Cooperative Living August 2023 - 26

KIDS KORNER
Summer's
Finding
Happy Ending
Story and artwork by Anne M. Dellinger,
Contributing Columnist
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always makes summer's end a hard goodbye. Yet, there are
many fun ways to bridge the gap between the two seasons that
will help make the transition easier.
A good place to find some ideas for
enjoying this passage of time is on the August
page of the 2023 National Day Calendar.
This calendar is chock full of celebrations
for every single day of the year. But for
now, all you need are some suggestions
for celebrating a few days in August.
observe with your friends.
You ma
own unique August days.
AUGUST 6 [FIRST SUNDAY IN AUGUST]
FRIENDSHIP DAY
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this friend know howmuch you value his/her friendship.
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to have. " ~ Irish Proverb
o you have a bestie? Today is the perfect time to let
Listed below are several August days that are easy to
be inspired to create your
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Who knows? You may even be inspired to create your
AUGUST 8
SLEEP UNDER THE STARS NIGHT
Set up camp in your backyard with friends or family. Pitch
a tent on the lawn or on the patio. Or, find someone who has a
cool tree tent. Lay out sleeping bags on the deck or find a
chaise lounge lawn chair to stretch out in. Then gaze upward.
This special August day lands almost
smack dab in the middle of the
Perseid meteor showers. If you are
in the Northern Hemisphere, look
northeast
nor heast and hopefully you will
and hopefully you will
count lots ofshooting stars.
AUGUST 9
BOOK LOVERS DAY
After a night of star gazing, you may want to celebrate this
cia August day by resting and relaxingwith a good book.
Books are a great way to escape because they can transport you
hrough time and space- into the past, the present, the future
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that time, summer will begin slipping away, little by liittle.
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the hours ofdaylight will grow a little shorter. Next, the birds
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It is August already ... the bittersweet month
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Having a pal who is trustworthy, supportive and a good
listener is a great reason to celebrate.
Friendships grow wherever kids get together; therefore,
ofthe guys and gals you have met in team sports, in
some ofthe guys and gals you have met in team sport
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clubs
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Plan a Friendship Day party for those you have
Plan a Friendship Day party for those you have
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keep
one another's company.
one
another's company.
By spending time with
people who not only share
your interests but are also
kind and caring, you are
finding your forever friends.
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bonded with in these group settings. Maybe serve pizza,
take a walk, play games ... keep it simple, relax and enjoy
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