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LIFESTYLE LETTER

“A Little Travelin’ Music Please” I am old enough to remember the “travelin’ music” riff that was used by Jackie Gleason on his TV show during the Golden Age of Television. It’s appropriate now since after two years of sensibly forgoing much if any travel because of the pandemic, we are all anxious to get on a plane, train or automobile and go, go, go.

In this issue we will take a deep dive into two wonderful destinations— Lake Tahoe and Kauai.

It really is magic on Kauai. It stole my youngest son away when he bought a beachfront home there and used it to hide out during the pandemic.

Presently, he shows no sign of leaving. That’s okay since everyone is looking forward to visiting him. Our Editor, Tracy Marcynzsyn, has lived there so you will get an expert’s look at the Garden Isle. I hope we don’t lose her back there the way we lost my son.

Tahoe is also a magical place. It may also be in California as we are in Ventura County, but it is really another world of alpine natural beauty. We will take you on a visit, and you can also move there to a fabulous resort environment or you can turn it into a second home. Wow! The articles will really tempt you.

Next up for us is a trip to visit my daughter in Pennsylvania’s beautiful Brandywine Valley. It has been two long years and it is for a very special occasion—my Granddaughter’s high school graduation. I cannot believe she is 18 years old, nor can I believe I am old enough to have an 18-year-old granddaughter! I reserved our airline seats very early (bulkhead seats) and we will wear our masks each way for the entire flight—no such thing as being too safe.

In January 2023 we are booked on The Jazz Cruise. The lineup of world class musicians and singers is incredible. The performers are as starved as we are…us for great music and fun travel and them for the gift of a live audience.

Well, here we go. Aloha, adios, ciao and bon voyage!

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V isit K au ai! The M a g ic a l L a nd of A loha Magical, lush, breathtaking, gorgeous, surreal—Kauai is all of these things. Words alone, however accurate, cannot do justice to this crown jewel of the Hawaiian Islands. As the surfers say, “Eddie would go,” and visiting the Garden Isle of Kauai is the only way to truly experience this island gem’s special magic.

The northernmost island of the Hawaiian chain, Kauai is located the farthest distance from any land mass. Its 562 square miles are home to a variety of microclimates, including rainforests, deserts, mountains, river valleys, swamps and beaches galore.

Spending time in this island paradise is sure to shift your fast-paced mainland shuffle into a laidback and relaxed island vibe. As you explore its many wonders, expect to be transformed on deeper levels as well.

Slowing down to smell the tuberoses allows time to contemplate the things that matter most in life, which can be easy to lose sight of in the daily mayhem of our busy lives.

It’s not surprising that the island embodies the spirit of caring for and giving back to others, known as Mālama.

“Mālama—to care for or give back—has always been the foundation of Kauai’s community, people and places,” says Shere’e Quitevis of Kauai Visitors Bureau.

“An example of the Mālama Hawaii Program on Kauai is a guided beach cleanup with the Surfrider Foundation Kauai Chapter.”

Preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture is paramount to ensuring the health and heart of Kauai’s heritage. Local sites incorporating elements of island culture include National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde and Allerton Gardens, and Limahuli Garden and Preserve; Anaina Hou Community Park, where you can catch an Ahi Lele Fire Show; Fern Grotto for a Hawaiian luau; daily Farmers’ Markets; and Kilohana Plantation, to name a few.

Allow at least a week to explore the island’s many treasures—and sign up for those frequent flyer miles as you’ll want to return again and again to discover the myriad sights you won’t have time to see in a single visit.

In fact, during this trip, even after having lived on the island for 7 years, I stumbled upon spectacular sites that I had not seen before!

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Landing in Lihue felt like a homecoming of sorts, starting with the magnificent and dramatic fluted cliffs of the famed Na Pali Coast that welcomed us with their mesmerizing beauty as the plane descended onto the runway. After we quickly collected our bags in the quaint little airport, our Turo driver greeted us with the keys to a clean, new SUV, which we rented through Turo. com for significantly less than rental car companies charge. Stoked with the smooth and easy pickup of our rental car, we eased on down the road to Kapaa, a centrally located town about 8 miles north of the airport.

