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ELIZABETH SCOTT BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON ENHANCED LIVING UNITS The Elizabeth Scott Community has kicked off construction of a new set of Level 2 Enhanced Living units that will be followed by the renovation of existing Level 2 units. The construction work began several weeks ago. Virtual Design Studios in Holland, Ohio is the architect on the project, and the general contractor is Whitta Construction based in Fostoria.

“Our Level 2 units are part of the original farmhouse built in 1949 where my great grandmother first began caring for residents,” says Matt Bucher, Elizabeth Scott Community’s Director of Marketing. “All of the other portions of our campus are much newer, so it was time to upgrade this unit. The issue has been that we’ve had residents living in these original units, so we had to figure out a way to accommodate them in order to renovate their rooms.”

The solution was to first construct a 3,500 square foot addition to the current facility. The new wing will have six fully accessible private rooms as well as one new fully accessible double room for a couple. “Once we have these new rooms built, we can slowly transition our residents from the older wing into the new rooms,” says Bucher. “Then, that will give us the flexibility to renovate the older rooms. When construction and renovation have been completed, we will have over 6,000 square feet of space devoted to the Level 2 Enhanced Living wing.”

Exterior architectural rendering of the new Elizabeth Scott Community Level 2 Enhanced Living wing.

Construction and renovation are expected to be completed in the fall of 2021. will be built where the entrance steps are located now. “This will create a large front porch and offer residents a comfortable place to relax while adding curb appeal to the overall facility,” says Bucher.

“The market demand for these types of units with private rooms dictated what we needed to do,” says Bucher. “We’re excited about the construction and renovation because it will be a huge benefit to current and future residents,” says Bucher.

All new and renovated rooms will be private with private bath- “Our most recent construction project was in September of rooms and showers. Each will have their own individual ther- 2015 when we opened our new Skilled Rehabilitation Unit.” mostat to control heating and cooling in each room. An updat- The Elizabeth Scott Community, located at 2720 Albon Road ed nurse call system is part of the plans along with an updated in Maumee, is a family owned and operated facility that ofsafety system including new fire alarms and sprinklers. The fers Independent Living, Enhanced Living, Skilled Nursing, and The renovation to the original farmhouse where the Level 2 beauty shop will also be renovated to make it larger with bet- Skilled Rehabilitation on a single campus. For more informaEnhanced Living units are housed will undergo significant ren- ter lighting, and the entire facility will receive new paint and tion about the Elizabeth Scott Community, contact Matt Bucher, ovation. Rooms will receive new insulated windows for better carpeting. The entire project should be complete sometime in Director of Marketing, at 419-724-5021. comfort. An enclosed sunroom overlooking the main campus late 2021.

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Dear Readers, In this, our last issue for 2020, I’m thinking about a year dominated by Covid-19 - births, deaths, schools, jobs, elections, social activities. I have maintained a positive attitude with my family, weaving our way through a life of social distancing, masks, handwashing while missing our friends and hugs. Overall, my family has done well and it is our intention to continue beyond “the virus” by welcoming 2021 with kindness and a sincere plan to do what we can to help others and make 2021 a better year.

Assembling MLiving magazine has been a lifesaver this year.

Working with our co-publishers, sales reps, advertisers, writers and designers to piece together an accessible, readable magazine for our 50+ crowd gave me a focus. This issue features local services for women veterans. Another article addresses the often unconsidered effects of COVID-19 on disabled persons. We have a piece about senior isolation - something we must address for ourselves and our parents. To add some fun, we showcase photos and thoughts from grandparents celebrating their newest grandchildren.

At this time of year, many are making donations to charities.

We have an article that explains the difference between charity and philanthropy and points out some of the options.

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And don’t miss our profile of Katy Crosby, the City of Toledo’s Chief of Staff. Toledo is lucky to have her.

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CARES Awards honor Lucas County children’s protectors

Lucas County Committee for Children’s third annual CARES Awards were conducted virtually on September 17, recognizing six area individuals who have worked to protect Lucas County children from abuse and neglect. Honorees included Jeremy Young, a Lucas County Children’s Services (LCCS) attorney; Jane Moore, an LCCS board Member; John Tharp, Lucas County Sheriff; Connie Zemmelman, Judge of the Lucas County Juvenile Court; and Kriste and Jeff Little, foster and adoptive parents.

WERSELL TO LEAVE SBDC AFTER 22 YEARS

Jaksetic named new VP of LSS

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Northwestern Ohio announced the promotion of Tracia “Traci” Jaksetic to the position of vice president. Jaksetic has worked for LSS for over 14 years, and has worked for non-profit organizations since 1991. LSS, first founded in Fremont in 1911 by a group of pastors as the Lutheran Inner-Mission Society, today offers mental health and social services assistance.

Bill Wersell, longtime director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, has announced his retirement, after 22 years, departing from the Center in January, 2022.

Jill Badger, who has worked as a financial counselor at SBDC since 2014, has taken over as the new interim director. Jill has been a financial counselor at the SBDC since 2014 and holds an MBA degree from Eastern Michigan University.

“We are excited about this succession plan that will ensure that our SBDC program continues to provide the highest quality services to the small business and entrepreneurial community in the region and continues to set the standard for SBDC centers across the State of Ohio and around the country.”

Croak Asset Management awarded

Owens program awarded $250,000+

Croak Asset Management is one of only 3 wealth management firms inducted into the Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame. Firm CEO Tim Croak (at right) stated, “At the end of the day, all of the credit goes out to our team who strives for excellence each and every day, and more importantly, to our clients who have trusted us to guide them through the deeply personal world of finance.” camtoledo. com

The U.S. Department of Education awarded a grant to an Owens Community College program which manages student educational support. TRIO Student Support Services will receive over $250,000 in federal grant funding to assist the program, which began in 2015 to offer assistance to first generation, low-income students or students with disabilities.

