CLUB LISTINGS:
The Toledo Mother of Twins Club will meet on Thursday, March 11 with social time at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Toledo Hospital in the Croxton Auditorium across from the first-floor elevators. For more information, call (419) 472-5032 or visit www.tmotc.org.
Women’s Connection West will hold a luncheon on Friday, March 12 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd., Sylvania. Stacey Gardner of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at the Shops at Fallen Timbers will present “Life: It’s Like a Box of Chocolates,” and Mary Haddad will present “Survival and Success in the Search for Significance.” The cost is $14.00. A complimentary nursery is available. For reservations, call Jeannine at (419) 841-9653 by Monday, March 8.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday in the Monclova Community Center. Weigh-ins are from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. and the meeting follows. For more information, call Chris Stanley at (419) 350-4859.
The TOPICS Camera Club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, September through May, at the Way Public Library, 101 Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. The programs and competitions include color slides and/or color prints from either film or digital capture. Guests are welcome. For more information, call (419) 766-0063.
The Maumee Girls Softball Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the fire station on Dussel Drive. The public is welcome to attend.
The Anthony Wayne Area Referral Enterprise (AWARE) meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Chowders ‘N Moor restaurant, located at 312 South St. Waterville. The group consists of business owners in the Anthony Wayne area seeking to grow their business. The cost to attend is $2.00. Breakfast is available. For more information, call Dr. Robert Spain at (419) 877-9919. Reservations are not required. Guests are welcome.
The Pride of Toledo women’s chorus rehearses every Tuesday at 2530 Parkway Plaza, Maumee, at 7:00 p.m. The group sings four-part a cappella barbershop-style music and is always looking for new members. For more information, visit www.prideoftoledo.org.
The Toledo Area Genealogical Society (TAGS) meets the second Monday of each month, except July and August, in the basement of the Common Space building, located at 1700 N. Reynolds Rd. in Toledo. Program information is available on the group’s Web site at www.tagsohio.org.
The Maumee Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society meets every Monday night except holidays at 7:00 p.m. at the Maumee High School Performing Arts Center, door 19. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Steve at (419) 806-4422 or visit www.harmonize.com/mvsc.
The Fallen Timbers Republican Club meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Browning Masonic Retirement Community, 8883 Browning Dr., Waterville. For more information, visit www.ftrc.us or call (419) 832-8700.
The Providence Block Watch no longer has a meeting location. Updates and communication are provided via phone and e-mails. For more information, call Christine Seles at (419) 832-8700 or send an e-mail to Providence_Blockwatch@yahoo.com.
The Greater Toledo Sewing Guild meets the third Monday of the month in the library of the Common Space, 1700 Reynolds Rd., Toledo, at 6:30 p.m. Demonstrations, seminars, workshops and product information related to sewing are featured. For more information, call (419) 535-1064.
The Man to Man prostate cancer support group meets in classroom No. 1 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The group is presented in conjunction with St. Luke’s Hospital and the American Cancer Society. For more information, contact Don Brenkman at (419) 861-3366 or Joe Mitchell at (567) 455-6347.
Mended Little Hearts is a support group for parents, families and caregivers of children with heart defects or heart disease. For more information, contact Jodi Augustyniak at (419) 351-4524, e-mail ToledoOH@mendedlittlehearts.org or visit www.americanheart.org.
The Golden Forks 4-H Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at Community of Christ Lutheran Church in Whitehouse. Members work on projects that include rocketry, livestock, woodworking, gardening and speeches. For more information, call Doris Disher at (419) 877-0576 or Rick Metzger at (419) 877-5098.
The Joy Center for Women’s Ministries Domestic Violence Recovery meets at 8326 Waterville-Monclova Rd., Waterville, on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call (419) 878-8823 to register.
The Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo hosts meetings every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at McCord Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd. in Sylvania. The group is a nonprofit, non-denominational organization for all mothers. In addition to weekly meetings, which include various guests on a variety of topics, the group offers play groups, a book club and evening social events. Childcare is provided. For more information, visit www.motherscenter.net or call Laura at (419) 877-5924.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11115 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave. Veterans are invited to attend these meetings and become active in the VFW.
The Maumee Oddfellows Lodge No. 682, located at 314 Illinois Ave., meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For membership information, call (419) 893-8311.
The Northwest Ohio Writers’ Forum meets on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.nwowf.com.
The MomsClub of Perrysburg is a nonprofit support group for mothers who have chosen to stay at home with their children. The group offers activities such as play groups, craft groups, outings, social events, service projects and speakers. For time and location information, call Allie at (419) 344-0822. Meetings take place during the day except for a monthly Moms’ Night Out. Children are welcome at all events. For more information, visit www.momsclub.org.
