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LIFESTYLE LETTER
APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER
Jane Preuss | jane.preuss@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Angela Broockerd | angela.broockerd@lifestylepubs.com
Letter from the Editor WE, AS A COMMUNITY, HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT TOGETHER THESE PAST FEW WEEKS. Things have changed rapidly and like so many of you, what once seemed so important doesn’t feel quite as pressing anymore. My calendar that was once filled with baseball and soccer games, track meets, school and work functions, weddings and graduations is now suddenly wiped clean with not knowing when life will get back to “normal.” Initially, I mourned the loss of the abrupt end to so many things. Among one
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Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
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of the most disappointing for me personally was the cancellation of my son’s freshman year of high school baseball. Playing for his high school team has been a long-term goal that he has diligently worked toward daily since he was 8-years-old. I know it may seem like a trivial thing, and in the grand scheme of things it truly is, but as a mom it was hard to see the season snatched away from him after working so hard to make the team. There are so many other things lost that are much greater than that—too numerous to list out, and we all have our own losses and have been impacted by this global situation differently. However, in the midst of the uncertainty of what tomorrow brings, there is beauty in this time that we are given to stop everything and meditate on what truly matters. This is a time to press into our faith, spend meaningful moments with loved ones (thankfully technology allows us to
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do this remotely), and to find ways to support and love each other as a community.
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We are a strong community, and we take pride in supporting our local businesses and
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Kansas City as a whole. I am certain that will continue, and we will come back stronger.
WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
We started working on this “travel and leisure issue” months ago, and while we won’t be traveling right now, I hope these destinations featured this month give you something to dream about visiting in the near future. I truly love our community and pray for peace, health and strength for you all during this time. We are strong together. ARIZONA | CALIFORNIA | COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | FLORIDA | GEORGIA
Love, Angela
IDAHO | ILLINOIS | KANSAS | MARYLAND | MASSACHUSETTS | MICHIGAN MINNESOTA | MISSOURI | MONTANA | NEVADA | NEW JERSEY | NEW YORK NORTH CAROLINA | OHIO | OKLAHOMA | OREGON | PENNSYLVANIA SOUTH CAROLINA | TENNESSEE | TEXAS | VIRGINIA | WASHINGTON
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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020
FEATURES 12 The Sonia Effect A living miracle
22 Best Kept Secret Exploring the town of Crystal, Colorado
28 Stonewater Cove Resort and Spa Rustic Meets Elegance
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34 Healthy Paradise Explore the beautiful southeast coast of Madeira
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DEPARTMENTS 6
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Inspired By
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Page Turners
34 Healthy Lifestyle 38 Food & Wine 39 Realty Report 42 Parting Thoughts
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Leawood's Lunar New Year A celebratory evening was held on January 26 at Ironhorse Golf Club ushering in the 2020 Lunar Year of the Rat. Hosted by Mayor Peggy Dunn, the Leawood City Council and the I-Lan Sister City Committee, this annual event celebrated the sisterhood of Leawood and I-Lan, Taiwan.
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1. Leawood's I-Lan Sister City Committee | 2. Susie Rawlings, Mary Larson (Leawood City Council) and Jim Rawlings (Leawood City Council) | 3. Lauren, Dylan and Pat Dunn | 4. Matthew Hughes and Vania Castro | 5. HK Folk Dance Group | 6. Kevin and Reta Cailteux, Larry and Mary Leonard, Jo Anne Ward, Elizabeth Smith and Randy Monson | 7. Friends of Tony and Diana Sun (Sister City committee member) | 8. Merrill Atwater, Nicole Randall, Alana Roethle and Matthew Goddard | 9. Mayor Peggy Dunn and Lynn Strout | 10. Gilda Lemoine with Chung-Mai Tseng 10
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Leawood Rotary Club Celebrates 25th Years of Service Above Self More than 75 Leawood Rotarians, past and present, recently enjoyed a spectacular anniversary celebration at the Vista 154 event space. The night included a historic look back at 25 years of service projects, fund raising and giving events. Music was provided by jazz guitarist Rod Fleeman and students from the Rotary sponsored Blue Valley North Interact Club assisted as servers.
