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Guide To Good HealthBible-Based Reformers Unanimous Helps In Overcoming Addictions

BY KAREN GERHARDINGER

MIRROR REPORTER

On the outside, RichGranata seemed perfectlyordinary: a respected lawenforcement officer,Christian, husband andfather.

But he had an addictionthat was ruining his life, hesaid.

“I was addicted to pornog-raphy. I knew what I wasdoing was wrong,” Rich said.“There’s no darker sin thanporn.”

Desperate to get him help,his wife confided in a leaderat Monclova Road BaptistChurch, who encouragedRich to seek help.

Soon after his wife anddaughter moved out, Richattended his first meeting ofReformers Unanimous (RU),a Bible-based addictionrecovery program held everyFriday night at the church.That was eight years ago.

“The first month I wasangry at the world,” Richsaid.

After a few months ofencouragement from assis-tant pastor and programleader Oscar Valazquez, Richfinally opened up to thegroup.

“When he shared, those inthe room didn’t look downon him. We encouraged andloved him,” Oscar said.“Come as you are. Comedirty. Nothing you say willsurprise any of us.”

While AlcoholicsAnonymous and Narcotics

Anonymous use a 10-stepprogram that refers to a“higher power,” RU specif-ically names God andJesus, and follows 10 prin-ciples, such as ‘If God isagainst it, so am I.’” RUalso focuses more on theterm “stronghold” ratherthan the terms addictionand recovery.

“Jesus will help you over-come your strongholds andset you free from what you’refacing. Some programs saythat you will always be analcoholic or a drug addict.When you’re free, you’re

free. It doesn’t mean thattemptation won’t be there.But God will always find away for us to escape,” Oscarsaid.

Whether that strongholdis jealousy, bitterness, gam-bling, overspending, drugs,alcohol or porn, RU uses thesame approach in a confiden-tial, nonjudgmental environ-ment, said Rich, who is nowleader of the Friday eveningmeetings.

RU focuses on prayerand testimony, challenges,journaling, counseling andservice.

It’s a formula that workedfor the late Steve Curington,who founded RU in 1996after a 10-year battle withalcohol and drugs.

Oscar shares his ownstory of using and dealingdrugs before making a deci-sion to give his life to Christ.

“I never would havebelieved back then that Iwould have some day becomea pastor,” he said with alaugh.

Having overcome thesestrongholds makes Rich andOscar more relatable tothose who come to RU, they

believe. Still, the transforma-tion is not always overnight.One woman attended meet-ings weekly for three yearsbefore sharing her story,Oscar said, but now shecredits RU for changing her.A young man came to theweekly program for fiveyears, often showing uphigh, before embracingchange.

“As long as you’re here,getting the food of God,that’s what matters,” Oscarsaid. “Sometimes it takes hit-ting rock bottom.”

Rich describes creating a

“victorious environment” forhimself to avoid succumbingto temptation. That includesregular exercise and buildingdefenses around triggers.

“I don’t get the SportsIllustrated swimsuit edition,”he said. “It’s just like drivinga different way to avoid thebar.”

Rich also encouragesteens and young adults tothink about the conse-quences of actions that canlead to long-term addictions,such as that first beer, firstcigarette or looking at pornon the phone.

“If you ask anyonewhether they would do it allover again and give in to thatsin the first time, the answeris always no,” Rich said.

Today, Rich shares hispersonal story of porn addic-tion, which he feels needs tobe talked about openly, as itis destroying many churches,he said.

“There is nothing morethat God wants than to getinto your life. If you let himrule, he will,” Rich said.

Rich’s own transforma-tion resulted in his wife anddaughter coming back intohis life. He also speaks regu-larly to groups aboutpornography addiction.

Reformers Unanimousmeetings are held atMonclova Road BaptistChurch on Fridays at 7:00p.m.

For information, callOscar at (419) 866-0773 or e-mail o.velazquez@monclov-abaptist.org.

Reformers Unanimous leaders Rich Granata (left) and Pastor Oscar Valazquez stand in front of a sign outlining the10 principles that guide the Bible-based recovery program. MIRROR PHOTO BY KAREN GERHARDINGER

Opioids prescribed toOhio patients declined for thefifth consecutive year in 2017,according to a newly releasedreport from the State Board ofPharmacy’s Ohio AutomatedRx Reporting System(OARRS).

