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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Stephanie Hasbrouck | stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Stephanie Hasbrouck

It’s Fall, Y’all

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Robert Ray Photography, Pam Arrington, Toni Elmer

SEPT. 23 MARKS THE OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF FALL, AND WHILE TEMPERATURES MAY BEG TO DIFFER, WE ARE WELL INTO FOOTBALL, SCHOOL PROJECTS AND NEW FALL FASHIONS. Here at Cross Timbers Lifestyle, we are pleased to bring you our annual Style Issue to lead you into a spectacular fall season.

For our fall fashion shoot, we hopped over to the MCL Grand Main Art Gallery to check out the Fresh Ideas Art Show, a perfect backdrop to showcase the fabulous designs from Megan’s Lifestyle Boutique. Thank you to the Visual Art League of Lewisville for their work in the community supporting the arts. And a big thank you to our stunning models, local ladies who shine daily as they represent our community so well.

Toni Elmer with House Sprucing offers tips on how to “Style Your Walls,” and we also look at ways to “Dress Up Your Drink.” In “A Night to Shine,” we highlight a local community effort, sponsored in part by the Tim Tebow Foundation, where a special needs prom gives special kids the chance to dress up to the nines and reign as kings and queens.

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

Finally, in “Always in Fashion,” Cross Timbers Lifestyle Editorial Coordinator Stephanie

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Hasbrouck pays homage to her father, Steve Morris, and their shared love of music.

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Great music is stylish and evokes emotions and memories we hold dear. Stephanie

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

shares some timeless favorites you’ll want to try out, so slip into something fabulous, pull out your vinyl collection and turn up the volume.

Stay stylish, dear friends, and have a spectacular September!

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY 4

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2019

FEATURES 12 Style Your Walls Toni Elmer, Owner of House Sprucing, Offers Tips for Creating Picture-Perfect Walls

16 The Art of Fashion Megan Condrack, Owner of Megan's Lifestyle Boutique, Shares Tips on Transitioning Wardrobes from Summer to Fall

24 A Night to Shine Local Volunteers Create a Magical Prom Experience for Youth with Special Needs

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34 Always in Fashion Dad's Old Records Prove Some Things Never Go Out of Style

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

8

Good Times

10

Around Town

12

Renovate & Refine

24 Giving Back 28 Culinary Creations 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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GOOD TIMES

Unity in Communities Luncheon Shines a Light on Local Nonprofits The annual Unity in Communities luncheon hosted by the Lewisville and Flower Mound Chambers of Commerce and the Highland Village Business Association was held July 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Independent Bank was presenting sponsor. Dozens of nonprofits, community leaders and elected officials attended the luncheon where local organization Ally's Wish was named nonprofit of the year. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISD

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Primrose Summer Campers Make Special Donation to Local Fire Stations Students at Primrose School of NE Flower Mound and Primrose School of Old Orchard sold baked goods, hosted a teacher car wash, and collected donations to provide sports drinks and grocery gift cards to two local fire stations. Lewisville Fire Station 3 and Flower Mound Fire Station 1 visited the schools as part of the “Get Ready, Get Safe” summer theme and were donation recipients.

Medical City Specialty Care Castle Hills Hosts Ribbon Cutting Medical City Lewisville hosted a ribbon cutting on July 24 to unveil its expansion of specialty care services to the Castle Hills area. The event was attended by state and local elected officials, hospital and community leaders. Medical City Specialty Care Castle Hills provides patients the opportunity to meet trusted Medical City Healthcare specialists, including general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons and cardiologists, in an outpatient setting.

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MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE RECEIVES HEALTHGRADES 2019 PATIENT SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD Medical City Lewisville is in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals recognized for patient safety according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about hospitals and physicians. Medical City Lewisville received the Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award, which recognizes excellent performance in safety provided for patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes

THIRD ANNUAL PARK PLACE LUXURY & SUPERCAR SHOWCASE SEPT. 28

(risk-adjusted patient safety indicator rates) for 14 patient safety indicators defined by the Agency for

The third annual Park Place Luxury & Supercar

Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Showcase will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

“It is a great honor to receive this award, which is

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indicative of our hospital’s dedication and focus on

at Las Colinas. The luxury lifestyle event benefits

providing the highest quality care to our patients,”

the Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation. Park

says LaSharndra Barbarin, CEO of Medical City

Place Dealerships have donated a 2020 Lexus

Lewisville. “This award highlights our commitment

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to the care and improvement of human life.”

