Free Dental Services Available For Children

Owens Community College will host Give Kids a Smile Day on Friday, February 3, offering free dental services for children ages 6 months to 18 years from low-income families. Free cleanings, screening, X-rays, limited restorations and dental sealants will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the dental hygiene clinic in Health Technologies Hall.
Additionally, Toledo Dental Society dentists and Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary will provide restorative treatments such as fillings and extractions for patients on Friday, February 17.
Appointments are required. For additional information, call (567) 661-7294 or (800) 466-9367, ext. 7294.

Ecumenical Bereavement Support Group To Meet

An Ecumenical Bereavement Support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 7 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Parish Emmaus Room, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. The program is titled “Surviving Valentine’s Day with a Broken Heart.”
Speaker Susie Waible-Rose of the bereavement ministry team at St. Rose Parish will discuss how to address the challenges and stress of observing special days, especially in the first year after losing someone we care about.
For more information contact Rita Hoff at (419) 724-4675 or rita.hoff@toledostpats.org.

Supportive Spouses Grief Group Offered

Supportive Spouses, a five-session bereavement group for men and women adjusting to life without their mates, will be held at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Perrysburg Center on Thursdays, February 9 through March 8 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
The group is free and open to anyone in the community who has lost a mate, whether or not they have a previous experience with Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Advance registration is required and group size is limited. Those interested in attending should contact the Hospice of Northwest Ohio bereavement department at (419) 661-4001.

Yoga, Self Defense Classes Scheduled

The Healing Arts Institute, 340 Three Meadows Dr., Perrysburg, will offer yoga with Mike Zerner on Wednesdays through February 15 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The cost is $12.00 per session.
Self Defense Level 1 will be offered on Saturday, February 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for $45.00, and Self Defense Level 2 will be offered on Saturday, February 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for $45.00. For more information, call (419) 874-4496.

Funky Beatz Offered At Wayne Trail

Funky Beatz fitness classes will be offered at Wayne Trail Elementary School in Maumee for two eight-week sessions on Thursdays: the current session runs through March 1, and the next session is March 15 through May 3. Classes are held from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per class or $30.00 for eight weeks. For registration or more information, e-mail snyderteach@gmail.com.

Caregiver Classes Offered In Sylvania & Toledo

Kingston Residence of Sylvania will offer Caring for the Caregiver, a free, four-week series designed to help those who are caring for the needs of a friend or family member. Sponsored in conjunction with the Area Office on Aging and Hospice of Northwest Ohio, the session will take place Thursdays, March 1 through March 22 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. To register, call (419) 824-4200.
Sessions will also be offered at Epworth United Methodist Church on Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Those attending sessions at Epworth should RSVP to the Church at (419) 531-4236. Epworth is located at 3077 Valley View Dr., Toledo.
For more information or to request caregiving classes for your group, call Hospice of Northwest Ohio at (419) 661-4001.

Holistic Fair Planned At Common Space

A Holistic Fair sponsored by Linda Dix will be held on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Common Space Auditorium 1700 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo.
The event will feature massage therapists, reflexology, alternative therapies, psychic readers, vendors, guest lecturers, and one of a kind items for sale.  
The cost is $3.00 to attend with readers charging $15.00 for 15 minutes and vendors charging their own fee for services. Guest lectures are donation only.

Divorced & Separated Group Meetings Set

St. Joseph Church in Sylvania hosts a divorced and separated support group on Tuesdays March through May. The group meets from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish East Campus on Ravine Drive in Sylvania. Call (419) 885-5791 for more information.

Hospice Of Northwest Ohio Offers Grief Group

Hospice of Northwest Ohio provides free ongoing grief support for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner during the mid-life years. The group is held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Toledo Hospice Center.
Conducted by Hospice bereavement counselors, the group helps adults learn ways to adapt to this unexpected life change, set realistic expectations and gain support and understanding in their grief.
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call (419) 661-4001.

