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WELL, WE'VE ARRIVED IN 2021!

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support of our incredible community. That’s you!

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This January, we want to take time to focus on wellness: our health, your health and

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the health of Clayton, Brentwood, Ladue and Richmond Heights. We all thrive when

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we work together and hold each other accountable. Make a point to check on your friends often this month. Offer to meet up for a fitness class, such as ones offered

by The Exercise Coach and shared in this issue. Maybe you ask for your family’s support as you begin the search for a therapist for the first time. Whatever the next step for you is, we want to remain connected.

For ideas about how to live more vibrantly, take a look at our article regarding new offerings for 2021 from a local boutique medical spa. And for mental inspiration, don't miss the feature about a Clayton fitness gym owner who overcame two surgeries regarding a life-threatening brain tumor.

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FEATURES 12 Sweet Q&A St. Louisan Deva Williamson Chats About Food Network's Candy Land

16 Skin In The 2021 Game Boutique MedSpa Provides Fresh, Regenerative SkinCare Solutions From Inside Out

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SITEMAN CANCER CENTER RANKS NATIONALLY AMONG OUTSTANDING FACILITIES The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine was named among the top cancer centers in America by U.S. News & World Report.

Missouri State University, and a doctorate's degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

LOOK FOR NEW 2021 OASIS VIRTUAL CLASS OFFERINGS Did you know the St. Louis Oasis at the Center of

In the news magazine's overall ranking on the

Clayton is one of the nation’s leading providers of

2020-21 "Best Hospitals" list, Barnes-Jewish was

programming for older adults who seek to continue

ranked in 11 data-driven specialties and received

learning, engaging socially and improving health

the highest rating in all 10 common care proce-

and wellness behaviors?

dures. In tabulating the rankings, U.S. News &

For nearly 40 years, Oasis has used a three-fold

World Report staffers surveyed more than 10,000

approach that experts agree makes getting older

specialists and evaluated data from nearly 5,000

stimulating and more productive: lifelong learning;

hospitals across the U.S.

active lifestyles; and volunteer engagement.

Siteman took the 11th U.S. spot for cancer care

As a pioneer in healthy aging, Oasis staffers are

in this ranking initiative, while it placed No. 1 in

committed to enriching the lives of older adults

Missouri for the same medical reason.

by offering innovative programs to satisfy curios-

Barnes-Jewish ranked No. 8 nationally in diabetes and endocrinology in the overall list.

Among other St. Louis regional hospitals on

ity and expand interests. Oasis representatives indicate they understand and meet the diverse needs of local, aging residents.

this Top 10 list in Missouri were Missouri Baptist

For phone-based or online classes, check

Medical Center at No. 3; Mercy Hospital at No. 4;

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Classes typically fall within the following cate-

FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY USHERS IN NEW PRESIDENT Nancy Blattner, president of Caldwell University in New Jersey, was named the new president of

gories: arts and entertainment; current events; exercise; health; history; literature; technology and wellness.

Gift cards to cover Oasis programs can be secured online via the Oasis Store.

Fontbonne University in Clayton.

She formerly served as vice president and dean for academic affairs at Fontbonne before assuming the presidency at Caldwell, a Catholic liberal arts university, in 2009.

“Dr. Blattner was highly regarded in her time at Fontbonne, and we're thrilled to bring her back to campus as our next president,” says Dennis Gipson, chair of Fontbonne board of trustees. “Her familiarity with our mission, existing reputation with many of our faculty, and recent experience leading a similar Catholic university make her an ideal choice for Fontbonne, especially as we approach our 100th year and plan for the next century.”

A native of Cape Girardeau, she previously served at Southeast Missouri State University as academic associate, Office of the Provost; associate dean, School of University Studies; and

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CLAYTON LAWYER RECEIVES STATE 'BUSINESS CHAMPION' DESIGNATION

director of writing assessment. She holds a bach-

Missouri Rep. Dean Plocher, a practicing attor-

elor's degree in Secondary Education/English

ney who manages his own law firm in Clayton, was

and a master's degree in English from Southeast

named a 2020 Business Champion by Missouri

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Chamber of Commerce and Industry representatives. This honor recognizes state lawmakers who support policies to grow Missouri's economy, making the Show Me state more competitive overall.

