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Audra Grace, one year old daughter of Abby and Daniel Binkley of Clarksville, helps decorate the tree. Portrait by David Barbee clarksvillefamily.com 3 Publisher’s Message Clarksville Family We go to press the month before each issue comes out. That means that we’re thinking December when it’s still Clarksville Family Magazine November. Usually this is a good thing has 10,000 issues published for me; it gets me that much farther ahead and distributed monthly at over 150 locations on upcoming holidays and events. But at across Clarksville and the the same time it means I sometimes forget surrounding area. what day it is all together! For the first time in Clarksville Family Phone we have a bit of fiction in these pages. (931) 338-2739 Clarksville native Brenda Hunley has shared a Christmas tale about her chipmunk character named Chester. We hope Chester (and E-mail [email protected] maybe even some of his friends) will become a regular feature, and will offer some content that even very young children can read or Fax have read to them. (931) 919-1234 Mail This month we have a couple of suggestions for ways to start PO Box 31867 a Christmas tradition in your home: The Elf on the Shelf and the Clarksville, TN 37040 Christmas Pickle. Though apparently both of these had been around a while, I had never heard of either of them. One tradition I do know Web clarksvillefamily.com about though, and that I encourage all of you to participate in, is the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. My Space If you’re not familiar with it, the Angel Tree is a Christmas tree myspace.com/ decorated with cards containing the name, age, gender and request clarksvillefamily of needy children from our community. You can select a card and purchase the gifts requested, and then these will be given to that Owner/Publisher Carla Lavergne child to make her Christmas that much more special. Giving to charities is heartwarming, but somehow knowing a little bit about Editor the person that you’re trying to help makes it even more rewarding. Cliff Lavergne Look for these trees around town and, if possible, try to brighten a Graphic Designer child’s Christmas. Carla Lavergne

As 2008 comes to an end I want to thank all of you, our readers, Contributing Writers for your loyalty—we appreciate you reading us every month, and Michelle Blades hope to keep you coming back. To our wonderful contributors, and Chris Edmondson their great content—you’re the reason Clarksville Family gets picked Tina Gallo-Reid up every month. And of course to our advertisers, who make all of Gary B. Kirtland this possible—thank you for believing in us and supporting us in Brenda Hunley this tough economy, we hope you continue to get benefits from our Carla Lavergne partnerships. Merry Christmas to you all, and we wish you a safe Cliff Lavergne and happy New Year. Here’s to a great 2009! Pamela Magrans

Sincerely, Special Thanks Carla Lavergne Paul and Paula Table of Contents For Sale By Owner? FEATURE • 6 Lessons Learned from a Hummingbird

GIVING BACK • 8 The Roxy Needs You Call Red River Title Company. GIVING BACK • 9 Be a Hero This Holiday Season You can select which title company handles your real HEALTH • 10 estate closing. As a military spouse, I know the stress Beat the Holiday Bloat and complexity of relocation. Call on me and I’ll make STORYTIME • 11 Merry Christmas Chester! your real estate closing as smooth as possible. HOME TALK • 12 military spouse owned and operated Real Estate Hints Title Agent for Tennessee and Kentucky BEAUTY • 13 Mary E. Donahue, Esq. Itchin’ in the Skin You’re In Red River (931) 245-5481 HOLIDAY • 15 title company [email protected] The Elf on the Shelf & The Christmas Pickle Residential Real Estate Closings • FSBO • Settlement Services • Title Insurance

