BOOMERS JUNE 2018

Co-editors Jennifer Ruple and Mary Helen Darah

“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”

–Jenny Han This month we celebrate the conclusion of the “Sylvania Area Small Business Campaign.”

Check out the winner (pg. 3). We also celebrate the arrival of sweet summertime. Grab your handlebars and explore the great outdoors as well as downtown Toledo on wheels (pg. 4).

We are having a frenzy over food trucks (pg. 6). Robert Alexander has 72 hours to discover the exciting rock scene of NYC (pg. 8). We have the perfect trifecta to a well-rounded exercise program (pg. 10). Enjoy sizzling summer nights at an outdoor concert presented by ProMedica. Concert dates can be found on pg. 12. We have the perfect book suggestions to kick back and relax (pg. 15).

Pedal, party, put your face toward the sun, take a deep breath, relax, read a good book... and enjoy the magical time of SUMMER. As always, thanks for reading.

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Inside

3 Grab Your HandleBars 4 6 Food Truck Frenzy 8 Stepping out in NYC 10 Triple Play of Fitness Metroparks Prime Pedaling 11 Sizzling Summer Concerts 12 Crossword Fun 13 14 Stay Active in Retirement 15 Shelf Life 16 It’s a Date

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Boomers enjoy riding on the HandleBar, LLC during the 2017 University of Toledo Homecoming Parade.

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Sautter’s wins small business campaign

From left: Marty Sutter, president and CEO of GenoaBank; Jim Sautter of Sautter’s Food Center; and Jennifer Ruple of Sylvania AdVantage and Boomers.

Congratulations to Sautter’s Food Center for receiving the most community votes in the 3rd Annual We Love Sylvania Area Small Business campaign, sponsored by the Sylvania AdVantage, Boomers and GenoaBank. A reception was held to honor Jim Sautter at the Sylvania branch of GenoaBank on May 8. Campaign runners up were Frameworks Art and Frame and Upside Brewing.

Thank you to all the nominees for participating: Advance Advertising Ltd. Beautiful Blooms by Jen Christian Home Care Classic Cafe Earth to Oven Executive on the Main Frameworks Art and Frame The Lens Butler Mayberry Diner Pro Music Reemsnyder Decorating Sautter’s Food Center Upside Brewing And thank you to everyone who voted!

By Jennifer Ruple

Biking, beverages and banter

Grab onto the HandleBar

By Mary Helen Darah

The HandleBar, LLC has been providing Toledo a unique, fun biking experience since its founding in 2016. It is owned by Toledo resident Tom Van Wingen and brothers Brian and Stephen Lindsay.

“We met when we were at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor,” recalled Van Wingen. “Stephen and I studied mechanical engineering, as well as his brother Brian, although he went to a different college. Brian was the cool older brother who was over 21, who had a house right by Michigan Stadium.

We had not even seen or heard of a bicycle bar when we graduated in 2010. When we began seeing bicycle bars in our travels, we were intrigued. They had the three components that had united us.

We love anything mechanical, including riding bikes, being outside, and enjoying a beer or two.

We combined those elements into a business that we could operate. It was the perfect combination of our passions.”

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Holy Toledo!

When asked “Why Toledo?” Van Wingen replied with a “Why not?” He believes the city is perfect for their biking business enterprise. “Places like Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, have successfully reinvented themselves and continue to grow, but we felt it was time for Toledo to continue the rejuvenation that it began,” stated Van Wingen. “It was one happening place in the 1960s and 1970s and we feel it is happening now. We biked around the downtown area doing our market analysis in 2016. We tried to figure out if a bicycle bar would work here.

Everything lined up. In early summer of 2016, the Warehouse District and the area around Adams Street was growing as well as Hensville. Toledo is a really great city. As we dove into the details, we became extremely excited about the potential here. We looked at each other and said, ‘Let’s do this.’”

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Jump on board

The HandleBar experienced steady growth. “When you start something new, especially a new form of entertainment, you do not know how it will be welcomed,” said Van Wingen. “We got a lot of stares at first, then we got a great deal of people asking how they could jump on board. We have been able to build on that general excitement.”

The HandleBar, which as been in business for a year and a half, grew from two bikes, with Van Wingen as the driver, to four bikes and 10 employees.

