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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

A Spirit of Thanksgiving

Stephanie Hasbrouck stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Rachel Medina | rachel.medina@lifestylepubs.com

MANY ARE READY TO SEE 2020 IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR, AND THAT WILL HAP-

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PEN SOONER THAN YOU THINK AS WE SWEEP INTO NOVEMBER. But, if 2020 has

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taught us anything it is to be thankful for the many things we cavalierly took for granted, perhaps even groused about. Did you see how happy the kids were to return to school? And I’ll never complain about a fourth sporting event in one week…. well, that might not be quite true.

Yet, November always ushers in a spirit of gratefulness that leads into our holiday season. This year more than ever we have so much to be thankful for in our families and communities. Challenges still exist, and we need to lift up our fellow business owners,

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Stephanie Hasbrouck, Nicolette Martin, Jennifer Ingellis CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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teachers/administrators, non-profits, and friends who may need an extra hand, but we are humble and grateful for the many blessings we have. Let’s remember to count them!

Local third grader Rooney Ferdinando helps us get the ball rolling by sharing with Cross Timbers Lifestyle the top 5 things that make her happy in “What I’m Most Thankful For.” Thinking about a pet for Christmas? In “A Home for the Holidays” we share how Humane Tomorrow finds loving families for our four-legged Flower Mound area residents. We also spotlight humanitarian Francis Chan who has an amazing story of service.

In “Get Cozy” local interior designer Alisa Popelka shares ways to create a cozy home

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

this season with a few simple ideas. You may be inspired to cuddle up with a nice bowl

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

of comfort and in “Soup’s On!” we offer two delicious suggestions.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

As you prep for the Thanksgiving day meal, Tara Darby Rasheta of Jon D. Williams Cotillions

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

offers advice for an enjoyable formal dinner in “Fine Dining 101.” And if you are always

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

wondering which wine to serve, may we guide you to this month’s “Holiday Wine Pairings”?

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without pie, and Flower Mound has a new bakery option to consider. “Pie in the Sky” highlights the new Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop serving up sweet treats sure to please.

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Cross Timbers Lifestyle | November 2020

Jane Krzysiak, Publisher

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Cross Timbers Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Cross Timbers area’s most affluent neighborhoods.

Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Cross Timbers Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 20 Pie in the Sky New Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Serves Up Sweet Treats for Your Thanksgiving Table

24 Get Cozy Designer Alisa Popelka Gives Advice for Creating a Warm & Cozy Home this Season

30 A Home for the Holidays Humane Tomorrow Finds Loving Families for Four-Legged Flower Mound Area Residents

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42 What I'm Most Thankful For Rooney Ferdinando Shares the Top 5 Things That Make Her Happy

24 DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Trend Setter

20 Locally Owned 24 Renovate & Refine 30 Giving Back 34 Food & Wine 37 Inspired By 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

"State of Education" Luncheon Showcases TECC West Students and Campus On Sept. 22, TECC West students and staff welcomed and served the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce and Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce at the joint "State of Education" luncheon at the new TECC West campus. Students prepared and provided the food, flowers hospitality and student-led tours. Guests marveled at the state-of-the-art facility and students.

PHOTOGRAPHY: LISD COMMUNICATIONS AND SAVANNAH PYRON

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LEF Awards 68 Grants and Hits $5 Million Mark for Total Funding On Oct. 1, Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF) awarded 68 grants to teachers and paraprofessionals just shy of $103,000. LEF has awarded an outstanding $5 million to LISD since their foundation 30 years ago! For more information and to help support LISD through LEF visit www.lisdef.com or contact Tommy White at whitet@lisd.net. PHOTOGRAPHY: LEF AND LISD COMMUNICATIONS

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AROUND TOWN Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings automatically are selected. Other types of alerts offered include severe weather, evacuations and other emergencies, and more routine announcements like road closures, mosquito control spraying and water utility maintenance.

PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY OPENING SOON IN FLOWER MOUND Philly Pretzel Factory is set to open this month at 2311 Cross Timbers Road. Originally from Philadelphia, owner Joe Izganics moved to Flower Mound with his wife and son to open a true taste of Philly. The Philly Pretzel Factory offers a go-to snack classic made with quality ingredients, handtwisted and baked fresh daily. Philly Pretzel Factory also offers pretzels filled with cheesesteak, hot dogs, sausages and various dips and mustards.

