Boomers & Beyond NOV 2016

Sassy • Spirited • Successful

November 2016

INSIDE • Celebrate the Season • Wine and Beer Pairings

Shift the Table into Neutral • When Parents Need Your Care Diversify Your Portfolio • Being Thankful in Turbulent Times

Sassy • Spirited • Successful

The secret of having it all…is knowing you already do.

Pumpkin pie, turkey, football rivalries, Black Friday shopping, visiting family--It’s November! Celebrate the season with holiday wine and beer pairings (pg. 4) and uniquely decorate for fall with neutrals (pg. 8). We are thankful for parents and offer suggestions when they need our care (pg. 6). Jeff Bucher offers tips on managing risk (pg. 7), and the ‘Garden Meister’, Alaina Meister, will help you get your garden ready for winter (pg. 12). Feeling stressed? Are you having a tough time mustering up an attitude of gratitude? Find inspiration and ways to count your blessings during turbulent times (pg. 11).

We wish you a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving Mary Helen Darah and Jennifer Ruple in holiday. We are grateful for your readership and are front of Chandler Cafe in Sylvania with fall decor from TK Lane’s Boutique. blessed for you continued support.

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BOOMERS & Beyond Inside Editors Mary Helen Darah Jennifer Ruple Boomer Consultant Sharon Lange Sales Representative Nancy Rodgers Contributing Writers Jeff Bucher, Mary Helen Darah, Alaina Meister, Jennifer Ruple, Sue Schafer Distribution Donald Frazier, Nancy Jomantas, Paul Jomantas Layout and Design Elissa Cary Boom Your Business with Advertising boomersandbeyond2014@gmail.com 419/824-0100 On The Web sylvaniaadvantage.com/boomers-beyond facebook.com/BoomersandBeyondSylvania Boomers Hangout 5655 N. Main St. #1, Sylvania, Ohio 43560

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• Holiday wine and beer pairings 4 • When parents need your care 6 • Managing risk

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• Fall decorating with neutrals

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• Being thankful

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• Short Horts

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• Crossword fun • Books for boomers

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• It’s a date

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Linda Sullivan, center, enjoys a sunny fall afternoon with her granddaughters Emma and Megan Sullivan at Stevens Gardens in Monclova, Ohio.

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Toasting the season Experts share wine and beer picks for the holiday season

By Jennifer Ruple The entertaining season is upon us, and soon many of us will be busy planning menus for holiday gatherings with family and friends. While it may be easy to decide which foods to serve, it may not be so easy to choose complementary wines or beers.

To help decode the mystery of what goes with what, we checked in with two local experts from Walt Churchill’s Market in Maumee, Ohio, Wine Manager Richard Fortney and Beer Manager Doug Patterson. Here are their top wine and beer suggestions for the season and the foods that pair well with them.

Richard Fortney’s Wine Picks 2014 Dr. Loosen Riesling is a crisp, fruity and refreshing Riesling that comes from the mineral-rich slate soil of the Mosel Doug Patterson, beer manager, and Richard Fortney, wine manager, at Walt Valley. “It is an ideal companion to any holiday menu and a Churchill’s Market in Maumee, Ohio. perfect pairing to either turkey or ham,” said Fortney.

2015 Sable d’Azur, Côtes de Provence, Rosé “The best Rosé wines come from Provence, France,” said Fortney. “This wine is dry and fresh with crisp acidity and is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. It’s the perfect wine for any occasion and pairs particularly well with hors d’oeuvres and lighter foods.”

2014 Jean-Marc Brocard, Sainte Claire, Chablis is for the more discriminating palate. This 100% French Chardonnay is one of the finest examples of Chablis,” said Fortney. “A textbook flinty aroma gives way to green apple, lemon and minerality. It’s great as an aperitif and with shellfish, seafood and foul.”

2015 Chateau de Jarnioux, Beaujolais is a classic. “This 100% Gamay varietal has an attractive ruby red color and delectable fresh notes of strawberry and cherry. The refreshing, round and silky wine pairs well with turkey, pâté or lighter foods.”

Pair 2014 Walnut City Wineworks, Pinot Noir with lamb, duck and wild game. “Some of the best Pinot Noir wines come from the Willamette Valley, and this wine is no exception,” said Fortney.

2010 Chateau Grand Francais, Bordeaux is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. “As the wine opens up, it begins to take on complex flavors of dried fruits and White and red wines that pair well with holiday spices.” Pair it with red meat and heavy cheeses. entertaining.

