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Acts of Kindness
Christmas Toy Drive gives children at Bay Area Crisis Nursery a happier holiday
By Isabella Hanck, Junior at Carondelet High School, Resident since 2008
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couple of months ago my friend Allison Johnson and I started our organization titled “Holiday Hope” and our goal is to bring holiday hope to children and families who may be going through difficult circumstances. At Carondelet High School, every year we host a St. Marty’s Party (Halloween Party) for kids. We typically decorate the school and kids come through the decorated halls to trick-or-treat and play fun games. Due to Covid-19, we could not do it this year so we decided to create donation drives to still bring holiday hope to kids and families in need! Our first donation drive was for Halloween to collect candy for kids at the Ronald
McDonald Charity in Palo Alto and for the Bay Area Crisis Nursery in Concord. We collected over 300 pounds of candy! For this Christmas toy drive, we decided to donate all of the toys to the Bay Area Crisis Nursery because we both had wrapped Christmas gifts there with our Girl Scout Troops in elementary school. We held two toy drives (December 6th and 13th). We were both overwhelmed by the generosity of the community, and with their help we collected 700+ toys! We have given the toys to the Bay Area Crisis Nursery and Kimberly Baptista, Development Director, said, “We can always use toys and books, and can assure they will go to good use to children in need :) Thank you for organizing
Isabella and Allison collected over 700 toys, with help from the Northgate neighborhood
this, as so many more kids need holiday hope because of Covid-19!” Our Instagram: _holidayhope Our Website: https://sites.google.com/view/ holidayhope/home
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Happy New Year!! Did you make any resolutions? Have you learned anything during 2020 that you are bringing into 2021? For me, I’m focusing on joy and gratefulness, each day finding that peace that comes from nature or connecting with a loved one. Here’s to a year of growth, healing, and happiness for all of us! In this issue you will meet The Coleman family. Sports and competition and a commitment to community run deep in this family. I couldn’t imagine a nicer family to kick off our new year with! You will also find informational articles from our experts and some fun resident articles from your own neighbors. Each month we are dedicated to bringing you the stories and events that you want to read about. If you have something to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re also always looking for our next great cover - so if you know of a person or family that you think would be great, please nominate them! You can reach me at knavolio@bestversionmedia.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @NorthgateLivingCA. Send us your photos and events! Warm regards,
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Dr. Brandy Zachary, DC, AFMCP discovered the power of Functional Medicine first hand when a “mystery illness” left her declared permanently disabled. Unwilling to accept that diagnosis, she fought back and launched Body Love Cafe, an award-winning holistic health clinic. BLC is all about natural medicine that meets cutting-edge science to provide answers as to why you don’t feel well. We hear you. We see you. We believe you. It’s not in your head and we’ve got the technique and labs to show why. Patients have said “Dr. Zachary figures out why you feel like crap but your MD says you’re fine.”
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Steve and Judy Padis own and operate Padis Jewelry, which has four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. They founded the company in 1974 and are proud to have earned a reputation as one of the finest jewelers in San Francisco, serving generations of clients for their most precious moments in life, from engagement to anniversary to milestone gifts. Padis Jewelry maintains top-tier relationships with the most sought-after designers including Tacori, Forevermark, Verragio, Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Roberto Coin. As members of the American Gem Society, Padis is among the top 5% of jewelers across the country.
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Pacific Landscaping has been a premier provider of landscaping services in Contra Costa since 1986. We provide 1st class quality at competitive rates. For three decades, we’ve upheld a reputation of integrity and professionalism by strict dedication to our motto: “When Promised, As Promised.”
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Annemarie’s been a reverse mortgage specialist for 6+ years. She grew up in Walnut Creek and graduated from Carondelet High School. She is a travel enthusiast and unapologetic foodie, including knowing the profound effect a great cup of coffee or a smooth glass of wine can have. She’s passionate about the changes this product brings about in her clients’ lives and ensures they feel important, safe and honored.
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Rita has been a Northgate resident and selling neighborhood properties for over 25 years. She’s received numerous awards including being nominated as Realtor of the Year by the East Bay Business Times, previously ranked the #64 Realtor in America by the Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends, previously ranked the #1 Realtor in Contra Costa County, and ranked the #1 Realtor in Northgate for total sales volume over many years.
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From the diagnostic of tree problems, to pruning, cabling and bracing, tree removal, stump grinding and planting of new trees, Traverso Tree Service, Inc is here for all of your tree care needs. We’re a local business proud to have been serving the community for over 30 years.
