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WORDS OF WISDOM

By Walter Eugene Davis Senior Helpers – Stratham, NH

“Autumn Teaches Us That Change Can Be Beautiful.”

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall… When school starts, it signals the end of summer. Routines change. The kids have after school activities, and with summer vacations over work meetings become more prevalent. Looking back over the summer we begin to lament on the things that we never got to do. We notice a chill in the air when we leave our homes in the morning or as the sun sets. Are you struggling with a “times up” mentality? This can lead you to the seasonal change blues. I suggest that you shift your thoughts and get out there and experience a few great spots right in our back yard.

New England BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Festival, Sunday

September 25th from 12-6:00pm in the Vida Cantina parking lot located at 2456 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth. Experience food from Mexico, Indonesia,

Vietnam, India and more! The smells will captivate you. Performers will entertain you with music, song and dancing. Browse the unique offerings displayed by vendors featuring art, jewelry and clothing. Come join me!!!

Stratham Hill Park, located in Stratham just off Route 33. This beautiful park features lots of areas to walk including grassy fields and a well-maintained trail system. At the top of the trail, check out the fire tower for some superb views of Great Bay and the foliage. The colors are simply gorgeous from this vantage point. There are lots of places to explore; even a marker commemorating the location where President Abraham Lincoln’s son Thad, who was a student at

Phillips Exeter Academy, read the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1860.

I love going to this place!

Fort Constitution overlooks the Piscataqua River and Atlantic Ocean in New

Castle. This is the original site of Fort William & Mary. If you are a military history buff, this is the place for you. The location is the site of the first victory of the American Revolution led by Captain John Langdon and Major John Sullivan.

It features great underground tunnels open for exploration. Plus, a bonus, the

Portsmouth Lighthouse is also located on the property. I checked it out from the car because no dogs are permitted on the property.

Wagon Hill Farm, where an iconic wagon sits on the top of the hill marking its location on Route 4 in Durham. The farm boasts 139 acres and a great trail system that meanders through grassy areas, the forest and along the shoreline of Great Bay. This is a perfect spot for a walk, run, picnic or for taking some great pictures. P.S. Us furry guys are welcome too, but on a leash.

Apple Cider Donuts, a New England Fall must! Although the recipes may differ, the love for this tasty donut is universal. You can find them at Applecrest Farm

Orchards in Hampton Falls, at the Emery Farm in Durham (close to Wagon

Hill Farm) and at Rawson’s Farm Stand in Stratham to name a few. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack! Well folks, here are a few ideas to get you up and out of the house. Enjoy the change of seasons, catch some of that beautiful Vitamin D and take in the local sights. Maybe I will see you there!

Making a Difference...

At Senior Helpers we are blessed to make a difference in the lives of our clients, their families, and our team every day. We lead with our hearts helping those in need. Extending our capable hands to lighten the load. Whether it be a medication reminder, preparing a meal, an escort to a doctor’s appointment or a good game of Rummy, the Senior Helpers Team changes lives one client at a time.

Fondly…Dwight & Gayle Davis, our special team & Walter too!

Senior Helpers provides in-home, non-medical care offering tailored services ranging from companion care for seniors who need daily assistance to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. They’ve worked with clients ranging in age from 25 to 104. Senior Helpers has been voted “Best of the Seacoast” in the Home Health Care 3 years running and was recently awarded the Provider Circle of Excellence and National Employer of Choice by Listen 360 client and caregiver ratings.

Stratham, NH – (603) 583-4580 www.seniorhelpers.com/nh/se-new-hampshire

Meet Don Knowles & Tara Datro… and Their Special Pack

Tara & Don

Don Knowles & Tara Datro

Don Knowles is the owner of Knowles Tree Service and Tara Datro is the company’s customer service manager. They have three adored dogs. Ruby is a 15-year-old Boston Terrier mix. Five-year-old Georgia is a Pitbull, and Drax is a two-year-old Pitbull/Siberian Huskey/ Shepherd mix.

A bit about your dogs?

They all are rescues. Georgia came from Georgia from Go Dogs Go Rescue. We got Drax from Paws of New England, and Ruby came from a special family friend who I promised that I would take care of her.

What do you love most about them?

They are a huge part of our life, and we are fortunate they are with us every day! They bring us so much love, laughter and are great company.

Toby, Georgia, Drax & Ruby

If they were people, who would they be & why?

They all would be characters from our favorite movie “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Drax would be Star Lord… strong, kind, handsome and protector of his girls. Georgia would be Strong-Serious…a heart of gold and protector of her Ruby. And Ruby, she’d be Rocky Raccoon…sassy, strong, very loving and despite her small size, she is the boss!

Drax Knowles Ruby Knowles Drax, Ruby & Ms Gerogia