Typically May is our Ladies’ issue and June is our Gents’ issue. However, after celebrating our 5th Anniversary in our previous issue, we are combining these themes this month and spotlighting men and women making an impact on our local community and beyond.
Whether you're in your car or relaxing on your couch, we all have our favorite news and entertainment to tune into. You may not know it, but Mason is home to two of Cincinnati’s dynamic duos in broadcasting. Learn how a shared passion for broadcasting led Sheree Paolello & Mike Dardis to co-anchor at WLWT News 5 and Michelle & Scott Sloan to the radio waves of 55KRC and 700 WLW.
Finding that work-life balance can often be challenging and can have a profound effect on not only an individual, but also their families. Lindner Center of HOPE has been providing care for those struggling with their mental health for nearly 15 years. Read more about their family therapy program and the importance of communication in bringing stability to the family unit.
Our community is blessed with one of the best school districts in Ohio that provides endless opportunities for its students. Behind the scenes and in the classroom, Mason City Schools faculty, staff, and community volunteers work tirelessly to serve the more than 10,000 students who enter the schools each day. We are proud to spotlight Tracey Carson, Christina Moyer, Javaris Powell, and Bud Strudthoff who were all nominated by our readers to be featured.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati helps youth in Warren County navigate the challenges of growing up and discovering their great potential through a friendship with an adult mentor. We spoke with Mason High School freshman Logan Dizewiecki and his Big Brother Will LeSeur about their experiences and the impact this match has had on both of their lives.
Lastly, we are excited to once again partner with Mason Schools Foundation and Mason City Schools to celebrate the 2023 Mason High School Graduates! Turn to the center spread to see a collage of this year’s seniors. Congratulations and we wish you the best in your next adventure!
Enjoy this community-packed edition of Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle!
PUBLISHER
Mark Andrea | mark.andrea@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Amanda Stout | amanda.stout@citylifestyle.com
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Karen Andrea
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Nina Weierman, Amanda Stout, Jonathan Stout, Rod Bluhm
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Jenna Beers–Photography by Jenna
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8: The Mason Community Band performed their annual Spring Concert on April 23. 9: The program included a variety of composers and genres. 10: This was the outgoing performance of conductor Scott Cook, who steps down in the fall. 11: Ensemble members rehearsing for the concert. 12: A clarinet player of the ensemble smiles for a photo. 13: Two ensemble members enjoy each other's company in between performances. 14: If you’d like to donate to or join the ensemble, please visit MasonCommunityBand.org.
15: Building Blocks for Kids (BB4K) sponsored a weekend at Camp Courageous Kids (CCK) in March. 16: Family retreat weekends are free of charge and designed to provide respite, recreation and support. 17: The Wedigs and their service dog, who BB4K helped fund. 18: Jillian enjoys some time with the animals at the CCK barn. 19: Curtis is trying his hand in the woodshop. 20: Isabelle at the archery course. 21: Ethan at the Nature Center Treehouse.
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Mason Deerfield Chamber members are competing for the title of hosting the “happiest hour” of the year. Connections MADE Happy Hour events are open to anyone looking to experience fun while making valuable connections at local businesses. Members will vote for the winner who will be honored at the Gems of Excellence awards ceremony in October. Register for the Connections MADE Happy Hour events at MADEChamber.org .
Founding board member Dr. Fatemeh Hajihosseini was recently named the new Chief of Operations and Development for Women Walking West. A former adjunct faculty member at the University of Houston and Mount St. Joseph University, Dr. Hajihosseini brings a broad wealth of experience and passion for helping others. In her new role, she will expand community outreach, develop new relationships with donors and strengthen the mentorship community. WomenWalkingWest.org
Mason graduates Peeyush Shrivastava, Vineet Erasala, and Manny Setegn founded Genetesis in 2017. Genetesis, a developer of a biomagnetic imaging tool that allows doctors to measure the heart's magnetic field and diagnose cardiac issues, has since raised $40 million in funding. In 2023 they were added to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Find out more at Forbes.com
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ensuring a match is made appropriately, and all parties have proper expectations. This lean organization invests in people rather than buildings and expensive vehicles or equipment. A staff of 25 serves the entire region.
