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HEALTHY RUNNING PROGRAM Tuesday, September 7 • 6 to 7:15 p.m. Andrew Blackman, MD, orthopedic specialist, along with St. Luke’s Healthy Running Program physical therapists, discuss common running injuries, faulty running mechanics and injury prevention strategies. An optional tour of the new Therapy Services facility will be offered at the end of the session. To register for this free class, visit stlukes‑stl.com. Questions? Call 314‑542‑4848.
PAINS, BRAINS AND MIGRAINES. HOW TO STOP THE CYCLE. Thursday, September 26, 2017 • 6 to 7 p.m. If you’re a chronic migraine sufferer, we understand how you feel and although migraines affect people differently, one undeniable fact remains – they interfere with your daily activities and your quality of life. We can help. The migraine experts at The Orthwein Brain and Spine Center at St. Luke’s Hospital are specially‑trained to treat migraine headaches while providing long‑lasting relief. Join Todd Silverman, MD, to learn about your options for migraine relief including diet, lifestyle and BOTOX®. To register for this free class, visit stlukes‑stl.com. Questions? Call 314‑542‑4848.
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Explore. Dream. Discover.
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ive into the pages of any good adventure book—or into the screen of a movie at the local theater—and you’ll quickly be immersed in captivating stories. You’ll be pulled into worlds of wizards fighting dark magic, pirates trying to seize control of ghost ships, a quest for revenge on a whale, a 1,100-mile hike for self-discovery and healing, the visit to a theme park populated by dinosaurs … the list goes on and on, but, unfortunately, we’re limited here.
Photography by K Thaemert Photography Make up and Hair by American Image Salon & Spa Photos taken at Faust Park in Chesterfield
The point being: adventure exists all around us if you know where to find it—and with this month’s issue of Chesterfield Lifestyle, you won’t have to go far.
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Julie Brown Patton, Andrew Blackman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Julie Brown Patton, K Thaemert Photography, Cheryl McDonald, Lauren Schultz
What better time to have an adventure than summer? The weather is warm, the kids are out of school and there are endless possibilities for experiences that create memories that can last a lifetime.
We hope these pages will inspire you to do explore, to do things you’ve always wanted to do but never did and to—most importantly—have a little fun.
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Parting Thoughts
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... and Frozen Yogurt, Custard, Sorbet or Cold Desserts!
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Wish I May, Wish I Might, See a Ton of Stars Tonight
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JAZZ IT UP IN JULY On July 29, the Gateway Jazz Festival will be held at Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive. It will start at 2 p.m., rain or shine. It will feature musicians Najee, Maysa, Nic Coliolinne, Pieces of a Dream, Chieli Minucci, Brian Simpson, Steve Oliver, Julian Vaughn, Steve Cole and Chris Stranding. This festival is more than an outdoor concert—it's an event at which to people-watch, eat, drink, mingle, relax, soak in the rays and hear some of the coolest music performed by national recording smooth jazz artists. It's known as more of a reunion and celebration of friends, family, culture, music and life.
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Place Drive. Called the 'Burbs Music and Arts Festival, local stages will be filled with national and regional acts as well as DJs. Advanced tickets are $20 each and $25 at the door. Student specials are available. St. Louis Post-Dispatch staffers will host a VIP preview night of the ’Burbs, Sip n’ See at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 4 for those 21 years old and older. It will feature a wine tasting from area wineries and local restaurants, live music and a sneak peak of the art installations prior to Saturday’s festival. On Saturday, the festival will include music genres EDM (electronic dance music), pop/ rock, hip-hop, jam and soul. Gates open at 2 p.m.
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but the 20th location for the chain nationally. Samantha Callahan, events and marketing manager, says they've been steadily booking the patio and private KISS room for all types of celebrations.
Hot Spot
We Scream for
ICE CREAM ... AND FROZEN YOGURT, CUSTARD, SORBET OR COLD DESSERTS! ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
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elighting in ice cream flavors of cool mint, brownie batter, blackberry tart, blueberry sorbet, caramel fudge éclair, pistachio and yellow cake is a surefire sign it's truly summertime! Whether one
gravitates to regular, nonfat, low-fat, no sugar added or low carb for ice cream, frozen yogurts, sorbets or smoothies, delectable options exist in and near Chesterfield.
