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Take Time for the Holidays AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN. And time

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sure has flown by this year as we can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Bend Lifestyle in 2018! It seems like just yesterday we were sitting down to write our January letter to all of you—talking about resolutions and renewal—and yet, here we are, almost time to do it again.

There’s a unique perspective that working in publishing brings. While we certainly don’t want to wish our lives away, we’re always looking toward the future. Whether it’s planning our next issue or developing story ideas for the next year, we’re often already fast forwarded to future months before the current month has even begun.

The fast-paced lifestyle this industry calls for can often make it difficult to really settle down and absorb what’s going on around us and, before we know it, the year is over and it’s time to move forward again.

So this December, we hope you take the time to slow down a little bit. With the holiday season upon us, we hope you make the time to take it all in. Enjoy your time with family and friends, bask in the magic of the winter season, reflect on past memories you hold closely in your hearts and keep the new ones you create in the present for as long as you can.

We’ll take your lead, and we can’t wait to see you next year!

Visit us online at BendLifestylePubs.com and Facebook.com/Bend-Lifestyle, we welcome your feedback.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 08 Giving in Style Inside a Fashion Event for Charity

14 Winter Home An Architect’s Renovation Creates a Mountain Chalet

20 Giving Guide Gifts Inspired by Local Lifestyles

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24 Creating Holiday Memories When Memories Fade Family Holidays Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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AROUND TOWN

MT. BACHELOR CELEBRATES 60 YEARS Sixty years ago, the grand opening of Mt. Bachelor took place on December 19, 1958. That day will be commemorated at Mt. Bachelor this season with a 60th Birthday Celebration December 19. “This season will be a great party at the mountain with historical photos, videos and stories to share about our cherished history and the personalities who shaped it,” John McLeod, president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor says. Mt. Bachelor’s 60th birthday event will include exciting announcements and special events throughout the day. Find out more at MtBachelor.com

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AROUND TOWN professionals and a record-setting number of attendees.

“This year’s celebration of independent film has been anything but what is now considered normal. From the spontaneous live performances in the streets, to the unique and moving stories told on screen, we relish in creating community around the unconventional and the human desire to connect,” says Todd Looby, executive director of BendFilm.

Best of Show award went to Roll Red Roll, a documentary feature that explored a high school sexual assault scandal.

Best Narrative Feature went to Pet Names, directed by Carol Brandt; Best Cinematography was This Teacher, cinematography by John Barr and directed

by Mark Jackson; Best Documentary Feature was The Rescue List, directed

by Alyssa Fedele and Zachary Fink. The Katie Merritt Audience Award went to The Push, directed by Grant Korgan and Brian Niles, a documentary about the first spinal cord-injured athlete to literally push himself to the South Pole. BendFilm.org

COSA CURA OPENS IN NORTHWEST CROSSING Cosa Cura, which began in 2006 as Rescue Collective, reopens early December at their new location in the Northwest Crossing neighborhood. The store has grown over the last 12 years to become one of Bend’s premier purveyors of locally-made and consignment goods.

Loosely translated from Italian to mean “Things curated,” Cosa Cura represents more than 130 independent artists and designers and carries fashion from 8,000plus consignors. Owner Angela Dietrich and her staff hand-pick an inventory that supports social responsibility with an eye on sustainable style, by reusing and recycling goods and clothing. Cosa Cura also donates to nonprofits throughout the year, both through their own charity fund and by donating approximately $80,000 worth of clothing each year to local shelters and organizations. Their new store is located at 2735 NW Crossing Dr. #101, Bend.

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OPEN HOUSE

WINTER HOME AN A-FRAME RENOVATION CREATES A MOUNTAIN CHALET

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BEFORE THE BOOM YEARS, BEND WAS A TRANSITIONING MILL TOWN WITH A SKI MOUNTAIN. And when there were few buildings west of Century Drive, there was First on the Hill, an eclectic neighborhood with a mix of log-, luxury- and family-styled places (plus an occasional geodesic dome) all with a close commute to Mt. Bachelor—the ultimate winter homes.

For active residents Mike and Denise Gorman, First on the Hill was the perfect place to create their family residence. Seventeen years ago, the couple came down what was then a gravel road and saw a 1970 A-frame 1,300-square-foot house paired with a for sale sign and a sunset. It was inspiration for what is now their 3,760-square-foot mountain chalet.

