The Mirror’s VALUABLE TIPS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE Guide To Good Health Funeral Home President Starts Heroin Help Awareness Campaign BY JOEL SENSENIG MIRROR REPORTER Keith Walker has a sad, unique perspective on the heroin epidemic. The president of Walker Funeral Homes, he has seen firsthand the devastation and hurt a family goes through when they lose a loved one to the opiate. In 2014, 145 families in Lucas County buried a fami- ly member after an overdose of the drug. That is up from 80 in 2013 and eight in 2010. “It is heartbreaking for us to watch a family coping with the loss of someone to an overdose,” he stated. “No amount of counseling can alleviate the pain of such a senseless loss. The people who are dying are our moth- ers, fathers, sisters, brothers and friends. “Our funeral homes have a responsibility to do what we can to get the word out that assistance is a phone call away.” Walker decided to do his part to get the word out that help is indeed out there for individuals and families seek- ing help with heroin addic- tion – they just need to seek it out. He has launched an alliance of mental health and government agencies and the media to announce, “Heroin Steals the Future – There Is Help.” Other agencies helping spread the word on heroin assistance are the Zepf Center, Lucas County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.T., A Renewed Mind, the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Lucas County and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. The alliance is putting together a yearlong campaign via billboards and public service announcements to spread the word that help is available. Walker said he’s seen at least one death from heroin each month for the last 18 months. “A lot of times what we’ve seen are people that get off (heroin) and are good for a while, maybe a year or so. Then they fall off the wagon, maybe have the same dose (as they had been taking) and it kills them. “But it’s usually a big shock because everyone thought they were over it,” he said. A Renewed Mind A Renewed Mind is a faith-based 501(c)3 agency founded in 2007. “Our mission is to pro- vide excellent behavioral health care for all who strug- gle with mental health and addiction,” said Matthew Rizzo, CEO and president. The agency has offices in Toledo, Perrysburg and Findlay. Heroin has infiltrat- ed each of those areas, Rizzo said. “One of our niches is to really be in the community – in the neighborhoods, at the kitchen table, in the court- room, in the schools. We really try to meet our clients where they’re at,” he said. Rizzo said addiction and mental health often go hand in hand. The agency has drug recovery shelters for men and youths of both genders, as well as one for adult women in the works. Psychiatrists, nursing staff and general medical practi- tioners and more than 200 staff members are all operat- ing under the umbrella of services at A Renewed Mind. Raising Awareness Those involved in the mental health and addiction services realm know that addressing the heroin epi- demic is not so simple as launching an advertising campaign. “We’re not naïve,” said Jennifer Moses, chief execu- tive officer of the Zepf Center, which offers detox, short-term residential and outpatient services. “We don’t believe that an advertising campaign is going to all of a sudden turn this thing around, but we hope the visual, top-of-mind message to the community that there are people in the community who want to help them will resonate with an addict or a family hoping to help an addict,” she said. Getting help to the addict as soon as possible can only help them in the process, Rizzo said. “We found that the earlier you can intervene – with somebody who’s either using prescription medications or they’ve graduated on to hero- in – the more successful peo- ple are in maintaining their recovery,” he said. “If you raise public aware- ness and then we can inter- vene quicker in the addiction process, our chances of being successful with recovery and stopping the opiate epidemic are greater.” Simply having more agen- cies working together toward one goal helps to cast a wider net to the community to help address the issue, Rizzo said. Although many may con- tinue to think of heroin as a big-city problem, that belief isn’t backed by A Renewed Mind’s experience, Rizzo said. “The opiate epidemic does not discriminate. We have seen a large group of our cus- tomers come from the sub- urbs,” he said. His agency’s average client usually begins taking pain medications for an injury or following surgery. They often become addicted to the painkillers and