SHERIDAN'S FROZEN CUSTARD
ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT
Sheridan's Frozen Custard's team at 155 Hilltown Village Center claims
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt options range from creamy and fruity
to be a people magnet—customers get a bit obsessed about their freshly
to no sugar added and dairy-free. Located at 15877 Fountain Plaza
made frozen custard. Sheridan store owner Jim Biermann says two sum-
Drive, the majority of their flavors start with nonfat milk. Because the
mer favorites are royal turtle sundaes and piña colada smoothies.
company was modeled after originality of the color "orange," their
With concretes called dirt and worms, Grant's grasshopper and
teams hope customers are inspired to create unique, self-serve des-
wedding cake, Sheridan's choices exude fun, starting with saying
sert combinations. Nutritional information is provided, as well as
the orders out loud!
extra details, such as if the option is gluten-free or vegan.
Biermann says they continually make fresh custard throughout any
Orange Leaf customers can select from 47 toppings, with all fruits pre-
given day. Two new offerings during July are the lemon lush concrete and
pared fresh daily and rotated seasonally. General manager Emma Carlile
the red, white and blue sundae featuring blueberries and strawberries.
says pink lemonade and root beer floats are their new summer flavors.
Some people add custard to the full deli meals offered at Sheridan's from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are open until 10 p.m. for custard-only fans. 14
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FROYO Like the idea of supporting a St. Louis-headquartered company? Twelve flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt can be enjoyed at the local froYo, located at 17408 Chesterfield Airport Road. They encompass five categories of tart, sorbet, no sugar added, low fat and nonfat. Store manager Annabele Mendiloa says they also cater to private residences and businesses. In fact, on behalf of Mercy Hospital, they recently delivered desserts to various locations for Nurses Appreciation Week. The newest froYo flavor added is low-fat sweet coconut. One of their most popular sorbets is pomegranate-raspberry.
MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT Menchie's Frozen Yogurt offers party packages for hosting events, including book club meetings, crafting parties, birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. MaryAnn Matchett, owner of the Mechie's franchise at 1122 Town and Country Crossing Drive, says gatherings include flexibility. "We had a party for someone turning 30 years old, and they brought their own beer and wine and had a blast," she explains. "We also have customized cakes with decorated or computer-supplied images printed on top." As a self-serve store, Menchie's provides 14 frozen yogurt flavors, 32 dry toppings, 12 chill-bar items and six sauces. Customers can mix, match and swirl to their tongue's content. Matchett says cookies and cream is always a popular flavor. For July, salted caramel pretzel
OTHER PLACES TO CHECK OUT
frozen yogurt and piña colada sorbet were introduced. Giving back to the community is important to Matchett, who offers
Full-service, casual restaurants in Chesterfield that offer ice
fundraising for local parent-teacher organizations, with 15 percent of
cream-related desserts include Culver's, Sonic Drive-In, Steak 'n
proceeds provided to hosting groups.
Shake, Chick-fil-A and McDonald's.
Menchie's corporate business is owned by a California-based fam-
Additionally, one can step back into a charming 1940s old-time soda fountain via a short drive to Little O's, 125 N. Main St. in St.
ily who supplies its 540 stores. "All of our frozen yogurt is made as a private label from free-range
Charles. They serve old-fashioned ice cream creations, including
cows. And Menchie's stores are the only places this particular frozen
their one-of-a-kind gooey butter milkshake, which is made with a full
yogurt can be bought," Matchett says
slice of their "homemade life-changing" gooey butter cake.
SMOOTHIE KING For those who enjoy ice cream in more fluid forms, two local Smoothie King stores serve fruit-blended drinks, some with enhancers and health supplements. Locations are at 703 Long Road Crossing Drive and 1721 Clarkson Road. Smoothie King was founded in 1973 by someone who battled food allergies, and today, their drinks are still handcrafted by blendologists for specific purposes. Smoothie King's Hulk Vanilla drink, as well as the chocolate and strawberry versions, contains butter pecan ice cream among the ingredients. The Green Tea Tango, Banana Boat and Yogurt D-Lite drinks include vanilla frozen yogurt. July 2017 | Chesterfield Lifestyle
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Ranch Home Ready! 1054 KEYSTONE TRAIL DRIVE ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON
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fabulous atrium ranch home in pristine
A large master suite also has a vaulted ceiling
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picture windows. The room also has not one, but
It's easy to adore this house starting from the outside, given its professional landscaping on a half-acre lot, incredible decks, corner pergola and lovely lower patio. The yard is already outfitted with a sprinkler system, and the flat backyard is ready for activity.
two, California-style closets—both have huge customized walk-in closet space. The other main level bedroom has a shared full bath. From a quaint side hallway, a large and bright laundry room awaits.
Step inside into a charming, vaulted sun-
A vaulted, formal living room features a
room or kitchen with a lovely chandelier,
fireplace, nooks and wall of windows. There's
electric appliances, built-in hutch, custom
also a dining room that's sure to delight,
cabinets, breakfast bar, stainless steel appli-
including a foyer entry. Ceiling fans complete
ances, stone wall and plantation shutters.
the amenities.
