Like many of you, I find myself in disbelief that we are at the end of another year. WOW – seems like I just got the Christmas decorations stored, and it is time to pull them out again! And how do those Christmas lights get so tangled? For me, this time of year is the perfect time to reflect. Looking back into this year, I had some good times, bad times, sad times and happy times. I guess that is what life is all about – change. I have lost a few friends and gained a few new ones all in the mix of change. And professionally, I am no different than any small business owner facing this year's challenges and changes. Voice Magazine has had to re-direct, re-focus and re-calculate with this economy. But embracing change in business should not be the challenge but the reward of growth and making a stronger future. And I guess the reward for embracing change on a personal level is the excitement of the unknown! Umhumm… With the holiday season upon us, I wish for all our readers, supporters, fans, advertisers and small business owners to have a wonderful, meaningful holiday. Your loyalty has pulled us through another year. And you have given us the best gift of all -- your time. Time is a precious gift. Spending time with those you love, family and friends is the real valuable gift, especially during this 'gift giving time.' If 'time' is all you have to give, you have given a gift that will never be replaced, never re-gifted, never exchanged and never forgotten! As we approach the New Year – 2012 – Jamie, Sloane, Tara, Jing and I wish to say 'Thank you' for your ‘time’ and loyalty that you have shown and given to us, the advertisers and the magazine! We hope you have a wonderful holiday and encourage all of you to embrace the New Year with anticipation of change – which makes your journey easier and much more exciting! So, from all of us here at Voice Magazine for Women – we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous Happy New Year! Check out our events calendar on page 23 or visit our website, voicemagazineforwomen.com for our 2012 projects, contests and community activities. We are planning some new and fun events for the New Year! Watch for details. Follow us on Facebook and participate in our ‘giveaways’ and free gifts. Be in the know with our weekly newsletter providing local information, invaluable tips and great recipes and the weekly spotlighting of local businesses. Send your email address to: Sloane@voicemagazineforwomen.com. Thought of the month: “You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.” ~Beverly Sills Verse of the month: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor , The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace... Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.”Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV) Jesus is the reason for the season!
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A friend of mine was asked by a young couple to perform a memorial at sea for their stillborn child. The three of them planned to spread the baby’s ashes at sea. The morning they chose was overcast and glum, reflecting their feelings of loss. They huddled together on deck, praying through swollen, tear-stained eyes while they pulled away from the shore. When the time drew near to spread the ashes, the young couple did not want to remove the ashes from the small satin box, but instead intended to throw the box overboard. The captain explained to them that it was better to open the box and release the ashes to the waves. With reservation and tears, the couple stood at the railing, releasing their baby’s ashes over the sea. They stood together watching the ashes float away and spread across the rolling sea. At this moment, something unexpected happened. The clouds parted enough to let a beam of sunlight shine down where the ashes drifted. For an instant, the ash began to sparkle in the sunlight. As my friend shared her story with me, she described the moment as surreal. For what she saw in that moment was beauty for ashes, gladness for mourning and praise for despair. She understood a deep truth about the Lord. Each of us hides pain inside. Whether it is a shameful past, a break-up, losing a loved one or bad decisions, we all have “ashes” hidden in a box. We try to cover our loss with a beautiful exterior, attempting to make what resides inside less painful than it is. Yet, to experience healing, we need to let those hidden things go. God sees our deepest parts and inmost thoughts. He wants to turn our mourning to praise and give us hope, but we can prevent this healing process from taking place if we hold on too tightly to our pain. “…and provide for those who grieve in Zion - to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.” Isaiah 61:3
