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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Peggy Garner | peggy.garner@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Erica Hernandez | erica.hernandez@lifestylepubs.com

Welcome to the New Year!

IT’S THE BEGINNING OF A NEW YEAR. A time when most of us look to cleanse our bodies and reshape our lives. We plan new habits, reexamine our priorities and -

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if we’re truly dedicated - begin moving boldly in the direction of our goals.

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This new year is an exciting season, and we hope this issue is a real reflection

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of that. We are so excited to spotlight, Simone Biles, one of the most decorated Olympians of all time. Her story of strength and perseverance is one to inspire us all.

While you’re feeling inspired, check out the workout routine created by CrossFit coach PJ Martinez to jumpstart your new year fitness goals. It is sure to help you sweat off those holiday pounds. And for quick tips on holistic wellness in 2021, check out Chiropractic Dr. Paul Willmon’s three tips for a healthier lifestyle. You’d be surprised how easy it is to improve your body and energy.

So this year, let’s focus on what brings us joy and health. Take that extra day off to spend with family and friends, laugh at the things that once brought tears, and celebrate that you are still here.

At Cypress Lifestyle, we cannot wait to see what is coming for 2021. As new businesses open, old businesses expand, charities fundraise and we all turn one year older,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 Re:Bar Cafe & Juicestillery Tomball Cafe Offers Food for the Body and Soul

16 Fitness Training for Longevity Jumpstart Your New Year Fitness Goals with These Three Exercises

18 Chiropractic Keys to Wellness Dr. Paul Willmon Shares the Benefits of Chiropractic Care

22 Simone Biles on Strength & Motivation Simone Biles Shares How She

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Stays on Top of Her Game Despite a Challenging 2020

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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GOOD TIMES

CFISD Schools Honor Veterans and Active Duty Service Men and Women CFISD schools held both virtual and in-person Veterans Day celebrations, programs and performances honoring retired and active service men and women. Campuses prepared video tributes, which included musical performances and concerts, skits, speeches and other touching tributes.

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Adam J. Skinner Golf Tournament Raises Money for CFEF This annual golf tournament benefits the Adam J. Skinner Scholarship of the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation and the Cy-Fair Chamber.

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AROUND TOWN restaurant, bystanders including Misha Dorsey, a Cy-Fair area nurse, and several off-duty military personnel quickly began CPR and dialed 911.

Cy-Fair FD Station 13 crews arrived in four minutes and successfully revived him after 27 minutes of CPR. DeAlba, who had suffered sudden cardiac arrest, was transported to HCA North Cypress hospital, where he received surgery to remove the blockage in his heart. He later reunited with the Station 13 crew to thank them for saving his life. Photo credit: Captain Daniel Arizpe, PIO/Cy-Fair FD

CY-WOODS GRAD AND ASPIRING BRAIN DOCTOR SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIP Aspiring neuro-oncologist, Lone Star CollegeCyFair Honors college freshman, and recent Cy-Woods graduate Autumn Hildebrand was selected for a research internship at the Saltz Lab, where researchers study genetic variation. The internship is an opportunity to learn more about how biological factors, presented with different variables, can change over time and allows her to further familiarize herself with the research process, in addition to what she is learning through Honors College. Hildebrand will graduate in May with her associate degree and attend the University of Texas MD Anderson.

U.S. ARMY VETERAN SURPRISED WITH NEW MORTGAGE-FREE HOME Operation FINALLY HOME, the Houston Texans, Perry Homes and The Howard Hughes Corporation, partnered to surprise U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Netzley with a personalized mortgage-free home. Netzley joined the military in 2005. While on a mission in Afghanistan his unit was ambushed and experienced a traumatic loss of life. After returning home, he enrolled in college and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Houston. For his bravery and service, Netzley was awarded an Army’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Action Badge and a Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Service Medal.

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CYPRESS OLYMPIAN SHARES HER PASSION FOR SWIMMING WITH CY-FALLS TEAM Two-time Olympian and Cy-Woods Alum, Cammile Adams, visited the Cy-Falls Golden

When Cypress resident, Joe DeAlba, collapsed

Eagles swim team to share her story and give

while working at a Bridgeland Lakeland Village

them tips and advice on competing in the pool.

