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1 LIFE LINE SCREENING Activities, Events, Travel, and More Do more for your cardiovascular health. Life Line Screening will be coming to the Allen Eiry Center Wednesday, May 10, Available testings are: Carotid Artery, Heart Rhythm Screening, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening and Osteoporosis Risk Assessment. Pre-registration is required. Call to get more information and/or to make an appointment. PHONE: (419) HOPEWELL AVE., TIFFIN, OHIO HOURS Mon. Fri. 8:30am 4:00pm (except Holidays) COFFEE HOUR at aec Join us Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings at 8:30. You can start out your day with friends and a hot cup of coffee at the Allen Eiry Center! APRIL FUSED GLASS CLASSES Friday, April 1:00PM and/or Monday, April 1:00PM AEC GOLF LEAGUE will begin Thursday, May 9:30AM. We will be golfing at Seneca Hills Golf Course. This is a co-ed league and you need to be at least 50 years of age to participate. The cost for the season is $15.00 (to be paid to AEC) along with your weekly green fees (which will be paid at the golf course). This league is not competitive, the golfers are out to have a good time golfing. Our project for April will be Painted Decal Plant Stakes. Fused glass classes are lead by Mary Welsch and Becky Brown. We assure you will have a fun time in fused glass! The cost per class is $ Each class is limited to 8 participants. Registration is required. If you have any questions about the golf league please call or stop by. May & June we will be making Stepping Stones. THANK YOU!!!! The AEC Board of Trustees and Staff would like to send a very special thank you to both Hank Elchert and Larry Baker for a delicious meatloaf supper in March. These gentlemen spent 4 full days in the kitchen preparing for the meal. Several additional volunteers helped cut vegetables, set up for the meal, serve food and drinks, clean off tables, wash dishes and pans, sell 50/50 and take tickets followed by cleaning up from the event. We could not survive and be able to offer so much for our members if we did not have fundraisers. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH THE MEAL IN ANY WAY!! THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT! Diane 8. Allen Eiry Center News April 17, 2017 May 22, 2017 GOOD BYE TO A WONDERFUL PERSON AND GREAT LEADER/VOLUNTEER When Susan Crumrine retired from Tiffin City Schools as a Physical Education teacher, the Allen Eiry Center was very blessed to welcome a great person with many talents and willing to share those talents. Susan has been an active Board Member of AEC for the past four years. She has also given countless fitness center orientations since the day we opened the fitness center which was May of Susan took over the responsibilities as chairperson of the Ways & Means Committee (special events/ fundraisers) in 2013 spending hundreds of hours planning, preparing and working MANY events and raising over $22,000 in 2016 for AEC. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING SUSAN! YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED! AEC SPRING CARD PARTY Wednesday, May 3, 11:30AM Ticket Cost: $8.00 Enjoy an afternoon with friends, a nice lunch, drawings and your choice of game. Please purchase your ticket by Wed., April 26th at the Allen Eiry Center Monday Friday, 8:30AM 4:00PM. Raffle Tickets will be sold for the following prizes: 1st $100 2nd $75 3rd- $25 If you are not able to make it to the card party but would like to purchase chances to win, please complete the tickets inside this newsletter and return them to AEC by May 2, Drawing will be held Wednesday, May 1:00PM. APRIL 2017 Volume 56 Member Registration Date for NEW single day trips: MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 Beginning at 8:30AM AEC VENDORS SHOW Saturday, April 8, :00 3:00PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Enjoy your day by visiting the Allen Eiry Center Vendors Show! We will have a variety of vendors including: Watkins products 31 Mary Kay Alpaca Yarns Origami Owl Lula Roe Natural Oils and lots more! Luncheon will be available. WANTED: CHOIR DIRECTOR If you are experienced, retired and/or willing to volunteer your time and talents to direct the AEC choir please call us at EASTER SUCKERS FOR SALE! Fill your grandkids Easter Baskets with suckers from AEC! We have milk chocolate, white chocolate, and peanut butter in many Easter designs. The suckers are 50 each. This is a small fundraiser for our organization. Stop in and purchase some while supplies last. Thank you for your support!

