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Page A-6 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 S E N I O R S P OT L I g H T S P O N S O R E D B Y I . V. We l l n e s s Re s o u r c e s MANAGING THE HOLIDAY BLuES: by Laura Mancuso Food & Friends FRIDAY – DECEMBER 23 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS MONDAY – DECEMBER 26 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 28 CHICKEN PASTINA There are many things that can contribute to the holiday blues. Whether it’s something as simple as over scheduling yourself, missing a loved one or a deeper emotional need, it’s possible to work through your feelings and start anew. Here are nine ways to deal with the holiday blues: 1.Limit alcohol – Limit your alcohol intake, and try not to keep it readily available around your house. If you’re attending a party and you know alcohol will be accessible, limit yourself to one or two drinks. Drinking to excess can affect your mood and amplify any negative feelings that you may have. 2. Get plenty of sleep – Try to go to bed at a specific time each night. Being well-rested can improve your mood and help you feel ready to take on the day. 3. Learn to say “no” – Over scheduling and not making time for yourself can lead to emotional FREE for Se nior s If you’re in need of COVID-19 SELF TEST KITS or KN95 MASKS please call Laura from IVWR 541-592-9781. Call 541-955-8839 for VOLUNTEER INFORMATION or if you need meals. RSV ... Continued from A-5 When to see your doctor You should call your doctor if you or your child is having trouble breathing, has poor appetite or decreased activity levels, cold symptoms that become severe, a shallow cough that continues throughout the day and night. How rSV is treated Mild RSV infections will go away in a week or two without treatment. You can use over- the-counter fever reducers and pain relievers to manage your symptoms. Check with your doctor if you are not sure if an over-the- counter product is safe to give to your child. Your doctor may also suggest nasal saline drops or suctioning to clear a stuffy nose. Supportive care such as staying hydrated and comfortable is also helpful. In severe cases, most breakdowns. Learn how to say “no,” and stay firm on your decision. 4. Be open to new traditions – You may have an image of what you think the holiday should consist of, and this may not be what’s actually happening. Instead of holding on to what the holiday should have been, allow new traditions to unfold. 5. Get support when mourning a loved one – If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be especially tough. Although it can be tempting to isolate yourself and grieve, it can be beneficial to spend time with your friends and family. They can support you through this difficult time. 6. Spend time with your loved ones – Instead of spending the holidays alone at home, get your friends or family together for a dinner party at your place. The more the merrier! You can spruce things up with lively decorations and add welcoming floral arrangements to your living spaces. 7. Exercise regularly – Plug in your headphones and pop out for a walk around the block a couple of times a day. A quick 10-minute walk will get your heart rate up and release mood-boosting endorphins. 8. Do something fun to get over a recent breakup – It can be difficult to be alone when you’re nursing an aching heart. Instead of sitting at home, fill up your calendar with activities. 9. Avoid overeating – Before heading out to social events, fill up on veggies. You can even fill up a small sandwich bag and snack in the car. Holiday outings can often lead to overeating, which can affect your mood and overall well- being. The holidays can be an especially difficult time for older adults. If you’re unable to be with friends or family this holiday, look for volunteer opportunities that allow you to be around others. Some nonprofits will even come pick you up if you’re unable to drive. healthline.com Like I.V. Wellness Resources on Facebook! Email: ivwellnessresources@gmail.com or call 541-592-9781 Joy For All DEATH CAFE 1-877-569-4255 Hotline that students launched - prerecorded with jokes, stories and support for seniors, peo- ple with disabilities or anyone who is isolated. A discussion about death, with no agenda Dec. 27, 4:30 - 6:30 pm I.V. Grange, 3763 Holland Loop Rd. CJ. Light refreshements For questions call 541-450-5336 commonly for infants younger than 6 months of age and older adults, hospitalization may be needed. The hospital will use intravenous (IV) fluids to aid in hydration, and a breathing machine or humidified oxygen to help your body receive the oxygen it needs. In most cases, hospitalization will only last a few days. rSV prevention RSV is highly contagious. Each year, an estimated 2.1 million outpatient visits occur in VOLuNTEEr OPPOrTuNITIES Looking for volunteers to assist isolated seniors. Must pass background check. Gas/food cards provided to volunteers. Call Laura at 541-592-9781 children younger than 5, due to RSV infection. There are some steps you should take to prevent its spread. The most effective means of protection are some of the simplest, such as: Avoiding close contact with infected people Avoiding sharing cups, bottles or toys that may have been contaminated with the virus since the virus can live on surfaces for several hours Thoroughly washing hands with soap and water after coming into contact with an infected person Researchers are working to develop a vaccine, but currently, there is nothing available for public use. In some situations, high-risk infants may be prescribed monthly injections of palivizumab to help prevent severe RSV. American Lung Association (lung.org) relationship with you and that plan began with a baby in a manger. It’s amazing to think that many of