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Be Thankful...Give Thanks! November is one of my favorite months of the year and I am certain many of you will agree. The air is cooler, the leaves are changing colors, the fragrance of turkey and dressing permeate the kitchen (or down here in the South the wonderful smell of fried turkeys on the back porch) and time is spent with family and friends during the long holiday weekend. Your home is probably the same as mine on Thanksgiving Day. Once the meal has been devoured, the men proceed to the couch to watch football and the women gather in the kitchen to clean dishes. The children race in and out of the house and laughter fills the air. As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for - family, friends and good health to name a few.
I am truly thankful to the many dedicated readers of this “Good News” Christian magazine each month. I absolutely love hearing the wonderful responses from many of you. If you are reading Bay Area Christian Family for the first time, I thank you for choosing to wrap your hands around something so positive and uplifting. I am confident that you will read every page and anxiously await the next month’s issue to arrive. I am most thankful to the advertisers that have chosen to reach such a strong “faith-filled” market. Be Thankful...Give Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
In our daily walk with God, we must be thankful for all that He provides to us and for us. In turn we must be willing to give thanks to Him. This Thanksgiving, I encourage you to place a piece of paper at each place setting and ask family and friends to jot down one thing that they are thankful for. Have one person collect these and read each one aloud. You will find that there are countless blessings to be shared.
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9 Potluck • Lucy’s Sweet Potato Casserole Supreme 19 Money Matters • 5 Questions to Ask Your Financial Professional 11 Encouraging Word • Bloom Where You Are Planted 13 Mission Makers • You’re Invited! Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes Open House
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13 Best Books • The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman & C. S. Lewis 17 Senior Scene • We Are Making Our Brain MAD 18 Healthy Living • 1 on 1 with Jason Greene: January Is Too Late 21 Family Matters • Being Thankful 24 Coloring Page 25 Calendar 26 Ad Directory 26 Support Groups
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Lucy’s Sweet Potato Casserole Supreme
How much is enough when preparing for holiday dinners? The following info will help. The servings are generous, so for small children, count one serving per two children.
Meat - If using a whole turkey, 1 lb.
per person. If using ham or turkey breast, ½ lb. per person Dressing - 1 cup per person Bread - 2 rolls or servings per person Beans/vegetables - 1 lb. of dried beans serves 6 people; for prepared vegetables, ½ cup per serving Creamed potatoes - 1 cup per serving. An average potato will yield one serving, so figure 1 potato per person Gravy - 1/6 cup per serving Pies - 1 average pie serves 6 people Cakes - An average 2-layer cake serves 10 people Tea, coffee, or other beverage - For dinner beverage (tea), figure on 3 - 8 oz. servings per person (24 oz. per person). 1 gallon = 128 ounces, or 5+ servings. For after dinner beverage (coffee), figure one 8-oz. serving per person.
Easy Cranberry Bread
Here’s all you’ll need to make this delicious sweet bread: (A) 2 cups of all-purpose flour; (B) 1 cup of quick oats; (C) ¾ cup of sugar; (D) 2 tsp. of baking powder; (E) ½ tsp. of baking soda; (F) ¾ cup of orange juice; (G) 2 eggs; (H) 1/3 cup of vegetable, corn, or canola oil; (I) ½ tsp. of orange extract; and (J) ¾ cups of fresh or frozen cranberries. (Optional: 1 cup of chopped walnuts).
Ingredients:
4 lb sweet potato 1 ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk 2 each egg 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt 8 tablespoon Butter, softened, divided 1 cup Pecans, chopped, toasted ½ cup brown sugar
Preparation
Peel and dice sweet potatoes. Cover sweet potatoes in a large pot with cold water. Boil for 25 minutes until very tender. Drain and mash sweet potatoes. Add 4 tbsp. softened butter and stir until melted. Add sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, salt and milk. Combine well. In a separate bowl combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in remaining 4 tbsp. softened butter until fully incorporated. Add pecans and combine. Fold pecan mixture into sweet potato mixture. Spread in a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove and top with marshmallows. Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until marshmallows are lightly browned. Serve hot. — Chef Lucy Greer Greer’s Market & Catering
Combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine the juice, eggs, oil, and extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Lastly, mix in the cranberries. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and baked in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes before trying to remove the bread from the pan.
Closing Thoughts
Give thanks. This Thanksgiving, make your own place cards and put a different Scripture verse on each one. Invite each person at your table to read the verse on his place card and name something he’s thankful for. A few good verses to use: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His faithful love endures forever” (I Chronicles 16:34, HCSB). “Hallelujah! I give thanks to God with everything I’ve got – wherever good people gather...” (Psalm 111:1, The Message). “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His faithful love and His wonderful works...” (Psalm 107:15, HCSB). — Judy Woodward Bates Want Judy to speak to your church, civic organization, or ladies’ group? You can contact her and follow her on her website, www. Bargainomics.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
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Questions to Ask Your Financial Professional
You know how to tell your doctor where it hurts. You can tell your dentist about a toothache. So why can it be so hard to talk about finances with your financial professional? Meeting with a financial professional can be stressful for some. Managing money can seem intimidating, confusing and it’s always very personal. While they’re easy to avoid, missing financial meetings can bring about similar issues as skipping a dentist or doctor visit. Talking with a financial professional can help you evaluate if your strategy is still on track and make sure your family and finances are protected. Like going to the doctor or dentist, it is important you come prepared with the right questions. Thrivent Financial suggests asking these questions when meeting with a financial professional.
