Perimeter North, GA January 2019

JANUARY 2019

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the best of dunwoody & sandy springs

HAPPY & HEALTHY

2019!

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com

Happy New Year Superstars I THOUGHT RATHER THAN WAX POETIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF RESOLUTIONS, SIT-UPS OR MEDITATION, I'D SHARE A RECIPE TO HELP YOUR GUT. That's my weak link, you see. When I read Rhiannon Johnson's review of wellness books this month, Lee Homes' book caught my eye. Her apple cider gummy bears are on our cover. I found silicone gummy bear molds online and will be giving these a try. I'll let you know, on our IG or Facebook, how they turn out. I know they will make my day better.

I hope yours is fabulous! Happy New Year.

EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com MARKET AREA ADMINISTRATOR

Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Jenny Kepano | jenny.kepano@lifestylepubs.com Grisel Shtaida | grisel.shtaida@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kendra Gensemer

xo

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Dennis Malcolm Byron, Rhiannon Johnson, Rick Limpert, Valerie Shepherd

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michael Thomas, Paul Joyner

APPLE CIDER GUMMY BEARS From Supercharge Your Gut by Lee Holmes GF WF DF Makes about 12 Finally, a yummy gummy that’s good for your tummy. Bring it on.

250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) apple juice (no added sugar) 60 ml (2 fl oz/14 cup) apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons powdered gelatin

In a small saucepan, warm the apple juice and vinegar over medium heat.

When it starts to bubble, remove from the heat.

Sprinkle the gelatin on top and whisk briskly until dissolved. Strain.

Pour into teddy bear molds, or other molds of your choice, or into a small lined baking tin.

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until set.

Turn out of the molds, or cut into small squares to serve. The gummies will keep in an airtight

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container in the fridge or freezer for 1–2 weeks.

Supercharged tip: To make Aloe Vera Gummies, replace the vinegar with aloe vera juice.

For Vegetarian Gummies, simply heat up 350 ml (12 fl oz) aloe vera juice in a saucepan, add 1/2 teaspoon agar-agar flakes or powder and stir to dissolve. Continue stirring for a couple of minutes. When the mixture starts to boil, remove from the heat, add some liquid stevia, vanilla

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2019

FEATURES 16 Fit Fun in the New Year Nearby PE teachers share their tips.

20 Fitness Gadgets You’ll Want in Your Bag Rick’s picks for 2019.

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24 Squeezing in a Healthy 2019 Juicy news from new Dunwoody business.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Travel Destination

24 Culinary Creations 28 Open House 30 Driver’s Notebook 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

GOOD TIMES

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TIME TO GIVE Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Northside Hospital are hosting the 17th annual Totes 2 Tots drive to collect backpacks and suitcases for foster children in Georgia. Donations of new or nearly new backpacks, duffel bags and suitcases will be accepted at locations across the state. More than 14,000 children, from infants to teenagers, are currently in the foster care system in Georgia.

Many of these children shuffle their belongings in garbage bags when they are removed from their homes. Totes 2 Tots aims to change that by giving every foster child in Georgia a new or nearly new backpack, duffel bag or suitcase. Since Totes 2 Tots launched in 2003, the annual volunteer event has collected and distributed more than 55,000 bags.

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The exhibition transports visitors on a journey through the grand home of Downton Abbey and offers an interactive, inside look into the world of the Crawleys and those that served them below stairs. Tickets are $35 and children under 14 are free. DowntonExhibition.com. Stay at the charming Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach for the complete experience. TheBrazilianCourt.com

TOP WOMAN The Women’s Business Network of the Sandy Springs-Perimeter Chamber of Commerce has named its 2018 “Woman of Distinction.” Trinita Ervin is internal medicine hospitalist-manager for Northside Hospital, and founder and executive director of the Ladybug for Girls Foundation, Inc. a non-profit organization that empowers young girls to live healthier lifestyles. She has served on the Board of Trustees for Leadership Sandy Springs

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and on the Regional Board of Directors for the

SculptHouse, the innovative fitness studio and

American Red Cross, as president of the hospital’s

luxury activewear boutique, is slated to opened

Employee Leadership Council and Executive Board

at City Springs featuring new elements including

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a personal training studio, “shoe wall” installation and custom light shows during classes. The 3,200-square-foot studio is state-of-the-art from

