Stories and Photos of Our Lives Together
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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. [...]
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: 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 [...]
In time for Valentine’s – Wellness Wednesday
Just in time for Valentine's 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 overall well-b [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Monday’s Menu: Thai Basil Pancake
Thai Basil Pancake From plantbasedandveganism.com by bxmij (Jan 4, 2023) The description of this recipe caught my eye, "simply delicious with crispy flaky layers and packed with aromatic Thai basil." (bxmij, Jan 4, 2023). The la [...]
Midwinter Mingle Thank You
It was an extraordinary afternoon 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 that celebrate t [...]
The Jenks Fund – Easing Minds and Lifting Spirits
A reminder from Patty Jenks Chief Community Advocate, CommunityCare of Lyme Easing Minds In 2019, CommunityCare of Lyme established the CCL Jenks Fund in memory of Jim Jenks and Ethan Jenks. It has been sustained by generous and [...]
