Additional information about our events and programs is available in the current edition of our quarterly newsletter, The Senior Savvy. Click here for the Senior Savvy.

Unless otherwise noted, Special Events & Activities will be held at The Senior Center located at 339 E. Melrose Ave.

 

 2^nd Annual Cars Against Cancer Cruise-In:  July 24 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in The Senior Center’s parking lot;  registration starts at 9:30 am.   All makes and models welcome. Entry fee/registration is $10 in advance, $15 day of the event.  Registration forms are available at Best Buy and www.carsagainstcancer.com. Forms can be turned in at Best Buy during business hours. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

 

Talking with The Food Lady—HOT, HOT, HOT Tips for Summer-Time Food!:  July 28 at 12:30 pm
Patti Koester, Food Nutrition Program Assistant with OSU Extension will present "Hydration Vibrations."  Free samples.  Pre-registration is requested  419-422-3851.

 

 

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners:  August 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 5:30-6:30 pm.  Ed Stefan and his wife Kathy are lifelong ballroom dancing enthusiast.  This 4 session course will teach the basics of the waltz and rumba.  Class size is limited, pre-registration is required, contact Betty Rozelle.  $30 per couple for the 4 session course.

 

Ice Cream Social:  August 19 from 11:30 to 1:00 in The Senior Café ($4 per person).  The Wilcox Brothers, Myron and Mel will once again be dishing up their homemade ice cream, a special treat for a hot August Day.  Thanks Myron for sharing your yummy ice cream with us!

 

Family Fun Fest:  August 21 from noon to 4 pm at The Senior Center Pavilion.  See July Savvy page 7 for details

 

Hancock County Fair:  August 31-September 6.  The Agency will once again have a booth at the fair—be sure to stop by and say “Hi!” 

 

Senior Olympics:  September 9 at The Senior Center.  See July Savvy page 8 for details

 

Alzheimer’s Memory Walk:  September 11 at Riverside Park…join The Senior Center team.  See July Savvy page 8 for details.

 

Ohio Guardianship Conference:  September 15.   See July Savvy page 12 for details

 

Caregivers Information Series:  7:00 pm on September 16, October 14 and November 4.  FREE,  Open to the public.  See July Savvy page 12 for details

 

Flag City OktoberFest:  September 25 from 1:00-9:00 pm. 
Featuring popular bands "Squeezebox" and the "Duane Malinowski Orchestra."  Both bands play a variety of music, including big band, swing, 50's-60's and of course POLKA!  Come join the fun with brats, beer, two bands and double the fun,  $8 per person at the door; proceeds benefit The Senior Center Building Fund.  Click here for more details.

 

Dance with Bette’s Polka Band:  October 29.  Dance from 6:00-9:00 pm.  A light supper will be served at 5:00 ($2 suggested donation for food),    Bette and Dan play more than just polka, so plan on giving those dancing shoes a workout.  Public Welcome; $3.50 per person at the door.

 

Dance with ABS Band:  November 19 from 7:00-10:00 pm.  This band is as well-known for their comedy and hi-jinx as they are for their lively blend of music.  Come join the fun.  Public Welcome; $3.50 per person at the door.

 

 

 

 

Stop back periodically for new events and activities.

 

 

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The Hancock Co. Agency on Aging will be closed on the following holidays in 2010. Mobile Meals and Senior Café are cancelled on any day the Agency is closed.

• New Year's Day:  January 1
• Martin Luther King Day:  January 18
• Presidents' Day:  February 15
• Memorial Day:  May 31
• Independence Day:  July 5
• Labor Day:  September 6
• Columbus Day:  October 11
• Thanksgiving:  November 25 & 26
• Christmas:  December 24 & 25

Inclement Weather Cancellations or Closings
When foul or threatening weather is in the forecast, tune into Findlay area radio stations for updates on cancellations or closings.  
    There will be no mobile meals delivery, Senior Cafe or regularly scheduled HCAOA/Senior Center activities on days when we are closed due to inclement weather.