McClanahan Camera 306 Lee Hwy Warrenton Hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm Sat 10am to 4pm Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class: For Caregivers of Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions McClanahan Camera will pause our operations on Feb 20 to study our business model. While we revamp our business, limited services will be offered and customers will be seen by appointment only. Dear Friends and Valued Customers, It is with mixed emotions that after serving our community since 1961, our family has made a difficult decision to close the physical doors at McClanahan Camera on February 20, 2026 and pause our operations. From early days developing rolls of film in a small darkroom, photographing weddings, hunts, and school portraits, to embracing the digital era and helping you preserve your most treasured memories, this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. We have been honored to witness generations of families grow, milestones celebrated, and countless stories told through the images our family business helped create.   This decision was not made lightly. Changing times, evolving technology, and personal considerations have led us to this moment.  While our business doors are temporarily closing to allow time to restructure our business, we will via our website update you on any select services including private photo lessons we may continue to offer after February 20. Throughout this time, we will serve you with the same care and dedication you’ve come to expect. We are deeply grateful for your loyalty, friendship, and trust over the past six decades. You have been more than customers ~ you have been part of our extended family. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives and memories. Though our physical doors will close, the moments we’ve shared will remain forever in our hearts.  With heartfelt appreciation, Pooch, Cindy and the McClanahan Camera Team For any outstanding orders, video orders, digital archives, or inquiries, please contact Cindy Ellis BEFORE FEBRUARY 20, 2026 at The Powerful Tools for Caregivers class is a ministry of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Warrenton. Pastor Mike Poff shares that the class grows out of the hear t of the church, answering the question, “What has God given us to do?” As a caregiver for his own 96-year-old mother, Pastor Poff truly understands the challenges. professional, unemotional, and c onst r uc t ive c onver sat i ons, as opposed to arguments. Marie shares that while caregivers may not be able to fix problems, they can learn to manage their thoughts and feelings, as well as learn what they can change. They learn how to listen, how to talk, and how to find a point of meeting in the middle. “You will practice having a With the help of a PATH Foundation conversation,” Marie says. grant, the class was launched in 2018. Mark Brown, a caregiver for his Typically, there are 6–12 people in mother-in-law, later took over the each class. There is some teamwork administration of the class, and involved, such as sharing scenarios, became a certified teacher. Marie and group answers. “One class C l o nt s, p hys i c a l t h e r ap i st an d bonded and continued to meet for a caregiver for her mother, also took the while after the class ended,” Marie class and became a certified instructor. shares. “The whole thing is very Fellow instructor Laura Power was the positive. They learn that they’re not previous caregiver for her sister, and alone.” Most caregivers are spouses, Leisa Dodson, another pastor’s wife siblings, or children of elderly parents. and a caregiver for her parents, is the The instructors also provide referrals to numerous other resources. final certified class leader. Students are asked to read a chapter each week of the resource guide, The Caregiver Helpbook, but there is no other homework. Taught twice a year (typically at Cornerstone), the next session will be held at the Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility (WARF) on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.–noon, from February 24 through March 31. The class is free, but par ticipants must register in Marie notes that there is a different advance by visiting cornerstoneva. focus every week. Participants develop org and clicking on Events. Leisa, an action plan describing what they (as Laura, and Marie are the teachers for caregivers) want to do for pleasure, the upcoming class. To learn more, email how often each week, for how long, caregiving@cornerstoneva.org, and their confidence level. They report or call (540) 349-0880. on their discoveries each week. Caregivers learn to reduce stress, build c onf idenc e, f ind balanc e, communicate, and find resources. “The class is laser-focused on the caregivers themselves, rather than being care-focused,” Marie explains. She says that the class opens with the brief question, “Who are you caring for?” before moving on to learn how to take care of themselves. One of the most valuable lessons is l e ar nin g h ow to i d e nt i f y o n e’s emotions, and how to have To advertise: 540-349-8060 540-347-2533 or info@mccamera.com www.mccamera.com 6 KH Discover Fauquier ■ February 2026 ~ Lynnette Esse www.discoverypubs.com