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Cheers!

OCTOBER 2017

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Road Trip

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Open House

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Local Limelight

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Animal Kingdom

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Hometown Hero

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Hot Spot

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Local’s Choice

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

BRIGHTER DAYS Sunshine on a Ranney Day was honored to be able to do a make-

that cover 300,000+ square feet of the property from retail tenants ranging from small-batch artisan marketplace, Citizen Supply, to local emerging brands, such as Cobbler Union and Abbey Glass, as well as national favorites like Anthropologie and lululemon. Gift cards are currently available in any denomination from $10 to $100, and can be bought at the gift card kiosk located on the first floor of the Central Food Hall between West Elm and The Tap on Ponce. They can also be purchased online and retrieved at the kiosk onsite.

MAYOR SPEAKS

over for the Summit Counseling Center of Atlanta. SOARD converted

Play It Again, Sam, the Notable

a large conference room into two kids therapy rooms. Summit

Life of Sam Massell, Atlanta’s

Counseling Center of Atlanta has an amazing service to help counsel

First Minority Mayor tells the life

children with health and behavior issues, abuse, loss from divorce or

of this over-achiever from birth

death, suicidal feelings, bullying, self harm, social issues and many

as a downtown Piedmont baby

other things. This past year the Summit Counseling Center has had a

through Druid Hills childhood,

50% increase in children. Sunshine on a Ranney Day, with the help of

college life, World War II service,

Crosby Design Group, designed a nautical and jungle themed room.

and four careers. The author

SOARD is a nonprofit approved organization based in Atlanta, and

recites Massell’s mischief as a

founded in 2012 by Peter and Holly Ranney. The vision of Sunshine

self-described

on a Ranney Day is to renovate homes for children with special needs

accompanies him in young adult-

and restoring hope for families. SunshineOnARanneyDay.com

hood when he struggles between

TOP HOSPITALS UNITE Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System (the parent of

“dead-end

kid,”

pride and prejudice for being Jewish, and shares today’s philosophical differences between

Gwinnett Medical Center) announced that they have submitted their

conservative

proposed merger agreement to the State of Georgia Office of the

leagues and his liberal civic

Attorney General for review and approval. Depending on the review

service history as a Democrat. This work reports on his personal

process, the five-hospital Northside-Gwinnett Health combined

and political life, identifying warts as well as winnings. Still working

system could be operational in early 2018. Northside Hospital and

full-time at age 90 in the nonprofit arena, he reflects with relief and

Gwinnett Health System are both driven by quality patient care and

reward on the legacy of his mayorship, that of peacefully steering

satisfaction, strong medical professionals, health care innovation

Atlanta through the transformation from an all-white power structure

and unparalleled patient access. Anchored by Northside Hospital in

to a predominantly black city government. Available through Barnes

Sandy Springs and Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, the

& Noble and Amazon. Meet the authors October 12 at a book-signing

new health system also will include hospitals in Canton, Cumming

at Buckhead’s Barnes & Noble.

and Duluth, as well as cancer treatment centers, imaging centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient locations throughout the state. Altogether, the Northside-Gwinnett combined system will have 1,479 beds, nearly 21,000 employees and 3,500 physicians on staff.

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TOP TEACHER Marist School mathematics teacher Rand Wise has received the Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished Teaching in Middle School and High School for his work with the American Mathematics Competitions program, which is sponsored by the Mathematical

Ponce City Market’s gift card is ideal for discerning friends, family,

Association of America (MAA). The Edyth May Sliffe Award is given

and colleagues who seek authentic, local experiences, as it offers a

annually by the MAA to approximately 20 teachers in the United

place to gather, share and savor at one of the city’s most historic

States. The Sliffe Award recognizes math teachers for their commit-

buildings.The property’s renowned Central Food Hall features

ment to encouraging young people to experience mathematics by

restaurants and food stalls from James Beard Award-winning and

teaching them to solve interesting problems. Wise will be formally

nominated chefs. Ponce City Market gift cards can be used to enjoy

recognized as a Sliffe Award recipient next August during the MAA

experiences that range from craft cocktails at The Mercury to fried

MathFest conference in Denver, Colo. Wise has taught math at Marist

chicken from Hop’s Chicken. Beyond dining, Ponce City Market’s

School since 2014. Besides coaching Marist’s math and academic

gift card can also be used to cover all shopping needs with options

teams, he is a recent runner-up contestant on NBC’s ‘Jeopardy!’

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TRAINING BRAINS CELEBRATED

musical entertainment by the Macular Degenerates, a band led by

LearningRx celebrated a special milestone recently when they

doctors. As the first fundraising gala for Prevent Blindness Georgia,

trained the brain of their 100,000th student. To celebrate, LearningRx

a Night for Sight’s goal is to raise critical funds and awareness

Atlanta-Buckhead is giving back to the community by offering up

for preventing sight-stealing conditions and diseases in Georgia.

1,000 complimentary digital, standardized cognitive assessments

General tickets are $200 per person and patron tickets begin at

between October 18 and 21. Call 404.25-BRAIN today to reserve your

$1,000 per couple. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit

assessment. Facebook: LearningRx Atlanta Buckhead/Alpharetta.

Georgia.PreventBlindness.org/night-for-sight.

