Craft Show and Bake Sale Saturday, Nov 15. Get your table now!
Upcoming Events at Friendship Park Community Center
AARP Meeting, Thursday, October 9!
Our speakers will be Washington Local School's Superintendent Kristie Martin and Treasurer Jeff Fouke.
Refreshments will be served. No registration is necessary. The meetings are the second Thursday every other month and start at 12:30 pm.
AARP meetings are free for all over 50. You do not have to be a member to attend. AARP meetings are held to empower individuals age 50 and older to make informed choices about their lives and well being. AARP mission is simply to enhance the quality of life for all as we age.
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for more information.
Kid's BINGO, Saturday, Oct 11!
Elementary aged children, accompanied by an adult are invited to play BINGO on Saturday, October 11. Doors open at 12:30pm and BINGO starts at 1pm. Lots of awesome prizes are donated for the fun by Jim Semenovich. Everything is free. No registration necessary.
Snacks are provided courtesy of a grant from the City of Toledo Parks and Youth information.
419-320-9979
This program is made possible with a grant from the City of Toledo Parks & Youth Services.
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for questions or to volunteer your help.
Student Leadership Program, Oct 13!
The FPCC Student Leadership Program meets the 2nd Monday of each month from 3:45 to 5:45 pm.
Each week the Student Leadership Program will have a craft or project, do some planning, and play games outside, weather permitting. Snacks & refreshments are served.
Any child age 10-14 is welcome. Parents must register their child. If you know of an eligible child, please encourage them to sign up. Contact Joyce Ejhinger for more information.
419-320-9979
This program is made possible with a grant from the City of Toledo Parks & Youth Services.
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for questions or to volunteer your help.
Seniors Dine Out, Tuesday, Oct 14!
There are two Senior Dine Out opportunities each month, on the 2nd Tuesday and the 4th Monday. All are invited and welcome! Please join us.
Upcoming dates/locations:
October 14 Jing Chuan/Secor Rd
October 27 KT's Diner
November 11 Shorty's Roadhouse
November 24 LaChalupa's
December Grape Leaf Diner
December 19 Bob Evans
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 by the Friday before to make your reservation so the restaurant can be sure to have food and a place for you.
Transportation to the dinners is on your own. Meet at the restaurant at 4:30 p.m.
Senior Food Box distribution, Tuesday, Oct 14 & Wed, Oct 15!
Seagate Senior Food Boxes may be picked up at Friendship Park Community Center each 2nd Tuesday of the month between 10 am and noon or the next day, Wednesday between 2pm and 3pm. Help is available to put the box in your car. Requirements are over age 60 and have a monthly income of less than $1957/individuals and $2,644/couples. You must apply and applications are available at the Center.
Do apply for a box if you think you may be eligible.
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for questions or to volunteer your help.
Veterans' Lunch, Thursday, Oct 16!
The next Veteran's Lunch is Thursday, October 16 at 12:30 p.m.
This lunch is free for all veterans and their guest. This month we are opening up the lunch to all friends and family of Jay Coffman who will be turning g 100 this month. He is a FPPC member and a WWII Veteran. He fell and was in rehab last month but was at our September Veteran's Lunch and looks great. Watch for sign up sheet in a few weeks if you would like to attend and celebrate Jay. You do not have to be a Veteran to attend.
Nurse Kelly Ballinger from Lucas County Health Department will be at the lunch for health checks and will have flu shots, if anyone wants to get one, free with your current medical insurance card.
Veterans' Lunches are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 12:30 pm. The meal is free. All veterans are invited and may bring one guest. If you know a veteran, offer an invite!
Reservations are required.
To reserve your lunch, sign up at Friendship Park Community Center or call the Center to register at 419-936-3079 by the Tuesday before. Lunch is free for all veterans and one guest.
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Breakfast Out, Tues, Oct 21 at 10am!
You are invited to a monthly Breakfast Out on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am.
The location is KTs Diner on Suder Avenue. No sign-up needed. Just come on over and join in!
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for more information.
Community Potluck, Thursday, Nov 6!
Come and join in on the monthly potluck held the 1st Thursday of the month. Come at 11:45am, eat at noon. Bring a dish to share based on your last name as indicated in the monthly newsletter, a new recipe, or something from the grocery store, bakery or deli. If money is tight this month, just bring yourself. After lunch there is always a planned activity and / or a game or two. Check the newsletter for details. Don't miss out!
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for questions.
Craft Show and Bake Sale, Sat, Nov 15!
A craft show and bake sale is scheduled Saturday, November 15 from 10am to 3pm. Tables will go on sale October 1. Get your crafts made and ready to go!
For more information, call Janet McPherson at 419-787-4392.
Fall Raffle. Buy your tickets now!
