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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Explore

We live in a world that rewards productivity and prizes efficiency where schedules are packed and every moment is optimized. I’ll admit, I sometimes fall into that trap too, believing that only the measurable moments matter. But lately, I’ve been reminded of something important: the most meaningful parts of life often happen when we pause the plan and give ourselves room to explore.

Exploration doesn’t always mean packing a bag and heading out of town. Sometimes it’s found in our own backyards literally. This month, we shine a spotlight on Elevate Outdoor, a local business helping homeowners fall in love with their outdoor spaces again. Whether it’s a cozy firepit, a garden retreat, or a new patio perfect for family game night, they remind us how beautiful it can be to rediscover home.

We also celebrate 50 years of impact with the St. Louis Area Foodbank, whose legacy of service reminds us how exploration can take the form of compassion reaching out, showing up, and making room for others at the table.

If you're looking for new ways to wander close to home, don’t miss our Summer Markets Bucket List. From fresh produce to one-of-a-kind artisan finds, these community gems are perfect for a spontaneous Saturday stroll.

And speaking of nature’s surprises, our feature on Rain Gardens explores how these eco-friendly installations not only beautify our neighborhoods but also manage water naturally, proof that even small changes can have a ripple effect.

Personally, I’ve found that the richest family memories come not from perfectly planned events, but from the unscripted moments getting lost on a hike, finding a quirky new café, or just laughing over a board game on the back patio. These experiences remind us to slow down, stay curious, and lean into the joy of discovery.

Our July issue invites you to do just that: explore the unexpected, open your heart to the unfamiliar, and create space for moments that can’t be scheduled but are never forgotten.

Here’s to happy exploring,

July 2025

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Julie Brown Patton, Stacey Collins Bibb, Robin Seaton Jefferson, Mel Boban, Tracy Bono

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

John Lore, Mel Boban

Corporate Team

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city scene

WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1: Fireside Chat with Maxine Clark, author tributes for anthology, Lead, Lift and Leave a Legacy. 2: Anthology, Lead, Lift and Leave a Legacy tribute event at Delmar Devine with Maxine Clark. 3: Champagne Toast, and author tributes for an anthology book, Lead, Lift and Leave a Legacy. 4: Sanctuary opens for integrated holistic wellness space for exclusive, high-end services accessible to all women. 5: Sanctuary opens and is dedicated to reshaping perceptions and delivery within the healthcare service industries. 6: Clayton Mayor Bridget McAndrew celebrates the opening with owner Kelli Braggs at Sanctuary. 7: ST-Chapter, Jack & Jill of America, Inc. presented checks from fundraising efforts at annual meeting.

BRADI COAL STUDIO

city scene

8: Guests at the FGI Met Gala Watch Party. 9: Best Dressed Honorable Mention Jasmine Stocking and Judge Yoro Newson. 10: Best Dressed Honorable Mention Patrick Wessel. 11: Best Dressed Winners Allan Cantada and Toni Strong. 12: Red Carpet MCs Jill Manoff and Ali Breitbach. 13: Best Dressed Judges, Darryl Tyler, Susan Sherman, Yoro Newson, Susan Barrett, Ted Wight. 14: Corpse flower Lucy, a 30.5-pound, 7-year-old tuber, is blooming at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL (FGI)

PROVIDING BI-STATE Nutritional SECURITY FOR 50 Years

Supporters of St. Louis Area Foodbank, the largest provider of food and personal care items to those in need in the St. Louis metropolitan bi-state region, are commemorating the agency's 50th year since being founded in 1975. Creating a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois is their mission.

Meredith Knopp, Foodbank president/CEO, says the Foodbank distributes more than 43 million pounds of product annually through distribution events and a network of community-based hunger relief organizations, reaching 1.2 million people each year.

"Everyone deserves access to food and the promise of a healthy diet, which is why we're committed to ensuring access to the foods and resources our neighbors need to thrive," adds Meredith. "Through our network of partners and programs across 26 counties in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois, we're working to revolutionize the local hunger relief system."

Foodbank statistics indicate one in every seven people in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois face hunger. Putting food on the table often creates a tough choice: A meal or electricity, a meal or medication, a meal or gas for the car.

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St. Louis Area Foodbank Celebrates Five Decades Of Assistance In Hunger Relief

ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON

"Additionally, 18% of the people we serve are veterans," says Meredith.

