Issuu

Women Lead and Inspire!

M AY 2 022

WHERE COLORADO GETS ENGAGED

Shop our LATEST STYLES

3790 East 104 th Avenue • Th ornton, Colora do 80233 • 303. 280. 3374 • Th ollotJewelers.com

Colorado’s Leading General Contractor Corporation Residential Remodels

Accessory Dwelling Units

Custom Builds

Denver’s premier construction company specializing in high end remodels, custom home builds, and accessory dwelling units 303-493-9964

ridgeconstructioninc.com

info@ridgeconstructioninc.com

2806 Speer Boulevard Denver, Colorado 80211

May 2022 PUBLISHER

Dan Feehan | dan.feehan@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

Cathi Cooper-Feehan | cathi.cooper@citylifestyle.com

LIFESTYLE LETTER

Celebrating the Inspirational Women of Westminster Hollywood actress, writer, director, and producer extraordinaire Mindy Kaling once said, “If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.” Our Ladies' Issue features local women who are forging their own paths and inspiring others along the way. In this issue you'll learn about the business women of Polka Dot Powerhouse, a national connection company whose largest chapter is right here in Westminster. We also get to introduce you to Mrs. Westminster who competed last month in the Mrs. Colorado pageant. We asked some of our partners and Westminster's Mayor Nancy McNally to reflect on messages they would send to their younger selves. We think you'll be inspired by these reflections to think about your own path and all the ups and downs you've faced. Would you do anything differently? How can we share our own journeys with our daughters and other young women we know? What can we learn and how can we grow? It's said that Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did, but backward and in heels. These Westminster women make thriving, connecting, succeeding, and inspiring look good. We are blessed to call them partners, friends, and neighbors.

COPY EDITOR

Stanley Cooper STAFF PHOTOGR APHER

Job Martinez | deadoctoberproductions@gmail.com AD DESIGNER

Hunter Richie LAYOUT DESIGNER

Hannah Lavenburg CONTR IBUTING WR ITER S

Susan Henderson, Nancy McNally, Ashley Townsend, Diane Kingsbeck CONTR IBUTING PHOTOGR APHER S

Keri Mills, KeriMillsPhotography.com, Kelly Dalton Wolitzky, Maggie Fast, Samantha Markey

Corporate Team CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Randy Radosevich DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

Be well and keep striving,

C AT H I C O O P E R - F E E H A N , E D I TO R @W E S TM I N S TE R _ CIT Y_ LI FE S T Y LE

Learn how to start your own publication at: citylifestyle.com//franchise

Scan QR code to visit our Instagram CIT YLIFEST YLE.COM/ WESTMINSTER |

Proverbs 3:5-6 Westminster City Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Westminster area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Westminster City Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered

L I F E ST Y LE LE T T E R

to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

Same Day Service Complimentary Local Shuttle Service Eco Friendly Auto Care

25% off for Active Military and Emergency Personnel

(720) 330-8772

92nd & Federal Blvd.

honest1federalheights.com

Scan Now To Schedule Your Next Service

Dead October PRODUCTIONS LLC

Family & Personal Portraits Real Estate & Drone Photography Wedding Photos & Videography Head Shots & Modeling Web Site & Social Media Boudoir

Book Your Session 720.656.9104 DeadOctoberProductions@gmail.com www.DeadOctoberProductions.com MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

M AY 2 0 2 2

inside the issue The Ladies’ Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

14 Connect The Dots

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Local Experiences

Locally Sourced

Giving Back

Local’s Choice

Inspired By

Travel Journal

Realty Report

Events

Connection, Community and Collaboration

20 Becoming a Queen Mrs. Westminster’s Pageant Journey

22 Childhood Lasts Forever Camping Shapes A Girl’s Whole Life

24 Dear Younger Me

Three Westminster Women Pen A Note To Their Younger Selves

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: Keri Mills The leadership team of the Westminster chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse meet at Westminster’s Origin Hotel.

PR O FES S I O NA L SE RV IC E S

B EAU T Y S PO RTS + R EC R EAT ION S

LI FE + C U LT U R E T R AV EL R EA L ESTAT E

SCHEDULE NOW!

New Clients, Get 20% Off Your First Visit!