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Resident Feature
Meet the Colemans: Bonded through a love of sports and community By Kara Navolio, Resident since 1991
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ordann and Andre’s love story is a college romance that began right here in the East Bay, at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. The two college athletes started dating after some teammates introduced them in 2002. Jordann and Andre both coincidentally wore #2, her for softball and him for football. Andre has the unique claim to fame of scoring the last touchdown in Saint Mary’s history in 2003, their last season. They fell in love and both graduated in 2004. The Colemans married in 2008 in Jordann’s hometown of Sammamish, WA. Jordann received her B.S.E. in Business Administration and Sports Management and is now a Vice President and Commercial Insurance Broker at Heffernan Insurance in Walnut Creek. She is also an active volunteer on two boards. She is a board member for the Saint Mary’s College Alumni Association and also for the Maple Syrup Urine Disease Family Support Group (a disease that their son has). Andre, who is a native of Compton, CA, also received his B.S.E. in Business Administration and is now the Maritime Director of the Port of San Francisco. As would be expected from two college athletes, sports are a big part of the Coleman family. They are loyal to their hometown teams, even if means rooting against Bay Area teams! Andre loves his Southern California teams, especially the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jordann roots for the Seattle Seahawks. The two older Coleman kids are also very active in sports, and the whole family gets into the competitive spirit. This summer they hosted their own “Coleman Family Olympics” in the backyard. They also enjoy competing for bragging rights in Corn hole and anything else they can make into a competition. Sasha, 10 years old, plays soccer (WC Surf), basketball (WCYAA), and softball (WC Little League). She also loves acting and baking; the 5th grader at Walnut Acres Elementary also is involved with theater productions through Curtains Up Youth Theatre and creates delicious baked goods for her family. Carter, 8, plays football (Next Level), soccer, basketball and baseball. He also loves Roblox, Fortnite and Legos. Zara, at 2 years old, mostly tries to keep up with her older siblings and loves Baby Shark and the Frozen movies. The Colemans moved to Northgate about three years ago, coming here from the Woodside neighborhood just a couple of miles away in Concord. “The Northgate area was our dream neighborhood,” says Jordann. “We love the community feel with the proximity to so many amenities.” And their neighbors have welcomed them from the start. Jordann is part of a neighborhood book club, which the ladies have nicknamed “The Lady Killers.” “The first few books we read all had female characters who were killers,” explains Jordann. The Colemans have also enjoyed a neighborhood fantasy football league, watching sports with neighbors, and Christmas caroling (prior to the pandemic). The men in the neighborhood swap tips on various home improvement projects and often help each other complete projects around their homes. Jordann is also involved with a new activity that sprung out of the pandemic: a Zoom workout hosted by her next door neighbor. The group has stayed steady even with gym re-openings and closings, another blessing from the pandemic! When the Colemans get an opportunity to travel, they love to visit family in their respective hometowns, playing tourists in cities that they are familiar
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with but haven’t fully explored yet. They also love a yearly trip to Tahoe. This active family may be on the go, but as Jordann adds, “We love this area and community. We are so happy to be part of this community and to raise our family here.”
Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at knavolio@bestversionmedia.com.
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New Body Love Challenge @online via Zoom Join Dr. Zachary and her team for a free class. The NEW Body Love Challenge is for those feeling Stressed, Lazy & Quarantine Crazy. Every class has a different topic, meal plans are provided, questions answered and all are invited. Jan 13 Weight Loss in the Zombie Apocalypse aka Survival of the Fattest - No Shame, No blame Jan 20 - The Chemistry of Food, Sugar Craving Binges & Why Everyone is Baking Bread Jan 27 - Stress, Sleep, Sanity Thyroid & Adrenal Secrets to Keep You from Climbing the Walls Cost: FREE Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm www.BodyLoveCafe.com
Wed., Jan. 13
Live! From the Library— Successful Aging: The Power and Potential of Our Lives @Virtual Event
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Live! From the Library will host neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Levitin, author of Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives. Levitin and Bob Weir, one of the founding members of the legendary Grateful Dead, will discuss the book via Zoom, Time: 7-8:30pm. Cost: Free Reservations can be made online at www.wclibrary.org/live or by phone at 925.935.5395.
Through Jan. 17 (Tuesday - Sunday evenings)
Garden of d’Lights @Ruth Bancroft Garden Experience the Ruth Bancroft Garden in a whole new way at this year’s Garden of d’Lights. With more lights and more lasers, this year’s Garden of d’Lights is set to be better than ever. Guests of all ages are in for a holiday treat as they meander through the Garden’s 3.5 acres of mature cacti, succulents and trees that are transformed into magical colorful botanical sculptures by thousands of lights. Don’t miss this special opportunity
to enjoy the holiday season safely outdoors in the Garden of d’Lights! Timed tickets by reservation only @5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 pm. Masks required. Cost: $20 adults, $10 children 6-15, free for children 5 and under Ruthbancroftgarden.org
Thurs., Jan. 28
Virtual Remodeling Seminar @The comfort of your own home Are you, a neighbor, a family member, or a friend looking to remodel, and just don’t know where or how to get started? Do you have questions like: • How do I get started? •How do I make sure that the construction costs don’t exceed my budget? • How do I make design decisions I won’t regret later? • How do I choose the right contractor? • How do I avoid an ugly court battle? • What is a mechanic’s lien and how do I protect myself? • How do I make sure my remodel gets completed on schedule? Join us and get your questions answered. RSVP required at gordonreese.com. Cost: Free Time: 6-8pm https://gordonreese.com/remodelingseminar or call (925) 885-3770 today!
