A loose stitch reminds us of our own flaws; knitters learn to forge ahead through the loose stitch, tapping needles together to fix the flaw and create something beautifully woven. Is this a simplistic metaphor for life? Maybe. The benefits of knitting (reducing stress, improving mood, strengthening the brain) is exactly what is happening at…
Ron Key Why did you first get involved with F&CS? Working with the leadership team of F&CS provides the opportunity to impact my community in a much greater way than any individual could ever do alone. It is an honor to serve with the F&CS team and be an ambassador for an organization that…
The balloons are a kaleidoscope of colors: red, orange, pink and yellow. They float through the air as the energetic children work to keep them off the ground, working together in partnerships to help each other. Managing partnerships is one of the key topics discussed during this meeting between participants in the Women in Recovery…
Bob Muir When did you first become involved in F&CS? In mid-2017 Gail Lapidus, Marge Betley Weber and Tom Taylor were kind enough to give me a tour the facilities and go over F&CS’s history and goals/aspirations. The facilities were impressive, it was nice to see that so much care was taken to design…
Q: Some of my daughter’s 11- and 12-year-old friends want to go to a concert alone, and she is begging me to let her do the same. I don’t think they’re old enough to go to a concert without an adult, so I keep saying “no.” Am I wrong? A: If you check the blogs…