then move on to heroin because it’s less expensive than the pills. In his time going to town halls, Rizzo said he was sur- prised to hear from a number of suburban EMS and fire department officials who respond to a number of hero- in overdose calls that maybe don’t result in death, and therefore aren’t publicized. “You don’t necessarily hear about all of the calls they respond to when a par- ent calls relating to an opiate overdose,” he said. “The number of response calls that they are making, we don’t often hear about, but they are alarmingly high.” Services In Schools A Renewed Mind has a social worker embedded in the Anthony Wayne school district, working with youths dealing with mental health and addiction problems. When the social worker is not in the actual school building, he is in the homes of students, working with them and their families. The students the social worker assists typically strug- gle with depression, trauma of some sort, alcohol and drugs. Students from Maumee, Perrysburg and other districts in the area also get assistance from the agency’s social worker. Getting Help James Schultz II is direc- tor of AOD (alcohol and other drugs) services at A Renewed Mind’s Perrysburg location. “The overdose deaths, I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said. “There’s an addiction problem with this, and you have to get treated for this addiction. Our folks struggle, even entered into treatment, with being suc- cessful. “For the folks that are out there using and not getting intervention, they’re at a huge risk – whether they get incarcerated or go to the hos- pital or they’ve tried treat- ment – all of them are at risk when they go back to using again.” The risk of death is so much greater with heroin use than other substances, said registered nurse Julie Weinandy, director of nurs- ing at A Renewed Mind. “It’s not like alcoholism, where you can drink 12 beers for a long time, go down to one, start over at 12 – it’s not the same type of issue,” she said. “With heroin, your toler- ance goes down. You’re in jail Local agencies are helping spread the word about the growing heroin addiction prob- lem in Northwest Ohio. The agencies hope to raise awareness, provide help and elim- inate stigma when it comes to fighting heroin addiction. (continued on page 4)
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The Mirror’s VALUABLE TIPS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE
Guide To Good HealthFuneral Home President Starts Heroin Help Awareness CampaignBY JOEL SENSENIG
MIRROR REPORTER
Keith Walker has a sad,unique perspective on theheroin epidemic.
The president of WalkerFuneral Homes, he has seenfirsthand the devastation andhurt a family goes throughwhen they lose a loved one tothe opiate.
In 2014, 145 families inLucas County buried a fami-ly member after an overdoseof the drug. That is up from80 in 2013 and eight in 2010.
“It is heartbreaking for usto watch a family copingwith the loss of someone toan overdose,” he stated. “Noamount of counseling canalleviate the pain of such asenseless loss. The peoplewho are dying are our moth-ers, fathers, sisters, brothersand friends.
“Our funeral homes havea responsibility to do whatwe can to get the word outthat assistance is a phone callaway.”
Walker decided to do hispart to get the word out thathelp is indeed out there forindividuals and families seek-ing help with heroin addic-tion – they just need to seekit out.
He has launched analliance of mental health andgovernment agencies and themedia to announce, “HeroinSteals the Future – There IsHelp.”
Other agencies helpingspread the word on heroinassistance are the ZepfCenter, Lucas CountySheriff’s Office D.A.R.T., ARenewed Mind, the MentalHealth & Recovery Board ofLucas County and theToledo-Lucas County HealthDepartment.
The alliance is puttingtogether a yearlong campaignvia billboards and publicservice announcements tospread the word that help isavailable.
Walker said he’s seen atleast one death from heroineach month for the last 18months.
“A lot of times what we’veseen are people that get off(heroin) and are good for awhile, maybe a year or so.Then they fall off the wagon,maybe have the same dose (asthey had been taking) and itkills them.
“But it’s usually a bigshock because everyonethought they were over it,” hesaid.
A Renewed MindA Renewed Mind is a
faith-based 501(c)3 agencyfounded in 2007.
“Our mission is to pro-
vide excellent behavioralhealth care for all who strug-gle with mental health andaddiction,” said MatthewRizzo, CEO and president.
The agency has offices inToledo, Perrysburg andFindlay. Heroin has infiltrat-ed each of those areas, Rizzosaid.