Recipe
Simple Salmon Salad By Lisa Assoni, The Short Cut Cook, Resident since 2015
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t’s so easy to fall in love! What a perfect start for the New Year. Did you know the number one resolution made-- IS losing weight. Well, this is just the right dish to jump-start your meal planning. This simply Salmon Salad is ready to eat in under 10 minutes. Adding 1 teaspoon of butter to a small skillet and sear salmon. Season with 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a dash of dried dill, and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with a side salad covered with thickly shredded Parmesan cheese. Dressing or not, here is comes. 8
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Active Listings Address List Price 3739 Shadowbrook Ct 850 Gail Ct 1190 Gate Rd
$3,500,000 $3,100,000 $1,890,000
Pending Listings Address List Price 4285 Arbolado Drive 61 Los Cerros Place 2086 Banbury Rd 3561 Bayberry Dr 3434 Tupelo Drive 942 Meander Dr
$1,850,000 $1,425,000 $1,375,000 $1,325,000 $1,275,000 $1,249,000
Sold Listings Address List Price 1111 Codorniz Ln 4110 Arbolado Dr 828 Foxtail Ct 315 Ridgestone Ct 2523 Casa Reya Ct 451 Pazzi Rd 432 Grand Oak Ct 3238 Wanstead Ct
$3,250,000 $1,949,000 $1,689,000 $1,650,000 $1,350,000 $1,399,000 $1,500,000 $1,299,000
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Expert Contributor
Gordon Reese Design Build Wins Another Remodeling Award! By Gordon Reese, Gordon Reese Design Build, Resident since 2013
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he Bay Area Remodeling Awards were held via Zoom on November 18, 2020. Open to SFBA NARI, NARI of Diablo Valley and North Bay NARI chapter members alike, all of which represent the best remodelers in the Bay Area. Those individuals competed for awards in 40 different categories, the competition being rather fierce. Gordon Reese Design Build is a proud 2020 Remmies awardee for Best Kitchen Remodel over $150,000. The project was a major transformation of a traditional 70’s California ranch-style home into a unified, open-concept kitchen, doubling as a marvelous entertainment centerpiece.
Project Details
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Better storage access with cabinet pull-outs for appliance storage More natural lighting and additional counter space at sink with newly-installed bay window Tile backsplash paired with white quartz slabs for countertops A dog door that allows pet access to the backyard Carefully integrated lighting includes recessed, pendant, above cabinet, under cabinet and toe kick to create the right atmosphere for every task, from cooking to entertaining Relocated doorway to ideal appliance locations
This project started with an existing uninspired ranch home complete with gaudy oak interiors and brash, contrasting wall colors. Our client was reluctant to invite guests over due to the home’s outdated interior, so Gordon Reese Design Build stepped in to create their dream space. The GRDB Design-Build team created a complicated structural solution to allow for the removal of walls that yielded an open-concept kitchen and bar area, connecting the kitchen to their media room; the traditional oak finishes were replaced with more modern transitional moldings to elegantly complete the look.
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Before Remodel
More Victories
Here’s a list of things that were removed, replaced, or fixed by Gordon Reese Design Build team.
As 2020 comes to an end, Gordon Reese Design Build looks forward to transforming more homes in the upcoming year.
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Are you inspired by this open-concept home project? You can kick off a fresh new year with a remodeling plan of your own. As one of the most prominent home remodeling companies in the Bay Area and a Remmie awardee, you can rely on superior service from Gordon Reese Design Build, including luxurious designs and building techniques that are customized for your home. Start your remodeling project today by calling (925) 885-3770.
Lack of counter space Outdated windows and underwhelming storage space Inconvenient cooktop location No backyard access for the client’s dog Limited guest seating Outdated tile countertops Overwhelmingly garish oak finishes Entertainment area isolated from the rest of the house’s layout Uneven flooring elevations
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Island peninsula located parallel to the cooktop offered seating for guests, as well as food preparation area
After Remodel: The Major Transformation Here are the major changes made after the remodeling project. • •
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Luxurious space to cook and entertain guests A fully-integrated and open kitchen-bar area, made possible by installing a hidden beam that’s supported by two unexposed posts; this intricate framework supports two roofs and interconnecting beams Design highlighting a chef-style kitchen Oak trim finishings were replaced with modern transitional moldings Creation of a bar area, including built in wine refrigerator, beverage center and icemaker NORTHGATE LIVING CA 11
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New Year, New Goals and a Very Different World By Dr. Brandy Zachary, DC, AFMCP with Body Love Cafe, Northgate Resident since 2019
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ast year we dove into 2020 with excitement, ready to tackle our goals & declare it the BEST YEAR EVER! Little did we know what was on the horizon! So, now what? How do we strive for good health, happiness and growth when some are still feeling the stress of the last 10 months?
