THE KEY ADVANTAGE
SPORTING WHAT MATTERS MOST
YOUR BETTER-THAN-VEGAS BRO-CATION DESTINATION PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
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For June, we want to celebrate the men in our lives and in our town. We talk about the key to success and representing what truly matters most in life. We had the opportunity to interview men who are finding success both personally and professionally, but it all begins with those they love. It's amazing how many of our interviewees are new fathers. We congratulate them!
My own dad has been one of the greatest gifts in my life. He brings a steadfast kind of love to our family that could never be replaced. His care for the details in my life are a treasure and the way he protects those he loves goes beyond all the stars in the universe.
A father is someone who anchors the family. A father’s gifts of quality time, life-giving words and positive actions have a long-lasting impact on his children. A father's love is irreplaceable.
Let your father or a father figure in your life know how much he matters to you. And if you are a dad, let us be the first to say - thank you. You are invaluable to the people who know and need you as well as the community around you.
Happy Father’s Day!
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The Parker Community Theater is back and excited to present Footloose to Parker and allow the musical theater community an opportunity to be part of this iconic musical July 25 - July 27, 2024. Auditions will be held on June 5 and 6 at Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 South Pine Drive, Parker, CO. Audition information and tickets available for purchase at ParkerUMC.org/Footloose/
Locally owned and operated Scenthound Parker, brought to you by the award-winning duo Jim and Christy Boswell, opened on May 6th. As recognized "Franchisees of the Year" by the International Franchise Association, they are passionate about dog wellness and giving back to the community. Their third Colorado location promises the same top-notch service their other shops are known for. Scenthound offers a variety of dog hygiene services to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.
The Dog Wizard is serving the Parker community and offers In-Home Classes, Group and Private Classes, Board and Trains, and Puppy Socialization. Locally owned and operated, The Dog Wizard can come to your home or pick up your dog for board and trains. Our company believes in teaching your dog how to make better choices and each graduate has access to lifetime support classes. Contact us today at www.thedogwizard.com to schedule your FREE evaluation. www.thedogwizard.com
Flock to the Library for summer reading fun June 1-July 31! Registration for all ages is open, and every registered participant receives fun prizes along with automatic entry into the library’s Fly Away prize drawings for a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card. This year’s celebration also includes exciting activities, fun events, a friendly school contest and a community reading challenge that benefits HawkQuest, a nonprofit in Parker, if the goal is met. Register at DCL.org/summer-reading
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We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.
Hair Genius Barbershop 303.805.5348
Floyd's 99 Barbershop floydsbarbershop.com | 303.915.5433
Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men ladyjanes.com | 303.242.1713
Scissors & Scotch parker.scissorsscotch.com | 720.542.8129
Suzie's Barbershop suziethebarber.com | 719.252.6007
The Exercise Coach Parker exercisecoach.com/parker | 720.399.0788
Orange Theory Fitness Parker 720.636.8606
Black Sheep Lifestyle blacksheeplifestyle.co | 720.422.7835
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The Fitness Lab fitnesslabco.com | 303.840.1323
F45 Training Parker f45training.com/parker | 720.724.1644
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Best-in-Class Facility: The best medical facility for those in need of post-acute rehab and skilled nursing care.
Highly Qualified, Caring Staff Provide Our Patient Guests with: Care in a beautiful, hotel-like atmosphere to help achieve strength and functionality.
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Success is an evolving mindset that requires vision and keeping your mind focused on what is ahead. The following interviews also help us identify that success is about relationships and putting what truly matters first in our lives, people, our loved ones and those we choose to partner with in life.
VISION AND SUCCESS IN 2024
ARTICLE BY CASSANDRA GREEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ABBY WATKINS
WHAT MAKES YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT LIFE AND REAL ESTATE?
Innovate Commercial Real Estate is a full-service boutique real estate brokerage helping clients lease, buy and sell commercial real estate. I'm passionate about building community both in my personal and professional life. Part of my success is also helping my clients build generational wealth so they can focus on what they are passionate about in their lives.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE KEY ADVANTAGE TO SUCCESS?
Responsiveness and transparency. We make it a priority to put our clients' best interests at the center. We are able to build long-term relationships on trust.
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A HEALTHY MINDSET AND LIFESTYLE AS A BUSINESS OWNER?
It is a challenge for sure, especially as a new dad! I think what I've learned is spending time with family, being active outdoors and enjoying good food are moments that I really take the time to appreciate. I would just encourage anyone in business to be as intentional as possible with their time and align their values to those they want to be in business with.
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT WHEN IT COMES TO KEEPING YOUR EYES ON THE FUTURE?
