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The Gardens at Homestead is our own little oasis. Stroll through thousands of seasonal flowers and shrubberies.

Relax under the pavilion overlooking the pond. Feel the sand between your toes on the white-sand beach. Listen to the water rushing through the creeks and down the waterfall. We’ve even planted trees, each a different species of North American hardwood, which we commonly make furniture out of.

Take a guided tour through our 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Here you won’t see any assembly lines mass producing 1,000 dining chairs all the same.

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Lifestyle Letter

Endless opportunity for adventure

JULY 2017 PUBLISHER

Richard Mellert | Richard.Mellert@LifestylePubs.com

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ow that we seem to have escaped the tumultuous weather leading up to summer, it's time to kick back, relax, and have fun! Fortunately, there are endless opportunities for adventure right here in our own backyard. From local golf courses to an epic scavenger hunt for kids and adults alike, you will never be bored.

The best part is, with so many local activities, you never have to travel far to have a great time.

Connect with us on Facebook and let us know what plans you have for summertime adventure. As always, we are inspired by community, so keep in touch!

Nikki Rhoades, Editor

Joe Violi | Joe.Violi@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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Martha Doyle | Martha.Doyle@LifestylePubs.com Frank Tropiano | Frank.Tropiano@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Parting Thoughts

12 Saving Communities From Boredom

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“Regardless of window dimensions and shape, you can rest assured knowing that we will have a customized window solution that is perfect for you,” says Owner Matt Bradley.

And, with a free, no-stress consultation, you have one less thing to worry about as you beautify your home. With a lavish selection that spans from blinds right down to window film, you will feel confident knowing that you can get quality, practicality, and fashion in one window treatment.

“We really strive to personalize your experience,” explains Matt. “We will provide you with a selection of fabrics, materials, and colors to help you find the perfect fit. If you need assistance pairing options with your existing décor, or are uncertain about which window treatment will fit best with your life style, you can relax knowing that you will be treated to quality service and a product that will leave you with a view you'll love.

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City Scene

SAVING COMMUNITIES FROM S BOREDOM

ince 2012, Scene 75 has been fulfilling its mission of saving communities from boredom.

With two locations south of Medina, one in Cincinnati and one in Dayton, only a handful

of Northeast Ohioans knew the pleasures of the largest indoor entertainment centers in the country. That is, until now.

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“Our third location is opening this summer in Brunswick,” beams Vice President of

Operations Alex Zorniger. “Located a mile off the highway on 303, we have converted 85,000 square feet into a world of entertainment that can be enjoyed by all ages. There are different venues under one roof, some more kid-centric and some more adult based. A young child, teenager, parents, and grandparents could all have fun. An entire family can come make memories together, and that's what we strive for.”

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This amazing indoor adventure features a full bar, go carts, bumper cars, 120 arcade games, two blacklight minigolf courses, laser tag, and a virtual reality Chaos Room. Plus, it will feature one of the most unique food venues in all of Ohio.

“We love the cultural vibe of the Greater Cleveland Area,” says Zorniger. “Once summer comes in Cleveland, people get really excited. It's an awesome energy. And Medina County is so community-driven, a very strong community and people are very proud of it. We really wanted to combine and capture those energies, and we decided to do that with this new indoor food truck concept that we call Food Truck Alley.”

Four local food truck companies, Boca Loca Burrito Factory, Proper Pig Smokehouse, Sauced Wood Fired Pizza, and Riverdog Cafe, have come together to capture the fashionable vibe of East 4th Street in one of the first-ever indoor food truck restaurants.

Thinking out of the box and executing the unusual is what Scene 75 is all about, says Zorniger.

“Why did we choose to partner with those companies?” asks Zorniger. “Well, because their food is delicious. Not only are they delicious, but they were willing to take a risk and engage in something that had never been done. We started in 2012, so we're still very young. Scene 75 is all about entrepreneurs putting something crazy together, and turning it into a great place to make memories. And we are Ohio-grown and locally-driven, so naturally we love to team up with other local entrepreneurs” So far, Little League and the Brunswick Educational Access Television Video Program have teamed up with Scene 75 to help the accomplish their goal of being a central hub in the community that is rooted in the support and education of young people. But the fun doesn't end there.

