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JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

KC Cole | KC.Cole@Lifestylepubs.com

It's Time to Focus on the Men in Our Lives

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WITH FATHER’S DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF JUNE, THIS IS JUST THE RIGHT SEASON

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TO CELEBRATE THE MEN IN OUR LIVES. We had a wonderful time putting together

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Potomac’s men-about-town and learn how they keep their community a priority. Check

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out They Give Back to learn about just a few of these outstanding locals. We would like

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to share our appreciation for the team at The Canopy Hotel By Hilton at Pike & Rose who made us feel at home in their luxurious spaces during our cover photo shoot. New to the sports bar scene in Potomac, Quincy’s Bar & Grille has brought their successful formula for fun and fantastic food to the area, opening their fourth location on

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Jack Eyler, Greg Fiume, Tony Powell, Ankit Sharma, Jerry Frishman

Seven Locks Road. Quincy’s is proving to make not only the men in our lives happy, but his entire crew. In this issue we are also talking about bass fishing on local rivers, and why golf just may be the perfect sport for a long, healthy life. Hope your interest is piqued! Health and healing are a big part of our gentlemen achieving those long, healthy lives we want for them, and we are thrilled to put a spotlight on the cutting-edge treatments being developed at Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, or ROSM as we’ve come to know them. And Eric North, the Happiness Warrior, and

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 16 A Sports Bar and So Much More Quincy’s Bar & Grille in Potomac Features the Perfect Sports-Bar Ambiance

20 They Give Back Meet the Area’s Top Real Estate Professionals Building Community from the Ground Up

30 The Power to Heal Doctors at ROSM Use Regenerative Treatments to Unlock the Body’s Ability to Heal Itself

20 30

38 The Happiness Warrior Eric North Wants to Help You Live Your Dream

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“On nights with especially big games, we’re going to be packed,” Jeff says happily, thinking of the Nat’s World Series and the Cap’s Stanley Cup. “It comes with the territory,” he adds. “Here, you also get pay-per-view UFC fights,” says Eric. “Come here and watch the fights for free while enjoying THE ORIGINAL THREE LOCATIONS OF QUINCY’S

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Open since January, the Potomac location includes fea-

can win Quincy’s gift cards.” Watch for trivia coming soon on

tures already proving very popular, beginning with the menu.

Mondays, karaoke on Tuesdays, and the return of live music,

“You think of Quincy’s, you think of wings, drinks and appetiz-

as Covid-19 restrictions continue to be lifted.

ers,” says General Manager Eric Rose, referring to the original

Opening a new restaurant during a pandemic turned out to

three locations. “In Potomac,” he adds, “We wanted families

be a win-win for Quincy’s and the Potomac community. “We

to be able to sit and have dinner. Potomac is family-oriented,

really liked the location, and we thought the area was very

so this menu is more extensive than in our other locations.”

under-served. There was no real sports bar in this general

Indeed, the menu includes hand-cut sirloins, fried chicken,

area,” says Jeff, who adds that there is also ample parking at

beef stew, chicken pot pie, baby back ribs, shrimp, calamari,

the new location. With their customers’ happiness in mind,

sandwiches, wraps, flatbread, soups, salads and much more.

they paid attention to every detail, including outlets with USB

There are vegetarian and keto-friendly options, and the menu

ports around the bar and at every booth. It is no wonder then,

changes seasonally. For instance, the beef stew and other

that Eric says, “We have gotten off to a great start.”

heartier fare have since made way for lighter selections. There are also 20 beers on tap. The kids’ menu includes

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grilled cheese, sliders and other favorites. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, come for brunch and enjoy a special menu of classics plus some surprises, including sunny side avocado toast and breakfast beignets. Sports fans always appreciate the TVs at all the Quincy’s locations. The Potomac location features 35, including three outdoors on the large front patio. “We removed the original store front,” Eric explains. “We put in sliding, accordion- style glass doors. We can open the whole front to be wide open. Also, on the far wall where there were no windows we cut out a 16-foot opening and that opens accordion-style too.” Jeff Greenberg, one of the Quincy’s partners says, “When it’s nice outside, we open up the side and front. It has a Florida feel with lots of fresh air.” By April, the outdoor spaces had already passed their first test on a couple of warm spring days. The spacious patio includes 15 tables (spaced to meet Covid-19 guidelines), each with a retractable umbrella, plus a couple of first-come, first-served couches, plenty of lights and, of course the TVs. Pictured left to right: partners, Marty Magill, John Sahakian, Eric Rose, Chris McCasland and Jeff Greenberg