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Local Family Celebrates 5 Generations Sharing birthdays makes the family even As the Matney family grows, there is closer! Lelia Kay Matney shares a July 11 more celebration throughout the year! birthday with baby Aly. Lelia too enjoys golf Five generations of the Matney family and sometimes joins her father for a game. Her recently gathered for a photograph love for sports began when she was a student at celebrating the latest addition to the Grundy High School. Lelia attended Virginia family. Baby Aly Jo Watson, who was Highlands Community College and East born on her grandmother’s birthday, Tennessee State University and is a licensed already shares a family passion for cosmetologist/instructor. She worked as an watching television. educator for Wella, Revlon/Realistic and The family welcomed Aly and she Image Co. She now owns Color Avenue, a arrived as the great-great-granddaughter salon in Abingdon, VA. Lelia inherited an of Love America Kennedy (Matney.) interest in genealogy from her grandmother She was born in Buchanan County in and continues the tradition of sharing the 1924. In addition to being an avid traveler who has visited all 50 states, Photo Contributed by Lelia Kay Matney family history and stories. The Matney family Aly’s mother, Chelsea Matney Watson, is Love is a skilled quilter, pie maker and living historian who often entertains her family by sharing stories of relatives, enjoying her new role as a mother to her four-month-old baby girl. Chelsea was some of whom were born before the Civil War. She raised seven children in born in Bristol and attended John S. Battle High School before becoming a Buchanan and Tazewell counties but now makes her home in Live Oak, Fla., licensed cosmetologist and co-owner of Color Avenue. Chelsea, in keeping in the family tradition, often finds herself enjoying a round of golf. In addition, she and Charleston, WV. The stories of relatives and their history continues through exciting tales enjoys softball and cooking for her husband, Blake. The new addition to the family Aly, was born in Bristol but recently moved from great-grandfather Hank Kennedy Matney. He was born in Buchanan County in 1943 and is a veteran of the United States Air Force. In the early 1960s, Hank to Myrtle Beach, S.C., with her parents. Ms. Aly spends time with her was stationed at Hunter Airfield in Savannah, Ga., and later worked as a jet airline extended family and has already developed a love for watching TV – especially mechanic at Lockheed Aircraft in Marietta, Ga. Hank now lives in Washington Spongebob Squarepants. County, Va., where he raised three daughters and founded Bristol & Capital Coal Editorʼs note: WOW – what a great family! A special ʻThank youʼ to Lelia Kay Matney for sharing her family with Voice Magazine readers. It is very special to be able to enjoy five Corp. In his spare time, Hank can be found on the golf course. generations of family!
By: Sloane Trentham Every year on December 7, my family and I decorate our Christmas trees in honor of my Aunt Jodi, who died when she was only 20 years old on that day in 1987. Even though this tradition is still young, it is one that I already know that I will pass down to my children. Traditions are one of the most important parts of Christmas. Without them, what would Christmas be to you? To me, it would mean no Christmas tree decorating, no homemade sweet potato casserole and no opening presents on Christmas Eve.
I know a lot of people would miss other traditions such as singing Christmas carols as a family around the piano, going out together to pick out the perfect Christmas tree, watching the Christmas parade from your father’s shoulders or even going on a family cruise for a holiday vacation. Without traditions, there would be no special Christmas recipes that are passed down from generation to generation. There would be no Christmas tree ornaments that have been in the family for hundreds of years. There would be no stockings hanging from mantles. Traditions have different meanings for different people. They mold and change throughout the years, but there is always a common thread: family and friends. Whether by bonding over an activity or a good meal, traditions are meant to create memories and keep loved ones close. This Christmas, whether you are starting a new tradition or carrying on an old one, remember that the point is to stay connected to past generations by honoring them in the present. In 100 December 7ths from now, I hope my future family members will be pulling out their Christmas trees and dreaming about the delicious sweet potato casserole they will eat. I also hope it means as much to them as it does to me.