1. Is my coverage adequate?
Ensuring proper protection against death, disability or injury is one of the most important things you can do for your family. Talk to your financial professional about cost concerns, protection options and how you can make sure that your family will be covered financially in the event of an untimely death or the onset of a disability. If you’ve had major life changes like the birth or adoption of a child, bought a house or got married, chances are your protection will need updating.
needs are met are two variables to consider. Yearly meetings with a financial professional can help you hone your financial strategies for the upcoming year and keep them . Your time is valuable, and your financial future is even more valuable to you and your family. Make sure you’re maximizing both by meeting with a financial professional. — Christina Gibson (251) 281-7312 and Timothy Benson (251) 709-0315, Financial Associates, Thrivent Financial. For more information, please visit www.thrivent.com Thrivent is a not-for-profit membership organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously. It offers its more than 2 million member-owners a broad range of products, services and guidance nationwide. For more than a century it has helped members make wise money choices that reflect their values while providing them opportunities to demonstrate their generosity where they live, work and worship. For more information, visit Thrivent.com. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. Insurance products issued or offered by Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI. Not all products are available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415, a FINRA and SIPC member and a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent. Thrivent Financial representatives are registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc. They are also licensed insurance agents/producers of Thrivent. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.
2. What are some creative ways we can refine my strategy to help maximize benefits?
This is an area where a financial professional can really support you. They can help you organize your financial strategy in a way that factors in things like taxes and market volatility, and they will know what changes are on the horizon that could affect you. They can also help you use staple financial products in unique ways. These are applications many individuals don’t know about but can offer different advantages that bolster your financial strategy.
3. How are my financial strategies aligning with my values?
Having a financial strategy that aligns your finances with your values is another important topic to bring up. If you have charitable causes you want to support or volunteer trips you want to take, make sure your financial professional knows about them and he/she can help you develop ways to bring your generosity to life.
4. Tell me about the strength and stability of your company or organization.
Insurance is only as strong as the ability of your financial institution to pay out claims when you need to claim a contract. Make sure to investigate the strength and stability of any company you’re working with to ensure it is financially sound enough to fulfill its obligations.
5. What should I do differently in the next year?
This seems like an easy question, but you would be amazed at how few people ask it. Your financial professional is often in a unique position to help you stay ahead of the curve when it comes to your future strategy needs. Making sure you’re diversified in the market and ensuring your future protection
WHAT’S A SECOND OPINION WORTH? A lot—when it comes to your investments. As Thrivent Financial associates, we can look at your portfolio with fresh eyes to determine if it is aligned with your goals. No matter which way the financial markets are going, together we’ll determine whether any changes are needed to help keep your investment plan on track. Contact us today for a complimentary portfolio analysis. Christina Gibson Timothy Benson Financial Associate Financial Associate 251-259-5009 251-709-0315 AR License 7823662 timothy.benson@thrivent.com christina.gibson@thrivent.com connect.thrivent.com/christina-gibson Facebook.com/chris.gibson.thrivent Linkedin.com/in/chrisgibsonthriventfinancial
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Bloom Where You Are Planted
About five years ago my two young sons decided they wanted a “strawberry farm”. I was raised in the country and I know a little bit about farming. So, I hopped on the internet and ordered a bundle of 25 strawberry plants. They arrived in short order, we planted them in small pots, then placed those pots in a wagon for safekeeping until they were large enough to be planted in the ground. Once potted the strawberry plants grew quickly as did grass and weeds. One afternoon while watering the plants I explained to the boys why we needed to pull the grass and weeds out of the pots the strawberries were growing in. Grass and weeds are good for nothing! The boys worked their way through the pots pulling out the unwanted guests and finished in short order. Except for one pot. Growing in one pot along with the strawberry plant was a green sprout a little taller than the rest. They wanted to leave it. I told them it was just a weed. Good for nothing, remember? I recall the response vividly, “can we just leave it and see how big it gets”? Sure, why not. Our strawberry farm now contained 25 strawberry plants…… and 1 weed. As the days went by our strawberry plants grew, as did our weed. Driving in from work one day I glanced at the wagon parked by the privacy fence and did a double take. Turns out our weed wasn’t a weed after all, it was a flower. I stopped and took a picture. Now, consider this……. That flower was not a flower that someone intentionally planted in a flower bed, in front of a nice house, with other flowers, waiting to be admired by the world. Not even close. It was an errant discarded seed from who knows where, that found fertile ground, sprouted among strawberries, in a plastic cup, packed into an old wagon, halfway down a drive way, beside a fence……. but it bloomed anyway Also, consider the astonishing odds for this single seed…… Arriving from who knows where. Landing in fertile ground. Spared by the farmer instead of being pulled up and cast out. Then blooming in a place where a grown man lives that can be moved enough by the whole story to stop his vehicle, get out, and take a picture of this errant flower growing in a wagon. Then five years later dust off that picture and write a story about it to relay the power of blooming wherever you are planted. The odds of this happening for that single seed are incalculable, but here you are reading that story.