The Springfield Embroidery Club meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month at Sew Many Stitches, 1236 Clark St., Holland. The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.sewmanystitches.com or call (419) 866-0783.
The Springfield Quilt Club meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month at Sew Many Stitches, 1236 Clark St., Holland. The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.sewmanystitches.com or call (419) 866-0783.
The DaZy Aphasia Centre, 2950 Douglas Rd., Toledo, is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The center provides services and support groups for those with aphasia. For more information, call (419) 593-0039 or e-mail dazyaphasiacentre@bex.net.
MHS Alumni gatherings are held on the fourth Thursday of even months at Jed’s at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Mike Haney at (419) 343-4578 or m.haney@mdhsales.com.
The Black Swamp Wood Carvers meet every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Common Space, 1700 N. Reynolds Rd. New members, from beginners to experienced carvers, are always welcome.
Mommies of Toledo is a group for mothers in the Toledo area. For information, visit groups.google.com/group/mommies-of-toledo or e-mail toledo.momma@gmail.com.
The Glass City Singles Club hosts smoke-free dances for singles on Fridays at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Line dancing lessons are offered on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and ballroom lessons at 7:30 p.m. at Gladieux Meadows. Event listings may be found at www.toledosingles.com, e-mail jack@toledosingles.com or call (734) 856-8963.
The Maumee Little League board meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Maumee Elks.
The Toledo Rose Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month February through November at 7:30 p.m. at the Toledo Botanical Garden conference center.
A Divorced and Separated Support Group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at River of Life, 8353 Monclova Rd., Monclova. A $5.00 fee includes seminars, support group and DivorceCare workbook. For more information, call Jeff at (419) 270-5552 or Kathy at (419) 261-8363.
The Women’s Entrepreneurial Network (WEN)West Chapter meets the second Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Loma Linda’s on Airport Highway in Swanton. No reservations are required. The cost of lunch is $10.00. For more information, call Sandy Booth at (419) 878-4082 or visit www.wen-usa.com.
The St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary meets September through May on the fourth Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in auditorium A at the hospital. Each meeting includes a business meeting, presentation and lunch. The cost of the lunch is $4.00, and there is no need to make an advance reservation. The auxiliary is a group that gathers for fellowship and programs and to raise money to purchase hospital equipment, fund expansion projects and more.
The Compass Club meets each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at El Matador, 7011 Airport Hwy. The meeting includes lunch, a speaker and discussion. Seniors and new members are welcome. The price is $7.00 and includes an American-style lunch. For additional information, call Harry Myers at (419) 385-5413 or visit www.compassclubtoledo.com.
The Machine Embroidery Guild meets from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month in the meeting room at Hancock Fabrics on Monroe Street in Starlight Plaza. The guild is devoted to enthusiasts of machine home embroidery and is open to owners of all brands of machines. There is a $2.00 fee to attend meetings, which include speakers, demonstrations, raffles, free samples and show and tell. For more information, call Diane Giveins at (419) 841-5373 or e-mail d.give@accesstoledo.com.
The Art Quilt Guild meets on the second Thursday of every month at Hancock Fabrics on Monroe Street in Starlight Plaza. The public guild is open to anyone interested in expressing themselves artistically with fabric. For more information, call Patty Miller at (419) 841-4963.
The Anthony Wayne Democratic Club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Waterville Branch Library, located at 800 Michigan Ave.
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Northwest Ohio Chapter, meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital, classroom No. 1. Meetings are intended to provide information, education and support for patients, families and caregivers about Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Agendas may include informational speakers, discussions of latest research and resources as well as social events. For information, call facilitators Jan Batt in Bryan at (419) 636-1423 or Vicki Snow at (419) 898-3919.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan meets on the third Saturday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in the Victory Center. The support group Let’s Talk It Ovar meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg. To learn more about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer or find a support group, call the national headquarters at (888) OVARIAN or visit www.ovarian.org.
The Domestic Violence Support Group will meetin Maumee on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Free childcare will be provided. Contact Bridget at (419) 897-7152 or Linda at (419) 897-7149 for more information and location.
The Lucas County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (LCARES) meets on the fourth Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital near the cafeteria. The organization provides communications for emergency and non-emergency events and storm spotters for the SKYWARN program. For more information, visit www.lcares.org.
