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She’s a tiny infant just weeks old. Yet Raelynn already has a team of world renowned experts working tirelessly for her—including neonatologist Dr. John Kinsella and pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Steven Abman.

Their innovative treatment may save Raelynn’s underdeveloped lungs from long term damage, which means she could not be in better hands. Until, of course, her parents are finally able to hold her.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2018 PUBLISHER

Brendan Harrington | Brendan.Harrington@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Jodi Michael Horner | Jodi.Horner@LifestylePubs.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Hanna Smith | HSLifestylePubs@gmail.com ACCOUNT MANAGER

Susan Wist | Susan.Wist@LIfestylePubs.com MARKET AREA ADMINISTRATOR

Mothers, Mentors and Master Beds

Susan Humphrey | Susan@HungryEyeMedia.com

MAY IS AN AMALGAM TO ME: PART SPRING, PART SUMMER, PART BEGIN-

Robin Snyder | Robin@HungryEyeMedia.com

NING—WITH MORE SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND WEDDINGS ON THE HORIZON, AND PART ENDING—WITH SCHOOL CAREERS AND GRADUATIONS TO ATTEND. Despite its inherent momentum, it's also a month for a bit of reflection

MARKET AREA COORDINATOR

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Dawson Butler, Susan Gerstenzang, Fred Wright, Jodi Michael Horner

with Mother's Day, our chance to celebrate our own mothers and the women who

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

hold a place of significance in our lives. In the past, I've given a card to some of my

Gina Khrestsov, Chayce Lanphear, Raemi Vermiglio

mentors in addition to my own wonderful mother. It's a perfect time to acknowledge the feminine bonds that nourish us throughout the year.

It's also the perfect time to dedicate an entire issue to Ladies, starting with our "Movers + Shakers" feature, showcasing six local females who are fabulously working it (p.22). Our Open House is a study in what a woman’s touch can do to refresh a master bedroom (“Feminine Features,” p.18), meet a mother/daughter duo who strike the right chord in style in "Mother + Daughter Duet" (p.26), and discover "What Sixty Looks Like" in our Parting Thoughts (p.34).

As we photographed, interviewed and got to know the women featured in this

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month''s issue, we were reminded of the wonderful and unique ways women strive to make our community better with every day.

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Here’s to the wonderful women in all of or lives, LAUNCH COORDINATOR PUBLISHER SUPPORT EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANT APPLICATION ARCHITECT WEB DEVELOPERS

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ON THE COVER Our “Movers + Shakers” shine for the camera during the photo shoot at the Hilton Garden Inn South Park in the DTC.

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Set against the iconic red rocks of the Dakota Hogback near Waterton Canyon in Littleton, The Club at Ravenna offers access to one of Colorado’s premier residential communities and private golf courses amidst an unusually stunning backdrop and features a gorgeous collection of custom and semi-custom homes, designer specs, golf villas and home sites.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2018

FEATURES 18 Open House The feminine touch

22 Movers + Shakers Fabulous female influencers share their stories

26 Mother + Daughter Duet Meet two stylish songstresses

28 Let’s Getaway!

Destination: Québec City

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

13

Around Town

16 DIY 18

Open House

26 Local’s Choice 28 Road Trip 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

OUR FAMILY SECRET IS THE NAME ON THE BOTTLE 5000 Champagne Producers

24 Champagne Houses that are considered Grand Marques

10 Grand Marques that have been producing Champagne for over 100 years

1 Grand Marque that is owned and run by the namesake

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Father, Son and Daughter Team

Clovis, Vitalie and Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger

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Movers + Shakers Photoshoot Here's a behind-the-scenes sneak-peek showing off just a few outtakes & "fun-takes" from our Movers + Shakers feature this month. A special thanks to the Hilton Garden Inn South Park for hosting us!

