Many transformations occur during the month of October. Leaves begin to turn various shades of orange and red, while the weather gets decidedly cooler. In the meantime, neighborhoods across the country begin to look quite different, with many homes decked out in the garish garb of Halloween.
The Horton Senior Citizens were sponsors of the Brown County Senior Social along with other sponsors from the Hiawatha area on Sept. 25. Horton area supporters were Aged Goodness, Pizza Bakery, 1st Option Bank, Central Auto Parts, Horton Thriftway, Maximum Insurance, Kidwell Chiropractic, Schlagel Popcorn, Lentz Express, American Family, Union State Bank, NEK Home Health and Hospice, and two new businesses, Vilma’s Cafe, and Dejavu Vintage Treasures & More. Many thanks for their support for a very successful event!
The members of the Horton Senior Center have been enjoying slightly cooler temperatures and rain showers this week. Game Day on Saturday was well attended and there was a lot of snacks to share. Coffee Group was also well attended. Janice Langdon provided cupcakes for those members who will celebrate birthdays in July.
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, and that simple pleasure is indeed a notable benefit of working in a garden. But the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that gardening provides a host of additional benefits, including helping people get sufficient levels of exercise, reduce stress and improve mood.
Sometimes, a simple spark of curiosity begins a journey of discovery.