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Hello, November!

November 2023 PUBLISHER

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As the days become cooler, we give a warm welcome to our beloved readers! This month, we reflect on what it is we are thankful for, and for us, it is all of you. The team at Catalina Foothills Lifestyle wishes to express our utmost gratitude for all of you who continue to support us and make our community so much stronger for simply being a part of it. This month, we are pleased to bring you some uplifting stories about our neighbors and friends. Sybil is back at it again with Thanksgiving recipes that will leave your friends and family begging for more. Read on about our local school district and all that they do in helping our children achieve their goals as enrollment for kindergarten begins in November. In this issue, we highlight the goodness and healing that Bella Vita does for the members of our community struggling with eating disorders. The focus turns to the arts as with the captivating stories of Ballet Tucson and the Philabaum family and the beauty that they each create. This issue is packed full with meaningful stories and we are honored to present it to you now. Wishing you all a pleasant, healthy, and safe November and a Happy Thanksgiving.

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inside the issue The Thankful Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

20 Glass Passion: Tom Philabaum and Family

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Locally Sourced LI FE + C U LT U R E

Giving Back EDU CAT I O N

Artist’s Palette A RTS + C U LT U R E

Culinary Creations FO O D + B E V E R AG E

Must See A RTS + C U LT U R E

Seasonal Setups HO ME + DESIG N

Locals Only EDU CAT I O N

Expert Help HEA LT H + WELLNE SS

Events

Decisions made long ago lead to a vision and dream through glass.

26 Your Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner Hints for a memorable dinner including golden turkey and savory sides.

32 Ballet Season Is Upon Us

Ballet Tucson rises from last year's success to even greater heights.

42 Bella Vita

Fostering community through conversation.

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DECISIONS MADE LONG AGO — SHAPED BY TIME — CREATED A VISUAL DREAM IN GLASS

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From time to time you’ll hear someone say, “just one decision today could completely change the rest of your life.” Which is probably true. Sometimes. But when Tom Philabaum jumped into his van on a stormy Chicago night in 1975 he knew he was headed to Tucson, drawn by the desert, the borderland cultures, and his passion for creating beauty and inspiration from glass. Tucson would be his next stop. Meanwhile, a young and enthusiastic Dabney Miller packed up and headed west from Tallahassee. "They didn't know each other...they met in Tucson, in the Fourth Avenue art scene," said their daughter Aubyn Philabaum. Dabney was a potter, low on cash, but full of life. And were about to meet. "The famous (in our family) story is - they were both at a dinner party and someone asked Dad about himself (he had just moved), and he said he was an artist, new to town, didn't know anyone, no friends in town and Mom immediately said, 'I'll be your friend'. which melted Dad's heart on the spot."

GLASS PASSION: TOM PHILABAUM AND FAMILY Not long after Tom arrived in Tucson he took over the lease on a pottery studio and started a clay and glass cooperative with six other people. “We began our life in a very modest way, both having chosen to “make” things early on, to live simply and hopefully authentically. My pottery business began not because being a potter was a great culmination to a bachelor’s degree, but because I wanted to make stoneware dishes for my own table. And once I knew how, and had all the equipment, well, why not sell some at the street fairs that were blossoming all over the country? And guess who was also selling his early blown glass at the 4th Avenue Street Fair that winter? How fun was that?! I had met Tom at a potter’s meeting a few months back, realized we both spent our days with hands in wet clay, both took a lunch break swimming laps at the University, and both appreciated a get-away in a secluded canyon, or a beach with tide pools and an estuary. Maybe with a blow-up boat.” The quest to form a community of likeminded artists was built on Tom's early ventures including his move to Madison, Wisconsin to study under Harvey Littleton (the acknowledged father of the studio-glass movement) and with Don Reitz, a master ceramicist. "While in Wisconsin I worked equally hard in both materials, but had less successful results in combining the two," Tom said By the late 70s, Tom was engaging the glass community on advisory boards and securing grants to help spread the rising medium of studio glass. Soon his artistic glasswork was popping up in galleries around the country. His work in clay remained strong while Tom earned his Master of Fine Art in 1983 at the University of Arizona.

