Day, the picture book, aimed at elementary holiday remembers the treaty (signed school children, has a message about at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the the selflessness of the sentinels who 11th month) that ended World War guard the Tomb, every minute of I. The name was officially changed to every day.

Veterans Day in 1954 by President Veterans Day, a federal holiday, is Eisenhower. celebrated throughout the country, often with parades and church 2021 Theme and services. Some schools will be closed Celebrations on Veterans Day. In many places, the Each year, the U.S Department of American flag is hung at half mast.

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A Note of Thanks

Veterans

Veterans and active military have put their lives on the line to protect the United States of America and our democratic freedoms.

Take time to thank veterans for their service.

Buy a vet a cup of coffee, let them go ahead of you in a line, give a bit for these brave women and men who deserve our respect and gratitude.

Local Events

Free Meals

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National Museum of the Great Lakes free admission for active and

Many national restaurant chains offer complimentary food items to veterans as a way to say “Thank you.”

Dunkin’ Donuts Veterans and active-duty military receive a free donut at participating locations, in-store only.

Olive Garden veterans and current members of the military who dine in get a free entrée from a special menu.

Texas Roadhouse will hand out dinner vouchers at the stores’ parking lots on November 11, from 11am to 2pm. Veterans and active-duty military can redeem these vouchers until June, 2022.

Applebee's Free meal from a special menu, offers will vary.

Bob Evans: Free meal from the Homestyle Favorites Menu.

Minuteman Car Wash Vets get a free car wash at Minuteman Car Wash, 5020 Monroe St. Target 10% discount for Veterans between November 1 and 11.

Hollywood Casino: Veterans, active duty military and first responders are eligible for a “myheroes” loyalty card, which entitles them to 50% off all open dining outlets on Mondays and more.

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University of Toledo Veterans Day Breakfast November 11, check www.

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“Veterans Day” Concert Celebration with the Genoa American Legion Band

November 10th, 6PM 2429 S Reynolds Rd. A free concert celebration honoring veterans, refreshments provided.

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* If you are a veteran, inquire about Veterans Day discounts wherever you go.

Not all discounts are advertised.

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As a supporter of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Arrowhead Behavioral Health provides education and resources to the communities it serves.

All therapy is tailored to the individual. Services include daily psychiatrist visits, individual and family therapy, 24-hour nursing care, medication management, dual-diagnosis treatment (as needed), group therapy, case management and discharge planning.

Arrowhead Behavioral is on a beautiful 8 acre campus and offers meeting rooms, a gym, dining and 48 inpatient beds. Meals, linens and toiletries are provided, and rooms are cleaned daily.

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New Veterans Memorial Building opens in Bowling Green After years of construction and COVID-related delays, the long-awaited grand opening of the new Veterans Memorial Building was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting this past August at Bowling Green City Park. The event served as both a celebration of the new facility and a tribute to the community’s veterans whose memory the building honors.

Featuring three main meeting areas, a large reception hall that can hold up to 250 people, several kitchenettes and large screens for presentations, the structure was built at a cost of $4 million.

Ground was broken in the spring of 2019, with plans to open in May 2020.

Although the new Veterans Memorial Building opened in 2020, health concerns caused a delay in the formal dedication of the new facility. The Building took the place of three aging structures at the park— a Scout Building, a Depot Building and a Veterans Building.

In addition to spaces available for rental, the new building features an entryway display dedicated to the American Legion, featuring historical documents and military artifacts, as well as other exhibits.

For more information on the building or to inquire about rental, visit Bowling GreenPolice.org or call 419-354-6223.

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Veterans V.A. provides for deceased veterans

Headstones, markers and flags available for free

By Jeff McGinnis The United States of America honors the men and women who have selflessly served this country over the course of history. Among available benefits for veterans and their families is the U.S. Veterans Administration’s provision of a burial headstone or marker. Burial flags and Presidential certificates can be requested as well.

Survivors of eligible individuals can apply for a headstone by visiting va.gov and accessing the “Burials and Memorials” section. Information and an application is available under the “Veterans headstones, markers, and medallions” tab.

