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Local hobbyists show off their skills.

SPRING into Health!

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TERESA FEDOR A lifetime of public service

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PUPPY LOVE

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Local hobbyists show off their skills.

SPRING into Health!

Tips from local experts

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TERESA FEDOR A lifetime of public service

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Local BIRDS OF PARADISE Grand Re-Opening

After a $2.7 million renovation and expansion, the Thomas M. Wernert Center is hosting its Grand Re-Opening. The Center’s tireless advocacy for mental health recovery and support is a valuable resource for those living with mental illness. With a knowledgeable staff and peer-to-peer support through social programs and wellness education, the Re-Opening is the perfect time to learn more about what the Center offers. 1-3pm. Thursday, February 28. Thomas M. Wernert Center, 208 W. Woodruff Ave. 419-242-3000. wernertcenter.org. Free —EH

Support for MemoryLane

For the third year, Yark Automotive is supporting local families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia through donations to MemoryLane Care Services. A portion of the sales from all cars sold in December 2018 from Yark dealerships are going to the organization, and Toyota has agreed to match $10,000 of raised funds.

“Yark Automotive Group is so grateful to the community for supporting our businesses” says Community Relations Manager Emily Yark. “We truly believe in supporting our local community where we live and work.

One way for us to give back is by supporting local charities who provide direct services in our community every day.” —EH

As part of the National Geographic Live Speaker Series at the Toledo Museum of Art, the authors of Birds of Paradise Revealed will present a riveting presentation on their work photographing these vibrant, colorful birds. Photographer and forest canopy researcher Tim Laman and ornithologist Ed Scholes have incredible adventures to share about capturing the beauty of these mysterious and most rare of avian wonders. $10-$25. 7pm.

Saturday, April 27. Toledo Museum of Art, Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Zest of Toledo For the 2nd Annual Zest of Toledo, 25 local chefs will prepare their best dishes, to be paired with wine, at Hensville Park, followed by an after-party/raffle at Fleetwood’s Tap Room. All proceeds go to support the Aurora Project, Toledo Day Nursery, Toledo GROWS, and Toledo Northwest Ohio Food Bank. Ticket costs are mostly tax deductible, and you’ll enjoy food from Kengo, Benchmark, Mancy’s Ideal, and many more local favorites. Don’t miss out on your chance to purchase tickets for this event, as they must be purchased by April 2nd at latest. $175-$225. 5-8pm. Sunday, April 28. Hensville Park/Fleetwood’s Tap Room, 28 N. St. Clair St. shannanhoelle@gmail.com. zestoledo.org

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Churchill’s wins award

Walt Churchill’s Market was named Outstanding Multistore in the Progressive Grocers 7th Annual Outstanding Independents Awards, a celebration of independent grocers who provide fresh foods and quality products to their communities. “This year’s honorees offer inspiration to all retailers on how to operate a successful grocery business,” said Kat Martin, senior editor of Progressive Grocer. “The Outstanding Multistore category honors companies with more than one location that tick all the boxes of what today’s consumer is looking for in a grocery store.” Walt Churchill and his store managers accepted the award at a reception in San Diego. —EH

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Presented by the Library Legacy Foundation, the Authors! Series for this month will not disappoint. First up is Heather Morris, author of the bestselling novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a heart wrenching account of Lale Sokolov, who was forced to work as a tattooist in the concentration camp. At the end of the month, attendees can meet Stacey Abrams when she discusses her book, Lead from the Outside, which is about leadership and how to make change in the world by understanding the challenges faced by people from all walks of life. Heather Morris event is $20. Book not included. 5-7pm. Monday, April 15. Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd. Stacey Abrams event is $25. Book included. 7pm.

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Profiles

I have always wanted to... be an astronaut.

What do you admire most in people?

Their courage.

What is your pet peeve? People not being kind to each other.

What is something that most people don’t know about you? That I was a zoo teacher for five years, even when I was a legislator. The fouryear-olds had no idea!

What are the words you live by? The cause is greater than the fear that you may have in addressing an issue.

Chelsea Golterman

What advice would you give to the younger you? Go on more vacations. Go to more National Parks.

Who is someone you’d like to meet?

Albert Einstein.

What inspires you now? The younger generation taking the helm from the more established professionals.