2 ALLEN EIRY TRIPS Please CHECK your calendars to see if you have signed up for a trip Single Day Trips Mar. 31 Fri. Toledo Walleye Game 4:00pm Apr. 19 Wed. Mary Poppins Ritz 1:30pm Apr. 24 Mon. Spring Amish 7:30am Apr. 26 Wed. April Lunch Bunch 11:00am Apr. 29 Sat. Lake Plains Chorus Fostoria May 5 Fri. Forever Plaid Cleveland May 17 Wed. Seven Brides Ritz 6:30pm 2:15pm 1:30pm May 31 Wed. 2nd Amish Trip 7:30am June 5 Mon. Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill 5:00pm June 7 Wed. Tanger Outlet Mall 8:30am July 6 Thurs. An American in Paris Cleveland 2:30pm July 7 Fri. July Lunch Bunch 11:00am July 12 Wed. July 15 Sat. The Home Game Sugarcreek Behind the Scenes Playhouse Square 8:45am 7:30am July 30 Sun. Toledo Mudhens Game 2:45pm Aug. 16 Wed. National Museum of the Great Lake 8:00am Nov. 13 Mon. Scioto Downs Racino 8:00am 2017 Multiday Trips Horse Country & The Ark Kentucky April 3-5, 2017 Bristol, Tennessee & Virginia July 17-19, 2017 Colorado August 21-30, 2017 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario October 8-11, 2017 Opryland at Christmas December 11-14,2017 Join The Fun...Travel With AEC!! RITZ MOVIE SERIES Golden Age of Hollywood MARY POPPINS Wednesday, April 19, :30PM AFTER 2:00 MOVIE $3.00 Due at sign up (snack extra) This film combines live-action and animation, stars Julie Andrews in the role of Mary Poppins who visits a dysfunctional family in London and employs her unique brand of lifestyle to improve the family s dynamic. Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, and Glynis Johns are featured in supporting roles. The film was shot entirely at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California using painted London background scenes. Mary Poppins is widely considered to be Walt Disney s crowning achievement, being his only film to garner a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars in his lifetime. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Wednesday, May 17, :30PM AFTER 2:30 MOVIE $3.00 Due at sign up (snack extra) The year is The location is the Oregon Territory. A backwoodsman named Adam Pontipee comes into town to search for a bride. After being laughed at by the owners of the town s general store he goes out in search of a wife. He comes upon a local tavern where he meets Milly. Convinced of her worth by the quality of her cooking and her insistence on finishing her chores before she would leave with him, he proposes and she accepts despite knowing each other for only a few hours. On the journey home Milly talks about how she is excited to be cooking and taking care of only one man. When they arrive at his cabin in the mountains, Milly is surprised to learn that Adam is one of seven brothers living under the same roof. Come join us for a great movie! If you have a suggestion of an activity that we might be able to try at AEC please let us know. Thank you! Columbus TANGER OUTLET MALL Wednesday, June 7, :30AM 7:00PM $22.00 Due at sign up (meal extra) REGISTRATION: Begins Mon., March 6, 8:30AM We went to the new outlet mall last fall and everyone seemed to really like it. The mall has super stores and we grabbed some great buys. There are more than 75 brand name stores. Our shopping trips usually sell out quickly so hop on the bus, join a fun group we will shop, eat and just have a good time. The mall personnel were cordial and gave us nice goody bags. This is a senior friendly shopping experience. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN TO OUR BAKELESS BAKE SALE! Mary Ellen Zahn Diane Baker Nancy Ehrman Joe & Judy Rossano Kathy Daniel Dave & Marge Fisher Charleen Wolfe Barb Coppus Wynn & Linda Schubach Janet Ferner Jim & Phyllis Wagner Virginia Wilson Fran Hipp Lois Shuff Jane Banks Ann Wright Martha Cobb...And all who did not want their name published. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED TO THE AEC DURING MARCH! Bridge, Pinochle, Euchre, MahJongg Players, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Crafters Hempy Water Sharon Wilbert Joyce Mosier Shirley Robbins -All who have given to AEC and all who did not want their name printed. Thank you! Hoffmann-Gottfried Mack Funeral Home Traunero Funeral Home PRE-PLANNING YOUR FUNERAL Have you thought about it? The benefits of planning ahead include: Relieves stress, confusion and anxiety for surviving family members Allows you to record your own unique wishes Helps you and your loved ones to make informed, thoughtful decisions Allows you to make these important decisions together...not alone Removes possible conflict and misunderstanding Reduces the change your family will emotionally overspend on final arrangements Matt Plessner will be the presenter for this seminar Wednesday, March 29, 10:00AM. No need to call ahead. After presenting, Matt will be available to answer questions that you might have. THE LAKE PLAINS CHORUS Fostoria, OH Saturday, April 29, :30PM 11:30PM $29.00 (includes After Glow Party) Due at sign up Barbershop is an A Capella four part close harmony singing. The Fostoria Lakes Plains Chorus knows how to do it! After 50 years of directing the chorus, Fred Schmidt is picking up the baton for his last show. Join us for this special evening, as they honor a great gentleman. There ll Be Some Changes Made! is the theme for this year s show. Usually the group votes on the music but to honor Fred, they asked him to choose. It will be a great evening as he hands the baton over to a new 24 year old conductor. Featured this year is the Crossroads Quartet who won the 2009 Barbershop Harmony Society International Championship. We will also attend the after glow party, which includes more singing with a lunch: a choice of chicken, ham, or sloppy joe sandwiches, chips, cookie, cold salad and beverage. The after glow is a lot of fun and we can have our party food before we head for home

3 TRIP ~ TRANSPORTATION ~ NEWS Advertise your business to over 1000 people monthly at a very low cost! Call for more information. MULTIDAY TRIP COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPECTACULAR August 21 30, 2017 Take A Break From The Race! Make A- From emerald-green national forest, fields of vibrant wildflowers, shores of crystalline lakes to 54 Rocky Mountain peaks that rise 14,000 feet, to red-rock formations that seem to rip from the earth, Colorado has one of the most dramatic and bold natural landscapes in the world. TOUR INCLUDES: Modern Motorcoach Transportation 9 Nights Lodging including 5 in Colorado 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 4 Dinners 2 Drury Inn Kickback Receptions 1 Pizza Party with Refreshments Boys Town USA The River Road Archway Rocky Mountain National Park Visit to Estes Park Sightseeing Tour of Denver Coors Brewery Tour Garden of the Gods Pikes Peak Cog Railway U.S. Air Force Academy Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge Sightseeing Tour of St. Louis The Gateway Arch Luggage Handling Tax & Tip on Included Meals Driver s Gratuity TIFFIN CONVENIENCE STORES 210 N. WASHINGTON ST (419) SCIOTO DOWNS RACINO TRIP Monday, November 13, 2017 COST IS $30.00 (members & non-members) Depart at 8:00AM Return at 6:15PM Leaving from the Allen Eiry Senior Center 28 Hopewell Ave., Tiffin Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio is a friendly, clean, one floor casino. The Buffet and the Dash Café have excellent food. You will receive $20 free play and $5 food voucher or equal gift per the casino. We will travel with Excursions Trailways Brandt L. Weininger, DDS Welcoming New Patients 2540 S. St. Rt. 100, Office Hours By Appointment JOLENA M. SCHUBACH-MILLER, D.C. 450 E. Market St., Suite B Phone: (419) Jeff Smith HERITAGE LANES 747 W. Market Street Tiffin ROBB MACK Funeral Director Board Member of Allen Eiry Foundation 236 S. Washington St., Tel hofgotoffice@tiffinohio.com Ultimate Tan & Beauty Tanning Hair Care Manicures & Pedicures Owner: LU CHESTER 55 Madison St., Tiffin, OH BAUMANN CHEVROLET BUICK GMC INC 2291 W. St. Rt AUTUMNWOOD CARE CENTER 670 East State Route Since this is a fundraiser for Allen Eiry Center we will NOT add the extra sur-charge for non-members. Join us for a fun day Cost Per Person: Non-members are welcome to travel with us for a