Danville Living CA February 2021

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Meet the Mirzais Family and Community Photo by Kim Lind Photography

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Give the Gift of Mobility

Table of Contents Letter to Residents

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Expert Contributors List

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Meet the Mirzais: Family and Community

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ARF Adoption Stars

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Real Estate Statistics

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Calendar of Events

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Valentine’s Day is Sweet

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Beauty Membership

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Valentine’s Day Crafts

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Save the Date

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Harmony & Healing

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WHAT IS YOUR WORKING GENIUS?

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Tee it Up with 9-Holes at the Oldest Racetrack in America

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Meet the Pet of the Month: Brady

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Nourish the body, Nurture the SOUL! Business Spotlight

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An Engaging Idea: A Knack for the Stack: The Big Trend We Are Seeing for 2021

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Cover Article Pet Corner

Cooking Corner

A message from Don Williams, president of the Blackhawk Collection: “Donate your collector car today and the

Wheelchair Foundation will match the sale amount

of the car, dollar for dollar, doubling the amount that will go to providing wheelchairs for those in need.

One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to wheelchairs, with no administrative costs. The Wheelchair Foundation has delivered over 20,000 wheelchairs to 65 countries around the world and I am proud to be involved with it.”

For details on how to donate your collector car, please call 925-736-3444

Expert Contributor

Craft Corner

Montair Elementary School

Charity Spotlight

Tee Time

Pet of the Month

Expert Contributor

This beautiful 1952 MG TD was generously donated recently to the Wheelchair Foundation.

The Wheelchair Foundation, a division of Behring Global Educational Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation, has a goal to provide a free wheelchair to every child, teen and adult worldwide who needs one but does not have the means to acquire one.

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Hey Neighbors!

Publication Team Publisher:

Jo Peek, Danville Resident since 2014 Content Coordinator: Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017 Designer: Emily Lund Jo Peek

Contributing Photographer: Kim Lind Photography

Advertising Contact: Jo Peek Email: JPeek@bestversionmedia.com

Happy February! Is anyone else enjoying the rainy season? I personally love a cold, damp day here in the East Bay. There’s no better excuse to grab some coffee and a book and just hang out without feeling like you need to jump into the hustle and bustle of the world.

This month I am so pleased to introduce you to the Mirzai family. Nasser, Afsoon, and their three boys are passionate about their interests, family, and community. In this issue you will also hear from our expert contributors, and find some great resident content.

We are dedicated to sharing your stories and interests. If there is anything you would like to share with our community, or see in our magazine, please don’t hesitate to email me at asullivan@bestversionmedia.com

Alexandra Sullivan Content Coordinator

Feedback/Ideas/Submissions: Have feedback, ideas, or submissions? We are always happy to hear from you! Deadlines for submissions are the 10th of each month. Go to www.bestversionmedia. com and click “Submit Content.” You may also email your thoughts, ideas, and photos to: asullivan@ bestversionmedia.com.

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Expert Contributors

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Jo Peek at jpeek@bestversionmedia.com.

Arboriculture Atlas Tree Service Inc. James S. Duncan 925-687-3631 atlastreeservice@atlastreeservice.com www.atlastreeservice.com

James S. Duncan is the manager for Atlas Tree Services and has been working for the company since 1989. He has been a Certified Arborist since 1997, specializing in helping homeowners and developers throughout the Bay Area with understanding the health and impact of the trees on their lands.

Cosmetic Surgery Stephen J. Ronan MD FACS Blackhawk Plastic Surgery and Migraine Center 925-736-5757 www.blackhawkplasticsurgery.com

Blackhawk Plastic Surgery has been offering their patients the highest quality cosmetic treatments in the Blackhawk area for more than 15 years. Now they are thrilled to introduce the Blackhawk Migraine Clinic led by migraine specialist, Alicia Choquette. Alicia brings over 5 years of migraine expertise to the Blackhawk Migraine Clinic and looks forward to helping patients live a better quality of life migraine free.

Education St. Isidore School (925) 837-2977 info@stisidore.org www.stisidore.org

St. Isidore School is the East Bay’s largest Catholic School serving TK-8th Grade. We believe each student is a unique and beautiful gift. We foster individuality in a familial environment, inspiring students to explore and grow. Our teachers create a love of learning by nurturing an inquisitive spirit, building connections, and developing critical thinking. We understand that today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders.