What’s your favorite food? Ice cream.

Teresa Fedor is sworn in at the Ohio Senate, representing the 11th District.

Favorite movie? It’s a Wonderful Life.

From the Classroom to the Senate

Who do you most admire?

Martin Luther King.

Teresa Fedor looks back at two decades of service

By Jeff McGinnis For nearly 20 years, Teresa Fedor has represented the Toledo area in state politics. Beginning with a seat in the Ohio House in 2000, Fedor’s career has seen her elected to the Ohio Senate in 2002, a second term in the House in 2010, and now a return to the Senate with her election in November to represent the greater Toledo area as part of the 11th District.

Before entering politics, Senator Fedor worked in another challenging forum: A room full of grade school kids.

“As a public school teacher, I am very concerned about public education, and making sure children have the best opportunities to choose whatever career they wanted. And, of course, I’m always interested in making sure our education system is modernized with the latest tools and technology, that match the working world,” Fedor said, adding, “That’s a really big challenge for everyone, and I just felt that we needed a teacher’s voice in the statehouse.”

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Fedor also served in the Air Force and National Guard prior to her career in the classroom, inspired by her own father’s service and watching coverage of the Vietnam War on television. “I felt a sense of wanting to serve our country and seeing the world at the same time.”

Public service

During her career in public service, Fedor has remained focused on education while also using her elected position to fight against human trafficking. She has introduced several pieces of legislation during her time in the House aimed at protecting victims of sexual slavery. “I’ve been able to marshall resources, such as people at the grassroots level around the State of Ohio and the attention at the statehouse to start addressing [the human trafficking issue] through laws, policies and awareness.

And we’ve been able to educate the population to

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look for it, so we are also rescuing [victims],” Fedor said of her work.

Throughout the past two decades, Fedor said one of the most heartening changes has been seeing the generation she helped guide in the classroom take steps to speak for themselves in the political arena -- particularly, she noted, in the years since the 2016 Presidential Election.

“My experience over time has been a positive experience, even though I’ve gone through a whole lot in the last 20 years. I have been challenged and I’m still standing. However, after saying all of that, I believe that people have become more engaged over time, which I am happy to see.”

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You’d be surprised to know that: I am very active in community theatre and trained in vocal performance music during my undergraduate education.

I wish my patients didn’t…. use tanning beds.

There’s no such thing as a “healthy tan!” Skin cancer can be deadly: the American Academy of Dermatology reports that one person dies from melanoma every hour. In 2019, it is estimated that 7,230 deaths will be attributed to melanoma — 4,740 men and 2,490 women. Skin cancer deaths are entirely preventable when caught early!

What is the most important part of your morning routine? Coffee and sunscreen! I love

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On August 15, 2017, Brian and Valorie Mahas opened Partners in Home Care, a home health agency that is nurse owned and operated and Joint Commission accredited. We provide free monthly educational sessions at five local senior centers.

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Partners in Home Care recognizes the changes in today’s climate of health care demands and aspires to provide the highest quality of home health care, commitment and professionalism available. It is our practice to provide this as safely and earnestly as possible while offering solutions, which can be cost effective and mutually beneficial thus improving the delivery of home health care. We pledge to continue the high standards and expectations in the practice and delivery of home health care within the community while rendering faithfulness and consistency in job performance.

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What do you wish your clients didn’t do, and what are you proud of them for doing? Stop

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What are three things you want to do more of in 2019?

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How do you describe quality care?

Quality care in our office is the therapist listening to how you feel and personalizing your session to meet your health goals and needs.

What advice would you give to the younger you? Take time for

yourself. You can better care for others if you are at your best!

What makes your facility different than others?Our welcoming atmosphere that puts you at ease when you walk in the door. There is never any pressure to reschedule or purchase products.

How has your profession changed over the years? Over the years our industry has changed as the medical evidence has shown that massage therapy can assist those living with cancer, not harm them. We also have a wide range of modalities to work with our clients for therapeutic needs. We can be considered preventative maintenance for your body, not just relaxation.

How has acute care changed over the years? Specializing in Longterm acute care for the past 28 years, several changes have occurred including the criteria patients need to meet in order to benefit from the LTACH level of care which is a hospital providing specialty needs to better prepare the patient for home with home health care, In-patient rehab, Assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.