small Double -$ additional surcharge. Single - $ Triple $ Deposit of $100 due at registration. Balance is due by July 1, Optional Cancellation Protection is available. MULTIDAY TRIP 321 E. PERRY ST. ( ) Hoffmann-GottfriedWagner Flower MACK Shop & Greenhouse FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 907 E. Co. Rd. 50, Tiffin CHRISTMAS IN NASHVILLE Sign up today! December 11 14, 2017 Arguably the most popular holiday entertainment destination in the U.S., Garlord Opryland s, A Country Christmas is simply amazing! Marvel at lavish holiday displays, more than 2 million twinkling lights and festive new décor. Plus, world class attractions, all combined to kick off a memorable holiday season. Stay in Premium View Rooms at Opryland Hotel. These are the BEST rooms in the house! Double-$ , Single-$1739, Triple-$ Deposit of $100 due at registration. Balance due by Oct. 31, Cancellation Protection is available. TOUR INCLUDES: Modern Motorcoach Transportation, 3 Opryland Resort, 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners, Opryland s Delta Flatboards, ICE Exhibit, General Jackson Lunch Cruise, Grand Ole Opry, Sightseeing Tour of Nashville, Opryland s Holiday Christmas Show, Country Music Hall of Fame, Johnny Non-members are welcome to Cash Museum, Luggage Handling, All Tax & Tips on Included Meals. travel with us for a small additional surcharge

4 Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Tiffin, Ohio Permit No. 48 BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY WITH SONGWRITERS OF THE CROOKED ROAD 28 HOPEWELL AVE. TIFFIN, OHIO July 17-19, 2017 Equipment in the Fitness Center includes: 2 Treadmills 1 Elliptical 1 Recumbent Bike 1 NuStep Universal multi-gym (strength & conditioning) Dumbbells (3 25 lbs.) Weight Sticks (5-12 lbs.) Call AEC at for more details. Ohio State Theater at Dutch Sugarcreek THE HOME GAME THE GOLDEN NEWS WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS! Tom Waldsmith Pamela Roush Billie Johnson Murray Carley Brenda Weimerskirch Marilyn Rohrbach John Reino Connie Archer Vaughn Riffle Marlene Isenbarger Sharon Riffle Mary Cripp Robert Scaife S. Marie Reinhart Louise Scaife Janet Scheifer Linda Karcher Patricia Heddles MEMORIALS In Memory of Dean Distel Given by Dave & Marge Fisher Given by Ed & Diana Wise Given by Jon & Connie Blaser Given by Fran Hipp In Memory of Eugene Good Given by Jon & Connie Blaser In Memory of Mary Alice Fox Given by Marilyn Mangano Given by Harry & Vera Smith Given by John & Mary Eichhorn In Memory of Nan Hite Given by Don & Ann Hutzel MEMORIALS In Memory of Joy Best Given by Dottie Eichhorn Given by Jim & Phyllis Wagner Given by Ruth Dore In Memory of Vera Burgderfer Given by Shirley Culver Given by Janet Ferner In Memory of Dick Yeager Given by Sheila Digby Given by Ann Hutzel Given by Freddie Larsen Given by Marilyn Mangano Given by Mary Lewis Given by Shirley Smith Given by Vera Smith Given by Katie Berlekamp In Memory of Georgetta Hursey Given by Dave & Marge Fisher Wednesday, July 12, :45AM 6:45PM $89.00 (meal included) Due at sign up The brand-new 500 seat state of the art Ohio Star Theater at Dutch Valley will be opening soon. We have excellent seats for the show, a full all-you-can-eat chicken/roast beef family style dinner only the Amish can serve. This is a MUSICAL based on a story by Martha Bolton. Levi must choose between his father s expectations of Amish life and his own deepest dreams. Filled with laughter and drama, Blue Gate s newest musical, The Home Game - A Son s Journey, A Father s Hope is sure to hit it out of the park! 2014 The crooked road is the area that takes travelers across southwest Virginia, through the birthplace of country music. In 1927 Ralph Peer, a record producer with the Victor Talking Machine Company, set up a temporary music studio. Over the next 12 days he recorded songs by 19 artists, including Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter family. These recordings launched the country music industry. In 1998 the United States Congress recognized Bristol as The Birthplace of Country Music. We will be staying in