Bees, brains and Big Dave
Lifelong Learning Connections, formerly known as Senior Forum, will be offering a variety of sessions in October.
Hosted by the University of Findlay and sponsored by the Office of University Advancement, the program provides opportunities for additional learning about interesting topics. The sessions, hosted by University experts and those from the region. Most will be held each Wednesday in October in the University’s Alumni Memorial Union on Frazer Street, but some will involve tours. Participants may choose their level of involvement by attending as many sessions as they wish.
Lifelong Learning Connections fees are $12 per day, $18 per day with lunch, or $4 per presentation. To register, visit the Lifelong Learning connections webpage here, or contact organizer Kay Hoane at [email protected]. Those who wish to have a brochure with a registration form mailed to them can request it.
The following sessions will be offered:
Oct. 4
“What’s New in Findlay?”
Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik ’02
10:15-11:30 a.m.
“Better Brains”
Marty Williams, Alzehimer’s Association representative
12:15-1:15 p.m.
“Life in Radio”
Big Dave, WKXA radio personality
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Oct. 11
“Honoring the Memory of Local Military Veterans”
Ron Ammons ’81, local historian
10:15-11:30 a.m.
“Hancock County Honor Flight”
Deb Wickerham, MAE ‘02
12:15-1:15 p.m.
“Findlay City Airport Updates”
Matt McVicker, Findlay City Airport manager
12-1 p.m.
“Theatre Games and Warm-ups”
Meriah Sage, UF Theatre Department
1-2 p.m.
Oct. 18
“Exciting Progress at the University of Findlay” and “GLIAC to G-MAC”
Katherine Fell, Ph.D., UF president; and Brandi Laurita, UF athletic director
10:15-11:30 a.m.
“Rieck Center Research Presentation and Tour” and “All Abuzz About Bees”
(sessions taking place at the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies)
Ben Dolan, Ph.D., UF biology professor; and Dwight Wilson, Northwest Ohio Beekeepers Association president
12:15-2:30 p.m.
Oct. 25
“Romark, LLC Tour, Discussion and Lunch”
(session taking place at Romark)
Duane Jebbett, Romark president and CEO, and UF Board of Trustees member
10:15-12:15 p.m.
“Feasel’s Garden Center & Gift Shoppe Tour”
(session taking place at Feasel’s)
Candy Brugeman, Feasel’s representive
12:30-2:15 p.m.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, June 9, 2025
- Bluffton in bloom
- Council to vote on levy of assessment for W. Elm St. improvements
- Upcoming BPL events, June 9-14
- June 2025 Highlights (in progress)
- Historical society meets June 11 at the 1899 Depot
- Musselman Library showcasing 1930s magazines
- Recap of special school board meeting on June 3
- Free '60s concert in Pandora on June 20
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Saturday, June 7, 2025
- Ada Icon headlines for June 4-6
- Air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups, June 7
- Ticket, event information for June 7 OHSAA D2 track & field championship
- Pirates compete at day 1 of OHSAA track and field meet
- Weekends on Vine return
- JAMPD summer news 2025
- Weekend Doctor: Keeping children active during summer