How do you cater to the families of your patients? Because our

patients stay with us for an average of 25 days we become like family to them as well as to their family and visitors. We have set visiting hours but do make exceptions for family members who require other visiting hours and even approved overnight stays. We also make food trays available to the family member visiting so they can enjoy lunch or dinner with their loved one.

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leave on furlough to spend time with other volunteers so they can experience more community exposure.

For a more involved commitment, you can volunteer to be a full-time foster, caring for a dog from the time it is 12 weeks to two years old. “They do all kinds of personal care, public access training, commands, and obedience training,” explains Johnson.

ADAI has over 170 volunteers, ranging from high school age to seniors.

One of many perks— volunteers 55 and older can be reimbursed for mileage and lunch through ADAI’s partnership with the Area Office of Aging.

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ADAI (Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence) is supported locally by The Ability Center to help people with disabilities. This is an opportunity for community members who love puppies (who doesn’t?) and who want to lend a helping hand.

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ACT Volunteer Coordinator Audrey Johnson notes that ADAI consistently receives new litters of future service dog puppies that need to be socialized. The program, called Puppy Smart Start, is an important aspect of ACT’s mission to make Toledo the most disabilityfriendly community in the U.S. To help out ADAI in other ways, you can volunteer your location to host Hug a Pup, events where the puppies from Smart Start are brought to different places so they can be exposed to new environments and more people.

Businesses and individuals volunteer their spaces for this event. For example, Maddie and Bella and First Federal Bank have hosted these meet-andgreets.

Along with socialization for the puppies, Hug a Pup is an opportunity for the community to learn more about ADAI’s mission; it’s also a way to brighten people’s day.

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By Erin Holden Life sometimes makes it difficult to find time for yourself. With family, work and other responsibilities, a hobby often doesn’t seem possible. Retirement is the perfect time to explore activities that you might have only thought about fleetingly in years past. If you are looking to slow down and do something that brings you joy, there are many options. Here are three hobbies that may spark your interest to start now.

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Train Hobbyist & Photographer A lifelong Toledoan, Gary Cornell has always been fascinated by trains. He remembers building his first model train set at age 10.

“It’s been a lifelong source of enjoyment,” Cornell says. “Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve been fascinated with railroads. When I’d come home from school, my buddies and I would get off the bus, grab our bikes, and immediately ride up [near the tracks] to watching the trains go by until dinnertime.”

Cornell has gone through about several model railroad layouts since childhood, though he retains many of the original pieces from his first set. He doesn’t get too wrapped up in the technical side of building them as some people do. “I think that’s because of what I do for a living as an electronic technician,” Cornell says. “That’s what I do all day.

My favorite part of the railroad is building the models and the scenes.”

Cornell’s basement has an elaborate setup that he enjoys maintaining and running, but that’s not where his fascination with trains ends. For 10 years now he has been photographing trains, traveling all over the country to find interesting shots with backdrops of bridges, old buildings, and other settings that work well for the rustic aesthetic of his final pieces.

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“It’s really just a hobby, but I started producing [the photos] and taking them to train swap meets to sell them there,” he says. “Then I buy more trains for my basement. I always say it’s the hobby that supports my hobby.”

Cornell does five or six shows a year, and he has made the photography only part of the process. “I wanted the wives at the shows to allow their husbands to hang them somewhere other than the basement,” he jokes, explaining that he started changing the graphics to bring out morepastels so that the photos look more like paintings. He also transposes the images onto rustic wood using connected aged panels aged for a vintage look that pairs well with the locomotive subjects.

“I’ve always felt that I needed some outlet for my creative side,” Cornell says.

“That’s why what I do keeps evolving.”

To learn more about Gary Cornell’s photography, search Momentstrackside Photoart on Facebook, and look for his booth at the 12th Annual Train Day on Saturday, May 4 at the Toledo Amtrak Station, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, 415 Emerald Ave. Free

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Doug Helminiak suits up for a parglide at Timberstone Junior High School, a favorite spot for the Toledo Fly Boys.

