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Monthly Unadilla Farmers Market to be held across from the Little Red Schoolhouse
by Amber Smith Between the lush trails of Livingston County and the legacy farms of Stockbridge lies a little place called Unadilla. You may have passed through on your way to Chelsea, or perhaps you frequent the Unadilla Store. If you haven’t taken the time to experience Unadilla, now is your chance! The Unadilla Township […]
Positive Parenting
When children grieve, and what I learned by: Dr. Erin Clifton Some experiences in parenting are completely unexpected. You’re left feeling caught flat-footed and wholly unprepared. Having to walk my teenagers through the death of their father was one of them. I quickly realized there is no perfect roadmap for grief—especially for children. Sometimes it […]
Woah Nellie!
Is your rhubarb crop in overdrive? Try ‘Rhubarb Nut Bread’ for the win! by Mary Jo David This month we’re circling back to the “Book of Favorite Recipes” compiled in 1988 by the First United Methodist Church of Waterloo. The copy I’m using belongs to SCN board member Nancy Wisman, and at this point, she’s […]
Plainfield Church hosted final service on May 17
The 174-year-old Plainfield United Methodist Church held its final service on Sunday, May 17. Sue Wagner and Leanne Humrich were in attendance. In Leanne’s case, she was there to honor her grandmother Isabelle Donohue. Both women submitted photos to memorialize this local house of worship.
Around the Open Air Market
Bringing family fun and fresh energy to the market by Amanda Hanson Editor’s Note: Amanda Hahn had recently been introduced as the Open Air Market assistant manager. Unfortunately, due to a family relocation, Hahn had to resign. Amanda Hanson, previously the market’s event coordinator has now moved into the position of OAM assistant manager. Hello […]
American Legion Post 510 holds Memorial Day Service at Oaklawn Cemetery
Memorial Day dawned sunny and bright in Stockbridge this year. Perhaps those who have gone before us managed to pull some strings to ensure the Memorial Day Service at Oaklawn Cemetery would have the best of weather conditions after a week of clouds, rain, and cooler-than-average temperatures. Whatever the reason for the perfect day, our […]
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: Grrrr. Again I’m in the grocery store, and it seems that everywhere I look, people are on their phones. I needed a box of Rice […]
Active Aging: Putting active aging into motion happens across generations in the community
by Alexa M. Ten Eyck The term “active aging” cannot be restricted to any one category of activities. Instead, it reflects a pattern of engagement across a variety of experiences. The World Health Organization defines it as a process centered on health, participation, and quality of life across the lifespan. Active aging, in practice, can […]
Bridge to Wellness: One Big Connection Volunteer Portal now live and populated with opportunities
by Matt Pegouskie Volunteering in the 5 Healthy Towns service area just became easier, as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and One Big Thing unveiled a new volunteer portal on onebigconnection.org. Inspired by an earlier Chelsea Wellness Coalition- and 5HF-supported project called Volunteer Chelsea, the One Big Connection Volunteer Portal makes it simpler for organizations […]
