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Vol. 37 Nov. 2011
Dear Friend,

Another month off the calendar! The stores are switching over from Halloween to Christmas with Thanksgiving almost treated as a forgotten holiday. It isn't forgotten in Adel though, we have at least five ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in this month's newsletter.

Don't forget to vote on the 8th and remember to thank a vet on the 11th!

This month we have an interview with Debra Fuller of Fuller Massage Therapy. We have the latest events from Around Town, news and events from the Adel Public Library, a Recipe from Home, and much more!

Have a great November, we're looking forward to seeing you in Adel this month!

Enjoy!


Chris


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In This Issue
Debra Fuller - Fuller Massage Therapy
Children's Christmas Store - Divine Dancers
Thanksgiving and Fall Banquets
The Great Turkey Giveaway!
Holiday Open House - Adel HealthMart
Holiday Open House - November 12th

Debra Fuller - Fuller Massage Therapy
Fuller Massage Therapy Adel, Iowa

Debra Fuller
This month we sat down with Debra Fuller of Fuller Massage Therapy.

The studio opened on Greene St. in 2004.

Debra and her husband Kelly moved to Adel to be near his family when he retired from the military.

A year ago she moved into her permanent location on Nile Kinnick Drive, a block south from the downtown square.

Debra is one of those fortunate people who loves what she does.

She discovered as a child that she had an empathy for people and a desire to help them.

She has an Associates degree in Massage Therapy. Her degree required a 1,000 hours to complete with over 80 percent of that time learning about the body.

She studied while living in Nebraska, she certified nationally there, "which is the toughest state to certify in." Debra is certified in Iowa as well.



Historically misunderstood, massage as a field in the United States, has grown in the last 20 years.

Some Benefits of Massage:
  • Relaxation.
  • Increased oxygen to the skin.
  • Relieve back pain and improved range of motion.
  • Reduces medication dependency.
  • Helps with atrophied muscles.
  • Relieves headache pain.
  • Carpal tunnel has 7 trigger points, it can be misdiagnosed due to the complexities of the area.
  • Sports injuries.
  • Help athletes prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
  • Reduce depression and anxiety.

Stress is one of the greatest culprits of not feeling well, it creates a vicious circle that massage breaks. "I'm usually the last to be seen when someone is in pain. I'm not anti doctors or surgery, but massage should be considered as part of the process."

"Massage Therapy is an important tool in remaining healthy when used in conjunction with sleep and nutrition."

Fuller Massage Therapy Adel, Iowa

The office is open Monday through Friday at 8:30 with the last massage starting at 5:30.

Appointment are made a week in advance.

A session usually lasts an hour. Each client fills out a health questionnaire.  

There are over 80 different types of massage, each visit is based on the client's needs and may vary from session to session.

Although the first visit can be intimidating, she understands that and respects people's boundaries by only exposing the area that needs to be massaged. You're actually more covered than in the doctor's office.

Debra offers a half hour fully clothed session that is a great introduction to the benefits of massage.

Massages make great gifts and can be purchased online at the website.

In their spare time, Debra and Kelly work on the 3,900 square foot house they built three years ago. They also enjoy spending time with their four children and eight grandchildren.

When I asked about future plans Debra smiled and replied, "I really enjoy living in Adel, doing what I do, and don't ever see a time when I'll retire."

Fuller Massage Therapy
203 1/2 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3826
Email: fullermassage@gmail.com
Website: www.fullermassage.com
Children's Christmas Store - Divine Dancers
Children's Christmas Store - Adel Divine Dancers
Adel's Divine Dancers
are still accepting donations for the Children's Christmas Store. Donations are accepted every Sunday, from 1:45-5 PM, at Adel Tumbling and Dance Club-211 S 7th Street, Adel, IA, through the month of November.

The Children's Store will be held the night of the Holiday Open House Tour, in which children will be able to purchase gifts for .25 cents for their loved ones.

We are accepting all kinds of small, non clothing items, like candles, tins of cookies, etc. All kinds of odds and ends to give the children a wide variety to choose from, so they can feel as if they are giving you a special gift!

We want to thank everyone for the great response we have had so far!

For more information, contact Sue Dunsmoor at 515-669-6657

 

Adel Tumbling & Dance Club
211 S 7th St Ste A
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-4411
Website: www.adeltumblingteam.com 

BThanksgiving and Fall Banquets
Adel Thanksgiving Events

Adel has many opportunities to participate in Thanksgiving and Fall banquets this month. No matter your plans for the Holiday, there many options to enjoy community togetherness and to express thanks!

Faith Lutheran Harvest Dinner - November 4th.
Join the Faith Lutheran Church Friday, from 5-7 p.m. for a Harvest Dinner!

This fall's Harvest Dinner menu will include Ham, Turkey and all the trimmings for your family and friends to enjoy.

