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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]