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Medical City Healthcare hospitals to receive

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Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. Medical City Healthcare received more top safety scores than any other North Texas hospital system.

FREE WOMEN’S HEALTH SCREENINGS AND HEALTH FAIR FEATURING TRACEY GOLD Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound hosts its annual Women's Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Flower Mound. The keynote speaker is Tracey Gold, actress and former child star best known for playing Carol Seaver on the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains. Don’t miss her important story of perseverance and determination. Also, attend a Physician Panel

VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN LISD BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR

your health. Services offered are blood pressure checks, heart rhythm screenings, body compo-

Volunteers of all ages helped provide supplies and

sition/BMI calculations, chair massages, com-

stuff backpacks for the annual Lewisville ISD Back-

plimentary breakfast, wellness booths, eyebrow

to-School Fair. They packed more than 5,000 back-

threading and door prizes. No RSVP required.

packs for the event held Aug. 3 at Lewisville High School. Back-to-School Fair provides thousands 10

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C H AT E A U R E A LT Y P R E S E N T S

LISD NAMES JUSTIN GILBREATH NEW TECC-W DIRECTOR Lewisivlle ISD has appointed Justin Gilbreath as the new director

The Villas at

of the Technology, Exploration and Career Center – West (TECC-W).

Justin is serving as principal of the Dale Jackson Career Center and will oversee the transition of Dale Jackson to the new TECC-W campus, which is scheduled to open the 2020-2021 school year. Justin previously was assistant principal at The Colony High School.

FLOWER MOUND EARNS PLATINUM-LEVEL SCENIC CITY CERTIFICATION

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Flower Mound recently earned its second consecutive prestigious platinum-level Scenic City certifica-

• 55 detached residential villas

tion from the Scenic City Program.

• Residences range in size from 2,000-4,000 square feet

Only 17 Texas municipalities have ever earned the honor. The certifirecognize municipalities that imple-

• Santa Barbara styled architecture inspired by Larry Boerder

ment high-quality scenic standards

• Starting at $1.1M

cation program was developed to

for public roadways and spaces.

Flower Mound will be formally recognized Oct. 10 in San Antonio.

• Member only amenity package: membership to private club overlooking Lake Grapevine • Lot reservations are open now — construction to begin spring 2020

SPELLING BEE CHAMP RECOGNIZED AT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING McKamy Middle School student Abhijay Kodali recently was recognized at a Flower Mound Town Council meeting for his outstanding

spelling

abilities.

Abhijay was one of the eight co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee this past spring. Congratulations, Abhijay!

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RENOVATE & REFINE

STYLE YOUR WALLS TONI ELMER, OWNER OF HOUSE SPRUCING, OFFERS TIPS FOR CREATING PICTURE-PERFECT WALLS

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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK

WHEN IT COMES TO STYLING ONE’S HOME, EVERY ASPECT

PHOTOGRAPHY TONI ELMER

OF THE SPACE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED, INCLUDING THE WALLS. This can be a daunting task. But the folks at House Sprucing are up for the challenge.

“We are a full-service design boutique located in The Shops at Highland Village. We do everything from remodels and new builds to furniture, styling and custom drapes,” says owner Toni Elmer. “We also happen to have a retail space that we are excited for people to visit and shop.

“Our shop is pretty special. It’s broken into three parts. The front is retail space, where we hold our classes. The middle is more of a showroom, and the back is our client presentation area and design studio.

We offer everything from decor for your shelves to custom furniture and, of course, all of our design services. No job is too big or too small.”

This month, Toni offers tips for homeowners on how to style their walls to fit their design aesthetic. For more information about House Sprucing’s services, classes and products, visit HouseSprucing.com.