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NASA, offers undergraduate students an opportunity to propose, design and fabricate a solution toward solving research objectives of importance to NASA and its mission. Their research topic was space headaches. During the Space Shuttle program, 69% of male astronauts and 55% of female astronauts reported headaches during short missions. The prevalence of headaches during long duration missions onboard the International Space Station is approximately 70%. The TWU team’s solution was to construct a heated calf sleeve to increase blood flow to lower extremities and alleviate headaches experienced during weightlessness.

Adams competed in the 200-meter butterfly in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, placing fifth, and the 2016 Games in Rio De Janeiro, where she placed fourth. Now, as a retired Olympic athlete, she prides herself in teaching younger athletes to improve their skills, while also motivating them to follow their dreams.

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HOT SPOT

re:bar cafe & juicestillery TOMBALL CAFÉ OFFERS FOOD FOR THE BODY AND SOUL

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"Here we recognize t h at we're part of somet hing greater t h an ourselves."

COFFEE LOVERS AND JUICE CONNOIS-

ginger and turmeric. Some - the Fire shot

SEURS WOULD BE HARD-PRESSED TO

for instance - are not for the faint of heart.

FIND A COZIER PLACE IN TOMBALL

It’s a daring blend of apple cider vinegar,

TO SIP THEIR BREWS AND BLENDS.

garlic and habanero pepper.

Exposed brick walls, an eccentric bookshelf

Re:Bar is also home to Steampunk Juice,

and bare light bulbs dangling from the ceil-

a locally-made cold-press juice brand. The

ing give Re:Bar Cafe & Juicestillery its dis-

cafe is closed on Friday and devotes the

tinct, welcoming vibe.

entire day to pressing juices made from

Located on the bottom floor of a Christian

seasonal produce.

non-profit venue on Main Street, this little

But for all of its quaint ambiance and tasty

steampunk cafe is easy to miss. Once inside,

food items, Re:Bar serves a higher purpose.

however, its cozy aura and hearty menu is hard

The cafe is an outgrowth of The Renewal

to forget. Each meal or drink purchase goes

Center, a Christian-based non-profit. The

to support people recovering from addiction.

group offers therapy, meeting space and

Diners can order fresh-made waffles

housing for women recovering from addic-

for breakfast, hot sandwiches for lunch or

tions. Proceeds from Re:Bar directly benefit

vegan smoothie bowls for an anytime treat.

The Renewal Center projects.

Waffles come with a diner’s choice of butter

“Here we recognize that we’re part of

and maple syrup, strawberries and Nutella

something greater than ourselves,” says

or any number of sweet or salty toppings.

director Aaron Edwards. Aaron, a Tomball

Try the Islander, topped with coconut flakes,

native and Christian pastor, opened the

slivered almonds and caramelized bananas

location in 2017 along with long-time

for a flavor-packed combination.

friend Kelly Hall.

And let’s not forget about Re:Bar’s coffee

Aaron and Kelly worked together for sev-

and fresh juice. Turkish coffees, teas and

eral years completing church projects includ-

lattes flavored with mint or mocha-praline

ing projects for the National Association for

combos are just a few of the specialties.

Christian Recovery. By directing The Renewal

Alongside these brews, is a surprising

Center, the two hope to create a place where

selection of “wellness shots.” The shots

people can find support, heal from past trau-

are made from potent flavors such as

mas and make friends.

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HOT SPOT (CONTINUED) “Everyone is on their own path with their own ups and downs,” says Kelly, a mom of four and health enthusiast. It was actually Kelly’s love for fresh juice that provided the catalyst for Steampunk Juice.

The chilled, bottled juices can be purchased either at the cafe or on Blue Lagoon Bowl w/ blue-green algae

Saturdays at the Tomball Farmer’s Market.

What binds all of these efforts together is a commitment to serving the community. Re:Bar sponsors Christmas presents for low-income families and the cafe offers a free weekly community lunch every Thursday.

Anyone who wishes to donate a lunch can do so on the Re:Bar website.

Upstairs The Renewal Center hosts classes such as art therapy.

