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New Year JANUARY 2017

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appy New Year!

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I can't believe it, but 2017 is here! It seems like each year goes by faster than the last! How was your 2016? Did you live each day to the fullest or did you get stuck in the daily shuffle, blink and boom it was gone? Either way, it's history and now it's time to look forward to a new year!

Do you make New Year's resolutions? I make at least 7 or 8 every year! Lol, no really I do! I'm going to cook homemade meals every night, give up ALL sugar, my house is going to be spotless, I'm going to do another marathon (maybe throw in an Ironman triathlon), finally grow my hair gorgeous, mermaid long and NEVER yell at my kids... ever again. Hmm...do you think I stick with these? Heck no! Usually by January 8th or 9th, I've had a hectic day, I'm ordering pizza, skipping a workout, screaming at someone and wanting to chop my hair off. So why, when I know they are unattainable, do I continue to make these resolutions each year?

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Holiday Magic and Snow Festival at Fathoms

Fathoms Restaurant and Bar in Cape Harbour, ushered in the Holiday season on November 18th and 19th. The Holiday Magic and Snow Festival included a visit from Santa, the lighting of the Christmas tree, live music, arts and craft table, dunk tank, ice carving, 3D photo booth and real SNOW!

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

NORMAN LOVE CONFECTIONS' NEWEST CHOCOLATE AND DESSERT SALON IS NOW OPEN IN THE TERRA DESIGN CENTER Norman Love Confections’ Fort Myers-McGregor Chocolate and Dessert Salon offers the company’s award-winning ultra-premium,

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CALOOSA COAST ROWING CLUB NAMES NEW SCHOLASTIC HEAD COACH STEFAN SZTANCSA Coach Stefan has more than 20 years of experience in both rowing and coaching and brings enthusiasm and excitement to the club. Before joining the Caloosa Coast Rowing Club, Stefan was a ten-time National and State Brazil champion rower.

handcrafted chocolates, as well as specialty desserts, artisanal baked

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joining our team,” said Club Board

The 1,700-square-foot chocolate and dessert salon features a con-

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Coach Stefan Sztancsa

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where rowers learn all aspects of rowing, on and off the water. Stefan

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Chocolates, gift baskets, sipping chocolate and Love’s book, “Artistry in Chocolate, A Story of Love,” also can be ordered online at NormanloveConfections.com

FREE ENTREPRENEUR SCHOOL COMING TO LEE COUNTY A new educational concept is coming to Southwest Florida in January 2017, announced today by Lee County resident, Jim Griffiths.

“Learn to think like an Entrepreneur,” a 501c3 nonprofit public learning center supported by local businesses, will be holding free ongoing classes for the general public. The gatherings will include workshops, think-tanks, brainstorming, and guest speakers to teach the basic principles of how thinking like an entrepreneur can be applied every facet of a person’s life. School will begin in January 2017 hosted by Griffiths, a business owner since the age of thirteen, and publisher of SW Florida’s Nautical Mile Magazine. The free classes will have guest speakers, group interaction and discussions about how an entrepreneur’s mind creates solutions and overcomes obstacles that people do not know how to engage. The school theory emphasizes how applying the principles of thinking like an entrepreneur will help in all facets of life regardless of age, education, or background. “It’s not about business; it’s for any facet of life, from a student to a retiree. It’s about how an entrepreneur THINKS. Information on class locations, 12

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reach their dreams and even come away with a college scholarship.”

For more information, please visit Rowccrc.org.

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Comprised of clean, white stucco,

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Will and Vivian Garcia designed this beautiful new home in SW Cape Coral together. He built it. She chose the colors.

Will laughed, "If I were in charge of the colors, we'd be in big trouble!"

Eagles Landing Estates will eventually include 14 homes, with varying floor plans, encircling their own community park.

"It's personal," said Vivian. "We build homes as if we were building them for us; a place where we would want to live."

The Osprey has three bedrooms, two and half baths and a square footage of 3,302 Sq. Ft. including the three-car garage, entry and lanai. It's priced at $429,000.

