Bees, brains and Big Dave
Lifelong Learning Connections, formerly known as Senior Forum, will be offering a variety of sessions in October.
Hosted by the University of Findlay and sponsored by the Office of University Advancement, the program provides opportunities for additional learning about interesting topics. The sessions, hosted by University experts and those from the region. Most will be held each Wednesday in October in the University’s Alumni Memorial Union on Frazer Street, but some will involve tours. Participants may choose their level of involvement by attending as many sessions as they wish.
Lifelong Learning Connections fees are $12 per day, $18 per day with lunch, or $4 per presentation. To register, visit the Lifelong Learning connections webpage here, or contact organizer Kay Hoane at [email protected]. Those who wish to have a brochure with a registration form mailed to them can request it.
The following sessions will be offered:
Oct. 4
“What’s New in Findlay?”
Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik ’02
10:15-11:30 a.m.
“Better Brains”
Marty Williams, Alzehimer’s Association representative
12:15-1:15 p.m.
“Life in Radio”
Big Dave, WKXA radio personality
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Oct. 11
“Honoring the Memory of Local Military Veterans”
Ron Ammons ’81, local historian
10:15-11:30 a.m.
“Hancock County Honor Flight”
Deb Wickerham, MAE ‘02
12:15-1:15 p.m.
“Findlay City Airport Updates”
Matt McVicker, Findlay City Airport manager
12-1 p.m.
“Theatre Games and Warm-ups”
Meriah Sage, UF Theatre Department
1-2 p.m.
Oct. 18
“Exciting Progress at the University of Findlay” and “GLIAC to G-MAC”
Katherine Fell, Ph.D., UF president; and Brandi Laurita, UF athletic director
10:15-11:30 a.m.
“Rieck Center Research Presentation and Tour” and “All Abuzz About Bees”
(sessions taking place at the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies)
Ben Dolan, Ph.D., UF biology professor; and Dwight Wilson, Northwest Ohio Beekeepers Association president
12:15-2:30 p.m.
Oct. 25
“Romark, LLC Tour, Discussion and Lunch”
(session taking place at Romark)
Duane Jebbett, Romark president and CEO, and UF Board of Trustees member
10:15-12:15 p.m.
“Feasel’s Garden Center & Gift Shoppe Tour”
(session taking place at Feasel’s)
Candy Brugeman, Feasel’s representive
12:30-2:15 p.m.
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Monday, September 21, 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026
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- Bulldog boys soccer win vs. Old Fort
- How Dillinger robbed a Bluffton bank
- Ada School Board recap: School fees waiver estimate is $57K, intervention and after-school program report
- Ada Barnyard Farmers results from 2026 Hardin County Junior Fair
- Rodeheffer awarded Choice One Engineering scholarship
Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Bulldog golf 3rd at final BVC tourney, 2nd overall
- Bulldog football win vs. Perry
- N. Main St. arrest and drug seizure on August 18
- Christian Nationalism poses problems for American democracy
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- Letter: Background regarding public meeting on data center moratorium
Friday, September 18, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Bluffton Icon headlines, September 17
- Bulldog girls soccer 0-0 tie vs. Riverdale
- Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Riverdale
- Roundhead poet publishes third book
- Bulldog volleyball wins in four vs. Riverdale
- Sept. 15 Ada Council: Impact of big ticket pool repair, public urination ban goes into effect
- Hall named 2026 OMLA Regional Administrative Assistant of the Year
- Play Bingo with Officer Penny at the Ada Public Library
- Adult Book Group books available at APL
- Ada Schools exceed state standards on 2025-2026 Ohio Report Card
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