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NEXT LCRTA LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 at Highland Meadows Golf Club Please click SLATE Newsletter link (to left) for details FROM OUR PRESIDENT--Susan Santoro
“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature.” —Rachel Carson Spring has definitely “Sprung!” Four years ago this month, I made a personal summer “to do” list and shared it in The Slate. One task was to visit all 19 Toledo area Metroparks. I did not accomplish this goal, so I am going to tackle it again. There is vast research about the benefits of spending time outdoors. Time in nature improves both physical and mental health, and even small amounts (2 hours per week) can make a measurable difference. For older adults, the impact is even stronger because it supports mobility, independence, mood and cognitive health. Nature is one of the most effective, low-cost ways to reduce stress. Being outside helps keep the brain sharper longer. Outdoor time naturally encourages movement and that’s huge for aging well. An added bonus is vitamin D exposure which supports bone health. Natural light resets your body’s clock. You do not need to “hike” every Metropark—you can take a short walk in a local park and stop to enjoy nature from a bench. Perhaps you love gardening or picnics. Even 10-15 minutes per day can help. I live near the Sylvania River Trail, and I love to spend time on it. Sometimes I just sit on a bench and listen to a podcast, playlist, or the birds. I have wonderful news to share—LCRTA has a new board member, Arlene Tucker, who will keep us updated on legislative issues. Welcome! We would love to fill the room at Highland Meadows Golf Club on Tuesday, May 19th. I challenge you all to invite a friend or contact a member whom you have not seen at luncheons lately. 
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2026 Luncheons
(12:00 noon-2:00) MARCH 19 Toledo Country Club APRIL 16 Stone Oak Country Club MAY 19 Highland Meadows Golf Club SEPTEMBER 23 Stone Oak Country Club OCTOBER 29 Inverness Club DECEMBER 9 Toledo Country Club ---- 2026 Community Partners MARCH 19 Aurora House Needs: Shampoo products, female hygiene products, lotion, cosmetics for black women, cleaning products, paper products, sterile gloves, band aids, gift cards from Kroger, Sam’s or Costco. APRIL 16 Laurie's Place Needs: Jars of baby food, baby cereal, toddler snacks, copy paper, paper products, cleaning supplies, dish soap, toiletries, plastic wrap, foil, Ziplock bags, sippy cups & bowls, antecolic bottles MAY 19 Isaiah 117 House Needs:
SEPTEMBER 23 Read For Literacy Needs: OCTOBER 29 East Toledo Family Center Needs: DECEMBER 9 Family House/Leading Families Home Needs: ---- 2026 LCRTA Officers President—Susan Santoro Recording Secretary—Debbi Alexander Corresponding Secretary—Pat Holz: Budget/Finance—Nancy Wiegand: Treasurer—Pat Price Comm. Partnerships—Pauline LoCascio MaryEllen Bollenbacher Evaluations—Jeanene Pifer Hospitality—Helen Lazette Legislative—Arlene Tucker Lunch Reservations—Jeannine Petcoff Membership—Ruthann Manders Protective Services—Jeannine Petcoff Public Relations—Nancy Dyer Scholarship—Nancy Dyer, Ruthann Manders Slate Editor/Webmaster—Jane Nawrocki Social—Wanda Anderson 50/50 Raffle—Wanda Anderson 2026 Board Meetings (10:00 at Area Office on Aging) (1st or 2nd Monday--see below) March 9 April 6 May 11 June 1 August 3 September 14 October 5 November 9 December ?--Stone Oak Country Club Area Office on Aging 2155 Arlington Avenue Toledo, OH 43609 | ||
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