right where it was planted. It made a difference then and even though years have now passed, it’s work is still being multiplied today! If you are waiting for the right time, right place, right audience you will wait forever. Offer your best work now, on a consistent basis, in spite of the evidence, then watch the evidence begin to change. Have some faith. Get in the Boat. Do your part. — Shane Hale Hale is a “redeemed & re-purposed professional baseball player” working as a Realtor with Bellator Real Estate & Development. Through writing he shares his faith to encourage and inspire others to seek God’s plan for their lives. Visit and subscribe to his blog at www.The1SixProject.com
Not that it could have, but theoretically speaking, that flower didn’t look around and say, “wrong time, wrong place, wrong audience”. It just bloomed,
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“I distinctly remember it having the feeling of being welcomed into someone’s lovely home, not an institution. It was so clean and well-maintained, and the children’s rooms were colorful and individualized as much as possible to the unique affinities of each child. I also remember meeting one of the house parents and how proud he was of the home and his attention as a loving father to some of the children living there.” ABCH Trustee Kelly McMurry attended our Christmas Open House a few years ago. This was before she had attended her first board meeting, so it served as her first impression of us. Every year in December, our house parents and children prepare their homes, adorning them in Christmas lights, Christmas trees, and colorful ornaments, to welcome guests inside their doors and inside the ministry of Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes (ABCH). We love to invite the community into our ministry in this way, giving everyone an opportunity to see what we do and what we are all about firsthand. Without our donors, churches, volunteers, and supporters, we couldn’t do what we do for our children! Our Open House is one way we love to say, “thank you.” Our house parents regularly work hard to provide a place that is home-like for our children, especially during the holidays. They want to ensure that the children feel like they are in a safe, loving environment and that they learn about Jesus Christ, even in the small details. This year, we are excited to invite YOU to join us at our Mobile Open House event. Please join us for a time of fellowship and holiday food, as well as a guided tour of our homes! Our Open House event is FREE and will take place on Sunday, December 2, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. — For more information about this or locations and other details, please visit www.alabamachild.org/CFMobile.
Her name was Helen and she was brilliant. She graduated from high school at age fourteen and earned a master's degree from Columbia University by the time she was twenty. Raised in a secular Jewish home, she was an atheist for much of her life. She won awards for her poetry and joined the American Communist Party. She married a fellow communist during WWII and had two children. After converting to Christianity in her mid-thirties, she visited England and she fell in love with Jack, a writer who greatly admired her but did not return her romantic interest. In 1953, after finding out that her husband was having an affair with her cousin and wanted a divorce, she left America and moved to England. Three years later Helen Joy Davidman married the English writer. Everyone called him Jack, but his actual name was Clive Staples Lewis. In her excellent new book, Becoming Mrs. Lewis (Thomas Nelson $25.99), Birmingham, Ala. author Patti Callahan Henry offers a fictional account of the remarkable love story involving Alabama’s Patti Callahan one of the most significant Christian writers of Henry is the author of Bethe last century. Joy Davidman was brilliant, coming Mrs. Lewis as well as Driftwood Summer which passionate, and a maverick. C. S. Lewis may have been equally brilliant, but a passionate appeared on the New York maverick he was not. Perhaps the death of his Times best seller list. The Auburn University graduate mother and the horror of the Great War compelled him to keep his passions and feelings worked as a pediatric clinical nurse specialist before safely locked away. But Joy held the key, and becoming a full-time writer. she unlocked his heart and set him free. After I finished reading Becoming Mrs. Lewis, I thought about a verse in the First Epistle of John. "He who loves, knows God." I have no doubt that loving Joy Davidman brought Lewis closer to God, for it isn’t our doctrinal acumen that opens the door to the Kingdom of God. It is love. — Darrel Holcombe
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God First Good Friends Great Food
W
hile Goldfingers restaurants may seem like the new kid in town, they have actually been successfully operating in other parts of Alabama since 2009. Founder & CEO Bill Dorminy has a corporate background in restaurants, but his passion lies in the ministry of the marketplace. He has found a way to combine those two passions with Goldfingers. After launching the first of three restaurants in the Dothan area, Goldfingers opened their first franchise location in Saraland in 2016, then another Corporate store on Dauphin Street in 2017. More than just another quick serve restaurant, Goldfingers is a place where great food meets great friends in a great atmosphere.
