2015 “Passport to Health” Wellness Fair

When it comes to health and wellness, how do you navigate the wide range of seemingly endless choices for your care? How do you choose? Where do you even start?

Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions?

How can Chiropractic help me?
Does Acupuncture actually work? What does it do?
What in the world is Reiki?
Is HBOT really therapeutic or just an ineffectual placebo?
Is Massage good for me or does it just feel nice?
Is all the hype about Aromatherapy and Essential Oils true or just the latest fad?
What will supplements and herbs do for me?
How much of a role do diet and exercise really play in my wellness?

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn about your health and the holistic health and wellness options available right here in Northwest Ohio at the 2015 “Passport to Health” Wellness Fair. This will be your opportunity to talk with people who deal with health from a different perspective than our traditional allopathic doctors. Many of these practitioners have spent years helping people heal conditions that are just not helped with allopathic medicine. The abundance of alternatives out there will definitely be reflected in the participating practitioners.

Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Absolutely FREE!
Location: The Hope Center at Sara’s Garden
Address: 220 Lawrence Ave., Wauseon, OH 43567

There will be a wide variety of health practitioners providing you information on the many local health and wellness options. You will learn about alternative approaches to health and wellness, including: body work, whole food nutrition, physical movement, and stress management. Our goal is to promote greater awareness of simple approaches to health and wellness that are affordable and accessible to most, if not all families.

Local providers will be on hand with informational booths, a day full of informative presentations and interactive sessions on a variety of wellness topics for all ages. The 2015 “Passport to Health” Wellness Fair is a FREE event that is designed to empower you when making health and wellness choices for you and your loved ones.

This is primarily an informational venue, and an opportunity to educate the community about the resources available right here in Northwest Ohio to support their health and wellness. Lunch will be provided as well as a chance to win a variety of fantastic door prizes.

Informative Breakout Sessions

The event will feature three breakout times throughout the day with informative and interactive sessions for you to choose from. Below is a schedule of the times and topics that will be available.

Click on the tab of each track below to see the topics available during each time slot.

Track 1: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Track 2: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Track 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Track 1: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Track 2: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Track 3: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

RSVP Now!

Please RSVP as soon as possible for this valuable educational event. As an added bonus, all pre-registered attendees who attend the 2015 “Passport for Health” will be entered into a raffle to receive over $100 in essential oils.

Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and exhibitors for making this event possible.

Gold Event Sponsors

Gold Event Exhibitors

Silver Event Exhibitors

Bronze Event Exhibitors

If you are a vendor and interested in having a booth at the 2015 “Passport to Health” Wellness Fair, please contact Jackie Rice at 419.335.7272 ext. 202 for more information.

QuarterMania FUNdraiser

On Thursday, August 6 Sara’s Garden will be hosting a QuarterMania FUNdraiser. This event will be a fun-filled benefit to raise funds for our handicap accessible playground project. There will be many area vendors to shop from. The event will feature auctions, raffles, and 50/50 drawings.

Event Date:	Thursday, August 6, 2015
Event Location:	The Hope Center at Sara’s Garden, Wauseon, Ohio
Event Time:	Doors open at 5:30, Auction starts at 6:30

What is a QuarterMania?

If you are like us when we first heard of this, you are probably wondering, “What in the world is a QuarterMania event?”

A QuarterMania is a cross between an auction and a raffle where people ‘bid’ to win a product/prize of goods donated from local businesses and various home businesses participating in the event. Bids on these new items range from 1 to 4 quarters. There are usually between 40 and 60 items to auction during a QuarterMania.

When you arrive

When you arrive at the event, you will register and pick out a paddle (or several) with a number on each that is used for your individual bidding on the items you want to try to win. Paddles are $3 each or two for $5. All proceeds from paddle sales are donated directly to Sara’s Garden. 50/50 tickets are also available at this time.

How the auction works

The auctioneer begins by holding up a product and telling a little bit about the highlights and then tells everyone how much the item is going for – between 1 and 4 quarters. If you would like to bid on that item, you put the corresponding number of quarters in the collection pot then hold up your paddle(s) and wait for your number to be called.

Once all the bids are in – the auctioneer randomly selects a number. If your lucky paddle number is called and you have placed a bid , you WIN that item! Now, if you didn’t bid – you just say “no bid” and the auctioneer will re-shuffle the numbers and continue calling a number until someone who has placed a bid and is holding their paddle up wins.

It’s that simple, and it’s a load of fun!

That’s not all!