FAITH & FAMILY • 16 Leaving Your Mark—The Wise Guys

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clarksvillefamily.com 5 Feature Lessons Learned from a Hummingbird by Pamela Magrans The Christmas season usually conjures I had all summer to play outside, ride my a kid I trained hummingbirds to sit on my up images of tinseled trees and shopping bike, take it easy and do whatever I wanted. finger to feed.” But I was a kid long ago sprees, but for me all the hustle and It also meant that I had time to just sit and and times are different. Our summers are bustle reminds me of a springtime friend. watch the hummingbirds with my mother. packed with activities, visits to the park, Adorned in green feathers and a red throat, sports camps and trips to visit family out of After the hummingbirds had the male hummingbird fits the picture of town. I do good to remember to feed grown accustomed to the an American Christmas far too well. In my emerald onyx friends. feeder, my mother would the fury and rush of the holiday there is a begin training them. First Swift winged fury lesson to be learned from this now far off she would stand next to the friend. I do not know where time goes. feeder, close enough to touch It is as fast and fleeting as my swift Last May I pulled my hummingbird it if she wanted. She would winged friends. Christmas is here feeders from the closet. With some help stand there 15 minutes or so, already and my hummingbirds from my sons, I mixed the usual one part just enough time for some are long gone. They left months sugar with four parts water. Together hungry hummers to whiz by, ago to travel south, supposedly to we carried the filled feeders to the three take a glance at her and whiz Mexico, Central America or maybe locations around our house. Then we away. The first few days she the Caribbean Islands. Experts waited for the summer arrival. did this, no hummingbirds speculate that the hummingbird would feed. But after Eventually, there was an entourage of will travel non-stop across the several days, the birds Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds whizzing Gulf of Mexico in about 18-20 became accustomed through the air. All summer we shared our hours. My Ruby-Throated to her. They would yard with these air acrobats. Hummer is believed to have fly around her a wing speed of 53 flaps per A finger for a perch examining and then second during normal flight. Growing up, my mother always fed the rest on a perch and Even though that speed sounds hummingbirds. Her mother had done the take a drink. Several days later, my unbelievable, I can believe it! There were same. I knew how to make hummingbird mother would take the feeder off its holding times when I thought surely a hummingbird food before I knew how to pour my own place and hold it in her hands. It took some would stab my back as I retrieved the milk. The arrival of hummingbirds at my training to do that too, but eventually the feeder. As my boys played baseball in the Chattanooga childhood home marked the hummers would sit on her finger and feed. yard, I often feared a flying speed demon beginning of summer for me. It meant that My mother helped me to do the would pierce them too. Many times I had to same with the duck in fear as I went in my own backyard hummingbirds and to pet the dog. The closer I was to the eventually I too feeder, the more dangerous it was. Fundrai$er Nights are in full swing offered my finger as a perch to the Their flight seemed erratic and at Chick-fil-A on Madison St.! tiny bird, and he uncontrolled. They looked like overgrown accepted. His bright mosquitoes whizzing through the air. They ttttttttttttttttt red throat looked were cherry locomotives racing from Tue. 12/2: Barksdale Elem. - 5pm-8pm like velvet. His tiny perch to feeder, clashing with each other. Tue. 12/9: Moore Magnet Elem. - 4pm-8pm neck turned almost Hummingbirds are not good sharers. completely as he They rarely will share a feeder with their Wed. 12/10: Rossview JROTC. - 5pm-8pm peered at me in brothers, sisters or cousins. It is not Tue. 12/16: East Montgomery Elem. - 5pm-8pm between sips. His uncommon for a hummer to spend all day feet were so light warding off nectar stealers. that I barely felt them You don’t know me, but I know you! You’re the kind of They strike beaks in mid air. Like person that lives an active life and loves to have fun. wrap around my Transformers they charge at each other, WANTED: You enjoy working with professional people in a finger like wire as he professional way. People enjoy being around you flying upright with tail feathers arched. People with because of your personality, character and integrity. balanced. I wanted It almost appears to be a dance, until I Passion! You have strong aspirations and know what you to use my other hand hear the gentle clashing of beaks and the want in life. I know when you call me you will be to reach out and pet able to communicate effectively. squeaking of a defeated bird retreating. People with him, but I knew if I Perhaps you are in school (home schooled, high tried, he would fly I often feared I would find two Heart! school, or college), a mother looking for a few hours hummingbirds locked together in mortal to work while the kids are in school, a full-time away. It was then professional looking for a second job, or a senior that I began to love defense lying on the back porch, but that citizen wanting to supplement your income. hummingbirds— never happened. I once told my son we were putting the hummingbirds in “time- of Madison St. No previous experience is necessary, as we will teach when I stood still you everything you need to know. 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Like the Unique Gifts for Baby for voting us best hummingbirds we eat on the Bridal Registry Gift Store in go while we race from place Best of to place. Clarksville. This Christmas what I 1490 Madison St. want most is to not be like (across from Kroger) my hummingbirds. I want 931-552-2655 to train myself to slow down and share life with the people around me, rather than simply sharing a busy lane of traffic. My Christmas wish for next year is that I can train a hummingbird to sit on my son’s finger. Maybe if I can teach a hummingbird to slow down, trust a friend and take a seat, perhaps I will learn to do the same. This busy holiday season, I will pause and think of Our Christmas wish list... Make room my busy hummingbirds. I can only imagine where my Your child’s gently used: gossamer-winged friends for Santa are now—somewhere hot Toys Clothes where there are lots of red while making flowers to fight over. They will grace me with their Books Coats presence again sometime in some extra May and I will be anxiously DVDs Shoes awaiting them. I am grateful for a lesson learned from cash for the such a tiny bird—I should and any other child or slow down and enjoy the holidays! things in life that are most baby related items! fleeting. Pamela Magrans is a wife, off off mother, preschool teacher “Kids’ stuff with previous experience” $5 $10 any purchase of any purchase of and online English instructor Mon-Sat 9am-8pm • Sun. 12pm-6pm living in Clarksville. $25 or more! $50 or more! 2728 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (Suite 1, in Austin’s Square, next to TJ Maxx) Clarksville, TN Clarksville, TN (931) 645-9346 Please use by December 31, 2008 Please use by December 31, 2008 clarksvillefamily.com 7 Giving Back The Roxy Needs You by Cliff Lavergne The Roxy Regional Theatre just finished to see a play. Instead of just reading an As we immerse ourselves in the celebrating its 25th anniversary. A quarter assignment, they were getting to see it holiday season, with the spirit of giving century anchoring Clarksville’s historic the way it was intended. Acted out by being prompted everywhere we look, downtown. professionals, whose