AUGUST 11 MEDIA RELEASE — Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist at Creative Hope Counseling in Bluffton, Ohio, will speak on the topic "Imperfect, Unfinished, and Brave: The Courage to Become Your Real Self" during Bluffton University's Opening Convocation at 10:45 a.m. on August 19 in Yoder Recital Hall.
AUGUST 14 MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Alex Sider, president of Bluffton University, will present "Pillars of Purpose: Stability, Hope, Trust, Compassion" during Bluffton's State of the University Forum at 11:00 a.m. on Aug. 26 in Yoder Recital Hall.
Sider will reflect on strategic priorities for the university in the coming year, with a focus on maintaining momentum and mission in light of recent institutional transitions.
This Forum is free and open to the public. Forum at Bluffton University provides a public space for interdisciplinary discovery about the personal, local and global challenges faced by students, faculty, staff and the Bluffton community.
AUG 13 MEDIA RELEASE__A new self-care class will be offered at the Bluffton Senior Center beginning on Fridays in September at 12:30 p.m.
Rachel Bidlack will be teaching Fascial Maneuvers, a 1-hour class. This is a self-care movement practice, used to open up the body from mobility issues, arthritis, chronic pain, tension and more.
It can be done seated, standing or even in a wheelchair. The class helps to relieve stress from the body which leads to chronic disease and dysfunction.
Fees: $25 cash payment to instructor at each session.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls golf team lost a dual match to visiting Minster on August 13 at the Bluffton Golf Club.
The Wildcats prevailed decisively, 195-243.
Minster’s Eleanor Sommer won match medalist honors by carding a nine-hole score of 45. Teammate Lauren Heitkamp registered a 47, while Stella Mumaw was third with a round of 50. The Wildcats posted the top four finishers.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls tennis team prevailed in its home opener against visiting Defiance and the weather by posting an exciting 3-2 comeback victory on Tuesday, August 12.
The first win of the season upped the Bluffton record to 1-1 this season.
“What a way to open the home season,” said Pirate head coach Trisha Nieman. “Our team came ready to fight, and they brought home the victory in front of the home crowd.”
