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NOVEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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Being Thankful SOMETIMES IT IS CHALLENGING TO FIND WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE WHETHER IT IS RELATED TO SOMETHING PROFESSIONAL, OR AT HOME. Regardless of where the bar might be set, this issue is about being thankful and giving back. As we move closer to the holiday season and Thanksgiving Day itself; this is a great opportunity to reflect on family, friends, values, where we are going and where we might like to be.

Sara Minor COPY EDITOR

Hayley Hyer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Larry LaVercombe, Kassandra Miranowski, Alexandra Patty CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Leslie Plesser, Erin Johnson Photography, KME Photography, Stephanie Frey

Personally, I am challenging myself to wake up every morning and acknowledge people and experiences I should appreciate. We’ve all heard studies that say it takes 21 days to form a habit, and many more who say it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days, and everything in between. I’m not too concerned about how long it will take but more focused on the conscious effort to make it happen, to be extra appreciative, communicating it and challenging myself to stick to the commitment. Those featured in the November issue are thankful, have taken life's experiences in stride and have turned them into opportunities. They are filling gaps, providing unique services and giving back to their clientele in any way they can.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

We spoke with the owners of New Gild Jewelers on how they are creating a new

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

kind of experience in an age-old industry while at the same time bringing unique

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

jewelry design to the marketplace. In addition, we talked to Mark Globus, a native

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Minnesotan, who is building a new facility for seniors and has a laser focus on improving the quality of life later in life.

Minneapolis Lakes is especially thankful for its readers, partners and entire

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team who make this publication possible. For more, please follow us online via our website, Facebook and Instagram.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2019 FEATURES 14 Grandma’s Homemade Stuffing Add a New Holiday Tradition for Your Own Family

16 Instagram-Worthy Thanksgiving Tablescape Give Your Thanksgiving Guests a Table to Talk About

20 Opening Soon— Global Pointe Senior Living A Unique Luxury Boutique-Style Senior Care Facility

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24 A New Gild Way to Sparkle and Shine Local Jewelers Rooted in Honesty and a Great Experience

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

12

Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Trend Setter

20 Open House 24 Locally Owned 28 Renovate & Refine 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Grand Opening of Anda Spa in the Hotel Ivy Hotel Ivy has reinvented and remodeled its spa space into an urban wellness retreat. The team turned toward holistic practices and capturing the essence of crystal-based wellness practices that honor the mind, body and spirit. The space houses a 68-pound threshold rose quartz crystal from Madagascar to promote circulation, positivity, passion and love.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIN JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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1. Guests enjoyed a personal Zents experience by founder Cord Coen. | 2. Colleen McCann shared the healing power of crystals.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

The 14th Annual Woofstock Linden Hills "Woofstock is about dogs—truly. People are buying and selling, and dog owners are making friends with other dog owners, but really, the day is about the dogs. What’s not to like? If you don’t like dogs—it’s not your day. If you do like dogs, it might become your favorite day of the year." —Larry LaVercombe PHOTOGRAPHY BY KME PHOTOGRAPHY

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1. Streets were closed and food trucks, arts and crafts, specialty vendors, nonprofits, pet supplies and local businesses helped support. | 2. Musicians from The House of Music, Southwest High School, Lake Harriet Upper Division and Team Larry Jam Band played all through the day. | 3. Special thanks to all sponsors ! (Copilot Dog Outfitters and Bremer Bank pictured here)

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DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS? WHEN IS KEEPING YOUR FAMILY MEMBER HOME NO LONGER AN OPTION

Is more care needed than you can provide?

Are you concerned for their safety?

Are they socially isolated?

Is their personal hygiene & nutrition suffering?

Is wandering an issue?

Has a doctor or care provider suggested Memory Care?

At Village Shores, our professional and specially trained staff understand the importance of getting to know your family member as a unique individual.

Our goal is to provide our residents with personal, life enriching, dignified care through compassionate interactions. When more help is needed, let our expert team become part of your village.

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AROUND TOWN

JINX TEA HAS NEW FLAVORS! Stop into Jinx Tea to try their delicious new drinks. First up—ginger spice. This caffeine-free herbal tea is pumpkin spice's more sophisticated sister. Enjoy a perfect blend of nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon—great with a splash of cream or Jinx-made nondairy cream. Next, is the much-anticipated cream soda bubble tea. Also caffeine-free, this herbal bubble tea is made with Jinx's nitro-infused cream shots and is oh-sotasty. Try one for yourself today!