The Re:Bar staff also use their own personal touch to make people feel welcome. General manager, Anita Edwards, is keen to remember names and orders. Chef Karensa Bain takes special care to plate every waffle, omelette or smoothie bowl she touches. Above all, Aaron says he hopes Re:Bar can be a place where people enter as strangers and leave as friends.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE ERICA HERNANDEZ PHOTOGRAPHY MARTIN MARTINEZ

JUMPSTART YOUR NEW YEAR FITNESS GOALS WITH THESE THREE EXERCISES PJ Martinez

FIT

R LONGE VIT Y O F NESS T RAINING

FORGET THE HOURS-LONG GYM SESSIONS THAT

“Change won’t happen just because the dates on the

LEAVE YOU SWEAT-DRENCHED AND DEFEATED.

calendar change,” she says. “You have to be ready to put

Fitness over the age of forty is all about training for lon-

in the work.”

gevity and sustainability. It’s about working out to look trim,

With just three simple steps you can build muscle and

feel great and outrun your kids or grandkids. So says PJ

burn off those holiday calories without setting foot in a

Martinez, a fitness influencer and co-owner of BridgeLakes

gym. For an added challenge, begin or end your workout

CrossFit. The 42-year-old mom of two runs the workout

with a half-mile run. Either way, it’s sure to get your 2021

community Fierce 40 Fitness, where she uses a mix of

fitness journey moving.

weightlifting and cardio workouts to train folks over forty.

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WO R KOUT TH E B U R P E E S R O C K S

+COMPLETE 10 ROUNDS

+10 HOLLOW ROCKS

FOR TIME

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Drop your body into a push-up position. Lower chest and thighs to the ground. Do a push-up. Move both feet up toward your palms at the same time.

Move just one foot at a time if needed. Jump your body back up into a standing position while extending your arms overhead. Lower your arms and repeat.

Start laying on the floor with your face and torso facing up. Extended your arms overhead while extending and pressing your legs together. Contract

S Q U A T S

H O L L O W

the abdominals, elevating the legs and arms from the ground. Rock in this position, minimizing movement in the hips and shoulders. Keep your back pressed against the ground. Do not rock too far, as you don’t want your heels or hands to touch the ground.

Stand with your heels hip-width apart and point your toes out slightly. Lower the hips back and down as if you’re sitting in a chair until the crease of your hip is below your knees. Keep your knees out over your toes. Balance your weight on your heels then drive through your heels to ascend back into a stand-

A I R

ing position. Squats promote the building of muscle mass, create a calorie burn, help prevent injury and improve balance and posture.

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DR. PAUL WILLMON SHARES THE BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE

ARTICLE ERICA HERNANDEZ PHOTOGRAPHY DEB EVANS | DEB EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY

WHAT ARE YOU HOPEFUL FOR THIS YEAR? Much like the rest of our world, I’m hoping we can move past this viral pandemic. At the same time, I hope we don’t forget the benefits we have found in spending more time with family and getting outdoors for fresh air.

WHAT ARE THREE EASY CHANGES PEOPLE CAN MAKE TO LIVE HEALTHIER IN 2021?

1. Drink. One of the easiest ways to feel better and be healthier is to drink more water.

Most of us do not replenish what our bodies dispose of through sweat, urinating, and even just talking and breathing. I recommend a minimum of 48 ounces daily for the average person who minimally exercises.

2. Walk. Everyone sets goals to run a 5k or a marathon or compete in a triathlon, but if a person would just take the time after dinner that they normally spend in front of the TV and go for a brisk walk, they would improve digestion, increase metabolism, and boost their cardiovascular wellness.

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CHIROPRACTIC KEYS TO WELLNESS

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I D E C I D E D H E L P I N G P E O P L E S TAY H E A LT H Y A N D A C T I V E W O U L D B E A G R E AT W AY T O S P E N D M Y L I F E .

3. Take breaks. People are spending more time in

front of a computer all day, I decided helping people

front of the video screens resulting in increased neck

stay healthy and active would be a great way to spend

and back pain. Our posture changes sitting in front

my life. As a cross country runner, the abilities of the

of a computer all day. Get up every 30 minutes to

human body intrigued me, and this profession has

stretch and move around for just one or two minutes.

allowed me to investigate it and help others test it.

Stop staring at the screen for hours putting stress on your spine. Your body will thank you for it.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT?

CAN YOU DISPEL ANY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SEEING A CHIROPRACTOR?

The adjustment restores normal motion into the joints of the spine (and extremities). In doing so, it

My career has been spent dispelling misconcep-

improves mobility in the spine and the patient. It also

tions about chiropractic! A fear campaign was spread

provides significant pain relief – from back pain, neck

by the medical community that continues to linger.

pain, and headaches, especially.