One such match that has resulted in a lasting relationship involves Big Brother Will LeSeur and Little Brother Logan Dizewiecki. After trying an after-school mentoring program, Will wanted to get more involved in youth volunteering. Before moving back to the area, Logan’s mom, Dawn, was a Big Sister in Minneapolis. Based on her experience, she recognized the need for a positive male role model in Logan’s life. Dawn contacted BBBSGC when Logan was 10.
Early on, Will talked with Dawn almost as much as with Logan to help build a strong relationship. Nearly five years later, Logan, a freshman at Mason High School, and Will, a married man with a son, remain committed to their relationship. In fact, Will's family even enjoys activities and celebrating holidays with Logan and Dawn.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati (BBBSGC) serves 13 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, including Warren County. Cincinnati is the birthplace of this organization which began in 1903 behind the efforts of Irv Westheimer. The nonprofit organization now boasts 250 agencies nationwide and has been serving Warren County specifically for 50 years. BBBSGC matches adult volunteers with children who can benefit from the presence of a positive role model in their life.
President and CEO Kathy List has been involved with BBBSGC for 35 years, also serving as a Big Sister five times. She says, “What we do at Big Brothers Big Sisters is help kids figure out their potential. That requires volunteers to notice struggles and strengths so the child feels like they have an asset.”
Kathy likes to think of the social service personnel at BBBSGC as the secret weapon in
“I feel like my family has become part of their family. We do things together,” Will explains. “At first we took it slow. My son James wasn’t introduced to Logan for months. Now Logan takes on the role of big brother to him when they’re together.”
Logan has seen the progression of his relationship with Will as well. He says, “When we first started meeting, I wouldn't share as much, but now I feel comfortable and share more with him, so it’s more fun.”
There has been a lot of go-cart racing, dining at restaurants, and most recently golfing, including time at a golf simulator. Logan selects more and more of the activities now partly due to his increased confidence. He and Will generally set their schedule without needing Dawn’s involvement. They touch base with BBBSGC for quarterly check-ins, an annual survey and when assistance is required.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS FINDS THE POTENTIAL IN EVERY CHILD BY PROVIDING A TRUSTED RELATIONSHIP.
BBBSGC asks for a one-year commitment from both Big and Little Brothers or Sisters. Will and Logan's commitment to each other surpasses the average match length of two and a half years, showing the program's potential. Kathy cites studies indicating the social, emotional, intellectual and academic benefits of the relationship. “We don't have Bigs say, ‘I don't want to do it anymore. I've served my year.’ They may not all make it to five years, but they realize their relationship with the child is important,” she says.
Will sums it up, "With Big Brothers Big Sisters, it's not just mentorship. I'm building what I expect to be a lifetime friendship with Logan, as long as he wants me to be around him.”
You can support BBBSGC in Warren County in multiple ways. Community-Based and SiteBased volunteering opportunities are available. A complete list of upcoming events and how to become involved with BBBSGC can be found at BigsForKids.org . Financial support, which funds program costs, can be provided at BigsForKids.org/Donate .
Big Brother Will LeSeur and Little Brother Logan Dizewiecki
Big Sister Kim Stone and Little Sister Davia
MEET THE PEOPLE CREATING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN MASON CITY SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY.
Mason City Schools have been named Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and it should come as no surprise that there are some truly amazing people working to make that success happen. We profile four individuals who embody the spirit of community involvement and are making a difference through their work in Mason City Schools and our Mason and Deerfield communities.
ARTICLE BY NINA WEIERMAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNA BEERS–PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNA
When the opportunity to interview for the position of Public Information Officer for Mason City Schools (MCS) presented itself in 2005, Tracey Carson leaped at the chance. Thinking the interview might just be a good learning opportunity, Tracey was so impressed with the MCS leadership that she accepted the position. “I was struck by the impact the Board of Education, staff and families were making on the community together. The decision to work in Mason led to another great decision to move our family here, and the rest is history,” imparts Tracey.
One of the many ways Tracey uses her role as a positive influence is with her involvement in the district's Big Rock Inclusive Excellence work which is one of the three big rocks (Culture, Inclusive Excellence and Personalized Learning) guiding MCS. “I love asking questions and learning more from members of our community. It’s important that students with disabilities, students in need of mental health support, and students learning English, for example, receive the services they need while remaining valued and connected members of their class and school community,” she shares.
