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It’s the sticks and stones of everyday life that bring you to TRIA. Like the air-to-fakey that made your wrist go breaky. Whether you’re a professional snowboarder or ride the bunny slope on the weekend, you’ll receive the same expert orthopedic care and attention you need to get back in the game. It’s why you’re treated and how you’re treated by TRIA. SCHEDULE ONLINE AT TRIA.COM

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– Steve Purcell, The Collected Sam & Max: Surfin' the Highway Hello Eden Prairie Lifestyle Readers, As I’m sure you’re already well aware, December is National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month. As you gather round the table with your friends and family to appreciate potatoes, beets and mangos, I hope you also take a moment to appreciate just how blessed you are to live in Eden Prairie – the only city in which Eden Prairie Lifestyle is circulated.

In this issue we are proud to feature Kowalski’s floral and gift departments, which feature stunning locally grown flowers and delightful locally made gifts, respectively. They are just the departments to stop by while you are on your way to the produce section for carrots and pineapples.

Continue reading to learn about TRIA, which now offers futuristic robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, as well as OBGYN West’s patient-first approach to women’s healthcare. We have Cadence Chiropractic, which has recently introduced their new Contrast Suite where you can enjoy the best that heat and cold therapies both have to offer. Their infrared sauna is quite arguably the best place in Eden Prairie this time of year. And once you feel good, Refine Laser & Skin Care can help you look good courtesy of their wide range of laser treatments, injectables and other aesthetic services.

Finally, we have Brighter Days Family Grief Center, an Eden Prairie nonprofit that provides free grief support programs to children, young adults and adults who are grieving the terminal diagnosis or death of a family member. They create the most precious thing in the world: hope.

As always, I would like to thank all of Eden Prairie Lifestyle’s sponsors, without whose generous support we could not mail our magazine directly to our readers’ homes. I always welcome any feedback or interest you may have in appearing on our magazine’s pages!

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Edina Realty’s Eden Prairie office brought lots of smiles to everyone who visited their pumpkin patch last October. They treated guests to fresh donuts in addition to handing our festive holiday gourds. The Eden Prairie Fire Department brought a bright red fire truck for costumed children to admire while they weren’t going bananas in the big bouncy castle.

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TRIA THE FUTURE OF KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

ARTICLE BY DAVID SCHELLER

Anytime a robot is mentioned, it’s common to think that a human is being replaced, but when it comes to robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery, that is definitely not the case. The ROSA Knee System, currently offered to TRIA Orthopedics patients, is a tool that gives surgeons the ability to offer greater accuracy and precision. And like the traditional knee replacement procedure, it’s another great option for patients hoping to shed chronic knee pain and get back to a more active lifestyle.

“Specializing in hip and knee replacement has let me devote my career to improving people’s lives,” said Dr. Christine Pui, an orthopedic surgeon at TRIA. “I welcome any technology which assists me on that mission – and from my hands-on experience, the ROSA appears to be exactly that when it comes to total knee replacements.”

TRIA’s approach to orthopedic care is just as scientific as you might imagine, which is why their surgeons abstain from claiming that robotic-assisted knee surgery is revolutionary. It would be too much praise to lavish on a technology they have only just recently adopted. But caution does not curtail Dr. Pui’s optimism that the ROSA Knee System will soon become a popular option for patients.

ROSA Knee combines multiple cameras with optimal lens tracking to follow the patient’s leg throughout surgery. If the

patient’s leg moves – however slightly – the system’s robotic arm adjusts so the procedure can remain as precise as possible.

Robotic assistance adds heightened mathematical accuracy to knee replacement surgery. In addition to taking X-rays, orthopedic surgeons have always measured knee extension, flexion and balance before and after each procedure. With the ROSA, TRIA surgeons are now able to track those measurements during procedures as well.

“That’s why the technology is especially promising for patients who have challenging needs, such as severe osteoarthritis or prior trauma or surgeries to their knees,” said Dr. Pui. “I was TRIA’s first patient to receive ROSA knee replacement surgery,” said Kathy Connelly. “I had developed rheumatoid arthritis to a point where I literally could not bend my knees. I had to keep my legs straight when I walked, and the pain was so intense that I had given up just about everything I once enjoyed doing. I couldn’t even get up from a chair while I was holding my six-month-old grandson.”