Despite the heavier traffic than I remembered on the mostly two-lane Kuhio Highway, the main road that spans the island, we three friends oohhed and aahhed as we drove along, drinking in the island landscape with fresh eyes and even spotting a whale’s tail splashing in the ocean alongside the road! Reaching our homebase vacation rental at Pono Kai Resort, we settled into the cozy oceanfront condo, pinching ourselves to make sure we weren’t just dreaming we’d arrived in paradise. The balmy breezes and soothing sounds of the tropical rain showers and rolling waves lulled us into an easy slumber.

Venturing out bright and early the next morning (Hawaii is 3 hours behind California time, after all!), we strolled along the oceanfront walking and bike path to the nearby coffee shop, Java Kai. Judging from the long lines, we were at the right place and on the same wavelength as the locals and fellow tourists. A fluorescent green gecko with blue eyes peered at us as we sat in the rustic outdoor patio savoring our fresh-brewed coffees (and devouring delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries!).

Fueled up and feeling fine (and full!), we loaded our gear into the car and set out for the North Shore and the magical land of Hanalei. Driving out of the city northbound with the windshield wipers going full blast, we feasted our eyes upon the incredibly lush landscape of plants and vines in every shade of green, the “Sleeping Giant” mountain towering in the distance and expansive vistas colored with tropical flowers and blue skies.

We mostly stayed on the main road, veering off for a quick pit stop to peek at the beautiful Kalihiwai Beach and resisting the pull to explore the countless other

amazing beaches and secret spots beckoning us to discover them down so many side roads…

One of the most picturesque views on Kauai has to be rounding the corner from Princeville and overlooking the Hanalei Valley below. Setting eyes on this magical tiny town with a river running through it, taro fields, and a little village bordered by mountains streaming with waterfalls and the world-famous Hanalei Bay Beach is a sight we should all be so lucky to behold.

Stopping in Hanalei town, we dodged the downpouring rain ducking in shops and deciding among the many dining options before the irresistible smell of piping hot fresh-baked pizza pulled us into Hanalei Pizza. We enjoyed our tasty slices at a communal picnic table outside the restaurant, striking up a lively conversation with a couple of local ladies and becoming fast friends during our short meeting that we all agreed was some sort of a cosmic connection before exchanging numbers and promising to stay in touch.

Wandering through Ching Young Village’s fun and touristy shops, we stocked up on souvenirs, including rain ponchos and a real rain jacket, which proved to be a smart purchase that served me well throughout the trip—as they say in the islands, “No rain, no rainbows!”

These days, getting to the end of the road requires reserving a seat (in advance!) on the GoHaena Kauai North Shore shuttle (GoHaena.com). Once aboard, you’ll be driven along a narrow winding road weaving through this jungle wonderland between the crystal blue ocean and magnificent mountains to Kee Beach, a great place to swim and snorkel in a protected bay. The famous Kalalau Trail, a 11-mile somewhat treacherous hike along the Na Pali Coast to a heavenly valley, begins here where the road ends, as this section of the island is accessible only by foot, boat or air.

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Blue Dolphin Charters and others offer boat tours of the Na Pali Coast, including sunset dinner cruises, snorkeling and scuba, fishing, and dolphin and whale watching adventures. Surveying the island by air provides a bird’s eye view of the incredibly scenic inaccessible areas, including the 5,000-foot Mt. Waialeale, one of the wettest spots on Earth (averaging 450 inches of rain annually), and Manawaiopuna Falls, the 400-foot waterfall featured in the movie “Jurassic Park.”

You can also get a glimpse into the heart of the 2-milewide verdant Kalalau Valley at the Waimea Canyon overlook, located on the other side of the island. Known as the “Grand Canyon of Kauai,” Waimea Canyon is 10 miles long and more than 3,500 feet deep. Some 45 miles of trails wind through this forested area of Norfolk pines, Koa hardwoods, native plants, wildlife and numerous scenic overlooks in the 4,345acre Kokee State Park. Visitors can also camp here yearround (make advance reservations at DLNR.Hawaii.gov), explore the Alakai Swamp, ride a zipline, and visit the Kokee Natural History Museum and Lodge.