“We strive to be an asset to the community.

Instead of fundraisers, we call them fun-raisers.

We want the community to have fun while doing good, and we've created the perfectly positive environment to accomplish charitable endeavors.”

This community-rooted, high-quality entertainment center promises more fun under one roof than Medina County has ever seen before.

From a 4-D theatre to a mini bowling alley, there is something for everyone at Scene 75, and Medina County doubtlessly makes the perfect home to such an awesome indoor adventure.

Scene 75, located at 3688 Center Road, Brunswick, is set to open this summer. With so much to offer, you'll want to start gathering family and friends to plan your inaugural visit!

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t's July, and it's officially summer! While it

may be easy to dream of adventure on a

championship-caliber golf course complete with a full service bar, restaurant and a patio

second to none, it is difficult to find one locally. When it comes to group outings, it is even harder to find such a course that is also open to the public.

That is, unless you've visited Shale Creek Golf

Club. Located just outside of the City of Medina,

this stunning golf course celebrates the natural

beauty of Northeast Ohio in a way that golfers of all skill levels can enjoy and appreciate.

“Shale is a links style course,” explains

Scott Schreck, Director of Golf. “Links is a

style common in Scotland or Ireland, and

traditionally you'd find it on a seaside. They usually have fewer trees, and more rolling

terrain with larger greens. While traditional

American-style golf courses tend to be more tree-lined, Shale more open and rolling terrain which lends itself to be enjoyed by golfers of varying skill levels.”

At each hole, one can find five sets of tees to accommodate most all golfers. As you journey across the bent grass fairways, tees

and greens of this championship course, be sure to admire the Rocky River and other creeks that cut through and shape the layout.

lating Medina County Landscape, offering endless views that will continually lift your spirits and fuel your sense of adventure.

Shale also adds tremendous value to each

golfer’s experience. Unlike most any other

course in Ohio or the Midwest, the golf carts are equipped with GPS units to provide

players with each hole’s layout and yardage,

each player receives a complimentary bottle of water at the start of their round, and use of

the range/practice facility is included in the

guest fee. All these additional features and golf course conditions that match up with any private course makes Shale a must play.

“The views of the sunset are amazing,” says

Debi McNab, Food and Beverage Manager. “I

take pictures from the clubhouse all the time and when I show them to people I say, 'Look at my office.' The sunsets just to the west, and the view from the 18th hole is particularly strik-

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All 18 holes fit naturally into the rich, undu-

People will come in for dinner and live entertainment, and then they stick around to watch the sunset melt into the horizon.”

The Shale Creek Clubhouse, which opened in 2013, is a beloved secret local golfers share.

It houses the Granite Grille, which one can enjoy regardless of if they are coming off of the green or if they are finishing up errands in town. The Granite Grille features indoor and outdoor seating, both of which offer fantastic views of the coveted Ohio sunsets.

“The clubhouse is the perfect place to host a golf outing,” says Schreck. “Groups can enjoy our unique course and then have a beautiful banquet room to host their guests for a mouth-watering meal afterwards. Whether you are planning a large event for a charity with door prizes and raffles or a small and intimate business event, our clubhouse is perfect for all occasions. Also, if your group enjoys outdoor dining, the patio seats over 100, so you can kick back and watch your fellow golfers as they finish up at the 18th hole.”

“Chef Jen Drumm creates daily specials, and she makes soup from scratch every day,” adds McNab. “You never know what she'll come up with, it's always delcious. At Granite Grille, one can expect options including fresh pasta, fish, seasonal salad, desserts from scratch, and all the goodies golfers love—wings, steak, burgers, and healthier choices including guacamole and sandwiches. And, she is always willing to say yes. If there is a special gluten need or allergy, she is more than happy to accommodate.”

