Ourtown Calendars 3/12
3/12/2013What's On
Toledo
● East Toledo Family Center’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 1020 Varland Ave., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. March 23. Pancakes served from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Limited seating. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures and there will crafts for the children. Free and open to the community. An adult must accompany all children. To volunteer or details call: Jodi Gross, 419-691-1429, ext. 213.
● St. John’s Jesuit High School present Spamalot at the Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: 242-2787.
Bowling Green
● Downtown Bowling Green seeking Artists and performers for their annual Art Walk to be held in April. Area artists are invited to showcase, host demonstrations, and offer their art for sale. Performing artists are also invited to participate. Registration forms: downtownbgohio.org or pick up a copy at the Downtown BG office, 121 E. Wooster St.. Deadline is March 26, 2013. Further information call 419-354-4332.
Elmore
● Woodmore Select Baseball Craft Show at the Woodmore High School, 633 Fremont St., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 23. 50/50 raffles, food, refreshments, up to 40 crafters, and other fun filled things for the entire family. Proceeds benefit the select team. Crafters’ registration form woodmoreselectbaseball.com or call Esteban Reyes, 419-345-4104.
● The Friends of the Elmore Public Library Easter basket raffle containing two framed watercolor paintings, Jan Pugh pin, the book, “Images of America: Elmore and Genoa,” a packet of notecards with paintings of Elmore doorways by Justine Magsig, two hand painted bookmarks, and assorted candy. Tickets: $1 each or 6/$5 and can be purchased at the library, 328 Toledo St. Proceeds go towards purchasing a mobile display rack for the library. 419-862-2482.
Lake Twp
● Lake High Schools’ spring musical The Music Man, 28080 Lemoyne St., Millbury, 7 p.m. March 21, 22, and 23. Tickets available at the door at $7 adults; $5 students 18 and under and seniors 60 and over. For tickets and further information call 419-661-3000, ext. 3832 or visit lakeschools.org.
● Ageless Wonders of Lake Township lunch meeting at Luckey’s (across from Kroger), 3310 Navarre Ave., Oregon, 5 p.m. Thursday. Questions: 419-836-3811.
Maumee
● Maumee Valley Historical Society Lecture Series “Settlement and Growth of Maumee River towns in NW Ohio,” in the country church, 1035 River Rd., Maumee, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Informative lectures on historical topics pertaining to the settlement and growth of the Maumee River Towns in NW Ohio. Cost: $10 per session ($5 for MVHS members if no contact hour required). Refreshments and materials provided. Information: wolcotthouse.org or call Darlene Limmer, 419-666-6632.
● St. Joseph Catholic School presents The Little Mermaid, Jr. at the Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Over 105 elementary and prep school students are involved in the cast and crew for this production. Tickets: $10 adults; $7 children (14 and under). Call 419-893-3304. All seats reserved.
● Traditional Jigg’s Dinner with performance by the Perrysburg Dance Academy’s Irish dancers at the Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave., 5-7 p.m. Friday. Enjoy corn beef, ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, dessert, and beverage. Transportation available to those who do not wish to drive at night and who live in the Maumee area. Cost: $7.50 adults; $4 children. Reservations, carryout, or transportation call 419-893-1994.
● Senior Helpers and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America hosting “Local Families and Caregivers Learn How to Cope with Devastating Disease” at the ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital, 5900 Monclova Rd., healthcare professionals 12:45-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. family and friends presentation on Thursday. Speaker Teepa Snow, a nationally renowned dementia care expert and occupational therapist. Cost for professionals $35 per CE attendee, $20 per non-CE attendee. Free for public. Also view the “AFA Quilt to Remember” from 12:45-8:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Details: for healthcare professionals, regonline.com/dementiastrategiestoledooh or for public, regonline.com/familyjourneytoledooh.