Just down the hill you’ll find the must-see 17-miles long Polihale Beach. The state’s longest beach marks the other end of the road and the beginning of the Na Pali Coast. An adventure to find by travelling down an unpaved old cane haul road, Polihale offers glorious sunsets and views of the Forbidden Island of Niihau.

The west and south sides of the island, generally considered the “dry” sides, are where sunbathers find their bliss.

We headed to the popular Poipu Beach, located on the south side though the tunnel of trees. Passing through Koloa, home of the Old Sugar Mill, a National Historic Landmark that was founded in 1835 as the first successful large-scale sugar operation in the Hawaiian Islands, we admired the historic culture-soaked town before driving by the Poipu Bay Golf Course and Spouting Horn with its impressive 50-foot high water spouts.

Arriving at Poipu Beach Park, we watched the sea turtles surfing in the waves and savored some Hawaiian shave ice while walking along the soft white sand beach, nearly tripping over a sea turtle and Hawaiian monk seal before finally immersing in the calm, refreshing crystal clear (and surprisingly warm) blue sea. As the roosters crowed and children chased them, we relaxed in the sun, soaking up the island vibes.

Cruising back to Kapaa along the backcountry roads threading through untouched nature of tall grass fields and mountains in the distance, we stopped to check out the Menehune Fish Pond. Legend has it that a small race of people known as the Menehune built these ponds using large stones to create walls 900 feet across and 5 feet high in just one night more than 1,000 years ago. Kayak tours on the Huleia River offer a fun way to explore this unique landmark. Winding down the road to Nawiliwili Harbor

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where a behemoth cruise ship had just arrived, lit up in all its glory, we stopped for oceanfront cocktails at Liliquoi Bar and Grill. Our amazing bartender, Jennifer, served up some specialty Lava Flows and Kauai Tais and tempted us with Liliquoi Cheesecake and Pineapple Almond Tarts, which we didn’t resist—thanks Jen! After days of indulging in scrumptious island fare and lazing on the sunny beaches, we decided to get some exercise hiking at the Keahua Arboretum. Located in Wailua on a windy, scenic road in the hills of Kauai, the arboretum is stunning with its rainbow eucalyptus trees, native shrubs and cold mountain springs. Picnicking, hiking and horseback riding are popular activities here.

Driving south, we spotted a 13-foot-tall bronze statue, which we discovered was Lord Hanuman, and the grounds of the Kauai Hindu Monastery. The 363-acre site includes the Rudraksha Forest (7345 Kualoo Road)—the only one of its kind in the western hemisphere—and paths to sacred sites, waterfalls, temples and ponds where you can easily spend an entire day exploring the hidden wonders around every turn. Intent on watching the sunset at Secret Beach, we peeled ourselves away from the unexpected adventure and piled into the car, heading north to Kilauea. After a quick stop at the quaint Anahola Market for snacks of fresh Hawaiian poke, sushi and manapuas, we made it to the dirt road leading to Secret Beach. We scampered down the half-mile jungle trail leading to the breathtakingly beautiful secluded (clothing-optional) beach where we drank in the spectacular sunset with the Kilauea Lighthouse overlooking us from its mountain perch.

The last day of our vacation (too soon!) found us fittingly sipping Painkillers—Pussers Navy Rum, Pineapple OJ, Coconut Cream and Shaved Nutmeg—which lived up to their name, I might add, at Sam’s Ocean View Restaurant & Bar. An easy walk from our Kapaa condo along the oceanside walking path, Sam’s Ocean View is also accurately named for its in-your-face oceanfront view. We feasted on the perfect French fries, Seared Ahi Steak with Sesame Ginger Glaze and SOV Grilled Cheese, made with brie and Wisconsin blue cheese, fig jam on local bakery sourdough with sliced apple and honey drizzle, served with a smile and friendly service.

Gathering gifts and souvenirs for our loved ones was a breeze at Kapaa’s downtown shops, including Bamboo Works and Kela’s Glass Gallery, home of the one-of-a-kind color-changing jewelry and exquisite glass art. We were also wowed watching local artisan glass blowers and wood workers create works of art onsite while we shopped. Arms laden with island mementoes—Lion coffee, plumeria hairclips, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, colorful sarongs and more—our hearts were also full of the aloha spirit emanating from this peaceful paradise. Aloha, until next time, Kauai! We will be back!!

