FF January 2022

JANUARY 2022 CELEBRATE ISSUE with 2022 Pull-Out Calendar

Paparazzi

JANAUARY 2022 / 1

finish strong WFBH / Atrium

start here

As Official Health Care Providers for over 35 pro, collegiate and youth sports organizations, our nationally renowned experts provide leading care for children and adults.

Schedule a same- or next-day appointment throughout the Triad. Saturday hours and walk-in care at select locations.

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 336-716-WAKE • WakeHealth.edu/SportsMedicine

2 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Vivid Dental

e th e e s o t t i a w t ’ n We ca ! s k s a m e th d new smiles behin

Now Accepting New Patients!

336.774.1771 Dr. Tsua Lor

755 Highland Oaks Drive, Unit 106 Winston-Salem, NC 27103

We accept most dental insurance and Care Credit.

We also offer our own in-office Dental Membership plan.

JANAUARY 2022 / 3

content

FEATURES 8 The Top Three Travel Destinations to Add to Your 2022 Bucket List

16 Creating Your Best Self 24 Global Family Traditions 34 CELEBRATE LIFE!

PROM 10

Night 64

40 Birthday Cake & More

Celebrating Through Food

44 Tax Deferment Services

Available to Homeowners

54 The Glorious Mystery of Introverts My Grace-Full Life 68 72 Is That Really in the Bible?

Journeying with Jesus 70 82 Mind-Body Therapies 88 The Dinosaur Tree Out & About in Winston-Salem 74 A New Direction

Which Dog to Feed in 2022?

with the Mistletoe Run

Reflections of a Southern Yankee

COVER STORY

What Could Have Been

28 PAPARAZZI HAIR SALON Getting to the Root of Good Hair!

4 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Triad Moms on Main What I Want My Kids to Know

It’s a Grand Life The Start of a Brand New Year!

A Father’s Perspective Sharpening My Emotional Intelligence in the New Year

Dining Guide Be Kind Coffee Co.

EVERY ISSUE

76 78 80 86 92

Redeemer School is a private Christian school utilizing the handson, childhood-honoring educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason, Redeemer School

for TK - 8th grades.

JANAUARY 2022 / 5 redeemerschool.org/admissions/inquiryform

PUBLISHER Robin Bralley • Robin@ForsythMags.com SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Tamara Bodford ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Morgan Bralley • Brooke Eagle Kristi Marion • Heather Spivey ADVERTISING Advertising@ForsythMags.com BACK OFFICE & VIRTUAL ASSISTANT The Office Nerd, Denise Heidel COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Photo Artistry by Melinda CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JEJ Photos • Photo Artistry by Melinda CONTENT EDITORS Tim Sellner • Meghan Corbett (Assistant)

As

we say goodbye to another year, I look forward to new beginnings and healthier days for everyone!

With approved vaccines for kids and booster shots being administered, I am optimistic of a continued trajectory towards normalcy in 2022.

Speaking of new beginnings, I haven’t mentioned before now, but at the end of 2021, my husband and I purchased a 1950s brick ranch home. While renovation hasn’t moved along as quickly as I’d hoped, I’m sure it’s the perfect timing God has in mind for us. Like so many folks our age, we were looking to downsize into a more manageable home, and with the insane housing market for sellers, it seemed like perfect timing! I’m sad to leave the wonderful home we built in 2000 and raised our two beautiful daughters in, but I am excited at the prospect of new memories to be made in the new house. Now, if I can just live through this real-life episode of “Fixer Upper” and moving 20+ years of “stuff!”

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but “Happy 30th Birthday” to my daughter, Briana!

How in the world has 30 years passed since this beautiful being came into my life? Being a mom has been one of the biggest blessings in my life, and watching Briana grow into the amazing young woman that she has become has brought me so much joy. Happy Birthday Briana – I’m so fortunate to be your mom, and I look forward to many years celebrating your birthday with you!

Our January cover features Jason and Bobbie Skinner, husband and wife salon owners of Paparazzi Hair Salon in Clemmons. Give them a call to make an appointment for a fresh new look in the new year! January is our annual Celebrate Life issue featuring a pull-out calendar for 2022. It’s a great resource when you’re planning those celebrations in life. It also has a handy place to list all those special birthdays and occasions to remember throughout the year. January also kicks off our prom section for those with teens. Hopefully, proms will be able to carry on as usual this year!

Blessings!

Robin

6 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Vonda Henderson SENIOR STAFF WRITERS Meghan Corbett • Denise Heidel Carolyn Peterson OTHER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Debbie Barr • Robin Bralley • Karen Cooper Genevieve Condon • Damian Desmond Lisa S. T. Doss • Martie Emory Pastor Ron Garner • Amy Hill • Taryn Jerez Jean Marie Johnson • Michael Johnson Kristi J. Marion • Misty Nichols Carolyn S Peterson • Tabatha Renegar Susan B. B. Schabacker • Lauren Sephton Heather Spivey • Megan Taylor A. Keith Tilley • Susan Woodall YMCA of Northwest NC GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION Laurie Dalton WEB DESIGN/MAINTENANCE Nu • NuExpression.com IT SUPPORT Creative IT • CreativeIT.com CONTACT www.forsythfamilymagazine.com 888-892-3204 FORSYTH FAMILY DISCLAIMER Please note that the inclusion of stories and articles in Forsyth Family magazine does not imply endorsement of products or people. The views of the authors are presented for information and entertainment only, and may not necessarily reflect the views of Forsyth Family.

Specifically, Forsyth Family in no way endorses any claim associated with health and/or well being with respect to any particular person. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied,including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We will not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused in connection with the use of, or reliance on, any content in this magazine.

Forsyth Family reserves the right to deny any advertisement or listing that does not meet Forsyth Family standards. Submissions are welcome but unsolicited materials are not guaranteed to be returned. Forsyth Family assumes no responsibility for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. ©2007 by Forsyth Family Magazine, Inc.

A New Year !

U O Y w e N A Paparazzi

Jason & Bobbie Skinner, owners Paparazzi is the best salon I have ever been to.

The atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. The hair stylists do a great job and the prices are reasonable.

I highly recommend this salon Dolores H.

VOTED #1!

Love this place! Great atmosphere and knowledgeable staff.

Angie S.

I love Paparazzi Hair Salon.

They always do a great job on my hair. Very talented people.

They know how to do hair.

Tammy W.

NEW CLIENT SPECIAL 15% ANY SERVICE Mention Forsyth Community when booking

6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court • Suite 6A • Clemmons, NC 336-893-7169 • www.paparazzihairsalon.com Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm | Saturday 9am - 4pm

JANAUARY 2022 / 7

The Top Three Travel Destinations to Add to Your 2022 Bucket List

BY AMY HILL

When

it comes to domestic and international travel, large cities and hyped-up tourist attractions often overshadow hidden gems and sites less gushed about. This year, forego pricey tourist hotspots such as New York, Venice, and Paris to explore these three destinations.

Meteora, Kalabaka, Greece Greece travel deep-divers are likely to have come across the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora throughout their research, but to the general public eye, many have never heard of the picturesque, mountainous monasteries that make up Meteora. In fact, the word “Meteora” is Greek for “suspended in the air,” which perfectly describes the scenic holy monasteries constructed atop enormous sandstone rock pillars.

The town surrounding Meteora, Kalabaka, hosts plenty of hotel accommodations and eateries for visitors. What makes Meteora so magical is its relatively remote location from many big-time tourist attractions in Greece.

Accessible by a four to five-hour drive, bus, or train ride from Athens, Meteora and the town of Kalabaka are a perfect getaway spot to escape large metropolitan traffic and crowds.

Although it’s fair to expect a larger amount of tourists to a UNESCO World Heritage site during the warmer months, visit in the shoulder season (spring and fall), or even the winter if your bones are braced for the cold, to escape the crowds. While novice travelers to Greece are fighting off long queues and high prices in raved-about Santorini, you’ll be touring stunning monasteries in the sky for a fraction of the hassle and cost.

Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde, Colorado Sitting very much south of highly populated Denver, Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park has a unique way of making visitors forget that they’re still in the United States. Ancestral cliff dwellings carved hundreds of years ago are what makes Mesa Verde a mustsee in Colorado. Guided cliff-dwelling tours are available May through October (highly recommended), while other self-guided tours and hiking trails are accessible year-round. To avoid peak season, book tours in early May and June, or late September and October.

8 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

A 50-minute drive from charming Durango, Colorado, Mesa Verde makes a fabulous day trip. The beauty of establishing a home base in Durango is its proximity to diverse dining options, unique boutiques and shopping experiences, and the option to ride the esteemed Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train – a sight not to be missed by anyone visiting the area.

Polignano a Mare, Bari, Italy If the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean are calling your name, book a room at a bed and breakfast instead of an allinclusive resort package in the coastal Italian town of Polignano a Mare. Along the Adriatic coast, Italy’s Puglia region is increasing in popularity among tourists, but still remains largely untouched by travelers. A summer destination for many Italians, Polignano a Mare is known for its white-washed historical center, pebble beaches, limestone cliffs, and warm, turquoise waters perfect for swimming or taking a scenic boat ride along the shore.

Puglia is home to delicious Italian food, such as authentic focaccia, sweet red shrimp, and, of course, gelato and wine. Foodies flock to all parts of Italy year-round, with the heel of Italy’s boot being no exception. The southern location of Puglia makes it warmer than Italy’s northern regions, leaving its beaches swimmable well into October. Reach Polignano a Mare by car or regional train from Bari or Brindisi, both of which have large airports that can be reached via connecting flights from Rome. If you rent a car in Italy, however, be prepared to pay a higher price for an automatic transmission, as automatic rental cars are few and far between. Comfortable, high-speed trains reach Bari and Lecce from large Italian cities such as Milan and Rome in a matter of hours, eliminating the need to book a rental car or connecting flight altogether.

From Polignano a Mare, take day trips by bus or train to charming towns throughout the region such as Ostuni or Lecce, picked straight from a fairy tale and packed with baroque architecture and local cuisine.

We Can’t Wait to Meet You Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine experts provide what you need, when you need it.

Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Winston-Salem 200 Robinhood Medical Plaza Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336-718-7950

Novant Ortho

Get back to doing what you love with less pain. Our orthopedic and sports medicine specialists are more accessible with care that’s easier and faster than ever.

You can choose from three convenient locations. Our specialists are available for consultations as soon as the same day.

Because when it comes to your bones, joints and muscles, pain can’t wait.

SUB-SPECIALTIES INCLUDE: Sports medicine (shoulder and knee) Musculoskeletal oncology Joint reconstruction (hip/knee/shoulder) Pediatrics Hand, wrist and elbow Hip preservation Foot and ankle Orthopedic trauma

Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Clemmons 7210 Village Medical Circle Suite 110 Clemmons, NC 27012 336-893-2400 Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - King King Medical Building 167 Moore Road Suite 202 King, NC 27021 336-673-6500

No need to be in pain one minute longer.

Book now.

Novanthealth.org/OrthoNow

JANAUARY 2022 / 9

PROM Night The new world we’ve faced since March 2020 has cost us much, but it’s also taken away time-honored traditions from our Junior and Senior High School students. The anticipated return of prom season promises an elevated sense of excitement. Forsyth Family is proud to help our local students celebrate this milestone and rite-of-passage. The time to plan is now! From the dresses to the flowers to the limos to the dinner – preparing for prom is a huge event. We will have content dedicated to prom prep for the next three-months with our prom guide! Enjoy fun content about planning and preparing for prom, as well as local resources which can be used to make the most of your student’s prom experience.

Happy planning!

10 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Hip Chics

JANAUARY 2022 / 11

Memories of Prom

BY GENEVIEVE CONDON

There

are certain milestones that we wait for— eagerly awaiting getting our permit, our first date, homecoming and…PROM! If you’re anything like me, you fantasized from a young age about your dress, the shoes, and dancing all night, losing your glass slipper, and magically becoming a princess…all in a night’s work. It all seems so magical, a true fairytale, as you’re surrounded by all your closest friends and a prince to sweep you off your feet!

My dreams of prom followed me to high school as I watched my older cousins go off on their dream nights, relishing in their excitement eagerly awaiting my turn. Then my time finally came. I picked out my dress, I ate super healthy for months to lose a few pounds and had hair, make-up, and nails all lined up. Pictures covered my walls of my dream look.

My date had his tux all rented and a limo lined up to bring us to prom in style.

My dreams were coming true.

Then it happened, I woke up the day of prom with a raging fever and could

12 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

barely move. Body aches. Congestion that had me sounding like I belonged on an episode of The Muppets.

He didn’t stay, but with a blow of a kiss from me, I watched him walk back to the bus stop and make his trek back home.

All my dreams, the dress hanging on my door that fit so perfectly after all the exercise and hard work, came crashing down.

It could have been my feverish state, but in that moment, I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. All my friends’ pictures, their “after” parties and late night Ihop runs had nothing on my flowers and canned soup.

“Sorry, you have mono. You’re highly contagious. Prom is a no-go.”

Tears streamed down my face as I realized prom just wasn’t going to happen. Money for deposits was nonrefundable, as were our tickets to prom that sat on my kitchen table, the glitter taunting me all week.

I remember flopping on my bed and crying for hours, as my phone buzzed with messages and pictures from friends living out their prom dreams.

A ring at my door roused me from my feverish sleep and I was greeted with soup, flowers, and my boyfriend.

He had taken three public buses to come to my house, three towns over, to bring me soup and flowers. While it wasn’t prom, there was something romantic about that gesture.

I may not have had my magical night, but I had my prince.

Our hopes and dreams sometimes can take us over. Us begging and pleading for them to become a reality. They don’t always come to fruition or look exactly the way we imagined, causing disappointment and heartache.

There may have been no dancing. No laughing and causing trouble well into the night, but there would always be the memory of the boy who took three buses to bring me soup and flowers on prom night. And to me, that is greater than any fancy dresses and limo ride.

It reminds me that even in the face of disappointment, there can be goodness, kindness, and love.

ROCKIN’ PROM 2022

Winston-Salem 336.725.1999 107 South Stratford Road, Stratford Village

nitsas.com

@nitsasapparel JANAUARY 2022 / 13

Fresh, Creative Prom Ideas to Make Your Special Night the Best It Can Be

BY KAREN COOPER

For

many teenagers, “prom” is a rite of passage that symbolizes the beginning of the end of high school and transitioning to the next life phase. It’s a time to dress up, show their style, enjoy fine dining, and celebrate a special night with friends. It’s a time to make memories that last the rest of their lives. Prom is a dance… usually for juniors and seniors. Sometimes students go alone, but also with a group of friends, or with a date.

Celebrating prom begins well before the actual event. Much preparation and anticipation lead up to prom, requiring decisions to be made. Decisions including how to create your “promposal,” what to wear, transportation, and other accessories you may need. Here we’ve compiled some creative ideas to help you get the wheels turning….

DREAMY DRESSES AND TOP-NOTCH TUXES Prom is a formal event to which you are expected to wear formal attire. Shopping for a dress or tux can be one of the highlights of prom season. A group of friends may choose to shop together, or this may be a time for a mother and daughter (or mother and son) to spend some time bonding while shopping for a stylish and appropriate outfit.

Guys can get very creative with tuxes nowadays and really show their style. An A-line fit and flared gown is now a very popular and flattering style for girls. Long or short dresses are in style, and a prom-goer has a great opportunity to show her own style in the dress she selects. There really are no hard and fast rules…just make sure you stick to your school’s dress code.

As far as tuxes are concerned…a tux is not required. Any combination of formal attire will work. Slim, fitted pants are very much in style right now and eclectic pants and jacket combinations are a big hit, as well. Standing out in the crowd is what it’s all about at proms these days. Whether that means showing up in the slimmest fitting, expertly pressed shark skin-skin suit or a purple, velvet dinner jacket with classic, slim-fitting black pants. You can really make a statement with your outfit choice. You may also choose to keep it traditional with a black or white tux, which you can rent at any formal shop. If you decide to rent a traditional tux, the average tux rental costs between $90 and $180, with most spending about $150.

14 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

The best time to start shopping for prom attire is in January and February (assuming your prom is in late spring or summer of the same year). This is just after the new prom dress collections have been released. By shopping in January, you’ll see the most dresses possible, before any styles get sold out.

CREATIVE CORSAGES It’s still perfectly acceptable and trendy to wear a corsage to prom (even if you don’t have a prom date). Lots of young women choose their own corsage or order a set of matching prom corsages, along with their group of friends Wrist corsages remain popular. Popular flowers are mini- (or sweetheart) roses, standard roses, orchids, lilies, and other small flowers, such as cornflowers and freesia. Flowers and accessories usually match or accent the girl’s prom dress.

The same goes for a guy’s boutonniere. A boutonniere is a small bunch of flowers (and/ or other chosen materials) worn by guys on their lapels. The boutonniere is bought for the guy by his date, oftentimes matching the colors and style of her date’s suit or corsage. Alternatively, guys may get together and purchase matching boutonnieres as a group. (Find many more great ideas for corsages and boutonnieres on Pinterest.)

PROMPOSALS Gone are the days of just “asking” someone to prom (although that’s okay, too). These days, “Promposals” have become a fun and exciting part of prom preparations. A promposal usually involves a special or elaborate act or presentation that takes some thought and time to prepare.

The best promposals incorporate creativity, extravagance, and often, a dose of ridiculousness, too. For example: • Making a clever poster board and surprising your intended date after class or in the parking lot after school (check Pinterest or Instagram for tons of great ideas); • Writing your message on a cake or pizza; • Covering her car with post-its or printed pictures to get your message across.

• If you want to go absolutely over the top, follow the lead of those who have jumped out of airplanes holding signs asking people to prom.

INNOVATIVE DINNER IDEAS A pre-prom dinner can be at either a restaurant of your choice, or a family may volunteer their home for dinner for a group of friends. Restaurant dinners will usually require reservations and can get pricey, so planning ahead is key. If this is the way you choose to go, it can be a very special meal to remember. If you plan a dinner at home, there are several options to choose from. A homecooked meal offers a relaxing atmosphere before the big dance and also serves as a way for parents and kids to get to know each other. Parents and kids might want to get together to plan the prom dinner ahead of time. You can either do it buffet style, as a sit-down dinner, or just have hors d’oeuvres and finger foods. Above all, you’ll want it to be something everyone will remember. Sticking with the simplest foods is best, and also most likely to entice every hungry palate. No matter how you choose to serve dinner, try to have some salads, as well as a main course—chicken, beef, or a vegetarian entrée. And don’t forget about dessert!

The most common form of prom transportation is a limousine. You can fit several of your friends in a limousine, so this is a good way to have everyone split the cost and save money.

This setting is also a great way to provide a photo op before or after dinner and as the young folks are getting ready to leave.

As you see, there are many decisions to make to ensure the smoothest, most enjoyable prom experience possible!

Once you have taken care of the details, the most important thing is to look around on the night of prom, appreciate all the things you’re enjoying, take photo memories in your head, be in the moment, and enjoy it all!

It will be over before you know it and you will be talking about all the fun you had.

TRANSPORTATION Another decision of prom night is how you will get to your destinations. There are many forms of transportation to choose from.

If you have a larger group of friends going together to prom, a party bus may be the option to choose.

Depending on the size of the bus, you may be able to fit up to 20 or more of your friends. Party bus companies usually include music, lights, and other festive extras that make the entire ride an event in itself.

Classic cars are another unique way to travel to prom.

There are specialty car companies that offer classic vehicles for hire, or you may be able to find an owner willing to allow you to use his or her car for a night by contacting classic car clubs in your area. The owners of these cars may prefer to be your chauffeur, rather than have you in the driving seat…but that may be even better, as you and your date or friends will have more time to socialize.

When you picture the perfect Prom...

PhotoArtistry by Melinda

WWW.PHOTOARTISTRYBYMELINDA.COM / 336.407.3655 JANAUARY 2022 / 15

Creating Your Best Self

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

All

the great intentions of a New Year’s resolution often lead to broken promises. It’s not your fault, nor should you place blame on dashed hopes. The goal, perhaps, was unachievable. The bar raised too high! Rather than repeat everything just to obtain the same expectation, consider choosing a concrete plan to address your goals, dreams, and the passions which bring you happiness. The resolution to transfer into 2022 all the positive qualities to create your best self is already present. There’s no need to invest or change who you are; instead, it will take reflection and determining how to impart your most positive qualities and skills across 12 months!

MIRROR, MIRROR

“What we think, we become.” ~ Buddha Reflecting is not the same as staring into your reflection. Go beyond the exterior of self and think about who you want to be. Perhaps those goals identify words, such as being more “patient,” “kinder,” “giving,” less “judgmental,” and “willing” to say yes, instead of no. Next, consider what raises your frustration level and brings out a negative characteristic.

It’s easy to make changes by tuning out, shutting down, and walking away.

FRIENDSHIPS

“ Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do

16 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”

~ Mark Twain

The people in your inner circle have a significant impact on your wellbeing. Whether it’s family or friends, colleagues or teams, other individuals’ daily interaction can influence or drain your spirit, thoughts, beliefs, and motivation levels. Any success you have threatens their feelings of inadequacy. Of course, this is not your battle to fight. The desired outcome is choosing the positive, seeking a circle that encourages, supports, and challenges ideas and thoughts positively. Eliminating the toxic associations is within itself a difficult task; yet, rising to a higher standard will manifest positive outcomes!

