Tuesdays – October 7, 14, 21, 28
10:00-11:30 a.m.
October 7
What is normal kidney function and how do I preserve it?
Learn how the kidneys filter the blood and manage anemia, bone metabolism and electrolytes.
Dr. Normon O. Moser practiced critical care nephrology in Lima and now teaches medical students. He has talked with LLI about diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
October 14
Medications, including generics
What happens to a pill after you swallow it? How are drugs metabolized? How are drugs eliminated from the body? Why do some pills never dissolve? Why do some drugs work longer than others? How do I store medicine?
Amanda Arkenberg, PharmD, RPh, is an internal medicine pharmacist working with St. Rita’s Internal Medicine Residency Program and Diabetes Education Clinic. She loves teaching and learning about pharmacology – how medications interact with and affect the body. Dr. Normon O. Moser practiced critical care nephrology in Lima
October 21
Speakeasies and the Prohibition era
Learn more about Allen County’s speakeasies and the drama of the prohibition and the 1930’s.
Karlyn Lauer began volunteering as a docent at the Allen County Museum in 2013. She enjoys reading and studying history with a particular interest in helping people understand the people involved in history.
October 28
Are Ohio girls OK?
According to the Ohio: State of the Girl Report, while Ohio girls show resilience, they are facing significant challenges in areas like mental health, physical well- being, and academic success. Studies indicate high rates of depression, suicidal ideation, and self-harm among girls, with some reporting feeling hopeless daily. Learn more about how Ohio Girls are doing and what we can do as a community to change these statistics.
Tiffany Hallman, a lifelong Cincinnati resident, is the chief development and marketing officer for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. A University of Tennessee alumna, she is deeply involved in her community, having been executive director for the March of Dimes and having served on multiple local boards and school organizations.
1:00-2:30 p.m.
October 7
Dementia Friends
Dementia Friends is a global, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families, and things we can each do to make a difference in the lives of those affected. We will cover the basics of dementia including common types, signs and symptoms, communication tips, community resources and more. An emphasis on positive messaging and dementia stigma reduction is a key part of this program, designed to reach audiences in all community sectors.
Samantha Kerner has been with Trilogy Health Services for the last 9 years, including 6 years at Springview Manor, as director of sales. She is an active volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association.
October 14
Acupuncture and stress management
Learn more about acupuncture and stress management with Christian Totty, LAc, LOAM Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
October 21
Drumming around the world
Sarah Waters tells stories of her musical travels throughout the world from Africa, China, Europe and the US and Caribbean. She will show videos of her lessons with musicians and discuss the cultural significance of drums. She will bring several instruments for class participants to play. There is nothing like the feeling of hitting a drum, playing rhythms with others and feeling free to express the inexpressible through the power of music.
Dr. Sarah Waters is an associate professor of music at Ohio Northern University and is director of its annual Summer Music Camp. She is a native of Lima and has a Bachelor of Music Education from ONU, a Master of Music from Western Michigan University and a Doctor of Musical Arts from The Ohio State University.
October 28
Preventative footcare for the silent and Baby Boomer generations
The human foot becomes more fragile as one progresses through the “golden years.” This session focuses on discussion and tips for preventative foot care as well as some suggestions for managing pedal manifestations in chronic disease states such as diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.
Dennis E Morris, DPM, is a native of Elida. He practiced podiatric medicine and surgery in Lima for 25 years. Dr. Morris served as physician advisor for case management for eight years before becoming VPMA/CMO at Lima Memorial Health System in 2019 and retired in 2023.
2:45-4:15 p.m.
October 7
Equestrian Therapy
The Equestrian Therapy Program will share their mission. Learn the different equine-facilitated activities and therapies provided as well as volunteer opportunities.
Michele Andrews-Sabol, executive director, has been with the program for 24 years. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University and is a lifelong equestrian. Sonya Carver is the volunteer coordinator and a PATH International-certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and is currently seeking her certified therapeutic riding Instructor endorsement as an instructor-in-training. Allison Griesdorn is a clinical social worker at the program, where she primarily practices equine assisted psychotherapy and offers clients an experiential, non-traditional approach to therapy in a unique and supportive setting. Allison works with children, adults, families, and groups to address a wide range of mental health needs. Nadene Goecke is a certified therapeutic riding instructor through PATH International.