Johnny and Emily Holifield are the franchise owners at the Saraland location, and William Dorminy leads the Corporate Dauphin Street location. More than just a place of business or another restaurant, they each desire for the locations to be a place that emphasizes their mission: God First, Good Friends, Great Food! Johnny and Emily gave some William Dorminy, Mobile Franchise Owner and Johnny & insight on this: “For us it starts Emily Holifield, Saraland Franchise Owners. internally, with our staff. From The Holifield Family put God first at home and at work. when we first hire someone, we lean into them. We want to make a difference in their lives. We are interested in their personal growth overall.” In-house service projects and fun group outings reinforce this message to team members. Goldfingers, in its first year beat out local competition of Chick-fil-A and Zaxby’s as being voted the “Best Chicken Tenders in the Wiregrass area”. They have continued to earn this honor eight years running. Specializing in chicken tenders and wings, items have been created with proprietary recipe’s that set them apart. Mix and match the grilled or fried tenders in a variety of sauces and flavors to create your own unique meal. Goldfingers has a vast menu variety that satisfies the taste of any diner. American classics include a great Goldburger, freshly prepared chicken salad, grilled wraps and loaded salads - each customized to your specifications. Add your favorite side, choosing from options such as a generous helping of corn nuggets, sweet potato fries, cole slaw or chips. When younger visitors order, their kids meal is served in a cool retro car. The styles and colors of the cars change with seasons, and a sleigh is ready for the Holidays! Fast and friendly service of fresh, delicious food keep visitors coming back again and again. Ordering through the Goldfingers app or online at www.trygoldfingers.com gives the customer another convenient way to pick up a fresh meal while staying on the go. Additionally, catering services are available for larger events off site. “We want you to enjoy the best food with whomever you are sharing a meal with”, William told us. Customers have been picking up their favorites to take on field trips, park days, leaving for family vacation or enjoying an event in another part of the city.
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Goldfingers sets itself up to be strikingly different from other like style restaurants. Right away, customers notice the clean, spacious dining areas, uplifting music playing, a smile and kind word to greet you. The decor is purposed to be classic, truly a comfortable environment for just a few or large group. Whether it’s an old movie poster, hot-rod car or motorcycle, a music genre feature or local celebrity, the space is created to invite you in to stay and linger a while. Families and friends dining together find some of the things around the store will bring back memories, and pique interests, as well as create conversations. Each one also has a unique space that speaks to the surrounding area. In the Dauphin Street location, a beautiful tribute to baseball great Hank Aaron engages visitors while Saraland has memorabilia on display from familiar local athletic programs. Each location has a large farm table to accommodate family gatherings or workplace lunches.
cusing their efforts on raising funds and awareness for The Women’s Resource Center. Instead of having a tip jar for staff, anyone wanting to give a little extra can donate to this ministry in the provided containers by the registers. CEO Bill Dorminy has expressed his passion, “My heartbeat is to impact people for the kingdom, both behind the counter and in front of it, to ultimately glorify God.” Mobilians have a new choice for gathering with their favorite people and enjoying a great meal. Goldfingers is THE place for Good Friends to gather and enjoy Great Food in an environment that is family friendly!
Happy Fall!
Some additional amenities for the customer include outlets at every booth or table as well as free wi-fi. Emily explained, “We know that sometimes you need to get out of the office to focus or be creative, or may not have an office. Maybe a quiet place to study or meet with a friend. We have features that lend themselves to those who need to work, study, take a quick work group outing or set up a team meeting.” The perfect gathering place for Good Friends is just inside the doors of Goldfingers! Goldfingers corporately aspires to make a positive investment into the community that surrounds each restaurant. “We seek to honor the Lord with our business, and how we serve our customers. You’re never more like Jesus than when you are serving and that is exactly what we aim to do six days a week.” William told us. Coming alongside of different organizations and nonprofit groups allows the staff individually and as a team to give back within each restaurant’s neighborhood. Activities for Goldfingers Dauphin Street have included coming alongside neighboring Murphy High School to collect needed items for a family that had suffered great loss from a house fire as well as special days that honored local teachers and nurses with discounts. The Goldfingers Saraland restaurant has been able to generously invest in supporting many local sports teams, groups, and organizations that have reached out for sponsorship. Most recently providing a reward card for local honor students and sponsoring Miss University of Mobile in the Miss Alabama pageant has afforded even greater opportunity to integrate into the local community. Currently, both Goldfingers locations in Mobile and Saraland are fo-
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We Are Making Our Brain MAD, Destroying our Brain Health As we age, certain parts of our brain not only become irate and disgruntled, they go MAD or a type of crazy, where our brain is eventually stricken with various dementia diseases, specifically Alzheimer’s. For starters, we have eaten the Modern American Diet (MAD) for our entire lives.