Helminiak Toledoan Doug Helminiak works as a heavy equipment operator at Rudolph Libbe and owns rental properties, but he fills the rest of his time with a daring hobby: paragliding. For those who’ve never heard of it, paragliding involves wearing a particular parachute, sometimes with a motor strapped to your back (it’s often referred to as paramotoring). Run for a few steps, catch the wind, and lift off into the air. Helminiak finds it to be both thrilling and, conversely, relaxing.

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“I always had this dare-devilness to me, I guess,” he says, adding that he remembers jumping off of a garage into a pool, as well as performing other risky stunts when he was a teenager. Never one to be scared of heights, he and a friend once made their own flying device out of lightweight materials and tried to get it airborne, “kind of like the Wright Brothers,” Helminiak says.

As a young man he did a lot of hang gliding, with some near misses that could have gone very badly, though luckily he wasn’t hurt. Now, decades removed from becoming fixed on flight, Helminiak has embraced paragliding, which, you might be surprised to learn, is much safer than hang gliding.

“You have so much control up there, even if you have a fear of heights,” the 57-year-old said. “My son has a fear of heights, actually; if he gets up on a

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Helminiak’s sons convinced him to try paragliding. “My son Brian asked me if I wanted to do it, and at first I thought, ‘No, at my age, I’m kind of past that point in my life.’

I’ve experienced the thrill of free flight, and I was pretty well content.”

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He soon found himself training with his sons, an experience readers can see footage of on the family’s YouTube channel, ToledoFlyBoys.

“For the first few days, they teach a lot of ground school about weather and wind,” Helminiak says. “You have a harness and learn to run with it, controlling it in the air while still on the ground.” He points out that training isn’t required (as an ultralight class flying device, there’s no licensing required), but he highly recommends it to limit easily avoidable accidents, most of which occur while on the ground.

Now Doug has been flying with his sons and his brother since last summer.

As the ToledoFlyBoys YouTube footage attests, it has become a real passion.

“It just gives you an exhilarating feeling and makes you feel alive,” says Helminiak. “If I haven’t flown for a while, just getting up in the air and flying removes [all my cares]. It takes 15 years off my life, I swear.”

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Born and raised in South Toledo, Tom Widmer now lives in the Holland/Sylvania area, where he has taken up baking in a big way. He bakes large batches of goodies for his friends, makes decadent cakes for special occasions, and even uses his talents for charity events. After retiring a few years ago from his position at an automotive supplier in Wauseon, Widmer felt unsure about how he would fill his days, going from working 12-hour shifts to having “all the time in the world.”

Deciding he’d go back to his roots, Widmer remembered the enjoyment he experienced cooking with his mom. “My mom was a baker,” he says. “Her house was always the center for all the kids, who’d show up and say, ‘What’s Marie got?’ She always had baked goods in the house.” Helping his mother out in the kitchen created formative experiences that brought him back to baking later on.

Creative relaxation

“I think it’s a creative outlet,” Widmer says. “It’s relaxing, and there’s something nice about giving [the baked goods] away, too. We all have memories of where you were when you had this or that. I hope that I’m part of creating memories for people. There’s something really comforting about coffee and cookies, or birthday cake at a party. When I look back at my childhood, that’s one of my favorite memories– the first time I dunked a cookie in coffee.”

Widmer’s skills are in high demand amongst any friends and family who’ve tried his sweet treats. He has made two wedding cakes for family members, which, while stressful, made him happy to be able to help. He says that anyone can bake— it just takes practice and a willingness to accept mistakes and learn from them, a tenet he lives by per another early influence, Julia Child.

“Always start simple,” he advises. “If you try something complicated and fail, you might not try it again. I would also encourage anyone with kids to involve them.” After all, that’s how he first became interested in this fulfilling hobby.

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“The time of year they were diagnosed with cancer can also [cause them] to become really fearful. They wonder, ‘is this going to be the time of year when the cancer comes back?’”

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“People are living with cancer a lot longer because treatment is much better, and they have to deal with many stressors, including some endof-life issues.”

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Waters cites other common stressors for those with cancer, such as the financial burden of paying for treatment (even with “good” insurance) and spiritual/ existential dilemmas as they struggle to find meaning and face their own mortality.

Linda finishes by explaining that “counseling always improves quality of life, and cancer is a long-term stressor— even if you’re out of active treatment— but learning how to cope can improve your quality of life.”