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noon snacks. Also, complimentary beach services,

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News in Atlanta, most recently as a member of the morning news team. She earned six Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Jennifer moved to Dunwoody 12 years ago with her husband Matt. They have two sons, Blake (12) and Bo (10). Jennifer will lead the City’s media relations, community engagement and customer service efforts. Jennifer enjoys volunteering at her sons’ schools, Dunwoody Elementary School and Peachtree Charter Middle School. She also spends time supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Action Ministries, the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity. Jennifer and her family are members of Dunwoody United Methodist Church. Together, they carve out time to travel and take in as many auto races as they can.

CELLO AND PIANO AT CITY SPRINGS

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Haimovitz collaborate on a dynamic program

is a series of parklands along a 48-mile stretch of

that includes a Beethoven Cello Sonata and solo

the Chattahoochee River. Three of the CRNRA park

piano and cello repertoire by both extraordinary

sites are in Sandy Springs, giving residents and vis-

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itors countless opportunities to get outdoors. Float

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

a cricket lullaby ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY SUE G. COLLINS PAUL JOYNER

Fishing with Smoky Mountain Guides means you're on the river in 20 minutes after leaving Under Canvas

I HAVE 2,831 DOWNLOADED SONGS IN MY ITUNES LIBRARY AND WITHOUT INTERNET, I THOUGHT I’D START LISTENING TO MY OWN PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK FROM A TO Z. I’d just checked into my super swank deluxe tent at Under Canvas, the new glamping camp outside Gatlinburg, Tenn., where the sight of NO SERVICE on my phone shook me to the core. I wandered through the grassy village of 40+ platform tents and found Stephanie, a friendly staffer, who sent my family an email from her hard-wired laptop, reassuring them I’d arrived but would be offline for two days.

I unpacked, hanging up my hats, bags and jammies on a rough hewn tripod made of thin logs tied with rope and surveyed the comfortable tent. I rolled back the creamy coated canvas door panels, unzipped the large screen windows on the other three walls, positioned the quiet fans just right and plopped down on the king bed awash with fluffy pillows and soft white sheets.

Let me just check my email…I mean, now what?

Ok, I had plenty of writing to catch up on so I launched my Spotify for some music. Nope, not this time.

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That’s how I landed in my iTunes library, which I admit, I don’t pull up unless I’m on a plane without internet.

I sorted the tunes alphabetically by title, thereby mixing the artists and genres. First up was “A Hard Day’s Night (Live at The Lighthouse)” by the Ramsey Lewis Trio. His “Sun Godess” album was one of the first records I listened to on loop. That is, I listened to both sides, over and over. And, my husband and I caught him at The Blue Note a few years ago, so my soundtrack was off to a meaningful start.

Other A songs included A House is not a Home (Luther Vandross, RIP), A-Punk (Vampire Weekend), Accidents Will Happen

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(Elvis Costello), Affirmation III (Prince), Ain’t That a Kick in the Head (Dean Martin) and Alex (Punch Brothers) with Avery Hill (The Shouting Matches) caboosing the A’s. I have no idea where that last one came from, to be honest.

In the first hour, I evicted a kettle bug and spider from my tent and watched a curious cricket cast an entertaining shadow on the outside of the canvas as the sun started to set over the lush foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

I looked longingly at the cute wood stove in corner, knowing it would be too warm to light it up during my early October stay.

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Meals at the camp food hall (restaurant) are cooked to order and a coffee station provides hot coffee, tea and fruit to anyone wandering into the lobby tent, a four-domed feat of canvas that looks like a spread from a West Elm catalogue. Glampers gathered

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around a fire pit once the sun set and a cheery staffer brought a basket of s’mores fixings, much to the delight of Sandy from northern Virginia, who was celebrating her 60th birthday and hadn’t roasted a marshmallow for a good 50 years. I stayed at the campfire longer than I’d planned, enjoying

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

(CON TI N U ED)

Waking up at Under Canvas is magical.

Walk down the path to breakfast and plan your day in the Great Smoky Mountain Park nearby.

conversations about our paths and plans while staring into the flames and each others faces instead of our phones.