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1. Attorney Krystal Woodbury loosens up. | 2. AJ Kikumoto hams it up during her shoot. | 3. Sales Rep Christine Fridlund is all smiles and laughter during the shoot. | 4. Our editor, Jodi Michael Horner, looks for the mark. | 5. Photographer Gina Khrestsov captures Mrs. Lone Tree, AJ Kikumoto during her shoot. | 6. After-shoot selfie, with photographer Gina Khrestsov, editor Jodi Michael Horner, and “mover + shaker� AJ Kikumoto.

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GOOD TIMES

The Unlisted Market hosts Ladies’ Night Out Women from around the Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and Littleton areas brought their friends for a free glass of wine and enjoyed sales from vendors at The Unlisted Market, located at the northeast corner of University and County Line Road. Ladies Night Out is hosted the first Thursday of every month, so join in the experience!

Bear Mortgage Ribbon Cutting Bear Mortgage hosted a Grand Opening on April 5 to celebrate their new office space in the Denver Tech Center. Business partners, clients and friends attended to congratulate and support the growth of Bear Mortgage.

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COVER BAND PERFORMS FLEETWOOD MAC'S "RUMOURS" Classic Albums Live recreates Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours with skilled vocalists and musi-

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cians who honor the work with no gimmicks, no make-up or other illusions employed by tribute bands. Note for note, cut for cut, the attention to detail is staggering; every sound from the album is masterfully duplicated live on stage. The event will take place Saturday, May 5 at 8 p.m. at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $33 to $40 depending on seat selection.

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Gorongosa National Park by Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, Bob Poole. Join the acclaimed CONTINUED >

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AROUND TOWN

Beauty Balance Elegance

(CON TI N UED)

cinematographer and filmmaker for unforgettable images and stories of Gorongosa’s majestic animals and learn how the wild places we’ve broken can be put back together. This event will take place Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Lone Tree Arts Center.

Tickets are $15 and $35.

For tickets and information, visit LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

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IMPACT & INNOVATION PROJECT CU.R.E. STRENGTHENS HEALTHCARE FOR PATIENTS & EMPOWERS MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD

delivering HEALTH & HOPE to the world

C.U.R.E. CARGO Project C.U.R.E.’s Cargo program delivers semi-trailer sized cargo containers carrying medical supplies & equipment donations to under-resourced hospitals, clinics and community health centers in developing countries.

IN 2017 PROJECT C.U.R.E. DELIVERED 180 CONTAINERS VALUED AT $65.7 MILLION TO 45 COUNTRIES.

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Working with hospitals and medical manufacturers nationwide, Project C.U.R.E. collects life-saving equipment and supplies through our ProC.U.R.E. program.

At the heart of Project C.U.R.E. are our volunteers! Volunteers represent many backgrounds, including nurses, doctors, students, young professionals and retirees, among many others.

These volunteers sort and pack, provide administrative support, and can travel with us on our regular C.U.R.E. Clinics trips. Our Clinics trips need medical professionals, including physicians, OB/GYNs, pediatricians, surgeons and nurses.

Donations from hospitals provide environmentally friendly ways to redirect surplus or retired products.

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DIY

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DIY Duotone Statement Earrings SHAKE UP YOUR JEWELRY BOX WITH THESE HANDMADE GEOMETRIC EARRINGS— PERFECT FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR YOUR BEST LADIES ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLETTE MARTIN

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them in the order you want your earrings to

+ 2 half-circle stamping blanks

consider switching up the placement of each

+ 2 large gold bars + 2 medium gold bars + 2 ear wires + Jump rings, assorted sizes + Embroidery thread + Metal punch + Bent nose forceps

Use both your bent nose forceps and needle nose pliers to secure each end of the jump ring. Gently twist the jump ring to open the gap, and place the jump ring through the holes in the pieces you are connecting. When securely through both pieces, gently twist the jump ring in the opposite direction to close the gap and secure the pieces.

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PIECE BY PIECE

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gathered before starting the project for easy assembly.

