The Golden Age News is published monthly by the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St. It contains an overview of programs and classes held at the center. Members receive mail or email versions. Some 41 area businesses sponsor this service.
Below are some highlights from the April 2022 issue.
MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
Monday, April 11, 6:00 p.m., Bluffton Senior Center
Our meal will be catered by Schnipke Inn. We will have fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed veggies and cupcakes. Cost is $9.00 and reservations need to be made by April 6.
The Bluffton Music Boosters annual Chicken Barbecue fundraising event on March 25 filled ears and stomachs. Missed it? The Icon offers a photographic taste by Jamie Nygaard and a video link courtesy of Bluffton Schools. Front row: L-R: Olivia Parker, Amy Jebsen, Olivia Matthews, and Kaleigh Coffman.
Bluffton High School will hold an Academic Letter Ceremony for 10th-12th grade students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 11 in the Middle School cafetorium. Cookies & punch will be served.
Letters were mailed out on 3/28 to those students who will be recognized at this banquet.
The Bluffton Senior Center will host its Annual Garage Sale over four days this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday
March 31, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
April 1, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
April 2, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
April 4, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (half-price day)
The sale will include collectables, antiques, housewares, exercise and sports equipment, toys, games, puzzles, tools, small appliances, books, movies, music, decorations and much more.
The Bluffton Community Preschool is hosting a Quarter Auction Fundraiser from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 at Sycamore Lake Wine Co., 9660 Mayberry Rd., Columbus Grove. The event will feature Signature Homestyles Spring home decor.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a preview auction and raffle items. Food and drinks will be served. This event is for adults only.
Tickets are $10.00 including admission, one auction paddle and 5 raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets and paddles will be available. Don’t forget to bring your quarters.
Through the Bluffton Bread Company, Bluffton University students are learning through experience. Bread will be baked by students and mailed fresh to your door.