“One of our niches is toreally be in the community –in the neighborhoods, at thekitchen table, in the court-room, in the schools. Wereally try to meet our clientswhere they’re at,” he said.
Rizzo said addiction andmental health often go handin hand. The agency has drugrecovery shelters for men andyouths of both genders, aswell as one for adult womenin the works.
Psychiatrists, nursing staffand general medical practi-tioners and more than 200staff members are all operat-ing under the umbrella ofservices at A Renewed Mind.
Raising AwarenessThose involved in the
mental health and addictionservices realm know thataddressing the heroin epi-demic is not so simple aslaunching an advertisingcampaign.
“We’re not naïve,” saidJennifer Moses, chief execu-tive officer of the ZepfCenter, which offers detox,short-term residential andoutpatient services.
“We don’t believe that anadvertising campaign isgoing to all of a sudden turnthis thing around, but wehope the visual, top-of-mindmessage to the communitythat there are people in thecommunity who want tohelp them will resonate withan addict or a family hopingto help an addict,” she said.
Getting help to the addictas soon as possible can onlyhelp them in the process,Rizzo said.
“We found that the earlieryou can intervene – withsomebody who’s either usingprescription medications orthey’ve graduated on to hero-in – the more successful peo-ple are in maintaining theirrecovery,” he said.
“If you raise public aware-ness and then we can inter-vene quicker in the addictionprocess, our chances of beingsuccessful with recovery andstopping the opiate epidemicare greater.”
Simply having more agen-cies working together towardone goal helps to cast a widernet to the community tohelp address the issue, Rizzosaid.
Although many may con-tinue to think of heroin as abig-city problem, that beliefisn’t backed by A RenewedMind’s experience, Rizzosaid.
“The opiate epidemic doesnot discriminate. We haveseen a large group of our cus-tomers come from the sub-urbs,” he said.
His agency’s average clientusually begins taking painmedications for an injury orfollowing surgery. They oftenbecome addicted to thepainkillers and then move onto heroin because it’s lessexpensive than the pills.
In his time going to townhalls, Rizzo said he was sur-prised to hear from a numberof suburban EMS and firedepartment officials whorespond to a number of hero-in overdose calls that maybedon’t result in death, andtherefore aren’t publicized.
“You don’t necessarilyhear about all of the calls
they respond to when a par-ent calls relating to an opiateoverdose,” he said. “Thenumber of response calls thatthey are making, we don’t
often hear about, but they arealarmingly high.”Services In SchoolsA Renewed Mind has a
social worker embedded inthe Anthony Wayne schooldistrict, working with youthsdealing with mental healthand addiction problems.
When the social worker isnot in the actual schoolbuilding, he is in the homesof students, working withthem and their families.
The students the socialworker assists typically strug-gle with depression, traumaof some sort, alcohol anddrugs. Students fromMaumee, Perrysburg andother districts in the area alsoget assistance from theagency’s social worker.
Getting HelpJames Schultz II is direc-
tor of AOD (alcohol andother drugs) services at ARenewed Mind’s Perrysburglocation.
“The overdose deaths, I’venever seen anything like
this,” he said. “There’s anaddiction problem with this,and you have to get treatedfor this addiction. Our folksstruggle, even entered intotreatment, with being suc-cessful.
“For the folks that are outthere using and not gettingintervention, they’re at ahuge risk – whether they getincarcerated or go to the hos-pital or they’ve tried treat-ment – all of them are at riskwhen they go back to usingagain.”
The risk of death is somuch greater with heroin usethan other substances, saidregistered nurse JulieWeinandy, director of nurs-ing at A Renewed Mind.
“It’s not like alcoholism,where you can drink 12 beersfor a long time, go down toone, start over at 12 – it’s notthe same type of issue,” shesaid.
“With heroin, your toler-ance goes down. You’re in jail
Local agencies are helping spread the word about the growing heroin addiction prob-lem in Northwest Ohio. The agencies hope to raise awareness, provide help and elim-inate stigma when it comes to fighting heroin addiction.