DREAMS TO GOALS

“ Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”

~ Henry David Thoreau

It begins with the creation of thought that can take any shape or form.

For instance, perhaps you dream of becoming a proficient swimmer, learning to play the violin, taking a new career path, starting a business, or buying a home. Goals are realized when you are ready to take the dream and provide it with the focus and attention it requires. How can you take the first step? Research. Make a phone call. Ask questions. Assess your finances and determine a means to start saving money. The daydream is a mental picture; don’t wait without

grabbing the first puzzle piece stretching from imagination to reality!

THE EXTRACURRICULAR

“ Being creative is not a hobby; it’s a way of life.”

~ Unknown

Determine what activity gives you peace, happiness, and promotes a therapeutic quality or mental escape. While some people name sewing, painting, cycling, dancing, photography, soapmaking, or reading, you, too, can find that extra something that is a gift. Hobbies take us from our everyday routine and provide an opportunity to hone a skill. Even though it may seem daunting to add one additional item to your to-do list, a hobby offers benefits that often make up for the time they require! While some hobbies are solitary endeavors, many encourage social interaction to share our passions and form new relationships. Studies conclude that social connections are components of what drives happiness and meaningful life. What hobby will you endeavor to begin?

A new, blank slate is symbolic, as we consider the potential for a new year. We learn from looking back, while reflecting upon the unknown, unwritten possibilities of tomorrow. They can be bright, with you guiding the path and deciding where to begin. Creating your best self takes time.

You have all year to try, learn, tweak, and assess. Don’t wait! A year from now, you’ll wish you had started today!

Forsyth Country Day School

Our forward-thinking approach to learning fosters curiosity, develops talents and interests, and builds confidence to prepare students for what's ahead!

Schedule Your Tour Today!

FCDS.org l 336.945.3151

FCDS

Curious Learners

Caring Educators

Academic Excellence

Authentic Connections JANAUARY 2022 / 17

WE’RE BACK! Venture Club is a summer day camp for our community that exists to provide a fun, active, and growing experience for kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade. It’s our goal to create an excellent environment for campers to know they’re valuable, cared for, and safe every single day while they make new friendships, form new memories, and experience new adventures. Now that Venture Club is open again, we can’t wait to have your family be a part of our summer day camp family!

structured screen time. Sometimes the end of the day will include all of the Venture Club grades together as we watch the next generation of musicians and artists show off their abilities in a talent show, transform part of our campus into a big-screen movie theater experience, or simply come together for a much needed silly dance break.

What does an average week in the life of a Venture Club camper look like?

Every single camper and family matters. Our hearts broke this past season as many circumstances left kids and parents feeling isolated, unwanted, or uncared for. One of the main reasons Venture Club exists is to let families in the Triad area know that there’s at least one place where kids can learn and experience where their true value comes from. This belief begins in the hiring process as Venture Club recruits and develops amazing counselors and leaders who are there because they want to form positive relationships with campers. Our staff works hard, plays hard, and sees every single moment at camp as an opportunity for encouragement, support, and care. Even though parents have unfortunately aged out of Venture Club as a camper, it doesn’t mean that they’re unimportant! Venture Club also desires to partner with parents by encouraging them weekly, providing resources on navigating the world of parenting, and taking time to get to know the unique beauty of each family.

Campers begin their morning warming up with fun games together before they break out into their individual grades for a day perfectly crafted for their specific age. Venture Club is able to fully take advantage of the wonderful Calvary campus and utilizes every single area for the most fun possible. While our younger campers get some energy out on the playground chasing their friends, our older campers get a chance to showcase their chalk art skills, go round after round in 4-square, or aim for the fences in a giant game of kickball. All campers get a daily morning and afternoon snack on top of a delicious, hot lunch prepared by our year-round kitchen staff.

Depending on the day, campers will head off on one of their many weekly field trips to work on their putt-putt game, see all of the amazing animals at the North Carolina Zoo, scream with joy as they conquer giant roller coasters at Carowinds, or play a round of sharks & minnows at the pool. Each day is carefully planned to include healthy rhythms of excitement and rest that give our campers the benefit of consistency with a happy anticipation of what’s next. Once the field trip is complete, our younger campers get opportunities to rest or read while our older campers get time for board games and

18 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

What defines Venture Club?

How do I sign up my camper?

Registration opens in January! The first day of camp is June 6 and we’re open weekdays from 7:30a–5:30p every week until August 12.

Camper spots will be limited this summer to allow the growth and development of staff to meet our standards of excellence for your family. For more information go to calvarynow.com/ventureclub.

SUMMER CAMP

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY O P E N TO K I D S K I N D E R GA R T E N – 8 t h G R A D E

CAMP DATES: JUNE 6 – AUGUST 12 calvarynow.com/ventureclub

JANAUARY 2022 / 19

It’s Okay to Let Family Go

BY GEN CONDON

Growing

up, I was always surrounded by family. I must preface this by sharing that my mother had 23 brothers and sisters. 14 girls and 9 boys. There were aunts and uncles, cousins, and more cousins, that I grew up around. Our family expanded every year, and it was a constant celebration of life and growth for our family.

At our family reunions we all had to wear name tags because with all that extended family it was hard to keep everyone straight. And as the younger ones grew up and had families of their own, it became even more confusing; the family tree grew larger and larger.

But then, some reunions we skipped out on, or some family members stopped coming around. I was younger then, more upset that favorite cousins weren’t around to play with and didn’t understand why. Why family left and why we let them go so easily. Shouldn’t we fight for them? Ask where they are? In my young mind, saying sorry would make it all better.

As I got older, I began to understand the dynamics of family and that sorry wasn’t always enough.

Not everything is so simple and complex at the same time. We hear that “family always comes first,” “honor thy mother and father,” and “always respect your elders.” While there is truth to these, I realized that sometimes it isn’t so simple.

20 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Even family can cause heartache, pain, and have major disagreements. Some of these require space and time to heal; others may call for something more drastic, like letting that family member go.

It’s not easy saying goodbye to someone you thought would always be in your life. But pain, stress, disrespect—it doesn’t matter who it comes from, it is our job to protect ourselves from these things, even if it comes from family.

The thing is that the loyalty to family for many is deeply rooted, making us willing to put up with mental hardships, abuse, and what, for much less important reasons, we would cut others out of our life for. The truth is that it doesn’t matter where the abuse comes from, from whom or why, we are our own protectors. As we grow and expand our own families, we must realize that sometimes, letting people go from our lives is protecting those we love. The families we create. The families we grow.

So, as I think back to my younger years and wonder where family disappeared to, or why suddenly someone was uninvited to parties and events, I realize that my parents were protecting our peace, and for that I am thankful.

Family will always be family, but it is okay to let them go. It’s okay to save your peace, to embrace your happiness, and do what is needed to preserve it.

TAKING THE TRIAD TO NEW HEIGHTS! Forsyth Tech is dedicated to the future of aviation in the Triad. Our state-of-the-art Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab at Smith Reynolds Airport provides a home for growth and talent. Ready to welcome the next generation of avionics experts in January 2022, this innovative campus will train a skilled workforce ready to help our community soar.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AVIATION PROGRAM AT aviation.forsythtech.edu

Forsyth Tech

ai162819007517_Piedmont Advantage ad for FORSYTH FAMILY.Sept 2021 issue.8.4.21.outlined.pdf 1 8/5/2021 3:01:15 PM

C

M

Y

CM

MY

PACU

CY

CMY

K

JANAUARY 2022 / 21

Featuring

FarmGirl Arts The open forum of a marketplace provides a refreshing getaway from shopping aisles. Each venue offers a unique setting that may include activities for children, live entertainment and an array of foods. The curious shopper discovers she has direct access to fresh and locally grown fruits, herbs, flowers and vegetables, dairy-based products, proteins, homemade goodies and artisan-based, handmade crafts. The welcoming man, woman or couple behind the table provides a small sampling of popular items. Whether you are a first-timer or repeat customer, take the time to introduce yourself, ask questions and inquire if owners receive visitors, offer a produce box or have a farm store.

The answer may be “yes” or “it’s coming soon!”

Cobblestone Market Moving next door to 1007 South Marshall Street in Winston-Salem is just one phase toward the permanent vision of Cobblestone Farmer’s Market. The historical aspect of the marketplace well-suits the location of Old Salem, continuing the tradition of welcoming the town and travelers to buy homegrown, handmade or homemade quality goods and products from more than 35 farmers, growers and local artisans. Between the Saturday hours of 9:30 AM to noon, shoppers have the opportunity to meet the vendors or order in advance, scheduling a pick-up by 10:00 AM. The timing is perfect to meet Laura Frazier of FarmGirl Arts, a vendor who sells homegrown, hand-dyed sheep wool skeins, socks and hats!

Discovering a Purpose Laura Frazier is foremost an artist. While exploring how to use her father-in-law’s Suffolk sheep wool, in 2008, she visited a fiber farmer in Asheville who raised alpacas and adorable black and white Jacob sheep. The experience posed a question that initiated her journey into a new artistic venture – needle felting. Upon learning that many shepherds discard each fleece weighing between four to six pounds due to its minimal market value, Laura sought to find a purpose for the renewable resource. Laura shares, “I have learned a tremendous amount since I first started. For instance, each

22 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

sheep breed has unique fiber characteristics. Some wool is finer and smoother, ideal for wet felting, while others like Suffolk sheep wool are naturally shrink-resistant with elasticity and loft, perfect for needle felting and knitted socks and hats! Working with wool and producing socks combines spirituality, ecology and art in my life which is very fulfilling.”

Traveling The process begins with relationships. “It’s a real honor and privilege to meet the shepherds and their families from whom I buy additional Suffolk sheep wool and to experience the extraordinary landscapes from six shepherds spanning from Virginia to North Carolina,” shares Frazier. “On the farms, the shearers deftly remove the soft and fluffy wool, and I select the best quality fleeces for socks and hats.

After removing debris, poop and short fibers, hundreds of pounds of wool are sent to a mill in Michigan, where it is spun into yarn or carded into fluffy batts for needle felting. The yarn is then shipped to Minnesota, where it is knit into elegant, long-wearing crew socks on antique machines.”

The Art of Hand Dying Inspiration arrives when passionate spinners, weavers, quilters and knitters gather to discuss their successful strategies and techniques, whether through social media, at a local group or attending North Carolina’s fiber fairs and festivals. “These friendships are really important; the connections, whether weekly, monthly or annually, keep me inspired,” Laura shares. “It’s how I got started with natural dyes. We all brought a pot of something to dip our yarns into, experiment and exchange ideas about specific plants and herbs. I prefer smallbatch dying. Like the farmers’ trade, this is an art. I want to do it myself.” All the wool for dying, whether socks or yarn, must first be mordanted so that it will take the dye. Some dyes achieve their color with the combination of dried handpicked flowers, walnuts or the powdered form of the cochineal beetle before simmering into a 180-degree bath. Colors include warm variations of orange, tan, gold, and yellow, as well as bright reds, yellows, purples, blues and greens.

Followers on Laura Frazier’s Facebook page, “FarmGirl Arts: Wool and Fiber Arts,” can learn about “everything fiber” from posts, pictures, videos and market schedules! For additional information, go to farmgirlarts.com or call 336.971.3834.

Next Month: Chad’s Chai

TIME FOR A

CHANGE? Hanlon Lab If you are 18-75 and you want to

• find relief from back pain • reduce your drinking • quit smoking

WE WANT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED! 336-713-QUIT(7848) neuromod@wakehealth.edu Learn about our clinical trials!

“ It’s been said that there are only two pains in life, the pain of discipline or the pain of regret… discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”

- Anthony Robbins

Cannon Wealth

Fall is the perfect time to review your finances because there’s

IRB00061760 IRB00061967 IRB00061841

OUR SERVICES Retirement Planning Investment Planning Risk Management/Insurance Tax Planning Estate and Legacy Planning Cash Flow Management 336.231.6844 cannon-wealth.com

still time to make adjustments before the end of the year. The continuing pandemic and economic uncertainty are making it more complicated, but financial experts recommend taking a close look at your savings and planning for 2022 goals now.

No matter where you are on your path, we are with you for the journey.

BUILD. DEFEND. PRESERVE.

Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor and broker-dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. JANAUARY 2022 / 23

GLOBAL FAMILY TRADITIONS

BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

The

borders of nations contain within them a varying degree of traditions and practices.

One can span the globe to get a sense of how truly connected and yet how unique the world truly is. Families across the planet all strive to honor traditions and pass along the generational connective fiber showcasing familial rituals, timehonored practices, rituals and folklore.

Let us take a mind’s eye trip around the world to see how people celebrate their individuality.

The Bulgarian Tooth Fairy While kids here extract their baby teeth and wistfully place them under their pillows for the tooth fairy, the children of Bulgaria have a more elaborate approach.

In some parts of Bulgaria, instead of putting your newly pulled tooth under your pillow, it is tradition to throw your tooth onto the roof of the family home.

As they do, they shout “Great Raven, I give you my bone tooth. Give me an iron tooth.” They shout for an iron tooth in an exercise to ensure their new tooth will remain strong and without decay.

Naming Day in Greece Greek families celebrate birthdays as much of the world does, but they also celebrate the day of the saint that bears the birthday celebrant’s name. What a way to double the party in Greece!

Polterabend in Germany In many countries, wedding couples host a rehearsal dinner the night before the nuptials. It is an occasion to welcome family and friends before the frenzy of the wedding day to have a relaxed dinner and to celebrate the impending marriage.

In Germany, Polterabend is a traditional

24 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

wedding custom where guests travel to the bride’s home or to the parents of the bride’s home. There they are encouraged to smash porcelain objects to their hearts’ content. The lesson learned by the wedding couple who is left to clean up is that life can be a series of messes that together they can handle and clean up together with perseverance.

southern India feed cows and birds during the annual Hindu harvest festival known as Thai Pongal. By doing this, children learn that species are interconnected and interdependent. The Indian people believe this practice teaches children compassion for all living beings.

Honoring the Japanese Ancestors

Hogmanay is a New Year’s tradition in Scotland. “First-footing” is a practice whereby the first guest across a home’s threshold carries a gift into the home for good luck. Scots also hold bonfire ceremonies where people parade while holding giant fireballs on poles, supposedly symbols of the sun, in order to purify the coming year.

A butsudan in Japan is a small altar in a family’s home to honor those family members who have passed away. Living family members can leave little offerings at the altar such as flowers or a keepsake to show respect and acknowledgement of the particular ancestor. These offerings are laid at the butsudan in remembrance of all who have passed beforehand in a family.

Going Dutch In the Netherlands, it is common practice for families to exchange gifts during Sinterklaas, the Dutch winter holiday season. Older children and adults also all draw a name of a fellow family member and write a poem about the recipient of the gift. The poems typically contain puns and are often funny. On “gift night,” everyone sits with warm drinks, exchanges the gifts and reads the poems aloud. The poems are written from a place of love and devotion while acknowledging everyone’s unique characteristics.

India’s Reverence for Animals To show gratitude for animals, families in

Welcoming the New Year in Scotland

Sunday Dinners A tradition here in the United States for families is to gather on Sundays for dinner. A convivial opportunity to enjoy the stories, musings and anecdotes of family members. Often extended family members gather to share homecooked meals and maintain the tradition of fellowship and celebrating each other.

Gathering around a table on a Sunday evening is the perfect way to dive headlong into the community of family.

2022  PLAN  INVEST  TALK Marzano

Let’s talk about your plan!

336-766-0464 · marzanocapitalgroup.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT · RETIREMENT & INSURANCE PLANNING · EXECUTIVE & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS · 529 PLANS FOR COLLEGE Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Independent Advisor Alliance, a registered investment advisor. Independent Advisor Alliance and Marzano Capital Group are separate entities from LPL Financial.

JANAUARY 2022 / 25

How To Fight SAD

BY KAREN COOPER

While

talking to a close friend, she shared with me that one of her earliest memories from childhood was a feeling of melancholy, and sometimes even deep sadness, when the clocks would be turned back and the hours of daylight would become shorter. She said she didn’t know how to define or explain those feelings then, but the reaction to the change of the clocks continued and became more difficult to tolerate as she got older. Even as the other members of her family were enjoying the holidays…she couldn’t understand why that time of year was never happy for her.

Now in adulthood, she has figured out the problem and obtained an official diagnosis from her doctor.

The diagnosis is “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).” All that melancholy and deep sadness from her past makes more sense now! Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern. It generally comes on around the fall when there is less light in a day and usually ends by March or April when the days get longer. Symptoms can include feelings of hopelessness, deep sadness, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. A visit to the doctor is recommended.

26 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

There are many ways to combat SAD. Here are some of our favorites…

Get a dose of nature Studies have shown that even short walks in nature can improve your mood. If you can make this a goal every day and go out during daylight hours (even if the sun’s about to set), your mental health will thank you.

Invest in a light box The National Alliance on Mental Illness recommends 30 minutes of daily exposure to a light therapy box. These come in all shapes and sizes and price ranges, so it’s feasible to have them all over your home.

They can be as small as a cell phone or as large as a floor lamp. You can choose what works best for you. You may even be able to get reimbursement through your insurance plan.

Stay social, but respect your own limits Someone feeling the darkness of seasonal depression may not want to get up, get dressed and brave the cold to go interact with people, but withdrawing may make things worse. You know yourself best! If it takes some extra effort to brave the outside world, it will probably be worth it and will most likely make you feel better. Obviously,

serious depression cannot be overcome just by “getting out of the house.” You have to make this call for yourself.

Stay cozy Be kind to yourself. Make time for yourself.

Keep yourself warm and cozy. Make sure you have the proper gear for going outside. When you know you’re going to be warm, you’re more likely to get out there and brave the elements. Feeling good indoors is also very important! Make sure you have blankets you love, just the right socks, an essential oil diffuser (if that’s your thing) and any warm beverages that give you a sense of comfort. Having these things will help you focus on the warmth and coziness of winter instead of the cold and darkness that can bring up feelings of sadness.

Make a perfect bath If you love baths, now is the perfect time to pull together the accessories you need to make yourself feel better. Baths are warm and soothing and can help you relax and feel cared for. Scented Epsom salts can help improve your mood…I can’t tell you how wonderful Dr. Teal’s Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak smells. You will never want to leave the tub! There are many other scents that can lift your mood as well. Choose your favorite, put on some music you love, and soak up the healing vibes.

Woodard & Company Asset Management Group was established as a registered investment advisory firm in the Piedmont Triad nearly 40 years ago.

We are located in Bermuda Run, just west of Winston-Salem.

At Woodard & Company, we always act as fiduciaries, not brokers. The term fiduciary is defined by the statement “to hold the client’s interest first.”

We do not sell commission products. We manage money, and we are fee only.

Woodard & Company was among the first fee-only registered investment advisory firms in the area. At Woodard & Company, we work as a team to manage assets that you have worked hard to attain.

Woodard WOODARD & COMPANY Asset Management Group, Inc.

INVESTMENT COUNSEL SERVICES Serving individuals and institutions since 1985 — nearly 40 years of sound, reliable investment counsel

Always Buy Quality and Diversify 117 Kinderton Boulevard • Bermuda Run, NC 27006 (336) 998-7000 or (800) 214-1144

www.wcamg.com woodard@wcamg.com

PENTA

PENTA’s board-certified specialists provide the best ear, nose and throat medical care for you and your loved ones.

Our full range of services includes:

We provide four convenient office locations and a state-of-the art surgical center:

• Sinus and breathing problems • Allergy Testing and Treatment • Hearing Aids • Ear Tubes and Tonsils

Winston-Salem | Clemmons | Kernersville | Mount Airy Call us TODAY 336-768-3361

www.piedmontent.com JANUARY 2022 / 27

28 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Getting to the Root of Good Hair!

BY DENISE HEIDEL / PHOTOARTISTRY BY MELINDA The average person has 100,000 strands of hairs on their head.

While that number fluctuates based on the individual and is obviously impacted by genetics and health—most people share a common concern for maintaining healthy hair, no matter how much or how little hair they may have. It’s why quality hairstylists are in demand—a fact that was made abundantly clear in 2020 during the onset of the pandemic when home haircuts were largely driven by frustration and desperation.

Paparazzi Hair Salon is a trusted resource for many, because they care about much more than a great cut and a great style—they care about healthy hair. Owners Jason and Bobbie Skinner have built a salon rooted (pun intended) in stellar hair care, quality products, and excellent service.

Full-Service Bobbie shared, “We are a full-service hair salon and offer everything from haircuts to color to balayage to chemical and conditioning treatments, as well as perms, blowouts, styles, and updos. We also offer specialty treatments like Botox for Hair, Olaplex Treatment, Wellaplex Treatment, Nioxin Scalp Renew, and Keratin Treatment.

We also offer full makeup options as well as brow, chin, and lip waxing.”

“We specialize in hair services and offer a comprehensive menu that can be tailored to our client’s needs,” Bobbie continued.

“Since hair comes in a variety of types and textures, our inhouse expertise gives our clients peace of mind—knowing that we are familiar with all types of hair and can offer services and recommendations accordingly.”

JANUARY 2022 / 29

Intergenerational Hair Care “Our staff works with people of all ages,” said Bobbie. “We can care for everyone in the family—from baby to grandparents, as well as teens, moms, and dads. We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date on hair trends—both in care and style. Our clients appreciate that we can keep up with the looks they want at whatever stage of life they are in.”

“I’m particularly proud of our team’s ability to make people of all ages feel welcome, cared for, and heard. That’s important—especially since our hair is so important to how we feel about ourselves.”