FLOWER MOUND SEEKS ARTISTS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX CONTEST

BRIDGE FORMALLY NAMED FOR PFC AARON HUDSON A ceremony was held in September to formally dedicate the pedestrian bridge at Doubletree Ranch Park the PFC Aaron M. Hudson Memorial Bridge. Aaron, a Highland Village resident, was killed in action in April 2005 while serving in Iraq.

Flower Mound invites artists to submit their

A stone monument with a memorial plaque has

original work to be chosen as the next design

been placed at both entrances of the bridge. The

for a traffic signal box. This is an annual contest,

site also includes letters from Aaron to his family,

with three new designs chosen each year to cover

markers with awards and honors he received and

a total of 20 boxes. Artists are invited to submit

a storyboard detailing Aaron’s life in Highland

proposals based on two themes: “The Flowers

Village and service to the country. Two stone

of Flower Mound” and “Celebrating Cultural

benches also were donated by the Highland

Diversity.” The competition is open to artists of

Village Women’s Club.

all ages residing in Flower Mound and/or Denton

“The PFC Aaron M. Hudson Memorial Bridge

County, with preference given to Flower Mound

will be in Highland Village for people to see for

residents. Each artist is eligible to submit one

many years to come. All who walk, run or bike on

design per category. The designs must be sub-

the bridge will be able to read about and honor

mitted in digital form by Friday, Jan. 29. For more

one of Highland Village’s own,” says Mayor

information, visit flower-mound.com/trafficbox.

Charlotte Wilcox.

SIGN UP FOR FLOWER MOUND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

FLOWER MOUND HOLDS FALL CHALK ART CONTEST

Make sure you’re signed-up for the Town’s

In honor of November Arts Month, Chalk the

Everbridge Emergency Notification system. Visit

Walk will take place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

flower-mound.com/emergencynotifications to

7, at Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Road. All ages

sign-up for the type of notifications you’d like to

and skill levels are invited to participate. In order

receive through text/SMS, email, or home phone.

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will create their original work of art on every other square on the sidewalk. Additionally, there will not be a community box of chalk for participants to use. The town will provide prefilled bags of random colors. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chalk. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available. Prizes will be awarded.

To register, visit apm.activecommunities.com/ flowermoundparksandrec/Activity_Search/6865.

SPENGA IS COMING TO FLOWER MOUND SPENGA is coming to 2450 Cross Timbers Road. The new workout studio will combine cardio, flexibility and strength in 60-minute, high-intensity interval training. SPENGA provides space dedi-

which encourages children to embrace their

cated to each type of workout, with skilled train-

unique qualities and differences.

ers leading customers through a 20- minute spin class, followed by 20 minutes of strength training and finishing with 20 minutes of yoga. For more on

Texas Health Flower Mound is proud to announce

SPENGA, visit https://spenga.com/.

it has been named a 2020 Pinnacle of Excellence

HALEIGH HURST WINS MISS HIGH SCHOOL AMERICA PAGEANT Liberty

Christian

student

Haleigh

TEXAS HEALTH FLOWER MOUND WINS 2020 PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Pinnacle of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing cli-

Hurst

ents from health care organizations nationwide on

recently won the Miss High School America

the basis of extraordinary achievement and con-

Pageant. Haleigh competed against girls from

sistently high levels of excellence for at least three

every state and territory in the United States.

years in Employee Engagement. Congratulations,

"I learned of my own strength after being bullied

Texas Health Flower Mound!

at the age of 10 because of a severe speech impediment," Haleigh says. "I overcame that speech

Would you like to get in touch with us? We

impediment to go on and form my platform “Your

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Uniqueness Is Never A Weakness." Haleigh

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In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

soup's on!

