July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.

Grief group to meet (8/27/03)

Taking Note

A grief support group will be held for six Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in conference room C at the Jay County Hospital.

The free group is being hosted by Patti Stahl, bereavement specialist of State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice. It is for adults who are mourning the loss of a loved one, no matter when that person died.

Call (260) 726-3220 or (800) 584-9853 to register or for more information.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

The Jay County Public Library, 315 N. Ship St., Portland, is hosting these upcoming events in September:

• Tuesday, Sept. 2 — How to Use the Library, 6-8 p.m.; adults; registration required.

• Wednesday, Sept. 3 — How to Use the Library, 9-11 a.m.; adults; registration required.

• Thursday, Sept. 4 — Internet for Beginners, 6-8 p.m.; adults; registration required.

•Saturday, Sept. 6 — Internet for Beginners, 9-11 a.m.; adults; registration required.

• Monday, Sept. 15 — Book Reading Group to discuss, The Good Soldier, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 — Friends of the Library meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Sept. 23 — Book signing with Janet Williams, 6-8 p.m.

• Friday, Sept. 26 — Book signing with Alan Garinger, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 27 — Jeremiah Stokely workshop for kids 10-13 years at Weiler-Wison Park, 1 p.m.; registration required.

• Tuesday Sept. 30 — Youth Advisory Board kick-off party, grades 7-12, 7-8 p.m.

• Mondays Story Times at 11:15 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

GRADUATE

Matthew Steven Smith, son of Steven and Betty Smith, 803 E. Division Road, Portland, recently received his associate’s degree in computer network engineering from Westwood Tech College in Woodridge, Ill.

He plans on returning in October to pursue his bachelor’s degree in computer management.

RETIRED TEACHERS

The Jay County Teachers met Aug. 11 at Westchester United Methodist Church with 27 members and three guests attending.

A program on autism was given by Marcie Short.

The next meeting will be held Oct. 13 at Asbury United Methodist Church with a program presented by Robert Read. All retirees are invited to attend.

FREE WHEELS

The Senior Wheels USA Program helps seniors (65 and older) obtain electric wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient if they qualify.

The program helps those who cannot walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair, and who meet additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required.

If the patient’s need is for use in the home, call (800) 246-6010 for more information.[[In-content Ad]]
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