Bluffton's downtown Christmas garlands will be installed by the Bluffton Fire Department on Saturday, Nov. 11, starting at 8 a.m., according to Paula Scott, of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
"If your business participates in the garland program, Fire Chief Jon Kinn asks that you place the garlands outside your location the night before. They need to be ready to go," she said.
Christine Schroeder of Healthe Habits for Living will present a free lunch and learn for seniors at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton.
“Persons attending will learn how to become a healthier person,” said Schroeder, who holds a master’s of occupational therapy (MOT) degree from the University of Findlay.
She added that the program will focus on fitness and well-being and the ability to cope with everyday activities.
Her business is located in Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue, 120 Main St., Suite A, Bluffton.
The Bluffton Senior Citizens Association will recognize life-long area residents, Russel Suter and Harley Steiner in November. Both association members turn 90 this month and both will receive life memberships in the organization, according to Tonya Meyer, director.
Their recognition is at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, at the Center, 132 N. Main St., during this month’s dinner meeting.
During the meeting members will recognize 26 members who died from last November to the end of October. The list of members is in the newsletter attached to this story.
Gift certificate drawings, merchandise discounts, free gifts and free copies of a new children’s book take place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, in the annual Downtown Bluffton Christmas Open House.
Ten businesses are part of a mailing shopper – the shopper is attached at the bottom of this story. Each of those businesses has special discounts.
For more details go to: Bluffton Downtown Merchants on Facebook.