He was first elected in 2015.

Dean represents St. Louis County's District 89, which includes Chesterfield, Country Life Acres, Crystal Lake Park, Des

Peres,

Frontenac,

Huntleigh,

Kirkwood, Ladue and Town & Country.

He's a graduate of Ladue Horton Watkins High School.

WHICH DENTAL OFFICE WON THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST? A creative Brentwood-based team at Strohmeyer Dental recently participated in a gingerbread house contest hosted

by Cardinal Orthodontics. At press time, voting was still occurring, and more than 2,000 votes were in.

Fourteen dental offices competed.

The winning dental office received Amazon gift cards for their entire staff.

The Strohmeyer Dental gingerbread house was decorated as a toy shop, complete with a mailbox, wreath above the front door, decorated outdoor trees, gingerbread people and real little people. It was quite detailed!

To find out which team won this contest, email info@cardinalorthodontics. com or call 314.962.6242.

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FOOD & WINE Deva Williamson on Food Network's CANDY LAND

ST. LOUISAN DEVA WILLIAMSON CHATS ABOUT FOOD NETWORK’S CANDY LAND—A GAME THAT EARNED HER $25K

ARTICLE KATHLEEN KAISER | PHOTOGRAPHY

PERFECTING YOUR CAKE PHOTOGRAPHY AND SUGAR ARTISTRY TALENTS JUST MIGHT PAY OFF FOR YOU TOO, AS ST. LOUISAN DEVA WILLIAMSON RECENTLY

EXPERIENCED,

BEING

A PART OF THE WINNING TEAM OF THE INAUGURAL SEASON OF FOOD NETWORK’S ORIGINAL SUGAR ART COMPETITION, CANDY LAND! HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE CULINARY ARTS? I attended culinary school, and I’ve been in the culinary industry for about 20 years now. But I didn’t venture into the baking aspect of it until my mother-in-law gave me her set of decorating tips, and it just

SWEET Q& A

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seemed like the challenge I’d been searching for. So I started perfecting my craft, creating with them all the time, which was surprising, as decorating wasn’t my strongest aspect of culinary school at all.

HOW DID YOU END UP AUDITIONING FOR CANDY LAND? Well, that event in my life was rather surprising, too, to say the least. I’ve been doing my cake photography and sharing my creations with friends and family for years now. But when the producers of Candy Land saw my work via social media, it intrigued them enough that they wanted to see what I could do as a member of one of the teams. I was sort of 12

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Players Jewel Johnson, Deva Williamson, Ray Miranda-Vizcainco and Linda Khachadurian

Deva Williamson on Food Network's CANDY LAND

Deva Williamson on Food Network's CANDY LAND

shocked at first when they called, as I wasn’t seeking the limelight

also very impressed by how the producers knew

at all. But, with reassurance and support of my family, I decided to

each of our backgrounds, and personalities so

take the leap, and head off to do the show. It turned out to be an

well, that they put the perfect people together to

incredible experience.

form each of our groups, to take on all the challenges that were set before us.

FOR READERS WHO HAVEN’T SEEN THE SHOW, CAN YOU SHARE WHAT HAPPENS IN CANDY LAND? The producers put together five teams of individuals, and dropped us onto a set that was made out of candy, that literally took us into the

IT ALL SOUNDS PRETTY INTENSE AND

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assignment that sends us scavenging for actual elements through-

LOW SUGAR AND CAKE ARTISTS IN THE

out the lands of the game: Peppermint Forest, Gumdrop Mountains,

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Lollipop Woods, Lemon Lime Springs or Chocolate Mountain, to cre-

The one thing that comes to mind is: If any

ate our confectionary masterpieces, for a chance to win $25,000. It

opportunity arises throughout your life, take it.

was rather nerve-racking creating under the time restraints, as I am

I wasn’t in search of this incredible opportunity,

used to taking my time when I create, whether it takes me two hours

but it came my way, and even though I was

to develop and design a cake, or ten or more. I’m used to bringing

apprehensive to say yes, I am so happy that I

my artistry to life on my own schedule. Then, when you add in the

took a chance on ME!