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[ the art of fashion ]

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

MEGAN CONDRACK, OWNER OF MEGAN'S LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE, SHARES TIPS ON TRANSITIONING WARDROBES FROM SUMMER TO FALL

ARTWORK Red Pulley by artist Daren Fagan and The Death of Socrates by artist Donald Matheson THE LOOK Veronica M. top, Dex Jeans, Seychelles shoes MODEL Pam Petrides, director of Marketing at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTWORK Cocktails by artist Becky Kerbow

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FALL WEATHER IN TEXAS IS UNPREDICTABLE AT BEST WITH TEMPERATURES OFTEN TEETERING BETWEEN CRISP AND COOL TO HOT AND SWELTERING. Choosing the perfect outfit for such imperfect weather can be a challenge. This month, Megan Condrack, owner of Megan’s Lifestyle Boutique, shows us some transitional outfits that will comfortably and stylishly carry us from summer to fall.

“Begin by adding slightly warmer colors to your style,” Megan says.

She advises blending white jeans and darker tops and shoes.

“This blend of white and colors will transition you into fall. Use the same darker tops and add the fall-colored darker pants and booties for a great Texas fall look.”

And, she says, “Always remember, sleeveless tops transition well with lightweight jackets or blazers.”

Forget the antiquated rule of not wearing white after Labor Day, Megan says.

“Yes, you can wear white after Labor Day. White is year-round.

‘No rules’ is how I operate. Dress for your personality and body type.

“Stay current but not necessarily ‘trendy,’” Megan says. “Trends come and go, but our clothing typically has a longer ‘closet life.’ Great quality fabrics and dressing for your body type create items that will be in your closet for years to come, benefiting the ‘price-per-wear’ value.”

And don’t forget to accessorize!

“Accessories are the icing on the cake. They complete the story and express your personal style,” Megan says.

When it comes to accessorizing, Megan advises individuals to simply have fun.

“You don’t have to always wear the same necklace and earrings.

Let your accessories reflect the occasion.”

MEET THE MODELS Lindsay Ayers, director of Strategic Partnerships for Lewisville ISD, has been with the school district for three years. She is a member of The Village Church, where she is a home group leader. Lindsay says she loves working for Lewisville ISD. “It is really fun working for an organization comprised of so many talented individuals. Our students and staff are often recognized as the best of the best.”

Lindsay, a mom of three, says her style profile is “classic and classy” but practical.

“Having kids means that one minute I might be having an ‘adult ARTWORK Do You Suppose She is a Wildflower by artist Kimberly Panagiotakos

conversation,’ and the next minute I will be picking up a child or playing a game on the ground,” she says. “My wardrobe needs to be as

THE LOOK Veronica M. animal print top, Hidden Jeans, BC Footwear shoes MODEL Lindsay Ayers, director of Strategic Partnerships for Lewisville ISD

CONTINUED >

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THE ART OF FASHION

(CON TI N U ED)

ARTWORK Circle of Unity by artist Maryam Shokri, Walk with a Purpose by artist Daren Fagan and Stomping Ground by artist Buck Buchheister THE LOOK Veronica M. romper, BC Footwear shoes MODEL Lindsay Ayers, director of Strategic Partnerships for Lewisville ISD

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ARTWORK Surrender by artist Deb Kreimborg, Pretty Flower by artist Elise Techentine, and Niagra in the Spring by artist Karyn Lee THE LOOK Bella Dahl dress MODEL Pam Petrides, director of Marketing at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound

ARTWORK Looking for Dinner by artist Valerie Corwin and Untitled 100 by artist Mimi McCallum THE LOOK Tart Collections top, Hidden Jeans MODEL Dr. Lisa Pierce, M.D., child and adolescent psychiatrist CONTINUED >

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THE ART OF FASHION

(CON TI N U ED)

ARTWORK Descent from the Cross by artist Donald Matheson THE LOOK Viereck dress, Seychelles shoes MODEL Dr. Lisa Pierce, M.D. child and adolescent psychiatrist

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flexible as my life. Truth be told, if I could live in jeans, I would!”

Dr. Lisa Pierce is a child, adolescent and

Pam has three children. She loves to work out Monday through Friday at Life Time Fitness, and she adores dogs.

adult psychiatrist. She has served on the

Pam says her style depends on the occasion.

boards of the Cross Timbers Rotary Club,

“I guess I would say my personal style for

the Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton

work is classy and professional. Outside of

County and Christian Community Action

work, I love to be casual—sometimes wearing

(CCA). She also serves with her husband,

shorts and T-shirts or workout clothes,” she

Ronnie, on the Home Starter team with

says. “I love a good pair of jeans with a fun top.”