Requirements for graves in private cemeteries

Spouses and other family members may also be eligible for a headstone or marker, even if they died before the veteran. However, spouses and family members buried in a private cemetery are not eligible.

Individuals applying for a burial or memorial item to be situated in a private cemetery should be aware that while they will not have to pay for a headstone or marker, they are responsible for the cost of having it placed (the setting fee) and for making arrangements to have it placed.

Application submission

Application for a memorial item may be submitted by mail, fax or online: For a headstone, grave marker or niche marker, download VA Form 40-1330 and send by regular mail to Memorial Product Service (41B), Department of Veteran Affairs, 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA, 22134-3903; fax it to 800-455-7143; or submit the application online at eauth.va.gov/accessva.

Visit va.gov/burials-memorials to review eligibility information and to prepare an application.

Eligibility Requirements Any veteran who was not dishonorably discharged or who died while on active duty may be eligible, though there are some additional requirements: Enlisted personnel and officers Enlisted personnel who served before September 7, 1980 or officers who served before October 16, 1981, must have died on or after November 1, 1990 and have their grave marked with a privately purchased headstone or are buried in an unmarked grave.

Enlisted personnel who served after September 7, 1980 or officers who served after October 16, 1981, the above requirements apply, but the veteran also must have served a minimum of 24 months of continuous active duty or died while serving.

National guard and reservists National Guard members and reservists may also be eligible, provided that the National Guard member was entitled to retirement pay at the time of death, or served in a federal status. Reservists may be eligible if they were entitled to retirement pay at the time of their death, or were called to active duty.

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Rosie’s Italian Grille

Holiday Guide

at McCord and Nebraska is a popular Toledo tradition in fine Italian cuisine offering fresh fish, great beef and of course handmade pasta.

Rosie’s patio is a great gathering spot and available on all but the coldest of nights.

Everyone loves a gift certificate to dine at Rosie’s.

Whether you need to pick the perfect present for a party host, or find a unique gift for people who have everything and say they want nothing, we’ve solved your holiday shopping problems by doing the hard work for you. So, sit back, relax, and let us show you some of the great options local businesses have to offer.

Cocina de Carlos Carlo’s Poco Barr’s Public House,

located at 3355 Briarfield Rd. in Maumee, is a popular spot for handcrafted cocktails, gastro-pub fare, great beer and an impressive wine list. Open Tuesday through Saturday. A BPH gift certificate for dinner and drinks is a sure winner.

Loco and Carlos’ Que Pasa are sister restaurants operated in Perrysburg, downtown Toledo and in Cricket West. All offer exquisite, fresh food, each with its own twist. Cocina is a more traditional take on Mexican food, Poco offers Latin foods and Que offers street tacos with more of a take-out operation. Give a gift certificate from these restaurants to make most anyone very happy. cocinadecarlos.com carlospocoloco.com carlosquepasa.com

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Shawarmaholic Offering quick-service, excellent Mediterranean foods for take-out or eat-in, their menu is full of authentic dishes, prepared daily in each of three restaurants. Pita wraps are stuffed full with your selection of chicken, beef, gyro, falafel or kafta. Salads are full of freshly chopped vegetables. Give a gift certificate from the restaurant closest to your recipient.

3344 Secor Rd., 5464 Monroe St., 3555 Navarre Ave., Oregon. shawarmaholic.com

Royal Deli Foods Giving to someone who just can’t get the shopping and cooking done?

Give locally prepared, fresh, ready-to-go meals prepared by Royal Deli Foods. A gift certificate allows your gift recipient to select breakfast, lunch and dinner from the weekly menu posted online at royaldelifoods.com. Call 419-874-7451 to make arrangements.

Museum Store at the Toledo Museum of Art Give the aesthete in your life an artwork suitable for the world-famous galleries by picking up unique gifts, such as fine art books, apparel, children’s educational toys and books, and jewelry, inspired by the Toledo Museum of Art’s collection at the Museum Store.

Don’t miss out on giving locally made glass including ornaments, paperweights and the 2021 TMA Limited Edition Annual Goblet debut November 1. This goblet will be a limited edition of 60.