the Abingdon & Bristol area touring many things including the The Birthplace of Country Music Museum. In harmony with the music is the driving sound of race engines. Bristol is home of the World s Fastest Half-mile Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR s most popular track, as well as Bristol Drag way. We will be going to the speedway, downtown Bristol and much more. This is a special event, only on this date. Come join us! One highlight of this tour, is an evening with Grammy Winning Songwriter Richard Leigh, his friends and their music. This is an intimate evening with members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Filled with stories, songs, laughter and memories. These songwriters have written for Ray Charles, Connie Frances, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, the Dixie Chicks, Anne Murray and Perry Como to name a few. Richard has written 9 songs himself that rose to number 1 hits on the charts. I ll Get Over You, Don t It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue both performed by Crystal Gayle and others. Along the way home, we will stop just outside Charleston, WV to tour J.Q.Dickinson Salt Works. A family owned facility that harvests an all natural salt by hand. Time for tasting and to browse the gift shop with regional specialties as well as their salts. You will be able to stand in two states at once...bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia. Cost Per Person: Double -$ Single - $ Triple $ Deposit of $100 due at registration. Non-members are welcome to travel with us for a small additional surcharge. Visit us on Facebook Wentz Street,

5 P AV E R S & B R I C K S AEC TRAVEL GUIDELINES Each spring we give our members and friends the opportunity to purchase a Paver or Brick to be placed in our main entrance at the Allen Eiry Center. Last fall there were many pavers and bricks that were engraved and added to our beautiful entrance way. All members have the opportunity to register for NEW trips on the date published in the AEC newsletter. You then have 10 days to pay for the trip (unless otherwise noted in the newsletter for that specific trip). Pavers cost $ You are allowed up to 4 lines with a total of 15 characters on each line (this includes spaces.) Pavers are 8 x 8. Bricks are $50.00 each. You are allowed up to 3 lines with a total of 15 characters in each line (this includes spaces.) Bricks are 4 x 8. Ordering forms for the Pavers and Bricks are available at the AEC. The deadline for 2017 spring paver/brick order is May 1st. Although you can order a paver/brick at any time throughout the year, if you get your order to us by May 1st, you are guaranteed that your paver/brick will be put in place during the summer of If you decide to cancel your reservation, we will start calling people on the waiting list to fill your spot (if there is a waiting list). If a person fills your spot, you will be given a credit after your replacement has paid for the trip. This credit may be used for future travel. If there is not a waiting list or we can not fill your spot, you will not receive a credit. Non-members may sign up for a trip with a member four days after member register for NEW trips. Nonmembers will be charged a sur-charge. We hope that you take the opportunity to travel with the Allen Eiry Center. Your safety and enjoyment are always our top priority. Sara and Wayne (our drivers and escorts) are wonderful and pay attention to your needs. Thank you for your support! John T. Barga Eleanor J. Anderson Would you like to simplify your estate plan, avoid unnecessary expenses and protect your assets for the future? Would you like to discuss your current business or the formation of a new business? Do you have a civil dispute in need of resolution? If yes, we are a local law firm and we are here to assist you. Semro Henry & Barga LTD, Attorneys at Law Thomas L. Lasky PT, DScPT, OCS, COMT 47 Miami Street GREETING CARDS for sale For several years Marilyn Mangano has been creating beautiful greeting cards and donating them to AEC to resell as a year round fundraiser for the