Sola Salon Suites at The Orchard Town Center Designer Cuts and Styles Custom Color, Ombre and Balayage Color and Corrective Color Personal Consultations | Hair Straightening Brazilian Blow-Outs | Special Occasion Styles

www.dianekingsbeck.com

D AYC A R E + B O A R D I N G

NOW ACCEPTING N E W D AY C A R E ENROLLMENT! Daycare and Boarding packages available.

3 0 3 . 4 2 7. 5 9 11

I N F O . D O G G E D AY Z @ G M A I L . C O M

5155 W E S T 8 0T H AV EN U E , W E S T M I N S T ER D O G G E D AY Z . C O M

ENROLL NOW

YOUR RESULTS ARE OUR PRIORITY More Than Just A Gym

Your First Week FREE

(720) 641-0680 6080 West 92nd Ave #300, Westminster, CO 80031 www.empirefitllc.com B @empirefitllc

Call for Details

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

M AY 2 0 2 2

city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen. 1

DAN FEEHAN

MAGGIE FAST

1: The Westminster Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber After Hours event filled Jennie Pho on April 5. 2: Dogs and humans connecting, at Maggie Fast’s speed dating dog adoption at Westminster Brewing. 3: Maggie Fast of West + Main Homes’ speed dating dog adoption event brought much happiness!

Want to be seen in the magazine? Tag your Instagram photos with @westminster_city_lifestyle

New Location, Amazing New Treatments, Same Great Service! Our new space is bigger, brighter, and better so we can offer even more to serve you! We’re moving in May 2022: 12001 N. Tejon, Suite 130 Westminster, CO We’ve also added four new treaments to our already impressive list of services: ADVAtx | Agnes RF | Scarlet SRF | AquaFirme Book a complimentary consultation today so our team of aestheticians can help you find the treatments that are best for you! INJECTABLE SERVICES | LASER SERVICES | SPA SERVICES | IV HYDRATION THERAPY | BIOTE HORMONE REPLACEMENT

720-665-5540 8

C I T Y SC E N E

skinbar5280medspa.com

Your Westminster Neighbors and Real Estate Team Built on Superior Service, Integrity and Authenticity We’ve helped more than 100 Westminster residents achieve their real estate goals, find out what makes the Compass difference today.

The Kennedy Home Group | 303.547.8775 | info@thekennedyhomegroup.com

Kennedy Home Group is a team of real estate agents affiliated with compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker in Colorado and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

M AY 2 0 2 2

business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

May Is Perfect To Plant Perennials, Annuals, and Containers Now that your garden is past most of the danger of freezing weather, you should be well to place these new plants. Bedding plants like petunias and geraniums also prefer to go in after the last frost. Seeds or starts of basil, chives, borage, hyssop, and chamomile, plus summer bulbs, are good to go. Hilltop Gardens is ready with the products, staff and expertise to help you grow now!

A New Burger Vibe Westminster's newest burger place, Tap & Burger, is saving you a seat. Whether you're dropping in for a drink after work, a meal with friends, or a date night, this new hangout will make you want to come back again and again to enjoy time in Downtown Westminster.

Scan to read more.

The Perfect Gift For A Mom, Wife, Or Graduate A gift of great hair is one that everyone will appreciate this time of year. Give a gift card to She Loves Hair Salon! Whether it's a cut, color, style, or hand-tied extensions, Master Colorist Sarah Garcia and her team will wow you.

Scan to read more.

Want to be featured?

Get in touch by heading over to our landing page to connect: CityLifestyle.com/Westminster

B USIN E SS M ON T H LY

Scan this QR code to request a bike demo

Devin Lenz has been hand-crafting high performance mountain bikes since 1997 right here on the front range of Colorado. Lenz Sport Mountain bikes are designed with Devinʼs unique TrailShred geometry that provides riders of all ability levels with a bike that optimizes your bodyʼs range of motion enabling you to ride better on any type of trail.

www.lenzsport.com Demo a bike today

We make a full line of full suspension mountain bikes designed for all types of riding including long travel 29er trail bikes, full suspension fat bikes, womenʼs bikes, and epic downcountry bikes for distance riding and racing. Each bike is made to order for you in the color of your choice and with a wide variety of component options. Contact us for a local demo ride or fit consultation.

WE HAVE ACCESS TO GAF’s NEW SOLAR ROOFS! LIMITED SUPPLY. HALF THE PRICE OF TESLA ROOFS!

ARE YOU CONSIDERING REPLACING YOUR OLD ROOF?