“There is also some evidence that when a person’s mental health is taken care of, they have a higher rate of improvement…[and] will have a better outcome after a year. They are more likely to be compliant with treatment and do what the doctors ask them to do,” she said. “When you’re depressed, the primary feeling is hopelessness, and people think, ‘Why bother?’”

Waters completed her internship in an oncology department and provided “chairside counseling.” She reflects, “One thing that is really surprising is that people don’t show up for chemo. We think everyone wants to beat cancer and live, [but] they may be depressed.”

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By Rebecca Booth On a recent visit to Zia’s Italian Cooking, a dad and his 6-year-old daughter clinked stemmed water glasses as if filled with wine. “Salute!” they cheered.]

Nearby, a family of older siblings and their parents chatted eating a large sampling cheered of Zia’s appetizers including several crispy crusted pizzas. The activity at the restaurant continued at a table of 20 where a birthday celebration was gathering.

Staffed for service Zia’s, located on the Docks at International Park, serves as the perfect backdrop for lasting memories, which begins with a knowledgeable staff who set the tone for a night of dining.

Our waiter, Benjamin, helped us navigate the dense menu, explaining every dish’s flavor profile and how best to pair entrée with palette. Our party of four shared Mozzarella Fritti, beautifully nestled in a sea of creamy red sauce. The coating on the fried rounds of cheese was crisp and light, providing an audible crunch. Next,

the salads were topped with homemade dressings— Caesar, ranch, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Hearty classics For entrees, we selected Bistecca al Funghi, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Bianco and Pollo al Marsala. A side of pasta was easily offered as a subsitution for the evening’s vegetable. Entrée portions were sizable, plated beautifully on the dish. My sirloin steak was grilled to perfection, medium rare, and piled high atop a mound of Zia’s signature garlic mashed potatoes, surrounded by a ring of perfectly cooked broccoli.

The sirloin entree stood well over two inches tall, topped with zesty gorgonzola, and stacked on top of a large portobello mushroom lying beneath the steak concealing a stash of caramelized onions. Each bite left me wanting more of the woodiness of the mushroom, the tang of the cheese and the tenderness of the steak.

The lasagna was a show-stopper, filled with flavorful Italian sausage, fresh spinach, grilled zucchini, mush-

rooms, and Italian cheeses. For those averse to vegetables, the al dente noodles, sauce, and cheeses disguised them nicely. Each mouthful popped with flavor – gooey, rich cheese, sweet fennel-laced sausage and rich red marina.

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An open floor plan provides space for entertaining family and friends. With plenty of room for everyone, different spaces allow enjoying conversation or meals together.

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For more information on this home, call 419-460-5587 or visit vlhometeam@gmail.com or www.luxuryhomesintoledo.com

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APRIL

FRIDAY 12 & SUNDAY 14

FRIDAY 5 thru SUNDAY 7

Douglas Moore’s 1956 opera, The Ballad of Baby Doe, is filled with beautiful, iconic arias and historical figures like William Jennings Bryan.

This classic tale about an opera house built in a small mining town in Colorado will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. $30-$80.

7:30pm. Friday, April 12.

2pm. Sunday, April 14.

The Valentine Theatre. 410 Adams St. 419-255-7464. toledoopera.org

Spend your weekend dancing to nine different polka bands, including The DynaBrass and Polka Connection, at this year’s Holy Toledo Polka Days.

Held at the Mosaic Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel, this event is the perfect chance to show off your best moves. $18-$20 per day. $55 for a 3-day pass. 1pm-1am Friday and Saturday. Noon-pm on Sunday. Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. 419-351-5031. Holytoledopolkadays.com

Entertainment [health]

Senior Stroll - Meet with a group

Shoot some hoops with other semicompetitive players. Drop in games begin at 7pm every Thursday.

East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. 419-691-2254. etfc.org Free

THURSDAYS

[talks & lectures]

Lake Erie Boomers Lunch & Learn - This social group meets Thursdays

for lunch and an informational lecture. Topics range from historical talks to information on resources for seniors. Lunch cost is not i ncluded. 11:30am-1pm.

