Ottawa County Riverview Healthcare Campus is celebrating National Grandparent’s Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 11. The community is welcome to join Riverview for this very special event with a variety of activities for all ages.
The morning begins with a free pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. and continues until 10 a.m. or while supplies last. At 9 a.m., Riverview invites younger grandkids (5 and younger) and their grandparents to take part in a special Tot Safari. Tots will make a special safari hat and then hunt for wild animals to take home. For the older grandkids at 9 a.m. there will be a grandparent/grandchild Wii Bowling Tournament. For those who haven’t tried the Wii yet, have no fear, Riverview will have you playing like a kid again.

Submit your pictures of generations working, learning and serving together

COLUMBUS — Grandparents Day is Sept. 12, and to celebrate, the Ohio Department of Aging is asking Ohioans to submit photos of grandparents and grandchildren working, learning and serving together via the agency’s page on Facebook.
“Each day, our state and communities benefit from the diverse ways five or more distinct generations interact at work, at play and through service to others,” said Barbara E. Riley, director of the department. “We need everyone’s help to show the world how the strength of our generations makes us a great state in which to grow up and grow old.”

Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Jimmy Buffet and Otis Redding were just a few of the artists that Keyboard Cleats played at Edgewood’s “Summer Beach Fling.” While bubbles gracefully floated through the air, smiles spread across the room as the residents enjoyed popsicle treats while donned in their multi-colored visors. Some chair dancing, lots of clapping and a little bit of singing along made the afternoon’s festivities a real hit. After an hour and a half of musical fun, a rousing beach volleyball game ensued.

The fifth annual Senior Picnic Day will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Lakeview Park in Port Clinton. Lunch served at noon. This free event is open to the public.
Last year more than 250 seniors enjoyed a great meal and entertainment. The menu, which is sponsored by the following area businesses: Edgewood Manor, Heritage Health, Home Instead, Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser, and Port Clinton Parks & Recreation, will include hot dogs, hamburgers, various cold salads and refreshments. The desserts are being baked by the Friends of the Park. Entertainment is sponsored by the Port Clinton Senior Center and will be Jerry Wittman following lunch. The day will wrap up with an ice cream social sponsored by Crosser Funeral Homes.
For information, contact any of the following: Tracy Colston at 419-734-6500, Dianne Mortensen at 419-898-2800 or Michelle Waldron at 419-732-3141 or 419-898-4455.