FOCUS ON ALS

ACTIVE GIVING

The ALS Association Georgia Chapter paid tribute to Atlantans

This month you can make a difference in the fight against breast

battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the Heroes Among

cancer. Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta is hosting its first ever GET

Us Luncheon recently. The event highlighted baseball legend Phil

UP Atlanta Virtual Challenge. To participate, simply pledge to com-

Niekro, former Atlanta Braves pitcher, for his outstanding contribu-

plete eight hours of physical exercise during the month of October.

tions to the ALS community. Niekro was recognized for his human-

The GET UP Atlanta Virtual Challenge allows you to engage in any

itarian achievements as past winner of the Lou Gehrig Memorial

exercise, all on your own schedule and skill level. Registration also

Award. Mark Panfel, another notable champion of the fight against

includes a special bottle opener finisher’s medal and a celebration

ALS, was also honored for raising more than $1 million in honor of

party at Monday Night Brewing’s new Atlanta Beltline location on

his wife Sally, who was diagnosed in 2012. The event was attended

October 23. Through GET UP Atlanta, Komen Atlanta will continue

by 200 guests and raised more than $100,000. Supporters can

to raise funds supporting their mission of enabling our community

still donate by visiting ALSaga.org. Many recognize ALS as “Lou

to detect and survive breast cancer by facilitating access to quality

Gehrig's disease” after Lou Gehrig, Hall-of-Fame baseball player

care, providing education and supporting research. Join us in the fight

for the New York Yankees, who was diagnosed with ALS in the

against breast cancer. Take Action. Save Lives. For more details and

1930s. Phil Niekro discussed his brave and heroic fight with ALS,

to register, visit KomenAtlanta.org/virtual.

which brought this disease national recognition.

RETURN TO HILTON HEAD

PEEP PLANNING To help leaf peepers plan their fall escapes, Georgia’s state parks

Just a quick, nonstop flight – or easy four-hour drive – from Atlanta

will soon launch “Leaf Watch 2017” to track fall color as it moves

awaits the ultimate autumn beach destination: Hilton Head Island.

across the Peach State. Found at GAStateParks.org/LeafWatch,

Known for exceptional golf, dining and beaches, popular Hilton

the travel planner is filled with top trails and overlooks, mountain

Head activities include bike rides on the beach, nature walks,

cabins and campsites, fall events and hiking safety tips. Shutterbugs

dolphin cruises, Harbour Town Lighthouse tours, tennis and, of

are encouraged to share their favorite shots on the Georgia State

course, golf. Starting at $439 (per player, per night) and available

Parks’ Facebook page and Instagram, tagging #GaLeafWatch and

through May, The Sea Pines Resort’s Davis Love III Package fea-

#GaStateParks. Rangers will also post updates on how fall color is

tures a choice of lodging in the luxurious 60-room Inn & Club at

progressing in their parks. Some of the most popular parks for leaf

Harbour Town or one of the resort’s choice homes or villas, one

watching include Black Rock Mountain, Cloudland Canyon, Fort

round each on famed Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by

Mountain, Tallulah Gorge, Unicoi and Vogel. Since mountain parks

Pete Dye and new Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III (with trans-

are heavily visited on October weekends, leaf peepers may want to

portation), personal driver to accommodate evening dining and

explore lesser-known parks, which can be vibrant as well. Hardwoods

entertainment plans, daily breakfast, private dinner in the Harbour

and mossy rock gardens can be found at F.D. Roosevelt State Park

Town Clubhouse’s Lighthouse room or the attendance at the

near Columbus. Deep orange cypress needles reflect off a shimmer-

resort’s “Jazz Night” with dinner at the Ocean Lounge in the Sea

ing pond at George L. Smith State Park in southeast Georgia.

Pines Beach Club, private scotch, bourbon or craft beer tasting with premium cigars and both a golf merchandise and welcome gift card. Seapines.com/golf, 866.561.8802.

A GENEROUS NIGHT

BOOK WORMS From November 4 – 20, the Book Festival of the MJCCA will celebrate 26 years of bringing culture and conversation to the greater Atlanta community. This Book Festival repertoire of 45+ authors has

Experience a night like never before at Prevent Blindness Georgia’s

something to offer all book lovers. More than 13,000 people from

inaugural Night for Sight Gala! The event will take place at the Atlanta

across the Southeast will come to engage with and listen to their

History Center from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, November 3. Guests will

favorite local, national, and international authors. Most events will be

enjoy a night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and more all for a great

held at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA),

cause. Guests can also participate in a live auction accompanied by

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Healthy Lifestyle

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ith Delta’s non-stoppers to Jacksonville, Florida, you can pull out of your drive-

way at 8 a.m. and make it to a beach yoga class at noon, grab a smoothie for the road and spend the afternoon kayaking with manatees through the peaceful salt marshes Talbot Islands State Park. Plan on a few stops on the Jacksonville Ale Trail en route to cocktails and dinner at one of this energized city’s bright new restaurants to power up for another action-packed day. Covering more than 800 square miles,

HANG TEN. The surf at Atlantic Beach (minutes

Jacksonville is the country’s largest city and

from downtown) offers nice waves for begin-

with that comes a notable history, respectable

ners and challenges for more advanced surfers.