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Gift Ideas for hard-to-shop-for men and women Great ideas for gifts from local businesses.

by Kimberly Blaker Have you scoured the planet for just the right gift only to find yourself left with the usual standbys— a sweater, cologne, etc.? Giving the same boring gift can feel like a worn-out consolation prize.

This year, why not try one of these gift ideas from local businesses? They’ll be sure to please everyone on your shopping list— not a sweater to be found here!

Dinner at one of Toledo’s Mexican restaurants. Want

something with a little more spice?

Try Ventura’s (venturasmexicanrestaurant.com), Carlos Que Pasa (carlosquepasa. com), Loma Linda (lomalindamexican.com), Cocina De Carlos (cocinadecarlos.com), or Vida Cantina (vidacantina419.com).

Concert tickets. A pair of concert tickets to the Huntington Center will surely please— check out huntingtoncentertoledo.com for a list of performances. Or consider tickets to shows produced by the Toledo Ballet (toledoballet.com) or the Toledo Symphony (toledosymphony.com).

Dinner at a posh restaurant.

They say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach— but women enjoy gourmet meals, too! So if someone on your list doesn’t like to splurge on themselves, give them a gift certificate to a top-notch restaurant. It’s the perfect way for the person on your list to enjoy a gourmet meal without any of the guilt. A few of our favorites: Mancy’s (mancys.com), Rockwell’s (rockwells.mbaybrew.com), Georgio’s Cafe International (georgiostoledo.com), Rosie’s Italian Grille (rosiesitaliangrille.com), Souk (soukkitchenbar.com), Registry Bistro (registrybistro.com), Brim House (brimhousetoledo.com), Element 112 (element112restaurant. com) or Nagoya Steakhouse and Sushi (nagoyaohio.com).

Golf package. Does the woman

or man in your life enjoy hitting the links? Give them a certificate for a round of golf at Heatherdowns Country Club (heatherdowns.com).

Certificates for the body.

Give the gift of relaxation and health with Agni Massage and Esthetics (agnimassageesthetics. com), Essence Mind Body Studio (essencembs.com), Noms Health Care (nomshealthcare.com), Sue Hall’s Homebound Mobile Salon (419-382-0624), OUCH! Massage Therapy (ouchtoledo.com) or Serenity Health and Wellness Center (serenitywellness1.com).

Sporting event tickets.

Whether they like home runs or slap shots, there are plenty of great options to attend live sporting events in Toledo. Visit toledowalleye.com/tickets for Walleye Hockey, milb.com for Mud Hens tickets or utrockets.edu for University of Toledo athletics.

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Record player & LPs.

Vinyl lives again! You can find collectible vintage record players as well as brand new ones online in every price range. Look for LPs at vintage record stores, thrift stores, antique malls or online. Culture Clash Records (cultureclashrecords.com) is a great local option.

Annual non-profit membership. Make the person on your list a

card-carrying member of the Toledo Zoo (toledozoo.org), the University of Toledo Foundation (utfoundation.org), Partners in Education (partnerstoledo. org), the Ability Center (abilitycenter. org), Toledo GROWs (toledogrows. org) or any organization that fits their interests. Most organization memberships include periodicals, among other benefits.

A night, weekend or week away. Making someone on your list

happy could be as simple as dinner at Benchmark in Perrysburg (benchmarkrestaurant.com) followed by one night at the Belamere Suites (belameresuites. com) or a weekend away for rest and relaxation at nearby Sauder Village (saudervillage.org). Arrange a weeklong adventure to a favorite destination

by Central Travel (centraltravel.com) or Ottawa Hills Travel (ohtco.com).

Out-of-town trip.

Give Childers (childerstransportation.com) a shout to book a limousine ride to Detroit Metro or a tour of area breweries.

Listening Tours.

Fascinating historical facts can be found with audio tours put together by local historian Ted Long of the Old West End. voicemap.me/tour/ toledo-ohio

Cable TV.

Give the gift of year-round entertainment with a package from Buckeye Broadband (buckeyebroadband.com).

House Cleaning.

What a joy to have someone else clean after the holidays! Give a certificate from Molly Maid of NW Ohio (mollymaid.com).

Yard Plants.

Give a certificate for a homeowner to use in the Spring from Nature’s Corner (mynaturescorner.com) or Hoen’s (hoensgardencenter.com).