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Lake Tahoe has some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in America, with its stunning azure crystal clear waters and dramatic mountain backdrops. While many people think of Lake Tahoe as a ski destination, this area straddling the California and Nevada borders is also the ultimate summer getaway.

No need to fly to Italy’s Lake Como or Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, when Lake Tahoe’s upscale lakeside retreats boast spectacular natural beauty and a host of water sports opportunities close to home. You will be mesmerized by the water’s shades of cyan—so clear you can see the bottom along the shoreline. Did you know Lake Tahoe is about 1,600 feet deep and is the second deepest lake in America—as deep as three Empire State Buildings?

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RETREAT AND RESET THIS SUMMER AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE TAHOE For those who want to get busy on the lake, there is no shortage of fun. Try kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, parasailing, cruising in a catamaran or hot air ballooning off a boat before sunrise. Guests at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe can gain access to the stunning mountain modern Lake Club (just 10 minutes away) that feels like a luxurious home with direct beach access and a private boat pier with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards.

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Greeted with champagne at the club’s modern wood, stone and glass two-level property, guests can leave the stresses behind and soak in the scenery that feels like stepping into a painting. Showers and changing facilities helped us prepare for our exciting day on the water. Our captain set the mood with some chill tunes on the boat as we zoomed across the calm waters, dropping anchor about 20 minutes off of Whale Beach.

A picnic aboard the MasterCraft was no ordinary lunch as we warmed in the 70-degree rays over a menu of fresh salad, individually wrapped baguette sandwiches of prosciutto, gouda and smoked salmon, and a tin of tres leche cake with hazelnut and gold flakes.

After some rest and relaxation with our toes off the boat, our bodies were ready to try tubing, but unlike the tubing of my childhood, this was a padded device that one could easily lay on and grab securely for some bouncing “catch the wake” waves action.

New Ritz-Carlton programming includes ‘Sips and Strokes,’ a painting with wine experience where guests can learn about wine from a sommelier and also gain new art techniques from a master watercolorist who guides guests through a painting session with actual wine as the medium instead of ink. This relaxing activity occurred on the upper deck with panoramic views of the vibrantly hued lake, accented by the snowy distant mountains hugging us, and was of course real motivation for painting the scene with various shades of red wine. As they say, a Ritz-Carlton experience truly enlivens the senses!

While bubbly, wine or cocktails await at the club’s modern bar, restaurant and terrace, guests can also choose from cozy fireplaces for a perfect sunset spot or a soak in the outdoor whirlpool. The Ritz-Carlton always goes one step above, and this was evident not only with their service but their exceptional food program. If the setting wasn’t enough on the ground floor terrace above the lawn and lake, Chef Miguel Acosta tantalized our minds and stomachs with a menu that rolled out like art. Beginning with herb focaccia and peach butter, an amuse bouche whet our palettes with foie gras in a salty macaroon. Delightful dishes ensued like Granny Smith Apple and Kohlrabi soup inside a Kohlrabi and a wooden box of stone, moss and seaweed arrived filled with tasty morsels like a Prosciutto and Manchego Croquette.

While staying in winter at The Ritz-Carlton’s main resort in Lake Tahoe provides mid-mountain ski-in ski-out access to Northstar California, the summer is just as fun with a plethora of options. Enveloped by towering pines, the air feels so fresh. The hotel has a salon and spa with a quiet outdoor spa pool, an outdoor jacuzzi, a mountainside heated pool, a 55-foot granite fireplace in the lobby, a pool bar with BBQ , fitness center (with a Peloton, yoga and HIIT room), and other unique offerings. Some of our favorites include a S’mores station by the firepit with

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homemade cookie crisps in the shape of bears, various Valrhona dark chocolates and handmade marshmallows. The hotel offers a special stargazing evening with a local star guide for a mind-bending education about the universe and a look at the wondrous sky up close in a Celestron telescope.

Also, the Ritz surprises with unexpected special moments on The Backyard terrace every 90 minutes, like a glass of Moet, a hot toddy cart or festive snacks.

In the hallways of the Ritz one can admire an impressive premier art collection (also for sale) from Warhol, Picasso and Chagall, to name a few, and download a free app for a self-guided tour about this Salon d’art.