Adults tickets are just $8.00 and children's tickets for those ages 3-12 are $3.00.

You can place your reservations by calling (515) 993-3848 or tickets will be sold at the door. Carry-out is also available!

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Thanksgiving Free Throw Turkey Toss - November 19th.
Teams will shoot 30 free throws(15 per person) from the free throw line. Each family team consists of one parent and one child.

Deadline to register is Friday, November 18th. The contest is Saturday, November 19th at 2pm in the ADM 6/7 gymnasium.

Competition will be divided up into 5 age divisions (Ages 8-18).

The winning team from each of the 5 age divisions wins a free turkey!

$8.00 per 2-person team

Contact the Adel Parks and Recreation office at: (515) 993-4525 to register today!

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Adel Community Thanksgiving Service - November 22nd.
Adel's Grace Lutheran Church will host the Adel Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 22nd.

Soup supper at 6 p.m.

Worship Service (Holden Evening Prayer) at 7 p.m.

They look forward to seeing you there.

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22nd Annual Adel Thanksgiving Dinner - November 24th
Adel's Grace Lutheran Church will host it's 22nd  Annual Adel Thanksgiving Dinner - Nov. 24th from 11 am to 2 pm.

The dinner will served in ADM High School Commons.

They provide Home deliveries for the elderly and handicapped.

For more information, please call 993-4481 or 993-3549.

Everyone is welcomed

BThe Great Turkey Giveaway!
Fusion Church - Adel Iowa

Fusion Church - Adel, IowaSunday November 20th Fusion Church in Adel will be giving away 100 Turkeys with all the trimmings to those who register for this giveaway.

Registration begins October 24th. Register by calling (515) 993-5438

Turkeys to be given away at our special Thanksgiving service times of 9:00 am and 11:00 am.

Those who register must be present in the service of their choice to participate in this giveaway.  

 

Fusion Church
Sunday's 10AM
Hwy. 6 (just east of Adel)
Phone: 515.993.5438
Website:  www.connectwithfusion.com 

BHoliday Open House at Adel HealthMart
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Adel HealthMart is having their Annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, November 10th.

There will be door prizes and a free gift with purchase to the first 50 customers.

Free refreshments for all.

Check out the great selection of gifts for the holiday season, including Purses, Rings and other Jewelry, Willow Tree, Frames, Candles, Seasonal Home Decor, and much more.

We are also offering flu shots ongoing.

Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook! Watch for an upcoming giveaway.

Adel HealthMart
113 N 9th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3644
Email: jane@adelhealthmart.com
Website: adelhealthmart.com
Facebook: facebook.com/adelhealthmart
BHoliday Open House - November 12th
Shop Adel for the Holidays
Come out to Adel, Iowa November 12th for a great holiday shopping tradition!


Hollie Wicks and Laura Brenner invite you to thier Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 12th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Located at the Raccoon Valley State Bank in Adel, this 28 year tradition features:
  • Rustic Signs, Furniture and Barn Quilts from Crow Corner Primitives.
  • Furniture from Raccoon River Rustics
  • Quilted projects and Seasonal Items from Laura Brenner!
Custom orders are available and most items can be done in time for Christmas!!

Come see what we've been busy with this year.

Event Location:
Raccoon Valley Bank Community House

1016 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Around Town

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We hope to stay open for play as long as we can. Once we do close down for golf, the clubhouse will remain open for limited hours... Continue reading...  


PresentsPastor Bernau Birthday Party 11/11/11

Adel's Grace Lutheran Church is having a Birthday Party on November 11, 2011 to honor Pastor Bernau who will be turning 47. 4+7 is 11 and he is in his 11th Year... Continue reading...  


ADM Students Present ADM Actors to Present Our Town - Nov 11 to 13th.

Directed by Molly Longman, Our Town by Thornton Wilder will be presented by ADM students at the Adel High School Our Town is a 3 part.... Continue reading...
Free Throw Turkey ContestThanksgiving Free Throw Turkey Toss November 19th

Sign up now for the Thanksgiving Free Throw Turkey Toss in Adel, Iowa! Deadline to register is Friday, November 18th. The contest is Saturday, November 19th... Continue reading... 

Adel Quitling and Dry Goods Adel IA 1Open Sew Friday at the Adel Public Library

Join Jacque Johnson, owner of Adel Quilting & Dry Goods Co. Friday, November 12th at the Adel Public Library for Open Sew Friday... Continue reading... 

Adel Friends of the LibraryBaskets of Christmas Silent Auction - Nov. 21st.

The Friends of the Library is planning a Baskets of Christmas Silent Auction to raise money for new books on CD. Civic groups, church groups, groups of friends...  Continue reading... 

