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Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, is an important quality to hone and develop.

As the air gets colder, the days get shorter and the holiday season approaches, everyone readies for winter differently. While some people love the season, fully embracing all that comes with it, others struggle with seasonal depression or a lack of familial interaction and empathy becomes paramount.

MLiving recognizes members of our community who make an impact on the seasonal quality of life – through businesses, volunteer work or simply spreading good cheer.

Our empathy for the community continues with this December/January issue, introducing our 50 Over 60 list, a year long feature for 2024, acknowledging 50 community individuals and businesses over 60 years old who are making contributions in the Toledo area (p. 15). Each issue, we will feature stories on those who make the Toledo area special.

This issue’s M Profile spotlights Tricia Cullop, head coach of the University of Toledo Women’s Basketball team, who goes above and beyond for her team, the university and the community. (p. 5).

This issue also features our Holiday Gift Guide, providing holiday gift suggestions for those special to you (p. 12). The holiday season can present difficulties for those juggling caregiver responsibilities while also attending to other seasonal activities. We identify resources for those caregivers in our Focus on Caregiving feature (p. 8).

This issue focuses on empathy. Celebrating businesses and individuals, providing gifts for the holidays and understanding caregiver duties all require empathy, highlighted in our article, “7 Ways to Develop Empathy to its Full Potential” (p. 19).

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LUCAS COUNTY IMPLEMENTING NEW EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM Lucas County is encouraging citizens to sign up for its new emergency alert system, Lucas County Alerts. The service, free to those that live or work in Lucas County, will alert locals by text message or email of any emergencies in the area including snow emergency levels, tornado warnings, evacuation or shelter in place orders and more.

Residents can customize the alerts received based on the crisis or the geographic location. Visit lucascountyalerts.com.

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The Greater Toledo Community Foundation, in partnership with The Blade, The Center for Nonprofit Resources, The Andersons Inc., Waterford Bank, N.A., Eidi Family Foundation and 13abc, presented the 2023 Nonprofit Excellence Awards to recognize local nonprofit organizations for their contributions to the community. The four honored groups were TutorSmart Toledo, SAME Cafe Toledo, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

TOLEDO LAUNCHES FOOD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM

Toledo has named three area parks as drop-off sites for compostable waste: Swan Creek Preserve, 4659 Airport Highway; Glass City Metropark; and Toledo Botanical Garden Metropark, 5434 W Bancroft St. Individuals can drop off food scrap items for composting at any of these locations, and GoZero, a composting business, will move the materials to an EPA-certified facility. ktlcb.org.

SAME Café Toledo Celebrates One Year Anniversary and an Entirely LGBTQ Leadership Team SAME Café, (So All May Eat), in downtown’s Main Toledo Lucas County Library, celebrated its one year anniversary Nov. 4. In conjunction with a successful year providing healthy, locally sourced, made from scratch meals for the community, SAME Cafe also boasts an entirely LGBTQ+ led management team. A nonprofit restaurant that operates with an innovative participationbased model, SAME Café is committed to ensuring that no one goes hungry due to financial constraints. Over the course of its first year the Café has served more than 16,000 meals. Follow @samecafetoledo or email volunteer@samecafetoledo.org for more information.

Lucas County 2023 CASA Courage Awards Sylvania Chamber’s businesswoman of the year Amy Wildman, owner of Schramm’s Flowers & Gifts, received the businesswoman of the year award from the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce. She was honored at the inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit. schrammsflowers.com

Annually, the CASA Courage Awards recognize extraordinary volunteers who support abused and neglected children through the Lucas County Juvenile Court. Volunteers donated over 9,454 hours in 2022, and, as of October 2023, exceeded 7,400 hours, advocating for 1,207 children. To see the list of courage award winners or to become a CASA volunteer, visit casakids.net.

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The Ohio Department of Administrative Services introduced its new Frequently Asked Questions Virtual Assistant, Carey, on the Ohio Benefits Program website. The virtual assistant answers general Ohio Benefits Program related questions on topics including Medicaid, food and cash assistance, child care assistance, state hearings and more.

Carey is designed to provide information, resources and guidance relating to benefits and self-service portal account “how-to’s.” To learn more about Carey, or the Ohio Benefits Program, visit benefits.ohio.gov.

OHIOANS ON MEDICARE PROTECT AGAINST SCAMS

Ohio Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French is urging Ohioans on Medicare to protect themselves against scams to compromise their personal information during Medicare’s open enrollment period, through December 7, to select coverage for 2024.

“Be wary of any Medicare communication seeking personal information or money in exchange for help with Medicare enrollment or services,” French warns. To learn more, call 800-686-1578, email, oshiipmail@insurance.ohio.gov or visit insurance.ohio.gov.

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What is the last book that you read or one that you’re reading right now? You’ve Been Chosen by Cynthia Marshall, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks.

Tricia Cullop Blue Collar, Gold Standard

What music are you listening to right now? A little bit of everything. Country, pop, R&B, it depends on the day. Give me some P!nk and some Adele and I’m a happy person.

UT Women’s Basketball Coach instills hard work, high standards for her team

What is your favorite sports movie or television show?

Remember the Titans.

You’re teaching people with very different backgrounds and beliefs to come together.

I also love Ted Lasso.

By Riley Runnells Tricia Cullop’s name is synonymous with winning – but for her, coaching the University of Toledo’s Women’s basketball team has never been about that.

Cullop, the winningest coach in UT Women’s Basketball history, began the 2023-24 season, her 16th season, with a program she has transformed into a nationally-recognized powerhouse.