End of Life Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park Bob Gordon (650) 550-8808 info@cypresslawn.com https://www.cypresslawn.com

Robert Gordon Jr. began his career at his grandfather’s cemetery and funeral home as a teenager — he worked in every position, eventually rising to the level of Vice President. He went on to hold director positions at both the El Camino Group and Service Corporation International. Bob is now the President and CEO of the Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association. He is a licensed funeral director and cemetery broker.

Home Maintenance AAA San Ramon 925-314-2600 www.aaa.com/housemanager

AAA House manager is your partner in home maintenance. Trusted and reliable House Managers tackle your to-do list and help you create a plan to get ahead of future maintenance needs, all to keep you home running smoothly. Whether you have a leaky faucet, smart home tech to install, or need your gutters cleaned, AAA House Manager works for your home so your home can work for you.

HVAC & IAQ Evergreen IAQ JC Garcia 925-444-5069 jc@evergreenIAQ.com https://evergreeniaq.com

We are a family owned, residential AC and heating company specializing in indoor air quality and high efficiency system maintenance. I truly believe that every household should be able to control their comfort level while keeping their energy costs to a minimum AND ensure clean, fresh air to breathe inside their own homes. It IS your castle after all.I am committed to reinventing the industry and showing the world a new way to do business and get things done... The Evergreen Way.

Interior Design Casey Howard Interior Design Casey Howard 925-725-4223 info@caseyhowardid.com www.caseyhowardID.com

Casey Howard Interior Design is a full-service boutique interior design studio specializing in residential and hospitality.

Work with us on new construction, large and small scale renovations, and full-scope furnishings projects. CHID’s edgy classic aesthetic is grounded in functionality layered with the unexpected and provocative. Based in the heart of Danville, California, CHID works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, Marin County, Silicon Valley, and beyond.

Jewelry, Diamonds & Timepieces Steve Padis Steve Padis Jewelry info@padisjewelry.com www.padisjewelry.com

Steve and Judy Padis own and operate Padis Jewelry, which has four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. They founded the company in 1974 and are proud to have earned a reputation as one of the finest jewelers in San Francisco, serving generations of clients for their most precious moments in life, from engagement to anniversary to milestone gifts.

Padis Jewelry maintains top-tier relationships with the most sought-after designers including Tacori, Forevermark, Verragio, Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Roberto Coin. As members of the American Gem Society, Padis is among the top 5% of jewelers across the country.

Real Estate Janice Jordan Broker/Associate at Compass 925-580-7482 janice.jordan@compass.com

Janice Jordan comes from three generations of real estate experts. Her passion and perseverance, combined with 30 years of experience and being a Danville resident for over 20 years, is her key to creating an extraordinary client experience, always exceeding expectations, and the reason clients call on her every time they are buying or selling a home.

She is an upstanding member of the community and spends her time volunteering and supporting local events. In her spare time, Janice enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and spending time with her daughter Jenna, her horse, Wilder, and Australian Shepherd, Buster.

Remodeling America’s Dream Homeworks Vlad Chernioglo (916) 739-0996 vladc@dreamhomeworks.com

Our company offers one-stop shopping for your complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. We handle the design, materials and installation in house, so you only deal with one, full-service company. Find all the styles, fixtures and products for your renovation project in our 20,000 sq. ft. kitchen and bathroom showroom.

Wealth Management Jim Carbonell Matt Forrey The Carbonell Forrey Wealth Management Group 925-279-1701 carbonellforreywmg@rbc.com www.rbcwmfa.com/carbonellforreywmg/

Local Danville residents, Jim and Matt have worked with families in the Bay Area for the past two decades. The Carbonell Forrey team offers customized investment planning and management services based on each individual’s unique set of needs and objectives. With a family-first approach, the team prides itself on delivering an exceptional experience so that clients are able to focus on the other important aspects of their lives.

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Resident Feature

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Meet the Mirzais: Family and Community

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

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t was more than two decades ago that Nasser and Afsoon Mirzai met in Silicon Valley, working at one of the many tech companies occupying the area. Their spark was immediate and a year after first meeting, they began their life together as husband and wife.

Afsoon holds multiple degrees and certifications. She has earned degrees in the arts and sciences and is both a licensed esthetician and licensed Resident Care Facilitator for the Elderly. Until very recently, Afsoon owned and managed an elderly care home in San Ramon.

Nasser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Communication and Robotics from Fresno State University.

He later earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Phoenix University. He wrote a book called Robotics Vision and is the author of numerous technical articles in the field of Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Hosting, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing and Internet of things (IoT). He is the president and owner of a technology consulting company called Ambrosia Technology and has consulted for some of Silicon Valley’s most successful tech companies and many Venture Capitalists across the country.