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Early on, Tom said, "working in ceramics was like coming home. It fed my need for physical and spiritual involvement in the aesthetic process.” But he started to push new boundaries in glass art. A break-out new series of his intricately patterned glass shapes really took off based on his experimentation. "Around that time, I had perfected a technique of design and form in glass that came to be called the “Reptilian Series,” he said, adding that "these pieces really got things happening." From there, he found himself in Iceland, then Germany, and other stops to work with his peers including lengthy studio collaborations in Guadalajara and Mexico City. Back home in Tucson, Tom decided to spin off his own studio and gallery. He just needed to find the right space for what he envisioned as a passionate place where artists could come and work together. And, so, in 1984 they bought a tired Tastee Freeze drivethrough at 711 S. Sixth Ave. The kids would sometimes call it "Tastee Glass.” Soon, a gallery and studio were carved out of the space, and again, kindred artistic spirits were drawn together to create with molten glass and other materials. The Philabaums opened their exhibition space to artists working in many different materials. By 1991, they were all-glass all the time. Since then, more than 500 glass artists have participated in the gallery's exhibitions. They continue to plan new shows with CONTINUED > NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/CATA L I N AF O OT HI L L S

Thousands of small pieces of glass assembled and then fused and shaped.

65 of their core artists, including 25 across Arizona. The gallery is the largest glass-specific venue in Arizona. He developed a new passion: mining new talent. "People come in the door with fabulous talent. New artists with new techniques which create new synergies," he said. In 2000, Tom and David Klein launched the Sonoran Art Foundation, a non-profit glass school that has its own studio near 22nd St. and I-10, and is now known as the Sonoran Glass School. Tom enjoys seeing the school grow and its ability to launch new artists in this realm of glass. All the while, young Ian and Aubyn were playing in what today is known as Five Points. We purchased an old building just off the “beaten path”, so that the gallery and studio became a destination location for most of our customers. Now, 40 years later, this intersection is a vibrant mix of art, good food, living, biking, and still, Philabaum Glass Gallery! But it was their neighborhood and it helped shape them into passionate seekers of grace, free expression, and justice. Aubyn went to Tucson High School where she developed her dramatic skills, building on years of dreams held close since she was five.Then she went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Boston University, and her Masters of Fine Arts from The Yale School of Drama. As a professional actor, she can be seen

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“That’s what I miss, the teamwork. We’d position four to six people (around the kiln) and plan each movement. It was like a dance.” on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Netflix, HBO, FX, and in numerous films. She is also a teacher, having worked as a guest artist at multiple universities. Aubyn is the Founder and owner of the Aubyn Philabaum Acting Studio now officially open here in Tucson! “Growing up in the Philabaum household was eventful - our parents worked a ton but they also kept an active social calendar,” Ian said. “It felt like every weekend was another art opening, full of cool ideas and quirky characters, and I really credit our parents for instilling a sense of community in us, and the importance of cultivating and nurturing that community.” “Ian was a student at University High School. Today he is a Program Director for the Anticarceral Legal Organizing program at Innovation Law Lab, which builds coalitions focused on getting people out of immigration prisons and organizing to shut them down. Ian received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Arizona. Today, Tom can be found most mornings at his studio, working on large sheets of glass with paint, copper mesh, and just about any other object that can be sandwiched between glass sheets in a molten process known as casing. A diagnosis of Parkinson's in 2017 remains top of mind for Tom and the family. Tom goes through an early morning workout that includes the stationary bike, stretching, calisthenics and swimming. This morning exercise routine is a long-time habit of Tom’s that surely has played a role in keeping his Parkinson’s at bay. A year after the diagnosis he was no longer able to blow glass. He’s narrowed the focus of his work to flat glasswork.