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A perfect setting for entertaining, the kitchen opens out into the

great room. Accented with granite countertops, sparkling glass backsplashes and a large island, it adjoins a cozy, windowed breakfast nook.

FORGET THE BEACH

The Osprey has its own private, tropical para-

dise. Walk out onto the covered, extended lanai.

A BED WITH A VIEW

In the mood for a midnight swim? Saunter out to the

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pool from the master bedroom, which looks out on the

the sidewalk surrounding the park, or hang out

lanai. Coffered ceilings and handmade crown molding

at the gazebo while sipping a glass of wine.

contribute to the luxurious ambiance of this master suite.

WALL-TO-WALL RELAXATION

Whether you're standing in the long, oversized richly tiled walk

through shower, or soaking in the deep tub, which nestles against a stunning flagstone wall, the master bath provides a lovely place to relax at the end of the day.

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oe Edward Stonis was passionate about making Cape Coral "green." His dedication

was rewarded in 2008 when the city named a park after him. At the entrance to the park, a plaque details Stonis' accomplishments.

"Joe Stonis was President of the Cape Coral Beautification Foundation for 13 years. Some of Mr. Stonis' accomplishments include the Yard-of-theMonth program, Cape Coral Beautification Week and assisting the City of Cape Coral in receiving the Tree City USA Award."

Ribboning throughout the park, a paved trail leads to many forms of recreation. If you are in the mood for more than a brisk jog, the trail is dotted with exercise equip-

horseshoes and shuffleboard. Rent out one

its banks. The kids can have a field day

ment where one could practice seated

of the pavilions for a family get-together

on the large park playground, equipped

curls, back strengthening, tai chi, lower

and grill up some hot dogs! Don't worry,

with slides and all of the climbable things

body warm ups and read up on tips for

they have fans to keep you and the family

a good playground needs.

healthy eating.

cool. You could also lay out a blanket and

Whether you are looking for a place to train

For those of a more sporting mind,

basket and have yourself an old fashioned

hard or rest easy, Joe Stonis Park, located at

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picnic while looking out over the lake and

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CLASSES OFFERED FOR ADULTS/KIDS AT GULF COAST FAMILY FITNESS CENTER: It’s a Tuesday night and there’s a lot going on in the east corner of a Pine Island shopping

Zumba, Zumba Sentao, Hip-Hop, MyRide Virtual Experience Indoor Cycling,

center. The music is cranking, lights are flashing and a busy waiting room spills out to the side-

Hit2Bfit, 20/20/20 (strength/cardio/core),

walk where kids and adults laugh and socialize

TRX Fusion, Bootcamp, Circuit Training,

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Body Conditioning, Muay Thai, Krav

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boot camp, TRX, cycling, Hit2Bfit or a martial arts class. Then there is Kangoo. Kang-what????

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Another unique feature of GCFFC is the room

exclusive Kangoo Jump Fitness classes use the

dedicated to the MyRide Virtual Experience

specialized shoes to absorb 80% of the impact on

Indoor Cycling classes. You can ride state of the

your joints, resulting in a better workout without

art indoor spin bikes while a projector shows

the stress you would normally experience during

your scenery on the wall. You get the illusion of

high impact exercise. Don’t let how fun it is fool

riding through some of the most beautiful and

you, you will be dripping with sweat by the end

challenging roadways throughout the world

of the session. GCFFC is the only center in the

without leaving the studio. This is a great training

area that offers Kangoo classes for both children

alternative for outdoor cycling enthusiasts, who

and adults. If you prefer to workout solo, personal

don’t want to battle the harsh rains, wind, heat or

training is also available.

traffic. MyRide Virtual Experience is offered both as a class or something you can do whenever the center is open and the room is available.

With all they offer, what really makes GCFFC special is the instructors and owners. The Rosado’s (Israel and Christa) and The Carey’s (Paul and Nicole) are busy working parents themselves and understand how hard it is for people to find time in their hectic lives to exercise. Israel says, “When we came to Cape Coral and saw that children had no real options for physical activity besides sports or martial arts, we decided to open a family fitness center.