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When Rory S. Coakley started his namesake

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realty company with his wife Nancy in 1989,

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the couple intended on creating an entity that

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was truly a “one-stop shop.” Unlike many real-

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tors, Coakley offers both residential and com-

up to and how they’re giving back to the community.

mercial services under the premise that the two operations can complement each other. For example, a business owner looking for office or warehouse space for their company may also be looking to buy or sell a home. Coakley is able to provide support on both fronts by managing tax appeals for their commercial and

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residential properties. Coakley also offers comprehensive property management services for residential and commercial business owners, along with real estate appraisals, land development, and other assistance, including litigation support and investment services. The local family-owned business proudly employs Rory’s son, Rory P. Coakley. Coakley also owns industrial, office and hotel property, as well as a self-storage facility, giving him extra skin in the game. “As owners, operators, and practitioners, we’re in the game deep with boots on the ground,” Coakley explains. Rory S. Coakley and many of the agents at Coakley Realty have been involved with countless local charities and non-profits, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, the Catholic Business Network, Stepping Stones Shelter, Potomac Community Resources, Community Reach of Montgomery County, Gaithersburg Sports, Positive Coach Alliance and a variety of coat drives and canned food drives. The tight-knit company employs 30 agents, most of whom grew up in the Washington, DC area. Mike Rose, the company’s first realtor, was a student whom Coakley taught at Georgetown University and has been with the company for for more than 27 years. Tom Nalls attended high school and college with Coakley and has worked at the realty company for four years as its Residential Sales Manager. He describes Coakley as “very focused on whom-

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ever he is working with, whether an individual client, agent, or charity.”

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“I’m hopeful that the community will continue to support our city’s social economy, which means so much to the area’s fabric and to all of us who live and work here.” Hoffman & Associates

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For nearly 30 years, Monty Hoffman and his team

The most-widely recognized endeavor in Hoffman’s

at Hoffman & Associates have played a major role in

portfolio is The Wharf, a $2.5 billion mixed-use

neighborhood development in the DMV. Theirs is a

development on DC’s waterfront co-developed with

community-first approach focusing on building spaces

Madison Marquette. Phase 2 is set to deliver in Fall

that deliver value while bringing people together.

2022. Completing the second phase is the iconic

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waterfront residence Amaris which will begin sales in

an interest in building early, working alongside his

June. The 96-unit condominium residence is designed

father on construction sites. He put himself through

by world-renowned architect, Rafael Viñoly.

the University of Pittsburgh, earning a degree in

Throughout his career, Hoffman has taken the time

civil and structural engineering. In 1984 he arrived

to give back to the community. He is a founding board

in Washington, DC, with a van and a dream. He

member of the DC Students Construction Trades

immersed himself in the development trade as a

Foundation, which provides at-risk youth with voca-

project engineer for Donohoe Construction Co. Ten

tional training. Additionally, Hoffman has served on the

years later he decided to venture out on his own.

DC Public Schools Engineering Advisory Board and is

After landing a big condominium development

currently a board member of the Federal City Council

project, it wasn’t long before he and his team were

and Southwest Business Improvement District.

building across the region.

The developer is optimistic about the region’s

Currently, Hoffman & Associates is preparing

future and its ability to overcome last year’s chal-

to break ground on West Falls, a 10-acre devel-

lenges. “COVID made us all appreciate what it

opment located in Falls Church, VA. Beyond the

means to gather together more than ever,” Hoffman

DMV, they recently broke ground on Seaboard

says. “I’m hopeful that the community will continue

Station in Raleigh, NC.

to support our city’s social economy, which means

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so much to the area’s fabric and to all of us who live and work here.”