It is worth noting that the décor of the clubhouse is rich browns and creamy whites, a palette complimentary to any color scheme that you can dream. As a golf course, restaurant, and a banquet facility, Shale Creek Golf Club will make the perfect backdrop to any summer day trip.

Come out and see why locals have raved about Shale Creek Golf Club for nearly a decade!

Shale Creek is located at 5420 Wolff Road in York Township. For more information and upcoming events, visit ShaleCreekGoldClubGGP.com or call 330.723.8774.

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Keep Your Eyes Peeled:

Northeast Ohio ARTICLE NIKKI RHOADES

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ecently, an artistic adventure began to take the State of Ohio by storm. This rockin' addiction spread across social media, includ-

ing Facebook and YouTube.

“I started Northeast Ohio Rocks! In July 2016,” says Nancy Powell Pierson. “My grandparents created the crafter in me. My daughterin-law knows I am always doing some sort of a craft. She became involved with Whidbey Island Rocks in Washington State

Rocks!

and suggested that I start a group in Ohio.”

Pierson did just that. Pierson took to social media and called for artists to join her in painting and hiding rocks in and around Northeast Ohio. Each rock is unique, and many are completed with a hashtag (a code following

Just one year after beginning the group, over 100,000 members have become involved.

a pound sign) that allows those

“We paint and hide rocks

who encounter it to search

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to see where it has traveled.

feel and share kindness—the rocks have given people both.

Positivity makes a difference in people's lives.”

Participants are encouraged to place or “rehide” decorated rocks in public places, where a random individual will eventually notice the rock and pick it up.

According to Pierson, the whole purpose of this exchange is to brighten someone's day.

“We estimate 2.5 million rocks have been hidden,” she explains. “Anyone can get involved. Members paint rocks and hide them in their communities. Many will take them on vacation. As a result, rocks have been found internationally in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, France, Ireland, and even more... to get started, it is simple as joining the Facebook group and printing labels.”

The rules are very simple—rocks should be G-rated and should be created with a goal of sharing kindness. Ocassionally, the group has special rocks that are

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distributed—memorial rocks are hidden to commemorate lost loved ones, and some will use rocks to celebrate milestones such as marriage and anniversaries. Anything that has the potential to bring a smile is the goal for this group. In fact, they stand out from many non-traditional Facebook groups with their no-tolerance policy toward negativity. Just as they learned the joy of spreading rocks and kindness from a group in Washington, many other groups have been formed after an encounter with a Northeast Ohio Rocks! surprise.

“Each day, we add approximately 1,000 members. Each month, we have a 'rock off '

“SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE STEPPED OUTSIDE THEIR COMFORT ZONE TO PAINT ROCKS, AND I LOVE THEM. I AM SO PROUD OF THESE MEMBERS. I AM SO PROUD OF THE ROCKS AND THE JOURNEYS THEY TAKE, WHETHER IT IS ACROSS THE STREET OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE ASK THAT IF YOU FIND A ROCK, YOU REHIDE IT TO SHARE THE KINDNESS AS IT WAS SHARED WITH YOU. KINDNESS IS MEANT TO BE SHARED, AFTER ALL.”

painting challenge, and the winner chooses next month's challenge. We really change the way people interact and share kindness in real life and online. And, recently, we became a nonprofit.”

Now, with so much opportunity for expansion, the future looks bright. Millions of rocks originating from the Northeast Ohio area have circulated, effectively forming an artistic movement that meshes social media and real life adventure. It is a charming example of twenty first century street art that is greatly celebrated, and for good reason. Few things in life beat the feeling of hiking through the serene wilderness, or taking a casual, monotonous trip to the grocery store, or simply making a pitstop at the gas station and having a colorful piece of art unexpectedly appear in your path. It is easy to see how circulating such unique pieces of art spread so many smiles. And not every member of the group creates rocks, some just search, so it truly caters to every background and lifestyle.

“So many people have stepped outside their comfort zone to paint rocks, and I love them. I am so proud of these members.

I am so proud of the rocks and the journeys they take, whether it is across the street or across the country. We ask that if you find a rock, you rehide it to share the kindness as it was shared with you. Kindness is meant to be shared, after all.”