Ian, Aubyn, Dabney, and Tom

“Glassblowing is very athletic,” he said, adding, “that’s what I miss, the teamwork. We’d position four to six people (around the kiln) and plan each movement. It was like a dance.” Aubyn and Ian have both moved back home to be closer to their parents and to help Tom as needed (though he remains very active…they are just glad to be close). And they both are glad to be back to celebrate a fantastic partnership between Tom and Dabney, a venture that turned Tucson into an important center of glass art. In 2020, the Philabaums sold the gallery to Alison and Dylan Harvey. "Alison and Dad have a wonderful bond, so he comes into the back studio (almost) every morning to create," Aubyn said. Alison was the long-time Gallery Manager after Dabney stepped down and has been incredible in growing the business, bringing in new artists, expanding the reach of customers through social media and other platforms. "She and Dylan and their three kids mean the world to our family, taking on Mom and Dad's legacy, honoring it so gracefully, and building on it." Aubyn said celebrating her parents partnership is part of what makes these days all together special. "She and my Dad were a total team in the growth and success of the business. While he ran the studio, she ran the gallery. She was instrumental in helping Dad decide which artists to feature and what shows to showcase," Aubyn said. "He really respects her opinion and eye for art. And I think she learned a lot from him over the years. They compliment each other well." "Histoliths" reaching. NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/CATA L I N AF O OT HI L L S

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THE PERFECT GOLDEN TURKEY A big, golden bird is often the centerpiece of a holiday meal, but that doesn’t mean it has to take the most work. The secret to roasting a turkey in a shortened time frame is tocook it at a higher temperature than you might be used to. This offers benefits like giving you golden brown, crispy skin and keeping both the breast meat and dark meat moist—no basting required! You will have plenty of drippings to make your turkey gravy. We do not recommend this high-heat roasting method for turkeys weighing more than 16 pounds. For turkeys weighing less than 14 pounds, start checking the temperature earlier than the instructions call for. For a twist, add fresh herbs to your turkey like fresh thyme or even some fresh rosemary. Simply put some sprigs right into the bird’s cavity, along with a halved onion or any other aromatics you enjoy.

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baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Mix 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Drizzle over shallots. Toss to coat. Continue roasting until shallots caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Bring port, brown sugar, 4 tablespoons vinegar, and 1/2 cup sugar to boil in a heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries and raisins, then cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix in marjoram and 2 teaspoons thyme. Mix in shallots. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature.

SPECTACULAR SAVORY SIDES ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PARMESAN CHEESE STUFFING Makes 12 servings

INGREDIENTS: • 12 cups of 1/2 inch cubes of crustless country-style bread • 2 tablespoons oil • 1 pound Italian sweet sausage • 8 ounce chicken liver • 3 cups chopped onions • 1 cup chopped celery with leaves • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage • 1 cup grated Parmesan • 1/2 cup raisins

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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup chicken broth

DIRECTIONS: • Preheat oven to 350F. • Spread bread cubes on a large, rimmed baking sheet. • Bake until bread is dry, about 15 minutes. • Transfer to a large bowl and let cool. • Butter a 9x13 inch glass baking dish liberally. • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and sauté 5 minutes, breaking up with the back of a fork. Add chicken livers

and sauté until sausages and chicken livers are just cooked through, about 7 minutes. • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage mix to a bowl with bread cubes. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add onions and the next 4 ingredients: sauté until onions and celery are tender but not brown, about 10 minutes. • Add onion mixture to bread cubes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan, raisins, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix eggs and broth into stuffing; transfer to baking dish. • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan and bake until top begins to brown, about 20 minutes. CONTINUED >

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CREAMED CORN GRATIN WITH FRIED ONION RINGS AND BACON Makes 12 servings

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1 1/2 cups of fresh breadcrumbs 6 bacon slices, chopped 1/3 cup flour 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into rounds 1/2 cup vegetable oil 10 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 8 cups of frozen corn 2 cups whole milk 1 cup cream 3 tablespoons quick-cooking grits 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

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bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Sauté bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Transfer 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings to a heavy pot and reserve for the creamed corn. Discard remaining drippings. Place flour in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Separate onion into rings and toss in the flour to coat lightly. Heat 1/2 cup oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add onion rings to skillet and cook until golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about two minutes per side. Transfer onion rings to paper towels. Mix bacon, onion rings, breadcrumbs, and half of the green onions in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Butter a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.