If so, now is a great time to add GAF’s new solar shingle Receive a 26% Federal Tax Credit on the project

Come in today for your FREE extensions consultation, and receive 20% off the install pricing. *offer valid for new clients only *not valid with any other promotions * must mention ad to receive 20% off

Get a free solar proposal in 5 minutes with this QR code

720.475.1065 · roperroofingandsolar.com

720.476.4921 | SheLovesHairSalon.com 12045 Pecos St, Westminster, CO 80234 MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

M AY 2 0 2 2

local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Grab a friend and enjoy a day out brunching, shopping, enjoying the outdoors and visiting the many things to do in our city. Whether it’s an outdoor patio, an art gallery or boutique shopping you prefer, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Gals on the Town ELEVATE: In Country Club Highlands, a neighborhood meeting spot offer-

ing some of the best mountain views in Westminster. Events, games, food, craft beers and cocktails. 2831 W 120th Ave Westminster, Co EAR LY BIR D R ESTAUR ANT: Brunch with besties. Original, healthful breakfast and brunch fare with fresh ingredients in modest yet flavorful breakfast and lunch dishes. 11940 Bradburn Blvd # 400 Westminster, CO THE OR CHAR D TOWN CENTER : Dining, drinks, and shopping in a vibrant outdoor setting with mountain views, warm fireplace seating areas- an interactive experience day or night. 14697 Delaware St Westminster, Co SPER O WINER Y: Premier, boutique, award-winning winery. Tastings every Saturday, 1-5pm. 3316 West 64th Avenue Denver, CO AR VADA CENTER FOR THE AR TS AND HUMANITIES: Producing, curating, and creating national-caliber arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that are designed to help you see, hear, feel, and think a little deeper. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada CO

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

Scan for more photos and the full list.

Want to recommend a local experience? Scan the QR code and message us on Instagram.

LOCA L E X P E R IE N C E S

Events

SOUL 33% of proceeds will be donated to DOGS Soul Dogs Inc. SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD | 4-8PM INC. Chipotle Fundraiser!

10320 FEDERAL BLVD UNIT 100, FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO, 80260

USE CODE- D7BAPCP or see flyer by scanning the QR code

A 501C(3) Non-Profit

Spero Winery A Colorado Winery with a Touch of Italy

COLFAX MARATHON

MAKE SOUL DOGS INC. YOUR RUNNING PARTNER THIS YEAR AND JOIN US AT THE 5K RACE

Our Soul Goal is to provide wrap around services for Colorado's ID/IDD population while utilizing animals who aid in the healing process.

Services

Behavioral Therapy Day Program Supported Employment Mentorship Train-theTrainer

Do you love dogs?

We are hoping to rescue more dogs and are needing long and short term foster homes!

Open for tastings Saturdays 1-5pm

720.519.1506 | sperowinery.biz 3316 W 64th Ave Denver, CO 80221

Inquire for more information on our site

The Chic Fox

thechicfox.biz

A Women’s Clothing Boutique. Focusing on making all women feel comfy and empowered! Take 10% off your Order! Use promo code: CITYFOX10

Your local and family-owned Independent Garden Center, proudly serving our community for over 25yrs.

High Quality Plants | Unique Pottery Gardening Supplies | Outdoor Décor Pleasant and Inviting Atmosphere (303) 465-2226 | hilltopgardening.com 9660 N Federal Blvd, We stminster, CO 80260 MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Connecting the Dots The Fierce Women of the Polka Dot Powerhouse Westminster Chapter ARTICLE BY CATHI COOPER-FEEHAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KERI MILLS

“There’s a dot for that.” The mission of Polka Dot Powerhouse is to connect the world’s most positive, action-forward, amazing women to build lifelong friendships and business relationships. The organization prides itself on empowering, educating, supporting, and celebrating women. With over 60 chapters worldwide, they boast a wide and diverse membership. Colorado is home to 6 chapters, with the local Westminster chapter holding the designation of “Platinum Elite” status, meaning the chapter is the largest in the country with over 170 members and growing.