Many California-inspired dining experiences can be found here in the main restaurant, Manzanita, offering new twists on familiar dishes, floor to ceiling windows, an open kitchen and a chef’s table featuring clam soup, duck, scallops, beef tartare and a tower of sweets. Grab breakfast, coffee, paninis or fresh-pressed juices at Café Blue or warm up fireside in The Living Room with wine or cocktails extending into lunch with Grilled Peach and Burrata salad, Crispy Artichoke or Smoke Caesar Salad with Salmon.

Guestrooms, suites and residences come with in-room gas fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows with blackout curtains. From my room in the evening, chocolates greeted me bedside and a peek from my blackout curtains unveiled a forest of enveloping pine trees while below a glowing pool changed colors with a few twinkly lit trees accenting the darkness. It felt magical.

Just an hour flight from Los Angeles to Reno, The RitzCarlton at Lake Tahoe is an hour drive from the airport.

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Lake Tahoe’s latest alpine retreat, Tahoe Beach Club, is the first new lakefront community in the Tahoe Basin in nearly 40 years. Because of the strict building laws that protect Lake Tahoe, lakefront land is difficult to acquire and almost impossible to build on. But now you can become part of the Tahoe dream by owning a home in this exclusive residential development that comes with five-star amenities plus a members-only beachfront clubhouse on a private sandy beach with a 160-foot floating pier and unparalleled panoramic mountain views.

The striking, protected natural beauty of the Tahoe Basin is an easy sell for any nature lover, with year-round activities. From skiing and snowshoeing to wakeboarding and mountain biking, residents enjoy dreamy snowfall in the winter and crisp 80-degree summer days. The community borders over 300 acres of state forest with access to hiking and biking trails.

Located in the state of Nevada just past the California state line, Tahoe Beach Club is situated along the east shore of pristine Lake Tahoe and is surrounded by national forest and state land. The location comes with added tax benefits—no personal income tax, no business income tax, no inheritance tax and low property taxes.

Tahoe Beach Club is just an hour away from RenoTahoe International Airport, which welcomes 120+ daily flights including nonstop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Phoenix and San Diego.

The stunning modern design and timeless architecture of Tahoe Beach Club pays homage to the Sierras with wood, metal and stone materials creating textural cohesion with the surrounding Tahoe Basin. Homes are bright and airy with 9 to 10-foot ceilings. Buyers can choose from two to four bedrooms with 1,256 square feet to almost 3,000+ square foot floor plans featuring lake, forest or meadow views. Interiors boast high-end finishes in the residences with Eggersman cabinetry and Thermador appliances built to Green Globe standards. Homes come with single or two-car garages as well as in-floor radiant heating.

Endless perks that one would find at a world class resort are included like housekeeping, personal concierge services, grocery shopping and pre-arrival home preparation. “The living is easy” when water equipment, umbrellas, beach chairs and cabanas are provided, and food and drinks can be brought directly to guests on the sand. Kayaks and paddle boards are ready for use while boats and jet ski rentals are delivered straight to the pier. Also, the onsite restaurant with lakeview deck offers lunch, dinner, bar bites and lakeside snacks 7 days a week.

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“It’s a dream place to live. You can put your feet in the water after just a few steps. We order food from an Airstream right on the beach. There is a Kid’s Club. Everyone is so nice and attentive.”

“Location is everything. It feels spiritual, breathtaking and with a breezy wind to cool off in summer. We like Tahoe Beach Club because it is new and vibrant and the best bubble in the world. It feels like family. Everything is right at the beach,” expressed one resident couple.

For those who want to rejuvenate by relaxing and absorbing nature deeply, an outdoor pool and hot tub are heated yearround at the clubhouse with dramatic deck views. Fireplaces make cozy areas to huddle in the evenings. The Spa at Tahoe Beach Club offers beauty and wellness experiences that incorporate transformative advanced techniques to nurture body, skin and spirit. An extensive menu of spa services will help reboot anyone’s spirit with massages, facials, manicure/ pedicures and red-light therapy. There are four tranquil treatment rooms, a relaxing sanctuary, dry-cedar saunas and essential oil steam rooms connected by a luxurious locker space and 24/7 fitness center.