“We have helped teach teenage girls how to care for unruly curls, so they can feel good about their looks…. We’ve helped style teenage boys’ hair to ensure that a cowlick works with their style, rather than against it. We’ve helped cancer patients transition during hair loss or hair regrowth. We’ve helped women navigate the effects of time on their hair color. There is a place for everyone and every age at Paparazzi Hair Salon.”

A Team That Cares “Collectively, our team has over 145 years of experience in haircare,” explained Bobbie. “We are in this industry because we care. Our skills go well beyond the ability to make someone’s hair look pretty.

It’s all about helping people feel good about themselves.”

Bobbie shared, “Someone once said, ‘Invest in your hair. It is the crown you never take off.’ With that in mind, we want our clients to feel cared for and know that we value and appreciate the importance of their hair. I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t care about having clean, healthy hair. Some people may appear indifferent, but often—that’s simply a mask for not having the knowhow of haircare. Our team loves to educate our clients on the options they have for beautiful hair.”

“It’s part of that caring attitude that keeps us going back for training, even after years of experience,” Bobbie continued. “The art of hair care is an ongoing, ever-learning, and growing practice. Because of that—we are lifelong students of our craft.”

JEJ PHOTOS Wella Products “We do not use or sell products unless we can proudly put our name and reputation behind them,” said Bobbie. “As such, we are exclusively a Wella-product salon. We trust Wella and know the results speak for themselves. Wella is the largest color line in the world; we are trained in the products and have access to some of the top haircare educators in the world.”

“Wella,” Bobbie continued, “offers products that will keep hair healthy, and healthy hair is easier to care for. People should not have to sacrifice their hair’s health for the sake of a specific look. Nor should healthy hair be expensive to care for or maintain. We believe Wella offers affordable solutions.”

Special Occasions “Prom season is around the corner, and right behind that—wedding season,” Bobbie said.

“Whatever the occasion or the time of year, though, our team excels in updos and helping style hair for special occasions.”

30 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

JEJ PHOTOS

“We strongly recommend booking updo appointments a minimum of six to eight weeks before the event,” Bobbie explained. “We recommend planning any special chemical or coloring treatments at least two to four weeks before an event. We also ask our updo clients to bring a picture of their dress.”

Convenient Location “Paparazzi Hair Salon is easily accessible from anywhere in the Triad,” said Bobbie.

“Our location is in Clemmons, and the salon is minutes away from most parts of WinstonSalem and just off the interstate. We are directly across from Village Inn Event Center, and our new neighbors are TRU Tae Kwon Do. In short, we are easy to find!”

Award-Winning Salon “We are very proud of—and grateful for—those who have recognized our commitment to our customers. Paparazzi Hair Salon has been previously recognized by Yelp and the Winston-Salem Journal “Readers’ Choice Awards.” Most recently, we were selected as “Best Hair Salon” in the Clemmons Courier “Best of 2021.” We are thankful for our clients who voted and told the community that we are the salon that can be trusted.”

Family-Owned and Community-Minded “My husband, Jason, and I are the proud owners of Paparazzi Hair Salon,” said Bobbie. “We opened the salon in 2013. Jason handles the behind-the-scenes operations of the business, while I oversee the storefront operations. It’s been a great partnership.”

“Additionally, we have invested tremendously in our community,” Bobbie continued. “We love our Clemmons location and are actively involved in our local Chamber of Commerce, as well as other community programs and events. The ‘shop small’ attitude goes well beyond retail and is inclusive of all industries, including ours. We believe in the local impact a small business like ours can make on a community, because we’ve seen it first-hand.

Plus, it’s reciprocal. Our clients show us their support, and we show them support in kind. It’s win-win.”

“When it comes to matters of the hair, it starts with matters of the heart,” said Bobbie. “And we approach everything we do from hearts of gratitude and service— believing that a great head of hair can empower others to be and feel their best. So that’s what we do—one head of hair at a time.”

Paparazzi Hair Salon is located at 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Court in Clemmons. Call them at 893-7169. Visit online at PaparazziHairSalon.com. Be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram! Walk-ins are welcome!

JANUARY 2022 / 31

The YMCA has Everything Your Family Needs YMCA OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA As we welcome the new year, let’s make sure that our resolutions not only focus on doing better for ourselves and our communities, but for our families, as well. There are so many engaging programs and opportunities at the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina for the whole family to take part in at any time of the year!

So, what are some of the great things you can do as a family at the Y in 2022?

1

Joining the Y if you have not already should be your first move! There are plenty of programs and events at the Y that you can participate in without a membership, but a membership will give you discounts on sports, swimming, camp and more! Plus, if you join in the month of January, you can sign up with no joining fee!

2

Learning how to swim is an essential part of growing up, and it’s an important skill that everyone should have to keep themselves and others safe around water. The Y offers swim lessons for members of all ages throughout the year. And, thanks to donors and grant funding, the Y offers Safety Around Water, which is a free community initiative that teaches kids who may not have access to water or swim lessons the essentials they need to stay safe in and around water.

3

Another activity that’s an essential part of growing up is going to summer camp! The Y has several options for campers and their families each summer to help them get the best experience possible. YMCA Camp Hanes in King, NC offers Day Camp and Overnight Camp options, and most YMCA branches offer Summer Exploration Academy at the Y during the summer months.

4

Sports at the Y are great for introducing kids to the fundamentals of the game, but also learning that good sportsmanship and respect are just as essential.

And, you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy sports leagues at the Y! Adult sports are returning to the Y so that everyone can take part in the sports they love at the Y.

32 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

5 6

Group exercise classes are a great way to focus on your health, meet new friends and find the workout routine that works best for you! Y members have access to all group exercise classes not only at their home Y, but at other nearby Ys, as well. Find your next class at ymcanwnc.org or on our mobile app.

If you want to take your fitness goals to the next level, the Y has a variety of options for you! Between personal training, boot camps and more, you can explore new workouts with the assistance of our knowledgeable Y staff guiding you along the way.

7

While you’re exploring all these new fitness options, you’ll know that your kids are being looked after in a safe environment. Kids Zone is a free childcare service for our members that is available at most of our locations. Kids ages 6 months old through 11 years old are welcome in Kids Zone!

8

Now that your family is a part of the Y, be a part of some of our biggest events: races! Our annual races are great ways to not only spend time with family and friends while giving back to the community at the same time. The Annual YMCA Mistletoe Half Marathon, 5K and 1-mile Fun Run is one of the biggest holiday races in WinstonSalem! For nearly 40 years, this event has raised funds for programs at the Y that benefit children in our communities. Join us at the starting line on the first Saturday of December! The Dirty Dozen 5K Obstacle Mud Run in Clemmons adds a twist to your traditional 5K. Proceeds from this race go toward health programs at the Y that benefit cancer survivors, diabetes patients and more. We’ll see you on the course on September 17, 2022.

9

The Y is all about giving back to the community.

You can, too, by volunteering at some of our amazing events, or by coaching your kid’s youth sports team! Whatever you’re interested in doing to help give back to the community, we can find the right opportunity for you at the Y.

10

As many of you know, the YMCA is a non-profit organization.

Donations help drive what we do each and every day for our members and our neighbors. Giving back to the Y means more families can enjoy the programs and services we offer, regardless of their financial situation.

No matter what you and your family like and what new experiences you’re looking for, the Y is here to make your 2022 the best year yet.

YMCA

JOINAY TOD Now through January 17, 2022

NEW YEAR

NOW

$0 Joining Fee + $50 OFF Personal Training & Fitness Boot Camps YMCANWNC.ORG/NEWYEARNOW

JANUARY 2022 / 33

CELEBRATE LIFE! Life is made for celebrating! Birthdays, graduations and anniversaries are just a few of the many reasons to celebrate. The Forsyth Family annual Celebrate Life issue is designed to be a year-long resource to help plan all lyour celebrations from January to December!

So whether you’re planning a party now or want to save this for later in the year, we hope the Celebrate Life issue and pull-out calendar for 2022 will help you plan celebrations that are both wonderful and memorable.

Be sure to let our advertising partners know you saw them in Forsyth Family Magazine!

t

u rO

a Te 34 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

re e H

, s y a d i r F t s o ! m s y n a o d g n n u i t S a Sk days and l a t n e R Satur Sk ate

$10 A

3 $ n o i d m is s

!

E C I R S ON

E S I A ! n R o i D t a N v U er

Ice Skating

PA

F s e D r a N e A k a S E m I o T t R 4

C al

9 5 1 .

4 3 l 3 36. 7

n o c a e 4 14 D

m e l a S n o t s n i W Blvd.,

For full schedule visit wsfairgrounds.com

JANUARY 2022 / 35

Celebrating

MILESTONE

Birthdays

BY GEN CONDON

Birthdays are a must for celebrating. Confetti, balloons, your favorite meal. And not to mention a cake to fulfill that sweet tooth! And let’s not forget—make a wish for the new year to come! And remember, it’s common knowledge that any food or drink consumed on your birthday has no calories, so eat that extra slice!

Milestone birthdays hold a special place in our hearts. Signifying growth, new opportunities, and dreams to be fulfilled. As we reach each milestone, exciting things await us, maybe even sprinkled with some apprehension. There may be some aching backs and gray hairs, but each year is one to celebrate.

1 YEAR OLD Throw confetti! Loads of balloons, matching parent and child outfits—a cake to feed 100 people and goody bags for kids who can’t even speak yet or don’t have teeth to eat the candy!

This party is more for the parents and family to celebrate and get together. Just prepare for tears (from the baby, too), because things may not go as planned (cue rain for an outside party) or a skipped nap that makes opening presents and happiness just too much to bear!

36 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

13 YEARS OLD Now gears shift and you are no longer invited to the parties. You are totally cramping their style and yanno what? They’re a teenager now, so they should totally and for sure be able to stay up as late as they want, eat way too much pizza, cake and candy, and complain the next morning their belly aches.

Cue tears again reminiscing about the first birthday and look through photos of how cute the matching outfits were.

16 YEARS OLD A party fit for a king or queen. This signifies growth and coming of age. Hide the car keys, increase your insurance, and stay off the roads because they can officially drive. And it’s scary.

Cue tears when you get the first car insurance bill with the new driver added on.

30 YEARS OLD A surprise party that you don’t want because you’re all of a sudden tired at 5 o’clock instead of wanting to go out and drink, like in your 20s.

Don’t forget to hydrate and moisturize, exercise, and eat right.

Balance work and your social life.

Cue tears, because why does your back hurt? And your neck?

Shoulders?

What is happening?

40 YEARS OLD Sports car—enough said.

Cue tears for fear that perhaps any choices in your life might not be

what you had intended. But deep down, you know that your life is perfect just the way it is.

60 YEARS OLD New beginnings, smiles and laughter. An extravagant birthday— perhaps a trip to your most coveted location. Retirement is near and life, as you know it, will begin to mellow out and make room for things that you enjoy.

No tears, just excitement and relaxation.

90 YEARS OLD Imagine what you’ve experienced in 90 years of life? Changes to the world, technology, science.

You’ve come full circle and just like at the 1st birthday, family and friends will want to celebrate. Allow those around you to shower you with love.

Each year, no matter how you choose to celebrate, remember the joy and memories that past years have brought and all you have left to experience. So, embrace every moment!

Tears, but not for sadness or regret, aching backs and shoulders; tears for a life that was worth living and experiences and memories that will live on forever.

And always remember…

“ Today is the oldest you’ve ever been and the youngest you’ll ever be again.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt So, embrace each moment and live a life a 90-year-old would be proud of.

Start the New Year with a Kaleideum Membership Kaleideum is an interactive museum of arts, sciences, and exploration formed by the merger of The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem and SciWorks in July 2016. The two museums merged into a single organization to reimagine learning and better meet the needs of a diverse community by providing more access to informal science discovery and cultural experiences.

With a Kaleideum membership, families can explore, discover, and make new memories together at two locations currently. Kaleideum North, 400 W Hanes Mill Road, is open Tuesday-Sunday, and Kaleideum Downtown, 390 S Liberty Street, is open on Saturdays and Sundays.

This summer, both locations will be open seven days a week, and in late 2023 or early 2024, Kaleideum will move to a brandnew location in the heart of

downtown Winston-Salem at 120 W Third Street.

Kaleideum offers a Family Membership for $150, which includes up to four listed adults and all children in the same household, as well as reciprocal benefits with museums affiliated with ASTC (Association of Science Technology Centers) and ACM (Association of Children’s Museums). In addition, the museum offers other levels, including Grandparent memberships. All memberships provide discounts for Camp Kaleideum, birthday parties, special events, and gift shop purchases.

Schedule Your Birthday Party at Kaleideum!

Call (336) 767-6730, ext 1000 for more information!

Kaleideum will be offering 10 percent off new memberships and 15 percent off renewals at Forsyth Family’s Kids Morning Out on Wednesday, January 12. For more information, call (336) 767-6730, ext 1000.

Explore Learning Reimagined Kaleideum KALEIDEUM DOWNTOWN

KALEIDEUM NORTH

Sat 10 am-5 pm Sun 1-5 pm

Tues-Fri 9 am-5 pm Sat 10 am-5 pm Sun 1-5 pm

390 S Liberty St

400 W Hanes Mill Rd

kaleideum.org JANUARY 2022 / 37

Contact us for pricing and availability. Let us help you #getlit www.alphalitletters.com

AlphaLit

38 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Mcalls

Classic Children’s Clothing for Birthday and Everyday Children’s

Clothes & Shoes

Children’s Clothing & Shoes

Fine

Ladies’

Linens

Sleepwear & Lingerie

Fine Linens

Ladies’ Sleepwear & Lingerie

111 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (336) 723-9419

Nothin Bundt Cake

Reserve Your 2022 Spot Now.

TRU

We can customize to fit your birthday party needs.

678 St. George Square Winston-Salem, (beside Carmax)

336.306.9146

NOTHINGBUNDTCAKES.COM JANUARY 2022 / 39

Birthday Cake & More: Celebrating Through Food

BY LAUREN SEPHTON

Struggling

to come up with snacks and sweets for an upcoming birthday party? Well, we’ve got you covered! These recipe ideas are fit to satisfy a crowd, keep within budget and will help you spend more time celebrating your loved ones versus being stuck in the kitchen.

Kids Under 5 Party Food Ideas These birthdays are some big milestones, especially when it’s your little one’s first birthday. And, while the little guests may not be too interested in a fancy party spread, here are a few ideas to keep the adults energized as well as some simple finger foods for the young children to enjoy.

FOR THE ADULTS: • Tea Sandwiches • Crostini • Loaded Nachos • Mini Cheeseburgers • BBQ Chicken Sandwiches • Stuffed Mushrooms • Deviled Eggs • Spinach-Artichoke Dip FOR THE CHILDREN: • Sandwiches, sliced into small squares or quarters • Vegetables, thinly sliced with ranch dip • Fresh Fruit • Macaroni & Cheese Bites • Mini Quesadillas • Chicken Nuggets & Ketchup • Bagels • Muffins Birthday Party Savory Ideas for Older Kids For the older kids, those mini muffins and chicken nuggets might not cut the birthday party standards. And, while all eyes will stay ready for the cake slicing, we’ve compiled a short list of some savory appetizers to hold them over until then.

• Fried Mac-N-Cheese Bites (Recipe Below) • Buffalo Chicken Dip • Slow-Cooker Flank Steak Fajitas with Fresh Salsa • Fruit Platter with Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Fluff for Dips • Chicken Parmesan Slider Bake • Focaccia Sandwiches • Brie Puff Pastry Bites • Pigs in a Blanket (Beef & Cheddar or Apple & Gouda) • Homemade Pizzas (can be a fun party activity, as well) • Smoked Pimento Cheese & Bacon Crostini • Mini Spaghetti & Meatball Cups • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake • Fried Ravioli on Skewers with Marinara Dipping Sauce • Guacamole, Salsa & Chips • Turkey Sliders with Sweet Potato “Buns” • Mediterranean Hummus Nachos • Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders Bake

40 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

FRIED MACARONI & CHEESE BITES Servings: 12 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Freezing Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Macaroni & Cheese, homemade or store-bought 2 large Eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs 2 T Fresh Chives, chopped Salt & Black Pepper, to taste 2 cups Frying Oil INSTRUCTIONS: 1. S tir the chives into the macaroni & cheese, then allow it to cool down until firm in the fridge for about 3-4 hours, or in the freezer for about 30 minutes. (This is an important step to forming the balls.)

2. U sing a small cookie scooper, roll the macaroni & cheese into about 1 1/2” balls. There should be enough to form 12 balls.

3. R oll each ball in the panko breadcrumbs bowl, then the beaten eggs bowl, then back into the breadcrumbs.

Set on a pan or plate lined with parchment paper.

Repeat with remaining macaroni & cheese. Freeze for 20 minutes.

4. H eat up the frying oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat to 400F. 5. Working in batches, fry the macaroni & cheese balls until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer each to a wire rack lined with paper towels to help drain excess oils.

6. Serve warm with fresh chives as a garnish. Enjoy!

Easy Appetizers for Adults And last, but nevertheless, comes finger foods to satisfy a crowd whose palate may be a little more fine-tuned.

• Crispy Fried Calamari • Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites • Loaded Cheese Ball Bites • Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts • Goat Cheese, Honey & Thyme-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon • Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce • Mini Shrimp Tostada Bites • Fried Pickles • Cocktail Meatballs • Mini Caprese Bites on Skewers • Mini Antipasto Bites on Skewers • Stuffed Mushrooms • Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites • Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta From reimagined classics to new appetizer recipes for an exciting twist, we hope that you’ll find something you and your guests will love!

Featuring Our Brand New AirCourt!

Award Winning Birthday Parties! Homeschool Jump!

7840 North Point Blvd • Winston-Salem, NC 336.896.9100 • rockinjump.com/winston-salem/

336/722-7777 • TriadTrolleys.com

Locally custom made cookies for all occasions! Shipping available. @annabakescookies aholbrook123@gmail.com

CiCi’s Pizza Have your party with us!

All you can eat pizza, pasta and salad.

2857 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 | 336-723-7273 JANUARY 2022 / 41

The Ever-Evolving Birthday Party

BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

There

are plans for annual occasions and events that park themselves at the roadside of every parent’s brain. Vacations, journeys to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving, holiday gifts, athletic seasons, and the inevitable birthday party are all on the radar of every parent as the years roll along.

The first birthday party for a child always seems to be about having a few friends and acquaintances over to celebrate how resilient the parents are and how adorable the child is in that first year of life. The parents of the newly born all gather, perhaps in a living room or playroom, to swap stories of nighttime routines and feedings. They console, encourage, and wearily support each other, as if to say, “Oh, isn’t it the truth?” to myriad parenting topics. Meanwhile, all the parents work to keep the young attendees vertical and happy. The candles are blown out by the host’s parents and there are invariably two cakes— one for the honored guest to grab and smear and fling, and another more pristine dessert for the adults.

The birthday celebration for the preschooler is more centered on who is arriving at the party to dazzle and delight the little ones. Perhaps a magician will confuse and entertain everyone. Perhaps a Disney character will saunter in at just the right moment to send a shudder of electricity through the gathering. The preschooler’s birthday party is a chance to turn over the entertainment to another. It is a chance for the parents to seem like proverbial heroes because they were able to secure the amusement for the guest of honor and their like-minded friends. It might even be said that it allows the parents to take some peer pride in setting the bar for what constitutes a great party, replete with imported entertainment.

and every place in-between.

You can even have the activity come to your house, with elaborate mobile arcades, where the attendees can wildly compete while donning protruding virtual-reality goggles, thereby transporting everyone to far away makebelieve kingdoms and battlefields. What kid doesn’t enjoy jousting with another noble soldier, all without a single trip to the emergency room?

Shifting into the elementary school years for birthday parties, it becomes all about the featured activity. So many possibilities abound for the birthday-party-goers now that their sense receptors and eye-hand coordination have evolved. One can plan parties for the bowling alley, at the riding stables, at the arcade,

Once the middle school and ʼtween years arrive, the birthday party becomes a new entity altogether. Parents now shift into cajoling their child into committing to an answer to the question, “What shall we do for your birthday party this year?!” In-between YouTube videos, your child might glance up long enough to say, “Oh,

42 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

As a parent for this age, one is always just trying to create an experience that will put the child on a pedestal with friends. You want the attendees to leave the party saying, “That was the most rad party ever!” or whatever your typical 4th grader might say these days to express delight.

I don’t know.” The parents toss verbal suggestions over the opened laptop, hoping something will land that is enticing. It is now that any parent yearns for the day when a colorful cake and a rock-climbing wall was all it took to make the day easily memorable. Like so much else at this age, parents are proud of the people their children have become and simultaneously wish just a little for the days of yore. There are moments now at the ʼtween age where it is bittersweet and so very tempting to keep them young at heart.

And so it goes. We, as parents, carry valiantly on to keep our children entertained, safe and grateful. Parents from every walk of life all strive to spin unforgettable memories for the annual celebration of the child whom we have created. Each year, a celebration commences to commemorate the ignition of memories and experiences both joyful and heartbreaking.

Birthdays, however celebrated, are a savored and revered time.

Willows Compass will deliver, assemble and set up your sleepover tent party. Every detail will give you that magical experience without the hassle or stress of setting it up yourself.

Contact us to schedule your indoor glamping sleepover today!