GREENWAY DENTAL NOW OPEN! Greenway Dental opened in September on Lyndale Avenue near the Wedge Co-Op. With a private parking lot, online scheduling and a variety of calming amenities, Greenway Dental strives to stand out as a unique health care provider in the area. Its focus is on communicating with its patients with clear information along with a team

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approach to ideal dental health.

Dr. LaChance and his team look

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forward to more community involvement and neighborhood gatherings as they get settled! Visit them online at GreenwayDentalMPLS.com to schedule an appointment today.

OWL OPTICAL TO HOST LOCAL DESIGNER FASH BASH Chris and Julie Hansen, owners of Owl Optical shops, are hosting an event featuring local designers, David Spencer and Punchy Magnolia. David creates hand-designed wrist watches and specialty eyewear, and Punchy is known for creative, custom-made hats.

“Owl has been a supporter of custom design and local artists since we opened our doors,” Julie says, “and this show is just an extension of who we are as a business.”

Visit Owl’s Linden Hills location Friday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with complimentary food and beverages.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE STUFFING

ADD A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR YOUR OWN FAMILY

THANKSGIVING MEANS SO MANY THINGS; IT IS DEFINITELY A TIME TO STOP AND REMEMBER HOW THANKFUL WE ARE FOR EVERYTHING THAT HAS BLESSED OUR LIVES. I love the chance to really focus on the important elements for a change—not the stressors and the negatives, but the fact that I can be surrounded

ARTICLE KASSANDRA MIRANOWSKI

by those I treasure most in the world and just enjoy time with them.

Every year is spent at my parent's house.

Arriving the night before allows us to help them prepare for the day ahead—cleaning, baking and enjoying time together has become a tradition. Thanksgiving morning, waking up to the aroma of a turkey roasting in the oven is engrained in my memory. My mom and I turn on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and get to work. While she is bustling around the kitchen, I'm in charge of preparing the lefse.

One of our favorite dishes of the day is my grandma's stuffing because her recipe has been passed down for generations. I've had the opportunity to make this delicious dish with her many times. Although she is still in charge of bringing it to our family holiday gatherings, someday I plan on taking over this special task.

This homemade stuffing puts the just-add-

Vintage Family Holiday

water-boxed-stuffing to shame and is a simple recipe that will wow your holiday guests.

It's rich, buttery and perfectly seasoned with homemade breadcrumbs. Just remember to start this a few days early so that your bread has time to dry out properly.

Add a new tradition to your Thanksgiving and give this homemade stuffing recipe a try! You might just love it enough to pass it down to your own family.

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One of our favorite dishes of the day is my grandma’s stuffing because her recipe has been passed down for generations.”

INGREDIENTS + 13-15 cups dry bread cubes* (We like to use a heavier bread so it soaks up more juice) + 1 cup chopped celery + 1 cup diced onion + 1 1/2 cups butter + 2 1/4 teaspoons salt + 1 teaspoon ground black pepper + 1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning + 1 1/2 cups chicken stock + 2 large eggs *To make your own breadcrumbs: Two days before preparing the stuffing, cut bread into 1-inch cubes, then allow them to dry in a big bowl for about 48 hours. Stir the bread cubes once or twice a day so they dry out evenly. They should be very dry to soak up the liquid in the recipe.

DIRECTIONS 1. In a frying pan, saute the onion and celery in the butter for 10-12 minutes, or until the onion and celery are tender.

2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl.

Pour the butter, onion and celery mixture over the breadcrumbs and mix. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Put the stuffing in the prepared pan. Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary if desired.