However, many chiropractors now work with medical doctors, and the medical research is showing the

HOW DO I KNOW I NEED AN ADJUSTMENT?

benefit of chiropractic. Spinal manipulation, which is

For those who have been to a chiropractor, they

the forte of chiropractors, is now recommended for

notice when they aren’t performing like before or start to

acute lower back pain. We are often the last resort

feel pain return. If you have never been to a chiropractor,

when our treatment should be the first option.

you may not know when you need an adjustment. Most of my patients come in because of pain. Many have seen

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO BECOME

their primary care doctor and been given medications,

A CHIROPRACTOR?

but they aren’t helping. Others are looking for a more

It became an option when I hated my engineering

natural approach to their healthcare needs. We take a

classes at Texas A&M. Playing sports in high school,

complete history and perform an examination to first

getting chiropractic treatment helped keep me on the

determine what is causing the pain. If an adjustment is

field and court, and when I realized I couldn’t sit in

needed, the exam will reveal it.

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WHAT’S SOMETHING A LOT OF PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW

working on his Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University.

ABOUT YOU?

He got married in our living room during this

In 1998, I injured my lower back while in Moscow, Russia. My hand

pandemic. Our oldest daughter is a sophomore

slipped while trying to do a pull-up, and I landed on my back. I lost

at Oklahoma Wesleyan University where she

the ability to raise my left foot and had stabbing pain down my left

plays collegiate soccer and is working on a

leg. When I got home, I started getting adjustments and rehabbing

psychology degree. The third is a sophomore

myself from what I had learned in chiropractic school. I now lift

in high school. She is homeschooled, as all our

weights 3-4 times per week and have run in three half-marathons.

children are. The younger three are a bundle of

Also, I have gotten much better at pull-ups. I say this so that those

energy that have my wife and me preparing to

who have similar low back problems can feel hopeful that they are

start all over in scouts and sports and whatever

not resigned to a life of pain and limitations.

fancies their interest.

I UNDERSTAND YOU RECENTLY ADOPTED CHILDREN. TELL

PAUL A. WILMON, DC

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HEADING INTO THE TOKYO OLYMPICS, SIMONE BILES SHARES HOW SHE STAYS ON TOP OF HER GAME DESPITE A CHALLENGING 2020

ON A RAINY SATURDAY MORNING, SIMONE BILES WALKED INTO HER GYM, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRE, OFFERED EVERYONE A SMILE, AND DID A QUICK TWIRL. Watching her talk to her mom about her schedule for the morning, it is easy to forget that the petite 23-year-old is a household name, an icon in her sport, and the most decorated gymnast of all time.

However just like the rest of us, Biles, who has dominated her sport for decades, has been grapPoised to go to Tokyo for the summer Olympics

after the announcement. She said the biggest

last year, she was favored to win the second con-

challenge was walking into the gym each day, not

secutive Olympic all-around title. Biles was devas-

knowing how long the postponement would last.

tated, however, when the games were postponed

“It has been hard both mentally and physically,”

because of the coronavirus. She was very open

says Biles. “It has been a little bit harder mentally,

with the media in the spring of last year regard-

because I was ramping up my body and my mind

ing her indecision about returning to training

to compete in the Olympics last summer. Everyone was gearing up to be at the top of their game, and then we just got shut down and had to start that process all over again. Everyone thinks it is a oneyear process, but it is a four-year process, so to add one more year to that is difficult.”

Once the International Olympic Committee announced that the games would resume on the same dates in 2021, Biles felt more assured. They have since stated that the games will occur even if there isn’t an audience in attendance. After watching the NFL, NBA, MLB, and other professional sports resume their seasons, Biles has settled in with the knowledge that even if things look a little different, she will be competing. “We will have to be secluded in a bubble, which is hard mentally, but we have to make it happen because the Olympics only happens every four years,” she says. “Everyone around the world has trained for these moments since they were little, and this is how some people make their living. We just have to go on with it even if there is no audience.”

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B I LE S

pling with all the issues that have plagued 2020.

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When Texas opened back up after a seven-week mandatory shut down of all non-essential business due to coronavirus, Biles got to work and ramped up her training once again. Six days per week for six to seven hours per day, Biles works with her coaches at her self-proclaimed “home away from home” World Championship Centre gym. Biles, who has been training this way since she was 13 years old, has a strong support system both in and outside the gym.

The 52,000 square foot training facility is a family business run by Biles’ parents Ron and Nellie Biles.

Her brother Adam is the general manager and says Simone is treated just like any other gymnast there.

