Holiday stress and coping tips from local mental health expert
John Young of the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center warns holiday stress stems from overscheduling overeating and financial strain and urges saying no to excess. He notes trigger points relationship issues and physical strain and recommends exercise sleep and seeking support or professional help if coping fails.
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John Young
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
Tips for coping with holiday stress and planning
A compact guide to handling holiday stress includes acknowledging feelings seeking support from friends church and volunteers setting realistic expectations agreeing to set aside disagreements budgeting planning ahead saying no maintaining diet exercise and sleep habits taking time to rest accepting imperfect plans restricting New Year resolutions and seeking professional help if needed.
Blessing of the Hounds kicks off Aiken hunt season Thanksgiving
The Aiken Hounds hold their 92nd Blessing of the Hounds at Hitchcock Woods Memorial Gate on Thanksgiving morning starting 11 a.m. officiated by Father Garrett Clanton. News and visitors are urged to observe, allow 90 minutes round trip, leave dogs at home, and note no vehicles beyond Laurens Street and South Boundary Avenue.
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One Table Brings Aiken Community Together
One Table in downtown Aiken invites everyone to a free Thanksgiving Day dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday Nov 23 in the Alley. Organizers Cecilia Hallman and Eddie George say more than 1 000 diners last year will return with friends and families. About 60 meals will be packaged for Meals on Wheels. 80 turkeys will be prepared by volunteers starting at 2 a.m. Musicians perform throughout the day. Contact Cecilia Hallman at 645 8757 for details.
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Women of Carolina series lecture on Bastard Out of Carolina
The Lets Talk About It program by the South Carolina Humanities Council continues Tuesday November 28 at 7 p.m. with a lecture and discussion on Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison. The event will be at the Aiken County Public Library. For more information contact library manager Michael an at 642 2022.
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Aiken County Public Library
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Salley Chitlin Strut festival draws about 25000 visitors
The Town of Salley holds the annual Chitlin Strut on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. About 10 000 pounds of raw chitlins will be boiled and fried. The event features a dog calling strut contest entertainment vendors carnival rides and an antique tractor show. Admission is free and town officials expect strong media and tourist interest.
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Open at 13 York Street Office Hours Listed
Open at 13 York Street between Richland and Pak with weekly hours Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat. Closed Sundays and Wednesdays. Business appears to operate with a stated address and limited schedule.
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O Type Blood Drive Offers O Goody Bags At O Party
The Shepeard Community Blood Center invites donors on November 28 to give type O blood and receive an O goody bag with a coupon for a free Bloomin Onion from Outback Steakhouse. Contact Linda Taylor at (803) 617-000 for details and locations.
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