Center. If you haven t taken the time to look at these cards please do. There are holiday, birthday, sympathy, friends, thinking of you, get well and so many other types. Marilyn has happily agreed to continue to make and donate cards for the center with the resale price of $2.50. This is a bargain for a very nice greeting card! The price will take affect April 1, AEC s all purpose room is available to rent. Please stop by or call for more information. TOLEDO MUDHENS vs. ROCHESTER REDWINGS GAME Sunday, July 30, :45PM After 6:05 game/fireworks $49.00 Due at sign up (Meal included) Phone: Circle H, LLC 130 Melmore Street ASSURED TITLE AGENCY, INC. 102 S. Washington St. Need we say more the Hens, the Roost, Muddy and Madonna, and all of you can eat the all American Buffett, kids running the bases and some of the best fireworks in America! Two buses fill up fast, so mark your calendars now. The Redwings are the farm team of the Minnesota Twins. NOTE: This is a FAMILY trip therefore each person pays the same price of $ Children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends are all welcome to sign up to go on this fun trip with you. Create your own FAIRY GARDEN with our local Master Gardeners Join us for a fun morning learning about different plants and creating your own Fairy Garden to take home and enjoy all year round! Jean Preston along with several Master Gardeners will be here to lead the program. Master Gardeners will provide everything you need for the project. Program will be held: Tuesday, April 18, 10:00AM Cost: $16.00/person This program is limited to 20 participants. Call or stop by to reserve your spot. There are only a couple spots left! NATIONAL MUSEUM of the GREAT LAKES and THE ORIGINAL TONY PACKO S Toledo, OH Wed., August 16, :30AM 4:00PM $38.00 Due at sign up (Meal extra) REGISTRATION BEGINS: April 3, 8:30AM The Great Lakes are not only the most important natural resource in the world, they represent thousands of years of history. The lakes have dramatically impacted the social, economic and political history of the North American continent. Come see over 300 artifacts and 40 interactive exhibits including the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship. EXPERIENCE: The Great Lakes: A Powerful Force Dive the wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald, locate the Queen of the Lakes in Lake Ontario, stoke a steam boiler and so much more...84% of the continent s fresh water, and a different story in every drop. We will have a dedicated docent with us to guide us through the boat and a self guided tour of the museum. Afterwards we will go to the original Tony Packos on Front Street for lunch. Enjoy the food that Jamie Farr made famous on M.A.S.H., view the autographed buns and enjoy some great food

6 BOOK NOOK Playhouse Square Behind Scenes Tour Second Spring AMISH TRIP We hope you have been enjoying the Book Nook. Thank you to all that participate in buying or donating books, it all goes to a wonderful cause. We want to let you know that there is a new category in the Book Nook. It contains books with more than one story in them but different authors. So it is like getting two or three books for one price-what a deal! If you have a request for something special, please let the office know. Remember hard back books are $2.00 each, paper backs are 50 each and magazines are free. Riehm Produce Farm, LLC presents Community Supported Agriculture Sat., July 15, :30AM 4:00PM $32.00 Due at sign up (Meal extra) REGISTRATION BEGINS: April 3, 8:30AM When we travel to Cleveland to see all the wonderful shows, did you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? With the five fully restored main historic theaters (built ), Playhouse Square is the largest theater restoration project in the world. Join us for a tour and find out how these gems were saved from the wrecking ball!! Today, Playhouse Square is the largest performing arts center outside of New York City and hosts nearly 1,000,000 guests and 1,000 curtains each year. The John & Diane Riehm will give a very interesting Broadway Series alone has over 