Chandler, AZ December 2018

ChandlerLifestyle.com

DECEMBER 2018

The Holiday Issue THOUGHTFUL GIFTS

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Michelle Glicksman | michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Happy Holidays!

Alison Stanton, Georgann Yara CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

David Apeji, Lindsay Borg

AS THE SAYING GOES, TIME FLIES WHEN YOU’RE HAVING FUN—AND TIME SURE HAS FLOWN BY THIS YEAR. We can’t believe we’ve put together the final issue of Chandler Lifestyle in 2018!

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

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

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

Happy holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at Chandler Lifestyle. We can’t wait to see you next year!

Yours,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 16 Get Your Grub On Grubstak brings its signature salads and staks, plus unique amenities, to its new Chandler spot

18 Home Sweet Home Bring holiday cheer to your home with festive dĂŠcor

22 16

22 On My List...

Check out what four locals have on their gift-giving lists this year

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

8

Good Times

12

Around Town

16

Hot Spot

18

Renovate & Refine

28 Open House 32 DIY 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Chandler Lifestyle's Meet the Winemakers Chandler Lifestyle held a Meet the Winemakers event in partnership with Farmboy Market, Meats, Sandwiches; Carlson Creek Winery; and d'Vine Gourmet. Attendees enjoyed a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, two wine and food tastings, followed by a wine and dessert pairing. PHOTOS BY DAVID APEJI

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Pumpkin Dunk Arizona may be the only place in the country where it's hot enough to wear flip flops and tank tops to the pumpkin patch, especially if it's floating. Forget bobbing for apples; Chandler Aquatics invited the community to try dunking for pumpkins this past Halloween. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHERRIE BUZBY PHOTOGRAPHY

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GOOD TIMES

Shred-A-Thon A group of Chandler business owners, all part of the grassroots group Ocotillo Business Professionals, joined with the Chandler Police Department to once again host their semi-annual Shred-A-Thon. More than 17,000 pounds of documents were shredded, hundreds of old prescriptions were taken back by the police, and over $1,400 in voluntary donations for the 5013C charity, The Hamilton Homeless Fund, was raised.

3rd Annual #livelikelexi Charity Event The 3rd Annual #livelikelexi Charity Event was held at Majerle's Sports Grill Chandler Fashion Center, and included bully awareness booths, food, live music, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, a kids' corner, and a cornhole tournament. Proceeds go towards scholarships for community youth leaders who encompass the same Anti-Bullying Character as Lexi did, beginning in 2020.

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Fundraising for Light the Night Shea Homes Arizona joined with individuals and businesses around the Valley to fundraise $50,000 for Light the Night, which supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as it researches blood cancer treatments. On Oct. 26, Bourbon Jacks in Downtown Chandler joined the Shea Homes Arizona team and partners with food, raffles and more. The Light the Night walk took place Nov. 17. PHOTOS COURTESY SHEA HOMES ARIZONA

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AROUND TOWN

OVER 1,000 OF YOUR CHANDLER NEIGHBORS THINK YOU WILL LOVE US! L E T ' S U P G R A D E Y O U R F A M I LY ' S E YE CA R E E XPE R I E N C E TO DAY !

PHOENIX RESCUE MISSION HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN Phoenix Rescue Mission is running a holiday campaign through Dec. 31 to ensure the Valley’s homeless and disadvantaged populations do not go hungry this holiday season. With a goal of serving more than 100,000 meals, the nonprofit is asking the public to help support the cause through a variety of ways, including volunteering time, donating needed items, or providing

monetary

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OFFERPAD RELOCATES TO CHANDLER Exponential

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required Offerpad to secure a much larger space for operations at headquarters as the company makes its first-ever relocation.

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past 12 months. Offerpad’s new

40,000-square-foot

headquar-

ters will be ready for move-in by March 1, 2019. Current building renderings include a floating mezzanine, with an open floor plan.

The ambiance will encompass Offerpad’s notable orange and teal colors, adding a calm but technological

environment

for

employees and visitors. The surge in hiring stems from consumer demand to further expand across the country. Currently, Offerpad is available in seven regional offices outside of Arizona, with a spread of approximately 441 U.S. cities, with more planned for 2019. In business for only three years, Offerpad has tripled its growth year-over-year and is on pace to achieve a $2.5 billion annual run rate in real estate transactions.