TRIO services include tutoring, financial aid advice, career guidance and more.

Harbor names new President/CEO

Donna Jablonski was named President/CEO by the Board of Directors of Harbor, Inc., an Ohio mental health and substance use treatment provider. Jablonski has served as Interim President/ CEO since July and prior to that served as Chief Operating Officer at Harbor. “I am honored and excited to be named President/CEO of Harbor.

It is a privilege to be part of an organization that delivers high quality and much needed mental health and substance use services to patients and the community. I look forward to leading the agency into the future and upholding our Mission and Vision.” harbor.org

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Help others through the gift of your time, donations, goods or your voice. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. We’ve created a directory to help you find organizations, charities, events and more in your own community.

Providing support meetings for everything from anger management and schizophrenia to providing necessary tools for recovery, the Wernert Center gives members a chance to heal with peers in a safe environment.

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Profiles

When you get a chance to start traveling again, where would you go? I did my ancestry research, and I’m over 50% Nigerian, so I definitely want to go to Nigeria with my family. I’ve also always wanted to go to Barcelona and Amsterdam.

What is the most interesting place you’ve ever been?

Cairo, Egypt.

I have always wanted to: Skydive.

What have been your biggest passions over the years?

Mentorship. When I have the opportunity to speak on panels and share my experiences, it brightens my day.

L to R: Katie Crosby and her sisters Candi Johnson and MeChele Frierson

What are your favorite ways to stay physically active?

I like to walk, run and bike.

I just love being outside.

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Living Life to the Fullest

Toledo Chief of Staff Katy Crosby shares her passions and her goals

By Erin Holden Katy Crosby has been Toledo’s Chief of Staff for two and a half years, working with the Departments of Finance, Diversity and Inclusion, and Human Resources. Crosby has spent decades advocating for civil rights and equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds, using her civic leadership skills to work against gun violence while bridging the divide between community members and the police force in Dayton (she was the city’s executive director for 12 years).

She is also passionate about helping immigrants integrate into their new communities.

More productive Crosby explains that the favorite aspect of her current position is “figuring out how best to make the organization more productive.

When employees come to work every day, I

want them to feel proud of the workplace they come to, and for them to be proud to provide quality services to our residents.”

Despite a love of numbers and a college accounting degree, Crosby was drawn to public administration when volunteering years ago for the Dayton Urban League working with at-risk youth. That experience encouraged her to pursue her masters degree in public administration, which led her to become involved in political campaigns and eventually to work for 12 years as the executive director of the Dayton Human Relations Council. Crosby explains how she landed in Toledo, “The mayor of Dayton ended up recommending me to the mayor here in Toledo, and that’s how I got to where I am today.”

What do you admire in people?

A sense of humor and curiosity.

Your proudest accomplishment: Professionally, the work I did at the Human Relations Council (in Dayton).

Personally, my daughter Eryn.

What is something that most people don’t know about you?

People seem to be surprised when I tell them I struggle with impostor syndrome.

What are your favorite foods?

Watermelon and red crab.

Who do you most admire? In my own life, I admire my mom and my daughter. As for people I’ve never met, I would say LeBron James.

I admire his work ethic, but I also admire how he uses his voice.

Favorite Movie: BOOMERANG.

Favorite book: THE GUTSY GIRL.

What inspires you most?

MY FAMILY.

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With Gratitude Organizations serving Ohio’s 67,500 women vets

By Joni Johnson

Women Veterans Initiative

Roughly two million of the 19 million US civilian veterans are women, with approximately 67,500 female veterans in Ohio With deep gratitude, we thank those who have served and are currently serving our country. And it is with deep compassion that we recognize their sacrifices, not only during the service itself, but after service as they adjust to civilian life.

Women have their own unique set of challenges when integrating back to civilian life such as readapting to motherhood, establishing relationships, and returning to work. Issues that arise include:

Financial instability, often due to a lack of financial literacy.

A lack of recognition by civilians that woman veterans experience different social & psychological impact.A lack of child care assistance for single mothers, and a lack of a community of women veterans. Increasing rates of homelessness and suicide among women veterans.Women-specific health care needs, such as pregnancy or reproductive health, mental health after enduring trauma and a lack of privacy.

Many women vets face these challenges alone with scant resources and limited connections to smoothly transition from one culture to the next.

One female-focused organization, the Women’s Veterans Initiative, works diligently to help ease these burdens.

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The Women Veterans Initiative (WVI) is one of several efforts of the United States Vets, Inc (USVI), a non-profit organization assisting veterans and their families through advocacy, referrals, education and fundraising. The Women Veterans Initiative’s mission is to communicate information to female veterans pertaining to benefits, education, community service and socialization.

WVI is veterans helping veterans.

One undertaking of the WVI is personal aid and home visitation for veterans, based on assessed needs.

Coordinator Carolyn Nagy has worked with several female veterans, one on one, volunteering her time with tasks like transporting to the dentist, cleaning an apartment, or visiting a veteran at a nursing home.

“The different needs of women are not being met as well (as the needs of male veterans),” says Nagy.

“I’ve spent individual time with a lot of female veterans, and sometimes it just feels like no one cares. They need someone to care for them.” It is that compassion and persistence that placed Nagy into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, inducted in October.

Carolyn Nagy dedicates her time and energy actively addressing and advocating for women veterans. Nagy served for 12 years in the U.S. Army Nurse Corp before being honorably discharged with the rank of Major. In November 1991, Nagy deployed to Saudia Arabia

Carolyn Nagy, left, with Navy veteran Jeanette Fleishman, who passed in 2019.

during Operation Desert Storm.