Between 2012 and 2017,the total number of opioidsdispensed to Ohio patientsdecreased by 225 million dosesor 28.4 percent. The reportfinds an 88-percent decrease inthe amount of people engagedin the practice of doctor shop-ping since 2012. Additionally,the use of OARRS continuesto break records, with morethan 88 million patient reports

requested last year; or anincrease of 4,900 percent since2011.

“Ohio has one of the mostcomprehensive and aggressiveapproaches in the country totackling the opioid epidem-ic,” said State of Ohio Boardof Pharmacy executive direc-tor Steven W. Schierholt.“Through improvements toOARRS, new prescribingrules and guidelines, shutter-ing pill mills and aggressiveregulatory action againstunscrupulous prescribers, thestate is making considerableprogress in reducing the sup-ply of prescription opioidsand other controlled sub-

stances that can be abused ordiverted.”

Established in 2006, OARRScollects information on all out-patient prescriptions for con-trolled substances and one non-controlled substance (gaba-pentin) dispensed by Ohio-licensed pharmacies and person-ally furnished by Ohio pre-scribers. OARRS data is avail-able to prescribers when theytreat patients, pharmacists whenpresented with prescriptionsfrom patients and law enforce-ment officers during active drug-related investigations.

“It is widely accepted thatprescription opioid abuseoften progresses to the use ofheroin and other illicit drugs.That is why Ohio’s efforts toreduce exposure to prescrip-tion opioids are essential tocombatting this public healthcrisis,” said Tracy Plouck,director of the OhioDepartment of Mental Healthand Addiction Services.

An executive summary ofthe report can be accessed atwww.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Summary2017.

The complete 2017OARRS Annual Report can beaccessed by visiting www.phar-macy.ohio.gov/OARRS2017.

Updated county-level data for2017 can be accessed by visitingwww.pharmacy.ohio.gov/county.

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The company is donating aportion of the proceeds fromevery car it sold in December2017 to Alzheimer’s andDementia Care Services.Additionally, Toyota willmatch up to $10,000 of thedonation to recognize Yark’sphilanthropic work in thelocal community.

In 2017, Yark contributed$29,225 to MemoryLaneAlzheimer’s and DementiaCare Services.

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“All of us at YarkAutomotive Group are sograteful to the community forsupporting our businesses,”said Emily Yark, the company’scommunity relations manager.“We truly believe in supportingthe community where we liveand work. One way for us togive back is by supporting localcharities that provide servicesright in our community eachand every day.”

“Our family has personallyexperienced Alzheimer’s dis-ease,” added Yark, “so weunderstand the need for anagency such as MemoryLaneAlzheimer’s and Dementia

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Michael M. Malone, boardchair for Alzheimer’s andDementia Care Services, saysthat Yark Automotive Group’sdonation will support areafamilies throughout the dis-ease’s entire course – fromearly diagnosis to end of life.Funds will help expand pro-gramming this year by addingnursing and social work servic-es for families at the agency’sadult day center and increasethe number of families served.

“We are so appreciative toYark Automotive Group fortheir generous contribution,”said Malone. “The Yark familyhas a strong, proven commit-ment – demonstrated througha long history of generous giv-ing – to helping people in ourcommunity.”

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Pasta for Pooches 6.0 is aspaghetti dinner benefitingAssistance Dogs forAchieving Independence(ADAI), a program of TheAbility Center.

The event will be held onSaturday, March 24 from4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St.Michael Lutheran Church,located at 5790 W.Temperance Rd., OttawaLake, Mich. The spaghettidinner will be served from4:00 to 6:30 p.m. The family-friendly event will alsoinclude raffles and silent auc-tion.

Assistance Dogs forAchieving Independencehelps children and adultswith disabilities achievegreater independence bytraining and placing serviceand therapy dogs to assist

with the individual’s dailyneeds.

Tina Calhoun startedPasta for Pooches six yearsago, after her dad received adog from ADAI. Calhounbegan as a volunteer, takingphotos of dogs graduatingfrom the ADAI program.Her talent and passion forworking with the dogs even-tually led to her current posi-tion as foster and trainingcoordinator with the organi-zation.

Due to overwhelmingsupport for Pasta forPooches, the event’s five-yeartotal has reached just over$45,000.

