A n e W s p A p e r s e r v i n G M A t u r e r e A d e r s oCtoBer 2016

TheSENIOR PARTNER

Elizabeth Scott’s Fall Festival Features Food, FunDespite the rainy skies, many came out to the eighth annual September Fest at theElizabeth Scott Community on September 10. The event featured carnival games,arts and crafts, face painting, an animal petting farm and inflatables. Pictured are(from left) Verily and Abi Entenman and Leona Simpson. MIRROR PHOTOS BY NANCY GAGNET

Three-year-old Brigham Waters of Maumee feeds a carrot to a camel at the festival.

The rain meant they couldn’t go outside, but Elizabeth Scott residents (from left)Dorothy Kowalski, Celeste Gilsdorf and Frances McRury were all smiles.

Before entertaining audiences at the September Fest, the Off Broadway Dancerspose for a photo. Pictured are (from left) Bonnie Tillman, Sally Standish, TinaFitzgerald, Bev Schaefer, Sue Morgenroth, Patty Boyd, Nadine Seemann, BeckyHolmes, Sandy Whitman, Val Couvard, Ann Smith and Pat Balderas.

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BY NANCY GAGNETMIRROR REPORTER

Hospice shouldn’t be ascary word.That’s according to the staff

at Hospice Compassus, whichrecently opened an office onBriarfield Boulevard inMaumee.“Hospice is a support.

We’re there to help the familyand patient,” said social workerTonya Gustafson.Team coordinator Sarah

Gee agrees.“The stereotypes are wrong.

The point of hospice is toimprove quality of life and theearlier we can get in there, thebetter,” she said.Hospice Compassus pro-

vides a wide spectrum of serv-ices with a variety of staffmembers, including skillednurses, hospice aides, socialworkers, chaplains, bereave-ment coordinators and volun-

teers. Patients from every sur-rounding county are servedwherever they call home,whether it’s a skilled nursing orassisted living facility or one’spersonal residence. “We are providing those

comfort services to individualswho are terminally ill,” saidChris Daggett, hospice care con-sultant. “We help them remaincomfortable and get the mostout of what time they have forthemselves and their families.” Members of the staff focus

on adding to care already beingadministered and are experts inend-of-life care. “We are really helping peo-

ple deal with that inevitabilitythat we all have,” Daggett said.“Some people except it veryreadily. Others are very hesi-tant and we try and help themthrough the process in allaspects – spirituality, psycho-logically and physically.”

Lorraine Niboro provideschaplain services to bothpatients and their families.

With a background inclinical pastoral education,Niboro’s concern or focus

is to assist patients in what-ever they need. If an indi-vidual is involved in a

church, she works to sup-port his or her pastor. Sheworks with people of allfaiths, and even those whoare agnostic – helping indi-viduals and their familiescome to terms with the sit-uation.“Everybody has spiritual

needs. And sometimes the oneswho might not have necessari-ly ever thought about it mayhave more questions,” she said.She also supports the

extended family, and tries tohelp if there is an unresolvedissue.“I always say that while a

cure is not always possible,healing is always possible,” shesaid. “We want to make surethat the family is at peace. Oneof the definitions of a gooddeath is to be at peace – to beat peace with God, to be atpeace with men and to be atpeace with yourself.”

The staff as Hospice Compassus provides end-of-life care for those who are terminal-ly ill. Pictured are (from left) hospice care consultant Chris Daggett, team coordinatorSarah Gee, director of clinical services Erin Cruz, social worker Tanya Gustafson,case manager Dawn Greunke and chaplain Lorraine Niboro. MIRROR PHOTO BY MIKE McCARTHY

Hospice Services Offer Comfort To Terminally Ill And Their Families

Come be a kid again andenjoy everything the ToledoZoo has to offer during SeniorDiscovery Days, presented byWelltower Inc., on weekdaysin October.For those age 60 or bet-

ter, October is made foryou at the zoo. Mondaythrough Friday, seniorsreceive free parking in the

Anthony Wayne Trail lotand a free small coffee andmini muffin from 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at theTimberline Bakery. Seniorsalso receive a 20-percent dis-count on merchandise inzoo gift shops along with a$5.00 discount on any zoomembership.On Tuesdays in October,

seniors also receive free zooadmission and can enjoy funactivities, including concerts,bingo and tours of the his-toric Works ProgressAdministration-era build-ings, including a live-divepresentation in the recentlyrenovated aquarium.For more information,

visit www.toledozoo.org/seniors.