With three boys in the house, the Mirzai family is always doing something. Each son has their own interests, friends, passions, and with those varied activities comes a lot of time spent out and about.

Sina, 16, is a Junior at San Ramon Valley High School. He is an avid swimmer at the high school and is also in the marching band. Like all high schoolers in our area, Sina has been staying home more than ever before. This unexpected time at home has allowed Sina to discover a new interest - streaming video games! He’s found a solid community online and has amassed a couple thousand followers. Check him out on twitch.tv at @Sinajune Soheil, 14, exercises his creativity in video production and editing. He also has a passion for acting and singing.

He has been making short videos and practicing creative

filmmaking and editing with his many types of camera and video recorders.

Suren, 12, stays active with basketball and soccer. He is also the family chef and loves to make breakfast for everyone! Suren just completed building his own PC from scratch.

All three boys are involved on the youth teams, Rock and Wildside, at CPC. Any parent would agree that watching your kids get along and support one another is the greatest gift. Last year Soheil and Suren joined forces with another friend and made a short movie about the harmfulness of bullying. They made a strong impact and won first place for their work.

The last six household members bring their own sort of flair to the Mirzai home - Sina, Soheil, and Suren each have two chickens that they’re raising. Everyone, including the chickens of course, loves rooting for the local Bay Area teams, the 49ers and the Warriors, as well as the SRVHS Wolves.

Staying involved in their kids’ activities is important to Nasser and Afsoon. As a PTA member for over a decade in the SRVUSD, Nasser was always in and out of the boys’ different schools, helping where needed. Of Afsoon’s dedication to her family, Nasser says, “My wife goes above and beyond taking care of our kids and she works so hard to make sure they are [the best members of our community].” They love their neighborhood near the Livery: Afsoon and the kids have always had friends and playmates nearby.

Living on the south side of downtown Danville allows the Mirzai family to walk to wherever they’d like downtown. On the weekends they often leave their cars parked and do all of their shopping on foot or by bikes.

They love going on family bike rides and seeing other friends also enjoying the town while they’re out and about. “We moved to Danville over ten years ago for all the best things that Danville is known for, including small-town charm, safety, schools, parks and many other

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great attributes. We have made Danville our home.” Nasser even recently took his passion for making Danville the best place to live by getting involved in local politics.

The Mirzai family gets their strength and grace from their religious upbringing and continued relationship with God. As active members of Community Presbyterian Church, they work everyday to keep faith in the foreground of their lives. Nasser reflects on the advice his own father gave him the day he left home, “He said, when you fall, you get up,

shake it [off] and ask God to help you out. He is the only one that will always be there for you. I have lived by those words all my life.”

Although 2020 prevented Nasser and Afsoon from bringing the family on their yearly summer vacations to France, Germany, Mexico and other states, and to Tahoe over the holidays, they are looking forward to the next time they can all pack up and head out on another adventure. Until then, they are enjoying getting to know Danville and the surrounding areas even better.

Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at asullivan@bestversionmedia.com.

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Pet Corner

Snickers:

ARF Adoption Stars Submitted by ARF

Pinecone:

Looking for a furry friend during this trying time? Good news — ARF is now offering a no-contact virtual adoption process! If you see an animal you’re interested in on our website, just fill out an online inquiry form. Once your inquiry has been received, you will be added to our virtual adoption queue.

Four-year-old Snickers is a kindhearted gentleman with a tender, loving soul. Snickers is eager to romp, play and lean into his closest human friends for some petting and scratches.

He would make a fabulous sports companion and enjoys learning as much as he enjoys exploring. He will need a home that is eager to train and be active but makes time for naptime snuggles. Snickers must be the only dog in his new home. We recommend he does not go into a home that has cats or small animals.

Snickers’s adoption fee has been prepaid by a generous donor.

Meet your forever friend at Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, during adoption hours: Noon to 6 pm Wednesday & Thursday, Noon to 7 pm Friday, and Noon to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday.

Would you like to be part of the heroic team that saves the lives of rescued dogs and cats? Can you share your talents to connect people and animals? ARF volunteers are making a difference! For more information see our website, www.arflife.org, or call (925) 256-1ARF.

The adoption fee for puppies (<6 months) is $350, for adult dogs is $250, and senior dogs (7+ years) and special needs dogs are 50% off the adoption fee.

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One-year-old Pinecone is a sweet gal with a magnetic personality. This girl is a social butterfly who’s always happy to introduce herself to new people. She’s also a cuddlebug with her close human friends.

