by Sue Miyamoto
When you come to the Essex Experience to do holiday shopping, be sure to bring items for Aunt Dot’s Place.
Whether buying a cute hat at 4 F Sport and Fashion, something frilly at Hanes, tools and holiday decorations at Bibens ACE Hardware, or toys and puzzles at Turner Toys & Hobbies, a piece of amazing art from Art Hounds, remember to drop off items such as toothbrushes, tooth paste, deodorant, pasta, crackers, canned stew, condiments, and snacks.
Or maybe it is “self-care” time. Head to Uncommon Coffee for a great cup of coffee, or a burger and a beer at Black Flannel or relax in the salt cave at Purple Sage. Relax and get strong at Peace of Mind Pilates or Hammerfit or get pampered at Magic Nails. Too tired to cook? Pick up some great take-out at Oriental Wok or Sukho Thai. When you pick up your child at Kinderworks, have them put something in the Aunt Dot’s Place box. Make giving part of your lifestyle.
All these businesses including Essex Cinema, Elements of Healing and Famous Footwear are participating in an Aunt Dot’s Place food drive. All we need now is you. Support our businesses and our community.