Montpelier
● Maple Syrup Day and Northwest Ohio Woodland and Wildlife Family Festival at the Williams County Fairgrounds, Ohio Turnpike, exit 13, south on 15, west on 107 to fairgrounds, breakfast available at 7:30 a.m., event begins at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 23. Events include horse drawn wagons (weather permitting) to sugar shack, portable sawmill demonstrations, chainsaw carver, and more. Further information: Williams Soil and Water Conservation District, 419-636-9395 or 419-636-2349, ext. 3.
Napoleon
● Maumee Valley Civic Theatre and Kurtz/Ace Hardware present “The Odd Couple” (female version) at the Napoleon American Legion, 500 Glenwood, cocktails 6:30 p.m., pre-show 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. March 21, 22, and 23. Dinner and show, $20; show only $10. Reservations must be made by Wedmesday by calling 419-592-1786.
Oak Harbor
● Ottawa County Agricultural Community breakfast at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 122 W. Ottawa St., 8 a.m. March 22. Featured speaker: Kathleen Giesler, Judge of the Ottawa County Probate/Juvenile Court. Tickets: $5. Reservations call 419-898-1595.
Oregon
● March Lecture Series at Pearson Metropark, Macomber Lodge, 4600 Starr Ave. (Lallendorf Rd. at State Route 2), 2-3 p.m. Sunday. Series highlights the flora and fauna of the Great Black Swamp. A nature walk follows the presentation. Free. 419-407-9701.
● Ohio Boating Education Course will be offered at the Gander Mountain, 1320 Holland-Sylvania Rd., Holland, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 30. Course will cover a variety of topics from navigation rules, boating and personal safety equipment, navigational signage, Ohio boating laws, and more. Cost: $5 includes course materials. Pre-registration is required due to class size limitations. For additional information or to register contact the Maumee Bay Watercraft Office, 419-836-6003 or ohiodnr.com.
● Area Women are invited to “Scents of Spring” luncheon and program at Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman Rd., doors open 11:30 a.m., lunch buffet 12 p.m. Thursday. Special Feature: Scentsy Candles by Kristen Slater. Music: Holliday Thomas. Speaker: Mary Haddad “Survival and Success in Search for Significance.” Cost: $10.50. Sponsored by the Toledo East Women’s Connection (formerly Christian Women’s Club). Reservations: Dorothy, 419-691-9611 or Marilyn, 419-666-1633.
● Theology with Toast at the Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S. Wynn Rd., 10 a.m., Wednesday. Father Joe Weigman presents “Pathways Of Prayer.” No reservations needed. Coffee and rolls, 9:30 a.m. Details: Alice, 419-698-0405.
Pemberville
● Eastwood High School presents the musical “Beauty and the Beast”, 4900 Sugar Ridge Rd., 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Reserved seating, admission $10. Tickets: 419-833-3611.
Perrysburg
● First United Methodist Church concert with the Bowling Green State University’s Men’s Chorus under the direction of Timothy Cloeter, 200 W. Second St., 3 p.m. Sunday. Details: 419-874-1911 or perrysburgfum.com.
● The 577 Foundation offers Programs for adults and children, 577 E. Front St.; Youth programs: Drawing Fun with Mr. Picasso, 2nd-7th grades, 3:55-5 p.m. Fridays, March 15 to May 17, fee $50; Musical Jamboree, 2-4 year olds with adult, Mondays March 18 to May 6, 10-10:45 a.m., fee $58 per child. Programs/details/reservations: 419-874-4174 or 577foundation.org.
Rossford
● All Saints Catholic School hosts Preschool Preview Night, 630 Lime City Rd., 7-8 p.m. March 19. Parents and their children will have a chance to meet the teachers and staff, and tour the facility. Enjoy an evening of preschool activities. Space limited and registration required: email Kristen Ellis at KEllis@allsaintscatholic.org or 419-661-2070.