the specific predictions about Jesus’s birth and death were recorded hundreds, or even thousands, of years before He was born. Through the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, the prophets knew we needed a Savior, and they predicted His coming. But we aren’t just talking about an event that happened 2,000 years ago. We’re talking about something that’s happening right now, and we need to decide how we’re going to respond to it. Your response is a gift more precious to God than gold, or frankincense, or myrrh. You can bring a wonderful gift to God just by allowing Him even more space in your heart. So, exchange gifts with your amazing Creator this Christmas. Give Him your heart and He’ll give you the Son who brings eternal life. What a gift! Join us at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 150 Lewis Ct., C. J., at 7 pm on Christmas Eve for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. Have a blessed Christmas! Good Shepherd Lutheran What a Gift! Christmas is when we remember that God came close. We were in trouble and even though we were created to be with Him, our hearts had moved far away. There was a barrier between us and our Creator, and that night He took a huge step toward breaking it down. If a couple thousand years of Jewish history teaches us anything, it’s that the answer wasn’t going to be found in our own efforts to be better. God took a big step toward us by coming to live with us, show us the way, and remove that barrier through his death on the cross. It’s not about being good; it’s about being near to God through Jesus! I know that some of us go to Christmas Eve Service because it’s expected or required. You know what I mean. Your Grandma said everyone has to go to church if they want to be able to open presents, so you came. If that’s where you find yourself and you’d rather we’d just get done with all the religious stuff, I get it. And I know there might be a reason. I know that in the past some Christians or churches may have given you a reason to consider shutting out the story of Christmas. But this story isn’t about any one church. It’s about a relationship with God. It’s about love, life, and freedom. If you’ve already made up your mind to shut out the story, please give it a chance. Please take another look and reconsider. Try to look beyond everything you’ve heard about Jesus and everything you’ve seen people do in the name of Jesus, and just try to find out for yourself who Jesus is. God sent His Son because you’re important to Him. If God had a wallet, He’d be carrying your picture around in it. So, He made a plan to restore His P la c e s o f W o r s h i p BRIDgEVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 5181 Holland Loop Rd., CJ 541-592-3923 “Come join the community in fellowship!” Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sonny Moore www.bridgeviewcc.org * * * 7th DAY ADVENTIST 265 S. Old Stage Rd., CJ Saturday Worship - 9:15 a.m. Sabbath School - 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 11:15 Pastor Ed Nelson Assc. Pastor Daniel Threthewey Church (541) 592-3218 Madrone Adventist School 541-592-3330 * * * IMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 Watkins St., CJ Phone 541-592-3876 Pastor Charles Chase Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m. *** COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Dave gordon 113 S. Caves Ave., CJ Office: 541-592-3896 Email: cbccca@gmail.com Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Christian Academy Pre-K to 12th grade Awana - Wednesdays - 6 p.m. ST. PATRICK OF THE FOREST CATHOLIC CHURCH 407 W. River St., CJ 541-592-3658 Fr. Robert Wolf , pastor Parochial Vicar is now Fr. Joseph Mujaeropiro Mass - Sunday 11 a.m.. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Holy Days TBA * * * TAKILMA BIBLE CHURCH 10343 Takilma Road, Takilma Pastor Dan Robinson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Main service 11 a.m. * * * gOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH East River Street & Lewis Court, CJ Annemarie Richardson lay pastor. Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Church Phone: 541-592-2290 www.goodshepherdlutheraniv.net * * * FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SELMA 18285 Redwood Hwy., Selma 541-597-4169 Pastor Monty Pope Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship - 11 a.m. VALLEY EVANgELICAL FREE CHURCH Come join a warn and loving congregation 498 Laurel Road, CJ P.O. Box 1248 Pastor Kevin Wood Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11 a.m. Saturdays - Spanish speaking service - 6 p.m. evfree@frontiernet.net www.ivefc.org (541)415-4189 * * * FOUNTAIN OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF gOD 451 S. Junction Ave., CJ 541-592-3956 Pastor Mark McLean Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study * * * ILLINOIS VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH 541-592-6149 329 Caves Hwy. Sunday School 9:30 a.m (for all ages) Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study, 7 PM Come be with us! NEW LIFE PENTECOSTALS Pastor Tristan White Sundays Call for place and time 541-244-8912 newlifepentecostal.net * * * THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 209 S. Junction Ave., CJ Sacrament Meet - 10 a.m. Sunday School / Priesthood / Relief Soc. - 11:10 a.m. Bishop Terry Vance Sr. 707-954-1273 541-592-4418 Family History Center Hours Free Research - open and welcome to the public New Hours: Sundays 11 – 1 p.m. Third Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays 1 - 3 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - noon Call 541-415-6129 * * * WONDER BIBLE CHAPEL 11911 Redwood Hwy. Wonder, Ore. Sunday worship 10 a.m. Non-denominational Bible believing Church Sunday School Nursery Youth group meets Sunday 6:30 p.m.