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Doug Patterson’s Beer Picks Weyerbacher Merry Monks BelgianStyle Tripel ALE and Dark Horse Brewing Co. Sapient Trip Ale both have notes of fruit and spice flavors that pair well with ham. “They really grab onto the honey glaze and provide a nice contrast to the saltiness of the ham,” said Patterson.

To complement turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and cranberries, Patterson suggests the rich, fruity and aromatic Ommegang Abbey Dubbel Ale. “This food-friendly beer is high in carbonation for lifting the richness of gravy and Beer options that pair well with ham and turkey and all the sides. mashed potatoes from the palate.”

Patterson suggests the deep roasted and Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter from Sweet full-bodied flavor of B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher Baby Jesus! “This dessert porter pairs well with Oatmeal Imperial Stout to pair with chocolate rich, dark chocolate; candied fruit; fruit-filled ice cream and coffee, cinnamon, and custard pies. cookies and chocolate pecan pie,” said Patterson.

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Role reversal

When parents need your care By Mary Helen Darah

Troy Hendricks of Visiting Angels

Often we are so busy watching our children grow up that we neglect to see that our parents are growing older. Boomers & Beyond sat down with Troy Hendricks, director of Visiting Angels, located on Central Ave. in Toledo, to discuss ways aging parents may need assistance, what to look for in a caregiver and some helpful tidbits to keep aging parents safe.

Do you have a background in geriatric care?

“I taught high school English for 15 years and ESL for eight years. That prepares you for quite a bit. I also moved in with my grandparents my junior year of high school to

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take care of my grandfather. He passed away, and I then stayed to assist my grandmother. I came to realize the importance of allowing a loved one to age gracefully in their own home.

It really does make the world of difference.

What makes the ‘Boomer’ caregiver unique?

Boomers lead active lives and many are busy with their careers and numerous other responsibilities. I have found that many look at the role of taking care of mom or dad as a stage. It is not just the next stage but a lifechanging chapter. They are finding out that their parents have a strong desire to stay in their own home yet are reluctant to enlist assistance. We like to point out that it is more cost effective to have someone do their parent’s laundry in the basement then to replace a hip from a fall.

What are some preventive measures your staff uses that could benefit caregiving Boomers?

Watch out for anything that is going to make aging parents unsteady or cause mobility issues. Electrical cords and area rugs are huge offenders of causing falls that could lead to a ROLE REVERSAL TO 10

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Managing risk

The importance of diversification in your portfolio By Jeff Bucher

Ancient Chinese merchants are said to have diversified portfolio also should be diversified developed a unique way to reduce their risk. They within asset classes, such as a diverse basket of would divide their shipments among several stocks. different vessels. That way, if one ship were to sink For example, say a stock portfolio included a or be attacked by pirates, the rest stood a good computer company, a software developer, and an chance of getting through and the shipment could internet service provider. Although the portfolio has be saved. spread its risk among three companies, it may not Your investment portfolio may benefit from that be considered well diversified since all the firms are same logic. connected to the technology industry. A portfolio that includes a Diversification is an investment computer company, a drug principle designed to manage risk. manufacturer and an oil service However, diversification does not firm may be considered more guarantee against a loss. The key to diversified. diversification is to identify investments that may perform Similarly, a bond portfolio that differently under various market invests exclusively in long-term conditions.

U.S. Treasuries may have limited diversification. A bond fund that Some people think that if they own invests in short- and long-term U.S. 20 different U.S. stocks that they Treasuries as well as a variety of are diversified. But the reality is corporate bonds may offer more that if you have 20 large U.S. diversification. companies in your portfolio like Jeff Bucher is 2016 Retirement McDonald’s, Caterpillar, and Advisor Magazine Advisor of the Jeff Bucher is the president and coJohnson & Johnson you aren’t founder of Citizen Advisory Group, a necessarily diversified. The reality Year. comprehensive financial planning company in Perrysburg. Contact him at 419/872-0204; email is large U.S. companies tend to move together. at jeff@citizenadvisory.com; visit at 770 Commerce Dr., When the economy is good, they will be doing Perrysburg; or visit the website at www.citizenadvisory.com. well, and if the economy is not doing well, they’re Investment Advisory services are offered through AlphaStar Capital going to be bad. This doesn’t really bring us much Management, a SEC Registered Investment Advisor. SEC diversification so we have to look at different types registration does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the adviser has attained a of investments to bring diversification to the particular level of skill or ability. AlphaStar Capital Management, portfolio.

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On one level, a diversified portfolio should be diversified between asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash alternatives. On another level, a

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Plates and Places

Fall naturally with neutral home accents By Jennifer Ruple November kicks off the season of entertaining and cooking for family and friends, so it seems only fitting that we give the ‘plates’ of this column the spotlight this month.

