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These services include tax planning and preparation, accounting, financial consulting, and CFO for Business Owners, Managers, and IRS bad debt resolution.

Today R.L. Waller & Associates is a highly respected and successful tax and accounting practice in Prince George’s County Maryland servicing surrounding towns including but not limited to Bowie, Laurel, Upper Marlboro, Mitchellville. We also service Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Our expertise and word-of-mouth referrals have established a practice of highly personalized tax, accounting, and financial services for businesses and individuals.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

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Bring on the New Year!

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JANUARY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF NOT ONLY A NEW CALENDAR YEAR BUT ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SETTING PERSONAL GOALS. Perhaps you’ve resolved to exercise more regularly, take up a new hobby or volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Whatever your goals may be, we hope the people, places, recipes and tips and tricks in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness in the new year.

And while diet and exercise are vital to your physical health, overall wellness includes your mental health as well. This month, we at Bowie Lifestyle encourage you to live your best life by taking care of yourself both inside and out.

We asked local experts for wellness tips, plus some of their favorite healthy recipes, books, relaxing travel destinations and so much more.

Thanks for reading, Bowie. Happy New Year!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2019

FEATURES 12 The Watergate Hotel Head to the Watergate Hotel in Our Nation's Capital for a Luxury Winter Stay-cation

18 Cooks & Chefs Catering, LLC Try a Delicious Blackberry Salad to Start Your Wellness Journey off Right

22 New Year, New Dental Exam Dr. Maurice Miles Shares the Importance of a Comprehensive Dental Examination

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ABOUT DR. JEN-FAN WENG Dr. Jen-Fan Weng graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore with a B.S. degree in Biology. She is a 1993 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Dr. Weng then completed her pediatric dental specialty training at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. She has been practicing in Maryland since 1996 and joined Dr. Lawrence in 2001. Dr. Weng is a board certified pediatric dental specialist. She enjoys exploring places, near and far, and spending time with family and friends.

ABOUT DR. SCOTT LAWRENCE Dr. Scott Lawrence received a B.S. degree in Math/Biology from Wake Forest University in 1983. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1987. Dr. Scott received his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Columbus Children’s Hospital along with a Master’s Degree in Pediatric Dentistry from The Ohio State University in 1989.

He and his wife Kathy, have one son, Brent. Dr. Lawrence’s interests include running, swimming, fantasy football and spending time with his family.

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AROUND TOWN

ANNAPOLIS WOMEN'S MARCH The 2019 Annapolis Women's March hosted

by March on Maryland is planned for Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. The March hopes to raise awareness and bring an end to women's rights violations as well as all human rights violations occurring in today's society. There will be several guest speakers lined up and the march that will begin at Lawyer's Mall on Bladen Street in Annapolis.

March on Maryland hosts various events throughout the year, and anyone interested in learning more about the organization can visit MarchOnMaryland.org. will be held on Jan. 19-20. Super Plungers will plunge into the Chesapeake Bay once an hour for a full 24 hours.

LOCAL CLUBS HONORED VETERANS BY LAYING WREATHES In an effort to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun in 1992 by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester, the Amity Club and the Maids and Matrons Club joined more than 1,200 participating locations across the country to support the 2018 National Wreaths Across America Day. The mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach”

STUDENTS FOR LIFE OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONFERENCE

was made possible by raising funds to place remembrance wreaths on the graves of military members in Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.

The Students for Life of America has hosted the largest national pro-life conference in the nation for the past 10 years. This year's conference theme is "Called." Prominent activists and speakers and more than 2,500 students from colleges and high schools across the nation are anticipated to attend. The 2019 conference will be held in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Students and adults alike are both invited to learn more about this organization as well as attend the conference on Jan. 19.

SUPER PLUNGE The Super Plunge is a yearly event that aims to raise $10,000 or more in support of 7,782 Special Olympics Maryland athletes. As part of the elite Super Plunge Pack, participants will enjoy a VIP experience complete with custom Super Plunge

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swag and a full 24 hours of food, fun and enter-

After a year of hype and anticipation, Amazon

tainment. The Super Plunge, hosted by Plunge

picked Arlington, Virginia, as one of its two

Maryland and Special Olympics Maryland,

locations for its HQ2 project. National Landing

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City) in Arlington, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C., and Long Island, New York, were both selected. The picks are expected to each land 25,0000 well-paid jobs.

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THE NAVAL ACADEMY PLANS TO RAISE SEAWALL The Naval Academy will raise one of its walls to combat sea level rise up to 3 feet in three decades, an environmental threat the institution shares with neighboring downtown

Annapolis.