Working with athletes from all over the country, Nellie Biles firmly believes that education is a large part of the training process and is currently working on getting the homeschooling portion of the gym certified as a private school. She guided Simone through her educational decisions and knows how important it is for elite athletes to have a good scholastic foundation. “We are helping them realize two dreams at once,” she says of her academic programming.

Although Simone hasn’t had to deal with academic issues for quite some time, she has had to deal with the political and racial tensions that troubled the country in 2020. As an African

happened has deeply saddened me,” says Biles.

American athlete, Biles knows many turn to her

“It has been hard because I am African American,

as a role model, and she is often looked to as

so this sort of injustice could happen to me, or my

the spokesperson for her sport. Although many

boyfriend, or my brothers. It is really sad, and it

professional athletes see being a role model as

just hits on a different level.”

a disadvantage, Biles says she is grateful for the

With only six months left for training, Biles has put

platform she has been given and uses it to be a

all distractions aside and has her sights set on Tokyo

voice for the voiceless. While she didn’t partic-

2021. She self-motivates by testing her limits in the

ipate in any in-person protests because of the

gym. “Yeah, I have all the medals, but just seeing

pandemic, she did participate in peaceful protests

how far I can go is what keeps me motivated and

through social media. “To see everything that has

keeps me going.” When asked about retirement, which she has hinted at several times over the past few years, Simone just smiles and says no firm plan is in place. Thanks to COVID-19, there is only a threeyear gap until the next Olympics in Paris 2024, so she is leaving the door open for future competition.

“I actually feel like I am aging like a fine wine – it is so crazy,” says the gymnast. “I really feel like each year I get physically better and mentally stronger, so I am excited to see what I can do this year. I have to go into each competition like it might be my last though, because you never know – it might be.”

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SOAK IN THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, VIBRANT CULTURAL SCENE, AND HISTORIC MINERAL-RICH WATERS OF HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

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Bathhouse Row

ARTICLE GABI DELA ROSA PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY HOT SPRINGS CVB

Hot Springs Thermal Pool

WHETHER YOU WANT TO TAKE A THERMAL SOAK,

Bronze-level Ride Center location. Multiple trails for

EXPERIENCE NATURE ON TWO WHEELS, OR

every skill level wind their way through the area, mak-

ENJOY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, THERE ARE SO MANY

ing it easy to take in picturesque views.

WAYS TO RELAX AND UNWIND WHILE VISITING

Located just a short drive from Hot Springs are Lake

HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS. The southern city is nes-

Hamilton and Lake Catherine, two of the five Diamond

tled in the Ouachita Mountains foothills and has a rich

Lakes in the state’s southwestern region. Perfect for fish-

history, great food, a bustling downtown, and a laid-back

ing, boating, standup paddle boarding, or just enjoying

atmosphere. Located less than seven hours by car or

the water, you will want to spend some time on the water.

two hours by plane, it is a great weekend getaway desti-

Don’t worry about bringing your own gear; there are sev-

nation for Houstonians.

eral local outfitters for your equipment rental needs.

Accommodations are plentiful in Hot Springs and

After working up an appetite, stop in at Deluca’s

range from luxury boutique hotels like The Waters

Pizzeria. Owner Anthony Valinoti, a New York transplant,

and Hotel Hale to more mainstream chain hotels or

has made a name for himself with his delicious house-

rental cottages. But first things first, a weekend of

made pizzas and pasta. Valinoti and his crew make their

relaxation is waiting.

pizza dough fresh daily and were recently named “Top 101 Best Pizzas in America” by The Daily Meal.

+ FRIDAY GET OUTSIDE Take a hike in Hot Springs National Park and don’t

+ SATURDAY SOAK IN LOCAL HISTORY

worry about an entrance fee because it is one of the

Start your day with a pancake breakfast at local

country’s only free national parks. There are several

favorite The Pancake Shop. Their delicious pancakes

hikes at all experience levels to enjoy, and make

will fill you up for a day of walking along historic Central

sure to stop at any one of the thermal-fed fountains

Avenue in downtown Hot Springs. Stop in at the Hot

(hot and cold) to fill up your water bottle. Mountain

Springs National Park Visitor Center and request a tour

bike enthusiasts will enjoy an abundance of trails in

of Bathhouse Row, where you will hear about the area’s

this International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)

history dating back to the 1800s. Beginning with the CONTINUED >

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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED)

International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) Bronze-level Ride Center