5. For an added touch, punch extra holes in the bottom piece and finish off with

2. Take your half-circle stamping blanks, large

knotted embroidery thread for a bohemian

gold bars and medium gold bars and arrange

tassel effect.

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FEATURES

FEMININE

OPEN HOUSE

SOMETIMES, ALL A ROOM NEEDS IS A WOMAN’S TOUCH. ARTICLE JODI MICHAEL HORNER PHOTOGRAPHY CHAYCE LANPHEAR

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+ 1. Allesandria crystal chandelier, Kosas Home, Houzz.com, $800 2. Sherwin Williams Emerald Interior Paint in “Gale Force,” $70 per gallon 3. Wallskins removable wallpaper in “Morning Dew,” WallsNeedLove.com, $99 4. Iris 2-drawer accent cabinet, BirchLane.com, $440 5. Durham area rug, Surya.com, $400 6. Helios mirror, Surya.com, $220 7. Bentley lamp, Surya.com, $99 CONTINUED >

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OPEN HOUSE

(C ON TI N U ED)

THE INTERIOR OF THE WESTRIDGE ABODE IN HIGHLANDS RANCH WAS GETTING “REALLY MASCULINE,” ACCORDING TO DESIGNER TRISH BONNEY. “I kept saying (to the wife) we have to put you in here, make it more feminine!”

Bonney, who owns TAB Interior Designs in Highlands Ranch, encouraged the owners not to remodel but “refresh” the master bedroom. Once she had the go-ahead from the husband, Bonney and her design assistant, Bryonna Williams, went for it.

Pulling from Pinterest and some items the wife already owned, including a “pillow she could never figure out what to do with,” Bonney created a mood board for the wife, who was smitten with all of the concepts. As for the husband’s take on the prospect of living in a feminized boudoir, “His attitude was, ‘happy wife, happy life!’” Bonney laughs.

With a “tight budget” of $8,000, the team decided on new floors, a large area rug and wallpaper. They also decided to add a sliding barn door between the bedroom and bathroom.

“The floral wall-covering is gorgeous. We paired it with a navy paint on the other walls,” Bonney gushes.

Acting as a foil to the dark, masculine furniture, she added a set of cream colored side tables with an antiqued finish.

TAB Interior Designs Principle and Designer Trish Bonney with her design assistant, Bryonna Williams in the freshly remade feminine boudoir.

With the six-week project completed, the owners—husband and wife alike—are pleased. “This room shows you how to do something feminine without it being all pink.” Bonney says with note of satisfaction.

Custom-made barn door, Denver Timber Company,

"A 'REFRESH' IS A GREAT WAY TO SHOW HOW BIG YOU CAN GO WITH A SMALL BUDGET," BONNEY SAYS.

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Movers + Shakers

ARTICLE SUSAN GERSTENZANG PHOTOGRAPHY GINA KHRESTSOV

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Christine Fridlund Christine Fridlund considers her work colleagues family. And a perfect day would include time with her husband, 13-year-old son, and her family from the Home2 Suites by Hilton in Highlands Ranch. As the Director of Sales, she’s the face of the hotel.

“I love that my job is always evolving. I’m able to meet so many different people, from locals to people from around the world,” she says.Fridlund has spearheaded the hotel’s philanthropic efforts, including blood drives and donating linens to dog rescues.

“I’m so lucky to be part of the pay-it-forward mentality in our community,” she says.

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t h e i n t e r i o r d e s i g n e r

Jeane Timmer Dole Jeane Timmer Dole is so passionate about design that pictures from her worldwide travels—another passion—focus on design elements rather than people. “I enjoy photographing things like tiles or ceilings, and observing different uses of materials,” the mother of three adult children says.

This eye for design has fueled Dole’s interior design company, à la carte DESIGN, for the past 16 years. “I love transforming personal spaces and showing people how important a beautiful living environment can be to overall well-being,” she says.

“When a client says, ‘You really get me,’ I know I’ve succeeded,” says Dole.