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ments to be used at the event.ADAI chose MonclovaElementary School for thecontest this year. The winnersof the contest from eachgrade will receive free ticketsto the event and tours of theADAI facility.

Tickets are $10.00 foradults and $5.00 for children10 and under. Tickets areavailable at the door.

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Business Featuring Holistic Products Moves To Uptown Maumee BY NANCY GAGNET

MIRROR REPORTER

Spoiled, a health andwellness shop featuringessential oils and otherholistic products, recentlymoved to uptown Maumee.

“We love Maumee. I livein Maumee and I love thefact that I live and work inthe same community,” saidowner Kim Abair.

She and her husbandKevin first opened the shoplast year in a 400-square-foot space on Sophia Street.After experiencing rapidgrowth, the couple movedthe business to a new 1,400-square-foot space onConant Street.

An open house tookplace last month in themuch larger shop, whichoffers more products andservices with room toexpand. For example, thestore now carries handcraft-ed products from about adozen local artisans. A newmassage therapy room hasalso been added where mas-sages using holistic oils andproducts will be offered,Kim said.

“When you use a goodproduct, the massage is so

much more effective on daytwo, three and four becausethe oils, which are free oftoxins and harmful chemi-cals, go systemic,” she said.

Educational classes fea-turing information onholistic health are alsooffered weekly, and paint-ing and yoga classes arebeing planned.

Spoiled carries a fullline of 100-percent agri-cultural, organicallygrown and U.S.-processedCBD oils and CertifiedPure Therapeutic Grade(CPTG) essential oils andproducts. Essential oilscarry a variety of healthbenefits and can be used asdietary supplements andfor aromatherapy, Kimsaid.

CBD oils are made fromthe hemp plant but do notcontain THC, which is thechemical in marijuana thatmakes people feel “high.”These natural oils providemany benefits, such asreducing anxiety, aidingsleep, fighting inflamma-tion, treating arthritis andmore, she said.

Since opening the shop,Kim is both amazed and

pleased by the responsefrom the community. Newcustomers routinely findthe store and on a dailybasis someone is lookingfor a natural alternative tomedications, especially toXanax, a controlled sub-stance often used to helpwith anxiety issues, shesaid.

While Kim would nevertell someone to stop takingmedication, she does recom-mend trying something nat-ural first.

“As a society, our generalpopulation is tired of med-ication if it is not necessary.What we are doing isn’tworking,” she said. “There issuch a need in the commu-nity for a place to get goodholistic product. People arerealizing that they need tobe an advocate for their ownhealth.”

Spoiled is located at 209Conant St. in uptownMaumee. Hours of opera-tion are Monday throughFriday from 10:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Information can also befound on the website atwww.spoiledhealth.com.

Tiffany Cole (left) and Kim Abair are pictured at Spoiled, which recently moved touptown Maumee. Kim first opened the business with her husband Kevin on SophiaStreet. Last month, the couple held a grand opening at their new store, which offersmore holistic products and services, including essential oils, educational classes anditems made by local artisans. MIRROR PHOTO BY NANCY GAGNET

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Harbor Behavioral Healthhas partnered with nonprofitaddiction treatment providerHazelden Betty Ford as amember of its Patient CareNetwork.

The Hazelden Betty FordPatient Care Network willprovide the most effectiveevidence-based treatmentprogramming for substanceuse disorders and other toolsto address the addiction crisisto the Northwest Ohioarea – one of the hardest hitby the nation’s opioid crisis.

Together, Harbor andHazelden Betty Ford aremaking a commitment toimprove patient outcomes.“We are excited to enter thisstrategic partnership with thenation’s leading nonprofitaddiction treatmentprovider,” said JohnSheehan, CEO of HarborBehavioral Health. “Thepartnership with HazeldenBetty Ford will provide ourpatients improved access tocare and offer a wider rangeof gold standard options inour continuum of substanceuse services.”

The Hazelden Betty FordFoundation launched itsPatient Care Network – thefirst of its kind in the addic-tion treatment industry – thisfall. Members gain access totools, resources and collabo-rative consultation for theirorganization’s leadership,staff, patients, families andcommunities. This is especial-ly timely as the nation’s opi-oid crisis places added pres-sures on individuals, familiesand communities.