Tracey credits her success, in part, to the many legendary leaders she has had the opportunity to work with both in the schools and community. Her leadership in the face of the rapidly changing ways the world communicates is a testament to her dedication to her position and years of service to the district. If she could share any piece of advice she says, “Be ready to adjust and adapt.”
Christina Moyer, director of human resources at Great Wolf Lodge, relocated to Mason from the east coast looking for a great city to raise a family in. With the welcome change of pace from Manhattan, Christina and her husband Corey have been able to give back through various volunteering efforts.
This fall, Christina will be entering her sixth year as a volunteer cheer coach for the Mason Youth Cheer Organization. “Volunteering with kids is the best – they are always looking to have a fun time and are still at an age where they are excited to see you,” shares Christina.
As a former cheerleader, Christina is excited to guide the next generation of cheerleaders which includes her two daughters who will be on the sixth grade and kindergarten squads in the fall. “I knew that I wanted to be a volunteer coach. It is such a fun way to be a part of the community, get to know more people, and give back while spending time with kids,” imparts Christina.
In addition to coaching cheer, Christina has also been a volunteer girl scout troop leader for the last five years and often volunteers at events with her daughter’s performance dance team at Mason Dance Center.
In her role with Great Wolf Lodge Mason, Christina has had the opportunity to participate in various community outreach projects facilitated by the MADE Chamber. She has enjoyed making an impact in her local community by sponsoring the woman-owned business BoxFull for the Chamber. BoxFull started during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to send a hug to loved ones in quarantine. “It felt like BoxFull was aligned nicely with our mission which is ‘Bringing Joy to Families’,” says Christina.
Javaris Powell, Mason Elementary School’s principal understands firsthand how words can make a difference in a young person’s life. Once told by his high school guidance counselor that his “kind” would not do well at a four-year university, Javaris went on to secure a full academic scholarship to Jackson State University for his bachelor’s degree and later earned master’s degrees from Howard University and Trinity Washington University. “As a result of my experiences, I was able to solidify my passion which is serving as a beacon of hope for every student I encounter. I aim to be the educator I needed during the scary portions of my senior year,” he explains.
Javaris humbly shares his admiration when asked about the leaders and mentors who helped him in his journey saying that “the list could go on for days!” Among the many people he names, he credits his wife and parents and some of the educators who saw the special spark within him at an early age. “One of my high school teachers, Mr. Jody Owens proclaimed that he saw something in me and I would do well in college. I have used his words as an inspiration,” relays Javaris. The mark of a great leader, Javaris also credits his two assistant principals as mentors. “Tom Doerflein and Jen Johnson are stalwarts of Mason Elementary,” he expresses. A piece of advice Javaris would share with others is to “listen and learn something from every person you meet.” Javaris is someone who listened, learned, and persevered and is now using his knowledge to give back to the students of Mason.
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What do teaching and baking have in common? Both require a love for the job and creativity and luckily Mason High School teacher Bud Strudthoff has them in ample supply. From an early age, Bud knew that he wanted to be a teacher. It was just this past year that he was able to make his other dream of owning an ice cream sandwich shop a reality. Located in downtown Mason, Cincy Sammys is a gourmet cookie and ice cream sandwich shop that allows customers to build their own combinations.
A little push from Bud’s wife, Jessica, helped bring their idea to life. “I would constantly talk about the idea and at one point my wife looked at me and said, ‘You either need to do this or stop talking about it.’ So we did it!” Bud tells us.
An inspiration in the kitchen and the classroom, Bud has made sure that giving back is an important part of his work. Just this past semester, his government class researched and proposed an additional accessible entrance to Mason High School for students with limited mobility. “It was wonderful to see the class work collaboratively on a task with real-world impact,” shares Bud.
Cincy Sammys also finds ways to make an impact. Every year the shop celebrates GIVE-tober. Each week in October Cincy Sammys features a local nonprofit and donates 10% of all sales to that particular charity. “It’s a way for us to help spread the word about the good work those groups are doing in our community, and a way for our business to give back in a meaningful way,” explains Bud. When asked what advice he would share with others, Bud aptly says, “Take a risk. Do what makes you happy. Eat some cookies.”
Sheree Paolello and Mike Dardis are one of the most well-known and loved couples in the Tri-State area. The “best buddies” became co-anchors at Channel 5 WLWT in 2012 and were married in 2019. Soon after, Sheree moved to Mason, where Mike had lived for many years with his son and daughter, who now live with their mom.
