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Happy Holidays

DECEMBER 2016

e had a blast shooting this month's feature, "Givers," beautiful portraits by Fredrik Brauer of six people from the community who make giving a priority. Our Givers arrived at the lovely Westin Atlanta Perimeter North (Concourse Parkway) and were greeted by the friendly staff who swept us all off our feet, up to the 2-story suite overlooking the little lake and impressive buildings around the Concourse. Savor Bar + Kitchen sent up pastries, fresh fruit, juices coffee and tea (I drank three cups) and we all had a chance to chat during hair and make-up. COLOUR, a new Atlanta-based startup that has just launched with a lofty vision: All Women. All Hair. Equally beautiful. COLOUR is like Uber for hair. The free app enables men and women to get their hair done when they want, where they want, with a team of vetted stylists. It's like having a stylist on retainer. And the best part...They come to your home or office! We love that idea. The Beauty Bar of Alpharetta provided full make-up for our "models" and Danielle Johnson polished the faces that grace this month's pages. To top off the morning, Shane Co brought a spread of jewelry for our GIVERS to choose from to wear for their portrait. I'm pretty sure Shane Co gained a few new customers, based on the ooohing and aaahing over the diamonds and gemstone pieces they shared. We're so honored that all these generous people shared their morning and their stories with us. We hope you're inspired to give of your time and resources this holiday season, working to make our community stronger in some way. Have a lovely month with family and friends and from all of us here at Lifestyle Publications, best wishes for a safe and bubbly new year. Sue SCollins@LifestylePubs.com

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Departments

Good Times

Around Town

Driverâ€™s Notebook

Sold Properties

Legal Compass

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

16 The Gift of Doing

From yoga to skydiving, these gift will make them GO.

18 Givers

Meet six men and women who make giving a priority.

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AROUND TOWN

MILTON HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES The Milton Holiday Tour of Homes is hosting its inaugural event on December 10 featuring five classically Milton homes stunningly decorated for the

owner, Sheila McVay, from 7-9 p.m. on December 21, the night of the

Holidays. Each home on the tour has been carefully

Winter Solstice, for an evening of Yoga and Live Music. Amidst the

selected to represent the City of Milton – some are

business of the season, take time to rest and nurture yourself. You will

newer homes and one is a historical home. Robert

be mindfully guided through gentle, restorative poses surrounded by

Meyers, is chair of the Milton Holiday Tour of Homes

candles and boughs of fresh evergreen before drifting into medita-

committee. Meyers is well known in the Milton

tion surrounded by beautiful live music. The class is appropriate for

community for authoring two books about the area

all ages, body types and levels of yoga practitioner, even absolute

including Barns of Old Milton County. He also is a

beginners. Even if you have never done yoga before, don’t miss this

board member of the Friends of the Milton Library.

opportunity to reset and honor the rhythms of nature by turning your

“We’re overjoyed at the response of the community

attention inward and away from outside stresses. Register online

for this tour,” said Meyers. “We sold out of our tickets

at JohnsCreekYoga.com or call 770.619.1283 for more information.

much faster than expected and hope to expand our

Johns Creek Yoga is located at 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Suite C105.

tour next year.” Funds will benefit the Friends of the Milton Library, STEM and STEAM programs, Lego

CHEMISTRY AT CAMBRIDGE

Club, Astronomy Club program supplies, chess boards and timers, Teen

As part of Mole Day and National Chemistry Week, AP Chemistry

Advisory Board meetings, Youth Book Club, Wildlife Program, Children’s

students of Cambridge High created several periodic tables made

Music Performance, Atlanta Audubon Youth programs, Summer Reading,

of cupcakes. National Chemistry Week encourages chemists and

and others. At press time, tickets were SOLD OUT.

chemistry

ICE HAUTE The Historic Georgian Terrace will host the 9th Annual Winter White

enthusiasts

build awareness of chemistry at the local level. Local sections,

businesses,

schools,

Party on Monday, December 19 in Midtown, Atlanta. The Winter White

and individuals were invited

Party lets your imagination guide you through a memorable evening

to organize or participate

infused by impressive fashion, exciting entertainment and social inter-

in events in their communi-

action orchestrated a non-stop soundtrack of diversity. Traveling to

ties with a common goal: to

Midtown might seem a bit far, but this event sets the standard for a

promote the value of chem-

fabulous experience with its continuing status as the premier holiday

istry in everyday life. This year the theme was "Solving Mysteries

event on all of the east coast! Twenty percent of proceeds from this

Through Chemistry," focusing on the chemistry of forensics and

glamorous evening will be donated to SOCIAL GEORGIA, a non-profit

more, although there is no mystery why these students succeeded

organization that gives back to improve our lives and local community

in making chemistry enjoyable for everyone! Pictured: Alejandro

in today's challenging society. Visit WinterWhiteParty.com

Becerra, Zach Ellison, Allie Kench, and Sania Shaikh.