Krystal Woodbury At age 10, Krystal Woodbury stood on a table during a party and announced that she was going to be a lawyer.

Thirty-five years later, Woodbury’s dedication to her law career hasn’t wavered. An estate planning attorney with The Law Center P.C. in Highlands Ranch, Woodbury also owns Colorado Fiduciary Services, LLC. But while law has been lifelong, Woodbury has a newfound passion for bowling, alongside her husband and 10-year-old son.

Woodbury particularly enjoys working with the elderly, and

t h e a t t o r n e y

she also volunteers with an elder law hotline. “I love working

with families and maintaining relationships through multiple generations,” she says.

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(CON TI N U ED)

the mompreneur

MOVERS + SHAKERS

AJ Kikumoto A lifelong dancer and mother of six children ranging from 2 to 14 years old, AJ Kikumoto is an instructor and coach at Starstruck Academy of Dance. “I love how freeing dance is, but it also requires discipline,” she says.

An avid volunteer, makeup consultant, and Highlands Ranch resident since 2008, Kikumoto was overjoyed to compete as Mrs. Highlands Ranch in the Mrs. Colorado America pageant in April , where she placed in the top 12 finalists.

“Now is a powerful time in my life. I can finally concentrate on myself, which makes me a better mom as well as a better contributor to our community,” says Kikumoto.

Andrea Ferretti For Andrea Ferretti, Vice President and Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Children’s Hospital Colorado, it’s always been about the children. They are her passion and her motivation.

“The strength and resilience children show in the face of health challenges is inspiring,” she says.

In a pediatric nursing career spanning 41 years, Ferretti sees life’s miracles as well as its tragedies each day. This has given her an appreciation for life that drives her professionally and personally. A mother of two sons and two grandchildren, she enjoys service work, outdoor activities and traveling.

“I wake up thankful each day,” she says.

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t h e n u r s e

t h e s u r g e o n Jennifer Bruny As a pediatric surgeon with Children’s Hospital Colorado, Jennifer Bruny, M.D., knows parents are entrusting her with their children.

“I’m meeting families at what can be a scary time in their lives. I do what I can to help so that the child can get back to being a kid,” says Bruny. Though she focuses on surgeries in cancer patients, she also performs routine surgeries.

“I take what I do very personally, and I take it to heart when things don’t have the desired outcome. But the successes I hold dear. They keep me going,” Bruny says.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

Mother + Daughter Duet: An aspiring fashionista at 10, "Look at my chopsticks!"

Erin giggles.

LISA AND ERIN HOLSTEEN

THEY SHARE A LOVE OF SINGING—BOTH ARE PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED—FASHION, AND HELPING OTHERS. ARTICLE JODI MICHAEL HORNER PHOTOGRAPHY RAEMI VERMIGLIO

IN ADDITION TO THEIR MUTUAL LOVE OF MUSIC AND SINGING, BOTH WOMEN POSSESS A BENT TOWARD SERVING OTHERS. Lisa is the worship arts administrator at church an has been an avid volunteer in the women’s ministry, while Erin works as a preschool teacher in addition to singing at church.

HER TAKE ON...

-BEAUTY LISA: “I’m working on aging gracefully, which means being okay with a few wrinkles and remembering that at every age beauty is

Lisa favors pieces from Anthropoligie.

"It's my favorite store," she declares.

-FITNESS LISA: “What motivates me to exercise is getting to be with people.”

ERIN: “Find the exercise that makes you stronger, healthier, and challenges you, but don’t become obsessed with exercise. Anytime you’re letting your health control you, it’s unhealthy.”

more than what’s on the outside. Real beauty is a smile, loving and

-DE-STRESSING

encouraging others, being generous. I’ve also started wearing a little

LISA: “I’m extremely task oriented, so if a task is stressing me out—

bit brighter lipstick these days!”