Under her leadership, the Rockets have made 10 trips to the postseason, including winning the 2011 WNIT title. Cullop’s teams have won MidAmerican Conference regular season Championships in 2011, 2013, 2022 and 2023 along with 2017 and 2023 MAC Tournament Championships. Cullop has been named MAC Coach of the Year five times, in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2022 and 2023.

The coach’s lifelong dedication to basketball has always focussed on developing her players into good people.

Developing the passion

Cullop’s passion for the sport came early, with her father teaching her in her younger years and Cullop continuing playing on teams while in grade school and high school.

Inspired by the hard work of her mother, an elementary school teacher, and her father, a supervisor for the state highway commission, Cullop learned good leadership skills and how to make an impact on those around her.

At North Knox High School in Southern Indiana, Cullop learned the impact a coach can have from her own coach, Rick Marshall. Through her teens Cullop put in the hard work, allowing her to stand out and make a career of basketball. She played on summer teams, worked

with a trainer at a local park and, because her mom was a teacher, sometimes had access to the elementary school gym to get extra practice. Due to Marshall’s guidance, the support of her Southern Indiana community and her talent, Cullop went on to play college basketball at Purdue University.

The Road to UT

At Purdue, Cullop continued her hard work and commitment. Her college team won Purdue’s first ever Big 10 Championship and made three straight NCAA Tournament appearances.

All of those accomplishments Cullop credits to her teammates and to Head Coach Lin Dunn, a Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer and 2012 WNBA Championship winning coach for the Indiana Fever.

“I feel very lucky to not only have played for her, but also to have played with some teammates who really knew the game,” Cullop relates.

Cullop served as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Radford, Long Beach State and Xavier, before taking over as head coach of Evansville University in 2000. She was named the Missouri Valley Coach of the Year in 2008 before becoming the coach at the University of Toledo.

Coaching a Winningest Team

Cullop reflects on the last 16 years at Toledo and how her strategy and approach to the team has evolved over time. She considers herself fortunate that at Toledo she has had players who helped her to establish the program and expand the school’s recruiting reach.

Some of the players she coached early in her UT tenure included standouts like Allie Clifton, Yolanda Richardson and Naama Shafir, setting the standard for what Cullop and the coaching staff

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look for when recruiting new players; what Cullop refers to as the three A’s: athleticism, academics and attitude.

What sets Cullop’s coaching style and team apart is both the special individuals on the team and the team culture which espouses the “Blue Collar, Gold Standard” motto which directs the team to do everything they can to help better the community when they’re not in the gym.

Packing lunches for Connecting Kids to Meals, volunteering at the Northwest Ohio Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure or handing out candy at Trunk-Or-Treats during Halloween, along with many other community-based activities, Cullop’s teams work hard to give back.

What are some hobbies or special interests that you have outside of work? I have dogs, and one of my favorite things is to get them out for a walk. I love to read, go to movies and, if I have the opportunity to go to a live concert or play, I love that, too.

Is there any fictional character that you identify with? Ted Lasso.

I do think what we do is serious, but I also try to find humor with my players so they don’t take themselves too seriously. It’s important to teach them how to laugh about something.

Invest, Improve, Inspire

Cullop’s accolades aren’t limited to her recognition on UT’s campus.

She has served on the board of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association for a decade, with two years as vice president and two years as president, and for her work on the board she was honored with the 2022 WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award, an acknowledgement of her success, on and off the court, throughout her 30-year coaching career.

Cullop approaches both her work and personal life by following a specific motto: Invest, Improve, Inspire. “In order to be successful, you must invest time and resources into yourself, set goals to improve yourself and take the time to inspire others to be the best versions of themselves,” Cullop said.

Now, with her contract at Toledo extended through the 2029-30 season, Cullop is looking toward the future with her team. “We feel very honored to get to step through that door every day and represent Toledo,”

If you could give your childhood self any piece of advice or encouragement, what would you say? Always keep learning.

Surround yourself with people who are going to push you to be better, and keep looking for ways to improve.

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Cullop said. “We’re bringing our best to get our kids outside their comfort zone, to challenge them to be the best version of themselves they can be every day, and if we do that, hopefully we’ve helped them reach a potential they didn’t know that they could.

I hope they then return that favor to someone in their life, and pay it forward just like I’m trying to do for the coaches that did it for me.”

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Feature Walker Funeral Home Celebrates 90th Anniversary

Keith Walker continues and enhances the business’ legacy

By Ryan Maxin When Alvin Walker founded a funeral home bearing his family name in 1933, he likely didn’t consider the enterprise’s success nearly a century later.

But, with ownership of Walker Funeral Home being passed down through the family for generations, his successors surely are.

Walker Funeral Homes is celebrating 90 years of service in the greater Toledo area this year, a milestone Keith Walker, Alvin’s grandson and the funeral home’s current chief executive officer, attributes to the high quality of care families receive when they experience the loss of a loved one. “We’re dealing with a very sensitive subject,” Keith explains, “It’s rewarding to see people begin their journeys of healing after a loss. A funeral doesn’t complete the healing, but what it does do, if it’s done properly, is to begin the grief journey with a healthy start.”

Promises made, and kept

And Walker Funeral Homes have been doing that properly for a long time. With a slew of services that help families navigate the grieving process, including personalized farewell events, a private crematory, celebrant services and more, Walker makes promises to its clients to ensure quality care for each family.

Among those promises is a commitment to respect each family’s budget. The last thing the funeral home

“We’ve grown significantly over the 90 years and, hopefully, we’ll continue that.

We’re providing a service that people value, and that is very gratifying.” wants, Walker said, is for families to remember a loved one’s funeral because of the cost and not because of the experience. Another promise is to make the course of planning a funeral as easy as possible, to remove concerns and worries during the grieving process.