This home was thoughtfully planned, so
Love to entertain, or have family hang-
there are two bedrooms on the main level
outs? This lower level is finished, highlighted
and it's been decorated with neutral colors.
by a large family and recreation area that
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already has custom cabinetry, a second fireplace and a customized walk-behind wet bar and mini-kitchen that functions just like a full kitchen space. The lower level also has two additional bedrooms and a full bath. There is storage galore found in the house's three-car garage. Positioned within the Wilderness Village at Wildhorse subdivision, the house is located within Rockwood School District, including Chesterfield Elementary, Rockwood Valley Middle and Lafayette Senior High School. The subdivision offers tennis courts, pools, soccer fields, two lakes, a lake preserve, miles of mulched walking trails and 142 acres of open space. The property is just minutes away from Chesterfield Valley's mecca of shopping, restaurants and local businesses with easy access to U.S. Highway 40/64. It's only 25 miles to downtown St. Louis. To get to the property, take U.S. Highway 64/40 to Long Road, take a right at Wildhorse Creek Road, then turn left on Keystone Trail Drive. Kathy Helbig, Experience Realty Group, 314.276.7653, PropertyInfo@KHGExperience.com
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Starry Night Wish I May, Wish I Might, See a Ton of Stars Tonight ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON
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ummer nights sweep in clear skies that beckon stargazers of all ages. Finding a truly dark spot from which to view the cosmos is essential, and there are a couple of Chesterfield locations that fit the bill. Because it can take 40 to 60 minutes for human eyes to fully adapt to seeing in the dark, plan starry outings accordingly. Furthermore, any exposure to bright lights instantly ruins eyes' acclimatization to the dark, so stargazing is a great time to tuck away cell phones and turn off headlights. Streetlights, porch lights and inside lamps all contribute to lower sky visibility. If having light nearby is a must, viable options are red torches used by astronomers for night
vision, lanterns with red safety light features or red LEDs, and placing red cellophane or red fingernail polish over a regular flashlight beam. 20
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SPIRIT MARKS THE SPOTS
at 16400 Burkhardt Place has resources for
The first local place to head for seeing stars
learning cosmic patterns. Astronomy guide-
is the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield
books also can be secured at Barnes & Noble
Valley. The "unofficial" site is a gravel lot on
Booksellers, 1600 Clarkson Road. It's nice to
the far south end of Goddard Avenue. Spirit's
be able to point out stars or constellations
Director of Aviation John Bales says the lot is
beyond Polaris, the Big Dipper or Orion!
available for night viewing and monitored by law enforcement officers. A second Spirit-based location reflects com-
A variety of telescopes can be ordered and picked up from the Walmart Supercenter at 100 THF Blvd.; some are offered with free shipment.
plete Chesterfield ties and history. Bales says
Other stargazing tips would be to buy
the Richard E. Hrabko Aircraft Viewing Park at
a planisphere, which is a star chart analog
18270 Edison Ave. is a special spot. The area
computing instrument, or to download an
was created and dedicated in 2012 to honor
automated app onto a smartphone or tablet.
Hrabko, who was Spirit's first employee as an
Some apps work by pointing smartphones
air traffic controller and former chief executive.
at the sky to pinpoint constellations. Others
Hrabko was instrumental in Chesterfield's
allow for changing locations to view the night
development and commerce, even serving as
sky from other points on Earth, and in-app
a city councilman. He died this April.
purchases unlock enhanced star catalogs,
"Dick's spirit lives on at the airport, and
meteor showers and comets. Examples of
that he certainly would want visitors to enjoy
such apps include Night Sky Lite, SkyView,
the night sky from there," Bales says.
Sky Guide, Star Rover, Google Sky and
To get farther away from ambient light or
Stargazers Pro. If using these technologies
illumination, stargazers can head to Howell
on-site during evenings, remember to allow
Island Conservation Area, which is mostly
extra time for eyes to reacclimate to the dark.
forest surrounded by the Missouri River and
The NASA app shares the latest missions
Centaur Chute. However, an associated park-
plus daily images, news, features, tweets,
ing lot is located off of Eatherton Road, pro-
satellite trackers and even live stream from
viding a safe place from which to watch skies
NASA TV. It also monitors the International
until 10 p.m. nightly. The parking lot is next to
Space Station sighting opportunities.
Fick's Supply Service, 501 N. Eatherton Road.
