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06 EDUCATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Looking Back
Amongst us sits a cutting-edge early childhood preschool program practicing Reggio Emilia hands-on teaching methods so perfect for the creative curious mindset of the Silicon Valley that thoughtleaders like Google use the same program philosophies. Nearly three years ago, we visited Creative Minds CDC as it was just being setup for opening. Fast-forward to present day...
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11 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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We’re excited to introduce you to our local wine bar and shop owners. UNWINED recently changed ownership. Happily, one of the new owners is Danielle who has worked there for quite some time and knows most of the patrons. If you haven’t met the other owners yet, you are in for a treat. Learn more about them.
24 KIDS’ HEALTH
Dr. Pete and Dr. Michelle Contini provide what you need to know concerning your child’s antibiotic intake. It is important to communicate with your pediatrician and weigh the benefits or lack of, on a case-by-case basis.
28 A BETTER YOU
Don’t make your goals too large or out of reach. The first step to achieving your resolutions is setting measurable and accountable goals. Learn some examples and direction from 5th degree black belt Chief Master Waldschmidt.
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95120editor ’m extremely excited when I look at the lineup for this magazine issue. It has been a while since we have included travel options in 95120 Magazine but we have a new relationship with Hoberg’s Club Resort and they have chosen to present their beautiful property membership opportunities to our readership. The resort is tucked away in Lake County near the largest natural lake in California, Clear Lake (home of the Clear Lake Hitch and Prickly Sculpin) nestled amongst Mount Konocti. Whether you want to get back to nature, where Tule Elk and well over 100 different avian species abound, or just get away and enjoy occasional concerts or trips to their spa coming this summer, a visit is welcome. Before vacation season however, we have important upcoming District 10 Elections. In this issue you can learn about candidate Leslie Reynolds. Please take the time to understand her values, background, experience, and charter by visiting www.lesliereynolds10.com. Included also is a business ad from Johnny Khamis, also a District 10 candidate. Next issue, we hope to include candidate “Getting to Know You” articles. I’m excited to inform you that 95120 Magazine and the Almaden Business Association will be holding a candidate forum in April. This will be a chance for you to meet your candidates one-on-one and hear them speak. This anticipated EDITOR PHOTO
The dress worn in the editor photo can be found at Shoe Candy of Los Gatos. Please see their ad and special offering on page 5. Charlene Chavez Photography took this editor photo. Engage or inquire about her services by calling (408) 859-6267. event will be held at the tranquil and elegant Almaden Country Club— and then don’t forget to vote on June 5th. Unwined Wine Bar & Shop has been acquired by a local family, Rory and Anna Chitwood, and a former employee Danielle Metz whose motto currently is “business as usual.” Learn about them in this issue, enjoy their great offer and invitation to visit, and stay tuned for their upcoming plans. I welcome many new businesses advertising in this issue such as Almaden resident Sami Im (Marriage & Family Therapist), Blacy’s Jewelry Store, Cloud 9 Limousine, My College Hunt (Take the stress out of your students application process), Burrell School Winery, Shoe Candy of LG, Aldo’s Restaurant and Almaden’s very own Tacos Al Pastor. Please support these generous advertisers as the opportunity presents itself. Lastly, please enjoy our new 95120 “Clip-n-Save” coupons on page 18. We have so many outstanding offers for our readers we thought to catalog these.