I’m also a procrastinating perfectionist—I just have to set everything

ERIN: “Ultimately, it’s to love and take care of the body you’ve been

aside and get it done.”

given, and to be yourself.”

ERIN: “Don’t take everything on yourself…I try to just let go and let God.”

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Erin’s List 1.

"They have all natural, vegan, mineral-based products that are so good for the skin—I've never had any issues!"

MY MOM TAUGHT ME SO MUCH...

ABOUT MEN, MUSIC, AND FASHION, AND ABOUT PATIENCE, SERVICE, AND LOVE.

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"As simple as it is, it's probably my favorite. I love the imagination, the innocence, the creativity and the magic of childhood."

Mom’s List 5.

"This scent is fresh, light and natural."

ERIN IS COLORFUL AND ARTISTIC, BUT ALSO

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EXTREMELY CLASSY. SHE UNDERSTANDS THAT BASICS ARE WHAT YOU BUILD A WARDROBE ON.

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"These are hand-made in Denver by the lovely Kerrin Pogozelski. She sews these things one stitch at a time with a saddle making machine."

"I love bracelets. A new favorite is a beautiful silver link bracelet with a center cross. A dear friend, Karen Pappas, designs and makes wonderful pieces."

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"A classic denim jacket is my go-to all year round.

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ROAD TRIP

OLD QUÉBEC CITY—A TOUCH OF EUROPE NORTH OF THE BORDER Old Quebec City with Fort, Citadel and Promenade in view.

THEY CALL IT “EUROPE LIGHT”

ARTICLE FRED W. WRIGHT JR.

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Fairmont La Château Frontenac

ITCHING FOR A GETAWAY FROM THE FAMILIAR TO THE HISTORIC? And you would love to get to Europe except you don’t want to fly the Atlantic? No problem. Just head north to Québec City in Quebec.

This quaint, protected city on the St. Lawrence River has the charm and architecture of Old World Europe but without the crowds or, for the languages-phobe, the travel challenges. Most people and virtually all guides and vendors are bilingual, speaking English and French with equal ease.

The strong stone walls of Old Québec City provide a

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sense of security and small-town-ness, and the city center

The five-star hotel sits castle-like above the Old Québec City walls, giv-

is often filled with weekend flea markets and daily vendor

ing guests an eagle eye’s view of the city’s ancient architecture and the

stalls. It’s a city perfect for strollin’ and explorin’ at a languid

St. Lawrence River. The best getaway spot at the 125-year-old Le Châ-

pace. While winters can be Canadian harsh, the spring and

teau Frontenac remains Fairmont Gold, the private concierge floor fea-

summer are ideal times to visit Québec City and drink in its

turing exclusive amenities and highly personalized service.

ambience and charm.

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Hôtels;

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This is one huge aquarium and outdoor water park, with more than 10,000 creatures, aquatic and mammalian, and 300 species. These include not only an abundance of finny fish but also polar bears, walruses, seals, jelly fish and reptiles. The collection favors inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean.

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ROAD TRIP

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The traditional grilled cheese, made with local cheese from Charlevoix and topped with a compote of apples, bacon and caramelized onions.

Petit Champlain District

+ GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL Morrin Centre

44 Chaussée des Écossais; 418.694.9147 If you’re wondering what crime and punishment were like 200 years ago, this is the city’s most eccentric attraction. Visitors can tour the original prison, the claustrophobic cells, and take an historical tour of Québec City’s dungeon-like lockup. The rest of the center is a stunning Victorian library rich in volumes and history.