First - acknowledge what’s real.
If 2020 was actually a good year for you, then great, celebrate the wins. If it was a crummy year, then recognize that, we can’t address something if we hide from it.
Second - feel the feelings.
Not always fun, but part of being human & if we “stuff” feelings, they have a way of showing up when we least expect them or impacting our health.
Third - take inventory.
What is not working? What do you need to change? What do you want? A fearless inventory is a powerful tool for self-improvement.
If you don’t mind me pausing and speaking personally, I can share what was hard for me in 2020. As a small business owner running a good sized clinic with large groups of people gathering for classes & teaching educational seminars to other doctors - it was a time of upheaval. I chose to keep our entire staff employed (we even expanded our team), closed the large physical clinic, took most of the practice virtual, opened a new smaller clinic downtown and converted our entire world of “paper” to “digital”.
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It was exhausting.
On a personal note my daughter started college “in our living room”, my husband changed jobs with a long commute, I felt stir crazy staring at the same 4 walls with no social outlets, and being busy “taking care of everyone else” meant my own health took a hit. Not good. There are certainly others who had more challenging circumstances, but as you know, suffering is relative and I had no problem complaining about the stress while binging Netflix with some backyard S’Mores.
Now, it’s time to clean up the mess.
Our 11th Body Love Challenge begins in January - an incredible free health class series and weight loss challenge. Although we are teaching life-changing information, I think we all need a little more humor - so I hope we can tackle our self-care together with a giggle or two.
Welcome to:
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Jan 13 - Weight Loss in the Zombie Apocalypse aka Survival of the Fattest - No Shame, No blame • Jan 20 - The Chemistry of Food, Sugar Craving Binges & Why Everyone is Baking Bread • Jan 27 - Stress, Sleep, Sanity - Thyroid & Adrenal Secrets to Keep You from Climbing the Walls • Feb 3 - Brain Fog, Zoom Fatigue, Chin Whiskers & No Libido Loca - Hormone Help + Gut-Brain • Feb 10 - A Bucket of Feelings, Endless News & Heavy Hearts Cardiac & Mental Health to Carry On Learn more at www.BodyLoveCafe.com.
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Ring in the New Year with a New Look! By Steve Padis, Steve Padis Jewelry and The Forevermark Boutique at Broadway Plaza
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appy New Year from our family to yours! After surviving 2020 – now is the perfect time to kick off the much anticipated New Year by re-doing the ring you wear and enjoy daily. Resetting your diamond is a great way to get a whole new look. Whether you have a pear-shape, marquise or a classic round brilliant diamond, we at Padis can show you the hottest new styles that you will be sure to love. There are endless reasons as to why you would want to re-set your center diamond into a new mounting - you’re tired of your old setting, it’s just not the design you truly wanted, or you happen to have fallen head over heels with a design you saw on Padis Jewelry’s Instagram account! When updating a ring or remounting your center diamond, there is always the question: well what can I do with my old mounting (setting)?! There are a number of different options, some naturally more cost-effective than others. The first option is to keep it! Some of us like to plan ahead and think in terms of taking care of those we love, so keeping your old mounting to make a gift for a loved one, or helping your soon to be son-in-law marry
your daughter, is one sentimental option. You can set a complimentary cubic zirconia in it and keep it as a travel ring for vacations. The next option is to have it set with a colored gemstone. Sapphires, emeralds, and amethysts can turn your old mounting into a beautiful, colored-stone ring. This will allow you to keep your ring which may hold sentimental value and wear it as an alternative to your new engagement ring. Remember, no matter the shape of your diamond, it can be remounted into a beautiful new setting. It can be difficult to let go of something with so much personal value attached to it, but Padis Jewelry can help guide you toward the best option for what to do with your piece, and make sure you are well educated in all the different options.
happy to assist you in any way. Don’t hesitate to visit us at the store, schedule a virtual consultation, give us a call or shoot us an email! Concierge@padisjewelry.com
Still love your ring the way it is? Stop by for a complimentary cleaning service. You’d be surprised at what it can do! Whatever you choose, your rings should always be a reflection of your love and spark memories of the moments shared throughout your life. Our team at Padis Jewelry is
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