(continued on page 4)
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Hawaiian Native Brings All-Natural Products To Maumee StudioBY KAREN
GERHARDINGERMIRROR REPORTER
Growing up in Hawaii,Heide Allan knew early onthat she wanted to help oth-ers with massage and aro-matherapy.
“My grandpa said I knewwhat I wanted to do when Iwas 2 – but I don’t remem-ber,” laughed Heide, alicensed massage therapist inboth Hawaii and Ohio.
Heide moved to Ohio in2011 and has since built asuccessful practice. Two yearsago, she began selling herown personal care productsbased on family recipes fromthe islands.
On Monday, February 29,Heide opened the doors onTranscend By Heide, at 138Chesterfield Lane inMaumee.
“It was my clients whotold me that I should startselling my products,” shesaid, as she gave a tour her
studio.Using goat milk and
coconut milk, along with
essential oils, Heide createssoap in bar and jelly forms.Other ingredients include
rose water, arrowroot andagar-agar. Her Black Magicsoap includes royal jelly andactive charcoal to help cus-tomers with acne or odorissues. Another combinespapaya and goat milk.
Kiana’s Skin SoothingJelly Soap is a highly concen-trated wash made of coconutoil that can be used a smallspoonful at a time with aloofah.
“It’s not a fake lather. Iuse fruits and oils. I knowhow to manipulate the ingre-dients,” Heide said.
Her TranscendingEssentials line includes Fix ItCream, which helps soothemuscle aches with its anti-inflammatory and circula-tion-boosting properties.
The product lineup alsoincludes natural potpourri,bath teas, cleaning productsand pet shampoo.
These are ancient tropicalremedies for modern applica-tion, Heide said.
“Our product is differentand more effective than a bigcompany with its chemical-based soaps. Ours are freshlymade here,” she said. “If youhave allergies, I can makesomething for you, for yourdifferent skin tones and aller-gies.”
As she led the tour, Heideexplained that at an early ageshe learned massage. Startingher training even before tak-ing classes, immediately afterhigh school, Heide said shelearned the correct postureand built up strength.
Her signature is the LomiLomi, a Hawaiian massage inwhich a hollow bamboo stickis filled with a customizedblend of essential oils andused to relax the muscles
while steam opens up thepores and sinuses.
“I try to iron you out withthis unique technique,” shesaid. “This is what put me onthe map.”
Heide offers many typesof massage, including anherbal Thai massage in whichshe uses a fabric ball that isfilled with customized herbsand steamed.
“It’s good for the skin andfor aches and pains,” shesaid. “I love to travel andbring back new techniques.”
After a recent trip toThailand, Heide also broughtback two hanging “rooms”made of pineapple silk fiber.After a massage, customerscan sit comfortably and relaxwith steam that moisturizesthe hair and skin.
The store is located at 138Chesterfield Lane, next to theRib Cage and across ConantStreet from Meijer. Hours areTuesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday,10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more information,visit www.transcendessentials.com or call Heide at (419)345-9789.
Licensed massage therapist Heide Allan brings Hawaii to Maumee with freshly made, all-natural products.Transcend By Heide opened on February 29 at 138 Chesterfield Lane. MIRROR PHOTO BY KAREN GERHARDINGER
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Heroin Help Awareness for a week, your tolerancegoes down. You get out, youstart using the same amount,you’re dead.”Eliminating The Stigma
Another crucial aspect ofthe fight against the heroinepidemic is reducing the stig-ma that heroin users are“bad people,” saidWeinandy.
“The longer that you’re inthis business, the more yourealize these are not creepy-looking people who are outto kill, maim and rob,” shesaid. “These are people whogot there through legitimatemeans. The majority of ourclients got there through pre-scription pills.
“I don’t know if I’m adrug addict,” she said. “I’mlucky I’ve never been in a sit-uation where I’ve had to takepain pills for (such) a periodof time that I have nowbecome addicted to them.