Harbor Behavioral Healthis the leading mental healthprovider in Northwest Ohio,serving over 23,000 individu-als annually. Harbor employsover 700 employees in 28

locations across Lucas, Woodand Defiance counties.Services include counseling,psychiatry services, alcoholand other drug assessment,prevention and treatment,developmental and behav-ioral pediatrics, and partialhospitalization. The mis-sion to improve the healthand well-being of individualsand families by providingthe highest quality compas-sionate care possible hasbeen Harbor’s purpose forover 100 years. Harbor hasbeen awarded TopWorkplace for GreaterToledo for four consecutiveyears. For more information,visit www.harbor.org.

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Ohio Board of Pharmacy Upgrades Prescription Drug MonitoringOhio is deploying a new

tool in its fight against pre-scription drug abuse. TheState of Ohio Board ofPharmacy announced anupgrade to Ohio’s prescrip-tion drug monitoring pro-gram, known as the OhioAutomated Rx ReportingSystem (OARRS), that willprovide Ohio prescribersand pharmacists with

advanced analytics and toolsto promote patient safetyand assist in clinical deci-sion-making.

“Through this upgrade,Ohio becomes the firststate in the nation to offerthis powerful analytics toolstatewide,” said State ofOhio Board of Pharmacyexecutive director StevenW. Schierholt. “This is

another step in our com-mitment to utilize data inOARRS to better informpatient care.”

The upgrade to OARRS,utilizing Appriss Health’sNarxCare platform, offersseveral key features, includ-ing scores that calculate apatient’s possible risk ofoverdose and addiction, redflags to alert prescribers of a

potential patient safetyissue, interactive visualiza-tion of prescription data, amessaging option to com-municate with other health-care providers and the abili-ty to search for local addic-tion treatment providers.The new platform was firstmade available at no cost toall Ohio healthcareproviders accessing OARRSvia electronic health recordsand through the OARRSwebsite late last year.

“Ohio has been a nation-al leader in tracking the dis-pensing of prescriptiondrugs to patients,” saidOhio Department ofMedicaid Medical DirectorDr. Mary Applegate. “Thisupgraded drug monitoringplatform will offer criticalinformation to Ohio clini-

cians to help them providebetter and safer treatmentfor their patients.”

Established in 2006,OARRS is a statewide data-base that collects informa-tion on all prescriptions forcontrolled substances thatare dispensed by pharmaciesor furnished by prescribersin Ohio. OARRS isdesigned to monitor thisinformation for suspectedabuse or diversion and canprovide a prescriber or phar-macist critical informationregarding a patient’s con-trolled substance prescriptionhistory. For more informa-tion on OARRS, visitwww.pharmacy.ohio.gov/oarrs.

Under the Kasich admin-istration, Ohio has beenstrengthening its prescrip-tion drug monitoring pro-

gram to give prescribersand pharmacists greaterability to prevent opiateabuse. As a result, doctorshopping – where individu-als see multiple prescribersto obtain controlled sub-stances illicitly – hasdecreased substantially andthe total number of opiatesdispensed to patients isdown 20 percent over afour-year period.

Implementation of theupgrade is supported by theHealth InformationTechnology for Economicand Clinical Health(HITECH) Act administeredby the Centers for Medicareand Medicaid Services(CMS). For more informa-tion on NarxCare, visithttps://apprisshealth.com/solu-tions/narxcare/.

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Caring for a loved oneexperiencing health issues isn’tfor the faint of heart, saysKaren Culler, director ofBusiness Development withKingston Healthcare.

It’s one of the reasons aspecial Caregivers Tea andLunch takes place at Clara J’sTea Room and NeapolitanGift Shop. Kingston is one offour sponsors of the event.

“The demands on a caregiverare many and may include astrain on one’s time, physicalenergy, emotional health andvery often, financial resources,”Cullen said. “Providing care foranother person, especially onewho is loved deeply by the care-giver, can also elicit feelings offailure, grief and even depressionas the caregiver often feels help-less to make the situation better.”

The vast majority of care-givers have other responsibili-ties as well. They may be bal-ancing a full-time job, theirown ailing health, a spouse, abusy home and children, shesaid.

