Summer Fun at the Park Sat, June 28! Friday night family dance July 11!
Upcoming Events at Friendship Park Community Center
Summer Fun Day, Saturday, June 28
Summer Fun Day, Saturday, June 28
Designed especially for kids - 1pm to 3 pm. Carnival games, food and what else? A foam party in a bathing pit! For 30 min from 1pm to 1:30pm only for kids age 4 and under. At 1:30pm, fun for all ages! A foam machine creates millions of bubbles that fill a pit with fluffy foam (that is NOT sticky or wet like soap bubbles). The foam is a special solution that is non-toxic, non-allergenic, harmless to people and animals. Bring a towel and flip flops or water shoes and wear a bathing suit or shorts and shirt. Tired of foam pit fun, there will also be carnival games, snacks and beverages.
All free thank-you City of Toledo Parks and youth for sponsoring this outdoor park fun! And thanks to the volunteers from Friendship Park Community Center who make this happen.
Have some outdoor fun!
Poetry Class! Tuesdays, July 1!
Summer Fun Day, Saturday, June 28
Please join us on Tuesday mornings from 10-11 until July 29 at Friendship Park Community Center.
Presented by Dan Jachimiak, former teacher, this is an introduction to the wonderful world of writing poetry. You will learn to play with words and ideas to express your thoughts freely and to write short poems that you will treasure forever.
You will learn the important poetic devices such as alliteration, metaphor and simile and the different formsof poetry, such as haiku and free verse.
There will be information presented at each session, time to write and time to discuss your work.
This is a free class, do join in!
Seniors Dine Out, Tuesday, July 8!
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:
July 8 Incorvaia's, Monroe St.
July 28 Sidelines, Alexis Rd.
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.
Family Fun Dance, Friday, July 11!
A free event for the whole family. Lots of dancing. There will also be crafts. Free food & refreshments. it starts at 6pm, ends at 9pm.
Feel free to wear Hawaiian themed clothing or accessories. Plan to take fun pictures.
The dance is for all ages from toddlers to seniors. Everything is free. No registration necessary.
The dance 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, July 14!
The FPCC Student Leadership Program meets the 2nd Monday of each month.
Student Leadership Program started working on projects in June to sell at the Art Walk in the Fall. Any money raised will go towards adopting a family for Christmas. They also walked and passed out candy in the Point Place Shoreland Annual Parade with Point Place Area Art Group,
The next meeting will be Monday, July 14, which is also the day of The Family Picnic and Concert in the Park. Students will be helping with set up and picnic starting at 2 PM. Working on plans for possible first aid class, painting class, field trips and car wash to benefit Mustard Seed.
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 student age 10-14 is welcome. Parents must register their student. If you know of an eligible student, 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.
Movie and Popcorn, Wednesday, July 27!
A new activity! On the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3 pm (after BINGO), we will be showing a movie. Free popcorn. Pop available for $1 or bring your own. Come relax with others and enjoy the show!
Check the newsletter for the planned show to watch this month.
Senior Food Box distribution, Tuesday, July 15 & Wednesday, July 16!
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, July 17!
The July Veteran's Lunch is Thursday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Our speaker will be Kathy Torony from Bedford Veterans Service Center.
Our menu is Ham Salad on a Croissant, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Dessert and Beverages.
Veterans' Lunches are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday. 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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Community Breakfast, Tues, July 22 at 10am!
Note time change:
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.
AARP Meeting, Thursday, August 14!
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.
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Farmer's Market! Thursday, June 26!
The summer farmers market starts up again in June. 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
Bunco, Thurs, June 26 at 1:00 pm!
Bunco is offered monthly on the 4th Thursday. How is it played? Those in the know will tell you it is easy - just roll the dice, hope for some luck, and have lots of fun. Very social! Need to get out and be with people? This is for you!
Snacks and prizes will be available courtesy of those who bring them to share.
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for more information.
Mud Hens Game, Sunday, June 29
A limited number of free tickets, two per family, are available for the Sunday, June 29, Mud Hens game courtesy of a grant to FPCC from the City of Toledo Parks and Youth.
The hope is that families will bring their kids and enjoy the game together! Kids get to run the bases on Sundays after the game. What fun!
Ticket reservations will be available May 19. Additional tickets can be purchased for $11.
Monthly Potluck, Thursday, July 3!
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!
Tuesday Games, 10am!
A new activity! A monthly schedule of board games will be posted for each Tuesday at 10 am. No need to register, just come! All games are provided and kept in the lunch room cupboards.
June 3 Rummikub
June 10 Scrabble
June 17 Boggle
June 24 Yatzee
Rummage Sale, Friday, August 8!
The Center will be holding its annual Rummage Sale on Friday, August 8 from 9 to 3 pm and Saturday, August 9 from 9 - 1 pm (bag day). This is a fundraiser for our Center and we appreciate all who support us. We will be accepting donations for the sale starting on Thursday, July 17, at the Veterans Lunch until Friday, August 1. Nothing will be accepted after that date. We will accept adult and kids clothing, toys, household items, linens, kitchen, jewelry, pet supplies, small appliances, electronics and small furniture. We will NOT accept TVs, or large appliances or large furniture. Start cleaning out those closets, the garage, and the attic!
Free Legal Help, September!
Note date change:
Free Private Legal Advice upcoming in September.
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? 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.
Fall Raffle 2024 was a success!
This is a fundraiser for our Center and we appreciated all who supported us. Only 300 tickets were available and we were thrilled to sell every last one! Each weekly winner got a check for $75 until the last one, on December 11, who won the grand prize of $500.
Congratulations to our
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
Quilt Raffle Winner, Saturday, May 17
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.
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.