“These are not bad peo-ple. These are good peoplewho have an issue, likehypertension, like diabetes. Itry to reassure all the clients:We’re all addicted to some-thing in our life. Whatever itis, we all have an addiction.Unfortunately, the heroinaddiction is so life-threaten-ing.”
For more information,visit www.arenewedmindser-vices.org, www.zepfcenter.org orwww.lucascountyhealth.com.
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Dr. Peter McGowan, a local dentist who has been in prac-tice for 20 years, will be the guest speaker for the seminar.Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The dental program will then air on Saturday, March 19, onTalk Radio 1470 AM from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. LHS Foundationis a sponsor of the radio program.
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, located at 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland, is a ministry of Lutheran HomesSociety (LHS) in partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital. Formore information, contact Sue at (419) 861-5619.Help Offered For Those Grieving Traumatic LossHospice of Northwest Ohio is offering a special, one-time
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This workshop will be facilitated by expert grief counselors,who will provide participants with information on copingwith traumatic loss, along with discussion about the first stepsto healing.
While no prior relationship with Hospice of NorthwestOhio is needed, preregistration is required. For more informa-tion or to register, call (419) 661-4001.
To learn more about grief and loss or Hospice of NorthwestOhio, visit www.hospicenwo.org. Lymphedema Seminar Set At West Toledo YMCAOn Saturday, March 19, The Victory Center, Cancer
Connection and Optimum Chi Studio will present “LivingWell With Lymphedema,” an informational event for any can-cer survivor concerned about lymphedema.
Cancer patients who are interested in learning more aboutlymphedema will have a chance to get information, hear fromexperts in the field, learn strategies to cope and discover waysto prevent lymphedema from occurring after cancer treatmentor surgery. All types of cancer can experience lymphedema,including breast, head, neck and ovarian.
According to the American Cancer Society, lymphedema isa “swelling due to a collection of excess fluid in the arms orlegs. This complication may happen after the lymph nodes andvessels are removed during surgery or are injured from radia-tion.”
This educational event is free and open to the public.Reservations are required. Speakers, fitness demonstrations,product exhibits, service providers and garment vendors will befeatured. The event will take place at the West Toledo YMCA,2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. A light continental breakfastand registration will take place beginning at 8:30 a.m., with theprogram starting at 9:00 a.m. Refreshments are not permittedinside the auditorium.
For a reservation, call The Victory Center at (419) 531-7600.Tobacco 21 Presentation Planned At St. Luke’s On Tuesday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital
Auditorium A, Tobacco 21 foundation president Dr. RobCrane will educate community members on the importance ofincreasing the minimum legal purchasing age of tobacco prod-ucts from 18 to 21.
Over 100 cities and the state of Hawaii have already passedsimilar legislation. The talk will include how to advocate withcity councils on why increasing the minimum purchasing ageis important for the health of our youth and how other Ohiocommunities have already passed these new laws.
This event is free and open to anyone looking for moreeducation on tobacco and its harm of youth.
The event is sponsored by the UT Center for Health andSuccessful Living and the Northwest Ohio Tobacco PreventionCoalition.
To RSVP and for more information, contact [email protected] Events Set At Alternate Learning CenterSibshops, a free program for siblings of kids ages 9-16 with
special needs, features an opportunity to socialize while partic-ipating in hands-on activities with other sibs. SibshopsGatherings will be held on Saturdays, March 19 and April 16from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Alternate Learning Center,3939 Wrenwood, Toledo.
For more information or to register, contact WendySmenner, Lucas County parent mentor, at (419) 214-3066 [email protected].
Free Memory Screening Announced In SwantonSwanton Health Care and Retirement Center, 214 S.
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Blood Analysis Program Scheduled In BG The Wood County Hospital and the Bowling Green
Chamber of Commerce will host the 12th annual BloodAnalysis Program on Saturday, April 30 from 7:00 to 11:00a.m., at the Wood County Hospital. The cost of the event is$45.00 for chamber investors and $55.00 for non-investors.