Pinecone would love to be a part of a home that can provide her with lots of attention and playtime. Pinecone tested positive for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and should be kept indoors to protect her immune system. FIV is specific to cats, and does not spread through casual contact such as shared water bowls, litter boxes, snuggling, or playing with other cats. Pinecone’s adoption fee has been prepaid by a generous donor.

The adoption fee for kittens (<6 months) is $150, for adult cats is $100, $25 off each for multiple cats/kittens, and senior cats (7+ years) and special needs cats are 50% off the adoption fee.

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Real Estate Listings in West Danville Real Estate is proudly sponsored by Gatti Real Estate Addresses in Bold are Seller’s/Buyer’s represented by Ron and Joe Gatti | 1/10/21

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Rubicon Cir Ashley Cir Garden Creek Pl 918 Podva Ln Cavalry Ct Oak Vew Terrace Midland Way

Kuss Rd Sky Ter Entrada Mesa Starview Drive Kuss Road Montair Dr

$665,000 $694,000 $789,000 $1,399,000 $1,599,000 $2,249,000 $2,599,000

1391 1283 1357 2199 1908 3628 3941

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$2,885,000 $3,100,000 $3,195,000 $3,225,000 $3,499,000 $6,000,000

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Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

El Dorado Ave $499,000 San Ramon Valley Blvd $565,000

La Gonda Way Glendora Cir

871 1114

2 2

2 1

$1,500,000 $4,109,900

1822 4400

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Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Laurel Dr Garden Creek Pl River Rock Ln

River Rock Ln

$1,199,000 $1,225,000

Briar Pl

$1,549,000 $1,620,000

$540,000 $598,000 $995,000

$545,000 $610,000 $1,000,000

800 1090 2014

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Loch Lomond Way $1,399,000 $1,400,000

2104 2390 3158

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thurs., Jan 14 - Fri., Mar 12 TRACES, Featuring the Artwork of Members of the Women Eco Artists Dialog (WEAD) @Virtual Exhibit The entire virtual exhibit of TRACES can be viewed online at https://www.danville.ca.gov/227/VillageTheatre-Art-Gallery. Read artist statements, browse through the collection. The Village Theatre and Art Gallery appreciates your support.

Sat., Feb 13 Comedy in Place with Liz Grant and Friends @Your Home You need some big laughs with this super talented line up! Via Zoom. Tickets sold until 6:30 day of show, link mailed an hour prior. Join the FUN! Buy tickets online at www.villagetheatreshows.com Time: 7pm Cost: $15

Wed., Feb. 17 Live! From the Library—Scary Technology, Cybersecurity, and Literary Thrillers @online virtual event Live! From the Library will host author and attorney Reece Hirsch for a discussion about turning cutting-edge privacy and cybersecurity issues into literary thrillers. Hirsch will describe how he draws upon frightening and surprising realworld issues from his legal practice to craft pageturning thrillers such as his latest, Dark Tomorrow.

Hirsch will be in conversation with Terry Shames, author of the Samuel Craddock mystery series.

Reservations can be made online at www. wclibrary.org/live or by phone at 925.935.5395.

Time: 7-8:30pm Cost: Free

Sat., Feb. 20 Rock Out Hunger Virtual Fundraiser @Your Home Join the Loaves and Fishes community VIRTUALLY for our largest fundraiser of the year celebrating 5 Million Meals served! Our Annual Gala Reimagined!

Virtual event featuring: Culinary Demonstration of complimentary appetizer (delivered to your home) by renowned local chef, Charles Vollmar, of Epicurean Global Exchange. Musical Entertainment, Guest Speakers, Exciting Live Auction Lots and More! Live-Stream will last 60 minutes. Learn more at: www.loavesfishescc.org Time: 5:30

Every Saturday Farmers’ Market @Railroad Ave. Municipal Parking Lot-Downtown Get the freshest seasonal fare at Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants and fresh breads. This event is located at Railroad & Prospect Avenues and offers free parking in the adjacent lot.

Time: 9am-1pm More information at www.pcfma.com

Every Monday Tips for Change Community Fundraising Events @Gianni’s Italian Bistro Gianni’s Italian Bistro opens up their restaurant to support our local non-profit community. Tips for change is a fun and unique way for local local charity organizations to raise much needed funds. Volunteers and supporters of local nonprofits suit up and become your servers for the evening with all tips and 10% of sales going to support their organization. This event occurs most Monday evenings between 5 and 8pm and is open to the public. Reservations required.

