60s/70s Dance Fundraiser! Sat, Aug 23, 5pm. Plan for some fun!
Upcoming Events at Friendship Park Community Center
Veterans' Lunch, Thursday, August 21!
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.
Thursday, August 21 is the next Veteran's Lunch. A free lunch of Hawaiian meatballs over rice, broccoli and cauliflower medley, roll, fresh fruit, dessert and beverages, will be served.
Our speaker will be Army Veteran Jason Graven. He served at the start of the Iraq War. He was inducted into Ohio Veteran's Hall of Fame.
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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60s and 70s Dance, Saturday, August 23!
Get your groove on! 60 and 70s dance scheduled Saturday, August 23 from 5pm to 9pm. DJ, refreshments, games, prizes!
No kids, just adults only.
Tickets: $20.
This is another fundraiser event for our Friendship Park Community Center. Support us and have lots of fun while doing so. Love that music? Be there!
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for questions or to volunteer your help.
Seniors Dine Out, Monday, August 25!
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:
August 25 Pete's Garage
September 9 The Beirut
September 22 Red Star Diner
October 14 Golden City
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.
Community Potluck, Thursday, Sept 4!
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.
Student Leadership Program, Sep 8!
The FPCC Student Leadership Program meets the 2nd Monday of each month.
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.
Senior Food Box distribution, Tuesday, Sep 9 & Wed, Sep 10!
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.
Senior Fair, Thursday, September 11!
On Thursday, September 11, from 10am to 2pm, there will be a Senior Fair at the Friendship Park Community Center. There will be lots of organizations ready to provide helpful information (no salespeople). This a free event and there will be door prizes. The event includes a complimentary "brown bag" lunch for all who attend.
For more information, call Janet McPherson at 419-787-4392.
Breakfast Out, Tues, Sept 16 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.
Euchre Tournament, Saturday, Sept 27!
Euchre Tournament, Saturday, September 27, from 2 pm to 5pm. Food/soft drinks, raffle/door prize. Tickets to join: $30.
Another fun fundraiser event!
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for questions.
AARP Meeting, Thursday, October 11!
Refreshments will be served. No registration is necessary.
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.
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.
Keep scrolling for more events yet this month!
Farmers's Market, Thursday, August 28!
The summer farmers market is held indoors montly until October. 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
Free Legal Help, Tuesday, September 2!
Free Private Legal Advice upcoming in September. Make your appt by August 29.
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.
Community Lunch, Friday, September 19!
On September 19, at Friendship Park Community Center, Majestic Care of Point Place is providing a free lunch for all to enjoy. Come one, come all!
To reserve your lunch, you must sign up at the Center by September 17.
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for more information.
Family Fun Dance, Friday, October 3!
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.
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.
Tuesday Games, 10am!
A new activity! Join others for some social time while playing a board game. No need to register, just come! All games are provided and kept in the lunch room cupboards.
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.