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TREND SETTER

INSTAGRAM-WORTHY THANKSGIVING 'TABLESCAPE' GIVE YOUR THANKSGIVING GUESTS A TABLE TO TALK ABOUT

TABLE SETTINGS ARE A FUN WAY TO DRESS UP

your fall and holiday hosting unique and fun. This

THE DINING ROOM FOR ANY OCCASION. There

featured table layers the simplest of elements and

are so many little things you can do to set your table

textures for a look that is beautiful.

with pizzazz and style. Almost like changing clothes,

Start by sourcing white pumpkins or gourds. They

you can switch themes, colors and accessories rela-

make great centerpieces and are easy to style. A

tively easily and with little time invested. Using sim-

plain white tablecloth, simple khaki linen or burlap

ple tools like linens, table runners, outdoor elements,

runners coupled with rustic lanterns can add to the

candles and flowers, one can continue to innovate

ambiance. Next, add some seasonal greenery or

the table design for any occasion

flowers for an extra splash of color. Goldenrod and

The trend featured in this article is inspired by

lamb’s ear are incorporated here, but you can swap

fall’s cooler temperatures and the upcoming cel-

out for lavender, small mums or any combination you

ebration of Thanksgiving. You can always stick

choose. You can also find twigs, leaves, pine cones or

with oranges and browns, but this particular

acorns from outside your home to add an extra touch

table incorporates lighter, more neutral colors

of texture. Keep things easy with white china or

with white gourds, natural elements from nature

lighter tableware. Finally, include an elegant touch

and elegant flatware, and it can be kept in place

with copper or rose gold-colored flatware to com-

all month long. It has somewhat of an outdoor or

plete the look. Finish off your beautiful table setting

rustic feel, yet it still encompasses the warmth and

with personalized name cards that will leave your

coziness of an indoor meal.

guests feeling welcomed and special in your home.

Since your table setting is one of the first things

Go ahead and steal this idea, or simply use it

your guests will see when they arrive, making it invit-

as a starting point from which to dream up some

ing and beautiful is not only important but makes

Thanksgiving table decor that's uniquely you.

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OPEN HOUSE

Opening Soon: Global Pointe Senior Living A UNIQUE LUXURY BOUTIQUE-STYLE SENIOR CARE FACILITY

ARTICLE KASSANDRA MIRANOWSKI PHOTOGRAPHY LESLIE PLESSER

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FINDING THE PERFECT HOME FOR A SENIOR IS NEVER AN EASY TASK. Leaving behind a home with many memories and moving to a simpler lifestyle with built-in care can be a very emotional move for not only the individual but their family as well. Mark Globus, a native Minnesotan, encountered this difficult path as he looked for a place to transition his mother of 85 from her single-family house to a new home for the next stage in her life. He was looking for the right combination of an upscale luxury building with great amenities and programs but was unable to find the right fit for his mother. Every place they toured wasn’t quite checking all of the boxes they were hoping for, and they didn’t feel like home.

Mark decided it was time to create the perfect space he envisioned for not only his mother but other families in the same situation. Partnering with SilverCrest Properties, this ten-year idea grew into a reality, and Global Pointe Senior Living became a very personal project for Mark.

“Seniors are so important to the community," Mark says. "They’re the collective memory of the community, city and society.

One of our goals at Global Pointe is to really listen to the needs of our residents and offer them a great lifestyle.”

Having grown up in the area, Mark knew that the large vacant lot situated right on the northwest corner of Highway 100 and I-394, just four minutes from downtown Minneapolis, would be the perfect area for a new luxury senior living building.

"The key to visiting someone is having them live in a close, central location," Mark says. "The closeness and proximity factor is so important to be able to make visits happen on a regular basis.”

The idea behind this unique care facility was to keep it small and have a boutique feeling along with a wide array of amenities. It is a place that residents feel good to come home to while not having to give up any luxuries that they are accustomed to.

“At Global Pointe, we are trying to create an excitement factor and comfort factor where seniors don’t feel as if it’s a sacrifice to make the Renderings By Tushie Montgomery Architects

transition,” Mark says.

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OPEN HOUSE

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This senior community offers shorter hallways, floor-to-ceiling windows and high-end finishes with a full range of lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Global Pointe will bring the care needed

“AT GLOBAL POINTE, WE ARE TRYING TO CREATE AN EXCITEMENT FACTOR AND COMFORT FACTOR WHERE SENIORS DON’T FEEL AS IF IT’S A SACRIFICE TO MAKE THE TRANSITION.”

right to your specific apartment. It also offers additional

amenities

including multiple healthy and delicious dining options. The main dining room will be a full-service restaurant, or one can also enjoy the Café Bistro which has more casual fare. Global Pointe will also feature a salon spa, fitness center, movie theater, billiards, craft room, activity center, library and an outdoor veranda equipped with a fire pit and gas grill. The upper level includes a spacious Sky Bar and Pointe Club for events and parties. Even with all of the extras, the building is still manageable for a senior lifestyle.