Low Vision Support Group Meets At Ability Center

Frogtown Low Vision Support Group meets at the Ability Center of Greater Toledo, 5605 Monroe St. in Sylvania. Meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month. For more information, contact Paul Rachow at (419) 867-1940 or visit www.frogtownvision.org.

Weight Watchers Meetings Offered In Whitehouse

Hope United Methodist Church, 10610 Waterville St., Whitehouse, holds Weight Watchers meetings every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Ann Ebbert at (419) 877-5232 or e-mail annebbert@hopeunitedmethodist.com

Anger Management Support Group Announced

The Anger Management Support Group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at Zion Lutheran Church, 22 N. Second St., Waterville. Men and women are welcome to join in a fellowship of sharing experiences and learning methods for recovery. For more information, contact Ken at (419) 878-2559.

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Helpline

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio chapter, operates a free helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week in 140 languages. Staff is available to help with questions about Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options, caregiving tips and respite care options, services available in the community and/or referrals. The toll-free number is (800) 272-3900. The association is also available online atwww.alz.org/nwohio, or e-mail alzheimersnwo@alz.org.

Free Alzheimer’s Care Consultation Available

Consultation is a free service offered by the Alzheimer’s Association to individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory loss disorder. One-on-one meetings to discuss individualized needs can take place in a person’s home, in a neutral setting or at the Alzheimer’s Association office. An Alzheimer’s Association staff member can provide education, discuss options for the future, assist families in defining goals and provide information on available community resources.
For further information, contact Bob Hausch at (419) 537-1999 or (800) 272-3900.

 “For Men Only” Alzheimer’s Program Announced

“For Men Only,” a program for men who are caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, meets at the Alzheimer’s Association office at 2500 N. Reynolds Rd., Toledo. The program takes place on the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Topics include communication, challenging behaviors and progression of the disease. To register for this free program, call (419) 537-1999 or (800) 272-3900.

Low Vision Support Group Meets Monthly

The Maumee Senior Center hosts a low vision support group the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at 2430 S. Detroit Ave., Maumee.
The purpose of the low vision support group is to maximize the independence of those with low vision through education and support. Low vision includes any visual impairment not corrected by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery that interferes with the ability to perform everyday activities. For more information, contact Barbara Servais at (419) 666-1691.

Exercise Program Offered For Alzheimer’s Patients

The Alzheimer’s Association offers the Reducing Disability in Alzheimer’s Disease, or RDAD program, to help individuals with memory problems as well as their family members who are caring for them.
A trained professional will come to the home for 15 one-hour sessions to teach exercises to help improve strength and balance. Professionals will also teach family members how to assist their relative with these exercises. Family members will also be asked to keep a record of their relatives’ exercise progress and to complete three brief surveys. All information will be kept confidential.
For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association, at (419) 537-1999 or (800) 272-3900.

Hospice Hosts Grief Support Group For Children

The Kids Grief Support Group, an interactive grief support group for children, meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Hospice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo Center. Using art, music, storytelling, discussion and play, groups are available for children ages 5-11 and 12-16. A parent or guardian must stay at the Hospice Center while the child is attending the support group. The group is free and open to any grieving child in the community; advance registration is required. To learn more or to register, call (419) 661-4001.

Adult Grief Group Meets At Toledo Hospice Center

Hospice of Northwest Ohio offers an ongoing, interactive grief support group for adults who are adjusting to the loss of any loved one. The group meets 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Toledo Hospice Center.
The group is free and open to any adult; however, pre-registration is required. Call (419) 661-4001 for more information or to register.

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Support Groups

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, offers support group meetings for caregivers of those with memory loss. The meetings are free and open to the public.
Meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at Scrambler Marie’s, Maumee. For a complete schedule of meetings or more information, call (800) 272-3900 or (419) 227-9700.

Hospice Provides Grief Group For Young Families

Hospice of Northwest Ohio offers a grief support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner early in life. Sessions are held simultaneously for adults as well as children ages 5 to 13 years. The group meets from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toledo Hospice Center.
Participation is free, but advance registration is required. Free child care is available for children under 5. For more information, visit www.hospicenwo.orgor call (419) 661-4001.

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