Over a hundred events a year are organized during all four seasons including moonlight snowshoeing excursions,

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guided hikes, wine tastings, fundraisers, art shows and kids camps. Unique club events include wine dinners with exclusive labels, July 4th festivities with front row seats to fireworks, and Celebrity Golf at adjacent Edgewood Tahoe Resort & Golf Course that also offers elevated fine dining, an award-winning spa and a Tom Fazio-designed golf course.

“It’s a dream place to live. You can put your feet in the water after just a few steps.

We order food from an Airstream right on the beach. There is a Kid’s Club. Everyone is so nice and attentive,” shared one family.

The private community with 143 luxury residences is conveniently located near the Tahoe region’s most coveted offerings. Owners can not only step out of their homes and experience direct access to the finest lake in North America but also enjoy world-renowned skiing, golfing, hiking, swimming, entertainment and more. During the winter, members and residents can enjoy the slopes at Heavenly Mountain, boasting the largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe Basin just 10 minutes away.

Tahoe Beach Club’s complimentary shuttle service takes members to hiking, dining, concerts and shops all through South Lake Tahoe. Residents can hop on and in 5 minutes be at the mountain gondola or Edgewood.

For those who want to host a private event (whether that be a business retreat or overnight stays), a Stateroom with a private entrance boasts 2,200 square feet with an open concept floor plan kitchenette, spacious dining room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and expansive living area fit for entertaining.

In November 2019 Tahoe Beach Club welcomed its first property owners.

Tahoe Beach Club sold out of Phase I residences preconstruction and is now selling their final phase with 13 homes released in May and another eight scheduled for late summer. Twenty-four residences are expected to be released for sale either in the fall of 2022 or next spring. Prices begin at $2.3m. Ultimate beachfront luxury in Lake Tahoe is priceless.

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Prospector Ranch Fundraiser Benefits Children in Ukraine & Uganda Friends, family and neighbors gathered at Prospector Ranch in Westlake for an afternoon of music, food and friendship, raising more than $12,000 for Children to Love International.

“Children to Love is an organization I work with in support of Mercy Childcare Ministry outside of Kampala, Uganda,” says Meggan Kimberley, owner along with her husband Chris Warme, of Prospector Ranch. Noting that 100% of the event’s proceeds go toward helping children in Ukraine and Uganda, Meggan and her husband got involved with the organization four years ago. “We have seen them grow from having an orphanage and hospital on the property in Uganda to adding a church, women's learning center, and school with boarding for children from the slums of Kampala.”

Children to Love International is committed to the care of orphaned, abandoned and at-risk children. They currently work in Romania, India, Uganda, Ukraine and Thailand and strive to equip children with the ability to become independent, contributing members of their communities, as well as supporting organizations that serve as protective havens for vulnerable children.

“Children to Love is so grateful to Prospector Ranch for its support of CTL through this very special event,” says John Penrose, president of Children to Love. “The work of CTL supports ‘the least, the lost and the littlest’—orphaned and abandoned children around the world—through the work of our in-country partners.”

In Uganda, the organization works with Mercy Childcare Ministry to support education, medical

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and childcare services, as well as outreach programs to provide microloans for widows to help with independence and many other social, emotional and spiritual services for those in need.

In Ukraine through the work of Future for Children, many families are helped socially, physically, educationally and spiritually.

“Especially during these days of war in Ukraine, Future for Children is feeding, clothing, lodging, providing medical services and offering educational, spiritual and emotional support to dozens of Ukrainians who have been displaced and uprooted by the conflict,” says Penrose. “This event will help allow CTL to continue its work with those in need and we are so grateful for the caring and sharing and being invited to be part of this very special event.”

Guests enjoyed live music, tacos and local wine and brews. Artists and vendors offered incredible jewelry, paintings, handbags and more. Kym Douglas conducted a live auction, which included overnight stays in the unique onsite Conestoga Covered Wagon (one of five in the state) and Vintage Airstream. A silent auction featured services and special items, such as bracelets, vision board sessions, financial planning and teeth whitening.

