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It’s that time again! The Valley knows where to go when it comes to great food - and we are here to make sure everyone knows it! Here’s how it works: Tell us who YOU think has the best in the categories below for the Upper Perkiomen Valley! The Community Connection will tally up all responses received and issue Best of Certificates to our readers favorites. One lucky entry will be randomly picked to receive a $100.00 gift certificate to Weis Markets! It’s that simple! Let’s tell everyone who has the Best of the Best in The Upper Perkiomen Valley!

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Dear Gunnar

Christmas puppies are no match for Gunnar

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Game Pages

Enigma, Sodoku, and some great tips from readers

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Community Events

Happenings in and around The Valley

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Returning to Normal

Handling the Post Holiday Blues.

Dr. Anya DeRosa shows you how

Love Upper Perk

Caring about our community Snowflakes rediscovered

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Church Directory

Places of Worship and more

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A program to break the stigma of drug addiction located right in The Valley

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Project Live

Help Line & Businesses

Spotlight On Local Business

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JANUARY NEW YEAR’S DAY BINGO · January 1 Location: Tylersport Fire Co. Auxiliary

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COMMUNITY MEAL · January 7 · 3pm – 4pm

Location: United Church of Christ, 775 Main St, Pennsburg

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SPAGHETTI DINNER · January 19

Location: Trinity Great Swamp UCC, 9150 Spinnerstown Road, Spinnerstown, PA

Spaghetti Dinner all you can eat with Full Salad Bar served Buffet Style from 4pm – 7pm (or sold out) at Adults · $10.00, Child (4 – 12) · $5.00, Child 3 and under are free. All proceeds support the 2019 Mission Trip. For more information please call 215-679-7710 or 267-374-0590.

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PIEROGI FLIGHTS · January 25, 26 & 27 · 12-4 pm each day Location: The Winery in Breinigsville

Reservations required (limited availability); $15 per flight We are very happy to welcome Mama’s Pierogies at Black Forest Deli in Bethlehem back for a return performance; so you know they will be as amazing as before! You can decide if you want a sweet flight or a dry flight, at $15 per flight, and we will have wines and perogies prepared accordingly. We are still working on our actual pairings so check back soon for menu details, BUT do not wait to make your reservations because these tickets are sure to sell out fast. You can get your tickets by calling our office at 610-395-2468 or at The Winery in Breinigsville. Just let us know which day you intend to visit and if you prefer a sweet flight or a dry flight and we’ll be happy to make your reservation for you!

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In general, we all tend to feel our best when our lives have some structure and predictability; there is a comfort in the familiar, and in not having to make lots of decisions about how to spend our time. Some people crave routine more than others, though, and for those with a strong need for order, the holidays tend to be more stressful. If you are among them, you’ll find getting back to the usual routine a welcome relief from the busyness of the holidays and will bounce-back when the holidays end.

Many of us, however, find ourselves in a post-holiday funk – a little down, a little blue. Or maybe a little stressed out. It’s so common, it even has a name – the post-holiday blues.

There are lots of reasons for the post-holiday blues.

After lots of activities and time spent with family and friends, it might feel like there isn’t anything to look forward to, or you might feel lonely. The amazing food you enjoyed over the holidays might literally have you in a blood-sugar crash that can also impact the “happy chemicals” (serotonin) in your brain and put you in a temporary funk. You might have set some demanding or unrealistic new year’s resolutions that feel like a lot of pressure now – or have you in a harshly self-critical mindset that is bound to make you feel bad. Or you might be in a job that you were happy to get away from for a little while, and now that you’re back it’s just as stressful or unfulfilling as it was before.

If you’re among the many who are feeling down after the holidays, there are things you can do to help yourself through it. First, it helps to realize that lots of people feel the same way you do. Reminding yourself that you’re not alone and are having a very normal experience lowers stress levels and helps you to feel connected to others.

Next, pay attention to what is most upsetting to you, and see if you can problem-solve to improve the situation. Feeling lonely, or like there’s nothing to look forward to now that the holidays are over?

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Low on energy and feeling sluggish after indulging in sweets and treats? Gently get yourself back into a healthier eating pattern, focusing on lean proteins like chicken or fish, healthy grains, and plenty of fruits and veggies. Bundle up and get outside to take a brisk walk to increase energy and improve mood. Back at work and feeling miserable? Pay attention to what you dislike about your job. Is it a temporary frustration at work, or something a talk with your supervisor could resolve? See if you can find solutions to the issues that are making you unhappy. Stressed out about your financial situation now that the holidays are over? See if you can make a plan to get yourself back on track and write it down, committing to stick with your plan.

Last, think back to how you were feeling before the holidays started. Be honest with yourself – is this a temporary set-back from holiday let-down, or are the issues that are bothering you longer-standing problems that the holidays distracted you from, and you’re now facing again? If that is the case, and you have already tried everything you know to do to deal with the problem, consider getting professional help to resolve what’s bothering you. Sometimes getting away from problems for a bit, only to be upset again when we return, is exactly what we need to realize that there is something bigger that needs to be addressed. Embrace that fresh perspective and give yourself the best gift of all – the help you deserve to live your best life.

