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And So the Adventure Begins

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TO GROW, TO CHANGE AND TO TACKLE OUR GOALS—WHATEVER THEY

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MAY BE. Our slates have been wiped, and 2019 gives us 12 new months to inspire ourselves and each other. Every January, I try to take the time to admire those little "wins" and learn from mistakes or shortfalls in order to create a foundation for a better, more successful, more charitable new year. I challenge you to plan ahead this year and set aside time and space to do something for yourself, to take care of YOU to the best of your abilities.

While diet and exercise are paramount to physical health, this month's issue focuses more on what's at the heart of wellness: self-care, personal growth and taking the time to experience our community. We asked local experts for their advice on selfcare, the best books for personal growth, workout routines and so much more.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2019

FEATURES 14 Insta-Inspire Five Local Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following

20 Get Your Workout in Shape The Body Teaches Us Proper Form

24 Dr. Elise Rigney’s Self-Care Rituals for a Happy and Healthy 2019

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32 In Our Backyard Photographer Rebecca Adams captures Colorado’s natural beauty and landscape.

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local’s Choice

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Giving Back

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Trend Setter

24 Locally Owned 30 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Animal Kingdom 33 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Community Baby Shower at Impact Chiropractic New and expecting parents were showered with gifts, treats and good company at Impact Chiropractic's inaugural community baby shower. Moms and dads sipped, shopped and enjoyed an evening of pampering from the local family-focused businesses. PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLORADO BORN IMAGES

Orthopedic & Spine Center of the Rockies OCR celebrates its staff with an afternoon filled with delicious treats and lattes and the cutest companions—adoptable pups from Bounce Animal Rescue—at the Licks & Lattes event. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASEY LYNN SAUNDERS

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BEATLES VS. STONES: A MUSICAL SHOWDOWN On Tuesday, Jan. 15, two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road, will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. It’s a faceoff you won’t want to miss!

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We are always accepting submissions for announcements you’d like to see included in our Around Town section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at FortCollinsLifestyle.com.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL

I n s ta - I n s p i r e FIVE LOCAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS YOU SHOULD BE FOLLOWING

WITH MORE THAN 800 MILLION MONTHLY ACTIVE USERS AND MORE THAN 500 MILLION DAILY ACTIVE USERS, INSTAGRAM HAS COME A LONG WAY SINCE IT ORIGINATED IN 2010. More commerce and commercial collaborations are made through Instagram than any other digital platform out there. With its heavy-hitting visuals, Instagram connects us with our peers and allows us the opportunity to curate our own community. Here are five Instagram accounts you should be following.

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GIVING BACK

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Three nights per week during the cold months and two nights per week during warmer weather, Homeward Alliance sends volunteers and staff onto the streets of Fort Collins to engage directly with people experiencing homelessness. They distribute supplies, share resource information, build relationships and help connect people to other services in the community they need the most.

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TREND SETTER

AT HL EISUR E H O W-T O

MASTER YOUR ATHLEISURE STYLE WITH HELP FROM THE STYLISTS AT TRUNK CLUB

WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH AND FITNESS TRENDS, KEEPING UP WITH THE EVER-CHANGING INFORMATION THAT’S OUT THERE CAN BE DIFFICULT. “This one move will change your legs forever;” “You’ll never eat these foods again after you read this story;” or, our favorite, “A glass of wine a day can help you live longer.”

When you’re busy juggling the latest workout app craze or cleaning out your refrigerator only to find out a week later that those items are good for you again, it can get overwhelming. So, when you want a break from it all but don’t want to give up feeling sporty, take the trends from your yoga mat to your closet instead and stock up on athleisure wear.

As the stylists at Trunk Club, a Nordstrom Company, put it, athleisure isn’t necessarily about working out—it’s designed for a lifestyle. Incorporating chic, comfy silhouettes with sporty pieces gets you through the day with a fashionable vibe you’ll want to sport—no pun intended—on the regular!

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B A SI C U P G R A D E If a fuss-free outfit is what you’re looking for, keep it simple! The Trunk Club stylists recommend faux-leather leggings and a scoop-hem tank as an easy way to take the essentials up a notch. Finish off your look with a lightweight jacket, a baseball cap and a backpack with unique detailing for just the right amount of edge.

