Valentine Dance Feb 7! Bunco starts Feb 27!
Upcoming Events at Friendship Park Community Center
Seniors Dine Out, Monday, Jan 27!
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:
Jan 27 Rumors
Feb 11 Brickhouse
Feb 24 Frog Leg Inn
Mar 11 Chateau Louise
Mar 24 Hot Sizzling Wok
Apr 8 Inky's, Detroit Ave.
Apr 28 Trapperz
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.
Free Health Check Wednesday, Jan 29!
Free health checks with Nurse Kelly from the Lucas County Health Department, Wednesday, January 29 from 9-11:30. Walk in!
Community Potluck Lunch, Thurs, Feb 6!
You are invited to a monthly POTLUCK THURSDAY!
These are planned for the 1st Thursday of the month.
Arrive at 11:45am
Eat at noon
Bring a dish to share based on your last name. Check the newsletter for suggested dish category to bring. But got a favorite-bring it! We have had 20-30 join the comradery and we hope you will be there also!
Call Friendship Park Community Center at 419-936-3079 for more information.
Family Valentine Dance Friday, February 7!
Friendship Park Community Center is hosting a Family Valentine Dance on Friday, February 7, 2025. 6-9 p.m.
There will be a D.J., Dancing, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Games, Food & Refreshments.
Special entertainment will be TNT Steppers Dance Group from SunBridge School. They will be doing a Hip Hop Routine in celebration of Black History Month.
The dance is for all ages from toddlers to seniors. Everything is free. No registration necessary.
The snacks will include mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, fruits & veggies with dip, cookies & refreshments.
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.
AARP Meeting, Thursday, Feb 13!
The speaker for our February 13th AARP meeting is Taylor Wallace from Devoted Health. The presentation will address the topic of Fraud & Scams. They will provide a Box Lunch from Jersey Mike's. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.
The meeting is free for all over 50. You do not have to be a member.
To be sure we have enough lunches sign up by Tuesday, February 11 or call the center at 419-936-3079.
Senior Food Box distribution, Tues, Feb 14 and Wed, Feb 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 $1632. 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.
Community Breakfast Out, Tuesday Feb 18!
You are invited to a monthly Breakfast Out on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 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.
Monthly Free Veterans Lunch, Thurs, Feb 20!
Veteran's Lunch is February 20, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Our speaker will be President of Lucas County Commisoners, Lisa Sobecki. Lisa is a Veteran.
Lunch is free for all Veterans and a guest.
We had over 40 attend in January and hope to have all attend again. We welcomed members from Bayview Amvets Post and American Legion Post 110.
Sign up at Friendship Park Community Center or call the center to register at 419-936-3079 by Tuesday,Feb 18. Invite your friends that our veterans. They do not need to be a member of FPCC. Lunch is free for all Veterans and their guest.
Kelly Ballinger, RN from Lucas County Health Department will be there to do Health Checks.
The free Veterans' Lunch is held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. All veterans are invited and may bring one guest. If you know a veteran, offer an invite!
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Bunco, Thurs, Feb 27!
Bunco is a new event at Friendship Park Community Center and will be offered monthly on the 4th Thursday. The first game starts February 27 (weather canceled the January start)! 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 during the winter 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.
Book Signing, 7 pm Thursday, Feb 27!
BOOK SIGNING AND MEET AND GREET
Thursday, February 27th, 2025 @ 7pm
Meet Will Hiatt, author of “Point Place Chronicles,” and “Cousins, Chaos, and Catastrophes!”
This is your chance to get to know the mind behind the stories, ask questions, and enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Bring your copy to be signed or purchase one for just $15 at the event. (Cash only)
(Books are also available for order on Amazon; or for direct purchase at Tiedtke’s Coffee Shop, 4444 Keystone Dr. B, Maumee, OH 43537)
Refreshments will be provided.
Free Legal Help, Tuesday, Mar 4!
Free Legal Help, Tuesday, Mar 4!
Free Private Legal Advice,
Tues, March 4!
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. Appointments for March can be scheduled starting Feb 1st.
Seeking Your Fundraiser Dollars!
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
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.