To commemorate the Foodbank's 50th anniversary, the team aims to provide one month's food supply to 500 families at two late summer events, one in Missouri and one in Illinois. These events will be open to the public, and Meredith says no income verification will be required. The food distribution event in Missouri will be held Aug. 29 at Starr parking lot/ near Busch Stadium, and in Illinois, the event will be hosted Aug. 28 at World Wide Technology Raceway's parking lot.

Additional, monthly food distribution events at various locations can be found on the Foodbank's website.

Ericka Kinkead, director of marketing and communications at the Foodbank, spotlights the exponential growth of the group over these past five decades. "It started as a small operation, distributing 135,000 pounds of food that first year, with 15 pantry partners. Now we have 588-and-growing pantry partners," she explains.

The Foodbank is headquartered in Bridgeton at 70 Corporate Woods Drive. To donate financially to the cause, the group accepts checks and online donations via credit cards, Apple Pay, G Pay, Venmo and PayPal. As an example of the group's hands-on assistance, through financial donations, the Foodbank crew in May mobilized emergency food supplies to support regional residents hardest hit by the EF3 tornado. Donations went directly toward providing ready-to-eat meals and essential supplies to those affected or displaced.

Ericka says other ways to support is to donate time to pack meals at the group's Volunteer Center or to help at a distribution event. "Anyone also can host food drives in their local areas to collect nonperishable food, personal care products and household supplies. These drives are great ways for schools, businesses and organizations to combine efforts to fight hunger while making a huge difference in our community," she adds.

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For St. Louis Area Foodbank’s 50th anniversary, staffers will feed 50,000 people in need during September/ national Hunger Action Month; Aug. 28 food distribution in Illinois at World Wide Technology Raceway’s parking lot and Aug. 29 in Missouri at Starr parking lot/near Busch Stadium.

HELPING HOMEOWNERS LOVE YARDS

Elevate Outdoor: Exceptional Spaces, Extraordinary Memories

ARTICLE BY ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

“Our message is: ‘Exceptional spaces, extraordinary memories.’ We take care of your property like we own it.”

Tony Meyer, chief sales and marketing officer of Elevate Outdoor in St. Louis, says the outdoor design, build and maintenance company wants its clientele to “imagine what their

“Our message is: ‘Exceptional spaces, extraordinary memories.’ We take care of your property like we own it.”

lives could be like. We lay the foundation for families to lead fulfilling lives. The home is the space where the family resides, the space where the family makes memories,” he says. “Our role in that is to help make sure they aren’t worried about what the space looks like, feels like or how it’s maintained.”

For more than 25 years, Elevate Outdoor has helped homeowners love their yard, entertain their friends and family and reduce their stress in upkeep. The entire team shares a unified purpose: to elevate the quality of life for their customers and coworkers and enhance the growth of their own character.

Chief Executive Officer Kohl Fitzmaurice founded his business in 1997. Over the years, he built a strong customer base with fierce loyalty and creative vision.

“Family is at the heart of our workmanship,” he says, adding that he has had the privilege of growing his business from scratch, and while the trends are constantly changing, his mission does not.

“We strive to elevate the quality of life for our customers, and because of that investment, it has enhanced the growth of my character along with the character of our Elevate Outdoor team.”

Tony welcomes clients to partner with the Elevate Outdoor team for their next outdoor landscape project to “level up their yards.”

Elevate Outdoor offers the full package of services for their clients’ outdoor design, build and maintenance. “We use the term flywheel,” Tony says. “It’s like a holistic approach with concierge-level services for everything

you need for the design of your outdoor spaces and maintaining them.”

Tony says people know their own spaces. “They are their castle grounds. We make sure they are taken care of properly.”

Many of Elevate Outdoor’s customers travel frequently or work out of town and/or entertain a lot. The company guides them through a non-stressful construction. “It’s a seamless integration with maintenance over time,” Tony says. “We’re removing the anxiety of designing, building and maintaining their outdoor spaces. We’re sifting the chaff. We’re worrying about managing the property so they don’t have to. They just get to make memories.”

Clients can give direction to the Elevate Outdoor team or let them do it all. “We want to fuel their imaginations,” Tony says. “They can have all the input that they want or none at all. We will come to you with the strategy and the plan.”

