A Sparkling Start to 2026
Hello, Bermuda Run!
There is something undeniably magnetic about a fresh start, and stepping into 2026 feels especially exhilarating. This January, let's toast to new chapters and the incredible warmth we already share. If you ever needed a reminder that this community is generous and gorgeous, this issue is your perfect date.
We're diving in with comfort and connection! Flip to our Recipe of the Month, where the wonderful Peggy Isenhour shares her Three Cheese Lasagna which is the perfect dish to keep things cozy on a chilly night.
Inside, you'll meet the leaders making big things happen. We celebrate Jane Simpson and her 20+ years of dedication to the Davie Community Foundation. Her work has grown the foundation's assets from $200,000 to over $37 million, shaping the future of education through programs like Ignite Davie. Talk about impact!
The heart of this issue is your neighborly love, showcasing amazing generosity across our community:
- The Bermuda Village crowd knows how to wrap up the year with compassion, supporting Storehouse for Jesus with events like the Gobble Wobble and the Reindeer Romp.
- Pearls of Empowerment awarded a striking $\$36,200$ in grants to 5 local agencies working with women and children.
- The Mocksville Women’s Club assembled more than 50 Christmas gift bags for senior ladies registered with A Storehouse for Jesus.
- The Bermuda Run Garden Club delivered 20 Thanksgiving dinners and donated $\$2,000$ at the Annual Storehouse for Jesus Luncheon.
Honestly, your commitment to each other is inspiring. Thank you to every writer, contributor, and resident who makes Stroll Bermuda Run possible. A special thank you this month to Leigh Ann Joyce for being the eyes and ears in bringing news on local charities and community involvement.
As we kick off this new year, keep that amazing energy coming! Send your ideas, photos, and news. If it's happening in Bermuda Run or Kinderton, I'm waiting to hear all about it.
Stay dazzling, stay warm, and let's make 2026 our best year yet!
Warmly,
Stephanie Wilson Hearn
Publisher, Stroll Bermuda Run