Highlands Ranch, CO August 2020

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THE BEST OF HIGHLANDS RANCH AND LONE TREE

PRETTY-IN-PINK CELEBRATIONS

E-BIKES AND FAMILY TIME

PHENOM PHACTORY PLAYMAKERS

DESTINATION

OUTDOOR LIVING

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

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CONSTRUCTION

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SOUTH PLATTE RIVER TRAIL 11.5 MILES

CHERRY CREEK TRAIL 40 MILES

US-285

BEAR CREEK TRAIL 9.1 MILES

CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR

ENGLEWOOD

I-2 5

GREENWOOD VILLAGE LITTLETON

SOUTHGLENN

CHATFIELD RESERVOIR

CENTENNIAL

C-4

HIGH LINE CANAL TRAIL 71 MILES

HIGHLANDS RANCH

Bicycling

LONE TREE

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STONEGATE

NEIGHBORHOOD TO NEIGHBORHOOD

Explore South Metro Denver on two wheels! Highlands Ranch, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Parker, Denver Tech Center—you can travel between so many neighborhoods in South Metro Denver on a bike, or pop up to Downtown for a change of pace. Enjoy a few of our favorite trails in the area and visit gis.drcog. org/bikeroutes for a full area trail map.

Want to learn more about the neighborhoods these bike paths connect? Give us a call! We’re happy to help you explore more.

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A New School Year AUGUST 1 ALWAYS HAS A WAY OF FEELING A LOT LIKE NEW YEAR'S DAY, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS AT HOME. As of this writing, we're anticipating that school life will resume — though we know it will be far from normal.

Now may be the perfect time to pick up new habits and come up with some new "New Year's" resolutions. Consider becoming a blood donor, especially at a time

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Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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when donations in our community and across the nation are critically low. Start donating to a food bank or other food recovery organization. Start spending your time working with youth who need a positive mentor.

We're especially inspired by Phenom Phactory football coach Sean White, who is carrying on the example of his own dad by pouring himself into the lives of young athletes. “It's not necessarily just about training athletes, I wanted to use it as a channel to mentor," Sean says. Read more about Sean and Phenom Phactory in our Healthy Living section.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Here's to a great year of academics, sports and other extracurricular activities

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

that make growing up (and parenting) such fun. See you around, Highlands

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Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Highlands Ranch Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 16 Teen Spotlight Students Paving Their Path Through the World of STEAM

20 Easy Rider For The Family E-Bike Makes Strolling With the Whole Crew A More Pleasant Affair

22 Pretty-In-Pink Celebrations My Party Spa Owner Takes Her Event Planning And Spa Services To The Next Level

26 Building Game-Changers Football Coach Sean White of Phenom Phactory in Highlands

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Ranch Says He's Creating Playmakers on the Field and in Life

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

13 DIY 16

Local Limelight

20 Driver’s Notebook 22 Renovate & Refine 26 Healthy Lifestyle 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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DIY

+HANDCRAFTED+

FUN PAPER CRAFT PROJECTS FOR YOU + YOUR KIDDO ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

PIÑLLAMA

3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides of the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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DIY (CONTINUED)

M AT E R I A L S + Pink or coral construction paper + White construction paper + Black construction paper + Pink feathers + Glue + Scissors

DIRECTIONS 1. Using a stencil, cut out the pieces you’ll need for your flamingo from construction paper: Pink: 4-6 circles for the body (depending on how “fluffy” you want it), neck and legs White: Outline of the beak Black: Beak 2. Fold the circles in half and glue them all together back-to-back to create a sphere that looks like an accordion.

3. Glue the beak and white stripe to the neck, then glue the neck to a flat side of your inner-most circle.

4. Add the legs, a black dot for an eye and pink feathers for the ultimate flamin-goal.

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FLAMING OA L S

COSMIC PENCIL CUP

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + Construction Paper + Glue + Scissors + Markers

DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the shapes for your rocket ship. You’ll need: (2) rocket bodies for the front and back of your ship, (2) fins, (1) nozzle, (1) nose cone, (3) rectangles for your pencil cup, and any additional cutouts for decorations, like windows.

2. Glue the your rectangular pieces to one side of your rocket ship, then glue the back on. You should have an open spot at the top where your pencils will go.

3. Glue the rest of your pieces to the front of your rocket and add embellishments as desired.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

STUDENTS PAVING THEIR PATH THROUGH THE WORLD OF STEAM

TEEN SPOTLIGHT ARTICLE SONJA NIX | PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERON YARUMIAN

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SARAH PASCHKE

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE/LOOK UP TO?

CLASS OF 2021

Colorado native and Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin.

HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

Mikaela has blown away her competition in the skiing

PRESIDENT OF HRHS SWENEXT CHAPTER (THE

world. Her Champion for the Kindness Wins foundation

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS)

seeks to spread kindness throughout the sports world. I

had the opportunity to meet her last winter.

WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA TO START

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER YOU LEAVE

A SWENEXT CHAPTER AT HRHS?

HIGH SCHOOL?

SWE, the Society of Women Engineers, is an interna-

Attend a competitive college that offers a mix of engi-

tional organization to advocate for females in the STEM

neering and art majors, has a SWE chapter and study

fields. SWENext is the organization’s high school equiv-

abroad options.

alent. I started the first SWENext chapter in Colorado

WHAT OTHER THINGS DO YOU ENJOY?

with several other females at HRHS a few years ago.

Volleyball and skiing, I skied competitively for six years. I’m

As president for the 2019-20 school year, we focused

inspired by travel, enjoy reading, listening to music, watch-

on becoming a service-based organization connecting

ing movies, model building with Legos, and creating art.

with our community and established graduation cording

FAVORITE MOVIE?

requirements. SWENext is a very important part of my

“Avengers: Infinity War” or maybe “Hidden Figures.”

life, enabling me to work with fellow females who have

MUSICIAN?

similar passions and interests.

Bastille and Taylor Swift.

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Accolades from Justin Kast, HRHS teacher, CTSO facilitator: “Sarah Paschke is an all-around phenomenal student and TIK TOK OR INSTAGRAM?

genuine person. She is a teacher's dream to have in class,

Instagram! I watch Tik Tok videos on Insta.

always attentive and engaged, willing and ready to learn. She

DISTANCE LEARNING OR IN-CLASS LEARNING?

took almost all the engineering classes at HRHS in less than

In-class learning all the way! I enjoy school and learn better

two years. She balances a very organized life consisting of

in-person.

volunteering activities, babysitting, sports, and work. She built

YOUTUBE OR NETFLIX?

SWE to 20 members at HRHS in the club. Sarah's future could lie

Netflix.

anywhere between a career in Architecture as a design architect

QDOBA OR CHIPOTLE?

to an Aerospace Engineer working for NASA.”

I’m a Costa Vida person.

SAMMRIDDHA SHRESTHA CLASS OF 2021 HIGHLANDS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL VIBE CULTURE CO. CO-FOUNDER AND DESIGNER WHERE DID YOU GET THE IDEA TO START A DESIGN/APPAREL BRAND? I was only 13 and had absolutely no idea how exactly to start an apparel business. The ‘not knowing’ was my biggest advantage because I never believed it was impossible and eventually was able to prove that to everyone around me. I never really meant to start an apparel brand, but I just did.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE/LOOK UP TO? Those who have the most impact and influence on me are the people around me, my family and friends.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER YOU LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL? I’m conflicted between architecture or computer science, but my desire to find a pathway that allows me to leverage critical and creative thinking. However, I know I’ll want to stay in-state for college so I can stick around my parents for a little longer.

WHAT OTHER THINGS DO YOU ENJOY? Health and fitness. I love the discipline, science, and therapeutic aspects of working out.

FAVORITE MOVIE? Any karate/kung fu movie will do the trick for me.

MUSICIAN? Russ. His come-up story is one of legends and we both share

Accolades from Justin Kast:

a stubborn ego.

“Samu Shrestha is one of the most innovative and self-motivated

TIK TOK OR INSTAGRAM?

student leaders that I have worked with in my 15 years of teaching.

Personally I’m on Instagram a lot more but Tik Tok is definitely

Samu goes above and beyond the average workload for a high school

the new wave.

student. His academics are only a small part of his success. He is a

DISTANCE LEARNING OR IN-CLASS LEARNING?

very respected student leader in the Career and Technical Student

Ask any student and I guarantee you they’ll prefer

Organization (CTSO), Technology Student Association (TSA). Samu

in-class learning.

represented HRHS very well this year, with a State Runner-Up in

YOUTUBE OR NETFLIX?

the Music Production Competition at the TSA State Conference. He

YouTube, no question.

possesses a keen personality for competition in a fierce business

QDOBA OR CHIPOTLE?

world, all while doing it in high school. I look forward to watching

Chipotle burrito = tummy smile.

Samu succeed in whatever direction he may go.”

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REDEFINING YOUR OUTDOOR

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

EASY RIDER FOR THE FAMILY E-BIKE MAKES STROLLING WITH THE WHOLE CREW A MORE PLEASANT AFFAIR

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LORI LOGAN’S LEGS WERE TIRED. A long-time cyclist, she was commuting on her bike to her job in Denver from her home in Highlands Ranch.