Garvan Woodland Gardens Treehouse

Deluca's Pizzeria

Hale Hotel

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The Waters Rooftop Bar

Keep the relaxing day going with lunch or dinner at Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery The Waters Rooftop Bar View

– the only brewery in the world using thermal water to brew beer. Located in a historically renovated bathhouse from 1916, Superior Brewery prides themselves on their tasty beer and menu

Native Americans, the thermal water, which is

full of scratch-made and locally sourced fare.

a scalding 143-degrees, has been known for its healing powers. Lore of the healing water spread

+ SUNDAY

and people traveled from all over to “take the

RELAX IN NATURE

waters,” eventually settling in what is now down-

A trip to Hot Springs would not be complete

town Hot Springs. Originating with crude wooden

without a stop at Garvan Woodland Gardens.

structures that evolved into elaborate destina-

But before you go, fuel up with a homemade cin-

tions catering to the elite, Hot Springs became

namon roll and coffee at Will’s Cinnamon Shop,

known as America’s first “spa city.” Tour Fordyce

where you can customize one of their fresh baked

Bathhouse to see the detailed stained glass and

rolls with an assortment of delicious toppings.

art common of that era, and if you are looking for

With coffee and cinnamon roll in hand, enjoy a

a modern way to enjoy the mineral-rich waters,

stroll through 219 acres of the lush woodland

make a reservation at Quapaw Baths & Spa for a

landscape. Highlights of the gardens included

thermal soak or spa service.

the famed Anthony Chapel, Bob and Sunny Evans Tree House, as well as the Garden of the Pine Wind, which is recognized as the fifth-best Japanese garden in North America.

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Northlake Forest • 1 4 3 0 2 C o r k t r e e K n o l l s

Beautifully and completely renovated home nestled on a cul-de-sac lot adjacent to all of the amenities Northlake Forest has to offer! Steps away from the tennis courts, pool, splash pad, playground, sport court and walking trails. New roof and A/C added in 2018. Indestructible yet beautiful wood-like tile throughout the main floor. Updated cabinets and stainless appliances in the spacious kitchen. Large primary retreat with seamless shower, jetted tub, granite counters and huge closet! Upstairs has 3 roomy bedrooms with large closets and 2 full updated bathrooms. Spacious game room!

Wooded lot and great location with easy access to HWY 290.

Melissa Baker

REALTOR® 281-687-8077 | mbaker@preproperties.com

Tracy Foreman

REALTOR® 713-614-4690 | tracy.foreman@preproperties.com

REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

CYPRESS

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Towne Lake Greene

$273,500

$273,500

100%

6

3

2\0

Oakcrest

$278,000

$281,000

101%

5

4

2\1

Cypress Landing East

$285,000

$285,000

100%

2

4

3\0

Mirabella

$292,900

$299,000

102%

15

4

3\1

Barker Lake

$299,900

$299,900

100%

6

4

2\1

Bridgeland

$325,000

$325,000

100%

2

3

2\0

Coles Crossing

$310,000

$325,000

104%

4

4

2\0

Miramesa at Canyon Lakes

$347,015

$328,775

95%

8

5

4\0

Bridgeland

$325,000

$325,000

100%

2

3

2\0

Miramesa at Canyon Lakes

$341,490

$341,490

100%

15

4

4\0

Cypress Creek Lakes

$350,000

$350,000

100%

7

4

3\0

Longwood Village

$350,000

$355,000

101%

4

4

2\2

Coles Village

$359,990

$359,000

100%

3

3

2\1

Northpoint

$365,000

$363,000

99%

17

3

3\0

Towne Lake

$372,000

$369,000

99%

5

3

2\1

Lakewood Glen Trails

$369,900

$375,000

101%

5

4

3\1

Cypress Creek Lakes

$380,000

$380,000

100%

3

4

3\0

Canyon Lakes West

$389,000

$390,000

100%

5

5

3\1

Coles Crossing

$439,000

$442,400

101%

4

4

3\1

Sydney Harbor

$450,000

$448,500

99%

4

4

3\1

Fairfield Village West

$449,900

$449,900

100%

30

4

3\1

Bridgeland

$520,900

$485,000

93%

4

4

3\1

Towne Lake

$575,000

$565,000

98%

2

4

3\2

Bridgeland

$585,000

$601,000

102%

3

5

4\1

Fairfield

$635,000

$635,000

100%

7

5

4\1

This reflects a 30 day time period prior to our print deadline.