JANUARY 2022 / 43

Tax Deferment Services Available to Homeowners

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

Welcoming in 2022 may open the door for property tax exemptions! Before thinking this fantastic opportunity couldn’t possibly benefit you, wait! North Carolina has programs to assist all residents in a low, fixed income, disabled, or rated as a disabled veteran, while each of the 100 counties offers specialized programs for private and public landowners. Application deadlines occur in June and December; therefore, you have time to research, plan and apply for an exemption, lowered tax value or deferment. It takes a few minutes to determine whether you qualify; so, start today by making a phone call or researching the applicable programs available to you!

Forest Service Land Management Program The Forest Development Program, FDP, offers a reforestation and forest stand improvement program to landowners who own a minimum of 10 acres. The program aims to help landowners understand the type of trees, healthy or sickly, native or invasive, growing on their property; then, with the guidance of the FDP, homeowners can proceed by planting seedlings or eliminating damaging species to establish healthy forests. If interested, don’t hesitate to contact your local forest service to schedule a land management consultation and determine eligibility for a tax deferment. Fees are $5 per acre.

44 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Present-Use-Value Deferment Program Landowners who receive an income from raising livestock, growing crops or timber pay a tax liability based on the size of the tract and proportion of their land. The “Present-UseValue,” PUV, allows an eligible agricultural property to be taxed at its farming value rather than its market value. Qualifications include a minimum of five acres applied to horticulture use, 10 acres of agriculture, 20 acres for timber production and up to 100 acres for wildlife habitats. A land management plan is essential to determine eligibility; therefore, interested individuals should contact N.C. Division of Forestry to learn more about receiving tax relief.

Community Conservation Assistance Program CCAP is an incentive-based program designed to improve water quality in urban, suburban and rural soil and water conversation districts not directly connected to agriculture. All private and public-owned lands, including homeowners, schools, parks, churches and community groups, can receive educational, technical and financial assistance.

Interested Forsyth County landowners can contact Soil and Water Conservation to ask questions and receive an application.

N.C. TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS Three programs extend to qualified homeowners who live in a permanent residence. Contact your local county tax office to learn additional details and submit an application by its deadline on June 1st.

1. Elderly or Disabled Exclusion: Available for individuals 65 years of age or permanently disabled with an income totaling $27,100, the program excludes the first 50% or 25,000 from taxation. Unmarried or joint property owners can apply separately, receiving benefits based on their percentage of ownership. Once accepted into the program, awarded members do not need to reapply unless income or status changes.

2. Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program: This program is offered to homeowners in residence for a minimum of five years, 65 years old or permanently disabled with an income totaling $40,650 annually. Taxes are based on the percentage of the owner’s income, not exceeding five percent, and deferred, implying delayed until a disqualifying event occurs. Eligibility is maintained unless the owner no longer uses the home as a residence, dies or sells the property. All participants must file an annual application with the Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program.

3. Disabled Veteran Exclusion: Honorably discharged, disabled veterans or their unmarried, surviving spouses can receive a property tax reduction.

Not limited by age or income, the program excluded the first $45,000 of the home’s appraised value if the disability or housing modification is service connected.

Start researching today about North Carolina’s tax deferment programs in your county. You’ll be amazed at the many ways North Carolina is helping homeowners answer the question, “How can we continue to live on our property?” or “Where can we find better management practices?” N.C. State Cooperative Extension offices and N.C. Forest Service offers free or a minimal fee consultation to improve your land and goals!

Ginther

Ashley McKenzie-Sharpe Senior Mortgage Planner NMLS 100776

www.FairwayLoansbyAshley.com

Fairway/Ashley

Top 1% Mortgage Originators in America 2012 - 2020

FHA, VA, 100% USDA, Conventional & First-time buyer Down Payment Assistance financing options all in the palm of your hand with the app! www.FairwayLoansbyAshley.com

336.575.9448 Copyright©2021 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. All rights reserved. This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates and programs are subject to change without notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.

Equal Housing Opportunity

JANUARY 2022 / 45

How MISTAKES Can Actually Be a LEARNING TOOL

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

It

is a common human fear—the possibility of making a mistake. It happens to all of us at various times throughout our lives. Mistakes can come in big or small sizes. They can be as simple as buying the incorrect type of soap at the grocery store, or something on a greater scale with longer-lasting impact. Mistakes are often associated with failure. You got something wrong and when a person gets something wrong, there can be embarrassment, guilt, and the thoughts of, “I should have known better” or “Why did I do that?” However, mistakes aren’t always a bad thing, and can be a learning tool.

Writer Richard Curwin writes in the article “It’s a Mistake Not to Use Mistakes as Part of the Learning Process,” that after hearing a Ted talk from Dr. Brian Goldman, he realized that his mistakes fell into four categories: those I hid; those I learned nothing from; those I learned from; and those I learned from and shared my new knowledge with others. The last two categories, Curwin states, are the ones everyone should focus on.

When a mistake occurs, one of the first things a person should do is embrace it.

Embrace the fact that things didn’t go as planned, and that that is okay. Then, find

46 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

a solution and fix that error. Go back to the store for the right item, apologize to the people involved or find whatever a solution may be, and immediately correct it. After fixing your mistake, acknowledge it and reflect on what happened. This can be hard, because a person normally doesn’t want to ponder on their failures. They would rather sweep them under the rug and move on. While this is often doable, it isn’t the most productive or healthy way to deal with them and prevent them from recurring. Well-known business consultant Steven Denn once said, “You can never make the same mistake twice because the second time you make it, it’s not a mistake, it’s a choice.” The key to making sure that same mistake doesn’t happen again is by taking the time to learn from it—but how?

After embracing and correcting the mistake, make notes about what happened and describe the situation that created the mistake. Were you in a rush? Did you overlook a step, or weren’t fully focusing on it? Or maybe you just didn’t know what to do. Take a full inventory of the situation and what you were doing. Now, you may be thinking, “I made the mistake of getting the wrong item at the store. Why do I need to reflect on that?” You can learn from that simple mistake by giving yourself a chance

to be more focused on what you are doing in the exact moment.

Next, develop a plan to prevent the mistake from happening again. With human nature, there will be times that the same mistake occurs more than once, but we can do all that we are able to stop it from recurring. Think about all the different solutions of what to do next time. As you go through this process, you are building muscle memory in your brain and physical skills, so you will be more aware, when and if you are ever in the same situation for that mistake to happen again. This will quickly build effective habits. After reflecting, take some time to regroup and refocus. Once you have designed your plan, move on to your next task. Don’t dwell on the mistake for long. After you have completed your reflection, that mistake is over. Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach, Luke Walton, once said, “You can’t change what happened, but you can change what happens next.” It is best to stay positive, not get discouraged, and believe in yourself.

Mistakes are going to happen.

Nevertheless, how we use mistakes to better ourselves and move forward is more important. Mistakes can be one of the best learning opportunities. Reflecting on them allows a person to grow. So, the next time you make a mistake, don’t be afraid, and don’t think of it as a failure. Reflect, regroup, and begin to use your new-found knowledge. Never fear making a mistake again. Just be sure to learn from it.

City Lights

Help us help children right here in Forsyth County that need us like never before. Help stop poverty, violence and depression by giving monthly to support City Lights Ministry. With your support we can continue to make a difference in a child’s life. Together we can see a Brighter future for a child in our city.

Helping children achieve a happy successful life through: • mobile food pantry • children’s clothing closet • Bright Start /early learning program • after school tutoring • Summer camps - mission2:10/Camp Heal • Bunk Bed Ministry

Impact a child’s life, be a monthly supporter in 2022.

Our new community center is opening soon and we need your help.

Donate through our website www.citylightsministry.org Or sign up to volunteer with us!

Text GIVE or DONATE to 336-565-7599

melanie@citylightsministry.org

336-831-1003

CDS

Showing the Calvary Difference for 50 Years!

Connecting Heart & Mind 336.765.5546 calvaryday.school JANUARY 2022 / 47

Indian Food & Beverages Offer a Host of Health Benefits and Keep You Warm this Winter

BY SUSAN B. B. SCHABACKER

As

the winter air grows colder and we crave comfort foods that keep us warm, Indian food and beverages are a good go-to. Thanks to a growing diversity of cultures and cuisines all around the US, Indian cuisine has secured a special spotlight in Americans’ tummies. Not only is Indian cuisine flavorfully delicious, but it’s also beneficially nutritious. With a “namaste” nod to savory spices, often combining curry with turmeric, ginger, and black pepper, you’ll keep inflammation at bay and boost your overall health.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF INDIAN SPICES In addition to masala spices like those used in chai black tea, other popular Indian spices include turmeric, ginger, coriander, fenugreek, cumin (aka jira), nutmeg, mustard seeds, saffron, and chili. Many Indian spices are antioxidant-rich, fighting harmful free radicals to prevent cell damage and early aging, as well as immune-boosting to help prevent illnesses and diseases.

Health benefits of Indian spices are plentiful, with specific properties characteristic to each. With antiinflammatory properties, curcumin in turmeric has been found to improve arthritis, boost cognitive function with a potentially positive impact on Alzheimer’s, and reduce risk of heart disease and cancer. Some of fenugreek’s health benefits include regulating blood sugar, improving metabolism, reducing heartburn, and maintaining weight. Rich in iron, cumin has proven effective in improving neurological conditions and mental illness, inflammatory conditions, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and infertility.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF INDIAN FOOD INGREDIENTS Some of the healthy ingredients in Indian dishes include beans (chana), legumes (daal), chickpeas/ garbanzo cauliflower (gobi), potatoes (aloo), chili peppers, eggplant, and basmati rice. Beans contain cancer-combating nutrients, high in fiber, folate, and phytochemicals (flavonoids, inositol, and sterols).

Research has shown that diets high in legumes are associated with a lower risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Rich in vitamin C and beta-carotene, chili peppers found in so many Indian dishes contain capsaicin, found in animal studies to inhibit development of some cancers.

Care for a perfect pairing of Indian dishes with a beverage

48 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

that boldly boasts bountiful benefits? Masala chai black tea has risen to stardom as a favorite tea among tea lovers and Indian cuisine lovers alike.

ORANGE GINGER TURMERIC MASALA CHAI BLACK TEA BLEND INGREDIENTS: 3- 4 teaspoons or 3-4 tea bags Black Tea (e.g., Assam, Keemun, English or Irish Breakfast tea) ¾ teaspoon powdered or grated ginger ¾ teaspoon orange zest ¾ teaspoon powdered or grated turmeric (aka haldi) ¾ teaspoon cinnamon powder or 3 cinnamon sticks (aka dalchini) ½ Tablespoon whole cardamom pods 4-5 whole star anise 1 teaspoon black peppercorns Ste via, honey, or maple syrup, to taste Milk or cream, as desired INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine ingredients into a pot.

2. Add water to pot or electric kettle and boil.

3. Stir regularly and consider adding stevia, honey, or maple syrup, and milk or cream, as desired, or to each individual cup.

4. Pour into a French press or pour through a tea strainer into individual mugs.

INDIAN CURRY SAUCE (ONION TOMATO BHUNA MASALA) This is a good guideline recipe that you can easily adapt as a basis for Indian sauces, swapping out any veggies and spices as you like. You can also add other protein options, if you prefer, like chicken, fish, or tofu.

INGREDIENTS: Onions Tomatoes Garbanzo beans/chickpeas Cauliflower Potatoes Ginger Garlic *Spices Coconut milk Masala chai black tea EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) * Basic Indian spice combination may include ground coriander, turmeric and red chili powder. Add whichever spices in whichever combination you prefer.

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Chop veggies and meat, fish, or tofu.

2. Add a dollop of EVOO to a large saucepan on medium heat. Cook hard veggies first (potatoes and cauliflower), gradually adding in other veggies and chickpeas/ garbanzo beans as the harder veggies soften.

3. Stir masala chai black tea and coconut milk together in a saucepan at medium heat.

4. Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices.

5. Taste test and simmer and serve when ready.

Recipe adapted from pipingpotcurry. com/indian-curry-sauce-bhuna-masala/ Hope you enjoy these authentic Indian-inspired recipes to your health and happiness! So, “namaste” and “bon appetite,” as you stay warm this winter!

Caring for Babies is Our Business

Delivering Care for Generations…

Lyndhurst

lyndhurstgyn.com 111 Hanestown Court, Suite 151 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336.765.9350

445 Pineview Drive, Suite 110 Kernersville, NC 27284 336.993.4532

1908 Caudle Road, Suite 101 Mt. Airy, NC 27030 336-789-9076

304 Mountainview Road King, NC 27021 336-765-9350

We are in the Novant & Wake Forest Baptist Health Networks.

Kingery & Associates previously

NEW PATIENT SPECIAL

99

$

We treat our patients like family with warm hearts and beautiful smiles.

We’re looking forward to meeting you soon!

HOLIDAY WHITENING Kingery SPECIAL

HALF OFF

Comprehisive Exam, Full set of xrays, & healthy mouth cleaning

All inhouse and take home whitening, Our gift to you.

Call today for your appointment

* In absence of gum disease. Restrictions may apply.

May not be combined with any other offers. Valid for 90 days

* In absence of gum disease. Restrictions may apply.

May not be combined with any other offers.

Valid for 90 days

Dr. Daniel Huh | Dr. William Kingery

(336) 766-0511 • KingerySmiles.com 2554 Lewisville-Clemmons Road • Clemmons, NC 27012

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! JANUARY 2022 / 49

Child Safety Series

Winter Weather

BY TARYN JEREZ

Each

month this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate reducing risks and creating the safest environment possible for the children in their lives.

Whether enjoying the cold weather outdoors or admiring the icy chill while staying warm inside, the winter months create a season of memory making. To keep the winter magical for children, it’s important to be aware and prepared for safety concerns due to severe storms and extreme temperatures. Read along for valuable tips to ensure a safe and healthy winter season.

and underlying tissue after exposed body parts have been in freezing temperatures too long. Typically, children who experience frostbite show symptoms, such as freezing, prickling feelings in their appendages as well as numbness, discoloration and possible inflammation. There are three stages to be aware of to help determine the severity of a child’s injury; frostnip, superficial frostbite and deep frostbite.

UNDERSTANDING COMMON WINTER INJURIES

Early signs of frostbite to look out for:

Hypothermia According to the Mayo Clinic, “Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.”

While a human’s body temperature is considered normal at 98.6° F, when it succumbs to Hypothermia the temperature drops below 95° F. Children are at highest risk for Hypothermia by prolonged exposure to extreme cold weather, as well as being immersed in cold water, which can cause irreversible damage to the heart and respiratory system, and in extreme cases, death.

Early Signs of Hypothermia to look out for: • Low energy levels • Cold and flushed red skin • Inability or lack of desire to eat or drink • Difficulty breathing Frostbite Unfortunately, frostbite can affect children more often than adults, due to their tendency to lose heat from their body faster. Frostbite does not always cause permanent damage, but can still be severe, damaging the skin

50 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

• Fingers, toes, or other skin areas looking paler than normal • Child complaining of burning, tingling, or painful extremities • Blisters within 24 hours of extreme weather exposure Vehicle Collisions Winter months are known for creating icy and snowy roads that can lead to slippery, dangerous road conditions.

Avoid driving, especially with children, when adverse weather conditions are known in advance, even when it means postponing travel or holiday plans. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges families to buckle up young children in a car seat in the back seat, following guidelines for their child’s height and weight requirements per their car seat model and manufacturer.

It’s also important to remember that once your child is in their car seat, they should not be bundled up in thick layers, such as with snowsuits, puffer jackets and vests or any bulky winter coats that prevent the harness from fitting tightly against the body of the child. You can use a blanket to lay on top of your youngest passengers to keep them warm, as well as layers like those provided by mittens and hats.

Prevention and Preparedness While many parents and caregivers think about extreme winter weather

Historic Charles A. Cooper House of Old Salem

Reconstructed to its 1840’s appearance by historic home builder Steven Cole.

4 Bedrooms 51/2 baths 6 fireplaces

Phillips Ranson

Offered at $1,050,000

conditions being unsuitable for outdoor play or travel with children, they don’t realize the risk a regular winter day can pose for a child. Being educated on winter safety and setting boundaries with children regarding time spent outdoors can help keep them protected.

Here are 10 simple steps to take to help avoid winter injuries from occurring: 1. Limit time spent outdoors in cold weather months; 2. Always dress in warm layers and choose weather-proof clothing; 3. Keep sensitive areas covered, such as hands, feet, and ears; 4. When water or snow is concerned, keep skin dry; 5. Have children take indoor breaks between time spent playing; 6. Always have a buddy system to keep kids from being alone outside in winter; 7. Never bundle your child when buckling them into their car seat; 8. Avoid after-market winter car seat “solutions” that haven’t been crash-tested;

9. Always have extra clean, dry clothing such as hat, socks, mittens, and layers for kids; 10. Check winter weather forecasts and advisories often for updates before traveling.

Toni Phillips 336.354.5052

toni.phillips@goLRB.com

Kristin Ranson 336.817.2560

kristin.ranson@goLRB.com

www.camelcityproperties.com

Taking Action If Injury or Accidents Occur Always have a First Aid kit easily accessible, as well as any important documents, such as lists of medications your child is currently taking and phone numbers with contact information for pediatricians and emergency contacts. If you are unsure about the severity or care of an injury but have concern, don’t wait to head to your nearest emergency room or call 911.

Helpful Resources to Learn More

Combine and get in on the surprise.

Will Wilkins, Agent 6580 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 Bus: 336-945-6996 will.wilkins.huxx@statefarm.com

State Farm

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)- {ONLINE ARTICLE HYPERLINK: https://www.aap.org/} • Institute of Childhood Preparedness {ONLINE ARTICLE HYPERLINK: https://www. childhoodpreparedness. org/ }

Here’s the deal, our Home and Auto rates are already great. But when you combine with State Farm®, you can save even more. Call me to discover your surprisingly great rates on Home and Auto today.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company State Farm Fire and Casualty Company State Farm General Insurance Company Bloomington, IL

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas State Farm Lloyds Richardson, TX

Individual premiums will vary by customer. All applicants subject to State Farm underwriting requirements.

State Farm Florida Insurance Company Winter Haven, FL 2001863

JANUARY 2022 / 51

The Household Rules for Technology

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

Technology

can feel overwhelming.

Every day, new devices and apps arrive, while social media trends change from one format to the next. It’s hard to know whether we keep our children safe with the growing number of online threats, predators, and fears of Internet addiction. Do you have an established set of rules for the household?

Deciding upon the expectations of the home can help everyone, dads and moms, too, reach an understanding about imposing less stress, conflict, verbal opposition, and how to obtain the goal of a happy home!

Children’s Technology Rules Request Researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of Washington questioned 249 families with children between the ages of 10 and 17 to explore their expectations for parents’ technology use and household rules. The result shed astounding information into a child’s perceptions and opinions! The survey’s feedback was compiled in seven categories.

1. Children would like to talk to their parents without the distraction of technology.

2. Children agree rules are for their protection and safety.

3. Children feel they can be responsible for handling technology usage and decision making.

4. Children want to approve posts and pictures about themselves.

5. Children feel parents need to balance their own screen time rather than making it a primary activity.

6. Children disapprove when parents text and drive and check messages at stoplights.

7. Children want household rules for everyone in the home, which means “no hypocrisy.’’

Collectively, children expressed a willingness to abide by rules when they applied to everyone.

52 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

The Family Meeting

Family Security

Inviting everyone to the living room for a conversation opens the door to invite questions, explain ideas, and determine rules as a family. While households have verbal guidelines, sometimes parents have a hard time abiding by their own rules. To ensure a clear understanding by everyone present, consider documenting each expectation in writing; therefore, ask a member in the circle to act as a secretary and take notes. Remember, it’s not a lecture.

Children, too, want a healthy family, and they understand, despite the grumbling, that rules are in place to protect each member of the household. Use statistics concerning online predators, internet addiction, or news stories involving a house break-in due to a post identifying a teen who was home alone, or a family leaving for a week-long vacation.

Most children feel parents have created safety measures; therefore, they are “risk-free” from potential online dangers.

This mindset can invoke a false sense of security, especially with strangers. It’s vital families openly discuss the rules concerning personal details or private family information on social media.

TOPICS AND QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS: 1. What annoying habits occur because of prolonged technology usage?

2. Is screen-time more important than family time, especially at the dinner table?

3. Does technology impact certain obligations, like homework or chores?

4. Why is shutting down optimal at night or when a person is left in the kitchen at bedtime?

5. Are any games, apps, or sites banned?

6. Establishing specific rules about online behavior.

7. Creating rules about posts and pictures relating to home security.

8. Settings on technology need to be for “friends” only and include Dad & Mom as “friends.”

RULES SHOULD INCLUDE: • avoiding conversations about the home’s security system, including cameras, keypads, or pet doors.

Predators are looking for information to use to enter a home. In addition, most break-ins occur not necessarily at night, but during the day.

• waiting until the family returns to post the announcement and pictures of a trip or vacation.

• posting the home address or phone number online or through private messaging, especially to an unknown person. Check settings frequently to ensure vital information remains confidential!

• defining what constitutes privacy.

Perhaps it’s an heirloom, a valuable object, specific possession, or training.

Everyone in the household can discuss what remains a family matter.

Start treating social media like the family home. Sometimes, you lock the doors, turn off the lights, and close the curtains.

You certainly don’t allow a third party to determine your “settings.”

