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The holidays are officially upon us and December is our Winter + Holidays issue. We’ve assembled a variety of stories that reflect the festive season! This is the time of year when we do so much gift-giving and shopping, we thought it made sense to focus on some interesting shopping options. If you’re looking for some good old-fashioned New England charm, check out our story about a boutique in the village of Essex. The RiverLane shop, at 7 Main St., opened a little over a year ago. With its emphasis on bringing a bit of New York fashion fun to the region, RiverLane has quickly become a popular shopping destination, drawing interest from across the state. And with numerous other retail venues along its Main Street, this quaint New England village, nestled along the lower Connecticut River, is also a lovely town to visit during the holiday season. RiverLane also has provided us with a Gift Guide with ideas for that fashionista on your shopping list! Speaking of New England villages, we spoke with the operators of the Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor. Developed in 2005, this lively outdoor shopping center, with its festive lights and large outdoor fire pit, is designed to evoke village charm and boasts numerous restaurants and retailers, including J.Jill, Lenscrafters, Lovesac, Anthropology, Old Navy and Chicos. Attending some holiday festivities this month and want a new look? We spoke with Sundance Salon & Spa on New London Turnpike, about its long tenure here and the styling services they offer, both traditional and innovative. We also spoke with the owner of Maynestreet Weight Loss & Wellness about her company’s unique and lasting approach for losing weight and keeping it off. Finally, we have a recipe for roasted apple sauce you can serve at your holiday gatherings and from our partners at City Lifestyle we have an article about a special Gift Giving outreach campaign to brighten the lives of those in need this season. We hope you enjoy our Winter + Holidays issue of Glastonbury Lifestyle Magazine and that you have a happy holiday season!

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Located in the heart of Main Street in the picturesque village of Essex, The RiverLane boutique has caught the attention of fashion enthusiasts, near and far. The women’s clothing and accessories shop opened in September of 2022 and has made a splash in this river town’s shopping scene, drawing customers from across the state. The store’s popularity and success, says owner Robin Zubretsky, is its inspirational and diverse inventory of women’s fashions and high-quality styles, including luxury New York designer brands that are modestly priced. “We like to think of it as being similar to the fashions you’d find on the 5th floor of Saks Fifth Avenue or the second floor of Bloomingdales,” Robin says. At the same time, she adds, The RiverLane, which has about 2,000 square feet of shopping space, has also remained true to the New England fashion aesthetic that many are used to when shopping in Essex village. “I thought there was a need for a place like this that has a lot of brands you don’t normally find in a local boutique. We brought the couturial spunk of the New York fashion scene and melded it with a relaxed shoreline vibe: that sophisticated yet understated fashion CONTINUED >

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The exterior of RiverLane.

sense,” Robin says. “We carry over 50 luxury brands and we try to capture that vibe in our collections.” That means that prices of designer brands at The RiverLane are modest, ranging from about $100 for a pair of Kut From the Kloth jeans to about $600 for a Veronica Beard blazer. Other designer brands the store carries include Generation Love, L’Agence, Paige, Liverpool, Rag and Bone and Nation LTD, Farm Rio, Cinq a Sept and Frame to name just a few. The store also sells a wide variety of designer jewelry and a “great selection of shoes.” But great brands are just part of the story, Robin says. The RiverLane’s staff, which includes stylists, pride themselves on their personalized customer service and helping women find the right outfit for every occasion. “Business has been terrific in the more than year that we’ve been open and we have been humbled by and are very appreciative of our customers,” Robin says. “We pride ourselves on knowing all of our customers and the brands they enjoy. We can do customized, concierge personal shopping experiences and we offer enough brands and styles for so many different looks.” The store’s client base has grown well beyond the local market, she adds, with customers from Hartford and Fairfield counties often traveling here for the day to shop and experience the local village. You can also shop The RiverLane’s brands online at TheRiverLane.com or follow them on instagram “@theriverlane”. The store regularly hosts special events, such as TGIT (Thank Goodness it’s Thursday!) where customers can celebrate the week coming to an end with some champagne and shopping. There are also Pop Up shopping events and trunk shows, including a recently held trunk show in October with L’Agence. The next pop up event will be with Fusion Permanent Jewelry on Saturday, Dec. 9. The RiverLane makes community involvement and giving back a major part of its business model, Robin adds. The store donates to the Dress for Success organization and Safe Futures, both which help women. Dress for Success provides a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Safe Futures supports victims and survivors of domestic violence, among other things, to create a new life for themselves. Additionally they hold regular fundraisers for groups such as the CT Cancer Foundation and will start a new initiative with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. “Our most recent donation was to the American Lung Association directed by one of their customers who won a raffle to give a percentage of sales on the RiverLane’s one year anniversary. We are very event-focused and we’re equally focused on giving back.”