Add butter to pot with reserved bacon drippings, and melt over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until slightly golden and beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. • Add frozen corn and sauté about 5 minutes. Add milk and cream, then bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. • Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and remaining green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer creamed corn to the prepared baking dish. • Preheat the oven to 350F and bake gratin for 25 minutes. Sprinkle topping over; bake until topping is slightly crisp and creamed corn thickens and is heated through, about 20 minutes longer.

BROCCOLI GRATIN WITH MUSTARD-CHEESE STREUSEL Makes 8-10 servings

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4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup minced onion 2 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1 cup Parmesan cheese 12-13 cups of broccoli florets (3 pounds) • 1/2 cup whipping cream

DIRECTIONS: • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. • Mix in dry mustard and 2 tablespoons Dijon, blending well. Add breadcrumbs, sauté until crumbs are crisp and golden, stirring and pressing with the back of the spoon to separate, about 8 minutes. • Season with salt and pepper and allow to cool completely. • Mix in the 1/4 cup cheese. • Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling, generously salted water for

three minutes until crisp but tender. • Drain and transfer broccoli to paper towels, cool. • Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Place broccoli in a large bowl. • Add whipping cream, the remaining 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup of cheese; toss to coat evenly. • Arrange broccoli in the prepared dish. Sprinkle streusel over it. Bake until broccoli is heated through and the streusel is browned, about 30 minutes.

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Ballet Season Is Upon Us Last year marked Margaret Mullin’s first season as artistic director with Ballet Tucson. Now heading into her second season, the momentum is growing and Ballet Tucson is becoming a household name. Founded in 1986, Ballet Tucson was established with the purpose of offering worldclass professional ballet to the communities of Southern Arizona. As a child and well into

her teens, Mullin trained at the school and studied under her teacher, Chieko Imada, before pursuing a fourteen-year career with Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle as both a choreographer and dancer. Mullin eventually found her way back home to Ballet Tucson in 2022 and now works alongside her former teacher and current Associate Artistic Director, Imada.

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“As Artistic Director, I'm responsible for steering the organization forward, which includes choosing programming, dancers, and the artistic direction of the company,” said Mullin. “I grew up in Tucson and I am really passionate about bringing great art to Tucson.” During her first year in the role, Mullin put her focus into producing world-class ballets, straying from the familiar and breaking barriers “We are getting a lot more ambitious with the type of works we are performing,” said Mullin. “The caliber of the productions we are putting on has taken a huge step forward. We are investing in our dancers and pushing them to be the greatest artists that they can be, preparing them to perform advanced choreographic pieces that are sought after by top ballet companies both nationally and internationally.” Ballet is known to be fiercely competitive, with strict hours that can be harsh on the body. At Ballet Tucson, the dancers follow a rigorous schedule, with professional dancers rehearsing between 5 and 6 days per week, for up to 6 hours each day, and sometimes longer. Under these intense training hours, Mullin has taken great pride in further focusing on topics of mental health and overall wellness within the world of ballet. “We strive to have a positive and supportive culture in our company. It’s a demanding art form and there are expectations that surround that, but we try to have a really positive mental health lens on how we’re doing things, how we treat the dancers and how they treat each other,” said Mullin. These ideals have continued to attract national and even international attention. “Many people don’t realize that we have a fully professional ballet company right here in Tucson and that dancers come from all over the country, and sometimes the world, to dance for Ballet Tucson. We’re also proud that this includes graduates of the School of Ballet Tucson,” said