South Toledo
● Heartbeat of Toledo to hold “Life is Beautiful” Banquet fundraiser at Premier Banquet Hall, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., doors open at 6 p.m. Thursday. Guest speaker Gianna Jessen, a survivor of a saline abortion that was performed on her birthmother and was the inspiration for the 2012 film “October Baby.” Honor awards. Cost: $40 per person. Reservations or serve as a sponsor for the event call Sara Freeman, 419-241-9131. Nomination forms available at http://hartbeatoftoledo.org/latest_news.
● Family Easter Resource Event at the Believe Center, 1 Aurora Gonzalez Way (Anthony Wayne Trail and South Ave., behind fire station), 1-4 p.m. March 23. Kid’s Easter egg hunt for up to 10 years at 2:30 p.m. Free to the community. Questions: 419-244-6097.
● Mobile Meals of Toledo sponsoring the Great Chili Cook-Off at the Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., competition 12 p.m.-3 p.m., chili sampling until 4 p.m. March 23. There will be music, outdoor classic care show (weather permitting), salsa tasting, and concessions. Award presentation at 3 p.m. Free admission. All proceeds benefit Mobile Meals of Toledo. Information: mobilemeals.org.
Waterville
● Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce presents World Wines and Waterville Area Fine Art Auction at the Valleywood Golf Club, 13501 Airport Hwy., Swanton, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. March 23. Featuring wine stations with wines from around the world, live auction for art from local artists, silent auction items, and music. Cocktail attire. Tickets: $50 per person, deadline Friday by calling 419-878-5188. A portion of the proceeds go to the Alzheimer’s Association.
● Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch/Networking sponsored by Yark at Zinful Restaurant, 7541 Dutch Rd., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 21. For registration, cost, questions: 419-878-5188 or admin@watervillechamber.com.
● Theatre-for-the World and Waterville United Methodist Church presents the family-friendly comedy “The Education of Angels,” by Matthew Carlin at the church, 102 N. Fifth St., 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. No charge for admission, however we ask that you bring donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items for the food pantry. A freewill offering will be taken following each performance. Proceeds to Anthony Wayne and Otsego Food Pantries. The Youth group is hosting a lasagna dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday prior to the performance and proceeds will go towards their 2013 mission trip. Cost: $7 adults; $5 child. Reservations or details: 419-878-3645.
Whitehouse
● Whitehouse Historical Society meeting at the Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville St. (Route 64), 6:15 p.m., program 7 p.m. Wednesday. Jack Hiles, Executive Director of the society will present an inside report of the interesting activities that took place the week before and day of President Obama’s visit to the Wolcott House Museum.
● Village of Whitehouse Enrichment Class: “What’s New in the Garden?” with Nancy Robinson, Outdoor Nursery Manager at The Anderson’s General Store in Maumee, 6 p.m. March 25. Topics: new plants, herbs, bulbs, annuals, perennials, and vegetables. Registration and details: 419-877-5383.
● Art Classes, Village Hall, 6925 Providence St.: Audition Workshop for children grades 3-8, 5-7 p.m. March 26. Elaine Sneider, Theatre Director of Adventures in Education will teach techniques using hands-on activities. Workshop will teach how to prepare a simple resume, what to expect at an audition, and give auditioning practice. Cost: $18 per child. Auditions for the Three Bears and the Three Little Pigs will be held at the end of the class for those interested with performance in the spring. Reservations: 419-877-5383 or whitehouseoh.gov.
Woodville
● Woodmore Athletic Boosters’ Scrapbooking Weekend at Woodville United Methodist Church, 201 W. First St., starts at 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $35 for table/weekend or $20 per day. Includes, table, snacks on Friday; breakfast, lunch, and snack on Saturday. Have unwanted paper bring to exchange. Reservations call or text: Donna Sandwisch, 419-265-5640.
At the Library
Heatherdowns Branch Library
3265 Glanzman Rd.; 419-259-5270.
● Preschool storytime, 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Thursdays. Call for registration.
● Tween and adult knitting group, 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Monday until March 25. Call for information.
