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Welcome to the November Issue of Northern Connection Magazine!
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his month’s cover story will inform you about Terrace Place, a senior living facility, which is a new addition to the Vincentian Collaborative System, in the North Hills. This facility features smart technology and Intergenerational Living. Read more about this new facility on pages 16-17. With the official start of the holiday season this month, it is a great time of year to appreciate the many blessings in our lives. As we celebrate Veterans Day, let’s make sure to appreciate the men and women who have served our country. A simple thank you for your service can go a long way to make their day a little bit special. Celebrating 50 years is always a big accomplishment! In this month’s Trivia, we celebrate half a century of Sesame Street. See how well you remember the characters and things about this special TV show that made kids of all ages happy. Speaking of 50-year “Just think how celebrations, I just celebrated 50 years since my happy you would graduation from Vincentian High School with be if you lost a class reunion in September! It was a special everything you have time reconnecting with friends who you haven’t right now, and then seen since your high school days. We were very got it back again.” fortunate that many of us have stayed friends throughout the years. Many of these friends are Frances Rodman another reason why I am very thankful. Don’t forget Small Business Saturday on November 30 and the importance of shopping local this holiday season. In this issue, we are featuring local, small and family-run businesses; makes sure to check them out. Enjoy reading this month’s special features along with our regular monthly columns. This is a great time to say “Thank You” for your continued support, and together we continue to make our community an outstanding place to live and work. 4 4 4
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