passion was obvious we should consider giving to The Roxy even to me who was only hearing it from as well. And for practical purposes, as a Most of us think of any establishment afar. “The magic of seeing live human 501(c)(3) organization, donations are tax that has been around that long and merely beings presenting the work on stage is deductible—so there is still time to get take it for granted. After all it has survived unfathomable,” noted John. And in so a deduction in to count for your 2008 tax swings in the economy, a devastating many words, that was his consistent answer year! tornado that ripped through the heart of to why people should give to their cause. our city, and the continuing march away The urgency is because the parking lot from live performances in favor of DVDs, Time and again as I prodded John adjacent to The Roxy was given from the TiVo, and other digital entertainment. But to give me points that I could make to city on the condition that construction on the very drive that got The Roxy this far encourage donations, his answers instead this new facility must begin by 2010 or the propels it into its next 25 years with even landed via tangent on some anecdote property would go back to the city. It is loftier ambitions. about a past rehearsal or show, and how estimated that the completed center will it had so personally affected an audience cost upwards of $15 million. Recently I sat down with John McDonald, or cast member. With over 50,000 people The Roxy’s Artistic Director, while a This is about a lot more than just what reached by Roxy performances annually, daytime performance of The Crucible will be under The Roxy’s roof. It is about there are a lot of those stories out there. echoed out from the theatre. We discussed the tourist dollars that will be spent in a lot. About how thankful John and Tom With so few legitimate theatrical our restaurants, shops and hotels; the Thayer, The Roxy’s Managing Director, are alternatives in our city, county and whole expanded lure of Clarksville as a cultural to have the generous $100,000 donation region, The Roxy stands out as a place to destination for visitors to the new marina from Jimmy and Lena Orgain. About how witness the live performance tradition that and water park; the draw for industry there is still a long way to go to raise the has lasted thousands of years. Clarksville to move here and employ our citizens millions of dollars needed to transform is fortunate to have such an icon. But knowing that the Clarksville community and expand The Roxy. About the line of things can be better. has a diverse and rich cultural population. school kids filing down Franklin Street in The site where The Roxy sits has But more than anything, it is for the front of us, on a field trip tour of downtown. undergone multiple iterations since it thousands of children, pre-school through We sat at a small table in the front of The was first built in 1912. But throughout its high school, who will get to see more Roxy’s lobby, and had to keep our voices history the corner of Franklin and First and better live theatrical performances. low to prevent them from being heard in has been an entertainment hub for the Clarksville is growing by leaps and the theatre. Meanwhile shouts and audible Clarksville community. The next phase is bounds, and along with the infrastructure drama emanated from the distant stage to create a full blown Regional Center for of the city that needs to be enhanced as The Crucible’s performers built to their the Arts and Education. This new facility to keep pace, we need this Regional climax. will be 36,000 square feet encompassing Center for the Arts and Education. a 500 seat theatre, scene shop, loading Please donate whatever you can to this Sitting inside the theatre were scores of deck, public art gallery, Downtown Artists cause, as you will surely see it repaid area teenagers, bused in to watch the live Gallery, dressing rooms, dance studio, bar throughout the community. Visit www. performance. That day included students and artist studios. The Regional Center roxyregionaltheatre.org or call (931) 645- from Houston County, Christian County, will benefit the whole community, but they 7699 to donate, or for more information. and Advantage Learning Center. 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We three kings of Orient are 4:7, 5:11). It is in Daniel 2 that we king doesn’t have the magi killed, and Bearing gifts we traverse afar understand why Magi showed up in he places this godly Jewish boy Daniel Field and fountain, moor and Bethlehem. in charge of all of the magi. mountain One night during the The king promoted Daniel and Following yonder star second year of his reign, put him in charge of the other Great Christmas carol. You got Nebuchadnezzar had a dream wise men. the tune in your head yet? When that disturbed him so much Daniel 2:48 Christmas time comes around, we sing that he couldn’t sleep. He Daniel is now the boss. Daniel is this carol, but the song has a lot of facts called in his magicians (magi), in charge of what these magi study, wrong. When you look at their story enchanters, sorcerers, and what they learn, and what they do. found in the Bible, we don’t know if astrologers, and he demanded So Daniel, using his influence, took there were three kings, only that they that they tell him what he had advantage of this opportunity and brought three gifts. We don’t know if dreamed. began to instruct the magi about they came from the Orient. And the Daniel 2:1-2 the true God. He began to teach Bible says they were not kings but King Nebuchadnezzar was a king of them about the Bible—including magi. Some people have even given the Babylonian empire (modern day all prophecy regarding the coming them names—Caspar, Balthasar, and Iraq). He had a dream that troubled Messiah. We’re going to come back Melchior. All of these facts are nothing him, so he called all of his wise men— to that later. For now, let’s dig in to but fiction—for every one of the details or Magi—together and asked them to Matthew 2. have been made up apart from what is interpret his dream—something magi found in the Bible. Now after Jesus was born in are supposed to do best. The Magi Bethlehem of Judea in the days So what is the real story about these replied, of Herod the king, behold, magi Wise guys and how did they end up in “There isn’t a man alive who can (the same word that we find in the Christmas Story? If we are going to tell Your Majesty his dream! No Daniel 2) from the east arrived in look at the real story about the Magi, or one except the gods can tell you Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He wise men, let’s look at the Bible. Magi your dream, and they do not live who has been born King of the is the Greek word we get our English among people.” Jews? For we saw His star in the word magician from, and is Daniel 2:10-11 east and have come to worship found in the Christmas Him.” story in Matthew 2:1, but The magi could not tell the King also occurs earlier in what he had dreamed, so King Matthew 2:1-2 the Old Testament. Nebuchadnezzar angrily ordered all These wise guys came from the east, Magi of these wise men—these magi—to probably from Babylon in Persia. That are also be killed. One problem though—a is around a 1,500 mile trip. Now, that mentioned Jewish captive named Daniel was a is not a 1,500 mile trip via airplane or many times in part of these magi! So Daniel prayed train. This is a 1,500 mile trip, probably the book to God, and God showed Daniel what by camel or donkey. That is a long, of Daniel Nebuchadnezzar’s dream meant. bumpy, and sore ride! (Daniel Daniel tells King Nebuchadnezzar his 1:23, 2:2, How did these men get started on dream, and the King is now happy. The their trip? They got started because they saw something in the sky. His star.