Over the past years, I’ve used Jennifer Ruple many color combinations while decorating for fall – pumpkin and eggplant, pumpkin and sage, and my favorite pumpkin and turquoise. While I love rich color, I decided to give the natural, tone-on-tone palate a try this year. A neutral palate can be simple and elegant at the same time, and it can enhance any style of home - traditional, contemporary, country, and of course, the increasingly popular farmhouse style.

A large, chipped concrete urn corrals mini pumpkins.

Stacked single-hued plates create drama at the table.

Here are some tips for incorporating neutrals into your fall or Thanksgiving table design.

Play with texture. An absence of color doesn’t mean an absence of excitement. Use a combination of textures like linen, rattan, metals, and earthy elements to provide interest and richness to your space.

Create a focal point. Bring in a large, birch bark pumpkin and embellish it with pinecones, leaves and acorns for a show-stopping centerpiece.

Colored glassware is back. Add a subtle pop of color to your neutral tablescape with colored glassware. Also abundant this season are colored glass candle holders and shimmering blown glass pumpkins.

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Get personal. Craft something new from something old. Napkin rings created from vintage metal buttons I received from an Aunt bring a sense of nostalgia and sparkle to the table. Every time I use them, I think of her.

Create balance. Flank mini cotton topiaries on each end of the dining table to add natural texture.

Pile on the layers. Stack single-hued dishes to add dramatic appeal.

Be playful. Add a touch of whimsy with playful accents like miniature ceramic owl salt and pepper shakers.

Set the mood. Dim the lights and add softness with the glow of white or cream candles.

Don’t forget the sides. Don the buffet with a statement piece like a large, chipped, concrete urn filled with white, and a few green, pumpkins and gourds.

Amber glassware plus golden preserved leaves provide a subtle pop of color in a neutral tablescape.

Utilize items with texture in a tone-on-tone display.

Jennifer Ruple is the author of the blog somedaycowgirl.blogspot.com.

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Role reversal

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broken leg or hip. We assess risks such as a client having to use the bathroom at night. Are they getting up in a safe manner? Many times it is wise to have someone there through the night especially when the elderly tend to lose clarity when they first wake. Prevention is everything.

What do you tell people to look for in a caregiver?

Make certain they are licensed and bonded as are caregivers are. It is really tough to find someone you trust with your parent’s funds.

Never give a caregiver cash or access to private accounts. All our caregivers must go through an extensive background check. Never post the need for a caregiver on Craig’s List. It will advertise that your parent is alone. It’s as bad as posting on Facebook that you are on vacation.

We feel it is important to have 24/7 access to a live person on call. Many times we are the only

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caregivers for people with adult children living out-of-town. Also, although our caregivers provide non-medical care, we believe it is important for them to be trained in CPR and first aid. Many of our staff are state tested nursing assistants. The things I look for in people we hire are dedication, empathy, flexibility, responsibility and above all reliability. We are dealing with the WWII generation. Punctuality is not optional.

Final thoughts Remember that when it comes to caregiving one size does not fit all. Seek the advice of knowledgeable people to formulate a care plan.

One of the many rewards of this line of work is seeing our clients’ life improve when they receive outside assistance and are not a ‘burden’ to their loved ones. It truly changes the family dynamics in an incredibly positive way.

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Snap out of it

Being thankful in turbulent times By Mary Helen Darah

I am currently in the midst of moving out of a normalcy is not only a moving target, at times it highly “loved in” home that has been our safe isn’t even in range. Therefore, when Helena haven for 24 years and into a new house. OK, suggested that we honor Native culture and new is a bit of a stretch. I “right sized” into a break out the Pilgrim and Native American attire 1930s home in a quaint neighborhood with grand complete with tribal face paint, we were all on illusions of a simpler life. So far, not so good. board. I have to give my family credit. There we The archaic radiator heater is on the brink, the were at the dining room table, my Dad dressed as shower is a tepid trickle, and this morning I the chief, the rest of us as an assorted crew of woke to a large puddle of Pilgrims and natives and my water on the floor by the poor cousin Tom, who was kitchen sink. It was at this last in line to go through our moment that I received a dress-up chest, wore a loin phone call from our family’s cloth wrapped around his matriarch wanting to solidify Levi’s. We had a great dinner our plans for the fourth thanks to our ability, as my Thursday of this month, also Gram would say, “roll with known as Thanksgiving. it.”