Turning in, I left the wide screened flaps open and a chorus of crickets kept me company and lulled me to sleep.

Waking around 4 a.m., I peered out into the moonlit camp and was reassured by a winking half moon and palate of stars. Not a peep.

I had a hard time getting back to sleep, mostly because I was excited to start my day in the Smoky Mountains at Under Canvas.

Waking again around 9 a.m., busy birds and the bubbling brook outside my tent provided my soundtrack.

Since there is little to NO phone coverage on the quiet grounds, I had to drive 10 minutes down the winding country roads into Pigeon Forge, where roller coasters, arcades and pancake houses were already bustling with a different kind of traveller all together.

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EXPERT ADVICE ON HOW TO HELP YOUR KIDS GET AND STAY FIT WHILE HAVING A LITTLE FUN!

Fit Fun in the New Year ERIN MURRAY - MOVE AND

side walk chalk games like hop scotch. As

LEARN TEACHER AT ST. LUKE'S LITTLE

for getting them outdoors, personally I try to

SAINTS - PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

let my kids play outside if the weather is nice

The New Year is here, and with that many

right after we pick my son up from the school

of us focus on starting out 2019 with the goal

bus. It’s good to let them have free play out-

of improved fitness and health. Diet, exer-

side after being in school all day.

cise, meditating and twisting ourselves into a state of eternal (well at least for 15 minutes)

Q: SPEAKING OF OUTDOORS, CAN YOU

bliss is definitely on the brain. But this year,

RECOMMEND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

adults aren't the only ones who should be

/ EXERCISE THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN

focusing on fitness in the coming year, the

EASILY SET UP AND ENJOY IN THEIR

kids can get in on the goal setting as well!

OWN BACK YARD OR DRIVEWAY?

With that in mind, we've enlisted the help

A: Creativity and focusing on what your

of Erin Murray, fitness teacher with Move and

kids/family are interested in is the key.

Learn at St. Luke's Little Saints Presbyterian

Themes are always fun, and you would be

Church Preschool in Dunwoody, to help with

surprised at how many things you have in

some go-to moves and advice on how to put

your own house that can be used for active

a little FUN in fitness for the kiddos. I asked

play outdoors! My favorite for all skill levels

Murray - the fit and active mom / teacher

is jumping contests: collect a variety of dif-

- some questions on how to help get our

ferent sized stuffed animals or even blocks

kids off devices, computers, TVs, (anything

and see who can jump over them, making the

with a screen!) and move their entire bodies

items higher each round. Relay races are also

instead of just their tiny fingers. Here are

super fun and easy. Creating relays helps get

some of Murray's top tips, as well as some

the more creative kid or ‘maker’ excited about

sample exercises to help you and your kids

exercise and can allow for team work.

reach your fitness goals!

Q: CAN YOU NAME A GAME THAT IS Q: ERIN, WHAT STRATEGY DO YOU SUG-

GOOD FOR ALL LEVELS AND AGES TO

GEST WE PARENTS TRY TO HELP GET

INCREASE FITNESS?

OUR KIDS ACTIVE AND OUTDOORS?

A: Not everyone is going to be super coor-

A: It’s a good idea to try to have 10 - 30 min-

dinated, so a game of tag football is not going

utes set aside in your day for active play. The

to be the best for all kids at all ages. Find

key is to keep it easy, fun, simple, and have

something everyone can enjoy and feel good

options for everyone so that it can become a

about. Balloons are always a favorite. Both

routine. Anything from simple games of hide

little and big kids love bouncing a balloon

and seek, a scavenger hunt, bike riding (or

around either solo or in a group. I dare you

any riding toy), tossing or kicking a ball, and

not to smile while bopping a balloon around.

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ARTICLE VALERIE SHEPHERD | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL THOMAS

MEET

Liam Shepherd and PE Teacher, Erin Murray.

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FIT FUN IN THE NEW YEAR

Becca Davis, Hope Murray, CJ Holliman

Cooper Davis and Cooper Waller

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(CON TI N U ED)

You can make a simple paddle with a paper plate and craft stick or use your hand.

Q: WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD GOAL FOR A FAMILY TO SET FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITY / EXERCISE? A: Set reasonable expectations. Maybe don't start with a 10 mile hike... start small.

