Elyria celebrates 175 years of First United Methodist Church
The article recounts First United Methodist Church in Elyria marking 175 years since 1823 origins, detailing early class structures, successive building sites, 1851 brick sanctuary, 1881 Gothic church, 1925 dedication, and later renovations. Bishop Jonathan Keaton to headline October anniversary events with historic reenactments and clergy in period dress.
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Ely Square
Elyria
Cleveland Street
Hiram Emmons
Lavinia
George Gilbert
Sallie
Heber Seekings
Methodist Episcopal Church
Court Street
Heman Ely
Second Street
Middle Avenue
Second and
Chapel Streets
Ely
Chapel Street
Third Street
Elyria High School
First United Methodist Church
James Caillihan
Charlotte Norris
Jim
United Methodist Historical Society of Ohio
Jonathon Keaton
Brian Smith
Zarah Coston
Retirement blues and gender crossover in living together
Jane Glenn Haas reflects on Gail Sheehy's Understanding Men's Passages and the shift as couples retire. She notes men rush to retirement, women adapt, and partners must share visions of life after work while maintaining independence. The piece blends personal experience with guidance on communication and staying engaged.
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Gail Sheehy
Sheehy
Boomers
Random House
Bob
Second wife feels second-best in new family Dear Abby
A respondent counsels a second wife in Pleasant Plain Ohio who feels secondary to Donna, John’s late first wife, as family photos remain. she learns to accept memory and love paths. The column also answers a reader about protecting a fabric recliner from sweat and tips for gracious tipping etiquette.
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Abby
John
Donna
Second Pleasant Plain
Sacramento
Boonton, NJ
Senior Calendar and Classes at Elyria Centers
Community listings detail senior programs at The Village Center Elyria United Methodist Village 807 West Ave Elyria including Bible study, walking and stretching groups, exercise classes, bingo and birthday dinners. Lorain County College lifelong learning offers Aging and digital courses with field trips and exhibit trips. Oberlin Seniors and Westlake Senior Center present dance, walking, needlework and social activities. Active People program lists walking, exercise, blood pressure checks, senior meals, and social events with schedules and contact numbers.
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Elyria
Smith Lounge
Agadeny
Lorain County Community College
Center For Lifelong Learning
Abbe Road
Lake View Cemetery
National Gallery of An
Washington, D.C
Ohio
Medina Loop
Richard the Third
Oberlin
New Russia Township Hall
Sun Room
E. Collage St
Senor Loon/Needles
Oberlin Seniors Loom and Needles
Oberin Senor Center
Westlake Senior Center
Center Ridge Road
Westlake
Gilda Cifani
Sauer Village
Elyna Parks and Recreation Department
Sister Mary Assumpta
CR. Hoagland West Recreation Center
C.R. Hoagland West Rec Center
East Park Recreation Center
Rec Center
West Rec Center
East Recreation Center
West Recreation Center
East Recreation Genio
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Los Angeles
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Elmira Toys
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