number of interesting tourist stops and luxe

Book a private lesson and you’ll be popping up

WALK THROUGH HISTORY. Lots of firsts here.

accommodation options. Younger Floridians

in no time. Public classes and kids surf camps,

Friendship Fountain opened in 1965 it was

know the city well (the median age is 36) and

standup paddle boards and surfboard rental

billed as the world’s largest and tallest foun-

chose it for its easy beach access, river-side

options are plentiful on this clean and accessible

tain. Two years later, the Regency Square

walkability and engaging food and craft beer

beachfront. JacksonvilleSurfAndPaddle.com

Mall opened and was the largest air-conditioned shopping center in the South. There’s

destination promises to keep you on your toes.

an oak tree on the Southbank of downtown

Here are six ideas for an active JAX holiday.

planted in 1822 standing more than 70 feet, with a trunk 25 feet around. In 1955, the Aetna Building opened as the tallest office building in the South. AdLib Luxury Tours offers a “Top to Bottom” tour where animated guides will take you through a secret underground tunnel between banks that made the town tick hundreds of years ago. There are ghost tours and black history tours, too. Be sure to stop in at the adorable Sweet Pete’s Candy for a class and gifts. AdLibTours.com

KAYAK the miles of salt marshes and small

rivers around Timucuan Preserve Estuary, waving to osprey along the way. The estuary provides protection and food for 90 percent

TEE TIME. With well-groomed courses galore,

CATCH A GAME. The Baseball Grounds of

of the large fish in the Atlantic so you’ll

chose one like Windsor Parke Golf Course, a

Jacksonville has an old-fashioned design with

have company. Look for shell middens of

semi-private 18-hole championship course

loads of luxe skyboxes and a calendar of base-

the Timucua. The route takes you past the

designed by Arthur Hills. This beginner-friendly

ball to make a fan swoon. The Jumbo Shrimp

historic Kingsley plantation along the Fort

course offers pro golf lessons (meet pros Greg

(formerly the Suns), brings minor league

George River on Fort George Island.

Parham and Leslie Fischer) and a practice

play with the Jacksonville Jaguars playing

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range and putting green. WindsorParke.com

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kids anymore, trampolines are IN. Velocity Air Sports offers the largest indoor trampoline park in the state with 40,000 square feet of tramps. VelocityAirSports.com

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY. Grab breakfast at

Maple Street Biscuit Co. Go ahead and get the Sticky Maple, a flaky home made biscuit with fried chicken, pecan wood smoked bacon and maple syrup from a local farm. Four locations in cool areas of JAX. MapleStreetBiscuits.com For dinner, head to Moxie Kitchen & Cocktails for a surprisingly chic vibe for a shopping center locale. The grilled Scottish salmon is notable and save room for dessert. After all, you’ve had an active JAX day. MoxieFl.com

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Road Trip

Quiet Esc ARTICLE KARYN WOFFORD | PHOTOGRAPHY TODD BUSH AND KARYN WOFFORD

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n the picturesque North Carolina mountains sits a town from the pages of a story book: Banner Elk. Every business boasts cottage

windows and rustic wood; industrial buildings are pleasantly absent from view. A mountain backdrop, and the friendly presence of locals, draw visitors from far and wide. Only five hours from Atlanta, it may become your favorite mountain escape.

WHERE TO DINE

Banner Elk has the farm-to-table thing going on; dishes are trendy, but still hold to their roots. Dunn's Deli is a simple diner offering hearty breakfast bowls with French toast, sausage, eggs and cheese.

The Perry House on the hill above the deli also belongs to the Dunn's, and breakfast is included in the stay.

Bayou Smokehouse's Salad Evangeline represents Louisiana Cajun culture, while offering more contemporary ingredients like field greens, fried green tomatoes, smoked crackers, crawfish and shrimp accented with rémoulade. It's modern, farm fresh and Cajun at its best.

Nicole Palazzo displays generations of culinary mastery at Chef's Table, recently merging from sushi to an upscale farm-to-table menu.

North Carolina trout with caper lemon butter and locally sourced root veggies for a refreshing beet salad with field greens, shaved onions, fried goat cheese and toasted pine nuts are great depictions of culinarily rich Banner Elk.Palazzo can be found cooking up Italian favorites during the day, at Sorrento's Bistro. The family recipe crab cake with lobster cream sauce and veggies is mostly delicious chunks of crab, with the slightest bit of crunch and seasoning on the outer edges.

Stonewalls has been a staple in the community for years, but just revamped its classic menu. Prime rib is still the melt-in-your-mouth house special, and some of the best, most tender scallops you'll ever taste are sometimes featured, with a berry-based sauce.

Banner Elk Cafe offers a versatile two-menu spread from wraps, salads and seafood, to amazing sides like the pasta salad. With its vast selection, families with picky eaters can find refuge here.

BOOZE WITH VIEWS

Beech Mountain Resort's Skybar is a short chair lift ride away, at 5506' elevation. Craft beer can be enjoyed from the bar, which is inside a yurt with glass walls for a panoramic view of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Mark Ralston began brewing beer in his Japan dormitory years ago, when his wallet was lighter. While he admits closet brewing didn't create the ideal beer, he has completely mastered the craft at Flat Top Mountain Brewery. Come enjoy a Speckled Trout English Ale at the rustic bar while peering through a window at the brewing process.