LOCA LLY SOU R CE D | PR OF E S S I ONAL S E RVI CE S

The growth and reach of Westminster Polka Dot Powerhouse is because of Connie Kercher, managing director of the chapter launched in Arvada in 2015. Connie is a powerhouse, a dynamo. Ask any Dot (that’s what they lovingly call themselves and each other), and she’ll tell you about her first encounter with Connie. She’s beautiful, energetic, bubbly, and encouraging. She believes so fiercely in empowering women that you can just feel it when you’re in her presence. She and her powerhouse leadership team consisting of Tiffany Blakley, Kristen Judd, Samantha Markey, Mandy McGowan, Roni Lee Reynolds, Stephanie

CONTINUED >

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Schoolmeester, Samantha Schultz, Suzette Skidmore lead the chapter in monthly meetings (currently there are 4 in-person meetings to choose from each month) at Switchboard Networking Boutique (founded by Kercher in 2016). But this organization isn’t simply about networking meetings. There is a vibrant community online and in-person. The Dots gather one-on-one and in small groups all over the city, getting to know each other as friends, confidants, and sometimes customers and business alliances if the connection is right. The chapter holds regular social events, self-care opportunities, and educational workshops. Because of their designation as Platinum Elite, the chapter earned a special day of fellowship and inspiration with Polka Dot Powerhouse founder Shannon Crotty on April 14. This year Polka Dot Powerhouse celebrates 10 years of connections. Crotty wants, “to replicate the feeling that I had with my sister (and still do) for other women. When you are seen, accepted, appreciated, and valued, there is simply nothing you cannot accomplish. When you have an army of allies, educators, friends, colleagues, and clients who are genuinely thankful that you are on this earth and say, ‘We all go up together,’ everything changes. I love that.” We asked chapter members what inspires and empowers them. Kitty Coy said, “Being a Dot has changed my life forever. I am so supported by my Dot sisters that I have increased my business by 10 fold! I have broken out of my shell and really stepped into my greatness with the love and support of my Dot sisters!” Kiki Ringer, a literary agent from Colorado currently on a nomadic RV journey offers this testimonial: “I can’t imagine the person I would be without The Dots. Surrounding myself with supportive women boosted my confidence as a business owner, mom, and all-powerful woman. The openness of members to share, connect and be curious about other members pulls in women of all backgrounds. And, with the abundance mentality, there’s room for everyone; no limiting how many of one business can be included. The pandemic never felt lonely. I connected Dots all over the world. Connection first. The rest will come naturally.”

LOCA LLY SOU R CE D | PR OF E S S I ONAL S E RVI CE S

“When you are seen, accepted, appreciated, and valued, there is simply nothing you cannot accomplish.”

From the first day you step into Switchboard Networking Boutique for a meeting, you feel that you are on to something great. Jessica Millhiser joined in February and says, “I’ve already made wonderful connections with like-minded women and feel like I have a cohort I can lean on.” Polka Dot Powerhouse welcomes the participation of women and women-identified persons of all ages, races, abilities, backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. We seek and value a diverse and inclusive membership, and all women are encouraged to join. Our connections to each other transcend life experiences, educational paths, career choices, and family structures. Our diversity of perspectives promotes stronger personal and professional relationships that are valued by our members and celebrated in everything we do. Polka Dot Powerhouse hosts a special open house, June 7th, 6 to 8pm at Frolic Brewing. Regular meetings are June 1st and 2nd. Connect with Connie Kercher, Connie.PolkaDot@ Gmail.com and PolkaDotPowerhouse.com.

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Service for Your Furnace AC · Hot Water Heater Swamp Cooler New Heating and Cooling System Installations Step It Up HVAC

720-690-0775

www.StepItUpHVAC.com

DO YOU REALLY HAVE TO CHOOSE? Franchising with us means making money and time for your life.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS

S E T YO U R SCHEDULE

« 18

LOW FRANCHISE FEE

W O R K- L I F E BALANCE

START YOUR OWN PUBLICATION CITYLIFESTYLE.COM/FRANCHISE

CUSTOMIZE CUSTOMIZE YOUR YOUR INSURANCE INSURANCE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO WITH WITH ME ME z z z z z z

Auto Insurance Auto Insurance Home Insurance Home Insurance Business Insurance Business Insurance

Kathleen Johnson Kathleen Johnson Your Local Agent Your Local AgentDR STE 420 10701 MELODY 10701 MELODYCO DR80234 STE 420 NORTHGLENN, NORTHGLENN, CO 80234 KJOHNSON1@FARMERSAGENT.COM KJOHNSON1@FARMERSAGENT.COM www.kathleenjohnsoninsurance.com www.kathleenjohnsoninsurance.com

Call Call 303.428.6511 303.428.6511 today! today! For For aa no-obligation no-obligation quote. quote.

