Lots of events are planned in October at Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton.
Among those events from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, is a "meet the author" program in the family room.
The newest book publications out by Maple Crest residents are “An Alzheimer’s Primer,” by Joanne Niswander, based upon personal family experience, and “Where Flows the River
Twee,” by Claralice Wolf, inspired by her life in Thailand.
Other October events are listed on the October calendar in an attachment at the bottom of this story.
“Alzheimer’s disease slowly dissolved his memory, but his smile never completely went away. Nor did the love they had nurtured for nearly 60 years. Now, after his death, she tells their story, looking not only at the past but to the future.” - From the back cover
It was Super Hero Week at the Bluffton Public Library storytimes on Monday and Tuesday. The Icon caught three of the heroes in action and here they are. You might think this is Superman. It's really Adam Fritsch, son of Jason and Kim Fritsch.
If you like silent auctions, you'll want to visit the Mennonite Memorial Home this week. The MMH Service Group is holding a silent auction all week along with the Bluffton Fall Festival that takes place on Saturday.
Now through Sept.29, bids will be accepted for a variety of handcrafted items that can be seen in the MMH lobby.
Bids are updated daily and the final bids will be taken Saturday, Sept. 29, at noon. People are encouraged to view the items and to place their bids.
Jason Rhodes, a member of the Bluffton Police Department for the past four years, was recently sworn in as a member of the Lima Police Department. Rhodes is a Bluffton High School graduate a he attended Rhodes State College.
You went to high school and college in Toledo, correct? When did you graduate? Were you born and raised in Toledo? Do you still have family members living there?
