Holston November Activity Calendar

Happy Thanksgiving from NHC

Special Events: November 1 Heart Sing Choir, 11/6 Chico Holiday Fashion Show and Trunk Sale, 11/7 Veterans Recognition with ROTC band, Nov 13 Pumpkin Pie Baking, 11/15 Vendor day Holiday sale, 11/15 Resident Shopping Spree, 11/21 Family Thanksgiving Dinners by reservation, 11/25 Birthday Party with Steve Carr, 111/27 Cliff Atkins Gospel.

Announcements for Families: Please call 865-524-1500 to make your reservations for a Traditional Thanksgiving meal with your loved one. Two lunch meals are available to choose from. Date: Thursday, November 21, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Residents and patients eat free, each plate is $14.00. Must pay in advance. RSVP deadline is November 12. We are looking forward to counting our blessings with you and your family.

Special Thanks: Thank you to all the volunteers who provided hand painted pumpkins, fall festival booths, Halloween treats, trick-or-treaters, and scare crows. A special thank you goes to all who helped to raise over $100.00 for our TFGE Big Bingo Bash fundraiser.

 Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family. Your confidence in us means the world, and we are thankful to be part of your family. Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and joy!

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NHC Spiced Apple Cider Recipe  

Ingredients: 

  • 8 cups apple cider 
  • 2 cinnamon sticks 
  • 4 whole cloves 
  • 4 whole allspice berries 
  • 1 orange, sliced 
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional) 
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 

Instructions: 

  1. In a large pot, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange slices. 
  2. If you prefer a sweeter cider, add the brown sugar.
  3. Stir in the ground nutmeg and ground ginger.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. 
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. 
  6. Strain the cider to remove the spices and orange slices. 
  7. Serve the spiced apple cider warm and enjoy!