WARM UP WITH A BIG BOWL OF COMFORT THIS FALL ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

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WHEN THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN, THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE A NICE WARM BOWL OF SOUP TO COMFORT THE SOUL. These two savory and hearty options serve as complete meals. Or pair them with a piece of crusty bread or a classic grilled cheese for the ultimate fall treat.

hea r t y m i nest rone soup i n g re d ient s + 2-3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil + 5 garlic cloves, minced + 1 large sweet onion, chopped + 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped (about three large carrots) + 1 russet potato, chopped + 4 cups zucchini, chopped (about four medium zucchinis) + 2 thick slices of pancetta, diced + 1 28 oz. can fire-roasted, diced tomatoes + 1 15. oz. can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed + 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta + 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced + 1 bay leaf + 4-6 cups chicken bone broth (or stock) + Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste + 1 parmesan rind (optional) + Shredded parmesan cheese

i n st r uc t ion s 1. Sauté pancetta, garlic, onion and carrots in a large stockpot over medium heat until onion is translucent and carrots begin to soften about 10 minutes. (Careful to not burn the garlic!)

2. Add tomatoes, potato, cannellini beans, zucchini, pasta, rosemary and broth. Stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Add parmesan rind and bay leaf and simmer for at least 20 minutes, until the pasta and potato are cooked.

4. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Note: For a meatless version, omit the pancetta and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock. Feel free to make the recipe your own by adding other veggies, like broccoli or kale.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

crea my t or t el l i n i soup i n g re d ient s

i n st r uc t ion s

+ 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. In large stockpot, cook tortellini according to package

+ 1 9 oz. package refrigerated cheese tortellini

directions. Drain and set aside.

+ 2 14 oz. cans reduced-sodium chicken broth

2. In the same pot, sautĂŠ carrots in olive oil until carrots

+ 1 10 oz. container refrigerated light alfredo pasta sauce

begin to soften.

+ 2 cups shredded chicken (store-bought, roasted

3. Add broth and alfredo sauce. Stir in chicken and bring just

chicken will work)

to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about five minutes.

+ 3/4 cup carrots, diced

4. Add cooked tortellini and spinach. Cook for a few addi-

+ 3 cups lightly packed packaged fresh baby spinach

tional minutes to wilt spinach leaves.

+ Shredded parmesan cheese

5. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

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Fine Dining 101 TARA DARBY RASHETA OF JON D. WILLIAMS COTILLIONS OFFERS ADVICE FOR AN ENJOYABLE FORMAL DINNER

IN TODAY’S BUSY WORLD, FORMAL DINING ALMOST HAS BECOME A THING OF THE PAST. But, as Tara Darby Rasheta, Program Development Director of Jon D. Williams Cotillions explains, it’s an important ritual for families to learn and practice regularly.

“Rituals and celebrations add joy to our lives and teach children skills that will serve them well. Understanding proper table etiquette and manners is an absolute necessity for social and business success. Practice makes perfect,” she says.

One of the most daunting aspects of formal dining is navigating a formal place setting. But Tara offers a few useful shortcuts.

“Utensils are placed in the order of use, from the outside in,” she says. “To remember which sides our bread and drink are on, make circles with each of your hands and lift your index fingers. Your left hand makes a ‘b’ for where your bread plate goes and your right hand a ‘d’ for where your drink goes.”

Tara’s Do’s and Don’ts: DO make sure that centerpieces allow guests to see across the table to keep the conversation flowing.

DO have fun with napkins. Fold them, roll them or use a pretty ring. Napkins can really tie a whole table together.

DON’T choose a centerpiece with an overpowering aroma.

Stay away from scented candles and very fragrant flowers.

DO make sure water goblets are filled, and bread and butter

You do not want the décor to upstage the meal.

are ready to be passed before guests are seated. If serving salad, fill individual plates and place them at each setting.

DON’T let plates pile up. Clear plates and utensils as guests finish their salad and bread courses, then prepare and garnish

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DON’T put out dessert plates until the dessert course. It’s

the dinner plates in the kitchen. Before desert, clear all other

everyone’s favorite part, so save the surprise for later.

dishes, including extra glasses and salt and pepper shakers.

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TARA DARBY RASHETA Tara Darby Rasheta is Program Development Director of Jon D. Williams Cotillions.