About 20 minutes is usually the duration that works for most. When the kiddos are older, you should include them in asking what sorts of things they like to do, would like to try, or places they would like to go to get activity in. Everyone benefits from fresh air and movement.

Q: WE LIVE IN A VERY ACTIVE COMMUNITY. CAN YOU SUGGEST A FEW FUN WAYS OR PLACES IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR KIDS TO GET ACTIVE? A: Neighborhood walks (or bike rides) are always a good idea. Turning it into a neighborhood scavenger hunt is even better. Have a list of items to look for on your walk, like a house with a red door, a street sign, colors, shapes, animals etc. My family also loves the Dunwoody Nature Center. It has so much to offer in terms of looking for things in nature, hiking, or just enjoying the playground. Also, hunts are fun for everyone and not just for Easter! We did a turkey feather hunt around Thanksgiving using craft feathers and a bucket with pictures of a turkey taped on it!

Q: TO KEEP OUR KIDS FIT, WHAT SHOULD WE MODEL AS PARENTS WHEN IT COMES TO DIET AND FITNESS? A: Model good behavior, offer opportunities, and keep things positive. Both exercise and food should be a positive experience that kids enjoy, understand, and feel the benefits of. Encourage kids to try new activities and foods, even if it is just once or twice.

If it’s a no go, try it again at a later time and encourage good choices. Also, allow your kids to work out with you even if it is only for one or two minutes. It lets your kids know exercising is important in your family.

Many thanks to all the kids who participated in this story: Liam Shepherd, Wells Waller, Jackson Holliman, Cooper Waller, Evan Murray, Cooper Davis, Becca Davis, Hope Murray, CJ Holliman

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Fitness Gadgets You’ll Want in Your Bag for 2019 GET FIT IN THE NEW YEAR

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE VALERIE SHEPHERD | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY PRESS BLEND SQUEEZE

Squeezing In a Healthy 2019 WHY JUICING JUST MIGHT BE THE ANSWER TO A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER YOU -- AND YEAR

Owners - Matt, Nicole, & Family

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IT'S A FRESH START TO A NEW YEAR. And if increased or continued health is a new priority, but SQUEEZING in the extra time and energy (and creativity!) to help make that happen is a struggle, consider the benefits of juicing. Enter Dunwoody local fave Press Blend Squeeze - Superfoods and Juicery. This local business can help add a little healthy to both your diet and life while handling the prep work, too.

I asked the family-based business owners, Matt and Nicole, what some of the benefits of juicing are, and Matt's answer was simple: "You can drink way more than you can eat, and your body can instantly absorb all of the essential nutrients it needs from juicing. The benefits are endless. Whether you're looking to fight cancer, a chronic illness, increase energy, reset your body's natural functions, so on... juicing helps."

Their mission is personal: "To help people and families fight cancer and other illnesses through food." Having experienced the life improving and extending benefits themselves as a family, they felt charged to share it. Several years back, Matt's father was diagnosed with cancer and the diagnosis was grim... only 5 months to live. So Matt and his family started looking at non-traditional holistic approaches to health and switched his father's diet to predominately plant based and juicing. Proven to fight chronic illnesses, juicing and the diet switch created miraculous results. Not only did Matt's father feel better, he ended up living five years longer.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

(CON TI N U ED)

IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE After seeing firsthand the health benefits of juicing and eating superfoods, Matt and

getting orders from around the state and the country to ship these "Power Packs" to help those fighting the battle with cancer.

Nicole decided to share their newfound passion with the community when they

CROWD PLEASING JUICES

opened Press Blend Squeeze almost a year

"We try to create juices and food that

ago. "We've been blown away by the stories

appeal to everyone. It should all taste

we've heard about how our juices are helping

yummy. That's the reason why all ages love

others. In just one week, five people came in

them, even our kids. We try to tell people juic-

saying they had a cancer diagnosis, and are

ing is an AND, not an OR. It's an easy way

looking to our juices to help their body get

to reach and complement what your body

ready to fight. We're ready to help them."

needs daily." With a wide variety on the menu

They are also committed to sponsoring

for every need (increased energy, digestion

community events, clubs, and sports teams

aid, etc), every age (a kids menu) and every

at many of the local schools that align with

taste, it's hard not to want to try them all.

their belief in an active and healthy life-

Favorites include: Roots and Fruits Squeeze

style. One special club they support is the

(beet, carrots, ginger, lemon, orange), Daily

Kale Club at Vanderlyn, and they recently

Greens Squeeze (green, apple, celery, cucum-

invited members to help celebrate their

ber, kale, lemon, ginger), Detox Squeeze

equal admiration and love for kale.