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Few residents in the Washington, DC area can claim long-held ties to the

Six years ago, with his fully established rela-

region as Ernest (“Ernie”) Drew Jarvis. A well-known DC commercial real estate

tionships in the commercial real estate market

broker, Jarvis is a proud fifth-generation Washingtonian. His mother, Charlene

and deep knowledge of the metropolitan region

Drew Jarvis, was the president of Southeastern University and served six terms

intact, Jarvis decided to go out on his own.

with the DC Council. His grandfather, Dr. Charles Drew, was a noted surgeon

He launched Jarvis Commercial Real Estate,

who gained international prominence as inventor of the blood bank.

which focuses on office leasing for corporate

Jarvis chose to leave his mark on commercial real estate in the District. Through

clients, law firms and non-profits. Of the current

the years he has represented office clients ranging from corporate companies,

state of the market, Jarvis is optimistic that once

financial institutions, non-profits and foundations. At CBRE, he served as their

things stabilize, we will be entering into a very

Washington, DC Market Leader, heading up one of the firm’s largest offices.

robust economy. He forecasts more individuals

There, he supervised more than 60 brokerage professionals across 10 different

and families moving out of the city and into

specialty groups. Following his CBRE stint, he served as Senior Vice President/

Potomac. In preparation, he plans to hire more

DC Market Leader at First Potomac Realty Trust for four years.

brokers, bringing the total to 10. Jarvis Real Estate’s success has far exceeded initial expectations. “The key to our business

E RNIE JARVIS

is our relationships,” Jarvis says. His deep ties to the area were developed by serving in leadership positions for a number of wellknown organizations. He was president of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA), a member of the executive committee of The Greater Washington Board of Trade, and served on boards for The Washington Performing Arts Society, Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund, Landon School, and Project REAP’s Advisory Board– an organization designed to expose minorities to careers in commercial real estate. Ernie’s passion for community blossomed in tandem with his wife Debbi’s altruism. After working as a reporter and anchor for NBC4, she headed up philanthropy for Pepco, where she stayed for 14 years. In 2019 she joined Howard University as Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations. Debbi has served on 10 nonprofit boards. Despite their impressive professional and philanthropy efforts, Ernie and Debbi are most proud of the work they have done raising two exemplary sons, one a sophomore in college and one a freshman. The couple has instilled humility and the value of giving back to the boys. “As a family, we try to do as much together as possible in the community,” Jarvis says. “We tell our sons that we are very lucky to live in an environment like Potomac and we try to keep

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them grounded.”

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PAUL BICIOCCHI Paul E. Biciocchi, the owner and principal broker of Forum Properties, Inc., has been involved in all aspects of residential real estate for his entire adult life. The Bethesda native attended Walter Johnson High School and during his summers away from the University of Maryland, he worked construction building houses. The experience ignited his passion for the world of real estate. Biciocchi went on to secure his real estate license in his senior year at Maryland and began selling properties on the weekends. In 1984, Biciocchi founded his own residential brokerage, Forum Properties, Inc. It operates as a “boutique style company” consisting of “extremely knowledgeable and highly service-oriented agents.” He adds, “We are not striving to be the biggest of anything, but rather the best at what we do.” Biciocchi’s perseverance has served him well. He has secured more than $1 billion in sales over the span of his career. Clients seek Forum out for skilled contract negotiations, intricate market knowledge and unparalleled service. His realty background includes condo conversions, new home sales, general brokerage and property management. He works primarily on the western side of Montgomery County and in the District. As a keen observer of the ever-changing real estate market, Biciocchi says “Today’s market is very visual. Data is flying across the internet through hundreds of marketing apps that buyers really have no way of verifying.” Biciocchi believes that experienced brokers, like himself, are needed now more than ever, noting that it’s very easy to make a “bad buy” in this market. He implores buyers and sellers to think beyond the information in front of them. “Who is the source of this data? Is it factual or just out there to make an agent’s phone ring?” Community is of the utmost importance to Biciocchi. Since the mid-1980’s he has been a member of the Lido Civic Club of Washington, DC where he served as president in 1996. The Club, founded in 1929, has a stellar reputation for assisting Italian-American men and women obtain college scholarships. More than $1 million in scholarships have been awarded through the years. As past president and chairperson of the Club’s annual black tie event, Biciocchi also works to assist with the organization’s Wounded Warrior Program, Homes for Heroes and the rebuilding of the Casa Italia Church in Washington, DC. He believes, as the old adage goes, “It’s better to give than to receive.”