One of the most important things regarding building a business for the future is anticipating consumer demand and being in the path of process. Parker is poised for growth! We are investing a ton into our downtown. We are positioned well to meet client needs with excellence and care.
YOU’RE ALSO A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WHAT WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT DO YOU HAVE FOR BUSINESSES IN PARKER?
Parker is a great place to start a business. The community is so welcoming and vibrant. I recommend any new business owners get involved and dive into as much as they can to get the word out and share their vision.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR KEY ADVANTAGE IN LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY?
Having a healthy lifestyle gives me the energy and ability to navigate the challenges of business ownership. Being an entrepreneur can be quite a rollercoaster ride. Even getting daily workouts at the local Planet Fitness with my buddies makes tackling the day even easier.
PLEASE SHARE ABOUT THE JOINT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM YOU DEVELOPED AT ADVENTHEALTH.
Coming out of fellowship I had opportunities to go to well-established joint replacement programs, but I sought the challenge of creating something from scratch. When I came to Parker, we were performing between 10-15 joint replacements per year. Today, we perform more than 500 joint replacements per year. We were the first hospital in Colorado to receive an accreditation by the Joint Commission for joint replacement. We are one of the leading hospitals in the country when it comes to custom patient specific joint replacement.
I believe one must keep their family at the center of their life. I am a husband, father and son who is passionate about orthopedic surgery and work. When you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work. I am blessed to be able to care for and change my patients’ lives with joint replacement. I also believe community involvement outside your career is important. For me, that has been through coaching. Coaching has afforded the opportunity to interact with hundreds of families in the Parker community and, more importantly, help shape young men and show them that men can have a successful demanding career, but continue to maintain a faith and family focus while giving back to their community.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEWEST ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY! COULD YOU PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY?
Thank you! I am married to my amiable wife, Deidra. Together we have our precious 5-monthold daughter, Dyomi. I graduated with honors from the University of Lagos Law School in 2010. I am licensed to practice law in the U.S. and Nigeria. I am the managing attorney at Okwena Immigration LLC, where we specialize in family and business immigration, representing corporations, as well as immigrants like myself and their families. I am also the co-chair of the African Leadership Group (ALG) Legal Clinic and a staff attorney at the Center for Immigrants in Denver.
When I am not working, I enjoy running, playing tennis and spending time with my family.
AS A PROFESSIONAL WITH A GROWING FAMILY, WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU?
First is my relationship with God. I want my life to be continually God-centered and seek to honor Him in every way. Secondly, having a young family, my aspiration is to be able to spend quality time, establish traditions and create fond memories with the ones I love. I am also very close to my extended family and friends. I want to keep it that way. Lastly, my work gives me a lot of fulfillment. I am committed to passionately advocating for my clients and growing my legal practice.
HOW DO YOU BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN OVERTHINKING AND MAKING QUICK, BUT HEALTHY DECISIONS?
Something I learned a long time ago was to surround myself with trusted advisors. Each day I am confronted with challenges and new scenarios that require me to act quickly and in the best interest of our clients, employees and the facility. When a situation requires fast action, I rely on my network of trusted advisors.
WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH OR PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE?
Mindset is everything. Half the battle is helping my clients work through those voices in their head that are holding them back or telling them they can’t do something hard. It’s healthy to admit change does not happen overnight. Improving your physical health and changing your mindset requires a strong 100% commitment.
HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE VISION AHEAD?
I know from firsthand experience that taking care of my physical health has helped me in every aspect of my life. When I became a husband and later a dad, my drive to pass along this message and grow this business grew as well. My family has become my ultimate motivator. I love what I do and I have an amazing support system not only at home but at work as well. That is what allows me to keep doing what I love.
HOW DO YOU STAY AHEAD OF THE DETAILS WITH TWO BUSINESSES?
We stay ahead of the details because we both play significant roles that allocate the requirements and separate the workload between the two of us to run successful businesses. Jorge does all our marketing, business operations and runs our barbershop. Wesley handles all the logistics, finances and strategic direction for all our businesses.
WHAT IS THE KEY TO BEING SUCCESSFUL FOR YOU?
Having a positive mindset, being goal oriented and making sure that you work towards your goals every single day! The key is to stay motivated. You have to have movement toward your dreams by setting realistic goals that you can achieve each day toward your success. Believing you can achieve your goals along with a good work ethic go a long way. A very important part of business and life is patience, commitment and never giving up - making sure that you find solutions and work very carefully to manage your stress. We take care to respect and support each other as well.
John Prichard spends his days thinking about the future. As a financial advisor with Edward Jones, John assists clients in setting their financial goals and establishing a plan to meet them.