At

the

quarterly Board of Visitors meeting, Superintendent Vice Adm. Ted Carter announced the project, which will raise the Farragut Seawall along the Severn River to ward off water for 75 years. The project will raise the wall along Santee Basin, around the Robert Crown Sailing Center and extending along the Severn River to Triton Light. The project is still in the design phase, said spokesman Cmdr. David McKinney.

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the watergate hotel HEAD TO THE WATERGATE HOTEL IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL FOR A LUXURY WINTER STAY-CATION

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The whole family can enjoy skating on the rooftop with a spectacular view.

AFTER ALL THE DECORATING, PARTIES, VISITING AND GENERAL CHAOS OF THE HOLIDAYS, SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE YOU NEED A VACATION BY THE TIME JANUARY ROLLS AROUND. Fortunately, there is an amazing stay-cation destination right in our backyard. The Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. is a five-star historic luxury hotel that is the perfect winter getaway. With ice skating, eclectic dining and room service, heated outdoor igloos, and a full-service spa and pool, The Watergate is a winter wonderland.

The Watergate Hotel hosts a one-of-a-kind rooftop skating rink along with heated outdoor igloos in Top of the Skate on Top of the Gate. Couples and families alike can enjoy the hotel’s signature rooftop bar called Top of the Gate. Top of the Skate is a one-of-a-kind synthetic ice rink with amazing views of our nation’s capital including the Potomac. Along with skating, you can enjoy a special menu with seasonal offerings and treats such as hotel pretzels, sausage and peppers, apple cider doughnuts, s’mores, spiked hot chocolate, Kentucky apple cider, mulled wine, mango Moscow mules and more. The hours of 12

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Grab a bite to eat and warm up in a heated outdoor igloo.

operation are Wednesday to Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday to

+ Cocktail Kits including an old-fashioned kit with a bottle

Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. You can rent skates for $20 for adults and

of bourbon, rye whiskey, rum or tequila with four to six large dia-

$10 for children 12 and under.

mond-shaped ice cubes, handcrafted old fashioned syrup bottled

When you’re finished skating and want to chill out, you can enjoy a heated outdoor igloo. These 12-foot heated igloos are located on the outdoor terrace of The Next Whisky Bar. Make sure you call ahead, though, because they are only available by reservation for parties of two to eight people, with prices starting at $200 for each igloo.

This year, The Watergate has outdone itself with new igloo experiences for you to enjoy:

mixture, house brandied cherry container, fresh peeled orange, lemon swathes and more. + Whisky Warm-Up Flights curated by experts from The Next

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+ Igloo Bites including crab fritters, sourdough grilled cheese,

You can spend the day enjoying all that Washington D.C. has to

spicy pork and veal meatballs, Binchotan grilled lamb ribs, pump-

offer and then return to luxury. The Kingbird restaurant has exquisite

kin bread pudding and more.

dining service that makes even the most discerning vacationer feel

+ Three-Course Dessert Tasting Menu plus pairing of your chose

like royalty. And for the American Girl fan in your family, you can even

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plan a special stay in the Rose Suite with time to enjoy the Grand

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Also, new this season is the Hot Toddy Cart at the Watergate Hotel which is available daily from 4 to 10 p.m. Guests can order different hot toddies from the cart including a French Hot Toddy, London Hot Toddy, Kentucky Hot Toddy, Scottish Hot Toddy, Mexico Hot Toddy or a Ron Zacapa starting at $14. Sounds like a great way to keep warm after sightseeing or ice skating!

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You can start the year off right with a little bit of self-care. In the theme of wellness and treating yourself right, don’t forget to book your next stay at the Watergate Hotel for some fun, relaxation and a bit of winter magic.

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WE HAVE TALKED A LOT ABOUT RESOLUTIONS AND STARTING OFF FRESH. For many people, that can mean joining a gym or setting a personal goal to complete this year. For others, that can mean decluttering and taking on a minimalistic approach to their life. This new fresh start may include moving, selling your old home or purchasing a new home in 2019.

Finding a home that matches your lifestyle can seem daunting, but Angie Lucas is here to help you find the perfect fit.

Angie is a realtor with Samson Properties who is familiar and extremely knowledgeable about the communities in Prince George’s County. She can offer a free competitive market analysis, let buyers and sellers know what is going on in the community, and share demographics and statistics.

Angie is available for in-person consultations to discuss buying and selling their properties. She has been in real estate for almost 15 years and knows how to find what her clients are looking for.

“All communities are different, but I can share statistics and necessary information. I study homes, prices, price trends and events going on in the community that can affect pricing or the sale of a home,” Angie says.