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Cooking Corner

Valentine’s Day is Sweet

By Stephanie Seaberg, Resident since 2010

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or the past 12 years, I have spent Valentine’s Day with my grandmother, Gloria. She’s 99 years old and it’s by far her favorite holiday on Earth. My husband and I like to treat it like an event. We drive up for the weekend, decorate her house, exchange cards, and have a fancy dinner with champagne. Her favorite part of the night, of course, is dessert. I always try to bring something fun and different each year like limoncello tiramisu or chocolate swans pastries. Sadly, this will be a socially distanced Valentine’s Day, but that won’t stop me from making sure she gets her sugar fix. So, with the help of my mother, I’ll be making a new and fabulous creation that will put a huge smile on her face...a chocolate trifle. Trifles are layers of cake, fruit and cream that can be made in lots of different ways. A dish like this is all about presentation and its best served in a tall clear glass piled high with whipped cream and fruit. It hopefully becomes a new favorite in your home.

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

Gloria’s Valentine’s Day Trifle Serves 4-6

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4oz. Cream cheese, soft 1/2 Stick of butter, soft 1/2 C. Powdered sugar 1 - 3.9oz Package Chocolate instant pudding 2 C. Milk 8 oz. Cool Whip (1 tub), divided 1/2 Pound cake, (store bought) cut up into 1/2 inch cubes 1 C. Raspberry dessert topping 1/2 C. Dark rum (optional) 1 C. Fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries for garnish

In a parfait glass (or something close to it) place 3-4 cubes of pound cake.

Drizzle a light teaspoon of rum over the cake, along with a teaspoon of raspberry sauce topping. Then add a layer of the chocolate pudding mix and repeat the layering until the glass is full. Top it with more Cool Whip and fresh raspberries or strawberries.

Putting it together In a medium-size bowl, whisk the milk and chocolate pudding together until well combined, about one minute. Cover and place the pudding in the fridge until needed. Using a hand blender, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter together in a medium sized bowl until smooth (Make sure the butter and cream cheese is soft or it will come out lumpy).

Add the chocolate pudding and mix well, then fold in half of the Cool Whip. Chill the pudding until you’re ready to serve.

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Stephanie Seaberg has lived in the East Bay for the last 30 years, and is a SRVHS Alumni.

Steph is a play-writer and director for Theater Performance Workshop, KAOS Camp, and Golden Oak Montessori. Steph lives for cooking, theater, photography, travel, and singing.

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Expert Contributor

Beauty Membership

By Dr. Stephen J. Ronan, Blackhawk Plastic Surgery and MedSpa

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Maintaining your beauty goals is similar to keeping up a gym membership. Aesthetics requires consistency to achieve and maintain your best beauty results just like it takes a healthy and active lifestyle to maintain your ideal body weight, shape and size. Our Beauty Membership plan is a simple, easy and affordable way to establish and maintain a regular appointment regimen for many of our skin care and cosmetic treatments including HydraFacials, dermal fillers, Dysport injections, laser treatments and other nonsurgical procedures.

For a HydraFacial, we use a patented device to deliver exfoliation, cleansing, extraction, and hydration to the face. The effects of the sun, pollution, and stress can damage your skin cells, prohibiting the

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Craft Corner

Valentine's Day Crafts

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

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hen it’s time to craft in our house, I approach it with a “if not now, then when?” mentality.

We’ve amassed so many random materials from school projects, home projects, and more recently, quarantine projects, that there’s usually no need to go out and purchase new supplies. We just gather everything, clear plenty of work space, and let the kids’ imaginations run wild.

Other Valentine’s Day crafts to try:

This year I found these cute cardboard mailboxes at Target, and thought maybe we could bring some of the joys of school holiday parties back home! You could also use shoe boxes, cereal boxes, or if you really want to re-purpose something around the house - I know I’m not the only one with a pile of Amazon boxes...

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DIY Pom-poms - https://www. instructables.com/Create-YarnPom-Poms-Using-a-Fork/

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Make your own pop-up cards https://tinkerlab.com/simple-diypop-up-cards-for-creative-kids/

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A felt heart garland - https://www. thesprucecrafts.com/valentinesday-heart-attack-garland-4583788 We always love seeing what our youngest residents are up to! If your kids want to share some of their artwork or crafts with us, please email asullivan@ bestversionmedia.com

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The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic has halted our ability to do in-person visits at hospitals (I guess that’s somewhat obvious!) It’s too bad, because the hospital workers and hospital patients could surely use it!