element of learning to work in a team environment, which I hadn’t done before, well, that was a learning experience, too. But I really feel

To catch all the episodes of the inaugural season

that this opportunity has totally stoked my creativity, and helped me to

of Candy Land, and to see Deva and her team in

develop a stronger skill set than when I started down this path. I was

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PAGE TURNERS TV JOURNALIST JOAN LUNDEN CANDIDLY EXPLORES AGING

“GOOD MORNING AMERICA!” For nearly two decades, those were the words we heard from TV broadcast veteran Joan Lunden when she greeted viewers on the ABC news program. As the longest-running female host ever on early morning television, Joan reported from 26 countries, covered five presidents, showcased several Olympics and kept us up-to-date on how to care for our homes, families and health. She’s a sought-after motivational speaker and has authored 12 books,

TV Journalist and Author, Joan Lunden

V IC T OR I A' S B O O K C LU B

ARTICLE VICTORIA BABU

including a memoir, Had I Known, documenting her breast cancer struggle and treatment.

Now 70 years old, a mother of seven, including two sets of teen twins, Joan returned to morning television--reporting about Baby Boomers, aging and friendships on NBC’s The Today Show.

In a virtual video interview with the journalist from her home, Joan tells me it was a question from a Hollywood reporter that prompted her to write her latest book, WHY Did I Come Into This Room? She recalls, “This young guy, his first question to me was, ‘Well, Ms. Lunden, what is it going to be like for you going back to morning television as a senior citizen?’ I almost fell off my chair!” she exclaims.

of aging and challenges readers to ask important questions

“I mean, OK, fine. Technically, I am. But I’ve never

of themselves, including: “Am I still relevant?” and “Do I have

really thought of myself as one and it made me think

meaningful friendships?” Joan explains, “I didn’t want to just talk

afterwards, is that how he sees me?”

to women about their bodies and about their bladders and their

Joan truly believes age is just a number and uses

forgetfulness, but also how they feel about aging and how others

her wit and humor to explore getting older, along

see us. We want to stay vibrant because our mindset is maybe

with her own personal experiences. “After all,

one of the most important things.”

laughing is better than crying,” she quips, “unless laughing makes you pee.”

The grandmother doesn’t hold back and no

Find out what else Joan has to say (and laugh about) in our video chat at HECMedia.org. For more about the busy author and her books, visit JoanLunden.com.

topic is off limits. Chapters include: Aging Ain’t for Sissies; I’m Not Old...I’m 45 Plus Shipping and Handling; and I Want to Be Cremated: It’s My Last Chance for a Smokin’ Hot Body.

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SKI N IN THE 2021 GA M E

BOUTIQUE MEDSPA PROVIDES FRESH, REGENERATIVE SKINCARE SOLUTIONS FROM INSIDE OUT

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Carol Anderson, RN, CANS, owner of Nouveau MedSpa

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

STARTING A NEW YEAR IS A PERFECT TIME TO

facials and skin care products, in addition to other

START NEW SKIN HEALTH PRACTICES.

age-defying aesthetic treatments.

Carol Anderson, RN, CANS, owner of Nouveau

Three new Nouveau MedSpa offerings are avail-

MedSpa in Kirkwood, says fresh, radiant skin is within

able beginning in 2021. Each are designed to help

reach for all by focusing on one’s health, realistic care

people live more vibrantly:

approaches and achievable timelines for changes.

1. An in-person class, limited to five participants,

“While we repair what’s on the physical surface of skin,

called Breathe. It’s a once weekly session that teaches

the rest of our job is to help stimulate your body to

how to practice breathing techniques to reground and

remember what it was designed to do, so it can help

settle one’s system while under stress. Beginning

repair itself as well. By looking at your whole body, and

yoga poses to instill body flexibility and mindfulness

whole health, we can address your whole beauty for

exercises to encourage living a life of gratitude also

optimal results,” she explains.

will be part of the class.

“Skin is an excellent storyteller of what’s going on in our bodies,” adds Carol, who emphasizes a “wholistic” wellness approach to what she calls functional beauty.