(grapefruit, lemons, oranges, pineapple) and Mood Lifter Squeeze (pineapple, spinach,

IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT Part of Press Blend Squeeze's core mission is to improve the environment, so all of

lemon, cucumber) to name a few. And be sure your kiddos try Strawberry Blend (almond milk, banana, strawberries, maple syrup).

their containers and cups are enviro friendly, and majority of their ingredients are organi-

JUICE CLEANSING TO RE-SET

cally sourced from local sustainable farmers.

Press Blend Squeeze also offers juice

"We can't quite source bananas locally,

cleanse options in 1-, 3-, and 5-day sets.

however about 95% of our ingredients can

Whether your goal is to lose weight, detox,

be. Partnering with sustainable farmers who

or just re-set your body overall, their growing

work to provide super fresh ingredients,

popularity (and demand!) is part of the reason

while also honoring the environment is the

why they are opening a second location in

way to go."

John's Creek this year. "Our cleanses help give your body the natural re-set it needs, as well as

IMPROVING THE FIGHT

your palate. Cleansing delivers what the body

PRESS BLEND SQUEEZE

AGAINST CANCER

essentially needs, and ours are freshly made

SUPERFOODS & JUICERY

Press Blend Squeeze creates all of its

at our juicery. For those that prefer some food

juices and superfoods with one thing in mind:

in the mix, we also have a 'Cleanse to Dinner'

improved health to help fight illnesses such

option that comes with a natural salad."

as cancer. They give a part of their proceeds

No matter how you look at it, juicing can

to cancer charities in honor of Matt's father.

help meet those healthier lifestyle goals

But the last few months they have upped

this year for you and the ones you love, and

their commitment by creating ultra powerful

also help prevent and stave off illness for

condensed "Power Packs" with nutrients

many years to come!

proven to fight cancer. "It provides the nutrition the cells need to overcome and ward

READERS: Take $25 off a 3-day cleanse

off cancer by supplementing the nutritional

the month of January by mentioning

needs of the body," Matt says. And they're

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5527 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30038 PressBlendSqueeze.com

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3802 TEESDALE COURT, SANDY SPRINGS LISTED FOR $1,975,000 The kitchen is the heart of every home and this home’s large custom kitchen with a Tuscan flair is perfect for entertaining. The soaring stained cedar beams in the kitchen and keeping room leave a lasting impression with guests. Enjoy good food around the expansive granite kitchen island with seating for four. The kitchen features top of the line appliances including a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range and two dishwashers. You will love how the large pantry blends in with the cabinetry. The breakfast room is surrounded by windows and is a warm and cozy space for family mealtime. Prepare a meal while overlooking the keeping room with beautiful wall panel detail and gas fireplace. Two decks off the keeping room are great for al fresco dining, grilling and expanding leisure activities to the outdoors.

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For over 111 years, Riverside Military Academy has remained the nation's preeminent all-boys military college preparatory academy. Located in Gainesville, GA, Riverside Military Academy educates young men in grades 7-12. Our Corps of Cadets averages over 500 cadets from 30 nations and 30 states. www.cadet.com January 2019 | Perimeter North Lifestyle

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

D r i v e r ’s Notebook: Happy New Gears!

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2019 HYUNDAI VELOSTER R-SPEC Heads will certainly turn when this second-generation Veloster passes by thanks to its more muscular frame complete with a rear spoiler, LED lighting package, and 18-inch wheels. This threedoor hatchback matches its attractive exterior with a responsive, smooth-transitioning manual shift maneuvered by a multi-link rear suspension, and a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine flexing 201 horses of power. After sitting in its racing-inspired cabin, owners can’t wait to crank up the Infiniti premium audio system, press on the alloy pedals, and captivate onlookers while appreciating the wallet-friendly gas mileage. The Veloster R-Spec is truly a joy to drive and already one of the best deals of 2019.