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Strolling through The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor is like taking a walk through a traditional New England village. Opened in 2004, the pedestrian-friendly outdoor lifestyle center was specifically designed to mimic a New England downtown, with spacious walkways, or a promenade. Its unique outdoor spaces create gathering places for visitors to meet with family and friends. Automobile access down the mall’s “main street,” Evergreen Way, allows convenient parking in front of your favorite stores and restaurants. Evergreen Walk has an array of retail and dining options, including Apple, Anthropologie, Burtons Grill & Bar, Carhartt, L.L. Bean, Heat Tavern, Old Navy, New Balance, Pottery Barn, The Paperstore, Williams Sonoma, and Stonewall Kitchen. “There are several new retailers coming to Evergreen Walk that we are very excited about,” said Elizabeth Zigmonth, a company spokesperson,

Evergreen Walk is designed to encourage play and gatherings.

The Shops at Evergreen Walk is an outdoor shopping center.

who noted Whole Foods Market, Sunglass Hut and Golf Lounge 18, Deka Lash, and My Salon Suites will open this winter. “With new, experiential-focused tenants opening at the property such as Golf Lounge 18, we are excited for our customers to come and see what the new Evergreen Walk is all about.” Several recently opened businesses in Evergreen Walk include Shake Shack, The Goddard School, Nike Well Collective, Kung Fu Tea, J.Jill, Lenscrafters, Lovesac and Massage Envy.

When it opened in 2004, Evergreen Walk became the premier shopping option east of the river, followed by an 87,000-squarefoot expansion anchored by L.L. Bean in 2007. The open-air atmosphere, convenient parking and diverse options continue to make the venue a popular destination for visitors. Evergreen Walk is also known for its family-friendly, free community programming and events throughout the year, including a summer children’s series called Summer Playdates, a summer concert CONTINUED >

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An aerial view of the Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor.

A portion of the Shops at Evergreen Walk.

series with the Town of South Windsor Parks & Recreation Department and its Free Friday Movie Night on the Green on select Fridays throughout the summer. The center also hosts a back to school event with a backpack and supply drive and a fall harvest market with local artisan vendors selling crafts, candles, plants, home décor and more. The activities do not slow down when the winter weather hits. “Each season we kick off the holidays with a special tree lighting event with Santa, who

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arrives at the property on a South Windsor Fire Truck at our TorchLight Parade. We have live music and other festive fun,” Elizabeth said. “We also plan to open an inside space where the community can gather and enjoy some fun art events throughout the holidays and beyond. There’s always something special going on all year.” The connection to Connecticut and beyond is what makes The Shops at Evergreen Walk not only a shopping and dining destination, but also a gathering place for the community.

“ W E A R E A P L AC E F O R FA M I L I E S T O G AT H E R A N D E N J OY A DAY O F S H O P P I N G , E VE NTS , DE LICIOUS R E S TAU R A N T S A N D S O M U C H M O R E .” E LIZ ABETH ZIGMONT

The Shops at Evergreen Walk.

A walking trail to promote health and wellness will open soon. The three-mile trail around the property complete with signage and a passport program is meant to entice people to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. “We are a hub for the community to participate in signature events and programs,” said Elizabeth, adding that when the walking trail opens, the community is invited to attend events that highlight health and wellness. “We are a place for families to gather and enjoy a day of shopping, events, delicious restaurants and so much more.” The Shops at Evergreen Walk 501 Evergreen Way, South Windsor 860-432-3398 Theshopsatevergreenwalk.com On Social: @Shopevergreenwalk

Evergreen Walk's "main street."

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Established in 2002, Sundance Salon & Spa, which prides itself on having “transformed the typical salon experience into something more holistic, more intimate, and more relaxing,” is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. The luxury salon, located at 2187 New London Turnpike in South Glastonbury, offers a wide range of styling services, from cuts and color, facials, body sculpting services, spray tanning, massages, waxings, and bridal makeup, as well as a constantly changing array of special events and boutique items. The secret to Sundance’s success, says owner Michelle Jacoby, is the business’s adaptability, commitment to excellence and personalized customer service. “We’re always adapting our offerings and services as we adjust to met the needs of changing times. We enjoy sharing special events. For instance, at our anniversary event Nov. 2 we had a cosmetic injectables provided by a well loved Doctor. We also offer photography for headshots and special events. We try to offer a diversity of fun things, pretty much anything customers are interested in, we try to incorporate into our rotation.” Sundance has five stylists, most of whom have been with the salon for many years and whose experience runs the gamut from traditional to trendy. A gifted massage therapist, and an aesthetition with a wide range of services rounds out the spa department. “Our staffers stay with us a long time, enjoying the team atmosphere while developing their own accomplishments and style. We’ve had a really good record with