2. Customized Massage to realign body energy, in 60or 90-minute sessions.

3. Wellness Assessments with a family nurse prac-

“Assessing clients’ skin is like performing a ‘body

titioner certified in functional medicine to discuss hor-

reading,’ as a look into the core of their health and

monal rebalancing, natural supplements, nutritional

wellness concerns. Healthy cells vibrate at a higher fre-

choices and family health history considerations. The

quency; so the more vibrant you are, the more beautiful

goal is always to live well as long as we live, Carol says.

you are. That’s the science behind the concept of having ‘that healthy skin glow’ we all recognize,” she says.

The Nouveau team practices safety measures, per COVID-19 guidelines.

Carol and her team of professionals offer tradi-

“Our goal is to facilitate living vibrantly and living

tional medical spa services, including neurotoxins,

beautifully in a wholistic manner. We value our clients as

fillers, Sculptra Aesthetic treatment to help replenish

friends and family, and we intend to create health, beauty

lost collagen, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) procedures,

and joy in their lives,“ assures Carol.

broadband light therapy and other laser treatments.

She says Nouveau completes beauty and well-

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survivor:

brain tumor

'KEEP PUSHING FORWARD EVEN DURING SETBACKS,' ENCOURAGES STRENGTH COACH JAMIE MUSHLIN ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY JILL GRAY

WHEN A TUMOR THE SIZE OF A NERF FOOTBALL ATTACHES

While

writing

his

upcoming

book,

ITSELF TO ONE’S BRAINSTEM AND AN EAR CANAL, IT’S

Adversity University: We Grow Through

CLEARLY A SERIOUS CONDITION BEYOND NOT BEING ABLE

What We Go Through, Jamie says he real-

TO HEAR SO WELL. Left untreated, an acoustic neuroma can be

ized he could reach out to others to teach

fatal. Racing against time becomes the utmost priority.

them how to conquer things within their

For the past three decades as a certified personal trainer, St. Louis

control. “For those things out of your con-

native Jamie Mushlin helped others transform their bodies. But when

trol, you can recover. We can have the best

Jamie turned toward transforming his own body back to health after

year ever in 2021,” proclaims the owner of

surviving a life-threatening brain tumor removal surgery, it also took

Clayton-based Red Fitness Lounge, a bou-

every ounce of his mental strength.

tique small-group training gym.

He was in the hospital for five days post-surgery and lost 47

He says he hopes to get the book com-

pounds. The procedure left him with permanent vertigo and hearing

pleted by this March, and to go on a speak-

loss in his left ear, but it also left him with gratitude and the will to

ing tour later this year.

fight to survive. “I wasn’t ready to leave my wife,” Jamie recalls.

“Also, don’t hesitate to get your health

“Do not give up,” is Jamie’s New Year’s battle cry to all who are

checked. When I couldn’t hear in my left

feeling deeply discouraged due to COVID-19 grief, material losses,

ear, I thought it was from years of yelling

restrictions and worries.

and working in loud gyms. My wife insisted

“This pandemic is the biggest wakeup call we may ever see

that I have it looked at. But my ear doctor

in our lives. Nothing ever comes easy. You have to keep telling

ordered an MRI, just making sure. Two

yourself to be mind strong, body strong. Stay healthy, stay pos-

months later, I was in a 15-hour surgery

itive. Dial in your mindset to cement with yourself that you can

for a brain tumor. That simple hearing test

succeed,” the 50-year-old adds.

saved my life,” states Jamie.

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BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVOR (CONTINUED)

His head surgery was on Nov. 5, 2014.

Instead of the 16- to 32-week recovery period, he was back into the gym after two weeks. But, the quick-healing super trainer -- nicknamed the Man of Steel by his medical team and family -- unfortunately suffered a staph infection nine months later and had to survive a second skull surgery.

“So, I had to remind myself that we don’t always get what we want. And that’s OK, we don’t have to be sad about it. We just have to get into the mindset of getting through it and overcoming it,” Jamie says, who pledges to help others get through their own challenges.

“The tumor caused me to look at life very differently. There are only two relationships that really, really count in life -- the one you have with the person immediately in your life and the one you have with yourself,” asserts Jamie. “It’s more important to appreciate the people in your life and what they’re meant to be for you and with you.”

