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The Colonial Voice, Friday, December 13, 2013
Families First celebrates families during the holidays CHESTERFIELD — More than 100 people attended the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Families First holiday party on Dec. 5 at the Bensley Community Center. Seventy-eight adults received prizes donated by community partners, while 46 children filled their goody bags with candy and healthful snacks, such as apples and oranges. Each child also received a new book. A delicious lunch was provided, and new friendships were formed. The Chesterfield Health Department administered 17 flu and 11 Tdap vaccines to adults. Chesterfield County’s Department of Mental Health Support Services’ Families First program not only offers information to first-time parents who participate
in the voluntary program, but also hosts holiday celebrations and an annual graduation to help foster positive family memories and help develop a sense of community. Bilingual workers assist those who are not fluent in English. Families First is a nationally accredited program of Healthy Families Virginia. It provides firsttime parents with information, videos, and activities about childbirth preparation, child health and development, parenting and parent-child interaction, and local resources, such as pediatricians, child care providers and other services. For more information, contact Andelicia Neville at NevilleA@chesterfield.gov or 804318-8648.
IN MEMORY
ROBERT TAYLOR
Robert “Burt” Taylor, 52, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at his residence. Born in Richmond, he was the son of the late Francis V. Taylor and Mary Wells. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Ann Taylor; two sons, Anthony Martelli and Robert Taylor; a daughter, Nicole Flaccomio; two granddaughters, Lexie Flaccomio and Chloe Martelli; a sister, Julia Buchanan; a niece, Sayra Chalako; and a niece, Eivey Chalako. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at The Gathering Grounds, 12211 Ironbridge Road, Chester.
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Patrese Morris celebrates her first Christmas with her 7-monthold son, Anthony, at the Families First holiday party.
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Prince George offers historic home and church tour
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Aberdeen, located at 15301 James River Drive in Disputanta, is a featured home on the Prince George County’s first holiday historic home and church tour. The woodwork and architecture of this circa-1800 house maintains its original design. The house will be decorated with fresh greens and a tree with antique European ornaments. FROM STAFF REPORTS
PRINCE GEORGE - Residents will have a chance to tour the county’s historic residences, and get into the Christmas spirit, too. The Prince George Regional Heritage Center will host its first holiday historic home and church tour on Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Owners of historic homes will open their doors to provide residents with a glimpse into the county’s past as well as festive holiday decorations. Carol Bowman, executive director of the county Regional Heritage Center, said the four-hour tour should give participants enough time to tour the six historic homes, four of which are on the national register of historic places. The county has a total of 10 houses on the historic register. “We just felt that we have all these historic properties, and it is a great
way to get into the Christmas spirit too,” Bowman said. “We are very fortunate to get this many on the tour.” Properties on the tour include Merchants Hope Church, Old Town, Chester Plantation, Aberdeen, Trinity United Methodist Church, and the Prince George Heritage Center. The first stop on the tour is Merchants Hope Church. The parish of this church dates back to 1657, while the current building dates back to the early 1740s. The second stop, Aberdeen house, is very familiar to Bowman, who is one of the owners. The circa1800 house will be decorated with holly, pine, cedar, and some dried things from the home’s gardens, just as it is every year, Bowman said. The tree will also be decorated with antique European ornaments. “We always went out and collected greens and Please see HISTORIC TOUR, Page 5
Sport Clips Haircuts opens in Colonial Heights COLONIAL HEIGHTS — Sport Clips Haircuts, a place that makes it good to be a guy, opened on Dec. on 1907 Southpark Blvd. in Colonial Heights. This will be the first location in the city, adding to the more than 1,000 Sport Clips across the country. “What’s better than being in a relaxing environment, where sports are on TV everywhere you look, with well-trained stylists and no need for an appointment when it’s time for a haircut?” said Robin Coyle, who owns the new Sport Clips with her husband, Jerry. “Those are just a few reasons why we know Sport Clips will be a hit for the guys here.” On Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sport Clips will host a grand opening event. Santa will be in attendance to greet young visitors, food will be provided by Jimmy Johns and Ledo Pizza, and visitors will have the opportunity to enter to win the “Big Game Give Away” with
K95, which will be broadcasting live from the store. In addition, Sport Clips will give free haircuts to all who make a food, clothing, or toy donation to the Salvation Army during the event.
Free haircuts with donation to Salvation Army, Dec. 14
Sport Clips offers clients: · The MVP Experience – precision haircut, massaging shampoo, steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage · Stylists who specialize in male hair care and stay up-to-date on industry trends · Haircut services without an appointment – walkins are welcome · Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut
station and in the lobby, along with reading materials · Special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area to promote relaxation · Male-focused hair care and styling products The new location will provide free “MVP upgrades,” including a massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage, to all new clients who purchase a haircut service. In addition, an o n g o i n g “ h o m e t ow n heroes” discount of 20 percent will be provided to active duty military, veterans, and first responders, with proof of service. Sport Clips in Colonial Heights will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.haircutmencolonialheightsva. com
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COLONIAL HEIGHTS – The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club will have the following activities for the month of December at the community building, 157 Roanoke Avenue: • December 5, 1:15 p.m. – Entertainment will be the Colonial Heights Senior Center Singers singing Christmas songs along with club members • December 12, 1:15 p.m. – Business meeting and bingo • December 19, Noon – Catered Christmas meal (arrive at 11:30 a.m.) • December 26, 1 p.m. – Pro g ram sponsored by Senior Center (Christmas movie) The Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club is sponsored by the City of Colonial Heights Department of Recreation and Parks. Regular meetings are at 1:15 p.m. on Thursdays of each month. The fourth Thursday is a luncheon by reservation. If you are a resident of Colonial Heights and 50 years or older, please join us at our meetings. For more information, call Mildred Morrison at 5263497.
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