Another handy, electronic tool comes from
For more intimate viewing, one needs only
AccuWeather, which provides solunar fore-
to walk outside into a backyard or deck with
casts. A bright moon is awfully pretty, but it’s
binoculars or a telescope.
not a great condition when desiring to see
St. Louis Astronomical Society members
other items in night skies. If the moon will
host "star parties" and sky orienteering
set early or rise late, that's the best chance at
events in nearby places, such as Babler
clear views of stars.
State Park's Monument Area Outreach Site
Got young toddlers and children? Get
in Wildwood; Queeny Park and Ferris Park
them more excited about outer space with
in Ballwin; Manchester United Methodist
mini space shuttle replicas or other space-
Church; and Des Peres Park. Check the soci-
craft toys to hold during the outing. Fill dry,
ety's website—SLASOnline.org—for dates
inflatable kiddie pools with pillows and blan-
and options. Additionally, Jim Small, presi-
kets to make comfy viewing nests.
dent of the society, says the group donated 17 telescopes to St. Louis County and City libraries so the instruments can be checked out by those with valid library cards.
PLAN NIGHTTIME PICNICS
Relaxing and enjoying stargazing experiences is the mission. Round up whatever lawn chairs, stools, blankets, cushions and drinks
AWAKEN THE INNER EXPLORER
desired ahead of time. If it's a romantic eve-
AND GET PREPARED
ning, champagne and truffles may be in order.
Astronomy is an outdoor nature hobby, and
Many people like to lie down for sky view-
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seat in an opened convertible also works. If stargazing in
• CAJUN CRATER BLEND: Almonds, pecans, walnuts,
one's own backyard and a trampoline is available, it makes
sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sea salt, garlic powder,
a great foundation. Otherwise, a lined picnic rug can pre-
chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper
vent the cold from the ground from seeping up. Sleeping
• PLANET PB&J: Peanuts, dried strawberries, peanut but-
bags provide both comfort and warmth. Depending on
ter chips, shredded wheat cereal
how long one stays outside, a propane heater can make the stargazing experience more enjoyable. Be sure to keep everybody protected from mosquitoes with bug repellent. Refreshments, such as energy bars or homemade cookies, are welcome additions. Most amateur astron-
To get the most benefits from stargazing, spread out charts and guides, find configurations in a range of available equipment, and figure out how to identify targets before heading into the nightly wilderness.
omers agree trail mixes are one of the best stargazing
If it seems hard to spot faint stars, one can try using
snacks. By mixing equal parts, or dietary portions, of the
averted vision by looking just to the side of what one's
following ingredients, handmade trail mixes can be cus-
trying to see. Peripheral vision is most sensitive to light
tomized and matched to the moods of each picnic.
and dark, making it easier to see faint objects when the
• TROPICAL GALACTIC MIX: Cashews, Brazil nuts, dried
rest of the sky appears gray.
mango, coconut flakes, banana chips
Consider keeping an observation log of all constel-
• METEOR MONKEY MUNCH: Banana chips, peanuts, sea
lations seen this summer so that comparisons can be
salt, almonds, dark chocolate chips, raisins, coconut flakes
made, anomalies found and records built for memories.
• SAVORY SKY SEEDS: Almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflow-
For times when going outdoors simply isn't possible,
er seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper
the Pinot's Palette Studio at 1641 Clarkson Road some-
• CHOCOLATE COMET LOVER: Hazelnuts, dried cranber-
times hosts paint parties with star themes. Their local
ries, chocolate-covered almonds, chocolate candy piec-
artists guide guests step by step in creating shooting
es, cacao nibs
star masterpieces, yielding another creative way to
• MOVIE STAR NIGHT: Popcorn, peanuts, chocolate can-
experience starry nights.