+ A BIT OF FRENCH CUISINE Le Lapin Sauté 52 Rue du Petit Champlain; 418.692.5325

+ SHOPPING THE “BEST STREET” Petit-Champlain District 61 Rue du Petit-Champlain

The restaurant greets visitors with a charming façade, suggesting a

This is the oldest shopping district in Canada and was voted the Best

French country farmhouse nestled among ivy and greenery. Inside or

Street in the Country in 2014. The shops and bistros look like homes,

on the outdoor terrace, guests dine on the restaurant’s namesake—

and the window displays reflect local artists as well as handicrafts

rabbit—in pies or sauce. On weekends, brunch is the big draw. Sand-

from across the country. Cobblestone pedestrian streets suggest a

wiches au gratin with local cheeses is an anytime treat.

corner of Canada that time has forgotten.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

4 SPACE BALL

the Big Help! presented by Goodgift

yard and garden design in this instruc-

Remodeling Contractors. You can

tive class. This event runs for one hour.

register as an individual or as a group by emailing gus.brunger@hrcaonline.

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Castle Pines Library

org. You’ll be assigned a project and

Venture to a galaxy not so far away at

crew captain to guide your morning.

your local library! Enjoy food, crafts,

A bring-your-own picnic party will

HOOKED ON FISHING

games and costumes. Celebrate all

conclude the event.

Redstone Pond - 3280 Redstone Park

things space, both fictional and factual. Please register all family members attending. The event ends at 8 p.m. and is open to all ages.

7 PAGE TO STAGE ADVENTURES IN NEVERLAND

Circle, Highlands Ranch 80129

Experts from the Colorado Division of

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Wildlife will lead this fun and educational class where kids will learn the

LOGAN LECTURE: PHILLIP K. SMITH III

basics of fishing and grab a pole and hit the pond to catch fish! Everything

Denver Art Museum

is provided! Classes are offered from

This spring, Denver Art Museum Con-

9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to11:30 a.m., rain

temporaries celebrates artists speak-

or shine. Tickets are $11 in advance.

ing about their work with four fresh

Lone Tree Library

perspectives. Phillip K. Smith III builds

This event offers Neverland-themed

on explorations of the perception of

crafts and snacks, followed by a per-

light, color and space while creating

formance of Peter Pan presented by

physical and seemingly ephemeral

Front Range Theatre Company. The

sculptures. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

event lasts two hours.

and tickets are $20 for non-members.

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Civic Green Park - 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch 80129

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MOTHER'S DAY 5K

GREAT DECISIONS: DR. PETER VAN ARSDALE ON SOUTH AFRICA

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In celebration of Colorado's beer cul6th Annual Highlands Ranch Beer Festival with live music, local and

Highlands Ranch Library

national breweries and lawn games.

Starting and finishing in Highlands

On May 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.,

Admission to the park is free, howev-

Ranch at Mountain Vista High

adults will explore world affairs

er, only ticket holders will be able to

School, this year's family-friendly

through

sample beers. Tickets are $35 in ad-

event will take place on Saturday,

discussion. Dr. Peter Van Arsdale,

May 12th. The race will include a

director African Initiatives at Jo-

Mother's Day 5K goody bag, t-shirt,

sef Korbel School of Internation-

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al Studies at DU will will discuss

cake breakfast for all participants! All

South Africa's fragile democracy.

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selected

readings

and

finishers will also be able to pot and take a home a flower!

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ture, the HRCA proudly presents the

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vance, $45 day of if not sold out.

JUNE 2 SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF PARTY Douglas County Libraries in Highlands Ranch

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THE PRINCIPLES OF XERISCAPE

THE BIG HELP!

Castle Pines Library

ventures and Escape to Neverland.

A six-part series taught by Craig Miller

There’s something for the whole fam-

Backcountry Base Camp –

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offers a way to have beautiful, livable

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landscapes without excess water use,

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Backcountry Wilderness Area at the

and all good xeriscapes begin with a

visit DCL.org or call 303.791.7323 for

biggest volunteer event of the year,

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more info. The event lasts two hours.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

WHAT SIXTY LOOKS LIKE ARTICLE DAWSON BUTLER PHOTOGRAPHY JODI MICHAEL HORNER

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WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? I stay motivated by setting goals for myself and challenging myself only! I am not competitive when it comes to others.

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