Seriously? I am washing my Gram was also famous at hair in the bathroom sink, saying, “snap out of it.” for cleaning dishes out of a which I am in the process of bucket and feeling like I am doing. I may not have a on a continual camping trip heater, but I have a roof over for which there is no end in my head, warm clothes and sight. I have fought the urge Golden Retriever for to write a sob story letter warmth. I have dirty water home to beg my Mama to on my floor which is cleaner Helen Darah gets into the spirit of the come pick me up from Camp Mary than what many people Thanksgiving!

Woebegone, but I am about throughout the world would to cave. How am I supposed to muster up an be thankful to use to quench their thirst. I also attitude of gratitude let alone a meal in this have a house that will soon become a home once pathetic excuse for a kitchen? the family and friends I love gather around the I have always found it helpful in times of strife to table to give thanks. count your blessings and to put yourself in other people’s moccasins. I can only imagine the cooking environment of the first harvest festival celebrated in 1621. I may currently have some moisture and leakage issues to contend with, but I do not have to physically kill, pluck and prepare dinner for my loved ones.

The closest thing I had to experiencing a REAL Thanksgiving was when my highly creative middle daughter decided we should have a traditional feast. Thanksgiving is a time when NORMAL families gather to partake in traditional dishes, polite conversation and relaxed dining. Thankfully, in my family, NOVEMBER 2016

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Short Horts

November gardening tips By Alaina Meister

Winter is just around the corner. Alaina Meister, the ‘Garden Meister,’ shares some ‘short horts’ (quick horticultural suggestions) for putting your garden to bed for the winter.

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Water your perennials and flowering shrubs in the fall; they will thank you for it this winter.

Once the ground has frozen hard, cut perennials back to 3 inches and mulch them with a thick layer of leaves or straw.

If you plan to put in a new flower bed next spring, cover that area now with mulch or heavy plastic to discourage emergent growth when the ground warms up in the spring.

Move potted chrysanthemums to a sheltered spot when their flowers fade. Water well and cover with a thick layer of straw to overwinter them. Many mums fail because they are planted too late and don’t have a chance to develop a good root system.

When a frost blackens the leaves of dahlias, gladioli and cannas, carefully dig them up and let them dry indoors on newspaper for a few days. Then pack in Styrofoam peanuts, dry peat moss, or shredded newspaper and store in a dark, humid spot at 40° to 50°F until spring.

Alaina Meister has been a master gardener since 1994. She has been honored for her outstanding volunteerism and environmental initiatives. The 'Garden Meister' is a member of the Maumee Garden Club, Anthony Wayne Garden Club, Maumee Valley Herb Society and Maumee Uptown Business Association and founded the Friends of Side Cut Metropark. Boomers is thrilled to share her wisdom and her enthusiasm for the great outdoors.

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Crossword fun: The 1950s

ACROSS 1. Rn, a health hazard 6. One noble or inert 9. Multitude 13. Port city in Japan 14. Pie ____ ____ mode 15. Inflict a blow 16. *Prime Minister of India in the 1950s 17. Under the weather 18. Line in London 19. *49th state 21. *Space Race starter 23. * “____ Hunt” with Lloyd Bridges 24. First one on a ship 25. PC brain 28. Diva’s solo 30. Frustration, in print 34. RIP pots 36. Ben Affleck’s 2012 Oscar winner 38. Flax fabric 40. This and the other 41. Polynesian kingdom 43. Man Ray’s art movement 44. The inner self 46. Indian Lilac 47. Units of work 48. Scale model of Earth 50. *It was on Little Anthony’s pillow in 1958 52. Grazing field 53. Spiritedness 55. African tam-___ 57. *Jackie Robinson’s and Duke Snider’s team 61. *____ Khrushchev 64. Goodbye in Spanish 65. Commotion 67. Not active

69. Haunted house sounds 70. American cuckoo 71. Rocks at mountain base 72. Gaelic 73. *Thunderbird 74. Macho guy DOWN 1. Actor/director Howard 2. Between ports 3. Willy Wonka creator 4. Ladies’ fingers 5. Post-roller coaster ride condition 6. Mother Earth, to Ancient Greeks 7. * “____ About Eve” starring Bette Davis 8. Pico de gallo, e.g.

9. Obscenity 10. Property right 11. Tiny purse or case 12. 168 hours 15. Highpitched cry 20. One of 24 in pure gold 22. “Every child. One voice.” org.

24. Ian McKellen in “X-Men” films 25. *Fulgencio Batista’s home 26. Fork tooth 27. “____ death do us

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part” 29. *Like imaginary curtain 31. “Park and ____” 32. Twist and distort 33. Neighbor separator?