Mike, an architect for 33 years in Portland, Hood River and Bend, designed the home with Denise after they lived in the A-frame to consider the lot, its visiting wildlife, vegetation, light and views. “You can forecast, but until you experience a site, you can be surprised what (those things) are really like,” Mike says. To manifest their vision, they moved the house 80 feet north to maximize the plot and lifted it to create bedrooms underneath for their growing family. A new great room and kitchen were built above a garage which was a hub for ski wax parties and storage for four seasons of sports gear. The Gormans are skiers, bikers, wind- and kite-surfers as are their children, Sadie Ann, 19; Michaela, 17; and RJ, 16.

Of their home and neighborhood, Mike says, “This spot is very ‘Bendish.’” Even as the city has grown up and around First on the Hill, residents can still ski or access mountain biking trails outside their front doors. For the Gormans, creative endeavors continue nearby. Their next project is renovating the geodome down the street. “From an A-frame to a dome,” Denise adds, “Only in Bend.”

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Mw E M O R I E S hen memories fade THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR DON AND PHYLLIS RIGNEY. In January 2018 they made the difficult decision to find a residential memory care facility for Phyllis Rigney’s 85-year-old mother Ida. Regular phone sessions between mother and daughter had hidden the progression of Ida’s dementia, so it was only after Ida suffered a stroke that the evidence was impossible to overlook.

“We don’t think to question them.

They’re our parents,” says Phyllis Rigney. “We didn’t realize the dementia was so far along.” Her advice: “Try to be aware of the mental state of your aging parents before they have an accident.”

The Rigneys found a new home for Ida at Mill View Memory Care in Bend, a community created for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's or other memory impairments. Part of the thorough intake included a social and traditions history review which informs what familiar patterns are incorporated into a resident’s new daily and seasonal routine.

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Nycol Evans, Mill View Memory Care’s resident care coordinator, recommends that the patient’s family members, “Maintain familiar routines or traditions during the time they [the patient] are living in.” That means if mom thinks it’s 1953, then just roll with it. Don’t try to argue or correct, it will just frustrate the patient and won’t make anything better for the family member.

Angel Hunter, executive director at Mill View Memory Care agrees. “Go where they are,” she recommends, “At the holidays, decorate and follow traditions of the era the patient is most comfortable with.”

For example, during circle exercise time in the Mill View community room, a song comes on and the activities attendant notes that Bing Crosby is singing “Ida’s song.” Part of the holiday plan for Ida will be a screening of Crosby’s 1954 movie, White Christmas. Holiday activities for residents include the music, foods and photographs from multiple places and times.

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MUSIC AL REFLEC TION LOCAL MUSICIAN TRAVIS EHRENSTROM SHARES HIS HOLIDAY PLAYLIST ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY GARY CALICOTT

TRAVIS EHRENSTROM’S LIFE HAS BEEN TIED TO MUSIC

After calling it quits with The Courage, Ehrenstrom

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Ehrenstrom was born and raised in Sisters, home of the

(TEB) grew to six musicians working toward the common

Americana Project, an innovative music education program

goal of performing Ehrenstrom-penned tunes. TEB became

established by the Sisters Folk Festival. He worked hard to

a busy band this summer releasing the collaborative album,

develop his songcraft and musicianship, spending hours a

Something On the Surface, and playing talked-about shows

day playing guitar, writing in his journal, and listening to his

in the region, including the opening slot at the 4 Peaks Music

idols Jackson Browne, Ryan Adams, and Dave Matthews.

Festival and to a packed tent at the Bend Roots Revival.

After high school, Ehrenstrom moved to Seattle to hone

While TEB shows no signs of slowing down, Ehrenstrom is

his musical chops touring the country and performing as a

trying to focus on the holidays. “To me the holidays have always

member of Noah Gundersen’s band, The Courage. “Playing

been about reflection on the year, celebrating friends and family,

music professionally (on the road) can be one of the hardest

and appreciating the things we have,” says Ehrenstrom. “These

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1. LIGHTING AND MUSIC CONTROL—

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and lighting? Check out products that with

mation safe and secure.

a single push of a button provide the perfect lighting and music in every room of the

4. HOME THEATERS— With home theater

house with easy to use controls.

technology improving every year, this is a gift for the entire family. Bigger screens,

2. VOICE CONTROL— Techies want sim-

smart automation and surround sound

plicity. Instead of a phone app or device, AI

mean home theater installations continue

Voice Assistants like Alexa, Google and Siri

to be a favorite way to create a perfect

continue to be in high demand and work

place for gathering to watch favorite holi-

well with other smart devices in the home.

day movies.