Elevate Outdoor is rooted in family. The company is a family- and friend-owned business with a united purpose that drives it each day. “We are on mission to serve you and your family,” Tony says. “Our passion is to enhance the house that you’ve made into a home by transforming your outdoor living space. Not only will our services add value to your home, we promise it will add value to your life. After all, the memories are what make us, and that’s an invaluable gift.”

Elevate Outdoor is based in St. Louis, but also has locations in Kansas City and the Adirondack Mountain Region. The company also has a pool division, Elevate Pools.

Regenerate. Relieve. Restore Reclaim

ARTICLE BY DR. BETH TEMPLIN,

HOUSEFIT PHYSICAL THERAPY & FITNESS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LENTINI PRODUCTIONS

CHRONIC PAIN SHOULDN'T STEAL YOUR SUMMER

Chronic pain has a way of quietly shrinking one's world. What once were joyful summer pastimes -- traveling with family, tending to a garden or spending hours on the golf course -begin to feel impossible. Stiff joints, aching backs and persistent pain turn simple pleasures into sources of frustration or fear. Rather than looking forward to the season, many aging adults start to dread the physical toll of their favorite activities. Instead of planning vacations or tee times, they plan around their pain. With the introduction of Regenerative Therapy, it doesn’t have to be this way.

GROUNDBREAKING ALTERNATIVE HELPS

AGING ADULTS

ELIMINATE CHRONIC PAIN RETURN TO ACTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES

“REGENERATIVE THERAPY IS CHANGING HOW WE APPROACH CHRONIC PAIN, OFFERING REAL RELIEF WITHOUT RELYING ON ENDLESS MEDICATIONS OR INVASIVE SURGERIES.”

A NATURAL SOLUTION TO GET BACK TO WHAT YOU LOVE

Regenerative Therapy is changing how chronic pain is approached, offering real relief without relying on endless medications or invasive surgeries. This innovative treatment taps into your body’s own ability to heal, repairing damaged tissues and reducing inflammation at the source. Unlike temporary fixes that only mask pain, Regenerative Therapy addresses the underlying cause, helping restore mobility, strength and function.

For aging adults, this means renewed freedom to embrace the active lifestyle they’ve always loved. Imagine booking that bucket-list trip without hesitation, spending a day gardening without stiffness or playing 18 holes without worrying about your back. With Regenerative Therapy, those visions can become reality.

At HouseFit, we offer the full scope of Regenerative Therapy: Electromagnetic Transduction Therapy (EMTT), Radial and Focused Shockwave. We are the only clinic in St. Louis to offer all three forms of Regenerative Therapy. This allows us to provide next level healing. Regenerative Therapy is perfect for anyone looking to manage their pain without use of medications or surgery, or those who have tried Physical Therapy in the past, but not gotten the results they were looking for.

Shockwave Therapy has a proven track rate of significant pain relief for more than 82% of clients. When layering in EMTT, the results are even better. Clients can start to feel benefits after two to three sessions with maximum results after the full six-week protocol.

This summer, don’t let pain be the reason to sit on the sidelines. Explore a solution that helps you move with confidence, feel more energized and live fully again. Let Regenerative Therapy help you reclaim the summer, and your life.

Free pain consultations can be requested from HouseFit Physical Therapy & Fitness at 314.939-1377.

Restoring

Estate Value

FARMER’S MARKET

FRENZY

Local And Bucket List Markets For Summer Shopping

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MEL BOBAN

This market is small but mighty, just across from Galleria in Richmond Heights. Stroll The Boulevard on Sunday mornings for picks from local butchers, candle makers farmers and even basket weavers.

Rotating locations biweekly between Maypop Shop and Big Bend Boulevard on Sundays, shoppers can find everything from fresh plants to cake pops and other locally made goodies. If visiting at Maypop, stay for a bite to eat and a coffee inside.

On Saturday mornings, Wildwood pops up with local eggs, oils, meats, honeys, flowers, plants, soaps and even jewelry and handmade crafts. Plan to meet friends, family or neighbors to support local, snack on baked goods or enjoy a freshly prepared smoothie.

1. BOULEVARD FARMER’S MARKET, RICHMOND HEIGHTS

2. WEBSTER GROVES FARMER’S MARKET

3. WILDWOOD FARMER’S MARKET

5. PIKE’S PLACE MARKET, SEATTLE

For a domestic bucket list market, the Pike’s Place Market in Seattle is a must. Just across from the very first Starbucks, shoppers will find aisles of fresh seafood, flower bunches and even local lavender.

