Mature Living March 2015

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Single-member households with an income of $20,422 or less and two-person

households with an income of $27,527 are eligible to apply.

Applications for this heating assistance are available by ce on contacting the Area Aging at 419-382-0624.

Many people who are eligible for HEAP are also eligible for another program to help stay warm. By checking a box on the HEAP application, people can get information about the Home Weatherization Assistance Program to make their home more energy cient to further reduce heating costs.

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More than 800 northwest Ohioans age 65 and over with limited incomes saved an average of $4,000 a year on their prescriptions, totalling $3.2 million in prescription savings thanks to the Area ce on Aging enrolling them in a prescription savings program.

“If it weren’t for the monce on Aging ey the Area helped me save on my prescriptions, I would be choosing between either being able to pay for my prescriptions or pay for food,” said Edie Timce blin. Contact the Area on Aging at 419-382-0624.

STUDENTS IN NEED TO READ Many children in elementary school need help learning to read and people age 55 rand over can make a ence. People age 55 and over are needed to help students in kindergarten through 3rd grade who are at risk of reading failure. If you can help a ce child, contact the Area on Aging at 419-382-0624.

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Publisher/Editor in chief Collette Jacobs cjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com Co-publisher/CHief Financial Officer Mark jacobs mjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com Editorial Editor Kelly thompson editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com Calendar Editor Marisa Rubin mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com

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ature Living Magazine is in transition.

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There is truth in the adage that ‘age is just a number.’ From 19 to 99, both active seniors and caregivers in our region deserve the best content, and in MLiving News, we talk about your interests—health, food, city life, events, and entertainment. Our goal is to be the friend who always has the best book recommendation, who always knows the best place to grab a good cocktail or who relates a great find from a local restaurant menu.

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ach issue reflects what our community has to offer. We’re looking forward to presenting relevant topics in our region, and we’re sure you are, too. Mature Living News is listening.

Look for our focus group survey in the April issue, and in the meantime, send your feedback, comments and questions to editor@ adamsstreetpublishing.com.

Happy March, and keep reading!

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Free lunch for vets If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve served in the armed forces, you may not be aware of all the benefits available to you. Veterans and family members are encouraged to join a free informative event that will offer valuable information about these benefits. Hosted by Heroes in Action and Coyle Funeral Services, vets and families can choose between 11:30am (lunch) and 5:30pm (dinner) on Wednesday, March 18. Genesis Village Event Center, 2429 S. Reynolds Rd. Call or email Megan Coyle Stamos to reserve tickets, 419-865-1295, mcoyle-stamos@coylefuneralhome.com.

Our cover story talks about the senior hunger issue in our region, and during the 35th annual Great Chili Cook-off, you can be a part of the fight.

More than 20 teams will take on the challenge, as they vie for first place with flavors from sweet to tangy and spicy, putting your tasting spoon to the test. Noon-4pm, Saturday, March 28. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851, stranahantheater.org.

The Older Americans Act of 2000 gave credence to the caregiver role, and allowed for programming geared toward caregivers of older adults. The Family Caregiver Support Program is available in our region via the Area Office on Aging, and offers info to caregivers of all ages about services, support groups, counseling, and respite care. Visit areaofficeonaging/caregiver.html, or call 419-382-0624.

Sylvania Showcase Expo The free business expo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Showcase Sylvania,â&#x20AC;? will give a face to more than 170 businesses. New this year is the ProMedica Health Pavilion, available for attendees to receive free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings. Sponsored by the Sylvania Chamber of

Commerce, live entertainment and a dedicated childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area make it a canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-miss event. Mature Living News will also have an info table available. 9am-3pm, Saturday, March 21. Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

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Hand to mouth A closer look at senior hunger

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here are more than 10,000 seniors living in Northwest Ohio who, at one time, proudly fed their own families. Now, Toledo-area seniors are facing hunger as they transition from being key providers to becoming homebound or otherwise needy, unsure from where, or when, they will receive their next meal.

The average American is living longer. According to data from the National Institute on Aging, Americans aged 65 can expect to live another 18 years. In 1900, it was 12 years.

As Baby Boomers age, they reach a

new demographic. In Ohio, more than 250,000 older community members receive emergency food assistance. By 2015, experts say senior hunger is expected to increase by 50 percent. This community issue is not going away anytime soon, either. Organizers of local meal centers and mobile meal programs continue to serve more clients every month.

And the problem trickles down locally. In our region, approximately 12,000 senior citizens are facing hunger issues.

That number comes from the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern, Inc.

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Average U.S. life expectancy rate All numbers current as of publication.

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(AOA), a main player in the area’s fight against senior hunger.

Many causes Those 65 and older can be facing hunger due to any number of situations. Some may not have the money or family to care for them. Some are unaware that help exists, while others are too proud to ask for it. Some may be ill. There are still those with the monetary means, who, physically, cannot get out to purchase food or cook for themselves.

Rebecca Riedl is the Director of Nu-

trition and Wellness for the AOA. She agrees that numerous factors contribute to senior hunger and malnutrition.

