Thursday, Aug. 1
Gwen Tyler: Crime Victims Bill of Rights
Gwen Tyler, victims and witness advocate for the Thomasville District Attorney's office, will provide an update on the Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights.
Gwen has been an advocate in the community for the past 18 years, nationally certified for 10 years. She actively supports the Thomasville/Thomas County Homeless Coalition, Treehouse Advocacy Center and Halcyon Home for Battered Women. She is also a member of the Child Abuse Council, the Sexual Assault Response Team, and the Multidisciplinary Team. She actively educates the community about services provided by the Victim-Witness Assistance Program throughout the year, including the National Crime Victims' Rights Week ceremony in April and the Domestic Violence Awareness program, in conjunction with Halcyon Home, in October.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Wine or Whine
Join us for Wine or Whine on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at All Saints Parish Hall (the white building behind the church, located at 433 S. Hansell St., across the street from the farmers market on Smith Avenue).
Irene Gleason and Will Brown are hosting this month's gathering with wine and beer, and Irene's husband, chef John Gleason, will make some tasty Asian appetizers. His landscape paintings (below) also will be on display. Bring a friend, your spouse, or someone who may be interested in Rotary. It is sure to be a fun evening!
If you have questions or plan to bring a potential new member, please contact Angela Williamson.
Mental Health Focus
Prioritize Rest
What can I do to take care of my mental health?
Taking care of yourself means building time into your day to do a quick activity that improves your mental health – which in turn improves your physical health.
We'll provide these quick tips to help you ultimately lower your risk of disease, lower your stress, and hopefully improve your outlook on life. Today's tip: Prioritize rest as part of your self-care. Rest, including both sleep and relaxation, is an essential aspect of maintaining good mental health and overall functioning. It’s not just about feeling less tired; it plays a fundamental role in how our brains and bodies function on a daily basis.