Friends,
We had a beautiful fall day this past Friday, so my kids and I played hooky and went to the cider mill.
The weather was perfect: cool temps, blue skies and the sun was warm on our backs. The apples were plentiful on the trees and the pumpkins were picture-perfect in the fields.
Going to the cider mill is so romanticized in my head. I always think about how cute I’ll look in flannel and boots; how adorable my kids will be running through the orchard; how wholesome we’ll be out in nature gathering our food. In reality, I look like an actual farmer (not the goal), the kids are running because they’re afraid of bees and our farm-to-table apples cost a whopping $26 for a half of a bushel. The doughnuts are even insanely expensive at nearly $9 a dozen.
But some aspects of the cider mill are priceless, such as convincing my kids we have to pick doughnuts off the trees because they’re best when fresh. They weren’t 100% persuaded, but they didn’t want to take any chances either, so they saved a produce bag just in case we rolled by any doughnut trees.
It’s always best to be prepared.
Rebecca
Art Fair This Week
Troy Recreation’s third annual Art Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Troy Community Center. Visit great art and even find some gift ideas while you’re there.
Learn to Live Well During the Holidays
On Nov. 12, Beaumont Hospital, Troy, will host “Living Well: Have a Healthy Holiday” in the Moceri Learning Center, 44201 Dequindre in Troy. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and presentations take place from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.
• Beaumont pharmacists available to answer medication questions
• Free blood pressure screenings
• Hands-only CPR education and training
Strategies for managing diabetes and making healthy holiday meals will be the focus of a talk by Kelly Dabel, Beaumont Health registered dietitian.
Megan Husek, a registered dietitian with the Beaumont Weight Control Center, will discuss the benefits of eating healthy and maintaining a healthy weight during the holidays. She will share tips about how to stay on track and navigate the minefield of high-fat and high-carb foods that become more readily available during the holidays.
Beaumont Health Psychologist Katie Blasko will discuss innovative ways to manage stress during the holidays and a Beaumont fitness expert will provide insights on exercise and movement.
Please enter the hospital from the north through the Emergency Drive. Continue straight and park in the northwest lot adjacent to the Moceri Learning Center outside entrance.Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. The event and parking are free, but space is limited and registration is recommended.
To register, call 800-633-7377 or visit classes.beaumont.org.
Troy Garden Club Receives Award from Keep Michigan Beautiful
The Troy Garden Club received an award from Keep Michigan Beautiful for its volunteer efforts at the Troy Historic Village and the Troy Public Library. Members plant and maintain the many gardens throughout the Village, and they also plant the raised beds at the Library entrance.
For additional information, visit the Troy Garden Club website: TroyGardenClubMI.com
Frightful 5k
The fourth Annual Frightful 5k is Oct. 26 at the Troy Community Center. Run time is 8:30 a.m. The 5K route takes runners along Big Beaver in their best Halloween costume. Enjoy inflatables, age appropriate results, race shirt, bag and free open swim after the race.
Race fees are $35 for the 5k and $10 for the 1k. The day of the race, costs go up to $45 for the 5k ad $20 for the 1k.
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 1K Pumpkin Family Run begins at 9:30 a.m. Costumes are encouraged. More info and registration at troymi.gov/frightful5k.
Out of this World Trick-or-Treat
Earthlings and extraterrestrials, wear your Halloween costume and join the fun at the Village for space games, crafts, and of course, lots of candy and non-candy treats. Trick-or-treat on Oct. 26 at the Troy Historic Village from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Troy Historical Society members pay $5, while non-members are $7. Kids 4 & under are free.
Get Creeped Out at the Library
On Oct. 28, Our Spooky, Kooky World will be presented at the library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join author, researcher and TV personality John E.L. Tenney, an expert in the fields of paranormal, conspiratorial and occult research and lecturer on strange phenomena and folklore, whose open skepticism has gained him respect from both believers and non-believers alike. Sign up online at troypl.org/calendar or by calling 248-524-3534.