With views of vineyards and rolling mountains, you can enjoy the unique cucumber, watermelon, jalapeño sangria before melting into the blueberry pie notes of sweet ice wine at Banner Elk Winery.

Banner Elk Red wine is paired with local Trosley Farm chocolate for a harmonious contrast of earthy and sweet.

FUN THINGS TO DO

Banner Elk's strong arts allure has added a sense of timelessness; with the newest addition of professional theater group, Ensemble Stage

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at the Historical Banner Elk School, visitors can see a live spectacle. The groundwork for theater was laid by Lees-McRae, a college with a strong influence among the community. Lees-McRae Summer Theater puts on exciting musicals, like Legally Blonde, through the warmer months.

Apple Hill Farm opened to the public in 2006 and remains a Banner Elk favorite. It's situated well off the beaten path, but worth the journey to see an array of animals such as donkeys, horses, chickens, and yes, adorable alpacas. Their store offers socks, yarn and other fun stuff woven from Apple Hill alpaca wool. "People just fall in love with alpacas," says Lee Rankin, owner. Rankin works to make the experience educational while providing a deep connection to animals.

Banner Elk is built around nature, and the family can learn about native animals through the Dan and Dianne May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Each year, more than 1,500 animals such as birds, snakes, bobcats, and turtles are admitted for treatment, with

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the goal of eventually returning them to the wild. On occasion, an animal cannot readapt and will be given an ambassador position, in which they are a part of educational demonstrations. A Red-Tailed Hawk and several owls are among current ambassadors.

The third weekend in October is the 40th annual Woolly Worm Festival welcoming people from all over the Southeast. Or, head up Thanksgiving weeken to choose and cut your own Christmas tree. The first weekend in December is “A Small Town Christmas” with a parade, holiday-themed activities and a holiday themed play. Truly a happy holiday.

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Open House

A DREAM

(kitchen)

COME TRUE

ARTICLE MARIA SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY AUBRY CANALES

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hen Johns Creek resident Retta Clark walked into Sewell Appliance in Sandy Springs, she had no idea she would win a gorgeous new 36” Wolf

range cooktop. She was one of many Lifestyle Publications readers who entered the giveaway just by stopping in to discuss kitchen renovation plans.

Clark loves to cook. It has been a source of pride and joy for her, even more so

after the death of her beloved husband of 36 years in 2016. Her kitchen had always been the gathering spot for friends, family and neighbors. And now her wonderful new professional Wolf range helps her continue this coveted role.

“I love it,” Clark exclaimed. ”I've never won anything before so this was a total surprise. I'm artistic and I love creating things. I have a real good time cooking,” she says.

The crew at Sewell are sharing the latest design and technologies with readers like Clark and have helped many of them to create the kitchens of their dreams.

Sewell salesperson Tom Styer assisted Clark in picking out the appliances for her project. She was extremely complimentary toward their whole team. “The people there were so nice and helpful,” Clark says.

Builder Specialties, which owns Sewell Appliance, provides better home solutions including appliances throughout the South. For this contest, they teamed up with their counterparts at Sub-Zero and Wolf.

Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances are known for their legendary professional heritage, power and finesse as well as precise cooking control. They help users enjoy more adventurous, satisfying cooking and they often become iconic centerpieces.

For 80+ years, these appliances have been the choice of professionals. They have now become a favorite of discerning home cooks everywhere, including Retta Clark in Johns Creek, Georgia.

Rob Maxam, vice president of sales for Sub Zero Group Southeast, was thrilled to hear about the outcome of the contest. “We wanted to run a contest to create excitement about local kitchen remodel projects, Maxam explains. “We are a luxury premium brand, and we know that some people consider us out of range for their budget. We felt that it would be fun to offer up a chance to work with a Lifestyle magazine reader and complete their project, regardless of size or budget, with the best name in cooking appliances. And that’s what we did!”

Visit Sewell at 7455 Throwbridge Rd. SewellAppliance.com

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ARTICLE LESLEY GAMWELL

e all know exercise is

If balancing mind and body through yoga

important for our health

is desired, the backdrop of Zaban Park’s

and well-being, but fitting it into our hectic

sparkling, tranquil lake, makes it a one-of-a-

schedules can seem like an exercise in futility.

kind setting for yoga and meditation.

The key to making fitness an inherent part of

Are you considering a personal trainer to

our busy lives is making it convenient. No one

get you started? The MJCCA has 14 experi-

understands this better than the experienced

enced and encouraging trainers on staff, and

and encouraging fitness staff at the Marcus

offers personal training to youth and adults.

Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

Trainers will work with you, one on one, to

in Dunwoody, at Zaban Park.

assess your current fitness level, help set

The MJCCA offers more than 85 group

realistic goals, and create a personalized

fitness classes seven days a week, morning

workout plan. From treadmills, ellipticals,

to evening, that include terrific music, pas-

Stairmasters, recumbent and upright bikes,

sionate fitness instructors, and exhilarating

a free-weights area, and rehabilitative ser-

workouts. Group exercise classes feature Les

vices, getting fit has never been so enticing.