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Parents Make the Call
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The Reggio Emilia Approach at Creative Minds CDC
bout two and a half years ago 95120 Magazine ran a story about a determined entrepreneur and Reggio Emilia educational approach advocate named Richa Kapur who had just launched Creative Minds Child Development Center. At the time Richa declared that small student-toteacher ratios in early development was not just for Google employees anymore. We recently revisited the Creative Minds CDC campus and proudly witnessed Richa’s academic vision in practice. Every classroom was in use and as we toured the colorful facility, we were pleasantly greeted by multiple smiling teachers in each grade level. It was apparent both the instructors and the students were having a great time, and we enjoyed meeting some of the adorable children as they showed us their truly impressive creations. Richa, Creative Minds Child Development Center founder and director, has been a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) member for 20 plus years. The NAEYC members are teachers committed to providing quality and excellence to early childhood education. Richa (who earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology, with a focus on Play Therapy, from University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Delhi University in India, and had over a decade of experience with the Head Start program, prior to opening her own Reggio Emilia-based child education facility in Oregon) has successfully implemented her blueprint to achieve educational excellence here in San Jose. 06 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
We further explore the popularity of Richa Kapur, Creative Minds CDC, and their Reggio Emilia teaching technique, by sharing the parent points of view. “Creative Minds CDC is a breath of fresh air. I have a background in Early Childhood Education and it was not easy to find a philosophy I supported. Creative Minds has a perfect balance of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth opportunities. The children are allowed to really put their hands into it and explore possibilities without judgment. They are not just memorizing information but retaining knowledge long-term. As a parent and teacher I believe early experiences need to support the “whole” child. Creative Minds understands a child’s individual background, cultural values and beliefs. To incorporate multiculturalism in the classroom they do not use a commercialized approach to celebrations but instead encourage family participation. I have spent time working with some of the teachers and children. I am very impressed with the way the teachers interact and communicate.
“Creative Minds has an exceptional, deeply caring staff who work closely with each individual child to ensure they are learning, growing and thriving. The curriculum balances play with learning. Having been in the field of education for over 10 years, I can sincerely say that my child’s teacher is an excellent teacher and the Director is an expert in child development. Over the last year, I have watched my child grow tremendously under the care of Creative Minds; my daughter loves going to school. Every morning, she is excited about what she will learn at school and looks forward to seeing her teacher and her friends. As a mom, it gives me peace of mind to know that my child attends a school where she is truly loved and cared for by the staff”. —Sehba Ali Zya & Asha’s mom, Chief Academic Officer, KIPP Bay Area Schools
Toddler room: Focus is on independence, language acquisition, physical development and self help skills with lot of nurturance; toilet training is a big milestone in this classroom. Ratio is 1:6
Preschool: Focus ends up being on skills, conceptual learning, long term projects, independent thinking, learning socialization skills. Ratio is 1:9.
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“We have two children enrolled at CM. Braden (18 mos) is in the infant room, and Madeline (3.5 yrs) in the preschool room. Maddy was one of the first children at CM. She has loved her time there. The teachers have really made a connection with both kids. When I drop her off in the AM she insists on visiting all of them to say good morning and show them her outfit or toy that she took into school. And as siblings tend to do our son follows her along on the AM visits. Having them be familiar with all the rooms and teachers has made transitions from one room to another very smooth. Prior to joining CM we looked at several (approx 10) daycares. Some of them we literally walked out of in shock and close to tears. Both kids have developed close friendships with the other classmates. Maddy often has play dates with her classmates outside of school. My wife and I are confident in the teachers and program and feel totally at ease dropping our children off each morning.” —Eric Berg Madeline and Braden’s dad, Staffing Manager
Infant room: Focus is on attachment and bonding, primary care providers (consistent person assigned to same set of children) so that 80% of the time there is consistency in care, developing trusting relationships and exploring the environment. Ratio is 1:3.