Valley Creek Church’s Next Steps Center.

Perhaps Lisa’s proudest accomplishment

FASHION MEETS ART

is being the co-founder of She Supply, an

Our fashion photo shoot took place at

organization created in 2016 to provide

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater’s art gal-

women in need with feminine hygiene prod-

lery with the Visual Art League of Lewisville’s

ucts and undergarments.

Fresh Ideas 2019 Art Competition and Exhibit

“I am currently the vice-chair of that orga-

as the inspiring backdrop. The exhibit fea-

nization, and I have the privilege of serving

tured exciting and innovative art of all genres.

on the board along with my 20-year-old

For more information about MCL Grand Art

daughter, Jessica,” she says. “We have even

Galleries and current exhibits, visit MCLGrand.

enlisted the help of my son, Adam, who

com/the-arts/mcl-grand-art-gallery.

made She Supply the beneficiary of his high school capstone project; and my husband,

CONTRIBUTORS

Ronnie, who loads boxes and helps with

Clothing and accessories: Megan’s Lifestyle

deliveries of products when needed.”

Boutique, Megan Condrack, proprietor

Because she works with children, Lisa says her style is casual.

Makeup: Lisa I. Winters, professional makeup

“Though I do like dressing up on occasion.”

artist and licensed esthetician, owner/creator

Pam Petrides is director of marketing at

of ellis cosmetics and Thrive! Natural Skincare

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound. She is president of the North Texas

Hair: Kim Cloud, proprietor, Cloud 9 Salon;

Pink-Out Breast Cancer Foundation.

Lauren Bridges, hair stylist, Cloud 9 Salon

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GIVING BACK ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY PAM ARRINGTON

A NIGHT TO SHINE LOCAL VOLUNTEERS CREATE A MAGICAL PROM EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS, MEMBERS OF THE WELL COMMUNITY CHURCH, ROCKPOINTE CHURCH, ARGYLE HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS HAVE PROVIDED A NIGHT TO SHINE FOR LOCAL YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. Plans currently are underway for another unforgettable evening in February at Argyle High School.

“Night to Shine is a fantastic evening that shows Christ’s love to the special needs community,” says event coordinator Daphne Arrington. “It is a night to celebrate, show love, acceptance and allow the attendees to be treated as queens and kings.”

Created by the Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine offers a perfect prom experience for those with special needs ages 14 and older. Guests arrive by limousine and enter the complimentary event on a red carpet surrounded by friends, family, and, of course, “paparazzi.” Inside the event, each guest experiences the royal treatment, including hair and makeup services, shoe shines, corsages CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK

(CON TI N U ED)

“WATCHING THESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SERVE SELFLESSLY THOSE IN THE SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY IS AWE-INSPIRING. THEIR LEADERSHIP AND COMPASSION GIVE ME SO MUCH HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY, AND BY EXTENSION, OUR COUNTRY.” and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke,

those in the special needs community is

prom favors and dancing. And, deservedly,

awe-inspiring. Their leadership and com-

each guest is crowned king or queen of the

passion give me so much hope for the future

prom at the end of the evening.

of our community, and by extension, our remarkable

country. It is evident that Argyle parents are

responses to the evening,” Daphne says.

“The

guests

have

had

investing into their students, and nights like

“Many sent cards of gratitude to all who

these, it shows spectacularly.”

served for making them feel so special.”

The Tim Tebow Foundation provides each host church an official Night to Shine

Daphne says the event is much more than just a prom night. It is meaningful to all who participate.

planning manual and prom kit, complete

“When you serve others and fulfill Jesus’ call-

with decorations and gifts for the guests.

ing, the heart feels joy above explanation,” she

But event organizers also depend on the

says. “A Night to Shine means to me bringing

community’s kindness and generosity in

joy, hope and purpose to others. Sharing,

order to host the growing event.

being selfless, watching others come together

“Each year the event has grown from our

and use their talents for purpose, have joy and

first year of 31 honored guests to last year’s

fulfill a deep calling to serve. It means bringing

98 honored guests,” Daphne says. “We desire

light to a darkened and dim world.”

this event to grow and reach far and wide, so any donations are greatly appreciated.”