Although sports are great activities for kids, all too often the parents are left sitting on the sidelines. The local gyms didn’t offer kid based classes, so when the parents are working out, the kids are forced to sit in a daycare watching TV.” GCFFC offers the best of both worlds, where kids and parents can take classes at the same time in separate rooms. The whole family can get fit together.

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FAMILY FITNESS (CON TI N U ED)

As fit as they are, you will never feel judged at the GCFFC. All of their workouts can be scaled and individualized for you.

You are reminded often that it is YOUR workout. While they sug-

TOP TIPS FROM THE GCFFC TEAM ON HOW TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

gest being cleared by your doctor before beginning an exercise program, all levels are welcome! If you are 8 or 80, you have a

• Find a workout that you love and make a

place at GCFFC. The instructors are highly trained and certified

commitment to do it.

and your safety is their first concern. “I want everyone to live a

• Plan your food for the week and meal prep.

healthy and disease free life. If our fitness studio sets people on

• Drink plenty of water and to shake

the path to health and wellbeing, then I would be overjoyed.” says

that booty and dance!

Israel. If you’ve ever felt awkward or unwelcome at a gym, you

• Eat healthy, whole foods and eliminate artificial

won’t experience that either. You can truly tell the staff is happy

Ingredients that your body can’t process.

to see you. Greeting you by name and with a smile, the more the

• Sleep! Rest is important to allow your body to

merrier is the feeling you get at GCFFC. They also want to make fitness affordable to everyone, giving a discount for each additional family member. There are also never any contracts to sign, cancellation fees or hidden fees

THE FABULOUS FEMALES OF GCFFC: Nicole Thomson-Carey wasn’t always the vision of health she is today. After losing her mother at age 51 from cirrhosis of the liver, she decided to deal with her own addiction issues and check herself into a holistic treatment center where she was introduced to exercise. She loved the feeling she got from a good sweat session. As painful as it was losing her mom, she believes it set her on the right path and exercise/fitness has saved her life.

She has been sober for 7 years and her favorite part of her job is the people she works with. Nicole teaches circuit and strength classes, but her favorite is Hip Hop! Don’t let the title of hip hop class scare you. There is no head spinning and you don’t have to be JLO to attend. She keeps the routine simple and the same, so moms and women of all ages can come and dance away the stress of the day. It feels more like a girl’s night out than an exercise class! Nicole also teaches kids classes and loves seeing the confidence they gain through exercise.

Christa Rosado’s exercise history started when she was just 2 ½ years old. Her mom signed her up for dance classes and she immediately loved movement. She continued to dance and played sports through high school. Christa also attended an endless number of fitness classes with her mom where often the instructors would let help teach. Jazzercise was one of her favorites. In college she earned a degree in Dance Choreography and a master’s in Speech-Language pathology. When she had two young children, she took her first Zumba class and was hooked.

The instructor saw how quickly she caught on and encouraged her to get certified to teach. That’s how it all began. Now she has a national certification through AFAA and has branched out to teach Pilates, Kangoo, Ballet Barre, MyRide Virtual Indoor Cycling, Hip Hop, and most Zumba and Zumba specialty classes.

It warms her heart to see how the camaraderie of classes brings together people of all ages, races and backgrounds.

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oard certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Terese Taylor, a woman living by her own rules, is encouraging Cape Coral residents to feel their best, look their best, and be the best in 2017. Not your mother’s family doctor, Dr. Taylor is staying current and inspired by diversifying her outside-the-box practice located at 4202 Del Prado Blvd, with the latest medical innovations. By combining the Hair Revitalizing Institute, Medi Weightloss Clinics, and medical aesthetics, Dr. Taylor generates a synergistic effect helping clients reach their beauty goals and feel their best.