Mullin. “This past year, we hired Abigail Lee as an apprentice dancer, who is an alum of our school. This is her first year in the company but she has been training with us since she was 5 years old.” Ballet Tucson is home to dancers of all backgrounds, with their love for the art form bringing them together. Their different experiences help to generate new ideas and create better art. The dancers are sorted into the ranks of principals, soloists, demi soloists, corps de ballet, and apprentices and they all appear in the company shows. “Patrons love different pieces and they love different dancers; it’s subjective and I think that’s a good thing. Not everyone has the same taste and that keeps things interesting and fresh in the performing arts,” said Mullin, “The best way to do well as a dancer in this company is to work hard and care about each other and what you do.” November marks the start of Ballet Tucson’s main stage theatre season and Margaret Mullin’s second season leading as Artistic Director. With so many changes made in her first year, she is looking forward to continuing to grow, build, and see out the projects she started. Through the organization’s 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 performance seasons, Mullin programmed 16 different premiers for the company, both world premieres and those new to Ballet Tucson. On top of this, last year was Ballet Tucson’s first year partnering with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for The Nutcracker thanks to the generous support of the James H. and Frances R. Allen Family Foundation. Rolling into her second season, she is excited to continue to grow the partnership. Mullin is a believer in the importance of arts organizations supporting each other and collaborating to create something inspiring for their community. During last season’s The Nutcracker, she recounts that the show was completely sold out

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“Whether onstage at our performances or at our wonderful school, we work to bring the best of ballet to our community. That’s the heart of what we do.”

and the audience applause was unlike anything she had ever heard. “People were so happy to experience live dance and music coming together in such a magical production through two great organizations.” In addition to The Nutcracker, the Winter Concert is set to be an evening of magic and a merging of artistic forms. “We're premiering an Édith Piaf piece called Eternal Love in our Winter Concert this year which I think is going to be fabulous,” said Mullin. “The piece is

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choreographed by our Associate Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Chieko Imada, who has a long history of creating great new works in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival. We have an amazing singer Katherine Byrnes, and Khris Dodge, Conductor and Music Director of the Tucson Pops Orchestra and also Executive Director of the Tucson Jazz Festival, is going to be our pianist— They will be performing live on stage with our dancers!” Outside of the programming, Mullin’s focus this season is really on the community.

“We are trying to get out into our community a lot more. I think the desire to do so stems from my growing up here. I like creating opportunities for people to experience our art beyond the traditional theater setting. It’s our mission to uplift and inspire our city through dance and I would like Ballet Tucson to be known as a pillar of the community,” said Mullin. She aims to make Ballet Tucson a welcoming organization, where all members of the community can picture themselves in the audience, allowing the art of ballet to be shared. “We love this art form and there is so much to explore within it. Whether onstage at our performances or at our wonderful school, we work to bring the best of ballet to our community. That’s the heart of what we do.” This season is set to be a big one with a whole lot to look forward to. With ambitious pieces on the calendar, Ballet Tucson welcomes you to enjoy the wonder and majesty of the art of ballet. Season Subscriptions are still available and offer incredible benefits to ensure that you have a great experience. Subscribers save 20% on the entire season, have access to free, flexible, and easy ticket exchange options and more. Visit ballettucson.org for more information.

“People were so happy to experience live dance and music coming together in such a magical production through two great organizations.”

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For this classic, traditional look, a plaid throw blanket stands in for a tablecloth to establish a festive base layer. Brass candlesticks with brown taper candles create a simple and elegant centerpiece. Use familiar accents such as amber jars filled with dried grass foliage and brass pheasants to adorn the table. To add a little character to the table, use a recycled wine bottle as a vase. The simple place setting is enhanced with a dried grass accent and brown silk ribbon tied into a bow to add a special touch to your traditional display.

The Fall Garden Party Table Are you planning to dine al fresco this fall? Create an earthy, fall garden party on the porch by using natural, organic elements, greenery and flowers. To make a statement, create a floral chandelier by hanging flowers upside down above the table using fishing wire (if your space allows). The centerpiece that runs down the length of this table consists of fresh eucalyptus with gold candlesticks and a ceramic pumpkin vase filled with flowers placed on top of a tree trunk charger. Adding small pumpkins and fresh flowers along the center gives a little extra character. Instead of going with the classic white plate, enjoy a pop of color at your outdoor fall garden party with a blue place setting as a nod to the sky.