Pride, she said, is chief among them.

“Through our advocacy and outreach efforts, we sometimes come across situations where public funds are being stretched to serve both children and older adults,” she said.

“We have seen that, at times, older adults will stand aside or do without for the sake of their children in need. Parents, despite their own worries, want to help their adult children manage and grandparents want to help and support grandchildren, even if it means foregoing necessities for themselves.

“Children in school will tell teachers or others when they are hungry, older adults keep it to themselves.

That’s why we refer to it as silent hunger,” Riedl explained.

Adding to the problem is inconsistent and stagnant—if not reduced— funding for programs at both the federal and state levels, all while food costs continue to increase. From a health standpoint, seniors are already at heightened risk as they age. Nutrition becomes a first line of defense when battling illness, and if a person is malnourished, it impedes the body’s ability to properly heal.

In Northwest Ohio, agencies and volunteers are committed to providing outreach and advocacy for seniors struggling with hunger issues. They are also helping to rebuild dignity to those no longer able to provide for their family and/or themselves.

House calls One critical ally in the fight to stem senior hunger is Toledo-based nonprofit Mobile Meals and its Meals on Wheels Program. More than 500 Mobile Meals volunteers home-deliver nutritious and restricted-diet conscious meals to area seniors. The program serves more than 1,200 clients in a year, delivering up-

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Number of seniors in NW Ohio facing hunger issues

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Helping Hands of St. Louis served in 2014, an 8 percent increase from 2013

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“We have been told by some people that we’re the reason the meal recipient gets up in the morning,” Fox said.

“Sometimes that is the only person they will see all day.”

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Toledo resident Elsie Dick has a nutrition voucher for fresh fruits and vegetables.

ward of 500,000 meals to homebound community members.

Carolyn Fox, associate executive director, said Meals on Wheels delivers 600 warm, nutritious meals every day, a service that not only provides for older citizens, but that also helps those of any age who might be experiencing medical hardship.

“People think Meals on Wheels is simply for old, poor people,” Fox said. “We serve all demographics. If you have a medical need—wealthy or poor—there is no economic or age requirement.”

Food deliveries can be customized depending on the recipient’s needs.

Options include meals delivered twice daily for five days (from $2.50-$9.30), or one meal delivered five days a week (from $2). Weekend and holiday meals are also available.

Community members on the volunteer crew make more than just food runs; the visits are also an opportunity for Meals on Wheels members to engage clients, while performing in-home wellbeing and health checks.

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Providing food services to seniors requires a network of advocacy groups and volunteers, working cohesively toward the same mission. Like Meals on Wheels, AOA is embedded deep in the fight against senior hunger.

This nonprofit corporation provides an array of services for seniors, ranging from housing to health care and transportation, along with other services to provide assistance to clients.

AOA helps greater Toledo’s hungry through numerous programs, including a wellcrafted system of 57 senior dining sites throughout a 10county area. The dining sites are open daily, usually from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving as a community hub. Most sites are in senior centers, churches or other community venues.

Clients can customize their meals ahead of time. AOA’s drop-in meal program is not just a place to grab something to eat—centers provide opportunities for socializing and learning about agency programs. “Some in the community have a hard time believing that it is an issue in our country, much less in our own community,” Riedl said. “While hunger, in the sense of starvation, is not that prevalent here, malnutrition is a huge issue among the elderly population.”

Senior hunger has been an issue for decades. In 2014, Public Television affiliate WGTE-TV conducted a three-part series of meetings to discuss the issue and pursue solutions. Seeking

Solutions To Senior Hunger brought together ProMedica, the Andersons Inc. Charitable Foundation, Buckeye Community Health, Seagate Food Bank, Toledo Northwest Ohio Food Bank and the AOA , creating public service announcements for media outlets.

Helping Hands In East Toledo, Helping Hands of St. Louis operates a soup kitchen that helps area seniors in the community since 1981. The Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo oversees the agency.

Lunch is served daily, with breakfast available Monday, Wednesday and Friday at two Toledo locations: 443 6th St. and 1933 Spielbusch Ave. There are additional agency chapters in Mansfield and Norwalk.

Helping Hands serves more than 350 warm meals per day. It provides more than 3,100 bags of groceries to area seniors annually. Under Director Paul Cook, Helping Hands has collaborated with numerous Knights of Columbus chapters, other area soup kitchens and churches to fortify a network of options for hungry seniors.

Cook says Helping Hands is seeing a 25-percent increase in demand for its services over last year. Many are new faces; hungry seniors with even hungrier grandchildren.

According to Andrea Slivka, marketing and communications manager for Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo, Helping Hands served 5,000 more meals in 2014 than in 2013.

Cook said his agency averages around 90 meals per week, with roughly 500 volunteers making it happen both onsite and in the community.

Children in school will tell teachers or others when they are hungry; older adults keep it to themselves.

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Number of farmers participating in the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

Mobile Meals of Toledo and Meals on Wheels are located at 2200 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-7806.

Helping Hands of St. Louis operates through several branches and location throughout NW Ohio. Visit them at catholiccharitiesnwo.org/ helping-hands-of-st-louis or call 419-224-6711.