Zoo Welcomes Seniors On Fall Discovery Days

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Senior Center Rummage Sale Adds Boutique ItemsThe Maumee Senior Center has added a ladies’ boutique to its annual rummagesale. The boutique features gently used items for women, including scarves, purs-es and vintage jewelry. The rummage sale takes place through Friday, October 14at noon. On the final day of the sale, a “stuff-the-truck” event will take place from12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Individuals may bring in unwanted items to place in the EasterSeals truck for donation. Unfortunately, furniture will not be accepted.

MIRROR PHOTO BY NANCY GAGNET

MIRROR PHOTOS FOR SALEdo you see a photo in The Mirror that you reallylike? The Mirror is offering full-color prints forsale to the public. only photos owned by TheMirror are available for sale. Call today fordetails 419-893-8135 or visit our Web site to seephotos for purchase or to download digitals.

www.themirrornewspaper.com

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The following events are planned at the Maumee SeniorCenter, located at 2430 S. Detroit Ave. For additional infor-mation about programs, call the center at (419) 893-1994 orvisit www.maumeeseniorcenter.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10Menu: To be announced.• Chair Zumba, 9:00 a.m.• Zumba Lite, 9:30 a.m. • Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, 10:00 a.m.• Simply Lite Jazzercise, 11:00 a.m.• Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11Menu: To be announced.• Line Dancing with Claudette Davis, 9:00 a.m.• Cardio Drumming, 9:00 a.m.• Mahjong and Six-Handed Euchre, 10:00 a.m.• Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, 10:00 a.m.• Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance, 11:00 a.m.• Jingo, 11:30 a.m. • Four-Handed Euchre, 12:30 p.m.• Chair Yoga Senior Stretch, 12:45 p.m. • Cardio Drumming, 3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12Menu: To be announced.• Chair Zumba, 9:00 a.m.• Line Dancing with Michael, 9:00 a.m.• Zumba Lite, 9:30 a.m. • Maumee Senior Center Singers Practice, 10:00 a.m. • Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, 10:00 a.m.• Pokeno, 10:30 a.m. • Simply Lite Jazzercise, 11:00 a.m.• Hearing and Vision Loss, 11:30 p.m.• Poker, 12:30 p.m. • Bingo, 1:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13Menu: To be announced.• Blood Pressure Checks, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.• Cardio Drumming, 9:00 a.m.• Line Dancing with Glenn LeFever, 10:00 a.m.• Homestead Exemption, 11:00 a.m. • Six-Handed Euchre and Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m. • Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, 2:30 p.m.• Cardio Drumming, 2:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14Menu: To be announced.• Line Dancing with Michael, 9:00 a.m.• Advanced Tai Chi with Dennis, 9:30 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 p.m.• Pinochle and Skip-Bo, 12:30 p.m. • Chair Yoga Senior Stretch, 12:45 p.m.• Cardio Drumming, 1:45 p.m.20th Historic Maumee Home Tour Planned The 20th Historic Maumee Home Tour will be held on

Saturday, October 22 from noon to 4:00 p.m. For more infor-mation, call (419) 893-1994.

Art Classes With Julie Harrison Available Watercolor, drawing and oil/acrylic classes are available at

the Maumee Senior Center. Watercolor and drawing isoffered on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m., and oil/acrylic onThursdays at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $30.00 for a six-week ses-sion. Art instructor 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 appropriatefor all levels. 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 9:00to 9:45 a.m. Equipment is provided. No cost for

SilverSneakers members and$3.00 for others.Preregistration is required.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 inter-mediate line dancers; you neednot be advanced to attend. Line Dancing classes

with Michael meet onFridays at 9:00 a.m. The costis $2.00 per class, payable toinstructor at the door.Everyone is welcome. Line Dancing classes

with Claudette Davis meeton Tuesdays from 9:00 to10:15 a.m. The cost is $5.00per 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.to noon. The class is taughtby a certified instructor.Preregistration is required.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 “danc-ing” in a seated or standingposition. The cost is $2.00 foreach class or $4.00 for both. Simply Lite Jazzercise

classes meet every Monday,Wednesday and Friday at11:00 a.m. The 60-minuteclass pairs moderate aerobicswith exercises designed toimprove strength, balanceand flexibility using easy-to-follow movements. Cost is$30.00 per month; try thefirst class free.