“We believe strongly in the value and the purpose and the meaning that comes from the ceremonies and rituals when someone passes away. Friends and family recognize the significance of that life and come together to support one another,” Walker said. “We don’t ever want two funeral events to be the same. We plan each funeral to be as unique as each life.”

Keith Walker, Alvin’s grandson and the funeral home’s current chief executive officer.

Making community investment a priority

One of Walker’s main priorities is for the Walker Funeral Homes to reinvest in the Toledo area, which creates another promise. Keith is a member of local chambers of commerce and Rotary Clubs, and he encourages Walker Funeral Home’s staff to attend community events.

The staff is a point of emphasis for Walker, who said he values and hires

individuals who are pleasant, helpful and comforting with families experiencing a loss. He’s proud of the exceptional staff he has assembled during his tenure as CEO. With an impressive 90 years of business history in the Toledo area, Walker is taking time to celebrate that accomplishment while looking ahead to what comes next. At 56, Keith is also making plans for who will succeed him in taking over the family business as it heads towards its centennial year.

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Feature The Toledo Choral Society

A Centennial Legacy

By Jennifer Ellison Choral performance, a musical art form showcasing an organized group of singers, dates back to the 2nd Century with theatrical dramas in Ancient Greece. Many cultures have adapted the practice of group singing while including powerful solos and sweeping harmonies.

The Toledo Choral Society has thrived for over 100 years, providing elements that make the sounds of a choir so majestic and powerful.

The Beginning of a Legacy

The Toledo Choral Society was founded in 1919 by Mary Willing Megley, a dedicated lover of music. A talented and passionate musical performer from an early age, Megley refined her craft and worked to become a respected pianist and instructor, as well as a composer.

The Toledo Choral Society has performed locally for a century.

Founder Mary Willing Megley held the director position from 1919 until her retirement in 1954.

She held several roles in Toledo’s Collingwood Ave. area churches, including organist and choir director, before eventually being selected as the conductor for The Toledo Choral Society. She held that position for 35 years, beginning with the Society’s first performance, Handel’s Messiah, in the Scott High School Auditorium.

Despite retiring as conductor in 1954, Megley stayed connected to the local music scene until her death in

1968. Her influence paved the way for the continued existence and success of today’s Chorale Society, which takes pride in its outreach to students of all ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds and heritages, drawn together by the love of group singing.

Auditions and Upcoming Events

Acceptance into the Society requires a vocal audition, however, the society welcomes anyone with an interest to attend rehearsals to audition and to share in the collective song. Under the current direction of Richard Napierala and accompanist Andreea Lee, The

Choral Society has upcoming performances, including Handel’s Messiah on December 3 at Gesu Church and holiday concerts on December 3, 16 and 17. For dates, times and ticket prices, visit the Toledo Choral Society’s website.

Mary Willing Megley’s strong influence still guides the Society along the path of music and harmony, providing an outlet for listeners and artistic souls with a love for choral perfromance.

The Choral Society welcomes anyone to audition, Mondays, 7 pm - 9 pm at St. Ursula Academy, 4025 Indian Rd. toledochoralsociety.org

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Kinship Navigator Program Helping Caretakers and Providing Resources

By Autumn Vasquez Lucas County’s nationally recognized Kinship Navigator Program is a local resource initiative by the Department of Job and Family Services and the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio. The program guides grandparents and other relatives in Lucas County who are raising children in their extended families by connecting them with community resources, support groups and financial support.

“The program helps to build and strengthen the resilience of the kinship family caregivers and just let them know they’re not alone,” Arcelia Armstrong, coordinator of the Kinship Navigator Program, said.

Kinship Care is a term used to describe situations where grandparents or relatives take on the task of raising a child or children full-time when their biological parents are unable to do so. This can occur for a variety of reasons including death or chronic illness, abuse or neglect, substance abuse, incarceration, poverty and more.

The Lucas County Kinship Navigator program is currently serving more than 1,300 kinship caregivers in the area with information and referral services, legal assistance and educational resources. Kinship caregivers in Lucas County that are ages 18 and over and take on the responsibility of caring for a child full-time are eligible to receive financial assistance and health coverage for the children through Job & Family Services.

“Many caregivers are struggling financially and it is really important to link them with the services they need,” Marsha Rose, supervisor of the Kinship Navigator Program, said.

These services are available regardless of the caregivers’ income or custody status, but other programs such as Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Food Stamps and utility assistance may have income limitations. Children with disabilities may also be eligible for Social Security Income.

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to support kinship families. The opportunities provided through the program include educational programming for caregivers, a summer education series for families, a mental health series and quarterly kinship club meetings and support groups.

The program also offers support through special resource events made possible by donations from strong community partners. These resources include winter coats, school supplies, holiday meal assistance, Toledo Zoo memberships and tickets to Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye games.

The Kinship Navigator team works to provide meaningful connections

with kinship families by keeping in contact with caregivers through follow-up meetings and ongoing support as familial situations and needs change. The program provides links to need-based resources such as clothing, food, furniture and baby items, and sends bi-weekly e-blasts and quarterly newsletters to keep caregivers up to date with resources and events.

For more information about the resources provided through the Kinship Navigator Program, visit the The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio website or call 419.382.0624.

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The Commons offers all-inclusive monthly independent living rental options for persons ages 55 and over. The community is designed for your active and healthy lifestyle offering an array of floor plans including studios, one and two bedroom apartments.