In addition to the biddings, there are 50/50 tickets and other raffle drawings going on throughout the evening. Tickets for raffle items will be $1 each or six for $5. Also, the participating businesses have a lots of specials as well as cash & carry items at their tables. Please stop by and support these individuals as these events would not be possible without them.

Food, desserts, and beverages will be available for a free will donation.

So… if you are ready for a fun-filled evening for a GREAT CAUSE, grab your QUARTERS and SOME FRIENDS and be there!

For more information on this event either as a participant or as a vendor, please contact Tina Whalen via email or phone at (419) 345-5302.

Macy’s Shop For a Cause

Yes, we know it’s only the first of July, but back-to-school time is right around the corner. That means it’s a good time to shop!

On Saturday, August 29, 2015, Macy’s will host its 10th annual Shop For A Cause benefiting charities nationwide. Since 2006, Shop For A Cause has raised more than $47 Million for charities across the country. This is your opportunity to be part of the excitement and help support Sara’s Garden and New Horizons Academy in the process.

Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass* and save 25%* all day on regular, sale & clearance items, including home – even save on most brands usually excluded! Save 10%* on electrics/electronics, watches, furniture, mattresses, and rugs/floor coverings.

Use the savings pass in every Macy’s store (in-store only), all day, on Saturday, August 29th, 2015. Plus, with your shopping pass, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card.

Get your Shopping Pass here!

Additional Incentive ~ Do you remember Kevin from this month’s newsletter success story? That’s him to the right… the handsome, dapper gentleman wearing the bow tie. If you purchase a shopping pass and head to the Southland Mall in Taylor, Michigan on Saturday, August 29th, be sure to ask to see Kevin. If you mention Sara’s Garden to him he will treat you to half off on your lunch at the amazing Lakeshore Grill restaurant.

It doesn’t get any better than this… shop, save money and support Sara’s Garden.

For more information or to purchase a shopping pass contact Sara’s Garden at 419.335.7272.

*SHOP FOR A CAUSE discount applies to sale, clearance and regular prices, with exceptions listed. 10% off applies to electrics, electronics, watches, furniture, mattresses and rugs/floor coverings. EXCLUDES: Deals of the Day, Doorbusters, Everyday Values (EDV), specials, super buys, cosmetics/fragrances, athletic apparel, shoes & accessories; Breitling, Tag Heuer, Tempur-Pedic; products offered by vendors who operate leased departments in any of our stores including: Burberry, Dallas Cowboys merchandise, Gucci, Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, maternity, New Era, Nike on Field. Not valid on: gift cards, gourmet foods, jewelry trunk shows, payment on credit accounts, previous purchases, restaurants, special orders, services, wine. Excludes macys.com.. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupon, extra discount or credit offer, except opening a new Macy’s account. EXTRA SAVINGS % APPLIED TO REDUCED PRICES. Present this pass at register. Discount valid on 8/29/15 only.

Casino Night Gala 2015

On Saturday, November 7, 2015, Don’s Automotive Group will be hosting its 2nd Annual Casino Night Gala at Founder’s Hall in Archbold, Ohio from 5:30 p.m. till midnight. All proceeds from this event are being donated to Sara’s Garden’s handicap accessible playground project!

Casino Night will feature a delicious dinner and appetizers, dancing, prizes and silent auctions and casino time that will be conducted with authentic “Las Vegas” style casino tables, casino chips, and slot machine tokens. Come enjoy a variety of games including Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, Craps, War, and token slot machines. Professional and friendly dealers will see that you have an exciting and entertaining experience! You don’t need to be a gambler to enjoy Casino Night.

We’re betting you’ll have a great time at Casino Night! We look forward to seeing you there.

Save the Date!

Event Date:	Saturday, November 7, 2015
Event Location:	Founder’s Hall, Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
Event Time:	5:30-12:00 a.m. (Casino Floor Open from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.)
Event Cost:	$75 per Plate ($550 for an Entire Table of 8)
Dress Attire:	Semi-Formal

Sara’s Garden is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the only facility in the United States to offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Conductive Education, Autism Intervention, Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration services.

Dinner Ticket Includes:

Appetizers
Dinner
Dessert
Alcoholic Beverages (Qty. 2)*
Soda & Water
Chips for Casino Activity**
Dancing

Time	Schedule of Events
5:30 p.m.	Appetizers
	Silent Auction Opens
6:15 p.m.	Dinner
7:00 p.m.	Program
7:30 p.m.	Casino Floor Opens
11:00 p.m.	Silent Auction Closes
11:30 p.m.	Prizes & Drawings

*Choose between beer, wine and liquor. A cash bar will be available for additional drink purchases.
**Additional chips can be purchased for a donation if needed.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Platinum Title Sponsor – $2,250

Includes three dinner tables, three casino table sponsorships and program recognition.