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E A SE D U P If you’re looking to reflect your laid-back outlook but need to appear put-together, consider pairing a sporty logo tank with cropped wide-leg pants.

Pro tip: Keep your outfit fresh with pieces in a cool, earth-tone color palette, and then bring it all together with trendy accessories with unique detailing.

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BOLD COMFORT Your favorite athletic pieces, like sports bras, can be repurposed by wearing them under a sheer, oversized tunic. Be mindful of your proportions, though. Avoid frumpiness by pairing it with fitted joggers, and complete the look with a stand-out bag and sneakers.

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Start with a basic tee, joggers and a branded baseball cap. Everything else is embellishment.

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Stay on-trend with a pair of joggers in an interesting print, and layer on a sporty bomber to incorporate a

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Take an outfit from the couch to the bar with unique accessories. A backpack in a standout color will draw the eye to an unexpected place.

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It can’t be emphasized enough how much a cool sneaker can add— always have a pair in a neutral tone, but go crazy and collect them in as many colors as you want.

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THE BODY TEACHES US PROPER FORM

Get Your Workout in Shape her shoulders and posture are in neutral. She is a

INTEGRITY IS REALLY MORE THAN JUST TRY-

great example of how this movement can be done

ING TO ACHIEVE GOOD FORM. If we train with

effectively and safely.

integrity of motion, the way we sit, stand, walk and run changes. Every January, this concept becomes

3. ADVANCED CRUNCHES

roadkill in the fitness traffic until we go home either

Crunches can help us to strengthen a part of our

discouraged or injured. Movement integrity protects

core, to work the abdominal muscles to make all our

you from both of these things by making your effort

movement stronger and improve lower back flexibil-

more productive and by making it safer for your body.

ity in a country that claims 80 percent of Americans

Think of it this way: The more dangerous an exercise,

have some regular back pain. The bolstered crunch

the less beneficial. Movement integrity makes our

begins flat on our backs and are completed by press-

time and effort in the gym more effective, stimulating

ing the lower back into the table while lifting the

our bodies. Let’s look at some classic movements and

ribcage and upper body vertically toward the ceiling.

refine them to be more effective and more functional.

The difference created by adding the bolster helps us focus our effort on pressing the lower back down

1. THE LUNGE

because we can feel the bolster. It makes the range

The lunge is everybody’s favorite bun-shaper

of motion under pressure slightly longer and takes

and lower-body transforming exercise. It is also the

rest away from the movement. Be careful not to bend

movement pattern most used in walking, running and

backwards over the bolster during the movement.

many sports. We either love or hate this move, but if it’s doing what we want it to do, shouldn’t we all love

4. THE SEATED CABLE ROW

it? Take a look at the two versions pictured here: the

The seated cable row can be performed at home

walking lunge or “bowler” lunge, demonstrated by

with a handle attached to a cable machine as

Jason. As you can see, his back knee does not touch

demonstrated in the photos here. The discipline is

the floor and from the front view, we see him rotat-

maintaining a neutral spinal position while hinging

ing a few degrees into the front leg. This couple of

at the hip and loading the hips for stability. In the

degrees of rotation secures the hip into the pelvis and

seated cable row, we must maintain the same spinal

helps us load the glute max much more effectively.

neutrality when the tendency is to lean back into the weight and shrug from the shoulders.

2. TRICEP PRESS-DOWN Tricep press-downs can help shape and

5. THE BASIC DEADLIFT

strengthen the back of the arms. We all want mus-

The basic deadlift is famous for fear of pain and

cular arms. It is a look that conveys strength and

injury to those who deploy this movement without

athleticism. Notice how Lindsay extends her arm

movement integrity. It is a movement that we all do

all the way until the elbow is fully extended and

when we pick up the smallest object off the floor and CONTINUED >

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ARTICLE ROCK ADAMS | PHOTOGRAPHY COLORADO BORN IMAGES

WHEN IT COMES TO EXERCISE, MOVEMENT

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GET YOUR WORKOUT IN SHAPE

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therefore it is a movement that those of us free of injury should have some ability to perform. We don’t need to lift a lot of weight or work with great intensity, but we should be able to perform the task at hand without pain or discomfort and with full functionality. The first step in performing the conventional deadlift is to set your feet up with a shoulder-width stance, making sure to evenly distribute your weight between your heel and the ball of your foot. Once your stance is set, grab the bar so that your arms are straight and run right outside of your shins. In order to properly engage your back during the lift, point your elbows backwards and squeeze them into the sides of your body while grabbing the bar. With a tight core, flat back and activated glutes, pull the weight off the floor by bringing the hips forward and the shoulders back. At the top of the lift, make sure you

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can feel your glute, back and core muscles tightly engaged before returning the weight to the floor in a controlled fashion. Most mistakes that happen in the deadlift occur before any weight leaves the ground.