Free Kids Closet - Adel, Iowa Free Kids Clothes Closet

Kids Clothes Closet is here to help with free clothing! Stop by the Kids Clothes Closet in Adel on the first and third Saturday of each month from 9-11am... Continue reading... 
Next To New Clothing Consignment Shop Adel, IowaNovember Deals at Next 2 New!

November Tag Deals. Next 2 New in Adel is now accepting fall and winter consignments the 1st thru the 21st of each month through January, excluding all Saturdays...  Continue reading...
Wealth Wisdom IntituteWealth & Wisdom Institute - Dec. 1st.

The Wealth & Wisdom Institute will be hosting a financial education event on the 1st of December at 12 p.m. Look forward to future opportunities monthly in 2012.... Continue reading...
Holiday Open House - Adel, IowaMarc Stephens Holiday Open Houses - Dec. 2nd & 5th

Marc Stephens And Friends on Monday, December 5th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a Holiday Open House! Come join us and receive complimentary gifts, experience... Continue reading...
Adel Holiday Open House2011 Annual Holiday Open House Dec 2nd.

Join us in Adel for the 2011 Annual Holiday Open House on Friday, December 2nd from 5- 7 p.m. Dozens of businesses participate each year, celebrating the...   Continue reading...
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The Adel Public Library will be closed several days in November for holidays.

    

The days are as follows:

Nov. 11th - Veteran's Day

Nov. 24th & 25th - Thanksgiving

 

Upcoming Events

  

Thurs., Nov. 3rd: Homebrew Basics  

- 6:30pm

Have you ever been interested in brewing your own beer or wine from your home?  

 

Steve Rinderknecht and Laura Hanson will share with you the basics on how to start brewing from your own home.

 

Mon., Nov. 7th:  

Identity Theft  

-  2:00pm

Iowa State University Extension will be on hand to teach you how to avoid identity theft.  

 

Learn how to protect your personal information and how to avoid excessive exposure to direct marketing.  

 

Online and over the phone scams will be discussed along with tips to avoid them.  

 

Finally, you will discover how to respond to situations where you suspect fraud, identity theft, and other deceptive practices.

 

Wed., Nov. 16th:  

Spend Smart, Eat Smart

- 6:30pm

Good nutrition does not have to be expensive.  

 

Learn strategies from Iowa State University Extension to save money on food expenses and add new ideas into menu planning and food shopping.  

 

You will also explore the Spend Smart, Eat Smart website that includes tips and strategies to reduce food expenses and how to save time & money when eating out or at home.

 

Wed., Nov. 9th:  

Early Out Craft  

- 2:00pm

To be announced.

 

Nov. 15th:  

Teen Activity - 4:00pm

Stop in after school to make a fun craft!

 

Mondays:  

Preschool Storytime  

- 10:30am

Children will play games, listen to stories, sing songs and make crafts.

 

Tuesdays:  

Toddler Time - 10:30am

Join the fun as we read stories, sing songs, play games and make crafts.

 

Thursdays:  

Music Time - 10:30am

Join us for singing, dancing, and action songs. Note, there will be no music time on Nov. 24th.

 

Library hours are:
Mon. and Fri. 10am-5pm
Tues. -Thurs. 10am-7pm
Sat. 10am-1:30pm

Closed Nov. 11th, 24th & 25th.

Laura Guth-Hanson
Youth Services Librarian
Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003

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Veteran's Day
November 11th
Flag Day Adel IA
Many of us tend to merge Memorial Day with Veterans Day.

Memorial Day honors those service members who died while serving their country.

Veterans Day also remembers those who died, but it is designated to
honor and thank all living veterans who served honorably in the military. Both in peace and wartime.
 
Please remember to fly your flag in honor of all who have served and all that do.

See also:
Memorial Salutes ADM Alumni


American Legion Auction to Support Veterans Cemetery

Adel American Legion Soup Suppers  

Recipe of the Month
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Choco Coffee Drops

Years ago, Lori was experimenting with Espresso in her Christmas baking.

"Who doesn't like chocolate and coffee" she asked.

It must be something in our "programmers DNA", but that made sense.

Not your usual Christmas treat, but they've become a tradition.

These are usually one the first things to disappear at family functions.

If you like chocolate covered coffee beans, you're really gonna enjoy these.

Ingredients:
1/2 pkg. white almond bark
12 oz. dark Ghirardelli chocolate chips
1 C coarsely ground hazelnuts
1/3 cup finely ground coffee beans (plain or flavored, Lori uses Highlander Grog)
1/3 cup Oreo cookie crumbs

Directions:
Melt almond bark in microwave approx. 2 min, stirring every 30 sec.

Add chocolate chips, stir until smooth.

Stir in remaining ingredients

Drop by tsp. on wax paper or into miniature baking cups.

Allow to cool.

You can adjust all proportions to taste.

The ground coffee can be strong so start with less.

Great with a cup of coffee!

Enjoy!
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