With the help of a chain reaction, a little piece of kindness may be coming your way. Keep your eyes peeled!

To join the group, log into Facebook then visit Bit.ly/NEORocks.

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Three Cheers for

90 YEARS at Bunker Hil Golf Course

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rnold Ingraham approached Manager Chad Gibson and I where we sat at Bunker Hill Golf Course. He had a gener-

ous smile and a twinkle in his eye that bore evidence to the fondness he had for his family business and the community it serves.

“This is Nikki,” introduced Gibson. “We were just talking about how Bunker Hill is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and the history behind it.”

“Oh?” remarks Ingraham. He eyes the scrapbook of history that Gibson and I had been perusing before he moves and claims a chair at our table. A few golfers gazed at the owner with a combination of interest and respect, and my own interest is piqued. “I was born and raised here on the oldest golf course in Medina County. As a boy I ran a trapline and hunted and fished on this land.”

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Once upon a time, the land of Bunker Hill Golf

“We are going to bring back that program,” says Gibson with a

Course had been a farm owned by Eden Hamilton.

grin. “It will be a 2-month program where we instruct them one

It was named after the historic Bunker Hill in

day and have them play the next, so every week they alternate and

Massachusetts, near where the Hamilton family had

learn to hone their skills.”

lived. When her grandson Walter Kennedy acquired the land, he had a different vision for the farm.

While reinstating this program may sound like a wonderful way to commemorate the course's anniversary, it is not the only thing that the

“In 1927, Kennedy opened a 9 hole golf course,”

Bunker Hill team has planned. Gibson is, according to Ingraham, a man

explains Gibson. “Berneta and Roger Ingraham—

of many ideas, and the team has worked tirelessly to bring them to life.

Arnold's parents—purchased the course in 1939.”

“We recently reopened the restaurant,” he explains, and goes on

Ingraham nods, and gestures out the window. “We

to attest to the deliciousness of its food. “And, we have been making

used to have a Bunker Hill Inn on the property that was

continuous improvements to the course to help equip us to give back

opened in 1936. A restaurant opened in the Inn in the 50's,

to the community. We fixed up the pavilion, put in additional parking

but it burned down in 1958. Three years later, it was rebuilt

and a stage to hold concerts, reseeded the grass, and geared up to

and the golf course was expanded to an 18-hole golf course.

host a lot of fundraisers and community-oriented events.”

“The restaurant was popular before it burned down—it

Gibson explains that he has just reached the $3 million mark in

was a fantastic steak and chicken place. They remodeled

his years of fundraising endeavors, and though he is the newest

in the early 40's, and I remember them pulling down signs

employee in the Bunker Hill family, he is excited to begin giving back

from the loft in the bar. I still have one saying a porter house steak costs $1.25, and, you know, the real cream signs.” He laughs, and the sound is an infectious ripple.

Ingraham goes on to reminisce how, as a boy, much like today, there was always something going on at the golf course.

“I remember in 1948—the year when the Indians last won the pen-

to the community with his new golf family.

“We will donate the venue for particular events,” says Gibson. “Like, for example, the Special Olympics will take place here this year, and we are ecstatic. For concerts, we would like to have raffles and fundraisers to support particular causes and charities, so each event gives back to the community in a different way.”

nant—several of their players came to the Inn for dinner. They came

90 years in, the future looks endlessly bright for Bunker Hill Golf

down here, where the carts are located today, and they played catch

Course and the Medina County Community. Over the years, it has

with my brother and I, then they signed a ball for us. I was 7 years old,

evolved and undergone various changes, but what has not changed

and my brother was 11. As a child, it was an amazing and unforgetta-

is the sense of family that fuels its success. Located at 3060 Pearl

ble experience. While the World Series was going on, we were on the

Road in Medina, this golf course is central to the seat of the county.

front page of the Medina Gazette. I still have that ball.”

At the mention of newspapers, Gibson opens the scrapbook and

For hours and additional information, visit BunkerHillGolf.com

shows me pages of clippings. I glance at article after article, headline after headline, and finally pause on one page in particular.