35. Idiot, in Yiddish 37. Type of molding 39. *Aeronautics and aerospace research org.

42. Stradivari competitor 45. Mother ____, “The Sound of Music” 49. Go wrong 51. Debonair 54. * “Lucky Starr”

series author Asimov 56. Kind of pie 57. Female equivalent of “sir” 58. O in B.O. 59. Buenos ____ 60. 2014 movie “____ Girl” 61. Dark, as in movie 62. *One of Ike’s two 63. Carpet layer’s calculation 66. *Crick/Watson/Franklin discovery 68. X

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Books for boomers

Do you enjoy historical fiction? Take a trip back in time that will have you hooked from beginning to end. Brew a pot of tea, plug in the electric blanket and settle down for some of these page-turning suggestions.

Brooklyn, Scribner, 2015

By Colm Toibin Leaving her home in post-World War II Ireland to work as a bookkeeper in Brooklyn, Eilis Lacey discovers a new romance in America with a charming blond Italian man before devastating news threatens her happiness.

By Sue Schafer

Manager, Sylvania Branch, Toledo Lucas County Public Library

The Light Between Oceans, Scribner, 2012

By M.L. Stedman After moving with his wife to an isolated Australian lighthouse where they suffer miscarriages and a stillbirth, Tom allows his wife to claim an infant that has washed up on the shore, a decision with devastating consequences.

Mrs. Poe, Simon and Schuster, 2013

By Lynn Cullen Struggling to support her family in mid-19th-century New York, writer Frances Osgood makes an unexpected connection with literary master Edgar Allan Poe and finds her survival complicated by her intense attraction to the writer and the scheming manipulations of his wife.

Secrets of a Charmed Life, New American Library, 2015

By Susan Meissner Young American scholar Kendra Van Zant, eager to pursue her vision of a perfect life, interviews Isabel McFarland just when the elderly woman is ready to give up secrets about the war that she has kept for decades...beginning with whom she really is. What Kendra receives from Isabel is both a gift and a burden--one that will test her convictions and her heart.

The Nightingale, St. Martin’s Press, 2015

By Kristin Hannah Reunited when the elder’s husband is sent to fight in World War II, French sisters Vianne and Isabelle find their bond as well as their respective beliefs tested by a world that changes in horrific ways.

Crossword Puzzle Solution

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arts

Arts and Crafts Bazaar Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 West Central Ave., Toledo Nov. 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More than 50 artists and crafters will offer handmade items - jewelry, cards, soaps and lotions, fused and blown glass, knitted items, clothing and accessories. The event includes a silent auction, bake sale, coffee and pastry bar and card party. Proceeds from the bazaar go to support a number of local organizations. Free parking and admission. For more information, call 419-531-4236.

Veteran’s Art Expo Anthony Wayne area, Monclova, Waterville, Whitehouse Nov. 7-11 Visit participating business locations and view the creative works of area veterans. For a list of artists and locations, visit awaac.org.

Libbey Dolls: Fashioning the Story Toledo Museum of Art Oct. 28 – Feb. 12, 2017 A collection of 78 fashion figures depicting French style from A.D. 493 to 1915 were on display at the Museum from 1917 until 1972, when they were pulled from permanent view. Now they return in an exhibition exploring the story of the collection while showcasing the dolls’ relationship to fashion and the art world.

Admission to the museum and exhibition is free. toledomuseum.org

beats

Sandi Patty Farewell Tour Stranahan Theater Nov. 26, 8 p.m.

Get in the spirit of the holiday season. Sandi, known simply as “The Voice,” will perform many of her signature Christmas classics. toledosymphony.com

heirlooms

Barn Sale The Butter Barn 5541 Consear Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich.

Nov. 17-20 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at The Butter Barn. The monthly sale showcases antique, repurposed and restored treasures in a beautiful barn setting. butterbeansantiques.com

hops and vines

Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Nov. 17-19 Michigan’s premier tasting event is now in its 9th year. Over 1,200 wines and 300 craft beers and hard ciders to sample from, restaurant pairings and small plate dining, and complimentary wine and beer seminars. Single-day admission tickets or 3-day passes available. grwinefestival.com

roars

Lights Before Christmas, presented by KeyBank Toledo Zoo and Aquarium Nov. 18 – Dec. 31 The area’s brightest holiday tradition sets the night aglow with over a million lights, animation displays, Ice Slide, Douglas the Talking Tree sponsored by St. Luke’s Hospital, Santa and, of course, cold weather animals. New this year is Bumper Cars on Ice in the Winter Village. toledozoo.org

volunteers

Would you like to be involved in the community and see free performances at the historic Valentine Theatre? Sign up to volunteer in concessions, as an usher, or as a ticket taker.

Contact Elizabeth Cottle, manager of support services at 419/214-4807.

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