
Upcoming Caregiver Support Group Session
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Empty Bowls partners with local artist

Empty Bowls recently partnered with award-winning local artist Jonathan Nesci. Nesci was generous enough to create this unique 3D printed bowl aptly titled “Columbus.” It is made out of SLS 3D printed plastic and is 5.25″ in diameter x 3.25″ high. It is one of our featured items in the virtual auction that goes live in 8.5 hours. You can read more about the bowl, and bid on it soon, here: http://www.32auctions.com/emptybowls2022auction
Through this exciting partnership, Nesci has plans to make more bowls for upcoming Empty Bowls events that use a variation of industrial techniques. Thank you, Jonathan, for contributing your talent to our fundraiser that benefits six local nonprofits!

Wellness Wednesday – February 9
Stay Safe and Healthy During the Winter
New Covid Testing Site Opening
Indiana Department of Health and Bartholomew County Health Department are collaborating with Gravity Diagnostics to provide an additional COVID testing location.
The Gravity testing site will be located at the previous health department building, 2675 Foxpointe Drive, Suite B, Columbus IN 47203. Hours of operation will be Monday- Friday 8am-4pm. The test site grand opening is scheduled for February 4th, weather permitting.
Individuals can stay up to date on latest Gravity site weather closures on Facebook @gravitydiagnostics, Twitter @GravityCLIALab, snapchat @gravity_diagnostics, or call 855-841-7111 ext 1.
No appointment necessary at the Gravity testing site. Individuals will receive their tests results from noreply@gravitydiagnostics.com by next day at midnight.

Congregate Meal Sites Closed Due To Weather
Due to the impending Winter Storm, all Thrive Alliance congregate meal sites will be closed Thursday, February 3 and Friday, February 4.
Wellness Wednesday – February 2
February Caregiver Connection
The Caregiver Connection newsletter for February is available in PDF at this link: https://thrive-alliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/February-2022-Caregiver-and-Wellness-Newsletter.pdf