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Community Leader : Flourish of Cullman County is Growing
Souping it Up with Garry Marchman
‘ Dare to Dream ’ with the Ms . Senior Alabama Contestants
Colony Senior Center Celebrated 45 Years in February
From your director : Bittersweet Goodbye & Afterthoughts with Ava
Lighten the Load : Great gift ideas for grandparents to buy to help grandchildren understand the hope we can have after life on Earth is over
Trips close to home : Log jail in Houston , Ala .
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Protect your health
Stretch into Summer : Cycling through the importance of Exercise with Dr . Gregory Meiman
Recycled Teenagers bring Life to the Fairview Senior Center
Don ’ t wait . Be prepared for the storm .
United Way ‘ Spread the Love ’ in February to raise food and donations for the community
To prune or not to prune ? Around Our Senior Centers 2023 Save the Dates
COA STAFF
Stephanie Lawson
Director
Becky Faulk
Office Manager
Angie Carter
Customer Service Representative
Rhonda Brewer
Customer Service Representative
Brenda Foxx
Customer Service Representative
Jamie James
Receptionist
Laurie Knight
Nutrition Coordinator
Scott Sarich
Events & Special Projects Coordinator
Ellen Robertson
SenioRX Coordinator
Kelly Wheeler
Senior Reporter & Photographer
COA is a non-profit government entity . Cullman Senior Magazine is free through the COA . This publication is produced in partnership with The Cullman Times and the sponsorship of area businesses , organizations and individuals found in this quarterly magazine .
Katherine Miller
Publisher
Tom Mayer
Editor
Kelly Wheeler
Editorial Content
Kayla Harrison
Designer
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Ad Production
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COVER PHOTO BY AMANDA SHAVERS
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SUMMER 2023