For nearly two decades, Dawn Marie’s Treasures has been part of the fabric of Clinton, a place where shoppers stopped in for a gift, a keepsake, or simply a warm conversation with Dawn and Alan. What began in 2008 on West Park Row eventually found its longtime home at 13 College Street, and along the way the shop became one of those Clinton institutions that felt timeless.
Dawn says it best: “Alan and I have been in Clinton since 2008, starting at W Park Row and retiring from 13 College St. We have loved every minute and have many wonderful memories from our shop in Clinton.” Clinton was where she raised her boys, where customers became friends, and where every December seemed to glow just a little brighter. “I’ve always found it to be a Norman Rockwellish kind of town, especially at Christmas time,” she notes. Anyone who has ever walked the village green during the holidays knows exactly what she means.
Now Dawn and Alan are preparing for their next chapter. “It’s time to move south and spend time with our kids and grandkids and enjoy retirement,” she says. She had hoped to have her long-planned book about the shop finished by this year but running a beloved store makes time move quickly. “Hopefully next year,” she adds.
To close out this final season, Dawn Marie’s Treasures will hold multiple January sales as a thank you and a farewell. Her gratitude to the community is steady and sincere. “Thank you to all our loyal and wonderful customers for making Dawn Marie’s Treasures what it is. I will miss all of you and wish only the best to our customers and friends.”
A heartfelt goodbye from a shop that helped shape the magic of Clinton, especially at Christmastime.
Preventive Care: The Key to Healthy Aging
By Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
As we age, staying healthy takes more than just treating illness—it requires prevention. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is emphasizing the importance of preventive care and annual wellness visits as a proven way to support healthy aging.
Grounded in guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, preventive care includes routine physicals, screenings, and immunizations based on age and risk factors. These visits help detect potential problems early—before they become serious. “Preventive screenings help people in their 60s and 70s live healthier lives,” says Nicholas Massa, MD, CPC, VP of medical affairs at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. “Yet only about 59% of members 65 and older complete annual visits—key to these screenings. We know tests can feel intimidating and life gets busy, but taking this step truly improves quality of life.”