Maybe couple that with a certificate from Jeff’s Hauling and Cleanup (facebook.com/Jeffs-Hauling-Cleanup) to take away old plants and other waste.

Museum or other membership. Is someone on your

list an art enthusiast or history buff?

Give them a membership to the Toledo Museum of Art (tma.org), the National Museum of the Great Lakes (nmgl.org) or the Toledo Zoo (toledozoo.org).

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Health Time to surrender the car keys?

Signs for concern over loved ones’ driving

By Julie Pompa If you’ve had trouble keeping track of your route, occasionally “bump” into a stationary object or find yourself distracted by congestion and other drivers’ speed while driving, you have lots of company. First: People are driving faster. The Columbus Dispatch reported that during six months of 2020, people driving more than 80 mph increased by 30 percent, and during that period, Ohio State Troopers issued 2,200 tickets across the state for drivers traveling over 100 mph!

Through September of 2021, 2,870 citations have been issued to people in Ohio driving over 100 mph. All while road construction delays and limitations continue to be a major issue.

But forgetting where you are or scratches or dents on the car may indicate a more serious problem. If you wonder if perhaps it’s not safe for you to drive anymore or your loved ones have had “the discussion” about you continuing to drive, it may be worth considering hanging up the keys.

Hazards for aging drivers

Overall, people aged 70 and older accounted for less than 1 percent of all motor vehicle crash fatalities in 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. However, when viewed according to miles traveled, fatal crash rates increase noticeably

starting at age 70-74 and are especially high among drivers 85 and older.

The AARP explains that natural changes that occur in our brains and our bodies as we age affect our abilities as drivers. But the decision concerning whether it’s time to limit or stop driving is not about age – it’s about the driver’s ability.

Driving, cognition testing helps

An annual doctor’s checkup can uncover changes in cognition that can affect driving ability. Melissa Weisz, site leader at ProMedica Total Rehabilitation at Flower Hospital, explained that older drivers will be assigned to an occupational therapist after testing by their family physician. “In addition to testing, drivers can be referred after an accident, or if they have memory issues,” she said.

A change in medical status – injury, medical condition (such as stroke) or other disabilities – can also warrant a visit to the clinic for evaluations of vision, reaction time, memory and following directions. “We also use a driving simulator that tests braking and getting around obstacles,” Weisz said.

The testing then moves on to actual driving. “We start with driving around the parking lot, and then take the older driver on the local streets where they normally drive,” Weisz

Health Events

AARP listed warning signs of unsafe driving: Delayed response to unexpected situations Becoming easily distracted Decreasing confidence about driving Difficulty moving into or maintaining the correct lane of traffic Hitting curbs when making right turns or backing up Getting scrapes or dents on the car, garage, mailbox Frequent close calls Driving too fast or slow for road conditions

New Kid in Town- New Clinic for Medicare recipients

Medical podcast produced locally

Oak Street Health, a for profit, medical clinic has opened in Toledo. The Center accepts Medicare patients and focuses on improving patient outcomes by helping seniors live their healthiest lives.

Each Thursday, at 2pm, the clinic hosts an open house. 553 E Manhattan Blvd., (419) 219-7001, oakstreethealth.com.

The University of Toledo Medical Center produces “Prescribed Listening,” a series of podcasts by medical providers sharing information about their specialties.

Topics include prostate cancer, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, atrial fibrillation and more. Check these recordings by opening your podcast app and typing in Prescribed Listening.

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explains. Testing is scored objectively, with results reported back to the physician for further action, if needed.

Likewise, Mercy Health’s driver evaluation and training program at St. Charles Hospital offers clinical, simulation and vehicle assessment and training for participants. Occupational Therapist and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist Lynn Chapman is particularly enthusiastic about the program’s simulator. “The simulator

uses 90 drives over three different levels, testing and training participants various skills,” she said. “We can begin the simulator training at the level where the individual is driving today, and progress from there.” Additionally, The University of Toledo Medical Center also offers a similar driving assessment and training program.

Having “the talk” with a family member

Limiting or stopping the driving of a loved one is a serious and emotional decision. It represents a loss of independence and mobility.