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A true old time candy store where you’ll find confection from all time periods. Specializing in the 50s, 60s and 70s but satisfying candy lovers of every generation, patrons can purchase individual pieces or in bulk. Take home some candy for you and your loved ones, treat your party or wedding guests to the favorite treats of your childhood, make special retro gift bags for gatherings and more. With over 1,000 candy choices, it will be easy to find a holiday gift choice.

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From Victorian to modern day jewelry styles, Estate Jewelers sells luxury pre-owned and designer jewelry with unmatched pricing. Stop in to view their ever-changing selection and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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Beautiful Blooms by Jen creates long lasting, personalized flower arrangements. They offer fun floral design classes and fully service weddings. The shop carries a large selection of gift items, including Cherry Republic, Carruth, Demdaco and Carson. From home decor, charcuterie essentials, jewelry, seasonal staples, indoor plants, accessories and celebratory gifts, they have a gift for everyone.

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Stop by to order your holiday florals and get a few extra special gifts.

Soto Signature Salon & Spa has all of your beauty and relaxation needs. Be it a solo gift card, redeemable for salon and spa services and retail products; a retreat package with a massage, facial mani-pedi and hair treatment and style; or a beauty express package, with a massage, facial and mani-pedi, Soto’s gift certificates have you covered for the holidays.

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Recognizing Community Standouts Northwest Ohio is home to talented and generous people from all walks of life.

They take time to impact the community through their work, by volunteering or with good-natured entrepreneurship. M Living, in the next several issues, will recognize 50 community members , all over the age of 60, whose contributions to our community have improved the quality of life. Here are the first eight of our 50 Over 60 Community Standouts.

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Billie Johnson

Johnson has dedicated her life to helping area seniors. In 1974, Billie wrote the first grant to fund the framework for the Area Office on Aging, which originally became a United Way program to help empower the elderly and to develop programs to help aging seniors live independently. After a few years, the program expanded and became its own independent non profit agency which, throughout the years, has grown to address the needs of older adults across 10 Northwest Ohio counties.

After nearly five decades of service, Johnson retired in 2023 as the Director of the Area Office on Aging but she still advocates for older adults through a new project: a PACE Program for area seniors that provides all their needed care while allowing them to stay in their own homes. “I enjoy getting up each morn-

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Runnells has experience in the limelight, working in professional baseball for 41 years. Runnells has brought that knowledge back to the community by volunteering to coach the Sylvania Northview High School baseball team while sharing hitting advice with area youngsters through private lessons. “I’m honored to give back to the sport that I have a true passion for,” Runnells said. “I feel grateful that I can be a small part of their [ a young player’s] journey as an athlete and a human being.”

Runnells has also combined his lifetime love for baseball with his creative talents by turning baseballs into artwork that honors the game’s past and present legends, working to bring awareness to the Negro Leagues comprised of professional baseball teams of African Americans through the mid-1900s.

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Denise Cubbon

In a career dedicated to the law, Cubbon started as a Juvenile Court prosecutor in the early 1980’s before being selected as a Lucas County Juvenile Court Judge in 2004. She became the Lucas County Administrative Judge in 2007 and in January, 2009, she was appointed to serve on The Supreme Court of Ohio Advisory Committee on Children, Families & the Courts.

Cubbon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. After college she served as an ACTION/ VISTA volunteer assigned in affiliation with the Texas Migrant Council. An active community member, Denise has served and held leadership positions in a number of not-forprofit organizations and task forces.

Recently retired from the bench, in October, 2023, Denise Cubbon served Lucas County well for decades.

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Sue Carter

Carter is an activist, helping the Toledo area community through the medical field. Sue attended the University of Toledo where she earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. During the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, when she lost her boss and her best friend to the disease, she was inspired to go back to the University of Toledo to receive a master’s degree in counseling. She then became a counselor for HIV/AIDS patients with the Ryan White Program at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

Sue Carter has been a part of many organizations and community activist movements over the years, including the National Organization for Women (NOW), the Nuclear Freeze Movement, Veterans for Peace, NOVA ( No One’s Victory Alone, Toledo’s Buddy Program for people with AIDS), David’s House, Toledoans Against the Death Penalty, the labor movement, the Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition and Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie. Carter joined the ACLU in the late 1980s, and quickly assumed leadership roles in the Northwest Ohio Chapter. In 1992, Sue joined the ACLU of Ohio Board of Directors, and served as president from 1999-2009, serving on the Board until 2018, for a total of 25 years. “I have no intention of going quietly into that good night,” she vows, adding, “I will be active, angry, outraged and ever involved with the Ohio ACLU, its battles and successes.”

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A self-described history geek, Long is a recognized Northwest Ohio historian. Creating and managing the Holy Toledo History website, Long uses his writing and storytelling skills to showcase Northwest Ohio’s historic sites, varied architecture, iconic food and more. His passion for history is coupled with his passions for photography, business and leadership. Long has written several books, including 100 Things to do in Toledo Before You Die and Forgotten Visitors.

Long provides regular tours of the area, including subjects of downtown Bowling Green and Toledo’s Warehouse district. He also conducts themed tours ,like the Unholy Toledo tour, which focuses on the activities of former area gangsters. “I hope my history research and photographs will help heighten awareness of America’s historical heritage and support and encourage the many people who work to preserve our natural and local treasures,” Long explains.

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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur represents the working people of Ohio’s Ninth Congressional District as the longest serving woman in the history of the United States Congress. As well, she ranks among the most senior members of the current 118th Congress. As a Toledo native with working class roots, Kaptur worked for 15 years as a city and regional planner in Toledo and Chicago, before accepting an appointment as domestic policy advisor to President Jimmy Carter. In 1981, while pursuing a doctorate in urban planning and development finance at MIT, Marcy was recruited by the Lucas County Democratic Party to run for Congress. Kaptur parlayed a strong economic message with hard campaigning during the 1982 recession to stage a nationally-recognized upset.

