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Firelands Luncheon Club Series at Sandusky Yacht Club
529 E. Water Street, Sandusky
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Cancer Prevention
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
According to the World Health Organization, 30 to 50% of cancers are preventable. There are modifiable risk factors, which means to some degree, you have control over your cancer risk. Learn the steps you can take to reduce your risk of cancer. Presented by Norleena Poynter, M.D., Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at U.H. Seidman Cancer at Firelands.
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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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Brain Teaser Trivia
Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for answers.
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- What number fits in the blank: 16, 06, 68, 88, ___, 98? (Hint: this question really does not require math.)
- Every Independence Day, how many times is the Liberty Bell symbolically tapped by descendants of Declaration signers?
- What is the longest river in the United States?
A. Rio Grande
B. Missouri
C. Mississippi
D. Colorado
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Backyard Events & Trips
Seek adventures close to home.
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Mulberry Creek 24th Annual Herb Fair
Mulberry Creek Herb Farm, 3312 Bogart Road, Huron
Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.-
5 p.m. and Sunday, June 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
This year's theme is Spain. Enjoy presentations, classes, live dance performances, food trucks, artisan vendors and more, all while strolling through the beautiful gardens. Admission: $5 per adult/per day.
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17th Annual Remember Cruisin' Car Club Charity Car Shows
Downtown Sandusky (corner of W. Market Street and Columbus Avenue)
Fridays, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, 4-8:30 p.m.
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Boppin' on the Basin: Red, White & Blues Bang
Huron Boat Basin & Amphitheater, 330 N. Main Street, Huron
Saturday, July 1, 6 p.m.
Start celebrating Independence day early with this free concert! Music begins at 6 p.m.; fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
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Toft's Ice Cream Sunset Cruise
Jet Express, 3 Monroe Street, Port Clinton
Thursdays, July 20, August 3, August 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a narrated, 1-hour evening cruise aboard the Jet Express with a cup of your favorite flavor of Toft's ice cream. Cost: $40 per person.
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Escorted Day Trips by Carolyn's Travel
Lots of day trips on the schedule.
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Did you know?
“All roads lead through here”
“The Heart of it All” isn’t just a random slogan to promote tourism in Ohio. About 50% of the U.S. population is located within 500 miles of Ohio’s state capital of Columbus.
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2023 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 number fits in the blank: 16, 06, 68, 88, ___, 98? (Hint: this question really does not require math.) Invert the sequence upside down and you will see 91, 90, 89, 88, ___, 86; so the answer is 87.
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Every Independence Day, how many times is the Liberty Bell symbolically tapped by descendants of Declaration signers? 13, in honor of the patriots from the original 13 states.
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What is the longest river in the United States? Missouri (2,341 miles), Mississippi (2,202 miles), Rio Grande (1,759 miles), Colorado (1,450 miles)
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Direct questions or inquiries to:
Rene Mihalic, Firelands 55+ Coordinator
mihalic@firelands.com
419-557-7722
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