LOCAL PRINCIPAL, FRANK H. HENDRICSEN, AMONG AMERICA’S BEST Frank H. Hendricsen is among 62

outstanding

elementary

and middle school principals from

across

the

nation

and

abroad who have been named as 2018 National Distinguished Principals (NDP) by the National Association School

of

Elementary

Principals

Hendricsen

is

(NAESP).

principal

of

Chandler Traditional Academy Independence

Campus.

The

NDPs were honored Oct. 12 at an awards banquet at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., as part of a two-day program.

Established in 1984, the National Distinguished Principals program recognizes public and private school principals who make superior contributions to their schools and communities. The principals will also have the opportunity to share best practices. The 62 principal honorees are selected CONTINUED >

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by NAESP state affiliates and by committees representing private and overseas schools.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA MEMORIAL On Saturday, Dec. 15, the Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery and the Chandler Exchange Club hosts the Wreaths across America memorial

for

military

veterans

buried at the cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road.

The Chandler Exchange Club has been working with other local veteran and community service organizations to raise the necessary funds to purchase wreaths for the 2,700-plus veterans known to be buried in the cemetery. The project for the Chandler cemetery began in 2016 with 500 wreaths. In 2017, that number increased to 1,500. The goal this year is to have a wreath for every veteran laid to rest at the Valley of the Sun Cemetery. Volunteers are invited to participate in the wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. There will be a formal memorial service at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial. There will be food and refreshments following the memorial.

The memorial service will include the reading of a proclamation by Mayor Kevin Hartke and a message from keynote speaker, Christine Jones. For more information, visit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE CHANDLER TO OPEN IN SUMMER 2019 Crayola will open a Crayola Experience at Chandler Fashion Center

in

20,000

summer

2019.

square-foot

The

attraction

will be situated near Kona Grill on the west side of the mall, and will also include a 4,000 squarefoot

retail

space,

The

Crayola

Store, featuring the world's largest selection of Crayola products and 14

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Happy Holidays from ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF CHANDLER

unique souvenirs, such as plush toys and apparel. Although best known for its crayons and markers,

the

115-year-old

company

now has more than 1,500 proprietary products and technologies, which serve as the inspiration for the 19 hands-on activities. For info, visit CrayolaExperience.com.

Mee t Ch a po & K h loe Chapo and Khloe are the beloved pets of Savana and Josh. They are both 2 year old American Pit Bulls who love going for walks and giving lots of hugs and kisses!

CHANDLER LAUNCHES CHANGEUP INITIATIVE TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS The City of Chandler, in partnership with the nonprofit For Our City Chandler,

launched

ChangeUp,

a text-to-donate and awareness campaign that educates residents on the benefits of donating directly to local charities, instead of to people who panhandle. Making a

donation

is

easy—residents

can text “ChangeUp” to 44-321

Andrea Stickland, DVM Carolyn Duregger, DVM

Kristy Sorenson, DVM

to make a one-time or monthly donation of any amount. Donations will also be accepted online at ChandlerAZ.gov/ChangeUp. All proceeds collected through the ChangeUp initiative will go directly to programs and services provided by nonprofits to

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Get Your Grub On GRUBSTAK BRINGS ITS SIGNATURE SALADS AND STAKS, PLUS UNIQUE AMENITIES, TO ITS NEW CHANDLER SPOT ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY GRUBSTAK

WITH A DESIGN THAT RADIATES FAST-CASUAL-SLEEK ACCENTED BY DARK WOOD FURNISHINGS, HIGH LOFT-INSPIRED CEILINGS, A MIX OF COMMUNAL TABLES FLANKED BY BACKLESS STOOLS, AND SOFT BOOTHS AND LARGE WINDOWS FOR NATURAL LIGHT, THE NEW CHANDLER GRUBSTAK BEGS TO BE NOTICED. With a menu of comfort food favorites that have captured the attention of local diners and celebrity chefs alike, Colton Grubb’s dream of running a Valley-wide franchise took one big step when the second location of his eatery known for its signature salads and “staks” opened at Gilbert and Ocotillo roads in November.

And it all started with a Labor Day weekend conversation about French fries.

“We were talking about having French fries with different toppings. I took that idea and ran with it,” Grubb says about the casual discussion four years ago that was the seed that sprouted into his serious and growing restaurant.