Today Kaptur serves as the first woman Ranking Member of Congress’ influential House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, which she considers an honor given the Ninth District stretches across much of the southern Lake Erie coastline.

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Bill Geha

Geha, an Intervention & Prevention Counselor for Sylvania Schools, has made a career of keeping children happy and healthy in Northwest Ohio. Geha has received national and international professional recognition for his efforts with drug counseling and prevention. As the leader of the P.E.A.C.E. (Protecting Every Abused Child Everywhere) Project, Geha works to stop drug abuse and bullying among children.

The pool manager at Highland Meadows Country Club since 1973, Geha had the pool named after him in 2023. “As a father, grandfather, teacher, drug counselor, director of the P.E.A.C.E. Project, co-director of America’s Pride Drug Prevention Team and Youth to Youth, my heart is touched every day by wonderful children. I am blessed to be working with amazing people that are making this world a better place.”

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Walt Churchill Jr. is the legendarily gregarious owner of Churchill’s Markets which his family opened in Toledo in 1917, a single location on West Central Ave. where families could get all their groceries without having to brave the long trip downtown.

After Churchill Jr’s decorated and illustrious 30-year Marines career, he began helping his father run the business while growing and evolving. Following his father’s passing in 1998, Walt Jr. assumed control of the company.

Despite attempts at establishing partnerships with other grocery store chains, Walt Jr. felt that no other store could capture the heart and soul of his father’s legacy, so he purchased the Briarfield location in 2005 and repurchased the Perrysburg location in 2009, branding both as Walt Churchill’s Markets. In 2019, in order to ensure that his family’s legacy would continue to be known by future generations, Walt restructured the business, making Walt Churchill’s Market a 100% Employee Owned Company.

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Health Learn More About Medicare

Five Trending Issues for Ohio Medicare recipients

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program

By Riley Runnells The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Medicare Benefits Post COVID-19 Information Program (OSHIIP), Public Health Emergency Ohio’s official Medicare counseling Assists with clarifying coverage and costand education program, is part of the sharing for COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostic Ohio Department of Insurance. To tests, over-the-counter tests, telehealth assist Medicare-eligible Ohioans with services and more. trending Medicare issues,“OSHIIP representatives empower older New Medicare Scams Ohioans to be more knowledgeable Helps to identify and recognize wrongdoand confident Medicare consuming, including telephone scams to steal ers,” explains Ohio Department of personal information and other related scams.

Insurance Director Judith L. French.

“The [program} also helps narrow the Essential Medicare Basics and Deadlines scope of Medicare coverage options Provides information regarding OSHIIP so older Ohioans can make health virtual or in-person “Welcome to Mediinsurance decisions best suited for care” events, held statewide through next their needs.”

June. The “welcome” includes an overview OSHIIP representatives help older of Medicare, Part A and B benefits, Part Ohioans understand and address Five D prescription drug coverage, Medicare trending Medicare issues: 9.5x5.5625_ES_AssLiv_FishBowl_Ad_ML_823_HI.pdf 1 9/8/23 PMMedicare supplemental insurance2:44 plans,

Advantage plans, eligibility, enrollment, financial assistance and important deadlines. insurance.ohio.gov.

Medicare Advantage “Extra Benefits” and Coverage Limitations Familiarizes eligible individuals with coverage for dental treatment, nutritional and fitness programs and Medicare Advantage over-the-counter drug cards.

Medicaid Redeterminations for Coverage Eligibility Assist with eligibility after the COVID-19 public health emergency, as many Ohioans are undergoing a redetermination

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OSHIIP counseled and educated nearly 600,000 people and saved Ohioans on Medicare $46 million last year by helping them identify suitable coverage options and financial assistance. OSHIIP’s services and information are free.

Contact OSHIIP representatives at 800-686-1578 or oshiipmail@insurance.ohio.gov or visit insurance.ohio.gov or medicare.gov.

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Enacting Empathy

7 ways to understand and share other’s feelings Kimberly Blaker Empathy is the ability to put yourself in another’s shoes. Sympathy and empathy are similar but with an important difference. To sympathize is to care about and understand the suffering experienced by another.

Cognitive empathy is the ability to actually experience or relive the feelings of another. When you empathize, rather than focusing on your own feelings about another’s situation, you focus on what that person is feeling. When you empathize, the other person can tell you’re really listening to and understanding them. Empathy increases your ability to actually help another person.

According to neuroscientists, the vast majority of us are born with the brain wiring necessary to empathize.

Among the 99% of us who are born with the capacity to empathize, most don’t fully develop or use it to its potential. The ability to feel the thoughts and feelings that people experience can play an important role in caring for loved ones.

Benefits of empathy

Empathy is beneficial in several ways. It provides the ability to act kindly toward others, to forgive family and friends, and to bond with others over their ups and downs. Without the ability to empathize, it would be difficult to form and maintain friendships.

In fact, without empathy, it would be difficult to get along with others in society, at school or work.

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Commonalities: Despite the ability to empathize, studies have found people are often less empathetic toward those of other races or cultures who are subject to stereotyping. Consider the things you have in common with those who are different from you to improve your ability to empathize with them.

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Lose yourself in fiction: Reading, listening to or watching stories about others is a great way to experience and understand other people, even though the characters are fictitious. This will improve your ability to empathize in real-life situations.

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often don’t share verbally what they’re feeling or experiencing. Yet, it often can be seen in their faces. Pay attention to people’s expressions, and try to understand their emotional state.