Kathy had both of her knees replaced in 2022. Her left knee replacement was performed using the traditional surgery. The second surgery was done with assistance from the ROSA Knee System.

“I had a shorter recovery period after my second surgery, and even months after both surgeries I notice significantly less

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stiffness in my right knee,” Kathy said. “I appreciate that my left knee had been in worse condition, but I do believe the outcome from the robotic-assisted procedure is better all the same.”

The best news is that Kathy is feeling improvement in both of her knees.

“It’s like night and day,” said Kathy. “I’m back to volunteering at Lakeview Hospital. I’m gardening again. I can even chase after my grandson – not at a full sprint, but he knows grandma is always right behind him.”

Dr. Pui doesn’t believe that robots will make human surgeons obsolete, but she is excited that the TRIA team is at the forefront of this technology.

“I often speak to recent patients who are delighted to have resumed their normal lives, walking down the street without pain, getting up from chairs without assistance, or just playing with the dog. These may all sound like small accomplishments, but helping patients do these things without pain is why I became an orthopedic surgeon.”

TRIA combines research, education and the latest technology to provide life-changing orthopedic care, sports medicine, physical therapy and sameday surgery at locations throughout the Twin Cities area. TRIA’s orthopedic center at 8100 Northland Drive in Bloomington is located only 15 minutes away from Eden Prairie. You can learn more about the robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery option at tria.com/robotics.

“Specializing in hip and knee replacement has let me devote my career to improving people’s lives. I welcome any technology which assists me on that mission – and from my hands-on experience, the ROSA appears to be exactly that when it comes to total knee replacements.”

— Dr. Christine Pui

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Chiropractic Introducing the Contrast Suite – The Healing Powers of Heat and Cold, Together!

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The Finns: a clever bunch. They discovered the healing properties of the sauna and the ice plunge long before scientists revealed the existence of hormones. While the Finns couldn’t explain precisely why, they knew they felt more relaxed and less tense after exposing themselves to intense heat and bitter cold in rapid succession.

Since you are Minnesotan, there is a decent chance Finnish blood flows through you. But even if your ancestors couldn’t have located Finland on a map, your body is still receptive to the healing powers of heat and cold. This is precisely what Cadence Chiropractic now offers in their new Contrast Suite.

“Cadence Chiropractic is where I share my passion for healing,” said Dr. Amanda Haeg.

“After a football injury left me unable to walk without intense pain, it was chiropractic care that restored my ability to run at full speed in only two weeks. It is no exaggeration to say that chiropractic gave me back my life.

“My experience with cold therapy was no less extraordinary. About two years after opening Cadence, I found myself in the hospital yet again – this time after fainting at a networking event. I learned I had heart and lung issues as the result of not managing stress well. Cold therapy, which reduces the primary stress hormone cortisol and also helps to stimulate improved immune function, provided the perfect recovery. I began with freezing showers until my brother was gracious enough to build an ice barrel for me.

“Cold therapy essentially conditions your body to cope with stressful situations. It trains your mind to disassociate stress with imminent danger, which has the effect of lowering your physiological reaction to stress in everyday life. When your body releases less adrenaline, cortisol and other stress hormones into your bloodstream, you benefit from a lower risk of all the health conditions associated with chronic inflammation, such as stroke, heart attack, hypertension, fatigue, COPD, and even arthritis.

“I find heat therapy to be just as beneficial.

Heat does much more than make you feel good by telling your brain to release endorphins (quite appropriately known as the ‘feel-good hormones’). It also assists tissue healing and

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relieves muscle tension by stimulating increased blood flow, and can even decrease blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

“Contrast therapy provides all the benefits of heat and cold therapies, and makes them even more effective by causing your blood vessels to alternately constrict and dilate. That creates a ‘pump effect,’ which enhances circulation to soft tissues throughout your body. Increased blood flood improves your body’s ability to release toxins, as well as deliver endorphins to the areas where they can do the greatest good.