4. THE SAINT CHARLES MARKET

Spend Saturday morning on Main Street. Shop while listening to music and enjoying their rotating themed days like the special Ice Cream Market, Coffee Market and even an Apple Market. In the fall, the Chili Market and Pumpkin Market make an appearance.

6. MARCHÉ AUX FLEURS, COURS SALEYA, NICE FRANCE

For those whose international travel dream includes the beautiful blue coast of France, also known as the Côte d’Azur, add this stop to the itinerary. The fragrant flowers and delicious fresh pastries will consume your senses as you stroll for local souvenirs such as soap and oils. This iconic French market is just steps from the beautiful pebbled beach.

Creating beautiful smiles.

Where Did The Turtles Go?

CHILDREN’S BOOK REMINDS OF SIMPLE JOYS FROM NATURE

ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON

Noticing little things in life spurs imagination and hope. Just ask St. Louis resident Katie Lerwick, who says Forest Park has been an important part of her routine for years. During walks with her dog, Carl, in the park, she states they both enjoyed finding turtles. She began to take and frequently share photos of those turtles with friends. One day, when she witnessed the innocent curiosity of preschoolers exploring nature in the park, the experience inspired her to formulate a story.

Katie's story resulted in the children's book Where Did the Turtles Go? for ages 3- to 5-years. The 10-by-10-inch hardcover book spans 32 pages, and was published Dec 25, 2023. It also contains 38 full-color illustrations by Caroline Kraus, a photographer and filmmaker who lives in Northern California.

Following is more of the backstory.

WHY CHOOSE FOREST PARK FOR YOUR BOOK'S PLOT/FOCAL POINT?

"We live across the street from Forest Park. A walk there with Carl is a part of my daily routine. Urban parks are so important for the respite they provide from fast-paced environments of cities. Parks provide an opportunity to slow down and engage all your senses to the sights, sounds and smells of surrounding naturescapes. Children are especially good at using their senses to tap into their surroundings. On my walks, I often saw groups of children hopping from rock to rock, collecting leaves and sticks to show to their teacher, parent,

or caregiver, and screaming with delight when they spotted all kinds of animals, especially turtles."

YOU'VE WRITTEN STORIES FOR YOUR OWN CHILDREN WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG. WHY WRITE ABOUT TURTLES NOW AND THE CHANGING SEASONS?

"This story came about during COVID. I had plenty of time for walks in Forest Park, and would take countless pictures of the turtles. As spring turned into summer and then fall, a story had formed in my head, and there was little excuse to not do something with it."

WHAT WERE THE MOST CHALLENGING DECISIONS YOU FACED WHEN WRITING THE STORY?

"The biggest challenge for me was trying to figure out the best style of illustration to bring my story to life. I was familiar with Caroline Kraus through her Instagram and was an admirer of her work. It has a beautiful, dream-like quality I thought would be a perfect complement to my story. Luckily, Caroline's cousin is a good friend and connected us. We clicked immediately, and had so much fun working together."

HOW DID READERS REACT TO THE BOOK?

"I've had the opportunity to read Where Did the Turtles Go? on several occasions to different groups of children. What I loved most about their reactions was how the story really served as a catalyst for a discussion of the different things they've seen and done in the park."

FROM WHERE CAN YOUR BOOK BE PURCHASED?

"Copies may be available locally in St. Louis at Spine Indie Bookstore & Cafe, The Novel Neighbor, Left Bank Books, Missouri History Museum's Sold on St. Louis gift shop, Holliday, Dot Dot Dash Boutique or PenAndPublish.com. Retail list price is $20."

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“’Where Did The Turtles Go?’ is meant to encourage children to use their senses to notice the natural world around them and how that world changes from season to season.”

RAIN GARDENS

ARTICLE BY TRACY BONO, MISSOURI MASTER

NATURALIST

PHOTOGRAPHY

DARLA PREISS, MISSOURI MASTER NATURALIST

NATURALLY MANAGE WATER RUNOFF AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY

Chances are you’ve seen a native rain garden in your community already. These clever groundskeeping techniques are gaining in popularity with gardening professionals as well as landowners.