The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern, Inc. is located at 2155 Arlington Ave. Call 800-472-7277 or visit areaofficeonaging.com.

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Number of grocery bags distributed in 2014 by Helping Hands of St. Louis

Increase in annual food costs since 2009

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Price per average lunch through Mobile Meals Toledo, a cost that Associate Executive Director Carolyn Fox says is sometimes “all the person can afford.”

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Caregivers and their families have so many choices to make when it comes to in-home or community living for loved ones. A parent or grandparent should live the life of their choice, in comfort and with the best possible amenities. From physical therapy to mental and emotional wellbeing, the following businesses provide an excellent variety of services for in-home and health care to fit your loved one’s needs.

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Vertical Mobility installs mobility aids such as stair chairs, vertical and inclined wheelchair lifts and home elevators. This equipment helps the caregiver by allowing easier mobility of care recipients.

The option to provide in-home mobility equipment can enable loved ones with more independence and freedom in and out of the house. Otherwise, they may feel confined in their own home.

The internet is a very informative resource for choosing mobility equipment.

There are plenty of options and manufactures to choose from. Picking the right one can be difficult. Vertical Mobility of Toledo can help in choosing the right product. Estimates are always free.

Caregivers should consider choosing a supplier very carefully. Having quality workmanship and maintenance options should be key factors in making an informed decision. They should do their research and check options to best meet the needs of both the care recipient and the caregiver.

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The four Lutheran Homes Society (LHS) care campuses (Lutheran Home, Toledo; Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, Lutheran Home, Napoleon, and Lutheran Memorial Home, Sandusky) offer respite care for loved ones when caregivers need a break. Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from surgery, a fall, or other physical ailment are also available. Our home health agency, Northwest Ohio Home Care Partners, can help caregivers by providing skilled nursing care and therapy services to loved ones in the comfort of their own homes.

When caring for a loved one becomes impractical, Lutheran Homes Society care campuses offer assisted living apartments. Assisted living is a level of care that provides help with the activities of daily living (e.g.: bathing, dressing, eating and medications management). If a loved one wants to remain at home, our home health agency can provide nursing and therapy services to alleviate clinical concerns.

LHS care campuses periodically provide educational programs on such topics as Medicare, Alzheimer’s and dementia, Parkinson’s disease, longterm care planning, and hospice care. Besides skilled nursing care and therapy services, our home health also can provide motivation, encouragement and health education. We provide free home assessments for patients discharging from our facilities, which can help caregivers better prepare for a loved one’s safe return home.

Caregivers need to remember to give themselves time to recharge.

Taking care of a loved one is a responsibility that can become overwhelming at times. Arranging for in-home care or a respite care stay, whether lasting a few days or a couple of weeks, can provide a much needed break for caregivers and peace of mind as loved ones receive care by nurturing professionals.

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Book Crazy no more

Local author’s latest book praises animals and healing

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When a computer virus (the “Angel Worm”) takes over prison systems in Australia, the dark underbellies of politics and cyber-terrorism collide.

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ost would shy away from the moniker, “crazy critter lady.” Walbridge author Kelly Meister-Yetter not only embraces the label but declares in her latest book, No Better Medicine, that "The crazy critter lady is back!” Still, she tries to correct the perception. “One can't stay crazy forever,” she said with a smile. “We get better.”

No Better Medicine, released in December 2014, continues Kelly’s adventures in both abuse recovery and animal befriending. Her first book, Crazy Critter Lady, was published in August 2011. It recounts her experiences with animals of all kinds. “I love telling tales of the great animal characters I have known and loved,” she stated fondly. “It is, in essence, a critter-themed memoir.”

But it wasn’t always smiles and acceptance for the local author. She grew up with a long history of childhood sexual abuse. “In my family, we kept secrets. After being abused, I spent years in the recovery process, which continues today,” Meister-Yettler said. ”Animals helped in my recovery. When it came time to write my first book, it seemed perfect to write about them.”

Writing has always been a part of the author’s life. An avid reader, she knew from a young age that writing was her calling. “I used to write books in grade school about weird subjects,” Kelly said sheepishly. “I wrote one that was called ‘Death Row.’ It was a research project for class.”

It was not a quick road to her first book.

“I was working on sanity,” she stated clearly.

In her abuse-recovery process, she got involved in a treatment called Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). This jump-started her work with animals—she now owns a half-lease of a

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rescue horse called Bit at The Healing Barn in Millbury, OH, a facility that supports equine rescue projects. It seemed natural to take her experiences in recovery and rescue and write about them.

Now, Kelly doesn't lack for critters to care for. She and her husband, Dudley, shares their house in Walbridge with four cats (Buddy, Spanky, June Bug and Gracie Ellen Tripod) and their backyard with four rescue ducks (Penny, Daffy, Ethel and Boyfriend). The rescue ducks are the latest edition.

