10/01/20 - Living Well with Parkinson's Disease

Many people with Parkinson's disease find it extremely helpful to attend our support group as they face the challenges that come with PD. Our support group offers: • encouragement for both the caregiver and the person living with PD. • new information about medications, therapies, and other effective treatments. • empowerment to live confidently with the daily challenges of PD. • tips & strategies from others who are dealing with the same thing. • an opportunity for you to offer help, encouragement, and tips to others who are living with PD. Our PD Support Group is facilitated by: Jean Gaylord, LPTA, Program Director of the Acute Inpatient Rehab at BRMC. We meet the 1st Thursday of every month at 1:00. Register online: mfecoa@baxterregional.org or call: 508-3880. We also offer a unique exercise program for any person at any level dealing with PD.

10/02/20 - Mountain Home Area Chamber Golf Tournament

The Chamber’s 20^thAnnual Golf Tournament will be Friday, October 2^nd, 2020 with a 12:30p.m. shotgun start. This year’s tournament will once again be held at Big Creek Golf and Country Club. We are working with Big Creek to ensure that COVID-19 guidelines are followed. Registration and the driving range will open at 11:00 a.m. A boxed lunch will be served between 11:00 and 12:00.

This year’s tournament will be a two-person scramble format with an entry fee of $230 per team. Yourentry fee includes lunch, beverages, golf cart, and one mulligan per player.

10/02/20 - Grage Sale, Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale

Holy Cross Luteran Church Garage Sale, Fall Bazaar & Bake Sale

Oct. 2-3 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

48 Carnation Drive (Hwy 62 E, 1 ile past Walmart)

Lunch from 11:00-1:00 $6

Mask are required and will be available to purchase for $.50

Quilts, Raffle, Food, Crafts, Tools, Furniture and Miscellaneous Items.

Contact Kathy Arnold (870) 425-6545

10/05/20 - Budgeting 101

Join this class to learn about basic budgeting tools you can use to be successful in managing your money. The class will take place at the Reach Center from 9-10:30am. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/06/20 - Release the Fear of Parenting a Grandchild

Tammy Amyx Mitchell, Certified Professional Life Coach 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. OR 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

10/06/20 - Employment P.L.A.N.

Join this class to learn interviewing skills, build a resume, and apply for jobs online. The class will take place at the Reach Center from 9-10:30am. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/07/20 - Nutrition and Kitchen Safety

This class will provide information on basic nutrition, including the Food Pyramid and portion control. Participants will also address handling, storing, and preparing food safely. The class will take place at the Reach Center from 1-2:30pm. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com. ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days

10/09/20 - Better Breather's Support Group

Living with chronic lung disease can be easier. Our Better Breather's Support Group welcomes individuals dealing with chronic lung condition (COPD) that makes it more difficult to breath. Our group offers: • information on how COPD affects the lungs. • encouragement and support for the person with COPD and the caregiver. • current education on effective treatments, such as medications, therapies, breathing exercises, and other latest treatments. • resources available in our community to help you breath easier. • tips & strategies for daily management of COPD. Our Better Breather's Support group is facilitated by Karen Ezell, Coordinator of the Sleep Center/Neuro-diagnostics/Pulmonary Rehab/Better Breathers/ and DME at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Our group meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 2:00.

10/12/20 - Budgeting 101 at the Reach Center

Join this class to learn about basic budgeting tools you can use to be successful in managing your money. The class will take place at the Reach Center on October 12, from 6-7:30pm. No childcare will be provided. Sign-up is required. Register at www.reachmh.com ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/13/20 - GEMS™: Understanding the stages of dementia

Christy Pennington, RN, PAC Certified Dementia Trainer 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

10/13/20 - Needs of Many monthly meeting

Needs of Many will meet on Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall. We are a not-for-profit who joins forces with other churches, organizations and individuals to better serve the needs of the community with a sharing of work and resources. At this meeting we will discuss the fall campaign “Warm Someone’s Heart” which will take in collections during the month of November. The collected blankets, electric heaters and sleeping bags will be distributed through the Ozark Center of Hope, the Christian Clothing Exchange and other agencies who have needs. Ciera Paulsen, CareCenterMinistries, will discuss what assistance Needs of Many will provide for Christmas Wish program. CareCenterMinistries now operates this program and have started taking applications from families with children who need help with Christmas gifts. Robyn Snyder, Van Matre Senior Center, will discuss the needs of the center and Meals on Wheels during the pandemic. We also will briefly discuss our benefit golf tournament to help NATS with getting bus stop signs and benches installed. The golf tournament at Twin Lakes Golf Course has been moved to September 24, 2021. We always welcome and need more helping hands and resources. Consider joining us with open hearts and ideas! For more information contact: Kathy Amos at 870-431-5855 or visit our website at www.needsofmany.org

10/16/20 - Arkansas Cattle Baron’s Ball – STATEWIDE digital event

Cattle Baron’s Ball of Little Rock is going STATEWIDE with a digital event on October 16th at 6:30 p.m.. We will be live on Facebook and YouTube. Visit CattleBaronsArkansas.com or https://www.facebook.com/CattleBaronsArkansas/ for more information and updates.