AARP offers an online training program, “We Need to Talk,” that provides families with tips to help with the conversation concerning driving with suggestions to help alleviate the frustration, isolation and anger older drivers may feel about slowing down their driving.

Using objective observations, and independent assessments, family members can document problems and help older adults to reach a safe decision. “Older drivers can be in denial, but these tests are objective, and provide the truth about their driving skills,” explains ProMedica’s Weisz.

“I’ve seen family relationships go back and forth over this,” said Mercy’s Chapman. “It’s better for us to take it out of the family’s hands. With evaluation, we can determine whether a condition is remediable or not.”

Care for Caregivers Medicare Explained

Free virtual Medicare seminars will be offered on Mondays in November to educate participants about Medicare basics, coverage options and financial assistance programs. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) is conducting free programs presented by the Ohio Department of Insurance. Register at insurance.ohio.gov

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November is National Caregivers Month. Mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, nieces, nephews and friends all act as caregivers for loved ones. It is estimated that nearly one in five Americans provide unpaid caregiving services. November is the time to recognise the tremendous work these family members and friends do and maybe even treat them to something special like a break from caregiving, a meal, a spa day and a heartfelt and well-deserved thank you. For more information go to caringcommunity.org.

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Sincera Improves Wellbeing for Those Facing Serious Illness

Annette Collier, MD, Medical Director for Sincera

Providing supportive care and symptom relief for seriously ill patients not on a hospice program, Sincera is a palliative care service started

by Hospice of Northwest Ohio in 2008. It has served more than 3,800 patients since that time, with 94% of them reporting significant improvement in comfort and quality of life. Sincera works with community physicians to provide an extra, highly skilled set of eyes and ears in the home when it is difficult for their patients to visit them in their offices.

“Our first goal is to find relief for pain or other symptoms a patient may be having due to their illness or

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side effects of treatment,” Annette Collier, MD, Medical Director for Sincera.

“Then,” she says, “we focus on overall management of the chronic illness or, in many cases, help address the challenges of living with several different health conditions at once.

“Because we have more time than is allotted for a typical physician office visit,” she explains, “we can answer questions, provide more in-depth information about disease progression, make recommendations about medications that may need to be adjusted, discuss goals of care and work with the patient’s physician and others to acquire additional assistance that may be beneficial.”

How to seek Sincera’s Services

Though a physician referral is required before Sincera can visit, many questions about the program can be answered with a simple phone call to the Sincera office. A nurse navigator will have a thorough conversation with each caller and can work with physicians to get a referral for Sincera’s services. Like any medical consultation, Sincera’s services are covered by Medicare Part B, Medicaid and most other health insurance plans. To learn more, call 419-931-3440 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or visit sinceracare.org.

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Dini ng out

Real Seafood

The Docks, 22 Main Street 7 days a week 4-9pm (10pm on weekends).

888-456-3463. realseafood.com

Fresh Fare on the River

by Kyle Alison Cubbon The Real Seafood Company at the Docks provided a pleasurable dining experience on a recent visit. On a busy night, and despite low staffing issues, the service was prompt with no wait for us to be seated or for our food to be served.

A time to relax

Beginning with cocktails, an appetizer order of calamari and the eatery’s signature rolls (those rolls are reason enough to visit) we were served quickly, the crisp calamari was cooked perfectly, among the best we have had.

With an opportunity to relax before ordering dinner, our server was knowledgeable concerning the menu, answering any questions regarding ingredients and preparations. We selected fresh seafood and enjoyed our parmesan encrusted flounder, grilled swordfish and Bay of Fundy Salmon. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. The salmon and swordfish were tender and flaky while the encrusted flounder had a crispy crust with a soft interior.

The blue cheese-vinegar coleslaw or, for a small upcharge, house or Caesar salad offer a nice refresher before the fish arrived. Meals include a side dish, including choices of a baked potato, white cheddar cheese hash browns, stewed tomatoes or a nicely flavored ancient grain pilaf.

Due to the generous serving sizes, we requested “to go” containers and were too full to try the offered des-

serts that include key lime pie, New York style cheesecake, strawberry sorbet and other tempting treats.