The author shrugged when quizzed about her ducks. “I used to live in Three Meadows in Perrysburg, and I saw people feed the ducks but not care for them. So I got involved in their rescue.” Beside having ducks of her own, Kelly has worked with Perrysburg Animal Control to rescue, foster, and transport ducks all over the area. “Ducks are cheerful,” she claimed, mirroring that cheer. “They are very nice, especially if you have a worm in your hand.”

Overall, her work, and experience, speaks to the benefit of animal therapy. “It is possible to heal from child sexual abuse,” Kelly claimed.

“Animals were my way. Science is only now starting to figure out what most of us have always known . . . animals are therapeutic.” She smiled broadly. “Anyone can rescue or adopt..

Our animal friends stay with us through all the times of our lives, good and bad.”

Forget the Crazy. Kelly’s Critters are worth reading about. And, this Lady is worth listening to.

No Better Medicine is available in print and for e-readers via Amazon and Barnes & Noble. More info at crazycritterlady.com.

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Restaurant Team competitions; Noon-3pm/ $30/advance, $35/at the door; VIP tickets $50/ The Chili Media Team Competition. advance, $55/at the door.

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11am-4pm. Prices vary. 8216 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-297-9919. sweetshalomtearoom.com

5:30-7:30pm. Prices vary. 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-214-9463. veritastoledo.com

Chef Irvine, left, is featured on “The Fat Cat Cooking Show,” WCWA1230-AM. “Food isn’t going anywhere, it’s bigger than ever!” exclaimed Chef Saundra Irvine in a recent interview. And as the foodie scene gains popularity in the Toledo area, Chef Saundra’s passion for cooking and enthusiasm helps others with their culinary endeavors.

From an early age, Irvine was interested in the culinary arts. Her family was in the restaurant business, and though her Ohio University degree is in journalism, cooking became her passion.

She has worked in the Toledo area for many years now, memorably from her cooking demos at The Andersons. Now, Irvine can be heard on WCWA 1230-AM Toledo radio during the “The Fat Cat Cooking Show.” She stated, “Every city had a cooking show. When I was approached to do the show, I did some research and thought Toledo should have one.” The weekly program, co-hosted by Jim Park, is on-air from noon to 1pm every Saturday, and can be heard across the country through iHeartRadio.

Each week features a different topic, from how to cook and eat a lobster to what to look for in kitchen tools.

“The show is all about fun and giving people great inspiration to cook,” Chef Saundra said. She and Jim Park host the show, and also host a round table with special guests who are experts on a particular topic each week. The show has featured local farmers, wine connoisseurs, chocolate

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experts, and bakers, among other guests.

Nationally recognized guests appear on the program as well, often by arrangements through the National Restaurant Association in Chicago.

Another major part of the show are “Food Field Trips,” where nearby establishments are highlighted. One recent segment was about the Zingerman’s food shops in Ann Arbor; another to Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery in Wauseon, which Chef Saundra claims has some of the best goat cheese in the country.

With such a wide variety of topics, Irvine said that trying to put a vast amount of information into an hour-long program is one of the greatest difficulties in food radio. She focuses on making sure the show is “valuable in a fun way.” There is a specific synergy used in the show so that it is informative, but also involves humor and music to make it even more entertaining for listeners.

“We’re here to enrich peoples’ lives in food . . . you don’t have to love to cook, you just have to love to eat,” she said.

“The Fat Cat Cooking Show” runs from 12:00-1pm every Saturday on WCWA 1230 (The Fox Sports channel) and can be heard over iHeartRadio on the web.

Visit “The Fat Cat Cooking Show” on Facebook for more information or for recipes by Chef Saundra.

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Gail and Laurie Stansley opened the restaurant on Sylvania’s Main Street six years ago, and it continues to be the go-to place for leisurely lunches and delightful breakfasts while spending a morning or afternoon shopping in Sylvania.

How did two former housewives (and sisters-in-law) realize that a café was in their future? They lived next door to each other, and were always improving their homes— painting, sewing and gardening. As their

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children grew, they saw an opportunity in the old Chandler Hardware Store that was being renovated. The building was a perfect place for a café—the brick walls and high ceilings, along with period amenities, were a designer’s dream. They cozied up the place, built half-walls to make it more relaxed with some nooks and corners, and decorated it with soft inviting hues and fun accessories.

The cafe also has a small bar, for patrons who want an afternoon cocktail.

The easy part was the transition from home to café, and the difficult part was learning about health department codes.

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the café themselves, because it was too timeconsuming. They began hiring employees— another learning lesson. Their menu evolves with the seasons, but regular patrons have become accustomed to their specialties, and some offerings have become essential standards.

Their favorite pursuit is party planning; bridal and baby showers, birthday parties and retirement festivities. The menu and amenities are lovingly attended to. I have persuaded them to give us two of their favorite recipes, above.

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Health

A natural wellness journey

Healing methods for mind, body and spirit

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by Kathleen Bresnahan-Dewar

olistic, natural and alternative methods use non-invasive and prescription-free options. These methods support the whole person—body, mind and spirit—and the goal is to treat all elements to maintain good health. In the Toledo area, we have many providers with excellent holistic knowledge and methods.