Jon D. Williams Cotillions educates young people in the art of social skills. Registration for the Spring Denton County Cotillion will begin in early 2021. Students in fourth through seventh grades will learn about first impressions, communication, table manners, dining etiquette and more. Students will have an option of participating in classes held at Denton Country Club, or virtually through an online class option. Learn more about JDW Cotillion programs in Denton County and across the country at cotillion.com.

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LOCALLY OWNED

P i e i n t h e S ky

NEW BUTTERMILK SKY PIE SHOP SERVES UP SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE

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THERE’S A NEW SHOP IN TOWN, AND IT’S AS SWEET AS PIE. Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop in Flower Mound opened its doors this fall – just in time for the Thanksgiving rush.

Longtime Flower Mound resident Amy Doyle opened the shop after tasting the company’s pie at a baby shower and falling in love.

“Someone brought pies from the Colleyville location, and I had never heard of the company. I fell in love after one bite,” Amy says. “I have always been a fanatic about key lime pie and found it was almost impossible to find one as good as the original in Key West, Fla. Once I tasted it, I began researching the company and found out that it was starting to grow in the DFW community.

“The franchise started in Tennessee by a husband and wife who used the recipes from their grandparents. I met them, trained in Tennessee, and I loved everything about the company. I loved the family feel to their business and their values, and it was important to have that in my own company,” she says.

Amy grew up wanting to be a private event chef. “I love to cook for my family and others and enjoy being able to serve others by making a meal for them. It’s always been important to me to have meals together, and it’s some of my most precious time with friends and family. I have actually never been much of a pastry chef at all, which makes owning a pie shop even more of a shock for my friends and family since my passion has always been in fitness and nutrition,” she says.

Now her life revolves around pie. Amy says Buttermilk Sky pies come in a variety of sizes and flavors – including pecan, I40, southern custard, chewy chocolate chip and key lime.

“We will also have seasonal pies like pumpkin, blueberry, strawberry, caramel turtle and many others,” Amy says. “We offer a nine-inch pie, which is a regular size pie that most people are used to eating. We also offer individual four-inch pies and will eventually include one-inch pies in packs of 12, once our full menu is rolled out.”

Amy

invites

the

community

to

visit

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop and enjoy a sweet treat this holiday season.

“I think it’s important to teach people that all food can be used by our bodies in moderation.

So it’s important to enjoy things, and life is just too short to not have a dessert!”

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RENOVATE & REFINE

Get Coz y ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH

LINDEN PHOTOGRAPHY, PREMOE PHOTOGRAPHY

DESIGNER ALISA POPELKA GIVES ADVICE FOR CREATING A WARM & COZY HOME THIS SEASON

AH, FALL. The coziest season of all. Time

to my existing decor for each new season by

ALISA POPELKA

to light some candles, sip some cider and

focusing on a few design elements: layered

relax before the hurried holiday season

neutrals, texture and jewel-toned hues mixed

begins. Alisa Popelka, owner of Alisa

with earthy color tones.”

Alisa Cristine Interiors is a full-service interior design firm based in Flower Mound. Alisa believes a house becomes a home when each detail is attended to, and through her design approach she develops a comprehensive plan suited to each project resulting in thoughtful, intentional and livable interiors. Alisa offers in-home consultations, furniture selection and interior styling, full service design and virtual design. She also creates custom interiors for full new builds and renovations. For more information, visit AlisaCristineInteriors.com, facebook.com/ alisacristineinteriors/ or Instagram.com/ alisacristineinteriors/.

Cristine Interiors, says homeowners can

Alisa says texture is the most import-

take some simple steps to create the per-

ant element to bring coziness to a space.

fect cozy atmosphere.

“Without texture, a room looks flat and

“I prefer to take a ‘less-is-more’ approach

lacks warmth. Adding textures creates

with seasonal décor; it isn’t necessary to start

visual interest- something you can see

from scratch when decorating for each sea-

and feel. It makes a space look and feel

son,” Alisa says. “I love adding subtle touches

finished and lived in.

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get the coz y look “By layering chunky, woven throws and 2.

textured pillows and adding jewel-tone faux greenery and textiles, it instantly warms up your home,” she says. “Other great textures to incorporate are wood, leather, ceramics

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and stone. Use these in decor pieces such as vases, trays and baskets. I also invest in a new candle to bring in the fresh smells of the season. Think outside the box of the typical pumpkin candle and try earthy scents like tobacco, vanilla, fig, amber, clove and musk.”