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“Daniel came to Creative Minds CDC when he was 20 months old, and has been a student there for about a year and a half now. He started out in the toddler classroom with Teacher Michelle, and is now in preschool with Teacher Kate. He has really thrived at CM, both socially and intellectually. The environment there is stimulating yet nurturing. Daniel loves to go to school, loves his teachers, has made lots of friends, and has learned so much about how to be and about how to learn. We really appreciate the hands-on activities and the Reggio-based approach that the teachers implement at Creative Minds. Daniel regularly surprises us with comments about trees, animals, numbers, and all kinds of other things (we had no idea he knew so much!). The teachers are very professional and caring with the children, and they welcome visits and input from family members. In addition, the teachers listen when parents express thoughts about their child’s needs. We feel, and more importantly, Daniel feels, appreciated and important in the CM community. We have been very impressed and delighted with our experience at Creative Minds and highly recommend this school.” —Robert Bernard Daniel’s dad, Independence High School, Music Teacher
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They are sincere, genuine and find the humor in day-to-day situations. My preschool daughter is always smiling and laughing. The teachers and environment have taught her self-awareness, intrinsic motivation, and self-confidence. My family is so blessed to have found this school and it is a privilege to support Creative Minds CDC.” —Jennifer Rabe Maybelle and Emmaline’s mom, Child Care Director, stay-at-home mom
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Lifetime memberships are available now! Join us in celebrating the grand reopening of this historic Northern California resort. Located in gorgeous Lake County, with 55 acres of tall pines and rolling green hills, Hoberg’s has been restored to capture all the charm of the original resort and reimagined to include the best of modern lodging.
Member Benefits • Lifetime membership • 1-2 weeks per year stay in 2-3 Bedroom ridge Chalet • Breakfast, lunch and dinner included to members • Full use of all on-site resort amenities • Discounted rates at the Hoberg’s spa • Discounted rates and concierge services for off-site activities • Full housekeeping services • Invitation to many special events • Advance purchase opportunity for all Hoberg’s special events including concerts and festivals • Access to special VIP seating at Hoberg’s concerts • A special gift package of Hoberg’s branded merchandise • 30 day passes per year available to all members
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To continue UNWINED’s success we knew it must be ‘Business as usual’ to keep the years of loyal customers coming back At the same time we also have plans for our wine club members and patrons with some new events and items on the menu. Our goal is to continue to provide the Almaden Valley a comfortable place to relax with good friends, food and a nice glass of wine. — Rory Chitwood
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s you probably know there is a lot going on at UNWINED... most importantly, the change of ownership from Dan and Leticia Pascal to a new and somewhat familiar management team. Anna Chitwood, Danielle Metz, and Rory Chitwood have formed a new company, UNWINED Your Way Inc. and have made this acquisition. Many of you know Danielle from her past few years as an employee of UNWINED and patron since it opened. Anna and Rory Chitwood are new faces to most, but are long-time Wine and Food abound for your enjoyment residents of the neighborhood. Anna and Danielle have been great friends for years and also work together as teachers at a local elementary school. For those customers who have worked at Apple you may know Rory from his 20+ years of service. You will know he is in, when you see the “Apple Nerd” license plate in the parking lot. They are very excited about starting this new venture and plan to keep operating UNWINED the same way Dan
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fter 25 years of doing business as the Almaden Chiropractic Center on Camden Avenue, we made a change. A change that we feel will help us better take care of our patients. We are immensely grateful to all those who have been patients, and continue to be members of our practice. On December 15th Dr.’s Carl and Philip Dieter, along with Dr. Charles Decker opened Almaden Chiropractic and Wellness. Located at 5570 Sanchez Drive, Suite #100, San Jose, Ca 95123 off of Blossom Hill Rd. Dr.’s Gary Beytin and Cynthia Guillet simultaneously opened Almaden Family Chiropractic located at 1711 Branham Lane, Suite #A12, San Jose, Ca 95118, near Camden and Highway 85. The Almaden Chiropractic Center was family owned and operated for all of those 25 years. We considered each and every person that came through our door as part of our chiropractic family, and we will continue to do so in our new format. Both of our clinics will continue to offer state of the art technological advancements, along with our patient-centered approach to your health and wellness challenges. As with any change, comes growth opportunities. We have added digital radiography to our clinics. This offer’s us better opportunities as primary points of entry into the health care system. We can now send you home with a digital copy of your films for your own records. As always stay tuned for other advancements and alternatives to provide better patient care. Feel free to contact either clinic to experience Chiropractic and a healthier lifestyle. We welcome phone and email inquiries to help you determine if you are a candidate for chiropractic care. See our advertisement to the left of this article and contact us today. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
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1) Students making a difference, involved in their own fundraisers. 2) Assistance League SJ celebrating success and camaraderie while transitioning leadership. 3) The amazing ladies of Power In Purple continued their tremendous Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training fundraising. 4) It was another fabulous day at the Almaden Art & Wine Festival at Almaden Lake Park. 5) We said hello to a beautifully restored Case Grande facility and grounds. 6) Almaden’s beautiful landscape continued to bless us with her beautiful and tranquil surroundings. 7) Relay for Life was a success as crowds gathered and walked for Cancer Society at Leland High School. 8) Our children are growing up as we celebrated another year of birthdays. 9) We celebrated New Almaden and its rich history at the 1st Annual “Grande-Licious” Family Festival. 10) 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine celebrated 3 years of publishing in Almaden Valley— what a year it was!