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The First Step To Success Catalina Foothills School District Opens Enrollment For Kindergarten ARTICLE BY ELENA CHABOLLA

When was the last time you wished you were 5 again? For parents and any adult caregiver of a kindergarten-age child in the Catalina Foothills School District, it’s probably today: November 1 is Day One to register for the coming academic year, and the choice of activities these youngsters can look forward to would make any one of us wish we could go, too! Kelly Prevenas’ son Andrew, 8, and daughter Lucy, 5, attend Manzanita Elementary School as third-grader and kindergartner, respectively. That first week saying goodbye at drop-off, Prevenas said that with a quick wave to mom, Lucy was heading off to the building on her own. “No, no, ‘I said to her, you still need to give me a hug!’” she recalled with a chuckle, noting that the important takeaway was that Lucy already felt safe and confident in that environment. “Makes me feel good to know that they’re there and they are loving it, and they are also feeling loved,” Prevenas added. Mrs. Baker, Lucy’s teacher, is “the ideal kindergarten teacher,” Prevenas said. “She sent home an invitation that her students can fill out if they want to invite her to a sports event or a recital, and she will make every effort to come.” Lucy, who has a dance recital in December, “really lit up” about being able to invite Mrs. Baker. “She cares about her students inside and outside of school, and she is making these personal connections with the kids.” Jill Greene, whose son Wyatt, 8, is a thirdgrader at Sunrise Drive Elementary School, is the president of the school’s Family Faculty Organization and an enthusiastic cheerleader of the district, the schools, and the teachers. Wyatt’s kindergarten experience started during Covid, Greene said, and as a former educator, she said it was a heartbreaking time because everything was done on a screen. “I

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Not only are the daily activities top rate, but the trust, safety and care parents with children in the CFSD kindergarten programs describe are nothing short of icing on an already delicious and nutritious cake. Several common threads include the closeness these families feel toward the teachers, and vice versa.

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BELLA V I TA Fostering Community Through Conversation

The Mendibles family first recognized that there was something amiss with Bella’s mental health in middle school, when an obsession with exercise caused her to lose significant weight. Errin decided to take Bella to an inpatient treatment center in Arizona, which was described to her as a place that “has a horrible reputation, but it’s the only one that’s here.” Upon leaving this center, Errin noted that Bella’s condition became worse. Tucson itself does not have any eating disorder facilities. This means that Tucsonans are often forced to look for costly out-of-state treatment options, and this doesn’t even begin to factor in cost of travel and accommodations. In searching for treatment for Bella, Errin was forced to cross state lines multiple times, from Colorado to California, relying either on her own money or donations from the community, all just to receive basic healthcare for her daughter. After staying at a variety of centers across the country, Bella found that a program in San Diego worked best for her. Her success in San Diego meant that she was able to return to Arizona and begin to rebuild her life with her family. Since then, Errin says that Bella is vocal and compliant in regards to her

treatment, and self-advocates in school to ensure that she is getting what she needs. Errin and her husband, Nick, asked Bella what she liked about San Diego for her recovery once she returned. Above all, Bella expressed to her parents that she missed one thing: her processing group. Thus, the idea for Bella Vita was born. Bella Vita is not a treatment center. Nor is it a hospital. Rather, Bella Vita’s processing group model provides community and healing for young people with eating disorders and their families. They’re important for the growth and success of individuals with eating disorders, as life can become very isolating without anyone to discuss their experiences with outside of a hospital or treatment center environment. “All it really is [are] kids getting together, and …and you just talk. You talk about the feelings you’re going through, what medicine you’re taking, what pediatrician is really good to work with,” Errin said. “[These are] all of the things that are really isolating…in Tucson, because there’s nobody here talking about eating disorders.” Processing groups often exist in tandem with large-scale eating disorder treatment facilities so that families can process how

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to grapple with eating disorders and how to best accommodate those who suffer. However, these groups can be overlooked in the development of eating disorder recovery programs, as the isolating nature of eating disorders makes it very difficult for care to be consistent across the board. By addressing this gap, Bella Vita has been able to create an oasis for young people with eating disorders and their families, allowing them to meet with others in a collaborative and safe environment. “We had eleven people at the first one. So there was clearly a need for it in our community.” Errin said. They began the group in June, after Bella returned from a treatment in San Diego in May. With no inpatient facilities in Tucson, the infrastructure for a community to form around eating disorder recovery just doesn’t exist. Thus, Errin herself is taked with both executing the mindfulness activities for the processing groups and educating families about eating disorder treatment at-large. “Nobody is teaching parents what our role in all of this is. No one is giving these parents permission to say ‘no, you will have to eat a meal every three hours, let’s

