I blinked and missed November.
At my house, we’re in full-blown celebration mode. After Thanksgiving, we celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then my twins’ birthday is midmonth. My family Christmas party and my birthday sit back to back on the calendar. Christmas comes through like a freight train, and after a week of putting toys together and picking packaging out of the rug, we celebrate the New Year.
I’m pre-exhausted.
But this season, I’m doing a few things for myself. I signed up for a virtual race to run, walk or crawl at least one mile every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also determined to enjoy a cheesy or classic (I haven’t decided yet) movie without multi-tasking. And I have my heart set on finding a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in a store. A story of mine is published in the book and I’d just like to see it somewhere.
What are your plans for the holidays? Email me at citynewseditor@localbiznews.net so I can pick up a few new ideas for my family.
Rebecca
50+ Programs Survey 2019
Take the 10-minute survey for the 50+ Programs, and you’ll be entered in weekly prize drawings for a $20 Kroger Gift Card and the grand prize, a $50 Kroger Gift Card. The survey closes Friday, Dec. 27.
Family Memberships at the Community Center
Family Memberships to the Troy Community Center are a great gift idea. Now, you can save money on bringing the whole family to the Troy Community Center with new one-month or three-month packages. You never have to worry about canceling because there are no automatic renewals.
Choose a Basic Family Membership, which includes access to pool, gym, locker rooms, fitness room and free family nights or upgrade to a Fit Family Membership or a Fit Family Plus Membership to add Fitness Passport or Kids Korner childcare options.
Visit rec.troymi.gov/family for complete pricing and options for residents, non-residents, and non-resident employees.
Chess Lessons
On Dec. 4, sharpen your mind with chess lessons from the Troy Youth All-Star Chess Club. The event happens at the library from 7 to 8 p.m. Kids ages 6 and up are welcome to build chess skills as the Troy Youth All-Star Chess Club guides them through the rules, how to play and how to log a game.
Troy Chamber Hosts Holiday Luncheon
On Thursday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Troy Chamber hosts its most popular event of the year – the annual Holiday Luncheon. Hundreds of local business professionals will gather at San Marino Club (1685 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy) for networking and an entertaining panel of company executives from leading Michigan brands. The panel discussion will be moderated by Fox 2 News Anchor, Roop Raj and includes: Joe Renkiewicz, general manager and future owner of Henry The Hatter; John Braganini, president of St. Julian Winery; Paul Saginaw, co-founding partner and chief spiritual officer of Zingerman’s.
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