Riding steady

Van Wingens believes that their employees are vitally important to their company’s success. “When we first started talking to small business owners, they told us that the first few hires you make for your company will help set its pathway,” he said. “The first three people we hired in the fall of 2016 were total home runs. We were so lucky to find people just

Left to right: Owners Brian Lindsay, Stephen Lindsay and Tom Van Wingen. bit of exercise. For the two-hour tour we normally make two or three bar or photo op stops. People are also able to bring a playlist to hook into our stereo system. Music turns it into a custom party on wheels.”

Balancing act

as passionate about Toledo, the outdoors, and biking.

They are still with us today. It’s a part-time gig for everybody. We have never had to cancel a tour, or even delay a tour, because of an employee and we have done well over 500 tours of downtown Toledo.

Our employees are as steady as they can be.”

Easy rider

The concept is easy. Riders view the tour online and book it. Passengers bring their own beverages. After clicking the the “book now” button, guests have the option of selecting seats on an individual basis or they may book the entire bike for larger parties. The majority of tours are private group events that host six to 16 people. “We always say, it’s like a dance floor. The more the merrier,” stated Van Wingen. “If you’re going to rent the whole bike, why not bring your whole crew? We really only need six people to move the non-motorized bike. The bikes are fairly easy to pedal, but it is riding a bike, so expect a little APRIL 2018 2018 JUNE

The owners maintain careers in the mechanical engineering world in addition to being small business owners. “I’m lucky in that I can be a bit choosy in the projects that I work on,” stated Van Wingen. “I do contracts and consulting work, so I am able to balance the nerdy side of my life with the fun side.

My favorite thing about HandleBar is that we get to be the #1 night out for people and to be a part of making incredible memories for our riders.”

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Food Truck Frenzy

By Jennifer Ruple Mobile eateries are on a roll in Toledo. No longer are we limited to festival funnel cakes and corn dogs.

Area food trucks are bringing restaurant-quality fare to neighborhoods, concerts, art shows and all types of outdoor events. Here are a handful to look for around town this summer.

For up-to-date schedules, visit their websites.

2nd Chance Food Truck 2ndchancefoodtruck.com Owner JD Rule makes Food For a Purpose. He employs folks who need a 2nd chance in life, teaches them about the food business, then helps them find a job. Rule’s unique “sandwiches” such as The Fresh Prince (Philly cheesesteak) and the Dog Walker (chili cheese hot dog) are stuffed inside homemade Hungarian Longos bread and deep fried. The Game Changer is just that – bacon and cheese grilled in a tater tot crust.

Cha Chings - Onion Rings on Steroids, Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Cheese, and Stuffed Onion Rings round out the menu.

Brickyard Sloppy Joe traditionssauces.com Area sloppy joe expert Donald Hill, along with his mom, Jackie, and dad, Don Sr., created a line of sweet and tangy sloppy joe sauces in 2012, which are available in many local grocery stores. In May they hit the road with a food truck. The Hills offer sloppy joe sandwiches with your choice of sauce – Original and Sweet Heat. For the larger appetite, the Hills created The Bricklayer, a half-pound of meat topped with cole slaw and french fries. Sandwiches come with chips and a pickle, and you can add coleslaw or potato salad, which Hill said are “hands down” the ultimate side dishes to serve with sloppy joes.

Duce’s Dawgs ducesdawgs.com Dedicated to chili dogs and chili mac, Duce’s Dawgs food truck debuted in May. Their made-from-scratch Dawg Sauce recipe comes from owner Josh Dusseau’s grandfather, who created it in the 50s. On the menu are Chili Dawgs, Dawgie Bag Tacos, chili mac and chili cheese fries, nachos and a sloppy chicken sammy.

Duce’s is also available for catering.

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Grumpy’s on the Go grumpys.net In addition to Garbage Salads and Hye Rollers, Grumpy’s now offers a plant-based menu which includes vegan versions of the Garbage Salad, a pulled “pork” sandwich, a “chicken” taco salad, a kale and quinoa side salad, brownies and chocolate chip cookies.

Koral Hamburg koralhamburg.com The beloved burger biz is back as a food truck. Try the famous Koral Quarter Pounder with Krinkle Kut Fries or beer battered onion rings. For a bigger bite, the Kardiac Burger packs two quarter pound burgers with American cheese, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese sauce, double bacon, mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, and tomato, topped with a golden onion ring. Still not full? Grab a Koral Kupcake decorated to look like a cheeseburger.