Now Jamie’s one more checkup scan away this year from being considered medically tumor-free from a surprise ordeal that started six years ago, and he’s emotionally rock solid. jamie@redfitnesslounge.com 314.497.8838 RedFitnessLounge.com

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COMPUTERIZED, CUSTOMIZED WORKOUTS WITH THE EXERCISE COACH CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

BUILDING MUSCLE STRENGTH TO LIVE A MORE

“We’re not your typical gym, and we’re 100% data

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key to fitness. Our clients get personalized attention. We take

optimized for maximum results in a minimum amount

your metabolic assessment and develop a program around

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what you can do today, rather than guessing at what you

als at The Exercise Coach.

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your progress each session,” she adds. “We love getting to hear, ‘The

recommended for coronavirus concerns. We were already taking

Exercise Coach is the first workout I have ever been able to stick with!’”

thorough public safety and cleaning precautions, and that’s very

The team’s assistance starts with enhancing each client’s

appealing to people,” she says.

strength, typically through twice weekly sessions that last

Jessica assures anyone interested in exploring their Exercise Coach

20 minutes each. Planned intervals give muscles the essen-

approach and technology can receive two complimentary sessions.

tial recovery time they need to adapt, strengthen and build

“New clients can jumpstart their New Year in our safe setting by

vigor. “We’re here to help you get stronger, feel better, and

receiving $100 off their studio plan assessments. We can help with

choose the way you age,” says Jessica.

those critical good intentions during January,” she says.

Depending on clients’ overall goals, Jessica says they can help

They’ve recently launched a small group training option, which

equally the go-getters with no physical limitations who don’t have

is limited to three people at a time, while still providing customized

much time for exercise, as well as those who are easing into more

individual instructions and opportunities to draw motivation from

rigorous activities after knee or hip replacements, for example.

others or exercise together as household units.

Jessica says they’ve been told they are the No. 1 desirable place to work out at during the COVID-19 pandemic, because they deliber-

“We’re about improving quality of life day to day through better body functionality without pain,” she adds.

ately operate in a small, controlled and safe space.

“Since we opened -- which was before the pandemic -- we’ve been following the same cleaning protocols as what’s now

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

Canyon Ranch:

LIFE CHANGES AT CANYON RANCH, A LUXURY WELLNESS RESORT IN TUCSON, ARIZ. Specifically, expertly designed programs for the resort are known to prompt waves of health, well-being, purpose, joy and energy.

“Just envision yourself embracing those positive changes in this New Year and how happy you could be savoring those moments,” says Marcie Boyle, owner of

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RSVP Events & Travel and Travel Leaders Chesterfield.

She says it’s an immersive exploration of mind-body wellness in a relaxed setting of casual elegance and unsurpassed personal service. “Plus they recently did

“Just env ision you rsel f em braci ng those

posit ive cha nges i n

th is New Yea r a nd how happy you

cou ld be savor i ng those moments.”

$30 million in renovations,” she adds. “The property is great for first time spa/wellness travelers because it’s a good value and once your stay is booked, someone works with you to personalize the trip exactly the way you want it.”

Since 1979, this award-winning destination has earned a global reputation in healthy living and holistic wellness. The resort’s three–, five– and seven-night pathway packages include five to 10 curated services and activities.

As an all-inclusive operation, the following features are available to Canyon Ranch guests: daily activities, hikes, bikes, yoga, creative arts, exercise classes, chef-prepared delicious nutrition, expansive spa, fitness facilities, indoor-outdoor pools, tennis courts, meditation garden, fitness trainers, nutritionists, spiritual wellness guides, physicians, certified de-burdeners and airport transfers.

The resort’s doctors and nurse practitioners can help identify concerns and collaborate with nutritionists and trainers to hone each guest’s plan.

“Most people get picked up at the airport by Canyon Ranch and never leave the property until time to go back to the airport,” testifies Marcie.

For travel plans to Canyon Ranch, email marcie@RSVPEventsOnline.com or 636.778.1081. By booking with Travel Leaders, Marcie says clients can get an additional $100 in resort credit to spend while there, plus a free upgrade when available, as well as early check in and late check out.

