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PART 2 of the “Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by John Dwyer Nov 15
November 15 | 11:15am Part 2 of John Dwyer’s Parkway Speakers Series about his experiences as a merchant seaman on the Great Lakes during his college years, including serving on the Edmund Fitzgerald. He will speak about the sinking of the Fitzgerald in 1975 and the efforts over the years to find the causes of…
Read MoreCovid Mental Health Challenge #2- My Depression Story
In any mental health journey, the discussion turns to stories. Everybody has a story, especially of when they realized they had mental illness and how they reacted. My childhood was fairly event-less, with no big traumas or tragedies. My parents lived in a nice neighborhood, sent me to private schools, and never divorced. My parents…
Read MoreCircle of Concern Thanksgiving Basket
Due by Nov 15 Circle of Concern Thanksgiving Baskets In light of Covid, we are streamlining our Thanksgiving Basket program to give holiday foods to 750 families in the month leading up to Thanksgiving. Circle will be providing a frozen turkey and pie, a gift card to Aldi’s and many cans of vegetables. We are…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s News
Depression and Caregiving October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and awareness of these issues has never been more important. A recent article published by Time Magazine revealed that “three times as many Americans met criteria for a depression diagnosis during the pandemic than before it…” Researchers have found that a person who…
Read MoreCovid prayers continue
Respond to this post by replying above this line Prayer for all with COVID 19 by Maren God, this is my two-hundred-twenty-eighth daily prayer for those with COVID-19 and today it includes Donald and Melania Trump, as well as people from the Greek Orthodox church, York County Jail, University of Iowa, India, Brazil, and…
Read MoreSuperhero Outside Halloween Adventure
Saturday, October 24 | 5-6pm | Outside grounds Travel around Parkway United Church grounds to meet masked Superheroes that will tell you their stories. Families stay together, physically distanced and also wearing masks. Candy will be dropped into the children’s bags with tongs. Costumes are welcome! Come and enjoy a Halloween Outside Adventure in 2020!…
Read MoreDrive-Thru Notary for Absentee and Mail-In Ballots
Growing up, we learn that voting is our most valued, our most sacred privilege. It is through this simple act that we can shape the future of our neighborhood, our town or city, our state, our country, and, ultimately, the entire world. During this pandemic, so many of us have felt isolated and alone. Through…
Read MoreMy PhD Journey, How it Unfolded and What I Learned – Dr. Jo Grove
Parkway Speaker Series Parkway member, Dr. Grove will present on her dissertation, which studied the challenges and experiences of blind and visually impaired students as they navigated their time in college. ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84898581439?pwd=V1JhZXNod1JSTjVJcm1QYWhOck9JQT09 Meeting ID: 848 9858 1439 | Passcode: 256973 | Phone: (312) 626 6799
Read MoreWalk to End Alzheimer’s
Walk Day is October 24, 2020. While we aren’t having a large in-person gathering downtown this year, we will walk as a team while others in our community do the same. This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is everywhere: on every sidewalk, track and trail. The virtual opening and Promise Garden Ceremony is at 9:00 AM. Watch…
Read MoreTuesday Evening Dialogue Session beginning October 13
2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 7:00pm | via Zoom The next TED book is Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. This is a tale of three generations, from the Civil War to the 20th century: a story about fathers and sons and the spiritual battles that still rage at America’s heart. Pulitzer Prize winner 2004. You can…
Read MoreAmish Apple Fritter Bread
Amish Apple Fritter Bread 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cups diced apples (about 4 med apples) mixed with a…
Read MoreSpeaker Series – Harper Hybrid
The Harper Hybrid School; Covid Creativity by Joe Wagner Joe Wagner is the co-founder of Harper School in Frontenac and Harper Hybrid, an innovative alternative to educating children during the Pandemic. And, as you likely know, HH is a new tenant at Parkway Church. Look for his presentation on our Speaker Series YouTube playlist on…
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