Restrictions apply. Discounts may vary. Not available in all states. See your agent for details. Insurance is underwritten by Farmers Insurance Exchange and other affiliated companies. Visit Insurance farmers.com Restrictions apply. Discounts may vary. Not available in all states. insurance See your agent for details. is for aunderwritten complete listing of companies. NotExchange all insurersand areother authorized to provide insurance in allVisit states. Coverage isfor by Farmers Insurance affiliated insurance companies. farmers.com not availablelisting in all states. a complete of companies. Not all insurers are authorized to provide insurance in all states. Coverage is not available in all states.

AVOIDING THE DENTIST? HAVE DENTAL ANXIETY? WE CAN HELP DENTISTRY IS A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. ASK ABOUT ORAL SEDATION TODAY! BOWSER the dental dog NOORDENTISTRYDENVER.COM

303-429-7072 4070 W 72nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80030 MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

BECOMING A

MRS. WESTMINSTER’S PAGEANT JOURNEY

QUEEN

ARTICLE BY CATHI COOPER-FEEHAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY DALTON WOLITZKY AND SAMANTHA MARKEY

G IV IN G BAC K | BEAU TY

On April 9 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, the Mrs. Colorado pageant crowned a new queen, the strong and lovely Sylvia Waller. Also competing was Westminster’s own Kat Reisenbigler, owner of boutique The Chic Fox. But if you would have asked Kat if she thought she would see herself sashaying across a stage in heels a couple years ago, she probably would have laughed at you. This journey that brought her to a place of feeling comfortable twirling barefoot in an Elsa-inspired icy blue ball gown under downtown’s twinkling lights on a Saturday night is what makes Kat a queen in our eyes. A self-professed tomboy who likes dirt and trucks and country music, Kat was encouraged to sign up for the pageant by her friend Juliet Abdel. (Juliet also is president of the Westminster Chamber of Commerce and won the crown for the unmarried division in the pageant, Miss Colorado for America Strong, in 2020). Once Kat got past her initial shock at the suggestion, she decided to give it a whirl. She saw enough possibilities for growth and a platform for what she believes in. The cause that Kat holds dear to her heart is infertility. She and her husband Christopher welcomed their daughter Shelby into the world through IVF, and Kat works hard to give a voice to the women looking for community, resources, and healing on their journeys to conceive. She dreams of a time when any woman struggling with infertility can speak up about her struggles and find an affordable way to walk through IVF. Kat’s friends and family, especially her proud husband, celebrated this new confidence Kat found as she joined the pageant circuit, and Kat was surprised and encouraged to find a whole new community of friends. In the Mrs. Colorado pageant, you can see that these women hold each other up. They call it a sisterhood; the winners call each other “sister queens.” It’s not about one queen’s singular journey, but it is about calling out the strengths they see in each other. The reigning 2021 Mrs. Colorado Danette Haag said, “Today is a really hard time in the world to love yourself.” Kat and her fellow contestants show us that every woman is beautiful and inspiring in her own way. It’s the stepping out in confidence and going after a new challenge that makes her a queen.

K AT R E I S E N B I G L E R MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

CHILDHOOD LASTS FOREVER Camping Shapes A Girl’s Whole Life

ARTICLE BY SUSAN HENDERSON

If you ever went to camp when you were a child, you probably know the excitement and lifetime memories that can remain from that experience. The National TTT Society has sent deserving girls to summer camp since forming in 1911. Fifteen states from Washington, DC to California have National TTT chapters. Our goal is to increase the membership and chapters in Colorado to make it possible to send more girls to camp. One of our Westminster TTT chapter members went to a TTT camp, in another state, 62 years ago. To this day she is still thankful of her experiences, particularly when she received a new pair of tennis shoes provided by TTT. One of our most memorable experiences was sending a girl who had hearing loss to our YMCA camp and providing her with a full time interpreter. She was able, along with the other campers, to swim, horseback ride, participate in crafts and go on overnight camp out with camp song and s’mores. We have sent many girls to camp with behavioral, economic, social, and family difficulties. It is amazing and rewarding to see the difference a complete camp experience can have on these young ladies. Susan Henderson is President of National TTT Society, Colorado Chapter J Coloradossnhndrsn@aol.com NationalTTTSociety.org