Rock Adams grew up a farm kid in North Dakota and moved to Colorado to finish college in CSU’s Exercise and Sports Science Department. Rock has been in the fitness industry for more than 30 years. He has accomplishments in both bodybuilding and powerlifting, but his real passion is corrective exercise functional restoration. Rock is also the owner and lead trainer at The Body, a small club in South Fort Collins, where they strive to build an environment that is trulyencouraging. Rock’s wife, Rebecca, is a neuromuscular therapist of 27 years who also contributes her expertise to athletes at The Body. They offer personal training, nutrition dietetics, massage, M.A.T, light

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LOCALLY OWNED

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+ DR . ELISE RIGNE Y ’S S E L F-C AR E R I T UAL S F O R A HAPPY AN D HEALTHY 2019 ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL | PHOTOGRAPHY COLORADO BORN IMAGES DR. ELISE RIGNEY AND HER PRACTICES, Impact Chiropractic and Impact Medical, have been a part of the Northern Colorado community since 2012. We sat down with Dr. Rigney and asked her how she tackles it all with her growing practice, two daughters, a husband and a full social calendar. Her answer? Self-care.

We've been hearing this word thrown around a lot lately, but it's an important piece of what keeps us, us. We overwork, cancel our yoga classes, cut back on socializing and even skip a few meals from time to time. This fast-paced lifestyle can take a toll on our physical, mental and emotional well-being.

To keep up with this Energizer Bunny way of working, we often put self-care on the back burner. More often than not, it takes a wake-up call to notice the toll this kind of lifestyle takes on our lives. No matter how indulgent it may sound, self-care is crucial for our physical, emotional and mental well-being.

Dr. Rigney's self-care rituals are all preventative and holistic so that her mind, body and social health are all taken care of.

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01 | The Rigneys sitting down to enjoy family dinner 02 | Dr. Elise Rigney; her husband, Rocky; and their two girls, Sloan and Stella 03 | The team at Impact Chiropractic & Impact Medical

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01 | Dr. Rigney receiving cosmetic acupuncture 02 | Classically trained chef turned real estate specialist preparing a healthy family meal 03 | Dr. Rigney and daughter Sloan getting ready for the day, coffee brewing 26

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For her, it's a regenerative medicine routine to secure

an extrovert. In order to fulfill her social self-care needs, she loves

prevention. Preventative stem cell therapy is meant

to spend time with friends who are other local female business

to decrease inflammation and degeneration within the

owners that she adores. They regularly get together over a glass

body while also helping to prevent future orthopedic

of wine and spend time together in mastermind sessions that

and neurological issues.

focus on their businesses and their impact on this community.

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aging by triggering a self-repair response in the skin

rituals. Non-negotiables, like family dinner, are important

and addressing the internal stressors that contribute

for balance in her busy life. It is one way she can keep

to the signs of aging. It is the only targeted beauty

the balance between owning multiple businesses, being a

treatment with direct health and well-being benefits.

doctor, a speaker, and a mom and wife.

1. Dr. Rigney receives an IV of stem cells annually.

2. Acupuncture remedies the surface effects of

5. With a busy social calendar, Dr. Rigney considers herself

6. For Dr. Rigney, family dinners are part of her self-care

While it is recommended to start in your 30s, this

"Time together as a family over a healthy meal is an

ancient treatment has been known to produce results

important daily ritual we have established. I'm grateful to

no matter how old you are when you decide to start

have a husband who is a chef and plates healthy meals

treatment. It helps to stimulate collagen and can often

every evening for our family. We try to eat organic, sea-

eliminate the need for botox. For those seeking holistic

sonal, grass-fed, nonGMO dishes. We live by Hippocrates

remedies to aging, Dr. Rigney recommends cosmetic

quote, 'Let food be thy medicine.'"

acupuncture because it is an excellent alternative to

Her husband, Rocky, a classically trained chef,

traditional chemical-based treatments. Dr. Rigney also

serves healthy and abundant meals to his family after

receives full-body acupuncture at the same time as

a long day. A local realtor with HomeSmart, Rocky

her cosmetic treatment to help with hormone balanc-

makes it a priority to curate from-scratch meals for his

ing and digestive health.

girls. Learn more about Rocky at RealtyFortCollins.com.

