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New addition to TMA The Toledo Museum of Art recently hired Toledo native John S. Stanley as the new director of special projects. Beginning in March, Stanley is responsible for spearheading the TMA Master Plan, including construction and development plans, financing solutions and community engagement. Stanley, who has worked at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and served as COO for the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, began his career in 1979 at TMA, and now he’s come full-circle, returning to bring exciting new changes to the Toledo Museum. —EH

DISCOVERY OF TREES With over 100 species of trees and 208 varieties of birds that make the cemetery their home each year, Woodlawn Cemetery and Arboretum is a beautiful place to wander.

The national historic site has reopened their Discovery of Trees Series led by Ohio State University Extension’s Amy Stone, who takes visitors on walks, teaching them how to identify different species and how to recognize problems that could affect the trees’ health. With over 2,000 trees, both native and exotic, the site makes for a lovely walk. 6-7:30pm. First Tuesday of each month until November. Woodlawn Cemetery and Arboretum, 1502 Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com. Free — EH

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60 years and counting Founded in 1959, accounting firm William Vaughan Company just celebrated its 60th year of serving Northwest Ohio. With two locations, 14 partners, and more than 90 professionals on staff, the firm is a major presence in our region. Managing Partner Aaron Swiggum said, “We could not have done it without the trust and loyalty of our clients and the commitment of our talented team.” For three consecutive years, William Vaughan Company has been recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting as a Best of the Best Firm. —EH

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Libbey House grant In partnership with The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, the Libbey House Foundation recently received $9,158 from the Ohio History Fund.

The grant will provide 60 percent of the funds necessary to make Libbey House accessible to all, including a 50-foot-long exterior ramp and a first floor bathroom that is fully accessible for those with disabilities. Barbara Floyd, grant administrator and Libbey House Foundation board member, says, “We are thrilled that with this grant from the Ohio History Fund this significant part of Toledo’s history will be honored again.” —EH

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With the warmer weather comes a big event that the whole family can enjoy — the Walleye Festival in Port Clinton. Take the grandkids with you to this five-day festival filled with educational programs and activities, free concerts, carnival rides, vendors from all over the U.S. and a kids fishing derby! If you’re feeling like incorporating some fitness into your festival visit, join the 5K run and walk. Thursday, May 23 to Sunday, May 26. W. Perry St., Port Clinton. Message the Rock the Lake Facebook page for details. Rockthelake.com. Free —EH

Interested in opera and want to support the community arts scene? Look no further than Toledo’s Opera Guild, which is always looking for volunteers. Whether your skills are best served participating in fundraisers like Sapphire Blues, hosting guest performers, or assisting with youth programs like Opera on Wheels, the Opera Guild will find something fun and fulfilling for you to do. Contact the organization directly to learn more about how to get involved.

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I have always wanted to... give back to my community. In fact, I have always given back in some shape, form or fashion. As a little girl, I was always taught that it’s better to give than to receive.

What do you admire in people? I admire people who are truthful, I admire people who are firm in their beliefs, I admire people who reach out if they need help.

What is your pet peeve? When people promise to take on a role or commitment, and they fail to do it.

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What is something that most people don’t know about you? I can’t think of anything that people don’t know about me, because I was born and raised in the community, I’ve been involved in many different organizations in the community, for many years, serving as president of the YWCA, I was on the zoo board for nine years, I was president of a local women’s organization, and I’ve been involved in a lot of different volunteer organizations.

What are the words you live by? Good, Better Best. Never let it rest, until your good is better, and your better is best.

Laneta Goings takes pride in education and community

By Jeff McGinnis Laneta Goings has believed in the power of books as long as she can remember. “From my early childhood, I have always loved to read,” Goings said.

“I have two adult daughters, and I have three grandchildren. And one of my children is a physician. So we understand the power of education, the power of reading and comprehension.”

In 2012, her grandson, L. Toure McCord II, founded an organization to help spread the written word to those less fortunate in the local community.

Books 4 Buddies has collected over 70,000 new and gently used books from bookstores, businesses and the general public to distribute to underprivileged children at schools and community centers around Toledo.

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“A lot of the kids, especially boys, don’t have access to reading material,” said Goings, who cofounded Books 4 Buddies and has been president since its inception. “And that’s the genesis of Books 4 Buddies. We understand that if you don’t have access to reading material, there’s no way you can succeed in life.”

Beyond simply serving the children of Northwest Ohio, Goings said she has seen the program’s impact reach all over the world through its Ambassador Program. “These young men, they’re black, they’re white, they’re latino, they go to public or private high schools, they are amazing role models.