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www.thepamperedpalace.biz 360 Fantasy Lane, Clarksville DECEMBER JANUARY Hodgepodge 7 SUNDAY PLUSH STUFF BEARY 18 SUNDAY CINDERELLA TEA where you gather your home TEA PARTY 3:00 p.m. PARTY 21 SUNDAY A WISH COME TRUE 23 FRIDAY FANCIFUL FAIRIES TEA CHRISTMAS TREE PROGRAM PARTY Hosted by Gold Inc. Ryders and 30 FRIDAY DORA GIRL TEA PARTY Ladies of Gold Social Club. 5:00 BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 16 ounces cream cheese, chopped 2 (6 ounce) packages white meat chicken, www.princessteaparty.biz or 2 chicken breasts, boiled & chopped 1007 South Virginia Street, Hopkinsville 1 cup ranch salad dressing 5 ounces buffalo wing sauce DECEMBER 31 WEDNESDAY NEW YEAR’S EVE 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp LOCK IN 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 6 SATURDAY PLUSH STUFF BEARY (January 1, 2009). cheddar cheese TEA PARTY 3:00 p.m. JANUARY Melt the cream cheese in a skillet, stirring frequently. Stir in chicken, 13 SATURDAY BRUNCH WITH salad dressing, and buffalo wing sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 CINDERELLA 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 10 SATURDAY HANNAH – 30 minutes. Serve with celery sticks or corn chips. p.m. MONTANA SPA PARTY 20 SATURDAY PANCAKE 17 SATURDAY BREAKFAST WITH From the BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CINDERELLA AND MRS. CLAUS 10:00 a.m. to Junior Auxiliary Cookbook 24 SATURDAY FANCIFUL FAIRIES 1:00 p.m. $7 per person (photo TEA PARTY sessions available). A Crowning Collection of Recipes and Memories 31 SATURDAY DORA GIRL TEA LUNCH WITH SANTA AND MRS. from the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. PARTY CLAUS 3:00 p.m. $7 per person (photo sessions available). For more information, please contact any Junior Auxiliary member or Leslie Creech at (931) 980-2928. Tickets must be purchased in advance to attend all events. The price is $24.95 clarksvillefamily.com 23 The Roxy Regional Theatre 100 Franklin Street • www.roxyregionaltheatre.org

Charles Dickens’ a named Pinocchio! However, Saturday afternoons. (Program and Christmas carol he must earn the right to be a times are subject to change.) Adapted for the stage by Artistic real boy by proving that he is Individual Musical Ticket Prices Director John McDonald, this brave, truthful, and unselfish. •$20 adult rollicking holiday morsel Joining the Cat and the Fox on a •$15 (age 13 and under) will sweeten your taste buds hilarious journey, learning life and warm even the hardest of lessons along the way, he risks Individual Play Ticket Prices •$15 adult hearts. Ebenezer Scrooge meets his own life to save Geppetto, •$10 (age 13 and under) the spirits of Christmas while who has been swallowed by a •Group discounts available, call box rediscovering its true meaning. whale! 2:00 p.m. January 17, office for details December 3, 4, 5, 6*, 10, 11, 12, 24 & 31. •Student rush $5.00 (every 13, 17, 18, 19 & 20. performance student tickets will go Curtain Times on sale for $5.00 at 5 minutes prior to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday Pinocchio curtain for remaining seats) Adapted by John McDonald evenings, 8:00 p.m. Friday and from the story by Carlo Collodi. Saturday evenings. Box-office: (931) 645-7699 Business office: (931) 648-9121 Geppetto carves a puppet *2:00 p.m. matinee on selected E-mail: [email protected]

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MOMS Club of Clarksville is a 8 MONDAY LUNCH BUNCH at 20 SATURDAY FAMILY DAY OUT chapter of the international, non-profit Silke’s Bakery at Opryland group for stay at home parents to socialize with other preschoolers and 10 WEDNESDAY DINNER 22 MONDAY BREAKFAST their parents through activities and DELIGHT NIGHT BUNCH at IHOP playgroups. 12 FRIDAY BUNCO 30 TUESDAY LIBRARY PLAY 3 WEDNESDAY POTTERY DAY 13 SATURDAY CHRISTMAS ROOM PARTY at Madison Street United *Playgroups, Bunco and 5 FRIDAY GENERAL MEETING Methodist Church Scrapbooking also meet throughout 10:00 a.m. at Madison Street the month! For more information on 16 TUESDAY BOWLING United Methodist Church Gym the MOMS Club of Clarksville call (931) 472-5218 or visit www.geocities. com/clarksvillemomsclub.

