Stocking Up On Staples Becomes Holiday Gift Idea
Dear Abby shares a reader suggestion to ease holiday pressure by gifting groceries and pantry staples rather than pricey items. The letter explains stocking parents and sister with meat and essentials, reducing financial strain and offering freedom from daily worries. The columnist endorses the approach as a thoughtful, practical gift option.
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Abby
Athens Choir Performs at National Conference in Sandusky
Members of the Athens County Community Singers, led by neurologic music therapy fellow Stephanie H. Morris, performed at the American Music Therapy Association National Conference in Sandusky Ohio. The group funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Council played specially tuned ukuleles and sang You Are My Sunshine.
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Athens County Community Singers
American Music Therapy Association
Sandusky
Ohio
Stephanie H. Morris
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Council
Thanksgiving theme on live to eat or eat to live
Thanksgiving reflection contrasts "live to eat" and "eat to live" appetites. Notes family demand for Madge's sweet potato casserole and cranberry sauce. Encourages savoring flavors, sharing meals, and making balanced choices while expressing gratitude for loved ones.
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Madge
Community Event Calendar Highlights in Athens and Nearby
A dense list of community activities across Athens Nelsonville and surrounding towns. Programs include Creative Writing for Seniors at Stuart's Opera House and Athens County Public Libraries, immunization clinics, Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings, Burr Oak Alive at Burr Oak Lodge, and art talks with Austria Suparak. Also notes school open hours, free meals, card games, workshops on healthy recipes and sustainable investing, and a David Catrow author event. Open to the public with addresses and times.
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Stuart’s
Opera House
Athens County Public Libraries
Ohio Arts Council
Wendy McVicker
Washington St
Nelsonville
David Catrow
Max Spaniel
Athens
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Alcoholics Anonymous
S. College St
Grosvenor Hall
Washington Road
Albany
Narcotics Anonymous
West Mulberry St
College St
S. College Street
Central Ave
Al-Anon
University Terrace
Columbus St
Burr Oak
Chickadee Room
Burr Oak Lodge
Burr Oak State Park Lodge
Glouster, OH
OU School of Art + Design
Wed
Astria Suparak
Seigfred
the Plains
Columbus Rd
Mill St
Mii St
Alcoholic Anonymous
Athens, OH
Gmail
N. College St
Athens Public Library
Home St
Home
Dairy Lane
Meigs-Health. Com
East Memorial Drive
Suite A
Pomeroy, OH
S. Court
W. Washington
Arcadia Nursing Center
Coolville
Heritage Community Clinic
Grosvenor West Hall
Coolspot
Athens County
N. Church St
Pat Snedden
St. Paul Methodist Church
Tuppers Plains
Appalachia
Michelle Wilson
Home Street
Union St
S. Court St
Southeast Psychiatric Hospital
Narotics Anonymous
N. Congress St
Longview Heights
the Birth Circle
Baker University Center