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Travel to Beautiful Middle Tennessee & Enjoy the Christmas Lights, Parades, Festivities & Events for 2010

NOVEMBER 5TH, 2010~JANUARY 2ND, 2010: SHADRACK'S CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND LIGHTS @ YOGI BEAR'S JELLYSTONE PARK/CAMP RESORT, 2572 MUSIC VALLEY DRV, NASHVILLE, TN- The International Award Winning, Christmas Wonderland presented by Shadrack. The Largest Drive Through, Fully Computerized, LED Light and Music Show of its kind in the World! Hundreds of Thousands of twinkling lights dancing in perfect synchronization with some fantastic Christmas tunes! Simply drive up, Tune in and let the Christmas Spirit take you away. Every element is programmed to resemble fireworks, shooting stars, laser beams, fountains, strobes, and much more! You'll see HUGE Christmas trees and even catch a glimpse of Santa! This unforgettable show is sure to please all ages! Santa's Village! With Marshmallows, hot dogs, and S'mores roasted over an open fire, Hey Hey Hey Rides with Yogi Bear, Photos with Santa, Souvenir Shop with Gift Wrapping, Kid's Craft Corner, and refreshments (hot cocoa, coffee, cider, tea, etc). http://www.shadrack.com/christmas/

NOVEMBER 19TH, 2010~DECEMBER 25TH, 2010: A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND HOTEL~ NASHVILLE, TN~ 2 MILLION LIGHTS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN THEMED ICE SCULPTURE WORLD, HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES, THE RADIO CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR FEATURING THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES, LOUISE MANDRELLS "THE GIFT" DINNER & SHOW, MIDDAY & EVENING SHOWS ABOARD THE GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT

DECEMBER 10TH~19TH: NASHVILLE BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER~ NASHVILLE, TN @ THE TENNNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (TPAC) 2:00PM 7:00PM SHOWS

DECEMBER 11TH ~ 12TH FROM 10AM TO 5PM: DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS FREE STREET FESTIVAL~HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN~ HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES, HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS, FOOD, DANCERS, STREET MUSICIANS, CAROLERS, BELL CHOIRS, & A TOWN SINGING EVENT

DECEMBER 6TH @ 7PM: MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE

DECEMBER 5TH @ 3PM: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PULASKI, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE

DECEMBER 4TH @2PM: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE FROM WEST MAIN TO MAIN STREETS

DECEMBER 4TH @5PM: DOWNTOWN HISTORIC LYNNVILLE, TN LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE, LIGHTED TRAIN MUSEUM

DECEMBER 4TH @ 5PM: SPRING HILL, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE STARTS @ HOME DEPOT

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CANDY HOLLEY!

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Travel to Beautiful Middle Tennessee & Enjoy the Christmas Lights, Parades, Festivities & Events for 2010

NOVEMBER 19TH, 2010~DECEMBER 25TH, 2010: A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND HOTEL~ NASHVILLE, TN~ 2 MILLION LIGHTS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN THEMED ICE SCULPTURE WORLD, HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES, THE RADIO CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR FEATURING THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES, LOUISE MANDRELLS "THE GIFT" DINNER & SHOW, MIDDAY & EVENING SHOWS ABOARD THE GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT

DECEMBER 10TH~19TH: NASHVILLE BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER~ NASHVILLE, TN @ THE TENNNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (TPAC) 2:00PM 7:00PM SHOWS

DECEMBER 11TH ~ 12TH FROM 10AM TO 5PM: DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS FREE STREET FESTIVAL~HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN~ HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES, HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS, FOOD, DANCERS, STREET MUSICIANS, CAROLERS, BELL CHOIRS, & A TOWN SINGING EVENT

DECEMBER 6TH @ 7PM: MAIN STREET COLUMBIA, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE

DECEMBER 5TH @ 3PM: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PULASKI, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE

DECEMBER 4TH @2PM: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE FROM WEST MAIN TO MAIN STREETS

DECEMBER 4TH @5PM: DOWNTOWN HISTORIC LYNNVILLE, TN LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE, LIGHTED TRAIN MUSEUM

DECEMBER 4TH @ 5PM: SPRING HILL, TN CHRISTMAS PARADE STARTS @ HOME DEPOT

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CANDY HOLLEY!

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Let's spread the love and good karma around this week!

I want to challenge myself & all of my friends & everyone in the Active Rain community to honor World Kindness Week & National Veterans Week! Maybe we can combine the 2 and perform Random Acts of Kindness all week for Veterans?

♥HEALTH BENEFITS OF KINDNESS♥

Numerous scientific studies show that acts of kindness result in significant health benefits, both physical and mental. Here are some key points:

• Helping contributes to the maintenance of good health, and it can diminish the effect of diseases and disorders serious and minor, psychological and physical.

