OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
Thursday, November 14, 2019 • 31
SOCIAL
Take a Taste
Rehab Reality... By Judy Butler
For the past 20 years M-POWER Ministries has helped Birminghamarea individuals and families in need seek paths out of poverty. At the organization’s annual Taste of the Magic City fundraiser, guests celebrated the “Taste for the 20th.” The ninth annual event was hosted Oct. 24 at The Theodore, featuring a seated dinner. The evening’s meal included salads, sides, entrees and desserts from Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Mile End Deli, Little Donkey and Jim ’N Nick’s. Funds raised at the event benefit the organization’s efforts to provide vital outreach services and resources through its free medical clinic, as well as adult literacy, GED and careerreadiness programs. ❖
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
M-Power Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Annual Tasting Fundraiser
Alton Irwin, Susan Sellers, Cindy Bembry and Dalton Smith.
Zach Mardis, Susan Holden and Elise Mardis.
Aldridge in Autumn
Annual Taste of Hoover Brings City’s Eateries to Aldridge Gardens Food offerings from throughout the city of Hoover were celebrated Oct. 10 as Aldridge Gardens hosted the
annual Taste of Hoover. The Birmingham Heritage Band played live music as guests sampled
Anne and Brian McCarley.
Maria Alexander and Stephanie Carothers.
dishes from local restaurants and sipped distilled spirits by Chattanooga Whiskey and Dread River Distillery, wines from International Wines and local beers by Back Forty Beer. Participating restaurants and caterers included Jake’s Soul Food Cafe, The Cajun Cleaver, Happy Catering, Savoie Catering, Metro Diner, Bruno Hospitality, Rock n Roll Sushi, Nothing Bundt Cakes, R&S Food
Service, Edible Arrangements, The Whole Scoop, Spoon and Ladle, Simply Infused, Needs Eatery, Jefferson State Culinary & Hospitality Institute, Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe, Merk’s Bar and Grill at the Hyatt, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Jim ‘N Nicks BBQ, Emily’s Heirloom Pound Cakes, Gourmet Pantry Catering, CakEffect, Tre Luna Catering and Bare Naked Noodles. ❖
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
A Gift That Gives Twice
Kristi and Chip Oelschlaeger.
Stan and Connie Shaffer.
Every pecan purchase supports children and adults with autism
Pecan Options: Mammoth Halves Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Candied and more
Corporate Gifts Are Available!
Shop online at glenwood.org/shop Katherine Wright, Julia Wright, Madeline Kurz, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato and Lilly Covington.
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You Might Lose More This Year
It’s not enough that we lost an hour this week with Daylight Savings, but we’re also losing six days of holiday shopping. When we cherish every hour during this time of year, this just adds to the stress that affects all of us. It’s even worse for the person struggling with an addiction. This stress often seems a good reason to resort to something that takes the ‘edge’ off. There’s also the addictive personality that can get totally out of control. “If one is good, then two’s better”and so forth. Not only do we extend ourselves beyond our limits financially, we tend to overextend ourselves emotionally as well. We all want to “get the right gifts” and when we get together we want everything to be perfect. The stress that comes with the effort can spoil the whole event. The best ‘escape’ from holiday stress is to come to Bayshore Retreat. It’s a great time to begin changes in life that could ultimately save a relationship or possibly a life. It’s also a great time to use the treatment cost as a tax deduction. For the person with addiction, Bayshore Retreat can be a gift of health and life. We have no more than six clients at a time and offer a holistic approach to health with sauna therapy, deep tissue massages, vitamins and a delicious, fresh menu. In addition, we do about thirty hours of counseling weekly in the form of individual, life skills and group therapy. We lose 130 lives a day to the opioid crisis. Let’s hope it’s not you or someone you love.