“And recently, we have joined with another organization whereby we have international ambassadors living in Africa, in Asia and Europe. So, from being just a little grassroots organization starting in Toledo -- it has expanded across the pond. And it is just amazing, the impact we can see. It’s gone beyond our wildest imagination.”

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What advice would you give to the younger you? To get involved, to be serious when you get involved, take on something that you’re passionate about, and don’t be shy about reaching out for help.

Who is someone you’d like to meet?

I’d like to meet Michelle Obama.

What inspires you now? Seeing these young people, the ambassadors, seeing how excited they are about helping. ... these young men get excited, they get involved, they just need some direction.

Favorite movie? Imitation of Life.

Who do you most admire? I think I’d have to double back to Michelle Obama, because she’s a role model, she’s a mother, she’s an educator, she’s smart, she’s compassionate, she has a wonderful personality, she’s somebody who embraces diversity, and she’s a wonderful role model, not just for women, but for mankind.

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Custom planters are becoming very popular to spruce up your front porch or back patio, and containers are the place to start.

It can be a simple pot, ornate planter, hanging basket, or even a small trash can— anything that will hold soil but also be able to drain water through it.

Next, you fill your container with a good, lightweight potting soil. After that, you can choose the plants that will bring your creation to life.

Start with a Thriller plant, which will be the tall centerpiece. It could be a Fountain Grass, Canna, shrub, etc. The Filler plants will be a step down in height from the Thriller and fill in much of the container.

Your last plantings are called Spillers. They will cascade over the side of your container and tie everything together. Some options are Sweet Potato Vine, Trailing Vinca, and more. Last thing you will need to do is add a good all-around fertilizer to give your new plantings a great shot of nutrients.

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Miniature gardens

Spring into a new season with inspirational gardening ideas

By Rebecca Booth

Spring is finally here! And it is time to get your garden growing. Local gardening experts offer unique ways to beautify your outdoor space.

Container gardening

Many people are turning to containers to get their gardening fix. According to horticulturist Jessica Walliser, author of Container Gardening Complete, growing flowers and edibles in containers is one of the easiest ways to garden at home, and add beauty to your outdoor space.

“One of the very best things about container gardening is that they’re low maintenance,” said Scott Lievens, owner of Lievens Three Seasons in Sylvania. “Many seniors have downsized to condos and have limited space on their patios. Tomato plants are excellent for this purpose.”

Five tips for low maintenance container gardening: Keep in mind that container gardens will dry out faster than a regular garden. Get the biggest container you can move by yourself. Look for plastic, acrylic, foam and resin containers as they are lighter to carry.

Make sure you use quality soil. Select a good quality

potting soil that drains easily but also holds water for plants to get their nourishment.

Choose the right plants. Some plants are better suited

for containers than others. Ask your greenhouse which plants work best and where.

Feed containers regularly. Mix a small amount of

granular fertilizer in the pot with your initial planting.

Then in mid-summer use a liquid organic fertilizer every two to three weeks when you water.

Install a drip irrigation system. Patio plant watering kits come with almost everything you need, are easy to set up and are simple to use. Not only will this save you time, it will save you money in the long run.

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Theresa Hoen of Hoen’s Garden Center in Springfield Township knows that miniature gardens are another way to get your green thumb into the dirt. This popular trend is continually growing and Hoen’s supports it with their miniature garden and terrarium department.

“Your options are endless when it comes to creating your own enchanting and whimsical garden,” Hoen said. “Plant a miniature world in the ground or in a container of any shape of size. We offer classes on miniature gardens and container gardens.”

Draw inspiration or purchase from Hoen’s large selection of miniature gardens, each one uniquely handcrafted with a different theme. The garden center has over 1,000 different miniature plants and fairy accents, soil toppers and mosses to help make your miniature garden come to life.

Raised garden beds

Another option for busy older adults is a raised bed garden, which can host a productive vegetable garden in a smaller space. “I like raised beds for many reasons,” Lievens said. “First, you don’t have to bend over to do your gardening. Then there’s less weeding to do. Another reason is that the soil in a raised bed doesn’t dry out as fast as it does in a regular garden. Then there’s the fact that the veggies you grow will be the most flavorful and nutritious you’ve ever tasted.”

Additional tips for getting your yard ready for spring: Inspect all gardening equipment, replace or repair if needed.

Inspect your yard for soil type, sun and shade patterns.

Re-seed bare patches in the lawn.

Prep your lawn by using a rake.

Prune broken or dead limbs.

Clean out last season’s debris.

Apply a layer of mulch to the base of trees, plants and emerging bulbs.

Aerate your lawn.

Hold off on lawn fertilizer until after your first mowing.