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1. Kathy & Gary Bussing, Gary Lindsey & Roxann Kerr Lindsey | 2. Larry & Jill Lunsford, Lois & Larry Dimmmit | 3. President Rick Robinson, Martha Estrada Robinson, LaVon & Rev. Adam Hamilton | 4. Lisa & Steve May, Agnes & Gene Bartholf | 5. Debbie & Jake Schloegel | 6. Rob Hindman & Stuart Sharp
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INSPIRED BY
THE SONIA EFFECT
ARTICLE ALLISON SWAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
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IF YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF SONIA
of any room she’s in. Whether she’s working
WARSHAWSKI, YOU’LL NEVER FOR-
at her tailor shop with a customer (which was
GET HER NAME ONCE YOU HEAR HER
previously in Metcalf South Mall for 30 years)
INCREDIBLE STORY. Sonia is one of the
or giving a speech to hundreds, Sonia spreads
last remaining Holocaust survivors in Kansas
her message of love in all that she does.
City and one of the only survivors speaking
To ensure her incredible story will never
publicly about her wartime experience.
be forgotten, Sonia’s granddaughter, Leah
Concentration camps, death marches, and
Warshawski, produced “Big Sonia.”
watching her mother disappear behind gas
“We started making the film when Sonia was
chamber doors fill her teenage memories. She
84,” says Leah. “At that time, we didn’t know
was even accidentally shot through the chest
how much longer she’d be healthy, so we felt
on liberation day and survived yet again. After
the need to begin filming ASAP. We initially
all the horrors she’s endured, she’s chosen
wanted to make a short film about Sonia’s
to not let hate win—she chooses love every
shop, John’s Tailoring, but as the story evolved
single day and chooses to share her story so
and unfolded it was impossible for us to avoid
that history will not repeat itself.
making a feature film. We’re so proud of how
Sonia is now 94, and her big personality and petite 4’8’’ frame still command the attention
it turned out and know that making a feature was the right way to go.
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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)
“Our dream was that Sonia would be healthy enough
The film screened at 75+ film festivals, won 22 awards,
when we finished the movie to be a part of the film’s release,
and had a record-breaking theatrical run in Kansas City
and to see the impact that her story has on so many people.
at The Glenwood Arts movie theater where Sonia is good
Fortunately, Sonia was able to come to our festival premiere
friends with the owners. This is our 10th year working on the
where we won two awards, and to our theatrical premiere in New
film, and this year we’re focused on education and impact.
York City, and she may just outlive us all! She loves telling people
Currently, only 12 states mandate Holocaust education in
about the movie now and she’s one of our best promoters!
classrooms—Kansas and Missouri are not on that list. To
“After what she endured during the war, it’s a miracle
make it easy for teachers and schools to use our film, we
she’s alive—the fact that she’s still going into work six days
created an educational package for the movie that comes
a week is unbelievable. Sonia is a model of resilience for
with multiple discussions guides, including a core-stan-
so many people and an example of what’s possible if you
dard curriculum guide. We hope that this will allow the
choose to make the most out of the life you have. Sonia lives
#SoniaEffect to spread even more, but it’s a big task.
with her trauma and it certainly affects every minute of her
“Sonia’s message to the world is simply to love. Her mes-
life, but she has also chosen a path to educate others and
sage is to treat others how you want to be treated, and to have
speak as a witness so that hopefully something like the
compassion for others because you never know what some-
Holocaust never happens again. She is one-of-a-kind—I’ve
one has been through. She promotes love and kindness in a
never met anyone quite like her!”
time where we could certainly use more of both. Her legacy
April is the national Holocaust Remembrance Month and
will be that she impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands
the month Sonia was liberated. Leah looks forward to continu-
of people of all ages, cultures and genders. Through the film,
ing to spread the #SoniaEffect in the Midwest and beyond.
her shop, and her speaking engagements, Sonia’s message
“The #SoniaEffect started in the Midwest inherently because it’s Sonia’s home but has spread across the globe
has already reached more than 500,000 people around the world. How many people can say that at 94 years old?!”
thanks to the global release and success of the movie. We
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were nominated for best documentary at the Shanghai Film
To learn more information on Sonia and the upcoming events,
Festival, and you can now see “Big Sonia” on RT TV in Russia.
visit bigsonia.com/impact-campaign.