Rain gardens come in many designs and incorporate a variety of moisture-loving plants. All use a shallow depression in the ground, and are intended to temporarily capture and absorb excess rainwater, creating a natural course for the water to flow and fill. The excess water slowly filters back into the ground, reducing runoff and preventing soil erosion. These catchments are uniquely effective in areas where water overflow or drainage is an issue.

It’s important to only include native shrubs, perennials and annuals in a rain garden to control erosion by stabilizing soil and filtering runoff water, preventing contaminants from entering the groundwater. Missouri has wonderful native plants that are beautiful, adapted to the state’s soils and require little maintenance. A few suggested plants include false dragonhead, palm sedge, buttonbush, shining blue star, water canna, swamp milkweed, cardinal flower, river oats, new England aster, spicebush and sweet coneflower. Some recommended steps to create a rain garden:

1.CHOOSE A SPOT AWAY FROM HOMES AND DOWNSLOPES.

2.BEFORE DIGGING, CHECK FOR ANY UTILITY LINES AND HAVE THEM MARKED BY PROFESSIONALS.

3. DETERMINE THE SIZE AND DIG A SHALLOW DEPRESSION 6- TO 8-INCHES DEEP.

4. TEST THE WATERFLOW PATTERN AND MAKE SURE IT’S RUNNING IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION.

5. PLANT TALLER PLANTS IN THE CENTER OF THE DESIGN, AND THE SHORTER ONES AROUND THE OUTSIDE.

6. PUT A LAYER OF UNTREATED HARDWOOD MULCH ON THE BARE SOIL AROUND THE PLANTS TO CONSERVE MOISTURE.

7. WATER THE PLANTS SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE FIRST FEW WEEKS TO GET THEM ESTABLISHED.

Incorporating a rain garden into landscapes not only reduces runoff and improves water quality, but it also serves a valuable role in the environment. It provides food and shelter for important pollinators, such as butterflies, and offers protection for songbirds and other wildlife. Many enthusiastic gardeners use signs to identify plants and offer wonderful educational opportunities for observers. Whether the location is a home, school, business or community area, the benefits of a raingarden are plentiful.

More Than Just a Getaway

DRINKS UP

Crafting Cocktails with Fresh Garden Ingredients

Summer is here and what better way to quench your thirst than with drinks crafted from the season’s fresh produce? Embrace the natural sweetness of sun-ripened fruits and the invigorating zest of garden-fresh herbs. From crisp berry infusions to fragrant herbal blends, enjoy the art of crafting delicious and revitalizing beverages that celebrate the fresh flavors of summer.

LIME MINT

OSE

MOJITO

Ingredients:

• 10 fresh mint leaves

• 1 lime, cut into wedges

• 2 tablespoons white sugar (or simple syrup, to taste)

• 2 ounces white rum

• 1 ounce rose water (adjust to taste, as it can be potent)

• Club soda or sparkling water

• Garnish: Mint sprigs, lime wedges, edible rose petals (optional)

Instructions: Muddle:

Place the mint leaves and lime wedges in a glass. Add sugar. Use a muddler to gently crush the mint and lime. Pour the white rum and rose water into the glass. Stir well. Fill the glass with ice. Top with club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently. Garnish with a mint sprig, a lime wedge, and, if desired, edible rose petals.

ROSEMARY GRAPEFRUIT

PEAR FIZZ

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Gin (or Vodka)

• 1.5 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice

• 1 oz Pear Liqueur (or Pear Juice)

• 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice

• 1 sprig of Rosemary

• Sparkling water

• Garnish: Rosemary sprig, grapefruit slice, pear slice

Instructions:

Place the rosemary sprig in a cocktail shaker. Lightly muddle the rosemary to release its oils. Add the gin (or vodka), grapefruit juice, pear liqueur and lime juice to the shaker. Add ice. Shake well until thoroughly chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water or Prosecco. Garnish with a rosemary sprig, a grapefruit slice, and a pear slice.

GARDEN HERB

&BERRY SANGRIA

This sangria emphasizes fresh garden herbs and the sweetness of seasonal berries.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio or Garnacha)

• ½ cup brandy or rum

• ½ cup elderflower liqueur

• 1 cup sparkling water

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

• ½ cup fresh raspberries

• ½ cup fresh blueberries

• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves

• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)

• 1 lime, thinly sliced

Instructions:

In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, brandy (or rum), and elderflower liqueur. Stir gently to mix.Add the sliced strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mint leaves, rosemary sprigs, and cucumber slices to the pitcher. Gently muddle the berries and herbs slightly to release their flavors. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Just before serving, add the sliced lime and sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently. Serve the sangria over ice, ensuring each glass gets a mix of fruit and herbs.

