Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director, reminds persons 65 and older that Medicare open enrollment period takes place from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
"It is a good idea to take another look at your plans if you have had any health changes," she said. The Allen County Council of Aging can also assist with questions.
The council is located at 215 N. Central Ave., Lima, phone 419-228-5135.
Several additional Bluffton Senior Citizens notices and events are in the October monthly newsletter.
A volunteer Bible study leader is needed for Willow Ridge campus of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.
Erin Schroeder said, "We are in need of a Bible study leader for our Frieda House on Thursday mornings or late afternoons. The study can be in depth or as light as the volunteer desires. Also, we provide hymn books if volunteers would like to use them."
For more information contact Schroeder at 419.358.1015 ext. 248, or: [email protected].
Planning is underway for the Ada Community Health Professionals 19th annual Festival of Trees.
This year's festival is from Sunday to Friday, Nov. 13-18 at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.
Deb Curlis of CHP says, "Community groups and individuals are invited to sponsor a tree, wreath or decoration for the fund-raiser. Proceeds assist CHP's hospice program."
Two community meals are set for October at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. Each meal is free - donations of canned goods or cash accepted for The Food Pantry.
Meals are open to the public at 6 p.m. at the Center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton.
Thursday, Oct. 6 - hosted by Bluffton Lions Club
Thursday, Oct. 20 - hosted by Ebenezer Mennonite Church
Vance Street Apartments, 137 Vance St., Bluffton, has immediate availability for income based efficiency and one bedroom apartments for persons 55 years old and up.
Income guidelines are:
1 person: $20,450
2 persons: $23,400
Office hours are Mondays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 419-358-7795 for details.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University senior Lauren Weisgarber (Bolivar/Tuscarawas Valley) has been named the Heartland Conference Player of the Week following a pair of victories by the Beavers. She led Bluffton to a win over Earlham in the Heartland Conference opener on Wednesday and a non-league victory at Denison on Friday night.
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will provide a free Facebook workshop following the Friday, Oct. 14, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
Paula Scott will provide workshop participants with some new tips and information on using Facebook to benefit your business. The workshop follows the chamber breakfast at 8:45 a.m. and is free and open to the public.