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3. Dr. Rigney is often asked to speak at conferences

and is regularly interviewed within her profession. To prepare for these opportunities, she tries to read two to six books per month in order to constantly stay educated and to fuel her brain. She regularly spends her reading time on her Amethyst Biomat as a way to "multi-task" her self-care routine. The Biomat helps to decrease muscle pain, increases circulation, reduces inflammation and improve overall health.

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4. Every morning, Dr. Rigney's routine consists of bul-

letproof coffee and apple cider vinegar. She takes a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily in order to help alkalize her body to prevent candida and abnormal cell growth. Dr. Rigney also likes to start her day with bulletproof coffee, which increases her body's ability to burn fat for energy.

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HERB-ENCRUSTED CHICKEN BRE AST WITH ROASTED BRUSSEL S SPROU T S AND CREMINI MUSHROOMS INGREDIENTS For the chicken: + 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts + 6 tablespoons butter + 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon

For the vegetables:

+ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

+ 1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed, stems and outer leaves removed

+ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

+ 4 tablespoons butter

+ Sea salt, to taste

+ 4 tablespoons chicken stock (Note: You can also use beer or wine)

+ Black pepper, to taste

+ 1 package cremini mushrooms, washed and quartered + Sea salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS Remove chicken from package, and massage with oil. Add herbs, salt and pepper to plate and lay each side of breast in mixture until evenly coated.

+ Black pepper, to taste + 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Using a large cast-iron skillet, melt butter on medium-high heat until the but-

DIRECTIONS

ter starts to brown. Carefully place the chicken breasts in the pan and allow

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, melt butter until just

each side to sear until golden brown. Ensure that the internal temperature of

brown. Add all ingredients to pan and saute until sprouts start to

the middle of the chicken breasts reads at least 165 F, roughly 5 minutes per

brown and a thick sauce is created from butter and vinegar. Stir often.

side. Feel free to butterfly chicken toward the end to expedite cooking.

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For the white wine cream sauce: + 1 cup heavy whipping cream, more if needed + 3 tablespoons butter + 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese + 2 teaspoons garlic powder + 2 teaspoons onion powder + Sea salt, to taste + Optional: 2 tablespoons white wine or IPA for added flavor

DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, and add cheese and seasonings. Allow sauce to slightly boil until desired thickness is reached. You can always use a slurry to thicken to reach desired thickness.

For the pepper garnish: + 1 red bell pepper + 1 large poblano pepper + 2 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction + Sea salt, to taste + Black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS In a small saute pan, add all ingredients and cook over medium-high heat. Saute peppers until they start to char.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A Midwife’s Tips on Staying Healthy During Pregnancy ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL AND ALTHEA HRDLICHKA PHOTOGRAPHY DD WEYHRICH PHOTOGRAPHY

EXPECTANT MOTHERS ARE OFTEN TASKED WITH MAKING MANY IMPORTANT LIFESTYLE CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY SUCH AS DIET, EXERCISE AND THAT LAUNDRY LIST OF "NOT TO-DO'S." We sat down with local homebirth midwife Althea Hrdlichka to break down her most important tips on experiencing a happy and healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Althea is a Certified Professional Midwife serving Northern Colorado, a mother of four, a wife and the founder of Mother’s Life Tea. Althea has attended more than 300 births, working closely with midwives and doctors and helping care for women and their families during their special time. She's worked with women through both natural and medicated births and has assisted with both hospital and home births. Here are her tips for ensuring a happy pregnancy, delivery and postpartum experience.

1. CHOOSE A BIRTH TEAM THAT HELPS YOU FEEL EMPOWERED AND SUPPORTED. Physical and emotional comfort during pregnancy is perhaps the most important aspect of having a healthy and safe birthing experience. If you surround yourself with those who respect you and your birthing choices, your pregnancy and labor will not only progress better, but also fewer complications are likely to arise. This also significantly decreases your chances for emotional instability, unnecessary medical interventions, a Cesarean birth (C-section) or postpartum depression.