“I have learned that the term financial advisor can mean many things to people. Communicating what a comprehensive financial plan entails, what I as a financial advisor cover, and what wealth management includes is often a surprise for prospective clients,” he says.
John has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and says of his profession, “I really enjoy the planning process. While I believe I’m quite good at investments and my engineer and doctor clients love to hear all about the most minute details on why we should do one thing over the other, I find the plan is the difference maker.”
In creating a plan, John says, “The single most important question I ask my clients is; ‘What matters most?’ For potential clients asking ‘where they are today’ and ‘where they want to be’
Financial Advisor John Prichard Discusses Why Having a Plan is the "Difference Maker"ARTICLE BY ELIZABETH WATSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY OLIVIA MAY PHOTOGRAPHY
helps me understand them, their priorities, goals and values.”
Priorities, goals and values can look dramatically different for each client. As a financial advisor, being able to create a plan that is specific and successful includes many different factors.
“The complicated and easy part to this is it always starts with the goal,” says John.
John believes the use of S.M.A.R.T. goals is beneficial in ensuring financial strategies are clear and precise.
He explains, “S.M.A.R.T stands for Specific: What exactly we are planning to do while being as precise as possible, Measurable: Clear numbers so we can track our progress, Achievable: Is it possible to be done with the skills and resources available or are changes needed, Relevant: Will it lead to a meaningful beneficial result, and Time-Bound: When is the start and end date to this specific goal so that it fits in the plan.”
John continues, “All that being said, the most meaningful part of my job is being there for clients during life’s unexpected challenges. I find immense significance in providing support during the difficult times.
Helping clients navigate adversities, empathizing with their experiences and offering practical solutions is where I feel my role truly makes a difference. Being able to stand by them, feel their struggles and assist them in overcoming obstacles brings a sense of fulfillment that goes beyond financial advising – its about genuinely caring for their well-being and journeying with them through life’s ups and downs which is why I chose to do what I do.”
ARTICLE BY CASSANDRA GREEN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ABBY WATKINS
Aaron Davis and his family are a resilient inspiration in discovering what it means to live life fully and sporting what truly matters most. We wanted to share a little bit about their story in hopes that they inspire you to keep your dreams alive for not only yourself, but your family as well.
YOU LIKE TO RESTORE CLASSIC CARS, HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THIS AND WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT IT?
Growing up, my father was always into classic muscle cars, and I guess I just followed his passion for classic cars. Even as a teenager when all my friends were out getting into trouble, I was busy in the garage with my dad learning how to fix and eventually restore them.
I love the challenge and the feeling of bringing a car back from the dead. I love the feeling of restoring a car back to its original glory and showing it off. Tracking down rare hard-tofind parts or fixing and fabricating parts that don't exist anymore is always a huge challenge but with a great pay off when I see the finished product.
DO YOU HAVE ANY CAR SHOWS YOU'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR?
Typically we try to do one out-of-state car show a year as well as local shows and events, but this year the shows I would usually compete in are just too far away for the family to make the trip. We will see what the summer brings, and we are actually working with my son's high school to put together a local car show to benefit their Unified Program in the late summer early fall.
BUT YOUR TRUE DEDICATION IS WITH YOUR FAMILY, COULD YOU INTRODUCE THEM AND SHARE A LITTLE ABOUT THEM?
The love of my life is my amazing wife Erin (yes, we are Aaron and Erin). I'm the person I am today because of her love and support. Erin is a Certified Nursing Assistant for our amazing son Graham, as well as a jazzercise instructor and office manager for a local landscape company. Erin is an incredible mother to our son and her determination and fierceness to fight for what our son needs on a daily basis never ceases to impress me.
Our son Graham was born with an incredibly rare genetic condition called L1-Syndrome. It's a genetic mutation of the L1CAM gene, and as part of it, he has a multitude of challenges and diagnoses like epilepsy, hydrocephalus and muscle spasticity. As you can imagine that comes with a lot of equipment and appointments to help manage these conditions as he grows. While he may not be able to speak verbally, he is the most expressive kid, his sense of humor and sweetness is unmatched for those that take the time to really see it. For all the medical procedures and things he's had to deal with in his 15 years, he could absolutely be a grumpy, angry, upset guy, but that just isn't him. He is so tough and resilient and funny and smarter than people give him credit for.
Any memories that involve being with my wife and son are my favorite. But seeing Graham light up at being in the garage with me, or at car shows and race events we attend is truly special. He is a car kid through and through, handling cross-country road trips just to sit at a race track, or in a parking lot checking out old cars like his dad.