LOCA L’S CH OICE | SPORTS + RE CRE ATI ONS

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Dear Younger Me

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

THREE WESTMINSTER WOMEN PEN A NOTE TO THEIR YOUNGER SELVES

Dear Younger Nancy, You were blessed to have a birth mother that gave you life. She loved you so much she made sure you had a family that would provide for you in every way. Being adopted at 4 months old, your world changed. The Lord has a plan and when you look back it will be very clear. Your values are based on your faith. You will learn to pray, help others, learn and lead. Your strong-willed personality will at times make things hard and at times make you shine. Be true to who you are always. You will see the Lord intervene when leadership learning opportunities are presented. You will have opportunities to teach others and help them lead. One of the best attributes you will possess is active listening. As a mother you will use those skills, and find when you listen and not judge, people will come back and talk to you. You will never know where life’s journey takes you until it does, a son born 10 weeks early, your oldest daughter getting out of the first tower hit in 9/11, and the news your second grandson has cancer and passes at age 16. As you journey on each path, you will hang on tight to your faith! You will pray what seems unceasingly. You will ask God why, what can you do, and tomake every moment count. God gave you a husband that supports you with his whole heart in whatever you choose to do. Together you will get through the rough times with friends and family by your side laughing, crying, and sharing the memories that get you through the day. You are creative. Start your own business and teach others. “Oh the places you will go!” -Nancy McNally, Mayor, City of Westminster

I NSP IR E D BY | L IFE + CULTURE

Nancy McNally CONTINUED >

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Words of Wisdom to young Diane, This too shall pass! Your business is slow, your boyfriend broke up with you. Your heart is broken... This too shall pass. A change of season: You’re super busy, and in love! This too shall pass. Don’t worry about what other people think about you, it’s none of your business. Be bold! It’s what you think of yourself, it’s the love that you give yourself, that matters. Surround yourself with good people. Some of your friends and co-workers are not on the same path as you and can derail your momentum. Don’t be afraid to get rid of them. Don’t go out with Dave! He is bad news. Invest and save more! The future is coming. Work for yourself sooner than later. Open your own salon even if you don’t think you’re ready, you are! Dance, love and laugh. Start your morning with some shower dancing and singing. Laugh at the small stuff, it’s ok! Love yourself. And others will too. Don’t make permanent solutions for temporary problems. Again, this too shall pass! You’re gonna make it girl! I Love You.... -Diane Kingsbeck, Stylist and Owner, Fabulous Hairstyles by Diane Kingsbeck

I NSP IR E D BY | L IFE + CULTURE

Diane Kingsbeck CONTINUED >

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Little Girl, I remember you— All bouncing curls and coke-bottle glasses Daydreaming from the quiet of a tiny rocking chair One moment pensive—the next alive with singing Your Song And the world was listening with such care Oh four, I do remember How loved you were For all the colors of you… Colors change with the seasons Seasons change what once was true And I know that you’ve been wondering If your colors still shine through Nothing fun about this funhouse Twisted shadows, taunting laughs You can’t see, and no one sees you Every day you wear a mask But on stage the lights are brighter For a moment you are heard Characters feel much safer Since the emotions aren’t yours Fourteen—Can you hear me? I’ve ignored you for so long Every part of you is with me And I want to hear your song You sat heavy in my chest When I felt invisible

I NSP IR E D BY | L IFE + CULTURE

I couldn’t breathe So I dismissed you But you were never really gone Will you come and sit beside me? I’ll be ready when you are Broken mirrors, tapes rewinding You are why I got this far Let me tell you, you’re a phoenix This is where it all begins You will walk through many fires Over and over you’ll be born again An old soul needs reminding That you’re enough the way you are They said you were too sensitive But you will heal, and they are scarred. When heartache comes to visit It is you I listen to You hurt as deep as you love And you always see the truth I am grown and see you clearly-An alchemist who just needs time I will hold you in all your magic Precious inner child of mine. -Ashley Townsend, LCSW, MT-BC, therapist at VitalCare

Ashley Townsend MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Explore Denver’s Urban Side Like Never Before