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figure this out together,’’” said Errin. “And so parents are on eggshells when they’re talking to their kiddos, and it's just such a scary place to not be empowered when you’re talking to your child, and nobody is helping these parents figure that out.” As a former teacher for nine years, Errin utilizes the many activities that she learned from other processing groups and brings them to the families in Tucson, tackling tough subjects like perfectionism and being kind to yourself in moments of hardship through interactive mindfulness activities. Her strong leadership is crucial to the success of these groups, as she faces the daunting task of teaching others how to move through a uniquely difficult circumstance. “I think we’re thankful that we got the education that we got in San Diego so we can pass it on to the next person,” said Errin. “Acts of service is something I believe in, and being able to pass my knowledge and my husband’s knowledge onto the next family is something that is very important. I’m thankful we’re able to help the next person.” The benefits of the group go both ways. Even though Bella is not actively in treatment, Errin and her husband are able to interact with people who have gone through the same things they have. “He and I need it just as much as other parents,” she said. “We need to be in a room where other people know where we’re going through, too.” The story of Bella Vita, then, is one that combines the triumphs of a young girl and the strong will of her parents, to form a program that can change a community for the better. “We really are thankful. We are thankful for Tucson the community for wrapping themselves around us. But we really have to do better. Mental health in Arizona is not a priority, and mental health in Tucson is definitely not a priority.”

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Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival

CAS IN O DEL S OL / AVA AMPH I T H E AT E R | 1 0 :0 0 A M Eat fresh tamales and celebrate local borderland heritage. Savor the rich tastes, smells, and variations of tamales from the Southwest and Mexico and discover the culinary tradition of making tamales for Christmas. Free event. NOV E M BE R 3 RD

Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games

RI LLITO R EG ION AL PAR K - 4502 N. F I R ST AV E . | 5 :0 0 P M The 37th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games returns! The three-day festival will feature Celtic, Irish, and Scottish music; Irish and Highland dancing; Scottish athletics; bagpipes, foods, beer; and whiskies. Friday’s concert from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM includes the Viking Night concert. Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM; Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. NOV E M BE R 3 RD

Tucson Film Festival

THE S CREEN IN G ROOM - 127 E . C O NG R E S S ST. | 1 0 :0 0 A M The19th annual Tucson Film Festival is happening at The Screening Room in downtown Tucson! Film announcements, schedules, and ticket sales are on Facebook. Continues through Nov. 5. This year's program is going to be stellar! Times vary, please check website. NOV E M BE R 4 T H

Madaras Annual Show: Amore!

3 035 N . S WAN RD. | 10:00 AM “Amore” is the Italian word for “love,” and award-winning artist Diana Madaras is known for painting what she loves. The 2023 Annual Show at Madaras Gallery will feature 15 new paintings ranging from scenes of Madaras’ recent travels in Italy, to expansive landscapes depicting the desert she calls home. Show runs through Nov. 7. Open 10:00 AM to 5 PM. NOV E M BE R 4 T H

Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival

FROM I-10 HEAD S OUTH 18 MI L E S O N H I G H WAY 8 3 TOWA R D S O NO I TA . WATC H F O R R A N C H SI G N S ON THE LEFT. | 10:00 A M It's a Western experience for the whole family all weekend long! Each year more than 3,000 visitors come to the ranch to enjoy Western heritage demonstrations, arena and livestock exhibits, cowboy cooking, and Western entertainment. The Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival is an annual public event celebrating Arizona's Western history and culture. NOV E M BE R 5T H

Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas (Altars)

PRES IDIO SAN AG USTÍN DEL T UC S O N MUS E UM - 1 9 6 N. C O URT AV E . | 1 0 :0 0 A M Originating in central southern Mexico, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration welcoming back the dead. Celebrants believe that at midnight on Oct. 31, the souls of deceased children visit families until Nov. 1. Souls of adults visit on November 2. Altars are set up to welcome the deceased with their favorite foods, games, and photos. CONTINUED >

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All Souls Procession and Grand Finale

MSA A NNE X - 26 7 S AV E N I DA DE L C O NV E NTO | 4 :0 0 P M The the 34th-annual All Souls Procession is an independently produced, non-motorized, participant-based procession and ceremony to honor the memory of those who have passed. The series of All Souls Procession Weekend events culminates in the Procession and Grand Finale of more than 100,000 participants on Sunday, November 5th, and are preceded by community workshops and citywide art events.

