To assist retirees and survivors with the options available for 2005, OP&F has scheduled a series of seminars across the state to help make informed decisions about health care coverage. Each of the 12 seminars will include an open house for members to speak with representatives from OP&F and each of the medical plan sponsors.

Akron area

Thursday, October 7
Crown Plaza-Quaker Square
135 S. Broadway, Akron
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Cincinnati area

Tuesday, September 28
Oasis Conference Center
902 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Cleveland area

Wednesday, October 6
Avalon Event Center
11409 State Road, North Royalton
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Columbus area

Monday, September 20
Holiday Inn East
4560 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Dayton area

Monday, September 27
Presidential Banquet Center
4548 Presidential Drive, Kettering
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Lima area

Wednesday, September 22
Veteran Memorial Civic and Convention Center
Town Square, Lima
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Marietta area

Thursday, September 30
Marietta Shrine Club
249 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marietta
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Portsmouth area

Wednesday, October 13
Friends of Southern Ohio Medical Center
1202 18th Street, Portsmouth
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Sandusky area

Thursday, September 23
Italian American Beneficial Club
1617 Milan Road, Sandusky
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Toledo area

Friday, September 24
Holiday Inn West
2340 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Youngstown area

Tuesday, October 5
Holiday Inn Metroplex
1620 Motor Inn Drive, Girard
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Zanesville area

Monday, October 4
Welcome Center
205 N. Fifth Street, Zanesville
Open House: 9-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m.
Seminars: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.