3 Types of Food Comprise MAD: 1. Processed Foods, all of them. 2. Harmful 6 White Foods…white wheat flour, white rice, white potatoes, white sugar, corn (it’s white when processed). The are all simple carbs which immediately turn to sugar. White milk contains casein which is a protein type molecule which envelopes nutrients and prevents their absorption. 3. Toxic Foods. What we put into our mouths is too often laced with toxins (aluminum, fluoride, pesticides); preservatives; synthetic hormones; antibiotics, bleach (how do you think sugar, flour and milk are so white?); excess gluten; genetically modified grains; and hydrogenated oils. When eaten over time, they destroy our brain. First, because we eat too much sugar, the brain quits producing insulin. (Our head brain as well as our pancreas creates insulin. Insulin is the hormone we create to get nutrients into our cells.) When the brain quits producing insulin, the neuronal supportive cells become insulin dependent and nutrients cannot get into, penetrate these cells. Consequently, they shrivel and die. This type of dementia is called Type III Diabetes, or diabetes of the brain. When we eat MAD foods for weeks, months, years to decades, we destroy the gut lining (leaky gut anyone?) and damage the communication between our gut and our head brain. This lack of communication robs our energy and negatively influences our mood, emotion and cognition. In addition, nutrients don’t get transferred efficiently to other body systems causing augmented creation and function of enzymes, newborn cells and hormones that aid in digestion and sleep Dr. Mark Hyman, a family physician and a medical director at the Cleveland Clinic, presented research and theories of fourteen MDs, PhDs, and specialists from around the U.S. in an education program I recently attended. After describing this immense problem, the prescribing conclusion was the same from all the speakers: for better health, for a more productive brain, clean up your gut. Instead of starving our brains by eating a MAD diet, we need to provide our brain with a buffet of healthy nutrients. Don’t make your brain MAD, avoid the Modern American Diet. Next Month we talk about how to do that.
— Janet Rich Pittman Brain Health Specialist Former Dementia Administrator and Practitioner www.JanetRichPittman.com, Janet@JanetRichPittman.com
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1 on 1 with Jason S. Greene: January Is Too Late! I hear it every year right about now. “I’m coming to see you after the first of the year.” The only problem with that plan is that January is just too late. “Too late for what”, you ask? January is too late to make a decision, or a resolution to get in shape. Because by the time January rolls around you have already gained 5 or 10 more pounds than last year. Why? Because you never quite made it to the gym last January or the ten January’s before that! Plus we are now entering the winter-feeding frenzy better known as the holidays. Plain and simple you need to make a “New You Resolution” now, and leave cleaning out the garage for your New Year’s Resolution list. By getting a plan now you will at least be burning more calories, and you definitely need to be burning more calories this time of year. We all know you are not going to skip grandma’s pie at the big family get together. One other huge advantage about starting now is that exercise has been proven in countless studies to actually lower your stress level. Do you remember last Christmas? Remember the stress that came along with the glad tidings and good cheer? Below is a simple list of things to help you get started now. And do me a favor when you see me in a restaurant. Don’t tell me you’re coming to see me after the first of the year. Either tell me your coming to see me tomorrow or just give me kind smile. Broken promises about next year I can do without, but smiles are always nice, especially during the holidays. 1. Set a goal. You cannot get there if you do not know where you are heading so set a goal. 2. Make your goal specific. Do not proclaim, “I am going to lose some weight”. It is too easy to fudge the results. Instead try: “I am going to lose 30 pounds this year and/or two dress sizes.” 3. Break the “big goal” down into smaller goals. In order to keep you from getting discouraged break it down into several smaller goals. In other words do not proclaim “I am going to lose 30-pounds” and leave it at that. Instead say “I am going to lose 30-pounds by losing 0.58 pounds per week.” That means every week you have a goal and it keeps you focused! 4. Make a plan. How are you going to do it? Ever heard the saying “Failing to plan is planning to fail”? Well it is true in all facets of life especially health and fitness. 5. Get a partner or hire a trainer. The number one thing that matters is accountability. If it is in your budget the best money you will ever spend is on a personal trainer. A good personal trainer will help you set reasonable goals, help you make a plan and coach you until you reach your goal. If a trainer is not an option then enlist a friend or friends who have the same goals and same basic level of fitness and hold each other accountable. I have been doing this for over 35-years and I’m telling you the number one factor in your fitness success is accountability. — Jason S. Greene E-mail your question to Jason@JasonsFitness.com You can see this exercise and many others demonstrated at www.southfit.com! Disclaimer: One on One with Jason aims to provide general fitness and exercise information. Advice offered may not be applicable to all individuals and does not constitute medical, health or scientific fitness advice. People have different needs, abilities and levels of health. It is recommended that all readers consult a medical professional before beginning any form of exercise, participate in any physical fitness or sports training program or undertake any form of health plan, nutrition program, or weight loss diet---especially if you have been inactive most of your life, suffer from obesity, or have any health problems.
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Being Thankful As we prepare to surround ourselves with family, friends, feasting, football, and yes, frantic shopping experiences, it can be very easy for us to lose sight of this season of Thankfulness. If you often find yourself anxious, irritable, or even depressed during these winter holiday months? Then Commit to Doing Something Different This Season. Making a few adjustments in your perception, will change your mood, and greatly influence the things you do.