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ACE Construction DMV From a fruitful soccer stint to a construction and development career, Fernando Guedes Jr., has maintained a winning mentality throughout his personal and professional life. Since founding ACE Construction DMV five years ago, the boutique firm has grown to 82 employees working with many of the major investors and developers in the condo and multi-family market in Washington. “We have a huge background in concrete and framing. We staff and self-perform that specific trade with all the construction management,” Guedes says. In spite of the ongoing pandemic, ACE has had a banner year. As a fourth-generation developer, construction and development are in Guedes Jr.’s blood. His grandfather was one of the largest developers in Copacabana, Brazil. His father, Fernando Guedes, Sr., immigrated to the United States and Jr. was born and raised in went to Brazil to play Division III semi-professional soccer, but several injuries sparked his return home to Maryland. Before founding his company, he worked in residential improvement and custom home-building before switching his focus to mixed-use properties and self-storage facilities. Giving back is important to Fernando Guedes, Jr. as evidenced by the several charities in which he is involved. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is high on his list of priorities. He was nominated for the organization’s Man and Woman of the Year Award in 2020. In October, with the Dobre Brothers and Garage Charity Car Show, he helped raise $16,700 for a child fighting cancer. In a nod to his Brazilian soccer background, Guedes,

FE RNANDO GUEDES, JR .

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Jr. founded the Brazilian Soccer Training Academy where he remains the Director of Training. A black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, he also runs a number of training programs there for underprivileged children in the DMV.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Dr. Yodit Tefera performing an ultrasound.

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T H E

T O

H E A L

WHEN PLANNING TO COOK A BIG MEAL YOU MAY BEGIN WITH A TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE FOR INGREDIENTS. But what if you discover your kitchen

Dr. Yokel says, “These treatments stimulate your body to

already contains everything you need? Bonus, right?

heal itself. We are stimulating an inflammatory cascade that

That’s kind of the idea behind a medical practice called

re-sparks the body to try and heal wherever we inject.”

Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, or ROSM.

ROSM has offices in Annapolis, Columbia, D.C., North

Rather than surgery (that’s the “going to the grocery store

Bethesda, Reston and Tysons Corner. The practice

to find what you need” part of the analogy), the doctors at

includes 10 doctors, three physician assistants and a

ROSM use what’s currently inside in your body to heal you

support team. Dr. Yokel, plus Dr. John Ferrell, III, Dr. Imran

(that’s the “it’s already in your kitchen” part of the analogy).

Siddiqui and Dr. David Wang are partners in the practice.

With minimally invasive procedures the doctors at ROSM treat a range of orthopedic conditions tradition-

Their specialties vary but they are all experts in musculoskeletal ultrasound, a key tool at ROSM.

ally slated for intensive surgery. These include acute and

After a physical exam, the doctors often use ultrasound to

chronic injuries to muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons

get an exact diagnosis. “We get immediate data,” Dr. Yokel

and joints, including injuries to the back/spine, elbow,

says, “rather than send somebody for an MRI.”

foot/ankle, hand/wrist, hip, knee and shoulder. For regen-

Also, since ultrasound is a dynamic tool, the patient can

erative treatments, the ROSM doctors can use a patient’s

move their elbow (or knee, etc.). “I can see if something is

own bone marrow, platelets or fat.

damaged or not moving correctly. You can’t see that in a

Dr. Nathan Yokel says, “We also treat the treatment gap of injuries or chronic dysfunction that is not severe or deranged

static picture. And I can show the patient so it’s an education tool and that’s very helpful,” says Dr. Yokel.

enough—or not effectively treated with surgery—but is also

In most cases, neither x-ray guidance nor palpitation are

not getting better with conservative therapy or medications.”

as effective as ultrasound. “When doing an injection to treat

The treatments have names like autologous microfrag-

a very specific part of a knee ligament I use ultrasound to

mented adipose injections, bone marrow aspirate concen-

guide the treatment exactly into the area of injury,” he says,

trate, platelet rich plasma, prolotherapy, extracorporeal

and adds that knee pain is often driven by weakness or bad

pulse activation and more.

movement patterns elsewhere.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

“So, if I’m doing a treatment for lateral

Treatments offered at ROSM, Dr. Yokel

knee pain, I may also treat gluteal ten-

explains, “Result in the spark of this heal-

dons or the sacroiliac joint; areas that

ing so most patients are seeing relief in

are providing weakness that put stress

the three-to-six-week range,” he says,

on the knee. We see quite a few patients

drawing a distinction between this ideally

unfortunately who have had surgery and

long-lasting relief, and the immediate but

still have pain or discomfort. We try to get

short-lived relief a person might feel from

them back on track.”