Families are well aware this is the era of technology. Parents are hugs and real conversations, not likes and emoji hearts. The balance can be achieved through conversation, rules, and the promise to abide by them!

Donate.

More than 12,000 children live in foster care in North Carolina.

Start 2022 on the right foot

Donate today to help the children in our state.

Join us Jan. 11 and 20 for a free vein consultation. RSVP required.

With a simple, painless vein check, our doctors can develop a proactive plan aimed at healing your venous condition. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the leg symptoms below, Novant Health Vein Specialists can help.

Crossnore

HalfV

If you experience: • Swelling in your legs • Leg pain and discomfort • Tired or heavy legs • Bulging veins • Spider veins • Skin discoloration Schedule a free consultation today and be on your way to healthy, great looking legs this year.

RSVP to 336-776-3160 or go online to salemveins.com to register.

Foster Care & Adoptions Therapy Services Family Preservation Youth Independent Living crossnore.org | info@crossnore.org 1001 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Three convenient locations Winston-Salem, Kernersville and High Point

JANUARY 2022 / 53 Forsyth Family-Donate (3.676 x 10)-Dec2021.indd 1

11/5/2021 7:46:17 AM

The Glorious Mystery of Introverts

BY MARTIE EMORY

We are thinkers. We are observers. Yes, we lean to the quiet side, but we can sport a sassy personality just as much as our counterparts, the extroverts.

Although only a handful of close friends may get to witness that “sassy” side of an introvert—those friends consider themselves immensely blessed!

Long misrepresented as aloof—and slightly misunderstood— introverts aren’t necessarily overly shy, and they certainly aren’t anti-social! They do, however, know their own limitations, and learn early on in life that strength can sometimes be best gathered when they spend time alone. Being introverted has nothing to do with a lack of confidence, and many people find “the thinkers” difficult to get to know and tricky to figure out. But all it takes is recognizing what may be a different lifecoping strategy than your own.

Psychologist Carl Jung began using the terms introvert and extrovert around the 1920s, and what he discovered sums up the difference: Introverts rely on their own minds to recharge their batteries, while extroverts seek out other people to give them much-needed energy and enthusiasm. Think about meeting new people at a party and the time you spend with initial small talk to get better acquainted. For an introvert, that small talk can be absolutely exhausting!

For the outgoing extroverts, face-to-face communication is the only way to go, but for introverts, bring on the e-mails and text messages! For the “thinkers” there’s nothing better than skipping over the often draining experience of conversation, and relaying their feelings and opinions via the beautiful written word. And for any introvert who works in retail or a fast-paced corporate environment, it is definitely possible to be “peopled out.”

54 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Top 5 reminders about your own beloved introvert:

1

Being in a relationship with an introvert means respecting their quiet moments, and realizing they emerge even better than before after a little alonetime—a win-win for both of you! Quiet time is essential for them to concentrate.

2

Introverts make the absolute best friends and are known to be excellent listeners, but they rely on a smaller “inner circle” to complete their social network.

3

Savvy introverts spend a little extra time processing a situation, and even in social gatherings, they are more likely to notice and “read” the facial expressions and body language of others.

4

Self-awareness is one of their top strengths, but that does not make your introvert friends selfcentered. They simply know what situations suit them best.

5

Rather than diving headfirst into a chaotic situation around them, the introvert needs a few minutes to process and think through the chaos. So, indulge them!

They bring order to the outside world by first bringing order to their “inner” world—which gives them strength to tackle what’s happening around them.

With my own tendencies toward being an introvert, I’m still perfectly able to thrive in a work or social setting, but I admittedly need that “inner circle” of friend support and quiet time to recharge. Remember, introverts are simply giving life an extra glance before they jump right in!

Hayworth-Miller

Funeral Homes & Crematory Lewisville Chapel

Hayworth-Miller

Peace of mind is a gift for your family

Arranging a funeral when a loved one has passed is difficult when time is short and emotions are high. By pre-planning your services, you can choose your own service details resolving any indecisions. Simply knowing your loved ones will not be faced with making all the necessary arrangements can be a great relief and peace of mind for you and your family.

Lewisville (336) 946-1107 • Winston-Salem (336) 765-8181 • Advance (336) 940-5555 Rural Hall (336) 969-5593 • Kernersville (336) 993-2136 www.hayworth-miller.com

CHILLY OUTSIDE? Call Us Today at 336.724.7439 to Stay Nice & Toasty Inside Your Home!

PSM

*WE OFFER DISCOUNTED SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR ALL YOUR HVAC MAINTENANCE NEEDS!

JANUARY 2022 / 55

Monster Jam Jan. 15-16 Greensboro Coliseum Tickets $18-$60 Monster jam fans will witness heated rivalries, high-fying stunts and fierce head-to-head battles. The 12,000-pound trucks push their mechanical limits in Freestyle, Skills, Donuts and Racing competitions.

These machines are capable of doing backfips, vertical two-wheels skills and they reach speeds up to 70 mph.

Kruger Brothers: Sounds of the Mountains Series Jan. 15 Yadkin Cultural Arts Center Tickets $35 Jen and Uwe Kruger were born in Switzerland. They started performing when they were 11 and 12 years old. They began their professional career in 1979. Their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that is enjoyed by fans throughout the world.

Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Hip-Hop Orchestra Jan. 15 Carolina Theatre, Greensboro Tickets $20-$35 This is a rare concert combination of strings, horns, piano, a partyrocking DJ and a soul-stirring female vocalist – combining the raw energy and passion of Hip-Hip with the beautiful sounds of orchestra accompaniment.

Triad Events for January January offers a variety of interesting, exciting and one-of-a-kind events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Event-entry guidelines are subject to change. Check the event venue regularly for mask and vaccination requirements. Here are some of the top offerings to consider:

Trevor Noah: Back to Abnormal World Tour Jan. 16 Spectrum Center, Charlotte Tickets $48-$295 Trevor Noah, the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, will be on tour in 21 cities, including New York, Baltimore, Toronto and Charlotte. Noah, who was born in South Africa, has the #1 most engaging late-night show with 118 million engagements, 2 billion views across platforms and 3.3 billion minutes consumed on YouTube.

Dan Tyminski Band Truliant Crossroads @ SECCA, Winston-Salem

Come From Away Dec. 28 - Jan. 2 Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro Tickets $25-$80 This is the Broadway story of Gander, a small town in Newfoundland that welcomed 7,000 stranded passengers who landed in 38 planes following 9/11. Newsweek says, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On the Border: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Jan. 7 The Ramkat, Winston-Salem Tickets $27-$40 On the Border performs Eagles music like no other Eagles Tribute can.

They emulate the true sound of the Eagles music, nailing all the hits note-for-note along with the 5-part harmonies.

Celebrate, Winston-Salem Symphony Jan. 8-9 Stevens Center, Winston-Salem Tickets from $25 The Winston-Salem Symphony begins celebrating its 75th season in 2022. The program begins with musical freworks and brass fanfares courtesy of Shostakovich’s exciting Festive Overture. Alexandra Dariescu, an award-winning Romanian pianist, joins the symphony for Grieg’s romantic Piano Concerto.

Federally insured by NCUA.

56 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Jan. 20 Tickets $40-$50 Dan Tyminski, a bluegrass legend, has contributed guitar and/or harmony for projects by Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Kenny Chesney, to name a few. Special guest Sarah Sophia will open.

The Spongebob Squarepants Musical Jan. 21-30 Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance Tickets $21 This is the musical adaptation of Nickelodeon’s animated children’s sitcom. The show takes place in the undersea city of Bikini Bottom.

SpongeBob’s pleasant existence is abruptly interrupted when it is discovered that Mt. Humongous, a nearby volcano, will erupt soon and totally obliterate Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob resolves to save the day.

Trolls LIVE! Jan. 29-30 Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte Tickets $17-$62 This hair-raising adventure for Poppy, Branch and their friends is their frst live tour. The journey begins when Hug Time is unexpectedly put at risk. The characters know that the only way to save Hug Time is to put on a show with epic music, glitter, humor and happiness.

WomanCare

Our team approach addresses your unique needs Call us at 336-765-5470 or visit nhwomancare.org

Novant Health WomanCare 1730 Kernersville Medical Pkwy.

Suite 104 Kernersville, NC 27284

114 Charlois Blvd.

Winton-Salem, NC 27103

4130 Clemmons Rd. Clemmons, NC 27013

© Novant Health, Inc. 2020

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

On-Site at School School Teachers & Staff Homework Assistance Social Development with Peers

Imprints

Before School

$100/month

After School

$250/month

Before + After School

$280/month

Drop-In Service (up to 10 days/month)

Enrichment Activities

Before School

$10/day

Fun Fridays

After School

$15/day

Field Trips

ImprintsCares.org/Expanded-Learning 336-722-6296

REGISTRATION OPEN JANUARY 2022 / 57

Wills and Documents

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

Most

people wait! Sixty-eight percent of Americans believe time is on their side, despite life tossing us curveballs when we least expect them. By initiating the preparatory steps, you can establish directives, express wants and wishes to ultimately ease the burden and the minds of your loved ones. Without legal documents, families experience the heartache of questioning whether they made appropriate decisions. By assembling the necessary documents and wills, you are leading loved ones into a premediated and thoughtful plan of action.

Create a Master File Who in the family knows where birth and marriage certificates, passports, titles, social security numbers, deeds, bank accounts, and tax documents are kept? Secrecy will not permit the estate to continue running smoothly if the keys remain in one pocket.

Consider the master file an instruction manual for a trustworthy executor to move forward with your guidance. For ease of accessibility and updating options, consider using a USB or computer hard drive to manage files. Information from websites to passwords changes frequently; therefore, it may be a relief to organize digital files rather than a large quantity of paper.

What other documents should it include?

• A listing of accounts for all bills, including websites, log-in information, and passwords.

• A listing of retirement assets, including 401K, pensions, brokerage accounts, savings bonds, CD’s, money market accounts, and private equity investments.

• Additional investments, such as life insurance, health insurance, and social security documents and income.

• A detailed description of a safety deposit boxes’ contents, which may include valuable coins, heirloom items, or personal documents.

• The location of safes, lockboxes and corresponding codes.

• A listing of doctors, medications, and medical release forms.

•T he Last Will and Testament • A letter detailing instructions regarding your vision, starting with the funeral and burial, explaining bills, retirement plans,

58 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

loans, assets, income sources, trust funds, and life insurance policies. It’s also the proper time to expand on the will, if necessary.

The Executor of the Estate Who do you trust to speak on your behalf about your medical, personal, legal, and financial affairs? It may be a spouse, daughter or son, relative, or close friend. In many instances, two people are given the title of “executor of the estate” to ensure at least one person can perform the duty in situations where the second person mentioned is unable to. With an official and signed Power of Attorney document, bearing a notary’s seal, the executor can legally sign contacts, pay bills, buy or sell stocks and bonds, manage real estate and other affairs.

Do not delay identifying and meeting with your executor.

They will need to understand the details and the government requirements of serving as healthcare and financial agent and sign additional changes to the medical directives document and will.

What is an Advance Directive?

Expanding on your Will provides a document detailing your wishes regarding medical treatment. The advance directive is a written statement including wishes, such as answers regarding resuscitation, tube feeding, mechanical ventilation, organ donation, and palliative care. While some people wait until a life-threatening illness appears, others know their wishes and prepare early.

Secretly hiding your documented wishes does not serve to aid your immediate family, especially your health-care surrogate; instead, take time to inform essential people, including your primary care doctor, of your expressed directives.

Preparing Early is a Kind Act Through it can feel morbid, making plans for your death truly is an act of kindness. Only God knows our destiny; therefore, it’s essential to prepare for an unforeseen illness or accident that may potentially leave you without a voice or written document to help loved ones know your wishes. Reflect upon your religious beliefs and begin writing. Start with an open conversation, discussing your ideas and intentions if the end should arrive sooner than expected. Your loved ones only say goodbye to the body; the information you provide is a final gift and received with appreciation!

Orthodontics for Children & Adults • Most experienced Invisalign practitioner in The Triad • New iTero Scanner eliminated gooey messy impressions!

• Many treatments last only 15 months • Eat without restriction • Great for an active lifestyle

Salem Smiles

Sarah C. Shoaf, DDS, MEd, MS Call today for your FREE consultation!

1063 W. Northwest Blvd. • Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-725-5757 • www.SalemSmilesOrtho.com

Salem Gym

SHOWCASE coming in March through May issues.

Contact Robin Bralley at robin@forsythmags.com for more information on advertising your Summer Camp.

JANUARY 2022 / 59

Images from December 12th KMO at Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink

60 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Grab a Friend... and bring the kids for a morning of fun at Wednesday, January 12th 10am - Noon $5 admission

KMO

KALEIDEUM NORTH 400 West Hanes Mill Road Winston-Salem

KMO

KIDS’ MORNING OUT

Join Us...

Come explore what’s new at Kaleideum North! Check out the Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition to find out how the earth is changing and what it’s like on other planets. In addition, IceVenture is back for all the for sock skating and snowball fights! Purchase a Kaleideum membership at Kids Morning Out and receive 10% off.

Discounted admission is $5 per person ages 11 months and up; Kaleideum members are free.

Each adult also receives 4 tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings!

*Check Facebook and Kaleideum.org in case of inclement weather.

These monthly events are hosted by JANUARY 2022 / 61

Emergency Heat During a Power Outage

BY LISA S.T. DOSS Jonathan and Kylene Jones, authors of The Provident Prepper, A Common-Sense Guide to Preparing for Emergencies, did the unthinkable!

In January, they intentionally turned off all power in their homes for one week. Kylene writes, “I much prefer my spoiled fully-electrified life, but by implementing a few important principles, you can make it without power. Advanced planning and preparation will make a significant difference in your comfort level. We learned valuable lessons from this experience. I had originally agreed to go for one week without electricity; yet, it was much more difficult than I had imagined. My entire focus centered on trying to stay warm.” The lessons derived from the Jones family experiment are similar to those who experience a crisis and take action to prepare for an inevitable future. The following suggestions may help you prepare for hours to days without electricity.

Light is Critical How long would it take a member of your family to find a working flashlight? Rather than bumble in the dark, start spreading them around the home, especially near entrances to rooms and on the bottom and top of basement stairs. Alternative possibilities include solar lights, candles, and lanterns. Unfortunately, despite education and reminders to young children, curiosity often results in accidents leading to burns or house fires when an open flame is the primary source of light.

TIP: Learn about radiant heating by using the terracotta pot method. Three pots bolted together, standing on bricks, will generate heat for a small room from one candle.

Move to One Room It’s far easier to keep one room in the house comfortable; therefore, consider your options. How about the living room where you can benefit from the warmth of a wood stove? If possible, close doors and use rolled towels to eliminate window and door drafts. Under-ground offers a consistent temperature; therefore, consider a room in the basement. Fuel-powered heaters using propane, kerosene, and gas come in different sizes and are labeled as “indoor-safe.” Ventilation is needed to burn efficiently and keep people contained in a room safe.

TIP: Never discard old blankets; instead, store them to cover windows, create a partition, use for bedding, or any viable means to conserve heat.

Place the box on an upper shelf in a closet to use in cases of dire emergencies.

TIP: Avoid sitting on tiled floor or foam padding.

Both can reduce heat loss due to conduction.

Also, always wear thick socks, slippers, or shoes, preventing cold surfaces from removing heat through your feet.

62 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Warm Foods are Essential to Comfort Fireplaces and propane ranges are ideal to heat foods without electricity. When the body is numb with cold, much of your effort will be in channeling ways to maintain warmth. Start stocking up on packets of hot cocoa or apple cider, canned soups, and other ready-made meals. Without a power source available, candles or camp stoves are adequate for heating. Drinking hot liquids hourly will aid in boosting your body temperature. It’s advisable to avoid consuming cold water and drinks.

Clothing and Accessories As soon as temperatures start to drop, begin adding loose-fitting layers of warm clothes. Thermal underwear, pairs of socks, multiple shirts, mittens, and donning a fleece or wool hat that covers your ears will make it more difficult for heat to escape. Despite the need to replace them every few hours, hand warmers will immediately comfort cold hands and feet, forcing blood to circulate. Even plastic bags situated between two layers of socks will protect the feet from extreme wind. In moments when the family must walk in the snow, tie bags around the shoe to ensure socks remain dry.

TIP: Fill up water bottles with hot water and place them at the bottom of a sleeping bag. As the bottle generates heat, it will help warm the body or bodies zipped inside!

Frostnip and Frostbite Our extremities are the most sensitive body parts that are susceptible to frostnip exposure. The nose, cheeks, ears, fingers, and toes will become numb. Prolonged symptoms may result in a prickly feeling, similar to that of burning. In time, the skin may appear waxy or discolored, turning white, red, gray, or yellow. As tissues reach an irreversible action of frostbite, blood flow stops.

Food is like the kindling of a fire.

From its intake, the body gains energy to maintain levels of warmth. As a result, the body responds by increasing its fat stores; therefore, eat well this winter by consuming foods high in proteins, carbohydrates, and fats! Even if you don’t feel thirsty, hydrate!

No one likes to write their own resume.

When you're done being frustrated with it, let me know.

Resume Nerd 336.413.7610 Denise@TheResumeNerd.com TheResumeNerd.com

Weed Man_General Ad_FINAL2.pdf

1

11/9/16

1:56 PM

OUR ANNUAL PROGRAM does all the work.

C

M

Y

Weedman

CM

MY

You take all the credit.

CY

CMY

K

With superior products and the right team in place, WeedMan is your solution to a healthier, better looking lawn. Call us today at 336-760-1668 and you’ll discover that great lawn care and great customer care go hand-in-hand. weedmanusa.com

Locally-owned & operated.

Providing excellent care in the Triad for 11+ years.

G re

Hillcrest at e y e

health b

egins with preventativ

xa m e e y e e

s.

2341 Winterhaven Lane | Winston-Salem, NC 27103 | 336.760.2020 | HillcrestVision.com Call to schedule an appointment today.

JANUARY 2022 / 63

THE

Fancy

Fork

BY @BRIGHTMOMENTCO / LAUREN SEPHTON

Vegan Mushroom Bolognese PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOK TIME: 20 MIN | TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN | SERVINGS: 6-8 INGREDIENTS:

1 Tbsp. flour, or tomato paste

16 oz. cremini mushrooms, finely chopped

28 oz. crushed tomatoes

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 cup vegetable stock

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

One-half cup red wine

2-3 medium carrots, finely grated

1 Tbsp. dried Italian herbs

3-4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup dairy-free cream cheese

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. I n a Dutch oven, allow the olive oil to heat up over medium high heat for 1 minute.

2. A dd in the finely chopped (the smaller, the better) mushrooms, minced garlic, and finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until most of the moisture from the mushrooms is released. Stir in the finely grated carrots (which will help mimic traditional Bolognese texture).

3. S tir in the flour or tomato paste, and dried herbs.

4. A dd the red wine to cook down for 2-3 minutes.

5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and broth.

6. Stir in the dairy-free cream cheese, until all ingredients are well-combined.

7. Bring to a boil, then simmer with a lid for 10-15 minutes.

8. Enjoy warm with an ancient Tuscan grain pasta for best flavors!

64 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

W

W

O

WOMEN ON THE MOVE….

American Moving

WITH AMERICAN MOVING AND HAULING

OPENING DOORS AND BOXING UP STEREOTYPES: AMERICAN MOVING AND HAULING A WOMAN-OWNED, FAMILY-FRIENDLY BUSINESS

OUR SERVICES Local & Long Distance Moving Boxes & Packing Supplies Moving & Packing | Secure Storage Full Service Cleaning | Free Estimates

336.765.3499 AMERICAN MOVINGAND HAULING.COM JANUARY 2022 / 65

What If?

Presents the Many Uses of Duct Tape

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

“What-if?”, the worrisome words, arrive in the conscious spinning topics in our mind, from safety and financial security to loved ones and pet health.

Asking, “What can I do?” leads to a proactive decision to invest time in the ultimate insurance policy—valuable life skills comprising security, shelter, food, water, and medical care! In any emergency, from extreme weather to a personal disaster, you have the power to take charge of your fate by making plans and taking action!

9. W ARTS, NOT A WIVES’ TALE: Medical centers recommend applying duct tape to a wart for six days, then soaking it in water; next, rub with a pumice stone. For 85% of a study group, the wart disappeared, creating a more effective treatment than freezing.

During World War II, a mother of two naval officers penned a letter to President Roosevelt. Vesta Stoudt wrote, “We can’t let them down by giving them a box of cartridges that takes a minute or two to open, enabling the enemy to take lives that might be saved had the box been taped with strong tape that can be opened in a split second. Please, Mr. President, do something about this at once; not tomorrow or soon, but now.”

10. P ET HAIR REMOVER: An effective method to remove excess lint or pet hair.

Wrap a strip around a roller or four fingers and press upon any material covered in unwanted hair.

Within two weeks, the hand drawing of the proposal passed from military officials to a company which specialized in medical supplies—Johnson & Johnson. The meshed and waterproof polyethylene plastic cloth provided the rubber-based adhesive that we have come to know as duct tape! Over the generations, its uses have well exceeded the inventors’ dreams!

Oh, and the many uses!

11. P ROTECT TREE LIMBS: Farmers and growers use duct tape to fix broken branches and stems.

12. F LYPAPER: Cut a long strip and hang it near your campsite, outdoor table, or outdoor chair. Within a short period, you’ll start trapping flies and mosquitoes.