dy pieces, dried cranberries
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Realty Report
Chesterfield Realty Report
NEIGHBORHOOD
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Gardens of Broadmoor
$149,800
$130,000
87%
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3
2
Manors at Village Green
$154,900
$154,900
100%
20
2
2
Windsor Manor
$189,900
$177,500
93%
19
2
2
Manors of Broadmoor
$195,000
$180,000
92%
146
2
2/1
Brandywine
$199,000
$199,000
100%
7
2
2
White Plains
$244,900
$215,000
88%
42
3
2
Conway Meadows
$225,000
$233,400
104%
4
2
2
Villages at Baxter Ridge
$225,000
$237,000
105%
4
3
2/1
Baxter Lakes
$268,000
$238,000
89%
43
3
2
Shenandoah
$265,000
$250,000
94%
15
4
2/1
Babler Forest
$330,000
$292,000
88%
45
3
2/1
Braefield
$329,000
$315,000
96%
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3
3
Chesterfield Farms
$335,000
$335,000
100%
0
4
3
Chesterfield Hill
$400,000
$395,000
99%
8
4
2/1
Chesterfield Farms
$409,900
$400,000
98%
11
4
3/1
Baywood Villages
$410,000
$407,500
99%
0
3
5
Villas at Chesterfield Pointe
$430,000
$414,000
96%
44
3
3
Picardy Villas
$489,000
$466,000
95%
7
3
3/1
Williamsburg Green
$500,000
$489,000
98%
26
4
3/1
Nooning Tree
$695,000
$643,800
93%
106
4
4/1
Greystone
$699,900
$700,000
100%
4
5
4/1
Old Belle Monte Road
$739,900
$700,000
95%
47
4
4/1
Kehrs Mill Estates
$800,000
$760,000
95%
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4
4/1
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Fly High in Chesterfield DEFY GRAVITY AT TRAPEZESTL, ST. LOUIS’ ONLY FLYING TRAPEZE CENTER ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY JULIE BROWN PATTON
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rave enough to swing from a trapeze? It's possible to do so in Chesterfield from 25 feet in the air at TrapezeSTL. Circus Harmony, a nonprofit organization that uses circus arts to motivate social change, opened St. Louis’ only Flying Trapeze Center this May for its second season at the Chesterfield Athletic Club, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road. Anyone who is 6 years old or older and weighs less than 250 pounds can participate. The Trapeze Center first opened in 2014 in St. Louis Union Station; it moved to Chesterfield during 2016, next to the DoubleTree Hotel. "We host families, individuals, summer camps, birthday parties and team-building events," manager and lead coach Matt Viverito says. "You don't have to be a gymnast, cheerleader or athlete to fly. It's big fun for everyone! It's all about breaking out of the summer routine, and doing something different and exciting." As a Circus Harmony alumnus, Viverito performed with the St. Louis Arches, went to college and then joined the circus to tour with the Flying Pages, where he completed the legendary triple somersault. He returned to St. Louis to share the joy of "flying" with his hometown. In addition to the trapeze center, Circus Harmony teams run on-site circus-related classes for all ages at the City Museum in
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St. Louis, as well as off-site classes in regional schools, clubs and community centers. Individual trapeze classes last two hours, with a maximum of 10 students. No prior experience is required. Classes first cover safety and techniques. Then students progress to low-hanging trapeze bars to practice skills and body positions before doing them in the air. Each participant can learn how to swing, flip, dismount and do a trick. At the end of classes, students can execute a trick while being assisted by a catcher. Viverito assures all coaching and instruction is tailored to each student. All one has to do is listen carefully to the "Up and Hup" instructions being provided throughout the experience. Call 314.504.4298 for details or book a "flight" online at TrapezeSTL.com. All students must sign a waiver/consent form before they can participate in a class. He says people's reactions to trapeze flying generally fall into three categories: energetic, fearless participants who want to learn harder skills; scared individuals who swing once and are exhilarated but stop at that because they happily can cross it off their bucket list; or those in the middle who started out a bit terrified but slowly get comfortable as the class progresses and who have several "aha" moments as they enjoy it more and more. Legendary St. Louis circus star and aerialist Elizabeth "Bunny" Herring even graced the same TrapezeSTL when she was 87 years old, making her the oldest person to date to fly this equipment. Herring, at 18 years old, ran away to join Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus to be a showgirl but ended up in the air instead. She made headlines in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 1948 when she left the American School of Ballet in New York to join the circus. For her 90th birthday last October, she rightfully celebrated by taking her final aerial flight at the City Museum. "What keeps us going as coaches is being able to coax students along and seeing them end up on cloud nine," Viverito says. "We truly enjoy seeing what people accomplish." Due to the unique combination of muscles used, he says people often are surprised by what a good workout the trapeze provides.
The trapeze equipment was made possible through grants and funding from the Regional Arts Commission, Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis, YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition. There's a nice future tie-in to the regional community as well. Portions of the proceeds from TrapezeSTL go toward Circus Harmony's Wheels to Wings program, which funds transportation for needy and deserving circus students to take circus classes at the Circus Harmony Center, located on the third floor of City Museum in St. Louis. TrapezeSTL will be open through mid-October, depending on temperatures. The setup is outdoors, so it can be affected by weather. July 2017 | Chesterfield Lifestyle
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Road Trip
No.5 hike the 2-mile river’s edge park loop
No.1 Celebrate the Fourth of July
No.8 ice skate at hardee’s iceplex
No.7 sophia m. sachs butterfly house No.10 float the lasy river
No.3 ride hand-carved animals
SUMMER BUCKET LIST CHESTERFIELD ACTIVITIES ABOUND FOR EVERY DAY ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON
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ecause July has 31 days, following are 31 Chesterfield-centric
No.12 sounds of summer
activities to explore for the month, or fit in over the rest of summer.