When asked what insight Mark had for those looking for senior care, he says it’s key to “start planning early” while you are healthy and able to make these

important

decisions.

If

you’re

ready for a new way of senior living, visit GlobalPointeSeniorLiving.com to learn more about everything Global Pointe can offer you or your loved one. Mark says that the team on the project wants people to know that the goal is to offer a place that really feels like home.

"We want to achieve an uplifting atmosphere, unique programming and tasteful finishes and designs that help our seniors enjoy life just a little bit more.”

French doors, high-end finishes and floor-to-ceiling windows are just some of the many features.

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LOCALLY OWNED

A NEW GILD WAY T O S PA R K L E AND SHINE LOCAL JEWELERS ROOTED IN HONESTY AND A GREAT EXPERIENCE

ARTICLE ALEXANDRA PATTY PHOTOGRAPHY LESLIE PLESSER

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AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES, MANY START TO CONTEMPLATE THE ART OF GIFT-GIVING, MEMORIES AND HOW TO SHARE SPECIAL, UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS WITH LOVED ONES. A timeless gift, and usually a very special one, can often come in the form of jewelry.

Located in the heart of Linden Hills, New Gild has become more than just another jewelry store with beautiful diamonds and gemstones. It’s a place where people can shop comfortably and without pretention. Jen and Kelsey, co-owners of New Gild Jewelers, definitely understand what goes into this process and how important quality, trust and education are when helping someone make a jewelry decision. Both have seen the dishonest side of the business and formed a pact years ago to forge a new path in the industry.

Jen recalls seeing a couple being “wildly overcharged for their diamond” and was soon after hit by an idea when she received her community education catalog in the mail. She designed a short evening class called "How to Buy a Diamond" and hopes to teach consumers what they should know on the jewelry buying journey whether they shop at New Gild or not.

This philosophy of taking care of their customers doesn’t just stop with Jen and Kelsey but resonates throughout their entire team who appreciates both the materials and those shopping for them. Every CONTINUED >

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aspect of the interaction is treated with respect and dignity. They pride themselves on assembling a “fun, caring place” where people can feel good when they walk through the door. New Gild puts care into every piece created, believing that each has a beautiful story from start to finish.

"The story of a piece began billions of years ago when these metals and stones were created and continues through the design collaboration and the crafting,” Jen says. After the jeweler’s part has ended, then the “wearer’s story has just begun.”

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At New Gild, they design in-house with their customer’s input and design involvement. Every step of the process is completed through

and through families and seeing the joy that stays with the piece through a restyling is wonderful.”

their artisans and local partners. Their metals are 100% recycled,

Jen and Kelsey are determined and dedicated to creating a gems

and the gems and diamonds are sourced through trusted partners

and jewelry experience for people unlike any other. Both feel that

who adhere to the Kimberley Process, which was established in

“earning people’s trust” should be a given. They love making that

2000 as a way to certify stones and help stop "conflict diamonds."

happen and have proved that through building a loyal clientele

To the New Gild team, the real reward is “the response we get from people when we hand them their ‘sparkle.’ We often create new pieces from jewelry handed down over generations

and by becoming an intricate part of supporting the local community. With that being said, there really is no better way to shine.

For more information on New Gild Jewelers, visit NewGild.com.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

COZY up your HOME TAKE A CUE FROM THE SCANDINAVIAN CONCEPT OF HYGGE AND WELCOME THE TRANSITION OF SUMMER TO AUTUMN WITH A RELAXING REFRESH

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PUMPKIN SPICE, APPLE CINNAMON AND A HOT CUP OF COCOA. Fall is all about getting warm and comfy as a chill hits the air—preparing yourself for winter, and cherishing those final moments of summer.

As the nights grow longer, we’re embracing the Scandinavian secret of hygge by creating a space that emphasizes simple pleasures and finding joy in everyday moments—even when the weather is dreary.