REST AND UNWIND

GOLDEN EXPERIENCE

With Thanksgiving barely behind us, and Christmas steadily

Goldfish Swim School, a water safety and swim lesson school

approaching we are in the height of the holiday chaos! During this

offering infant and child swim lessons, is coming soon to Johns

time we can all start to feel depleted and worn down by a mile-long

Creek. Located at 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Goldfish Swim

to-do list and calendars full of holiday engagements. Thankfully our

School offers a wide range of perpetual swimming classes for

friends at Johns Creek Yoga are here to help bring us back some

all ages and skill levels at times that are convenient for every

inner peace! Join some of our Alpharetta Lifestyle staff and studio

family’s schedule. Goldfish provides swim instruction to children CONTINUED >

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AHS EXPLORERS Some of the students at Alpharetta High School have been enrolled in a unique educational program offered by Northside Hospital -The Explorer Program. This extracurricular program gives students a chance to gain real life experiences and specialized knowledge of the healthcare industry. They also have opportunity to interact with physicians, nurses and medical technologists in a number of different specialty fields. High school students in grades 10-12 interested in a career in healthcare are eligible. “We want to reach out to a new generation of potential health care professionals to show them many career options available in the health care industry,” said Kelli Buchwald, Northside’s community relations manager. “It will give teens a glimpse of many different hospital careers.” Between its ages 4 months to 12-years-old in a unique setting with highly

Forsyth, Atlanta and Alpharetta campuses, the Northside students

trained instructors, small class sizes, tropical décor, shiver-free

will have classes cov-

90-degree pools and a state-of-the-art water purification sys-

ering radiology, robotic

tem. “Swim and water safety is extremely important to families,"

surgery, internal med-

said owner Mark Sheppell. " The Goldfish Swim School model

icine,

emphasizes both safety and enjoyment of the water which leads

and women’s services.

to faster progress. I’m excited to bring the curriculum and pro-

They also will earn CPR

grams to our new swimming facility here in Johns Creek." Goldfish

certification. To

Swim School of Johns Creek anticipates a late 2016 opening.

more about Northside

Families can register for lessons by calling 770.744.0250 or visit-

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Driver’s Notebook ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

FOUR AUTOMOBILES THAT IMPRESSED US THIS YEAR

n the final 2016 edition of Driver’s Notebook, here is a quartet of automobiles

2016 GENESIS RWD 3.8

in different classes that deserve some consideration.

The Hyundai Genesis has created quite a stir since its

It has been a great year for Driver’s Notebook covering the new models of 2016.

redesign of the Genesis last year and for good reason:

Besides the fine automobiles we already featured leading up to this end-of-the-year

They did an outstanding job making it more sleek and lux-

edition, here are four more we wanted to make sure you considered. Happy motoring!

urious to the point of being mistaken for automobiles twice

the price. Simply look for the winged emblem replacing the standard Hyundai “H” logo to signify its premium status.

2016 TERRAIN AWD DENALI

Welcomed optional packages include Signature, Tech and

At first glance, the Terrain’s appearance is physically imposing with limited curves

Ultimate take it to the next level including a panoramic

and a lot more muscle; we took it to say it meant business. The recommended, yet

sunroof, genuine matte wood trim, blind spot detec-

optional 3.6L V6 SIDI engine pushing out 301 horses justified its boxy girth, but

tion, Lexicon 17-Speaker Discrete Logic 7 audio system,

it was also intelligent with numerous high-tech embellishments including GMC’s

Bluetooth, premium leather seats, and a 9.2-inch touch-

INTELLILINK integration, Bluetooth, OnStar, and 4G LTE Wi-Fi—an invaluable com-

screen. Add the very forgiving warranty, virtually silent

modity especially for gadget-happy passengers. The signature Denali grille and

cabin, and phenomenal safety ratings and it’s a no-brainer

19-inch wheels made this compact luxury SUV a complete package. GMC.com

for the value. Hyundai has stepped their game way up with

Fuel Economy: 16 city/23 highway/ 18 combined

this handsome sedan. HyundaiUSA.com

Base Price: $35,725; As Reviewed: $41,315

Fuel Economy: 18 city/ 29 highway/ 22 combined Base Price: $38,750; As Reviewed: $50,600