October 14
Cyber Security for You – Security Awareness
Presentation is based on Ohio State’s Cybersecurity for You security awareness training and will highlight useful skills and best practices to live a safer digital life. Some skills and topics covered will include how to identify tactics used by cyber criminals in scams, learning the importance of multi-factor authentication and how to use it, and general best practices for staying safe in the online world.
Levi Blank is a senior systems specialist in the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation at The Ohio State University.
October 21
Missionary work in Nigeria – Developing a written language
Why Bible translation? Language once used to scatter people is now being used to gather them. What is the essence of the task of Bible translation? What is the state of Bible translation (statistically) in the world? How was and is Bible translation being done, using the Gokana language project in Nigeria as an example? Bring your questions.
Michael A. Nicol was born in Marysville, where he attended St. John’s Church and School. He enrolled in the pre-ministerial program at Lutheran College, Ann Arbor, and earned a BA in classical languages.
October 28
The Gokana people of Nigeria
A glimpse into the culture and daily lives of the Gokana people in Nigeria. What was it like for Michael Nicol and his family learning from them, living among them and working with them?
Thursdays – October 9, 16, 23, 30
10:00-11:30 a.m.
October 9
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the art and science of administering thin, sterile needles at specific points and regions of the body to elicit a healing response. Its elegant simplicity has garnered much attention over the past few decades as “alternative” and “complimentary” modalities have become increasingly more popular. What if acupuncture played a much deeper role in the evolution of health and human history? We will explore the early development of acupuncture, its connection with geomancy, and how this tiny but mighty medicine can change the world. Participants will also have an opportunity to experience acupuncture first hand.
Christian Totty is the founder of LOAM Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.
October 16
The Lincoln Highway
Ever wonder why the Lincoln Highway was built here, why it was named after Lincoln and other interesting facts? Find out these and many more things about this important road.
Mike Buettner is a surveyor and member of the Western Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association. He is an author and a historian.
October 23
Mayor Sharetta Smith with updates on changes in Lima
With the influence of Mayor Smith’s collaborative leadership style, Lima has experienced a renewed focus on neighborhood and downtown revitalization, youth development and improvement of government operations as well as strengthened relationships with public and private partners that have been acatalyst for development.
October 30
Belated National Fossil Day Celebration
Introduction to fossils and notable Ohio fossils.
Dr. Mark Kleffner is the associate dean and professor of Earth Science at The Ohio State University at Lima.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
October 9
Crime Victim Services
Amy W. Baliff, executive director of Crime Victims Services, talks about the organization’s programming in Allen and Putnam counties.
October 16
Navajo traditions and the pow wow
Sheryl Begay was born and raised on a Navajo Reservation in Arizona. She is returning to give us more information about the Navajo Nation and their traditions. She will also tell us what the Pow Wow is and explain its meanings.
October 23
Today’s dentistry
Dr. Gary Brunk discusses treating dental disease with the assistance of high-tech tools.
October 30
Missionary dentistry
Missionary dentistry … the success and the failures.
Dr. Gary Brunk attended Wittenberg University and obtained his DDS Degree from Ohio State in 1975. He was in private practice until 2020 and is now with Blanford Dental Associates. Teaching appointments include L.D. Pankey Institute as a teaching assistant the NYU Langone Hospital as associate director AEGD residency program.
2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
October 9
Get there or die trying – hiking 8,000 Miles in one year
In 2021, Brandon Weiss became only the 13th person to ever achieve a grueling challenge in the hiking world known as the Calendar Year Triple Crown. This journey involves hiking over 8,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail, with the caveat of completing all three in one year. Come listen to Brandon share stories from his year of adventures and hear about the wisdom he learned along the way.
October 16
The Lima Locomotive Works
Learn about the history of the railroad in the Allen County area.
Wayne York is a lifelong area railroad enthusiast and preservationist who has long been involved with Lima’s Lincoln Park Railroad Exhibit and the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society which has restored and operates Lima built steam locomotive no. 765.
October 23
Things you should know before you die
Demi Burden and Bob Laman will share important information about the funeral business.
Demi Burden is a lifelong resident of Allen County. She graduated from Ohio State and Cincinnati Mortuary College and has been with Chiles-Laman Funeral Hime for six years as advanced funeral planner. Bob Laman has also called Allen County home for his entire life. He attended Northwestern Business College and has been with Chiles-Laman since 1971.
October 30
Mammals of Ohio
Dr. Ryan Norris, associate professor of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at Ohio State Lima, gives an overview of the mammals in Ohio.