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Arizona Arts Live: Parsons Dance

UNI V E R S I T Y O F A R I ZO N A C E NT E NNI A L H A L L - 1 02 0 E UNI V E R S I T Y B LV D | 2:0 0 P M Join Arizona Arts Live on Homecoming weekend to welcome home two University of Arizona dancers, Megan Garcia and Christian Blue, as they take the stage with Parson’s Dance. Known for nearly 40 years for their remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance brings exuberance, joy, and passion to every performance.

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Pulse: Weavings and Paintings by Marlowe Katoney

UNI V E R S I T Y O F A R I ZO N A MUS E UM O F A RT - 1 0 31 N O L I V E R OA D, | 1 0 :0 0 A M Open until 4 PM daily through March. First trained as a painter at the University of Arizona, Winslow-based artist Marlowe Katoney (Diné) was taught to weave by his maternal grandmother in 2010. Since then, Katoney has used a hybrid approach to his weaving practice, combining elements from painting, color theory, perspective, and composition with traditional Navajo iconography and designs. CONTINUED >

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Welcome Our Newest Cardiologist Juliya Cress, MD, PharmD Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Juliya Cress is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in interventional and general cardiology. She is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and internal medicine and has a Doctor of Pharmacy. Her passion lies in interventional and medical treatment of coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome and in providing general cardiology consultative services. Dr. Cress believes in approaching the patient as a whole, not just a sum of different parts. Her goal is to provide the patient with the best cardiac care that leads to excellent outcomes. Special Interests and Procedures • Acute coronary syndrome • Balloon-catheter angioplasty • Clinical cardiology • Coronary angioplasty/percutaneous coronary intervention • Coronary artery disease • Coronary thrombectomy

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Echocardiography Intravascular imaging Intravascular lithotripsy Mechanical circulatory support Nuclear cardiology Rotational and orbital atherectomy Stress testing

Carondelet Medical Group – Cardiology West 1707 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Ste. 101 Tucson, AZ 85745

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NOVEMBER 10 TH

DUSK Music Festival

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JAC O ME P L A ZA - 1 0 1 N STO N E AV E NUE | 1 2:0 0 P M Entering its 6th year, DUSK Music Festival is a two-day, music, art, and culinary featuring 40 artists on three stages, from chart-topping headliners to emerging artists pushing boundaries, from the energy-inducing beats of electronic music to the soul-stirring melodies of indie, rock, hip-hop, and beyond. Times and schedules vary.

NOVEMBER 17TH

Ballet Tucson Fall Concert

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L E O R I C H T H E AT E R - 26 0 S C H UR C H AV E . | 7 :0 0 P M Continues through Nov. 19. Times vary. Tucson's professional ballet company embarks on an inspiring season of dance, packed with exhilarating new works. The fall concert features the return of legendary choreographer George Balanchine’s most iconic ballet Serenade and the Ballet Tucson premiere of his exquisite Divertimento No. 15.

DECEMBER 6TH

Patronato's Christmas Concert

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MI S S I O N SA N XAV I E R DE L B AC - 1 9 5 0 W. SA N XAV I E R R OA D 6 :0 0 P M Patronato San Xavier presents Southern Arizona's most enduring winter tradition, a very special concert of sacred and holiday Christmas music on Dec. 6 and 7. Celebrate the joy of the holiday season immersed in the spectacular Spanish Colonial-Era beauty of Mission San Xavier del Bac. Only four appearances. Tickets will go fast. Information available at patronatosanxavier.org.

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