Get your Fall 2025 raffle tickets now! The first drawing is October 8. This is a fundraiser for our Center and we appreciate all who support us. Only 300 tickets will be available and last year we were thrilled to sell every last one! Drawings are on Wednesdays. Each weekly winner will get a check for $75 until the last one late December who will win the grand prize of $500.
Will you be on the 2025 winners list?
Congratulations to winners of the Fall 2024 Raffle:
September 25 - Angelina Gonzalez
October 2 - Dawn Vanderhoss
October 9 - Pat Bruchalski
October 16 - Sheila Thornsberg
October 23 - Brenda Kilburn
October 30 - Linda Meyer
November 6 - Bob Ejhinger
November 13 - James Speggle
November 20 - Dave Shawen
November 27 - Dave Shawen
December 4 - Judy Robbins
December 11 - $500 winner - Ron Freeman
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for more information.
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Keep scrolling for more events yet this month!
Candidates' Night, Wed, Oct 15 at 7pm
Point Place Business Association will host Meet the Candidates Night at Friendship Park Community Center on on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to all City of Toledo/ Lucas County Residents. We will have Candidates for Mayor of Toledo, City Council at Large Representative, Washington Township Trustee, Judge, and School Board Member.
This is an opportunity to hear each candidate give brief information about themselves and for you meet and ask questions after the meeting. The candidates look forward to the opportunity to meet and hear from you!
Farmer's Market, Thursday, Oct 23 !
The last summer farmers market will be indoors Thursday, October 23 from 10 am to 4pm. Tucker's Farm Market and Mikey Bs Honey will be there. You can use your 2025 Ohio Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program card with both.
Sign up for a 2025 card at:https://aging.ohio.gov/care-and-living/health-and-safety/health-and-safety-resources/senior-farmer-market
We will be sharing information soon if Ohio Extension agency has recommendations on who to write concerning funding for next year's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 25!
Join Us for a SPOOKTACULAR FUN DAY
Saturday, October 25, 2025
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friendship Park Community Center and the Point Place Art Committee
Present:
Halloween Extravaganza 2025
(#1) Trunk or Treat:
Trunkers needed to hand out treats. Decorate your vehicle and put on a costume to treat the children in our community.
Set up starts at 10 AM.
Vehicles need to be in the parking lot no later than 10:30 AM.
(In case of rain, event will be moved inside. Tables will be provided for Trunkers. Decision will be made that morning before 10 AM and posted in Facebook on the Friendship Park pages.)
If you want to donate candy for volunteers to hand out, donations can be dropped off at Friendship Park Community Center, 2930 131st, Toledo 43611.
Monetary donations can also be made for candy to be purchased in your name. Make put check to FPCC mail to PO Box 5074 Summit St. Toledo, OH 43611 or bring donations to the center.
If you are a business or organization, you can donate 200 treats and a sign with your business name and we will set up a card table and have teen volunteers pass out treats for you.
Contact Joyce Ejhinger at jejhinger@aol.com or text 419-320-9979 to be added to the list or if you have questions.
(#2) Halloween Parade & Pet Costume Contest with prizes.
Halloween Parade around the Friendship Park walking path.
Parade will include: Giant Puppets,
Pets & Owners in Costumes & Kids/Families in Costumes.
(#3) Halloween music, 2 food trucks
(#4) Toledo Museum of Art will have a mini Glass Blowing demonstration and Kid's Craft Area.
Watch our Facebook page for our final chedule of events or look for information posted at the Center.
Free Legal Help, Tuesday, December 2!
Through the coordination of the Area Office on Aging, free private legal advice is available quarterly. Make your September appt by November 26.
Free 30 minute appointments between 9:30am and 12:30 pm will be available quarterly with Joseph Stanford, a lawyer from Legal Aid of Western Ohio. Free follow-up appointments may also be scheduled as needed. Need a will or a power of attorney bankruptcy advice, have a landlord-tenant issue, need collection defense, advice about bankruptcy, want to set up transfer on death for your house to avoid probate for your heir(s)? Take advantage of this free help and make your appointment.
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 to set up your 30 minute appointment.
Quilt Raffle Winner, Saturday, May 17
The winner of the quilt raffle was Sharon Power! A beautiful quilt was donated by Jan Suit to the Center. It is 76" x 116", which will fit a full or queen sized bed. The front consists of 12 panels with embroidery of southern belles and the back is solid purple. The winner of the raffle was chosen at the Spring Ladies' Tea.
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Photos from our regular FPCC events.
Clement Cybulski, former FPCC President, was honored.
Clement Cybulski honored with past president plaque. Bob Pulhuj another past president.
Clement Cybulski honored with past president plaque. Bob Pulhuj another past president.
Clement Cybulski honored with past president plaque. Bob Pulhuj another past president.
Theresa Morris presents Clement with City of Toledo proclamation.
Clement Cybulski honored with past president plaque. Bob Pulhuj another past president.
Clement Cybulski honored with past president plaque. Bob Pulhuj another past president.