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SENSING HUMAN CONNECTIONS REBECCA ALEXANDER SHARES HER STORY OF GOING DEAF AND BLIND
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OUR EYES AND EARS ARE VITAL TO GUIDING US THROUGH LIFE IN ORDER TO SEE AND HEAR THE WORLD AROUND US, BUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR THE UPCOMING BOOKS & BOUTIQUES FUNDRAISER FOR THE SAINT LUKE’S FOUNDATION IS LEARNING TO NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE WITHOUT THE HELP OF EITHER SENSE. In the process, she is assuring others they are not alone in their struggles. Rebecca Alexander was born with Usher Syndrome Type III, a rare genetic disorder that
is causing her to go both blind a deaf. Additionally, she was in a serious accident at the age of 18, broke most of the bones in her body and still experiences chronic pain from the experience. Rebecca first went to the eye doctor at the age of 12 when she
As she has learned to accept assistance from others, she also encourages others to develop comfort with the discomfort of asking for help.
struggled to see the blackboard at school. While doctors told her
“Everyone needs help – able-bodied or disabled,” Rebecca
then that she would be completely blind by early adulthood, 10 to
says. “When you ask someone for help, you are not asking them
15 degrees of her central vision remains today. One day she will
to do something for you. You are asking them to help you be suc-
lose even that extremely limited vision. She first began noticing
cessful in whatever you are working towards.”
significant ringing in her ears at the age of 19, and her hearing
Rebecca loves connecting with others through her story
began diminishing from there. While she is now naturally deaf,
and says part of her ability to own her experiences and her
she hears with the assistance of cochlear implants.
disability is to tell others about it. She wants people to take
Through it all, she lives a full and active life as an author, psychotherapist, group fitness instructor and extreme athlete who
something from her story and be encouraged to do something differently in their lives.
has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and has swam from Alcatraz to shore
“It’s an absolute privilege to be able to have what we have,”
in the San Francisco Bay. She also devotes much time as an
Rebecca says. “When we don’t use it, the disservice is not to
advocate for those with disabilities and works to raise awareness
anyone but ourselves.”
and funding to support research for Usher Syndrome, the leading genetic cause of deaf-blindness.
For more insights from Rebecca, plan to attend Books & Boutiques at the Overland Park Convention Center. All guests
Whatever challenge or diagnosis a person faces, Rebecca
will receive a signed copy of her book, Not Fade Away: A
wants them to know they are not alone. She says there is a tre-
Memoir of Senses Lost and Found, which is also currently
mendous sense of isolation and loneliness that often comes with a
being made into a movie.
diagnosis or disability, and she encourages others to find a sense of community in order to develop more human connections. While she lives a full life and has come to terms with her
Every year Books & Boutiques supports women’s health initiatives at Saint Luke’s South Hospital, and this year’s funds will be used for enhancements at the maternity unit.
disability, she gives herself the opportunity to process what she is experiencing.
For more information and to register for the event, go to
“I allow myself to experience the loss, and I allow myself to cry,”
saintlukeskc.org/saint-lukes-foundation/books-boutiques. This
Rebecca says. “I allow myself to express the emotions that come
event was originally scheduled for May 1st. The event has been
with a condition that causes you to go deaf and blind.”
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Best Kept Secret EXPLORING THE TOWN OF CRYSTAL, CO
ARTICLE ANDY MANZ | PHOTOGRAPHY ALEX BEAL
AS COLORADO’S POPULATION CON-
run through his newly purchased mill. Gould
deteriorate in the harsh elements, have now
TINUES TO EXPLODE, THE “HIDDEN
bought several mining claims, along with the
been restored and are available for guests to
GEMS” OF THIS GREAT STATE SEEM TO
city lots with the cabins still standing.
rent by the night. The small “General Store”
BE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN. For those
Today, most of the land and structures
who are adventurous enough to look past
in Crystal are owned by Gould's grandson,
the now well-developed mountain towns,
Chris Cox.
there is still some magic to be found. One such treasure is the ghost town of Crystal. Located
in
Gunnison
County’s
For Cox, the area has been a part of his entire life, and a blessing hard to put into words.
sits proudly at the edge of town, offering snacks and souvenirs to visitors. Visitors mostly arrive by Jeeps and other various all-terrain vehicles. “The road has definitely and dramatically
Elk
“The town of Crystal, the mountains, and
changed, but the mountains and rivers have
Mountain range, roughly twenty miles north-
the people there take me back to my first
not, and one only needs to go a short walk
west of Crested Butte, Crystal was once a
memories,” he says.
from the road to find that peace and solitude.”
burgeoning mining town in the late 1800s
Cox, who grew up in Southern California,
and early 1900s. With an elevation of 8,950
spent every summer in Crystal. He recounts
feet, the rugged terrain and harsh winters
that his friends in California could not com-
posed many challenges for the townspeople.
prehend living in a place without electricity,
The famous “Crystal Mill” (hydro power
phones or what they referred to as "fun."