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Christmas is almost here! If you are looking for a great gift for a loved one but your budget is limited, Voice Magazine is here to rescue you! We found some perfect ideas for Christmas gifts that cost less than $10! Wine Celebrate Christmas by giving a bottle of wine to someone you love. Several good quality wines, both red and white, can be found for less than $10, for example, Yellow Tail Reserve Shiraz ($8) and Ironstone Obsession Symphony 2009 ($8.) If you want to splurge just a little, purchase a wine stopper or a bottle opener to go along with the wine. Scarves The holidays not only mean time with family and good food. They also mean winter weather. Scarves not only keep you warm, but they are stylish too, and that makes for a perfect present! Give a Studded Sequin Chiffon Scarf by Charlotte Russe ($9.50) or this Open Knit Scarf from Forever 21 ($8.50) to someone special. Plants House plants also make a great gift! Many are inexpensive and fun. A cactus is interesting and does not require a lot of care. An air plant, which is a plant that grows on other plants and does not need soil, make good presents for those with a green thumb. Coffee Give someone a reason to wake up for Christmas with gourmet coffees and their own cup! Try a Flower Mug with a spoon from Pier One Imports ($5) with a variety of sample gourmet coffees! Deck of Cards For the game lovers, a deck of cards with a book of card games is a good choice. From Bridge and Rummy to Crazy Eights and Slap Jack, card games have entertained people for centuries. The best books are ones with instructions to both games you know and some you don’t. Who doesn’t love to learn a new fun game? Ornaments Start a new Christmas tradition or carry on an old one by buying a Christmas tree ornament for a family member or friend. Order a personalized ornament from www.ornamentsandink.com for a nice, inexpensive ($9.99 each) gift. Gloves Even if there is not a white Christmas this year, gloves make a good gift for the season. Stay warm with some hand-knitted gloves, available at many locallyowned stores throughout our region. Scratch-Offs For the people you know who like to take risks, buy them some scratch-off lottery tickets at a gas station or grocery store ($1-$10 each.) Who knows, if they win big money, they might just share it with the person who got them the ticket! Of course, if no gift seems right, a gift card to their favorite restaurant or store, whether online or in town, would do the trick. You get to pick the amount, and they get to pick the product for a win-win situation. If a gift card is still not right for that hard-to-buy-for person, try going to thrift stores and antique shops for one-of-a-kind unique items that you can’t get anywhere else.
Festive Holiday Fashion By: Sloane Trentham Deck the halls with boughs of holly –not your clothes. Instead of sporting the Santa hats and reindeer sweaters, try adding a little fashion flair without all the glitzy glare.
festive holiday style without going overboard. Pair it with some black leggings, knee-high boots and a waist belt for a pulled-together look to wear anywhere.
Celebrate Christmas For those Christmas parties or formal holiday events, it is hard to decide what to wear that is appropriate. If you took a look in your closet and nothing seemed right, it is time to go out and purchase a little red dress. A dress with sheen resonates Christmas and goes perfect with a pair of red or silver heels or flats. Since most party dresses are short and short-sleeved, you will also need an outer layer to keep you warm. A nice leather jacket or faux fur shawl does the trick.
Cozy Christmas If your main goal is to keep warm and comfortable this Christmas, just remember that comfort can go hand-in-hand with style! What is cozier than an oversized sweater except maybe one with a snowflake on it? Snowflakes are perfect for accessorizing without being tacky. Match the oversized sweater with some complementing leggings, a pair of ankle or mid-calf boots, and you will be looking relaxed and stylish, even if you are just sitting on the couch all day.
Christmas Classy Red and green are perfect colors to wear during the holidays, but not necessarily together. Keep an outfit to a minimum with a theme of only one “Christmas” color at a time. A solid red or green sweater or a Fair Isle sweater (a sweater knitted with a certain technique that creates patterns with various colors) with red or green in it makes a perfect
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A Christmas Tradition Continues With Barter Theatre's A Christmas Carol A Barter Theatre Christmas tradition continued when A Christmas Carol opened on November 18. The holiday classic, penned by Charles Dickens, comes to life as adapted and directed by Richard Rose. A Christmas Carol began November 18 and runs through December 24 at Barter Theatre. Call 276.628.3991 or visit www.BarterTheatre.com for tickets. Barter Theatre is ALSO participating in the Town of Abingdon's special event, O Christmas Tree, held at the Fields-Penn House Museum beginning November 19 -- January 6. Several organizations are participating by decorating Christmas trees to be featured in the Fields-Penn House Museum. Businesses will be competing for votes. The public can vote by placing a canned good by their favorite tree. One canned good equals one vote. Other items are accepted including diapers and pet food. All donations will be given to Faith In Action food pantry or the Animal Defense League. Everyone can visit and view the trees for free, seven days a week. Hours are 10-4, with extended hours through the holiday season. A Christmas Carol began November 18 and runs through December 24 at Barter Theatre. Call 276.628.3991 or visit www.BarterTheatre.com for tickets and more information.
