10:30AM

Annual Luncheon and Card party "Spring is in the Picture" in the Elizabeth Schaefer Hall, on the St. Francis Senior Ministries Campus. The public is invited. The luncheon begins at 12 noon with the doors opening at 10:30am. There will be cards, bingo, a money raffle and door prizes. A bakery store will have homemade baked goods for sale. Tickets are $7 and will be available at the front desk of St. Francis Home, or at the door the day of the card party.

1:00PM

As Eye See It (Educational Support Group for People with Low Vision) 1pm -Lisa Myers, Director of Social Services, Wood County Commission on Aging, and Beth Wilkins, Hancock Area Agency on Aging. Meet at Wesley Commons, 700 Stinchcomb, Door #2, Fostoria--Any questions, call Paulette at 419-934-0124.

From 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Art in the Park: Plein Air Artists If you love to paint or draw outdoors, the Plein Air Artists group is just for you! This program is part of the Hancock Park District Adult Nature Education Program and is open to all adult and teen artists, from professional to interested and enthusiastic amateurs, who use any medium conducive to working outdoors. The first one of the series will take place on Wednesday, May 7 from 6-8pm at Oakwoods Nature Preserve. Meet on the Discovery Center porch. You should plan to bring the supplies and equipment needed and dress for ground and weather conditions. The coordinator will be available each session to answer questions. There is no fee and registration is not necessary. If it rains, the session will be cancelled. If you have any questions about this program, you can contact Sharon Hammer Baker, Art in the Park volunteer coordinator at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or phone the park office at 419-425-PARK/7275. The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street off CR 144, west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Program Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the “What’s New” section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK/7275 and “Discover Your Hancock Parks”.