Rusty’s Road Trip rustysroadtrip.com Established in early 2015, the food truck specializes in hand-battered Lake Erie Yellow Perch. Also on the menu - a Spicy Salmon Sandwich, Lump Crab Rolls, deep fried Mac and Cheese Balls, and four types of grilled cheese sandwiches including the Italian with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil pesto on sourdough. Don’t forget a side of Bacon Mac and Cheese with smoked gouda.

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ROCK W

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e had just 72 hours in New York City. In becovered streets. tween a grand daughter’s college graduAfter being mistaken for Joe ation dinner and a performance Namath and having my picof “Hamilton,” we decided to create a ture taken with some self-guided rock and roll walking tour. With all of New York’s rock woman from Canada, we get the counter seats looking out at Fahistory from Dion to Lady Gaga with the Ramones, Talking ther Demo Square at the original Joe’s Pizza (best in New York).

Heads, Velvet Underground, Billy Joel, Alicia Keyes and Paul Just a beautiful day for people watching in the park.

Simon in between, where do you even begin? From rock and So off we go to Union Square Park to visit the architecturally roll to folk rock to punk and glam, New York has seen it all: significant Decker Building where Andy Warhol would host “Everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout the new sound. Funny, but it’s still Lou Reed and other stars at The Factory. We didn’t stay long rock and roll to me.” because we followed the cast of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Determined to uncover rock history, we walked to Greenwich a few blocks to the Old Town Bar where they were preparVillage. There in the Village, we stumbled upon Cafe Wha? ing to shoot an episode. They had no need for extras, so Founded in 1959, it has been the breeding ground for some of we moved on to Irving Plaza (formerly the Fillmore). music’s greatest names: Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Lee Rock gods McCartney, Clapton, Dylan and rock royStepping out in the Big Apple Lewis, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and the Gang, The Lovin’ alty Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili Peppers have all By Robert Alexander Spoonful, the Everly Brothers and many more. The Wha? was also played the Irving. home to writers Kerouac and Ginsberg and comedians Richard Pryor That night, after the graduation dinner, we returned and Lenny Bruce. A few blocks away on Bleecker, we discovered to The Bitter End for a live performance by Italian The Bitter End, the oldest rock and roll club in New York. For over modern blues guitarist Davide Pannozzo. With 50 years, hundreds of legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, our ears still ringing, we crawled back to our Jackson Browne, Neil Diamond, Tommy James, Nora Jones, hotel room in Tribeca. We needed sleep knowCurtis Mayfield, Rick Nelson, Van Morrison and Lady Gaga ing that tomorrow the best was yet to come: our have performed at The Bitter End. visit to Strawberry Fields and the Dakota Hotel On Jones Street in in Centhe village, tral Stephanie and I had Park to a gentleman take our pay picture walking arm in homage arm down the middle of to rock the road to replicate the legend iconic cover photo of and world Bob Dylan’s Freepeace wheelin’ album. dreamer, John For us it Lennon, folHere’s a playlist for stepping out was 76 lowed by the Tony in the Big Apple: New York is My Home, Dion and Paul Simon degrees Award Winning musiOn Broadway, George Benson and cal, “Hamilton” on Stayin’ Alive, Bee Gees bright Broadway. For so many reaKing of the New York Streets, Dion sunshine; sons, everyone should see Walk on the Wild Side, Lou Reed New York State of Mind, Billy Joel for Bob “Hamilton” someday!

New York, New York, Ryan Adams Dylan and Empire State of Mind, Jay-Z, Alicia Keyes We had just 72 hours to disSuze Rotolo in Theme from New York, New York, Frank Sinatra cover that New York is the the winter of 1963, it Schuyler Sisters (greatest city in the world), Hamilton, Original Broadway Cast world’s most exciting city. was cold with snow-

A Well Rounded Exercise Program

By Seth Sorkin, Exercise Physiologist Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to regular exercising? Here are some tips to help you make the best program possible.

The three main components to an exercise program are aerobic activity, resistance training, and flexibility.

Listed below are the goals that you should aim for each week.

1. Aerobic activity • At least 150 minutes of light to moderate intensity aerobic exercise each week.

• Group exercise classes such as water aerobics, cycling, step aerobics, and Zumba are great ways to achieve this goal.

• Swimming, jogging, biking, walking, hiking, kayaking, etc. are also fun ways to achieve this goal.