The 10-hour fasting comprehensive blood analysis screensfor 20 health risk indicators, including a complete cholesterolcheck with HDL, LDL and triglycerides and liver and kidneyfunction. Additional available tests include a PSA test for menand TSH thyroid test for men or women; the cost is $20.00 foreach additional test. Blood pressure checks are also offered.
The blood analysis should be used as a guide to determineyour current health status and to make positive changes indiet, exercise or lifestyle to enhance your well-being. It shouldnot take the place of routine physicals. A report providing alltest results will be sent to the residence of each participant and(optionally) to his or her physician.
Proceeds from the event will go to support the BowlingGreen Chamber of Commerce and Wood County HospitalFoundation Scholarship Funds.
Appointments are required. Call (419) 353-7945 to schedulean appointment. Registration will be taken until Friday, April15 or until all spots are filled. Payment is required at registra-tion and can be completed with cash, credit or check.
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Conducted by bereavement counselors, the group helps par-ticipants understand the impact of the loss of a parent on per-sonal identity, revisits childhood losses and explores regret vs.relief.
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To learn more about grief and loss or Hospice of NorthwestOhio, visit www.hospicenwo.org.Lutheran Village Plans Monthly Wellness ClinicsLutheran Village at Wolf Creek will sponsor free monthly
wellness clinics at Luther Crest and Luther Woods senior apart-ment communities. These clinics will be held on the firstThursday of each month, and are open to the public.
Luther Crest and Luther Woods are located at 2519 N.Holland Sylvania Rd., Toledo. The wellness clinics will be heldfrom 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Luther Crest Building A socialroom; and from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Luther Woods socialroom at the back of campus.
Therapists and nurses at the wellness clinics will provide avariety of free health screenings, including blood pressure, bloodsugar, lower extremity strength, balance, urinary incontinenceand grip strength. They also will be available to answer healthquestions. No appointments are required.
For more information, call (419) 366-3655. Luther Crest,Luther Woods and Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek are ministriesof Lutheran Homes Society.Area Immunization Clinic Locations AnnouncedShots 4 Tots offers walk-in immunization clinics for children
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Clinics are available at: • St. Luke’s Hospital on the third Thursday of every month, fromnoon to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 5:45 p.m. • Western Lucas County Clinic, 330 Oak Terrace Blvd., Holland,on the first Thursday of every month from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.,third Friday of every month from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to3:30 p.m., and on the fourth Monday of every month from 1:00to 3:00 p.m.
For more times and locations, go to www.lucascountyhealth.comor call (419) 213-4121.
Adult Grief Group Meets At Perrysburg Hospice Hospice of Northwest Ohio offers an ongoing, interactive
grief support group for adults who are adjusting to the loss ofany loved one. The group meets from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on thefirst and third Tuesdays of each month at the Perrysburg Center,30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg.
The group is free and open to any adult; however, preregis-tration is required. Call (419) 661-4001 for more information orto register.Heartland Rehab Offers SilverSneakers ProgramsHeartland Rehabilitation Services at Arrowhead Park, 518
The Boulevard, Maumee, is a SilverSneakers location and offersthe following SilverSneakers classes: Classic Classes on Mondaysand Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesdays andThursdays from 11:00 a.m. to noon, and SilverSneakers Yoga onTuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The gym is available duringbusiness hours. There is no cost for SilverSneakers members andlow cost for nonmembers. Call for information at (419) 897-9822.
Serenity Chronic Pain Support Group OfferedSerenity offers a chronic pain support group for people who
are affected by chronic pain conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, fibromyalgia or any chronic pain condition.Both those with chronic pain conditions and those still seekinga diagnosis are welcomed.
The group meets regularly and has an active Facebook pagefor support and to share information and experiences betweenmeetings. Meeting dates are sent out to all who request to beadded to the e-mail distribution list and are posted on theFacebook page. Those interested in joining the group, SerenityChronic Pain, should e-mail [email protected] and/or request tojoin the Facebook page under Serenity Chronic Pain.