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Art is all around us. Sometimes you just never know where you might stumble upon it or even accidentally create it. You just need to keep your eyes open for possibilities. Recently I had the bright idea to melt some crayons with my kids. I’ve done it before and remembered these simple steps: 1. peel the crayons; 2. break the crayons into small pieces; 3. place the pieces in a muffin tin (last time I used a heart-shaped tin); and 4. bake until melted. The result will be chunky heart-shaped crayons of varying colors. Sounds easy enough, right? Think again. Step one seemed like a no-brainer and one in which I could definitely involve the kids. However, I quickly learned that the Martha McGlothlin better brands of crayons (i.e. Crayola) do not peel easily at all. If Gayle they did, how would we know the difference between cornflower and periwinkle? This job turned the kids off the project entirely. Their little hands could only unwrap very few crayons before they went outside to play and left mommy to finish the job. Lesson learned: buy inexpensive (aka cheap) crayons for this project. The kids did, of course, reappear for step two. Breaking things is what they do best so that was a no-brainer. Step three is where the trouble began. I decided to use fun shapes of cookie cutters instead of a muffin tin. One would think if a muffin tin works, cookie cutters might be even better. Think of the shapes you can make! We chose a snowman, star, stocking, heart and moon. We placed the cookie cutters on a baking tray and put all of our little pieces inside the shapes, placed the tray in the oven on 350 degrees and waited. But we didn’t wait long until step four broke down. Soon the melted crayons were seeping everywhere. What I hadn’t realized was that the cookie cutters weren’t strong enough on the bottom to hold in the colorful melting wax. A wave of disappointment came over our faces. But when I removed the tray from the oven, something magical happened. The kids loved the abstract design the melted crayons had left behind. The outline of some of the shapes remained, while others had fused into one another. We all decided not to scrape off the wax and instead left it on the tray and propped it in our kitchen window. We didn’t set out to make art on a cookie tray, but now I have something I will always cherish made by my little accidental artists. Martha McGlothlin Gayle is the mom of four toddlers, all under the age of five. She enjoys making jewelry (see her website at www.marthajane.com), writing her blog (www.theconfettichronicles.blogpot.com), shopping at flea markets and decorating her home with salvaged items. Martha is also president of The United Company Charitable Foundation in Bristol, Virginia.
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Inappropriate behavior Beware of flirtatious and overly intimate behavior. Be tasteful on the dance floor. Be discriminating when you greet people. Public kissing on the lips is a “no no” and hugs should be polite and discrete. Overstaying your welcome Don’t stay so long that it looks like you’re planning to spend the night. Make an effort not to be the last to leave the party. Leaving without saying goodbye Seek out the host to thank them for a wonderful party and follow up with a “thank you” note. A party is a time to nourish relationships, socialize and share good will. May each of you have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year with your many friends, business associates and families. We are currently enrolling students for the Pre-Cotillion programs which begin in January. The National League of Cotillions offers a wide range of etiquette classes covering a variety of everyday topics, such as: introductions, greeting and shaking hands, sports etiquette, & family dining. Ann also covers more formal parts of etiquette: formal dining, eating unusual foods, receiving lines, and sending and receiving invitations and thank you notes. In addition students receive extensive instruction in social dancing. Ann is the Area Director of the National League of Cotillions, teaching etiquette classes and social dancing to young people in kindergarten through twelfth grade in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. In addition, Ann also conducts etiquette classes and business protocol classes for adults. She works with colleges, universities, and businesses throughout the Mountain Empire. To schedule Ann as a corporate or guest speaker or for details about next year’s Cotillion programs, call or email: Ann Woods, phone: 423-989-3316, email: cotillion@btes.tv.