1. FOOT WARMER: If needing an extra layer of protection, apply the tape on the inside of your shoes. While keeping out moisture, feet remain warm!

13. H IDE VALUABLES: On the underside of a table or cabinet, keys, credit cards, billfolds or money and other valuables can be concealed with one piece of duct tape.

2. SEALING TEARS: One strip of duct tape can patch up holes in plastic materials, such as tents or ponchos, rubber boots, or bags. Additionally, it solves leaks in rain gutters or pipes.

14. S EPARATE A ROOM: If planning to sand a room, use a plastic sheet and strips of duct tape to contain dust particles.

3. REPAIR BROKEN GLASSES: A tiny sliver can offer a temporary solution to this problem, whether it’s the bridge or at the hinges.

4. AN ADEQUATE HEM: The strong adhesion can secure the temporary placement from denim to corduroy.

5. VEHICLE REPAIR: Duct tape may not receive the award for attractiveness; yet, it is sturdy enough to hold a bumper, window, or side mirror in place!

6. MARK THE DESTINATION: Small pieces taped on tree branches, spaced fairly close together, can lead an uncertain camper or hiker to his or her home base.

7. LEAVE A MESSAGE: The tape adheres to almost all flat surfaces due to its waterproof capabilities. Try spelling out a word using thin strips, such as creating an arrow or spelling S.O.S. 8. FIRST-AID SOLUTIONS: Duct tape has the capability of rescuing another person with quick action. With a few feet of tape, you can make a temporary sling or splint for a broken arm, remove splinters, treat a sprained ankle or wrist, hold band-aids in place, or create a rope by twisting it until it becomes a surprisingly strong cord.

66 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

What Parts are Flammable?

The label says, “heat resistant”; that is, below 140 degrees, duct tape will not reach a burning or melting point even in the height of summer; however, under extreme cases or emergencies, for example, a fire exceeding 200 degrees, the adhesive and mesh will burn while the rubber loses its structure and melts.

Thus, although other materials are better choices, duct tape can be a viable tool to start a fire.

Place a roll of duct tape in your vehicle, house or tool shed, and consider keeping a few extras on hand for unexpected emergencies!

If you understand all its multiple uses, duct tape is the solution adhesive, saving time and money!

NEXT MONTH: Choosing the Right Knife

Why is a Google My Business account key to your local business’ success?

We believe that becoming #1 shouldn’t be complicated.

When your GMB profile is optimized, it can help your business: Show up on Google Maps Earn trust from customers

Nu

Increase traffic and sales

If you’re serious about optimizing your GMB account, head over to nuagency.com/gmb-secrets-webinar to unlock our webinar, 6 Google My Business Secrets!

Rank higher for local searches Stand out from competitors

876 LIBERTY ST, WINSTON-SALEM, NC | NUAGENCY.COM | 336-842-1022

That feeling WHEN YOU MAKE ALL YOUR BOTOX APPOINTMENTS FOR 2022

LLA JUST 10 MINUTES FROM WINSTON-SALEM

336.945.2076

Body Contouring • Botox • Fillers • Ultherapy • Kybella • Facial Rejuvenation • Skin Resurfacing JANUARY 2022 / 67

A NEW DIRECTION

Hello, and Happy New Year! Welcome to a new year of “My Grace-Full Life” and a brand-new direction!

But first, let’s recap the history of MGFL. It began as an experiment in faith-based writing in November 2016. What I meant as a personal project became a monthly column in Forsyth Family’s January 2017 issue, and then in March that year, it evolved into what was only supposed to be a 30-day prayer prompt project.

1264 days later, on August 23, 2020, those daily prayer prompts changed again…. Now, Saturday-Thursday, I post a daily Bible verse and prayer, and on Fridays—a full-length blog. So, 2022 feels like a good year to shake things up with the column. I have actually been sitting on this plan for six months, and I’m super excited to launch this.

Over the next 12 months, we’re going to explore the “full”-ness of faith. We’ll kick things off with the flagship title—”My Grace-Full Life.”

When I chose the name for MGFL, I based it on Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” This is my favorite passage in Scripture, and it’s what I consider to be my life verse. Ephesians 2:8-9 relieves us of the burden of fighting to achieve something we can never do on our own. It reminds us that God’s grace is sufficient.

There’s a quote I have hanging in my prayer room that says: “Justice gives me what I deserve. Mercy doesn’t give me what I deserve. Grace gives me what I don’t deserve.” Isn’t that amazing? God didn’t stop at mercy when Jesus died on the cross. He gave us grace, too.

Read more at MyGraceFullLife.com.

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Holman Treasury of Key Bible Words explains grace: “God’s grace manifested in Jesus also makes it possible for God to bestow undeserved benefits on believers.

These benefits enrich our lives and unite us together in the church. God’s acceptance of believers on the basis of grace gives us a new status: We are children of God, members of the household of God, and can relate to Him as our Heavenly Father.”

As we kick off a new year—look for the moments of grace that show up all around you. God’s grace is all around us, and because He is a loving Father, He is so generous with it.

VERSE OF THE MONTH: Ephesians 2:8-9 SONG OF THE MONTH: “ This is Amazing Grace,”

by Phil Wickham RECOMMENDED READING: “What’s So Amazing About Grace”, by Philip Yancey; “Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit”, by Charles Swindoll; “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine”, by Max Lucado Subsequent months will be titled accordingly: • My Peace-Full Life • My Mercy-Full Life • My Joy-Full Life • My Faith-Full Life • My Hope-Full Life • My Truth-Full Life • My Mind-Full Life • My Fruit-Full Life • My Prayer-Full Life • My Thank-Full Life • My Worship-Full Life

MINUTE for your Minister STICKS AND STONES “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Of course, you didn’t believe that when your mom quoted it to you as a hurt, crying child, and now as adults, we realize the fallacy of that statement even more.

The truth of the matter is that words and names do hurt us; and Satan loves nothing more than to remind us of those negative words that we have had thrown at us throughout our lifetime.

“Useless, unworthy, weak, disappointing, no good, not enough, misguided, clumsy, dumb... and the list goes on. The enemy is able to replay these words—the words we’ve had said about us over the years and the ones we even call ourselves, and he can play them on a loop over and over in our mind.

With your pastors, Satan is constantly trying to destroy them, and he knows that he can often make them feel unqualified for the high calling on their lives. He knows he can use words often said through you and me to lessen the effectiveness of the ministry God has for them.

Sometimes we all need reminders of the names our Heavenly Father calls us. “My beloved, child of the most high God, heir, friend, redeemed, protected, set apart,” and, reflecting a wonderfully created workmanship—”in His image”!

Turn the channel from what the father of lies is saying and let’s stream the truth of God’s word!

Join us as we pray for you and your pastors today, and let’s all remind each other to be strong and courageous! We can proceed as the children and heirs of the King that we truly are.

FAITH & Family CALENDAR

VINTAGE BIBLE COLLEGE JAN 4, 6:30PM Vintage Bible College (Winston-Salem) is an interdenominational college offering Associate through Doctorate Degree Programs in Biblical Studies, Theology, Ministry & Christian Education.

Classes are held on Tuesday & Thursday 336.759.0591

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY JAN 16 - MARCH 13 , 6:00PM Location: C alvary Baptist Church (WinstonSalem) The Financial Peace University is a weekly video seminar based on Dave Ramsey’s best-selling book, “The Complete Money Makeover.”

336.765.5542

DIVORCECARE JAN 5 – MARCH 30, 7:00PM Location: C lemmons United Methodist Church (Clemmons) DivoreCare is a 13-week video seminar & support group 336.766.6375

PHIL WICKHAM JAN 22, 7:00PM Location: W estover Church (Greensboro) Special Guest: Josh Baldwin Tic kets: transparentproductions.com

BLOOD DRIVE JAN 10, 2:30 - 7:00PM Location: T he Summit Church (Kernersville) Sponsored by the NWNC Chapter of the American Red Cross 800.733.2767 GRIEFSHARE JAN 10 – APRIL 4 , 6:30PM Location: P inedale Christian Church (Winston-Salem) GriefShare is a 13-week FREE seminar & support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one.

336.788.7600

MEN’S SUMMIT 2022 FEB 4-5 Location: F irst Christian Church (Kernersville) Guest Speakers: Lee Strobel, Bishop Larry Jackson, Pat Teague, Lt General (RET) Jerry Boykin & others!

Tickets: 336.202.2339 tawcmm.com CHRIS TOMLIN / HILLSONG UNITED FEB 9, 7:00PM Location: G reensboro Coliseum (Greensboro) Special Guest: Pat Barrett Tickets are available at TicketMaster location and the coliseum box office To charge by phone: (800) 745.3000 ticketmaster.com

* DISCLAIMER: EVENT DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES FOR UPDATES AS THE DATES DRAW NEAR.* JANUARY 2022 / 69

Journeying

Jesus

with

BY PASTOR RON GARNER

Which Dog to Feed in 2022?

There

is an old story about a man that would take bets on his two dogs. For sport and even more for the money, he would have the two fight every night.

He always picked the winner. After watching this play out multiple times, an observer asked the man, “How do you always know which dog will win?” The man replied, “That is easy. The one I feed.” We will get back to that in a moment.

Let me ask you a question, and please answer honestly. Not necessarily out loud, especially if you are currently reading this in a doctor’s office or coffee shop. Who or what primarily shapes and influences your values, your thoughts, your actions and your goals in life? And don’t only be honest, but please be brutally so. After all, this is an internal dialogue (unless you ignore my advice, above.) Before you say, “the church, the Bible, Jesus, etc.”, think long and hard because I will tell you, I am cynical if that is your response. Why? According to the most recent Pew study, 65 percent of us claim to be Christian.

That is a significant drop from a few years before, but still, that is a sizable proportion of our population. If Jesus truly is the primary shaper of our culture, then why do we have the amount of crime, the high rate of divorce, rapant pornography, poverty, abuse of all kinds, injustice, racial tension, political hostility and on and on?

Look at it this way. What if we lived in a neighborhood with 100 people and 65 of them were committed to following the way of Jesus?

Specifically, if they truly lived out Jesus’ two most important commands—to love God and love their neighbors as themselves? What kind of community do we expect to find in this ‘hood? Probably not what we find in our country as a whole, would be my guess.

If 65 percent of our country were really trying to live out a Jesus-shaped life, we wouldn’t be in the proverbial pickle that we are in now. So where is

70 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

the disconnect? The ugly truth is that we are feeding the wrong dog. The average American (including Christians) spends around eleven hours on media every day. Compare this to an average Christian who spends at most (and this is being generous) one hour a week reading their Bible. Some Jesus followers never pick up their Bibles at all. So, who really speaks the loudest and most in a Christian’s life? Our favorite YouTuber, Tick Tocker or cable news commentator, but certainly not Christ.

The church planter Paul wrote to the struggling church in Rome, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~ Romans 12:2 NIV. The problem is, if we are a professed Jesus follower, we are conforming to the patterns of this world. We are being discipled (taught/formed) for certain...but not by Jesus. We are feeding the wrong dog, and our communities, our country and our world are paying the price.

So, what if in 2022 we do something radical, crazy, utterly rebellious and counter-cultural? What if we reduce the amount of media we take in daily and increase the amount of time we spend in not only reading Scripture but being open to the presence of God? What if we allowed Jesus to truly be our teacher to help shape our values, our decisions, the way we spend our money, the way we think about and treat our neighbors (even those who vote differently than us, Heaven Forbid!)

What might happen in Forsyth County if we Christians actually began to act like Christ? What if 2022 is the year we decide to feed the right dog?

New to the Lewisville Area 10:30 am service In Person and On-line

New Day Church

Connect

Grow

Relationships SERVE

1111 Lewisville-Clemmons Road | NewDayLewisville.org | 336.712.8000

JANUARY 2022 / 71

Is That Really in the Bible?

BY DEBBIE BARR Maybe you have seen headlines like these, published in 2021: • “ Doctors Credit Good Samaritan Who Called 911 With Saving Woman’s Life from Assault.”

• “ Good Samaritan Pulls Aurora Man, 72, from Car Stuck on Train Tracks.”

Journalists use the term “good Samaritan” because most people understand what it means: someone who stepped in to help a total stranger in a desperate situation. But what is a “Samaritan” and why is the word “good” so often paired with it?

The original “good Samaritan” story is in the Bible, in Luke, chapter 10. It’s the story of a traveler from Samaria who happened upon a Jewish man who had been beaten, stripped, robbed, and left for dead on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho. A priest and another Jewish religious leader had seen him lying there, but walked right past him. Even though Jews

SAYING OR QUOTATION

and Samaritans despised each other in those days, it was the Samaritan man who had compassion on the wounded Jew. He stopped, bound up the man’s wounds, put him on his own animal and brought him to an inn, where he took care of him at his own expense. He even gave the innkeeper additional money to continue the care after he resumed his journey.

Jesus told this story to a man who was looking for a way around the idea of loving “your neighbor as yourself.” At the end of the story, Jesus asked him, “Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”

The next time you read a news story about a “good Samaritan,” you’ll have found a modern-day version of the Bible story—someone who went to extraordinary lengths to “love your neighbor as yourself.”

Many other familiar stories, adages, and sayings actually come from the Bible—but we just don’t know it. The opposite is true too: there are many familiar stories, adages, and sayings that we think come from the Bible, but really don’t!

See how well you can tell the difference.

FROM THE BIBLE?

EXPLANATION AND/OR SOURCE

Cleanliness is next to godliness.

NO

Ancient Babylonian and Hebrew proverb that became popular during the Victorian era

Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.

YES

This is often called the “Golden Rule.” (Luke 6:31)

Money is the root of all evil.

NO

An often-misquoted version of 1st Timothy 6:10, which actually says, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.”

Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.

NO

Ben Franklin

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

YES

Paul quoting Jesus in Acts 20:35

God won’t give you more than you can handle.

NO

Often misquoted version of 1st Corinthians 10:13. “God...will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”

You reap what you sow.

YES

“... God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7)

God helps those who help themselves.

NO

From Aesop’s fable “Hercules and the Waggoner.” Sometimes attributed to Ben Franklin.

You can’t take it with you.

YES

“ ...for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.” (1st Timothy 6:7)

Go the extra mile.

YES

“And whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.” (Matthew 5:41)

Good deeds will get you to heaven.

(God actually does sometimes give us more than we can handle, so that we will discover our need to depend on Him.)

NO

72 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

“ Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” “ God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.” (Ephesians 2:8-9, NLT)

WBFJ

JANUARY 2022 / 73

Out & About Winston-Salemwith the Mistletoe Run in

BY HEATHER SPIVEY

December 4, 2021 was a perfect day for the 38th annual Mistletoe Run that benefits the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA of Winston-Salem. For nearly 4 decades the WinstonSalem community looks forward to the event that brings family, friends and the community together while kicking off the holiday season.

Bell, Davis & Pitt is the Presenting Sponsor of the Mistletoe Run. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is the Exclusive Healthcare Provider and Foothills Brewing sponsors the VIP Zone. The Mistletoe Run is also Crazy Running’s end of the season celebration run. There were over 200 children from their program that participated in either the Fun Run or 5K.

There were nearly 2,500 people registered for this year’s race. Participants ranged in age from 1-89 coming from all over the country with NC, SC and and Virginia being the top 3 states represented.

Danielle Boyd, Associate Executive Director at the Jerry Long Family YMCA in Clemmons did an outstanding job serving as the Race Director for the second year in a row. There are also over 150 YMCA staff and community volunteers that help in making the event such a success with behind the scenes hard work to create a fun filled environment for race day while cheering on the runners. This year there were four local school teams, Reynolds High School Basketball, Walkertown High School Basketball, Wiley Middle School Cheerleaders and Carver High School Cheerleaders whose students manned water stops providing water, Gatorade and lots of encouragement to the runners.

The Mistletoe Run’s course goes through the historic West End neighborhood of Winston-Salem where the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA is located. Half Marathon runners continue through Graylyn, Reynolda Village and to Wake Forest University’s campus and back. The Mistletoe Run is designed to be a festive, holiday-themed run uniting family, friends, neighbors and the community while benefiting programs for children of the community at the YMCA. Some of these programs are youth sports, swimming, summer camps and more.

Runners this year had amazing race times – Justin Pfruender from Winston-Salem won 1st place overall in the Half Marathon with a time of 1:16:08.36. Molly Nunn of Clemmons was the first female half marathoner with a time of 1:22:56:.46. Ben Mitchell of Winston-Salem won 1st place overall in the 5K race with a time of 16:05.96, and Anna Edwards was the first overall female 5K runner with a time of 18:35.27.

The run takes place come rain, shine, snow or even COVID-19. 2020 was the first year that the race did not happen in-person. Like many other events – Mistletoe leaders created a virtual event that attracted nearly 1,000 runners and walkers who had the option of participating in the 1 mile Fun Run, 5K, or Half Marathon from anywhere at any time of day in early December 2020. This alternative was so popular that they offered the virtual option again this year.

74 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

The Mistletoe team would like to say, “thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, Y staff and vendors for making this race a huge success. We are so happy to be back in-person and so thankful for your support. We couldn’t do it without you all! Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual Mistletoe Run next year, December 3, 2022!”

JANUARY 2022 / 75

of a Southern Yankee What Could Have Been

With

a dead stare, I sat in the principal’s office. Again. Except this time, with two grim-faced police officers looming over me. Words swirled around me in the air like dry dead leaves blown around on a grey winter day. “Animal.” “Criminal.” “Delinquent.” At this point, the words meant nothing. I was used to it. And honestly, I didn’t care. This scene had become the norm in the ten years since I had moved in with my abusive parents at the age of six. I was constantly in trouble. If I wasn’t creating chaos and disrupting my classes, I was hitting other students and instigating fights. Maybe I wanted others to experience what I was getting at home. Or perhaps I felt that acting out was the answer. Whatever the reasoning, I had really done it this time. Was she asking for it? Maybe.

Maybe not. But she got it anyways. That’s how my life was, so why should it be different for anyone else? If I had to be miserable, so did everyone around me.

I sat in the chair with the cold metal of handcuffs digging into my wrists—wrists that I had once tried to cut to end the pain. The scars were mocking reminders of my attempt to escape life, but I couldn’t even succeed at that. On the bright side, at least I wouldn’t be going back to those people who never wanted me to begin with.

After serving time in a Detention Center for juveniles, my life continued in a downward spiral. I battled addictions with drugs and alcohol and was fired from job after job, until I was no longer considered employable. By the time I was 30 years old, I had accumulated a lengthy criminal record and had been in and out of jail multiple times. When I wasn’t incarcerated, I was out on the streets. I refused to take responsibility for, or control of, my life, and I blamed it all on my parents. I had succeeded in squandering a life that long ago had been promising and full of potential.

Now for the good news. Other than the eight months of abuse, the picture I just painted is completely fictional. However, had the events of my life not transpired in the ways that they did, it could very easily have been my story.

Oftentimes in life we go through events that we don’t understand. We question why such and such is happening to us. We can fall into the trap of being the victim very easily. And it can be years later that we clearly make out that which was once obscured in a dense fog.

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned through the years is that even some of the worst situations in our lives can yield rewarding results. It takes a positive mindset and attitude to see the good in things that have caused us great pain and suffering. But seeing the good in even the worst of times can lead to incredibly gratifying outcomes.

Being abused by my parents was an extremely harrowing experience. I didn’t understand what I was doing wrong, and I certainly couldn’t fathom what I was doing to “deserve” the punishments inflicted upon me on an almost daily basis. It was many years later, after my adoption, that I started to understand that my biological parents were not normal, healthy people. I also came to recognize that I could not harbor ill will against them for the rest of my life. To do so would have been very unhealthy. Instead, I came away with two very important lessons from my traumatic experiences. First, I promised

76 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

myself that when I had children of my own, I would love them unconditionally and I would never intentionally hurt them. Secondly, I came to the realization that my biological parents did me a favor by giving me up for adoption.

They could have chosen to make my life even more miserable by fighting social services and subjecting me to years of being shuffled from foster home to foster home. Instead, it was within weeks of my first-grade teacher reporting the signs of abuse that I was being adopted. I’m extremely grateful that my adoption process happened as quickly as it did. And I’m thankful that my biological parents, even with all their issues, had enough sense and the wherewithal to do what was best for me. In a very literal sense, my life was dramatically changed overnight. Instead of being that bitter, angry kid in handcuffs, I was a carefree child who looked forward to going home from school every day.

Rather than starting fights in the schoolyard, I formed healthy friendships with my peers.

Instead of talking out and disrupting my classes, I relished gaining knowledge, and appreciated

BY DAMIAN DESMOND

Little Richards

the teachers who helped me become the man I am today.

And rather than wanting to take my own life to escape the pain, I embraced and cherished my new lease on life—a life that had been transformed by the grace of God and the selfless love of a couple who took me in as their own.

As I write this, I sit in the front bedroom of my parents’ farmhouse. I watch the rays of the sun reflecting in shades of pink on the clouds, as dawn breaks over the ridge to the east. I think back on the last 42 years of my life since being adopted. The positives and successes far outnumber the negatives and failures—becoming the oldest brother of eight, graduating from VMI, serving my country for six years in the military, teaching and coaching thousands of students over the course of 16 years in public education, and raising two boys who are now young men in college and in high school.

I think about where I have failed—friendships, marriage, or just in the mistakes I’ve made. I’ve tried to learn from and use those failures to create successes elsewhere.