• If you really get serious about tracking your cardio, aim for a target heart rate of 65-85 percent of your agepredicted max. To calculate this, simply subtract 220 – your age to get your age-predicted max heart rate. Then multiply by .65 and .85 to get your heart rate range.

Example: 220-40= 180 beats per minute 180 x .85= 153 beats per minute 180 x .65= 117 beats per minute

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2. Resistance Training • Aim for at least 2 to 3 days of strength training.

• Train each muscle group (legs, back, chest, shoulders, arms, and core) with at least 1 exercise per group.

Complete 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions • Do not train back-to-back days! Be sure to give yourself 24-48 hours between strength training sessions.

3. Flexibility Training • Complete a variety of stretches for both upper and lower body at least 3 days a week, or ideally daily.

• Stretch to the point of mild discomfort, and hold for 15-30 seconds. You should feel a stretch, not pain.

Seth Sorkin is an exercise physiologist at ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club. For more information, visit wildwoodathleticclub.org or call 419-539-0235.

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Metroparks Prime Pedaling

By Scott Carpenter The Metroparks are prime pedaling destinations. Most Metroparks have all-purpose trails, bike-pedestrian paths or bike trails. Some parks connect to regional trails for longer two-wheel adventures.

Regional Trails The Towpath Trail connects three Metroparks along the Maumee River: Farnsworh, Bend View and Providence.

8 miles.

The University/Parks Trail connects the University of Toledo with Wildwood Preserve and continues to King Road in Sylvania. 6.3 miles.

The Wabash-Cannonball Trail connects Side Cut, Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Oak Openings Preserve, among other attractions. It is the region’s longest off-road bike trail.

North Fork: 9 miles paved; South Fork: 10 miles paved.

The Chessie Circle Trail connects North and South Toledo, numerous schools and other places of interest along a former rail line.

Mountain Biking Northwest Ohio is not known for hills, but a singletrack trail at Oak Openings Preserve delivers thrills for mountain bike fans. The Beachridge Trail is being built by volunteers, with new sections opening as they are completed. More than half of the 11-mile trail is now open, with challenging bridges and other obstacles along the narrow, scenic path.

Bike Fixit Stations Self-service bicycle repair stations are available in five locations in the Metroparks, courtesy of local bicycle organizations.

Each Fixit station, manufactured by Dero, includes all the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. The tools and air pump are securely attached to the stand with stainless steel cables and tamper-proof fasteners.

Hanging the bike from the hanger arms allows the pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments.

Locations: • McCord Road parking lot at the University/Parks Trail in Sylvania • Silver Lake area at Side Cut Metropark in Maumee • Towpath trailhead at the boat launch entrance to Farnsworth in Waterville • Keener Road Park along the Wabash Cannonball Trail in Monclova Township • Fallen Timbers Battlefield

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Coming soon!

More great ways to hop on a bike A bike share program is coasting your way with the Metroparks of the Toledo Area leading the way to bring it to fruition. Over 100 bikes will be available at more than a dozen locations in and near downtown.

Riders use an app and pay into an account. Then riders may reserve a bike, enter an account PIN to unlock the bike and GO! The program will be made possible through a grant to receive federal money through the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments.

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Sizzling Summer Nights

ProMedica hosts concert series By Mary Helen Darah Singer/songwriter John Mayer once wrote, “Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is about.” We couldn’t agree more. It would be tough to come up with better plans for a summer night than attending an outdoor concert. ProMedica recently announced its 2nd annual summer concert series... and it’s sizzling! The ProMedica Summer Concert Series, presented by Coors Light, will kick off on June 2 at Promenade Park and will feature Grammy award-winning singer Gladys Knight.

Weekly concerts are planned through September and will include a variety of local and national musicians and musical genres. Everything from the blues, gospel, rap, rock and 70s disco will heat up your summer nights. Some concert events are free of charge. For others, there is a low-cost ticket price of $10. Tickets are on sale at the Huntington Center Box Office, Ticketmaster, and by visiting promenadeconcerts.com.

The concerts will be reminiscent of the Rally by the River days formerly held at Promenade Park in the 1980s and early 1990s, only with a larger scope of entertainment. The stage will be set near the Maumee River and attendees will also be able to watch the performances on an outdoor video screen. Each event will feature food trucks and refreshments. In 2017, ProMedica sponsored four concerts in Promenade Park. One of the most popular was a Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Prince, performed by former members of Prince’s New Power Generation band and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. The packed crowd danced the Eli Young Band | June 15 night away to the music of Prince and this year attenGeorge Thorogood | June 29 dees will once again have the opportunity to experience Gin Blossoms | July 13 a sizzling summer series.