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Since 1998, women of our community have come together to celebrate one another’s accomplishments at the YWCA Celebrating Women Silent Auction and Luncheon. The speakers share wisdom, humor and insight about their life journeys as well as raise By Crystal Robertson, UT Extension Agent- Unicoi County funds to help support YWCA Youth Programs. The 2011 Celebrating Women will be held on Friday, December 9th at 11:30 a.m. at the Bristol Train Station. The silent Almost 50% of American households own at least one dog. auction will offer many items such as themed gift baskets, local art, fine jewelry, spa This means that when families get together for the holidays you packages, Titan’s football memorabilia and much more! Entertainment will feature artist may find yourself bringing more than a suitcase to the reunion. Pat Jessee, known for her Dancing Brush Arts Improv. During the event, she will entrance You may think your canine child is perfect, but not every host – the audience by painting live to music. Her completed painting will be available for or pet, for that matter – can deal with a holiday visit. So how can purchase through the silent auction. we pet-lovers make the holidays happy, enjoyable and safe The event will also feature a panel of inspiring, accomplished speakers from for everyone involved? our region including: Some hosts may be unconcerned with added guests, and your Diana L. Weiss is a dynamic motivational speaker and co-author of two books, Life holiday visit may work out just fine. Some people, though, Crystal Robertson at the Lemonade Stand and Blueprint for Success. have allergies or animal phobias – which aren't so easy to ignore. Jessica Stollings Strang, founder of re:Generations, an organization that helps Others usually seem easygoing but, confronted with holiday entertaining, turn connect generations in the workplace. into meticulous control freaks, easily rattled by an animal's unpredictable ways. Lorri Fennell, retiree of Frontier Health. During her career, she was instrumental in If you are traveling with your dog to someone’s home, be developing programs specific for children and served as the mental health liaison for the a thoughtful guest and remember: Not every person loves Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department. your animal like you, or even likes indoor pets, so be Peg O'Connell-Ayers, General Manager at the Bristol Contact Center for OfficeMax understanding. Have a straightforward talk with your host in Bristol Virginia. and ask the right questions. Find out how the family really Admission for the event is $20.00 per person and can be pre-paid at YWCA Bristol feels about animals. Are the children of the house afraid of through Dec. 8th or at the door. Please call YWCA Bristol at 423.968.9444 to reserve them? Does the family know what to expect from a fouryour seat. legged visitor? If they have pets of their own, how do their animals get along with others? Is the host willing to pet-proof his house? It is important to be honest with yourself. If you know your dog shows dog-on-dog aggression or is overprotective, it is best to leave them at home or board them. If there are no issues, be sure there is a quiet place where your pet can be alone. It's not sufficient to confine your pet in a crate ' ) * ) ) * ) in a bustling room. An extra room where you and your pet can stay together and where their food and crate can be placed is ideal for your pet's peace of mind. Use this checklist when packing for your pet:
Reliable identification. Tattoos and microchips are more secure than tags alone. Veterinary records and a recent photo Favorite toys Blanket, for covering furniture to protect it from fur – upon host approval ! " #$ ! " #$ Grooming tools to limit nervous shedding Lint remover & $ ' ( % & $ ' ( Food, if your pet's regular food will be unavailable Crate, if your pet will use it Leash and collar
Understand how travel affects your pet. Tricky weather conditions and heightened airport congestion at this time of year are particularly stressful – even dangerous – for a pet. Make sure you check with your airline about their rules well in advance. If you go by car, make sure you keep him on a leash when stopping for a break. Upon arrival, introduce the dogs in a neutral location, both on leashes, and allow them to visit there – owners in control – before moving the party inside. This is the gold standard to introducing new dogs. It lets their dog get the smell of yours without feeling as if they have to defend their home turf. This can be as easy as just walking everyone down the road in front of the house, or going to the nearest park to let them sniff and meet. Show your gratitude. Bring a gift for your host's pet, perhaps a toy or homemade dog biscuits. Visitors, furry or not, can bring laughter and good times to a gathering, but they can also bring moments of chaos, and frustration. So always remember that this year’s chaos
and frustration are the great stories that you will retell in years to come.