36,000 season ticket presentation including such topics as Field-to-Fork holders. Dinner, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (providing senior citizen with coupons for farm mar- There is a decent bit of walking and stairs involved with ket fruits and vegetables), barnyard fun for the fam- the tour, so wear comfortable shoes. ily, and Christmas trees. The Riehm s have a lot of Come join us for a great day of learning history, secrets information and knowledge to pass on to you. Don t and glamour of the Playhouse District. miss out on this program Thursday, April 20, 2017 We will stop for a quick bite to eat on the way 10:15am. EVENING DINERS BEER BARREL PIZZA & GRILL Hello Travelers, Spring is coming, our multi-day trips have started and the day trips are filling up fast. Makes me a happy camper! This would not be possible if it were not for supporters like you. You come with your smiles, your friendship and kindness to others. Thank you for all of that. It keeps me loving my job. I attended the Broadway Launch Party in Cleveland a couple of weeks ago and secured tickets for several shows. We also have many new trips coming so watch your newsletters. Upcoming trips: Waitress, On Your Feet, Love Never Dies, Riverdance, Alladin and yes Hamilton. Looking forward to seeing you On the Road! Sara Wax, Travel Coordinator Wednesday, May 31, :30AM 7:30PM $53.00 Due at sign up (meal included) We are taking a 2nd spring trip to the Amish Country. We had over 30 people on the waiting list for the original spring Amish Trip and we really wanted to try and accommodate these people. Therefore we are taking a second trip to the Amish which will be May 31st. The rest of the seats are open for anyone who would like to register and join us. We will have lunch in an Amish home and make some of our regular stops. We will also spend some time at the Mount Hope Auction. There are only a few seats left on the bus. Be sure to sign up today! Visit us at the 2017 Family Fest Saturday, April 15 from 10:00 2:00PM at the Tiffin Community YMCA This day is full of FREE FAMILY FUN! PS Did we mention their specialty drinks and desserts? Evening diner trips always fill very quickly. Be sure to stop in and register beginning Apil 8:30am. Karen Knaur will be instructing jewelry crafting. A specific jewelry project will be presented twice each month: once on the second Wednesday and then repeated on the fourth Wednesday. Classes will range from simple bracelets made with memory wire or stretch material to more complex wire wrapping earrings and necklaces. Class will start at 10:00am and end before noon. The cost is $2.00 per class (to help pay for materials). This class is limited to 12 participants (each day) so please reserve your spot today. MARK DUNFEE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR WITH EDWARD JONES will be presenting HEALTH CARE AND YOUR RETIREMENT Tuesday, April 11, 6:00PM and Wednesday, April 12, 10:00AM We will talk about the potential impact of rising health care costs on retirement savings. This will include an introduction of medicare coverage and costs, long-term care costs, available options for supplemental health care and long-term care insurance. Light refreshments will be served. We invite both AEC members and the public to attend Please call to reserve your spot. Shoes 25 Shaffer Park Dr S. Washington St REGISTRATION BEGINS: April 3, 8:30AM The menu includes soups, wings, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers, wraps, chicken, fish, shrimp, meatloaf, and oven baked subs! Hope we made you hungry and you will come join us. Wednesday, April 12, 10:00am Wednesday, April 26, 10:00am Kuebler Mon., June 5, :00PM After dinner $10.00 Due at sign up (Meal extra) We have been to this restaurant before, wonderful food, reasonable prices, great selection of beer on tap! You will be greeted by friendly staff and a giant fireplace. They have a huge selection on their menu with excellent portion size. JEWELRY 101 CLASS Tiffin, Ohio Robert G. Shreiner, O.D. OPTOMETRY 190 S. WASHINGTON ST. P.O. BOX 808 TIFFIN, OHIO PHONE: Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory Pre-planning Specialists 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin W. Market St., Tiffin SINCE 1832 HEMPY WATER 227 S. Washington St Fran Andersons