Welcoming surroundings

The dining room is attractive with an open fireplace and wall coverings with art glass as a nod to Toledo’s heritage. The dining room has an old world, yet modern feel. Even when busy, it does not seem crowded as it is divided into many small areas. Tables and booths provide inside seating and there is ample patio seating, weather permitting, with a beautiful view of the river and city skyline. Live music is available in the bar on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm. Happy hour prices for select cocktails, wine and beer are offered in the bar until 9:00 on weekdays.

Prices are acceptable. Shared plates (appetizers) run from $12-15. Fresh catch selections range from $23-33, with specialties running a few dollars more. Desserts are typically $4-9.

Cocktails are pricey but in line with what one can expect to pay at a lovely restaurant.

The Real Seafood’s reputation as a place for birthday celebrations, where a discount is provided based on the number of guests dining with the celebrant, should not go unmentioned, but please remember, if you are celebrating to bring a state issued piece of identification with you. They do not accept the word of family members and they do not violate the rules regarding proof of the birthday.

With that in mind, the Real Seafood is a place worth visiting.

Reservations:

Yes and recommended

Accessibility:

Dining room, bar and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Special Diets:

Fish and steak preparations are per guests’ requests.

Cleanliness: Very clean.

Lighting:

No problem.

Nose: Quiet

Kids:

Welcome. There is a kid’s menu.

Parking:

Plenty and free.

Grandkids just as picky as their parents were?

FREE

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THURSDAY4-7

The War of Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script

THUR25

Performance detailing the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial takeover comes to life onstage to thrill and chill audiences! $12 GA, $8 Students.

Thursday, November 4 through Saturday, November 6, 7:30pm, Sunday, November 7, 3pm.

Owens Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd. 567-661-2787. owens.edu

Dave’s Turkey Chase 5K, presented by ProMedica

Entertainment NOVEMBER SATURDAYS

THURSDAY 4

[Food]

[Tour]

Toledo Farmers’ Market

Head to downtown Toledo to enjoy the fresh produce from local family farms at the Toledo Farmers’ Market. Saturdays 8-2pm.

525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY 2 [Art]

This annual 5k presented by ProMedica is the ideal Thanksgiving day family fun run/walk. Includes a one mile walk, a kids run and a virtual option, all to benefit Cherry Street MissionMinistries.

730 N. Summit St. 9-11am. runtoledo.com

Heritage Center Museum Open for

First Friday Art Walk Join the Museum for their first Art Walk! 5-8pm. Heritage Center Museum, 5717 Main Street, Sylvania.

419-517-5533. heritagesylvania.org

WEDNESDAY 3 [Books]

TUESDAY

Societal Issues Book Club

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THE NUTCRACKER

A book club that touches on societal issues over food and drink. 6:307:30pm. Cork and Knife Provisions, 186 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg. 419-340-2044. corkandknifeprovisions.com Free.

Behind the Scenes

Bring your family to tour the closed doors of The Manor House at Wildwood Preserve, the previous Stranleigh mansion. $10.

5100 W. Central Avenue.

419-407-9844. metroparkstoledo.com

FRIDAY 5

[Live Performance]

“The 39 Steps” presented by

The Oregon Community Center A nationwide manhunt occurs after the murder of a spy.

The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! 7:30pm. Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6. Fassett Auditorium, 3025 Starr Ave. oregoncommunitytheatre.org Free

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Far-off places, daring toy soldiers, an enchanted Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy! Toledo Ballet welcomes Trans-Siberian you to the Stranahan Orchestra Theater for its They’re back! The phenomenon 81st production that started it all, in the city that launched the rock holiday experi- of The Nutcracker. $29-54. 7pm. ence for the entire family. 8pm.

Also Saturday, Ticketmaster.com. Benefitting December 11, 2pm Toledo Zoo and Aquarium and 7pm, and Sunday, conservation efforts. Huntington December 12 at 2pm.

Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 4645 Heatherdowns 419-255-3300.

Blvd. 419-246-8000. huntingtoncentertoledo.com toledoballet.com

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VS.

Winterfest Alumni Game: Detroit Red Wings vs. Toledo Hockey

Two cities with rich hockey traditions.