“The Cadence Contrast Suite gives you full access to the very best that both cold and heat therapies have to offer. First we have the Cold Plunge, which is far more technologically advanced than the leaky barrel my brother put together. (Love you,

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Dusty!) It is a tub with a built-in chiller that keeps the water at the exact temperature you specify, as well as a filter, UV and ozone treatments, and protocol to maintain optimal pH and alkalinity. The recommended temperature range for cold therapy is 39 to 60o F, but the lower temperatures are ideal if you want the restorative sensation of a truly Finnish plunge.

“Next we have the cedar-lined full spectrum infrared sauna – always a welcome sight this time of year. Unlike a steam sauna, which only heats the occupant’s body from the outside, our sauna creates near, mid, and far infrared waves that penetrate the entire body quickly, safely, and comfortably. Our sauna is more effective at stimulating energy creation within the body’s cells and soothing sore muscles.

Infrared light also promotes a healthier type of sweating than steam. Whereas

steam stimulates 3% toxin release, the ‘sticky sweat’ created by infrared light promotes 20% toxin release.

“I’m happy to answer any questions you might have before you visit our Contrast Suite, including recommended protocols and frequency. Ultimately, the way you use our Contrast Suite is totally up to you. If you would prefer to intuit how cold and heat can improve your health – or just enjoy a soothing sauna session with a friend or loved one – then you are more than welcome at Cadence Chiropractic!”

Cadence Chiropractic is located at 6409 City W Parkway #105 in Eden Prairie. You can learn more about Dr. Haeg and her practice at cadencechiromn.com. You may reserve your session at the Contrast Suite online or by calling (952) 855-7656.

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Brighter Days Family Grief Center is the only family grief center in Minnesota supporting grievers of all ages. The Eden Prairie non-profit provides free grief support programs to children, young adults and adults who are grieving the terminal diagnosis or death of a family member.

Brighter Days uses a holistic model of care that focuses on the logistical, psychosocial and financial aspects of grief.

Carolyn Kinzel, founder and president, started Brighter Days after many years of researching grief centers in other states. Her own life experiences, both personal and professional, inspired her to base the center’s mission on the entire grief experience rather than just the emotional component. “We assist with the oftentimes overwhelming logistics

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surrounding loss,” said Carolyn. “We can help with Social Security, life insurance, closing accounts and probate questions. We additionally support people’s psychosocial needs by connecting them to others who have shared similar experiences.

Just knowing that someone else understands what you’re going through can help with so many aspects of the grief process.”

Brighter Days has served well over 6,000 people thanks to their strong partnerships with Minnesota hospitals, hospices and mental health organizations. Their signature program, Embrace-A-Family, is a community-based fund that has gifted more than $50,000 in financial assistance to grieving individuals. Sometimes groceries or gift cards for gas and meals can mean everything to someone

who is overwhelmed by the unexpected financial burdens a death can bring.

“Brighter Days is a family grief center because we believe every family member needs and deserves support that feels comfortable for them,” said Carolyn. “Each person’s relationship with their loved one was different, and each person’s grief is unique, so it’s important to offer different types of support. Grief counseling, support groups, wellness workshops, retreats and camps are among the many kinds to choose from.”

Brighter Days acquired Youth Grief Services from M Health Fairview in 2020. The renowned program includes Camp Erin, a weekend getaway where kids just get to be kids alongside peers who have experienced similar losses. “They learn how to balance joy

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and sorrow; that there’s neither shame in laughing nor crying after losing a loved one,” said Carolyn. “When we witness the transformation that happens as they realize they’re no longer alone, it’s incredibly fulfilling. These kids receive the support and acceptance they need to keep pressing forward. More than anything else, they gain hope, and that is the beauty in our mission.”