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TRUCK & BARTER CEDAR + TOBACCO CANDLE SCENTED CANDLE $38, truckandbarter.com 4:

MCGEE & CO. BROKEN WEAVE

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COTTON THROW $104, mcgeeandco.com 5:

BLOOMIST EUROPEAN RECYCLED GLASS JARS $76, bloomist.com 6:

SUSAN CONNOR NEW YORK ILU PILLOW/OCHRE NATURAL $171, susanconnorny.com

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“A d d i n g t e x t u r e s c r e a t e s visual interest- something yo u c a n s e e a n d fe e l .�

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The youngest minds deserve the greatest attention.

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Healthy Changes Start at Flower Mound Weight Loss Center at Texas Health Flower Mound Texas Health Flower Mound Weight Loss Center offers comprehensive weight loss programs complete with diagnostic, surgical and non-surgical options designed to promote a full and healthy life.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 469-565-0414 or visit the Center’s website at

TexasHealthFlowerMound.com/weight-loss-center Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a joint venture owned by Texas Health Resources and physicians dedicated to the community and meets the definition under federal law of a physician-owned hospital. Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.

The model in these photos is not an actual patient; weight loss results may vary.

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GIVING BACK ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY MARSHALL MAGUIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

A Home for the Holidays

HUMANE TOMORROW FINDS LOVING FAMILIES FOR FOUR-LEGGED FLOWER MOUND AREA RESIDENTS

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FOR

MORE

THAN

TWO

DECADES,

HUMANE

TOMORROW HAS BEEN RESCUING ANIMALS IN FLOWER MOUND AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND PLACING THEM IN LOVING HOMES.

“GETTING TO KNOW EACH ANIMAL’S PERSONALITY HELPS PLACE THEM SUCCESSFULLY IN FOREVER HOMES.”

The non-profit, all-volunteer organization depends on foster families to give animals a nurturing temporary home until they can be placed in their forever home.

“Foster homes get to know each animal in their care, socialize them and provide basic training,” says Michele Langenberg, President of Humane Tomorrow. “Getting to know each animal’s personality helps place them successfully in forever homes. If a dog loves to lie on the couch, we can match them with a family that wants that vs. a dog that wants to run three miles a day.”

Foster coordinators place the animals in foster homes based on the family’s schedule, lifestyle and other animals in the home. Humane Tomorrow provides for all medical care of the animals, and foster families provide food for the animals.

Volunteers can choose to foster cats, dogs or both.

Fosters are needed for newborns, “rowdy” teenagers and senior pets. Dog fosters typically foster dogs until they are adopted. Available dogs often include tiny chihuahuas to 150-pound mastiffs and every size in between. Because so many individuals fail to spay and neuter their pets, puppy fosters also are in high demand. The organization often takes in special needs cats who require additional attention. To learn more about how to become a foster, visit dogfoster@humanetomorrow.org or catfoster@ humanetomorrow.org.

Humane Tomorrow’s Love on Wheels program aims to reduce the euthanasia of dogs in Texas shelters by transporting them to North Syracuse, NY, where there is a need for adoptable dogs. Humane Tomorrow partners with Helping Hounds Dog Rescue to match dogs with appropriate homes there. Love on Wheels fosters care for dogs for only a few weeks before the dogs are transported. The program has saved more than 2,500 dogs locally. Those wishing to be a Love on Wheels foster can email wheels@humanetomorrow.org.

For those who would like a more permanent companion, Humane Tomorrow offers many adoptable pets.

“Adoptions have been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic, but there is a never-ending supply of animals in need in the shelter system. This is a great time to bring in a four-legged family member,” Michele says.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) “We’ve implemented virtual Zoom Meet n’ Greets to accommodate social distancing,” she says. “This has been good for the animals as they are in their familiar and natural home environment vs. an unknown new place.”

Those wishing to adopt should fill out an application for the animal they would like and pay an adoption fee, which helps cover the costs of basic preventative care.