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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

JULY 3RD

Celebrate Saint Louis

Downtown St. Louis | 10:00 AM

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This Independence Day event delivers two exciting days of live entertainment, musical artists such as Russell Dickerson and Gavin DeGraw, family-friendly activities, and the city’s most dazzling fireworks show—all set against the iconic backdrop of the Gateway Arch along Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard. Celebrate Saint Louis is a charitable organization. Visit CelebrateSaintLouis.org for schedule updates.

JULY 8TH-13TH

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: Romeo & Zooliet

Saint Louis Zoo | 7:00 PM

The 25th season of the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival begins with the masterpiece Hamlet, and free Shakespeare in Forest Park continues with the mammoth debut of the wildly fun family production Romeo & Zooliet. Featuring dazzling animal puppetry by Michael Curry Design, which worked on The Lion King on Broadway, the imaginative stage adaption follows animals.

JULY 14TH-20TH

Clayton Restaurant Week Summer Edition

Clayton area | 4:00 PM

Dining in Clayton is more than good food; it's an experience of sophistication, red-carpet service and exceptional hospitality. Clayton Restaurant Week offers the perfect opportunity to savor multi-course menus at exclusive price points, showcasing the artistry and care that make dining in Clayton unforgettable. Participating restaurants by press time: 801 Chophouse, Avenue, Cafe La Vie, Crushed Red, Seven, The BAO.

Worried About Memory Loss?

Here’s What You Can Do Today

By: Dr. Beth Templin

I recently attended an event and was talking to a friend of mine, Bob, who is retired He made a comment to me that many of his friends have shown a significant decline in their memory since retiring and he wanted to know if I had seen a similar trend in my work

We spoke about how without routine in your life and demands that are mentally challenging, it’s easy to lose some of that mental sharpness. However, this is not necessarily a “normal” part of aging, but rather an example of “use it or lose it”.

So what can be done? The good news is the brain has the ability to grow and learn well into old age This is especially true for people who engage in regular exercise and who experience new challenges and learning environments. You can delay the progression and onset of dementia by building up your brain, just like yo u would a muscle.

The brain is able to learn and grow by forming new connections and creating new pathways in the brain, a phenomenon which is known as neuroplasticity.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are 6 Pillars of Brain Health: Get Moving, Rest Well, Keep Sharp, Eat Well, Control Risks and Stay Connected. At HouseFit we offer services to help support our clients in meeting all 6 Pillars.

Peopl e living with memory issues often have a hard time finding an exercise class that is designed with them in mind, which is why we developed our Memory Class , which was created specifically for our clients with mild to moderate memory issues. We have structured the class to allow for participants to be successful, while delivering a high intensity workout to maintain independence long-term and improve brain health.

If you or a loved one is concerned about memory loss with age, we can help Call to schedule a Free Consultation to learn more about our services at 314939-1377.

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JULY 24TH

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Two Jews Walk Into A

War

NJT | 7:00 PM

"Two Jews Walk into a War," by Seth Rozin, opens July 24, and shows through Aug. 10. This unconventional comedy is inspired by the true story of the last two Jewish men living in Kabul, Afghanistan during the Taliban regime’s final days. Part "Odd Couple," part "Waiting for Godot," and all entertaining, this modern-day vaudeville makes audiences laugh and think.

JULY 27TH

Neighborhood Block Party Series

Oak Knoll Park | 3:00 PM

This block party will feature a live DJ; a food truck and beverages to enjoy; face painters for kids and kids-atheart; large yard games and interactive activities; and possible educational booths on sustainability, all for fun in the neighborhood. This event will be held from 3-5 p.m., right before Musical Nights at Oak Knoll.

JULY 27TH

Musical Nights

Oak Knoll Park

Grab a chair or a blanket and head to the Musical Nights concert featuring music from Gordon and Whitlow. Picnic baskets are welcome; no glass bottles. The concert will be held at the stage near the pond. For questions, phone 314.727.8100.