With the overwhelming number of calls the center receives each month, they intend to expand by building a 15,000-square-foot Grief and Wellness Center in the Twin Cities. “We have some of the best care centers in the world for causes that are near and dear to so many of us,” said Carolyn. “Minneapolis Heart Institute, Hazelden, Mayo Clinic and Masonic Cancer Center to

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name a few. All of these centers are state-of-the-art spaces for people to receive care. How are we missing the one space for people who lose someone to one of these causes? Until we opened our doors in 2017, it simply didn’t exist, but we have outgrown our space twice already. It is essential for us to build a large enough space where grievers from all over the state can come to connect with others, gain support and education, and ultimately heal.”

Brighter Days Family Grief Center is located at 15764 Venture Lane in Eden Prairie. You may contact the center at (952) 303-3873, or visit brighterdaysgriefcenter.org.

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OBGYN West With You Every Step of the Way

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“Our goal is to provide for all of our patients’ needs under one roof – even those which most people don’t traditionally associate with obstetrics and gynecology. That way we don’t have to refer them to physicians who may not share our passion for outstanding patient care.”

— Chris Gooder, Executive Direc tor for OBGYN West

The physicians and surgeons of OBGYN West are committed to providing the highest-quality women’s healthcare in the Twin Cities. Their clinics in Eden Prairie, Chaska, Minnetonka and Waconia offer comprehensive birth control options, infertility evaluation and treatment, pregnancy care, relief from symptoms of menopause, urinary incontinence services, and compassionate aid for all the other health challenges that affect women of all ages.

“We’re an independent group of physicians that welcomes each patient to pick her doctor and stay with them,” said Chris Gooder, executive director for OBGYN West. “If you come to one of our clinics for prenatal care, you can rest assured the same doctor you meet during your initial consultation will also be present to deliver your baby, so long as they are able.

“Compare that to the modern healthcare system, in which a woman can reasonably expect to meet the doctor who will deliver her baby when she arrives at the delivery room, and it’s easy to appreciate the peace of mind we create. Continuity of care is increasingly rare these days. It is an old-school approach, in all honesty, but our physicians believe it is indispensable.

“Women come to us for a variety of things, including childbirth prep classes, prenatal testing, mammograms, hereditary cancer screening, minimally invasive surgery, and even circumcisions for their newborn sons. Our goal is to provide for all of our patients’ needs under one roof – even those which most people don’t traditionally associate with obstetrics and gynecology. That way we don’t have to refer them to physicians who may not share our passion for outstanding patient care, and who may not spend whatever time it takes to truly understand their unique healthcare needs.

“We value creating long-term bonds above all else.

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they delivered as babies. One of them is simultaneously treating four generations of the same family. That really speaks to the trust and respect everyone at OBGYN West works so hard to foster; not just our physicians, but our whole team, from the nurses all the way to the front desk staff. An impersonal health system just can’t provide the standard of care someone would truly want for their great-granddaughter.”

“I went to medical school knowing I didn’t want to be two things: a psychiatrist, or an OB/GYN,” said Dr. Wes Grootwassink, who is currently very much an OB/GYN. “Experience soon taught me how wrong I was to think that way. Unlike several fields of medicine where patients come to you with a medical issue and then you never see them again, OB/GYN lets you form life-long relationships.

“I began treating one of my patients when she was a teenager because she wanted birth control pills. She met a great guy, got married, and ultimately wanted to go in the opposite direction. I recently delivered her first baby, which I believe is the greatest honor anyone can receive. Birth is still awe-inspiring to me after 27 years of practice. Being an OB/GYN means I get to do more than make someone’s day. I get to help make someone’s life.

“And if I’m being perfectly candid, I do prefer treating women. In my experience, women are better partners in their own health than men are. They’re willing to listen more, and just generally more motivated to take better care of themselves and their families. More than anything else, women are a lot less whiny when they’re feeling ill.”

OBGYN West’s Eden Prairie clinic is located at 800 Prairie Center Drive #130. You may learn more about their personalized approach to patient care by visiting obgynwest.net.

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Carl Immediatio awoke in a cold sweat one autumn night in 1993. A nightmare had just finished tormenting him with a stark reality: he had been blessed with good children, a good wife, good job, and good home – but he was not doing good.