History and success will be celebrated during the Toledo Hockey Alumni Game at the Marathon Outdoor Rink at Fifth Third Field at 6:30pm. 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367 for tickets. toledowalleye.com

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[Music]

An Evening of Doo Wop, Pop, & Soul

An evening of Doo Wop, Pop & Soul at the Maumee Indoor Theatre. $25 tickets at the door. 7:30pm.

601 Conant St, Maumee.

419-897-8902. maumeeindoor.com [Misc.]

Free First Fridays at Wood County Museum

Come out to the Wood County Museum for free Museum admission every first Friday in November to see the four different exhibits on display! 10am. 13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green.

419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

SATURDAY 6 [Dinner]

2021 Armed Services Dinner

You can attend, Sponsor, or both to honor our Armed Services. $100 per couple. 6pm. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St.Reserve on TC Mobile App, online at toledoclub.org or by calling 419-243-2200.

[Gifts]

Christmas Craft Fair & Marketplace

Annual event with crafters and vendors selling homemade gifts.

Raffle table and food & snacks for purchase. 10-4pm. 7112 Angola Rd. Holland. 419-865-9767. proclaimfm.com. Entry by donation.

FRIDAY 11 [holiday]

Veterans Day Celebration

Laurdes University will offer a speech by Chaplain Maj. Michael Dandurand at Toledo Express Airport. 4pm. lourdes.edu

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[Holiday]

Tribute to Tony Bennett

Toledo Zoo in the opening of their annual Lights Before Christmas.

3-8pm. Adults $23, Kids 2-11 and Seniors 60+ $20. Members get unlimited visits. 2 Hippo Way. 419385-4040. toledozoo.org

Lights Before Christmas - Join the

[Music]

Join Detroit-based crooner Paul King and his trio the Toledo Symphony for a night of American Songbook staples made famous by Tony Bennett. 419-246-8000 for information on tickets & pricing.

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. toledosymphony.com [Fundraiser]

Churchill’s Half Marathon and the ProMedica 5k to End Hunger starts and finishes at the Shops at Fallen Timbers.The pedestrian bridge will take you back over Route 24 to the finish. 8:30am.

3100 Main Street, Suite 1599. churchillshalfmarathon.org

The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild Crafts for Christmas

Visit the Lucas County Recreation Center at 2901 Key St. in Maumee for two big shopping days full of handmade crafts. Toys for Tots Donations. 9am-4pm. Also Sunday, November 28, 11-4pm. toledocraftsmansguild.org

SUNDAY 28 Toledo Choral Society presents Handel’s Messiah

[Movies]

Singalong Movie Night: Mama Mia!

Monthly free musical movie night, ranging from the classics to the most recent musical favorites!

Ohio Theatre & Events Center, 3114 Lagrange St. 6:30pm.

419-720-8952. ohiotheatretoledo.org. Free [Live Performance] Join the Toledo Symphonic Orchestra for a performance that will transcend this world to offer a musical glimpse into immortality and the divine. Mezzo-soprano Susan Platts and tenor Brandon Scott Russell. $20-$60. 8pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. toledosymphony.com

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FRIDAY 19

Songs of the Earth

SATURDAY 27

The longstanding area tradition returns with a live concert accompanied by orchestra, harpsichord and organ. $25. 4:30pm. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie St. Also 7pm, Friday, December 3 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish, 5856 Heatherdowns Blvd. toledochoralsociety.org

DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 [Music]

Faculty Artist Series

Caroline Chin, violin and Matthew McBride-Daline, viola, will perform a recital in our weekly Faculty Artist Series. Free and open to the public, will also be livestreamed.1001 E Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419372-2531. bgsu.edu

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[Live Performance]

A Christmas Carol

With lavish costumes, spectacular sets and a musical score rich with carols of the era, the Toledo Repertoire’s annual holiday gift to Toledo is a production you will not want to miss! 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org [Live Performance]

An Officer And A Gentleman

Enjoy a performance based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere, is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. $39-109. 7:30pm. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-3818851. stranahantheater.com

SATURDAY 4 [Music]

Toledo Symphony: Christmas at the Peristyle

Celebrate the sounds of the season!

Join the Toledo Symphony and Santa himself for this festive holiday tradition that brings together family and friends of all ages. $10-42.