Reynolds Corners Branch Library
4833 Dorr St., Toledo; 419-259-5320.
● Frogtown low vision support group sessions, 10 a.m.-noon on the first Wednesday of each month. Sessions often include guest speakers and special features on education and support, with practical help and advice. Call for information.
● Homework helper, 6 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday.
Gibsonburg Public Library
100 North Webster St., Gibsonburg; 419-637-2173.
● Basic computer classes, 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. Call for registration.
● Internet 1 and 2 courses, 1-2:30 p.m. March 20 and 22. Call for information.
Rossford Public Library
720 Dixie Hwy.; 419-666-0924.
● Tuesdays with Adam, between 1-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Free general computer and technology help. Call for information.
● ABLE mobile benefit bank, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality representative will be at the library from 3-5 p.m. every third Monday of the month to assist people with basic legal issues and applications for public benefits.
Birmingham Branch Library
203 Paine Ave.; 419-259-5210.
● Teenspace, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Games, snacks, crafts, and more.
● ABLE mobile benefit bank, 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays. Bank staff can assist with applying for food stamps, home energy, child care assistance, and other services. Free legal assistance is also available. Free. Call for information.
● Homework helper, 3:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call for information.
● Secret Agent School, 4 p.m. today. Call for information. Grades K-5.
● ABLE tax help, 5-8 p.m. today. Call to set an appointment.
Genoa Branch Library
602 West St.; 419-855-3380.
● Storytime, 11 a.m. every Tuesday.
● Book discussion groups: morning group meets the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m.; evening group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
● Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., every Wednesday.
Harris-Elmore Public Library
328 Toledo St., Elmore; 419-862-2482.
● Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., every Wednesday.
● Book discussion group, 10:30 a.m., every fourth Thursday of the month.
Locke Branch Library
703 Miami St., Toledo; 419-259-5310.
● Retooling Your Life — Getting the Skills You Need. Set up an email account, learn how to search or apply for a job online, and update your resume. Call for a one-hour appointment. Free.
● Homework helper, 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Call for information.
Maumee Branch Library
501 River Rd.; 419-259-5360.
● Book explorers, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays. Call for information.
Oregon Branch Library
3340 Dustin Rd.; 419-259-5250.
● Senior book discussion, first Friday of every month, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
● Bay Chapter book review and discussion, 1 p.m. third Tuesday of every month.
● ABLE Mobile Benefit Bank Advocates for basic Legal Equality representative, 2:30-5 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month, available to assist with basic legal issues.
● Family storytime, 7-7:30 p.m. every Monday. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
● Preschool storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. every Wednesday. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
● Babytime, 10:30-10:50 a.m. every Thursday. Ages 1-2. Registration required.
Walbridge Branch Library
108 N. Main St.; 419-666-9900.
● Family storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for information.
Way Public Library
101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg; 419-874-3135.
● Preschool storytime, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call for information.
● Mother Goose time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Call for information.
● Discussion on Asian carp in the Great Lakes, 7 p.m. March 19. Free. Refreshments served.
Waterville Branch Library
800 Michigan Ave., Waterville; 419-878-3055.
● Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. every Wednesday until March 20. Registration required.
● Preschool storytime, 10 a.m. every Thursday until March 21. Registration required.
● Babytime, 10 a.m. every Friday until March 22. Registration required.
● Anime club, 5 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, Grades 6-12. Call for information.
● Homeschool book club, 2-3 p.m. March 20. Registration required.
● Sit! Stay! Read!, 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday until March 26. Grades K-5. Practice reading aloud with a companion dog. Please call to register.
● Erin Hunter’s The Warrior clan gathering, 7 p.m. today. Grades 4-8.
Whitehouse Community Library
10615 Waterville St., Whitehouse; 419-877-9088.
● New Saturday hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
● Book Nuts discussions on Wednesday and April 10. Call for times and information.
● Spring party, 10:30 a.m.-noon April 6. Stories, crafts, and refreshments. Call for information.