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CULINARY CREATIONS AR TIC

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IA E ILE R S

WINTER WARM UP

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Monica Adams KSDK 5 On Your Side Anchor/Reporter

A SMOKY, SPICY TWIST MAKES THIS RECIPE A MUST-TRY FOR HEARTY, HEALTHY CHILI

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+ 1 teaspoon dried oregano + 30 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes MOST LOCALS RECOGNIZE THE TALENTED MONICA

+ 1 cup water

ADAMS FOR HER TV BROADCASTING CAREER (SHE MOVED

+ 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained

TO 5 ON YOUR SIDE IN JANUARY 2020 AFTER WORKING AS

+ 15 ounces red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

KTVI’S TRAFFIC ANCHOR SINCE 2005). But we asked Monica

+ 15 ounces can white beans, rinsed and drained

to report on another of her passions: fitness and health.

+ 1 cup frozen corn

Since 1999, Monica has been an AFAA-certified personal trainer, and has helped thousands of area people reach their

DIRECTIONS

goals. She has trained all ages—from children to seniors—and

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat and sauté onion,

people of all levels, including athletes, models, actors, doctors

garlic and bell peppers for 5-8 minutes, until soft. Crumble in tem-

and first responders.

peh and add chili powder, coriander, cumin and oregano. Cook while

“I love to instill knowledge in my clients so they truly under-

stirring for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, water and all beans. Cover and

stand what it takes to live a healthy life and not just do it for the

simmer for about 30 minutes. Add corn and cook for 5-10 more min-

moment,” states Monica.

utes. Serve over brown rice and top with cilantro, if desired.

When asked for a go-to warm up of a different sort, Monica shared her favorite chili recipe for keeping clients full and fit during the winter months. “Not only do I love this recipe, but I’ve heard from many of my meat-loving clients that this is one of their favorites due to the awesome spice in it,” she shares.

This recipe was developed by Melissa Costello—the long-time chef for P90X creator Tony Horton—as a chili that is lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber than most beef versions, but still packed with protein and tons of flavor.

Smoky Tempeh Chili INGREDIENTS + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 medium red onion, diced + 3 cloves garlic, diced + 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced + 8 ounces tempeh, crumbled + 2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder + 1 teaspoon ground coriander + 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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Federation of St. Louis for a fee of $36.

to pandemic conditions, call 818.541.1316

Contact Karen Rader at 314.442.3756 or

or

email KRader@JFedSTL.org.

Advertised fee is $159.

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LET’S ROAM ST. LOUIS SCAVENGER HUNT: SAINT LOUIS ZOO

REGISTER FOR 2021 WOMEN IN ECONOMICS VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM

scenes. Enjoy the canopy of lights

Stop stressing about finding the per-

Registration opens for the free, virtual event

glistening throughout 75 acres of park-

fect outdoor group activity for adults

to be held Feb. 17-18. Register through

land. Cost is $10 per family vehicle;

and sign up for a St. Louis scavenger

the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis at

call 314.534.1111 for carriage rides. Visit

hunt. Venture on a walking tour to learn

Events.StLouisFed.org/d/87qfrr.

WinterWonderlandSTL.com/tickets

tidbits. Along the way, participate in

symposium is open to high school stu-

or WWLStL.com. (Note that the typical

various challenges to find out who will

dents, college students, educators and oth-

walk-through and park pics compo-

be crowned the scavenger hunt queen/

ers. Speakers include Lisa Cook, Michigan

nents were canceled this season.)

king. Contact 833.202.7626 or support@

State University; Brigitte Madrian, Brigham

letsroam.com for details. This scavenger

Young University; Marie Mora, University

hunt was underway on various dates.

of Missouri-St. Louis; Nancy Rose, MIT;

WINTER WONDERLAND: CARRIAGE RIDES AND VEHICLES Tilles Park

Slowly meander through more than a million Ladue-based, glimmering lights fashioned into 100-plus displays of festive characters and winter

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Abigail Wozniak, Minneapolis.