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Grubb chose Chandler to host his second locale, following the original downtown Gilbert shop he opened in 2016.

“I wanted to create an atmosphere where I liked having dinner at,” he says.

This includes a versatility that accommodates family dinners, couples on dates and solo diners all craving well thought-out signature dishes ranging from carnivore to vegetarian, with a customizable option that lets them add some DIY flair.

“We want to provide an atmosphere that’s comfortable … where you can be as healthy or indulgent as you want to be,” Grubb says.

The Power Salad with quinoa, roasted veggies,

kale,

roasted

chicken

and

Parmesan tossed with basil pesto—Grubb’s personal go-to lunch—is one of the items on the lighter end of the spectrum. On the other side are dishes like the chilaquiles piled with black bean chili, barbacoa chicken, cheddar and eggs over which celebrity chef Guy Fieri fawned over in his drool-inducing show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

The most popular is the Sweet Lou’s BBQ, a plate of barbecue braised beef, bacon and coleslaw that’s named after Grubb’s late grandfather Lou Grubb, the Valley automotive icon and founder of the former Lou Grubb Chevrolet.

“It’s perfect. He loved good food and all of us being together enjoying it,” says the third-generation Arizonan.

While most features—the décor, food and overall appealing aesthetic vibe— flaunted in the Gilbert Grubstak are present here, the Chandler location boasts several unique elements.

A larger patio offers space for cornhole contests and table games like Connect Four and Jenga, while three flat screens allow for sports viewing. But perhaps the most noticeable amenity is the full-service bar where patrons can order beer, wine and cocktails to quench their thirst. There’s also a signature cocktail menu and a handful of breakfast cocktails, plus a happy hour food menu offered five-days-a-week.

“It’s a kind of escape, where you can get away from whatever else is going on,” Grubb says. “Anyone can go to a restaurant. But we want to make them feel at home.”

4165 S. Gilbert Road, Ste. 5; 480.454.3299, Grubstak.com.

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ON MY LIST...

CHECK OUT WHAT FOUR LOCALS HAVE ON THEIR GIFT-GIVING LISTS THIS YEAR ARTICLE COORDINATED BY MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

John and Brigid Hornacek

JOHN AND BRIGID HORNACEK

John and Brigid Hornacek met five years ago, marrying in March 2016. Between the two of them, they own four businesses: two Hornacek’s House of Golf stores (one in Scottsdale and one in Chandler), one men’s clothing store, and a blow dry bar called Primp and Blow in Paradise Valley. They also have three dogs and two cats. Says the couple: “We opened in Chandler because there was a void for a good golf store and men’s apparel store. We LOVE Chandler and Gilbert—Brigid was born here, and John moved here in 1992 from suburbs of Chicago.”

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ON OUR

GIFT-GIVING LIST THIS YEAR:

Photo by David Apeji

On our gift-giving list this year: + PXG hat, New Era, a great gift for the golfer; $40. + PXG cart bag (the best bag made for the golfer who has everything); $450. + GG blue women’s golf outfit, great clothing for the women who wants style and performance; $85 shirt, $95 skirt. + Mizzen and Main dress shirt, performance dress shirts (stretch, no iron, no steaming, no dry cleaning) that are great for travel; $125.

All at Hornacek’s Golf, 4975 S. Alma School Road, 480.802.5555, HornaceksGolf.com.

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DR. AUBREY YOUNG Dr. Aubrey Young is an orthodontist at ChamberlainYoung Orthodontics. Her passion is creating beau-

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tiful smiles for her patients with her amazing team.

Dr. Young is the mother of two boys, ages 16 and 14, and a Yorkshire terrier, age 6. The joy of her life is to spend time with family and friends doing just about anything her boys can dream up! For Christmas she likes to focus on “gifts that keep on giving.” This year she has chosen to give the gift of smiles, the gift of time with friends over a warm drink, the gift of health with homemade bath salts, and the gift of light with a cozy candle.

On my gift-giving list this year: + The gift of smiles—available anywhere, anytime; priceless. + A warm drink, available at any coffee shop (her favorite: Peixoto Coffee, 11 W. Boston St., 480.275.2843, PeixotoCoffee.com); approx. $5. + Lavender bath salts; see recipe at WholeFoodsMarket.com/recipe/ lavender-bath-salts. + A candle by a local artist at d’Vine Gourmet, 4955 S. Alma School Road, 480.275.5320, Stores.DvineGourmet.com; $22.