a traditional cortisone injection. “When

The phases of healing, Dr. Yokel explains,

you’re having that relief from a regen-

include, “The inflammatory phase for a

erative treatment, it’s because there is

couple days where things are inflamed

healing taking place so it takes little time

and angry. Then comes the proliferative

for that to happen. And so, coaching the

phase for three to four weeks where things

patient about expectations is important.”

are healing at a rapid rate. And then the

Patients sometimes refer to ROSM

remodeling phase for six to 12 months

doctors as miracle workers. In testimo-

where things are healing much slower. And

nials, they say things like, “They gave me

then after that it’s kind of stagnant.”

my life back.” “I was skeptical but now

He adds, “These treatments can be

I’m cured.” “Fantastic team.” “Great lis-

effective for helping to heal a chronic

tening skills.” “Would not go anywhere

injury and also to shorten the time the

else.” “Exceptional experience.” “The

patient is sidelined or missing out on

perfect embodiment of what a doctor

things they love to do.”

should be.” And so on.

Dr. John Ferrell and Dr. Nate Yokel.

ROSM partners (left to right) - Dr. David Wang, Dr. Nathan Yokel, Dr. John Ferrell, and Dr. Imran Siddiqui

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Dr. Alan Hyman showing a patient her ultrasound findings.

Medical assistant preparing for a procedure.

In addition to this anecdotal data, Dr. Yokel

Collectively, the ROSM doctors and PAs

says, “It’s clear to me that the data is there

have treated athletes at every level, from

showing the effectiveness of the plasma,

recreational athletes to college athletes,

prolotherapy and cellular treatments, but

professionals and Olympians, as well as

there is a lack of movement as far as getting

members of the nation’s Special Operations

reliable approval from the FDA about what it

and other military branches. Their work has

can be used for, which I think will then dic-

been widely published in a variety of journals.

tate what insurance will cover.”

The doctors are also athletes themselves, as

Most of what Dr. Yokel and his col-

well as instructors, lecturers and presenters

leagues do is covered by insurance, includ-

at many national conferences. Their website,

ing exams, ultrasounds, muscle injections,

ROSM.org includes detailed explanations of

diagnostic injections, nerve-entrapment

what a patient may expect before, during and

release and more.

after treatment. It also includes links to their

However, with few exceptions, he says, “The regenerative treatments are not cov-

research, webinars, podcasts, invitations to participate in clinical trials and much more.

ered by insurance.” He adds, “We continue

Dr. Yokel says, “All of the physicians in our

to build data about the effectiveness of

practice teach nationally, go to conferences,

these procedures. We work with data-col-

teach ultrasound, teach regenerative med-

lection groups to try to have national data

icine. By bringing together these experts, it

registries so we can go back to insurance

really drives our improvement.”

companies and say, ‘These treatments are effective. You need to cover these.’”

Please visit ROSM.org or call 855.720.2491.

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GIVING BACK

The Market At River Falls

FEEDING MONTGOMERY COUNTY STUDENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC

FROM THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC THE

support kids. For over two months, they have

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FUL OF HOW COVID-19 IMPACTS THOSE

for students and staff at two “study pods.” These

LESS FORTUNATE. Being in the food business,

study pods comprise a group of 16 underprivi-

they were especially concerned about families

leged students who meet under supervision at

who were going hungry and sought a way to

two community centers in Gaithersburg, while

help. They connected with two great organi-

they attend class virtually.

zations. Kind Works (DoKindWork.org) con-

Additionally, at the suggestion of Joseph

nected them with the 480 Club (480Club.com),

Hooks of the 480 Club, we have begun send-

and the Market has since implemented a lunch

ing after school sandwiches, sides and fruit to

program for local kids. These organizations do

a group of 25 underprivileged 10- and 11-year-

important work helping the youth and families

old boys. Joe works with these young boys to

in the local communities.

help build their mental, physical and emotional

Over 50-percent of Montgomery County

capacities, and to prepare them for the future.

school students qualify for free school break-

To thrive, they also need the right amount of

fasts, lunches and snacks. As schools closed,

food and calories – something that is in short

federally funded breakfast and lunch pro-

supply at home.

grams were no longer available. For many, a

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school lunch was the most nutritious meal of