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The following events are planned at the Maumee SeniorCenter, located at 2430 S. Detroit Ave. For additional informa-tion about programs, call the center at (419) 893-1994 or visitwww.maumeeseniorcenter.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8Menu: Sausage with tomato sauce and cheese tortellini, peas,Jell-O, bread, dessert and milk.• Line Dancing with Claudette Davis, 9:00 a.m.• Mahjong and Six-Handed Euchre, 10:00 a.m.• Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance, 11:00 a.m.• Advance Directives, 11:30 a.m. • Heart-Healthy Diet, 11:30 a.m. • Four-Handed Euchre, 12:30 p.m.• Chair Yoga Senior Stretch, 12:45 p.m. • Circuit Interval Training, 2:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9Menu: Beef and broccoli over rice, vegetables, pineapple, roll,dessert and milk.• Chair Zumba, 9:00 a.m.• Zumba Lite, 9:30 a.m. • Maumee Senior Center Singers Practice, 10:00 a.m. • Simply Lite Jazzercise, 11:00 a.m.• Poker, 12:30 p.m. • Bingo, 1:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10Menu: Chicken parmesan with sauce, Italian green beans,grapes, bread, dessert and milk.• Blood Pressure Checks, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
• Line Dancing with Glenn LeFever, 10:00 a.m.• Six-Handed Euchre and Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11Menu: Fish sandwich, fruit juice, coleslaw, dessert and milk.• Line Dancing with Michael, 9:00 a.m.• Tai Chi, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.• Simply Lite Jazzercise, 11:00 a.m.• Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance, 11:00 a.m. • Pinochle and Skip-Bo, 12:30 p.m. • Chair Yoga Senior Stretch, 12:45 p.m.
MSC Volunteer Music Director Needed The Maumee Senior Center Singers have been performing
locally for over 20 years, delighting audiences in churches, retire-ment communities and at many social events. This talented sen-ior chorus is searching for a director to continue weekly practicesand assist at musical appearances. If you love music and have theability to teach senior citizens, please consider this volunteerposition. Contact the Maumee Senior Center at (419) 893-1999for further details. Practices are currently held on Wednesdays at10:00 a.m.
Tax Preparation Services Available Tax preparation appointments are available through
Wednesday, April 13 on Mondays and Wednesdays at the seniorcenter at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. Signup for an appointment.
Art Classes With Julie Harrison Available Watercolor, drawing and oil/acrylic classes are available at the
Maumee Senior Center. Watercolor and drawing is offered onTuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m., and oil/acrylic on Thursdays at11:30 a.m. The cost is $30.00 for a six-week session. Art instruc-tor Julie Harrison will teach the classes.
Lowrey Organ Lessons Announced Lowrey organ lessons are offered on Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m.
Individual lessons are also available. Class is appropriate for alllevels. To sign up for classes, call Jennifer at (734) 770-6860.
Fitness Classes Offered At CenterCardio Drumming, a SilverSneakers Flex class with Cheryl
Rodgers, meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 9:45a.m. beginning on Tuesday,February 2. Equipment is pro-vided. No cost forSilverSneakers members and$3.00 for others. Line Dancing classes
with Glenn LeFever meetevery Thursday at 10:00 a.m.The cost is $2.00 per class,payable to the instructor at thedoor. Class is open to interme-diate line dancers; you neednot be advanced to attend. Line Dancing classes
with Michael meet on Fridaysat 9:00 a.m. The cost is $2.00per class, payable to instructorat the door. Everyone is wel-come. Line Dancing classes
with Claudette Davis meet onTuesdays from 9:00 to 10:15a.m. The cost is $5.00 per class.Tai Chi: Moving for
Better Balance classes areheld on Fridays from 9:30 to10:30 a.m. and on Tuesdaysand Fridays from 11:00 a.m. tonoon. The class is taught by acertified instructor.Chair Zumba and Lite
Zumba with Vickie Gehaclasses are offered on Mondaysand Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.The low-intensity total work-out combines all elements offitness and offers a way to getyour heart rate up while“dancing” in a seated or stand-ing position. The cost is $2.00for each class or $4.00 forboth. Simply Lite Jazzercise
classes meet every Monday,Wednesday and Friday at11:00 a.m. The 60-minuteclass pairs moderate aerobicswith exercises designed toimprove strength, balance andflexibility using easy-to-followmovements. Cost is $30.00 permonth; try the first class free.