Photo by Lindsay Borg

ON MY

GIFT-GIVING LIST THIS YEAR: 24

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Photo by Lindsay Borg

ON MY

Michelle Glicksman

GIFT-GIVING LIST THIS YEAR:

MICHELLE GLICKSMAN

Michelle Glicksman is the editor of Chandler Lifestyle. When she’s not crafting words or editing copy, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, read a good book, or explore new places. Her favorite thing is to hear her children laugh.

She likes to find meaning in giving gifts, so chose ones that either support locals or benefit a cause that helps others.

On my gift-giving list this year: + Beneficial Beans Coffee, created locally, 100% of proceeds benefit adults with autism, ShopBeneficialBeans.org; $10. + Galaxia Druzy Cuff Bracelet - Moonstone, made by local designer Jenny Melissa Rodriguez at Pure Life Jewelry, 2011 E. 5th St., Tempe, 480.678.0498, PureLifeJewelry.com; $48. + Bottle of wine with a customizable label ($24) and Grinch glass ($22.50) at d’Vine Gourmet, 4955 S. Alma School Road, 480.275.5320, Stores.DvineGourmet.com. + Hand-sewn tie made by women in Swaziland, where the purchase supports the livelihood of the women, as well as provides 45 meals for children around the world, Feed My Starving Children MarketPlace, 1345 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, 480.626.1970, FMSCMarketplace.org; $20.

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OPEN HOUSE

KIMPTON AMARA RESORT AND SPA FINDING SERENITY IN SEDONA PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY KIMPTON AMARA RESORT AND SPA

ZEN, FUN AND AMAZING FOOD ALL AT ONE LOCATION—KIMPTON AMARA RESORT & SPA. This 100-room boutique resort, set amongst the stunning red rocks of Sedona and nestled against the banks of Oak Creek, just below the main uptown shopping area, offers a laid-back and serene, yet fun, experience.

The room décor is a modern interpretation of Sedona’s Native American heritage, and there are a mix of guestrooms and suites.

The property itself features a heated negative edge pool and hot tub that’s framed with striking views of Sedona’s mountains, as well as lush green foliage. Just steps away, a path leads to the creek.

When you’re ready to dine, make it a point to eat at SaltRock, the resort’s on-property restaurant. Led by Executive Chef Logan Stephenson, the restaurant serves everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner to a poolside menu and afternoon snacks. Dinner options include Prime Ribeye and Stuffed Squash, while the afternoon snacks include Carnitas Tacos and Deviled Eggs.

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WHILE AMARA RESORT IS PERFECT FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY OR A GIRLS’ TRIP, IT’S ALSO A GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILIES. AND, THE RESORT IS PET-FRIENDLY TOO! The property also is home to the Amara Spa, which offers a variety of body treatments and facials, as well as makeup consultations. Many of the treatments incorporate Native ingredients and promote natural healing, with elements such as Native rattles, crystals or stones, and more. Guided meditations, a Rain Dance massage, and a Winds of Change signature treatment (which incorporates Native rattles and chakra balancing) work to ease away stress and transform your energy.

If you want to feel serene past your spa appointment, take advantage of the daily free yoga—and don’t worry about bringing your own mat, because there’s one provided for use in every guestroom. Use of the Amara Spa Relaxation Room and steam room is included, as well.

Also included? The daily hosted evening social hour in the lobby living room.

If you venture off the property, you are just a brief walk up a short hill to the town, where you can wander amongst the shops and restaurants.

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W I N T E R’ S REVEL YOUR GUIDE TO A SIMPLE AND STYLIZED NEW YEAR’S SOIRÉE ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

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FOLLOWING CLOSELY ON THE COATTAILS OF AUTUMNAL AND WINTER HOLIDAYS, THE CELEBRATION OF THE NEW YEAR CAN OFTEN BE OVERLOOKED DUE TO AN UNDERSTANDABLE DESIRE TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE SEASON. But, a holiday that celebrates past memories and the opportunity for both new experiences and a fresh start shouldn’t lack any of

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the glitz of its celebratory predecessors. Round out the final days of the year reminiscing on or saying goodbye to the experiences—good and bad—of the previous 12 months with a simple end-of-the-year gathering that isn’t lacking any of the glamour.