Carl realized he wasn’t giving enough back.

The seed of doubt may have been planted a few months earlier, when Carl was chosen to play Santa Claus at his company Christmas party. (To receive such a nomination is a tremendous compliment to a man’s character and good looks.) Carl opted in favor of growing a real beard over donning a fake, scratchy one. As Carl increasingly resembled Santa, did he feel he was falling short of the saint’s example? It is possible.

The morning following his revelation Carl called the Salvation Army. He asked to volunteer as a bell ringer, but only if he could do so as Santa Claus. Santa Carlucci thus came to be on Black Friday.

“My wife whipped me up a simple costume,” said Santa Carlucci. “She affixed some fur to a red pullover, which along with a pair of boots and a hat from Walgreens made me look the part well enough. I put cheap, foamy whitening in my beard and too much blush on my cheeks. I looked like a clown, but I was determined.

“I rang a bell outside a store for ten hours that day. I returned to ring it every Friday and Saturday for the rest of the holiday season.

I froze solid, but I didn’t care. I got a lot of ‘sympathetic’ donations and I was brightening the day for a lot of people.”

Santa Carlucci endured the bitter weather and incessant tintinnabulation for several years, grateful that his boss Herb Rorke gave him free leave for charity work. In this fashion, he cold forged his Santa persona. He amassed a better wardrobe as well.

In his eighth year volunteering Santa Carlucci received a formative compliment. “One day a lady in an elegant dress came out of the store,” said Santa Carlucci. “She turned to me and said ‘Oh my gosh, you’re wonderful! You’re better looking than the Santas at the mall! Who handles you?’ It turned out she was a modeling agent.

That was the signal I needed to switch gears and begin entertaining in a home environment.”

Any Santa will confess to feeling overwhelmed during his first home visits, but Santa Carlucci’s determination bore him through the unbridled energy of children going bananas over him. He soon found his greatest strengths as an entertainer: storytelling and props. His props in particular are enough to put even the most incredulous sprout’s doubts to rest. Santa Carlucci will arrive with real pieces of antlers and the North Pole itself, a bell which can summon baby reindeer, and a most compelling box of special fairy dust. The dust, he will explain to a child with eyes wide as pie plates, is why reindeer can fly and how he can carry so many tons of gifts. A tiny electric light hidden within Santa Carlucci’s glove makes the dust sparkle as he details its magic.

During his decades wearing the red suit, Santa Carlucci has developed a special devotion to children challenged by disabilities and illnesses. He spends roughly one-third of his time as Santa volunteering at places such as Children’s Minnesota Hospital, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.

Santa Carlucci is available for hospital visits, military family visits, home visits, virtual visits, company parties, photo shoots, parades, and anything else that can be made more like Christmas. You may even have his wife Mrs. Jenny Lynn Claus join him. yoursantatoo.com

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Eden Prairie is encased in ice. When it isn’t black as pitch, the sky is the color of brushed steel. Most of the pretty birds had the good sense to flee southward. The remaining blue jays, cardinals and finches only reveal themselves in exchange for precious sunflower seeds.

Even the more colorful cars have become desaturated by thick films of road salt.

For all its other blessings, this is a drab burb in December – but Kowalski’s pierces the gloom. The market is an ark filled with flowers and gifts that drive the cold winter away!

“I am the gift and floral director,” said Teresa Curran.

“I’ve worked in many positions throughout Kowalski’s since I was 16, and just celebrated my 20th anniversary here this year. I found my passion in the gift and floral departments, but the reason why is almost too obvious to put in your magazine article: I love gifts and flowers!

“Kowalski’s is committed to offering locally grown and made products as often as we’re able. Our flowers are no exception. In 2019 we partnered with Len Busch Roses, a third-generation flower wholesaler that was founded in Plymouth in 1965. The Busch family keeps us stocked with fresh-cut alstroemeria, snapdragons, stargazer lilies, Gerbera daisies, and many other kinds of blooms all year round. We also have Gertens of Inver Grove Heights to supply us with perennials, like the mums that work so hard to keep our gardens beautiful deep into autumn and wonderful outdoor options for the winter season as well.