Mills® group fitness-to-music, indoor cycling,

With autumn nipping at our heels, the MJCCA

Zumba, yoga, Fitline Functional Fitness,

is gearing up for its 1st Annual Biketoberfest

Krav Maga combative self-defense classes,

Celebration, starting Sunday, October 1, and

and much more. From Stott® Pilates, and

continuing throughout the month. Biketoberfest

state-of-the-art cardio and strength-train-

is packed with exciting, heart-pumping, pedal-

ing equipment, to water fitness classes, the

to-the-metal workouts that are designed to be

opportunities to get in better shape, and

super fun and highly effective.

have fun doing so, are endless.

Unlike

a

traditional

fitness

One of the MJCCA’s popular fitness facility,

events for members and the commu-

MJCCA’s Zaban Park provides a unique

nity is its annual Turbo Turkey Workout on

setting, that spans more than 50 acres.

Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 8:30 – 10

For those who prefer getting fit outdoors,

a.m. It is an intense, 90-minute interval work-

the MJCCA offers a mile-long and half-

out class that will get your body pumping,

mile course. Jogging, running, and walking

and is guaranteed to help combat holiday

briskly are all ways to improve cardiovascu-

splurging. There is no cost to participate.

lar health. Taking daily walks may be just the

Finding the class that’s right for you, and

motivation you need to lace up your walking

keeping fitness on your radar, will start to

shoes. Involving your entire family is also a

improve your cardiovascular health, reduce

terrific way to make fitness a priority, and

stress, change your outlook, and get you on the

spend quality time together.

right track to being in the best shape of your life. fitness@atlantajcc.org or 678.812.4025 October 2017 | PerimeterNorthLifestyle.com

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or just over 5 years, Evan Hodge has been competing in Special Olympics Georgia. A member of Special Olympics Georgia Cobb County, the 28 year old has participated in Special Olympics Georgia’s State Games such as State

Summer Games, State Fall Games, State Winter Games and the State Masters Bowling Tournament.

In addition to participating in multiple competitions, the multi-med-

alist has competed and excels in more than one sport. On this athlete’s resume, you will find bocce, bowling, volleyball, and kayaking listed as sports in which he has excelled. This past March, he competed in Alpine Skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, bringing the silver medal back home to the United States.

Like many athletes, Evan has gained a community full of lifelong friends and habits for a healthy lifestyle. In addition, Evan has also learned skills and gained the confidence to live an independent lifestyle. Because of his participation in Special Olympics Georgia, Evan gained the confidence to pursue higher education, graduating from Chattahoochee Technical College with an associate’s degree and has been able to apply that education to a career he holds with Publix Supermarkets.

“Special Olympics changed my life. Not only do I view myself as an individual and competitor, but I have so many people I can call friends.” said Evan. Perimeter North wishes Evan more successes and triumphs. Go Evan!

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Local Limelight

S

ometimes a single conversation can change your life’s purpose. That was certainly the case for Polo in the Pines founder Tina Fowler. In 2012, Tina was at

Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center with her mother, Sharon Knight, for treatment of leiomyosarcoma—a cancer Sharon had been battling for 20+ years. That’s 20 years of motherhood, birthdays, holidays and life laced with treatments, surgeries, fears and questions. While the journey was often challenging, Sharon always found the bright side, proclaiming, “Life is about choices, and I choose to turn this negative into a positive.” It was that day that doctors stressed the importance of research as they searched for a cure. Inspired by her mother’s positivity, Tina made the choice to find joy while working to fund cancer research that could impact countless families facing the same battle. With her heart of gold, Tina forged ahead and launched what would ultimately become Polo in the Pines, an exciting polofilled weekend that would fund leiomyosarcoma research in honor of her mother.

So, why polo? Not only do the stately horses, green pastures, and Pretty Woman polo attire provide the most amazing ambiance, but also the sport is historically philanthropic. Georgia's distinctive towering pines canopy Atlanta, giving it the nickname, 'City in a Forest,' providing a beautiful home for the Atlanta Regional Polo Center. Nestled in Vinings on an inviting stretch of the Chattahoochee River, the polo fields offer the perfect setting for supporters to enjoy a day of fun and philanthropy. This beautiful backdrop drew the lifelong equestrian, Tina, and connected her to Jolie Liston, the backbone of Atlanta’s thriving polo community--thus helping make the idea of a polo fundraiser a reality.

POLO IN THE ARTICLE MARGARET SULLIVAN | PHOTOGRAPHY LIZ ERIKSON

Now, five years later, patrons flock to the beautiful polo fields to sip champagne and enjoy polo matches, while funding critical cancer research. Each year, the organization celebrates a different honoree and benefits research for the honoree’s diagnosis. This year is uniquely honoring Saville and Lilia Sullivan, two sisters who were each diagnosed with different types of brain cancer in 2016. The weekend will kick off on Saturday, October 8, where the Sullivan sisters’ remarkable story will be told to a crowd of over 400 supporters with the soft sounds of polo mallets whacking and horses galloping in the background. To top off the weekend, Sunday’s Atlanta Brunch Festival will feature more polo matches, as some of the city’s top restaurants compete for the title of Atlanta “Best Brunch Bite.”