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Hair loss can be a devastating result of the aging process, malnutrition, hormone changes, a nagging reminder of a recent illness, the ruminates of chemotherapy treatments, or just the result of those cards you’ve been dealt, your genetics. Good news! You don’t have to learn to accept it.

Dr. Taylor explains, “I use a high-tech painless laser that increases blood flow to the scalp and hair follicles. After treatment, we can get four hairs sprouting from one follicle.”

The Low-Level Light Therapy supports increased hair growth, improving texture while providing a lustrous and full appearance.

Dr. Taylor is currently expanding her techniques by using anti-aging breakthroughs such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), a safe non-surgical treatment. Using the patient’s own growth factors by painlessly harvesting platelet rich plasma, Dr. Taylor regenerates a youthful full head of hair while giving patients restored self-esteem and increased confidence.

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT THAT WORKS

Utilizing the Medi Weightloss Clinics, an infrastructure that combines information, accountability, and common sense, Dr. Taylor not only helps patients shed pounds, but maintain their optimal weight.

Coaching patients along the way and providing the latest medical interventions, participants shed more than pounds. Patients reduce the risk of chronic illness, and in some cases, take back their lives and finally find the freedom that weight loss brings. Patients undergo an initial consultation, receive individualized recommendations, and schedule weekly visits, ultimately reaching those wellness goals.

Dr. Taylor explains, “It’s really about providing an individual plan for the client and supporting them along the way.”

Let’ s face it, lip-gloss and weight loss only go so far. Do a little cheating if you want to beat the aging process!

CHEATING? 100 PERCENT ACCEPTABLE!

When you chalk those lines up to life, Dr. Taylor provides anti-aging techniques that rewind the clock restoring a youthful, rested appearance.

Using dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero, Radiesse, and Sculptra, relaxers including Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin, and a body contouring technique using Kybella, Dr. Taylor creates a look that is never overdone, just a more beautiful you! Dr. Taylor also offers PCA Chemical Peel, Age Control Solutions and Obagi Medical prescriptions that firm, plump, and regenerate tired skin.

Not a one-size-fits-all practice, Dr. Taylor combines art and science delivering results! Are you determined to make your beauty goals a reality? Not totally committed, but want more information?

Call Dr. Taylor today at 239.540.9918 for a free consultation! Here’s to reaching those 2017 beauty goals!

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Healthy Lifestyle

EXPERIENCE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC STOP SETTLING FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT ARTICLE DR. OMAR CLARK | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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t’s a brand new year: new goals, new relationships, new schedules, new adventures, the list can go on! What about a brand new you? Picture a new version of yourself living life and functioning at 100%. We all want to feel great and look even better, but how is your body functioning?

Are you waking up with aches and pains every day? Are you suffering from headaches and migraines on a daily basis? Are you being faced with taking medications just to manage the levels of pain you experience on a daily basis? Well if that is the case, it is time to STOP SETTLING for PAIN MANAGEMENT and focus on what is most important, your nervous system. Grey’s Anatomy (the textbook) states, “the central nervous system controls and coordinates all organs and structures of the human body.” Our nervous system is the master control center of our entire body, which is responsible for how well our bodies function, adapt to its environment and heal.

Upper Cervical Chiropractors focus on the top two bones in the neck and a key portion of the nervous system called the brain-stem. The interrelationship between these structures is absolutely essential to the body’s ability to promote and restore health. A misalignment here will disrupt brain to body communication and if not corrected lead to the loss of body function and healing potential. Upper Cervical Chiropractors take great care in determining where a misalignment is in the spine and correct it with a precise adjustment. This serves to remove nerve system interference and allows the body to return to a state of health. Isn’t that where we all want to be?

It’s time to be the best version of you by functioning at your highest level of health. Don’t just live life surviving, experience a life that is thriving.

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COMMON CONDITIONS THAT HAVE BENEFITED FROM UPPER CERVICAL/ NEUROLOGICALLY BASED CHIROPRACTIC CARE:

• Allergies

• Depression

• Migraines & Headaches

• Anxiety

• Digestive Disorders

• P.T.S.D.