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Trees of Giving

GL EN LOCHEN MALL, 39 N EW LO NDO N T UR NP I KE | 5 :0 0 P M Experience the magic of the holiday season Trees of Giving. This memorable event, which runs from 5-8 p.m., Friday and 11 a.m - 4 p.m., Saturday. Special Saturday visit from Santa! Free to the public, come admire twinkling lights, beautiful displays and enter a raffle. Email abby@theinspiredkitchenco.com for information. D EC E M BE R 2 N D

Historical Society of Glastonbury Hosts Holiday House Tour

MUS EUM ON THE G REEN , 194 4 MA I N ST. | 1 :0 0 P M HSG is hosting its popular Holiday House Tour from 1-4 p.m., (snow date, Dec. 3.) This year's tour will be a of the Historic District on Main St., when houses will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. Eleven venues will be open for viewing, admission is $40 in advance, $45 at the event. Visit HSGCT.org for information and tickets. D EC E M BE R 2 N D

Glow Hartford!

CON N ECTICUT CON VEN TION C E NT E R , 1 0 0 C O LUMB US B LV D., H A RT F O R D | 1 1 :0 0 A M Celebrate the holiday season with a million twinkling lights. Glow Hartford runs through Dec. 23. Back by popular demand, this dazzling indoor holiday light festival is twice the size as last year's. Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, seasonal food and drinks, family-friendly activities, a festive holiday market and daily live entertainment. Visit glowgardens.com for dates, times and tickets. D EC E M BE R 4 T H

Holiday Card-Making Workship

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Annual Holidays on Main

T HE WEBB BARN , 211 MAIN ST., O L D WE T H E R S F I E L D | 5 :0 0 P M The Annual Holidays on Main Celebration is back! Santa will be at the firehouse for visits. There will also be a silent auction at the Webb Barn, a Craft Beer Garden, fire juggling and food vendors. The tree lighting will be attended by Wethersfield High School Choralers. The horse and wagon ride will be located at Heirloom Market. Visit Wethersfieldchamber.com. DE C E M BE R 8T H

Christmas on Minnechaug Mountain featuring the Hot Flashes

BUCKIN G HAM CON G REGATIONA L C H UR C H , 1 6 C R I C KE T L A NE | 7 :30 P M Connecticut-based band The Hot Flashes blend upbeat, fun and familiar songs with more contemplative quiet music coupled with the Flashes’ captivating on-stage camaraderie. The show will feature the lush three-part harmonies of Amy Gallatin, Gail Wade, and Peggy Harvey. Tickets are $15 at the door. Email buckinghamchurch16@gmail.com for more information.

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The RiverLane Hosts Fusion Permanent Jewelry Pop Up Event

T HE R IVER LAN E, 7 MAIN ST., ES S E X | 5 :0 0 P M Get your permanent jewelry fix on! We will have FUSION Permanent Jewelry in-store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help you get your custom fit and welded necklaces, bracelets, anklets, rings, and charms, just in time for the holidays. To add to the festivities, we will be serving cupcakes and hot chocolate. Visit TheRiverlane.com for more information. D EC E M BE R 9 T H

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H OFFMAN AUDITORIUM, UN IV E R S I T Y O F SA I NT J O S E P H , 1 6 7 8 ASYLUM AV E ., WE ST H ARTFORD | 3:00 PM Set to the music of Benjamin Britten’s music, this ballet will showcase the talented dancers of Ballet Hartford while illuminating scenes from the nativity story. "I want to make this something special associated with the holiday season," says Claire Kretzschmar, the ballet company's resident choreographer. Performances will be 3 and 7:30 p.m. Visit BalletHartford.com for information and tickets. D EC E M BE R 1 2 T H

Magic of Lights

R EN TS CHLER FIELD, 615 S ILV E R L A NE , E AST H A RT F O R D | 1 0 :0 0 A M The family-friend holiday extravaganza Magic of Lights is returning to the Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. The dazzling drive-through light experience runs through Dec. 31. Mon-Thurs., 5-9 p.m., and Fri-Sun., 5-10 p.m. Vehicle tickets range from $25-$30. Limos and party buses are $70. Visit Magicoflights.com for tickets and info. DE C EM BE R 1 5T H

Ella Waters Event Series: Connecticut Yuletide Carolers in Concert

WELLES -TUR N ER MEMOR IAL L I B R A RY, 24 0 7 MA I N ST. | 6 :30 P M A quartet of traditionally-garbed Victorian carolers will fill the library with the bright sounds of the season, bringing holiday cheer to young and old alike. Festive refreshments will be served. This event and others in this series are sponsored by the Friends of Welles-Turner Memorial Library in memory of Isabella Waters, a generous library supporter. Visit WTMLIB.info for more information. DE C EM BE R 1 6T H

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