2022 Winter Break Community Support
December 2022
Winter Break Community Support Newsletter
Special Edition
December 2022
We understand the holidays can cause unforeseen hardships or stress. We love "R" community and want to make sure you know about the resources that are available during the winter break.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
It is important to stay plugged in and connect with others...check out the events going on in Warner Robins/Houston County over the Winter Break.
Christmas Extravaganza
A special night of food and music & favorite Christmas songs, Mr. Charles Lynwood Jones/ Mr. Randolph Lindsey, Mrs. Yolanda McClendon, Jackon
Saturday, Dec 17, 2022, 06:00 PM
589 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA, USA
Wreaths Across America
Join us as we Remember fallen veterans; Honor those who served; and Teach our children the value of freedom on National Wreaths Across America Day here in Warner Robins, GA. Each wreath laid is an opportunity to remember a fallen military service member. Help us to honor as many of the 700 veterans placed at Parkway Memorial Gardens as possible...
Saturday, Dec 17, 2022, 12:00 PM
Parkway Memorial Gardens, Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA, USA
Teen Transitional Outreach
Teen Transitional Outreach partnering with Grace for Eternity Christmas Extravaganza. Contact Adrena Griffin 478-213-9034. Special Guest Author Chirsten Jenkins. Free Community Event, Giveaways...& much more.
Saturday, Dec 17, 2022, 10:00 AM
801 Carl Vinson Parkway, Centerville, GA, USA
Apexx Pics with Santa
Apexx After School & Summer Camp is hosting our first annual Pictures with Santa on Saturday, Dec 17th, 2022 from 10:0am to 12:00pm!!!! Want even better news?? This is a completely FREE Community Event open to the public!! Bring YOUR own camera to take lots of pictures!! Simply fill out this form to save your family's spot! :) (Each family is "1" quantity)
https://sparkpages.io/?i=_8LQ
There will be coloring activities and a dance party for the kids as well! FREE Pictures with Santa will be held at the Apexx location in Warner Robins!
Saturday, Dec 17, 2022, 10:00 AM
Apexx Martial Arts, Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, GA, USA
Kids and Student Christmas Party
Sunday, Dec 18, 2022, 12:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Centerville, Church Street, Centerville, GA, USA
Free Community Christmas Dinner
Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Sunday, Dec 25, 2022, 12:00 PM
205 North Davis Drive, Warner Robins, GA, USA
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Here are some links and resources in our community for those in need...
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING
The holidays can be a stressful time for many, check out the following articles for some tips and mental health support.
When the Tinsel Gets Tangled: How to Cope with Holiday Stress
By LT Trinity Dunham, PsyD
Dec. 20, 2021
For some, the holiday season rings of sentimentality, joy, tradition, and magic. For others, not so much. The hustle and bustle, family, finances, and the endless repeat of holiday music everywhere you go…to some these times are difficult. Regardless of which perception you prescribe, the holiday season brings with it a degree of stress. With each holiday card we write, gallon of eggnog we consume, or holiday event we attend (or creatively dodge) our stress fluctuates. The last few years – 2019, 2020, and 2021 – brought with them numerous changes, positive and negative, which may have altered some of our holiday experiences, traditions, and enthusiasm. Still, the exorbitant collection of holiday demands exists – cooking, shopping, and entertaining, just to name a few. These compile atop normal life stressors and may even intensify or trigger other experiences– depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to life changes, illness, among others...
To read the complete article click here: When the Tinsel Gets Tangled Full Article
If the holidays are hard: Resources for emotional and mental health
Posted on November 24, 2021by Kim Witbeck
The holiday season is a time of sharing, connecting, remembering and celebrating. For many people, the holidays have always been difficult. If you find it hard to fully enjoy the holidays, you are not alone. All of us are figuring out how to celebrate in ways that support our health, which is more than protecting against COVID-19. Here are some ways to support your mental and emotional health as you prepare for the holidays...
To read the complete article click here: If the holidays are hard full article
How to Manage Stress & Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a stressful and overwhelming time of year. For many people, the holidays can feel like an unwanted commitment filled with tension instead of joy and happiness. Maybe it’s worrying about finding the perfect gift for everyone, how you’re going to afford all of the presents, dealing with family members you don’t get along with, or managing the changes in routine while trying to plan everything. All of these demands may quickly lead to a decline in one’s mental health and may trigger harmful behaviors... If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holidays, here are some tips to help manage your mental health and holiday stress levels...
To read the complete article click here: How to Manage Stress