Welcome to November's issue!
This month we spotlight some great gifts by Georgia makers and entrepreneurs. I’m always impressed by the talent and creativity! You’ll see five of them featured this month, and we’ll highlight several more in December’s issue.
See “Presents from the Peach State” on page 26 for this month’s selections.
Did you play a musical instrument when you were in school? (Shoutout to my middle school band director, Cathy Asher, and high school director, Charles Jackson!) Maybe it’s been years since you picked up that instrument?
A connection to music can last a lifetime, and hundreds of senior adults in four Georgia communities have kept that connection alive by making music with their local New Horizons bands. Whether they have played music throughout their lives or recently have dusted off their instruments after a long hiatus, these musicians have found a way to keep their talent on tap.
Many of the New Horizons ensembles have concerts scheduled in the coming months, so plan to attend, if you can. Read more on page 22.
Finally, in “A place at the table,” we learn how Dalton’s community comes together the Monday before Thanksgiving for its Gratefull gathering. An army of volunteers helps run the event, at which nearly 2,000 members of the community gather for food, fun and fellowship. Check out the story on page 16.
In the words of Ferris Bueller: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
We all get busy with day-to-day life, but I hope you can slow down this season and spend time with the ones you love.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jennifer J. Hewett
Editor