In my mind, I can picture that anger-filled boy who could easily have been me, sitting in the principal’s office having all but given up on himself and others. Fortunately, that boy never materialized, but instead remains nothing more than the story of what could have been.

Contact catering@littlerichardsbarbeque.com for your catering needs for ALL locations.

Clemmons 336-766-0401 Mt. Airy 336-783-0227

Walkertown 336-754-4495 Yadkinville 336-679-7064

Winston-Salem 336-999-8037 private dining options available

www.littlerichardsbarbeque.com JANUARY 2022 / 77

What I Want My Kids to Know

BY GUEST BLOGGER MISTY NICHOLS, GUEST BLOGGER FOR TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN

As

time takes flight and Decembers become Januarys, I see the babies I just brought home growing up. It’s remarkable to watch—I see myself in them, I see my husband, I see our parents and grandparents. And there are some days, I am like, “Where the heck did you come from?!” Then I remind myself that a one-of-a-kind mix of genes is what makes them, um, precious individuals??? Yes, PRECIOUS. I remember getting more advice than I could handle during pregnancy and when they were babies, but I never heard much about helping that little person grow into a self-sufficient adult. Nobody prepares you for (adorable?) middle-schoolers and sassy third-graders. Where’s the What to Expect book for all that?

Over the last couple years, I’ve thought about it a lot. I think about the big world we live in, what experience has taught me and what I really want them to know. From their mama.

Here are a few things: You belong. As you move through this life, when you feel pain, sadness, or uncertainty, know that in this family, you always belong. Always.

Know that life is hard and unpredictable. It’s supposed to be, embrace it. It will never (ever) go according to your plan. Life is never black and white, sometimes you just have to watch it unfold and trust the path. Be flexible and don’t forget to breathe. Find what grounds you and take a moment when you need it. When you need to, switch gears or do the next thing. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Love yourself, but know that not everyone will. Know your value, appreciate your authentic self and pay attention to your inner voice. Be kind to yourself. Expect that some people won’t understand or like you. I promise it will be okay. They are just not your people.

One of my favorite authors, Elizabeth Gilbert, gave a piece of advice that has really stuck with me: “What people think of you is none of your business.” Focus on loving the person God made you to be and it will all take care of itself.

Look upward and inward. Trust God and yourself. Go with your gut and let your conscience be your guide.

Pretty is as pretty does. There are so many ways to say this, but this is how my grandmother said it, and she was the smartest earthly angel I ever knew. So be pretty kind, pretty brave, pretty loyal and pretty strong.

78 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Kind is the new cool. It’s so much more fun to be kind than it is to be nasty.

Pay attention to how you feel when you are kind or when someone is kind to you. That said, don’t be afraid to walk away from someone who isn’t kind to you.

Perfect is a monster. If you strive for perfection, you will spend much of your life disappointed. When I get stuck, I ask myself, “Will it matter in ten years?” I actually learned that one from my wise brother (thanks, bro!). Laugh at yourself when things aren’t perfect. Some of life’s great lessons are learned from failure and imperfection. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake and get back on your horse.

Stay forever young. The image of my son riding his new bike through the living room comes to mind with this one. Ride that new bike through the living room. Swim in the sea. Watch the sun rise and set. Dance in the kitchen.

Surround yourself with kind people who love you. Laugh until your stomach hurts.

Live with a grateful heart. Give gratitude for what you have, find beauty and joy in the simplest of things. Know that success has nothing to do with money. My grandparents were simple, grow-it-in-your-garden kind of people. I never knew happier, more genuine people.

Know your boundaries and limits. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should, or have to.

Remember your roots, but use those wings. Know where you came from, but write your own story. Never stop learning. Use your voice—what you have to say matters. Take it all in and don’t let fear keep you from loving, or living.

Love,

Mom

“ May you grow up to be righteous, May you grow up to be true, May you always know the truth, And see the lights surrounding you.

May you always be courageous, Stand upright and be strong, And may you stay forever young.”

~ Bob Dylan

For more articles like this, log on to www.TriadMomsOnMain.com

Crushing new goals for a great new year.

Susan Maier-Colon

Clemmons Bike

1 YEAR FREE SERVICES WITH BICYCLE PURCHASE.

Serving Forsyth County Families for Over 40 Years TRI • Road • Mountain • Comfort • Hybrids • BMX • Kids Bicycles Tricycles • Scooters • Bob Strollers • Unicycles

336.766.5564 • www.clemmonsbicycle.com 2703 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC

Stitches

STITCHES

Suzie Phelan, Seamstress

336.414.4916 Cell

Custom Drapes | Valances | Shades | Comforters | Dust Ruffles | Pillows JANUARY 2022 / 79

The Start of a Brand New Year!

I think we can all agree that last year was a strange one.

The terrible virus changed so many ways we used to go about our daily lives. Although it has abated where I live, its presence still lingers. With winter upon us, we now fear it rearing its ugly head while still wondering what the flu season will bring.

Will this be our new normal? I certainly hope not. I saw a change in my grandchildren during last year when they couldn’t attend school, get together with friends, play sports or go on trips. Fortunately, with help, they were able to work through their angst and are back to being their usual happy, sociable selves.

The impact this miserable disease had on me, was not medical, but emotional. I missed my Charlotte family.

We went months without being together. FaceTime at least let me see them, but the conversations were not the same as visiting in person. I missed the hugs and the more in-depth talks we shared. I realized that their lack of socialization and inability to travel impacted them the same way it did me.

Thankfully, the last few months of 2021 started to bring about some positive changes. More businesses opened up, people began to venture out of state, we began to visit friends and attend concerts, plays, and sporting events.

More families were out at Halloween, and we were truly thankful to have family and friends gathering at the table for Thanksgiving. Children once again could sit on Santa’s lap while parents took their keepsake pictures. But, for a lot of people, the virus hurt in ways other than their health, and from which they still haven’t recovered.

I have given up making New Year resolutions, but I will make a New Year wish. I wish the malaise that was felt for way too long will continue to be replaced with hope and kindness. I want my grandchildren to grow up understanding that not everyone is as fortunate as they are. Plenty of people do not grow up with loving parents, family and friends; they do not always have plenty to eat;

80 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

they may not have a home to go to; or a bed to sleep in; or clean clothes to wear; or any toys to play with.

Most of us see the holidays as a great time to help those in need by giving charitable contributions. As great as that is, we often forget that the needs continue throughout the year. Whether it is contributions to the local food bank, Salvation Army, rescue mission or any of the other organizations you support, let your grandchildren help in delivering the items. If they are young, explain what you are donating and why.

It is also important to remember that actions speak volumes. A smile to a stranger or a kind word just might make that person’s day. Holding open the door, letting them go in front of you in line or treating them by paying for their coffee are small things that go a long way – kindness can be catching. I love the paying it forward concept. Whether a tangible gift or a simple act, these are teachable moments that your grandchildren will pick up on and remember.

Whatever this year brings, I hope it will bring you peace, joy, health and happiness. I will look for ways to be more charitable throughout the year in words and deeds. It’s true, it is better to give than to receive – it makes your heart happy!

Melinda

336.407.3655

W W W.PHOTOARTISTRYBYMELINDA .COM JANUARY 2022 / 81

Mind-Body Therapies

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

The

mind has a significant impact on the body.

Negative emotions, such as after a heated argument with a good friend or driving through traffic and arriving late to an appointment, lead to some form of stress, whether it’s troubled sleep or a headache. Unfortunately, we are a society that doesn’t have time to be sick; instead, the will of the mind pushes forward, disregarding the status of health, hoping it simply goes away. Continued stress leads to a dismantling of strength, and soon the immune system crumples, indicating minor to severe symptoms.

Only then do we prioritize the desire for wellness through tablet or pill medications, and sometimes delving into mind-body therapies. These begin with the act of closing the eyes, drawing in a deep breath and slowly exhaling. In seconds, the worries of the exterior world begin to abate, dissolving into nothingness, and what remains with you is a feeling of inner peace. Awareness of our behavioral, psychological, social, expressive, and spiritual approaches is not new. The last three centuries have provided the best medicine to the mind, body, and spirit: thinking positively and drawing strength from the inside out.

Therefore, the next time your reach for an aspirin, consider starting a new habit—actively engaging in a mindbody intervention!

Mind and Brain In every record of documented disorders, the common goal of the healers of ancient times was to restore the body to a state of wholeness.

82 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Herbal remedies focused on treating the mind as well as the body. Until three centuries ago, the brain was viewed as a machine, complete with independent parts, and separate from the mind. The brain was the hardware, allowing the cognitive abilities to fully experience mental states, such as thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and attitudes. Interactions between the mind and body can affect the brain, peripheral nervous, and immune systems. All the body organs share an interconnected chemical language of health and healing. Rather than emphasizing drug therapies, mindbody therapies confirm the medical and mental benefits of meditation, mindfulness training, yoga, and other spiritual practices.

Therapy that Sings to You! Acknowledging the pains of the body and anxious, changing mental states requires a plan of action. A need to soothe, pamper, relax, and, most importantly, stop moving! What intervention helps you the most? Is it painting, performing 10-minutes of yoga stretches and poses, or praying?

• CREATIVE THERAPY: We delve into creative arts to lift the soul and escape to another world. Some people may pick up a paintbrush, a guitar, use their voice, or clear a room to engage in expressive dance. Research shows rhythmic auditory stimulation decreases anxiety, depression, or feelings of loneliness, and benefits health and wellbeing!

• PRAYER: It is said, “Faith can move

mountains.” As a form of meditation, prayer can result in positive psychological and biological changes, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, and boosting the immune response and serotonin levels, improving mood.

• TAI CHI: Strolling through a park meadow, you might discover a group of people moving through a series of slow, graceful movements that mirrors the mobility of animals.

The mind-body exercise combines mediation, balance, focused breathing, and low-impact physical activity. Practiced by all ages, Tai Chi aims to relieve pain and stiffness, stress, and reach a sense of wellness.

• WALK AND TALK THERAPY: Isn’t the act of walking, accompanied by a friend, a confidant, also a form of therapy? Yes! Relieving the pressure of the daily routine, walking aids us to relax the joints, breathe in the air, and allows us to speak openly about worries, problems, or release stress, just by smiling and laughing!

• YOGA: Did you know 95% of Americans incorporate yoga into their exercise practices, and 35% view it as a personal religious activity? It dates back to ancient Buddhism, when people sought to connect with their spirit and discover their inner self. Yoga is a therapy that uses meditation, visual imaging, and breathing exercises.

Only you know the therapy that sings to your heart, lifts your worries, and erases the tension!

iHeart

JANUARY 2022 / 83

Stay Warm and Un-Bored this January with Creative Activities for Indoors

BY SUSAN BB SCHABACKER

Trying

to avoid the cold and in-hibernation mode this winter? Here are some creative ideas to ignite you like a candle and keep you ignited like the fire you stay cozy by.

• Have a cook-athon and/or bake-athon with a panel of judges to taste test, critique, and vote on the winner(s).

Don’t be too critical and consider offering prizes for 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rdplace winners. Afterward, everyone enjoys the treats.

• Practice the art of repurposing your wardrobe. Scout out some items from your closet or drawers and get creative. Turn a scarf into a top, turn leggings into sleeves, and crop and embellish an old tee.

• Set up an easel next to a window and paint what you see outside.

• Catch some pics and model with a friend in a photoshoot, complete with DIY makeup, hair, and wardrobe styling.

• Mix up some spice combinations, such as a garden herb mix with rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, and dill, or try a Southwestern mix with cayenne for kick, cumin, paprika, and chili. Or how about a winter masala mulling spices mix, with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, star anise, and ginger?

• Get fermenting and protect your immune system with probiotics you ferment yourself. Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha will make you feel

84 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

better from the inside out.

• Be your own bartender and serve cocktails or virgin mocktails to all ages in the household.

• Think outside the box at mealtime and try a role reversal, having breakfast for dinner and a dinner-like meal for breakfast.

• Toast marshmallows over candles and make s’mores, as you tell stories, both true and fictional. Have someone record the audio or write down the stories to document candlelight memory-making.

• Enjoy some art therapy with friends and family, then feature everyone’s artwork in a home gallery. You can sell, trade, or give your art away, so everyone benefits.

• Learn the art of paper folding (Japanese origami) and napkin folding.

• Read books or e-books aloud as you camp out in the living room under a canopy of blankets propped up over chairs.

• Have a food or pillow fight, but remember it might get plenty messy, so be prepared to get the clean-up crew to work afterwards.

• “Dougie in your snuggie,” rocking it out in a PJ (pajama) party, blasting your fav winter playlist.

• Indulge in a movie marathon—it’s your own film festival—or just enjoy a meal with a movie or TV show.

• Create a vision board, whether magazine cut-outs glued to paper, or poster board, or a virtual board, such as on Pinterest. Represent your life mission, vision, values, goals, and dreams.

• Of all the things on this list, perhaps one of the most important is figuratively putting the puzzle pieces of your life together. They may not fit together perfectly at first, but keep trying and aim high, but not for perfection. The start of this new year is an ideal time to reconfigure the direction of your life by doing a reassess, however simple or complicated. You’re not in life alone, so consort with and console each other. Be each other’s life coaches and offer honest feedback and advice.

And, sometimes it helps to have an accountability partner to help stay on track.

• Other ways to stay warm ‘n cozy? Take a hot bath, heat up the kitchen with something yummy baking in the oven, wear a onesie or long Johns, wrap yourself in a bathrobe, and break out the blankets.

Staying indoors this winter, in bear-like hibernation mode, doesn’t have to get monotonous and boring. If you get through this list and are still searching for ideas, you can always just Google what else to do. Remember—the world is your oyster with boredom a nonissue, so celebrate the start of 2022 with creative ideas that inspire you to enjoy the rest of the cold days indoors.

“ Art is not a thing, it is a way.”

~ Romero Britto

1

Shayla Wall

3

Jose Moreno-Cortez

2

Kayla Smith

4

Norah Bray

1st Grade Gibson Elementary Sue Bruce, Art Teacher

11th Grade East Forsyth High Terri Hester, Art Teacher

8th Grade Mineral Springs Middle Sarah McNeely, Art Teacher

4th Grade Clemmons Elementary Frann Paige, Art Teacher JANUARY 2022 / 85

The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective

Sharpening My Emotional Intelligence in the New Year

BY A. KEITH TILLEY

If your cellphone news feed is anything like mine, you’ve seen the latest buzzword in the working world. It’s called emotional intelligence, and is defined as, “The ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions.” A big component of emotional intelligence is self-awareness.

This is defined as, “The ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or don’t align with your internal standards.

If you’re highly self-aware, you can objectively evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, align your behavior with your values, and understand correctly how others perceive you.” (Wikipedia) I’m learning more about this because I’ve always found psychology fascinating. For this next year though, I’ve decided to combine two areas—self-awareness and consciousness—and let that be my focus of attention and improvement for myself this year. It’s not a New Year’s resolution. Those things tend to fall by the wayside by spring.

I’m looking at this as more of an improvement in lifestyle by developing these skills further.

Being self-aware for example, helps me to fully understand who I am, what I like, what I dislike, what has defined my opinion and belief system, what things I need to say “Yes” to more often, and equally what things I need to say “No” to.

And most of all, giving permission to see and accept these parts of myself. It doesn’t mean I don’t improve on them; it just means I don’t beat myself up over inherent traits that I can do nothing about. Nor should I make excuses for them.

One doesn’t have to agree with me on everything, just accept me for who I am.

With consciousness, I’m trying to sharpen my ability to see things from the other person’s perspective. It doesn’t matter if I feel my position, belief, thoughts, etc., are “more correct,” it only matters that I understand why they feel, believe, and think the way they do. I’ve always felt everyone has a reason for what they do in life. That’s not to say it’s always a good reason, but a reason, nonetheless. When someone disagrees with you, they’re not so much trying to say you’re wrong as they’re trying to convince you that they’re right. This may appear as mere semantics at first, but I assure you, it isn’t.

When you “hear” someone implying you are “wrong,” your walls come up and your defenses are armed. You no longer

are focused on listening to the conversation as much as you are waiting for your opportunity for a rebuttal. Conversely, if you don’t see their words as personally directed at you specifically (even if they are), you’re able to listen more actively and pay attention to the real meaning behind their words. When this happens, you notice things you didn’t see before.

For example, maybe you don’t see the need for something, and this person is adamant about it. Both sides are sound in their positions. You don’t see the need in this hypothetical “thing” because you have never had a need or use for it. However, upon active listening with an empathetic ear, you may learn or simply infer from the other party that they, in fact, have already used or needed this “thing” and therefore, that’s their validation for its importance, whether they tell you their story or not.

Absent self-awareness and consciousness, you won’t see this distinction, and likely an argument will ensue, or at the very least the discussion gets heated and uncomfortable. Neither response is positive. Understanding the other’s viewpoint doesn’t mean you abandon your own. It just means you don’t make the mistake of passing judgment on another’s. You do, however, begin to relate to them more constructively and this can make for some very interesting conversations, whereby both sides disagree, but mutually respect each other’s viewpoints, and neither side feels threatened, insulted, or rejected in any way.

This may all sound Pollyanna, especially in these historically divided times, but I think this is precisely why it’s needed.

Our current world is full of polarized opinions and positions on an endless array of subjects. I see no positives coming out of the continuation of this approach for either side of the equation.

Listening, understanding the thoughts behind the words and actions, and then trying to find common ground or a mutual “agree to disagree” decision must be reached. When the latter happens, both sides retreat to their metaphorical corners and remain with their thoughts. A new subject is then introduced that’s more amicable to both sides to restore harmony. That’s how we work towards a more civil union with humanity.

So, that’s my goal for this year. I have a teenager in the house, wish me luck!

To comment and see more, visit theviewfrommysection.com.

86 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

iHeart

JANUARY 2022 / 87

The

Dinosaur Tree

BY DAMIAN DESMOND

Not

since I had taken my first steps had I ever been this unsure of myself. Cautiously, I stepped onto the rough bark of the enormous tree in front of me. Gently, my adopted father coaxed me on further and further. Very slowly, baby step by baby step, I proceeded onward. Behind me, the man who had spent years walking across beams of steel high in the air, continued to reassure me. The giant oak we were walking on was extremely sturdy even if it was at a 30-degree angle. Further and further we went up and out on this massive living organism. Below, the distance between us and the leaf-covered forest floor continued to grow. Finally, we reached the furthest point we could attain as the branches of the mighty oak impeded any further progress. With the morning sun filtering down through the surrounding trees, my father and I stood out on that majestic tree that had succumbed to some force of nature years ago. Like two mountaineers who had just succeeded in conquering some great snowcapped peak, we relished in the moment. Using his imagination, my new father would pretend we were two ironworkers up in the air on the skeleton of some high-rise being built in New York City. He was a guy named “Mac”, and I was “Joe”. Or was it the other way around? Regardless, it was the first time in my life that I’d ever done anything like this. Standing 15 feet above the forest floor on this tree was only the beginning of many experiences where I would push myself to do things outside of my comfort zone. It was also the first time I had a man in my life who recognized the potential in me and who pushed me to do great things, to never fit in with the crowd, and to live as honorable a life as possible.

Climbing the dinosaur tree (we nicknamed it that because it reminded us of some great prehistoric beast) became something we did regularly when we went to the property in western Virginia. Sometimes I would visit the dinosaur tree by myself as my father worked on the property elsewhere. Confidently, I would climb out onto the tree.

Reaching the furthest point, I would let my young imagination run wild.

I was the captain standing on the bow of my schooner as it cut through the blue green ocean waters. Dolphins bolted and darted alongside the ship. I was on a journey of exploration. I was the master of my domain. Other times, I was a famous bird watcher waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of some rare species.

Year after year went by, and the tree remained steadfast and true. As I grew older, my visits to the dinosaur tree became fewer and fewer.

With time, the once great tree fell victim to old age, the elements, and insects. Eventually it was no longer sturdy enough to climb out on. The once majestic tree that provided me with so many wonderful childhood memories was nearing its end.

Forty years after I was introduced to the dinosaur tree by my father, I still sometimes walk to the same spot where where it once rose out of the ground. Nothing remains of it now. It’s once gigantic “body” decomposed years ago. Standing where the tree once protruded from the earth, I fondly recall the first time I walked nervously out onto it with my steadfast father right behind me.

The tree is long gone. My father is still here. I miss that tree. And there will come a day when I will miss my father. I would like to think that there would be a dinosaur tree in heaven where Mac and Joe will meet up again someday.

88 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

St. Patrick’s Day Treats

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION & EMILY DODSON

30 Minute Soup Recipes for Winter It’s January, and baby it’s cold outside. Soup is a delightful answer to the cold that brings comfort while it warms our bones. Many of us are short on time, but don’t settle for the canned stuff. Here are three easy crowd-pleasing soup recipes that are ready in 30 minutes.

CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

SPINACH TORTELLINI SOUP

TURKEY NOODLE SOUP

POTATO SOUP

(makes 4 servings)

(makes 6 servings)

(makes 8 servings)

(makes 8 servings)

INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp Butter 1 small celery rib, finely chopped 1 s mall sweet red pepper, finely chopped 2 cans (14 oz) cream style corn 1.5 cups cooked chicken, chopped 1 c an (12 oz) reduced-fat evaporated milk 1 t sp chicken bouillon cube granules ½ tsp black pepper 8 bacon strips, cooked, crumbled

INGREDIENTS: 1 tsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 c an (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no-salt added, undrained 3 cans (14.5 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp italian seasoning 1 p kg (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini 4 cups fresh baby spinach shredded parmesan cheese black pepper to taste

INGREDIENTS: /3 cup butter, cubed 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 /3 cup all-purpose flour 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth ½ cup half-and-half ½ cup 2% milk 1 cup uncooked egg noodles 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper

INGREDIENTS: 6 bacon strips, diced 3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 small carrot, grated ½ cup onion, chopped 1 tbsp dried parsley ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp celery seed 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 cups 2% milk 8 oz velveeta, cubed 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large saucepan, on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion, celery, and red pepper. Stir and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.