Busy Beads & Moore Class Schedule 1960 I-b Madison Street • (931) 552-5545 You must sign up for classes at least Wire wrapping is hot! Learn how Turn the other into another piece 24 hours before the class date. You to use this technique to create a of jewelry—a beautiful new ring! can sign up in person or over the stunning, one-of–a-kind bracelet! Earring needs to be in a setting. phone with a credit or debit card After this class you will be able to by calling (931) 552-5545. Class fee Classic bangle take any of the other classes listed must be paid in advance to hold $25. You’ll be able to mix gold, below! your place. There is a minimum silver and copper to make dozens of two students per class, unless PEYOTE BRACELET of variations. special permission is granted from $25. In this class you will learn instructor. Please arrive at least CHain, Chain, Chain! flat, even-count peyote to make a 30 minutes before the beginning of $25. Learn new wire wrapping bracelet, and you will also learn your class so you can choose your techniques to make your own how to attach a clasp. beads and supplies. Most classes unique chain. Horseshoe Chain will enable you to take home a completed, unique piece of jewelry Pharaoh’s Ring (simple technique), 12 feet that you have created! When you $35. Silver or gold filled ring with of 18-gauge wire minimum. take a class you will receive a oval cabochon. Eternity Chain (more challenging Designer Discount Card good for technique), 15 feet of 18-gauge Spiral bracelet a 20% discount for three months wire minimum. The amount of $25. You will make a bracelet following your class (discount materials may vary depending on using the spiral bead weaving does not apply to parties, Pandora, the length of chain you make. consignment items & items already technique and learn how to attach on sale). If you want to learn a skill a clasp. Bangle with beads that is not listed, let us know and $35. Silver or gold filled bangle Sterling and Crystal we will try to arrange a class for with tube beads in center. you! If the class times listed are not bangle convenient for you, let us know and $35. Some wire wrap experience Autumn Leaves we will make every effort to have is required to make this stunningly $25. Use wire-wrapping a class at a time that is convenient clever bangle-style bracelet awash techniques to create the perfect for you. Most classes are two-hour with Swarovski crystals! Three fall piece. sessions. hour class, materials cost about Classes may be cancelled at any Classes in December $35. time at the instructor’s discretion. December seems to be the Class fees DO NOT include beads or Hoop Earrings busiest month of the year. Don’t supplies, unless specified in class $35. Learn how to make trendy forget to take a little time out for description. hoop earrings using gold and/or yourself. The classes listed here BASIC JEWELRY silver wire. or the following other past classes are available to be scheduled by $25. This is the first class you SIMPLE WIRE-WRAP Dichroic appointment: should take if you are a beginner! Bracelet In this class you will learn the $35. An astonishingly easy project Dichroic Bracelet—$45, basics of jewelry stringing while that will make you the envy of all “Brangle!”—$25, Pearl making a bracelet and a matching your friends! You will learn how to Knotting—$25, Wrapped pair of earrings. A great class to wire wrap a cabochon, and how to Flatware—$25, Wire Wrapped get you started in the wonderful add simple adornments to create a Crosses—$25, Love Knot world of beads! gorgeous pendant. Ring—$25. Beginning Wire Wrap Earring Ring $25. This is the second class you $35. Do you have a lost earring? should take if you are a beginner! 24 Clarksville Family Lee Road, Fort Campbell. The ACS 10 WEDNESDAY 16 MONDAY 19 FRIDAY Family Advocacy Program presents this course designed to increase Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser Visit with Santa 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at McGregor parental awareness on the topic of Night: Rossview JROTC Night: East Montgomery Park Riverwalk, part of Christmas on teen dating as well as the challenges 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chick-fil-A, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chick-fil-A, the Cumberland. and concerns affecting our 1626 Madison Street. 1626 Madison Street. teenagers today. The course is free and open to anyone within the Fort 12 FRIDAY 18 THURSDAY 20 SATURDAY Campbell community. Teenagers are Live Nativity Scene Gift Wrapping at BACH BLANKETS CROCHET welcome to attend with their parents. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through Governor’s Square Mall GROUP MEETING Childcare is available but space is Saturday, December 13 at the Through Wednesday, December 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Clarksville- limited. For more information call McGregor Park Riverwalk, presented 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Montgomery County Public Library, Christina Lopez at (270) 798-6383. by Grace Church of the Nazarene. Governor’s Square Mall. Please 350 Pageant Lane. Crochet blankets for babies delivered at Blanchfield Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser come support Clarksville’s newest elementary school, West Creek. The Army Community Hospital. Contact Night: Moore Magnet Coyote PTO will host a gift wrapping Sharon Loebl at (931) 572-0734 for 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chick-fil-A, table. Enjoy your shopping and let more information. 1626 Madison Street. us do the wrapping.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane • (931) 648-8826 • www.clarksville.org Anime Program Four paws for reading PJ Story Time For teens 13-18 years old. 2:00 p.m. on With Tender Paws Association. Come read For the whole family. Come dressed ready Saturdays, December 6 and January 3. with a specially trained therapy dog. 1:00 for bed. 7:00 p.m. on December 4. p.m. on Saturday, December 13. Baby and Me lapsit TAB (Teen advisory board) Meeting For infants up to 18 months old. 9:30 a.m. Holiday magic For 13-18 year olds. 4:30 p.m. on December 11. Thursdays, December 4, 11 and 18. Presented by Scott Humston as a magical Teen program storytelling experience for the whole family. Busy Bee’s For ages 13-18 years old. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 6. For children 18 months through three years old. on Thursdays, December 18 and January 15. 9:30 a.m. Mondays, December 1, 8 and 15 Just for me story time Tween program For children four and five years old. 10:30 Family Time For tweens 10 to 12 years old. 4:00 p.m. on a.m. Mondays, December 1, 8 and 15; For all ages. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, December 9 and 16. Mondays, December 8 and January 12. Tuesdays, December 9 and 16. FOL (Friends of Library) Board Meeting 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, December 9 and January 13.