She is able to access multitudes of properties like the home pictured below. This recently renovated property has four bedrooms, a master with an en-suite with a jacuzzi tub, a great room and a pool in the backyard that is perfect for entertaining.

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JILL MCCLANAHAN AND DEANDRE KELLY MET BY CHANCE AT A 30TH BIRTHDAY BRUNCH FOR JILL’S DAUGHTER. DeAndre came to her home and catered a breakfast brunch. Jill and DeAndre struck up a conversation and shared their aspirations for working in the community, helping others and sharing a love of the culinary world. Before long, the two motivated individuals had teamed up to accomplish great (and delicious) things.

Cooks & Chefs Catering, LLC caters any type of event including intimate dinners, anniversaries, weddings, festivals, birthday parties—anything you can imagine—and brings delicious cuisine with a twist into your home.

“We come in and cook in your home so you have a fresh, hot meal when your guests arrive. Everything is ready for you to sit down and have a great experience with your guests,” Jill says. “It is a cool concept that is becoming more popular, but it gives a different feeling than regular catering.”

A few of their signature dishes are Thai chili shrimp over rice, bourbon barbecue chicken and their own personal spin on chicken and waffles. With the focus on wellness in the new year, Cooks & Chefs Catering, LLC can create delectable meals for your event with your health in mind including a fresh blackberry salad. Jill is a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor and is always looking out for healthier options. They will also be starting cooking classes this year for people who are interested in enhanc-

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Cooks & Chefs Catering, LLC hosts events for the community that everyone loves. They have hosted a dinner etiquette class for kids in which they teach young people proper table manners. One of their most popular events last year was “Dinner in September.” Four local chefs competed for the title of Top Chef. Thirty-five guests attended and were served a total of 16 dishes to judge.

“I had wanted to showcase the chefs in our county and in our area give them a platform to show their talent and create a dinner on a budget with style. It was an awesome event,” Jill says.

This will be an annual event every September. The reigning Top Chef will have to put her title up against three other chefs.

Another event that is perfect for kicking off your health and wellness journey this year is a monthly happy hour.

“We team up with one of the fitness studios called Girl Fit Workout in Upper Marlboro,” Jill says. “Our instructors come in and demo their class, and then we provide the food and drinks for the event.”

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NEW YEAR, NEW DENTAL EXAM DR. MAURICE MILES SHARES THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL EXAMINATION

ARTICLE ALYSON TURNER | PHOTOGRAPHY KIRK PILE & TRISTIAN J. OF TRISOGRAPHY FLIX & ART DESIGN 22

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WITH THE ARRIVAL OF JANUARY COMES THE JOY-

dentist in our community, but he has also been a

OUS CHORUS OF “NEW YEAR, NEW ME.” It’s the time

member of committees such as the Maryland Board of

when everyone brushes off cookie crumbs and holiday

Dental Examiners and the American Board of Dental

hibernation to kick it back in gear. There is still one thing

Examiners. He has served as the vice president and

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president. Dr. Miles was instrumental in getting a stan-

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dard of care bill passed and signed by the governor of

imperative to your overall well-being. It should be a first

Maryland. He worked diligently to ensure that this was

step to the “new you.” Whether it is not enough time or

done so residents of Maryland could count on this stan-

anxiety regarding the dentist chair, many people are in

dard of care across the board. He also volunteers his

need a comprehensive dental examination.

time and expertise in the dental industry in Jamaica.

Dr. Maurice Miles of Miles of Smiles Cosmetic and

Dr. Miles’ motto, “beautiful smiles for a healthy life-

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style,” is not only a clever saying. It is also a concept he

priority. Not only is Dr. Miles a skilled, knowledgeable

wholeheartedly believes in.

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“Patients will often come in and say, ‘fix my

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missing posterior teeth can suggest sleep

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GIVING BACK

Concerts for Causes, Inc. GIVING BACK ONE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AT A TIME

MUSIC IS A GIFT THAT CAN REACH EVERYONE. “There is some form of music that is for everybody. The love for music is amazing, and anyone can get involved in music if you just try something. Most people have a desire to get involved in music, and there are always ways to start off as a beginner, and it can very rewarding,” says Brett Murray, founder of Concerts for Causes, Inc. Concerts for Causes is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to give musical instruments to students in underserved communities.

Brett began his organization in 2012.

“I have always had a love for music, and there is a tremendous need in the community,” Brett says. “There are so many dedicated programs. Growing up, music made a big difference in my life, but they don’t supply instruments as they have in the past.”

Brett decided to change that by getting instruments into the hands of students who may not otherwise get the opportunity with the “Save the Music” program.