However, we are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic with our “Virtual Visits”: Harmony & Healing is available via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Apple Facetime, Microsoft Meet, Join. me or any number of video chat applications.

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When it comes to work, we all have gifts. Natural, God-given talents that give us energy and allow us to contribute to the success of organizations and teams. We are meant to use those gifts, and it is frustrating, sometimes tragic, when we can’t. Of course, if we don’t know what our gifts are, we can’t be sure that we are using them.

Now, in addition to our gifts, we all have limitations—natural areas of deficiency that drain us of our energy and frustrate our ability to contribute to work. Though we can’t always avoid those areas, we are meant to minimize the time we have to spend on those tasks, though again, if we don’t know what those deficiencies are, we can’t minimize them.

The Six Types of Working Genius is a model and an assessment tool that allows anyone—CEOs, schoolteachers, factory supervisors, college students—to identify their gifts and limitations so they can maximize their satisfaction and success in any kind of work they do. In thirty minutes, someone can radically alter their day-to-day job fulfillment or even their career direction.

What a difference that can make in a person’s life.

As it turns out, those six types of genius—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement and Tenacity—make up the six required activities for any work endeavor.

Whether you’re engaged in running a company, a department, a project, or even a family, all six are necessary ingredients for success.

No one person can possibly embody them all, which is why teamwork is so important.

Among those six types, everyone has two that we call areas of genius, where we get our joy and energy and have natural ability. We have two that we call areas of frustration, where we get drained of joy and energy and have little natural ability. Then there are two in the middle, areas where we might have some ability, but that are not a source of energy and satisfaction.

Imagine if every company, every organization, every team knew the areas of genius, competency and frustration of their people and organized them for success. Imagine if every parent knew those areas of genius for their spouse and children. It’s not an exaggeration to say that there would be more joy and less misery in society. But that has to happen one person at a time and that person might as well be you. What are your areas of genius?

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The natural gift of creating original and novel ideas and solutions.

The Genius of Discernment (D)

The natural gift of intuitively and instinctively evaluating ideas and situations.

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The natural gift of providing encouragement and assistance for an idea or project.

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The natural gift of pushing projects or tasks to completion to achieve results.

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Tee Time

Tee it Up with 9-Holes at the Oldest Racetrack in America

By Lynne Harrosh, Resident since 2008

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tamped as the oldest race track in America,” the race track located on the Alameda County Fairgrounds dates back to 1858 when it was constructed by Augustin Bernal, the son of a Spanish Don. The Palm Pavilion grandstands were filled with wagering bets for the first time ever in July 1939, which, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, made Pleasanton “the birthplace of horse racing in California.” Unless you have been down on the impressive track, it is quite hard to imagine that inside this historic 1 mile horse racetrack is the home of the Pleasanton Golf Center’s 9-Hole Golf Course!

The historic site has been attracting people to the Alameda County Fair since 1912. With views of the massive Palm Pavilion, the East Bay Hills, the stables, and the Horse Racing Start Gate, to the Alameda County Fair logo water tower on the course, you can only imagine the glory and the pomp and circumstance that flourished during the

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As times have changed, even now, hundreds of thousands of people get swept up in the sites, smells, and activities of the Alameda County Fair and betting on the horses in June and July.

Located 14 miles south of Downtown Danville, The Pleasanton Golf Center’s 9 hole public golf course is right in the middle of the Historical Palm Pavilion Racetrack. The course was built in 1974

by Ron Curtola. The executive course white tee yardage is 1,681 and red tees are at 1,586 yards. It seems that once you enter the Main Gate to the Pleasanton Fairgrounds, you have entered into a different world. The course is charming and the etiquette of the staff follows suit. The golfers and the staff are kind, patient, and have an “old town” type of friendliness. You will get person to person instructions and big smiles from the gate guards. They will instruct you to “honk” before you enter the tunnel. What? Yes, you will make a right hand turn into an underground one-way tunnel only wide enough for one car. The “honk” will warn oncoming cars or pedestrians that you are coming through. Then, there you are, in the middle of the 1 mile oval racetrack.

The camaraderie between golfers and the challenge of the game have generations of players gravitating to this quaint and challenging 9-hole, executive course with three Par 4 holes. Not only are the prices unbeatable, but you can move through this course in less than 90 minutes, which makes it so easy to get in a bit of golf without interrupting a day’s schedule. This winter the course has been bustling with activity. Tim, the Golf Marshall said, “people love it here and they always come back”. I understand why they always come back and have no doubt I will, too. This is also a good place to have regular golf group meet-ups with its central location, feasible rates, quick pace and undoubtable historic charm. **The COVID practices are in full swing, with the CDC protocol listed on their website. No need to worry about driving a cart on this course because it is the perfect walking course.

