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Family Boundaries over the Holidays – Wellness Wednesday

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Setting Boundaries with Family over the Holidays From Lindsay Karmer (Jun 6, 2023) recovery.org There are many organizations that support individuals and communities either at a local or national level. Once per month, for Wellness Wednesday, we will share one of these well-respected organizations in order to connect you with more resources that support Health & Wellness. Holiday season is in full-swing, and time with family is upon many of us. It can be a trigger to fall into old habits, routines and roles within our family. In this article by Lindsay Kramer, she explores how to set boundaries with an emphasis on supporting those in recovery. This article also explores why setting boundaries with family can be so challenging looking at topics like "difficulty of change", "lack of understanding about addiction" and "the ripple effect". She caps off this article by emphasizing why this matters. It's a helpful read if you are in recovery, or you have a friend or family member in recovery this holiday season (and all year long). To read Lindsay's article "Why You Should Set Boundaries with Family During the Holidays"(Jun 6, 2023) from recovery.org click here. Kramer, Lindsay. “Why You Should Set Boundaries with Family during the Holidays.” Recovery.Org, 6 June 2023, recovery.org/pro/articles/why-you-should-set-boundaries-with-family-during-the-holidays/.

Jingle & Mingle 2023: Thank You

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After 4 years' wait, it was an extraordinary evening at the Lyme Center Academy Building! THANK YOU!! Our community celebration involved many generous souls!  Please read through to join us in gratitude, and enjoy some great photos and videos of the event. The Music A Fabulous Line up! The Whipple Hillbillies + Bluegrassers Matthew Greenway, Mark Sunderwirth, Mike Madan, Eric Faro, Stacie Deiner, Chuck Horrell, and Tanner Wallace Fiddler Showcase Ewan Cameron, Isla Cameron, Billy Sunderwirth, andTanner Wallace Dan Freihofer Steve Alden with Caroline Alden, Emma Piontek, Toby Summerfield, and Mark Tecca Shed Matt Stevens and Eric Reimanis The music and spirit were enjoyed by all. What a gift! Kids' Gift Shop A magical and exciting evening for the children (and a little adult time for parents) ... Lyme School PTO, creating a fabulous shop of donated treasures, with "elves" to wrap thoughtfully-selected presents. Refreshments An overflowing spread of soups and stews, savory and sweet treats – Food as Love! Nancy & Blake Allison, Lynore Bolton, Jennifer Boylston, Margaret Caldwell, Stephen Castellani, Dan Freihofer, Emily Gray, Sarah Eck, Karen Henry, Sue Hewitt, Lyme Congregational Church (huge thanks to Nancy Grandine, Joyce & Paul Killebrew), Dayle Mason, Lynn McRae, Kati Miller, Jill Niles, Orford Bandstand Committee, Pam Poire, Krista Robbins, Kathy Sherrieb, Mark Sunderwirth, Martha Tecca, and others who brought food and drinks. Logistics Volunteers Thank you for [...]

Monday’s Menu: Carrot Soup

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Carrot soup with miso and sesame Recipe from SmittenKitchen.com (Jan 3, 2012). This tasty soup was shared at Jingle & Mingle by Jennifer Boylston Jen says the following about this soup recipe that she shared for Jingle & Mingle: Carrot is the star ingredient. I sourced the recipe here, which is, as a generality, a great source of cooking inspiration. The vegetable "broth" was made with Better than Bouillon's Seasoned Vegetable Base. The miso was purchased at the coop but I don't think it is as good as the miso paste I buy at the Asian grocer in Lebanon. I noticed having to add extra salt this time, I don't usually have to do that. Tje soup is very good when served with the sesame oil and scallions, though I skipped those for this potluck. I make this soup all the time - it freezes very well, easy to grab for lunch or easy dinner when you don't feel like cooking. Perelman, Deb. “Carrot Soup with Miso and Sesame.” Smitten Kitchen, 2 Aug. 2012, smittenkitchen.com/2012/01/carrot-soup-with-miso-and-sesame/. If you have a recipe you would like to share, please reach out to shelby@cclyme.org.  Shelby Wood Manager of Volunteer Participation CommunityCare of Lyme Shelby@cclyme.org 802-468-7776

Jingle & Mingle – Wellness Wednesday

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  Jingle & Mingle Research demonstrates the importance of social connections. This time of year our short, cold days can make getting out of the house require more motivation. Yet, we know that engaging with others and participating in social activity helps improve mood while decreasing feelings of isolation. If you're looking for some ways to have fun, celebrate this festive season and spend time in community - we warmly invite you to Jingle & Mingle! For Wellness Wednesday this week, we encourage you - our friends and neighbors - to attend this all ages fun and festive event. Sunday, December 17th, 3-6pm  at the Lyme Center Academy Building Live Music and Entertainment – Whipple Hillbillies, Marc Sunderwirth & Stacie Deiner, Dan Freihofer, Steve Alden, Matt Stevens, Dan Freihofer ... and YOU! Join in with holiday favorites. Festive refreshments – Hearty soups and stews, with a spread of snacks and sweets. Bring a favorite appetizer, cookies, or other holiday treats, if you like. PTO Kids' Holiday Gift Shop – A room full of donated special items (accessories, house plants, new/nearly new toys, new art supplies, gardening tools, puzzles, games holiday decorations and decor, and other surprises) to choose from. Presents will be wrapped and ready. Purchases support the PTO. Gift donations are still being accepted at the back of the Lyme Center Academy Building until Friday. Come help for [...]

Monday’s Menu: 20-minute white bean & kale soup

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20-minute white bean & kale soup Recipe from Sam Turnbull of itdoesnttastelikechicken.com (March 9, 2022). This recipe from Sam Turnbull of It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken is a quick soup with lots of veggies. It's a great, warming option for these cold weeknights. Enjoy this hearty soup here. Turnbull, Sam. “My Go-to Vegan Soup Recipe!” It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken, 23 Nov. 2022, itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/my-go-to-vegan-soup-recipe/#recipe. If you have a recipe you would like to share, please reach out to shelby@cclyme.org.  Shelby Wood Manager of Volunteer Participation CommunityCare of Lyme Shelby@cclyme.org 802-468-7776

“Hi neighbor” month– Wellness Wednesday

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"Hi Neighbor" Month Join the CDC and EPIC in strengthening connections and forging new ones The Center for Disease Control (CDC) shares a Public Health Matters Blog titled Get Involved with Your Neighbors During Hi Neighbor Month (CDC, 2021). In this blog post the CDC cites a FEMA statistic stating: Research shows that people who think they’re prepared for disasters often aren’t as prepared as they think. Forty-six percent of people surveyed by FEMA expect to rely heavily on their neighbors for help within the first 72 hours after an emergency.(1) Yes, ask your neighbors for help if you need it, but—if possible—try to be the helper. (https://www.ready.gov/neighbors as cited on the CDC, 2021). The blog continues noting that the more prepared we are, and the more connected we are to one another the more resilient our community can be. Therefore, the importance of taking a moment to say "hi, neighbor!" In an email from EPIC Exchange there are a few key tenants highlighted to uplift how to be a good neighbor during "Hi Neighbor" month. EPIC notes these are three fundamentals of being a good neighbor: Introduce Yourself, Show Kindness, Offer to Help. (EPIC, Nov. 28, 2023). One thing the CDC notes can be really helpful is for each individual to have * important paperwork  organized, and offer to safely keep and store a copy of your [...]

Monday’s Menu: White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

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White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies Tasteofhome.com (Dec. 3, 2023). The internet is truly an amazing place. You type in some of your favorite ingredients and voila: a recipe! I haven't had a chance to give this one a try yet, and plan on doing so soon! I'll have to make some modifications for dietary reasons, and would love to hear from you if you get a chance to give these a try as is! Enjoy this bake here: tasteofhome.com “White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies.” Taste of Home, 3 Dec. 2023, www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/white-chocolate-cranberry-blondies/. If you have a recipe you would like to share, please reach out to shelby@cclyme.org.  Shelby Wood Manager of Volunteer Participation CommunityCare of Lyme Shelby@cclyme.org 802-468-7776

Who Am I? How Do I know? Does It Even Matter? The Search for Personal Identity – Wellness Wednesday

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Who Am I?  How Do I know?  Does It Even Matter? The Search for Personal Identity Mental Health Community Conversation with Philip Kinsler, PhD CommunityCare of Lyme’s Mental Health Team*, led by Philip J. Kinsler, Ph.D., ABPP, is  hosting opportunities for education and supportive conversation across the community.  This community conversation explored the search for personal identity. We engaged with questions like: Who are we? When do we feel like we “know” ourselves? Does this sense of self provide any benefits beyond a comfortable feeling? Is there a process that people go through that helps produce a firm sense of self? What are the components of a firm sense of personal identity beyond sexual preference and gender identity? Can we ever really ‘know’ ourselves? Can confusion about personal identity or failure to grapple with the questions involved cause harm? To review the presentation slides, generously shared by Phil, please CLICK HERE. Philip J. Kinsler, Ph.D., ABPP is a retired clinical and forensic psychologist. He provided therapy to numerous people over a 50 year career. He was a specialist in issues of psychological trauma and a Past President of The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, and author of the Routledge book Complex Psychological Trauma: The Centrality of Relationship, and numerous other professional publications. He has lectured and taught locally, nationally, and internationally. He retired [...]

Monday’s Menu: Roasted Carrots with Za’atar, Pomegranate Seeds and Molasses

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Roasted Carrots with Za’atar, Pomegranate Seeds and Molasses Recipe from Irvin Lin of Eatthelove.com (Jan. 12, 2021) If, like me, you had several days of very filling meals with your loved ones this Thanksgiving weekend, then I'm sure you also had the opportunity to try a few new recipes. While it seems I only ate amazing food for several days, one recipe that surprised me was the combination of roast carrots and pomegranate seeds. Carrots are one of the few vegetables I enjoy eating; roasted makes them even tastier! Pomegranate seeds are little bursts of goodness in each bite. Combining them together into one dish seemed like it was the greatest idea, or an awful one. Fortunately, I was beyond pleasantly surprised when I gave this dish a try. I hope you'll give it a taste too! Enjoy the Eat the Love recipe here Lin, Irvin. “Roasted Carrots with Za’atar, Pomegranate Seeds and Molasses.” Eat The Love, 12 Jan. 2021, www.eatthelove.com/roasted-carrots-with-pomegranate-seeds/. If you have a recipe you would like to share, please reach out to shelby@cclyme.org.  Shelby Wood Manager of Volunteer Participation CommunityCare of Lyme Shelby@cclyme.org 802-468-7776

The Science of Gratitude – Wellness Wednesday

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The Science of Gratitude by Rachel Stanton, published in The Pulse of the Pride, the Lyme School newsletter, on November 17, 2023 THE SCIENCE OF GRATITUDE November is the month of GRATITUDE! During Stanton Time this week and next, we’ll continue to discuss what gratitude is, what science says about how it impacts our body, our brain, and our relationships, and how we can put it into action. Here’s a little bit of what I share with students during Stanton Time: Research suggests that having a regular gratitude practice can have amazing benefits: Gratitude opens the door to more relationships - you show appreciation for others - you will have positive connections with people and maybe more and deeper friendships. Gratitude improves physical health - Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people. Gratitude improves psychological health - Gratitude reduces lots of toxic emotions, from jealousy to frustration, and regret. Grateful people sleep better - writing in a gratitude journal before bed increases the length and quality of sleep. Gratitude improves how you feel about yourself (self-esteem) - it reduces social comparisons, grateful and proud of who YOU are and what YOU can do. Gratitude increases mental strength - not only reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming obstacles (Psychology Today, 2015). Students totally bought into this idea. We first filled our “Gratitude Jar” - Who [...]

Monday’s Menu: Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites

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Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites From Emily Miller of resplendentkitchen.com During last week's Tea with Shelby we celebrated all things festive and cranberry! This recipe was shared during our small gathering, and will be shared at more holiday gatherings with friends and family. It was easy to make, tasty, and had a very festive look. Enjoy! See the here: resplendentkitchen.com Miller, Emily. “Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites.” Resplendent Kitchen, 21 Nov. 2021, www.resplendentkitchen.com/vegan-cranberry-cream-cheese-bites/#recipe. If you have a recipe you would like to share, please reach out to shelby@cclyme.org.  Shelby Wood Manager of Volunteer Participation CommunityCare of Lyme Shelby@cclyme.org 802-468-7776

Season of Giving – Wellness Wednesday

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The Season of Giving – a Boost for Community Wellbeing by the CommunityCare of Lyme Team There are many ways to be involved in community this Season of Giving, lifting your own spirits and others at the same time. Many Lyme organizations have collaborated to share a broad spectrum of events and activities, where everyone is welcome. Community knows no borders. Gather for gentle, small conversations or larger, festive celebrations; enjoy shopping and support local organizations by purchasing art, beautiful trees, books, cookies, and meals to go; participate in the 75th Lyme Christmas Pageant; listen to music; support students by watching a movie or cheering at a basketball tournament. After reading that long (if incomplete) list, perhaps you'll be comforted to know there's an expert-led community conversation about managing life's challenges during the holidays. Be sure to check Lyme mailboxes for the Lyme Holiday Events Calendar. It's a lot packed into one page, to keep at your fingertips. Further details of listed events are in the Community Events Calendar online, and every listed event is open to all. Many more local and regional events are included in the online calendar. As always, if you need a ride or a little financial help to attend any gathering or event, please contact CommunityCare of Lyme. Call 603-795-0603 or email help@cclyme.org. If you would like to help make events happen, be sure [...]

Caregiver Action Network– Wellness Wednesday

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Caregiver Action Network Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month There are many organizations that support individuals and communities either at a local or national level. Once per month, for Wellness Wednesday, we will share one of these well-respected organizations in order to connect you with more resources that support Health & Wellness.  This month, in the midst of celebrating National Family Caregivers Month we are sharing the resource Caregiver Action Network (CAN). This organization offers tips, shares caregiver stories and has a community for caregivers to have the support needed. In honor of the 2023 theme #CaregiversConnect the organization states: Celebrating Family Caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month enables all of us to: Raise awareness of family caregiver issues Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers Educate family caregivers about self-identification Increase support for family caregivers Reduce feelings of isolation (Caregiver Action Network, Oct. 31, 2023) Explore this resource to connect, learn and raise awareness. To engage with this year's theme, use their hashtag #CaregiversConnect. To learn more about the Caregiver Action Network visit them at caregiveraction.org “National Family Caregivers Month.” Caregiver Action Network, 31 Oct. 2023, www.caregiveraction.org/national-family-caregivers-month.

Monday’s Menu: Beetroot & squash wellingtons with kale pesto

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Vegan Beetroot Wellingtons Recipe Recipe from Sophie Godwin of bbcgoodfood.com (Nov. 8, 2022). Do you find yourself also enjoying The Great British Bake Off? If you're also feeling inspired by baked goods from the new season, why not give this meatless wellington a try this holiday season? According to bbcgoodfood.com you can even make these in advance, freeze them, bake them and serve them to your friends and family for an easy holiday offering. Give this recipe a try here. Goodwin, Sophie. “Beetroot & Squash Wellingtons with Kale Pesto.” Vegan Beetroot Wellingtons Recipe | BBC Good Food, BBC Good Food, 8 Nov. 2022, www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/beetroot-squash-wellingtons-kale-pesto. If you have a recipe you would like to share, please reach out to shelby@cclyme.org.  Shelby Wood Manager of Volunteer Participation CommunityCare of Lyme Shelby@cclyme.org 802-468-7776

Monday’s Menu: Vegan soup for cold and cough

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Vegan soup for cold and cough From Roberto of naturalgoodness.blog (Aug. 6, 2020) If, like me, you've been struggling with a seasonal cold and are seeking to treat yourself to a bit of food as love, this recipe may be of interest. Of course, as blogger for Naturalgoodness.blog states: First things first… I really like this soup to help with my immune system and just because the ingredients are great for your help, but please, please consult with a doctor if you feel bad. This soup by no means is a magic potion or a replacement of a visit to a proper doctor! (Robert, Aug. 6, 2020) If you still are interested in putting together a soup that has immunity boosting ingredients you may enjoy giving this recipe a try! See the recipe from Roberto (Aug. 6, 2020) here. Roberto. “Vegan Soup for Cold and Cough - Natural Goodness: Fuss Free Recipes Everyone Can Make - Recipes.” Natural Goodness | Fuss Free Recipes Everyone Can Make, 6 Aug. 2020, naturalgoodness.blog/vegan-soup-for-cold-and-cough/. If you have a recipe you would like to share, please reach out to shelby@cclyme.org.  Shelby Wood Manager of Volunteer Participation CommunityCare of Lyme Shelby@cclyme.org 802-468-7776

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