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This

Saint Louis Zoo

email office@ladancemagic.com.

workshop

helps

participants

assess their prospects, gives them

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20 FREE ADMISSION DAY

Missouri Botanical Garden

initial direction and inspires them to

TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour, originally

In appreciation for ongoing support of

move forward. Additionally, they can

scheduled for March 14, 2019, and pre-

the Garden through the Metropolitan

network. Topics covered are: Business

viously rescheduled for both August

Zoological Park and Museum District,

plans; marketing; legal business struc-

6, 2020, and Jan. 13, 2021, has been

St. Louis City/County residents enjoy

tures; licenses, taxes and insurance;

rescheduled once again for Oct. 3, 2021.

free Garden admission on this day. Free

technology considerations; finances;

Toby McKeehan, better known by his

tickets are available onsite for walk-ups

and funding. This workshop is sup-

stage name TobyMac, is a Christian hip

only and cannot be reserved online in

ported by SCORE – St. Louis Bi-State

hop recording artist, music producer,

advance. Website: MissouriBotanicalG

Region: 866.726.7340, score@stlscore.

songwriter and author.

arden.org. Contact phone: 314.577.5100.

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LA DANCE MAGIC CONVENTION AND COMPETITION

HAVE BLUES WILL TRAVEL EXHIBIT

Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta

"Have Blues Will Travel" is based on the

Virtual

L.A. Dance Magic was founded in 1999

Negro Motorist Green Books published

Explore Israel through the histori-

by Jackie Sleight and Dave Carter to pro-

from 1936-1966 to help Black motorists

cal lens of the three monotheistic

vide a nurturing learning environment

traveling during Jim Crow to find safe

religions:

org, STLouis.Score.org. Fee is $65.

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National Blues Museum

Judaism, Christianity &

where students can feel safe to explore

places to stay, eat and perform. The

Islam; Mediterranean Coastline – Kings

and challenge themselves with new

exhibit demonstrates the true strug-

& Ports. The session lasts until 12:15

movement styles without feeling intimi-

gles Black Blues musicians faced. This

p.m. The event organizer is the Jewish

dated. To reconfirm event plans related

exhibit was created in partnership with

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University of Missouri at St. Louis graduate students. Call 314.925.0016.

When the science of clear, natural sound meets

The art of invisibility

27 TOY DISPLAY AND SELFGUIDED PRESENTATIONS Field House Museum

Delight in the toys on display in this charming 19th century family home.

Tour guides lead guests through the house and share facts about Eugene Field, the “Children’s Poet,” and his father, Roswell Field, the key attorney for Dred Scott. Face masks required; space is limited; social distancing is encouraged. Tour reservations for $5-$10 can be made by calling 314.421.4689.

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Steinberg Skating Rink

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CALL 636-778-9232 to schedule your Live Demonstration & Risk Free Trial2!

valid for all day. Hours are: Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. as well as Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Masks required.

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(636) 778-9232

950 Francis Place, Ste 200 Clayton, MO 63105

(314) 725-2686

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Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you!

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ Clayton using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

1 Individual replacement needs may vary. Duration of device battery life varies by patient and is subject to individual ear conditions. 2 Professional fees may apply. Annual subscription begins the first day of trial. See a Lyric Provider to determine if Lyric is right for you. Lyric, Distributed by Sonova USA Inc. © 2020. All rights reserved. L100NEWF--52661-12-20-MS072308

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Meet the Talented Team Behind the Scenes CONTRIBUTORS AT ST. CHARLES COUNTY, CHESTERFIELD AND CLAYTON LIFESTYLE MAGAZINES ARTICLE KELLEY LAMM

Julie Brown Patton

Judy Peters, Editor

Proprietor of Connections,

St. Charles County Lifestyle

Content strategist, Writer/Editor, Memorable Storyteller

Kathleen Kaiser, Contributing Writer, Founder at Matinee Chat

Emily Martinez, Contributing Writer, creator of Emmy Lou Styles

Victoria Babu, Contributing Writer, Broadcast journalist

Kara Savio, Emmy Award-

Henry David, Professional

Contributing Writer, Marketing and Project Management

Top St Louis Life and Style Blog

Winning Writer & Producer

Maria Eilers,

Linda Jarrett

Nikki Peters

Contributing Writer

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Karl Lund, Professional

Jill Gray, Professional

Janet Watkins, Professional

Photographer, owner at Henry

Photographer, Vice President,

Photographer, owner Higher

Photography, owner at Janet

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Sales CAM Print Inc

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