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Wildflower Meadow in McIntire Park East
Looking forward to the butterflies – Hope the meadow and trail will open soon! In reading the Charlottesville Tomorrow article, I was delighted to see that the Overall Park design for McIntire Park East includes a wildflower meadow with a trail loop. Wonderful! In the years to come, our new meadow will attract many visitors…
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Charlottesville – the perfect PLACE to stay active as you age
We have so many opportunities right here in Charlottesville to stay active and engaged! Many retirees-to-be now look forward to spending the next 20 or more years actively engaged in living. Here are some activities retirees dedicated to active aging may enjoy: … Continue reading … 5 Ways to Stay Active as You Age –…
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Anna is finding her PLACE in Charlottesville
We enjoyed reading her prize-winning nonfiction story for the WriterHouse / C-ville Weekly contest! Anna Hennigan Though she’s only 16 years old, youth category winner Anna Hennigan is no stranger to storytelling. “My parents used to read to me before I could talk, and when I was two or three I started babbling stories to…
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Have some time to help with refugee ESL students? Read about these kids @cvilletomorrow
If you have just one hour a week to have lunch with one of our refugee students, we need you! I am looking forward to my 8th year of volunteering twice a week as a FISH tutor/mentor for ESL students at Jackson-Via Elementary School. These students (about 60, most of whom are refugees) are very eager, enthusiastic learners who…
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A Perfect Gift – Thank you, McIntire Botanical Garden!
❤ Thank you so much, MBG. This beautiful bowl is perfect for holding my yarn as I transition from weaving the web to loom-knitting hats for those in need in the Charlottesville area! I am so pleased with the retirement gift recently presented to me by McIntire Botanical Garden in thanks for my five years of service…
finding joy along the way
Live & Learn! 