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Against a backdrop of gloomy financial and housing news on the 15-year average through 2010 and 12.5% lower than the After years of decline, housing prices are expected to stabilize or national level, it was interesting to open the Wall Street Journal 1989-2004 average. A historic glut of homes, meanwhile, has even increase in some parts of the Bay Area this year” according to last week and see in big, bold headlines: Why It’s Time to Buy. created a buyer’s market. There were about 15 million vacant article homes in Mercury 9, 2012. the indicators As the Journal put it, “The clouds haven’t quite parted, butan the in theNews U.S. January last year—some 3.1All million more than normal.” to a positive 2012 in the Almaden real estate market. long-term case for home ownership is looking stronger.” are pointing Simon and Silver-Greenberg then said what Realtors have With one third fewer clients: homes “Such for sale today compared this timethey Journal reporters Ruth Simon and Jessica Silver-Greenberg been telling conditions might notto last long,” last year, buyer demand is very high.predicts If selling your this researched and wrote one of the most thorough and rationally warned. “Moody’s Analytics that the home number of year disis a possibility, the begin time to a Realtor. analyzed articles about the market in quite some time. Far from tressednow salesiswill to talk fall into2013, and that prices will begin being Pollyanna-ish, they acknowledged the economic headwinds to edge upward then. Home building is at a virtual standstill, facing the market and the clouds overhead. However, they also supply overhang is not likely toworked get much worse. I am proudsoofthe what I have accomplished. I have very hardMeanto spent a great deal of time arguing themake everywhile, indicators suchpossibly as “household formation”— clientdemographic relationship the best it can be. Being your positives for buyers today as well as the the number of new households eachimportant year—areevent on the rise, and representative and entrusting me with a very long-term investment opportunities. promise to take a bite out of the glut in coming years.” in your life is something I take quite seriously. You will “Despite all the gloom... there are growIn addition, of course, the national situation can know you have a partner you can trust; someone who is ing indications that it is a good time to buy,” differ greatly from the micro-areas in and around 100 percent on your side. If And are any the top producing the Journal reporters noted. “Mortgage Silicon Valley. youwe have questions about real estate office in Santa Clara County! rates, which fell to 4.55%... are near 50-year your specific neighborhood, please ask. lows. Homes have become more affordable When ready interview you have to a friend whoaisRealtor, thinking of than they have been in years. According to youIfare I would appreciate the opportunity to talk buying or selling, I would appreciate Moody’s Analytics, the ratio of home prices to income is now 20.9% lower than the with you. the referral.
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YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY SUCCESS! If you are planning to place your home on the market or if you are looking to purchase a new home, browse my website at www.lindasalah.com for valuable information. I am passionate about my job, love my neighborhood and keep up with the latest trends and strategies so that I can pass them on to my clients.
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Nestled in the Heart of Almaden Country Club, this lovely property shows pride of ownership and has been meticulously remodeled from top to bottom. Featuring four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The formal entry starts with glorious travertine marble floors leading to the formal dining area and living room. The dual fireplace sets the stage for a warm cozy effect for both the formal living space and the family room kitchen area. Family room has two decks leading to serene sitting areas with lovely views.