• A rush of euphoria, followed by a longer period of calm, after performing a kind act is often referred to as a "helper's high," involving physical sensations and the release of the body's natural painkillers, the endorphins. This initial rush is then followed by a longer-lasting period of improved emotional well-being.

• Stress-related health problems improve after performing kind acts. Helping reverses feelings of depression, supplies social contact, and decreases feelings of hostility and isolation that can cause stress, overeating, ulcers, etc. A drop in stress may, for some people, decrease the constriction within the lungs that leads to asthma attacks.

• Helping can enhance our feelings of joyfulness, emotional resilience, and vigor, and can reduce the unhealthy sense of isolation.

• A decrease in both the intensity and the awareness of physical pain can occur.

• The incidence of attitudes, such as chronic hostility, that negatively arouse and damage the body is reduced.

• The health benefits and sense of well-being return for hours or even days whenever the helping act is remembered.

• An increased sense of self-worth, greater happiness, and optimism, as well as a decrease in feelings of helplessness and depression, is achieved.

• Once we establish an "affiliative connection" with someone - a relationship of friendship, love, or some sort of positive bonding - we feel emotions that can strengthen the immune system.

• Adopting an altruistic lifestyle is a critical component of mental health.

• The practice of caring for strangers translates to immense immune and healing benefits.

• Regular club attendance, volunteering, entertaining, or faith group attendance is the happiness equivalent of getting a college degree or more than doubling your income.

Source: actsofkindness.org

Source:Luks, Allan. The Healing Power of Doing Good: The Health and Spiritual Benefits of Helping Others. New York: iUniverse.com, 2001. Our thanks to the Niagara Wellness Council, Niagara Fall, NY, for compiling this list from Luks' book. The Niagara Wellness Council may be reached by email at niagwellness@opticlick.com

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SONGWRITER'S DREAM CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS~

Richard Leigh, Nashville Songwriters Foundation Hall of Fame Country Music Songwriter in Concert November, 4th 2010 @ 7:00pm at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee in the Gault Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Some of Richard Leigh's classic compositions are "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" by Crystal Gayle, "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" by Reba McEntire, "Cold Day In July" by The Dixie Chicks, "Life's Highway" by Steve Wariner, "That's The Thing About Love" by Don Williams, "Come From The Heart" by Kathy Matea, "Put Your Dreams Away" by Mickey Gilley, "I'll Get Over You" by Crystal Gayle, and his 1991 Song of the Year, "Somewhere In My Broken Heart" recorded by co-writer Billy Dean.

Among other musicians to perform are Charlie Mitchell and Mike Willis. Tickets are $20 and seating is limited. To purchase reserved seats call 931.363.9815

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In Observance of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month & National Family Caregivers Month

Alzheimer's Disease affects millions of people today and many times family caregivers are coping with the difficulties of the disease with loved ones at home. Alzheimer's Disease affects many people differently, but the most common symptom pattern is memory loss. It is very important for caregiver's to make home safety planning a top priority when coping with this disease at home.

The following are some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease:

Memory loss that disrupts daily life, Challenges in planning or solving problems, Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, work, and leisure, Confusion with time or place, Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships, New problems with words in speaking or writing, Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps, Decreased or poor judgment, Withdrawal from work or social activities, Changes in mood and personality.

HOME SAFETY TIPS:

There are many ways to make your home safer for loved ones suffering from any of these symptoms as outlined by the Alzheimer's Association:

In the Kitchen:

* Lock up cleaning supplies*Turn off electricity to the garbage disposal*Hide knives and other utensils* Store small appliances (toaster, blender)*Unplug larger appliances (microwave)* Remove knobs from the stove; hook up stove to a hidden gas valve or electric switch* Keep fire extinguisher nearby* Clean out refrigerator regularly

In the Bathroom:

* Set water temperature at 120 degrees or less* Install grab bars* Add textured stickers to slippery surfaces* Supervise the use of hair dryers, curling irons, and electric and hand razors* Remove locks from the bathroom door* Take dangerous items out of medicine chests

In the Bedroom:

* Avoid using electric blankets* Monitor use of heating pads* Install night lights between the bedroom and bathroom

In the Garage:

* Lock up hand and power tools(drills, axes, saws, picks)* Limit access to large equipment(lawn mower, weed trimmer, snow blower)* Lock up poisonous chemicals(paints, fertilizers)

*Throughout the home

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* Disguise outdoor locks or install dead bolts* Remove or tape down throw rugs and carpeting

* Apply colored stickers to large windows and sliding glass doors* Remove poisonous plants

* Create an even level of lighting near doorways, stairways and between rooms* Remove objects that block walking paths *Remove and/or disable guns or other weapons

Outdoors:

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Disconnect gas from gas grill* Lock fence gates* Supervise the person, especially in areas that are not enclosed* Put away car keys

(Source Alzheimer's Association)

I have experience counseling with patients & caregivers, and have a special place in my heart for those suffering~Big hugs & well wishes for the families and caregiver's coping with Alzheimer's Disease!

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