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BFR launches new "biggest loser" contest week of Oct. 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2012 - 10:10pm

BFR will be holding another Longest Loser competition beginning the week of Oct. 29, according to Carole Enneking, director. 

Cost is $10 non-member/ $5 BFR members. Each week you must lose at least .2 of a pound to stay in the competition. You must weigh in on the same day each week. You will be awarded one bye week if you remain the same or gain weight. Prize is a three-month membership to BFR.

"The last competition we held lastest 24 weeks," said Enneking. For more information call 419-358-4150 or email [email protected].

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Scrap Artists will raffle quilt

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2012 - 9:49pm

The Bluffton Scrap Artists will be selling raffle tickets for this Dresden Plate Quilt (82 inches by 104 inches). Tickets may be purchased at our booth during the Blaze of Lights located in front of Forever in Stitches.

Ticket prices are $1 for one ticket or six tickets for $5. The drawing will take place Dec. 3. Proceeds will go towards quilts for the Wounded Soldiers organization at Ft. Hood.

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Trick-or-treat night Thursday in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 24, 2012 - 5:30pm

Have you checked your calendar? It's that time again. Bluffton observes trick-or-treat on Thursday, Oct. 25. The witching hour is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Ding, dong...sorry, got to go. Someone's at the door. If I'm not mistaken, it's the Diller children from next door.

Other locations handing out treats

Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., will accept Halloweeners from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., will accept Halloweeners from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby. 

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Holiday session of programs to begin at BFR Sports & Fitness

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 23, 2012 - 10:22pm

The Holiday session of youth and adult programs at BFR Sports & Fitness will begin the week of Oct. 29. Adult Fitness Classes continue into December. Youth sport skill 7-week sessions will also begin the week of Oct. 29. In addition to sport skill and fitness classes, BFR offers  fitness center memberships, track passes and recreation passes.

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MS Support Group hears Dr. Goldstick on Oct. 24

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2012 - 9:47pm

A meeting for those with Multiple Sclerosis, their partners and caregivers will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, at The Centre at  Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.

Reservations are needed for the dinner and may still be made the day of the program by calling 1-877-219-0410  and giving the program number 2387. The event starts with
registration at 6 p.m

Questcor Pharmaceuticals is the sponsor and provides the speaker. The topic is "Take Control of Your MS Relapses: Know Your Treatment Options."

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"Here Comes the Boom" shown at Shannon October 26 - November 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 22, 2012 - 8:57pm

Peter Suter of Shannon Theatre announced that "Here Comes the Boom" (PG) and will be shown at the theatre from October 26 - November 1.

Show times are every evening at 7:00 and 9:30 PM with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 and 4:00 PM. 

Premiering November 2nd will be Wreck-It-Ralph. Shannon Theatre will be celebrating Customer Appreciation Weekend November 2-4.

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