Upon arrival downtown, she needed a shower and a change of clothes. Her ride home after a full day of work was exhausting. She considered the question, how do I continue to bike downtown without all the inconvenience? Enter Voltaire Cycles, an electric mobility shop opened by Lori and her husVoltaire owners Todd and Lori Logan of Highlands Ranch

band Todd in Highlands Ranch in February.

E-bikes are swiftly gaining attention and popularity. Nationally, sales have increased significantly year after year, making it the fastest growing segment in bike sales. Once thought to be only for older cyclists or those with limited mobility, people of all ages are now buying e-bikes. Much like Lori, younger riders want them for commuting and running errands. The extra boost an e-bike provides after a long ride or weighed down with cargo offers an eco-friendly and healthy mode of transportation.

The abundant trails in Highlands Ranch are ideal for e-bikes. Here, Gordon (2) and Sully (1) ride behind Mackenzie on the Yuba Spicy Curry V3 Cargo bike, outfitted with the hold-on bar, monkey bars, mini seat, sideboards and Yelp toddler seat. Other accessory options include a bread basket, bags and even a rain cover for passengers. Retail price as pictured is $5,350.

Lori tells us, “With the long-tail frame you can take up to three little ones for an entire day of adventure. With an available range of 30-60 miles, depending on level assist, know that when it is time to head home you have a little bit of boost to get up those hills to end a day of fun on a good note. Smiles for all!”

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RENOVATE & REFINE

PRETTY-IN-PINK CELEBRATIONS MY PARTY SPA OWNER OFFERS HER NEXT-LEVEL EVENT PLANNING AND SPA SERVICES AND REDEFINES HOUSE PARTY ARTICLE SONJA NIX PHOTOGRAPHY JENAE LOPEZ

AVERA

SALON

OWNER

JENNIFER

LUCERO GREW UP WATCHING HER AUNT DO HAIR IN THE SMALL TOWN WHERE SHE GREW UP. By the age 12, she would style, cut and color anyone’s hair who would let her.

Her passion for beauty grew into a 22 year career in cosmetology. In 2014, as a single mom of three seeking to supplement her income, she combined her love of doing hair with her love of throwing parties and created My Party Spa. It is a family business, with her 16-yearold daughter working many of the parties with her. In six years it has grown from a single person enterprise operating out of a small suitcase into a fully mobile service with multiple parties a week and over 450 clients served.

Specializing in children’s birthday, bachelorette and adult pampering parties, they also offer corporate events. Hair styling, manicures and makeup application are a CONTINUED >

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED)

few of the more popular services included in the children’s birthday party packages. Theme parties, such as unicorn and mermaid are stylized with temporary hair color, face painting and embellishments. Also on the menu are creativity options, such as slime labs and canvas painting. There’s even a fashion runway party option.

My Party Spa also offers multiple ways to customize the party experience to suit any preference, including theme-specific party bags and beautifully crafted Shirley Temples. The chocolate facial is a client favorite.

For adults, services include wedding day makeup application and hair styling for the whole party. Paraffin manis and pedis, chair and scalp massage, blowouts and make-your-own body scrubs round out a buildyour-own menu for Girls’ Night In and Sweet 16 parties. Bachelorette parties are another very popular offering. She has also provided services for product launches and store openings.

This highly personalized service then rounds out the day by providing full clean up and tear down after the party, so that the host can relax and enjoy the day themselves. My Party Spa aims to care for the home or setting the party takes place in as their own. Jennifer’s pride and perfection can be found in every party, by paying attention to the smallest details, she delivers a refined and posh service for her discerning clients.

You can find more information at www.mypartyspa.com.

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PLAYMAKER, GAME CHANGER, PHENOM. Football coach Sean White grew up surrounded by competitive

Building GAME Changers

excellence, including family members in the NFL and NBA. He played football at Montbello High School and Chatfield High School’s renowned program under coach Dave Logan, then Division 1 football for the University of Tennessee Volunteers. After graduating in 2010, he worked in corrections before founding Phenom Phactory Football Academy in Highlands Ranch as a way to make a positive impact in the lives of youth.

FOOTBALL COACH SEAN WHITE OF PHENOM PHACTORY IN HIGHLANDS RANCH SAYS HE'S CREATING PLAYMAKERS ON THE FIELD AND IN LIFE

ARTICLE SONJA NIX PHOTOGRAPHY JENAE LOPEZ

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“THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAME WITH BEING INVOLVED WITH SPORTS, I FELT I WANTED TO PROVIDE THAT TO THOSE WHO CAME AFTER ME. IT’S NOT NECESSARILY JUST ABOUT TRAINING ATHLETES, I WANTED TO USE IT AS A CHANNEL TO MENTOR.”

