Congratulations to Lupe G. and Carol R., 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! | |
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Pocket Programs Video Series
Click the play button above to watch our feature, "Summer Heat," presented by Kayla Salmons, RN, Firelands Emergency Department Supervisor. Summer sun and having fun. Being outside is one of the most enjoyable parts of summer. However, it's important to be safe when the heat index rises. Listen as Kayla provides some great summer heat safety tips.
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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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Proactive Strategies to Protect Your Credit and Personal Data From Fraud
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Safeguard your financial future. Join Civista Bank specialists as they take a deep dive into cybersecurity and fraud prevention to learn how to protect your credit. Don't miss this opportunity to arm yourself with the tools and insights you need to protect your personal information.
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Ups and Downs of Weight Loss
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Gain understanding why so many people struggle with weight gain. Your brain is the switch operator that drives so much of how we emotionally react to food, and how our body physically reacts to food. Listen as Dr. Cundiff “weighs-in” on the complexities of weight management. Don’t listen to diet misinformation, listen to Dr. Cundiff and learn how to attain a weight that is a healthy fit for you.
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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. | |
Sandusky Mall, 4314 Milan Road, Sandusky
Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:30 a.m.
Join Firelands Health physical therapist Valerie Lorson, PT, DPT, as she leads a walk and talks about balance and strengthening exercises to incorporate into daily activities. Enter through the main entrance of the mall, the walk starts in the food court.
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Ohio Department of Veterans Services Wellness Expo
Paper District Marina, 611 W. Shoreline Drive, Sandusky
Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jam-packed inaugural event filled with live music by SWAGG, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendors, interactive exhibits and wellness resources. Come and experience a presentation of colors at the start of the morning and a TBM Avenger Flyover later in the day. Check-in at the welcome tent to participate in raffles to win great prizes. Active-duty military and veterans will receive a special welcome gift. Bring your folding chairs, appetite, and the whole family for this free one-day Community Family Fun & Wellness Expo.
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Perkins Township Police Senior Health & Safety Fair
Strickfaden Park, 318 Bell Ave., Sandusky
Thursday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
This event is free for all seniors, or anyone who cares for a senior. The fair will include free lunch, giveaways, door prizes, bingo, a chair exercise class, informational booths, and much more!
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Brain teaser trivia
Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for answers.
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- What is the space between your eyebrows called?
A. Acumen
B. Glabella
C. Zeugma
- True or False: The word overmorrow refers to the day after tomorrow.
- Which American comedian was born Benjamin Kubelsky?
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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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Backyard events & trips
Seek adventures close to home.
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Milan's Ole Village Market
Milan Town Square, 41 Front St., Milan
Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-
2 p.m.
Sponsored by the Milan Chamber of Commerce. Milan's Ole Village Market features unique vendors with merchandise booths, homemade products and more. Local restaurants and shops will also be open.
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32nd Annual Cruisin' by the Bay Car Show
Downtown Sandusky
Friday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7,
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Remember Cruisin’ Car Club of Northern Ohio will play host to the show with over 500 classics and hot rods expected. DJ Frank LaManna will be spinning the classics. Great food and beverages available throughout historic downtown Sandusky.
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Farewell to Summer Pops Concert
James H. McBride Arboretum
at BGSU Firelands Campus,
1 University Drive, Huron
Saturday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.
Celebrate the end of summer and welcome the fall season with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra’s annual summer pops concert. This free outdoor concert features a variety of fun songs for all ages. Park in Parking Lot H (off of Rye Beach Road). Bring your own blanket or chair.
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Goodtime I Sunset Cruise
Jackson Street Pier, 233 W. Shoreline Drive, Sandusky
Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30-
8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a sunset cruise around Lake Erie. Music by Keyboard Cleats. Light snacks provided. Cash bar available. Proceeds benefit the Erie County Senior Center Nutrition Programs. Cost: $15. Advance tickets required. Tickets available at the Senior Center until noon on Sept. 6 or until sold out, or call 419-626-2560.
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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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What is the space between your eyebrows called? Glabella
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True or False: The word overmorrow refers to the day after tomorrow. True
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Which American comedian was born Benjamin Kubelsky? Jack Benny
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Which letter of the alphabet should replace the question mark in the image? The letters are the first letters of the shapes they are in. S for square, O for octagon, T for triangle, and C for circle.
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