Holiday Ornament Project In Abingdon, Virginia, at the 2011 Mistletoe Market, the William King Museum Center for Art and Cultural Heritage unveiled a special Christmas tree decorated with one-of-a-kind ornaments created by local artists. These ornaments come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and media. These unique ornaments are available for purchase at the Looking Glass Museum Store. The store is open during Museum hours; Tues., Wed., and Fri. 10am to 5pm; Thurs. 10am to 9pm; and Sat. and Sun. 1-5pm. The store offers a wonderful venue for area artists to sell their work, and the Museum looks forward to making the ornament project an annual event.To view these special ornaments and help spread the holiday cheer visit the William King Museum, or contact Katie Carrico, Director of Public Relations, at (276) 628-5005, ext. 113, or by email at kcarrico@wkmuseum.org. More information can be found on the Museum's website - www.WilliamKingMuseum.org. Tell 'em you saw it in Voice Magazine for Women!
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The Dennis Cove Band at the Crooked Road General Store - See page 22
“First Friday” Discover Downtown Johnson City and Christmas Parade
Symphony of the Mtns. See page 22 Human Rights Day
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Washington County VA Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Virginia Ball Room – Every Third Thursday at 7:30am
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Bristol, TN/VA Tai Chi Fitness Classes, facilitated by Jennifer Raichlin, CWC, Certified Tai Chi Instructor, will be held on Mondays from 3pm-4:15pm, and Wednesdays from 5:45pm-7pm at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN. Tai Chi is one of the oldest disciplines know to increase balance,
body awareness, muscle tone, flexibility, aid digestion, and reduce stress. It teaches our Being how to approach all of life through internal relaxation instead of through worry, fear or a position of defense. These classes are designed for the average person who wants to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi, while also getting a meaningful workout, without strenuous difficult exercise. Once the basic moves are mastered, one can easily use these techniques daily for increasing balance, strength, and energy. Cost is $10.00 per class. Discounts will be given to those who pre-pay by the month. Contact Jennifer for more information at 423-202-5306 or via email at myally@allyforachievement.com. Belly Dance Basics will be held January 10, 2012-February 21, 2012 from 5:30pm-6:30pm (No class February 14, 2012). Class will be instructed by Alysheba of the Desert Divas, at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN. Do you have physical restrictions? Do you lack coordination or balance? Do you dislike the routine form of exercise? Then Belly Dance Basics is for you! Belly Dance was created by women for women no matter the physical limitation, age, size, or dance ability! Enjoy 6 weeks of belly dancing to tone, slim, and re-energize the body to fun World Dance Music! Also reconnect with parts of your body you didn't know you could move! Belly dance is a great way to build self-confidence and connect with other women!If you answered yes to any of these questions then Belly Dance Basics is a great investment for you class fee is $10.00 per class. For those ladies that pre-register by January 6th, 2012 and pay for the series in advance a discount of $10.00 off will be given. Hip scarves will be provided for class use and for purchase! If you have any questions or would like to preregister please feel free to contact Alysheba at: AlyshebaStar@hotmail.com. FREE Community Open House Friday, January 13th from 5:30pm-8 pm at 739 Bluff City Highway (lower level), Bristol, TN 37620, at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN. Learn about holistic and alternative healing therapies available in the Tri-Cities region. Meet some of the practitioners in our Network. Get information on classes, workshops, and wellness seminars available to you in your neighborhood. Healthy light snacks will be provided. All who attend will be registered to win a Holistic Wellness Package. For more information call Jennifer Darrow at 423202-5306. New Year Wellness Program Series, facilitated by Jennifer Raichlin, Certified Wellness Coach, will be held on Thursdays in January 2012 from 6-7:30pm. Each session will be held at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN. The Perfect Jumpstart to Making your Healthy New Year's Resolution Stick! This four week program will cover everything from Basic Nutrition & Portion control, Essential Oils for Health, Developing a Conscious Relationship with your Food, AND Stress Release & Meditation Techniques. This