Please join us for Candlelight, Dog & Cat Communion, Christmas & more. Photos There’s something for everyone all month long! Wednesday 12/03 6:00 pm Wednesday 12/17 6:00 pm A Blue Christmas: Coping with A Service of Healing and Wholeness with Depression During the Holidays (MSUMC Chapel) Santa! Friday 12/05 6:00 pm Wednesday 12/17 6:00 pm MSUMC Drama Ministry Happy Birthday Jesus Party for presents “Miracle on 34th St.” Children & Families (Fellowship Hall) Dec. 1, 8, & 15 Saturday 12/06 6:00 pm MSUMC Drama Ministry Wednesday 12/24 5:00 pm from presents “Miracle on 34th St.” A Service for Children & Families Sunday 12/07 10:45 am 7:00 pm A Service of Candlelight 6pm - 8pm. & Holy Communion (at center court) MSUMC Chancel Choir Presentation of Vivaldi’s “Gloria” 11:00 pm A Service of Candlelight Sunday 12/07 2:00 pm & Holy MSUMC Drama Ministry Communion presents “Miracle on 34th St.”

Your pet must be on a leash at all times! Wednesday 12/10 6:00 pm A Blue Christmas Session II Traditional Santa Pictures taken through December 24th! Madison Street (see customer service for hours) United Methodist Church 319 Madison Street • Clarksville, Tn 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd GOVERNOR’S SQUARE (931) 552-0289 (931) 647-0221 M A L L www.governorssquare.net www.madisonstreetumc.org clarksvillefamily.com 25 Merry Music 25 THURSDAY 4:00 p.m. in the Borders Court at Christmas Governor’s Square Mall. Take a break from your holiday shopping and enjoy some of your favorite 31 WEDNESDAY holiday tunes performed by local New Year’s Eve musicians! Clarksville-area music teachers and students will be January performing. It will also feature the Merry Music Woodwind Choir under the direction of Lauren Winkens. If 1 THURSDAY you would like to be a part of the New Year’s DAY Merry Music Woodwind Choir and are a woodwind musician between 13 TUESDAY the ages of 10 and 18 AND have at Blood drive at west creek least one year of playing experience, elementary Long after the clothes have been please e-mail Lauren Winkens at 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the [email protected]. auxiliary gym at West Creek outgrown, the video games have Elementary School, 1201 West Creek Christmas in kansas Coyote Trail. The Coyote PTO at been conquered, and the toys have 6:00 p.m. at Mass Communications West Creek Elementary School is Concert Hall at APSU. Presented sponsoring this community blood been forgotten--there is a gift that by Lana’s Dance Centre, starring drive in cooperation with the Dorothy, Tinman, Lion, Scarecrow and will keep giving. American Red Cross. more. Call (931) 503-8050 or (931) 358-4126 for ticket information. 19 MONDAY An education lasts a lifetime. This Visit with Santa Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at McGregor holiday season give the gift of Park Riverwalk, part of Christmas on To have your event included learning from Beyond the Books to the Cumberland. for free on the Calendar e-mail events@clarksvillefamily. help your loved one get the most 21 SUNDAY com. Please have it to us Visit with Santa by the 10th of the month to out of their education. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at McGregor be included in next month’s Park Riverwalk, part of Christmas on issue. the Cumberland. Gift Certificates Available

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Winners may claim their prizes at either the Governor’s Square Coupon not valid with any other offer. One coupon per Mall or Madison Street Chick-fil-A location along with an person per visit. Redeemable at Governor’s Square Mall & Madison St. locations in Clarksville. Closed Sundays. accompanying parent or guardian with valid identification. Please use by December 31st, 2008.

FREE Chick-n-Strips Both Chick-fil-A & Clarksville Family Magazine would (3ct.) with the like to thank all of the wonderful and talented kids purchase of a 2009 who entered and would like them to know that it was Cow Calendar! a VERY difficult decision choosing the winners!

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CLARKSVILLE MOMMY’S GROUP are third Wednesdays at Montgomery County public M.O.P.S. (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) — FT. “Nurturing the Nurturer.” The CMG is a new social and library, large meeting room, 10:00 a.m. Local LLL leaders CAMPBELL support group for Mommies in and around Clarksville are available to provide information, support and answer Join us as we walk this adventure called Motherhood! that are expecting or have a child under the age of 5. questions: Gini at (931) 906-8946 or Sara at (270) 439- Free child watch is available 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The group is run through a private website which gives 2723 MOPS meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at members 24 hour access from the comfort of their own MOMS CLUB OF CLARKSVILLE Memorial Chapel Church on Fort Campbell. Contact Tina home to participate in many activities on or off line. The Venditti at (270) 439-2234 for more information. Come meet other stay at home moms at the MOMS CMG provides mothers of young children opportunities Club®! The MOMS Club® is an international non-profit, to socialize, exchange ideas and participate in activities PARENTS OF MULTIPLES non-religious, non-political organization specifically that promote personal growth for both mommy and child. A support group for parents of twins, triplets and more. designed to support stay at home moms (including CMG is a non-profit group and is absolutely free. E-mail Meets 6:30 p.m. on second Thursdays at Hilldale United those that may work part time or have a home based [email protected] or call Kamila at (931) Methodist Church. Call Kelley Corley at (931) 358- business). Join us for one of our Open House meetings 503-0480. 0127 or e-mail [email protected], or visit the first Friday of every month at 10:00 a.m. at Madison clarksvillemultiples.com. CHARA (Christ-centered Homeschoolers Street United Methodist Church. Enjoy breakfast while Applying Righteousness Academically) getting to know more about MOMS Club and meeting PARENTS REACHING OUT CHARA is a support group for those who have chosen to local MOMS. Activities include speakers and discussions, Provides peer counseling and support services. Aims educate their children at home. Monthly meetings for park days, field trips, cooking club, and activity groups at long-term preventive health care solutions to families parents and children are held the last Monday of each like playgroups, walking, arts & crafts, and a monthly facing the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy or having month at Hilldale Baptist Church Family Life Center, MOMS Night Out. We also do service projects for an infant or child in critical care. Call (615) 365-7004. 250 Old Farmers Road. Additional activities are held children and families in our community. Yearly dues are SHARE (SECULAR HOMESCHOOLERS: ANY throughout the year. For further information visit www. $20. Most activities are during the day, when moms need orgsites.com/tn/chara or e-mail [email protected]. the support most. Children are welcome at all daytime RELIGION, ECLECTIC) activities. For more information call (931) 472-5218 or SHARE is a non-religious home school group HOPE@Home (Helping Other Parents Educate visit: www.geocities.com/clarksvillemomsclub for Clarksville and the surrounding areas. All at Home) homeschoolers are welcome to join this group, An online Christian support group for home schooling M.O.P.S. (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) — regardless of religious beliefs, race, homeschooling families in the Clarksville/Montgomery County area. CLARKSVILLE methods, or family lifestyles. MOPS International is an organization for moms who Members have access to info on area activities, co- An online support and information network is available as ops, classes, small groups and much more. For basic are expecting or have children ages birth to 5 years of age. MOPS meets at First Baptist Church downtown, well as bi-monthly meetings. This group is a community information and to join visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ in which we all play an important role in deciding and group/ClarksvilleAreaHomeSchoolNews/ 435 Madison Street, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Each meeting begins at 9:30 am and childcare is implementing the activities we want for our children. For HOPKINSVILLE SAHM MEETUP GROUP provided. We will begin our new season on August 28. If membership information please visit: http://groups. For information about the Hopkinsville Stay at Home you are interested in joining us for food, fellowship and yahoo.com/group/tnSHARE/ Moms Meetup Group visit their website at http://sahm. fun then contact our 2008-2009 Coordinator, Christine TENNESSEE EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM (TEIS) meetup.com/1943/ Ferguson, at [email protected] or (931) 647- “Growing Together Little by Little.” A voluntary 1364. Also check out our website for more info www. LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CLARKSVILLE-FORT educational program for families with children ages birth orgsites.com/tn/mops_fbc to three years old with disabilities or developmental CAMPBELL delays. Visit www.tennessee.gov/education/teis or call Provides information, encouragement and support to (800) 852-7157. mothers who wish to breast feed their babies. Meetings December 2008 MARKETPLACE