7 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT. / SUN alleneiry.com 2 Like us on 3 NEW Trip Registration Begins at 8:30AM 10 Diabetes 10:00AM 17 Diabetes 10:00AM 4 10:00 Zumba 10:00 Knitting 12:30 Learn Bridge 3:00 Ballroom Dance Bowling Banquet Community Clinton Heights Noon at Noon :00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Knitting Class 10:00 Jewelry Class 12:30 Learn Bridge 12:30 Leisure Club 3:00 Ballroom Dance :00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Knitting Class 12:30 Learn Bridge 3:00 Ballroom Dance Fairy 10AM 24 Diabetes 10:00AM Amish 7:30AM :30 Blood Pressure Reading 9:00 9:00 1:00 1:00 Yoga Wood Carving Pinochle Stained Glass 7 9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Beginner Quilt Class 12:00 Mahjong 12:00 Pegs & Jokers 13 8:30 Blood Pressure Reading 9:00 Yoga 9:00 Wood Carving 1:00 Pinochle 25 10:00 Zumba Gold 10:00 Knitting 12:30 Leisure Club Mary Poppins at Ritz 1:30PM 10:00 Jewelry Class 12:30 Learn Bridge 3:00 Ballroom Dance Lunch 11:00 COME CELEBRATE!! HAPPY EASTER! :30 Blood Pressure Reading 9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Beginner Quilt Class 12:00 Mahjong 12:00 Pegs & Jokers April Birthday & Anniversary 1:00PM 9:00 Yoga 9:00 Wood Carving 1:00 Pinochle 6 23 Fold Newsletters 9:00am :30 Blood Pressures 9:00 Yoga 9:00 Wood Carving 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Beginner Quilt Class 12:00 Mahjong 12:00 Pegs & Jokers AT THE ALLEN EIRY CENTER Friday, April 7, 1:00PM This event is FREE to all AEC Members Come join the FUN!! Sponsored By: APRIL Birthdays & Anniversaries 16 Community Supported Agriculture 10:15AM 26 If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary during the month of APRIL bring a friend and join us Friday, April 21, 2017 at 1:00PM. We will be celebrating your special day with cake and ice cream for all. This event is open to the public. No reservations needed. Free to all AEC CLOSED IT S CELEBRATION TIME FOR APRIL BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES! 8 AEC Vendor Sale 9:00-3:00PM Open to the Public Lunch Available 1:00PM OsteoStrong 10:15AM AEC Board 3:00PM 5 29 Lake Plains 6:30PM Bev Tracy Lowell Forbes Jo Martens Mary Ann Gabel Elizabeth Zbinden Larry Kennedy Paul & Jean Schalk Juanita Martien Sue Parrish Ralph & Betty Kizer Marge Wilhelm Suzanne Reinhart Karen Holman Patricia Claydon Karen Kessler Betty Kizer Jane Ewald Marie Vera Dean Smith Sharon Unger Margaret Jennings Phyllis Wagner Peg Brickner Cathe Hammer Ernie Price Dave Lucius Fred Zadrazil, Sr. Lucille Rice Carl Nay Peg Hetzel Dawn Snyder Helen Miller Margaret Werling Steve Schafer Linda Tippin Chad Shock Larry Shook Jim Baker Paul Salembier Evelyn Houck Irene Johnson Dema Watkins Susan Hoffman James Wilson Donna Randell Mary Hatton Nancy Harnischfeger Shirley Brown Linda White David Klopp Andy Andersons Mary Lou King Don & Shirley Coppus Brenda Weimerskirch Shirley Baker Chuck Burmeister Jim & Cheryl Reinhart Les & Ruth Bowman Andrew & Julie Reinhart Gary Thompson Leroy Shade John & Cheryl Garpiel Mike & Janet Snyder Selby Haley Glenda Franklin Carol Coppus Dolores Cool Sue Krieger Randy Culver Jan & Kris Riedel Richard & Shirley Rochester James Alley Dennis & Becky Brown Marguerite Outcalt Drucilla Rowe Glenn Tyree Sharon Rigby Bill & Karen Simonds Charles & Catherine Culichia Mike & Joanne Reinhart Otto Gase Mary Harding Eileen Margraf Lynne Anthony Paula Depew Richard & Mary Schreiner Jerry & Cathy Coolidge Roger & Jenny Fatzinger John Bond Pete & Cleone Hummel Ann Williams Susan Burr Berniece Willman Cecilia Foncannon Carolyn Podach Madonna Gase Wayne Wax Betty Rush Joe Schock Jane Clouse Barbara Bond Angie Steinmetz Keith & Shelby Haley Duane & Evelyn Scherley Audrey Gase Mary Shaffer Dorothy Adams Helen Kuhn Kathie Bach Kate Droll Carol Beard Lucia Lupica Sylvia Schelkers Bob SanGregory Janet Kimmet Rose Ernst 11.