Aches and pains

Dr. Eleanor Host, M.D., has been delivering complete care to patients at Whole Family Medical Care since 1995. Same-day office visits can be made by calling first thing each morning. Her family-friendly methods include scientific healing (conventional) for all health concerns, with additional focus on sound exercise, nutrition, herbal remedies, acupuncture, mental health, lifestyle and weight loss options.

Dr. Host said that “Whole Family stresses the whole self . . . If you focus only on the science aspect of treatment, you miss other pieces of the puzzle that balance out treating the patient as a whole. By addressing the whole body, many patients may not need science to treat.

By taking care of yourself, you can do a lot to keep good health.”

Whole Family Medical Care, 28442 E. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-872-3250, wholefamilymedicalcare.com.

Located in downtown Perrysburg since 2002, Body & Sole Massage Therapy and Reflexology Center offers a variety of massage therapies. Owner/Director Yvonne Fey added, “For years I saw benefits of massage therapy in professional and recreational sports. Additionally, when my dad became ill and hospitalized, I saw there was much more benefit from massage than just the physical aspect.” Fey is also an Olympic Sports Massage Therapist and provides therapy to the Toledo Walleye hockey team. The licensed staff specializes in many areas, including stress and relaxation, sport and trauma injuries, pain management, hot stone, Reiki, reflexology and oncology massage.

419-873-7653, bodyandsolemassagetherapy.com.

The Healing Hands Wellness Center in Toledo offers natural solutions for many conditions. Chris Holderman, certified clinical hypnotherapist and practicing professional kinesiologist has 20 years in the field, 13 of those years in Toledo. “I was inspired to pursue this field because I was chosen for demonstration purposes at a Kinesiology retreat years ago. I was intrigued with the experience.” Healing Hands brings natural treatments using hypnotherapy and methods in applied and behavioral kinesiology to patients. The health concerns addressed include weight loss, smoking ces-

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sation, grief, addictions, pain, stress and emotional management, sleep disorders and headaches. With hypnotherapy, Holderman emphasized that the goal is to “help people accomplish what they want to do. People are in control at all times. We can’t force people to do anything. They must want to make a behavior change.”

3450 W. Central Ave. 419-277-3556, healinghandsoftoledo.com.

Nature’s medicine

Dr. Maleigh White of Toledo Naturopathic is the only licensed Naturopathic doctor in Northwest Ohio. Naturopathy uses safe and effective natural remedies. “I watched as my mother experienced health issues not helped by conventional medicine. In a short time, as she received natural treatments, I saw her health improve. As I began my medical education, I changed my course of study from conventional to natural medicine,” Dr. White explained. Serving patients of all ages since 2011, Dr. White continues to deliver treatments for digestion, chronic pain, anxiety, depression and women’s health.

Her therapy can embrace a focus on nutrition, homeopathy, herbal and vitamin supplementation, hydrotherapy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

723 Phillips Ave., Bldg. C. 419-376-6104, toledonaturopathic.com.

At Shineology, owner Ashima Rae offers something healthy and tasty for everyone. “ We have the fastest slow food in town! My health journey has been 20 years long . . . I went completely raw four years ago and saw a big shift in how I feel,” she explained. Menu items are prepared to be eaten on the go and for quick

purchase. As 2015 continues, Ms. Rae plans to add raw chef training and educate parent groups on building healthy nutritional foundations for children.

Shineology Organic Juicery & Live Food Emporium, 130 10th St. 419-386-1059, shineologyjuice.com

Loosen up

Sufferers of arthritis or frequent joint pain have a new friend in town—Sweat Equity Sauna & Juice Bar. The only infrared sauna in the area offers healing through a sauna session that feels just like sunlight (no steam!) and is recommended for individuals who have joint pain or mobility issues.

Sweat Equity, 1508 S. Reynolds Rd., Maumee. 419-887-1598, sweatequitysaunas.com

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Entertainment SATURDAY SUNDAY

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Spring Alive

The Toledo Zoo’s Nairobi Pavilion will be transformed into a magical environment with beautiful floral displays. 10am. $17/adults, $14/seniors & children under 12, free/2 years and under. Toledo Zoo Nairobi Pavilion, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Showcase Sylvania Business & Lifestyle Expo 2015

The expo highlights the variety of fantastic local businesses available for everything you would ever need, from household necessities to lifestyle and health inquiries. 9am-3pm.

Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 West Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org

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Mobility

The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild Spring Festival of Crafts

Diabetic Supplies

Lift Chairs

Many Items can be RENTED! Incontinent Supplies Bathroom Supplies

The Guild proudly presents a diverse market of homemade, handcrafted art products. 10am-5pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. toledocraftsmansguild.org Free

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Compression

Wound Care Supplies

Pharmacy

Burlesque through the Decades

Toledo’s T-Town Tassels will celebrate their 1 year birthday with a showcase of the art of tease.