Woodville Public Library
101 East Main St., Woodville; 419-849-2744.
● Preschool storytime, 7 p.m. every Monday and 10 a.m. every Thursday that school is in session. Call for information.
● LEGO club, 10-11 a.m. the first Saturday of every month. For grades K-6.
● Coupon swap meet, second Tuesday of every month. Call for information.
Let's Eat
Breakfasts
● The Millbury Fireman’s Association’s all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Millbury Firehall, 28410 Oak St., Millbury, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, applesauce, and beverages. Cost: $6 adults; $5 seniors; $3 children 4-12.
● Breakfast at Voiture 141, 2231 Airport Hwy., 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. Menu: pancakes, waffles or french toast, sausage gravy/biscuits, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee or milk. Donation: $6, small extra charge for additional sausage.
● VFW Post 3338 breakfast, 2231 South Ave., 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $4. 419-381-0153
● American Legion Post 384 breakfast buffet, 6910 Providence St., Whitehouse, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, potatoes, juice, and coffee. Public welcome. Cost: $7 adult; $6 senior; $4 child.
● Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood, 9 a.m.-noon every Sunday. Menu: eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuit/gravy, hashbrowns, toast, coffee or orange juice. Cost: $5. Children menu also available. 419-666-7762.
Lunch
● Owens’ Community Terrace View Cafe coordinated by the Food, Nutrition and Hospitality Department at Owens Community College’s College Hall Room 148, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program is student-run and open to the public. Seating limited and available until 12:15 p.m., take-out meals will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Cost: $9. Reservations required. Bakery items also will be available for purchase during the luncheons. For a complete list of menus/reservations: owens.edu/terrace. Details or reservations 567-661-7359.
● Eagle Cafe offers lunch and dinner, Maumee Eagles, 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee, lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, $4.95; dinner 5-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, $4.95. Carry-out available. For menu: 419-893-3952 or maumeeeagles.com.
Fish fries
● Alva N. Sidle Post 232, American Legion fish fry, 12580 Route 295, Grand Rapids, 5-7 p.m. Friday. Cost: $9.
● St. Paul’s Episcopal Church fish fry, 798 S. Coy Rd., Oregon, 4-7 p.m. Friday. Dine in or carryout. 419-691-9400.
● Lenten fish fry at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 729 White St., 5-7 p.m. Friday. Menu: Alaskan pollock, scalloped potatoes, green beans or corn, coleslaw or tossed salad, bread/butter, coffee, milk, and desserts. Cost: $8 adults. Children’s menu: fish or macaroni and cheese, $4 for children under 12. 419-698-1519.
● Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church’s Lenten fish fry in the cafeteria, 2255 Central Grove Ave., 5-7:30 p.m. every Friday. Fried or baked fish. Cost: $7.75 adults; $7.25 seniors; $4.25 children 10 and under (includes mac and cheese). Carryout available. 419-382-5511
● VFW 4906 fish fry, 2161 Consaul St., 4:30 p.m. until sold out Friday. Yellow perch, frog legs, shrimp (or combo of all three), french fries, coleslaw, bread/butter, and dessert. Cost: $10. Fish sandwich with chips, $5. 419-698-4411.
● New Hope Christian Church Lenten fish fry, 2457 Holloway Rd., Holland, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Cost: $9 adults; $4 children under 10. 419-867-1535.
● Holland American Legion fish fry, 1074 Clarion Ave., 4:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday. Lake perch or pollock. Shrimp, steaks, chicken strips, and burgers available. Take-out 419-865-8511.
● Northwood VFW Post 2984, 102 W. Andrus Rd., Northwood, 5-7:45 p.m. every Friday. All-you-can-eat Alaskan walleye with coleslaw and baked potato or french fries, $8. Steaks, shrimp, chicken, and a children’s menu available for purchase. 419-666-7762.