The Crystal Mill, which Cox still privately owns, has become a national icon. “People literally come from all parts of the world to view the mill.” Cox agrees that it is an incredible struc-
house) still stands proudly along the banks
“I always looked at them with a blank
ture, and is working hard to find harmony
of the Crystal River. Water from the Crystal
stare, as I could not wait for summer to
between allowing access to the public and
River was dammed and used to provide
come and escape into the mountains on my
keeping it pristine for future generations.
electricity for air drills and ventilation for
horse, spend countless hours fishing on the
miners. The powerhouse used the flow of
river, or hike to pristine alpine lakes.”
“I want to share it with visitors and have people leave with a great memory and expe-
the Crystal River to power an air compres-
While the scenery and general layout of
rience, but also balance that with respecting
sor, and the compressed air was piped to
the town have not changed, the number of
private property and not 'loving it to death.' I
the mines to run air drills.
visitors certainly has.
still wake up each morning and walk outside
One cannot help but be thoroughly
“When I was a kid, we would hear the rum-
to find myself breathing in the mountain air
impressed with the engineering foresight
ble of an engine down the road and run out to
and thanking God that I can still be here after
of such an era. Even with all the intuitive-
the street to see who was coming up. It was
four generations of it being in our family.”
ness and resilience of the miners, opera-
exciting! Someone is actually coming up that
tions eventually ceased, and the town was
crazy road! Those days are definitely gone.”
largely vacated by 1917.
"I love the fact that my three sons and now my three grandsons (five and six gener-
Now, at age 51, Cox still spends the
ations) feel the same way about it and spend
In 1938, as the town laid quietly aban-
summer and fall in Crystal, as the owner
every opportunity they can to come up and
doned, Emmet Shaw Gould of Aspen, made
and operator of Crystal Mountain Ranch.
get back into the mountains which they have
the rough trek up to Crystal, seeking ore to
Original mining cabins, which were left to
grown up and are growing up in.” CONTINUED >
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BEST KEPT SECRET (CONTINUED)
“The town of Crystal, the mountains, and the people there take me back to my first memories.” - Chris Cox
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that they would have patience and keep her safe at the level she was comfortable with. The staff truly felt like family and got the vote as favorite vacation from every family member.” This family-owned and operated resort was carefully crafted for more than 10 years by the Bond family, and that clearly shows the moment you enter the gates to the resort. “The inspiration for Stonewater Cove came from emulating our favorite family vacations to create a destination that incorporated those fond memories. Boating, fishing, ATV rides, skiing, golfing, horseback-riding and playing board games were all activities we enjoyed as a family,” explains Ruth Bond. “We also appreciated fine dining, warm and comfortable lodging, spa treatments and interacting with friends.” Everything is done with complete perfection, which is evident throughout the entire stay. The expansive property houses only 25 uniquely custom designed guest homes, which allows guests to feel as if they are the only ones staying at the property. “Rustic elegance” best describes the overall theme. “The vast majority of our furniture was handcrafted by local artisans using cedar, juniper, oak, pine, hickory, walnut, sassafras and metal,” Bond says. “The bedding was custom-made, and every accent piece was found by scouring craft stores, antique shops, roadside stands and more in a seven-state area. The intent was to mimic the comforts of home but also incorporate the fun and whimsy of a vacation home.” The lodge boasts a movie theater, workout facility and family game room filled with comfortable seating. Once the sun goes down, enjoy a sunset cruise and come back for smores at one of the many fire-pits. They cater to each guest, so the needs and desires for the CONTINUED >
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“STONEWATER COVE HOLDS THE PERFECT BALANCE OF RELAXATION A N D A D V E N T U R E A N D I S T R U LY A P L A C E F O R A N Y O N E .”