“Our European-style flower market’s floral designers compose gorgeous custom arrangements for every special occasion you could name – but holiday pieces are my all-time favorite. We combine aromatic sprigs of pine, bright crimson roses and festive fruits to make one-of-a-kind arrangements that brighten up CONTINUED >

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our guests’ homes. We also provide the bundles of spruce you would need to make your own cheery combination pots for your patio.

“Kowalski’s gift department isn’t just located right next to our floral department because it looks great that way. It also makes it easier for our guests to pick up something special for their coworkers, friends, family and loved ones – or just for themselves, of course.

“Like everything else in our store, our gifts are locally sourced as often as possible. We’re proud to feature a selection of aromatherapy products by rareESSENCE of Eden Prairie, whose essential oils are also featured in several of our scented candles. We have eye-catching jewelry by Art ‘n Soul of the Twin Cities, as well as the ever-popular Weatherguide calendar by the Freshwater Society, which is filled with the Minnesotan non-profit’s regional photography and gardening tips.

“Socks always make thoughtful gifts, and they’re in high demand during the weeks leading up to the holidays. Our most popular socks are made by World’s Softest Socks. They’re certainly deserving of their name, and their fun patterns and colors are simply delightful. And as excited as your kids or grandkids would be to only receive socks on Christmas morning, we also have plenty of toys for them as well.

“It’s hard to do our gift department justice without reciting a list. We have art, scarves, handbags, jackets, journals, books, greeting cards, seasonal decor, cookware, tableware, lamps, trays, kitchen gadgets, stuffed animals, pillows, loungewear and more. It’s enough to make you forget that you came to Kowalski’s to buy groceries!”

Stop by Kowalski’s at 16500 W 78th Street in Eden Prairie to do all of your holiday shopping this year. There you may also purchase gift baskets filled with gourmet foods, wines, cheeses, fruits, or those most festive things of all – meats – that you will have a hard time justifying gifting to anyone. kowalskis.com

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Delightfully I N T H E S E A S ON SAVO R E VE RY S I G HT, S O U N D & S C E NT O F TH E H O LI DAYS! Delight in your favorite festive traditions all season long at Eden Prairie Center and discover the perfect gift in the store without waiting for shipping!

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The views are spectacular all year, and there is a walking trail around the preserve as well. You even have amazing views doing the dishes!

The home has everything you would expect & more. The owner’s suite has 4 windows - the owner’s bath has a gorgeous bay window, soaking tub & separate shower. The room sizes are generous enough throughout the home & it is loaded w/ natural light - the windows were new in 2017! Cozy up to your fireplace this winter & watch the snow fall on the preserve out back. Lower level is a walkout, and yard is fenced.

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Fabulous Woodale built 2 story on wooded, private lot in prime location of Riley Creek Ridge! Walking into the spacious foyer you will be dazzled with the high ceilings, large windows, and gleaming hardwood floors. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with an abundance of storage, stainless steel appliances, concrete countertops and large center island that flows seamlessly into the sun filled living room. Cozy up by the gas fireplace with custom oak-built ins. Upper level boasts three bedrooms including spacious owner’s suite with walk in closet and magnificent master bath. Walkout lower-level gives added room for entertaining with fun wet bar, family living, exercise room, two bedrooms and lower level bath with custom tiled double shower. Oversized patio doors lead out to professionally stamped concrete patio overlooking pool and meticulously landscaped private backyard.

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Welcome to this incredible home featuring NEW carpet, NEW paint throughout main level, updated light fixtures and much more! The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled, featuring high-end appliances, gorgeous granite countertops and walls of cabinetry. The informal dining room leads out to large deck with beautiful views of the private fenced backyard/pond. The sun-drenched four-season porch is a true highlight and makes for an incredible home office! On the upper level you will find an enormous master suite, three additional large bedrooms, a full bath and a spacious loft! The lower level has a three-quarter bath and is ready for your finishing touches to add an additional 1300+ sq ft! Move-in and enjoy!