Kids in general are adaptive to change, but special needs kids are resilient to a body and brain that doesn't always work the way they want it to. Graham in particular has to constantly adapt and overcome daily physical challenges along with the everyday challenges of being a teenager. Every day he has to work to be understood by others - mom and dad included! No matter what, his attitude is still loving, caring and affectionate towards others. He has taught us immense patience with ourselves. So much of our life is uncertain or unknown, and Graham has taught us to really zero in on the important things and people in life.
You have to take it one day at a time! There will be good days and bad days for sure, and sometimes there will be more bad days than good. You have to focus on the good, or the bad will drag you under. Find something you enjoy doing that doesn't take you away from the family. In my case, working on classic cars in my own garage is my way to de-stress. You have to find ways to keep your sanity, and staying busy with a project always helps.
Looking for the ultimate guys' getaway that's way cooler than Vegas? Look no further than San Juan, Puerto Rico! From epic adventures to vibrant nightlife, here are several reasons you and your crew will have the BEST bro-cation ever!
You can forget your passport. As a U.S. citizen, you can jet off to San Juan without it. Just grab your boarding pass and a few essentials, and you're good to go!
Experience its charm. Stay at iconic hotels like the Casablanca Hotel or El Convento Hotel for classic Old San Juan (OSJ) style. For resort-style accommodations? Check out
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Course. Wherever you lay your head, you'll be surrounded by history, luxury and fabulous nightlife!
Explore 500 years of history. OSJ is a living museum. Explore its cobblestone streets and investigate centuries-old forts like Castillo San Felipe del Morro (known as El Morro) and Castillo San Cristóbal for panoramic city/sea views.
Visit the dead. Not on your to-do list for San Juan? It should be! The 1863 colonial-era Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis cemetery is the final resting place for notable Puerto Rico residents. Its location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, locals say, represents the spirit’s path as it crosses to the afterlife.
Kayak in glowing waters. Experience the magic of bioluminescent bays as you paddle through the dark mangrove channels of Bahia Mosquito or Laguna Grande. Witness nature's light show with the touch of your hand.
Get your adrenaline pumping. Hike through El Yunque National Forest, the only U.S. tropical rainforest. Venture deep into its lush landscapes
and enjoy its waterfalls and exotic wildlife like the singing coqui frogs. Scale the Yokahu Observation Tower for breathtaking views!
Enjoy rum tasting and ziplining. Indulge in local rum tasting at the world-famous Casa Bacardi. Then soar through the skies on the longest zipline in the Americas at Toro Verde Adventure Park. The perfect blend of relaxation and exhilaration!
Soak up beach vibes. Explore vibrant marine life with a snorkeling adventure or simply unwind on the pristine beaches of Isla Verde—it's the ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing, and beachside cocktails. Or opt for a day of surfing and paddleboarding at Condado Beach.
Savor local flavors. Treat your taste buds to Puerto Rico favorites like mofongo, tostones and lechon. From street food vendors to upscale restaurants, there's no shortage of delicious options to satisfy your cravings!
With cheap flights to San Juan, what are you waiting for? Round up your bros, pack your bags and get ready for the ultimate guys' getaway in Puerto Rico!
JUNE 2024
JUNE 6TH
Tailgate Tavern & Grill | 6:00 PM
Resonance is a premier, high-energy South Florida corporate party band who performs a vast array of material, ranging from lively dance tunes to classic rock hits across the decades. With tribute-style instrumentation and epic harmonies – Resonance engages their audience, leaving them craving more each and every time!
JUNE 6TH
Villa Parker, 10750 Pine Drive, Parker, CO 80138 | 6:00 PM
Experience an evening of laughter and entertainment at Villa Parker's Comedy Night featuring comedian Sam Adams! Enjoy a lively happy hour with handcrafted drinks and music, followed by a delicious buffet-style dinner. Then, sit back and let Sam Adams tickle your funny bone with his sharp wit. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of comedy and fun!
JUNE 13TH
Parker Days Festival
Downtown Parker | 1:00 PM
Free admission and tons of rides, music, food and fun for the entire family! There will be inflatable activities for the kids, craft areas for kids, bungy jumping, axe throwing, over 45 carnival rides and family fun.
JUNE 15TH
Tallman Meadow Park | 8:00 AM
Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this unique themed run/walk is professionally timed (5K) and western costumes are encouraged! The Family Fun Trek is about one mile of laid-back, outdoorsy fun, which includes a "duck hunt" for the kids.
JUNE 26TH
Cherry Creek Trail | 6:00 AM
Ditch your car and grab your bike for Bike to Work Day on June 26! The Town of Parker invites you to participate in this great event that promotes awareness of the benefits of biking! Fuel up at the Town of Parker Breakfast Station located by the Dog Park on the Cherry Creek Trail.
JUNE 28TH
PACE Center | 7:30 PM
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
