OUR 6TH ANNUAL
THANKSGIVING PREP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
HOW WE SERVE THOSE WHO SERVED VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENT This year, the team here at Anderson Dental Care celebrated our sixth annual Veterans Appreciation Event, a day that has been near and dear to our hearts since Dr. Brooks first started practicing in Cincinnati six years ago. Dr. Brooks started this event to shed light on all the hard work and sacrifices made by the honorable men and women who have selflessly served our country. To show our appreciation for all that service members do to keep our nation and our families safe, our team offers free dental cleanings for all veterans and active military personnel. In addition to offering a free cleaning, the annual event includes all necessary X-rays, a complete dental exam, and fluoride treatment. Then, for any issues our team diagnoses during this initial exam, the patients receive 50 percent off the associated treatments for the upcoming year. While we enjoy offering these services to veterans — who are often unable to get the dental care they need and deserve — one of our favorite aspects of this event is just getting to know these men and women on a personal level. We like to learn their stories of where they served and their experiences back in the civilian world. Every veteran we’ve had the pleasure of meeting through this event has been an amazing person with a caring and selfless heart.
Thanksgiving is more than just a feast; it’s about coming together as a family and being thankful for one another. So why wait to get into the spirit until everyone is seated at the table? Here are a few ways you can make the actual preparation of Thanksgiving dinner fun and engaging for the whole family! GIVE EVERYONE A ROLE No, not those rolls — yet . Making the feast a family project can turn the day from a hectic list of chores into a magical bonding experience. It’s important to match each family member to a job that best fits their abilities. Young children can mash potatoes or rinse ingredients in the sink. Older kids can take on more responsibility, like measuring ingredients, keeping an eye on timers, and setting the table. Teens and young adults can supervise their younger siblings and cousins in these important tasks and may be called upon to stir what’s on the stove while an adult checks on the football game. ROLL OUT THE DECORATIONS Still not talking about bread. Not everything in Thanksgiving preparation needs to be tied to the kitchen. Creative family members of all ages can work together to bring some seasonal flare to the dining room. Maybe this means picking up some Thanksgiving coloring books, or perhaps the family can venture outdoors to collect autumn trimmings for crafts. It’s a great way to let each family member put their own personal spin on the holiday! HAVE A ‘ROLLER DERBY’ Finally . While an adult should be the one to put these delicious baked goods in the oven, the whole family can help shape the dough. In fact, Care.com recommends making this a contest. Set aside a time when everyone can vie for the title of Fastest Roll Maker, and you’ll have plenty of warm, flaky, delicious treats come dinnertime. Letting everyone play a part may take a little more planning and add slightly more chaos to your Thanksgiving preparations. But it’s sure to produce a lot of great memories and bonding moments among your loved ones. And by the time you sit down to eat, you’ll all have something to be thankful for right in front of you — Those. Delicious. Rolls.
One of our favorite veterans was willing to share his experience:
“My name is Nick, and I served in the U.S. Army for six years as a combat medic. I’ve been coming to Anderson Dental Care for their Veterans Appreciation Event for the last three years. The team here does a really great job taking care of me every time I come in. It is an honor to come in here and be served after serving.”
If you have questions regarding our next Veterans Appreciation Event or want more information about other upcoming events, don’t hesitate to give our office a call at 513-817-0763.
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