All proceeds from the weekend will go directly to the Sharon McCollum Knight, Polo in the Pines Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. The fund will directly benefit brain tumor research at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in honor of the Sullivan sisters.

In addition to all of their generous sponsors, Polo in the Pines is incredibly grateful to Jolie Liston and the Atlanta Regional Polo Center for making this incredible weekend possible. For more tickets and information, visit PoloInThePines.com.

Be sure to give a nod to all the generous sponsors, listed on the Editor's Page.

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PINES MEET JOLIE LISTON

Jolie has played in every Polo in the Pines match, and you'll see her again this year.

LP: How long have you been involved in polo in ATL? JL: I started playing polo in 1980. My father played and introduced me to the sport.

LP: How has the polo scene changed in our state?

JL: Polo in Atlanta has become more diverse. There are now four polo clubs in the Atlanta area and it’s not just for the very wealthy anymore. Anyone can participate at various levels. I also see a lot more women and kids playing than ever before.

LP: Tell us about your horses.

JL: There are too many to list for a short article! A few that are special to me are Alabama, Georgia, Pikachu and Snippet. They are the young horses I am currently training for polo. I rescued Alabama and Georgia from a kill pen in Louisiana, which makes training them even more special. Philomena is another special horse as she is one of my best.

LP: Why is polo such an exciting sport to play?

JL: Different people will give you different answers to this question but for me, the relationship between the horse and rider makes polo exciting. We ask a lot of our horses and I consider them part of the team. Racing down the field at top speed chasing a little white ball can also be an adrenaline rush!

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Animal Kingdom

Meet Dr. Morgan ARTICLE DR. DOUGLAS HUNT MORGAN

I

grew up on my family’s dairy farm in rural

door, it was Betty Grable! I continued to care for

Animal Hospital, Dunwoody Village was

Kentucky, where we also grew and harvested

her three dogs for the next two years. When we

a hog farm, and Cary Spruill lived across

tobacco. We had an array of animals, which

moved, she gave me a black and white head

the street in the Dunwoody Farm House.

included Holstein dairy cows (you may be

shot and wrote a nice thank you note to me

He always kept two or three cows, a mule,

familiar with the breed as the Chick-fil-A cows),

on the photo. It has been hanging in my office

and lots of chickens. I could look across the

draft and pleasure horses, a mule to plow the

since our doors opened in 1971. I also had the

street and see Cary Spruill plowing his gar-

tobacco fields, chickens, dogs and barn cats.

opportunity to care for Wayne Newton’s horses

den and corn with his mule.

I knew by the time I was eight years old that I

on his ranch just outside of Las Vegas, as well

Cephus Spruill, the former postmaster

wanted to become a veterinarian and studied

as pets of other celebrities, including Frank

of Dunwoody, owned the land where the

at University of Kentucky and Auburn.

Sinatra when he was in town to entertain. It

Dunwoody Hall/Publix Shopping Center sits

was an exciting time to say the least!

today. I bought the property for my hospital

I went to Jacksonville, Florida, to complete my internship, and stayed there through

We moved back to the South and I

from G. Tom Bailey. Like the Spruills, Mr.

1965. While working in Jacksonville, I met

worked in Atlanta for the next three years

Bailey was a large land owner. His prop-

my wife of 51 years, Helen Harrod. She was

before opening Dunwoody Animal Hospital

erty ran from Spalding Drive to Dunwoody

a school teacher from Mississippi, and we hit

in August 1971. The hospital was the first

Club Drive, where Dunwoody Country

it off. I returned to Las Vegas in January 1966

Williamsburg/Colonial

in

Club is located. I was told that years ago,

and I worked there for two more years.

Dunwoody. Larry Morris, who developed

there was a blacksmith shop located on my

style

building

One night after I returned to Las Vegas

Dunwoody Village Shopping Center, liked the

property. Mr. Bailey was quite the character.

where I worked awhile, I received an emer-

architecture of my building, and the next year

He had owned a number of movie theatres

gency call from a lady who asked if I would

he patterned the village after my hospital. In

throughout Georgia, and he always carried

make an emergency house call to see about

1972, I received an award for animal hospital

a holstered pistol on his hip. In the early

her sick dog. She said her name was Mrs.

design from Veterinary Economics magazine.

years of my practice, I treated some horses

James, and she gave me her address at the

There were very few commercial buildings

and cattle, but I primarily had small animal

Desert Inn Golf Club. When I got to her home, I

in Dunwoody at that time. In 1969, when I

clients. Today the practice is entirely small

knocked on the door and when she opened the

purchased the property to build Dunwoody

animal. My wife and I have four children,

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Hot Spot

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TAPAS ARTICLE MARIA SMITH

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et out of your ordinary burger-pizza-barbecue rut!

Whether it’s date night or girls night out, Eclipse di Luna

in Dunwoody is the place to be. It’s no wonder it’s consistently voted one of the top restaurants in Atlanta.

Let the live Latin music offered nightly energize you as you nosh on authentic Spanish tapas and creative cocktails. Check out the patio for a more relaxed vibe or stay inside and experience the high-energy interactive experiences. And don’t leave your dancing shoes at home, there’s room to move!