SENIOR CITIZENS’C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S Toledo Zoo Announces Free Senior Discovery Days

Come be a kid again and enjoy everything the ToledoZoo has to offer during Senior Discovery Days, presentedby Welltower Inc., on weekdays in October. If you are age 60 or better, October is made for you at

the zoo. On Monday through Friday, seniors receive freeparking in the Anthony Wayne Trail lot and a free smallcoffee and mini muffin from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at theTimberline Bakery. Seniors also receive a 20-percent dis-count on merchandise in zoo gift shops along with a $5.00discount on any zoo membership.On Tuesdays in October, seniors also receive free zoo

admission and can enjoy fun activities, including concerts,bingo and tours of the historic Works ProgressAdministration-era buildings, including a live-dive presen-tation in the recently renovated aquarium.For more information, please visit www.toledozoo.org/seniors.

Walk To End Alzheimer’s Planned At UTThe Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday,

October 8 at The University of Toledo Centennial Malland Student Union.Registration is at 9:00 a.m., followed by a ceremony at

10:30 a.m. and the walk at 11:00 a.m. To start a team,become a sponsor or for more information, call (419) 537-1999 or visit http://act.alz.org/Toledo2016.

First Presbyterian Offers Medicare SeminarFirst Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 E.

Broadway St., will host a free public Medicare ReviewSeminar on Monday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. Vicki Secord, chair of the First Presbyterian Health

Ministry Committee, will explain various Medicareoptions. She will present information on originalMedicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D(prescription drug coverage) and supplemental coverage(Medigap). Some options, such as drug coverage, maychange year to year, so now is a great time to review yourchoices before the Medicare open enrollment period startson Saturday, October 15.No registration is required and all are welcome to

attend.

Free Memory Screening Set In SwantonSwanton Health Care and Retirement Center, 214 S.

Munson Rd., Swanton, will host a free memory screeningon Tuesday, October 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. byappointment only. To make a reservation, call Chris at(419) 825-1145. For more information, visit www.nationalmemoryscreening.org.

MHS Offers Senior Dessert Reception Prior To PlayMaumee High School will stage The Odd Couple on

Friday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, November5 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and again on Sunday,November 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center atMHS. The male version is being performed at the Friday

night and Saturday matinee performances, while thefemale version is being performed on Saturday eveningand at the Sunday matinee. Please e-mail maumeehsdra-ma@gmail.com for additional ticket information.There is open seating for all performances and tickets

are $5.00 for students; $10.00 for adults. Senior citizenswith a Golden Panther Card are admitted to performancesfree of charge.A dessert reception is planned for senior citizens before

the Friday, November 4 performance. The reception is from6:15 to 7:00 p.m. and free for senior citizens with a reserva-tion. RSVP by Wednesday, November 2 to (419) 893-3200.

Caregiver Classes Offered In SwantonCaregiver classes will be held on the second Tuesday

of every month at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at SwantonHealth Care and Retirement Center, 214 S. MunsonRd., Swanton. To make a reservation, contact ChrisCremean at (419) 825-1145 or ccremean@swantonhealth-care.com.

Classes Available Free For SilverSneakers SeniorsStudio Fitness offers Chair Zumba, strength and bal-

ance fitness classes and Dancercise classes at no cost toSilverSneakers seniors 65 and older. Chair Zumba classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays

and Thursdays 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

at 1:00 p.m. Studio Fitness is located at 1413 Bernath Pwky., off

Airport Highway across from TGI Fridays. Parking isavailable. For more information, contact Karen at (419)870-2318.

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