The Real Estate Investment Association meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. at Sullivan Hall, located behind Gesu Catholic Church at 2049 Parkside Blvd. in Toledo. Meetings offer investors the opportunity to learn about real estate investment and network with other investors. The group hosts speakers from all over the country. For more information, call Ruth Korensky at (419) 843-3094 or Anna Mills at (419) 283-8427.
The Maumee Democratic Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Maumee Senior Center, located at 2430 S. Detroit Ave., at 8:00 p.m. Community and/or governmental speakers are featured at the meetings. For additional information on speakers, membership and activities, call (419) 897-2443.
The Community of Christ Ladies’ Craft Group meets on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Community of Christ Lutheran Church, 6517 Finzel Rd. in Whitehouse. New members who are interested in learning to knit, crochet or embroider are welcome. For more information, call (419) 877-0607.
Paul’s Peers Respite Care, located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 310 Elizabeth St. in Maumee, offers care for a spouse, parent or grandparent during weekly programs. The care provides a safe, friendly support program in a non-medical setting. The program is designed for older adults afflicted with health problems, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease. For additional information, call (419) 893-3381.
The Rotaract Club of Maumee meets every other Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. This group of young professionals (under the age of 30) assists with community projects that include but are not limited to fund-raising efforts for the YMCA Youth Camp, assisting a local family that has adopted 28 children with special needs, funding projects in Guatemala and Vietnam for orphaned children and working with Mom’s House during the holiday season. For more information, contact DPalmer@rotaractmaumee.org.
The Midwest Meets Far East meets each month in the Maumee area. The club is devoted to the recognition, appreciation and enjoyment of East Asian pop culture including but not limited to anime, manga, games, film music, fashion, cosplay and toys. For more information, visit www.mmfe.org.
The Victory Center offers free non-medical support services to cancer patients. They provide massage therapy, energy work, reflexology, facials, support groups and various other programs. Volunteer opportunities also exist. For more information, call (419) 531-7600.
Addictions Victorious meets every Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at The Lighthouse – Church Without Walls, located at 301 E. Central Ave. in Toledo. It is a network of Christ-centered support and recovery groups. Meetings are open to men and women of all ages who are seeking lasting change in their lives. For more information, call (419) 418-0068.
The St. Joseph Council Knights of Columbus is presently accepting new members to the organization. Practicing Catholic men, 18 years or older, are eligible to join the faith-based group, which meets at 8:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the church basement. For more information, call Bob Boyer at (419) 893-4028.
The Toledo PC Users Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the UAW Local 14 Hall, 5411 Jackman Rd. in Toledo. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit www.toledopcug.net. For program information, call (419) 865-8223 or e-mail Lester Miller at lest68marthm@TBBS.net
Parents Without Partners, an international nonprofit, non-sectarian education organization, meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St. in Toledo. The group offers support for single parents.
The Greater Toledo Area MADD Chapter, located at 6465 Monroe St., Suite 211, in Sylvania, meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For additional information, call (419) 885-MADD.
The Maumee Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at noon at Red Lobster on Reynolds Road in Maumee. For more information, call Anthony Guzzo at (419) 893-2348.
Wakeman Masonic Lodge No. 522 F&AM holds its meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Browning Masonic Community, located at Neowash Road and US 24. Meetings are held from September to June.
The Maumee Valley Jaycees meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Buehrer Group Architecture and Engineering Building at 314 Conant St. in Maumee. Everyone between the ages of 21 to 39 is welcome to attend. For more information, call Kevin Olman at (419) 893-9741.
The Maumee Community Band meets every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gateway Middle School. The band is open to all area residents who would like to continue playing a musical instrument after high school. For more information, contact Rich Dubler at (419) 872-2595.
Maumee Unit No. 320 of the American Legion Auxiliary meets on the first Thursday evening of each month (September through June) at the post home, 204 Illinois Ave. in Maumee.
The Maumee Band Parents Organization meets on the second Thursday of each month in the MHS band room at 7:30 p.m.
The Maumee Business and Professional Women’s Organization meets on the third Monday of each month at the Maumee Chamber of Commerce building on the corner of Conant and East Wayne Streets at 6:15 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. For more information call (419) 382-1938.
The Andersons Toastmasters Club meets every Friday from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. at The Andersons conference center at Illinois Avenue and Ford Street. For additional information, call Liz Chapman at (419) 866-5803.
The Maumee Valley Toastmasters meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Dolly and Joe’s on Reynolds Road in Toledo. For additional information, call Bob Moyers at (419) 897-9914.
The Twin Village Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Whitehouse American Legion Post No. 384 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call G. Willets at (419) 877-5266.
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