Make It Happen!

A Message From The Director
Will someone please tell me where the summer went? I remember it was miserably hot most days and I kept wishing for rain so that the grass in our parks would not look so brown, but all of a sudden, the kids are back in school and everyone is talking Fall Festival and Breakfast With Santa! I've asked several people "Is it just me?" "Where has the time gone?" The kids were so little yesterday...not it's the first day of Kindergarten, high school prom, a master's degree, a retirement. Gee Whiz! I've been here a little over three years now and the time has just flown by.

You know, if this year has taught me anything, it has been that things are going to happen; that there will be changes in our lives that will constantly have us being pulled in several directions at one time. It's frustrating. It's overwhelming. But I've come to realize that somewhere in all this hustle and bustle, we can not forget to take time for ourselves. It's not being selfish...it's simply a necessary action to keep a little part of our sanity so that we CAN be there for those who love us and need us. Time is going to speed on by, people are always going to make demands, there will never be enough time or enough money, but it is up to us to look out a little for ourselves.

Look inside this issue of our Leisure Times. Just because school is back in session doesn't mean that you can't find lots of ways to PLAY LOCAL for your family and yourself. We are excited about our partnership with Bracketts Farm and the nature programs it is allowing us to offer. We have a lot of new fitness activities so you can take a few minutes of Me-Time; sign up for our new Zumba class...it is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Our Fall Harvest Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. And of course, we have our community favorites, like the Pooch Plunge, New York Shopping Trip, and Santa Train. Yes, Christmas is just around the courner! Karate, yoga, basketball, golf, sewing, dancing, getting out of debt, acting, child care, hunter education, first aid...everything you will need, right here at home, to help you keep YOU and your family entertained and a little less stressed.

So, take time to make time for yourself during these next few months. We are here to help.

Jane Shelhorse