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Choose from an ever-changing menu of gourmet options
so impressed with how the general manager, James
for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, and I assure
Bond, catered to our individual family needs without
you, these meals do not disappoint as I savored every
us even asking,” Guthery says. “We decided to watch a
bite. The produce and fresh herbs come from their very
movie in the theater late one night, and once he noticed,
own organic garden. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a happy
he quickly made gourmet popcorn and brought us drinks
hour at the clubhouse bar, and dine in the scenic dining
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that was reflected during our entire vacation that made
the exquisite, gourmet food was at the top of the list,”
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menu of delectable options, and after every meal I was
lunch that they made for us once they learned we would
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included a bag of car snacks for the kids just in case they
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you are looking to sit back and enjoy beauty and nature
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dining is of utmost importance at Stonewater Cove, and
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Smitty’s Garage — Burgers & Beer Southside Bar & Grille Spectator’s at the Sheraton Crown Center St. James Winery Tabard’s Ale House Tavernonna Italian Kitchen at Hotel Phillips Teocali Mexican Restaurant & Cantina The Clubhouse Experience The Homesteader Café The Melting Pot The Roasterie Café The Well Bar, Grill & Rooftop Waldo Pizza Zebra Room at the Aladdin Hotel
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
H E A LT H Y PA R A D I S E
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ARTICLE EMILY SHEA
MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, TRAVELING MEANS A PRETTY DRASTIC CHANGE IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ROUTINE. It affects everything from your diet and exercise regiment to what time you go to bed and wake up. Although the trade off of traveling to a new and exciting city or your favorite beach destination is typically worth the change in routine, traveling doesn’t mean all of your healthy daily habits must be abandoned. I get it – vacation for most of us is all about relaxation. Relaxing on the beaches of Hawaii with an ice cold piña colada in my hand is much more enticing than hitting the gym for a workout. And let’s face it – healthy options like gym accessibility and nutrient-rich menu items aren’t always available. But traveling doesn’t necessarily have to be unhealthy. It also doesn’t have to be as intense as making a commitment to hitting the gym for three hours everyday and eating steamed broccoli for dinner each night. If you make a conscious effort, you can always find ways to stay active and eat nutritiously on vacation. However, it certainly helps to stay somewhere that promotes your wellbeing by offering active programs, CONTINUED >
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HE ALTH Y LIFEST Y LE (CONTINUED) a fitness facility, healthy dining options and spa services. And while it is difficult to find a place that offers all of those things, it is not impossible. In fact, Hotel Galomar, located on the small Portuguese island of Madeira (yes, as in Madeira wine), has all that and more. Located along the beautiful southeast coast of Madeira and within the Galo Resort, Hotel Galomar is an adults only hotel that has a unique cliff-edge location, a sea water outdoor pool, a lounge and bar, a spa and an on-site restaurant. It is also walking distance to the resort’s two additional restaurants and the large gym with free weights, vast cardio equipment options, benches and barbells, weight machines and 70 weekly exercise classes – all available for no additional cost. Hotel Galomar also offers active outdoor excursions such as mountain biking, hiking and canyoning through the outdoor company LokoLoko Madeira. The resort’s state-of-the-art gym is home to more than just your everyday treadmill and generic set of dumbbells. There are over a dozen indoor cycling bikes, ellipticals and treadmills, as well as a weights area with a large selection of dumbbells, kettlebells and weight machines, a CrossFit room, a yoga and meditation room, squash courts, a heated indoor pool and a sauna. Hotel
Galomar’s
on-site
restaurant,
Restaurante Atlantis, offers a daily breakfast buffet with options ranging from tropical fruits, a selection of fresh bread and pastries, smoked salmon, egg dishes and more. In the evening, Restaurante Atlantis transforms into an upscale grill that specializes in nutritious seafood and fish dishes. One of the other dining options located within the resort is Restaurante Ondamar. Similar to Restaurante Atlantis, it also offers a daily breakfast buffet. Each evening Restaurante Ondamar also offers a house buffet. With daily themes and a vast selection of gluten free, vegetarian and organic food options, the house buffet provides numerous nutritious options and can whet just about anyone’s appetite. If exploring the unique culture of Madeira strikes your interest, Hotel Galomar is steps 36
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Funchal, Madeira
away from a local bus stop. For less than $5, you can purchase a round trip ticket to Madeira’s capital city of Funchal. Another option is to have the hotel’s front desk staff call you a local taxi, which will cost you a bit more. Renting a car in Madeira is also an option, but the roads are extremely steep and windy, making driving quite a challenge if you’re not a local. Funchal is a cosmopolitan city well known for its natural beauty, cable cars and upscale restaurants. The city overlooks the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and is backdropped by the island’s luscious green mountains. The best views of the city can be experienced from the Madeira Cable Car, also known as the Teleférico do Funchal. It starts in Funchal’s Old Town and travels over 10,000 feet to Monte, one of the most historical areas of Funchal. Funchal is also home to the Funchal Ecological Park. The park offers multiple hiking trails, trails for mountain biking and all-terrain biking, bird watching experiences, canyoning and more. There is no better time to begin planning your healthy vacation than right now. For more information about the island of Madeira and its capital city of Funchal, visit VisitMadeira.pt. To learn more about Hotel Galomar and the Galo Resort, visit GaloResort.com.