No.13 historic village homes & heritage gardens No.14 art unleashed
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No.25 kayaking
No.17 chesterfield historic & landmark preservation
No.18 picnic, birdwatch and investigate nature
No.30 outlet shopping
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1. Celebrate the Fourth of July at one of the biggest fire-
works shows in the St. Louis metropolitan area from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 at Chesterfield Mall. This year's event includes a two-hour circus in the Kid's Zone, food vendors, live music from the Fat Pocket band and fire-
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works starting at 9:30 p.m. Chesterfield.MO.US 2. Take a stand-up paddleboarding class at Riv-
er’s Edge Park on the north side of the levee near Taubman Outlet Mall. SUP101 teaches dry land basics, including board, paddle, safety and techniques. Paddleboards can be rented: $15 for one hour or $25
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for two hours. 636.537.4000, Chesterfield.MO.US 3. Ride hand-carved animals on the historic St.
Louis Carousel in Faust Park at 15189 Olive Blvd.
Amphitheater for both educational discovery and con-
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templative retrospection. VHP.Chesterfield.MO.US 17. Read books, cemetery guides and materials pre-
pared by Chesterfield Historic and Landmark Preservation Committee members. Chesterfield.MO.US 18. Picnic, bird watch and investigate nature
among Chesterfield's 488.5 acres of parkland. Chesterfield.MO.US 19. Attend the free, outdoor Chamber of Com-
merce Free Concert Series at Faust Park on select Tuesday evenings; food trucks will be present.
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ChesterfieldMOChamber.com 20. Meander a half-mile crushed stone and board-
walk trail through woods and wildlife at the Riparian
When the Forest Park Highlands amusement park
Trail, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. Or walk the 11-mile Mon-
caught fire in 1963, this carousel was the only item
arch Chesterfield Levee Trail that encompasses the
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left standing. 314.615.8383 4. Build boats from corrugated cardboard and duct
tape to participate in the Cardboard Boat Race 6 p.m. July 8 at the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Cen-
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ter, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. 636.812.9500 5. Hike the 2-mile River's Edge Park Loop, 16975 N.
Outer 40, designated as an easy limestone walking trail that includes bat boxes. 6. Trek August G. Beckemeier Trail, designated as
a moderate 0.7-mile trail on Olive Boulevard west of Ladue Road, 1.3 miles north of Faust County Park. 7. Join 60 species of butterflies and 150 varieties of
tropical plants at Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, 15193 Olive Blvd. 636.530.0076, ButterflyHouse.org 8. Ice skate at Hardee’s Iceplex, 16851 N. Outer
40. 636.537.4200, HardeesIceplex.com 9. Do Yoga in Central Park, 16365 Lydia Hill Drive.
10. Float the lazy river at Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center. 11. Volunteer at or join the West County Family YMCA
or the Jewish Community Center for complete fitness experiences, activities and community programs.
entire Chesterfield Valley. For bicyclists, the trail con-
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nects to the 250-mile Katy Trail in St. Charles County. 21. Attend a variety of festivals and concerts at
Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive. ChesterfieldAmphitheater.com 22. Bowl at Brunswick Zone at 176 Four Seasons
Shopping Center. 23. Look for gems to rescue at the Chesterfield An-
tique Mall, 16635 Old Chesterfield Road. 24. Support, attend or work for a Stages St. Louis
performance based at 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East to celebrate the nonprofit's 30th anniversary.