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2. LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE THROUGHOUT YOUR PREGNANCY Pregnancy is a physically challenging time. Women who have prepared their bodies throughout their pregnancy with light exercise, yoga and other low-impact aerobics have an easier time not only giving birth but also heal more rapidly than those with a sedentary lifestyle. Althea suggests having a good routine of light cardio, strengthening pelvic muscles (such as squats) and modified yoga. Althea suggests using caution or avoiding all abdominal exercises due to the risk of diastasis recti, the separation of the abdominal muscles.

Expectant mothers are often tasked with making many important lifestyle changes during pregnancy such as diet, exercise and that laundry list of “not to-do’s.”

3. PAIR IT WITH PROTEIN This big P word can help prevent or decrease your chances of having morning sickness—or let’s be honest, all-day sickness!) Protein in pregnancy helps to stabilize your blood sugar and keep you fueled all day so that your tank never goes empty. Carbs and veggies are necessary, but to help you feel better overall, pair everything you put into your mouth with protein.

4. WATER: JUST DRINK IT! We know, everyone knows water is important, but it’s a little different in pregnancy as to why. Being dehydrated can cause more nausea, exhaustion and premature contractions. In addition, water helps to rid the toxins from your kidneys and liver so you have a healthier, uncomplicated pregnancy overall.

5. PRENATAL VITAMINS THAT ARE PURELY MADE AND FREE OF CHEMICAL ADDITIVES Vitamins are supposed to be in support of your body’s natural ability to grow and nourish your baby. Using a prenatal vitamin free of dyes, color or chemical additives is just as important as other dietary changes you make during your pregnancy. Althea recommends Standard Process prenatal vitamins.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

In Our Backyard

ARTICLE JAHNA EICHEL | PHOTOGRAPHY COLORADO BORN IMAGES

WITH MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS, TUNDRA WILDFLOWERS, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE, TRAIL RIDGE ROAD (THE HIGHEST PAVED ROAD IN THE U.S.) and more than 350 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most majestic natural areas in the world, especially when we catch a glimpse of the beauty that is Colorado wildlife.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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BEND & BREW MORNING YOGA

THE DINNER DETECTIVE INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY SHOW

adopters while bringing joy into your

Hilton Fort Collins

Sandwiches & Brews

JANUARY

Snack Attack! Specialty

to socialize and play with potential yoga practice.

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Lauren Storeby, one of Snack Attack's

Could you be dining with a killer? Named

owners, is a 200-hour certified vinyasa

"Best Dinner Show" in Los Angeles and

yoga instructor and welcomes all levels,

Denver for four years running, The Dinner

specifically focusing on level 1 and level

Detective is the largest interactive murder

40 Oz. to Freedom - A Tribute to Sublime

2. Beginners are most definitely wel-

mystery dinner show in the country. Now

with Sabotage, a Beastie Boys tribute.

come! The $10 drop-in class includes a

it comes to Fort Collins, serving up a

50-minute vinyasa-style yoga class plus

tasty whodunit along with a four-course

a beverage of choice.

sit-down dinner at the Hilton.

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NORTHERN COLORADO HOME & OUTDOOR EXPO

CANDLELIGHT YOGA SESSIONS

PUPPY YOGA

Northern Colorado Home & Outdoor

Maxline Brewing

Expo approaches on Jan. 25th-27 at The

Candlelight Yoga Session Series in the

Practice your puppy pose—with puppies!

Ranch at the Budweiser Events Center!

New Belgium Brew House/Space is

Help support Bounce Animal Rescue

See the newest in design trends, remod-

limited. $5 per class (cash only at the

by participating in puppy yoga! Bounce

eling, lifestyle and full home automation.

door). Hosted by New Belgium Brewing

will be bringing puppies to roam

This home show features all of your favor-

& CorePower Yoga. Proceeds benefit-

throughout this all-levels yoga class.

ite attractions a home show customarily

ing Yoga Foster.

This allows the adoptable puppies

brings you but with a technical twist!

New Belgium Brewing

TLF! THINK LOCAL F I RST

40 OZ. TO FREEDOM WITH SABOTAGE Hodi's Half Note

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