2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com [Antiques]

Maumee Valley Historical Society Antique Show & Sale

The Annual Maumee Valley Historical Society Antique Show & Sale. $8. 10am-5pm. Also Sunday, December 5, 11am-4pm.

7315 Championship Dr. Perrysburg. 248-425-2868. wolcotthouse.org.

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SUNDAY 5 [Music]

Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents Handel’s Messiah

Handel’s Messiah returns to the glorious acoustic of the Rosary Cathedral. Join the Toledo Symphony for this annual holiday sell-out event. $12-$20. 3pm 2535 Collingwood Blvd.

419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com [Music]

Midtown Men Holiday Concert

Celebrate the holidays “sixties-style” with The Midtown Men. Enjoy a thrilling holiday performance featuring yuletide classics. $69-89.

7pm. The Valentine Theatre, 425 N. St. Clair St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

featuring a selection of Broadway musical theatre songs, a beautiful piano and musical performances and surprise guests. $15-$23.

7:30pm. Maumee Indoor Theatre.

601 Conant St. 419-897-8902. maumeeindoor.com

WEDNESDAY 15 [Music]

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas

Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays! It’s a jam-packed evening of holiday hits that you won’t want to miss! 7:30pm. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com

FRIDAY 17 [Holiday]

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Two traveling ensembles that hold performances in cities across the country. 8pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-3818851. stranahantheater.com [Food]

Wine by the Glass Pavilion: Blind Tasting Explore the world through wine and cuisine without leaving Toledo! A premier wine tasting with curated food items at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion. Tickets are

$35 for members, $50 for general admission, plus tax. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org

SUNDAY 19 [film]

It’s a Wonderful Life - Silver Screen Film Series

This perennial holiday classic sells out, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available for walk up purchase one hour before showtime. $5.

2-3:30pm. Valentine Theatre, 425 N. St. Clair St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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Sylvania Community Orchestra An afternoon of live instrumental music, featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. 4pm.

Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. facebook.com/ sylvaniacommunityorchestra Free

TUESDAY 7 [Music]

Joyous Sounds: A Yuletide Celebration, featuring the University Choral Society andGraduate Brass Quintet BGSU University presents a free performance at First United Methodist Church. Join and get in the holiday spirit! 7:00pm. 1001 E Wooster St., Bowling Green.

419-372-2531. bgsu.edu Free

SATURDAY 11 [Music]

An Evening of Broadway Featuring the Maumee Valley String Ensemble

Enjoy an evening of music and fun

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Theater Local Theater is Back

This November and December make time to enjoy live theater with family and friends. Many live shows are offered this year, with a sampling included here. For a complete list of area performances, go to our daily updated online calendar at mlivingnews.com under the performing arts tab to find the perfect show for you.

The Nutcracker

Make your plans to see the Toledo Ballet perform The Nutcracker December 10-13, at the Stranahan Theater.

Call 419.246.8000 for tickets.

Handel’s Messiah

Listen to the beautiful Handel’s Messiah at the acoustically sound Rosary Cathedral on December 5 at 3p.m.

A professional choir joins the Toledo Symphony for this annual holiday sell-out event.

Call 419.246.8000 for information on child/student ticket pricing.

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Scene Ramona Collins at Majestic Oak Winery

The Ramona Collins Quintet brought beautiful music to Majestic Oak with a Jazz in the Vines set on September 19.

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Terry Fraker, Jim Rich, Tom & Merry Pomeroy, Kerri Storer, Jan Smith

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Housing Guide JAN/FEB 2022

The Elizabeth Scott Community 2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537 419-865-3002

The Elizabeth Scott Community offers a variety of living units for seniors. Independent Living units are unfurnished one-bedroom and studio apartment models. Each apartment features walk-in closets (one-bedroom); full kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher; private washer and dryer (one-bedroom); with daily continental breakfast and dinner included. Amenities include a Resident Activity Center with fitness equipment; heated outdoor pool; daily social programs; utilities including Wi-Fi; and weekly housekeeping. Elizabeth Scott staff will also greet you every morning in your apartment.

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 mbucher@elizabethscott.org or call 419-724-5021.

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