Series of classes will provide information AND support for you as you move forward toward Optimal Wellness. Cost for this series is also budget friendly at $60 for the entire 4 weeks. (Individual classes $20 each). Seating is Limited so Registration is Required by December 30, 2011. Contact Jennifer at 423-202-5306 or myally@allyforachievement.com to reserve your seat! Reiki Level 1 Class, instructed by Marita Swartz, will be held on Saturday, January 21st from 9:00am - 5:00pm at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center. This one day class is a combination of lecture, discussion and experience. Practice time includes giving and receiving a complete Reiki treatment using all the hand positions and the self-treatment. Cost: $175.00 with a $100.00 non-refundable deposit. Contact Marita Aicher-Swartz at peace@marita-reiki.com for more information or to register. Also visit marita-reiki.com for other Reiki classes. NOTE: Reiki I and II may be taken together as a two-day intensive. Cost: $350.00 with a $150.00 non-refundable deposit. Reiki Level 2 Class (Pre-requisite Reiki Level 1), instructed by Marita Swartz, will be held Sunday, January 22nd from 9:00am – 5:00pm at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center. This one day class includes lecture, discussion and practice using all the level II symbols including distant healing, and practice using all the Japanese Reiki Techniques mentioned above. While practice takes place during the class, it is expected that you will set aside additional time to practice after the class is over. Please commit to this additional time which should be one evening a week for several weeks, or its equivalent, to practice Reiki with one or more people from your Reiki class or with members of your family or friends. This additional practice is necessary to gain the experience and confidence you need to fully utilize the Reiki training. Cost: $175.00 with a $100.00 non-refundable deposit. Contact Marita Aicher-Swartz at peace@marita-reiki.com for more information or to register. Also visit marita-reiki.com for other Reiki classes. NOTE: Reiki I and II may be taken together as a two-day intensive. Cost: $350.00 with a $150.00 non-refundable deposit. Artistic Expressions - Series 1 (Class #1 - "Climbing the Stairs of Color"), facilitated by Jennifer Raichlin, Certified Wellness Coach Saturday, will be held January 28th from 10am-12:30pm at Waterfalls of Wellness Healing Center, Bristol, TN. This is the first class in a six class series of art classes designed to help an individual become more expressive through creativity. It has also been extremely useful for individuals who are working through challenging times or changes in their life experience. Each class combines breath/meditative techniques with body movement, music, aromatic science and various artistic mediums (tools). In Class #1 we explore the basic colors of the spectrum and their association with feelings and emotion. Then utilize the creative flow to create a personal Mandala, which
Bristol Ballet presents CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS on Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30pm and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2:30pm. Bristol Ballet's second annual production of "Christmas Illuminations" provides something for the whole family, with a nostalgic 1800's ice skating scenes to jazzy Bob Fosse-like numbers and favorites from Manheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The choreography blends traditional ballet with contemporary ballet and even jazz, giving audiences a taste of several different styles and genres and entertaining young and old alike. Tickets $15 Adults, $12 Seniors/Students, $6 Children under 6. Paramount Center for the Arts paramountcenter@btes.tv www.theparamountcenter.com (423) 274-8929 DOYLE LAWSON AND QUICKSILVER will perform on Dec. 3 at 7:30pm. With over 35 albums to their credit, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver have multiple Grammy, Dove, IBMA, and SPBGMA Award nominations, and are 7 time winners of IBMA's Vocal Group of the Year. Returning for their annual Christmas show, there is no doubt that this dynamic blend of voices will brighten your holidays. Tickets $25 Reserved seating. Paramount Center for the Arts paramountcenter@btes.tv www.theparamountcenter.com (423) 274-8929 Theatre of Ballet Arts presents THE NUTCRACKER on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 & 10 at 7:30pm, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:30pm. A holiday favorite...the classic tale of Clara and the magical Nutcracker she receives from her Godfather at Christmas. The enchanted Nutcracker comes to life on Christmas Eve and transports Clara to the land of sweets where they embark on wonderful adventures. See candy canes dance and watch snowflakes and flowers waltz as this beautiful story unfolds. This years performance will feature all new choreography by Associate Director Fernando Moraga. Tickets $18 Adult, $12 Senior/Student , $6 Children under age 6. Group Rate 15