Volunteers also are needed. It truly takes

Daphne says she is proud of the work her church and the community are doing to provide such a meaningful experience to others.

a village to create such a magical evening,

“The Well Community Church teaches

Daphne says. And the volunteers enjoy it as

us to get out in our community and love

much as the attendees.

on people, show up and be available,” she

“We have had outstanding participation

says. “I have never been so proud as I am of

over the years. Last year we had more than

watching a community doing what God calls

270 volunteers. I have discovered that people

us to do: to serve and love one another.”

love serving others, so the volunteers truly

A Night to Shine’s organizers are in the

immerse themselves in ensuring our honored

process of planning the next event, which

guests have the time of their lives,” she says.

will be held from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7,

“Many of those volunteers are high school

at The Well Community Church. Those

students who make the night magical as

wishing to volunteer or donate to the

they are partnered up with their ‘buddy,’ host

event may contact Daphne Arrington at

them, eat with them and then dance the night

lapage2@gmail.com or Cathy at cathy@

away,” says Dr. Matthew Harding, pastor

thewellargyle.com. For more information

of the Well Community Church. “Watching

about A Night to Shine and the Tim Tebow

these high school students serve selflessly

Foundation, visit TimTebowFoundation.org.

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DRESS UP YOUR

CULINARY CREATIONS

THESE BEAUTIFUL BEVERAGES ARE SURE TO TURN HEADS

DRINK BOLD COLORS. Fresh florals. An eye-catching shimmer. The perfect embellishment.

We’re talking cocktails, not the catwalk.

BLUE M ARTINI WITH FLORAL ICE CUBES + 2 ounces Absolut Citron + 1/2 ounce Blue Curaçao

But like fashion, the art of mixology is full of

+ 1/2 ounce lemonade

ways to push the limits with creative twists

+ 1 ounce Sprite

on classic recipes and unique adornments

+ Edible flowers such as rose,

guaranteed to turn heads. There’s no reason

lavender, hibiscus and nasturtiums

your personal style can’t extend to the drink in your hand.

These options are bound to taste as delicious as they look.

Pour Sprite into ice cube trays and add edible flower combinations. Let freeze overnight.

Combine

ARTICLE CATE MARIAN

Absolut

Citron,

Blue

Curaçao, lemonade and ice cubes in martini shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

Allow ice cubes to melt, gradually filling the glass with Sprite and garnishing the drink with beautiful botanicals.

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FIG + THYME S PA R K L I N G LEMONADE + Thyme simple syrup + 1/2 cup sugar + 1/2 cup water + 1 bunch thyme + 2 fresh figs + 3/4 ounce lemon juice + 3/4 ounce thyme syrup + 3/4 ounce Sprite In a small saucepan, simmer sugar, water and thyme leaves over low heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let the thyme infuse into the syrup for at least 10 minutes.

For the cocktail, muddle figs and

PA S S I O N F R U I T FA U X - J I T O

lemon juice in the bottom of a glass.

Add ice, 3/4 of the thyme syrup and Sprite. Stir and garnish with fig and a sprig of thyme.

+ Passion fruit (2 tablespoons) + Mint leaves (6-8 chopped, plus 2-3 small sprigs)

Muddle

passion

fruit,

mint

leaves, sugar and lime juice in bottom of glass.

+ Sugar (2 teaspoons)

Fill with crushed ice.

+

Finish with club soda and stir.

Lime (.5 oz, freshly squeezed)

+ Club soda (1 oz)

Garnish with slice of passion fruit, pineapple and mint sprigs.

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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generation of comedy superstars put

CHICAGO LIVE IN CONCERT

tickets at MCLGrand.Tix.com

their spin on the legendary comedy company’s greatest hits. Purchase

Lake Park Lewisville

Chicago will be live in concert as part of the Texas International Pop Festival from 10-11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

1, at Lake Park in Lewisville.

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GARDEN SECRETS SERIES: GROW YOUR OWN VEGETABLES (FALL)

12 GREATER LEWISVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB KICK-OFF MEETING

GARDEN SECRETS SERIES: TEXAS PLANTS

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful, the City of Lewisville and AgriLife Water University for this free Garden Secrets class

about

incorporating

native

Lewisville Church of Christ

plants into your landscaping plans.