Sheree explains, “I think we realized that even if someone said ‘You could double your pay and go wherever you want,’ both of us would stay here because we love being a part of this community. There are a lot of great things about a market this size because tons of big news happens in Cincinnati, but we have a great lifestyle too.”
“I have found my dream life, in my dream city and my dream home. I feel like life has come around to the point where here I am in my mid-fifties and I feel like I’ve achieved the balance that I’ve always wanted with all the things that make me happy,” says Mike.
MASON COUPLES WHO ARE GRATEFUL FOR LIFE TOGETHER ON AND OFF OUR LOCAL AIRWAVES.
Both Sheree and Mike explored life as journalists around the country before Channel 5 brought them together as co-anchors. Even though they were in different cities at the time, Mike anchoring in Philadelphia and Sheree field-reporting in Charlotte, 9/11 was a pivotal moment in both of their careers. Mike had just started anchoring after many years as a sportscaster and Sheree was sent to report from Ground Zero.
“It was during that tragic turn of events when I was on the news for 36 hours in three days that I found myself as an anchor in terms of how I communicate with the viewers and how I should always be true to who I am,” explains Mike.
Sheree shares, “I think seeing firsthand the gravity of what we do is a big reason why I still do this. I know it’s important. I can’t imagine doing a job where I was phoning it in and it was just a paycheck. I still love it, as crazy as it is!”
They’ve received Emmys for multiple stories and newscasts, with Sheree winning best anchor in 2020 and Mike winning in 2021. (They never enter the anchor
race the same year so they don’t have to compete against each other.) They’re most proud of the Edward R. Murrow Award (the highest honor in TV news) they earned together for their investigative, nine-part series about a fugitive doctor accused of performing unnecessary spine surgeries on hundreds of patients in Greater Cincinnati.
“So often you don’t get to tackle stories like this or you don’t get the justice that these people deserve. Some people died in pain waiting for a settlement. People still message us with updates because they know that we care about them,” says Sheree.
When they’re not fighting for stories that matter or delivering the news at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. you may find them running to Mason for dinner with two of Sheree’s three boys who are still at home, working with local charities or finding time to enjoy live music and reconnect.
“I feel so lucky to be doing what I love to do, in the city that I love, surrounded by the people I love. It just feels like we’ve made the right decisions,” Sheree imparts.
If you listen to Scott and Michelle Sloan chatting about their marriage every Thursday on 700 WLW’s popular daily talk show, The Scott Sloan Show, or tune in for Michelle’s real-estate-focused program The Sloan Sells Homes Open House, Sundays on 55KRC, you already know they’re more than a typical Mason couple. These self-described workaholics have been successful partners in life, broadcasting and real estate for more than 30 years.
“With us working so much we never see each other, which is the key to a long marriage!” Scott shares with a laugh. “You can quote him on that!” Michelle interjects.
All joking aside, Scott and Michelle have been a hardworking team since they first met in a Bowling Green State University radio newsroom in the late 1980s and began their careers in radio and TV news. From the start, they credit communication about their goals and decision-making as a major reason why they’ve been able to achieve their dreams.
“Early on, we were very worried about how we were going to juggle two careers in the same industry that also moves you around so much. And we decided if we were going to be together and we were going to pursue what we both had a passion for that we were going to do it as a team,” Michelle shares. “We decided we would never have regrets, and we would make every decision as partners.”
Since moving to Mason 22 years ago for Scott’s job at WLW, they’ve lived in the same home, with Scott employing his handyman skills to remodel and improve it along the way. By the early 2000s, Michelle had moved on from TV news and took some time to raise their son and daughter, who are now grown but still live nearby. She decided to pursue real estate starting in 2005 as a way for her and Scott to work together flipping houses.
“At the time we were thinking about buying properties and remodeling as a way to expand our portfolio, and do something we both enjoy,” says Michelle. “We got into the business thinking Scott was going to fix things up and I was going to buy and sell. When the recession came along, life turned upside down, but I found out that I’m pretty good at real estate and my business kept growing every year.”
They still have their “family business” owning and managing properties with their son. Scott also makes cabinetry and furniture in his workshop. He’s very passionate about advocating for the trades, serving on the board of directors for the Spirit of Construction Foundation.