10/20/20 - KTLO's 29th Annual Expo

KTLO's 29th Annual Expo, Baxter Regional Medical Center's 41st Annual Health Fair and the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Clinic, originally scheduled April 21st and 22nd, have been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. Stay tuned for more information closer to the new dates with ktlo.com and on KTLO, Classic Hits and the Boot.

10/20/20 - Employment P.L.A.N.

Join this class to learn interviewing skills, build a resume, and apply for jobs online. The class will take place at the Reach Center from 6-7:30pm. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/21/20 - Trips, Slips and Falls

Reducing your fall risks. Joyce Yarborough, Physical Therapist at BRMC 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

10/21/20 - Parenting

This is a 6 week course, beginning October 21st and continuing each Wednesday from 9am-10:30am through November 25th. Participants will learn about 10 positive character traits for parenting. The class will take place at the Reach Center. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com. ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/21/20 - Grocery Budgeting and Meal Planning

This class will provide information on how to plan a week of meals and create a shopping list. There will also be recipes and ideas for grocery shopping on a budget. The class will take place at the Reach Center from 1-2:30pm. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/26/20 - Basic Automotive Care

Routine vehicle maintenance will help you prevent damage that may bring expensive repairs in the future. Save money, by inspecting and replacing items in your car before it becomes a costly issue. The class will take place at the Reach Center from 6-7:30pm. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/27/20 - Nicotine Cessation Program

Develop an individualized tobacco/nicotine cessation plan based upon your habits with FREE QuitSmart Cessation classes! Participants will receive a QuitSmart cessation kit and two weeks of nicotine replacement patches. QuitSmart Class consists of 3 sessions. Sessions are held over a two week time period. In the first session, you will learn several ways to reduce your tobacco/nicotine dependence. The second session will be your quit date, and the third session will be a follow-up. This is an excellent, FREE program for anyone wishing to stop using cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or e-cigarettes/vapes. Participants must attend all 3 sessions to complete the program: Participants must attend all 3 sessions to complete the program. ll classes are held at the Peitz Cancer Support House on the BRMC campus, located across Hospital Drive from the Cline Emergency Center Entrance. For more information or to register, call (870) 508-CARE (2273) or email pcsh@baxterregional.org.

10/28/20 - Housekeeping and Laundry

In this class you will learn how to care for and extend the life of your fabrics. We will also talk about housekeeping and the benefits of keeping a clean home for you and your family. The class will take place at the Reach Center from 1-2:30pm. No childcare will be provided. Register at www.reachmh.com ****Per current recommendations, participants will be required to provide and wear their own face mask. Do not attend classes if you have had a fever of 100.4˚F or higher in the past 2 days, have had a cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms typical of Covid-19, or if you have had known exposure to someone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.

10/29/20 - Twin Lakes Thunder Rally

Held at the Baxter County Fairgrounds. The 5th Annual Twin Lakes Thunder Rally and Car Show will have vendors, games, live bands, beer garden, raffles, Bike, Car & Truck Show; camping; and guided rides through the beautiful twin lakes area.

10/31/20 - Drive Thru Halloween Hot Dog Handout

Come to Resurrection Church, next to Ultimate Ford, to drive thru and pick up a hot dog, chips, and a drink, and feed the family before enjoying evening Halloween festivities. Everyone is welcome, stop by even if you don't have trick or treaters. We will be serving from 4pm to 6pm on October 31. We are located at 2338 Hwy 62 W, next to Ultimate Ford. Contact Stacey Barnes 870-421-2233 with any questions.

11/03/20 - What You Need to Know About Identity Theft

Shawn Taylor, Financial Consultant, Thrivent Financial 1-2:00 p.m.

11/05/20 - Living Well with Parkinson's Disease

11/10/20 - Normal/Not Normal Aging (Especially designed for dementia care partners)

Changes related to cognitive functions. Christy Pennington, RN, PAC Certified Dementia Trainer 1-3:00 p.m.

11/12/20 - Fall Community Rummage Sale

Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ American Legion 717 Market Street in Mountain Home Attention sellers Tables available- 6 ft table provided at $20 for the two day event. Must be paid in advance of set up to reserve space. Setup is Thursday only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., special arrangements for later setup. Absolutely no setup during the event as it disrupts other sellers. Call Brenda at (870) 656-0366. Masks and social distancing required.

11/13/20 - Better Breather's Support Group

11/14/20 - Learning Applique Sewing Techniques

Sign up for this one-day, hands-on class at Remember Me Quilt Shop to learn the basic techniques of adding appliques to your quilts and other sewing projects. Class cost $25. You must sign up and prepay to receive a handout on supplies to bring to class. Call shop for details: (870) 425-7670

12/03/20 - Living Well with Parkinson's Disease

12/04/20 - MH Chamber Christmas Parade and Festival

Mountain Home-Town Christmas Festival and Parade will be held at the Courthouse Square in Mountain Home. The parade marks the city-wide holiday kickoff. Festival will include vendors, music, Santa Claus and much more.