Here are 5 quick tips you can use to keep yourself encouraged and focused during this glorious and beautiful season. Start Each Day in Prayer & Praise – As we know, talking to GOD daily can calm our spirits and rejuvenate our souls. Praising GOD allows us to be humble and express thanks for all things in our lives. Practice Grateful Thinking – Making a conscious effort to let go of our negative self-talk and focus instead on what we value and appreciate in life can increase our happiness, our energy levels, our passions, and can improve our overall health & well-being. Unplug Negative Influences – News Outlets, Social Media, & Reality/Exploitative TV can sometimes consume us with fear, negativity and gossip. It is difficult to focus on being thankful if you are distracted by the distresses of the world or absorbed by social media and keeping up with the latest reality stars. Limiting your exposure to these guilty pleasures (especially at night) can increase productivity, reduce negative emotions, and improve your overall mental/physical health. Enjoy Fellowship – Getting together with family and friends to laugh & reminisce allows us to create wonderful experiences, shared memories, and new traditions that we can continue to appreciate and be thankful for. Give Back – Whether you donate time, money, or skill, giving back reinforces community and can give you the opportunity to be the change that you want to see. Take advantage of the many charitable events this season has to offer so your thankfulness and gratitude can be shared with others. — Veronica Davis Veronica Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addictions Therapist. She has over 15 years of clinical counseling experience and is the CEO of LPC Services, LLC located in Mobile, Ala. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families seeking to make improvements in their lives. You can contact Veronica Davis at (251) 478-5050 or visit her website at .www.lpcservices4help.com
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October 1 – November 3 Seward Family Maze - Join Seward Farms for our 2018 Season! Six Saturdays you won’t want to miss! Open Saturdays only 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Field Trips: Monday-Thursday by reservations only. Contact (228) 641-3936 for more details.
November 3 Smashing Pumpkinfest - Bring your Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns and test the laws of gravity by dropping them and smashing them in some exciting and educational ways. You bring the pumpkins, we clean up the mess. That mess will be used as compost for our courtyard garden. For more information contact Josh Holland - 251-208-6893 or jholland@exploreum.com
Skating Rink will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve we will close at 4 p.m. New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. - midnight. Cost: $10 for skating includes skate rental; $13 for skating and Ferris wheel; $80 for frequent skater pass; $3 for a pair of socks. For birthday party information contact 251-224-1000 or jadej@alwharf.com.
November 17-18 Beethoven and Blue Jeans - Beethoven’s Sixth and classical music’s coolest young trio combine for our best casual concert November 2-3 ever. Tickets start at $15 and go on sale Uganda Kids Choir - Join us for this November 3 September 4, 2018. Start/End Time: Nounique performance by the Ugandan Patriots Car Show - American Legion vember 17, 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. NovemKids Choir. General admission for ber 18, 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. mobilesymnon-members and free for members! The Post 44 Gulf Shores is hosting a Patriots children in the Ugandan Kids Choir bring Car Show on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 AM phony.org 251-432-2010. For more to 2 PM as a fundraiser for the Alabama information contact Alyssa Weiskopf, a message of hope sharing the power of God’s love through traditional music and American Legion annual Veterans Retreat 251-432-2010 or . The retreats serves veterans suffering alyssa@mobilesymphony.org dance. As they tour the US, they delight audiences with their high-energy perfor- from Post-traumatic stress. Early registration is $20 per car. Show-day registration November 22 mances and infectious joy. Each choir is is $25 per car. Winners will receive patri- Thanksgiving Meal - American Legion made up of 10 sponsored children who otic trophies. Post 44 is open to the public Post 44 Gulf Shores is hosting a commucome from the poorest parts of Uganda. nity Thanksgiving meal from 11 AM to 1 The children are chosen for their enthusi- and is non-smoking. PM. There is no fee for the meal; however, asm, ability, and dedication—all of which November 8-11 volunteers and donations are appreciatmake them potential leaders when they 6th Annual Fairhope Film Festival - The ed. Post 44 is open to the public and is return to their communities. They are Fairhope Film Festival was created to non-smoking. eager to perform for you, and provide you an opportunity to help poor children bring the best in world cinematic culture to your region, join us as we celebrate our November 23 around the world, put an end to poverty, 6th year. Black Friday at The Wharf - You’ve feasthunger and corruption. For more inforhttp://www.fairhopefilmfestival.org/ ed for Thanksgiving, now feast on savings mation contact Josh Holland - 251-208the day after! Spend Black Friday at The 6893 or jholland@exploreum.com November 10 Wharf and check out all the epic steals Bay Area Brunch Fest - Join us