Bluffton Senior Citizens Association announces several programs open to the public during September and October, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

Six "Our Version of Adult Learning" (OVAL) programs are set, plus a monthly historical talk presented by the Hancock County Historical Museum, is part of the two-month fall series.

The OVAL series is free, unless otherwise listed, with advance registration requested. Donations will be accepted to help cover expenses.

Here are specific details:

OVAL classes

• Thursday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. – Della Salter presentation “Loving Vincent.” Program is about the life of Vincent Van Gogh.

• Thursday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – Debbie Mayers, genealogy and family history researcher presents Copus Hill: A Tragedy in Ohio History. The talk centers on Ohio history from the War of 1812.  Registration requested, $3 for members, $4 for non-members.

• Monday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – Elaine Wehri, local auctioneer and realtor, presents a program on auctioneering.

• Wednesday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – Daniel Hodges, naturalist from Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District, gives a presentation on reptiles.

• Thursday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – Duane Bollenbacher presents Math and Logic, Fun and Games.

• Monday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – Lynn Miller talks about his book “The Power of Enough: Finding Contentment."

Historical talks

• Monday, Sept. 10, 3 p.m. – Teresa Lambert of the Hancock County Historical Museum, will talk about local entertainers.

• Monday, Oct. 8, 3 p.m. – She will talk about “Driving Track Auto Industry.”

• Future program by the museum include World War I in November and Victorian toys in December. Watch for more details on these programs.