Monday – sloppy joes, mixed vegetables, dessert, drinks. Tuesday – chicken salad, roll, apple slices, drink. Wednesday – Thanksgiving feast.

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can make it difficult for your body to turn food into energy, according to Berrie Mabins, Health and Wellness Administrator, Ohio Department of Aging. Having diabetes can change how much and which types of food will work well in your body.

Staff members and some residents from Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center dress in costumes for the Halloween Party at the facility.

The Area Agency on Aging 3’s Silver Birch Foundation will be holding its 2nd Annual Dinner and Auction on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Knight of Columbus, 810 S. Cable Road, Lima. Doors open at 5 p.m.

The Ada Senior Citizens will celebrate Thanksgiving with lunch at the Golden Corral, west of the Lima Mall, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. when the senior citizens’ buffet special begins. Reservations are not needed. If you want to be a part of the carpool, arrive at the Community Health Professionals parking lot at noon. The group will leave promptly at 12:15 p.m.

Next week’s menu includes the following: Monday – hot dogs, pork and beans, dessert, drink. Tuesday – spaghetti and meatballs, bread, drink.

Jessica Gammon (far left), an employee at Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center, stops to pose for a picture with her family who were taking part in trick-or-treat festivities at the center.

A meal is served at 11:15 a.m. weekdays for people ages 60 and older at the Hardin County Council on Aging in Kenton. Meals are for donation only.

Hardin Hills staff and residents supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month by dressing in pink. However, due to the cold day they couldn’t do their annual ribbon photo.

The seniors at the Hardin County Council on Aging Senior Center had an indoor camping party. They had a carry in and ate s’mores.