A burnt orange adirondack rug and woodland pillow set a ‘cozy cabin’ mood.

Wicker baskets filled with apples and gourds are a reminder of the importance of the harvest, and a fun way to help teach young kids about the changing of the seasons. During this transitional time, light wood, fluffy blankets and scented candles beckon crisp autumn evenings, while a vase of fresh flowers—particularly mums—are an ode to the bright, sunny days we’re not quite ready to give up yet.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

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SPICE UP YOUR LIFE Pumpkin spice, apple and warm cinnamon are scents that bring the autumn air indoors.

Adding these scents to your home will create a comforting and inviting atmosphere for your family and fall guests.

MAD FOR PLAID Plaid patterns are a staple for the fall season. Find unique ways to pull the pattern into your decor in the form of blankets, pillows and even rugs if you’re feeling adventurous!

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MUM’S THE WORD Mums’

blazing

colors

and

long-lasting blooms are almost as much a marker of autumn as football, shorter days and cooler weather. Incorporate some warmer-color blooms into your decor for a fresh addition that’s reminiscent of changing leaves.

AU NATURALE Wicker and natural materials like wood and jute are great ways to bring the outdoors in. Create a woodsy feel with dried flowers, natural wood accents and lots of baskets—great for storing your knit blankets!

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NOVEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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décor, jewelry, accessories, pottery,

to describe their musical connection:

sculpture, textiles, paintings and

lucky. Organic and genuine, their origi-

so much more. Find fabulous gifts

nal compositions feel both comfortingly

from accomplished artisans and

familiar and uniquely fresh and have

unique boutiques across the city—all

been described as “genre-bending”

under one roof at the Minneapolis

(Julie Amacher, MPR) and “pure magic”

Convention Center.

(Wausau Pilot and Review).

29-30 HOLIDAZZLE Loring Park

Holidazzle creates a community gathering place and holiday desti-

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nation for people of all ages to come

FALL URBAN CRAFT AND ART FAIR

HOW TO BUY A DIAMOND

Holidazzle features stories highlight-

Lake Harriet

ing local people, products and places

More than 50 local indie crafters and

Join Jen Bellefleur 6:30-8:30 p.m. to learn

that showcase the food scene, art

artists sell handmade gifts, art, jew-

the history of diamonds and how they

district, park system, active lifestyle,

elry, ceramics, paper goods, wood-

are priced and graded. Understanding

local entertainers and community

working, textiles, glass, sweets and

the four C's (cut, color, clarity and carat

groups. Visit Holidazzle.com for the

treats, soaps and more! There will

weight) is crucial to making an informed

full schedule of events.

also be free kids activities. The fair

purchase for a good value. Enroll today

will be held 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

at Minneapolis.CE.Eleyo.com.

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THE FOREVER BRIDE MARKET

HEALTHY LIFE EXPO

Minneapolis Convention Center

2813 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

Stop by the Linden Hills Dentistry

Nutrition, fitness and longevity—it's all

Help support Small Business Saturday

booth at the Forever Bride Market, a

here! Explore 200-plus exhibitors offer-

and stop by Local Motion Boutique 10

wedding style-farmers market, and

ing everything for health, balance and

a.m.-8 p.m. for a Holiday Open House.

receive a special discount of $100 off

success in all areas of life. Enjoy prod-

Enjoy live music, refreshments and

the Kör Whitening System for your

uct sampling, hourly drawings and free

holiday shopping!

upcoming big day!

health information. See the latest in

Lake Nokomis Community Center

Radisson Blu Mall of America

together and celebrate winter in Downtown Minneapolis. This year’s

30 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AT LOCAL MOTION Local Motion Boutique,

nutrition, fitness, men's and women's

10 TONE AND TASTE Physical Culture(v)

Join Physical Culture(v) for their Tone and Taste event sponsored by Scout and Cellar which features a 60-minute barre class followed by

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health, medical information, weight loss, health services, and much more 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

28 TURKEY DAY 5K

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included

Minneapolis

in our Calendar section. Submissions

light appetizers and clean, crafted

Warm up your Thanksgiving appetite

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

beverages 3-5 p.m.

with the 31st Annual Invisalign Turkey

LifestylePubs.com/MinneapolisLakes.

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