Out and About Blog by Norm Stutesman

This June I’ll be starting a new adventure at Beacon Health Care. I mentioned several weeks ago about the “Heart Healthy” program I was participating in at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion in Three Rivers. I was also receiving care at Armor Physical Therapy for pain in my right leg and hip. I was advised to enroll in “Joint Venture” therapy. …

This next Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day. On this day we honor those Americans who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives for their country. The American Legion will provide the Annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. The parade will form at the intersection of North Main and Kelsey Streets in Three Rivers. It will …

It’s still a month away, but this is something you’ll want to mark down on your kitchen calendar, especially if you are into Pickleball. The Three Rivers Promise will hold a Pickleball Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, from 8 AM until 5 PM. It will be held at Armstrong Park on North Main Street in Three Rivers. Here are …

SOME VERY TRUE WORDS: — A sharp tongue can cut your own throat. — If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn’t oversleep. — Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. — The best vitamin for making friends is B1. Here is the schedule for the St. Joe County Mobile Markets for 2026. …

Autism is a developmental disability. Autistic children and adults have differences in social communication and interaction and exhibit restrictive or repetitive patterns of behavior. There is a wide range of presentations among autistic people. Autistic people are diverse and include people of any gender, race, disability, and age. Here are five presentations of autism: — Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings …

In the next ten years: Some people will leave this world without a good-bye or warning. Some children will forget voices they once needed. Some will understand the value of time only when they run out of it. Some workers will watch machines do their life’s work better and faster. Some friendships will fade without arguments – just silence. Some …

I’d like to take a moment and share a personal experience, and thank some great people for taking care of me during a time when I needed a little special attention. On Tuesday, April 7, I had just finished my “Heart Healthy” session at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion in Three Rivers. This group meets twice a week and we work …

On Saturday, April 11, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a Silent Auction for Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) from 5 until 8 PM. The lodge is located at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. The cost is $20 per person and you’ll have a choice of either Walleye or Chicken Tenders. Included with the entree will be …

Food Facts You Probably Didn’t Know — Just 2 bananas will provide you with enough energy for an intense 90-minute workout. — Eating cucumbers before bedtime can help you wake up feeling refreshed and headache-free. — Apples are more effective in waking up in the morning than coffee. — Three carrots give you energy to walk 3 miles. They were …

Things to Drop From Your Life: Drop the negative people around you. Drop saying “Yes” all the time. Drop the past. Drop worrying about the future. Drop caring about the mistakes you’ve made. Drop yourself portrait image. Unbelievable But True Facts: Dogs can smell cancer. Humans and giraffes have the same number of neck bones. Chewing gum after meals reduces …