or more $12. School performance on Dec. 8 at 9:30am. For school reservations call 276-644-9465. Paramount Center for the Arts paramountcenter@btes.tv www.theparamountcenter.com (423) 274-8929 APPALACHIAN EXPRESS CHRISTMAS CONCERT will be Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7:00pm. Since 1968, the Appalachian Express Chorus has been entertaining audiences with the sounds of four part Barbershop harmony. The men who comprise the Appalachian Express come from all areas of the greater Tri-Cities, and their talents have allowed the Chorus to become one of the most respected singing organizations in the region. $10.00 donation at the door as admission. Paramount Center for the Arts paramountcenter@btes.tv www.theparamountcenter.com (423) 274-8929 Kingsport, TN The Shepherd Center of Kingsport is holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, November 29. The fundraiser is "Desserts By Design," an evening of creativity, fun--and lots of sugar! It will be held from 7-9 pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Broad Street United Methodist Church on Church Circle (in Kingsport), admission is by donation. Some of the table "themes" are: Fall Into Fall, Go Red!, Pink-alicious: Divas On the Loose, Tailgating Time, Thanksgiving, Mystery Book Club Meeting, Christmas, Let It Snow!, A Day At the Beach, and Celebrating Our Country. Money raised from this event will benefit the Shepherd Center of Kingsport, a non-profit United Way non-denominational ministry that provides programs and services to older adults and their caregivers that enable them to live safely and independently in their own homes. The Center serves the Greater Kingsport area and currently provides services to over 2,100 older adults and their caregivers. Services include non-medical transportation (to doctors' appointments, outpatient services, pharmacies, etc), medical equipment loan (hospital beds, wheelchairs, bath benches, canes, walkers), eldercare counsel-
December Trivia for Fun 1. In the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" what is given on the tenth day? A. Lords a-leaping B. Maids a-milking C. Golden rings 2. What did Chevy Chase plan to buy with his Christmas bonus in National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation?"
A. An RV B. A Pool C. A Red Convertible D. A Christmas tree 3. Where does the tradition of kissing under mistletoe come from? A. Most believe it originated from Norse Mythology
ing, and information & referral. All Shepherd Center services are provided free of charge. Symphony of the Mountains will present their annual Wellmont Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center in Kingsport. This annual event has always been a family favorite featuring Christmas carols we all know and love. A Chanukah Candle Blessing and an indoor snow flurry for the kids will round out the event. This year the Wellmont Holiday Concert will feature performances by Voices of the Mountains and the Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy with special guests Rabbi Brent Fiedler, Sandee Woolley and tenor soloist Andrew Skoog. A very special guest with a long white beard is expected to visit. The concert will get you in the holiday spirit with both traditional and new selections such as Suite from the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky, Mid-Winter and Sabbath Prayer made famous from Fiddler on the Roof. Tickets are on sale now by calling Symphony of the Mountains Box Office at (423) 392-8423 or visiting them on the web at www.SymphonyOfTheMountains.org. As always, students are admitted free of charge pending availability. The Night Writers' Guild of Kingsport Tennessee invites you to attend the first annual Sow Words - Harvest Food event to be held at the Kingsport Renaissance Center on December 9th from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of spoken word poetry, prose, and original music compositions preformed by our guild members.Cost of admission is two items of canned food per attendee.All canned goods collected will be supplied to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. Learn more about this event at www.nightwritersguild.weebly.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nightwritersguild. Hope to see you there!
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B. It was first mentioned in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" C. It started at the turn of the 20th Century when mistletoe became plentiful in the United States D. In medieval Romania, when Christmas trees were unavailable, people started using mistletoe instead 4. Where and when did the custom of having and decorating Christmas trees originate? A. Bremen, Germany circa 1570 B. Riga, Latvia 1510 C. Oslo, Norway 1525 D. In Rockefeller Plaza, on Christmas. Duh!
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5. What three gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus? A. Gold, incense, and Chocolate B. Silver, Myrrh, and Salt C. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
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offers the participant an artistic representation of their experiential journey. Cost per class is $30.00 and includes all materials. *Pre-pay for all six classes and receive a 10% discount and a free journal for tracking your artistic experiences. Registration must be completed and full tuition of $162.00 paid by Thursday, January 19th to receive this discount. (for info on the other 5 classes in this series visit www.allyforachievment.com) Seating is Limited to 6 people per class so early registration is suggested! Contact Jennifer at 423-202-5306 or myally@allyforachievment.com.
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