Gold Table Sponsor – $1,500

Includes two dinner tables, two casino table sponsorships and program recognition.

Silver Prize Sponsor – $750

Includes one dinner table, one casino table sponsorship and program recognition.

Bronze Meal Sponsor – $350

Includes two dinner tickets, one casino table sponsorship and program recognition.

Table Sponsor – $200

Includes one casino table sponsorship and program recognition.

A block of rooms at the Heritage Inn at Sauder Village are available for reservation at a special event rate. Rooms must be booked at least one month prior to event. Booking ID# 6215.

For additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities or dinner ticket reservations, please contact Becky Coopshaw at 419.337.3010 or via email at [email protected]. Please join us for a fun-filled casino experience.

2015 “Drive Fore Hope” Recap

Friday, May 29th was the 4th Annual Sara’s Garden “Drive Fore Hope” Charity Golf Scramble.

We would like to thank all of the volunteers, participants and partners that helped make this event our most successful golf scramble ever. We had 33 teams sign up and raised over $17,000 in support of our handicap playground project!

Next year’s “Drive Fore Hope” event will be held on Friday May 27, 2016. Make sure you save the date in your calendars now for another great time!

1st Place (Prize: TaylorMade AeroBurner Drivers)

Justin Thompson, Rod Cheney, Scott Rychener & Chad Smith

2nd Place (Prize: Adams Tight Lies Fairway Wood)

Bill Rufenacht, Andy Brodbeck, Eric Oakes & Frank Onweller

3rd Place (Prize: Adams New Idea Hybrid Clubs)

Wade Wheeler, Steve Moore, Ryan Langenderfer & Dave Gerken

Men’s Longest Drive (Prize: Callaway Big Bertha Driver)

Neil Weber

Women’s Longest Drive (Prize: TaylorMade AeroBurner Driver)

Brenda Bexton

Longest Putt (Prize: TaylorMade Ghost Putter)

Dave Storrer

Closest to Pin (Prize: Yuengling Golf Bag)

Dave Sauber

Below are photos from the event. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version.

Volunteers: We are so grateful for your willing participation and involvement in supporting our event. Thank you so much for all of your work!

Participants: Thank you for taking time out of your day to spend it with us at Ironwood Golf Course. We hope you all enjoyed the event and look forward to seeing you again next summer.

Partners: Thank you so much for your partnership in this event. Because of your support we were able to provide fantastic prizes and giveaways to the participating teams.

Platinum Title Partners

Dave’s Running Shop
Irvine Shade & Door

Gold Event Partners

Rupp Seeds
Subways of Archbold, Delta, Swanton, Waterville & West Unity

Bronze Meal Partners

Air Liquide
Andres O’Neil & Lowe
Auto Images
D&G Welding, Inc.
Meyer Insurance – Nancy Glaser
Schuette Construction. LLC

We are so grateful for everyone that took part in our “Drive Fore Hope” and are so proud to be a part of such a caring and supportive community.

2015 “Drive Fore Hope” Charity Golf Scramble

Sara’s Garden would like to invite you to participate in the 2015 “Drive Fore Hope” Charity Golf Scramble. We have put together a fun-filled day at Ironwood Golf Course in Wauseon, Ohio and hope to see you there!

Event Date:	Friday, May 29, 2015
Event Location:	Ironwood Golf Course, Wauseon, Ohio
Event Format:	4-Player Team Scramble
Event Cost:	$75 per Player ($300 per Team)

If you would like to download a flyer for this year’s event to print, post and promote click on one of the links below:

“Drive Fore Hope” Promotional Flyer – DOWNLOAD

All proceeds from this event are being donated to Sara’s Garden’s onsite family housing project. Sara’s Garden is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the only facility in the United States to offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Conductive Education, Autism Intervention and Sensory Integration services.

Registration Includes:

Scramble format (4-player teams)
Green and cart fees
Range balls
Goodie bag
Contests and prizes
Awards for top teams
Lunch Buffet

Time	Schedule of Events
7:00 a.m.	Registration
	Range Open
8:00 a.m.	Shotgun Scramble
1:00 p.m.	Lunch Buffet
2:00 p.m.	Awards

Partnership Opportunities:

Platinum Title Partner – $1,100

Includes one foursome, event promotion, platinum title partner signage and program recognition.
This level of sponsorship will provide 10 hours of HBOT treatments or 31 hours of intervention services.

Gold Event Partner – $900

Includes one foursome, gold event partner activity signage and program recognition.
This level of sponsorship will provide 8 hours of HBOT treatments or 25 hours of intervention services.

