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 [...]
Creating Inner Space & Balance – Wellness Wednesday
Creating Inner Space & Balance A conversation with Donelle Bucholtz, Integrative Health Coach Most of us understand the value of creating balance in our lives, and having time to think and appreciate all the that's happening [...]
Talking About Mental Health & Suicide – Wellness Wednesday
Mental Health & Suicide – A Community Conversation An interactive program with information from mental health professionals across the region Edited to include notes from the May 21st gathering The program was an intimate, [...]
Avoiding Black Flies – Wellness Wednesday
Enjoying the outdoors during black fly season by Shelby Wood I love being outside. Many of my favorite activities take place outdoors: riding my horse, walking my dogs, running with friends, picnics, sitting on the dock, etc. Al [...]
A Trail Guide to Wellness
A Trail Guide to Wellness: Creating Simple Healthy Habits Presentation by Donelle Bucholtz Join us as Integrative Health Coach, Donelle Bucholtz, shares clear and impactful ways to elevate your health and well-being. In this wo [...]
Monday’s Menu: Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw
Mango Cucumber Summer Slaw From Sandy Coughlin of "Reluctant Entertainer" (Apr 22, 2021) As we get ready for the start of the summer season, this recipe is a colorful option for the summer barbecue season. Sandy states, "Mango [...]
Monday’s Menu: Jerk Seitan Recipe
Jerk Seitan Recipe From yumveganlunchideas (2023) A zingy BBQ favorite now made vegan for those with dietary restrictions. The recipe from Yum Vegan Blog (2023) is sure to be a summertime hit! Check it out at yumveganlunchidea [...]
May 2023 Day of Service
🌞 The sun came out, and so did neighbors! 🌞 A Perfect Day for Lyme’s Day of Service! On Saturday, May 6, 2023, over 110 people participated in Green Up Day and more than 70 people volunteered during Lyme’s Day of Service – an ann [...]
Go for a Hike! – Wellness Wednesday
Go for a Hike! Submitted by the Wild Mountain Mamas after a hike on the Welch-Dickey Trail in Thornton, NH on May 5, 2023 The Wild Mountain Mamas are women from Lyme and nearby communities who've been hiking together for over 25 [...]
Getting Good Sleep – Wellness Wednesday
Understanding and Managing Sleep Challenges Submitted by the CCL Mental Health Team Insomnia affects roughly 10-30% of adults worldwide. It can lead to significant health consequences, including depression, impaired work perform [...]
Every Brilliant Thing – Wellness Wednesday
See Every Brilliant Thing, by JAG Productions at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction through May 14th a wellness tip from Martha Tecca, Executive Director and President of CommunityCare of Lyme From JAG's website: "EV [...]
Know the ARC – Wellness Wednesday
Get to Know Dartmouth's Aging Resource Center Submitted by the CCL Aging in Our Community Team EDITED to include notes from the April 18th gathering Of course, we are all aging. While most of us recognize lots to look forward to [...]
Volunteer Appreciation Week – Wellness Wednesday
Volunteer Appreciation Appreciating Volunteers and the Healthy Privilege of Volunteering As a volunteer, you can have a positive impact on others – in so many different ways – doing something that makes you feel good too. We kn [...]
April 2023 – National Humor Month
National Humor Month “Laughter is the best medicine” We invite you to share in lightness as our community comes out of winter’s darkness. We've included highlights on this page, and we'll update it throughout the month. Please sh [...]
Monday’s Menu: Avocado Brownies
Avocado Brownies From Carine Claudepierre of theconsciousplantkitchen.com (Updated 3/20/23). Do you both appreciate an avocado, and feel wildly irritated by how quickly it transitions from ripe to spoiled? Well then we're very s [...]
Aging in Our Community – April Update
April Update Committed to promoting conversation and improving access to information and resources as we live and age together. Our March discussion over lunch helped us think about Planning Our Best Future. Renee Harvey of Cald [...]