in Bienand deals throughout the shops and resNovember 2-18 ville Square for Bay Area Brunch Fest! taurants. We are your one-stop shopping “Othello” at Joe Jefferson Playhouse Come sample delicious brunch foods destination for the holidays! The Joe Jefferson Players present “Othelfrom local restaurants, live music, games, lo,” William Shakespeare’s tragic tale of a local merchants, and much more! This November 29 noble hero brought down by a fatal flaw. event benefits Lifelines Counseling SerHoliday Night Market - We’re back, baby! There are nine performances over three vices, a 501(c)3 organization that provides Get ready for the holidays at Mobile weekends, from November 2 through Museum of Art’s Holiday Night Market. November 18. Friday and Saturday shows family counseling, financial counseling This is going to be our biggest market are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 and runs the Rape Crisis Center. This is 21+ only event. Purchase tickets online yet exclusively for art and artisan wares, p.m. Tickets are $20; $15 for seniors and now at www.lifelinesmobile.org. For more handmade and original crafts. We feature military; $10 for students. To order, visit everything from craft beer, handmade joejeffersonplayers.com, or call 251-471- information contact Sarah Bumgarner 251-602-0909 or Sbumgarner@gmail.com kitchenware, jewelry, soaps, to fine art 1534.Joe Jefferson Playhouse - 251-471and decor. This is your chance to spread 1534 or info@joejeffersonplayers.com November 16 the Holiday Joy and shower your loved Ice Skating at The Wharf - Let us bring ones with one-of-a-kind gifts, all while November 3–30 winter to you. Grab a pair of skates and supporting local small businesses. Or Fall Outdoor Cascading Chrysanthehave a great time shopping for yourself mums at Bellingrath Gardens and Home glide, spin, or fall into the season. Share this unique experience with family and while sipping hot chocolate and getting -Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of hunfriends. Plan a date night! Whatever the in the Christmas groove with DJ Lobdreds of cascading chrysanthemums at occasion, coast on blades with us along ster and local carolers. Extra credit in Bellingrath Gardens. The four-foot-long the coast. Nov. 16 - Jan. 13, Regular the form of prizes for whoever shows cascades are hung on bridges and balcohours: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., up in the ugliest Christmas sweater! For nies throughout the Gardens. ChrysanNovember 26 – December 18: more information contact Elizabeth themums are also arranged in spheres, Mon-Fri: 4 – 10 p.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m. Elliott,251-208-5200 or elizabeth.elliott@ towers, and flower beds along the Great – 10 p.m., January 1 – 13: Mon-Fri: 4 – mobilemuseumofart.com Lawn and on the terraces outside of the 10 p.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Ice Bellingrath Home. Bellingrath Gardens,
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November 3–30 Fall Outdoor Cascading Chrysanthemums at Bellingrath Gardens and Home -Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of hundreds of cascading chrysanthemums at Bellingrath Gardens. The four-foot-long cascades are hung on bridges and balconies throughout the Gardens. Chrysanthemums are also arranged in spheres, towers, and flower beds along the Great Lawn and on the terraces outside of the Bellingrath Home. Bellingrath Gardens, and Home - 251-973-2217 or bellingrath@bellingrath.org
November 16 Ice Skating at The Wharf - Let us bring winter to you. Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin, or fall into the season. Share this unique experience with family and friends. Plan a date night! Whatever the occasion, coast on blades with us along the coast. Nov. 16 - Jan. 13, Regular hours: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., November 26 – December 18: Mon-Fri: 4 – 10 p.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., January 1 – 13: Mon-Fri: 4 – 10 p.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Ice Skating Rink will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve we will close at 4 p.m. New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. - midnight. Cost: $10 for skating includes skate rental; $13 for skating and Ferris wheel; $80 for frequent skater pass; $3 for a pair of socks. For birthday party information contact 251-224-1000 or jadej@alwharf.com.
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A bout O u r A dve rti s e r s Andress Jewelry, LLC – 21 ½ Saraland Blvd, Saraland, AL, (251) 675-9020, www.andressjewelry.com B. Scrolls – 6300 Grelot Road, Suite G124, Mobile, AL, (251) 401-8795, www. bscrolls.com
Support us by supporting them. LPC Services, Behavioral Health Specialists – 605 Bel Air Blvd, Suite 10, Mobile, AL, (251) 478-5050, www.LPCServices4Help.com McKemie Place – www.mckemieplace.org
Christopher Mullenix, DMD, MD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 715 Downtowner Blvd, Mobile, 251-471-3381, www.mobileoralsurgery.com
Mobile Christian School – 5900 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL, (251) 6611613, www.mobilechristian.org
Community Insurance Partners – 7308 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL, 251-635-0989, www.communityinsurancepartners.com
Moffett Road Baptist Church – 5555 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL, (251) 3420563, www.moffettroad.org
Eastern Shore Lanes – 10460 Eastern Shore Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527, (251) 625-3400, www.eslanes.com