Known for their creative, energetic performances, the Tassels will strut through the decades, showing the history of the art (and maybe something a little more). $20/at the door. $15/online. 7:30pm.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

567-218-9077. brownpapertickets.com

WAVE Festival Women Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs

(419) 531-2836

3340 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43607 www.ryanpharmacy.com

Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm

A Purr-fect Evening with Lori Lefevre & The Chris Buzzelli Trio

The 8th Annual Celebration of Women is an indoor exhibition and sale of creative arts and crafts. Proceeds will benefit the Family Promise of Greater Toledo.

11am-4pm. Franciscan Commons Center Lourdes, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3871. lourdes.edu/wave.aspx

Wizard of Oz in Concert

Witness the magic of Judy Garland singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with your very own Toledo Symphony alongside a complete showing of The Wizard of Oz (1939) with live orchestral score. This is perfect for the whole family. 8pm. $35$80. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-246-8000. stranahantheater.org

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Thursday 12

Creative Writing Workshop Sampler - In this 2-day workshop, you will explore how to write a variety of creative works, from fiction and poetry to mini-plays.

Second session is on March 15. Registration required. 2-4pm. $25. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Frank Caliendo - Having appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Late Show with David Letterman, and his current segments on ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown, Frank’s high energy act is one not be missed. 8pm. $35/$45. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-246-8000. stranahantheater.org

Milestones: 20th Anniversary Gala Event - Pay tribute to seven outstanding women from NW Ohio who have accomplished great milestones in their areas of expertise. Heavy appetizers begin at 6pm, followed by the program at 7pm.

6pm. $100/guest, $1,000/table of ten.

SeaGate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-241-3235. ymcatoledo.org

[literary]

[art]

Great Lakes Masters: 150 Years of Marine Art - This temporary, extensive exhibit of over 250 multi-media works illustrate the beauty of our waters. Original works by Shogren, Stoll, McGreevy, LaMarre and Alexander Cook will be shown, among others. Cook is a member of the American Society of Marine Artists and his works have served as the cover of many books on the Great Lakes. Through Sunday, March 22.

Admission to exhibition is included in Museum admission. $8/adults, $7/children 6-17, seniors 65+, AAA and active military. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday, Noon-5pm, Monday. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org LOVE (and other lamentations of the flesh) - Surreal photos by Lou Kreuger and mixed media, glass sculptures by Lessi Li. New drawings by Nikki Eggerstorfer also on view. Through Saturday, March 14. 11am-6pm, Tuesday-Saturday. River House Arts, 115 W. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. river-house-arts.com

monday 2 [education]

Making Sense of Music History - Learn all about music of the past with Ken Hummer, Lourdes University adjunct instructor. Part of the Lourdes Lifelong Learning Series. Advanced registration required. Mondays through April 6.

10am-noon. $72/members of Lifelong Learning, $84/non-members. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

Thursday 5 [art]

The University of Toledo Department of Art 2015 Juried Student Exhibition Works by students enrolled at UT. Opening Ceremony includes awards and a lecture by the juror, Nick Tobier, associate professor with the Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan. Through April 1. University of Toledo Center for Visual Arts Main Gallery, 620 Grove Place. 419-530-2452. utoledo.edu

[comedy]

Sarah Colonna - Currently a roundtable regular on the hit late night talk show Chelsea Lately, Sarah can also be seen in Michael Rosenbaum’s new movie Back in the Day, alongside Rosenbaum, Nick Swardson, Harland Williams, Morena Baccarin and many others. 7pm Thursday, Saturday & Sunday; 8pm & 10:30pm Friday; 10pm Saturday. $15/Thursday & Sunday, $20/Friday & Saturday. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-931-3474. funnybone.com

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[festival]

9th Annual Glass City Beer Festival - One of the biggest beer festivals in northwest Ohio, this fest includes over 40 craft breweries, new food vendors and live music by 56DAZE. Proceeds support the programs and services of Camp Courageous/ The Arc of NW Ohio and the NWO Hemophilia Foundation. 7-11pm. $30/advance, $35/at the door; VIP tickets $50/ advance, $55/at the door. Lucas County Recreation Center, Hall 2. glasscitybeerfest.com

saturday 7 [music]

Mozart & Luchesi - Enjoy this dynamic performance with Stefan Sanderling (conductor), Roberto Plano (pianist) and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Part of the Lourdes Lifelong Learning Series. Advanced registration required. 7:30-9:30pm. $28 (discounted from $35). Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

[miscellaneous]

T.A.M.E. Meeting - The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets monthly to talk about creative new ideas for their collection and to work on projects. The first Saturday of the month (second Saturday if meeting falls on a holiday weekend). 12:30-4pm. Sylvania Heritage Museum Carriage House, 5717 Main St., Sylvania. 734-847-6366. toledominis.org Free

[literary]

Bukowski Memorial Reading - Enjoy an open mic reading of your favorite Bukowski pieces, and your own original poems inspired by Bukowski’s work. Each poet will have approximately 10 mins.

