Stories and Photos of Our Lives Together
This page brings it all together: stories, photos, events, and other news of note. It’s a community “blog”, designed to evolve and expand to be interesting and helpful. Click here to share your feedback, news, photos, creative writing, art, or something else you’d like to see included!
Mental and Behavioral Health Resources
Mental and Behavioral Health Help Centers* Please call 911 in case of emergency. A selection of help and crisis lines. NEW! 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988 for 24/7, free and confidential support for people in [...]
“Watch the Birdie”
"Watch the Birdie" From Listserv Post by Blake Allison, Chair of the Lyme Conservation Commission February is a big month for formal bird watching events, and you don't have to be a pro to participate. All you need to do is obse [...]
Black History Month 2023
Black History Month Education, Celebration, and Inspiration We invite you to explore readings, discussions, art, and performances being shared by organizations and individuals across many media and educational settings. We've inc [...]
In time for Valentine’s – Wellness Wednesday
Just in time for Valentine's Our upcoming Mental Health Team Speaker, Dr. Lyssa Bayne In a previous Wellness Wednesday blog Howdy, Neighbor! we explored the ways friendships and relationships positively impact our health and ov [...]
Monday’s Menu: Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits
Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD of Eating Well Magazine (Dec. 2022) Another chilly week seems to be in the forecast! As such, this week's Monday's Menu is another quick and easy w [...]
Daily Water Intake – Wellness Wednesday
Experts Still Don't Agree About How Much Water We Need Daily Written by Liz Scherer from WebMD.com shared by James Mason (Jan 29, 2020) From James Mason : I am passing this link along because the leading problem I have encounte [...]
Monday’s Menu: Bryan’s Spicy Red Lentil Soup
Bryan's Spicy Red Lentil Soup From FISHFISHER2002 Allrecipes.com (Jan 14, 2022) Need something hearty and warming after a long snow day playing on the slopes? This recipe takes under an hour to prepare and packs a bit of heat. [...]
Gong Bath – Wellness Wednesday
Gong Bath Shared by Melissa Arnesen-Trunzo to the Orford Listserv on Jan. 15, 2023 I am pleased to offer a Gong Bath this Wednesday, January 18th, at the Orford Congregational Church at 6-7 pm. It will be open to all, but I wou [...]
Monday’s Menu: National Day of Service
Martin Luther King Day: Food as Love Uplifting MLK day, our National Day of Service In uplifting Martin Luther King Day, A National Day of Service, one way to "Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off" is to help in preparing and sprea [...]
Building a Compassionate Community – 2023 MLK Celebration at Dartmouth
Building a Compassionate Community 2023 MLK Celebration at Dartmouth Join the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy with 3 weeks of programming leading into Black History Month in February. "As we strive to recogni [...]
Our Hour – January 2023
Self- Love Our Hour - January 2023 in review January is Self-Love Month. In recognition of the central role self-love plays in our connection to self, others and the world around us it was the general theme for this month's conv [...]
On being a blood donor – Wellness Wednesday
Lyme Blood Donors needed! From the Lyme Listserv posted by Susan MacKenzie (Jan 10, 2023) Lyme will be hosting a Blood Drive January 25 from noon to 4:30PM. Lyme Congregational Church We have 38 slots available and only 7 donors [...]
Monday’s Menu: 15 minute Lemongrass Tofu
15 Minute Lemongrass Tofu By Jessica Hoffman of choosingchia.com (Aug. 8, 2017). Looking for a quick, easy, hot weeknight meal? During winter months I find myself craving meals that are hot with some bold flavors, and this recip [...]
Lyme Citizen of the Year Nomination
Lyme Citizen of the Year Nominations As Posted by Matt Prince, president of The Lyme Foundation on the Lyme ListServ, 1/2/23 Each year, the Lyme Foundation presents the Lyme Citizen of the Year to honor a Lyme resident or residen [...]
Introduction to Self-Compassion – Wellness Wednesday
Introduction to Self-Compassion Presentation by Lily Bickford, Wellness Coach In our first Mental Health Team discussion for 2023, we were so grateful for the opportunity to share Introduction to Self-Compassion with our Upper [...]
Mental Health Topics Book Group – Wellness Wednesday
Mental Health Topics Book Group As we usher in 2023, CommunityCare of Lyme's Mental Health Team is proud to welcome new programs and opportunities for our community! Starting in the New Year, we will be hosting a book group, whe [...]
