Senior center slowing opening in May
Bluffton Senior Center is opening slowly as covid-19 rules change almost daily. Here’s events planned in May at the Center, according to Tonya Meyer.
Fred Steiner provides two presentations on his recent book “Bluffton Anthology: A Creek Runs Through It.”
The first is at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, and the second on Thursday, May 13. Covid restrictions limit the audience to 10 persons at each presentation. Reservations are required by calling 419-358-8971.
The book includes dozens of short essays and stories about Bluffton contributed from 12 Bluffton authors and from Steiner. A book signing will take place at both programs.
Community meals
Two community meals take place in May. The first at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 6, hosted by St. John’s United Church of Christ, is a drive-through delivered meal behind the Senior Center
And, the second Thursday, May 20, hosted by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, will be served at the front door of Maple Crest.
Senior breakfast
Bluffton schools will host its first senior breakfast of the school year at 8:30 a.m., Friday, May 14. The event is in the middle school parking lot and the Bluffton HS jazz band will entertain those who attend.
Several additional May programs and announcements by the Senior Center may be found in the May newsletter attached at the bottom of this story.
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