Clarksville Living Magazine — October 2021
The October 2021 Clarksville Living Magazine simplifies breast health, greens up Halloween, and champions a credit union's commitment to kindness.
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“Breast Health as Easy as 123” met a frightening subject with reassurance. The thought of breast cancer can be so unsettling it's tempting to avoid it entirely, the feature acknowledged — but being proactive is a woman's best defense, and it laid out the straightforward steps that make early detection possible during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“Happy Hallowgreen!” tackled a holiday most people never think of as wasteful, offering practical ways to celebrate more sustainably — from costumes to candy to decorations. “Kindness” profiled Altra Federal Credit Union and its commitment to the communities it serves, investing locally on the belief that stronger, better-educated communities benefit everyone. “Vintage Clarksville: The Montgomery County Courthouse” turned to one of the city's defining landmarks, while a feature on Bikers Who Care spotlighted the all-volunteer motorcycle organization helping local children and families.
The recurring departments round out an issue that balances the season's spooky fun with real substance — preventive health, sustainable celebration, community-minded institutions and local history all sharing the same October pages.
“Breast Health as Easy as 123” met a frightening subject with a calm, three-step plan. The thought of breast cancer can be so unsettling it's tempting to avoid it entirely, the feature acknowledged — but being proactive is a woman's best defense, and routine preventive care offers the greatest chance of catching the disease at its most treatable stage. Step one was the breast self-examination, which all women aged 20 and older should perform regularly, the feature urged, simply to grow familiar enough with their own bodies to notice when something changes.
Table of Contents
- Breast Health As Easy As 123 (p. 6)
- Happy Hallowgreen! (p. 8)
- Kindness (p. 11)
- Vintage Clarkville: Moco Courthouse (p. 12)
- Feel For Your Life (p. 14)
- Historic Downtown Walking Tour (p. 16)
- Parenting During A Pandemic (p. 18)
- Handbags For Hope (p. 20)
- Years Of (p. 90)
Regular Departments
- Calendar Of Events (p. 22)
