Mature Living News

11/25/2025

Looking for a rewarding way to give back while learning something new? National Museum of the Great Lakes is inviting volunteers to try it out with no pressure!

Their Volunteers 1st Day is held the first of every month from 12–4 PM and allows you to explore a variety of hands-on projects, no commitment required.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back, learn something new, and have fun while doing it? The National Museum of the Great Lakes, located at 1701 Front Street, Toledo, Ohio 43605, invites you to volunteer and help preserve and share the stories of our region’s most valuable natural resource—t...

11/25/2025

Bird lovers and nature enthusiasts will have the chance to expand their knowledge with The Toledo Zoo’s Birding Quarterly Workshops.

These sessions are designed to deepen understanding of bird behavior, identification, and conservation. The next workshop will be held on December 3rd.

Bird lovers and nature enthusiasts will have the chance to expand their knowledge and skills this fall and winter with the Toledo Zoo’s Birding Quarterly Workshops. Hosted in the Relic Room inside the ProMedica Museum of Natural History, these sessions are designed to deepen understanding of bird ...

11/24/2025

When weight impacts your quality of life, you don’t have to face it alone. Wood County Hospital provides medical & surgical options to support long-term success.

Their Center for Weight Loss Surgery offers a comprehensive, compassionate approach to help you achieve lasting results.

Their multidisciplinary team provides personalized care, from medically supervised weight management to advanced bariatric surgery, guiding you through every step of your journey toward better health and confidence.

Learn more here: https://www.woodcountyhospital.org/medical-services/center-for-weight-loss-surgery

11/23/2025

Save the date for the 577 Foundation's Joy & Light event with live music performances, cookies and hot chocolate, eco-friendly make-and-take projects and local art, handmade gifts, books, art supplies, pottery, and thoughtful treasures!

SAVE THE DATE! ✨ We’re excited to introduce a new winter celebration at 577: Joy & Light: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Community, on Saturday, December 6, from 12pm to 4pm.

This free event invites friends, families, and neighbors to slow down and enjoy the simple joys of the season together.

Step into the coziness of Virginia’s House, where you’ll find live performances by harpist Rebecca Swett and the Northview Tri-M Music Honor Society orchestra ensemble throughout the afternoon. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and take part in a hands-on art activity in the House.

Festive creativity will also be on display in the Green Door Studio, where participants of all ages can join in eco-friendly make-and-take projects.

The Welcome Center & Curiosity Shop will be open with the corn stove glowing and shelves filled with local art, handmade gifts, books, art supplies, pottery, and thoughtful treasures — perfect for holiday giving while supporting local artists.

Join us for an afternoon of community, creativity, and warmth as we celebrate joy and light together for the first time.

More details to come. Updates will be shared on our website, in upcoming newsletters, and here on social media.





Photo Description: A warm holiday graphic with soft golden lights blurred in the background. A wooden musical note ornament tied with a red ribbon hangs on the right. Text on the left reads: Joy & Light: A Celebration of Art, Music, and Community. Saturday, December 6. 12pm to 4pm. The Five Seven Seven logo appears at the bottom along with the words Free Event.

11/22/2025

🫖✨ Experience local magic and shop small this holiday season and check out Clara J's Tea Room! 🫖✨

Located in Maumee, Clara Js reopened with a new kitchen and a more advanced menu last April.

The local tearoom is the perfect place for a festive holiday lunch, to grab a gift certificate or pick up specialty teas or housewares from their gift shop!

11/21/2025

Repair Café Toledo's last session of the season is TOMORROW!

After a year of helping community members fix appliances, clothing, bicycles, and other treasured items, the café's next session is scheduled for January 2026.

This Saturday, Nov. 22, marks the final gathering of the year for the Toledo Repair Café, held at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Mott Branch. After a year of helping community members fix appliances, clothing, bicycles, and other treasured items, this session brings the 2025 cycle to a ...

11/18/2025

The FBI is urging seniors and their families to stay alert to the growing threat of elder fraud. Criminals are increasingly targeting older Americans with sophisticated scams that not only drain life savings but also leave lasting emotional and mental scars.

The FBI is urging seniors and their families to stay alert to the growing threat of elder fraud. Criminals are increasingly targeting older Americans with sophisticated scams that not only drain life savings but also leave lasting emotional and mental scars. The FBI investigates a wide range of sche...

11/17/2025

Check out the National Museum of the Great Lakes Fall Lecture Series on The Gordie Howe International Bridge this Wednesday!

The long-awaited opening of one of North America's most ambitious infrastructure projects is approaching, and the series will offer an exclusive look into how this six-lane engineering marvel is poised to revolutionize trade and travel between the U.S. and Canada.

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is proud to host its 2025 Fall Lecture Series, shining a spotlight on one of North America’s most ambitious infrastructure projects — the Gordie Howe International Bridge. As the long-awaited opening approaches, this event offers an exclusive look into how ...

11/17/2025

Staying active and engaged in the community doesn’t have to come with a price tag for older adults in the Toledo area.

Senior residents can stay connected with their communities thanks to several local school districts offering special passes that allow free admission to school events. These programs allow seniors aged 60 and older to attend athletic events, concerts, plays, and more at zero cost to the senior.

Staying active and engaged in the community doesn’t have to come with a price tag for older adults in the Toledo area. Senior residents can stay connected with their communities thanks to several local school districts offering special passes that allow free admission to school events. These progr...

11/17/2025

Toledo’s own Jamie Farr, turned 91 this July—and his secret to a long, fulfilling life? Gratitude, laughter, and cherishing the little things (even the tough moments).

With warmth, wisdom, and a deep love for his hometown, Jamie Farr continues to inspire us all to treasure our memories—and live each day with heart.

Laughter and appreciation make Toledo actor Jamie Farr an enduring figure. In July, he celebrated his 91st birthday. His secret to a long and happy life is to cherish each day including its challenging moments. Long before hitting it big as Max Klinger on the television show M*A*S*H, Jamie and wife....

11/13/2025

A few hours of your time can change lives. Volunteering not only supports Toledo’s nonprofits but also builds a stronger, more connected community. Here are some local organizations that could use your help.

A few hours of your time can change lives. Volunteering not only supports Toledo’s nonprofits but also builds a stronger, more connected community. Here are some local organizations that could use your help. The Ability Center 5605 Monroe St. | 419-885-5733 | Abilitycenter.org The Ability Center w...

11/12/2025

Tucked just off Main Street, Sylvania’s Historical Village is a hidden gem where local history comes alive for all ages.

From the elegant 1850s Cooke-Kuhlman House to a real 1924 train caboose, log cabin, schoolhouse, and more, this walkable campus invites families to explore and imagine life in Northwest Ohio’s past!

Heritage Sylvania

“It’s kind of like walking into yesterday.” – Samantha Ayres, Heritage Sylvania Tucked away off Main Street in Sylvania is a collection of buildings that re-create the past and bring the region’s early history to life. The Historical Village consists of several original and re-created buil...