Pushcart rentals are available for $4 which are cleaned and sanitized between each rental.

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Pet of the Month

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He is fluffy and cute. Brady’s favorite things to do are play tug of war and go for walks, but he can’t walk very far because he is still so little.

Every day we try a little bit farther. Dad still has to carry him home sometimes when he gets too tired. At home we run around outside and Brady sniffs everything. My favorite is when he carries leaves or sticks in his mouth.

It is a lot of work to take care of Brady. I have to feed him and play with him. He nips a little bit still, but he is a puppy and that is how they say “hi” and play. Everyone says that Brady is going to be huge because his paws are so big. When he is bigger we will take him on runs and hikes. I can’t wait for summer so that we can go to the beach and go swimming with him.

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e’ve heard over and over how to live a healthy lifestyle: we should eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise, and drink more water. So why don’t most of us do it then?

Simply having the knowledge isn’t enough. Actually, doing something is where most of us get stuck. This is where Michelle comes in. As a health coach, she specializes in helping people create lasting change by meeting them where they are, and supporting them in making one small step at a time.

Michelle has been a Danville resident since 2001, who started her health coaching business Heart and SOUL Wellness two years ago. After a 30-year career in mortgage banking, her own mid-life health challenges led her to pursue her passion for healing foods and nutrition. In 2017, she left her mortgage career to become a Certified Natural Chef at Bauman College, a holistic culinary school. She learned that food was only part of the equation, and that total wellness also comes from a mindbody connection that feeds the soul.

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Happy New Year Through the many challenges of 2020, serving my clients’ real estate needs kept me busy and focused. I look forward to being able to connect more in person this year. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2021.

What changes do you want to make this year? Who do you want to become in 2021?

Michelle provides virtual small group, and private 1:1 coaching, and educational workshops. Dates to be announced on her website for future classes and workshops.

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Expert Contributor

An Engaging Idea: A Knack for the Stack: The Big Trend We Are Seeing for 2021

By Steve Padis, Padis Jewelry & The Forevermark Boutique at Broadway Plaza

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s your love grows and marriage is on the horizon, engagement rings are imagined, designed, or discovered. Though the sea of rings is infinite, one will inevitably stand out above all the others and become “the one.” Here is what we are seeing as the biggest trend for engagement rings in 2021.

Stacking fashion rings aren’t new, but in the bridal space it’s a trend that is really gaining momentum. A beautiful engagement ring begins the journey of a stacked look. When searching for an engagement ring, consider a classic solitaire in a shape you desire. Alternatively, a sparkling halo with a gorgeous pavé band is eye-catching as well as timeless. Or slip back to times past with intricate filigree, beadwork, or engravings on the band that will stand out like designs by Tacori and Verragio.

Should you decide that the stacked look is right for you as well, take care that the diamond is set in such a way that other bands that sit beneath it create a combination that is both attractive and comfortable. Women are happy to not just wear their engagement and wedding ring anymore but to add on with curved diamond bands and other interesting stackable rings allowing them to really express themselves and showcase their unique personal style. These “additions” not only look trendy and modern but make great gifts to celebrate important occasions such as birthdays and anniversary gifts.

When selecting your accompanying bands, consider whether the style will work with other rings over time. You will want to add pieces that mark commemorative occasions, such as anniversaries, birthdays, the birth of your children, or just periodic celebrations of your love. Whatever you choose, your rings should be a reflection of your love and spark memories of the moments shared throughout your life.

Join us at one of the five Padis Jewelry locations (our three San Francisco stores, our Forevermark Boutique at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, or our new downtown Napa location) to view fine designers such as Tacori, Verragio, A Jaffe, Gabriel & Co and Forevermark and find the ring that speaks to you. Our stores are always a comfortable noncommissioned shopping environment.

Whatever you select, your rings should be always reflection of your love and spark memories of the moments shared throughout your life. And don’t forget, we offer complimentary cleanings at all of our locations. Be sure to stop by one at your convenience - you’d be surprised at what it can do!

Our team at Padis Jewelry is happy to assist you in any way. Don’t hesitate to visit us at the store, schedule a virtual consultation, give us a call or shoot us an email!

