Firelands Luncheon Club Series

Dine, laugh, learn, and mingle. Hosted on the fourth Wednesday of the month from May thru August.

Enjoy Sandusky Yacht Club’s delicious Wednesday buffet lunch, including the following for $18 per person (cash or check only please; includes tax/tip): salad bar, soup station, and rolls, hot entrees usually offering two types of meat, vegetables, pasta, assorted desserts, hot tea, iced tea, and coffee. Buffet lunch is from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, followed by a presentation at 12:30 pm.

Enjoy an enlightening luncheon program in the elegant surroundings of the Sandusky Yacht Club, 529 E. Water Street, Sandusky. Programs feature knowledgeable healthcare providers speaking on a variety of health and wellness topics.

Reservations required - call 419-557-7410. Open to the public. Limited seating.

Food Is Medicine

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Speaker: Amanda Garman, MS, RDN, LD, Registered Dietitian at Firelands Health

What you choose to eat has profound effects on your overall health. Research shows that dietary habits influence disease risks. While certain foods may trigger chronic health conditions, others offer strong medicinal and protective qualities. Join us for a fascinating discussion on how food may help your body fend off disease and improve your health.

Dogs Supporting Wellness

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Speakers: Lesley Sinwald, EMBA, MEd, CPDT-KA and Stacey Sinwald, MEd, LPC, CPDT-K, Founders of Riley's Angels

Is medicine going to the dogs? Yes, but in a good way! Pet therapy is gaining fans in healthcare and beyond. Find out what's going on in this growing field, the differences between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals, and how they impact our health and wellness. Don't miss this enlightening program.

Riley's Angels is a non-profit that specializes in training therapy dogs to work in local schools, health care facilities, and other specialized animal-assisted therapy activities. They also train pet owners, helping people develop the human-canine relationship from adoption day throughout the lifetime of their dog.

Dreaming of a Good Night's Sleep

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Speaker: Sara Chase, RPSGT RST, Senior Lead Sleep Technologist at Firelands Health

Getting enough sleep is not a luxury - it is something people need for good health. Do you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or do you feel tired during the day, or wake in the morning feeling less than refreshed? a lack of sleep can increase a person's risk of health problems. Don't miss this chance to learn how to improve your sleep.

Orthopedic Movement Towards a Better Living

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Speaker: Robert M. Carlisle II, Orthopedic Surgeon

Movement. It's one of the essential parts of our health we often take for granted. Being able to get up and walk to the mailbox, garden, or play with our young family members in the backyard, are things we don't cherish until we can't do the em anymore. As an orthopedic total joint surgeon, Dr. Carlisle will discuss how he can walk patients through their journey out of pain and back to an active lifestyle.