As Chief Nurse, Nagy witnessed the issues and needs of women soldiers and the onset of PTSD from drastic changes in daily activities, the harsh conditions of the desert, lack of privacy, the stress of family at home, and overperforming to keep up with expectations.

“Once women vets return home, they must address their disrupted family lives, their physical and mental health and rediscover where they fit into the community,” said Nagy.

As Coordinator of the WVI, Nagy aims to continue building awareness for the needs of women veterans within the community, provide socialization opportunities, and provide resources and direction to veterans and their families. *For more information, go to Facebook: Women Veterans Initiative of Northwest Ohio, or email Carolyn Nagy at cenagy@ bex.net to sign up for their monthly newsletter. The WVI does accept donations. If you would like to donate, please contact Carolyn Nagy.

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Community Veteran Programs H.O.O.V.E.S, Healing of Our Veterans Equarian Services, is an equine-assisted therapy community organization founded by veteran Amanda Held in 2009 helping veterans transform their post traumatic stress into growth. Working with horses provides a chance to be present, initiate the transformation of grief, and witness the horses as a feedback mechanism of what may be held as hurt, anger, or other emotions.

“It’s a tremendous loss when we lose our military status,” says Amanda Held, founder of H.O.O.V.E.S. “The military and governPHOTO COURTESY OF HOOVES.US ment provide practical job training and resume skills, but there is [little] emotional support, and a lot of the veteran community is rooted in grief.”

H.O.O.V.E.S was created to assist in the reintegration process with a three day group retreat accessible to veterans. There are twelve lessons included in the program curriculum involving exercises based on neuroscience. Each exercise builds on the next, paired with equine activities. The program is provided at no cost to the veteran.

The new location also offers bee-keeping for veterans, a community garden, yoga, sound healing, and meditation. To find more information on H.O.O.V.E.S, visit hooves.us, call 419-930-7936, or connect on Facebook at @hoovesforvets.

Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach, founded by veteran Jamie Paxton, is a nonprofit organization and community support system for veterans and families. Based in Temperance, Michigan, the year-long program supports veterans transitioning into the civilian world.

The program is broken down into five powerful and thoughtful phases, each lasting around tenweeks.

Little Blessings offers veteran retreats, meditaPHOTO COURTESY OF @LBVETERANOUTREACH tion, family equine support groups, yoga, massage therapy, reiki, a community garden space, and weekly community dinners. littleblessingsverteranoutreach.com is also home to the podcast “Warrior Spotlight” connecting veterans with local resources. Call 419-779-0342 or connect on Facebook @LittleBlessingsOutreach.

Honoring heroes on Veterans Day • On November 11, the NWO chapter of the American Red Cross will host a drive-thru Veterans Day Appreciation Event will be held in parking lot 4 of Savage Arena on the UT campus. Attendees will receive a cinch sack including a voucher for a free “breakfast-in-a-bag” from Tim Hortons.

Limited to first 500 participants. 8:30-11am.

• That same day, veterans can visit participating Dickey’s BBQ locations for a free pulled pork sandwich. Guests must present a military ID or other proof of service.

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No, seriously. The staff at Body and Sole are masters at putting people at ease. From the soothing atmosphere to the wide variety of massages and bodywork available, this is a place where anyone can get away from it all. So treat yourself to Body and Sole.

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GLENDALE ASSISTED LIVING Peace of mind is one of the greatest gifts you can give to a loved one, and to yourself. This holiday season, the remarkable professionals at The Glendale Assisted Living are offering a holiday move-in offer to new residents: Move in by November 30 and receive $500 off your first four months, or move in by December 30 for $500 off your first two months. The Glendale has made a name for itself as one of the best assisted living communities in the area, with a caring staff, a social calendar full of events and a location near many of Toledo’s most cherished landmarks. Call The Glendale today at 419-389-0800, or visit glendaleassistedliving.com. A new life awaits you at The Glendale.

THE MUSEUM STORE Looking for a special gift for the art lover in your life? The Toledo Museum of Art has all the shopping options you need at their Museum Store. Featuring specialty gifts inspired by artwork on display in the museum, original pieces designed by area artists, exclusive works made in tandem with the Glass Pavilion Hot Shop and more, you’re sure to find a one-of-a-kind present. The limited edition Winterberries Ornament or Goblet will make a beautiful decoration, as well. Curbside pickup available for all online or phone orders.

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By Sean Nestor The City of Toledo is experiencing challenges, both economic and social.

Many of its citizens need help. A bit of expendable time or income sparks considerations on ways to give back.

When determining where to contribute time or money, the terms charity and philanthropy are often used interchangeably. However, the two words and concepts are distinguishable based on the motivating intent.

problems from developing in the first place. Famous examples include Andrew Carnegie’s push to construct libraries worldwide and Bill Gates’ efforts to eradicate malaria. The results are rarely immediate, but the impact of those actions is undoubtedly much larger than charitable efforts.

Philanthropy often begins when a person of considerable means contributes a large sum of money – known as an endowment – to form a certain type of non-profit organization, typically known as a foundation. The foundation often employs an adviser to manage the investment of endowed funds, yielding returns that perpetuates its aims.

Charity

Charities often engage in work intended to treat the symptoms of social ailments. Philanthropic efforts seek to address the cause of those social ailments. Both focuses have their place in the world of giving, and can work

PHILANTHROPY

CHARITY n Addresses symptoms of social ills n Short-term change

n Addresses cause

of social ills n Long-term change

n Immediate results n Lower impact

n Results take time n Higher impact

n Narrower focus n Requires fewer resources

n Broader focus n Requires more resources

in tandem to create a continuum of service as powerful forces for positive change.

