MACT Health Board December News: Holidays, History, and Health
Welcome to the holiday season! From Executive Director John Alexander and the entire team, we hope you stay warm, safe, and stress-free this month. Here is everything happening at MACT this December.
Catch Us at the Holiday Parades!
Come out and join us in celebrating the holidays. We will be participating in the following parades:
Sonora Christmas Parade: Friday, November 28th at 6:00 PM.
Angels Camp Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 6th at 5:00 PM.
Ione Polar Express Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 AM.
Sutter Creek Parade of Lights: Saturday, December 13th at 6:00 PM.
Historic Grand Opening: The Miwuk Museum
After years of planning and hard work, the Miwuk Museum and Cultural Center is ready for its historic grand opening.
When: December 6th, 2025 at 10:00 AM.
What to Expect: An opening ceremony, core exhibits ready for viewing, and the Native library and archives open for research. The gift shop will also be open for holiday shopping.
Hours: The museum will be open seven days a week from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Learn More: You can find more details on the museum's website.
Call for Native Veterans: The museum is creating a veterans wall to honor Native veterans who served. If you would like to have a loved one recognized, please contact the museum staff directly.
Welcome Dr. Sharon Tu!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Sharon Tu to our dental team. Dr. Tu was born and raised in Orange County and attended UC San Diego before pursuing her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Midwestern University.
She fell in love with dentistry after watching her mother regain her smile and confidence through dental health. Dr. Tu is committed to serving under-served populations and hopes to empower her patients to take agency over their own health. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, cooking, making sourdough, and spending time with family.
Winter Safety & Wellness Tips
Winter Driving Safety
Courtesy of Calaveras County Public Works
Carry a Survival Kit: Include blankets/sleeping bags, a small shovel, flashlight, and chains.
Snowplow Safety: Do not drive right behind snowplows as they make frequent stops and backing maneuvers.
Chains: Vehicles are required to have tire chains or traction control devices on County roads.
Driveways: Do not shovel snow from your driveway into the roadway.
How to Survive Holiday Stress
Tips from Dr. Matthew Richardson, D.C.
Exercise Daily: Walk, lift weights, or use online videos.
Get Outside: Fresh air and natural light help balance the body.
Dress Warmly: Keep your neck and head covered.
Watch Your Diet: Minimize excess sweets and alcohol.
Wash Hands: Hygiene is the number one way to prevent sickness.
Deep Breathing: Try breathing in for 4 seconds, holding for 4, exhaling for 4, and pausing for 4.
Get Adjusted: See your chiropractor as needed.
Holiday Office Closures
Please note that MACT sites will be closed on the following dates:
Christmas: Thursday, Dec 25th & Friday, Dec 26th.
New Year's: Thursday, Jan 1st & Friday, Jan 2nd.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!