To help, please visit MarketRiverFalls.com or

the day. The Market decided this was a great

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which provides practitioner-assisted stretch therapy. His dream

Next comes hydration. “It’s welcoming my body back to life. It

was to be a motivational speaker and now he has added that and

wakes up my organs and then I’m ready for stretching, breathing

a few more things to his resume, including writer and TV person-

exercises and light resistance movement,” he says, referring to the

ality. More than a persona, Eric is truly a warrior of happiness and

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he wants everyone to live that life. “As a motivational speaker I help people discover their inner-war-

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REALTY REPORT

POTOMAC REALTY REPORT

ADDRESS

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

10053 Colebrook Ave.

$866,000

$902,000

104.00%

2.5

11813 Milbern Dr.

$859,000

$912,000

106.00%

2.5

11426 Patriot Ln.

$875,000

$920,000

105.00%

3.5

11011 Lamplighter Ln.

$898,000

$992,418

111.00%

2.5

10621 Rock Run Dr.

$900,000

$1,025,000

113.00%

2.5

8213 Windsor View Ter.

$1,050,000

$1,052,000

101.00%

3.5

8815 Tallyho Ter.

$948,000

$1,060,000

112.00%

3.5

$1,095,000

$1,115,624

102.00%

3.5

12605 Orchard Brook Ter.

$$960,000

$1,160,000

120.00%

3.5

10500 Beachknoll Ln.

$1,200,000

100.00%

4.5

9105 Rouen Ln.

$995,000

$1,200,000

112.00%

4.5

10402 Windsor View Dr.

$1,225,000

$1,260,000

103.00%

3.5 +.5

10502 Beachknoll Ln.

$1,225,000

$1,275,000

104.00%

4.5

8313 Larkmeade Ter.

$1,300,000

$1,335,000

102.00%

4.5

10824 Barnwood Ln.

$1,595,000

$1,353,000

85.00%

6.5+.5

9612 Conestoga Way

$1,419,000

$1,400,000

99.00%

138

4.5

11208 Greenbriar Preserve Ln.

$1,499,500

100.00%

5.5

11340 Albermyrtle Rd.

$1,585,000

100.00%

5.5+.5

10323 Oaklyn Dr.

$1,795,000

$1,700,000

95.00%

128

6.5

10609 Macarthur Blvd.

$1,850,000

$1,800,000

97.00%

4.5

8918 Harvest Square Ct.

$2,495,000

$2,450,000

98.00%

5.5

11206 River View Dr.

$2,495,000

$2,500,000

100.00%

6+ 3(.5)

$2,900,000

$3,075,000

106.00%

5+3(.5)

$8,995,000

$8,500,000

111

7+2(.5)

7912 Lakenheath Way

8404 Rapley Ridge Ln. 9210 Fox Meadow

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ARTICLE MICHAEL SULLIVAN, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL | PHOTOGRAPHY JERRY FRISHMAN

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AS WE BEGIN TO AGE, PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BASKETBALL, RUNNING, ETC., become more challenging to do without risking injury. Finding a low impact sport that provides a challenge is something that may lead to enhanced brain stimulation accompanied by long term health benefits. Golf is perfect for those seeking to remain engaged in athletic endeavors while enjoying the outdoors. Trying to hit that little white golf ball can be frustrating at the start, however, golf provides the kind of stress reliever that the average person needs. Spending several hours outside on

A prime illustration of this is our oldest golfing

a golf course has been shown to lower cortisol

member at Manor Country Club. He is 95 years

levels; the hormone that controls blood pres-

young, plays golf four days a week and competes

sure, as well as sleep/wake cycles and helps

in all of our member tournaments. His mind is as

recovery from the mental fatigue of life.

sharp as someone half his age. He can be seen

To further illustrate the long-term health effects of golf, a cardiovascular health study

running down the fairways to get ready to hit his next shot. It is an absolute sight to behold.

conducted from 1989 to 1999, found that

Over my years of working at various clubs

among 5,900 participants, those who played

scattered throughout the northeast, I have seen

golf regularly had a 9.5% lower death rate

first-hand the impact that the game of golf can

than those who did not play.

have on a person’s everyday life. Whether it is getting out of the house to exercise or looking forward to that post-round cocktail with friends, golf brings people together and creates relationships that may last a lifetime.

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