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How To Downsize Sentimental Items Comprehensive

Grafton Twp. with the sentimental stuff because I feel like this is where most Dental Care for the
I don’t typically suggest starting your downsizing journey
Memorial Day Events people get stuck both mentally & emotionally. So I say start whole family!
with a small drawer or closet. Get to the point where you feel
The Belden Historical Society is again sponsoring a like you accomplished something and then get ready to take on
parade and program on Memorial Day, May 30. The parade this journey. Now open 5 days a week & select Saturdays
line up will be at the Grafton Twp. Fire Hall, beginning at 1. Take a rough inventory. Don’t pressure yourself to get rid Emergencies Welcome!
9:30 a.m. The parade will start at 10 a.m. and will proceed of anything just take some time to see what you have. We all get
to the Grafton Twp. Veterans’ Memorial Park for a short excited to see things that we haven’t seen in years. Schedule your
program. The Midview High School Marching Band and 2. Make a list of your items and try to identify which emo- appointment Today!
various units will be participating. Veterans are urged tions are making you want to keep the items. Look at the list at
to attend and participate. The Belden United Methodist night before you go to bed and then try to decide which items 440.406.8181
Church will provide refreshments at the hall following the you can focus on getting rid of the next day. Remember, this a 10247 Dewhurst Rd., Elyria
program. marathon not a sprint.
Parade participants are urged to park near the ball 3. How do you decide what to keep? Everyone will be dif- www.deakmedicaldentistry.com
diamonds, and observers in the hall parking lot. Limited ferent. Many people will decide based upon how much space
handicapped parking only is available at the Vets’ Park. they have to keep the items.
4. Set a downsizing goal. Make the goal measurable. May-
be its one bin or ten bins.
LIBRARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 5. Choose quality over quantity. Do you truly love the item
that you have and what is it’s significance?Imagine you are a
search Center, will speak about the excitements and challenges curator of your own museum. Museums don’t put everything SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
of capturing imagery of scientific history in the making. He will on display however they display the most precious items. Use Sponsored by North Ridgeville Seniors, Inc. with
also show and speak about his abstract artwork, which was in- this concept to help you decide which items to keep.
spired by his work at NASA. Registration required. 6. Remember that your things don’t hold memories, but you programs being held at Hinkson Hysell VFW Post
Under the Sea: A Magical Visit from Princess Ariel - Satur- do. If you get rid of something remember you aren’t throwing 3341 Banquet Hall - 783 Huron Street in Grafton
day, June 11, at 10 a.m. What better way to kick off Oceans of away the memory but you are allowing others to benefit from The Grafton/LaGrange areas are looking for Meals on Wheels
Possibilities than a special visit from Princess Ariel! During her drivers. To become a driver, contact EMILY @ 353-0829.
fin-tastic visit, Ariel will lead you in a story, dance lesson, sing- an item that may have been just collecting dust in your base-
a-long, craft, treasure hunt and oh so many more surprises! Reg- ment. These Programs are Available to ALL SENIORS at NO CHARGE.
istration is required. A special thank you to Believe Dream Dare 7. If you are having trouble letting these items go consider 5/24 at 2:00 pm Senior Exercise Class being
Princess Parties in LaGrange for allowing their friend, Princess taking a picture. This is extremely helpful with large items you
Ariel to come visit with us! can not take with you. You may also want to offer your friends instructed by Debi’s Personal Training with fruit
There’s still time to check out the May Digital Escape Room or family members an opportunity to take the item but don’t and juice for participants.
– Get Me Home If You Can - Test your sleuthing skills in this be offended if they say no. Everyone has different sentiments. 5/31 at 2:00 pm Senior
digital escape room. The Get Me Home (If You Can) Digital Es- 8. Don’t just shift items from one place to another. Remem-
cape Room is recommended for middle school through adults, ber you should be tossing, repurposing, and finding items new Exercise Class being
however anyone is welcome to participate. Oh no! Your 1968 homes. Don’t get stuck on the hamster wheel of moving each instructed by Debi’s
weekend adventure has turned to disaster. After spending a love- item more than once. Personal Training with
ly 3 days in Oregon, you want nothing more than to be home... Finally, give yourself a break. If you start working on the
however it seems that the airline has different plans. Dressed in sentimental stuff and you get stuck, take a break. Call in a fruit and juice for participants.
your best garb, you embark on an adventure just to get yourself friend of family member. You might be surprised to see how 6/2 at 2:00 pm Sign up for Senior
home. Can you get there while the happy vacation memories are much people want to help you, you just have to ask. You can’t Dinner to be held 6/9/2022 at
still fresh? Visit the teen webpage to participate. overhaul your emotions overnight so take your time! 5:30pm. Two names per phone call only.
June Digital Escape Room - The Silly Snacky Sight Words
- Test your sleuthing skills in this digital escape room. The Sil- If you are thinking about downsizing and aren’t sure where • If you have questions on these programs, please contact
ly, Snacky Sight Words Digital Escape Room is recommended to start give Jennifer a call for a Downsizing Consultation at the VFW’s Canteen Manager by calling 440-926-3341.
for Pre K-2nd grade, however anyone is welcome to participate. (440) 371-2862. She can help you set up a game plan and help • The VFW Hall is available for rent to use for your special
Visit the teen website to participate. Who is hungry? Let’s fix up you figure out what your house is worth. occasions. Call 440-926-3341 and ask for the Canteen
these sight words and have a snack! Manager for additional information.
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