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Dresden’s newest business, Next Chapter Nutrition, offers

health-minded drinks in a welcoming atmosphere

BY LYNETTE DOTSON | THE BUZZ
A local nutrition club turned a new
page last month, switching own-
ership, taking on a fresh look, and
unveiling a new name, Next Chapter
Nutrition. The club is located at 700
Main Street, Dresden, in the former
location of First Choice Nutrition.
Owner Connie LeMaster has been
in the nutrition club business, dis-
tributing and working with Herbal-
ife products for nine years. She had
known Melissa and Rob King, the
owners of First Choice Nutrition, for
some time, and when the business
became available, LeMaster seized
the opportunity, ready for her next
chapter in life. The Kings still own
First Choice Nutrition, so they kept
the name, but they no longer needed
the club location on Main Street.
“My kids grew up here,” explained
LeMaster. “We live in Adamsville, but
they grew up here, going to Tri-Valley.
My husband went to Tri-Valley. The
community’s so nice and warm, you
know, so I was like, yes, I definitely Next Chapter Nutrition owner Connie LeMaster stands at the entrance of her Nutrition Club. Lynette Dotson
want it, and we went through the
transition of her keeping her name LeMaster. “So I’ve got the little play It has just been a month since Next Chapter Nutrition can be
and moving on. She still does things area for them and a little place for opening, and LeMaster is already found on Facebook at facebook.
from home. She still has her custom- the parents or anyone to just sit and thinking about the future, including com/NextChapterNutritionClub,
ers and stuff, but I bought the stuff relax.” adding a children’s menu, expand- where a menu of drink options is
here, started the business here.” Next Chapter Nutrition is open to ing to offer deliveries to the schools available. Text-ahead ordering is also
After tossing around several name anyone and provides a family-friend- in Dresden, and incorporating some available by texting 740-641-7522.
ideas with her family, LeMaster ly setting serving protein shakes, en- fitness opportunities like a walking
chose Next Chapter Nutrition, a per- ergy teas, and protein iced coffees. club, cardio drumming, and yoga
fect fit for her new venture. “It’s considered a nutrition club be- classes.
“The next chapter in my life, and cause we sell Herbalife shakes and
my Herbalife business, would be to teas. It’s a full meal replacement,
open my own club. So I look at it as but it tastes like dessert, so it tastes
my next chapter, but anybody that like you just skipped the meal and
comes in that’s never tried Herbalife you went straight to dessert, but it’s
and wants to get their life, you know, a healthy meal. It’s got the energiz-
back on track and get a healthier ing teas with the liftoffs, give you
lifestyle, this would be their next that extra boost of energy,” LeMas-
chapter in their life, and me helping ter said. “It’s just a friendly environ-
them,” said LeMaster. ment, and that way you don’t have
LeMaster has made the space her to feel stressed. You can come in, sit
own by adding some new features down, relax, have your healthy shake
that enhance the already comfort- and tea to get you going for the day,
able and welcoming atmosphere. and we’ll make it however you want
Being a grandmother with young it.”
grandchildren, a dedicated play area There are too many shake and tea
was an important addition for her, as options to name, but LeMaster’s fa-
well as a diaper changing station. vorite is salted caramel pretzel. A
“I wanted something to let the customer favorite is banana caramel
mothers, because you know, some- cinnamon roll. These flavors may
times you have parents that are at- sound decadent, but each shake is
home moms, but they just need time packed with 21 essential vitamins
to meet up with their friends. I want and minerals, boasts 17 to 20 grams
them to be able to sit and visit and of protein per shake, and only has
let their kids play to where it’s a lit- around 250 to 280 calories on aver- Lynette Dotson
tle less stress on mom,” explained age.

PAWS of Muskingum County Announces New Spring

Fundraiser “Pours for PAWS” at Weasel Boy Brewing Co.

SUBMITTED | PAWS OF MUSKINGUM COUNTY
PAWS of Muskingum County is al Festival of PAWS, Pours for PAWS prize for the winning entry As a 100% volunteer-run organiza-
introducing a new community-cen- offers a fresh, relaxed atmosphere ● Food available for purchase from tion, PAWS relies on fundraisers like
tered spring fundraiser, Pours for while continuing to raise critical Weasel Boy Brewing Co. this to continue offering affordable
PAWS, taking place on Saturday, funds that help reduce pet overpop- ● A limited-edition spay and neuter services, vaccina-
April 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Weasel ulation and support responsible pet commemorative pint glass tions, flea treatments, and support
Boy Brewing Co. ownership across the region. available while supplies last for pet owners in need.
This event will bring people togeth- During the event, a portion of all ● PAWS merchandise, including Everyone is encouraged to attend,
er for an afternoon of live music, raf- beer sales will be donated directly event t-shirts available for bring friends, and be part of the im-
fles, games, and connection, all in to PAWS, allowing attendees to sup- pre-order pact. For more information, to pre-or-
support of PAWS’ mission to provide port the cause simply by participat- “Pours for PAWS is a fun, easy way der event t-shirts, or to learn more
low-cost spay and neuter services, ing. for people to come together and about PAWS of Muskingum County,
vaccinations, and flea treatments for Guests can enjoy: make a real impact,” Tammy Jones, visit www.pawsofmuskingum.org/
dogs and cats in Muskingum Coun- ● Live music from Gunner Stevens, Director of Fundraising for PAWS of pours-for-paws.
ty — helping create healthier, happi- who will also take song requests Muskingum County.
er lives for pets and the people who ● Chance auction baskets and a “Every dollar raised goes directly
love them. 50/50 raffle toward helping animals in our com-
Replacing the organization’s annu- ● A “Name the Cat” game with a munity receive the care they need.”

Genesis HealthCare System implements new

patient messaging system SUBMITTED | GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
FOLLOW Genesis HealthCare System has provider offices, will now be sent to contacted and may update their pref-

implemented a new messaging and patients from the 5-digit number erences at any time. Choices include
THE BUZZ communication system to better pro- 57378. This 5-digit number is owned text message, email or phone calls.
tect sensitive patient information. by Genesis, assuring the message Information about updating com-
This new approach is integrated with and links within it are safe to access munication settings can be found
@DRESDENBUZZ our electronic medical record system and read. here: https://www.genesishcs.org/
and MyChart. Direct text messages Also, all patients with a MyChart ac-
patients/what-is-mychart/appoint-
from all Genesis entities, including count can now choose how they are ment-notifications.
Volunteers needed at museums

SUBMITTED | MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF EAST MUSKINGUM

The John and Annie Glenn Muse- – Saturday (10 – 4) and Sundays John & Annie Glenn Museum and at
um in New Concord and the National (1 – 4). Shifts are 10 – 1 and 1 – 4 11:30 a.m. at the National Road &
Road & Zane Grey Museum in Nor- and volunteers may choose to work Zane Grey Museum. Training may
wich will open for the 2026 season weekly, bi-weekly or for scheduled also be arranged at other times if
on Friday, May 1. The museums, group tours. “Anyone who is interest- needed. For more information call
which are both owned by Ohio Histo- ed in our local history and has some 740-826-3305 or email information.
ry Connection and managed locally time to give should consider joining maem@gmail.com.
New Puzzles by the Museum Association of East us.” says Debbie Allender, Opera-
tions Director. “Our volunteers all en-
Muskingum, are seeking new vol-
EVERY ISSUE! unteer tour guides and actors. Both joy it. We just need more of them.” ADVERTISE IN THE DRESDEN BUZZ.
Training sessions are scheduled for
sites will be open May through Oc-
740-270-2408
tober and hours will be Wednesday Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. at the