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Experts believe that empathy can be shaped. Not only can kids learn to empathize better, but so can adults.

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Empathy is important, and by focusing on ways you can improve your own empathy, you’ll simultaneously improve the moods and empathy practices of those around you.

Active listening: A crucial component of empathy, really listening to each other and trying to understand another’s perspective includes paying close attention to body language and facial expressions, to better understand the other person. It also requires refraining from interrupting.

Give back: Think about the experiences, feelings, and needs of those who are less fortunate. Consider various forms of adversity, such as kids with a terminal illness, homelessness,

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The newest COVID-19 vaccine is now available in various pharmacies across Lucas County. Updated to closely target variants currently circulating and to shield individuals from severe cases that could result in hospitalization and death, the FDA recommends the vaccine for anyone aged six months and older. For eligibility and health information, visit gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

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Look for opportunities to care:

Every day we are surrounded with people in need. Practice empathy regularly. If you know someone who’s ill, quickly put yourself in their shoes.

Then offer to help by bringing them a prepared meal or running to the store to pick up items they need.

Practicing empathy

Mercy Health and RIP Medical Debt reached a new agreement to alleviate $7.22 million of medical debt for almost 5000 area patients with financial obligations related to health care costs. RIP, a national nonprofit that uses donated funds to buy out medical debt belonging to financially burdened individuals, has acquired — and abolished — more than $10 billion of medical debt, helping over 7 million families nationwide, addressing a major social determinant of health. Visit mercy.com or email Daniel.Lempert@ripmedicaldebt.org.

Share in excitement and joy:

Empathy isn’t only about understanding people’s problems, it also includes the ability to share in their happiness. Regardless of how busy you are, when someone is excited about something, take a moment to really share their enthusiasm.

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Dining out The Brickhouse is Solid

Restaurateur’s experience shines

By Jeff Glick Housed in the former Ahmed’s (which then, for a short time, became Chubby’s and then Sardini’s) on Alexis Road, east of Lewis Avenue, Brickhouse opened in January 2023. The restaurant has been completely redone, featuring a bar along the back wall, plenty of seating at booths and tables throughout the space.

Frank Elmazi, 33, Brickhouse owner and operator, has restaurant experience, working with his family, which is an asset that truly shines. Elmazi’s family has run the American Table eateries in the area for years, along with the Red Star Diner across the Michigan line in Temperance. Frank struck out on his own with Brickhouse and has done a good job of creating a welcoming atmosphere with a varied menu and good food.

A variety of good options

The menu has starters including shrimp, mussels and wings along with the usual pub fare of fried treats with the addition of Wisconsin cheese curds. A wide variety of sandwiches, wraps and burgers are available along with salads and flatbreads. Entrees include ribs, steaks, several chicken preparations and perch and cod.

Specials the night we visited included chili mac, a hot roast beef sandwich, a turkey sandwich, prime rib and a few others. Most entrees and sandwiches come with sides and all are served with a smile and enthusiasm.

Our group enjoyed the firecracker shrimp appetizer and then entrees including chicken parmesan and chicken marsala, chili mac, a reuben sandwich, the coconut shrimp and a NY strip steak. Preceded by a salad or soup (the French onion was very good) and accompanied by cole slaw, baked potato, fries, onion rings, pasta or a vegetable, the portion sizes were generous and the food was served hot.

Service and accessibility make this an easy choice

The wait staff is beyond pleasant, moving on to friendly, and that makes the Brickhouse experience one that will have guests coming back.

Good humor and helpful suggestions concerning menu selections made us feel at home and comfortable. There is plenty of parking and easy access to the seating. The entire place is noticeably clean, including the bathrooms.

The background music is kept at a level which allows for easy conversation.

For dessert we shared six battered and fried oreos with whipped cream and chocolate and caramel sauce (we couldn’t resist), which capped a great meal with a sweet treat. The Brickhouse delivers good food at a fair price and excellent service in a comfortable atmosphere. We will visit again, and so should you!

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Christmas Tree Ship 2023

[street fairs, holidays] Red Bird First Friday: Miracle on Main Street Explore downtown Sylvania with seasonal vendors, carolers, tree lighting, a parade, and Santa Claus! Begins Friday, Dec. 1 at 5pm. Continues Saturday, Dec. 2. Red Bird Sylvania, Main St., Sylvania. redbirdsylvania.org [markets & shopping] Holiday Night Market Celebrate the holiday season with a unique shopping experience. Two levels filled with local artisans, one-of-a-kind gift ideas, food, drinks, music, and a whole lot of holiday cheer! Admission $5. 4-10pm. Fifth Third Building, One Seagate. toledonightmarket.com

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[floristry, lessons & classes] Holiday Wreath Making Workshop The Toledo Zoo horticulture staff will provide all the materials and guidance needed to create a beautiful evergreen

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[markets & shopping] Market & Merry: A Pop-Up Holiday Shopping Event Stock up on Bittersweet art, cookies, and produce, all while enjoying festive activities at Bittersweet Farms beautiful 80-acre farmstead. 9am-3pm. Market at Bittersweet Gardens, 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse. bittersweerfarms.org

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The Christmas Tree Ship is the inspiration for the National Museum of the Great Lakes' annual Community Giveback Event. Throughout the day, visitors to the museum will receive FREE admission to the museum thanks to the generosity of The University of Toledo Medical Center. 1-4pm. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. nmgl.org

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[caregiving] Caregiver Coffee with MemoryLane Staff- Open Discussion / Caregiver Tips Join MemoryLane Care Services and learn from others who face the same challenges while sharing insights, advice and encouragement. Join by video conference or phone. Contact MemoryLane Care Services to enroll at 419-7204940 or cconley@memorylanecare.org.