Set in the peaceful mountain wilderness, "Prospector Ranch is a new boutique event space in the community and one of our goals is to give back and use our ranch for good. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the community together to do so,” adds Meggan.

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Westlake Body Contouring Changes Hands, Delivers Results

ARTICLE BY ALICIA DOYLE

Born in the United States and raised in Argentina, Denise Everson spent most of her life raising her family in the Conejo Valley, taking an active role in her children’s lives and education.

“My children are almost adults now, and it’s time for me to move forward and help others with what I know best,” says Denise, who recently took over ownership of Westlake Body Contouring.

With a degree in Education, Fitness and Anatomy, Denise treated patients at Westlake Body Contouring for six years prior to becoming its new owner.

“Years of working there and enjoying helping people led me to make the decision of stepping into the ownership of this practice,” Denise explains. “My good friend Dianne Sandberg, prior owner, trained me to be the specialist I am today.”

Westlake Body Contouring offers a calm, relaxing environment where many have discovered a “much healthier way” to lose inches and tighten skin—as well as reduce stress and inflammation with very little to no side effects. The practice helps with fat loss, chronic pain, inflammation, relief from arthritic pain, sore muscles, facial rejuvenation, acne, wound healing and postsurgical treatments.

“Westlake Body Contouring specializes in Red Light Therapy, which has been shown to do many great things for the body and mind,” says Denise, adding that Red Light Therapy melts fat—therefore a patient can lose at least 2 inches in the first session alone.

Light therapy is not new—it has been used for many ailments ranging from chronic pain to wound healing to hair growth. What is new is the light being used to target fat cells. Once these adipose (fat) cells are exposed to this specific 880 and 635 nm wavelength, 99% of the fat is released from the cells. The result is inches lost and impressive spot reduction anywhere on the body.

The light therapy machine at Westlake Body Contouring is different from other machines on the market, because “we have a patented aspect to the pads with a reflective coating,” Denise explains.

“With this reflective coating, the light is now redirected back to the tissues. No other device on the market has this capability. The amount of light

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energy emitted is now going to be multiplied by our reflective coating, giving you a much better result. No other machine on the market today carries both 635 and 880 nm on the same pad.”

Red Light Therapy also reduces inflammation, which can relieve chronic pain.

“It’s a non-invasive process and you can come in for treatments up to three times a week,” Denise says. “You can even come during your lunch break and go right back to work after your session.”

The results of the treatments speak for themselves, she emphasizes.

“I look forward to trying new ideas that will compliment these sessions—I am very excited to continue helping those who want to live their best life,” Denise adds.

At Westlake Body Contouring, “we will continue helping people live a healthy, pain-free life in the safest possible manner—I am very excited to become a part of this wonderful business community in the Conejo Valley.”

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Professional and Caring Assistance at Home This summer, take a break and find peace of mind ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI

Being a caregiver is often mentally and physically exhausting.

While providing care for a loved one is critical, it’s also important for the person giving the care to take care of his or her own health.

With summer here, it’s an optimal time to take some time away to recharge and refresh both body and mind. But, that’s sometimes very hard to do. After all, who will step in to take over for the day or week or more?

Home Helpers Home Care was founded in order to do just that.

“Being a family caregiver is really tough, so people need what we call respite care,” says Dan Nathanson, owner of the franchise in Ventura County and Conejo Valley. “They need time off, whether for vacations or even for just a few hours.”

His agency offers 24/7 care from professional caregivers.

“We're an insured and licensed agency,” he says. “Our caregivers are trained, licensed and bonded, and we do background checks on each one.”

Caregiving is especially hard on what he calls the sandwich generation—people who are themselves parents and also taking care of elderly parents.

“Summertime is the time to go away with the kids, but then they feel guilty for not taking care of their parents,” says Dan. With Home Helpers, family caregivers can make arrangements for their loved ones to get the personal care they need, while they have an opportunity to enjoy time with their families. Even if family members are not going away for an extended period of time,

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Services can include light housekeeping, such as laundry, and transportation to the doctor or beauty salon. They’ll even take care of pets and walk dogs. Some seniors, he says, may feel they don’t need help, and in this case, they can start off slowly with maybe four hours a day once a week. Many times, when that person sees the benefits, they’re usually more open minded to having someone come in more often.

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