This technology does everything from playing music to turning on appliances, con-

5. AUTOMATED MAN CAVE— Besides

trolling temperature and making sure home

the core necessities of the man cave, why

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not add some current automation gadgets to enhance the space? Whether watching

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man cave is a place to relax. With trending

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FESTIVAL OF TREES AND GALA

HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

FivePine Lodge

Festival of Trees activities include

Create a holiday wreath with floral

visits with Santa, live entertainment,

designer Summer Robbins. Wine,

HOLLINSHEAD HOMESTEAD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & HISTORICAL TOUR

and viewing of more than 30 cre-

appetizers, tools and supplies are

Hollinshead Park

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included. FivePineLodge.com

A festive open house at Hollinshead Park includes a free tour and homemade

Gala features an honoree ceremony acknowledging community members who have passed, a silent auction, raffles, entertainment, refreshments

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and a live auction of decorated

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

trees. Proceeds support Hospice

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

of Redmond’s expanded services.

Exceptional

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Guinness World Record holders,

Brasada Ranch

the Harlem Globetrotters showcase

An evening of farm-fresh dining,

more than basketball—they provide

drinks, and the music of Nate Botsford

family entertainment to people of all

whose rock/country hybrid style is

ages. HarlemGlobeTrotters.com

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The annual Jingle Bell Run kicks

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A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS

5K and one mile options. The fun

Tower Theatre

WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

run welcomes strollers, pets, cos-

Grammy-nominated songwriter and

The Pavilion Bend

tumes and jingle bells. Proceeds

piano sensation Jim Brickman per-

The event features skating, treats and

benefit the Arthritis Foundation.

forms carols, classics and original

cocoa, raffles, a photo booth and per-

Arthritis.org

songs on his 22nd holiday tour.

formances by Bend Ice Figure Skating

JimBrickman.com

Club. Ice skaters who bring a canned

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Impact’s Food Bank will enjoy a special $6 admission price including skate rental. BendParksandRec.org

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Music

Sunriver Music Festival’s Fireside

presents the premier group fea-

Series features pianist and musi-

tured in their 11th season of the

cal

innovator

concert series. They will be joined

An

award-winning

by Donald Foster, clarinetist for

the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame,

A five-course dinner followed by a

movie composer John Williams in

Migliazza

criti-

New Year's Eve Party with live music

a program of Mozart and Brahms.

cally acclaimed “Boogie Stomp!”

from Precious Byrd and a champagne

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W I N TER’S R EV EL YOUR GUIDE TO A SIMPLE AND STYLIZED NEW YEAR’S SOIRÉE

FOLLOWING CLOSELY ON THE COATTAILS OF AUTUMNAL AND WINTER HOLIDAYS, THE NEW YEAR CAN OFTEN BE OVERLOOKED DUE TO AN UNDERSTANDABLE DESIRE TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE SEASON. But, a holiday that celebrates past memories and the opportunity for a fresh start shouldn’t lack any of the glitz of its celebratory predecessors. Round out the final days of the year reminiscing on or saying goodbye to the experiences of the previous 12 months with a simple end-of-theyear gathering that isn’t lacking any of the glamour.

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Champagne has long been a traditional drink to toast to the new year. Keep it simple but step up your game with your own DIY Champagne cocktail

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THE D ECOR There’s no need to go out and buy a ton of additional decor when you just decked the halls (quite literally) with holiday ornamentation.

Make those decorations work as hard as you did by repurposing all the greenery, pine cones and wood place settings you just couldn’t say no to. Throw in some neutral napkins, some natural twine and some dried orange peels for a woodsy (and fragrant) twist.

bar. Consider stocking your bar full of custom Champagne or bubbly choices, festive mixers like cranberry juice or rosemary simple syrup and unique garnishes like fresh fruit and herbs or decorative ice cubes with edible flowers.

WHAT YOU NEED + Cheese board or serving plate + Assortment of cheeses

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Keep your guests happy with the perfect cheese plate.

Consider how many people you’ll be serving, whether you’ll be serving before or after dinner and what cheeses you’ll want to include. According to WineFolly.com, sparkling wines pair best with creamy, sticky cheeses due to the high acidity and carbonation.

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Cheese is best served at room temperature, so be sure your cheese has time to rest prior to serving. Slice the cheeses and arrange artfully on your cheese board with labels for each.

Consider providing separate serving knives for each cheese to avoid any mixing of flavors.

Add any additional bites you’d like and enjoy!

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