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The series will be produced by SMG and The Huntington Center. For more information about the concerts and ticket sales, visit promenadeconcerts.com. vBOOMERS BOOMERS

Crossword Fun: Mountains and Ranges

ACROSS 1. Meat jelly dish 6. *Sierra Nevada country 9. Cut the crop 13. Bake an egg 14. Cattle prod 15. Notre-Dame sounds 16. Orange type of tea 17. Hula dancer’s necklace 18. Door fasteners 19. *North American Cordillera’s highest peak 21. *Himalayan peak 23. *Type of resort 24. Monetary unit of Xi Jinping’s country 25. Nothing alternative 28. Big rig 30. Bloody Mary juice 35. Byproduct of combing wool 37. Hermes and Apollo 39. Whitman’s famous flower reference 40. Small European freshwater fish 41. “This ____ ____” on a box 43. Country dance formation 44. ____ vs. pathos 46. Swing seat?

47. Long adventure story 48. Japanese warriors’ religion 50. Red Cross supplies 52. Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales 53. Foot curve 55. Boiling blood 57. *Highest mountain in Cascade Range 61. *Highest peak in Russia 64. “____ ____ a high note” 65. Increase 67. Shrek and Fiona 69. Deals 70. Just one of #61 Down 71. Annie Oakley’s show 72. What Simon does 73. “Swan Lake” steps 74. Lumberjack’s leftover

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DOWN 1. Nile reptile 2. Type of outbuilding 3. Toothy freshwater fish 4. Jordan Spieth’s 3-9 5. Floorboard sounds 6. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 7. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 8. Farewell in France 9. ____-view mirror 10. Alleviatea 11. *Strictly European mountain range 12. “____, over here!”

15. ____ red, in a chemistry lab 20. City in Belgium 22. Giant pot 24. “Fiddler on the Roof” language, originally 25. *World’s longest mountain system 26. Averse 27. Chinese fruit 29. *____ Blanc 31. One thousandth of a liter, pl.

32. Spy’s cover 33. Argentine dance 34. *____ Ridge, world’s longest underwater range 36. Kings of ____ band 38. “Why not?”

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Pakistani language Give an impression *Mauna ___, Hawaii’s highest peak 68. Oreo to milk

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Retirement Journey

Stay active in retirement By Jeff Bucher

When most people think about retirement, they envision a life of freedom.

From traveling the world to spending time with grandchildren, everyone’s goals for their golden years are different.

No matter your dreams, lasting health will help you enjoy your future. In a Jeff Bucher recent survey, 81 percent of retirees said good health is most important for having a happy retirement. Unfortunately, many people aged 65 and older face health challenges, including obesity, hypertension, and depression.

Getting older doesn’t have to mean declining wellness.

Take steps now to preserve your health, and you may be better able to enjoy life after your career. Start with these tips to stay physically and mentally active in retirement:

1. Physical Activity Physical activity can bring many benefits, including helping to delay some diseases and reduce symptoms of depression. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) emphasizes the importance of exercise and recommends that people complete all of the following types of activities: • Endurance: Any exercise that makes you breathe hard helps you build your energy. The NIA recommends getting 30 minutes of endurance exercise on most or all days.

• Strength: Lifting or pushing weights builds stronger muscles, which can improve many aspects of your daily life and help you stay independent.

• Balance: Honing your balance can help keep you from suffering fall-related injuries and disabilities.

2. Mental Activity Staying mentally sharp in retirement is just as important

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as maintaining physical fitness. A recent survey showed that retirees fear Alzheimer’s and dementia more than any other major disease. Thankfully, research has found that a number of habits can help you improve and protect your memory.

• Learn new skills or information: When you’re working, your job can keep you mentally active. But in retirement, you may need to seek new ways to stimulate learning. Consider taking up a hobby or gaining a new skill to help increase your memory.

• Use your brain efficiently: Rather than spending energy on unnecessary tasks, like searching for your keys or trying to remember an event’s time, make routine information easy to access. For example, always keep your keys in the same spot and keep a written calendar with all of your events and appointments.

Doing so will free your brain to focus on new information or remember important details.