SENIOR CITIZENS’C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S Free Dental Seminar Offered At Lutheran Village
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek will sponsor a free pub-lic seminar on “Dental Problems and Solutions for OlderAdults” on Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel.
Dr. Peter McGowan, a local dentist who has been inpractice for 20 years, will be the guest speaker for the semi-nar. Light refreshments will be served following the presen-tation.
The dental program will then air on Saturday, March 19,on Talk Radio 1470 AM from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. LHSFoundation is a sponsor of the radio program.
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek, located at 2001Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland, is a ministry of LutheranHomes Society (LHS) in partnership with St. Luke’sHospital. For more information, contact Sue at (419) 861-5619.
Free Senior Movie Day Planned At Maumee IndoorMaison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Homes, Perrysburg
Commons and the Maumee Indoor Theater will offer a freesenior movie day on Tuesday, March 15 at the MaumeeIndoor Theater. The featured movie is The Quiet Man withJohn Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Doors open at noon.The movie starts at 1:00 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments willbe provided.
Senior Dessert Reception Offered Before MHS MusicalMaumee High School is gearing up for one of the most
iconic masterpieces of the stage – Rodgers andHammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Over 70 Maumee stu-dents in grades 4-12 will bring their unique talents to thisaward-winning musical about the Von Trapp family andtheir escape from Nazi-occupied Austria.
Senior citizens who reside within the boundaries of theMaumee City school district are invited to a dessert and cof-fee reception from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. before the MHS per-formance of The Sound of Music on Friday, March 18. Theshow begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center atMaumee High School.
This event is by reservation only. Call Maumee CitySchools at (419) 893-3200 no later than Wednesday, March16.
Complimentary show tickets are available for Maumeesenior citizens with a Golden Panther card. For more infor-mation about obtaining a Golden Panther card, call (419)893-3200.
Two additional performances of The Sound of Music willbe staged: on Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. and onSunday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 for adultsand $5.00 for students/seniors and may be reserved by call-ing (419) 893-8778.
Free Memory Screening Set In SwantonSwanton Health Care and Retirement Center, 214 S.
Munson Rd., Swanton, will host a free memory screeningon Tuesday, March 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. by appoint-ment only. To make a reservation, call Chris at (419) 825-1145. For more information, visit www.nationalmemo-ryscreening.org.
Classes Available Free For SilverSneakers SeniorsStudio Fitness offers Chair Zumba, strength and balance
fitness classes and Dancercise classes at no cost toSilverSneakers seniors 65 and older.
Chair Zumba classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays andThursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Strength and balance classes are held on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Dancercise classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays at1:00 p.m.
Studio Fitness is located at 1413 Bernath Pwky., offAirport Highway across from TGI Fridays. Parking is avail-able. For more information, contact Karen at (419) 870-2318.
Seniors In Motion Set At Monclova Community CenterAnthony Wayne Community YMCA Seniors in Motion
classes at Monclova Community Center are held everyWednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. The cost is $36.00 for aneight-week session. Sessions are continuous throughout theyear. Classes focus on balance, increasing strength, dailyagility and range of motion. Exercises can be done in chairsfor those unable to stand. Instructor Katherine Zemke is aSilverSneakers-certified teacher. For questions or registra-tion, call Gail McNeely at the Anthony Wayne YMCA,(419) 441-0013, or e-mail [email protected].
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