Richly appointed Bolivian Rosewood Hardwood Floors throughout home adds warmth to the senses, Remodeled Kitchen with upgraded Stainless steel appliances, beautiful Maple Cabinets, Crown Molding throughout, Dual pane windows throughout, Remodeled Bathrooms, spacious three car garage. Nothing but the finest quality in this home. This amazing appointed property has it all including some of the finest schools in Almaden: Williams Elementary, Bret Harte Middle School and Leland High School.
YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY SUCCESS! If you are planning to place your home on the market or if you are looking to purchase a new home, browse my website at www.lindasalah.com for valuable information. I am passionate about my job, love my neighborhood and keep up with the latest trends and strategies so that I can pass them on to my clients.
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I have grown close to my patients and care about each of them. Almaden Valley is a great place to live and work. Again, thanks for your friendship, support, and the memories. I look forward to continuing to enjoy my patients for many years to come”.
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n September of 2011 the CDC reported that antibiotic prescribing rates for kids 14 years and younger was down 25% since the early 1990’s. That’s the good news. Unfortunately, nearly 58% of antibiotics prescribed for children are still deemed “unnecessary.” That translates into nearly 10 million unnecessary prescriptions for antibiotics written each year. So where does that leave us? This is an easy question to ask, but a much harder question to answer. Physicians and patients alike want to reduce antibiotic use and generally we feel that others should as well. Yet when it comes to personal use, we often feel differently. Certainly, it is nice to think we use antibiotics (or other medications) only “when it is absolutely necessary.” However, in some situations delaying treatment may lead to the need for a longer course of antibiotics. In the most severe cases it may lead to serious complications such as hospitalization or possibly death. As a parent, I understand the emotional security that an antibiotic provides and the welcome convenience of having that prescription inhand to prevent the need for a return visit to the doctor. As a pediatrician, there are times when it is obvious to me that an antibiotic is not necessary. And, there are times when it is obvious that, in fact, an antibiotic is necessary or appropriate. However, there remains a large gray zone where it’s not clear whether or not an antibiotic is appropriate or beneficial. In such cases there are many factors to take in to consideration. Some are technical, such as the severity of the symptoms and the age of the child. And others are personal in nature, such as salvaging an upcoming trip to Disneyland. Each has its merit. In those cases, physicians and patients need to work together to come up with a plan that works well for everyone. Which brings us to what this issue is really about… communication. When researching the topic of antibiotic overuse, there is one predominant theme; patients complain that physicians prescribe too many antibiotics and physicians complain that patients too frequently demand antibiotics for conditions that don’t warrant it. At the core of this dilemma is the age-old problem…a lack of communication between physicians and patients. Physicians need to do a better job explaining when antibiotics are appropriate and when they are not. Patients need to ask questions and express their opinion. Because, while many of us are guilty of thinking we have superhuman powers, the reality is we can’t read minds. It is likely that we are wrong sometimes. So when a doctor recommends a treatment I encourage you to ask three questions: 1. What are the benefits? 2. What are the risks? 3. What are the alternatives? And if you can’t remember that just ask, “Do I really need this?”
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The Government May Have Your Files... Not you.