Tuesdays, 2-3pm. MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. areaofficeonaging.com

wreath. No experience is necessary. The price of this program includes admission to the Toledo Zoo and complimentary parking in the Anthony Wayne parking lot. $70 members, $75 nonmembers.

The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org [nature & wildlife, photography] Wildlife Workshop & Photo Shoot Learn how Nature's Nursery supports our amazing native creatures through wildlife rehabilitation. Students also have the opportunity to visit and photograph animal ambassadors throughout the grounds during the workshop. $50. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org [seniors, food] Senior Hour: Cookie Decorating Enjoy some simple cookie decorating (and eating!) Cookies and decorating items will be provided. 2-3pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd., Oregon. toledolibrary.org

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[handicraft markets] Winter Festival of Crafts Shop for quality hand-crafted items at this juried craft show hosted by Toledo Craftsman’s Guild. Free admission and parking. 10am-4pm. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. toledocraftsmansguild.org

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[caregiving] Caregiver Coffee with MemoryLane Staff- Tips on What to Do After a Fall Every year, more than one out of four older Americans falls. You can discuss this topic and other issues with MemoryLane Care Services. Attend in person or online. 2-3pm. MemoryLane Care Services, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. memorylanecareservices.org

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[tea, talks & lectures] Tea & Talk Series: Fashion After Dark The monthly tea & talk begins with a catered luncheon, warm tea and a unique presentation. Make reservations

by Friday before each tea. $25-$30.

2-4pm. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. woodcountyhistory.org

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[nature & wildlife, birdwatching] Nature at Night: Owls Take a peaceful evening hike while listening out for owls. The Great Horned Owls are asking, “Are you awake? Me too!” $3. 6-7:30pm. Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave.. Berkey. metroparkstoledo.com CONTINUED ON P. 22

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[cooking classes] Fabulous Fudge Get hands-on to help make a delicious Candy Cane Fudge, while enjoying a variety of delectable fudge samples as you explore the history of chocolate and fudge making. $35. 6-8pm.

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[civic benefit, environmental causes] Food Waste Composting Kick-Off Compost your food waste at one of the new free food waste drop-off sites located throughout the city. Residents of Toledo are invited to stop by at any time during this 2-hour event to learn what can and cannot be placed in the bins, how composting benefits our environment, and where to find the collection bins at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark.

2-4pm. Swan Creek Metropark, 4301 Airport Hwy. metroparkstoledo.com

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[book clubs] December Silent Book Club: Holiday Book Swap Edition Readers that are taking part in the swap should bring a wrapped new or gently used book that you love and think everyone should read or a book you loved reading in 2023. 9am-11am. BREW Coffee Bar, 1440 Secor Rd.

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[floristry, lessons & classes] ˇ Evergreen Arrangement Workshop A beautiful evergreen arrangement is the perfect way to celebrate this month of

merriment. Toledo Zoo's horticulture staff will provide all the materials and guidance necessary to create these seasonal showstoppers. No experience is necessary. $60 members, $65 nonmembers.

Noon-3pm. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. toledozoo.org [choral, craft beer] Carols & Ales presented by whateverandeveramen.

Join whateverandeveramen. for an evening of Christmas carols, traditional drinking songs, and all the holiday spirit you can handle, as we ring in the season. $20. 6-9pm. Also on Monday, Dec. 19, 6:30-9:30pm. Earnest Brew Works Downtown, 25 S. St. Clair St. whateverchoir.org

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[religion & spirituality] Spiritual Support for Persons Who Have Dementia and their Caregivers This program will reflect on the spirituality of dementia, how to connect deeply and how to support the person and the caregiver. Call ahead for access information or visit their website.

(419) 720-4940. 6-7:30pm. areaofficeonaging.com

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[caregiving, art museums] Meet Me at TMA Exploring the Senses Older adults suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia can gain meaningful museum experiences at the Toledo Museum of Art. Registration is required. For more information or to register, email gtoth@toledomuseum.org.

2-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, Herrick Lobby, 2445 Monroe St. memorylanecareservices.com

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[Hanukah] Downtown Menorah Lighting Join Chabad House in lighting the menorah. Latkes, donuts, music and more.

4:30pm. One Government Center. chabadtoledo.com

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[holidays, classical music] Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More Enjoy music inspired by the winter and holiday spirit at The Summit under the gentle glow of candlelight. $32. Two performances, 6:30-8:30pm and 8:4510:45pm. The Summit, 23 N. Summit St. feverup.com

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[wine] Christmas Cookie & Wine Pairing Find a perfect pairing with some delicious Christmas cookies and Benfield Wines! They will have plenty of recommendations for pairings, or pick your own. 3-9pm. Benfield Wines, 104 N. Main St., Swanton. benfieldwines.com

TUESDAY 26

[caregiving] Dementia Friends (virtual session) The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families. Join Dementia Friends for a free, virtual

session with optional Dementia Friends Champions training. These sessions are now offered twice a month for individuals who work and live in Ohio. Pre-registration is required. 6-8:30pm. Ocfch.org

SATURDAY 30

[New Years, wine] New Years Eve Eve Party Join Benfield Wines for music, munchies and a ball drop at the crack of 9pm to celebrate the new year. 6-9pm. Benfield Wines, 104 N. Main St., Swanton. Benfieldwines.com

SUNDAY 31

[dinner, theater] New Years Eve! The Elf Who Knew Too Much Get Away With Murder, Inc. presents an audience participation whodunit. There’s turmoil at the North Pole. Enjoy the live performance with a complete package of a 3-course dinner, soft drinks, gratuity & tax included. Cash Bar is available. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. $60-$65. 6:309:30pm. The Spaghetti Warehouse, 42 S. Superior St.