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of all activity. *DOM=Days on Market

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JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2

- 1:30pm. Race starts at 2pm Open/

on Tue, Dec 8 • Online — $10 students/

Youth & PeeWee will be run together.

seniors, $15 adults • At The Door —

COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE HANGER HANG OUT

Open 4D - $35 Youth 3D - $25

$15

PeeWee - $15, $10 processing fee.

BridgelandHSTheatre.org/Tickets

students/seniors,

$20

Pre-entries will open January 11th.

CAF Houston Wing, West Houston Airport

8am-8pm TEXT ONLY to 225-773-

The first and third Saturday of each month,

1294. CyFairBarnArena

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25TH ANNIVERSARY CHARITY CHILI COOK-OFF

DAY CAMP: SUPER-SECRET SPY SCHOOL AND CULINARY ARTS

Join us for our 25th Anniversary Charity

Idea Lab Kids Cypress

up our taste buds with one our favorite

School is out so bring the kiddos

events. This is a milestone for us, so we

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Idea Lab Kids Cypress! Morning

plan to make this year even bigger and

Camp: Super Secret Spy School

better! Come hungry and ready for a

BRIDGELAND FARMERS MARKET

9:00am-12:00pm

Camp:

day full of Chili, Music and fundraising!

we open our hangar and museum to the public to share the history of WWII aviation with everyone. There is no admission fee, so it's a great way to entertain the family for the day and maybe learn something at the same time. See a little bit of history come to life! HoustonWing.org

The Bayou Sports Bar & Grill

Afternoon

Chili Cook-Off where we’ll be heating

Culinary Arts 12:00pm-3:00pm. Full Day

The event benefits B.I.G Love Cancer

Lakeland Village

and Half Day Camps Available. Before

Care. BayouSportsBar.com

We are BACK! Shop Local & Eat Fresh!

Care and After Care Available. Call or

You’ll find grass-fed beef and fresh gulf

email for more Information at 281-746-

shrimp, farm-fresh veggies, fruits, baked

2008 or cypress@idealabkids.com.

good and more. You can also shop local artisans’ hand-crafted jewelry, candles and other goods. Music & Pet-friendly.

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month.

16 CY-FAIR BARN & ARENA 4D JACKPOT

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CELEBRATE CY-FAIR

VAUDEVILLE FOLLIES BY URSA MAJOR THEATRICS

of Commerce in celebrating Cy-Fair

Lindsay Lakes

Join the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber businesses and our members. Light

Bridgeland High School

bites from area restaurants, tasting

Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment

samples from local breweries and

as Ursa Major Theatrics presents the

vineyards, DJ, dancing, and announce

12300 West Rd

Vaudeville Follies at Bridgeland High

our Business of the Year finalists in all

Books Open 10am, Exhibitions: 10:30am

School! TICKETS • On sale to the public

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TREND SETTER ARTICLE BETHANY ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

S TAY IN G

HE ALT HY IN 2021

ENTREPRENEURS SHARE THEIR TIPS ON HEALTHY LIVING IN 2021 THREE LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS OFFER THEIR INSIGHT ON STAYING HEALTHY AND WELL IN THE NEW YEAR AND BEYOND.

SARAH GALLIPEAU,

VICTOR FLORES,

CHELSEA HOLDEN,

VIDA LOCA YOGA + WELLNESS

DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

CUPPA CHELS PODCAST CEO

CEO, HEALTH AND FITNESS COACH AT

REAL ESTATE AGENT AT

SOUL-CENTRIC LIFE COACH AND

“My plan to stay healthy physically, mentally,

“I focus on my breathing and med-

“I believe the key to staying healthy

and emotionally is to focus on a daily routine of

itation to stay balanced during a busy

is by making one’s self a priority!

meditation and yoga, conscious eating through

day, and I encourage my clients to do

We cannot show up fully for family,

meal prepped foods and joyful movement.

the same throughout the transaction

friends, and clients without first tak-

Personalized yoga and health coaching ses-

process, as buying or selling a home

ing care of ourselves. Carve out even

sions offer support for clients who are working

can entail so many emotions. Yoga is

30 minutes daily to ensure we are

towards goals they’ve set so far. Vision board

great for me because it helps to heal

feeding our mind, body, and spirit!”

celebrations and nutrition workshops are great

my body, mind and soul.”

options for any clients who want to set intentions for the upcoming year.”

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