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magine you have all of your treasured family possessions in a Public Storage space. Now suppose that the government learns someone is distributing illegal movies out of one or more storage spaces across the country, so they deny you access to your possessions indefinitely… and maybe forever. Or imagine that you have all your family photos and personal files on a disk. The government knocks on your door, and because they suspect there might be infringing material on it, they take it from you right then and there, and then they tell you that you may not ever get it back (regardless of whether there really is infringing material). 180 million registered users of a company named Megaupload are now facing that scenario. Megaupload is an online storage site which hosts “cyberlockers” where users pay a monthly fee to rent space on a remote hard drive either for backup purposes or for filesharing (where they can download, or allow others to download, their large files directly from any location). Megaupload’s site has recently been shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging that Megaupload failed to fully delete certain copyright infringing content. This accompanied criminal prosecutions against at least five executives. Unfortunately, that site shutdown leaves all 180 million registered users out in the cold – none of them are being allowed access to any of their files, which included personal files, family photos, and business files. As cloud computing has become more common, hosting services rely on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which provides a “safe harbor” to websites that allow third parties to post content to them. Essentially, so long as the host site promptly takes down any content after being notified it is infringing on copyrights, the hosting service has no liability. Companies like Google’s YouTube have successfully defended themselves based on this safe harbor. However, Megaupload seems to be losing this battle without even having a chance to defend itself or its users. Without question, some level of copyright infringement occurs on Megaupload, just like it does on virtually every large file hosting and filesharing site. But the question some ask is whether the proper target of that infringement is the hosting site, or the posters themselves. In this case, all of Megaupload users have had their rights to their digital files taken away, arguably without any due process (which are legal processes specifically put in place to protect individuals from government abuse). You may recall that, about 10 years ago, Napster was closed down after being found liable for creating a site that allowed people to share music. The basis of that lawsuit was that, even though users could share music they created themselves, it was primarily a site where people were sharing other artists’ music in violation of copyright law. But that was a private action, and Napster was not shut down until a full trial. In the case of Megaupload, the shutdown is before a trial, and it’s a government action. Some might argue the government’s zeal to protect against copyright infringement is commendable, while others might argue that the impact on individual liberty is too high. The legal impact of these government actions and their impact on cloud based service providers is yet to be seen. Services that are traditionally used more for business purposes are likely to be safe from unexpected government seizure, but services on which users post movies and music are more likely to see higher scrutiny. For the near term, I’d suggest a physical backup even if you use cloud services as well!
January 29, 2012 Relay For Life Almaden kicked off its fight against cancer with a party at Amato Pizza. Survivors as always were the guests of honor!. Visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/almadenca for more information. Sign up and donate to support this amazing community event in May. The Relay is a 24 hour event to be held on May 5-6th, 2012 at Leland High School and benefits The American Cancer Society. Register today to walk and make your donations. Join us at these upcoming events: Rockin’ the Rack against Cancer: February 19th at the Saddlerack, San Jose Eat out for a cause: March 23rd at Scrambl’z, Blossom Hill
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by Master Kevin Waldschmidt
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o here we are, 2012! How is it going so far? I find the end of December to be funny. How often do you hear, “This is the year I get in shape, watch what I eat, lose some pounds, save more, spend less, and stop drinking,” only to see these declarations broken by the Rose Bowl Parade. All of these resolutions sound nice, but are these mere words we use to make ourselves feel better? Hey, at least we are thinking about doing the right things... right? The first step to achieving your resolutions is setting measurable and accountable goals. For example, I will get in shape by walking ½ mile every other day for the month of January, or I will not have any alcohol for the month of January. These are both measurable and accountable. Goals are great because they lead us in a direction. Goals can be a map to get you from ‘whom you are’ to ‘whom you want to be.’ The problem with goals is that they can be short lived. We want to make life-changing shifts that enhance us as people. We also often make goals that are just out of reach. So, we have intention. Intention is simply what you desire or dream to happen. It is grasping fantasy and bringing it to reality. Like a movie; however, not any movie, your movie. In your movie, believe that you are the producer, director and lead actor. If you don’t like the story, CUT! Too much drama, horror, teen angst, Twilight, not a problem... CUT! Refocus the camera, re-cast, and shoot a different scene. You have the power to create your masterpiece. To start playing your part, I suggest simple affirmations. Affirmations are statements that bring the body into alignment with your intention.
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“I am healthy, wealthy and wise.” “I am physically strong, mentally sharp, emotionally stable and spiritually balanced.” “I am always in the right place at the right time for my highest good.” “I am in service to others”.