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Champagne has long been a traditional drink to toast to the new year. Keep it simple but step up your game with your own DIY Champagne cocktail bar. Consider stocking your bar full of custom Champagne or bubbly choices, festive mixers like cranberry juice or rosemary simple syrup and unique garnishes like fresh fruit and herbs or decorative ice cubes with edible flowers.

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

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

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THE SNACKS

Keep your guests happy with the perfect cheese plate. Consider how many people you’ll be serving, whether you’ll be serving before or after dinner and what cheeses you’ll want to include.

According to WineFolly.com, sparkling wines pair best with creamy, sticky cheeses due to the high acidity and carbonation.

WHAT YOU NEED + Cheese board or serving plate + Assortment of cheeses (We recommend Brie, Port Salut, Muenster, Camembert or Gruyere) PUTTING IT TOGETHER Cheese is best served at room temperature, so be sure your cheese has time to rest prior to serving. Slice the cheeses and arrange artfully on your cheese board with labels for each. Consider providing separate serving knives for each cheese to avoid any mixing of flavors. Add any additional bites you’d like and enjoy!

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1-23, 26-31

the downtown Overstreet project, the ground breaking on site 6, and more.

LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS Desert Botanical Garden

For 29 evenings this month, Desert Botanical Garden will glow with more

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RIPARIAN AFTER DARK

and thousands of white lights. The

Riparian Preserve Park

with Christmas carolers at every “K.”

event also features nine entertain-

The Riparian Preserve at Water

Pets and strollers are welcome. While

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2018 ARIZONA MG WALK

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This free annual festival features original works of art for sale from local, regional and national artists in various

Foundation of America (MGFA). This

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Veterans Oasis Park

and national talent on three stages; live

as the Arizona MG Walk Local Hero.

Spend a relaxing and educational eve-

artist demonstrations; a family activity

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ning under the starry sky at an event that

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features galaxies, games and goodies.

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mediums; live entertainment with local

Stargazers may see spectacular views of planets, double stars, nebulae, star clusters and more. Telescopes are pro-

7TH ANNUAL DORAN BARRO HOLIDAY HUNGER FIGHT

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The annual holiday candlelight walk to Phoenix Children's Hospital was originally inspired by a 15-year-old

Bank Alliance to battle hunger

SENIOR HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE

for Arizonans during the holidays.

Chandler Community Center

held a candlelight vigil outside her

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Join Chandler Senior Center’s active

window. The evening kicks off with a

adult community for their annual

family-friendly event that includes a

Holiday Dinner Dance. Wear your fes-

visit from Santa, kid-friendly activities,

tive holiday garb and get ready to dance

music, refreshments and giveaways.

alongside the Jolly Old Elf himself. The

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SANTA'S HOUSE

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a free concert under the stars.

The event features a lively performance by the Real Thing Band.

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Kristy Dee, a vocalist, guitarist and

CHANDLER MUSEUM OPENING DAY

songwriter, will be performing from 6-9 p.m. at this Chandler restau-

300 S. Chandler Village Drive

rant. Enjoy a delicious dinner after

Come celebrate the opening of the

a day of holiday shopping, along

much-anticipated Chandler Museum,

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Ballet Arizona presents its 33rd

Courtyard’s annual Holiday Crafts &

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Tumbleweed Recreation Center

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a (snow)ball spending time together.

Chandler Center for the Arts

Admission is $2 for residents of

This talented and charismatic quartet

Chandler and $3 for non-residents.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Meaningful Moments THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN I WANT TO SLOW DOWN AND SAVOR ALL THE LITTLE THINGS IN MY WORLD. Revel in my good fortune and reflect on my blessings. Instead, it has become the most demanding time of the year—cooking and baking, gift-buying and wrapping, decorating, parties, visits with family and friends, acts of charity and giving back.

Somehow it all gets done but the stress always has me vowing to make a change; to slow it all down and make time for the important things, no matter how small.

To appreciate family, friends, health, and, of course, this magazine. As I look back over this past year at Chandler Lifestyle, I’m so proud of how it has grown, not only in size and readership, but in the way we have been able to represent and connect our wonderful community and its people.

Today, I ask you to join me in carving out a few minutes every day to take pause and do something—anything —that makes you feel good. And then another few that makes someone else feel good. Every single day. It may not slow time but it will certainly make the time more meaningful.

Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays and a blessed New Year!

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