Uncle John’s Restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd. 419-865-8503. lfrendt@aol.com

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Billy Joel fans won’t want to miss a night of crooning by Michael Cavanaugh, a performer who spent over three years playing Joel in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Chosen

by Joel himself to play this role, Cavanaugh won a Tony and a Grammy for his performance. $37-$85. 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-2468000. tickets.toledosymphony.org

AFRAID OF LOSING EVERYTHING YOU’VE SAVED TO THE HIGH COST OF NURSING CARE?

WEDNESDAYS every Wednesday for a slow-paced hike around Wildwood. Put on your walking shoes, get moving and stay healthy. Register in advance. 2-3pm.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-2707500. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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2 TUESDAY

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Jon Hendricks Memorial Concert - The University of Toledo

419.829.2255

[music]

will honor the late, great legend and Distinguished Professor of Jazz Jon Hendricks with a concert, featuring his colleagues. Musician Kim Nazarian of the New York Voices is scheduled to perform. $5-$10.

7pm. UT Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 419-530-2787. utoledo.tix.com

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4 THURSDAY

“A Flea in Her Ear” - The Toledo

[misc]

Mud Hens Opening Day -

Hensville is officially open for business, as are the dozens of restaurants and shops in the Warehouse District. Get there early to enjoy the Open Day Block Party, which starts at noon. The Toledo Mud Hens take on the Louisville Bats at 4pm. $16-$30. 5/3 Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. hensville.com

5 FRIDRAY [music]

Toledo Symphony: The Scottish Symphony - Guest conductor

Giordano Bellincampi leads selections by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Cherubini. 8pm. $25-$60.

Encore performance at 8pm on Saturday, 4/6. TMA Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

Repertoire Theatre presents the Edwardian classic play, written by Georges Feydeau. $9.75-$19.75.

8pm. Additional showtimes through Sunday, 4/14. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.com

Free

[education]

6 SATURDAY [misc]

Roots Celebration - Share stories

and talk about the family members, events, and places that make you who you are during this workshop on roots. Snacks, desserts, and a photo booklet with story excerpts are included. 10am. Maumee Branch, 501 River Rd., Maumee.

419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org [music]

Toledo Jazz Orchestra: Great Television Themes - Bring back

some memories of the Golden Age of Television. $30-$40.

8pm. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. thetoledojazzorchestra.org

Demonstration Days: Blacksmith Forge - Visit the Museum for a live

demonstration. $3-$7, admission.

9am-2pm. Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org [misc]

Sylvania Spring Expo - In addition

to showcasing local businesses, the event features a family entertainment zone, complete with bounce houses and games. 9am-3pm.

Sylvania Chamber of Commerce, 5632 Main St., Sylvania.

419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org Free

9 TUESDAY

[talks & lectures]

[film]

Tree City Film Festival - This two-

day festival, held at Olander Park,

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the Franciscan Center and the Sylvania Library, features the 50 Hour Challenge winners, Shorties U films, and a screening of the 2018 Oscarnominated short films. Times vary. For more information, contact the Sylvania Arts Commission, 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org

Solutions to Plastic in Oceans- This lecture, modeled after TED Talks,

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strives to build understanding to the Earth’s plastic problems through science and innovation. Noon-1pm.

Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu Free

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[education] [talks & lectures]

Smart Cars - Dr. Eddie Chou will

discuss new innovations surrounding smart cars and autonomous vehicles.

What will they mean for future transportation needs? Are they safe? The lecture is free to all Lifelong Members and first time visitors. 9am. Franciscan Center, 6835 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

For information on becoming a member contact the office at 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu [talks & lectures]

Hot Topic: “Divisions in America”

Norm Thal will lead a discussion concerning the internal struggles between class, race, and generations, with the aim of bringing people together under the banner of trust, and understanding. Hot Topics include lunch. $10-$15.

11am-1pm. Franciscan Center, 6835 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

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19 FRIDAY

EcoFest Toledo - The Toledo-Lucas

419 History Day - This annual event features authors, local historians and video documentaries chronicling the lives and stories of the Greater Toledo Area. Visit the website for a full schedule of activities.

10am-5pm. Maumee Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee.

419-259-5360. toledolibrary.org

[festivals]

[festivals]

County Sustainability Commission presents a festival honoring local green-friendly businesses and vendors along with live music, workshops and food vendors.

Bring the whole family!