6-8pm. The Moxie, 1205 Adams St. toledopoet@gmail.com.

sunday 8 [benefit]

Acoustics for Autism - The 8th annual Acoustics for Autism will include four stages of music, a silent auction, raffles and the ever famous Vault. Visit website for a schedule of events. Noon. The Village Idiot, 309 Conant St., Maumee. acousticsforautism.com Free

[miscellaneous]

Greater Toledo Train and Toy Show Everyone will feel like a conductor while browsing the grounds of the show. There will be on-site train and toy repairs, appraisals, first-class dealers and a LEGO action city. Ages 4 and under will have fun on Thomas Riding Railroad rides for free. 11am-3pm. $6/GA, $8/early bird (admission at 9am), free/12 and under.

Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. toymasters.org

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[miscellaneous]

[film] The Red Pony - This 1949 Technicolor film follows the life of a young boy as he tries to escape from his bickering parents.

Based on the John Steinbeck novel of the same name. 10am. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

FRIday 13 [film]

Heaven is for Real - Enjoy a screening of the popular film, Heaven is for Real, as it tells the true story of a young boy’s experience in heaven during emergency surgery.

7pm. The former Maumee 18 Theater, 1360 Conant St., Maumee.

419-893-2171. Free

saturday 14 [film]

Met Opera: Donna Del Lago - Experience the ninth season of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD. 12:55pm with an encore performance at 6:30pm on March 18. $22/adults, $20/seniors, $15/child. Fallen Timbers 14, 2300 Village Drive West, Maumee.

419-878-3898. fathomevents.com

[music]

Gregg Allman - One of rock’s most acclaimed stars and Rock and Roll hall of fame member (the Allman Brothers Band) Gregg Allman brings his powerful performance to Toledo. 8-11pm. $35+. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

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[education] $tart $mart Presentation: Closing the Gender-Wage Gap -During this presentation, AAUW-trained facilitators speak on the gender wage gap in the US. Parking in lots 12 & 12S. 5:30-6:30pm. UT Law Center Room 1013, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-8570. utoledo.edu/centers/eberly Free Success Systems for Boomers that Never Fail - This two-session course cover everything Boomers need to know for a successful lifestyle. Networking and lunch starts at 11:30am, followed by a featured speaker at noon and networking at 1pm.

11:30am-2pm. Uncle John’s Restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd. 419-865-8503. boomersrn.com

[film]

Ben-Hur - The 1925 historic film shows urban life in Soviet Russia was lauded as the “best documentary of all time” in 2014 by Sight and Sound, the magazine of the British Film Institute. 7pm.

Free, parking is $5/nonmembers, free/ members. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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[education] Federal Project One: The WPA Cultural Agencies - This lecture focuses on agencies before Federal Project One, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt‘s program to provide work for creative arts workers during the Great Depression. 9:15am/refreshments, 10-11am/ presentation. Free for members & first time visitors, $10/month for regular meeting attendance. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu Docent-Guided Tour of the Toledo Museum of Art: Social Justice - This guided tour will explore the contemporary works in the TMA’s collection that deal with social justice issues. Transportation is provided at the UT bus stop at the Eberly Center for Women at 1pm. 1-4pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

[art]

Rare Art Exhibit: Life and Work of Eddie York - Who is Eddie York? Discover this enigmatic, Toledo-based artist in an exhibition of the busts that made York famous when they hung in Mugshots and Andres Lounge. $2.10am-8pm, Friday March 20. 10am-4pm, Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22. Lighthouse Landing Hall, 4441 N. Summit St. 419214-0331. dktreasures@bex.net

saturday 21 [music]

Classics Concert: Masterworks Chorale - Join the Masterworks Chorale for their Classics Concert: Lux Aeterna, a program that spans centuries of beautiful chamber music. 8pm. $12-$25. Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd.

419-242-0800. masterworkstoledo.com

Wednesday 25 [miscellaneous]

State of Ohio Business Expo - This expo is for minority-owned, women-owned and small businesses to meet with state leaders and learn how to help their business thrive. Registration at 8am, followed by a Q&A with state officials, matchmaking appointments with business owners and state agencies, an expo and a variety of workshops. Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd., Columbus.

614-466-8380. das.ohio.gov/OBERSVP Free

Climate Hope: Renewable Energy - Learn about renewable energy and how to adopt more environmentally responsible habits. Registration required. 6:30-8pm. $10. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

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Theater More than just a hound dog

On a dark and eerie night, Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate with a face distorted by terror. Will the heir to the Baskerville estate fall victim to the same foggy fate as his father? Sherlock Holmes’ skills are put to the test when he is hired to protect the family from an ancient and unknown beast. Thrilling and mysterious, this is a little more than a classic whodunit.

Director Elizabeth Cottle brings the classic tale about a family curse to life. $20. 8pm, Fridays & Saturdays. 2pm, Sundays. March 6-8, 13-15, 27-29.

The Valentine Theatre, Studio A. 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787, valentinetheatre.org

What are you looking for?

While a personal ad in the newspaper isn’t the most romantic gesture, Val—a single, middle-aged nurse—isn’t sure what else to do. She is looking for love and is having a hard time finding it. When Andy finally responds to her ad, they meet each other, and find that they both brought a friend for moral support. Looking is a romantic comedy sure to keep audiences laughing. $16/adults, $14/seniors and students.8pm, Fridays and Saturdays March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21.

