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Around the Open Air Market
Market Bucks return to support Stockbridge families and local vendors by Kristen Stromski Market Bucks are back, and with them, we bring even more opportunities this market season! Thanks to the generous support of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and the Tri-County Office on Aging, Stockbridge community members have the exciting opportunity to receive Market […]
Clyde’s Corner: I love July! For me, it’s filled with so many memories.
by Clyde Whitaker Who doesn’t love July! The month holds some special memories for me, so I thought I’d share a few. One big memory in July was my dad’s birthday, July 22. Dad wasn’t a big party guy, but he did enjoy the special treats he received, not to mention all the hugs. He […]
Dear Gabbie
SCN’s “Dear Gabbie” column is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I have noticed people are much more free and loose about dropping the F-bomb and other swear words in conversation, and I’m trying to relax about that since it doesn’t seem to be going away. But the one […]
Positive Parenting: Transform a craft into a STEAM project with your child
by Kelsey Rasmussen “I want to help,” is a child’s invitation to be included in the meaningful work around him. Sometimes this means we won’t get loaded into the car on time, so we decide to do the task ourselves and skip the teachable moment. Other times, we slow down and let our child(ren) engage […]
Active Aging
Strong leadership builds strong communities: The dedicated SASC board of directors is a perfect example by Rachel Stanley Behind every successful community is a group of dedicated individuals working quietly and faithfully to guide its mission. At the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, that leadership comes from a deeply committed board of directors whose contribution ensures […]
Outreach in Action: Christmas in July donations double ability to help Outreach clients
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Almost 10 years since its inception, the annual “Christmas in July” matching donation drive is still going strong at Stockbridge Community Outreach. Beginning as a fundraising program exclusively financed out of the pockets of Outreach board members, the effort has grown from a match of $3,000 In 2017 to […]
A successful 2nd Annual SASC Golf Outing is in the rearview mirror
The June 5 Stockbridge Area Senior Center golf outing was a great success! Some competed for First Place; some competed for Best Dressed. Regardless of what team they were on, everyone enjoyed themselves. Besides the requisite golf, attendees had an opportunity to win many fun silent auction and raffle prizes. Even nongolfers enjoyed the festivities. […]
Reading Between the Lines: The Great Alone’ is a gripping story of resilience in a rugged, majestic land
by Mary Jo David Many who are familiar with popular fiction have heard of Kristin Hannah. “Firefly Lane” (2008) and later “The Nightingale” (2015) both skyrocketed in popularity and have maintained their hold as commercial successes over many years. “Firefly” became a popular Netflix series in 2021 and “Nightingale” is probably the novel for which […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I was behind a driver towing a wide load. Why did he need to go 20 miles under the speed limit? … Why have drivers […]
Active Aging: Clearing space. Creating opportunity.
Join us at the SASC Rummage Sale in June by: Alexa M. Ten Eyck Warm weather has returned to Stockbridge! Barn doors stand open. Closets, sheds, basements, and storage rooms benefit from a spring cleaning after the winter spent behind sealed doors. This change of weather naturally brings about a familiar, much-needed process of clearing […]