Neighborhood Pest Control Service – (251) 533-4749
First Baptist Tillman’s Corner – 5660 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL, (251) 661-0114, www.fbtc.org Flipped Out Kitchen – 7765 Airport Blvd, Suite 120, Mobile, AL, (251) 3751733, www.flippedoutkitchen.com Golden Rule Gym – 4807 Princeton Drive, Mobile, AL, (251) 533-7932
NuView Counseling – 1120 Hillcrest Road, Suite 2G, Mobile, AL, (251) 4013560, www.nuviewcounseling.com Oak Ridge Gifts & Pharmacy – 4180 Oak Ridge Ave, Mobile, AL, (251) 4455882, www.shoppesator.com Palmer’s Toyota Superstore - 470 Schillinger Road South, Mobile, AL, 251639-0800, www.palmerstoyotasuperstore.com
Goldfingers – www.trygoldfingers.com
Pickett Orthodontics – 6611 Wall Street, Mobile, 251-607-0110, www.picketortho.com
Greer’s – Locations throughout Mobile and Baldwin Counties, www.greers.com
Premier Medical Group – www.pmg.md
The Gulf Bowl – 2881 S. Juniper St., Foley, AL, (251) 943-4575, www.gulfbowl.com
Printed T-Shirts & More – 7985 Tanner Williams Road, Mobile, AL, (251) 633-0300, info@printedTshirtsandMore.com
Hansen Heating & Air – Two locations to best serve you – Mobile, 251-4713047 and Eastern Shore, 251-210-1493, www.hansenair.com
PureVine Health Care – (251) 622-2487
Heritage Funeral Home – 953 S. Broad St, Mobile, AL, 251-525-9000, www.heritagefuneralhome.net Hacienda San Miguel - 880 Schillinger Road, Mobile, AL, 251-633-6122, www.sanmiguelrestaurante.com
The Ravenite Pizzeria – 102 N. Section Street, Fairhope, AL, (251) 929-2525, www.theravenite.net Spring Hill Baptist Church – 2 S. McGregor Ave, Mobile, AL, 251-342-5320, www.shbc.cc
Shane Hale, Bellator Real Estate & Development – (251) 370-8812, shane@shanehale.com, www.shanehale.com
Thrivent Financial – Christina Gibson and Timothy Benson, Agents – 90 McKeough Ave, Suite C, Saraland, AL, (251) 281-7312 for Christina and (251) 709-0315 for Timothy, www.thrivent.com
Jason’s Fitness – 3724 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL, 251-391-1234, www.southfit.com
Two Men and a Truck – Mobile & Baldwin Counties, (251) 316-5977 and (251) 424-1259, www.twomenandatruck.com
Lighthouse Restaurant - 12495 County Road 23, Irvington, AL, 251-824-2500
Volunteers of America SouthEast – 1204 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL, 251-3381297, www.voase.org
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Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon offers help and hope to families and friends of alcoholics. New Life Al-Anon meets MWF at 12:00 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2921 Airport Blvd. Courage to Change Adult Children Al-Anon meets Mondays 5:30 p.m. at Activities Bldg. Room 232 Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor. Searching For Serenity Adult Children AlAnon meets Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Activities Bldg. Room 240, Spring Hill Baptist Church, 2 South McGregor. For meeting information call 251-639-5858.
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group (South Alabama)- 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7pm. No entrance or support fees associated with the group. VIA Senior Center, 1717 Dauphin Street, Mobile, 36604. For Meeting information call 251.776.5999.
17176 Greeno Rd, Fairhope, Al, 36532
Positive Parenting Discovery Group every Tuesday from 7-8 pm Exchange Club Family Center, 3101 Interat Christ Anglican, 3275 Halls Mill Rd, Mobile, national Drive, Suite 701, Mobile, AL 36606, Al, 36606 (251) 479-5700
Discovery Group every Thursday at 7 pm at Widowed Persons Service of Greater Mobile Alzheimer’s Dementia Support Group- Touch- Wings of Life, 800 St. Louis Street, Mobile, Al, Grief groups and “Building a New Life” 36602 group offered at different times and in several ing Hearts Senior Care, 3rd Tuesday of each locations. Call the WPS office for info. 1204 Month, 11am-12pm, 3263 Demetropolis, Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL, 251-470-6866 Ste10, Mobile, AL 36693, 251.455.4204, no fee Divorce Recovery Support Group – all invited 6101 Grelot Road, Mobile, AL 36609 Compassionate Friends Grief Support Group – (251) 342-0462 1507 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604, (251) Hours: 6 p.m. - 7:30p.m. every Wednesday 471-1511 Hours: 6:30 p.m., 2nd Tuesday of Alzheimer’s Support Group (Fairhope)- Thom- each month Mom’s Day Out – as Hospital Wellness Center, 750 Morphy First Baptist Church, 806 Government Street Avenue, Fairhope, AL 36533 Childcare in Downtown for working Moms (251) 660-5661 and Dads, (251) 432-6513, ext. 22, Hours: 7:30 Discover Groups The groups below help individuals battling ad- am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, ages 8 Does your organization offer a support group Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group (Mobile)- diction, coping with divorce, suffering from a weeks to 4 years E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center, 169 Mobile loss and co-dependency. This is done through for the Bay Area? Infirmary Blvd., Mobile, AL (251) 435-6950 Mom’s Support Group a Christ-centered and Bible based approach. Tell us! Send your information to: Hours: 2nd Thursday of every month from 10 Exchange Club Family Center, 3101 Internabayareachristianfamily@mchsi.com to 11 am New - Discovery Group starting Monday, De- tional Drive Ste 701, Mobile, AL 36606, (251) to be listed in upcoming issues cember 7th from 7-8 pm at Graceport Church, 479-5700 Hours: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays
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