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ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CLARKSVILLE- LEGAL AID SOCIETY JOSEPHINE’S CLOSET CARING CHOICES FORT CAMPBELL At 120 Franklin Street, provides free legal advice At 325 North Second Street, a ministry of Hope Caring Choices of Catholic Charities, 1905 Meets the third Wednesday of every month at and representation to eligible clients. (931) 552- Pregnancy Center. Provides children’s clothing Madison Street, is a Tennessee state licensed 10:00 a.m. at the Clarksville-Montgomery Public 6656 or www.las.org. sizes newborn-size 12, nothing over $5. Parking child-placing agency providing supportive Library. All breastfeeding mothers and mothers- and entrance on back side of HPC. (931) 645- professional counseling services to those to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome. MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD 2273. experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Open Babies are always welcome at meetings. Local SUPPORT SERVICE Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to LLL leaders are available to provide information, At 93 Beaumont Street. (931) 572-1663. LATINA ASSOCIATION 2:00 p.m. and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the support and answer questions. Gini at (931) A nonprofit organization with the mission of month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Deasree 906-8946 or Sara at (270) 439-2723. SAFEHOUSE unifying the Hispanic community within, and Williams: (931) 645-9969 or dwilliams@cctenn. Provides a safe shelter, crisis line, counseling, then unifying them in the community where they org. NEW BEGINNINGS FAMILY BIRTH support groups, referrals and advocacy, live, by being the center point of resources and CENTER community education and safety planning for education to strengthen family values. English OMNI VISIONS INCORPORATED Lactation Services offers a breastfeeding women and children who are domestic violence as a Second Language classes are offered, in Omni Visions, 341 Union Street Suite 5, is a multi- class for new moms. The class is held the first victims. (931) 552-6900. partnership with Adult Basic Education as well state child placement agency. (931) 906-3779 or Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 as How to Start Your Own Business seminars, www.omnivisions.com. p.m. in the Prenatal Classroom of Gateway CHILDREN’S GROUPS offered in Spanish or English, in partnership Medical Center. Cost for the class is $15 ($25 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT with Your Spanish Link and Concept Training. PHOENIX HOMES if you wish to receive The Nursing Mother’s At 1030 Cumberland Heights Road, is open to Donations of any kind are welcomed. (800) 431- Phoenix Homes, 1781 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, Companion book). (931) 502-1010. all youth ages 9-19. Involves participation in 4-H 8364 or www.asociacionlatina.info. offers treatment foster care and services. through school clubs, community clubs, special (931) 645-7711, (931) 645-7742 or www. Lactation Services also rents and sells breast interest groups, and a variety of camps. Martin LOAVES AND FISHES phoenixhomes.org. pumps and nursing supplies. Jeanette Prine, RN, R. Koon Jr. at (931) 648-5725 or [email protected]. At 215 Foster Street, provides a hot meal Certified Lactation Consultant at (931) 551-1610 Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Also YOUTH VILLAGES or [email protected]. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA provides a distribution center for food donated Youth Villages, 585 South Riverside Drive, is (931) 647-8811, (800) 899-7268 or www.mtcbsa. to agencies that feed hungry people on Tuesday a private nonprofit organization dedicated to CHILD CARE org. and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (931) helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled CHILD CARE AWARE 645-9020. children and their families live successfully GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative MEALS ON WHEELS through innovative, research-based programs. committed to helping parents find the best 1300 Madison Street, (931) 648-1060 or www. Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency (931) 503-0777 or www.youthvillages.org. information on locating quality childcare and girlscouts.org. provides group or home-delivered meals to childcare resources in their community. The individuals 60 or older. Volunteers deliver noon ATHLETICS website offers lots of tips on choosing a child COMMUNITY OUTREACH meal Monday-Friday. It only takes an hour of BUDDY BALL SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETIC care provider, lots of free publications for ALL NATIONS BIBLICAL STUDY CENTER your time. Beth at (931) 645-5629. LEAGUE parents, local child care rates and a Child Care Offers tuition-free Bible courses to the Buddy Ball provides individuals with a mental Options Calculator. www.childcareaware.org. community. Fall Semester 2008 dates are MONTGOMERY COUNTY WIC CLINIC or physical disability the opportunity to play September 7 through December 4 and 1850 Business Park Drive Suite 103. Provides sports, regardless of their limitations. Buddy Ball MID-CUMBERLAND CHILDCARE registration is currently open. Course titles are: nutrition education and food vouchers for helps individuals learn teamwork and promotes RESOURCE AND REFERRAL The Letters of Paul, Biblical Studies Seminar, women, infants, and children (up to age five). self-esteem, one of the tools needed to help At 1300 Madison Street, provides childcare free New Testament (Koine) Greek I, Biblical Hebrew We offer breastfeeding education, including a overcome the stigma often associated with a referrals and information to parents, training I, and The Gospel of John. Classes meet for free monthly class. (931) 551-8777. disability. The Buddy Ball league is aware of and on-site consultation to childcare providers, 1-½ hours weekly. Five additional tuition-free the extra expenses on the families of disabled and a lending library full of resources for the online courses are also offered. Visit www. The Quest for Authentic Manhood children. Because of this, Buddy Ball does not community. (931) 648-3695 or (866) 446-6006. studythescriptures.net or call (931) 648-8844 Meets Wednesdays 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at charge any fees to participate. We rely entirely for more information, class schedules, and to Highland Ridge, 1601 Old Russelville Pike. The on private donations to operate. (931) 624-7253 MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD CARE register. Quest Men’s Fraternity is a 24-session study that or www.buddyball.net. PROVIDERS BY AREA focuses on the primary issues that shape a man’s At the following links you will find individual APSU Extended education life. We explore in depth the biblical concept of Clarksville Impact Soccer Club child care providers, state star quality ratings, Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a manhood, and finally provide practical building Involves participation of children ages 5-18 capacity, minimum & maximum age accepted, new language or seek a new career with one of blocks for any man to use to construct himself a in youth sports, specifically soccer. Impact hours of operation and transportation the classes from Austin Peay State University’s nobler, more satisfying manhood. Contact Ryan is a non-profit organization trying to provide information. (Home based child care facilities Center for Extended and Distance Education. Bosler at (931) 801-8562 for more information. opportunities to our youth. (931) 358- are also listed.) Register early and receive a 10 percent discount 4926, [email protected] or www. on selected courses. Preregistration is required TENNESSEE REHABILITATION CENTER AT clarksvilleimpact.us. www.tennessee.gov/humanserv/ for each course. New online classes start CLARKSVILLE childcare/63/37040/ every month. Melony Jones at (931) 221-7868, At 1241 Highway Drive (adjacent to the Animal www.tennessee.gov/humanserv/ [email protected] or www.ed2go.com/apsu. IRON KNIGHTS YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB Shelter), a county/state agency, the TRC childcare/63/37042/ The Iron Knights Youth Wrestling Club is starting provides counseling, vocational evaluation, work www.tennessee.gov/humanserv/ ASERACARE HOSPICE registration this month. The wrestling club is adjustment, and job placement services for open to all boys and girls starting at age 4. Our childcare/63/37043/ Hospice team provides medical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and graduating high school students and adults with season runs from November through April. disabilities. (931) 648-5560. The entire family can get involved as we are PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK their families. (931) 551-4100. always looking for volunteer coaches. For more Parents working to keep parents informed about TWO RIVERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE issues that affect the community, education and CRISIS CALL LINE information contact Jamie at (931) 233-9091, EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN e-mail [email protected], our schools via a subscriber e-mail network, Offers crisis intervention, suicide prevention or visit us at www.myironknights.com. clarksvillepin.net. and referral. (931) 648-1000. (TRAEYC) The new Two Rivers Association for the CHILDBIRTH & PARENTING PROGRESSIVE DIRECTIONS, INC. HOPE CENTER Education of Young Children, TRAEYC, At 1249 Paradise Hill Road, provides services to A community service branch of the Family (pronounced tray-see), is one of the fastest EDUCATION developmentally delayed children and adults. Guidance Training Institute, Inc., provides a growing affiliates in the history of the statewide Nine MONTHS & BEYOND (931) 647-6333 or number of community activities to include association. TRAEYC members have a passion A comprehensive source for pregnancy, birth, www.progressivedirections.com. summer camps for seriously emotionally for young children and are committed to their breastfeeding and early parenting education disturbed children, S.T.E.P. into the Light, a education. The Tennessee Counties represented and resources. Offers birth tub rentals, CHILD PROTECTION & woman’s holistic wellness group, Woman’s by TRAEYC are Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, breastpump rentals, babymoon vacation and DOMESTIC CRISIS SERVICES Share community, M.A.L.E. (Men Accessing Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart. We invite spa packages, and birth plan consultations. Life Empowerment), and Tutoring to Success, you to join us in exciting upcoming professional Micky Jones, BS, CLE, CLD, CHBE, CAPPA AL-ANON & ALATEEN a tutoring program for seriously emotionally growth opportunities. Lisa Maddox-Vinson, Support for families of alcoholics. Call for more Lactation Educator Trainer at (931) 451-3223 or disturbed children. The Hope Center also TRAEYC President at (931) 221-7303. ninemonthsandbeyond.com. information and meeting times. Grace Lutheran offers a multitude of workshops for community Church, 2041 Madison Street, Joyce at (931) 358- organizations. For further information regarding UNITED WAY GATEWAY HEALTH SYSTEM 9515; or Ajax Senior Citizens Building, 953 Clark our programs, please contact Julee S. Poole, At 1300 Madison Street, provides the leadership Prenatal Classes teach parents-to-be what to Street, Kim at (931) 647-0566; or Community Ph.D., Program Director at (931) 431-7580 or to increase the organized capacity of people expect during childbirth and how to ease the Church, Jack Miller Boulevard & Airport Road, [email protected]. to care for one another. Monitors and provides discomforts of pregnancy. Classes start the first Kim at (931) 647-0566. www.middletnalanon. support for agencies serving Clarksville and Wednesday and Thursday of each month in the org. HOSPICE OF GATEWAY Fort Campbell, as well as Montgomery, Houston Prenatal Classroom at 7:00 p.m. (931) 502-1010. Interdisciplinary care for terminal patients and and Stewart counties. (931) 647-4291. CLARKSVILLE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE families. (931) 502-1010. Sibling Classes offer brothers- and sisters-to-be CENTER COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE an introduction to sibling interaction and a tour At 331 Union Street, Suite B. Office at (931) 647- HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARKSVILLE- ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH of the nursery. Classes the last Saturday of the 3632 or Toll-free Crisis Hotline at (800) 879-1999. MONTGOMERY COUNTY month in the Cumberland Room at 10:00 a.m. Provides reduced-cost spaying-neutering and Asperger/autism center (931) 502-1010. CREATING HOPE BY ASSISTING PARENTS pet care assistance to eligible owners; pets Part of the Family Guidance Training Institute, Works with families whose children are at risk for adoption through foster homes; dog bite 800 Tiny Town Road, serves children and HEALTHY START of abuse or neglect. Debra Maness at (931) prevention and pet care programs; and a 24- adolescents with Asperger and Autism Healthy Start is a community outreach program 645-9793. hour help line. (931) 648-8042, humanesociety@ Disorders. The professionals at the Asperger/ fostering healthy childhood growth and clarksville.com or clarksvillehumane.petfinder. Autism Center recognize the special qualities development by providing free support services DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES org. these children exhibit and work to enhance their to first time parents and their babies. (931) At 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 401. (931) 503-3200. social, emotional, and communication abilities 645-3976. with others. Services include: individual