A Denver Staycation The urban experience in our extraordinary city is unlike any other, including a booming collection of sleek boutique hotels, one of the most engaging arts and live music scenes anywhere, and elevated restaurants, shops, museums and galleries amid lively and diverse neighborhood pockets. Our team of local lifestyle fanatics at City Lifestyle are thrilled to collaborate with our very own Visit Denver to present a uniquely crafted guide paired with an exclusive GIVEAWAY* opportunity to explore our city with a 3-night staycation. We know firsthand why year-after-year Denver is ranked as one of the best places to reside, so now is a great time to tap into this local feature on some of Denver’s most compelling local experiences. With recent recognition and rankings, such as landing its spot as a top 10 city in the world to visit (Lonely Planet), leading the nation in attendance at performing arts events and exhibitions (National Endowment for the Arts), a repeat nominee for its foodie and craft beverage scene, and home to THE most attended concert venue of any size anywhere in the world (Billboard), Denver is bursting with profound cultural and lifestyle experiences, and we’re here to round up our local recommendations for you. One neighborhood that sets Denver apart is Cherry Creek North, otherwise known as the Mile High City’s ultimate luxury shopping and dining destination with the highest concentration of small businesses. Get your street chic and fun-filled soles ready for 16 walking-friendly blocks of shopping, pampering, entertaining and feasting. With ample annual events to check out, pair your festival-fan side with high-end couture hunting at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, perusing Hermes, Chanel, Stuart Weitzman and Louis Vuitton, just to name a few. As you work up an appetite, prepare to drink and devour the exquisite fare that Cherry Creek offers with more than 50 restaurants, making it almost impossible to choose and most definitely requiring a return visit.

T R AV E L J OU R N A L | TR AVE L

Enter for a chance to win a 3-night getaway to Denver! One such sophisticated and stylish restaurant destination includes Local Jones inside the urban chic Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek. Equal parts nostalgia and composure, this neighborhood restaurant serves up great food in a socially engaging atmosphere, offering brunch and dinner menus. Step outside the restaurant, and you’ll find the only hotel property in the country that offers a Vespa to zip around town. Halcyon feels a bit like your living room with a warm and inviting vibe. Soak up the social atmosphere both upon entry and at the Elevated Rooftop Bar, and bring your swimsuit for the pool deck complete with recreational curling, cabanas and breathtaking views of the city. Beyond the charm of Cherry Creek, Denver’s culture of arts and live music are thriving and growing by leaps and bounds. Take Meow Wolf, for example. Meow Wolf’s third permanent exhibition, Convergence Station, opened in Denver in September 2021 and is a not-to-be-missed experience. Likewise, the Denver Art Museum hosts its global art collections representing cultures from around the world, with more than 70,000 works of art in 12 permanent collections along with several outdoor artworks not to be overlooked.

CONTINUED > MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

Denver’s open-air Red Rocks Amphitheatre featured the “most attended music venue in the world in 2021” thanks to its fantastic and rare aesthetic, history, and milestone moments that propelled it into its status it holds today. Finally, don’t miss the downtown district favorites RiNo and LoDo. Denver’s urban-vibed River North Art District is a former industrial mercantile area turned into an artist magnet—blending urban charm and industrial revival with a collection of maker and artist galleries, breweries and bars, restaurants and coffee roasters, and street art murals surrounding you at nearly every corner. Be sure to check out Bigsby’s Folly for its roaring ‘20s-inspired urban winery experience.

WIN a 3-night Weekend GETAWAY to Denver! City Lifestyle and Visit Denver are giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to explore Denver and Cherry Creek North with a uniquely curated hospitality itinerary. With three days filled with complimentary hotel, food, entertainment and shopping experiences, the only thing you need to do is arrange transportation to and from Denver. This giveaway closes on May 31, 2022. The trip must be taken by the end of 2022. For a chance to win, follow @citylifestyle and @visitdenver on Instagram and tag unlimited friends and family on the May 1st giveaway post for additional entries to win.

$4,000 DENVER GETAWAY FOR 2 INCLUDES: • • • • • • • •

3-nights at Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek North Dinner at Local Jones After dinner cocktails at B&GC $500 Cherry Creek North Shopping Spree Admission to Denver Art Museum Dinner & Drinks at Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery Tickets to Red Rocks Amphitheatre Admission to Meow Wolf: Convergence Station Immersive Art Experience

Scan the code to ENTER to WIN at @citylifestyle on Instagram!