According to a 2015 report,“Caregiving in the U.S. pre-sented by AARP and the NAC(National Alliance forCaregiving),” there are morethan 40 million adultAmericans receiving unpaidcare from 34.2 million care-

givers. The average caregiverspends between 4.5 to morethan 44 hours a week provid-ing care to a loved one.

Toledoan Marie Lecurgohas been a nurse since 1970and now provides home healthcare for a man who had astroke 17 years ago and lost hisability to speak. Citing privacyconcerns, Marie did not sharehis name.

“He communicates withhis eyes,” she said. “I love himdearly and I know he loves me,too.”

Marie helps care for theman one to two days a week,which helps his elderly moth-er – his primary caretaker –get a much-needed relief fromthe stress that can go with car-ing for a loved one with med-ical needs, she said..

“I tell her, ‘I don’t carewhere you go or what you do,but you need to leave thehouse for a while.’ It’s nicebecause she can leave andknow her son is well caredfor,” Marie said.

For the past seven years,Deb Schmenk and her familyhave been helping care fortheir father who hasAlzheimer’s.

Someone from the familyvisits him every day, includingDeb, who stops several times aweek not only to visit, buttakes him places.

“He’s very physically well,but he has such bad demen-tia,” said Deb.

For the past several years,both Marie and Deb havetaken part in the specialCaregivers Tea and Lunch atClara J’s Tea Room andNeapolitan Gift Shop.

The Tea fetures a deliciouslunch, informative speakers, net-working and an inviting breakfor seniors and caregivers for just$5.00 per person.

Deb enjoys the cama-raderie.

“It’s nice. Mostly it’s achance to talk to other peopleand a chance to get away and

forget about things for a while.It’s just a really nice way forpeople to provide a day away,”she said.

Marie agreed, and said thenetworking aspect providesmuch needed support amongcaregivers.

“It’s a wonderful group ofpeople and you hear their sto-ries and you can learn fromthem, too, which is really nice.”

Given the enormousdemands placed on caregivers,it is essential they take fre-quent breaks from the respon-sibilities of caretaking, saidCuller.

“In the airline industry,

passengers are instructed toput their own oxygen maskson before assisting others.There is great reason for thisand the same truth applies forany caregiver. Caregivers can-not care for someone else, ifthey are unable to successfullycare for themselves,” Cullersaid.

Because the demands oftenforce them to put the needs ofothers ahead of themselves, theyare often forgotten in social andfamily circles because circum-stances prohibit them from par-ticipating, she said.

“Isolation and feelings ofloneliness are burdens care-

givers are often shouldering.These special, treasured indi-viduals carry more than isoften reasonable and for longperiods of time. Findingopportunities for frequentbreaks to refresh and re-ener-gize their weary souls is rare,”Culler said.

Inspired two years ago byRebecca Jaessing, the owner ofClara J’s Tea Room inMaumee and KingstonHealthcare Company, TheCaregivers Tea seeks to honor,nurture, educate and provide amuch-needed break for thecaregivers of this community.Later joined by ParkCliffe, thisyear the Caregivers Tea addsWalker Funeral Homes andHospice of Northwest Ohio tothe mix of sponsors.

“These local organizationsshare the same passion andcommitment for serving oth-ers and offering help and hopefor caregivers throughout thearea,” Culler said.

Due to the high popularityof this often sold-out program,reservations are required. TheCaregivers Tea is hosted on thesecond Wednesday of eachmonth from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30p.m.

To learn more, please callClara J's Tea Room at (419)897-0219.

Clara J’s is located at 219W. Wayne St. in Maumee.

Special Tea Provides Much-Needed Respite For Caregivers

Deb Schmenk (left) and Marie Lecurgo pose for a photo at the Clara J’s Caregiver Teaand Lunch. Both ladies take care of loved ones and enjoy networking at the monthlylunches, which are specifically offered for caregivers. MIRROR PHOTO BY NANCY GAGNET

First Presbyterian Announces GriefShare Community members who have experienced the death of

someone close are invited to register for a 13-weekGriefShare program to be held at First Presbyterian Churchof Maumee, 200 E. Broadway St., beginning on Tuesday,February 20.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who willwalk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult expe-riences. The people of the church provide a meal forGriefShare participants at 6:00 p.m. The official programbegins at 6:30 and concludes at 8:00 p.m. Other than a smallworkbook fee, the class is free and open to anyone, not justchurch members.