In addition to saving and rehoming animals, Humane Tomorrow offers education and outreach to the community to teach both future and

current pet owners how to keep and take care of their animals. The organization offers spay/neuter programs and the Flower’s Fund, which provides financial assistance for those in need. Volunteers also work with pet owners to help solve behavioral problems to prevent pets being sent to shelters.

Humane Tomorrow depends on volunteers to support all of its programs. “Volunteers are essential. We do not have paid employees, so the organization runs completely on volunteer time,” Michele says.

For those who would like to help but cannot foster or adopt, Michele says, Humane Tomorrow has myriad other volunteer opportunities.

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“VOLUNTEERS ARE ESSENTIAL.”

“We have needs for professional and business skills, such as graphic design, accounting, marketing, fundraising and administrative needs, as well as animal care on-site and adoption counseling. We recently opened the Glenn and Shirley Hulcher Family Animal Care Center and have a garden club and grounds keeping opportunities. It all helps the animals,” she says.

In addition, Humane Tomorrow depends on the community’s generosity to maintain its programs.

Those wishing to make a donation can visit humanetomorrow.org/help/.

“Humane Tomorrow’s annual budget is funded by donors, large and small,” Michele says. “We raise money throughout the year for general medical care and operations, as well as for The Mercy Fund, which provides medical care for the extra costs incurred for medical conditions. Flower’s Fund donations stay in our community and keep pets in loving homes when people fall on hard times and are faced with large unexpected medical expenses.”

For more information about Humane Tomorrow and how you can become involved, visit HumaneTomorrow.org.

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FOOD & WINE

H O L I D AY WINE PA I R I N G S PERFECT PALATES FROM JENNIFER INGELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AT TASTING ROOM + PAIRINGS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FAMILY THANKSGIVING DISHES

CHARDONNAY + GRANDPA’S PUMPKIN SOUP

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REDS Pinot Noir, Beaujolais and lighter bodied Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley make excellent companions to the savory, herb-inflected dishes at a typical Thanksgiving feast. The elevated acidity, as well as the nuances of mushroom and dried herbs, make these wines stellar accompaniments, keeping your palate refreshed while elevating the complementary notes found in the food.

ROSÉS In years past, most people wouldn’t think to pull out their favorite rosé to

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pair with Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s actually a fantastic wine to have handy this time of year. Fuller-bodied rosé made with Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Franc are excellent matches for the richer foods that make their way to the holiday table, the juicy acidity keeping your palate from becoming tired and overwhelmed from all the sumptuous dishes.

Wine pairings courtesy of Wine Folly’s Thanksgiving Wine Survival Guide WineFolly.com

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INSPIRED BY

WALKING THE WALK

A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN

IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world.

Would you leave that all behind?

Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day?

For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

man who can truly say he lives the life he’s been called to and encouraging others to do the same.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com!

Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer.

Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller.

Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life.

The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking.

After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values.

“I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.”

In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.

“People that I’ve found that have spent their lives truly loving others are the j o y f u l p e o p l e .”

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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .”

“It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix

he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’”

Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.

it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your

“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,

eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent

you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”

their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.”

Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-

“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”

self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation

Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the

as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that

Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong

you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls

with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of

and you’re always in the picture—always the center

his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.

of everything.

It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did

“All we really need to do is hit that little button that

ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued

switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t

humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with

even see myself.”

the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-

Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.

fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court.

“It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been

“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city

an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-

called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was

versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the

this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,

planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel

some little ceramic things you could paint and this big

like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like

bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in

that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”

bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,

he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the

but she loved it.”

way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those

“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”

truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 FLOWER MOUND FARMERS MARKET 1500 Cross Timbers Road

The Flower Mound Farmers Market will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays.

A list of vendors can be found at fourseasonsmarkets.com/events.

live in our North Texas Region. For

will benefit the Texas Chapter of

tickets, visit sotx-reg.brtapp.com/

the Multiple Sclerosis Society in

SteakandStetson.

Dorothy’s honor. For more information, visit bit.ly/2Ebc4N4.