Charity work appeals to many as it provides an opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact. When you distribute food to the needy as part of Food For Thought’s mobile food pantry (www.feedtoledo.org), you see, first-hand, the people who benefit; when you help clean trash from flowing creeks with Partners for Clean Streams (https://partnersforcleanstreams.org/), you reveal beautiful scenery as a result of your work.

But charities are limited in what they can achieve. While charitable work can reduce harm and keep circumstances from getting worse, it does not prevent bad situations from happening in the first place. That is where philanthropy comes into play.

Philanthropy

Philanthropy is often a “big lift” – an ambitious effort to address root issues and to curtail or prevent social

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Bridging the gap

Community foundations provide a unique model, creating a bridge between charity and philanthropy. By offering the advising services of a foundation to large donors, a community foundation attracts philanthropic donors who wish to see their money benefiting programs and charities within a specific community. Locally, the Toledo Community Foundation provides millions of dollars every year to non-profit organizations through the funds provided to them by philanthropic individuals and corporations.

Opportunities to donate

For individuals with considerable assets who desire to benefit the community, philanthropy may be a good fit. Significant consideration is given to what issues to address before contacting a financial adviser or the Greater Toledo Community Foundation (https://www.toledocf.org/) for further guidance.

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Caring

enior citizens and others with conditions that render them especially susceptible to COVID-19 aren’t just struggling because of the potential for contracting the virus — the isolation from months of lost social interaction has been devastating for many.

Assisted living facilities, highly regulated, controlled environments when it comes to social isolation, finally allowed visitation with outsiders to resume in June for those homes that continue to meet mandated safety standards.

“We have advocated for safe visits as we know these are necessary for the health and quality of life for our residents,” Pete Van Runkle, Executive Director of The Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA) commented regarding the decision to resume visits.

Technology disconnects

In a statement released by the Northwest Ohio Alzheimer’s Association, Lynn Phillips described how difficult it was for her mother to lose contact, and to have to rely on technology for human interaction.

“When she sees us on FaceTime, she does not understand we are not there with her.” said Phillips. “She’ll get up and go to the next room looking for us. That was back in March.

Now she just looks down at the screen. Over the last three months she has become non-communicative. She does not say a word…This inability to communicate is new. It’s kind of heartbreaking that it has happened in this period of time when we hadn’t been able to see her.” Though visitations are possible at both nursing homes and residences of people living

Quarantined & Disconnected COVID-19’s effects on those with disabilities

By Erin Holden

quented classic car shows, Mud Hens games and other group events, but now he finds himself mostly alone at home. “I didn’t get out a lot to begin with, so I don’t see a lot of people that often,” Pilgrim said. “Especially now with this pandemic...the last two three days I haven’t seen a living person. It can be very depressing.”

Everyday challenges

For older adults with disabilities, many aspects of basic living have become more distant, and more difficult, during the pandemic.

Consider these issues with communication and social interaction when planning to include them in social interaction.

with disabilities, it can still be hard to maintain healthy social contacts while being careful with at-risk loved ones.

Richard Pilgrim, a local survivor of prostate cancer who lives with pro-

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For Pilgrim, simply going to a grocery store or a fast food drive-through provides welcomed and refreshing interaction with other people on an otherwise isolated day. It can be hard for him to cope sometimes, and he’s not alone.

People with mobility issues similar to Pilgrim’s who aren’t well-versed in technology might also find themselves forced to take risks that others might not normally take. For example, though going to the grocery store does provide some human contact, it should probably be avoided if you are especially vulnerable to COVID’s effects. But navigating online delivery and curbside options can be difficult for people who don’t use a computer or, like Pilgrim, don’t have access to one.

For similar reasons, reaching out through video chats or texting can seem out of reach, creating an unfortunate disconnect between seniors and younger family members. “My grandkids primarily use texting, but I just have this little flip phone, so trying to do that texting thing is a pain,” adds Pilgrim.

For help getting needed supplies and support, The Ability Center of Toledo is doing wellness calls, along with dropping off care packages. Contact them at 419-885-5733 to inquire about this service.

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Health Isolation and loneliness Helping older adults

By Julie Pompa As winter sets in, isolation increases for older adults, but there are ways to limit loneliness. In a year defined by isolation, loneliness may increase in the next few months as flu season, cold weather and a possible uptick in COVID-19 become the norm.

It seems likely that many holiday activities will be cancelled, exacerbating loneliness and isolation, especially among older adults.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says that, among older adults, factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness and hearing loss can increase the risk of loneliness and social isolation, even increasing the risk of premature death.

How to help a lonely older adult.

At the beginning of the pandemic, Americans rallied to help each other.

People checked on one another as they organized socially-distant gatherings and arranged “visits” on Zoom. Many months later, as the pandemic drags on, some of these helpful contacts have fallen away. As winter and the holidays approach, the feelings of isolation and loneliness will increase, but family, friends, neighbors and services can identify and help lessen these feelings.

Friends and family are encouraged to visit and call to check in on their older adults. These calls and visits can brighten a lonely day. Consider arranging an in-person visit, playing a game, cooking together, enjoying old photos or taking a walk outside.

Zoom, FaceTime and telephone visits can also be helpful. Engage seniors with interesting conversations, ask questions and tell fun stories.

Pam Seher, Mobile Meals Program Supervisor, advises that older adults often are reluctant to ask for help.

During the Mobile Meals delivery process, volunteers provide conversation to detect loneliness. As the return of cooler weather and the prospect of being separated from family and friends during the holidays approaches, seniors’ feelings of isolation and loneliness will likely increase.

“We need to work together and help each other out … especially at this time of year,” Seher adds.

For Holidays

Marianne Hassen, M.A., OTR/L, C.O.O. Concept Rehab, Inc. advises that attempts to lessen loneliness during holidays, is critical and is a reminder that older adults should be contacted and included in holiday activities, whether they’re physically present or not.