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DECEMBER 14-17

Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero Audiences will discover what it truly means to be a hero with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the Disney Kingdom! $20-$80+. Thursday, Dec. 14, 7pm. Friday, Dec. 15, 7pm. Saturday, Dec. 16, 10:30am, 2:30pm and 6:30pm. Sunday, Dec. 17, 10:30am, 2:30pm and 6:30pm.

Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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DECEMBER 27-30 Winter Carnival 2023 Join Maumee Bay Lodge for their annual Winter Carnival! The ballroom is transformed into an indoor carnival where you can play games, win tickets and exchange them for prizes. This event is FREE for registered lodge and cabin guests.

Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, 1750 State Park Road #2, Oregon. maumeebaylodge. com

Winter Wonderland Ball Join Laurel's Characters & Co. at the 9th Annual Winter Wonder Ball.

Live character visits, photo opportunities, dinDECEMBER 29 ner, dancing and more Harlem Globetrotters geared towards kids and their loved ones. $75.

FOLLOW THE LINK Basketball skills and family 6-9pm.

FOR MORE EVENTS entertainment make the Harlem Globetrotters world The Pinnacle, 1772 icons. $35-$135. 3pm. Huntington Indian Wood Circle, Maumee.

Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. huntingShopmagicalexperiences.com toncentertoledo.com

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Winterfest returns to the Downtown Perrysburg community.

Enjoy ice sculptures, live music, pancake breakfasts and more. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana Ave. at Front Street. downtownperrysburg.org

THURSDAY 4

[talks & lectures, lunch] First Thursday: Sonia Quin: The World of the Mentally Ill The First Thursday Series is an interfaith coalition of local peace and justice advocates. Each month features a different speaker and topic. Sonya Quin is the Community Engagement Coordinator for NAMI Greater Toledo.

Reservations are not required. $5 or $15 with lunch. Cash or check at the door. Noon. Monroe Street United Methodist Church, 3613 Monroe St.

FRIDAY 19

[theater, musical] Bowling Green Opera Theatre presents Brigadoon The Bowling Green Opera Theater presents the classic tale of two American buddies encountering a magical village in Scotland. $10. 8pm. Also on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 3pm. Moore Musical Arts Center, 420 Willard Dr., Bowling Green. bgsu.edu/the-arts

SUNDAY 21

FRIDAY 5

[games] Game Gathering Enjoy a laid-back coffee while playing board games or cards. 2-4pm.

Reynolds Corner Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St. toledolibrary.org. Free

FRIDAY 12

[film] Casablanca The Silver Screen Classic selection brings Rick and Ilsa back to the silver screen. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. valentinetheatre.com

[beer, choral] Robert Burns Night presented by whateverandeveramen.

Join whateverandeveramen. for an evening of song & drink celebrating the Scottish Bard. Ticket includes a pint of beer from Earnest Brew Works. $20.

6-9pm. Earnest Brew Works Downtown, 25 S. St. Clair St. whateverchoir.org

SUNDAY 7

[sports, hockey] Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones Another fan-favorite they had to bring back: Marvel. More info on the Walleye website. 5:15pm Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledowalleye.com

SATURDAY 27

[holidays] Ringen the New Year The Toledo Historical Swordsmanship Society invites you to our inaugural HEMA Ringen event, Ringen the New Year. Our objective is to create a fun, safe, and inviting Ringen event for the Midwest HEMA Community. 9am Lutheran Church of the Master, 28744 Simmons Rd, Perrysburg. $30.00 facebook.com/groups/ToledoHEMA/

TUESDAY 30

[history] Senior Hour: The Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society Kathy Clark, Curator of the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society, will present items from the collection and share information about this local gem of more than 60 years. 2pm. Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. ojhs.org.

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TARTA is bringing public transportation service to Oregon Jan. 7, 2024

Route 2, with a no-transfer ride to Toledo Museum of Art, Franklin Park Mall, and other key destinations

TARPS paratransit service for those who qualify and live near a TARTA fixed-route stop

TARTA Flex on-demand service, with $3 one-way rides anywhere in Oregon or Rossford

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Once again, the Toledo Repertoire Theater stages A Christmas Carol, this year at the Valentine Theatre. Experience Christmas Past, Present and Future on Dec. 1 and 2 at 8 pm, or Dec. 3 at 2:30 pm. Tickets $37. 410 Adams St. valentinetheatre.com

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The Nutcracker returns to the Stranahan Theater this December. Experience the classic ballet on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 pm and 7 pm or Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2 pm. Tickets start at $51. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. stranahantheaterohio.com

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MANIA The ABBA Tribute

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ABBA’s number one tribute show is heading to the Stranahan Theater for a performance harkening the original group. With all the excitement of 70s era costuming and lighting, and the beloved music of ABBA, MANIA will hit the stage Sunday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-3818851. stranahantheater.com

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Bowling Green State University’s Opera Theatre presents Brigadoon, Friday, Jan. 19 at 8 pm and Sunday, Jan. 21 at 3 pm at the Kobacker Hall, Moore Musical Arts Center. Tickets are $10, free with BGSU student ID. 419-372-2531.

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Housing/Classifieds Lucas County Senior Program

The Elizabeth Scott Company 2720 Albon Road Maumee, OH 43537 419-865-3002 The Elizabeth Scott Company 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); 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 with 14 private rooms with private baths. For more information, please email Paul Bucher at pbucher@elizabethscott.org or call 419-724-5001.

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