The season kick-off of the Greater

Tickets are free, but registration is

Lewisville Newcomers Club will be

required. Call 972.538.5949 to RSVP.

held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Lewisville Church of Christ,

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

901 College Parkway. The meeting will

Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful, the

begin with a Get Acquainted Coffee

City of Lewisville and AgriLife Water

at 9:30 a.m. prior to a luncheon. For

University for this free Garden Secrets

more information, visit GLNClub.org.

19-21 THESE SHINING LIVES Lewisville Theatre

Lewisville Theatre presents These

class. “Lettuce” talk about vegetables.

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Shining Lives from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19-21.

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LAKE LEWISVILLE DUCKS UNLIMITED CHARITY BANQUET

girls,” four women who worked in a

Circle R Ranch

1 TEAM 1 DREAM: AN EVENING FOR EDUCATION

play dramatizes the danger women

The Lake Lewisville Ducks Unlimited

faced in the workforce in the 1920s. For

Charity Banquet will be from 6-10 p.m.

tickets, visit LewisvilleTheatre.com.

Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Lewisville

Thursday, Sept. 12, at Circle R Ranch,

Lewisville ISD Education Foundation

5901 Cross Timbers Road in Flower

(LEF) will host an Evening for

Mound. The event will include dinner,

Education

Tickets are free, but registration is required. Call 972.538.5949 to RSVP.

p.m.

drinks, a one-year membership to

Saturday, Sept. 7, at Hilton Garden

from

6:30-11:30

Ducks Unlimited, live auctions, raffles

Inn Dallas/Lewisville. This year’s foot-

and games. For tickets, visit Ducks.org.

The play, written by Melanie Marnich, is based on the true story of “the radium watch factory in Ottawa, Illinois. The

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LLELA Lewisville Lake

This free guided nature walk for

ball-themed event will be the best tail-

12-15

members of the special needs

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GRAPEFEST: A TEXAS WINE EXPERIENCE

surface of the Cottonwood trail.

Grapevine

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ote or bobcats and may even see an

The 33rd Annual GrapeFest: A Texas

armadillo during the mile-long hike.

Wine Experience will be Thursday,

No reservations required.

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Main Street in Grapevine. The event,

MCL Grand Presents: The Second

presented by Bank of the West,

City’s Greatest Hits Vol. 59 will be

is the largest wine festival in the

from 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at

Southwest United States. For more

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater.

information, including event times

There’s a reason the biggest names in

and cost, visit GrapevineTexasUSA.

Enjoy a live casino, silent auctions,

comedy all catapulted their careers

com/GrapeFest.

food, drinks and more at the Denim,

gate you’ve ever attended. For more information, visit LISDEF.com.

at The Second City. Witness the next 30

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community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite Guests may see signs of deer, coy-

Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 15, on

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Diamonds and Dice Gala from 7-11

Association of North Texas, will be

and other vendors, concessions, con-

p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Medical

from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and

tests and games for dogs and their

City Lewisville Grand Theater. Come

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28,

people. All proceeds benefit Humane

dressed in denim, bling and Western

at 150 W. Church St. in Lewisville.

Tomorrow. For more information, visit

attire. The event is hosted by Special

There will be a Fire Truck Scavenger

HumaneTomorrow.org/FidoFest.

Abilities of North Texas. For tickets,

Hunt, games and activities.

visit SpecialAbilities.ejoinme.org.

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RHYTHMS AT THE RIVER WALK 5K RUN & DUCK DERBY

STOMP’N STIGMA

PARK PLACE LUXURY & SUPERCAR SHOWCASE

Forestwood Middle School

Four Seasons Resort and

Stomp’n Stigma, a 5K to bring

Club Dallas at Las Colinas

The River Walk at Central Park

awareness of the stigma associ-

The third annual Park Place Luxury

Cross Timbers Rotary Club hosts

ated with mental illness and sub-

& Supercar Showcase will be from

Rhythms at the Riverwalk Sept. 21.

stance use, will be from 8-11:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at

This community-wide event raises

Saturday, Sept. 28, at Forestwood

the Four Seasons Resort and Club

funds for 20 Denton County char-

Middle School in Flower Mound. The

Dallas at Las Colinas. The luxury

ities and includes a 5K race, fami-

event, hosted by Winning The Fight!

lifestyle event benefits the Baylor

ly-friendly walk, children's activities,

(WTF), will include a professionally

Scott & White Irving Foundation.

vendor booths, music, food trucks

timed race, sponsor booths, raffle

Event tickets may be purchased at

and the popular Duck Derby. The 5K

prizes, music and more. For more

LuxurySupercarShowcase.com.