Building relationships is what inspires Sean: with his family, on the field with teammates and coaches, with kids, and the relation-

necessarily just about training athletes, I wanted to use it as a channel to mentor,” Sean says.

ship one builds with oneself in overcoming obstacles and reach-

Sean saw his dad inspire many community kids, both as a foot-

ing goals. Sean saw the great benefit these relationships offered

ball coach and at the local recreation center. Sean tells the story of

him and other athletes.

a young man who moved to Denver from another country without

As a college athlete, Sean says, “You’re exposed to so many

speaking English, certainly not knowing a football three-point stance,

things, different careers, different parts of how the world works, an

struggling in school. Sean’s dad mentored him, and he went on to

education.” This is a legacy he wishes to provide for all kids.

play collegiate football at Georgia Tech, and now serves as the vice

“The opportunities that came with being involved with sports,

president of a large, national financial institution. There were many

I felt I wanted to provide that to those who came after me. It’s not

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01.

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faster

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03.

THE BROAD JUMP: Jumping teaches your body how to handle downward force, which builds explosive leg power. Start with your feet shoulder width with arms straight up in the air. Drop into a squat, swing arms down and back as far as you can. Swing your arms the opposite direction and throw your body forward hard and fast. Stick the landing.

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similar stories over the years. So many in fact, he became known as a “phenom maker.”

Now in its third year, Phenom Phactory grew out of what Sean witnessed his dad give to community kids every day. “I took what my dad did for us and put some structure to it and expand it,” Sean says.

In partnership with Panorama Wellness and Sports Institute, Phenom Phactory provides football skills training, as well as speed and agility training for organizations like Cherry Creek High School’s football program. They work with the Denver Foundation to provide scholarships. Having kids from all walks of life train together bridges the gap “Everybody feels like they are on a level playing field and can understand each other’s perspective,” Sean says.

Steve Hess, former director of performance for the Denver Nuggets and now at Panorama, says Sean has developed a unique football program that works with athletes not just on strength and conditioning but on football intelligence. “Phenom Factory at Panorama Wellness and Sports Institute further separates themselves from other programs as they utilize revolutionary objective testing,” Steve says. “I highly recommend this program.”

Sean says his athletes learn that their commitment on the field is an investment in themselves, for the long haul, and not about instant gratification.

All the athletes learn the “life skills that come from playing sports; time management, dealing with adversity, teamwork, perseverance.” Because ultimately, whether a student athlete plays recreational football, at a D1 university or in the NFL, these are the skills that lead to success.

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SUNDAYS

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The Highlands Ranch Community

The

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The HRCA proudly presents the

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Bike Race Series takes place from

8th Annual Highlands Ranch Beer

Farmers Market to bring vendors

6-8 p.m. The final race in this series

Festival. Come enjoy live music, beer

together to sell local fresh goods to

will be held on August 12 at Rocky

from local and national breweries,

Highlands Ranch residents during

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and lawn games. Proceeds benefit

the summer months. The season

Monarch Blvd., Lone Tree. Register at

the Highlands Ranch Scholarship

starts with a plethora of sauces,

HRCAOnline.org

Fund. (This event was originally

Town Center South,

Red Tail Park,

Highlands

Ranch

Middle

School,

pastas, flowers, breads, and more.

As produce comes in-season, this outdoor market explodes with all the colors, smells, and varieties of Colorado’s bounty.

9370 Ridgeline Blvd.,

scheduled for June 6.) Tickets include

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unlimited one-ounce beer samples

FILM IN THE PARK

to HRCAOnline.org.

and a souvenir tasting glass. For more information and ticketing, go

Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd.,

THURSDAYS

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

YOGA ON THE FARM

park, so bring blanket or lawn chair

On select Friday nights in August, the HRCA shows a movie* in the

Sky View Farm

for Film in the Park. Showtime is

Join Yoga on the Farm fundrais-

around dusk, approximately 8:30

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Amanda Arnce at 303-471-8870 or

flow session led by Stacie Joy Yoga

go to HRCAOnline.org for more

is a fundraiser at the picturesque

information. Additional Film in the

Sky View Farm east of Castle Pines

Park showings are on Aug. 14 and

benefiting Robin's Nest Foundation,

Aug. 21.

which is a horse therapy foundation that benefits veterans and youth.

For directions and to register, go to StacieJoyYoga.com/Events.

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Pearl is the smaller of the two, she loves dressing up, taking baths and cuddling. Arnold is proving to be quite smart and agile. Inspired by the Tik Tok craze in which dogs jump over toilet paper, Lisa taught Arnold to jump toilet paper too.

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