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By Jason Wright Almost every single person, regardless of where they come from can probably think of someone whom they know had their life negatively affected by addiction to drugs or alcohol. With the drug epidemic quickly growing in our country and our local community, Project Live has emerged to help combat the rising trends of addiction. Project Live is a grass-roots organization formed by representatives of the Upper Perkiomen Valley community in response to the growing number of individuals and families who are suffering from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.

I sat down with four individuals of Project Live at their office located at The Center at Open Link, 517 Jefferson Street, in East Greenville to gather more information on this fantastic program. Joining me were Will Pike, the Board President of Project Live. Will is a retired teacher and has been around since the inception of Project Live. Alongside Will from the beginning is Cathy Fried, serving as the executive director.

After spending more than 30 years as the district judge in the Upper Perkiomen Valley, she has seen many families and individuals struggle with abuse. David Lintvedt, also a

board member, got involved with Project Live because he cares about the community and feels it’s important to break the stigma of talking about drug addiction, and to help individuals get the care they need. David has been sober since 1989 and understands personally the struggles an individual going through addiction must face. Ernie Quatrani, Public Relations for Project Live, is another teacher from the Upper Perkiomen School District; he became involved to give back to the community after his family was personally affected by the drug epidemic.

Project Live believes first and foremost the best way to break the stigma of drug usage is to talk about it. Speaking openly about drug usage is seen with much social stigma, which makes it difficult for individuals who need the help to find the courage to ask for help. Project Live believes that recovery is possible. “Our job” says Will Pike, “is finding a way to get people the help they need before they hit rock bottom.” In order to facilitate this belief, Project Live offers a few different support groups. They have community meetings every third Monday of each month at the Upper Perk Valley Ambulance building, located at 2199 East Buck Road in Pennsburg.

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Support Group that meets every Thursday from 7PM - 8:30PM. Both of these meetings are held at 517 Jefferson Street, East Greenville.

Project Live can also help locate resources for individuals in need and can help and be there for you every step towards recovery.

All contact with Project Live is completely confidential.

The best way for the community to get involved is to attend these meetings, and to be able to speak about their feelings so that those affected know they are not alone. The community can come out and support Project Live at many different community events, such as the Annual Memorial Walk at the Upper Perkiomen High School. There is also PL@Y (which stands for Project Live at the YMCA) which has education and fun activities for tweens. Rocks of Hope also offer therapeutic relief, painting rocks with inspirational messages that are planted throughout the community. Rocks of Hope are also located in a garden located directly outside The Open Link on Jefferson Street.

Project Live is a valuable resource for our community that helps combat the rising drug epidemic. But Project Live needs the communities help to make it bigger and stronger than ever. Because Project Live knows, when we work together “recovery is possible.”

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In Northeastern PA we’re no strangers to winters full of snowfall from the picturesque dustings to full-force blizzards. Although some of us are keener on waking up to a snowy wonderland than others, nearly all can agree that, yard maintenance aside; new-fallen snow does have a certain beauty about it. Maybe you’re reading this while sipping on a hot cup of tea looking out your window onto this “marshmallow world” wishing that sparkling snow would stay looking that pristine all winter. Of course, the snow is less flattering when it mixes with dirt, road salt, and whatever else seems to spoil it. Can that same snow that was once so sparkling still be in there? Before we get too far into the muck that can sully a snowflake let’s take a moment to think about where each small flake begins.

On a day that starts bitter cold a little raindrop starts its journey down to earth frozen into a completely unique crystal masterpiece. Just like us, the snowflake is one-of-a-kind and never to be replicated again. Even as it lands down new and unassuming, the snowflake finds friends to gather together with it and make it stronger and shine brighter than it ever did before on its own. Although every snowflake is special in its own way when they

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As we all know, unfortunately not every mound of snow stays looking sparkling clean. Often the snowflakes get pushed around, smeared with dirt and a little deflated when the heat is on. It can be overwhelming when the pressures of the day pile on and we start to feel a little less fresh and sparkling than in winters passed.

Even with the stresses that surround us day in and out it’s important to not forget how special we are. Surrounding ourselves with positive people and things is one of the best ways to keep us feeling refreshed and not so dingy at the end of a stressful day. Rekindling what we have passions for and using those skills to help others is a great way to bring back a little cheer into our lives that may have gone missing.

A new year is the best time for a reminder of what we can do to make ourselves feel new again and how to appreciate how unique we really are. Are there some friendships we can renew? Old habits to kick? New activities to try? Fresh snow brings joy to the young and young at heart (when we don’t have to drive in it of course), so what lessons can you learn this year from a snowflake?

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81 Main St, Pennsburg (215) 679-9015

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