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Beautifully maintained 2006 Lundgren-built two-story in popular Bryn Oaks! Hardwood floors throughout main floor, vaulted ceilings, new A/C, many built-ins, & open floor plan.

Upper-level features 4 BRs & a spacious FR loft. Lower level has equal quality finishing. Features include many built-ins, two-sided gas fireplace, deluxe wet bar with seating, 5th bedroom located next to the 3/4 bath. Convenient location close to restaurants, shopping and hwys 169, 494 & 212!

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This home truly has “Million Dollar Views” of prestigious Olympic Hills golf course! A top-to-bottom remodel created the stylish and coveted open floor plan. The living room’s immense windows and vaulted ceiling make a grand impression as you enter. The spacious flow is ideal for entertaining! Kitchen is handsomely updated: white cabinets, quartz countertops & backsplash, SS apps, and impressive center island with custom black walnut top.

Enjoy the convenience of the owner’s suite and large laundry on main level. Family room features a gas fireplace w/ built-ins and bar area. Lower Level boasts fantastic entertainment space with full wet bar, billiard’s/game areas, and TV room. A surprise 2nd lower-level walks out to backyard & fire pit. This level has 2 flex rooms - one is currently used for storage; one is decorated with a cute vacation vibe. Decks on TWO levels provide access to those amazing golf views! Abundant storage in heated garage. 1-yr Home Warranty included!

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Don’t miss out on this spacious, tastefully updated home! Great for growing families and large gatherings. Impressive, well maintained salt water pool area in treed setting! Nice, open floor plan featuring elegant center island kitchen and dinette that flows to 4-season porch and stately family room. Exudes quality with 2019 addition of 8 inch baseboards and trendy engineered wood flooring in grand entry, living room, dining room, family room, and porch. Private office beyond the entry foyer. Upper level features large loft area, spacious bedrooms, and vaulted owners suite with updated bathroom / walk-in shower. Lower level is highlighted by stone fireplace, bar area, 5th bedroom, and exercise room. Top 5 rated public schools and extensive parks and trails nearby. See supplement for list of recent updates.

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This is the lake home you’ve been waiting for! Upscale home on Alimagnet Lake, a recreational lake for motorboating, waterskiing, fishing, etc.

Fully remodeled with 116 ft of shoreline & spectacular west-facing (sunset) views of the lake/park! Open floor plan w/ high vaulted ceilings throughout main level. Modern kitchen w/ granite counters, beautiful cabinetry & new gas oven/range is a chef’s dream. 2 large decks. Large laundry room plus mud room. Large recreation rm. 2nd kitchen/wet bar downstairs makes for great entertaining. Quiet cul-de-sac. New roof.

New 40’ Floe dock. New high-end Samsung gas air fryer/convection oven/range in 2021. New flooring upstairs & downstairs . Newly finished 5th bedrm in 2022. No need to spend weekends going to a cabin when you can live on the lake! Close to shops, restaurants, parks, & dog park (you’ll love the wooded trails to the dog park). Easy hwy access, ~20 miles to Mpls or St Paul, ~10 miles to MOA, ~14 miles to the airport.

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Beautifully designed 4-bedroom rambler style home ideally situated on a half-acre lot. You’ll love the updated kitchen, bathrooms, and finished lower level with family room, large amusement room, 4th bedroom and laundry area. Bonus lower-level office provides a great private workspace.

Enjoy entertaining on the main level deck complete with a large shade tree. Convenient location to Prairie View Elementary and Eden Prairie High School. Close to parks, walking paths and easy access to highways for shopping and commutes.

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BRAND NEW HOME. Never lived in. Located steps from EPHS, Round Lake Park, Biking/Hiking trails, Shopping, Coffee, Dining (Tavern 4&5) & Grocery (Kowalski’s), Walgreen’s & so much more.... Main lvl feat: fabulous open floor plan, loads of natural light, formal/informal dining, butler’s pantry, Lg center island, spacious kit w/ high-end SS appliances, white enameled cabinetry, ceramic backsplash, pocket office, walk-in pantry, spacious mudroom, 42” wide staircases, Spacious foyer, HW floors, Decorative gas FP, (18x6) front porch. Upper lvl feat: 4 bdrms up, 3/4 Jack & Jill bath, (12x8) loft area, Jr. ensuite w/ full bath, Lg Owners ensuite with sep tub & walk-in shower, (14x8) walk-in closet w/ convenient access to the (14x7) laundry room. Unfinished LL awaits your personal touch/vision.