10am-7pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com Free

[misc]

Free

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Sylvania UCC Rummage Sale -

Stop by for vintage and gently-used household goods and more. Prices vary. 8am-2pm. Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-882-0048. facebook.com/sylvaniaucc Free. [festivals]

2019 International Festival - To-

ledo Sister Cities International will host its annual festival, celebrating 26 years of service in the community. The event will showcase music, food and dance from around the world, as well as a naturalization ceremony and international forum. $5-$8.

11am-7:30pm. Seagate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledosistercities.org

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[special audience]

People 1st Toledo - Courageous

Community Services meets once a month with members of the community with developmental and intellectual disabilities to educate and support one another. 6-8pm. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania.

419-885-5733. ccsohio.org Free

[theatre]

Alice in Wonderland - The Toledo

Ballet presents the whimsical musical based on the classic novel by Lewis Carroll. An Toledo Symphony chamber ensemble will provide the live musical score. $25-$48. 7:30pm.

And 2pm, Saturday, 4/27.

Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

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National Geographic Live: “Birds of Paradise Revealed” - Part one in the series features photographer Tim Laman and his multimedia presentation discussing his extensive work and research of tropical birds. $5$20. Parking on campus for non-members is $7. 7pm.

TMA Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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Nature’s Nursery Open House -

Visit the center for a free tour and a meet and greet with the center’s Education Ambassadors. The Nursery rescues injured and orphaned animals from the area.

1-4pm. Nature’s Nursery, 7790 Schadel Rd., Whitehouse.

419-877-0060. natures-nursery.org Free

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APRIL 6-14

A Lovely Farce

APRIL 9TH -14TH

The beating of the drum

Victor Hugo’s realistic-fiction masterpiece “Les Miserables” tells the tragic tale of ex-convict Jean Valjean, his adopted daughter Cosette, and police inspector Javert, who vows to return Valjean to prison. The human drama clashes with the tumultuous times of the day. The musical gives the characters in the novel a voice and a song, featuring classics like “Do You Hear the People Sing” and “I Dreamed a Dream.” The cannons will be set ablaze! $49-$114.

Showtimes Tuesday, April 9 - Sunday, April 14. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. americantheatreguild.com

SOLUTIONS Sudoku, Jumble & Figger-It JUMBLE MOTTO RAINY WRITER INVOKE Answer: She let her husband make something with her yarn, but he was a -“KNITWIT”

The 1907 comedy-of-errors “A Flea in Her Ear” by playwright Georges Feydeau, has been in production ever since its debut performance. When Raymonde Chandebise begins to doubt her husband Victor Emmanuel, she sets a trap to ensnare her unfaithful love. What begins as a simple setup, quickly becomes an elaborate case of mistaken identity and total confusion. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre performs the adapted play

by David Ives. $18-$20. Performances at 8pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30pm on Sundays from April 6 through April 14. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org —SE

FRIDAY 5 [Theater]

SATURDAY 13 [Theater]

“Into the Woods” - A wonder- “I and You” - The Ghost Light

ful cast of characters from the Brothers Grimm stories make their appearances throughout this fantasy set to the music of Stephen Sondheim. $8-$12.

Showtimes vary through April 20. Center for Performing Arts at the University of Toledo, 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 419-530-2787. utoledo.edu

Reader’s Theater, part of the Village Players Theatre, present the Lauren Gunderson drama that follows an unlikely pair of classmates, brought together over a homework assignment— Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.”. $18-$20. 8pm. Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6617. thevillageplayers.org

Richard Napierala | Conductor Andreea Lee | Accompanist

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Mobile Meals Chili Cook-off

Wines Around the World

Competition was spicy during the annual cook-off.

Waterville Chamber of Commerce hosted an elegant evening of wine, bourbon, fine fare, and auctions to benefit their programs.

Pat Wagner, Gregg Orban, Kathy Peterson and Bettye Deaniello

Jennifer and Robert Rill, Joyce and David Subleski, with Ann and Mark Harris.

St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Slow Roll

Riders braved the cold temperatures and joined Wersellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bike Shop for an eight-mile slow ride.