Hassen suggests these ideas: • Consider smaller events, that would be safe for your elders, and take them along.

• Drop off holiday foods, flowers and presents and stay for a socially-distanced visit.

• Create video events, such as cooking parties. Recreate a family recipe and share stories about where it originated and how it’s changed over the years.

• Share other traditions (reading holiday books, opening cards and gifts, etc.) over a video call.

• Contact older adults frequently.

Reach out to others and for community resources

It’s also important for older adults to have consistent social contact, especially in the colder months when they

are forced to be indoors. Encourage regular interaction with neighbors, including front porch conversations and meeting with friends – outdoors at parks, the Zoo, or indoors at museums or other spacious facilities open during the pandemic.

Churches, community associations and other organizations can help providing connections, while senior centers, even if they are not physically open, are available by phone to provide information and support.

Consider creating a social bubble with a limited number of friends and family for physical closeness with an older adult and to share normal activities with on an ongoing basis.

Utilize the resources listed below which are available in the community to assist older adults. “People often are not aware of how much is available to older adults in this area,” explains Seher.

LOCAL RESOURCES

These organizations assist seniors everyday

The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. supports the health, well-being and safety of older adults, persons with disabilities, their family and caregivers. The office finds resources, locates services and helps make connections.

The Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB, Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio specializes in all levels of community health care, especially chronic conditions

The Maumee Senior Center 2430 S. Detroit, Maumee, OH, 419-893-1994 expects to reopen on November 2, 2020. maumeeseniorcenter@gmail.com

AARP offers a variety of programs, services and resources (including many focused locally) for older adults

The Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH, 419-885-3913 is awaiting further “opening” information from the state. Limited services are now available.

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Jewish Family Services 2700 Pelham,Toledo, OH, 419-531-2119 is offering limited services.

Jewishtoledo.org Wood County Senior Centers, 305 N. Main Street Bowling Green, OH 43402, 419-953-5661.

Hoping to reopen early November but offering some services in the meantime.

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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, HELP US SAVE LIVES Foster • Volunteer • Donate We saved 1200 cats and dogs last year thanks to everyone’s generous help and donations. Volunteer opportunities are not limited to fostering but include donating food and litter, transporting animals, answering our FIXX line phone calls, helping out at adoption events and picking up donations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A DONATION: Visit: PlannedPethood.org; our FB page @plannedpethoodinc; Call: (419) 826-3499; or send donations by mail to: P.O. Box 350908 Toledo, OH 43635

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Dini ng out Family dinners to go November and December are busy months, filled with holidays, friends and family. While a cheerful time, sometimes the thought of cutting another onion, sauteing once again or baking one more roast is too much.

So, for those times when good food must be served but your kitchen is closed, we suggest some local restaurants.

Beef Kabobs, Shish tawook, Fatoosh & Rice $19/person POCO PIATTI, 3155 Cappel Dr., Perrysburg, 6710 W. Central Ave. Toledo, 419-720-8028 Pocopiatti.com

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Get all the fixings already cut and ready to assemble

SOFO’S ITALIAN MARKET, 5400 Monroe St, Toledo 419-882-8555 Shopsofos.com

Chicken Paprikas. $40/8-10 people.

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PACKO’S, multiple locations.

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Indian Food is heavenly.

The TANDOOR CUISINE OF INDIA offers full curry packages for 20 people at $13-16/person depending on the package 2247 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo, OH. 419-385-7467 Tandooroftoledo.com

You pick the protein (fried chicken, smoked meats) and 5 sides for the ADAMS ST. CAFE family meal to go.. Some of the best fried chicken and smoked meats we have eaten. $40/4-6 people608 Adams St., Toledo, 419-214-1819 Theadamscafe.com

Perfectly considered and prepared italian family dinners are a very good thing coming out the the SEBASTIANO’S kitchen.

The selections change weekly so call or visit on Facebook to see what is being prepared. All family dinners come with a fresh salad and the Chef’s homemade ciabatta bread. $35-45/4-6 people 4448 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH, 419-382-0615 A big plate of red always fills stomachs. Call CHARLIE’S HOME-

MADE PIZZA AND ITALIAN CUISINE for a bucket of spaghetti!

Comes with a bucket of salad and garlic bread. Marinara sauce is $20.95 and for a dollar more, meat sauce. Plenty for 4-6 people.

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A hearty salad selection is a good meal when the salads come from THE SALAD GALLEY DELI.

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They have a huge variety of salads including Betty’s, 7-Layer, Oriental and Chicken Caesar.

3023 Navarre Ave., Oregon, OH. 419-691-4888 Saladgalley.com

Meatloaf? Lemon Chicken? Soups?

Check out SMOKIN’ OLIVE DELI for comforting, delicious family dinners to go. 3726 S. Detroit, Toledo, OH 419-351-0690

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IDA’S CATERING To-Go Menu.

The GLENDALE GARDEN CAFE has a large menu and they are very willing to provide family meals.

Want a whole turkey? You got it.

2521 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH 419382-1011 Ggardencafe.com

Each week, delicious family to-go meals are available; find the selection on the web.. Thanksgiving dinners can also be ordered for Wednesday pick-up. 4425 Bennett Rd., Toledo, OH 419-478-3103 Idascatering.com

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BBQ. What more can we say?

SHORTY’S TRUE AMERICAN ROADHOUSE packs up the Ulti-

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You will eat ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork and four sides.

Perfect! 5111 Monroe St., Toledo, Ohio, 419-841-9505 mancys.com

Bolognese Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, and other Italian favorites are available - family style - from ROSIE’S ITALIAN GRILLE, 606 N. McCord Rd., Toledo, OH, 419-866-5007.

The dinners come with salad and hot mama bread and serve 4 people. $8-16.00/person. Rosiesitaliangrille.com

a large variety of family meals - pasta, pork, chicken, turkey, taco bar.