River Run kicks off the day at 8 a.m. To

information, visit Facebook.com.

register or for more event information, visit RhythmsAtTheRiverWalk.com or DuckRace.com/CrossTimbers.

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FIDO FEST 2019

KEEP FLOWER MOUND BEAUTIFUL GRILLING

LEWISVILLE WESTERN DAYS

Fido Fest 2019 will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Keep Flower Mound Beautiful will be

Saturday, Sept. 28, at Heritage Park,

offering grilled hot dogs and veggie

Heritage Park

Flower Mound High School

800 Spinks Road in Flower Mound.

burgers during its Fall Trash Off Event

ben-

The event will feature a dog walk,

from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

efiting the Muscular Dystrophy

demonstrations, activities, pet-related

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Lewisville

Lewisville

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FREE Women’s Health Screening Event Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The Courtyard Marriott Flower Mound 4330 Courtyard Way | Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Located directly behind the hospital)

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound presents our keynote speaker, Tracey Gold, actress and former child star best known for playing Carol Seaver on the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains. Don’t miss her important story of perseverance and determination.

Also, attend our Physician Panel to learn about and ask questions regarding your health.

• Cholesterol & Glucose Checks • Blood Pressure Checks • Heart Rhythm Screenings • Body Composition/BMI • Chair Massages

• Complimentary Breakfast • Wellness Booths • Eyebrow threading • Door Prizes

And so much more!

For more information, visit TexasHealthFlowerMound.com, no RSVP needed.

Sponsored by

America’s Golden Girl is our special guest.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a joint venture owned by Texas Health Resources and physicians dedicated to the community and meets the definition under federal law of a physician-owned hospital. Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Always in Fashion DAD'S OLD RECORDS PROVE SOME THINGS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE MY FATHER LOVED MUSIC. When he was young, he built an impressive record collection and would get a gleam in his eye every time he spoke of it. He was so proud—though he rarely played them. Dad passed away this past spring, and when we traveled to visit family in the summer, I began sifting through Dad’s treasure trove of vinyl that he had tucked away in the basement. With each album cover, I could hear him humming the songs in my head.

My father and I disagreed on many things. I inherited his stubborn streak, which made for some heated debates from time to time. But luckily, I also inherited his impeccable taste in music. We always found common

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ground in our love of greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Lady Day, Dinah Washington and “Ol’ Blue Eyes.”

I recently brought many of Dad’s records home to add to my small collection. And every time I play one, I am reminded that great music—really great music—never goes out of style. In fact, I think it becomes more meaningful because it represents a person, place or time in our life.

Stevie Wonder once said, “Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more memories we have of it.”

Like Dad, I am so proud of my records—the ones from him and the ones I’ve collected. Unlike him, I play them all the time. I hope the songs will fill our home with happy memories, and that one day, many many years from now, my children will sift through them and hear me humming the songs in their heads.

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

Jazz always will be in style. These are some favorite classics.

1. Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session – Frank Sinatra | 2. For Those in Love – Dinah Washington | 3. The Piano Scene of Ahmad Jamal – Ahmad Jamal | 4. Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers and Hart Song Book – Ella Fitzgerald | 5. Solitude – Billie Holiday

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2019 — Our fourth year!

FREE CONCERTS

Fridays in the plaza 7:30 - 9:30 pm

SEPTEMBER

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Colin Boyd Crystal Yates Ryan Berg Chris Holt

OCTOBER

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Becky Middleton Jessica McVey Matt Brooks Maylee Thomas

Free valet parking

Kylie Rae Harris

Bring a blanket or portable chairs

2314 Lakeside Pkwy.

Flower Mound

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