December 28, 2015
Ridge
Spring News
Harriet
Householder
Happy New Year!!!!
The Christmas Season is a wonderful time of
the year. I hear from friends and despite some of the jokes, I do enjoy those news’
letters people send. It catches me up. It is also time to take a break and look at
the past and prepare for the future.
What will be your New Year’s Resolution?
I do check out facebook and what a surprise
when I saw five people in our area jump in the pool on Christmas Day. They recorded the date too. They also got out quickly for the water was
cold. Can you believe this weather? We almost
turned on the air conditioning, too. It
was a wonderful day for those who received outdoor presents to enjoy and
possibly ride them.
Did you know that you can get breakfast at
Watsonia’s Peaches and Such each morning at 7:00 AM? It is a nice start for the day.
On Saturday, January 9Th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Social Ministry Committee is hosting A PAINT AND PACK PARTY FOR ICARE : “I
CARE Ministries” is a local ministry that is helping to transform the lives of
young women and children who have fallen victim to human/sex trafficking
through rescue, rehabilitation, and God’s love. We will be “painting and
packing” canvas bags to give to the rescued women and children.
The bags are packed with personal care items,
clothing, stuffed animals, age appropriate devotional material, and personal
notes from the individual packing the bag. The cost of each bag is $15 or 2
bags for $25 (The second bag may be kept or donated)
The purpose of the bags is to not only
provide the girls with personal care items, but also give the girls a sense of
security and well-being. Please consider giving aide to this project by
bringing items to fill the bags. Many of these young women and children who are
received by “ICare” arrive with only the clothes that they are wearing at the
time of rescue. Please join us in helping to minister to these young women and
children. The most helpful items are for girls ages 6-18: combs/brushes blankets
underwear/sports bras water bottles stuffed animals Socks pajamas journals/pens
RSVP to Janna Yonce at jmyyonce@gmail.com on or by Thursday, December 31st
Light refreshments will be provided.
Watercolor
Classes: Jan.
7 - Feb.11, Thurs.-6 week, $75. Instructor, Judy Adamick at Barn Studio, Ward, SC Call 803 685.5814
The Gables Inn and Gardens in
Ward is hosting a New Year's Eve Gala December 31 8:00-12:00 PM. Music, dancing, food, and friends make
for a great evening. Individual-$35.00, Couples-$55.00 and Families-$60.00.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 803-685-0099 or
pick up at Off the Beaten Path in Ridge Spring.
The Ridge Spring Art Gallery sponsored by
AARS will be closed for the month of
January.
Harriet’s Garden will not have regular hours for the rest of December and
January. This is a semi vacation. Plants and seeds do not take a vacation so I
will be around and can be reached by my business phone or cell phone. Regular
business hours will begin February first just in time for Valentine’s Day. I will also have guest writers for the month
of January.
Josie
Rodgers
Most of the running around for the
holiday season is done. Decorations are
stored for next season. Closets are
cleaned out to make room for the new.
Toys are shelved nicely for easy play.
Cabinets are organized, gift cards spent, and returns painstakingly
made. What have we learned? I certainly learned that when I stress myself
out over gifts and errands and activities and places to be, I stress others out
as well. When I lose focus, it affects
those around me. However, when I soak
myself, my thoughts, and my actions in CHRISTmas, I am filled with awe and
wonder, peace and joy. Even in the midst
of our grief and not having Princess Leagrace to spread joy at our gatherings,
we remember that because God sent us His Son, we have hope. We live fully in the knowledge that we will
be forgiven of our sins and allowed to enter heaven to be reunited with our
precious little Pooky. Now THAT brings
me joy!
St. William Catholic Church enjoyed
special music at midnight mass on Christmas.
RSM band director Jeff Clamp joined Steve Miller, Katie Miller, and me
to create a beautiful quartet. We sang
"Away in a Manger" and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" a
capello, and it filled the church with joy and peace. I love to sing, and
singing in church is a way for me to worship and witness to others. I sang again on Dec. 27: "The Angels Cried" (a special song
requested by Linda Rodgers) and "Immanuel, God with Us." I appreciate my church family allowing me to
sing praises to God.
All Aiken County school students and
teachers will return to school on Mon., Jan. 4, as the 2nd make-up day for the
Oct flooding.
Baseball and softball season will
soon be upon us! Registration for these
spring sports will take place at the Little
Peach League Ballpark every Saturday in January from 9 am to 1 pm. Parents must register their own children and
pay the fees at registration—no exceptions.
Players must bring the child’s birth certificate for proof of age. All parents must also work in the concession
stand and provide team snacks at least once during the season. For more information, contact Leslie Long @
803/687-0857, Ashley Bradley @ 803/645-1433, or Deidra Gillian @ 803/640-3403.
Reminders:
Ridge
Spring Library hours: Mon/Tues 8:30 am - 12 pm; Wed.,
12:30 – 4:30; Thurs 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; Fri 8:30 pm -4:30 pm
Ridge
Spring Library Toddler Time Mondays at 10:30
3rd
Thursday: FORS at Ridge Spring Library 5:00 pm
1st
Tuesday of the Month:
AARS meets at 6:30, 685-5783
Wednesday:
AA meets at Recovery Works
Monday & Friday: Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 7 pm at Recovery Works (enter on Ponderosa Drive;
park in Visitor Parking Area)
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