Silver Contest Partner – $500

Includes one foursome, silver contest partner signage and program recognition.
This level of sponsorship will provide 4.5 hours of HBOT treatments or 14 hours of intervention services.

Bronze Meal Partner – $360

Includes bronze meal partner signage and program recognition.
This level of sponsorship will provide 3 hours of HBOT treatments or 10 hours of intervention services.

O2 Tee Partner – $110

Includes O2 tee partner signage and program recognition.
This level of sponsorship will provide 1 hour of HBOT treatments or 3 hours of intervention services.

For additional information regarding partnership opportunities or team registration for the Sara’s Garden “Drive Fore Hope” Charity Golf Scramble please call 419.335.SARA.

Please join us for a great day of golf filled with fun, great food, auction items, skill contests and fabulous prizes. Take a day off work for a great cause and meet some of the amazing people you are golfing to help!

Introductory Class to Essential Oils

Living with Essential Oils

Are you new to essential oils and curious to know more about how you can use them to increase your family’s health and well-being, naturally?

On Saturday, January 24, Sara’s Garden will be hosting a FREE introductory class on essential oils. This free educational class will address the myriad uses of essential oils for better living. You will learn what they are, why they work, how to use them, and different ways they can help.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 21 to secure your seat in this valuable class. If you had already RSVP’d for the class that had been cancelled you do not need to RSVP again for this date.

If you can no longer attend, please let us know so we can remove your name from the list of attendees.

Event Date:	Saturday, January 24, 2015
Time:	8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Cost:	Absolutely FREE!
Location:	The Hope Center at Sara’s Garden
	North East Entrance
	220 Lawrence Ave., Wauseon, OH 43567
Deadline to RSVP:	Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Course Overview
The following is a list of topics that we plan on covering in this class:

Introduction to Aromatherapy/Essential Oils
Essential Oil Safety
Essential Oil Constituents
How Essential Oils are Made
History of Essential Oils
Everyday Uses for Essential Oils
Aromatherapy First Aid
Relaxing with Essential Oils
Disinfecting with Essential Oils
Essential Oil Cleaning Products

Please contact Val at 419.335.7272 to RSVP for this class in person.

2014 Casino Night Gala Photos

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and attended or volunteered at the first annual Casino Night Gala to benefit Sara’s Garden! All proceeds from this event were donated to benefit Sara’s Garden’s handicap accessible playground project!

We can’t begin to express our thanks adequately enough to the team at Don’s Automotive Group for their generosity in hosting this event for us. We are so thankful for the hard work and sacrifice that they have provided and consider ourselves blessed to have such an amazing partner working with us to provide much needed facilities to the children and families we serve. What an absolutely amazing evening! We can’t wait for next year.

Below are photos from the event. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version of the photo. All photos have a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. To obtain full-size high resolution versions of the images (5472 × 3648 pixels) that can be enlarged and printed, see instructions below.

Volunteers: We are so grateful for your willing participation and involvement in supporting this event. Thank you so much for all of your time and hard work!

Attendees: Thank you for taking time out of your weekend to spend it with us at Casino Night. We hope you all enjoyed the event and look forward to seeing you again next year.

Partners: Thank you so much for your partnership and financial support of this event. Because of your support we were able to provide fantastic prizes and giveaways.

Gold Table Sponsors

Silver Prize Sponsors

Schuette Construction
Snider Playgrounds

Bronze Meal Sponsor

Henry County Bank

Additional Thanks To:

We are so grateful for everyone that took part in our Casino Night Gala and are so proud to be a part of such caring and supportive communities.

2014 JenAbby Memorial Run

Calling all runners and walkers! It’s time to lace up! On Saturday, November 15, 2014 the 2nd Annual JenAbby Memorial Run will be held in Wauseon, OH at North Clinton Mennonite Church. We’re excited to announce that Sara’s Garden has been chosen as one of the charities that will received a portion of the proceeds from this year’s event.

Event Date:	Saturday, November 15, 2014
Event Location:	North Clinton Mennonite Church
	831 West Linfoot Street, Wauseon, Ohio 43567

Two weeks before Christmas in 2010, Doug Yoder, his wife (Jennifer), and their 10 year old daughter (Abigail) were involved in a car accident while on their way to do Christmas shopping in Toledo. The accident claimed the lives of Jennifer and Abigail. Soon after the accident, Doug’s pastor expressed a desire to run a marathon with Doug, much like the marathon of grief experienced with loosing these loved ones. The first JenAbby Memorial Run took place in November of 2013 and included a full marathon. Doug and his pastor ran this marathon together. The JenAbby Memorial Run is is an even to commemorate the lives of Jen and Abby, whose birthdays are on November 16 and November 14. It is also a chance for people to encourage one another to press on for the ultimate prize, eternal life with God, the creator of the heavens and earth.