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Preparing your raised beds for spring: Work from outside the beds. The basic ground rule of raised bed gardening is: Don’t step on the soil within the bed. Tightly compacted soil restricts growth.

Get rid of all debris. Pick it up and toss away the larger pieces.

Rake the soil until it is loose and level.

Cover the soil with mulch or plastic sheeting to help retain warmth and moisture.

Fix any trellises or tomato cages kept over from last year.

Make a plan to determine where you’ll place the plants!

Gardening is a satisfying way to spend time outside and to beautify your home at the same time. Select a level of involvement that you can commit to and, using the tips and suggestions listed above, you will be ready to test your green thumb!

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Automated lawn sprinklers often do not run long enough to provide a soaking watering for shrubs and trees. Additional watering with a hose or irrigation bag is necessary to keep things growing strong!

When watering your tree or shrub with a garden hose, allow the hose to run at a slow trickle, 15 to 20 minutes per shrub or 30 to 50 minutes per tree.

New plantings will need to be watered the first year until the ground freezes and through the summer of the second year.

What’s an irrigation bag?

North Branch Nursery highly recommends the use of irrigation bags for watering newly planted trees. The bags hold up to 20 gallons of water and depending on the current weather conditions and what soil type you have, you’ll only need to fill the bag once or twice a week. The bags slowly release water over a 10 to 15-hour period, which encourages deep root growth. For larger trees, use two bags.

Fairy gardens will continue to be hot this year. Have you ever thought about designing a person-specific mini-garden for someone you love? The people at Hoen’s Garden Center can supply you with all you need to do this yourself or the Hoen’s staff can custom make one for you to give as a gift. Fill a garden with baseball memorabilia for your Detroit Tigers fan. Or create a miniature lake-front property bearing your homestead’s name. These little gardens make wonderful birthday or anniversary gifts or nice memorials.

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Featured here are several items of interest. This Mexican gazing ball is a one-of-a-kind art piece hand blown by an artisan from Mexico and the costs $55. A metal stand to elevate the ball is $48.

Continuing with art from Mexico, Lily’s offers a number of animal-shaped ceramics. These wildly colorful creatures also serve as planters. Costs range from $44 to $70.

Metalwork is another option for use outside. Depending upon what size wall space you have, there are a number of options The working wall-clock, the largest wall item Lily’s sells, costs $225.

Large individual flowers, hung several in a pattern or individually, have prices starting at $46.

Art poles Are you ready to go wild with some bird watching? Downy woodpeckers, chickadees and nuthatches love these whimsical hand-felted natural wool birdhouses! These pieces are made by artisans from Nepal working in a fair-trade production center. They are water repellant, dirt resistant and naturally durable. Each individual piece will retain its shape for well over a year, even when fully exposed to the weather. $34.95

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Want more color in your landscape? Art poles can brighten things up. Beautiful to look at, they also share sage words of advice. Art Poles range in size from 20 inches to 6 feet tall.

Each is designed to weather snow as well as heavy sun. Prices start at: $55 for a 20 inch pole. $98 for a 3 foot pole.

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Felco, a Swiss manufacturer, offers tools for left- or right-handers. This classic manual hand pruner that’s designed for heavy usage and will last for years.

Parts may be replaced, but sharpen the blades before beginning your spring pruning. Great for use on small branches. $77.99

Cut your planting time in half with an easy-to-use dibble. Quickly plant small bulbs, small plants, and even seeds. 5-inch polished iron point is 1-1/4 inch at base and tapers to a point. Smooth shellacked wooden handle. Quality construction you can feel every time you use it! Overall weight is 1 pound making it very easy to poke into tilled or untilled dirt. $39.99

Columns

Mongolian Basalt Columns provide impressive sights and sounds of water, without the pond! The columns are mined from the mountains found between Russia and China, and each piece is handcrafted from the natural stone. Once mined and shaped, the columns are then drilled to create a stunning water feature. No two columns are the same, providing each stone with unique qualities.

The columns come in a set of three ranging from 24 inches to 36 inches tall. North Branch Nursery will install these columns and the reticulating water pump for you for $2,500. An additional lighting kit adds even more beauty to the columns, $300.

Shears

Do you need to tighten up your topiaries this spring? Sheep shears are a perfect choice! The blade bypass cutting action allows you to easily notch soft greenery with one hand versus typical clippers which require two hands to operate. $50.99

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We’ve been told that America is “graying,” and that is starting to affect volunteer organizations as younger folks aren’t stepping in to pick up the slack causing many service organizations to fold. But that is not the case with Kiwanis International.

