Stories and Photos of Our Lives Together
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Acceptance: The Serenity Prayer in Action – Wellness Wednesday
Acceptance: The Serenity Prayer in Action Submitted by Laurie Veillette, PsyD Remember the Serenity Prayer? “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 10/8/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 10/8/2021 Acceptance I really appreciated Laurie's Wellness Wednesday message this week. The Serenity Prayer is one that applies to all of us, and her particular message comes at a unique time in our collecti [...]
Monday’s Menu: French Onion Chicken Casserole
French Onion Chicken Casserole Submitted by Patty Jenks For a wonderful, fragrant and comforting casserole on these cooler nights, try this! I made it last week, and it was really good! - Patty For the Bread: 3/4 standard baguet [...]
Winter Thrills – Wellness Wednesday
Winter Thrills: Trying New Things On Shorter Days Submitted by Shelby Wood Being new to the area, the length of the winter here was a shock last year. In preparing for short days, and long, cold nights I'm challenging myself to [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 10/14/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 10/14/2021 The Hills are Alive ... With colors, with harvest, and yes, with music! Or at least on this Sunday afternoon, they will be. Specifically, Breck Hill. We’re spreading the word about the “Blue Jeans” [...]
Monday’s Menu: Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (vegan)
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (vegan adaptation) Submitted by Martha Tecca A tasty vegan take on a hearty fall soup! Sure to be a crowd pleaser! Martha's magical tweaks to make the below recipe vegan: *Used olive oil (no butte [...]
Aging in America: Justice For All? Sidore Lecture Series – Wellness Wednesday
Sidore Lecture Series Aging in America: Justice for all? Submitted by Shelby Wood, from UNH Sidore Lecture Series Aging in America: Justice For All? – UNH 2021-2022 Sidore Lecture Series This virtual series explores changing d [...]
Our Hour – October 2021
Fall Fun We gathered in person in the CCL Living Room! We talked about recipes, memories, and hopes associated with Autumn. Two poems were shared and read aloud: ”The Owl and the Pussy Cat'' by Edward Lear (read it here), and “A [...]
Blue Jeans & Bluegrass – Thank You!
It was an extraordinary afternoon on Breck Hill! THANK YOU!! Our celebration of community involved many, many individuals and community partners. Please read through to join us in gratitude for the generous contributors, and enjo [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 10/22/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 10/22/2021 The harvest table … Our gratitude overflows after Sunday’s Blue Jeans & Bluegrass celebration! Like the harvest table sharing the season’s bounty, the whole gathering of 200 friends and neighbo [...]
Monday’s Menu: Shelby’s Simple & Sweet Smoothie
Shelby's Simple & Sweet Smoothie Submitted by Shelby Wood Admittedly not a cook, I often will make a smoothie for lunch or as a treat. This smoothie requires limited ingredients, is simple, sweet (but not too sweet) and will [...]
Mindful Movement and Guided Meditation – Wellness Wednesday
Mindful Movement and Guided Meditation Submitted by Tracy Penfield with Shelby Wood According to the Mayo clinic – just one source of research that is now broadly-accepted – meditation is a way to reduce stress, and it offers a [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 10/29/2021
CCL Weekly Update – 10/28/2021 Trick or Treat … As the leaves fall and the days shorten, Halloween draws near. Halloween, my favorite holiday, brings fond memories. Haunted houses, trick or treating, time with friends and family [...]
Monday’s Menu: Elevated Oats
Elevated Oats Submitted by Shelby Wood With the weekday mornings being a whirlwind, here's a tasty way to prepare oatmeal that is quick, and satisfying while offering tasty seasonal textures. Ingredients: 1 packet of instant O [...]
Mindful Eating – Wellness Wednesday
Mindful Eating Submitted by Laurie Veillette, PsyD Mindfulness, the practice of focusing your attention on what is happening in the present moment without judgment, is an incredible tool for improving both physical and mental h [...]