Register for Event

Race Day Registration

6:30 AM – North Clinton Mennonite Church, 831 W Linfoot St., Wauseon, Ohio 43567

Half Marathon

Starts at 8:00 AM
13.1 Miles – Last transport leaves at 7:30 AM
$30.00 registration (through 10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT – only 6 days left)
$35.00 late registration (10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT through 10/27 at 11:59 PM EDT)

10K Event

Starts at 9:00 AM
6.2 Miles
$20.00 registration (through 10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT – only 6 days left)
$25.00 late registration (10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT through 10/27 at 11:59 PM EDT)

5K Event

Starts at 9:00 AM
3.1 Miles
$20.00 registration (through 10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT – only 6 days left)
$25.00 late registration (10/1 at 11:59 PM EDT through 10/27 at 11:59 PM EDT)

Course Information

The half-marathon is a point to point course (with transportation to the start).
All other races start and finish at North Clinton Mennonite Church.
Flat and fast courses using both roads and the paved portions of the Wabash Cannonball Trail in Wauseon.
All courses are accurately measured with mile markers and aid stations on the courses.

Awards/Age Groups/Prizes

Overall male / female, overall master (40+) male / female
Ten Year Age group awards overall age group 14 & under, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+
Minimum age in the Half-Marathon is 15.
Finishers award to all participants

Shirts, Refreshments, and Other Information

All pre-registered participants will receive a shirt. Race day shirts will be limited.
Food, fruit, and sport drink will be available at the finish.
Early Packet pickup on Friday, November 14 at the church from 6 PM to 8 PM along with a pasta dinner (free will donation)

Volunteers are needed to help make the event a success. We are in need of volunteers to help with water stations, route support, finish line, registration, and transporters. If you are interested in volunteering contact Michelle Haase at [email protected].

Casino Night Gala 2014 Reminder

Don’t forget!! Saturday, November 8th is fast approaching and there are only a limited number tables left for the 2014 Casino Night Gala.

Casino Night is being hosted by Don’s Automotive Group. This fun-filled event will be held at Founder’s Hall in Archbold, Ohio from 5:30-11:00 p.m. All proceeds from this event are being donated to Sara’s Garden’s handicap accessible playground project!

Don’t worry Ohio State and Michigan State fans:
The highly anticipated primetime matchup between the Buckeyes and the Spartans will be showing on a huge screen!

Casino Night will feature appetizers, a delicious dinner, dancing, prizes and silent auctions. The casino will be conducted with authentic “Las Vegas” style casino tables, casino chips, and slot machine tokens. Come enjoy a variety of games including Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, War, and token slot machines. Professional and friendly dealers will see that you have an exciting and entertaining experience! You need not be a serious gambler to enjoy Casino Night.

We’re betting you’ll have a great time at Casino Night! We look forward to seeing you there.

Event Date:	Saturday, November 8, 2014
Event Location:	Founder’s Hall, Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio
Event Time:	5:30-11:00 p.m.
Event Cost:	$75 per Plate ($550 for an Entire Table of 8)
Dress Attire:	Semi-Formal

Sara’s Garden is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the only facility in the United States to offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Conductive Education, Autism Intervention and Sensory Integration services.

Dinner Ticket Includes:

Appetizers
Dinner
Dessert
Alcoholic Beverages (Qty. 2)*
Soda & Water
Chips for Casino Activity**

Time	Schedule of Events
5:30 p.m.	Appetizers
	Silent Auction Opens
6:15 p.m.	Dinner
7:00 p.m.	Program
7:30 p.m.	Casino Floor Opens
10:00 p.m.	Silent Auction Closes
10:30 p.m.	Prizes & Drawings

*A cash bar with beer, wine and liquor will also be available for purchase.
**A donation is requested for additional chips.

Corporate Partnership Opportunities:

Platinum Title Partner – $4,800

Includes one table, event promotion, platinum title partner signage and program recognition.

Gold Table Partner – $1,200

Includes gold table partner activity signage and program recognition.

Silver Prize Partner – $720

Includes silver prize partner signage and program recognition.

Bronze Meal Partner – $360

Includes bronze meal partner signage and program recognition.

For additional information regarding corporate partnership or dinner ticket reservations, please contact Becky Coopshaw at 419.337.3010 or via email at [email protected]. Please join us for a fun-filled casino experience.