Each selection is priced per person.

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2 pix of Charlie Harper born in April. My children told me they were pregnant after trying for a year and a half the day before I went into surgery for a mastectomy. Her impending birth helpe me get through not only surgery but also chemo and radiation.

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Visiting Gigi’s house Excerpts from a new grandma’s diary A first time grandma reflects on the changes a baby brings to holiday family gatherings

By Lisa Alleman empty place The sadness of seeing that r he gat e W the smiles and Thanksgiving 2018 at the table is softened by eat to le tab m in a high around my dining roo laughter of an 8 month old e lik Un cy. en urg our turkey dinner with , oblivious to our pain. t the main chair no is key tur the rs, yea er oth is 5 months the decoraevent. My daughter, who December 2019 This year attic are ndchild, gra t firs r ou th wi t an the gn pre tions dragged down from r favorite has decided that on this, he she will assessed for possible risk they could ily, holiday, surrounded by fam e all take pose to a near-toddler. At my daughter’s W by. ba r to a gate bungee learn the gender of he poster- house that concern leads d a Christfor m the eo vid d an es ess gu an r ou corded around a fireplace e from the op vel en the s en op ch. It’s less e Sh cou . ity da a boy! Cheers mas tree placed behin Gigi’s house. I It’s . an ici hn tec nd ou ras ult (my) child in our of a compromise at all around! This first grand we are ons in their normal ati cor de the all place and son nd gra a be ll wi ily fam allow my new grandg his place at locations and then nin agi im to ser clo p ste ations with me. e on son to explore those decor le. he takes in all tab as s y thi I watch his hands closel the sparkles and glows. year’s Christmas Eve 2018 Next e new vid e the staircase generational shift will pro Christmas Eve 2018 I tak ich is more Aunt, y, dd Da , wh e tur titles — Mommy “waiting for Santa” pic t this year, a little Uncle, Gigi, Poppy — bu this year. Everyone seems ed to wd en cro be ays alw ve ha we remain who we s year as they coax r gathering more enthusiastic thi . We proceed one another which gives ou ble my smiles from a 9 month old show one em to d ite a certain preciousness. I ass exc ircase for our to the family room, ve for the baby. grown children on the sta ha picture.” My another the gifts we annual “waiting for Santa nth old is most ve outgrown Meanwhile, the 9 mo x amidst the torn children insist that they ha bo lgia’s sake, I excited by a random this tradition but, for nosta the floor. ily room for wrapping paper on insist. We move to the fam ion and the drinks, appetizers, conversat We reminisce The Holidays 2020 All the grown leisurely opening of gifts. grown chil- people are eager to gather with the 21 about when they (my now s room and month old this holiday season. dren) were the babies in thi of will change His innocent joy reignites our sense wonder how the new baby laugh more, wonder. We smile more, we play. our gatherings. and we get down on the floor cember and De of ill ch shake off the e erW diff all is It 19 20 iates and Thanksgiving . are drawn to the warmth he rad s at ing com see n’t did we ys he arrive ent, but in wa shares with all of us when r greatThe loss of one of those fou feels like an Gigi’s house. grandparents this summer for a holiday open wound as we gather first time. meal without him for the

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Bennett and Sammy 9/10/2015 and 9/10/2017! Our grandsons truthfully make us feel younger. We love to introduce them to everything from books to new playgrounds to the joy of discovery. We, along with their aunt and uncle, look forward to spending time with them and marvel in their growth both physically and emotionally.

Jane Okoroafo

This is my granddaughter Addie, she was born on Mothers Day 2020. Addie is my first grandchild and we’re just having a blast with her. She loves to ride with me on my golfcart and just recently made her first trip to Fleitz Farms. I’m looking forward to watch her grow and taking her again to the pumpkin farm for many years to come.

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Charlene O’Connell

Ensley was born August 23, 2020. It’s been an adventure having a baby born during Covid! I was unable to go to the hospital at all so that was disappointing as she is my first grandchild. She’s definitely changed our lives though. We try to see her as often as we can and when Kara goes back to work Bill and I will watch her during the week. It’s really a joy to see your kids having kids! In the midst of a pandemic it’s the one thing that’s been really exciting. It’s fulfilling to see your daughter become a mother and I’m grateful to be a part of it all.

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TUES. 11.3

Facing the Woodland

Hudson Gallery presents a two woman exhibition with new paintings

by Adrian, MI painter Kris Schmidt and ceramic sculpture by Toledo ceramicist Jan Thomas. 10am-6pm.

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FRIDAY 11.20

“Lights Before Christmas”

The Toledo Zoo once more hosts its annual holiday event, the Lights Before Christmas. Festivities kick-off Friday, Nov. 20. Check the zoo’s website for admission prices and details. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-572. toledozoo.org

FRIDAY 12.11

Toledo Ballet’s 80th Anniversary Nutcracker

Far-off places, daring toy soldiers, an enchanted Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Bring your family and experience Toledo Ballet’s 80th Anniversary Nutcracker, the longestrunning continuous production in the nation! $27-65. 7pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

Winter Solstice Walk

Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the longest night on the first day of winter as we take a walk. It only happens once a year, so don’t miss it! Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Road, Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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Entertainment SUNDAYS

SUNDAY 11.1

Woof Walk at Levis Commons

Café Chabad

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Bring your furry friend for a weekly stroll around the Town Center and socialize with other dogs and their humans. 4-5pm. 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free

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Join Chabad Toledo for friends, coffee, and renowned lecturers under the canopy at Chabad or on Zoom. Registration is required.

10am. Chabad House of Toledo, 2728 King Road. 419-843-9393. chabadtoledo.com Free

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Make America Cake Again!