2016 Terrain AWD Denali

2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER GT 3.0 S-AWC If you want to own a SUV that goes against the current of the mainstream, Mitsubishi has made a tremendous effort to upgrade their Outlander GT, powered by a 224 horsepower V6 engine, and 6-speed automatic transmission with Sportronic paddle shifters. Bonuses include “Super” All-Wheel-Control, forward collision mitigation, a booming 710-watt RockfordFostgate sound system, complete LED light package, new grille, and fascias propped to the front and back for some extra eye candy. The third-row seats, abundance of features

2016 LEXUS RX 350

coming standard, high safety marks, and a

Lexus maintains its luster as a top-tier

generous warranty will surely help this one stand out. Mitsubushi.com

luxury brand with their redesigned 2016

Fuel Economy: 20 city/27 highway/

RX 350 SUV powered by a 3.5-liter V6

23 combined

engine and 295 horsepower. Already

Base Price: $30,995;

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 3.0 S-AWC

As Reviewed: $35,195

blessed with a luxury sedan-like feel, futuristically sharp edges, and a gracious list of standard amenities, premium options including the panorama moonroof, blind spot monitor, 12.3-inch navigation system and 15-speaker Mark Levinson sound system in our review model made this five-door SUV that much more desirable. Lexus.com Fuel Economy: 20 city/28 highway/ 23 combined

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2016 Genesis RWD 3.8

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Put some flash in your dance

Take a bike ride intown

Explore

some

Atlanta’s off-the-beatenpath destinations, and all by bicycle on a tour

The Alpharetta outpost and

by Bicycle Tours of Atlanta. With a gift certificate, you can

popular adults-only dance studio

choose from a few different experiences, such as the Street

also has more than 35 drop-in

Art Bike Tour that highlights the ever-changing mural art in

classes available. Dance 101’s

Atlanta, including inspirational stories of the artists; or the

instructors and choreographers

Twilight Bike Tour through some of the city’s historic neigh-

are current and former profes-

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sional dancers, with styles for all

workout clothes! BikeToursAtl.com

levels of ballet, salsa, jazz, bellydance, tap, contemporary and more. For any former dancer who has the itch to practice again, this

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of Doing

Find your Picasso

Calm the heck down This holiday season give someone you care about the gift of better health, peace of mind and overall wellness. Johns Creek Yoga is selling gift certificates for private yoga and meditation classes as well as Thai Yoga Bodywork. Choose from any one of their experienced and highly trained instructors. JohnsCreekYoga.com 770.619.1283.

ARTICLE ALEXA LAMPASONA

Whether you are having trouble finding a gift for someFor the aspiring artist, let them

one or want to give something truly surprising this season,

Scared of heights but want

hone their artistic skills at Out of

try gifting an experience. While there may not be much to

the thrill of skydiving? Feel the

the Box Art Studio. With options

unwrap, the real memories are made later, trying a new

rush of wind buzzing past you,

for wheel, drawing, oil painting,

class or learning a new skill. From private yoga to skydiv-

while floating midair in a ver-

acrylic, watercolor, multi-media

ing, here are six unexpected gift ideas.

tical wind tunnel with indoor

art and more, classes can be pur-

skydiving. The newest facility

chased in eight-week or year-long

on the block is iFly World,

packages. Owners Julie and Sam

located at Cobb Parkway and

Get outta here

McGill have a staff of art educators and studio artists that teach

I-285. Despite being indoors, you’ll still get the sensation of

not only the hands-on methods

Paddle in the moonlight. Hike to scenic overlooks that reveal

freefalling with the safety of

to creating a work of art, but

three states. Discover hidden trails and history. Georgia State

walls around you. By the end

also highlight the history of each

Parks’ hosts ranger-led events at parks across the state, giving

of the 2-hour session, you’ll

art form. Preschoolers through

you a chance to experience the lesser-known parts of the park.

have completed 1.5 skydives

adults can make appointments

Re-live your childhood and climb in the trees--attached safely

and will have an experience to

to join a program. By the end of

with rope-- at Panola Mountain State Park or paddle under the

remember. IFlyWorld.com

a session, artists will have their

moonlight in George Sparks Reservoir at Sweetwater Creek State

own masterpieces to gift to oth-

Park. North of the city, follow rangers on guided hikes to scenic

ers. OutoftheBoxArtStudio.com

overlooks. Purchase a gift card online or at a Visitor Center and redeem for any of these experiences. GAStateParks.org

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Take a dive

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is one of the largest cancer care providers in the Southeast. Northside leads the statewide network of the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program which gives you access to the latest research and treatments. Using the latest technology to provide the most effective treatment possible, our team of physicians, nurses, researchers and support staff is dedicated to your health and well-being.