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StagesStLouis.org 25. Learn the basics of kayaking at River’s Edge
Park from Alpine Shop instructors. 26. Explore interactive exhibits at Myseum, 283
Lamp And Lantern Village. STLMyseum.com 27. Soar, dunk, dodge and fly at Sky Zone Indoor
Trampoline Park, 17379 Edison Ave. Jumpapaloozas occur every Friday night. 28. Cast lines at Big Muddy Fish and Wildlife Ref-
uge-Boone's Crossing Unit, a primitive river area man-
12. Attend free, outdoor Sounds of Summer Concert
aged by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and connect-
Series at the Chesterfield Amphitheater on select Sat-
ed to the Chesterfield Athletic Complex—adjacent to
urdays evenings. ChesterfieldAmphitheater.com 13. Go on free tours of the Historic Village Homes
and Heritage Gardens during open house Sundays at Faust County Park. 14. Take an Art Unleashed class at Chesterfield
Arts, 13379 Olive Blvd. 15. Beat July heat by shopping inside the air-condi-
tioned Chesterfield Mall, and stop by the Children's Illustrated Art Museum. 16. Visit Veterans Honor Park at 631 Veterans Place
Drive at the southern entrance of the Chesterfield
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playing fields on other side of Monarch Levee. 29. Do archery attack or play laser tag at Chester-
field Sports Fusion, 140 Long Road. 30. Tackle shopping at more than half of the stores
at the St. Louis Premium Outlets and Taubman Prestige Outlets in Chesterfield Valley, and search
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for the perfect summer sandals. 31. Find and admire all dozen of Chesterfield's out-
door sculptures: Aspire, The Awakening, The Coyote, Dog Days, the Fox, Gox A, Gox B, Large Bather III, Maura, Meeting Places, and Yue Ling Chen. July 2017 | Chesterfield Lifestyle
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Local Limelight
Welcome Your New Publishers of Chesterfield Lifestyle
MEET KELLEY LAMM AND GORDON MONTGOMERY ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY K THAEMERT PHOTOGRAPHY
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ecause Chesterfield provides such an abundance of neighborhood opportunities and events spanning so many interests, it's easy to see why its citizens care deeply about the area and enjoy it so much. The two new publishers of Chesterfield Lifestyle are equally passionate about this community. "There are so many great developments and people in Chesterfield, and we're having a wonderful time talking to everyone about what makes it so strong and progressive," co-publisher Kelley Lamm, who relishes inspiring and helping others, says. As radio hosts on "590 The Fan," both Lamm and co-publisher Gordon Montgomery understand the value of accurate, helpful information. They pledge to arm readers with as many notices of interesting happenings and local updates as they can. The publication's team also will highlight what's occurring in local neighborhoods, shopping areas, groups and businesses. And, of course, the publication will continue to include creative ads offering valuable services and products. If you've heard Lamm and Montgomery on-air Saturday mornings co-hosting the “She SAID He SAID” radio show, you already know a bit about their personalities.
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They, along with special guests, like to entertain, enlighten and educate, always with good advice and a sense of humor, as they "Talk, Love American Style." Lamm is a professional speaker, author, emcee, cause marketer and event specialist, too. Montgomery owns Q Media and also used to rock out as the lead singer of the American Greed band. Both are real estate agents, and both enjoy now devoting their experience in the communications industry to Chesterfield Lifestyle. By serving as celebrities to charity events, they've seen firsthand the benefits of joining together to achieve goals. They cherish philanthropic projects and have supported nonprofits, including Make A Wish, Adoption Exchange, Responder Rescue, Back Stoppers, Five Acres, Stray Rescue, Wings of Hope, Boys and Girls Club and Marygrove School for Children. They look at this publication as a creative way to help give back to a community cause. "We like hearing what everyone thinks is important for Chesterfield," Montgomery says, noting they already are getting feedback from advertisers, readers and community leaders. "We have a true appreciation of working
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closely with advertising clients to maximize and extend their marketing efforts." Montgomery and Lamm say what attracts them to the magazine is its hyper-local appeal and ability to deliver superior quality, content and results. It offers a way to join businesses and the community to work together collectively. They look forward to building relationships with readers and sharing all of the optimism that envelopes Chesterfield as they begin this new publishing journey.
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the variety of wildlife in backyards and ways to help them and the
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY—KID READING CLUB
environment. Build a habitat for native species to take home. Regis-
SAMUEL C. SACHS BRANCH LIBRARY
tration required. SLCL.org
Samuel C. Sachs Branch Library is hosting this event for children ages 5 through 11, along with their families, to get ready for the big
JULY 13
celebration with a variety of crafts. Registration required. Groups,
TEEN INK
please contact hosting branch staff for registration and to inquire
SAMUEL C. SACHS BRANCH LIBRARY
about space availability. SLCL.org
This monthly workshop offers a place for teens to share their writ-
JULY 6 PARTY OFF THE PARKWAY
ing, get feedback from peers, sharpen skills and discuss a variety of books and topics. SLCL.org
CENTRAL PARK
JULY 14
Party Off The Parkway is a series of new events that celebrate com-
KIP MOORE CONCERT
munity in Chesterfield’s Central Park. Stop by on the first Thursday
CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER
of every month from July until October to enjoy great food from lo-
Doors open at 6 p.m. All ages concert.
cal food trucks and restaurants, live music, pop-up beer gardens,
Presented by New Country 92.3 and MJP.
a farmers market, get active programs, art events for kids and
Kip Moore’s recent hit is “More Girls Like
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You." American Idol Winner Trent Harmon and St. Louis native Chris Bandi will kick off this show. Tickets: $20 for lawn seating to $65 for VIP deck. Tickets are available at ticketfly.com.
