The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has several projects underway this winter. Each of the projects has the community in mind in addition to serving as a benefit to chamber members.
Group advertising opportunity
Last year the Bluffton chamber purchased two full pages in the Allen County visitor's guide. The pages enabled chamber members to advertiser at more competitive rates and as a group.
A free health screening is planned Saturday, Feb. 4, hosted by Greg's Health Mart Pharmacy. The screening, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is provided by Student Pharmacists from Ohio Northern University and the National Community Pharmacists Association Student Chapter.
Conkling told The Icon that the free screening is available to any adult. "Services are provided at no cost to patients," he said.
Services provided include:
o Blood pressure checks
o Osteoporosis screening
o Lipid and glucose panels
Carlin Carpenter entertains Bluffton senior citizens during the noon, Monday, Feb. 13, monthly potluck at the Senior Center.
Ruth Unrau will receive a life membership at the meeting, as a result of celebrating her 90th birthday. The dinner is a potluck and persons attending may bring a dish to share and your own table setting.
BFR will host a Longest Loser Competition this winter, according to Carole Enneking of BFR.
"The object of the competition is to lose weight slowly for the longest amount of time. Each person will weigh in weekly on the same day and you must lose 0.2 of a pound to stay in the competition," she said.
The competition winner will get a three-month membership to BFR. The fee to enter is $10 for non-member and $5 for members. If you have any questions call 419-358-4150 or email [email protected].