Believe it and commit to it. It is amazing how quickly we can shift our situation, just by changing our mindset. I have seen miraculous changes in my life and the lives of my students. Namely students that have gone from shy to confident, from sick to healthy, and from wild to displaying discipline. They all started with a belief, an intention and a commitment to the process. I would like to assist you in reaching your intentions. I invite the members of this community to train in our school for 2 weeks on me (and I will include a new uniform). No cost, no obligation, no hidden anything. Just train. If Pilates is more your workout, come join us for the same, courtesy of Almaden Pilates. Join us in making 2012 the most amazing and memorable of years!
Master Kevin Waldschmidt is the Chief Master Instructor for the California branches of America’s Best Karate. He is a 5th degree black belt with over 20 years teaching experience. If you are interested in martial arts, or would like an upcoming question topic submitted, please call (408) 268-6639 or email us at masterkwaldschmidt@abkmartialarts.com
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February 8 ShoeCandy Social ShoeCandy of Los Gatos 78 W. Main Street, Los Gatos CA For more information email: shoecandylosgatos@yahoo.com February 19 Rockin’ the Rack against Cancer Saddlerack, San Jose. More info www.relayforlife.org/almadenca The Relay is a 24 hr event May 5-6th, at Leland HS - benefits The American Cancer Society.
March 10 “Rev It Up” Almaden Country School’s Annual Auction Hosted at Club Auto Sport, located at 521 Charcot Avenue, San Jose. More information at: www.almadencountryschool.org
April Earth Month Fundraising Event & Fashion Show Hosted at Nirvana Aveda Concept Salon For more information visit: www.nirvanasalon.com or email Laure Chicoine at blissful@nirvanasalon.com
May 20 5th Annual Great Silicon Valley Caper 11:30am-4:30pm Opera House, 140 W Main St, Los Gatos. Benefiting the Children and Families of EMQ FamiliesFirst. (408) 364-4044 www.greatsiliconvalleycaper.org
April District 10 Candidate Informational Forum Almaden Country Club Check the web site under Events on www.95120lifestyle.com for date & time. Rick Gerhardt at (408) 291-5288
September 16 The 2012 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival Almaden Lake Park, 10am to 6pm Festival Chair: Kathy Reinig. Email: Kathy.Reinig@berliner.com
April 27 Denim to Diamonds Fundraiser Leland High School Booster Dinner & dance fundraiser. Featuring the Joe Sharino Band. www.sjusd.org/leland
October 20 SVC Broomstick Ball Silicon Valley Cares (SVC) Dinner, silent auction, casino, dancing. The ‘Haunted” Dolce-Hayes Mansion, Tickets $150, reserved tables $1500. Reserve your tickets today at www.siliconvalleycares.com
April 29 The Great Race by Rotary of Los Gatos A 4-mile scenic footrace/walk along Highway 9 from Saratoga to Los Gatos. More information at www.losgatosrotary.org
List your event here! Email: events@95120lifestyle.com
Burrell School Vinyards & Winery Premium Handcrafted Wines of Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
The outside veranda overlooks the Estate vines with spectacular views of the canyons and ridges of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Our tasting room is open Thursday thru Sunday, 11am to 5pm
www.burrellschool.com | (408) 353-6290
24060 Summit Road, take Highway 17 to Summit Road and go 3.5 miles east/south. Look for the big red Schoolhouse on the hill beyond the white fence. 30 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
SUMMIT RD.
3.5 miles from Hwy 17 & Summit Rd. intersection Look for the white board fence and white arch on the right.
Santa Cruz
OLD SAN JOSE RD.
You’re Invited!
San Jose
HWY 17
We invite you to visit us and taste as well as experience our rich heritage and award winning wines. The winery is open for your tasting pleasure on Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. The Tasting Room, located on the site of the original Teacher’s Carriage House, is an intimate area dedicated to showcasing our premium wines.
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