This nondenominational group features biblical teachingon grief and recovery topics. The video seminar featuresnationally respected grief experts and real-life stories, followedby a small group discussion. Past participants have relatedhow helpful the information and follow-up discussions wereto them.

You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.Call First Presbyterian Church of Maumee at (419) 893-0223or visit www.griefshare.org.

Hands-On Education For Caregivers Set At Hospice More and more people are caring for their sick, frail or

debilitated loved ones at home. Because many feel ill-pre-pared to meet the challenges of providing hands-on care,Hospice of Northwest Ohio is offering a free, two-hourworkshop to teach family caregivers the basics. This much-needed program is being offered twice a month at theToledo Hospice Center, 800 S. Detroit Ave., and is open toanyone in the community.

Scheduled classes for the upcoming months include:Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on March 6, April 10, May 8and June 5 and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon on March17, April 21, May 19 and June 16.

To allow active participation, class size is limited to sixand preregistration is required. Those interested should callSandy Garrison at (419) 661-4001 to ask questions or to reg-ister.

Sibshops Planned For Kids With Special-Needs SibsSibshops, events specially designed for children ages 8-16

who have a sibling with special needs, will be held onSaturdays, March 17, April 21 and May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m.

Sibshops provide an opportunity for siblings to discuss thejoys and challenges of having a brother or sister with a disabil-ity, learn how others handle common situations and learnabout the types of disabilities and possible implications in thelives of siblings.

The events are held at the Alternate Learning Center, 3939Wrenwood, Toledo. There is no admission, and pizza will beprovided for lunch.

Double ARC Offers Online Parent Support Group Double ARC offers an online parent support group for

parents and guardians of children with Fetal AlcoholSpectrum Disorders (FASD) on the second Tuesday of eachmonth from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The free support group is facilitated by FASD specialists togive parents time to vent about the trials and tribulations ofraising a child affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and togive them strategies to cope with different situations

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Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the ToledoHospice Center, 800 S. Detroit Ave., from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

First and third Wednesday of each month at the MichiganOffice, 8132 Secor Rd., from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

The group will help grieving adults: express and receivesupport, develop an understanding of one’s loss, learn realisticexpectations of one’s self and discover healthy coping skills.

The ongoing series is free and open to any adult in thecommunity, whether or not they have had a prior relationshipwith Hospice of Northwest Ohio; however, pre-registration isrequired. For more information or to register, contact theHospice Bereavement Department at (419) 661-4001.

To learn more about grief and loss, visit the Hospice ofNorthwest Ohio website at www.hospicenwo.org.

Hospice Offers Grief Group For Mid-Life Losses Hospice of Northwest Ohio provides ongoing grief sup-

port for those who have experienced the death of a spouse orpartner during the mid-life years. This group is offered in twosessions – the first and third Wednesday of each month from6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Toledo Hospice Center or the secondand fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.at the Toledo Hospice Center.

Conducted by Hospice bereavement counselors, the grouphelps adults learn ways to adapt to this unexpected life change,set realistic expectations and gain support and understandingin their grief.

The group is free and open to any man or woman in thecommunity, whether or not they have had a prior relationshipwith Hospice of Northwest Ohio; however, pre-registration isrequired. For more information or to register, call (419) 661-4001.

To learn more about grief and loss, visit the Hospice ofNorthwest Ohio website at www.hospicenwo.org. The ToledoCenter is located at 800 S. Detroit Ave.

Supportive Spouses Grief Group Announced An ongoing bereavement group for men and women

adjusting to life without their mates is being held at Hospiceof Northwest Ohio’s Perrysburg Center, 30000 E. River Rd.,on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:00to 4:30 p.m.

The group is free and open to anyone in the community.Advance registration is required as group size is limited.

Those interested in attending should contact the Hospice ofNorthwest Ohio Bereavement Department at (419) 661-4001.

For more information on grief and loss or Hospice ofNorthwest Ohio, visit www.hospicenwo.org.

Program Offers Help For Families Of AddictsNar-Anon, a 12-Step Program for Families and Friends of

Addicts, currently has three meetings in the area:Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian

Church of Maumee, 200 E. Broadway St., Maumee; contactCandy D. at (419) 290-3827.

Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at Harvest AllianceChurch, 5132 Harvest Ln., Toledo; contact Linda D. at (419)392-2420.

Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Unity of Toledo,3535 Executive Pkwy., Toledo; contact Karen F. at (248) 408-1853.

Mercy Health Hosts Gynecologic Cancer Group Let’s Talk It Ovar (LTIO), a support group for women

diagnosed with ovarian cancer and gynecologic cancers, meetsthe second Tuesday of the month at Mercy Health CancerCenter in Perrysburg, second-floor Pontius Room, from noonto 2:00 p.m.

There is no fee to attend. Feel free to bring lunch or asnack.

There is a special bond that forms from the intimacy ofsharing. At LTIO, we laugh, sometimes cry, but we alwayslearn something new. We learn a great deal from each otherabout treatments, tests and so much more. For more informa-tion, call Karen at (419) 215-1867 or the Ovarian CancerConnection (OCC) at (419) 866-6622.

Aromatherapy Program Held For Cancer PatientsA program that discusses aromatherapy and the special

ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health andwellness is offered free to people with a cancer diagnosis onthe first and third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to2:00 p.m. at The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Ste. B,Toledo.

For more information, call The Victory Center at (419)531-7600.

Good Grief Offers Peer Support To Grieving KidsGood Grief of Northwest Ohio meets on Tuesdays at 6:00

p.m. at 7015 Spring Meadows Dr. West in Holland. GoodGrief provides peer support services to children ages 4-21 whoare grieving the loss of someone important in their lives.

Dinner is provided, followed by group sessions thatinclude age-appropriate healing activities to help children

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learn to cope with the loss while expressing thoughts and feel-ings through music, play, art and other activities.

Groups are open-ended. Families enter and leave at theirown discretion, and there is no fee. Registration and orienta-tion are required for participation. For further information,call (419) 360-4939 or register at www.goodgriefnwo.org.

Parkinson’s Support Group Set At The WaterfordThe Waterford at Levis Commons and the Parkinson’s

Foundation have initiated a partnership to hold a monthlyParkinson’s support group for not only its residents, but alsopeople in the community who are either suffering from thisdisease or people who are the family members or caregivers ofsomeone affected.

This group will meet on the third Monday of every monthat 6:00 p.m. in the Waterford at Levis Commons Chapel,7100 S. Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg. For more information,call (419) 931-9390.

Vision-Impaired Support Group Meets MonthlyThe Frogtown Low Vision Support Group meets on the

first Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to noon at theHeatherdowns Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County PublicLibrary, 3265 Glanzman Rd., Toledo. For more information,visit www.frogtownvision.org, e-mail frog-towngroup2020@sbc-global.net or call (419) 877-8007.

Heartland Rehab Offers SilverSneakers ProgramsHeartland Rehabilitation Services at Arrowhead Park, 518 The

Boulevard, Maumee, is a SilverSneakers location and offers thefollowing SilverSneakers classes: Classic Classes on Mondays andWednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 11:00 a.m. to noon, and SilverSneakers Yoga on Tuesdaysfrom 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The gym is available during businesshours. There is no cost for SilverSneakers members and low costfor nonmembers. Call for information at (419) 897-9822.

Mental Health & Addiction Support AnnouncedThe Gateway to Wellness and Recovery ... A Place for

Families will be held on the third Thursday of each monthfrom 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Toledo Scott ParkCampus Classroom Center. The program is a collaborativeeffort by the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board,NAMI of Greater Toledo and TASC of Northwest Ohio.

This free group provides a place for families impacted bymental illness or drug and alcohol addiction to find resourcesand information. Tables from area agencies regarding mentalhealth and addiction services, and a monthly speaker on issuesrelated to mental health and addiction services, will be fea-tured. For more information, contact Sarah Smitley at (419)243-1119 or ssmitley@namitoledo.org.

Caregiver Support Group Set At Heartland Heartland of Waterville offers a monthly support group

for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer’sor dementia. Meetings are held at Heartland on the firstWednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments areprovided.

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Support GroupsThe Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter,

offers support group meetings for caregivers of those withmemory loss. The meetings are free and open to the public.

Meetings are held on the second Saturday of every monthat 1:30 p.m. at Scrambler Marie’s, 570 W. Dussel Dr.,Maumee. For a complete schedule of meetings or more infor-mation, call (800) 272-3900.