• High Blood Pressure

• Immune Disorders

• Colic

• Sciatica

• Neck Pain

• Seizures Disorders

• Neurological Disorders

• Fibromyalgia

• Vertigo

• Ear infections

• Low Back Pain

• And more….

Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Cape Coral Properties

Neighborhood

List Price

Sold Price

%Sold/Orig

DOM

Bdrms

Baths

SW Cape Coral

$1,250,000

$1,100,000

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181

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Agualinda

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$649,990

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$599,000

$575,000

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$540,000

$540,000

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$549,900

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$549,900

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$498,000

$480,000

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$499,000

$475,000

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$479,900

$460,000

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$499,900

$450,000

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$446,500

$436,000

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$449,995

$434,000

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$415,000

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$409,000

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Surfside

$319,900

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$895,000

$830,000

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Culinary Creations

Wagner Photography Landscape, wildlife and fine art.

Featuring Southwest Florida and beyond.

MASON JAR FUEL UP WITH THESE SIMPLE AND CLEAN JAR OATMEAL RECIPES

Your mom said it to you, you've said it to your kids..."You've got to eat breakfast!". For years nutritionists have agreed that it's the most important meal of the day. All too often, we rush out the door without properly fueling up. This can lead to feeling tired or overeating later in the day. These overnight oats are so simple and great to grab and go for a nutritious first meal of the day. You can really mix anything in, but here are a few of our favs:

Jar Oat Base: (Start with a Mason jar) 1/2Â cup dry whole oats (uncooked) 1 cup skim or almond milk (We like the almond/coconut blend!)

2-3 spoonfuls of plain or vanilla yogurt. (Greek or regular.)

1 tbsp honey or 1-2 packets of stevia, your choice!

1 tbsp chia seeds

Peanut Butter Banana: Add above ingredients AND 1/2 Banana sliced

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(Fresh, canned or frozen)

1-2 pinches cinnamon 1 dash vanilla extract Put all ingredients in the jar and shake it like you mean it! Refridgerate overnight. For a thinner consistency, use more milk, for thicker oats add more yogurt. In the morning,

Juvederm, Voluma, Belotero, Radiesse, Kybella, Sculptra, Latisse, OBAGI and PCA skin care.

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Lifestyle Calendar

January

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FOUR MILE COVE ECOLOGICAL PRESERVE Paddle under the tree roots through narrow mangrove tunnels and calm park waterways to reach the river. There is an 800' portage, this paddle can be tricky, bring a sense of adventure.

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TUESDAYS AT 10:00 CORAL OAKS ADULT GOLF CLINIC CORAL OAKS GOLF COURSE Coral Oaks adult golf clinics provide hands-on instruction with a PGA professional in a small group setting.

Participants must purchase 2 buckets of range balls at the regular rate of $5 per bucket, and the golf instruction is FREE! Advanced registration by calling Coral Oaks at 239.573.3100 is appreciated.

JANUARY 4 SUNSET CELEBRATION CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB Join with friends, family and make new friends while celebrating the beauty of our Southwest Florida sunsets, all while listening to live music on the beach.

There will also be food trucks, vendors selling arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items and much more.

Admission is free. For more information, call 239.574.0806

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JANUARY 12 - 15 CAPE CORAL ST. ANDREW FESTIVAL ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. Andrew Catholic School will host the 26th annual Cape Coral St. Andrew Festival.

From Thursday to Sunday, the school’s campus will be filled with all of the rides, attractions, games, and activities that make up a fantastic weekend of carnival fun.

For more information regarding the St. Andrew Festival, visit saintandrewsfestival.com, or call 239.772.3922.

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JANUARY 14 & 15 CAPE CORAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CAPE CORAL PARKWAY Be part of Southwest Florida's largest annual art festival as the Rotary Club of Cape Coral once again hosts the Cape Coral Festival of the Arts.