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In Closed Sales 2017-2020

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100 Raven Court, Danville 10069 La Paz Avenue, San Ramon* 1085 Rosamund Drive, San Ramon 10864 Inspiration Circle, Dublin** 109 Fairwood Court, Danville 110 Elworthy Ranch Drive, Danville 1110 Rosamund Drive, San Ramon 11191 Brittany Lane, Dublin 112 Windover Drive, Danville* 11264 Rothschild Court, Dublin 11579 Circle Way, Dublin 1160 Delta Way. Danville 11832 Norfolk Place, Dublin 121 Baldwin Drive, Danville** 1270 Mountbatten Court, Concord** 1330 Sutter Creek Lane, San Ramon 140 Channi Loop, Danville 1533 Morning Glory Circle, Livermore 168 Elworthy Ranch Drive, Danville 171 Norris Canyon Terriace, Dublin* 1741 Farm Bureau Raod, Concord* 1756 S Terracina Drive, Dublin 187 Maidenhair Court, San Ramon 2 Creekledge Court, Danville* 201 La Serena Avenue, Alamo** 201 S Ridge Court, Danville 208 Channi Loop, Danville*

230 Royal Palm Place, Danville 2320 Millstream Lane, San Ramon 24 Deer Meadow Place, Danville* 246 Arency Court, Danville 248 Aptos Place, Danville 25 Old Town Lane, Danville 26 Edgemont Circle, Walnut Creek* 2707 Mohawk Circle, San Ramon 2722 E Sugar Hill Terriace, Dublin** 2792 Alliston Loop, Dublin 2805 Jefferson Lane, Concord 291 El Pinto, Danville** 3009 Grove Way, Castro Valley 304 Happy Valley Roard, Pleasanton 3048 Gritstone Street, Danville* 3067 Montbretia Way, San Ramon 3106 Maguire Way, Dublin 311 Mashona Court, Danville 326 Canterbury Court, Alamo 33 Cambra Court, Danville* 33 Savona Court, Danville* 34 Cameron Court, Danville 3447 Ashbourne Circle, San Ramon 3467 Rimini Lane, Dublin 3589 Rocking Horse Court, Dublin 367 Jacaranda Drive, Danville 3723 Central Parkway, Dublin 3841 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon 3880 Silvera Ranch Drive, Dublin 401 Glacier Drive, Martinez 41 Scripps Haven Lane, Alamo 4124 Clarinbridge Circle, Dublin 423 Skyline Drive, San Ramon 431 Corte Dorado, Danville* 441 Barranca Court, San Ramon 4518 Lilac Ridge Ridge, San Ramon 4617 Grafton Street, Dublin 4681 Rimini Court, Dublin 4731 Travertino Street, Dublin 4769 Perugia Street, Dublin* 4815 Volterra Drive, Dublin**

In Lifetime Home Sales

Joe Frazzano 925.890.0285 DRE 00982431

Alex Tse frazzanotse.com

925.788.1432 DRE 01386020

489 Del Amigo Road, Danville* 5004 Westside Drive, San Ramon 5012 Round Hill Drive, Dublin** 5041 Enderby Street, Danville 5104 Rowan Drive, San Ramon 5118 Rowan Drive, San Ramon** 5321 Moonflower Way, Livermore* 5336 Signal Hill Drive, Dublin 543 Silver Lake Drive, Danville* 5444 Blackhawk Drive, Danville 5468 Bellevue Circle, Dublin 5629 Melodia Circle, Dublin** 5632 N Dublin Ranch Drive, Dublin** 5639 Evolene Street, Danville 572 Sycamore Road, Pleasanton* 5747 Kingsmill Terriace, Dublin* 5758 Avellina Drive, Dublin 5832 Avellina Drive, Dublin 5855 Hillbrook Place, Dublin 5920 Hillbrook Place, Dublin 5947 Lantana Way, San Ramon* 61 Sugarloaf Lane, Alamo 6131 Ledgewood Terriace, Dublin 647 Windmill Lane, Pleasanton 6724 Liggett Drive, Oakland* 7085 Hyacinthus Lane, San Ramon 711 Citrus Avenue, Concord 7169 Kylemore Circle, Dublin** 7222 Carneros Lane, Dublin 7259 Lone Court, Dublin* 7270 Mount Veeder Roard, Dublin 7311 Balmoral Way, San Ramon 7423 Kenwood Road, Dublin 7881 Galway Court, Dublin** 8037 Via Zapata, Dublin 83 Highbridge Court, Danville 86 Saint Patricks Court, Danville 9426 Blessing Drive, Pleasanton 9733 Sara Ann Court, Dublin 974 Ocho Rios Drive, Danville * Represented Buyers. ** Represented Buyers & Sellers