“Arnie's Golf Talk?” I ask.

Ingraham chuckled, almost dismissively. “I used to write Arnie's Golf Talk for a local paper. I wrote it for a couple years, maybe once a month during the golf season. I wrote about golf in general, and I didn't give too much instruction, but instead offered some general talk about slow play and things that are detrimental to golf, and explained a bit about etiquette.”

In the early 1980's, after Ingraham took over the course, he started a league to equip young people with the skills to play golf.

Etiquette, he explains, is the first thing that he would always address.

“I see all these young people who want to learn to play, but they do not yet know the etiquette, and they don't know where to start,” he says. “I think it's important to plant the seeds for this generation of young people—these are our future golfers, and a lot of courses don't want to take the responsibility of teaching them.”

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Artist Through the Lens of An ISO PHOTO STUDIO GEARS UP FOR SUMMER ADVENTURE ARTICLE NIKKI RHOADES

PHOTOGRAPHY JACQUELINE ZEMA

J

acqueline Zema, Owner of ISO Photo Studio, may appear sweet as can be, but

underneath her gentle smile is a fearlessness and an undeniable sense of adventure.

“I’ve jumped out of an airplane,” she told me over coffee. I sat, transfixed, as I drank in her enthusiasm. “It was a lot of fun, and truly a oncein-a-lifetime experience. I always said I would do it, so at 24 I found a place out in Canton and did a tandem skydive. But it really was a one-time adventure—I have not done it since.”

These days, though, her adventures are much more down-to-earth. Zema looks forward to summer in particular for the opportunities that the July weather provides her as a photographer. She lights up as she considers all of the unique locations that are perfect for

that hobby, heading out on an adventure to find that perfect spot makes the final prod-

portraiture, and she dreams of the moments

uct feel even more special.

she will be able to capture through her lens.

I love doing senior portraits—older kids have the ability to climb into trees to get really

“I teach one-on-one photography classes,

unique shots. A lot of senior shoots are on the creative side, so I like to visit cool locations

and I do architectural photography for local

like Blue Hen Falls and Virginia Kendall. One of the first shoots I did when I was starting out

designers,” she explains. “But, come summer, I

eight years ago was with the Medina Dive Team, we did that at Blue Hen Falls. Portraiture

really get to have fun as I head outdoors with my

offers you the opportunity to really get creative, and that’s what I enjoy the most.”

camera. Childrens portraiture, engagement ses-

That creativity has been instilled in Zema since high school, when she first started

sions, and senior pictures are just a few of the

photography. When she studied communications and video at Flagler College in St.

projects that I take on. And I love to get creative.”

Augustine, Florida, Zema says she begged her way into the photography program.

Homebased in Norton, she travels around

While she still does a bit of video editing for weddings, ISO Photo Studio helps her

the Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, and Canton areas to seek out the best locations for outdoor photography.

satiate her need for creative expression.

She recalled one such shoot that she had been dreaming of for a while but only recently brought to life.

“I love hiking,” she says. “I have a Sheltie

“I really wanted to do a tea party shoot” she gushes. “I collected Disney stuffed animals

and an Australian Shephard-Border Collie

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scene in a park with her little girl and my old toys. It was really fun—we got there early in the morning to ensure we had the right light; when they walked up with their daughter and she saw the set, her eyes just lit up.”

And, of course, another source of inspiration is the very environment in which our cozy Midwestern culture is situated. Zema lists Silver Creek Metropark, Portage Lakes, and Hampton Hills as some of her favorite locations.

“Our environment offers a million opportunities,” she explains. “Especially those parks with trails, big rocks, and cherry trees. Around this time of year, I cannot help but get excited at the idea of adventuring for the sake of portraiture.

I love the power of photography—its ability to create connections and to capture the better moments in life. I really love to keep in contact with my clients, and a lot of times I get to see their families grow. As a photographer, every day is honestly an adventure.”

