Sisters of St. Francis Campus Programs and Events for
February – March 2024
February 16 & 23 (5:30pm) Friday Night Supper & Prayer During Lent at St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
Enjoy a simple supper (Vegetarian soup, salad, roll) at 5:30pm followed by a guided centering prayer practice. Suggested donation: $5.Registration required, one week in advance, by calling 419-443-1485 or email peace@franciscanretreats.org Do you desire more time away? Extend your time of prayer and reflection with an overnight stay at a reduced rate ($40 single/$65 for double; applicable for 1 night, a $20 savings)
Sunday, February 18 (2:00-3:00pm) Family Fun with STEM Series: Rocks, Minerals, Crystals & Fossils – Nature’s Treasures presented by Rob Ledwedge at Franciscan Earth Literacy Center, 194 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
Rob Ledwedge, a lifelong amateur geologist, will take us on a deep dive into what rocks are and minerals are, where they are found, and how we use them. Once we understand the different types of rocks, we will focus on the minerals that make up rocks, exploring properties such as color, streak, hardness, and luster. Make sure to bring your favorite minerals to share with the group.
This is a family oriented program and includes STEM related experiences. Appropriate for children 8 and up and must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are welcome.
Saturday, March 23 (9am – 12pm) Oasis Day Mini Retreat: Anam Cara “Soul Friend” Retreat at St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St Francis Ave, Tiffin
This retreat is the third in a series of Celtic spirituality Oasis Days led by Sister Jane Frances, OSF. Using teachings from the late Irish poet, author, priest, and philosopher John O’ Donohue, Sister Jane will delve into the Celtic wisdom of love , spirit, and the body while exploring the concept of Anam Cara (the Gaelic word for “soul friend”). Come away to rest, renew, and continue the journey into the beauty of Celtic spirituality.
Sister Jane Frances Omlor has been a Sister of St. Francis for 61 years. A charismatic presenter, Sr. Jane loves to share the beauty and wisdom of Celtic spirituality and how it relates to Franciscan spirituality.
Cost: $15 retreat only; $30 retreat + noon meal. Register by March 15 at 419-443-1485 or email peace@franciscanretreats.org or online: www.franciscans.org
Saturday, March 23 (2:00pm) Family Fun with STEM Series: Banding Birds at Springville Marsh and Kelleys Island with Tom Bartlett of Tiffin at Elizabeth Schaefer Auditorium, 190 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
Tom, a Master Bird Bander, is one of the most accomplished bird banders in Ohio, and is known especially for his decades of banding operations of migrating birds at Springville Marsh in Seneca County, and at Kelleys Island in Western Lake Erie. His work has provided invaluable data to researchers studying the lives of many of the birds of Eastern North America. He is also known for his ability to humorously convey his love of birds through stories of his many experiences.
This is a family oriented program and includes STEM related experiences offered by the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center. Appropriate for children 8 and up and must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are welcome.
St. Francis Spirituality Center’s 2024 “Christmas 365 Raffle
Support the work of healing, reconciliation, and renewal while participating in a fun raffle fundraiser with cash prizes! Purchase a ticket to be entered into the raffle for a chance to win cash prizes valued between $200-$500! A winner’s name will be drawn on the 25th day of each month during 2024 beginning January 25th. There will be two $500 drawings on Dec. 25th. Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50 and will be on sale until Sept. 1, 2024. Buy online and be eligible for bonus entries. Tickets will be sold through our website www.franciscanretreats.org and at other community events. All proceeds will be used for programming at St. Francis Spirituality Center . . . an oasis of Healing, Reconciliation, and Renewal. For more, call 419-443-1485.
Tuesdays (6:00-7:00pm) – Yoga Classes at St. Francis Spirituality Center (Lower Level), 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.
Limited: 10 participants. Beginners are welcome. Suggested Donation of $7/ session. Call Sr. Paulette for Schroeder at 567-230-0220 to register.
Fresh Eggs for Sale at the Seeds of Hope Farm, 194 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, located on the St. Francis Campus. Cost: $3.50/dz. All sales benefit the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center.
New Riegel American Legion will host their Benefit Dance for Hospitalized Veterans on Saturday, March 2 from 7-11 p.m. The Xpando Band will perform. Tickets are $8. There will be food and refreshments available. Bring your bottle. This event is open to the public.
Free Healthy Living for Brain and Body Program Hosted by Geary Family YMCA in Fostoria Scheduled
TOLEDO, OH—Feb. 27, 2024—The Geary Family YMCA at 154 W Center St. in Fostoria will be the location of a free Healthy Living for Brain and Body program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter. Open to the public, the free program will be on Tues., March 5 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pre-registration is recommended for all events. To register, call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Free educational programs are offered monthly throughout Northwest Ohio. Visit www.alz.org/crf and search by zip code to find local programs.
Healthy Living for Brain and Body
New science is providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help keep both the brain and body healthy. Participants who join this program will learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help them incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
“This program is excellent for anyone concerned about keeping a healthy brain and body, which are interconnected,” said Pam Myers, program director of the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio and Central Ohio Chapters. “We will share strategies to help you age well and reduce your risk of developing dementia.”
Physical activity, healthy diet, and staying socially and mentally active have long been listed among modifiable risk factors that could prevent or delay the development of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association “2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.” Recent research also has found a tie between eating ultra-processed foods and risk of dementia.
There are 493,000 people caring for 220,000 Ohioans older than 65 living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report. The number of Ohioans living with Alzheimer’s is expected to increase to 250,000 by 2025.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s or other dementia and to access free support and resources, visit alz.org/nwohio.com or call the Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419.537.1999 or the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
CITY OF TIFFIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF HEARING
A hearing has been scheduled for the Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, 51 East Market Street regarding the Preliminary Plat review for the Heidelberg Fieldhouse Project.
The Tiffin-Seneca Public Library will be welcoming Seneca County EMA Director John Spahr for an “Eclipse Expectations” presentation to help prepare the community for the upcoming April eclipse on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Frost Kalnow Room.
Learn what to expect leading up to and during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, such as preparing for the influx of people in the community, what to expect at grocery stores and gas stations in the days immediately before and after, and what the travel situation is expected to be like on the day of. All attendees will receive a pair of eclipse viewing glasses.
For more information, please call (419) 447-3751 or visit www.tiffinsenecalibrary.org.
Seneca County
Fostoria
3/21/2024: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital, 501 Van Buren St.
Kansas
3/19/2024: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Lakota High School, 5200 Sandusky County Road 13
New Riegel
3/13/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., New Riegel Schools, 44 N. Perry Street
Tiffin
3/14/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tiffin Moose Lodge, 1146 N SR 53
3/15/2024: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Heidelberg University, 44 Greenfield St, Campus Center
3/19/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tiffin VFW Post 2858, 345 Twp. Rd 91
3/28/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital, 45 Saint Lawrence Drive