8pm, Thursday March 19. 2pm, Sunday March 15. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers. org — AC

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Looking - Middle-aged, single and looking, Val agrees to meet Andy after he answers her personal ad. Nervous, both employ their friends for support. $16/ adult, $14/seniors and students. 8pm, Fridays and Saturdays March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. 8pm, Thursday March 19. 2pm, Sunday March 15. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org The Hound of Baskerville - Sherlock Holmes is put to the test when an ancient family legend about a beast threatens the heir to Baskerville Manor. $20. 8pm, Fridays & Saturdays. 2pm, Sundays. March 6-8, 13-15, 27-29. The Valentine Theatre Studio A, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

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Memphis: The Musical - Experience the magic of rock’s humble Tennessee beginnings with the love story of DJ Huey Calhoun and an up-and-coming black singer named Felicia Farrell. Set to an original score, the Tony-Award-winning, Toledo Broadway nationally touring production, Memphis: The Musical will give you a mini

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history lesson accompanied by fame, greed and good-old-fashioned danger. $48-$68. 7pm. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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The Secret Garden, Spring Version - A garden in 1906 England comes to life, releasing magic and adventures to a young, spoiled child while turning a widower’s life upside down. Performed by students of the Toledo School for the Arts. 7pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 19-21. 2:30pm, Sunday March 22. $14/adults. $8/seniors and students. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org

friday 20

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - A modern time Judas Iscariot on appeal in the court of Purgatory, with testimony from Satan, Freud, Mother Teresa and more.

This off-Broadway play was first directed by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. For mature audiences. $10. 8pm, Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21.

Valentine Theatre Studio A, 410 Adams St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Film

2015 Spring Film Preview

by Michael Siebenaler

Get ready for one of the most promising spring seasons.

(NOTE: all release dates subject to change)

3/6

Chappie presents a special robot that learns like a human through behavior and events, with Hugh Jackman starring as an expert not entirely trusting robotics in our future.

Also on March 6, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, with returning characters and a new one played by Richard Gere. Professional rivals face off in the comedy Unfinished Business, starring Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, Dave Franco and Sienna Miller.

The live action Cinderella stars Cate Blanchett as the stepmother and rising star Lily James while the naval action-drama In the Hearts of the Sea sets sail the same weekend with Ron Howard at the directing helm.

3/13

in a futuristic Chicago, The 3/20 Set Divergent Series: Insurgent builds on the initiating Divergent action-adventure fantasy on March 20, which will be followed by Allegiant Part 1 in 2016 and Part 2 in 2017. Sean Penn stars in his first action film called Gunman.

A Little Chaos stars Kate Winslet in a historical drama about the landscapegardener who created the grand gardens at Versailles, with Alan Rickman co-starring and directing. Also this weekend, Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts star as a middle-aged couple who find revitalization and life reflection through a special younger couple in While We’re Young, along with the animated sci-fi comedy Home and comedy Get Hard starring seasoned comedian Will Ferrell and rising star Kevin Hart.

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4/1

April Fool’s Day will feature the Christian music documentary Hillsong: Let Hope Rise instead of pranks, then the highly anticipated

racing action-thriller Furious 7 will open on April 3 with a familiar cast, with Kurt Russell and Jason Statham playing the new enemy.

4/3

On April 10, the latest Nicolas Sparks movie adaptation, The Longest Ride, will release along with the action fantasy The Moon and the Sun, starring Pierce Brosnan and William Hurt.

4/10

4/17

Child 44, based on the first novel in author Tom Rob Smith’s best-selling trilogy, stars Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, and Noomi Rapace and will release on April 17, along with the scifi epic Ex Machina.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 stars a returning Kevin James in the comedy sequel along with another sci-fi vehicle titled Self/Less and Liam Neeson’s latest action thriller Run All Night, where an experienced assassin protects his family from his boss.

5/1

On May 1, the theaters will get very crowded with Avengers: Age of Ultron, the second superhero installment to the first, which is second at the alltime box office only to Avatar. If you get a sell-out, then try the aptly titled period drama Far From the Madding Crowd, based on the Thomas Hardy novel about an independent woman who attracts three varied suitors.

Right before Memorial Day weekend, audiences get the futuristic drama Tomorrowland on May 22 with George Clooney, newcomer Britt Robertson, and Hugh Laurie starring, plus the action comedy Spy where Jason Statham shows analyst Melissa McCarthy the secret agent world.

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5/8

On May 8, Don’t Mess With Texas stars the formidable female duo of Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara in a comic showcase, while audiences will definitely get some box office dichotomy when Pitch Perfect 2 debuts on the same May 15 weekend as Mad Max: Fury Road.

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who miraculously stops aging at 29 and finally finds true love eight decades later. Harrison Ford, Kathy Baker and Ellen Burstyn also star. Theatergoers can Rock the Kasbah in the comedy starring Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Kate Hudson and Zooey Deschanel or see the Russell Crowe headliner/war drama The Water Diviner.

Lily James as Cinderella

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