A celebration of YOU for voting! Stop by the Eberly Center with your voting sticker or absentee ballot selfie and get yourself a cupcake while they last.

11am-1pm. University of Toledo, Tucker Hall Room 0168, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-8570. utoledo.edu Free

5:30-7pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. toledopoet.com Free

FRIDAY 11.6 [art]

First Friday Art Walk

[music]

Explore the art, music, restaurants, boutiques and downtown Sylvania at this monthly event. 5-8pm.

Downtown Sylvania.

419-360-1212. downtownsylvania.org Free

Faculty Artist Series: Solungga Liu

SATURDAY 11.7

WEDNESDAY 11.4

Bowling Green State University piano professor Solungga Liu performs a public recital. The performance will also be live-streamed. 8pm.

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green.

419-372-2531. events.bgsu.edu Free

THURSDAY 11.5 [lit.]

1st Thursday Poetry Reading

Perrysburg Cocklebur Press & Gathering Volumes are teaming up for a monthly poetry reading.

One featured reader each month followed by an open mic.

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Great Pumpkin Drop-Off

Donate your pumpkins to feed the bison, bring your family to listen to The Native Heart band and eat food created by Anita Frodl, made from North American buffalo. Enjoy wagon rides through the bison pastures, weather permitting. $3. 4-9pm. Bracy Gold Bison Ranch,11616 County Road 4, Swanton. 419-360-3395. facebook.com/BracyGold

SUNDAY 11.8

THURSDAY 11.12

UnCloistered Poetry

Tea - Peanut Butter & Marmalade: 50 Years of Health & Wellness

[lit.]

Enjoy a cup of Almost Human coffee at the September installment of this monthly poetry reading. 6-9pm.

Calvino’s Restaurant, 3143 W Central Ave., 419-531-5100. toledopoet.com Free

TUESDAY 11.10 [health]

ProMedica Dementia Education Series

ProMedica’s Goerlich Center is offering free dementia education sessions for family, caregivers, friends, and community members. 5:306:30pm. Promedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania. 419-824-1758. promedica.org Free

WEDNESDAY 11.11 [misc.]

Senior Executive Club

Seniors are invited to meet quarterly to enjoy a meal followed by a speaker and activity. Tours of the center will also be available. 2pm. The Lakes of Monclova, 6935 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 567-297-2358. trilogyhs.com Free

[history]

Join the Wood County Historical Center & Museum for a presentation that will trace some of the major and more peculiar changes in lifestyle advice. $18-23. 2-4pm.

Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

FRIDAY 11.13 [fundraiser]

Poppin’ for Purses

McLaren St. Luke’s Auxiliary is hosting an online version of the annual fundraising event, Designer Purse Bingo. Ticket includes an entry for the virtual wheel and raffle.

Registration deadline Friday, Nov. 6. $30. 6pm. Virtual Event.

419-509-9387. mclaren.org

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TUESDAY 11.17 [health]

MS Connection Group

The National MS Society maintains a network of different groups for people living with MS to connect to others living similar life experiences.

5-6:30pm. ProMedica Neurosciences Center, 2130 W. Central Ave., 419-291-6614. promedica.org Free [misc.]

National Take A Hike Day

Grab your boots and immerse yourself in nature on this mini adventure as we celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, 4139 Girdham Road, Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

WEDNESDAY 11.18 [music]

Collegiate Chorale

The Collegiate Chorale will present a concert. The event is virtual and will be live streamed. 8pm. Virtual Event. 419-372-2531. events.bgsu.edu Free

THURSDAY 11.19

TUESDAY 11.24

SATURDAY 12.5

Coffee Talk Book Discussion

Joyous Sounds of Thanksgiving

Christmas at the Peristyle

Join the Wood County Public Library to discuss The Widows by Jess Montgomery via Google Meet.

To register send an email to woodref@wcdpl.org. 11am-12pm.

Virtual Event. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org

The BGSU University Choral Society and Graduate Brass Quintet present a free performance titled “Joyous Sounds of Thanksgiving.” 7-8pm.

First United Methodist Church, 1526 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. events.bgsu.edu Free

[fundraiser]

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FRIDAY 12.11

Art Book Club: The Right to Be Cold

Ear | Eye: Listening and Looking: Contemporary Music and Art

[music]

[lit.]

[lit.]

East Y Food Co-Op

Pick up $40 worth of groceries for only $10, every third Thursday of the month.

Proceeds go to Enpuzzlement programming. Register in advance. $10.

3:30-5pm. Eastern Community YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd., Oregon. 419-7298135. Ymcatoledo.org

[music]

Join fellow art and book lovers for a virtual discussion of The Right to be Cold: One Woman’s Story of Protecting Her Culture, the Arctic and the Whole Planet. Registration is required. 5:30-7pm. Virtual Event.

419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Beethoven’s Symphonies Nos. 1 & 5

[culinary]

FRIDAY 11.20

Every master of his craft has an origin story, and the great Ludwig van Beethoven is no exception. Hear his First Symphony, called “a farewell to the eighteenth century,” paired with his iconic Fifth, performed by the Toledo Symphony. $19.99. 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

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Southern Winter Supper at Brim House

Supper is not just a southern thing!

Join Chef Michael Rigot, and his culinary team for a seven course dinner where the north meets the south with beverage pairings. $115. 6:30-9:30pm. Brim House, 444 N. Summit St. 419-243-7664.

Brimhousetoledo.com

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[holiday]

Celebrate the sounds of the season in this festive holiday pops show.

Inspiring young musicians and Santa Claus himself join the TSO for all your favorites. $19.99. 3pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

[music]

BGSU students in the DMA program will perform contemporary music in the Toledo Museum of Art galleries.

5:30-7pm. Virtual Event.

