Congratulations to Marti B. and Diane H., winners of last month's raffle drawing! Each won a $25 Walmart gift card! Scroll down and enter for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards to Walmart! | |
We would like to welcome our newest member of the community outreach team, Abigayle Adams, R.N. Abbie graduated from Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing in 2021. Abbie is the community nurse educator and will be at various events throughout the community. If you see her at an event, be sure to say "hi" and introduce yourself! | |
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Firelands Luncheon Club Series at Sandusky Yacht Club
529 E. Water St., Sandusky
Dine, laugh, socialize, and learn. Enjoy Sandusky Yacht Club’s delicious Wednesday buffet lunch, which includes a salad bar,
hot lunch buffet that includes two entrees, a seasonal vegetable
and starch, bread pudding, hot tea, iced tea and coffee. Cost is
$18 per person (includes tax and tip; cash or check only, please).
Doors open at 11 a.m. Buffet lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by an informative and enlightening program in the elegant surroundings of the Sandusky Yacht Club. Early reservations are recommended. Click on the registration button below or call
419-557-7410.
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Colonoscopy, to 75 and Beyond
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Listen as Cameron Ditty, M.D., Firelands Physician Group Gastroenterology, discusses all things related to colonoscopies: why the initial screening age was lowered, the procedure experience, and the colonoscopy for people age 75 and beyond.
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Just a reminder, October concludes the 2024 Firelands Luncheon Club series. More exciting topics to come in 2025! | |
Strides Toward Wellness is a monthly walking program. Get moving and learn with our clinician-led walks, focusing on a variety of health topics. The clinician will speak at the beginning and end of the walk and will be available for questions throughout. | |
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Sandusky Mall, 4314 Milan Road, Sandusky
Thursday, Oct. 17: Healthy weight at any age
Thursday, Nov. 14: Eat well, prevent diabetes
Thursday, Dec. 12: Exercising in the winter
Enter through the main entrance of the mall, the walk starts in the food court at 7:30 a.m.
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings will be available before and after the walk. For most accurate blood sugar results, fast for at least 8 hours.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Click on the button below to learn about cybercrime and how to keep yourself safe online by protecting your personal data. | |
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Brain teaser trivia
Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for answers.
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- How many pounds did the world's heaviest pumpkin weigh?
A. 999 pounds
B. 1,386 pounds
C. 2,749 pounds
- What dance was allegedly a "graveyard smash" that "caught on in a flash"?
- What numbers should be inserted to solve the puzzle below?
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Click on the "Enter to Win" graphic to sign up for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards to Walmart! | |
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Justice for Seniors and Financial Power of Attorney
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2-4 p.m.
A double-topic session covering learning skills needed to handle legal issues before they become a problem and learning the ways that someone you trust can help you manage your money. A financial power of attorney preparation clinic will be included. This program is provided by Legal Aid of Western Ohio.
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Health Advance Directives
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2-4 p.m.
Learn how you can let someone else make health care decisions when you cannot. This program is provided by Legal Aid of Western Ohio.
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Backyard events & trips
Seek adventures close to home.
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Firelands Brass Quintet
First Presbyterian Church, 265 Jackson St., Sandusky
Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m.
Join the Firelands Brass Quintet for this free concert. A freewill offering will be accepted to help fund Christmas Blessing Boxes, which benefit people in need in our area.
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The Garlic Fest at Mulberry Creek Herb Farm
Mulberry Creek Herb Farm, 3312 Bogart Rd., Huron
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-
5 p.m.
Enjoy tours of the herb gardens and wine cellar, planting demonstrations and using garlic classes. Local artisans, food trucks and wine tastings will also be available.
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Phantom of the Pipes: Haunted Organ Recital
Grace Episcopal Church, 315 Wayne St., Sandusky
Saturday, Oct. 26, 7-8 p.m.
Organist Randy Ruthsatz, along with some of the Grace Episcopal Church choir members will perform family-friendly eerie, sinister, and sometimes lighthearted organ music. Costumes are encouraged. Seasonal treats will be provided after the concert.
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The Blue House Farm Market
The Blue House on 250, 4428 Milan Rd., Suite A, Sandusky
Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Indoor, wintertime farm market featuring local growers, bakers, artisans and makers from the Sandusky and surrounding areas. Every first Saturday, November-April.
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Discovery Learning Lab: Getting to Know the Great Lakes
Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve, 2514 Cleveland Rd. E, Huron
Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
How much do you know about the Great Lakes? During this fun and interactive discovery learning program, participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the invaluable nature of the local freshwater ecosystem.
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Christmas Dinner at Tara Bus Trip
Bus leaves from Giant Eagle, 4453 Liberty Ave., Vermilion
Friday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Reserve your seat now for Norm's Group bus trip to western Pennsylvania. Proceeds benefit local charities through the Vermilion K of C #4539. Enjoy a festive start to the holiday season. This bus trip includes an early Christmas dinner at Tara-A Country Inn, and stops at Daffin's Chocolates and Kraynak's. Reservations due by Nov. 6. Cost: $94. Call 440-935-8026 to register.
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2024 Community Outreach Vascular Screenings
Screenings available:
- Stroke/carotid artery screening-$60
An ultrasound scan which screens for fatty plaque, the leading cause of strokes.
- Peripheral arterial disease screening-$60
screens for peripheral arterial disease in the lower extremities.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening-$60
An ultrasound scan that screens for the existence of enlargements in the aorta that can lead to a ruptured aortic artery.
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2024 Health & Wellness Lab Screenings
Screenings Available:
- Complete Blood Count with Metabolic & Lipid Panel-$45
Includes liver and kidney function studies, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, HDL/LDL and triglyceride levels. No eating/drinking for
12 hours, water permitted.
A three-month report card on how well your blood sugars have been running. A test used to diagnose diabetes and/or evaluate how well your treatment plan is working.
- PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)-$30
- Vitamin D-$35
- TSH-$25
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Brain teaser trivia answers | |
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How many pounds did the world's heaviest pumpkin weigh? 2,749 pounds
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What dance was allegedly a "graveyard smash" that "caught on in a flash"? The Monster Mash
- What numbers should be inserted to solve the puzzle below?
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