Kiwanis is looks out for kids in every corner of the globe with more than 550,000 volunteers serving their individual communities. Kiwanis International, a service club founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, is now active in more than 80 nations and geographic areas. Kiwanians can be found volunteering at the famous Albuquerque balloon fiesta, outfitting young Japanese children in refitted kimonos as they come of age, giving a notable past member award to a famous NFL player, providing a home to Syrian refugees in Ontario, Canada, and hosting Easter Egg Hunts in towns as small as Genoa, Ohio.

One kid, one community at a time

The Club’s point of pride is caring for one kid at a time in one community at a time. “Not only are we able to help the kids in our local schools, we naturally make the community surrounding us better,” says Robert Krichbaum, Secretary of the Genoa Area Kiwanis Club. “The Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Parade we host in Genoa are highly anticipated events for participants. I’ve had one

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of our 60 something members tell me that she remembered winning a silver half dollar with a costume her mother made for her back in the day. It’s good to know the work we do, here and now, will be remembered for years to come.”

Providing service to others

Every Kiwanis Club has a studentmember club, a Key Club, at the high school level and also a club called Circle K at the college level. Founded in 1925, there are over 270,000+ students currently involved in the Club in 38 different countries.

“Our goal with the Circle K at the University of Toledo is to promote caring for others as a way of life. Our members make the world a better place by providing service to others, be it helping us bag over 38 Thanksgiving baskets for Mom’s House, helping kids fish at our annual fishing derby, or filling goodie bags with a new book and snacks for the kids at Toledo’s Sherman Elementary,” said Allison Hammons, Kiwanis Club of Toledo President 2018-2019.

There are eight Kiwanis Clubs within 25 miles of Toledo. Clubs typically meet two times a month. Each club is autonomous and decides which service projects they will pursue each year.

For more information contact Kiwanis Club of Toledo at toledokiwanis.org or Kiwanis International at Kiwanis.org.

May 2019

Finance It Takes Time

Repairing your credit can be a DIY project

By Linda Koss Shaulonda Jones points to a posting on her Facebook page that promised quick credit repair. “Nobody can promise they can fix it, and not quickly. You didn’t break it in one day, and you can’t fix it in one day.”

Jones should know. She was a financial coach for Toledo’s Financial Opportunity Centers for six years, and is currently Program Manager for Toledo LISC, which helped to establish the Centers. She has coached many Northwest Ohioans to better their credit scores with a step-by-step method that anyone can follow.

One step at a time

First, review your budget. This gives you an idea of how much money you have in order to conduct a budget repair. If you want more money to kill debt, then you might find it by cutting some spending.

Next, look at your credit report. You can get a free copy every 12 months from each of the three major reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and Transunion) by using the free website www. annualcreditreport.com to pull up a report.

“A lot of times, people are scared of looking at it, and it’s not as bad as they think,” says Ms. Jones. Carefully review the report, and make sure that the information is up-to date and accurate— that accounts that you have closed are marked as closed and that there are no mistakes or fraud. If you see mistakes, then be sure to dispute them. Credit Karma provides a detailed how-to website for more information: https:// www.creditkarma.com/credit-cards/i/ dispute-error-credit-report/.

Once you know your situation, there are two methods that you can use to reduce debts: avalanche or snowball. In the avalanche, you line up your debts from the highest interest rate to the lowest, and pay off the highest interest bills first. If you choose the snowball method, then you can pay off the smallest balance bills first, then pay off the next largest, and so forth.

Other suggestions from Jones include contacting your creditors to see if you can negotiate smaller payments, even if only for a limited time. This could give you more morey to pay other debts.

Make it good, keep it good

After fixing your credit, you can work to maintain it. You can stagger your free credit requests from the three reporting agencies so that you receive a different one each quarter, to see if changes to your reports are timely. Jones suggests that you keep your credit card debt down to 30 percent of the card’s limit.

A bigger ratio can ding your credit. Try to avoid making a lot of credit inquiries, which ding your rating too. Jones noted that when you go to a car dealership with less than great credit, the dealer

may make several inquiries for one sale, and this process will hurt you with the credit agencies.

Cleaning up your credit can be a DIY project, and if you want help, then Ms. Jones warns against firms that promise results and any companies that demand up-front payments. You can research the business with the Better Business Bureau at 419-531-3116.

If you want free help going over your report or getting credit repair, contact Ms. Jones at sjones@lisc.org to connect with a Financial Opportunity Center Office.

Shaulonda Jones, Program Manager for Toledo LISC, offers away to better credit scores.

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MemoryLane Care Services is entering a new phase in its ability to give the best care to patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Supported by Yark Automotive Group and Toyota, renovations to the facility will allow for more space for programs and staff. “There is a growing need for services and support for caregiving families and MemoryLane offers relevant and much needed services in the local community,” says Board Chair Michael M. Malone. “Enhancements to our adult day services program provide a comfortable and safe environment for participants.”

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Many people associate reiki with massage, but it is much more than that. A gentle approach to reaching the ultimate level of relaxation, it helps balance the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of your being through decreased pain, less stress, and improved sleep, among other benefits. Gale Clark offers reiki/energy healing sessions at the Harmony in Life Center.

45-minute sessions cost $60 and 20-minute sessions are $30. Harmony in Life Center, 5747 Main St., Sylvania. Call 419-517-0047 to schedule an appointment. Learn more at harmonylifecenter.com. —EH

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Doctors frequently suggest to patients that they start a yoga practice for the health benefits, including lowered stress levels, but be careful to choose a practice that fits your individual needs. If you are new to yoga or looking for a slower practice with deep stretching, look for classes with titles like gentle, restorative or yin, beginner or basic, or chair yoga for those who can’t come to the ground.

Julie Shapiro, a yoga instructor at Yogaja Yoga in Cricket West, teaching yoga in the Toledo area for almost 30 years, explains, “Yoga is especially beneficial for those over 50 as it is critical to continually work to maintain - and improve - balance, flexibility and strength, which lends itself to preventing falls and injuries.

[Yoga] can also improve anxiety and depression.”

“Marked improvements can be realized quickly in as short as six weeks, even in people brand new to yoga,” Julie continues. “It’s important to go at your own pace, learning to respect signals your body sends, and maybe not starting with a vinyasa (a flowing, more powerful class) but with a slower, gentler class.” .

Julie explains a rather unexpected benefit of yoga: “One wonderful aspect of going to a regular class, which can be a pleasant surprise, is the opportunity to plug into a new and supportive community. Good friends are made at a time in life when it’s not always easy to connect with new people. And remember, humor is always welcomed and appreciated [in yoga]!”

Julie teaches Classic Hatha, a slower-paced yoga class that focuses on traditional yoga poses, at Yogaja Yoga on Thursdays at 5:45PM and Fridays at 9AM

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Dini ng out Asian Fusion Surf and Turf

Nagoya’s new take on traditional cuisines

By Erin Holden Mel and Barb Ayers created Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi to present their favorite aspects of Asian fusion as a fine dining experience in Northwest Ohio.

We entered the Levis Commons restaurant on a Thursday evening and were met with warm lighting and an open space with several hibachi tables, many of which had chefs entertaining groups celebrating birthdays or otherwise treating themselves to a night of food-based entertainment. We were seated near the sushi bar, where we could still enjoy the show put on in the center room, but far enough removed for a more intimate date night experience.

For starters

As someone who could eat sushi for breakfast, lunch and dinner, my eyes scanned the sushi checklist in front of me as soon as we sat down.

My dining companion, however, was in the mood for steak. We began with an appetizer special, the creamy garlic scallops, seared and served atop a bed of spinach then drizzled with a rich sauce. This proved to be the ideal start for our meal as sushi chefs carefully assembled the two rolls I had ordered in the background.

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juice onto those scallops (a tip from our server); the tart flavor married with the heavy cream sauce made for a nice combination.

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Happy Sumo

My sushi came with a salad tossed in a tasty ginger dressing along with a small bowl of miso soup. Served with bits of tofu and seaweed, the hot soup was comforting on the chilly, rainy evening we visited the restaurant.

Soon, we were served the Alaskan special roll, a California roll topped with salmon and avocado. The salmon was so fresh and tender that it practically melted in my mouth but, for me, the star of the show was the Put-in-Bay roll. The perfect incorporation of a crunchy cooked roll with fresh raw fish, Put-in-Bay is a must try. The contrast between the tempura fried shrimp, cream cheese, and tuna topped with roe from various fish was a treat for my taste buds.

As Nagoya is also well known for its steaks, my dining partner went with the festively named Happy Sumo, an 18 ounce bone-in ribeye served with wasabi mashed potatoes, asparagus (veggies vary by season), and onion rings. The expertly grilled rare steak did not disappoint, and we both absolutely loved the wasabi mashed potatoes. For those who are reticent to order anything with wasabi for fear of overwhelming flavor, these potatoes are the perfect gateway for trying something new. The hint of wasabi gave the creamy mash just the right amount of kick to keep things interesting.

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MAY

Entertainment ONGOING MONDAY-FRIDAY [culinary]

Hot Lunch - The Oregon Senior Center serves up a hot lunch for a small donation Mondays through Fridays for seniors over 60. Call to reserve a spot at the table. 11:30am. Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

419-698-7078. oregonohio.org

WEDNESDAYS

1&15 Take advantage of the beautiful springtime weather with Tai Chi at Promenade Park, a centering activity that keeps you strong both physically and mentally. Noon-1pm. Every first and third Wednesday of the month depending on weather. Promenade Park, 400 Water St. 419-245-3388. toledo.oh.gov/news Free

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Get creative by making a one-ofa-kind container at this month’s Planter Workshop. Using tools to make proper drainage, you’ll create something useful by reusing and repurposing items you already have around the house, or by buying an item that could be converted to a planter. $95.

Noon-6pm. Gathered Glassblowing Studio, 23 N. Huron St. 419-367-9765. gatheredglass.com

FRI

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It’s National Public Gardens Day on May 10th, a wonderful day to start the Toledo Summer Night Market season off on the right foot at the Botanical Gardens.

Enjoy live music by Chloe and the Steel Strings, vendors, and food and beverages, including some from local breweries.

5-9pm. Artist Village at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 567-316-0041. toledonightmarket.com

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MONDAYS [outdoors]

Free Admission Mondays

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has an admission special on Mondays for Lucas County residents. Bring your identification to gain free admission.

10am-noon. Parking rates apply.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

TUESDAYS [music]

learn how to audition. 12:30pm.

Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave., Maumee.

419-893-1994. maumeeseniorcenter.com Free

WEDNESDAYS [health]

Senior Stroll - Meet with a group

every Wednesday for a slow-paced hike around Wildwood. Put on your walking shoes, get moving and stay healthy. Register in advance. 2-3pm Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-270-7500.metroparkstoledo.com

Free

[misc.]

Hands of Love - This community group crochets and knits for local charities. Join in or donate materials.

Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45pm.

Hunt Senior Center, 2121 Garden Lake Dr., 419-385-2595. mlhunt.weconnect.com Free

Center Singers with Jim Burns

Every Tuesday the pop choral group will meet for practice at the Center.

Looking to join? Just show up and

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SUNDAY

12th Don’t miss the Mother’s Day Dinner Musical Tribute featuring performances

by Darius Coleman and CJ Manning & Company. The event includes a full dinner, lots of local vendors, and photos by R&R Photography to capture the highlights of the evening. Proceeds go to the YWCA. $30. 2-5pm.

2990 Tremainsville Rd. 419-367-9765. eventbrite.com

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The Jewish Federation of Toledo presents the documentary Lives Well Lived: Celebrating the Secrets, Wit, and Wisdom of Age, featuring 40 subjects ranging in age from 75 to 100. They share what they’ve learned over the years, what keeps them going, and memories of what life was like during different phases of their lives. $10. 11am-2pm. Reserve tickets by Monday, April 29. Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-531-2119. jewishtoledo.org May 2019

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THURSDAYS

THURSDAY, 2

Lake Erie Boomers Meetup

Disability Support Group

[talks & lectures]

[support groups]

[Talks & Lectures]

Tell ‘Em ‘Bout the Blues

TUESDAY, 7 [art]

Hand-built Pottery - Learn to

Enjoy lunch and conversation with friends during this organization’s weekly talk concerning health, religion, nature or finances. Lunch is not included. 11:30am-1pm.

Uncle John’s Restaurant, 3131 Secor Rd. 419-865-8503. lakeerieboomers.com Free

Meet with other families to share stories and available resources.

Meets every first Thursday. 6-7pm.

Advent Lutheran, 6735 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-3701. ccsohio.org Free

Author Fred Reif will discuss his new book tracing the roots of the Detroit Blues Scene. Live music to follow the book signing. 8pm. Third Street Cigar, 20 N. Third St., Waterville.

419-441-0020. thirdstreetcigar.com Free

FRIDAY, 3

[outdoors]

WEDNESDAY, 8

[health]

Free Admission Friday - Visit the

Plant Exchange - Stop by the south-

end greenhouse for a plant exchange and gardening meetup. Three plants will be given out per visitor. Bring something to swap and you may be able to choose more plants. Get connected to the organic community.

9-11am. Ohlman’s Market, 3901 Hill Ave. 419-354-9050. facebook.com/ wcplantexchange Free

Bowling Green Farmers’ Market

50+ Basketball Open Court

Shoot some hoops with other semicompetitive players. Drop in games begin at 7pm every Thursday. East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. 419-691-2254. etfc.org Free

WEDNESDAY, 1 [outdoors]

Opening Day at the Butterfly House - Visit Wheeler Farms and

the Butterfly House, a climate controlled facility designed to attract thousands of native and migrating butterflies. $8-$10. Under 3 is free! 10am-4pm. Wheeler Farms, 11500 Obee Rd., Whitehouse.

419-877-2733. wheelerfarms.com [misc]

Westgate Farmers Market

The weekly market begins on May 1st and continues through the month of October. Take advantage of the beautiful weather at this outdoor market, where you’ll find fresh local produce and other products from regional vendors. 3-7pm.

Westgate Farmers Market, Across from Costco, 3301 Secor Rd. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

[education] [museums] Historical Museum for free! The exhibit “For Comfort & Convenience” highlights the history of Ohio’s poor farms. Explore the grounds at your leisure. 10am-4pm. Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Free [education]

Apollo 11 - Visit the Appold

Mother’s Day at Fangboner Farms - Activities at the farm will include an

Easter Lecture with Father Bacik

SATURDAY, 4

SUNDAY, 5

Pride Mini-Con - Mark your

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The market will move outdoors to its summer location on Main Street.

Shop local produce, baked goods, crafts and more. Visit the market every Wednesday from 4-7pm.

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THURSDAY, 9

Planetarium for a multimedia look at the Apollo 11 space mission in commemoration of the 50th anniversary. $4-$5. 7:30pm. Additional showtimes Fridays and Saturdays in May. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8597. lourdes.edu/planetarium

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calendars for Pride Mini-Con, a day of workshops and lectures aimed to inform and empower members of the LGBTQ+ community, hosted by Pride Toledo. Noon-6pm. Family friendly! Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. toledopride.org

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[outdoors]

arts and crafts planting project, customizable mindfulness baskets composed from herbs and teas grown at the farm and open farmers’ market at children’s actvities. Prices vary. 1011:30am. Fangboner Farms, 1179 S. Crissey Rd., Holland.

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create bowls and pottery vessels without use of the potter’s wheel.

Students will take home their fired works. $140. 6:30-9:30pm.

Tuesdays through 5/28. Sunshine Studios, 305 Conant St., Maumee.

The Leaf and Seed are serving a Cinco de Mayo meal right after 9am Power Yoga. The meal includes nachos, tacos, Spanish rice, and street corn. Nothing like starting your day with a yoga practice then rewarding yourself with tacos! 10am-Noon.

Entrees $10. Sides $3. Toledo Yoga, 4324 W. Central Ave. 419-5310006. Toledoyoga.com

[talks & lectures] Father Jim Bacik will discuss the Virgin Mary, the Apostles and other inspirational stories from the Bible in his lecture “Developing an Easter Spirituality with Guidance from Mary of Magdala.” $10 in advance. $15. 5:30-7pm.

Sylvania Franciscan Village, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3533. sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org

FRIDAY, 10

[fundraisers]

Petals for a Purpose - The Abil-

ity Center will host a two day flower sale to benefit the Life Skills Program offered at the Center.

Hanging baskets, potted plants and seedlings will be offered. Prices vary. 11am-6pm. And 9am-2pm, Saturday May 11. The Ability Center, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania.

419-855-5733. abilitycenter.org

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TUESDAY, 21

Schedel Community Festival

Pickers & Fun - Come to the blue-

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[music]

Visit the arboretum and gardens at Schedel during the Community Day Festival. Food and craft vendors will be on site. Live music, hay rides and kids activities are free all day.

Bring a non-perishable food item for donation. 10am-2pm.

Schedel Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.com Free [misc.]

Mother’s Day Market

The market will feature artisan foods and crafts, perfect for the Moms in your life. 10am-4pm.

Monroe Street United Methodist, 3613 Monroe St. 419-473-1167. monroestumc.com Free [misc.]

The Deep Roots Market Opening Day - Shop a wide variety of

MONDAY, 27 [misc.]

Wood County Plant Exchange

Bring your knowledge and seeds and plants to exchange to the swap.

Master gardeners will be on hand to answer any questions to get your garden started right.

Everything from berry bushes to herbs will be at the swap! 9-11am.

Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 Poe Rd., Bowling Green.

419-354-9050. facebook.com/wcplantexchange Free

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local vendors. Held every Saturday until August 24, the market offers a summer shopping experience.

11:30am-4:30pm.

Stranahan Theater & Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

Message Deep Roots Market on Facebook for more details.