30 Clarksville Family counseling, group counseling, family education Professional support is available with fees based GRIEF & LOSS Hospital, Ft. Campbell. The group is open to the and counseling, and psychiatric services. For on your ability to pay. (931) 648-9009 or www. The parish nurses of Grace Lutheran and Sango community. For directions or information e-mail further information regarding our programs, pastoralcounselingctrs.org. United Methodist churches offer a twelve week Sharee at [email protected] or call please contact Julee S. Poole, Ph.D., Program class for adults who are grieving the loss of a the chaplain’s office at (270) 798-8777. Director at (931) 431-7580 or juleespoolephd@ REGIONAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM loved one. Grace Lutheran at (931) 647-6750 aol.com. 404 Pageant Lane, (931) 920-2347 or (931) or Sango United Methodist Church at (931) Tenderpaw’s therapy group 920-2348. 358-2552. Tenderpaw’s Pet Therapy Group meets at 10:00 BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES a.m. the first Saturday of the month in the Legacy Bradford Health Services at 231 Dunbar Cave VIVIAN HOUSE MENDED HEARTS, INC. Room of Gateway Medical Center. To have your Road, Suite A, creates effective and affordable 125 Vivian Street, (931) 920-7235. Supports heart disease and heart surgery pet screened call Kathy at (931) 553-8959. substance abuse and mental health programs patients and their families. Meets in the WEEMS ACADEMY through a variety of innovative services. (931) Tennessee Room at Gateway Health System WARRIORS OF HOPE 812 Greenwood Avenue, (931) 920-7370. 542-9816. every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (931) 502-1010. A place to share the journey of life after breast cancer. Meets the 2nd Wednesday evening CENTERSTONE SUPPORT GROUPS NAMI (National Alliance of the of each month. Jennifer at (931) 624-5400 or 810 Greenwood Avenue, (931) 920-7330. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT Mentally Ill) [email protected] GROUP CENTERSTONE ASSOCIATES Support group meets at First Church of the Meetings are the first Thursday of each month Nazarene, 150 Richview Road, the 4th Monday 1820 Memorial Circle, (931) 920-7300. at 6:30 p.m. at Clarksville Montgomery County of every month at 7:00 p.m. Bertha at (931) 216- Some of the information included in CENTERSTONE AT GATEWAY Public Library and the third Wednesday of 3590 or www.nami.org. the Network and Parent Groups was each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Crisis Walk-In Center, Gateway Hospital at 651 obtained through community and Center at 953 Clark Street. Patsy Shell at (931) Parents helping parents Dunlop Lane, (931) 502-1010. Internet sources. We apologize for 648-1884. A bereavement support group for any person any errors. If you find any corrections CENTERSTONE who has ever loved and lost a baby or child. 511 Eighth Street, (931) 920-7200. Army Community Service You can expect compassion, support and useful or would like to have your group’s At 5661 Screaming Eagle Boulevard, Fort information to help you through this time of information included for free call FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES Campbell, “Family Readiness” is the state grief. Held the first Monday of each month (931) 338-2739 or e-mail info@ soldiers, spouses and family members 901 Martin Street, (931) 503-4600. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in classroom 2 off clarksvillefamily.com. proactively prepare for, and in which they are the “A” lobby at Blanchfield Army Community The family guidance training able to cope with mobilization, deployments institute, inc. and prolonged separations. To prepare, soldiers 800 Tiny Town Road. Committed to positively (both active and reserve components) and their impacting the lives of our community’s children, families attend classes and receive written youth and their families. We recognize instructional materials on subjects such as how the enormity and diversity of need in our to prepare a will, how to establish and manage community and have responded with a variety a household budget, how to communicate with of programs that range from prevention and children of various ages, and how to maintain Picture it...Cakes! development, to early intervention, to reduction communication with the rear detachment of recidivism. Family Guidance Training of the deployed unit. (270) 798-0609, Institute, Inc. is a 501c3 licensed community [email protected] or www. Custom edible images mental health center and alcohol and treatment fortcampbellmwr.com/ACS/familyReadiness. facility. Providers at the center offer quality, htm. Any image, for any cake, any occasion! private, compassionate services to persons who seek emotional wellness. Therapeutic AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP Donna Richardson at (931) 503-2315. and psychiatric services include: assessments, individual counseling, marriage and family BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP counseling, group counseling, supervised Anyone enduring grief and loss issues is invited visitation, mental health case management, to attend. Meetings are free to the public and and alcohol and drug treatment and education held in the conference room of Asera Care services. For further information regarding Hospice, 1539 Ashland City Bypass. (931) our programs please contact Julee S. Poole, 551-4100. Ph.D., Program Director at (931) 431-7580 or [email protected]. Clarksville Montgomery County HOPE (Homeless Outreach Multiple Sclerosis Support Group A local support group for Multiple Sclerosis Partnership and Empowerment) patients, family members and caregivers in For ages 18+ Centerstone’s HOPE program the day to day management of M.S. Activities serves adults with substance use and/or mental include guest speakers, up to date medical health disorders who are homeless or at-risk of news, advances in finding a cure for M.S., becoming homeless and who live in Clarksville. and open forum discussions. Meets the third (931) 920-7300. Tuesday of each month (September through LIFESOLUTIONS - ASPIRE & JOBLINK May) at 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 516 Madison Street. For more information call Melba 611 Eighth Street, (931) 920-7210. Dowdy at (931) 552-1486 or Mary Nell Wooten at LIFESOLUTIONS - RECONNECT (931) 647-8904. 1840 Memorial Drive, (931) 505-0933. CLARKSVILLE OSTOMY SUPPORT Mental health cooperative A local support group for people who have Provides evidence-based services including: undergone ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy Child & Family Counseling, Child Psychiatry or who suffer from Crohn’s disease or other and Community Based Case-Management diseases of the bowel. Support for Ostomy to children and adolescents with emotional/ Patients meets in the Cumberland Room the behavioral challenges. Case managers assist third Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. (931) families in their homes with parenting and 551-1530. behavior management in addition to linking them to needed resources in the community. CLARKSVILLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP At Emmanuel Life Center, 301 Fairview Lane, They also work with schools, juvenile court and sponsored by Tennessee Voices for Children, other professionals as needed. Initial intake a place for parents/caretakers and family assessments are offered within one week and at members of children ages 0-23 who experience no cost. MHC welcomes TennCare recipients. emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues Located at 1808 Haynes Street. For more to receive help. Meets monthly (3rd Thursday information or to make a referral please call of the month). Childcare is provided but call to (931) 645-5440 or visit www.mhc-tn.org. verify. Monica Causey at (931) 801-0895 or (800) OAK HILL RESIDENTIAL 670-9882. 118 Union Street, (931) 647-8257. Food Allergy Support Group Pastoral Counseling Center Do you, a family member, or a friend have food Foolproof application, delicious taste, blends right into icing. The Pastoral Counseling Center at 516 Madison allergies? Would you or someone you know Gives any homemade cake that professional look in seconds. Street, is a ministry of professional care be interested in attending a support group dedicated to healing and growth in human life for food allergies right here in Clarksville? Also available for round cakes, cupcakes cookies & more! and relationships. In partnership with local Then visit www.TNFoodAllergies.Web. congregations the centers are committed to officelive.com for information and for all your providing clinical and education services to all food allergy resources. Or contact Mindy at 931-338-2739 who need these services. When you or someone [email protected] or (931) 561-4800. www.pictureitcakes.com you love is troubled by depression, marital or [email protected] relationship problems, substance abuse, or a vague sense that your life is adrift, we can help.

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