T R AV E L J OU R N A L | TR AVE L

Photography @so_gnarcreativedivision

AP RIL 2 0 2 2

realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Westminster. N E I GH BO RH O O D

ORIGIN AL PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SO L D/ O RIG

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

The Ranch

$856,125

$950,500

111%

Legacy Ridge West

$922,500

$1,061,500

115%

Bradburn

$893,980

$962,720

108%

Home Farm

$981,200

$1,085,500

111%

Country Club Highlands

$995,000

$1,120,000

113%

Tanglewood

$627,030

$646,790

103%

Legacy Ridge

$816,267

$857,633

105%

Savory Farm

$939,000

$975,000

104%

Cedar Bridge

$629,075

$677,750

108%

The Village at Harmony Park

$728,333

$805,000

111%

Information obtained through REColorado Multiple Listing Service. This reflects a 90 day time period prior to the print deadline.

NEED A REALTOR WHO STAYS COOL THROUGH IT ALL? I'm here to help

MAGGIE FAST Your Trusted Local Realtor SELLHOMES-SAVEDOGS.COM

R EA LT Y R E P ORT

720-819-6677 maggie@westandmainhomes.com

MAY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/WEST M I N ST E R

M AY 2 0 2 2

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

M AY 1 ST AU G UST 2 8T H

M AY 7 T H

Modern Women/Modern Vision: Works from the Bank of America Collection

DEN VER ART MUS EUM Modern Women/Modern Vision: Works from the Bank of America Collection presents more than 100 images by women artists. The exhibit celebrates the bold and dynamic contributions of women to the development and evolution of photography in the 20th century. Diverse in style, tone, and subject, these images range from spontaneous to composed, detached to empathetic, monumental to intimate.

Colorado Under Par 2022 Back to Golf Tournament

H YLAN D HILLS G OLF COUR S E | 8 :0 0 A M Colorado Under Par is happy to announce the first ever, Back To Golf Tournament. We are kicking off the 2022 golf season with a scramble at Hyland Hills on May 7th, 2022. Bring your golf buddies. Sign up at ScrambleHunter.com. M AY 1 4 T H

Historic Westminster Spring Fest 2022

3 969 W 73RD AVE, W ESTMIN ST E R | 9 :0 0 A M A day of fun, shopping, and community! Come explore the craft and vendor market, grab a snack from a food truck, and enjoy live music and kids activities. M AY 1 4 T H

JeffCo Schools Foundation Gala

DEN VER MUS EUM OF N ATUR E A ND S C I E NC E | 6 :0 0 P M The JeffCo Schools Foundation Gala helps support over 84,000 JeffCo students to thrive and to access their bright futures. Funds directly support academic, enrichment, and essential support for students and schools and are needed to continue the history of support. Email angela.baber@jeffco.k12.co.us for sponsorship information and tickets. M AY 2 1 ST

Armed Forces Day Ceremony

ARMED FORCES TR IBUTE GAR DE N, WE ST MI NST E R C I T Y PA R K | 1 0 :0 0 A M Celebrate Armed Forces Day and honor those who serve our nation. The ceremony includes patriotic music, flag presentation, 21-gun salute, keynote speaker, and reading of the names of all new brick honorees. Westminster's Armed Forces Tribute Garden honors those who serve in the armed services. Personalized, engraved bricks are available to all service men and women. M AY 2 9 T H

Tears For Fears - The Tipping Point World Tour

LEVITT PAVILION DEN VER | 6: 30 P M Whether recent news events have had you humming 80's smash "Everybody Wants To Rule The World", your spouse's ringtone is set as "Head Over Heels" or you've been enjoying new music from their latest album "The Tipping Point", see this legendary band live in Denver. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com

EVE N TS

PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES

YOUR HOME | OUR CHEFS P: (720) 634-6519 INTUEAT.COM

Margin & Bleed Area

Full Page Ad Total Ad Size Area: 8.5” x 11.125” (bleeds included) Magazine trims to 8.375” x 10.875” Total Safe Size Area: 7.75” x 10.375” Bleed: Top/Bottom: .125” Left/Right: .0625”

General Art Guidelines »

CMYK Color Mode

Resolution MUST Be 300 DPI or Higher

Make sure all important information (text, logos, etc.) are inside safe area

Background colors/images must bleed to the edge of the document

Ad Art Must Be Submitted as a PDF or JPG

Remove Template From Ad Before Submitting

without crop marks

At Vanessa Empire Interiors, we curate beautiful design solutions for busy professionals. We are a Full-Service Interior Design Firm offering comprehensive all-inclusive design solutions from Design Development to Implementation and Project Management. We live for your big reveal!

hello@vanessaempire.com | 303.499.3453 | vanessaempire.com

Margin & Bleed Area

Safe Area

Margin & Bleed Area