Prime Times Briefs: Flag City Honor Flight to welcome 2,000th veteran on Nov. 12 trip

        Flag City Honor Flight (FCHF) is preparing for its 29th mission on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to take 85 veterans, primarily from the Vietnam War era, to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials built in their honor.
        The flight is fully sponsored by the Rod and Barb Nichols family of Findlay. “Barb and I appreciate the opportunity to recognize and thank our veterans through this sponsorship. It’s a small way we can give back in comparison to the great sacrifices and contributions our veterans have made to our country,” Nichols said.
        The organization relies on community donations and flight sponsorships to continue the mission. As a 100% volunteer-led organization, every dollar received goes directly toward honoring and thanking veterans for their service.
        Flag City Honor Flight will welcome its 2,000th veteran on this flight – a milestone made possible by community support since 2010. The 2,000th Veteran will receive special recognition on flight day.
        Departing from Toledo Express Airport in the morning, veterans will embark on a one-day that includes visits to the Iwo Jima Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. Veterans do not pay to fly.
        They will arrive at Grand Aire Hanger at Toledo Express Airport for a Welcome Home celebration at approximately 9 p.m. The public is invited to the celebration at 11777 W. Airport Service Rd., Swanton. Attendees are encouraged to wave flags, cheer loudly, and shake hands with returning veterans. Learn more at facebook.com/events/1084043199791506/
 
Oregon Senior Center
        Seniors are invited to enjoy enriching activities such as bingo, art classes, dance and exercise at the Oregon Senior Center, 4350 Navarre Ave.
        The center also offers transportation, meals and support. Call 419-698-7078 for more details.
 
Home repair help
        The Ottawa County Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Program provides home repairs for plumbing, electrical system, ADA modifications, HVAC systems, roofs and other needs for Ottawa County residents.
        Income eligibility guidelines apply. Call 800-775-9767 or visit glcap.org/homerepair for more details.
 
Genoa book discussion
        A Morning Book Discussion of “Tom Lake,” by Ann Patchett will be held Thursday, Nov. 21 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Genoa Branch Library Thackrey Room. Coffee ad light breakfast foods are provided. The group meets every third Thursday to discuss a new book.
 
Cholesterol screenings set
        The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. is currently scheduling their cholesterol screening clinics for November.
        Participants must be Wood County residents age 25 or older. The cost is $20 for those 60 and over and $25 for those 25-59. Screenings require an appointment and pretest instructions.
        The screening panel includes total cholesterol, HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides, total cholesterol/HDL ratio and a blood glucose level. Results will be immediately available and discussed with clients by a registered nurse.
        Screenings will be available at the Wood County Senior Center in Bowling Green from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 15.
        They will also be offered at the Perrysburg Area Senior Center from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
        To schedule an appointment, call the WCCOA Social Services Department at 1-800-367-4935 or 419-353-5661.
 
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Holiday Project under way
        The Wood County Committee on Aging and Wood County Job & Family Services have partnered for a project to help local grandparents who are raising their grandchildren during the holiday season.
        Monetary donations will be accepted at all WCCOA Senior Center locations and will be used to purchase gifts for grandchildren (birth to 17 years of age). Local locations include the Northeast Center, 705 N. Main St., Walbridge; Pemberville Center, 220 Cedar St.; Perrysburg Center, 140 W. Indiana Ave.; Rossford Center, 400 Dixie Highway and Wood County Center, 140 S. Grove St. Bowling Green.
        Interested grandparents in need are asked to complete an application, which are available at the WCCOA, 140 S. Grove St., Bowling Green or at any WCCOA senior center.  The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 6.
        For more details, visit wccoa.net