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FOOD & WINE
your UNDERSTAND WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING
nutrition
body + soul
MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.
PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.
C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.
F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your ARTICLE HAYLEY HYER
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brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil.
REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
LIST PRICE
L E AWO OD
SOLD PRICE %SOLD/LIST
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
TUSCANY RESERVE
1,250,000
$1,205,000
96%
49
4
4.2
LEAWOOD FOREST ESTATES
$899,000
$830,000
92%
177
5
5.1
$799,950
$800,000
100%
54
4
3.3
LEAWOOD
$799,000
$788,500
98%
70
4
3.1
BERKSHIRE
$799,900
$750,000
93%
170
4
4.1
LEAWOOD ESTATES
$776,250
$740,000
95%
0
4
3.1
WILSHIRE PLACE
$625,000
$615,000
98%
117
4
3.2
LEAWOOD SOUTH
$525,000
$505,000
95%
4
4
2.1
VILLAGE AT IRON HORSE
$500,000
$450,000
90%
29
3
3
WATERFORD
$455,000
$440,000
96%
98
4
2.1
BERKSHIRE
Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. 2020 STATISTICS from 2/1/2020 TO 2/29/2020. * DOM=Days on Market
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2019 is almost over Letting dental benefits expire is a waste of perfectly good money to use towards maintaining your dental health. It is always easier and cheaper to maintain good oral health than it is to repair the damage once it has done. Since your dental health benefits expire at the end of each calendar year, all of your unused benefit dollars will be lost unless you complete your procedures before the end of the year. We know and understand that this time of the year can get hectic, but making your dental health a priority will have you looking and feeling confident heading into the season of holiday parties and seeing out of town relatives!
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PARTING THOUGHTS
w e e ke n d get- away BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS:
AMANA COLONIES, IOWA:
This is a three-hour drive from
Amana Colonies consist of seven
Kansas City and offers art, food, music,
scenic villages with authentic German
cycling, history and more.
ambiance. Some visit to experience the German food, wine and beer. Others
Stay: 21C Museum Hotel: A 104-room
come for the quality handcrafted
boutique
art
products, art, and variety of quaint
museum and home to Arkansas native
shops that line the streets. Numerous
chef Matthew McClure’s restaurant,
festivals take place in each season, so
The Hive.
there is something for everyone.
hotel,
(grand
Stay: Kellenberger Art Haus: Come
re-opening summer 2020) Enjoy water
stay at an artist’s residence and
recreation such as paddle boarding
studio in the historic district of High
and canoeing, fishing and more.
Amana. Experience the atmosphere of
Visit:
Lake
contemporary
Crystal
Bentonville
Bridge
Museum:
North
a colorful German home built in 1863
Forest Lights is a unique light and
complete with antique Amana-made
sound experience unlike anything that
furnishings, and artwork.
the museum has ever presented before. Visit: Amana BOONVILLE, MISSOURI: A historically rich town, Boonville boasts boutique dining and shops
Heritage
Museum:
Learn the History of the Amana Colonies, which from 1855 to 1932 were an experiment in Utopian living.
and access to the Katy trail for biking and exploring.
Acarman Winery: Complimentary wine tastings and tours.
Stay: Yates House Bed & Breakfast: A luxury B&B surrounded by beautiful gar-
Millstream
dens and top-notch accommodations.
Iowa’s oldest operational brewery and
Brewery
Company:
is also one of the oldest operational Visit: Katy Trail State Park offers opportunities for recreation, a place to enjoy nature and an avenue to discover the past.
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