When asked what the next dream project is Jacque laughs and says, “I enjoy kayaking and I’ve been waiting 8 years to pull that into a session. I’d really love to head out for a sunset photoshoot on Lake Erie.”

To connect with Jacqueline Zema, contact her via email or phone at jz@isophotostudio. com or 216.390.0370. For more information, visit ISOPhotoStudio.com.

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Parting Thoughts Tagged Boutique (which, like Creative Living Coffee, offers vocational opportunities for individuals with disabilities) hosted a Mother's Day Fashion Show in Liberty Residence. The models of the show were both the boutique's staff members and Liberty residents. The crowd, which consisted mostly of members of the assisted living community at Liberty

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Residence, was ecstatic, entertained throughout the whole show. When one model in particular—a young man who worked in Creatively Tagged—took the stage, he had the crowd roaring with excitement at his dramatic poses. The woman who sat nearest me had been a perfect stranger upon my arrival, but when he returned to the stage she squeezed my forearm and said, “Ooh, here comes the cute one!”

The entire event, I would come to find, had been orchestrated by the flavors of Creative Living Coffee.

“Wadsworth, in November last year, had a catering event that featured Wadsworth-area businesses,” explains Hagerty. “The Chef from Liberty met me there, sampled our coffee, and loved it. Now we're their coffee provider. We had a taste testing where we had the residents choose what they liked the best. For me, what developed is I started thinking more about how much coffee affects residents in senior assisted living programs. At a time in life when everything is

offee, it seems, is a powerful bever-

decided for you, it's refreshing to have the opportunity to make a choice. And, after seeing the

age. It has the power to make a busy

success of the fashion show, I am especially confident that it is a great partnership.”

morning tolerable, to foster friendships

This month, Creative Living Coffee has taken to the road for adventure. On July 3,

with its warmth, and to shape a community.

Medina Creative Housing always hosts an Independence Walk to demonstrate their

It also has the power to fuel an adventure,

united effort of working together to help individuals with disabilities face and success-

as demonstrated this month by one very

fully overcome obstacles, such as living independently. But this year, something brand

special event.

new and exciting will take place beforehand.

“Have you thought about all the ways cof-

“The Heartland Riders are hosting a Poker Run,” he explains. “Along their route, they will

fee affects peoples' lives?” asks Tim Hagerty,

stop at Rock-n-Roll City Harley-Davidson, Rubber City Harley-Davidson, Stinger Harley-

who oversees business development of

Davidson, a pit stop at Quaker Steak and Lube in Medina, and from there on to Medina

Medina Creative Living Coffee, which offers

Creative Housing. At each location, they will enjoy a different coffee. All proceeds will benefit

vocational opportunities to students and

Medina Creative Housing and their Resident Enrichment Program.”

other individuals with disabilities. “I want

“The Resident Enrichment Program is a program that provides nightly activities that enrich

people to think about this beverage we are

the life of our residents and people in our program,” says Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty, CEO

already drinking daily, and ask themselves,

of Medina Creative Housing. “It is the social fabric of our community—picnics, bonfires,

can I touch and improve people’s lives

everything from community meals to Wii bowling leagues and movie nights. Some nights

locally, around the world, and throughout

we go out in the community to different events like baseball or basketball games. We also

the life stages, simply by drinking coffee?”

have individuals and groups that come in and do activities like karaoke night or game night,

Are there ways to do this just by choosing

and we had a group that did quilting with the residents, and that was really neat. These

who is roasting your coffee?

activities are an outlet that allows the people we serve to develop friendships and interact

The answer, it seems, is a resounding

in different settings. It enriches their lives while simultaneously enriching our community.”

yes, there are definitely ways to do all of

It seems that Creative Living Coffee is a catalyst for adventure, with a little bit to love in every

those things when you when you enjoy

cup. To enjoy and purchase some gourmet coffee, stop by Books & Brew in the Brunswick

Creative Living Coffee.

Library, Creative Cafe at Lodi Hospital, the Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings, or swing by

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Medina Creative Housing at 232 North Court Street. Stay tuned for the results of the Poker Run, and for future Coffee as a Lifestyle stories.

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