2. Stir in corn, chicken, milk, bouillon, and pepper. Heat through, stirring occasionally do not boil. Serve topped with the bacon crumbles.

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heath. Add garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute.

2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Add tortellini and bring back to a gentle boil. Cook uncovered, just until tortellini are tender, 7-9 minutes.

3. Stir in spinach. Top with parmesan cheese and pepper.

1

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute carrot and celery until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth, cream and milk. Bring to a boil.

2. Stir in noodles. Reduce heat.

Simmer uncovered until noodles are al dente, 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until turkey is heated through and cheese is melted.

DIRECTIONS: 1. I n a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.

2. M ix flour and milk until smooth. Stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Top and serve with green onions if desired.

JANUARY 2022 / 89

CELEBRATIONS Sound the alarm!

Ray Sutcliffe is retiring!

Thanks for your 30 years of service!

Happy 30th birthday Briana Bralley Holt!

How did we get from here to there so quickly?

We love you to the moon and back!

Love, Mom and Dad 90 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Wake Forest

JANUARY 2022 / 91

2022 promises more of the same at Be Kind Coffee Co. With a loyal following that continues to grow, Natalie and Amanda have started a “kind” of movement that shows no signs of slowing down or stopping.

If you haven’t stopped by Be Kind Coffee Co. yet – go. You’ll soon discover why it’s become a community favorite.

Be Kind Coffee Co. is located at 3560 Clemmons Road, Suite B in Clemmons. Call the store at 336.893.9892, or email them at info@bekindcoffeeco.com. Also, be sure to like Be Kind Coffee Co. on Facebook and follow them on Instagram!

A Kind of Movement at

Be Kind Coffee Co.

BY DENISE HEIDEL

“ She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” (Proverbs 31:26) There’s a local coffee shop in Clemmons whose specialty goes well beyond brewing excellent cups of coffee and creating signature lattes. At Be Kind Coffee Co., kindness is an add-on bonus with every cup. As a coffee company built on Proverbs 31:26 and the motto “be kind,” owners Natalie and Amanda Gogolak have spent their first year in business inspiring Clemmons’ coffee-enthusiasts to do just that – be kind. According to this mother-daughter duo – “be kind” is a family motto.

The team at Be Kind Coffee Co. has opened opportunities for others to pay it forward and give back to others, as well as set the example for what it means to live a life based on service and a think-of-others attitude. It’s the perfect place to visit to lift your spirits, experience a word of encouragement, and receive (or give!) a bit of kindness.

In 2021, their kindness touched so many through the Giving Tree, a year-round fixture in their shop. Their efforts to support others have included: • Silver Stocking Project: Basic Care Items for Nursing Home/ Assisted Living Residents • Pajama Drive with Spark Community of Winston-Salem • Suicide Prevention Fundraiser with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention • Gabby Kozlowski’s St. Jude Fundraiser • Officer Teresa’s ALS Fundraiser • Swim Smart NC Fundraiser • Ina’s Alzheimer’s Fundraiser • Cupcakes for Healthcare Heroes By encouraging their customers to “be a blessing,” they have made an impact on our community and brought awareness to very specific needs that may otherwise go unnoticed.

92 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

The Gogolak Family recently celebrated their first anniversary with an official ribbon cutting. “In preparing for our oneyear celebration,” Amanda explained, “Mom and I went through photos of the last year. It was amazing! What started as a pop-up tent in the parking lot has grown beyond our expectations! We have expanded our outdoor patio and are currently expanding our store, too! The community has been so supportive, and we are blessed beyond measure!”

Be Kind Coffee Co. has quickly become “THE” spot to hang out in Clemmons! With local artisans and musicians frequently featured and promoted on their social media channels – many have found a favorite place to hang out at Be Kind Coffee Co. Some of the feedback includes: “ Be kind is such a cute little coffee shop! Whenever I’m in the Clemmons area, I always love to stop by and get a drink! The staff is always super nice and friendly. I can feel the smile they give me through the mask.” ~ Wade L. “ This is the cutest little coffee shop! The coffee and pastries are delicious, loved the decor!” ~ Ana L. “ Fantastic atmosphere and staff! Best coffee shop in town. Highly recommended to anyone in the area. You won’t regret stopping by for a cup of Joe or one of their incredible baked goods.” ~ Jon P. “ Kindest people and best coffee around! Super cute shop too with a patio.” ~ Kathleen E. “ Unbelievably friendly and outstanding every single time.

Highly recommend and by far one of the best coffee shops anywhere.” ~ Lindsey W.

BRING IN THIS COUPON

Buy One Drink, Get One 1/2 Off

E AT S - A L E S - SP I RI TS

Clemmons 336-766-0401

VALID UNTIL 12/31/22

Mt. Airy 336-783-0227 Walkertown 336-754-4495 Yadkinville 336-679-7064 Winston-Salem 336-999-8037

3560 Clemmons Rd, Suite B • Clemmons, NC 27012 336.893.9892 • @bekindcoffeeco

Join us to celebrate Ribs on Mondays for $1.25/bone.

www.littlerichardsbarbeque.com

Mon-Thurs 11am-1am | Fri-Sat 11am-2am Sun 12pm-1am

www.mossysclemmons.com

6235 Towncenter Drive | Clemmons, NC 27045

Locally custom made cookies for all occasions! Shipping available.

678 St. George Square Winston Salem · (beside Carmax) (336) 306-9146 NOTHINGBUNDTCAKES.COM

@annabakescookies aholbrook123@gmail.com

$5 off any $30 or more purchase

MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE 10% OFF ANY SPECIALTY CAKE

excludes beverage & alcohol one coupon per customer expires 01/31/22.

May not be combined with other discounts.

Offer Expires 8/31/2022.

Not valid with any other offer.

Baked Just SO is bringing delicious pastries, specialty cakes, and locally AIR roasted coffee to northern Winston Salem, Lewisville, and Pfafftown!

Stop by to get yours TODAY! 5395 Robinhood Village Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.923.5778

6782 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 336.946.1027

Promote Your Business!

ADVERTISE HERE robin@forsythmags.com

Dining JANUARY 2022 / 93

LO C A L E V E N T S

NOW THROUGH JANUARY 31

JANUARY 8

“SURFACES AND SOUNDINGS” EXHIBITION BY BOB KING Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in W-S. Bob King’s Surfaces and Soundings is an exhibition that combines examples from two current bodies of work – Phenoumena (paintings) and Earthwork (sculpture).

The artist intends that the works on exhibit hover between abstraction and representation, ideation and perception, and he invites viewers to enter into dialogue with the works, gather their own perceptions, and form their own associations, interpretations, and narratives. King currently resides in Winston-Salem and completed his PhD in cultural studies/education at UNC-Greensboro. The heart of his artistic process is the dialogue between materials and memories inspired by the human form and solitude in nature.

MAE’S BEAUTY BAR GRAND OPENING 121 Pineview Drive in Kernersville. Mae’s Beauty Bar Grand Opening 9am-5pm! There will be lots of vendors, food, prizes and discounts!

DECEMBER 31

NOON YEAR’S EVE 12pm, South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road. Join us for a New Year’s Celebration at noon! We will have a hot chocolate toast, crafts and a balloon drop at noon.

Registration is required. Cost: $10 per child; register at WePLAYevents@cityofws.org

JANUARY 1 FIRST DAY HIKE 11am & 1pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield.

Start your New Year off right by spending time in the great outdoors! Explore the preserve on your own and enjoy a self-guided farm tour.

Dress warm, and have a great time! www. eventbrite.com/o/minglewood-farm-and-naturepreserve-17188338999

JANUARY 5

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm-until…, Davie Tavern, Tanglewood Crossing Shopping Center, 5279 U.S. Highway 158 in Advance. Grab a friend, a neighbor, your sister, your mother, a co-worker and have a muchneeded Girls’ Night Out! Enjoy half price spinach and artichoke dip as well as a half price “Sunrise Over Davie” signature cocktail. As always, each attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings!

JANUARY 6 INTRO TO YOGA – YOGA FOR BEGINNERS 6pm, Sunrise Yoga Studio, 6311-A Stadium Drive in Clemmons. Have you or someone you know been wanting to try yoga but are reluctant because you’ve never done it? Sunrise Yoga Studio in Clemmons have a great opportunity for beginners starting Jan. 6th.

Learn and practice in a small group of beginners just like you! Sign up soon as space is extremely limited in order to give individual attention to each student. InStudio and Virtual options available. To learn more or sign up, visit https://sunriseyoga.net/yoga-workshops/.

94 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

JANUARY 12 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10am-12pm, Kaleideum North, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Come explore what’s new at Kaleideum North! Check out the Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition to find out how the earth is changing and what it’s like on other planets. In addition, IceVenture is back! Purchase a Kaleideum membership at KMO, and receive 10% off. Discounted admission to KMO is $5 per person; Kaleideum members attend for free. Each adult also receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings.

JANUARY 13 & 25 HOMESCHOOL JUMP 1-3pm, Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park, 7840 North Point Boulevard in W-S. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park offers a Homeschool Jump twice a month on the second Thursday and fourth Tuesday at our Winston-Salem location and once a month on the second Thursday of every month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at our Greensboro location.

Cost: $10/person. Visit rockinjump.com/winstonsalem/homeschool.

JANUARY 14-16 BLUSH BY FRANCESCA AVILA – BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW Nitsa’s Apparel, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. Nitsa’s offers the finest selection of couture bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, veils, accessories, social occasion and cocktail dresses, sportswear and cosmetics. As the Carolinas’ Couture Bridal Salon, Nitsa’s provides its signature personal service and exceptional in-house alterations. Fabulous since 1964! nitsas.com

JANUARY 15 UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: EMBRACING THE ‘20S 7:30-9:30pm, Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts in W-S. Faculty artists Kevin Lawrence, violin, and Dmitri Shteinberg, piano, present music from the ’20s — the 1720s, the 1820s, the 1920s and our very own 2020s.

The program includes works by J.S. Bach, Franz Schubert and Ernest Bloch, plus the premiere of a work by a UNCSA student composer, written in 2021. Inperson event. Masks required for all performances.

JANUARY 18 UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: LATIN AMERICAN SOUNDSCAPES 7:30-9:30pm, Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts in W-S. The Americas Ensemble leads a musical tour across Latin America. Flutist Maria Fernanda Castillo, oboist Jaren Atherholt, bassoonist Benjamin Atherholt and cuatro/guitar player Régulo Stabilito will showcase Latin American music from

Sassy keychains, dogtags, sweatshirts, coordinating harnesses, leashes, and bagholders, custom pet portraits, tote bags, and more made locally!

hautedawgshop.com Use Code FORSYTHFAMILY for 10% off

Locally custom made cookies for all occasions!

Shipping available. @annabakescookies | aholbrook123@gmail.com

mind . body . spirit Ashley Wren, lmbt 336.934.0982 AshleyWren-LMBT.com | AshWren82@gmail.com Licensed Massage Therapist • Master Reiki Practitioner Spiritual Life Coach • Mobile Massage Animal Massage and Reiki

LOCAL BUSINESS

From my Otis to yours, enjoy all the best stylish dog accessories

MARCH 2021 / 95

LO C A L E V E N T S

the Baroque to the present, ranging from classical repertoire to traditional music. The program features musical selections from Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela. In-person event. Masks required for all performances.

JANUARY 19

pot for your new plant. No experience needed!

All materials will be provided during class. You will leave with your new plant inside your decorated pot and watering can. Light refreshments provided. We will cover essential plant care (watering and light techniques, when to repot and how to get rid of pests. Repotting a small plant, dirt and pot provided.

WINTERY WOODCARVING MAKER EXPERIENCE

JANUARY 23

5-8pm, Mixxer Community Makerspace in W-S. Have you always wanted to try your hand at wood carving or whittling? In this maker experience, you will get an introduction to wood carving. Makers will learn to cut out shapes on the electric scroll saw or bandsaw, then use a carving knife to shape and carve the details! You will learn to make a snowman, heart or other wintery adornment! Take your shape home to be sanded, painted or wood burned. These wintery items make nice holiday ornaments, magnets or gift tags! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Be sure to wear and boots or close toed shoes. We’ll provide the rest of the safety gear you’ll need. Please bring your own cut resistant gloves if you have them. Mixxer’s cut resistant gloves are sized M and L; if other sizes are needed, please email workshops@wsmixxer.org.

NC GIRL GANG GALENTINES GALA The Shiloh in Lowgap, NC. This is a ticketed event, where womenowned businesses come together for a night full of yummy food, networking and promotion! Cost: $50/ person.

JANUARY 20 DAN TYMINSKI BAND: CROSSROADS @ SECCA 6-10:30pm, SECCA, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in W-S. Dan has contributed guitar and/or harmony to projects by Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Aaron Lewis and Rob Thomas, to name a few. In addition to his highly successful solo career, Dan Tyminski has played guitar and mandolin for Alison Krauss and Union Station since 1994. His unmatched instrumental skills and burnished, soulful tenor voice have been key components of the band. Doors at the McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium at SECCA will open at 6pm, and the music will begin at 7pm. General admission tickets are $40. VIP tickets are $50. SECCA is grateful for the support of longtime Crossroads sponsors Foothills Brewing and 88.5 WFDD.

JANUARY 22 HOUSE PLANT BASICS WORKSHOP WITH PATIENTLY ROOTED 11am, 108 North State Street in Yadkinville. In this workshop, Kelli from Patiently Rooted will teach you all of the house plant basics!

We will also be painting/personalizing your own

JANUARY 25 HOMESCHOOL JUMP 1-3pm, Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park, 4215 West Gate City Boulevard in Greensboro. Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park offers a Homeschool Jump twice a month on the second Thursday and fourth Tuesday at our WinstonSalem location and once a month on the second Thursday of every month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at our Greensboro location. Cost: $10/person. Visit rockinjump.com/winston-salem/homeschool.

JANUARY 29 SMALL BUSINESS MEET & GREET 1-3pm, Bar Nola, 1151 Canal Drive, Suite 205 in W-S. Please save the date and plan to come “meet & greet”other small businesses in the area and beyond! We had a phenomenal time last year; we met so many wonderful, like-minded people. Please plan to join us! linktr.ee/RevivalJunkies

FUTURE MARCH 28 WOMEN ON THE MOVE CONFERENCE Winmock at Kinderton in Bermuda Run. Mark your calendar and get excited because Forsyth Woman magazine’s “Women on the Move” initiative comes to life through its first-ever leadership conference. Attendees can expect to take part in an inspiring and empowering event surrounded by a community of women ready to learn and grow both personally and professionally. If you are interesting in purchasing a table, sponsoring the conference or have any questions about the event, please email brooke@forsythmags.com.

Purchase your tickets at tinyurl.com/WOMConference.

*DISCLAIMER: E VENT DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK EVENT WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES FOR UPDATES AS THE DATES DRAW NEAR.*

96 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

(Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV)

MyGraceFullLife.com Read My Grace-Full Life each month in Forsyth Family!

336-399-3873

Chrystal.Yates@Allentate.com

“ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS, GIVE YOUR BODY SOME REST.”

ChrystalYates.com

ADVERTISE HERE

Michael Peak, CEO/Inventor 336-858-1275 | michaelpeak83@yahoo.com | www.sleepy-headpillows.com

QUALITY WORK AT COMPETITIVE PRICES

CONTACT Robin@ForsythMags.com to learn more about advertising on the Local Business page

EMERGENCY SERVICE • STORM DAMAGE • TREE REMOVAL • PRUNING • CABLING STUMP REMOVAL • TRIMMING • CRANE SERVICE • BUCKET TRUCK SERVICE Locally Owned & Operated • Licensed & Insured Serving the Triad Since 1986 336-345-2572 • DAWSONTREESERVICE.COM

LOCAL BUSINESS

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

JANUARY 2022 / 97

ACTIVITIES

Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink............................................. 35 Kaleideum....................................................................... 37 Salem Gymnastics & Swim.............................................. 59 TRU Taekwondo............................................................... 39 YMCA............................................................................... 33

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Anna Bakes Cookies........................................................ 41 Baked Just So.................................................................. 93 Be Kind Coffee................................................................. 93

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser................................................................ 67 Lyndhurst Medical Spa.................................................... 49 Paparazzi Hair Salon...........................................................7

CELEBRATE LIFE

Anna Bakes Cookies........................................................ 41 Alpha-Lit.......................................................................... 38 Cicis Pizza........................................................................ 41 Fairgrounds Annex Ice Rink............................................. 35 Kaleideum....................................................................... 37 Nothing Bundt................................................................. 39 McCalls............................................................................ 39 Rockin’ Jump................................................................... 41 Triad Trolleys.................................................................... 41 Triple Threat..................................................................... 41 Tru.................................................................................... 39 Willows Compass............................................................ 43 WS Dash.......................................................................... 41

CHILDCARE

Imprints Cares................................................................. 57 YMCA............................................................................... 33

CHURCHES

New Day Community Church.......................................... 71

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Kingery & Associates DDS................................................ 49 Salem Smiles................................................................... 59 Vivid Dental........................................................................3

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School.......................................................... 47 Forsyth Country Day School............................................. 17 Forsyth Tech Community College.................................... 21 Redeemer School...............................................................5 Venture Club.................................................................... 19

FINANCIAL We are Grateful for our advertisers It’s our privilege to work with our advertising partners, who make this magazine possible.

Because of their support, we are able to offer Forsyth Family as a free community resource. As you visit these businesses and organizations, please let them know you saw their ad in this month’s issue.

98 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

Cannon Wealth Management......................................... 23 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp............................. 45 Marzano Capital Group.................................................... 25 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.................................. 21 Truliant Federal Credit Union............................. Back Cover Wo odard & Company Asset Management Group............ 27

HEALTH & FITNESS

YMCA............................................................................... 33

HOME

American Moving and Hauling....................................... 65 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp............................. 45 NC Farm Bureau – Tim Moore.......................................... 95 Phillips Ranson Team...................................................... 51 Piedmont Sheet Metal..................................................... 55 State Farm – Will Wilkins................................................. 51

Stitches............................................................................ 79 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker.............................................. 79 The Ginther Group........................................................... 45 Weedman........................................................................ 63

MEDICAL

Atr ium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine...................................2 Clinical Neuromodulation Lab........................................ 23 Hillcrest Vision................................................................. 63 Lewisville Laser................................................................ 67 Lyndhurst......................................................................... 49 No vant Health – Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute...............................................9 Novant Health Vein Specialists ....................................... 53 Penta............................................................................... 27 WomanCare..................................................................... 57

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo Artistry by Melinda................................................ 81

PROM

Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo......................... 11 Nitsa’s Prom Salon........................................................... 13 Photo Artistry by Melinda................................................ 15

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ................................................................................ 73 Mix 99.5.......................................................................... 83 Q104.1............................................................................ 87

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp............................. 45 Phillips Ranson Team...................................................... 51 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.................................. 21 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway....................... 79 The Ginther Group........................................................... 45 Truliant Federal Credit Union............................. Back Cover

RESTAURANTS

Baked Just So.................................................................. 93 Be Kind Coffee................................................................. 93 Hakkachow Asian Eats..................................................... 93 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ.............................. 77, 93 MOJI Coffee..................................................................... 93 Mossy’s............................................................................ 93 Nothing Bundt Cakes...................................................... 93

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle........................................................... 79 Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo......................... 11 McCall’s........................................................................... 39 Nitsa’s Apparel................................................................. 13

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry.......................................................... 47 Crossnore Communities for Children.............................. 53 Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory................ 55 Nu.................................................................................... 67 Second Harvest Food Bank.............................................. 99 The Resume Nerd............................................................ 63

SUMMER CAMP

Venture Club.................................................................... 19

UPCOMING EVENTS

Forsyth Family Kids’ Morning Out................................... 61 Wake Forest Basketball.................................................... 91

FF_MealMaker_Jan2022_Final.pdf

1

12/4/21

2:54 AM

BECOME A MEAL MAKER If you’re a parent, making sure your kids have the good nutrition Second We Harvest they need is a serious business. get it. Second Harvest Food Bank provides food resources to thousands of parents who sometimes need a little help putting food on the table.

Let’s face it: Hunger knows no season.

Making sure EVERYONE in our community has enough to eat is a daily priority. As this New Year begins, we invite your family to support this important work by becoming MealMakers monthly supporters of the serious business of making sure that every child, every person in our community has the food they need - because EVERYONE DESERVES TO EAT.

MEaL

MaKER

SecondHarvestNWNC.org JANUARY 2022 / 99

Truliant

A place where you’re a member.

Not a number.

Just what you need.

We’re committed to helping you reach your financial goals. From great rates, lower fees, free checking1 and the latest technology to putting your financial needs first, we invite you to experience the Truliant difference today.

Truliant.org

Federally insured by NCUA. (1) Must meet credit bureau ChexSystems qualifications.

100 / FORSYTHFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM