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!
CCL Weekly Update – 7/1/2021
CCL Weekly Update – July 1, 2021 Unbroken Circles Today, July 1st, marks the first day "back in residence" at the CommunityCare of Lyme space in the Lyme Center Academy Building, since the Covid interruption back in March 2020 [...]
Monday’s Menu: Walnut Basil Pesto
Walnut Basil Pesto Submitted by Anna Pippin, MSHN Herbs such as basil have powerful health benefits including potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects. The polyphenols in herbs help fight diseases such as cancer, heart [...]
Don’t Worry About Anything Except the Horse – Wellness Wednesday
Don’t Worry About Anything Except the Horse Submitted by KJ Dell'Antonia Sometimes you need to turn your thinking brain off. Maybe you’re exhausted from a stressful work week. Maybe you’re stalled on a creative project, or facin [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 7/8/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 7/8/2021 Small Kindesses A beautiful poem from Stephanie Carney this morning reminds us that kindness comes in many forms. Some are big, beautiful flourishes. Some are soft, quiet messages. Others come with s [...]
Monday’s Menu: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Submitted by Anna Pippin, MSHN Zucchini is abundant in the Summertime and a delicious nutrient rich vegetable. It is an excellent source of vitamins C and A, high in antioxidants, and it contains so [...]
On Taking Vacation Time – Wellness Wednesday
On Taking Vacation Time Submitted by Shelby Wood Having just returned from taking a few days of vacation (or staycation to be more exact) feeling more relaxed and focused, this seems to be a good week to explore the wellness f [...]
Parks and Recreation Community-wide Game Week 1
July is: Parks & Recreation Month CommunityCare of Lyme is celebrating “Parks & Recreation Month” by sharing an image from a local or national park alongside a clue! Can you guess where in the world your neighbor is? C [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 7/15/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 7/15/2021 Celebrating teamwork ... and trust! We had a most beautiful Monday lunch with neighbors from Lyme, Orford, and nearby communities! The sun and the river sparkled, after a dreary morning. An amazing [...]
Monday’s Menu: Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Soup Submitted by Anna Pippin, MSHN Not only are tomatoes gorgeous and tasty – they are also known as an antioxidant powerhouse and are an excellent source of lycopene, Vitamin C & Vitamin A, potassium, and fola [...]
Your Eyes: Living in a Blue World – Wellness Wednesday
Your Eyes: Living in a Blue World Submitted by Ran He, OD, MS, FAAO Optometrist at White River Family Eyecare I’m currently humming to “Blue” by Eiffel 65, but the lyrics connote a different meaning than they did 15 years ago. [...]
Community Potluck Picnic – 7/21/21
Lyme Community Potluck Picnic on the Common The Lyme Community Potluck Picnic on the Common was a wonderful gathering, with over 150 neighbors, an extraordinary array of tasty food, and a Lyme Fire engine to explore – just one o [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 7/22/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 7/22/2021 A little magic. Thursday morning, free of the grumpy clouds that greeted us the past few days, I was thinking about Wednesday evening’s Community Potluck on the Common. An effort to welcome new neig [...]
Monday’s Menu: Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl
Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl Submitted by Anna Pippin, MSHN Blueberry season is upon us and these sweet and nutritious berries are a delicious superfood! Blueberries are anti-inflammatory, loaded with nutrients, very high in antio [...]
What If – Wellness Wednesday
What If Submitted, written and performed by Jennifer Voelker This week CommunityCare of Lyme is so grateful to be able to share a follow up to local songwriter, Jennifer Voekler's first post "Why I write Songs" which highlight [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 7/30/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 7/30/2021 Be Still. Near the end of Thursday’s sunny and full day, the gentle rain began. Somehow, it softened everything and slowed things down just a bit. I enjoyed a friendly visit with a neighbor. There [...]
