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As we welcome 2026, it is a perfect time to focus on health, hope, and new beginnings. For many older adults, the new year can also bring stress, loneliness, or uncertainty.

Happy New Year! Christmas has passed into the great Gulf of time and, to me, that's both a sad thing and a relief. Aww come on. Most of us are exhausted by the non stop shopping, worrying over bill roulette, figuring out what to pay for and what bill can slide a little longer. There's a mountain of reasons we're just dragged down this time of year. On the other hand, the holidays are the happiest time of year. Great food, good company and the sweet reflection of years gone by. It's magical. Along with all that magic abounding is the week or so after Christmas morning and New Years Day when most of us really don't know what to do, where to go or how to act. Is it a vacation period? Do we go to work and chalk it all up to time served and business as usual? I woke up New Years Eve literally without a clue what day it was this year and began mind puzzling over actually what and when do we begin celebrating the ushering in of festivities.

PINELAND — As the City of Pineland rings in 2026 with wishes of happiness and prosperity for the community, city officials have announced that the new year brings a significant change to municipal operations.

Hemphill Garden Club has begun their Annual Pecan Sales of delicious, pecan halves, sold by the pound for $15. Contact any HGC member to get yours for your holiday baking. Text orders to 1.409. 920.2883 and a member will respond. Proceeds will help with HHS Senior scholarships. Thanks for your support!