Alzheimer’s Association Operates Free HelplineThe Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter,

operates a free helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week in140 languages. Staff is available to help with questions aboutAlzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treat-ment options, brain health and care options, caregiving tipsand respite care options, services available in the communityand/or referrals. The toll-free number is (800) 272-3900. Theassociation is also available online at www.alz.org/nwohio, or e-mail alzheimersnwo@alz.org.

Free Alzheimer’s Care Consultation AvailableConsultation is a free service offered by the Alzheimer’s

Association to individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease ora related memory loss disorder. One-on-one meetings to dis-cuss individualized needs can take place in a person’s home,in a neutral setting or at theAlzheimer’s Associationoffice. An Alzheimer’sAssociation staff membercan provide education, dis-cuss options for the future,assist families in defininggoals and provide informa-tion on available communityresources.

For further information,contact Bob Hausch at (419)537-1999 or (800) 272-3900.

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Metroparks Toledo, Mercy Health Partner To Increase Fitness Options At WildwoodMetroparks Toledo and

Mercy Health announce anew partnership that willprovide Metroparks’ visitorsnew ways to enjoy the out-doors while improving theirhealth and wellness.

The Mercy HealthFoundation is donating$100,000 a year for each ofthe next five years to fundthe purchase and installationof all-weather, ergonomicallydesigned fitness equipmentthat incorporates the ele-ments of a well-rounded fit-ness routine into outdoor fit-ness stations. Through thisgift, Mercy Health and theMetroparks want to provideadditional health resourcesfor the community, at nocharge.

The first of the new equip-ment will be installed nearthe Ward Pavilion at the eastentrance to WildwoodPreserve as soon as nextspring.

Mercy Health andMetroparks collectively areworking to address the obesi-ty epidemic in Lucas County.With nearly 70 percent of allLucas County residentseither overweight or obese,this new outdoor equipmentvenue is designed for users ofall abilities and fitness levels

so all residents, even thosewith no previous exerciseexperience, can use it tobegin their health journeys.

The workout stationsfrom Game Time atWildwood will include threenodes with equipmentdesigned for aerobic and bal-ance exercise, core and mus-cle strengthening, and acces-sibility.

“This will add a newdimension to the Metroparksexperience,” said Dave Zenk,executive director ofMetroparks Toledo. “Manypeople use the parks as partof a healthy lifestyle, andnow, thanks to MercyHealth, we will be able toprovide additional ways toimprove fitness in an out-door setting.”

Metroparks is workingwith David Williams andAssociates, a Game Timedistributor that has sup-plied equipment for manyof the park district’s play-grounds.

“At Mercy Health, ourcommitment to healthextends beyond the walls ofour facilities. We want toempower the communityto take back their own well-being and start the journeyto healthy living,” said BobBaxter, president and CEO,Mercy Health. “TheMetroparks are a staple inNorthwest Ohio and theyserve as a great communitydestination for outdoorfun and exercise. MercyHealth is honored to part-ner with them on bringinganother element to out-door activity via these fit-ness stations.”

Zenk added, “MercyHealth brings expertise inhealth and wellness, in addi-tion to its generous financialsupport. This is the kind ofpartnership that allows us togo beyond providing coreservices, leveraging theexpertise of our communitywhile minimizing the finan-cial burden on the taxpay-ers.”

The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon has announcedexciting changes to its overall Marathon, Owens CorningHalf Marathon, Yark Subaru Five-Person Relay and GlassCity 5K routes.

The new racecourses will be in effect at the 2018 MercyHealth Glass City Marathon taking place on Saturday andSunday, April 21 and 22. As a result of months of plan-ning and meetings with local officials, it was determinedthat the Bancroft Street construction drove race officialsto modify the courses for all four race events.

The Glass City 5K will take place on Saturday, April 21at 9:00 a.m. The 5K is a starting point for all skill levelsand remains a competitive run/walk event for short-dis-tance participants.

Saturday’s 5K will be immediately followed by the FindleyDavies Kids’ Runs, starting on the track near Savage Arena.

To view the complete courses or for more event infor-mation, visit http://glasscitymarathon.org/glass-city-marathon-race-info/glass-city-marathon-course-maps.

For more information and to register online, visitwww.glasscitymarathon.org.

Glass City Marathon OfficialsAnnounce Race Route Changes