Otterbein North Shore, in keeping with its mission of embracing a whole-person wellness philosophy, has added a new dimension to the community – drum circles.  Recently three employees became certified HealthRHYTHMS facilitators, trained in recreational Empowerment Drumming, an evidence-based therapeutic approach to wellness based upon an emerging discipline called Rhythmacology.

At Otterbein North Shore the drum empowerment sessions elicited immediate interest and enjoyment from the residents. Participants smiled throughout the session and wanted to know “when can we do this again?”  Drumming is now offered monthly, with full participation. Resident Janet Clark commented, “When we’re drumming there’s a smile on everyone’s face!”  Joe Williams, who plays the banjo, said he comes because he enjoys music and the association with other people.

PC Seniors will host their annual "Chili & Soup Cook-off" from 4-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Port Clinton Senior Center, 320 E. Third Street, Port Clinton.

Horst Herzog from the Port Clinton Lion's Club will discuss Project Lifesaver at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at The Vineyard Community Center. Project Lifesaver aids families and friends who may have a loved one who is liable to wander away. All residents, friends, families and the general public are invited to find out more about this unique service.
The project is a partnership of the Lions Club, Magruder Hospital, Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, UTMC and St. Rita's Life Flight/Mobile Life, Ottawa County Senior Resources, Ottawa County Board of DD and Ottawa County Veterans Service Office.

Everyone is invited to join residents and friends for Bingo at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at The Vineyard on Catawba's Community Center, 3820 E. Vineyard Village Dr., Port Clinton. Great prizes are awarded to the winners. Refreshments are served and everyone has a great time. Reservations are not required. A donation of $1.00 per card is accepted.

Magruder Hospital’s VIP Club is planning a one-day trip to the Hartville Flea Market on Thursday, Sept. 27. The Hartville Marketplace is a 100,000-square-foot facility that houses more than 100 indoor shops with clothing, collectables, boutiques and more.  Outside is 12 acres of up to 800 outdoor seasonal vendors and 200 pavilion vendors offering produce, flowers, antiques and crafts. Cost for the trip is $56 and includes roundtrip deluxe DVD motorcoach transportation, a lunch of Amish-style food at Hartville Kitchen and all applicable taxes and gratuity. The trip will depart at 6:30 a.m. from the City/County Complex at 1868 E. Perry St. in Port Clinton and will return around 7:30 p.m.
For information or to sign up for either trip, call Marty at 419-734-5362.