Our cancer centers offer: Board certified medical oncologists

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NANCY ALTERMAN

Nancy is a licensed Radiation Therapist

and Certified Professional Coder with Peachtree

Radiation

Oncology

and

gives her time to her favorite charities by organizing silent auctions for American Cancer Society North Fulton, CHOA’s Festival of Trees, Junior League of North Fulton, Chattahoochee Nature Center, and Happy Tails Pet Therapy, to name a few. She chaired silent auctions for the Child Development Association, North Fulton Community Charities, Roswell Azalea Festival Gala to benefit the Cottage School, Bulloch Hall Magnolia Ball, Roswell Rotary Golf and Tennis Tournament, and Every Woman Works Stars Dancing to Change Lives. Working with cancer patients and their families to provide a better treatment experience is her job and passion, and this year she is working with Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance on their spring fundraiser. Her husband, Richard of 28 years and their daughter, Tori live in Alpharetta.

Their gift is giving. ARTICLE SUE COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY FREDRIK BRAUER

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LAURA MADAJEWSKI

Laura Madajewski came to The Drake

House three years ago out of a desire to give back to the North Fulton community she lives in, seeing a sharp rise in the need for housing and support for homeless families. The Drake House provides short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children in north-metro Atlanta, designed to provide stability for the children and assist the family in working toward self-sufficiency. The north-metro Atlanta area has the highest growth of suburban poverty in the nation, with single mothers being the fastest growing homeless population. The Drake House is the only agency in the area offering an emergency residential program. In ten years, they have served almost 400 families and 900 children. Laura is Senior Audit Manager at HLB Gross Collins, P.C. CONTINUED >

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GIVERS (CON TI N UED)

CAROLYN O'BRIEN

in and around Atlanta. Carolyn also founded

Carolyn is an Atlanta native whose pas-

with private planes who fly rescue mis-

sion for neglected and abused animals

sions to adoptive or foster homes along the

and decreasing the euthanasia rates in

SE corridor. Two Tailz Rescue is entirely

the metro Atlanta area is matchless. She

funded by tax-deductible donations from

vehemently believes in leaving this world a

individuals and organizations, is com-

better place than you found it. Even with a

pletely volunteer-based, and saves the

full-time consulting job, Carolyn recognizes

lives of hundreds of animals each year.

the importance of philanthropy and finds

You’ll see them at pet adoptions at Whole

the energy, time, and discipline, combined

Foods locations in Alpharetta and Sandy

with an unfailing commitment to generously

Springs, PetSmart in Dunwoody and in

serve the community. Carolyn is Founder

Alpharetta. They partner with the Atlanta

of Two Tailz Rescue, a non-profit dedicated

Humane Society off of Mansell Road in

to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing

Alpharetta with special events at restau-

abandoned, abused, and homeless animals

rants throughout the Perimeter.

Freedom Flightz, a group of Georgia pilots

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THOMAS AND ROBIN YACKLEY

Together they have worked with graduate

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University. They also lead the Park Place

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retired Fulton County music educators. They

area. The Alpharetta Community Chorus is in

have a combined teaching experience of 67

its fourth season, having started rehearsing

years. Thomas earned a Bachelors degree

in September of 2013. The non-auditioned

in music education from Bowling Green

group is open to new membership following

State University and a Masters degree from

each concert. The chorus rehearses Tuesday

Florida State University in choral conduct-

evenings from 7 – 9 p.m., with a music reading

ing. Robin earned a Bachelors degree from

training session offered from 6:30 – 7 p.m.

Florida State University and a Masters degree

They regularly perform three concerts per year

from Georgia State University, both in music

plus a summer weekend workshop in addition

education.Thomas supervises student teach-

to performances throughout the community.

ers for Georgia Southern University and

They perform a wide variety of choral music

has a photography business, Yackley Photo.

from Renaissance to Contemporary.

level choral conductors at Georgia State

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