When they’re not working, they keep the love alive by committing to play nine holes of golf every week. They also sponsor and participate in many local charity golf outings for organizations like Dragonfly and CancerFree Kids.
Luckily, as time has passed, their home, jobs and the community of Mason have continued to grow and evolve with them.
As the owner of RE/Max Time, Michelle has seen all there is to see in terms of local real estate. “I look at dozens of houses a week in all price ranges, and honestly it would take a lot for us to sell this house because we love our neighborhood, we raised our kids here and everything is nearby. This is our home,” she explains.
“I’m so blessed to live here and to get to work at an iconic station like WLW,” enthuses Scott. “Normally you need to go to LA, New York or Chicago to fulfill that dream. We’re one of the only stations that is still live and local all of the time. I’m very fortunate to work at the best talk radio station in America and it happens to be in this place I love.”
Michelle adds, “We came to the Cincinnati area because of a job, but in Mason, we found more than a job. We found family, friends, community and a home, and we wouldn’t change a thing.”
LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE DISCUSSES FAMILY THERAPY AND THEIR EXPANSION PLANS.
Lindner Center of HOPE (Helping Our Patients Excel) is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center motivated by the philosophy that by working together, hope can be offered to people living with mental illness.
“Reducing stigma may be the single most important thing we can do to improve life not only for ourselves and our loved ones but also for the country as a whole,” Jennifer Wilcox, PsyD, staff psychologist at Lindner Center of HOPE tells us. “We need to talk about mental illness on par with any other physical illness."
Featuring one of the largest and most diverse groups of clinicians in the Midwest, their work is done collaboratively to provide a comprehensive, holistic view of patients’ needs. Additionally, they are one of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care. Their partnerships with UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s have helped them serve more than 53,000 patients from around the world.
“Mental illness is the nation’s #1 public health problem,” Jennifer states. She cites the Surgeon General, who proposed in 2022 that “the mental health crisis is the biggest concern facing the country because it impacts everybody and all facets of life.”
Additionally, the World Health Organization states that one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. An estimated 450 million people currently suffer from such conditions, placing mental health disorders among the leading causes of illness and disability worldwide.
“Not receiving the right treatment early enough is the biggest contributor to this problem,” Jennifer notes.
Struggling with mental illness not only affects the individual but also the family. The patient and family are at the center of treatment offered at Lindner Center of HOPE. In addition to their inpatient, outpatient and residential services for individuals, they also provide counseling for families and couples.
“People should seek out couples or family therapy if they feel that they are unable to function well together on a dayto-day basis, have trouble communicating effectively or engage in aggressive behaviors,” Jennifer clarifies.
There are many reasons why a family might need counseling.
“Some reasons that families seek counseling include problems communicating, a major change within the family (such as moving, divorce, death), one family member engaging in behavior that is affecting the other family members negatively, or to learn how to understand each other better,” Jennifer explains.
Although it can be hard work, there are many potential benefits of family counseling. “Family therapy allows families to improve their communication, resolve their conflict, and provides a safe place for them to express their emotions,” Jennifer tells us.
The goal of family therapy is to draw family members closer and strengthen the bonds between them. Jennifer stresses the importance of acknowledging how the actions of one family member will affect the lives of all other family members.
“A family is a system that needs to maintain balance and stability,” explains Jennifer.
“Each person needs to continuously adapt to maintain stability. Family therapy can help to reestablish this balance by improving communication and providing a voice for each family member,” Jennifer says.
The Lindner Center of HOPE is also doing a bit of adapting themselves, as they’ve begun preparing big expansion plans. They recently acquired approximately 18 acres of land adjacent to the north of their current property. The land is intended to accommodate the Center’s future growth needs, which includes an expansion of the treatment capacity, a new Wellness Center and a state-of-the-science Assessment Center. The acquisition is the latest update to the Center’s $30 million development campaign launched in May 2022. The campaign has received a total of $18 million in gifts and pledges to date. They hope to finalize their plans by the fall of 2023.
“The campaign will help establish a dedicated fund to build and retain the clinical team,” Jennifer explains.
Hopefully, it will help ensure their ability to provide high-quality mental health care and mental wellness services to the community for many years to come.
JUNE 2ND
MASON DOWNTOWN PLAZA | 6:00 PM
Music in Mason is back at Mason’s Downtown Plaza on Friday evenings throughout June and July, beginning June 2 at 6 p.m. Located in the heart of Mason, the Music in Mason events will offer live music as well as food, beverages, kids activities and more. Schedules and information can be found at ImagineMason.org
JUNE 4TH
KINGSWOOD PARK | 11:00 AM
Join The Arts Alliance for the Deerfield Handmade Market Summer at Kingswood Park on Sunday, June 4 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 60 local and regional artists will showcase their talents and wares. Find out more information at The-Arts-Alliance.org
JUNE 9TH - 11TH
MASON HIGH SCHOOL | 7:00 PM
The ROYAL Theatre Company will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 9-11 at Mason High School. Based upon the Disney animated film, the stage version includes all of the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman penned songs, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Showtimes and tickets can be found at RoyalTheatreCompany.com
JUNE 9TH
KINGSWOOD PARK | 10:00 AM
The first installment of the Little Sounds of Deerfield children’s concert series at Kingswood Park begins June 9 with a performance by April Eight and art with Kelli Gleiner. Enjoy an hour of music and an hour of art making. Guests can sit in the pavilion or bring chairs/blankets. All ages are welcome. Registration is required for art making. Eventbrite.com .
JUNE 13TH
PETSUITES MASON | 12:00 PM
PetSuites Mason will celebrate their first birthday with promotional events throughout the week of June 1216 and a parking lot party from 12-3 p.m. on June 13 at 2690 Waterpark Drive. Bring your furry pal for a fun afternoon and learn more about everything PetSuites Mason has to offer. Mason.PetSuitesofAmerica.com
JUNE 21ST
COUNTRYSIDE YMCA | 6:00 PM
The Lindner Center will continue their free Community Education Series on June 21 with Peter White, MA, LPCC, LICDC, Lindner Center of HOPE outpatient therapist. Peter will discuss what is helpful and unhelpful, how to build up successes even if there is a crisis and clarify what self-care is and how to do it. You can register for the event at LindnerCenterofHOPE.org.
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• Women Walking West (W3) is a non-profit organization located in Mason, Ohio. W3 helps foreign-born women achieve their educational goals with mentorship and financial assistance.
• To date W3 has helped more than 145 women from 43 different countries all over the US with their educational aspirations!
• Since its inception in 2015, W3 has given financial assistance to more than 70 women.
• The majority of women who seek our help live in Warren, Butler and Hamilton county?
• Community members, Local Foundations, Corporations, Financial Institutions, Colleges & Universities, and Endowments are major contributors and supporters of W3.
• The City of Mason has declared April 9th as Women Walking West Day!
• W3 hosts its annual Fundraising Gala at the Manor House in Mason in November. Come join us for a night of learning, connecting with community members, and celebrating women’s empowerment.
• Community members, Local Foundations, Corporations, Financial Institutions, Colleges & Universities, and Endowments are major contributors and supporters of W3.
What do you buy for the man who has everything? Perhaps an experience oriented around what dads value most – time together – is just what he needs. Fathers and father figures are invaluable in our lives. They help shape and mold us. They’re there for us and support us. If you haven’t already planned something special, take a look at our list of ideas and circle your favorites. If you have kids, let them join in the fun too!
Whether you decide to spend a day at home or enjoy a day on the town, these innovative celebration ideas will include fun for the whole family and make Dad feel loved. Whatever activity or surprise you land on to show your dad, husband, brother or father figure your appreciation for all they do, the most important thing is that you all get to spend some quality time together.
Family heritage websites can offer insight into dad’s past and be an interesting way to study the history of your family. Present Dad with a report on his ancestors or dig in together!
Find a local trail you haven’t tried before, load up the bikes and set out for a day of riding. Finish off the day with a nice meal out after all your hard work.
Lay out a blanket in your backyard and grab your binoculars for a peaceful, nature-filled day. Make a list of how many different kinds of birds you see and guess if you can identify them.
Dig a hole in your backyard and have Dad help the kids gather items around the house (like a current newspaper or flyers) and put them in a waterproof bag.
GO BOWLING
Bowling is a timeless classic Dad is sure to enjoy. Bonus if the bowling alley has an arcade, chicken wings and Dad’s favorite beverage of choice.
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