SUNDAY, 19 [outdoors]

Blue Ribbon Plant Sale - Stop

by Secor for a plant sale featuring plants and wildflowers native to the Black Swamp Region. Take home some seedlings and get gardening. Prices vary. 10am-2pm. Secor Metropark, 10001 Central Ave., Berkey. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com [culinary]

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo’s Jewish Food and Arts Festival— Rembrandt on Rye,

grass old time music dance at the American Legion. Join the jam if you’re able! 7-10pm. Legion Post 384, 6910 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-877-5171. facebook.com/post384 Free

[outdoors] [education]

Woodlawn Tree Walk - Take a

guided tour of one of the area’s oldest cemeteries, stopping to find the graves of historic Toledoans while gazing up at hundred- year old trees.

7-8:30pm. Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com Free

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Bring the family to the Zoo for the grand unveiling of the newest attraction. Explore the realistic nature and animal exhibits from the Black Swamp Region and beyond! Admission to the Toledo Zoo varies. 10am4pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

where you can chow down on deli food, check out work by local Jewish artists, hear live music by the Klezmer Fusion Band and other musicians, and bring the grandkids for bouncy house fun! 11am-5pm.

Congregation B’nai Israel, 6525 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-724-0363. jewishtoledo.org/ rembrandtonrye Free

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FRIDAY, 5.3

Theater FRIDAY 10

Assassins unite

Based on the book by John Weidman with music

by Stephen Sondheim, Assassins is a one-act play where nine wellknown assassins (and would-be assassins)— Lee Harvey Oswald and John Wilkes Booth among them— interact, encouraging each other to enact their dark deeds. $18-$20. All shows begin at 8pm, except for the Sunday, May 12 showing at 2pm. Friday, May 10-Saturday May 18. Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org

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Toledo Voices

Les Miserables - Celebrating its 90th year

of performing musicals, Central Catholic High School has chosen Les Miserables as its spring performance. The timeless story of Jean Val Jean’s quest to live in peace after living as a convict brings powerful scenes and heartbreaking scores that are always crowd pleasers. $10-$14. 7pm on May 3 and 4. 2pm on May 5. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. centralcatholic.org/9oth-spring-musical

10 Minute Plays - Around 200 entries

were submitted for the Tree City Film contest while just under 30 plays were selected.

The audience will be treated to three performances consisting of nine original oneact plays, written by community members. $12. 7:30pm. Friday, 5/ 3 - Sunday, 5/5.

Church 3TwentyOne, 5845 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-517-0118. Sylvaniaarts.org

The Odd Couple - The theatre troupe Black Swamp Players present an all-female version of The Odd Couple, comedy/ drama made famous by Walter Matthau and Jack Lemon. First United Methodist, 1526 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green.

419-353-0682. $10-$12. 7:30-10pm. blackswampplayers.org

SUNDAY, 5.26

Broadway Showtunes for Charity

Come out to hear the local stars belt out their favorite showtunes. Please bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation for The AWC Food Ministry. 7pm. First Presbyterian, 611 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville.

419-878-2806. watervillefpc.org

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The Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s Toledo Voices series features plays by local writers. In You Don’t Miss Your Water, written by Rick Smith and directed by Liam Ellis, two couples find themselves embroiled in complicated battles during 1968, from labor strikes and the Vietnam War to the Women’s Liberation and Black Freedom movements. $4.75-$6.75. 8-10pm. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. Toledoreptix.com

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Scene The Vin Devers 50th Anniversary Party Vin Devers Autohaus of Sylvania revved their engines to celebrate 50 years in business.

Geoff Robinson, Jason Perry, Paul Devers, Tom Devers, Alan Katz and Don Pariseau.

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Holy Toledo Polka Days Karin and Kevin Smith.

Mindi Tietz with Larry and Sue Maier.

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The Elizabeth Scott Community offers a variety of living units for seniors. Independent Living units are unfurnished one-bedroom and studio apartment models.

Each apartment features walk-in closets (one-bedroom); full kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher; private washer and dryer (one-bedroom); with daily continental breakfast and dinner included. Amenities include a Resident Activity Center with fitness equipment; heated outdoor pool; daily social programs; utilities including Wi-Fi; and weekly housekeeping. Elizabeth Scott staff will also greet you every morning in your apartment. The Elizabeth Scott Community also offers two distinct levels of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing if further care is needed. In September 2015, the Elizabeth Scott Community opened a 12,000 square foot Skilled Rehabilitation facility. The Skilled Rehabilitation facility offers state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient treatment along with14 private rooms with private baths. For more information, please email Matt Bucher at mbucher@ elizabethscott.org or call 419-724-5021.

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or the better part of the last 40 years, my wife and I have been senior housing owners and senior advocates. In the past two decades, we have seen a dramatic growth of senior housing options and services.

Although, having more options may seem like a positive change, options and excessive amounts of hype can be confusing and leave seniors feeling overwhelmed.

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

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

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

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

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

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