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JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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online

WINTER BREAK CAMPS

KIWANIS DINNER

promo offer of 25% off. For more

Vintage Pizzeria Dunwoody

information and to sign up, go to

Keep your kids active and engaged

Come learn how you can support

EnlightenuNutrition.com

during their break with Dunwoody

children in the community through

Nature

Kiwanis Club. Every second Tuesday.

Dunwoody Nature Center

Center’s

Winter

Break

Camp. Join us for two sessions of

fun

and

adventure

as

we

explore the winter climate and study its effect on the animals,

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support

group.

A

new

group begins January 23! Don't miss out on this special holiday-

24 THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Stage Door Players

PRESCHOOL COOKING

Winner of the 1997 Pulitzer Prize

MJCCA

and Tony Award for Best Play,

Join Chef Howard in the culinary stu-

the story is set in the upper-class

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dio each week to make yummy treats.

German-Jewish

Your child will make both savory and

in Atlanta in December 1939. Stage

BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP

sweet dishes from scratch. The menu

Door Players · Through February 17.

includes everything from cookies

StageDoorPlayers.net

plants, and habitats of Dunwoody Park. DunwoodyNature.org

Brain

Group

at

living

to collard greens and everything in between. AtlantaJCC.org

Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital

The

community

Tumor

Emory

Support

St.

Joseph’s

Hospital will meet the first Thursday of every month. This Brain Tumor

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All Saints Catholic Church

CHATTAHOOCHEE HANDWEAVERS GUILD

Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m.! The Social

North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center,

per player includes HOMEMADE

sharing and support for brain

5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd

Italian fare, 90 chances to win and

tumor

as

CHG meets each month to share

"giveaway" raffles in the form of gift

their family, their friends, and

what they've woven and to learn

cards from local establishments.

their caregivers. farnaz.arabshahi@

more from great guest speak-

50/50 split the pot cash drawings

emoryhealthcare.org

ers. The January meeting fea-

are available too. Funds support the

tures Denise Kovnat who will be

congregation's charities.

Support

Group

is

hosted

by

the SBTF. It aims to provide an

opportunity patients,

for

information

as

well

5

sharing her work with extended

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

the days following the meeting.

4896 North Peachtree Road

Hall doors open at 6:30 p.m. $15

parallel threading. Denise is also leading the Winter Workshop in CHGWeavers.org

Family Movie Night at Kingswood is coming up on Saturday, January 5th at 6 p.m.! Please signup on the Kingswood UMC website at KingswoodUMC.org for your free tickets. Pizza will be served from

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We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to

867 Independence Square, Suite 105

see included in our Calendar sec-

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ATTENTION LADIES in midlife &

tion. Submissions are accepted

at 6:30 p.m, and serve popcorn,

beyond: join women just like you

via

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As the oldest Montessori school in the Southeast, Springmont’s hands-on, experiential learning includes multi-aged classes, speciallydesigned materials and highlyexperienced teachers who guide students’ curiosity towards meaningful discoveries. Extraordinary by Design.

Inspiring students through 8th grade.

Open House Dates: Jan. 10, 4:30 pm • Jan. 27, 2:00 pm

Call 404.252.3910 to Schedule a Tour.

a fresh start

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While some resolutions are a might-do, swimming lessons are a must-do. Start the new year off right with swim lessons at Goldfish. Fresh perspectives, healthy habits, necessary skills. + LESSONS FOR KIDS AGES 4 MOS - 12 YRS

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PARTING THOUGHTS

D i e ts a r e S o L ast Y e a r …

Take Charge of Your Total Health and Wellness in 2019 FROM SUPERCHARGED FOODS TO LIFESTYLE DETOXES, THESE RECENT RELEASES WILL INSPIRE YOU.

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Fast Food Genocide: How Processed Food is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It

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Supercharge Your Gut: Supercharged Food

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The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox: The Essential DIY Guide to a Healthier, Cleaner, All-Natural Life

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by Patricia Furness-Smith This holistic manual is full of expert, practical advice for adopting quality sleep patterns, harnessing your natural ability to heal, achieving calm by learning to manage your stress levels, and discovering happiness and fulfillment by investing in yourself and others.

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Have You Started Your Spring Organizing?

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