TAPAS

The wonderful thing about tapas, or Spanish-style small

plates, is that you get to taste a little of everything (or a lot if you’d prefer). Ordering about three dishes per person is typically enough to satisfy most people for a meal. Feel free to start small though, and add to your order as the night goes on. Some favorites on the Eclipse di Luna Dunwoody menu include: • Gambas al Ajillo: sautéed shrimp and garlic with • Calabrese pepper • Queso Frito con Miel: fried goat cheese with caramelized onions and honey • Empanada de Pollo: Gaujillo roasted chicken with black beans, corn, fontina cheese in a pastry shell topped with Aji Amarillo crema • Paella del Dia: Traditional Spanish paella with peas, shrimp, squid, mussels, and Chorizo, with saffron calasparra rice. (Allow 35 to 40 minutes for preparation.)

• Chocolate Turtle cake: dense brownie topped with caramel, chocolate and pecans

Eclipse di Luna is more than just a place to grab a bite to eat. It’s a restaurant where you can linger and people watch. You can tap your toes to the enthusiastic music or ditch your inhibitions and show off your best salsa dancing. The staff understands how to walk the fine line between excellent service and unobtrusiveness.

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The only thing better than tapas is inexpensive tapas.

Eclipse di Luna offers half-off tapas and well drinks from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. They also serve a tapas-style brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays featuring live music. They also have bottomless mimosas and sangria, and half-off bottles of wine beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tell them we sent you!

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Cheers & Beers

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or die-hard fans, it rarely matters if your favorite Atlanta team is winning or losing--it’s always fun to catch a game with friends at a local restaurant or bar. Most sports fans would agree that as long as there is good food,

cold drinks and plenty of televisions, they’re happy. Sandy Springs’ celebrated culinary scene is home to several noteworthy places that offer a festive, exciting game day experience with plenty of delicious food and, of course, plenty of drinks. Here is a list of some of Sandy Springs’ best game-time gathering spots:

DANTANNA’S

CHEEKY TAQUERIA

Located in Abernathy Square Shopping Center, Dantanna’s

Cheeky Taqueria offers made-from-scratch cuisine,

is an excellent option if you’re looking for an elevated menu

hand-crafted cocktails and even offers a “Pour Your

with an entertainment-venue vibe. This upscale sports

Own Beer” option, all in a fun environment. Cheeky’s

restaurant has a smaller, more intimate neighborhood feel

delicious Mexican-flare food, which aims to break up

with fresh, locally-sourced foods and plenty of televisions

with the “cookie-cutter corporate restaurant landscape

covering the walls and bar area. They have lunch, dinner

of suburban Atlanta,” was selected for the 2017 Best of

and late-night menus to ensure no one leaves hungry.

Atlanta Award in the restaurant category. Enjoy their

Dantanna’s offers a great, friendly atmosphere for every

taquitos, verde pork tamales, alambres, or even their

game-time get-together.

Korean BBQ tacos for an out-of-the-box game day experience. Cheeky is located at 4600 Roswell Road.

HUDSON GRILLE

Hudson Grille, which proclaims itself to be Atlanta’s

5 SEASONS BREWING

very best sports bar, offers patrons anything but your

Locally-owned restaurant and brewery, 5 Seasons

typical sports bar fare – they have the usual menu

Brewing is very passionate about making great food,

items like burgers, steaks, seafood, wings, a large draft

brewing great beer and providing a great experience

beer selection, a killer spinach dip and more. But their

for all guests. Located at The Prado, 5 Seasons’ sea-

Brasstown meatloaf and shrimp and grits are just a

sonal menu includes local produce, all-natural meats

couple of the more unique choices from the delicious

and artisanal cheeses. The comfortable and laid-back

menu. Hudson Grille has plenty of TV’s and makes

atmosphere, along with reasonably-priced menu items,

sure to stream every game for all types of sports fans.

makes it a great choice to watch any sporting event.

Located at 6317 Roswell Road, the restaurant also offers a private bar and room for parties, a patio, and a game room to suit all of your needs.

TACO MAC

Known as “the place for beer, wings, and sports,” Taco Mac is an excellent family-friendly choice for even

NORTH RIVER TAVERN

Known for their wings and large beer selection, North

thing from Mexican to mac-and-cheese, making it an

River Tavern is a wonderful choice to watch sporting

easy choice for a diverse group and a large space that

events in a dive-bar atmosphere. Their event offerings

makes it a great choice for big groups. All Taco Mac

usually include trivia, poker, live music, bar game tour-

locations offer plenty of screens to ensure you’re able

naments, and, of course, sporting events played on

to enjoy the game from every angle and seat. As one

their many HD televisions. North River Tavern, which

of Atlanta’s most beloved local sports bar chains, Taco

is located at 8879 Roswell Rd, also has the space and

Mac’s famous Buffalo Wings, extensive draft and beer

capabilities to host large parties for tailgating. Bring

list, and festive atmosphere make it the perfect place to

your friends and hangout at North River Tavern for all of

catch a big game with friends.

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October OCTOBER 1

OCTOBER 7

FIELD DAY

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Second Helpings Atlanta takes over the Field at the Concourse once

Atlanta Beer Festivals hosts the 7th Great Atlanta Beer Fest at a new

again for a family-friendly day of food, fun, and an old school-style

location, Suntrust Park. 200+ Beers and ciders, 25+ wines, live music,

field day competition with the help of Atlanta Sport and Social Club!

