September 2022 Newsletter
Last call for tickets for Good Samaritan's 20th Anniversary Celebration!
The event will be held on Friday, September 16th beginning at 6:30 PM at The Lodge at Old Mill. We are also excited to announce the return of the beloved band, Banks & Shane. Dinner and an open bar will be included in the price of your ticket. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction of exceptional items including a 3-night trip for two to Ashville, N.C., tickets to the SEC Championship, and more! 
September 4th-10th is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Week.

Some time this week take a moment to connect and reach out to someone who may need help. A simple phone call, message, or hug can go a long way towards helping someone realize suicide is not the answer. Encourage understanding, changing the way we talk about suicide by promoting hope can create a more compassionate society where those in need feel more comfortable with seeking help.

Strong social connections can help protect us, and others, from stress. Check in with people and let them know you are thinking about them. Caring Contacts are a simple but effective tool in preventing suicide. Caring contacts are messages of support to show someone that you care about their well-being. Letting a person know: "I hope you’re OK and I’m here. I’m thinking about you” can help people stay connected. 
The way we talk about suicide can impact the way we think and feel about the issue. If you are worried that someone might be having thoughts of suicide, ask them openly and directly “are you having thoughts of suicide?" Asking someone openly and directly, if they are having thoughts of suicide, let’s them know you care and does not put the idea of suicide in their head.

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

Let's bring hope to those struggling with thoughts of suicide!
Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Sautéed Greens with Pecans
Chicken breasts braised in a slow-simmering mushroom sauce and are served with a variety of greens mixed with the crunch of pecans.
Ingredients

Chicken and Mushroom Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided use
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded
  • 2 teaspoons canola or corn oil and 2 teaspoons canola or corn oil, divided use
  • 10 ounces baby bella mushrooms, trimmed and thinly slices (about 4 cups)
  • 2 Portobello mushroom caps, stems discarded and dark gills scraped away, halved, and thinly sliced vertically (about 4 cups)
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
Sautéed Greens
  • 2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
  • 5 ounces baby kale
  • 10 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped, unsalted pecans
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Directions
  1. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper over the chicken. In a large nonstick skillet or large Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, or until both sides are golden, turning over once halfway through. (The chicken won't be done at this point.) Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, still over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook all of the mushrooms until softened, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper, thyme, and water. Return the chicken to the pan. Increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  3. Meanwhile, in a second large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the kale for 2 to 3 minutes, or until wilted, stirring constantly. Sir in the spinach and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted, stirring constantly. Sir in the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and pecans. Remove from the heat, Drizzle the vinegar over the greens. Transfer the greens to a platter. Top with the cooked chicken.
  4. Once the chicken has been transferred out of the skillet and onto the greens, increase the heat to high. Stir the four into the mushroom mixture. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the liquid thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the sour cream until it dissolves. Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken.
Cooking Tip: Mushrooms are very porous and easily soak up liquids. To prevent mushrooms from getting soggy when cleaning them, gently wipe them with a damp paper towel rather than rinsing them under running water.

Keep it Healthy: Mushrooms absorb oil as they cook in it, so the more oil added, the more these sponge-like ingredients will soak it up. Using a nonstick pan helps reduce the amount of oil needed to cook the mushrooms.

Tip: Any variety or combination of thinly sliced mushrooms can be used as long as the total yields 12 cups.
This recipe and so many more can be found at recipes.heart.org
Good Samaritan is excited to announce that building for Phase III will begin this year! Please look forward to more information as it comes available.
Upcoming Events

Wednesdays at 5:00 PM and Thursdays at 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM -- Addiction Support Group Meetings
September 13th -- Diabetes Class
September 16th -- 20th Anniversary Celebration Banquet