Musical education is important and can be life-changing because it sparks students’ interest and encourages them to learn in alternative ways.

“There are studies on left and right brain. Many people are not reached in the traditional methods of education. Many people give up on education if they are not able to learn,” Brett says. “Arts and music stimulation can help with enhanced learning skills.”

Also, students involved in music get the benefit of being a part of a group, learning how to work together and learning team-building skills. Studies show that music education helps people learn math skills, reading and things they have never learned before it finally started to register as they got involved in music that kept their interest.

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GIVING BACK

(CON TI N U ED)

“Fifty percent of students or more will drop out of school if they have no stimulation. Ninety-five percent of students involved in musical or arts programs graduate and go on to higher learning,” Brett says.

In order to raise funds for purchasing musical instruments and to donate to groups in need, such as wounded warriors, Concerts for Causes hosts large events including the Savor Bowie: Food, Wine and Music Festivalat the Bowie Towne Centre. The spring 2018 event brought in 24,000 people over two days. The one-day fall event usually brings in 10,000 people. The spring 2019 Savor Bowie: Food, Wine and Music Festival is free to enter and will be held on April 13-14 at the Bowie Towne Centre. Food, drink and wares are available for purchase from vendors, and there is also a free wine tasting.

Patrons can listen to music on two stages from about 24 different musical acts. Proceeds from these events go toward purchasing instruments for students.

“People can support us through donations, but when we do our events, we raise money through these concerts and at the festivals.

People support the vendors and sponsors who in turn support our organization,” Brett says.

With these events and large concerts, students who received instruments and had gone on to college will often come back to perform with the orchestra for these star-studded events.

Some of the other programs hosted by Concerts for Causes are the One Night benefit concert featuring Gerald Alston from the Manhattans, Howard Hewett from Shalamar and Russell Thompkins Jr. from the Stylistics.

“We wrote out the music score for all of their songs to have the orchestra to play with them, then added a choir with them. We wanted to create a supergroup,” Brett says.

All of the hard work is rewarded when the organization can surprise students with instruments.

“We work with the schools, but we give the instruments directly to students. I go shopping at the music stores and buy up to 20 brandnew instruments and come into the place like Santa Claus,” Brett says. “These are kids that may not be used to receiving brand-new gifts with no strings attached. It can be very emotional for these students when they realize that these are their instruments. They can keep them through the summer and take them to college if they choose to pursue music.”

Another way they surprise students is to bring them on stage at events and present them with an instrument. Concerts for Causes would give free tickets to the musical directors, who would then bring students to the shows to be surprised with their very own instrument. Over the last year, they were able to give away 300 instruments to deserving students.

“Sometimes when we present an instrument, the student begins to cry, which causes everyone else to cry, and that raw emotion is there due to the power of music,” Brett says.

For more information or to donate, visit ConcertsForCausesInc.org, or email info@concertsforcausesinc.org.

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JANUARY

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TRADITIONAL HATHA YOGA

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ing, pranayama and sun salutations.

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for a free intergenerational music

alignment, digestive functioning and

group. Families with children ages 0-5

mental conditioning to reduce anxi-

are welcome to attend, and registra-

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tion each month is required. Parents

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for supporting children in interacting

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with grand-friends. Don't miss the

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guest speakers, Minister Diamond

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who is interested in fashion and

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design. Classes are appropriate for

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creative kids as young as 7 years old

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with beginner to intermediate sewing

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fun, interactive activities for all ages,

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PARTING THOUGHTS

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Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be Each chapter tackles a different lie Rachel Hollis has believed, the authentic examples from her own life illustrating those lies and the methods she used (or wish she had used) to defeat those lies.

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Leaving a Legacy Instead of a Mess by Suren G. Adams Leaving a Legacy Instead of a Mess: Estate Planning with Living Trusts People often think estate planning is only for the superrich. Estate planning is not only available but also absolutely necessary for every adult over the age of 18. Suren

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The 6 Keys by Jillian Michaels The 6 Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty Jillian Michaels shares her thoughts on conquering the mayhem, myths and misunderstandings associated with aging.

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He was one of the first Plastic Surgeons in Maryland to utilize the Smartlipo™ laser assisted - liposuction to obtain superior results in that contouring. He is skilled in the operating room and in the consultation room, ascertaining exactly what it is you are looking for, in order to give you the look you want and can realistically expect.

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The very popular Brazilian Butt Lift is one of the procedures he specializes in to add volume and shape to the contouring process. He utilizes liposuction and fat grafting to obtain his superior results. For the most natural results, he does not utilize implants for buttock augmentation due to his personal preferences.

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