● Maumee Eagles 2562, 2301 Detroit Ave., Maumee, 5-8 p.m. every Friday. All-you-can-eat pollock for $7.95 (dine-in only). Also available: perch, steaks, chicken strips at various prices. 419-893-3821.
Dinners
● Jiggs Dinner at Faith Community United Church of Christ, 1126 Anderson Ave., Maumee, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Includes: corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, french bread, dessert, and beverage. Cost: $10 adult; $5 children. For advance tickets, 419-887-1976 or purchase at the door. Enjoy a traditional Irish fare in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
● Traditional Jiggs Dinner at American Legion Post 642, 2810 Airport Hwy., Toledo, 4-7 p.m. Friday. Includes: Rolls, salad, desserts, coffee, and tea. Cost: $7.50 per meal. Carryouts available.
● Chicken Paprikas Dinner at Walbridge VFW Post 9963, 109 N. Main St., Walbridge, 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Dinner includes: Vegetable, salad, roll/butter, and dessert. Cost: $10.
● All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Supper at First St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1121 Grasser St., Oregon, 4-6 p.m. March 23. Includes both meat and meatless sauce, salad, bread, homemade desserts, and beverage. 50/50 Raffle. Tickets: $7 adult; $5 children 6-12. Details: 419-693-7128 or Bob Berry, 419-693-4578.
Senior Citizens' Activities
East Toledo Senior Activities Center
1001 White St.; 419-691-2254.
Offering daily lunches, occasional day trips, and athletic programs.
Free painting classes, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday at Navarre Park Shelter House, 1001 White St., using acrylics, watercolors, and oils.
Housekeeping services for seniors 60 or older in East Toledo or Oregon. Cost is $10 per hour for members and $16 per hour for non-members. 419-691-2254.
Wii bowling, 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday.
Jiggs dinner, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. $8 for seniors 60 and older. Call for information.
Genoa Senior Center
514 Main St.; 419-855-4491.
Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; $3.
JWH Oregon Senior Center
5760 Bayshore Rd.; 419-698-7078.
Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. daily. Suggested donation is $2.50 for seniors 60 and older, $5.32 for others; reservations due 24 hours in advance.
Activities: bingo, fitness, line dancing, bunco, euchre, health screenings.
Pemberville Area Senior Center
220 Cedar St., 419-287-4109.
Trivia, 11:45 a.m. Fridays.
Current events discussions, 12:45 p.m. every Wednesday.
Computer help desk, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration required.
Holland Community Senior Center
330 Oak Terrace Blvd.; 419-868-1340.
Weekdays: Hot lunches for seniors 60 and older. Reservations due by day before. Cost: $2.
Northeast Area Senior Center
705 N. Main St. Walbridge; 419-260-3228
Yoga for Arthritis by video, 10:15 a.m. every Monday and Thursday. Designed for beginners and the physically fit.
St. Patrick’s Day game, 12:30 p.m. Friday.
Pokeno, 12:30 p.m. March 18.
Birthday celebration, noon March 20.
Energy-savings seminar, 12:30 p.m. March 25.
Maumee Senior Center
2430 S. Detroit Ave.; 419-893-1994.
Open weekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Daily noon lunch; reservations due by noon the day before.
Computer lab is available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Classes on computer use are offered. Call for details.
Watercolor, drawing, and oil/acrylics classes offered in six-week sessions. Call for times and fees.
Monclova Community Center
8115 Monclova Rd.; 419-861-1336.
Weekly lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, $2 donation. Reservations due the Monday before.
Body Recall exercise at 9:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Free 60-plus health screenings, 1:30-3:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Perrysburg Area Senior Center
140 W. Indiana Ave.; 419-874-0847.
Gadget Club, 10-11 a.m. Call for dates.
Grocery shopping, by appointment. Reservations required.
Bible study, 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
Jam session, 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday.
Bridge, 1 p.m. every Tuesday.
Zumba Gold course, 9 a.m. every Thursday. $2 per class. Information call, Cheryl Fix, 419-874-0847.
Trivia, 12:45 p.m. March 18.
Birthday celebration, noon March 20.
Texting 101, 1 p.m. March 25. Registration required by March 21.
Wood County Senior Center
305 N. Main St. Bowling Green; 419-353-5661
Class: Club F.I.T. (Fitness Interactive Teaching), program provides information on strengthening and stretching, taught by a local physical therapist, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays.
Wii bowling, 1 p.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
Writer’s group, 10 a.m. every Thursday.
Watercolor art courses, 10 a.m. every Friday. Bring your own supplies.
Yoga, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday-May 1. $20 for 8 weeks. Registration required. Call for information.
BG Knitters Guild, 6 p.m. March 20.
International Fun Day celebration, 11:15 a.m. March 25. Call for information.
Laughter Therapy Club, 4:30 p.m. March 28. Register by March 21. Call for information.
Support Groups
● Nursing Mothers’ Group at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital’s Harris McIntosh Tower first-floor conference room, 2121 Hughes Dr., 12:30-2 p.m., every first and third Tuesday of the month. Motherhood, breastfeeding, sleep, time management, and relationships. Information or to register: 419-291-5667.
● Look Good, Feel Better program will teach beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatments at Flower Hospital’s Hickman Cancer Center, 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday. Each participant will receive a free makeup kit. Registration required 1-800-227-2345, option 4.
● Intravenous and Tube Feeding support group offered by the ProMedica Cancer Institute at Flower Hospital’s Hickman Cancer Center conference room, 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, 7-8:30 p.m. today. Support for adults and pediatric patients who use tube feeding or intravenous nutrition and their caregivers. Information contact Marcia Grandsko, 419-824-6325.
● Separated and divorce support group at St. Joseph Parish, 5373 Main St. at Ravine Dr., Sylvania, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Surviving divorce, group discussions. Details: Mike/Linda, 419-913-9766.
● Grief Recovery and Support group at First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway St., Maumee, 6 p.m. Tuesdays through May 21. Winter/Spring session of the a13-week program. Nondenominational program features Christ-centered, Biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. Information: 419-893-0223 or griefshare.org.
● Separation/Divorce Recovery support group offered at First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway St., Maumee, 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Program is DivorceCare, a non-denominational 13-week program. Free. Register / information: 419-893-0223 or fpcmaumee.org.
● NAMI family support meeting at the NAMI of Seneca, Sandusky, and Wyandot County, 428 Croghan St., Fremont, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Designed to support family, friends, and caregivers of anyone with mental illness. Meetings held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. 1-888-582-8889 or 419-334-8021 or namissw.org.
● NAMI Connection Recovery support group at the Pontifex, 416 W. State St., Fremont, 2-3:30 p.m. weekly on Mondays. This groups is for people living with mental illness. Share coping strategies, offer mutual encouragement and understanding. 1-888-582-8889 or 419-334-8021 or namissw.org.
● Grief Share at CedarCreek, 29129 Lime City Rd., Perrysburg, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. This is a 13-week Christian video series Your Journey From Mourning to Joy. No cost and child care is available. Contact: Karen Kennedy, 419-680-5096 or penguingranny55@yahoo.com.
● Families Behind Bars support group for families with a loved one in prison at Waterville Library Meeting Room, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville, 7 p.m. Mondays, March 4, April 1, May 6, and June 3. Group assists in finding information on visitations, policies, and other needed details. Call Carol, 419-350-6619 or Joyce, 419-878-5796.
● DivorceCare Support Group at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Family Life Center Room B, 212 N. Stadium Rd., Oregon, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays through April 29. For more information: 419-693-1150.
● Single and Parenting group at North Clinton Mennonite Church, 831 W. Linfoot St., Wauseon, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Group is a 13-week program. Seminars include: “Your Children and Your Fears,” “Tired and Overwhelmed,” and “Conflict and Resolution.” Child care proved through age 12. Details: 419-337-4776.