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JANUARY 19 CHARITY MAKEOVER WINNERS AWARDS NIGHT CAFE YOU Ever wanted a “new look?” This is your chance to get a complete makeover! Buy a $10.00 raffle ticket and you could win one of 5 makeovers. Tickets are for sale at Café YOU. Call 239.600.0966 for more information All raffle ticket proceeds go to the new Cape Coral no kill animal shelter building fund.

JANUARY 20 & 22 26TH ANNUAL TOUR DE CAPE CAPE HARBOUR The annual Tour De Cape is a two day bike ride and running event held at Cape Harbour. This unique event has attracted cycling enthusiasts from around the country to cycle Cape Coral. Call 239.573.3128 for more information.

JANUARY 22 MAKEOVER COCKTAIL PARTY MINIMAL HAIR Cafe YOU makeover winners and their family and friends, as well as all raffle ticket purchasers, are invited to attend the Makeover Cocktail Party. Makeover winners will walk the red carpet and unveil their “new look” during the event. Come and support the community and go home with photos, give aways and more. Call 239.201.6412.

JANUARY 28 SOUTH CAPE BEST MARTINI COMPETITION SOUTH CAPE The

South

Cape

Hospitality

&

Entertainment

Associations

(SCHEA) hosts their annual "South Cape Best Martini Competition".

Enjoy a trolley ride around Cape Coral Entertainment District, stopping at a number of bars and restaurants. At each stop, attendees enjoy a Martini and appetizer sample, and vote for their favorites of each.

For more information, visit the SCHEA Facebook page.

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Parting Thoughts

Find Emotional Balance in Karen Gomez is a Life and Wellnes s Coach and one of four wo rldwide Oasis In The Overwhelm ™ trainers.

Her work focuses on stress reduction in the wo rkplace bringing mind fulness ‘from the yo ga room to the bo ardroom’.

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7 Steps To Emotional Balance

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1. Look around you and

acknowledge where you are.

2. Let your eyes take

5. Inhale and exhale three times and invite the beauty to come into your breath and into your being.

in the colors and all the objects around you.

3. Find one object

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6. Take a little time to absorb what just happened. Notice

or one color that

your heart rate has

appeals to you.

slowed, you may feel calmer than before, your mind is less busy.

W

ellness is much more than exercise or nutrition. It is the full integration of one’s self. Human beings are made up of seven dimensions of wellness including social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual and physical wellness. When each of these dimensions are in balance, they interact in a way that contributes to our quality of life making us feel happy, safe, and fulfilled. When out of balance, we may experience periods of dis-ease or dis-comfort of the mind, body, or spirit. The dimension challenged in today’s stressful world is our emotional wellness.

Emotional wellness is the ability to understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring. The ability to acknowledge and share feelings of anger, sadness, love, and joy in a productive manner contributes to this dimension. We see this dimension being challenged in many areas of our lives and across many generations.

Being emotionally well is more than just handling stress during times of chaos, but it involves being attentive to our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; positive or negative. Shifting ourselves into calmness immediately is the challenge. The good news is if emotional wellness is in balance, it implies we have the ability to accept our feelings, rather than to deny them. This creates an optimistic approach to life.

Our most basic survival tool for stress is breath. Ironically, this is the first thing we forget in times of overwhelm.

4. Let your hands

SIMPLE AS 1-2-3

rest on your belly

I want to share with you a strategy I use called the Preventive 3-B-C (Three-Breath-Countdown) to find emotional balance. I learned this strategy from Millie Grenough, founder of Oasis In The Overwhelm™. The 3-B-C is one of four strategies intended to help find balance in a busy world. It is easy and effective and can be called upon anytime. It brings in calmness immediately and helps to stop the whirl, drop the turmoil, and move from craziness to calm in 60 seconds.

as you inhale, softly

7. Give yourself time

and focus on the

to appreciate this

color or object.

and integrate the

Invite the color, the

calm. Now allow

texture, and the form

yourself to move

to come into you.

forward with clarity

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and respond with a calmer heart.

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