7 2020 TOUCHED BY SUICIDE MEMORIAL WALK Virtual Event

20 CONCERT IN THE PARK(ING LOT) The Shops at Highland Village

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The 14th annual TBS Walk in remem-

The Concert in the Park(ing lot) series

brance of those lost to suicide will

will feature the Rosana Eckert Quartet

HOME SCHOOL NATURAL SCIENCE CLASSES

held online at 10 a.m. Saturday,

playing Christmas classics at 7:30

Nov. 7. The event supports local

p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at The Shops at

prevention programs, monthly sup-

Highland Village. Guests can sit out-

port groups and the Denton County

side of their vehicles. Spaces will be

Environmental

LOSS Team. The virtual walk will be

marked to ensure social distancing.

Learning Area (LLELA) has cre-

open for participants to do any time

Tickets are $10 per vehicle, and all

ated a fun and exciting way for stu-

between Nov. 7-14. For more infor-

proceeds will go to the Kids Kastle

dents to mix some field work into

mation, visit touchedbysuicide.net/.

rebuild in Highland Village.

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VETERANS DAY RELAY RUN

TRI-TOWN AMAZING RACE

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Activities Center

Join the annual Tri-Town Amazing

Join the seventh annual Veterans

Race from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday,

MAIN & MILL’S FIRST FRIDAY IN OLD TOWN LEWISVILLE

Day Relay Run, where veterans and

Nov. 21, at Doubletree Ranch Park.

their family members will follow a

This year, 12 pit stop challenges

32-mile course throughout Flower

will be offered throughout Flower

Main Street, Lewisville

Mound. Each relay runner will run

Mound,

First Fridays in Old Town Lewisville

one to two-mile sections carrying

Lewisville. Each pit stop will provide

are held at 6 p.m. the first Friday of

the American flag. For more infor-

physical or mental challenges to

each month. Demonstrations, sam-

mation about this free event, includ-

encourage team bonding. To regis-

ples and local artisans will be fea-

ing how to apply to run a portion of

ter, visit highlandvillage.org/991/

tured in the breezeway and walkways

the relay, call 972.874.6300 or visit

Tri-Town-Amazing-Race.

on Main Street.

flower-mound.com/specialevents.

LLELA Lewisville Lake

Lewisville

Lake

their home schooling this semester. Classes are available for students in K-8 grade. Registration is required. The cost is $15 per class.

Visit llela.org for more information.

Flower Mound Community

Highland

Village

and

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STEAK AND STETSON GALA

DOROTHY’S DASH 5K RUN/WALK Flower Mound High School

The 10th annual Double Oak Turkey

Enjoy a night of boot-scootin' fun at

Dorothy’s Dash 5K race and Kid’s K

Trot will be held Thanksgiving morn-

the fourth annual Steak and Stetson

will take place from 7-11:30 a.m. Nov.

ing, Nov. 26. The event will benefit

Gala from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7,

14 at Flower Mound High School.

Dare To Serve. This year the event

at Circle R Ranch. Proceeds from the

On Nov. 16, 2004, former Town of

will take place in-person with a vir-

event will support both training and

Flower Mound employee Dorothy

tual option, as well. For more infor-

competitions for more than 15,000

Walkup lost her battle with Multiple

mation, visit getmeregistered.com/

Special Olympics Texas athletes who

Sclerosis. Net proceeds of the event

DoubleOakTurkeyTrot.

Circle R Ranch

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DOUBLE OAK TURKEY TROT Double Oak

LOCAL’S CHOICE

FOR ROONEY FERDINANDO, LIFE IS FILLED WITH THINGS FOR WHICH TO BE THANKFUL. Rooney, age 8, is the daughter

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK

of Amy Ferdinando, Director of Development

PHOTOGRAPHY MARSHALL MAGUIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

for the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. She is in third grade at Prestwick

ROONEY FERDINANDO SHARES THE TOP 5 THINGS THAT MAKE HER HAPPY

Elementary School and loves to play tennis and golf. When it comes to her thankful list, friends, family and fun are at the top.

W H AT I ' M M O S T THANKFUL FOR ROONEY FERDINANDO 01 02

Friends! I am so happy to be back at school with my friends every day.

Riding my bike with my dad. He taught me how to ride a few months ago and it is so fun!

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My dog, Scout. She has three legs but

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I-pad so I can play Robolox with my

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Cooking with my mom. She lets me lick

is fast!

friends when I am not with them.

the spoon!