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Across

1. Oodles and oodles 6. Airport idlers 10. Poetic foot 14. Kemper of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” 15. Wintry coating 16. Tennis court surface 17. Work with a loom 18. How some sloganed T-shirts should be washed 20. Toddler’s taboo 21. Ocho minus cinco 22. More than rotund 23. Baltic Sea capital 25. RC or Pepsi 27. 1998 Bullock/Kidman film involving witchcraft 33. Metal-rich deposits 34. Chicken chow __ 35. Catch 37. Dollar competitor 38. High in the sky 40. Flag Day month 41. Maiden name intro 42. Clicker’s target 43. Not at all excited 44. Going to the grocery store, the bank, etc.

48. Word on a shoppe sign 49. Data set average 50. “Gone With the Wind” family name 53. Uno card 55. Knight’s weapon

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59. Unsportsmanlike behavior 61. Divided island of Southeast Asia 62. Twistable cookie 63. Ritz-Carlton rival 64. Scent 65. Chestnut horse 66. “And away __!”

67. Some speeches open with them ... as do this puzzle’s four longest entries

Down

1. Mended using stitches, with “up” 2. Elizabeth Taylor role, informally 3. Economist Greenspan 4. Acts like Elizabeth Taylor?

5. “Understand?”

6. Former French president Jacques 7. Top-notch 8. Symbol for the lower piano music part 9. __ Lanka 10. Swelling reducer 11. Medicinal houseplant 12. Rodent in a German lab 13. Data unit 19. Ken or Daria of financial journalism 21. __ Friday’s 24. “__ all good” 26. Leave out

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27. Word after floor or flight 28. Mars explorer 29. “So long!” along the Seine 30. In the middle of 31. Preserve, as ashes 32. Did some wickerwork 36. Hotel count 38. Corrosive liquid 39. In need of a friend 40. Surrealist painter from Barcelona 42. Subsurface woodwork decoration 43. Bikini top 45. Big name in antivirus software 46. Estevez of “The Breakfast Club” 47. Hollywood agent 50. Scent 51. “Big Hero 6” hero 52 Neck of the woods 54. Classic arcade game Donkey __ 56. Every which way 57. Obedience school command 58. Historic periods 60. Comics punch sound 61. __ Mahal

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American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800906-3115 for $750 Off VINYL COLLECTION 33s & 45s FOR SALE. Beatles, Stones, oldies, classic rock 1950s to 1990s. Call 419-699-3398 14K MEDIUM SIZED LADIES RING FOR SALE. Made in 1940’s. Center white diamond plus 12 diamonds. 419-699-3398.

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.

SERVICES OFFERED LOOKING FOR ELDER GENTLEMEN THAT REQUIRES CARE, i.e., cooking, shopping, bathing, etc. Please call Rick @ 419-615-8779.

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For the better part of the last 40 years, my wife and I have been senior housing owners and senior advocates. In the past two decades, we have seen a dramatic growth of senior housing options and services. Although, having more options may seem like a positive change, options and excessive amounts of hype can be confusing and leave seniors feeling overwhelmed.

Several years ago, we began using our ballrooms at Genesis Village for presentations and events, not only for the benefit of our own residents, but also for local seniors and their families. These presentations include helpful seminars from the VA on the new veterans aid and attendance benefits and the Better Business Bureau’s tips on avoiding scams that target seniors.

We also began Grief Share sessions which help seniors work through the grieving process from losing a loved one to avoiding unhealthy discussions such as “Inside Tips on Picking the Right Senior Living Options” to help educate seniors and their families and give them the tools to make informed decisions.

Our experience is that most seniors and their families do not know what questions to ask or may not understand the review process and what choices are available to them when it comes to senior housing options. As a result, we have seen many seniors postpone making these important decisions and end up with rushed, uninformed decisions that are not always in their best interest. We believe in empowering seniors and having them play an active role in the decision process.

These programs are designed to be informative in nature with opportunities for interactive follow up so seniors can understand their options and be able to confidently make the big life decisions that are right for them. One of our main goals is to use our knowledge and experience along with our amenities, to add life not only to the years of Genesis Village residents but as well as local seniors.

If you would like to know more about our partner presentations or have questions, please feel free to call Genesis Village 419-720-1286 or stop by for a free lunch and tour of our five time 5-Star senior community and get more information at 2429 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio. We look forward to serving you.

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