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The City Lifestyle

Giving Campaign Now in its third year, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign will give away $300,000 this holiday season to help individual community members who would benefit from a helping hand during their time of need. But they need YOUR HELP to make it happen! Maybe you know of a single parent struggling to provide, an elderly person who has experienced loss, a child enduring a health issue, a co-worker suffering a sudden, unexpected tragedy or a neighbor with a financial hardship who has fallen between the cracks of getting assistance. Chances are you know someone with a specific need—even if nobody else does.

To preserve and protect the dignity of every recipient, the City Lifestyle Giving Campaign is completely confidential. No identities will be revealed or publicized in ANY way. (Even those who nominate others may remain anonymous if they choose.)

Last year, City Lifestyle was able to give to more than 70 recipients all over the country by sending checks in the mail through New Year’s Eve. (This year, the goal is to double that number with checks ranging in amount up to $3,000 each.)

With nominations flooding in from community members and leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you, we were able to reach people who might otherwise go unnoticed.

“We believe in giving back and serving the communities where we live in a real and tangible way,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

Together with Matthew Perry, Chief Sales Officer, Steven adds that the outpouring and gratitude from the recipients was overwhelming and affirmed that this is a tradition they want to continue.

“We believe God has blessed our company with continued success,” Matthew adds, “so we in turn want to be a blessing to others.”

City Lifestyle has also enacted an internal giving program whereby every employee in the company receives $100 to give away to someone in the community. “The idea is to encourage our employees to keep doing it on their own,” Steven says. “Taking care of one another and blessing others is so rewarding that it perpetuates a cycle of giving. It’s extremely important to me as a person and as a company to foster that culture of generosity.”

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“This Giving Campaign is all about personally impacting the lives of people we know with an unexpected check in the mail just to say that someone thought of them this holiday season.”

W here ha s t he c a mpa ig n g i f t e d?

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Nominate between Dec. 1 – 15, 2022

Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram for reminders!

To submit a nomination, follow @citylifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link.

All entries will be read, and because this is not a raffle, there is no need to nominate someone more than once.

The amount given to each recipient will be based on need.

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DECEMBER 2022

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Frozen Experience at Eden Prairie Center

8 25 1 F LYI NG C LO UD DR , E DE N P R A I R I E | 1 0 :0 0 A M Join Queen Elsa and Princess Anna as they visit Eden Prairie Center! EPC Kids and the Twin Cities Road Crew will host a special meet-and-greet with story time, crafts, a sing-along and more. Stop by Auntie Anne’s on the upper level of the JCPenney wing afterward for a rousing game of kiddie bean bag toss. edenprairiecenter.com DECEMBER 21ST

SilverSneakers Yoga at Eden Prairie Community Center

1 6 7 0 0 VA L L E Y V I E W R D, E DE N P R A I R I E | 1 0 :4 5 A M SilverSneakers Yoga moves your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing poses.

Chair support is offered as you safely perform a variety of postures intended to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation promote stress reduction and mental clarity. edenprairie.org JANUARY 5TH

Rumours & Dreams at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

5 0 1 W 7 8T H ST, C H A NHAS S E N 6 :0 0 P M Don’t climb a mountain, turn around, and see your reflection in the snow-covered hills. Go and see singer-songwriter Pamela McNeill and a nine-piece ensemble of gifted musicians perform Fleetwood Mac’s bestloved songs including “Rhiannon,” “You Make Loving Fun,” “Don't Stop,” “Gypsy,” “Tusk,” “Little Lies” and “Sara” instead! Performances also on Jan 6th and Jan 7th. chanhassendt.com

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