DJ Qtip, and college football on big TVs. GreatAtlantaBeerfest.com/

Put your team together for sack and relay races, tug-o-war, and giant

Tickets include: entry, entertainment, souvenir cup, and all beer,

versions of your favorite tabletop games like Jenga, Connect Four,

wine and cider samples.

and TicTacToe. Compete for prizes and the thrill of victory, or just for the fun of it! SecondHelpingsAtlanta.org

OCTOBER 1

OCTOBER 21 FASHION FUNDS THE CURE NORTH POINT MALL

CHILDREN'S CIRCUS

Rise up and help children live out their dreams by joining us for an

ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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The Kids at St. Jude are ready to perform! Come and support them

cer Foundation. You’ll be truly moved as courageous children battling

as they demonstrate trick roller skating, trapeze, fire-eating, Spanish

cancer make their debut on the runway. NationalPCF.org

web and other circus routines. Children's Circus Performance inspire kids to accomplish the impossible and know that they are capable of

OCTOBER 22

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OCTOBER 5

ROME, GA The Wings Over North Georgia Air Whow will host a world-

HISTORIC BROOKHAVEN CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES

class lineup of of performers including the US Navy Blue Angels,

HISTORIC BROOKHAVEN

C-17 Globemaster Demo Team, US SOCOM Para-Commandos,

Benefitting the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, this lovely

AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Rob Holland, Michael Goulian,

evening offers a peek inside some of the neighborhood's most gor-

and many more! WingsOverNorthGeorgia.com

geous homes. Presenting sponsor Beacham & Co Realtors/ Skogstad-Sodemann Team. BuckHaven Lifestyle is a proud sponsor. Tickets

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OCTOBER 7

KSU SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT PARK Atlanta's only hot air balloon festival and LARGEST costume party! The

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Owl-O-Ween 2-day family-friendly event, featuring balloon glows, trick-

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Join interested photographers, new and experienced, for a

Handmade Vodka Bar, vendor marketplace, sports bar, artist market,

photography class. To register email holly@dunwoodynature.org

craft & German beers, FREE Interactive kids area. Owl-o-ween.com

or call 770.394.3322.

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long event for kids of all ages offering guided barn tours, pony rides,

teams from the metro Atlanta area all competing for plaques, med-

relay races and more. All proceeds will benefit Chastain Horse Park's

als and cash prizes totaling over $2,500. AtlantaChiliCookOff.com

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Parting Thoughts

WHEN EVERYTHING’S

DIFFERENT ...

LIVE LIKE NOTHING’S

CHANGED ARTICLE MARY BETH SPENCE

E

ight years ago, Lynn Wyatt’s whole world was turned upside down in a matter of two hours. The Sandy Springs resident and mother of a then 2 year old and 4 year old had just been diagnosed with breast cancer after her first mammogram at the age of 40.

“It was the worst day of my life,” says Lynn, “I wondered what this meant for the rest of my life.” Family, friends and neighbors in

the Glenridge Hammond neighborhood provided love and support, pitching in to help her husband, Ian, with everything from meals to childcare during her treatment and surgeries.

After several months, Lynn was back in action on the tennis court

One of her favorite doctors became the soft spoken but powerful

and back to taking action in the Sandy Springs community where she

Dr. Shannon Kahn, a radiation oncologist at Winship Cancer Institute

sits on numerous boards at her children’s schools.

at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Kahn specializes in Gamma

And she began to count the anniversaries. One year cancer free. Two

Knife and stereotactic body radiotherapy and she has been published

years cancer free. Three years cancer free. Lynn felt blessed to be alive

and trained in using these treatments to minimize side effects for

to see her son graduate from elementary school. To be able to bring her

patients. In fact, Lynn has the distinction of having had seven Gamma

daughter to her first day of second grade. To take trips with her girlfriends

Knife procedures to treat 21 brain lesions–the most of any patient at

and adopt a rescue puppy to keep her aging Labrador company.

Emory Saint Joseph’s.

At 44 years old, Lynn thought she had cancer beat. Although she

Today, Lynn is once again cancer free and busily preparing for

was in the best shape of her adult life, she started having pain in her

another school year with Andrew, 13, an 8th grader at Ridgeview

back and in the center of her chest. She attributed the back pain to

Charter Middle School and 10-year-old Alex, a 5th grader at High

getting older and her doctor said the pain in her chest was just scar

Point Elementary. She is an active breast cancer patient advocate

tissue. But the pain persisted. Finally Lynn was sent for a CT scan.

working with Susan G. Komen Atlanta and the Department of

It wasn’t good news. The cancer had metastasized and the scan

Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs as a

found tumors from her femur to her brain. As Lynn says, this was the

grant reviewer. Lynn also supports the Atlanta-based TurningPoint

second worst day of her life, but her choice was clear. “I choose to win

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instead of choosing to give in,” she says.

For the next four years, that included more chemotherapy and countless radiation procedures. “While I have bad things happen to me, I also have great things to fix me,” Lynn says about the technology and treatments that have been available to her.

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Lynn’s strength, courage and amazing attitude through her cancer journey has been an inspiration for many. “No matter what happens, it’s important to keep living your life as if nothing is different.”

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