• Ignore aging myths: Negative stereotypes about memory and aging aren’t just insulting—they can also hurt how well people perform memory tasks. Instead of buying into rumors, feel confident that you are able to improve your memory and then take proactive steps to do so.

Staying mentally and physically focused matters in retirement. After all, you’re not just ending your career— you’re starting a new chapter in life that you deserve to enjoy fully.

If you have any questions about how to prepare for retirement or your financial health, we are always here to talk.

Jeff Bucher is the president and co-founder of Citizen Advisory Group, a comprehensive financial services company in Perrysburg. You can contact him at 419-872-0204; email at jeff@citizenadvisory.com; visit at 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg; or visit the website at citizenadvisory.com.

Investment advisory and financial planning services offered through Planners Alliance, LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Subadvisory services are provided by Advisory Alpha, LLC, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance, Consulting and Education services offered through Citizen Advisory Group. Citizen Advisory Group is a separate and unaffiliated entity from Planners Alliance, LLC and Advisory Alpha, LLC.

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Shelf Life

Summer is the time to kick back and relax. Why not try some books that are about your favorite season or that take place during the summer?

Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

The Identicals: A Novel, Little, Brown and Company, 2017

By Elin Hilderbrand Forced to call a truce by a family crisis, estranged identical twins Tabitha and Harper reevaluate their bond and the resentments that drove them apart from their respective homes on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.

By Sue Schafer

Acting Manager, Washington Branch, Toledo Lucas County Public Library

Commonwealth: A Novel, Harper, 2016

By Ann Patchett The Cousins and the Keatings are two California families forever intertwined and permanently shattered by infidelity. Bert Cousins leaves his wife for Beverly Keating, leaving her to raise four children on her own. Beverly, with two children of her own, leaves her husband for Bert. The six children involved are forced to forge a childhood bond based on the combined disappointment in their parents. As adults, they find their families’ stories revealed in a way they couldn’t possibly expect. Patchett has written a family drama that perfectly captures both the absurdity and the heartbreak of domestic life.

The Summer Before the War: A Novel, Random House, 2016

By Helen Simonson This is an engaging novel full of winsome characters, this time set during the summer before the outbreak of World War I. Follow the story of headstrong, independent Beatrice Nash and kind but stuffy surgeon-in-training Hugh Grange along with his formidable Aunt Agatha.

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Beach House Memories, Gallery Books, 2012

By Mary Alice Monroe When Cara Rutledge rents out Solution her beach house to artist Heather Fordham, a sudden tragedy brings Cara back to the beach house, but Heather refuses to move from her newfound sanctuary.

The Beach at Painter’s Cove, William Morrow, 2017

By Mary Alice Monroe When four generations of estranged Whitaker women return to the family’s Connecticut mansion, they must find a way to save their ancestral home and heal their relationships.

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benefits

It’s a Date

Bark in the Park Side Cut Metropark 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Grab your sneakers and fetch a furry friend for the Toledo Area Humane Society’s 33rd annual run/walk to raise funds to care for nearly 5,000 animals that come to the shelter each year. Registration: toledohumane.org/bark-in-the-park

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Toledo Zoo Wine Tasting African Overlook 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Friday, June 8, 7 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and music

by The Bradberries. Bring friends or make it a romantic night out.

Ticket information: toledozoo.org

fests

Local Fest – Bands, Bites and Brews Downtown Sylvania, J & G Pizza Parking Lot Saturday, June 9, 4 - 11 p.m.

Enjoy street food; craft beers from Upside Brewing, Inside the Five Brewing Company and Majestic Oak Winery; and live music. facebook.com/downtownsylvania

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Classic Car & Bike Show Series Old National Bank Parking Lot 205 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh, Mich.

Series: Thursdays June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m.

Get your motor running and head to Tecumseh for the monthly show.

Registration is free to show off your classic car or motorcycle with a donation of canned goods. Awards presented.

Details: 517-424- 6555

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Devils Lake Festival of the Arts Manitou Beach Village, Mich.

June 16, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

50 artists will offer paintings, drawings, fibers, jewelry, ceramics and more; live music and entertainment; and food vendors. devilslakefestivalofthearts.com Rebecca Louise Law: Community, a floral representation of northwest Ohio Toledo Museum of Art • June 16 – Jan. 13, 2019

Using approximately 150,000 plants and flowers native to the Toledo region, the British artist will design and implement her largest installation to date. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers, and $5 for seniors. toledomuseum.org