419-372-2531. events.bgsu.edu Free

SATURDAY 12.12 [holiday]

Holiday Gala Fundraiser

Celebrate the season with a festive gala fundraiser full of food, themed beverage tasting, silent auction, and more. $55. 6-9pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

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WEDNESDAY 12.16 [health]

Pulmonary Support Group

An education event for those with lung disease. 1pm. ProMedica Pulmonary Clinic, 901 N. Macomb St., Suite 110, Monroe. 419-240-5301. promedica. org Free

SATURDAY 12.19 [misc.]

Trail Rx

Metroparks Toledo recommends a nature prescription. Spending time in nature improves health and well being and research shows that it also helps us to be stronger, smarter, healthier

and happier. Bend View Metropark, 10613 S. River Road, Waterville.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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for more information!

(800)781-6043

FRIDAY 12.25 [misc.]

Holiday Walk

Celebrate the beauty and peacefulness of the season on a walk to observe some gifts of nature. Warm up afterwards with a cup of sassafras tea. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

SitFitGO delivers the most comprehensive full body workouts from the comforts of your own chair. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience what SitFitGO can do for you.

SitFitGo.com/toledo

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Theater Alternatives to Live Theater

Live theater has taken quite a hit since March and there are virtually no shows being presented. However, if you are game, the movie theaters have reopened and the comedy venues are providing live jokesters.

Live music is available at various venues. It isn’t the same, but ...

NOVEMBER 12-15, 2020

Owens’ Tempest to take YouTube by storm

Owens Community College’s upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest will be presented virtually. In addition, every step of the process— from auditions to rehearsals and more— are being documented to share, making Owens’ production of The Tempest a show within a show. The production will premiere on the Owens OutComm Student Media Center YouTube page on Thursday, November 12 and will be viewable to the general public through Sunday, November 15. rb.gy/bninyg Free —JM

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PHOTO BY BROOKS PHOTOGRAPHY OF TOLEDO

Toledo Ballet Nutcracker pays tribute

JULY 8-11, 2021

This year’s 80th anniversary production of The Nutcracker by the Toledo Ballet is filled with honor and gratitude for the beloved legacy of Marie Bollinger Vogt.

In 1941, Toledo’s first performance of the Nutcracker was presented under the direction of Vogt, a Renaissance woman, Toledo icon and founder of the Toledo Ballet.

Vogt passed away in June. $42-70.

7pm, Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12. 2pm, Saturday, December 12. 1pm and 5pm, Sunday, December 13. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns, 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

Waitress at Stranahan delayed (again)

We’re just gonna have to wait for that pie.

The Stranahan announced that the planned Toledo stop of the hit musical Waitress’ national tour has been delayed once again.

The show, originally scheduled to play at Stranahan in April, had been pushed back to October, but is now being rescheduled to July 8-11, 2021. Individuals with tickets can call the Strahan box office at 419-381-8851 to confirm replacement tickets.

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GAF Heritage Day

Sadly, Covid caused the cancellation of this year’s German American Festival.

But a small German gathering took place for the members of the seven clubs that make up the GAF.

Standing— Tom Zunk, Kevin Ruedy, Ben Krieger.

Seated— Bob and Ann Martin.

Caleb Weber, Cindy and Tom Zunk, Todd Harrison.

Maumee Bay Brewing Co. Oktoberfest

Folks attended a great day outdoors at Maumee Bay Brewing Company with friends. Of course there was plenty of beer, brats and German festivities. Attendees enjoyed being with friends and family outdoors!

Werner Barteck with Marta and Ralph Pionke.

Standing— Alanna Pepitone and Bridgette Klenk.

Seated— Debbie Gehring and Krista Beeler.

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Standing— Jackie and Ed Altwies.

Seated— Jenna Marciniak and her dad, Mike.

Toledo 5239 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio 43615 419.214.0979

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Sudoku/ Figger-It

Crossword

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Across 1 Weed whackers 5 Annoy 9 Macbeth, by birth 13 Saintly glows 15 Impressionist 16 Lola’s nightclub, in song 17 Like an old joke 18 Wind that’s worth a warning 19 Idi of Uganda 20 Deer hunter’s dinner, perhaps 23 Holy Ohio city?

26 Bridal bio word 27 Sault __ Marie 28 “I think,” to a texter 29 Childlike race in “The Time Machine” 32 Learn thoroughly 34 Cutting in half, in math class 37 Seine summers 38 Lincoln or Ford 39 Love, in Spain 42 Nearby 47 Fidel who overthrew Batista 49 Aussie birds that don’t fly 50 San Francisco’s __ Valley

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51 Diplomatic VIP 52 NBA tiebreakers 54 Sports team swaps 56 Attributed speaker of the circled words 60 Medical suffix 61 Sentry’s “Stop!”

62 Swiss peak in an Eastwood film title 66 Eye part 67 Oil cartel letters 68 Iced tea wedge 69 Icelandic poetic work 70 PC repair person 71 Avec’s opposite

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10 Is remembered 11 Addictive narcotic 12 Oil cartel ship 14 Started the grass-growing process 21 __ me tangere: “Don’t touch me”

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22 Place to park it 23 Ocean motion 24 Skip over 25 Age-old romantic adage 30 A single time 31 “__ it my best” 33 Graceful pond swimmer 35 “That __ fair!”

36 Fedora feature 40 Great Plains tribe 41 Deli breads 43 Pants, briefly 44 Someone who’s good, and obviously knows it 45 Skips, as class 46 Tel Aviv’s land 47 Sweet-talk 48 Got a smile out of 53 Suffix with land or sea 55 Spring zodiac sign 57 “Insecure” Emmy nominee __ Rae 58 Knighted actor Guinness 59 Draw with acid 63 ABC show for early risers, briefly 64 Long, long time 65 ICU workers

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