JULY 18 MOVIE NIGHT FOR ADULTS @ SACHS SAMUEL C. SACHS BRANCH LIBRARY Samuel C. Sachs Branch Library will host a movie night for adults. The 2016 movie "Lion" will be shown. A 5-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia. Twenty-five years later, he sets out
JULY 11
to find his lost family. SLCL.org
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES—ABBEY ROAD WARRIORS
JULY 24-28
FAUST COUNTY PARK
NINJA CAMP
Free admission. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Food trucks are Seoul Taco
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and Pi On The Spot. The restaurant is Papa Murphy's Take 'N Bake
Gymnastics, obstacle courses, swinging, tumbling and martial arts.
Pizza. In case of inclement weather, check the website for updated in-
Children 5 to 12 years old. Full day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $186 a week; half
formation. StLouisCo.com
day: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $105 a week. Deemed most popular camp of
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2016. OlympiadGymnastics.org
ANIMALS IN MY BACKYARD
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PARKWAY STRINGS CAMP
Presented by Endangered Wolf Center staffers for children ages 5 to
PARKWAY SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
10 with their families at Samuel C. Sachs Branch Library. Learn about
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JULY 29 3V3 SLAM JAM BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CHESTERFIELD VALLEY ATHLETIC COMPLEX Sponsored by Nesquick, the event is for boys and girls ages 10 and older. Teams are divided by gender and age. Courts, hoops and one game ball provided. $140 per team before July 22. Food vendors, kids play area, shaded relaxation station and various individual competitions offered. Teams play a minimum of three games. Chesterfield.MO.US
JULY 29 CENSUS BASICS FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH SAMUEL C. SACHS BRANCH LIBRARY U.S. genealogical research begins with the federal census. A history and genealogy expert will teach teens and adults how to search within the Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest databases for records. Session held in the computer classroom. Prior computer and Internet skills required. SLCL.org
JULY 31-AUG 4 HIGH FIVE SUMMER CAMP HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL ST. LOUIS WEST Harvest Bible Chapel St. Louis West hosts a Christ-based summer camp for children 5 years old through sixth grade. Children will be fed two snacks and lunch. Electives are basic karate; woodworking and shop; theater and acting; botanical gardening; team and field sports. 9 a.m. to 4 p .m. Before/after care available for an additional fee. $150. HarvestStLouis.org
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HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS
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Parting Thoughts
W ITH J UST ON E TW I S T ,
H AV E A ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL ARTICLE ANDREW BLACKMAN, MD
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or those who have torn their meniscus, the telltale signs can present themselves in multiple forms: a popping sensation, swelling or stiffness,
pain when twisting, bending or rotating the knee, difficulty straightening the knee, a sensation of the knee "giving way" or feeling as if the knee is "locked" in place. Some might assume this injury predominately affects just athletes or those individuals who are involved in activities such as football, hockey, ten-
nis or basketball. While those people do make up many of the cases, anyone can be at risk for tearing their meniscus, especially older individuals. That's because, over the years, their cartilage has begun to wear out which leads to diminished resilience. And, as we get older, some individuals put on extra weight, which can add to the wear and tear on the knee. In some cases, performing ordinary activities such as kneeling, squatting or lifting heavy objects can cause the meniscus to tear. The question then becomes: when should someone visit a specialist about possible symptoms of a meniscus tear? An immediate examination
Dr. Andrew Blackman is
by a knee specialist is recommended to minimize damage and to alleviate
an expert in all orthope-
discomfort to the patient.
dic conditions, includ-
An orthopedic physician will typically be able to properly diagnose the
ing a torn meniscus. For
issue through a physical examination by moving the knee in various posi-
an appointment, please
tions. Imaging tests are used to more accurately pinpoint the cause of the
call 314.523.2595.
pain. These include X-rays, which can rule out other problems that occur in the knee that share similar symptoms, and MRI, which produces detailed images of the hard and soft tissues within the knee. Initial treatment varies based on individual patient factors. Young patients, athletes and patients with acute traumatic tears are typically treated with surgery to repair the meniscus or remove the torn pieces, depending on the location and complexity of the tear. For patients who develop a degenerative meniscus tear—one associated with knee arthritis—treatment usually begins conservatively with rest, ice, compression, elevation, over-the-counter pain relievers and possibly a cortisone injection. In some cases, this is all the patient will need to recover from this type of injury. Physical therapy is also an option to rehabilitate and strengthen the muscles around the knee to help stabilize it. If these treatment options do not provide resolution, surgery may be appropriate. In any surgical case, it is preferred to preserve as much of the meniscus as possible to prevent any future degenerative issues in the knee joint. 34
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